Specifications

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simply by passing the cue number to LightJockey. The cue number is passed using a 'binary'
combination of 'on/off' channels, much like a DIP switch. A single channel acts as a 'latch' command
so that cue numbers may be setup without actually latching the cue before the complete number has
been setup.
Calling cues via DMX in
The example above assigns 7 DMX channels (from 1 to 7) for the cue numbers (Binary cue value 1
to 128) and one for the Latch Cue function. With these 7 DMX channels it is possible to call cues
with numbers between 1 and 255 (1+2+4+8+16+32+64+128, cue 0 has a special function). To setup a
cue number, set the required binary cue value channels to a value above 127 (50%). In the ABOVE
example if channels 1,2,7 have values above 128, cue number 1+2+64=67 is selected. The DMX in
dialog displays the currently selected cue number, and if there is an existing cue it also displays the
cue name. Use the Latch Cue channel to latch the cue - the cue will be latched when the channel
has a value above 127 (50%) - if the value is below 128, the cue number is be preset but not latched.
IMPORTANT: without the Latch Cue function it is NOT possible to actually load and execute cues
via DMX in.
When Cue Latch is enabled (value above 127) and a valid cue number is selected, it is not possible
to manually load another cue - it will be overwritten by the remote DMX cue. Cues can be manually
loaded if Cue Latch is not enabled (value below 128) or if an invalid cue number is selected. In the
Preferences - > Cue Latch menu there is an option that causes cue number 0 clear the current cue.
If this option is not enabled, cues can be loaded manually, as long as remote cue #0 is latched.
Using cue page functions via DMX in
A number of cue page functions are available as DMX in commands. These commands are primarily
useful for 'sequential' loading of cues where the cue pages may act as a sets of small manually driven
cue-lists. A good example would be live performances with cues and pages pre-programmed for each
song. The commands may be assigned to one DMX in channel and are executed when the DMX value
for the channel rises from below 127 (50%) to 127 or above (assign bump buttons if they are
supported by the console).
Latch Current Cue from Page - Latches the currently selected cue on the page.
Previous/Next Cue Page - selects the previous or next cue page.
Latch Previous/Next Cue from Page - latches the previous or next cue from the cue page.
Select Previous/Next Cue from Page - selects but does not latch the previous or next cue from the
cue page.
Flashing Sequences via DMX-in
Flashing a sequence via DMX in
It is possible to use a DMX in channel to flash a specific sequence in the current cue, the function is
similar to using the flash buttons of the 2532 direct access controller. To assign a DMX in channel to
flash a specific sequence, drag the sequence from the list of sequences to the DMX-in channel