Manual

124 PRO X User Manual
Numbering and navigation
As scenes need to be recalled in sequence, each scene requires a
sequential number. So, although there is a maximum of 1000 scenes, the range
of scene numbers is much greater to allow for gaps to be left for adding scenes
without having to renumber the subsequent scenes — a major requirement in
scripted shows. To facilitate this, each scene has an associated four-digit, two-
decimal place scene number, giving a possible 99 point scenes per main scene.
The scene number locates the scene in the sequence of stored scenes and is the
basis of scene navigation.
To navigate the scenes, the jogwheel on the control surface goes beyond the
scope of the one-step automation buttons (last, now and next) by allowing
you to scroll quickly from one scene to the next. Identication of current scene
position is shown by the yellow background strip. The next and previous scenes
are similarly highlighted, but by green and red, respectively.
Global scene
The GLOBAL scene, which is always at the beginning of the scene cue list, lets
you create events that will be included in every scene. Global events are created
just as you would for any other scene. Events of a similar type in other scenes will
override the global ones.
Initial snapshot scene (safe scene)
All scene numbers are available for storing scenes except scene 0, which is called
the “safe” scene. This scene is the control centre’s initial snapshot scene, and
is created by the control centre and cannot be overwritten by the user. It is the
only snapshot existing when the show is stopped or when the user subsequently
clears the control centre down.
When recalled, it sets the control centre — regardless of scope settings — to a
safe state in which it is not passing any audio. The settings include:
• All mutes o.
• Gains are set to 0 dB.
• All levels are at minus innity (-∞) dB.
• All faders are at minus innity (-∞) dB — except VCA faders, which remain
at 0 dB.
Date and time
The current date and time, and the duration of the current scene are displayed
towards the top of the Automation screen.
Scene cue list
The scene cue list provides you with an overview of the show. It tells you at a
glance where you are in the performance and provides scene information, such
as scene number and title. Other features let you alter settings, ‘skip’ scenes,
edit scene properties and choose what to leave out of the cue list.
Today’s date
Duration of
current scene
Current time
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Elements of the scene cue list
Item Element Item Element Description
1 No. column Number column shows the scene number and point scene number.
2 Skip column
Skip column. When you see a skip arrow in this column it means that this scene will be missed out during
a rehearsal. For example, during rehearsal you may need skip scene 3 by going straight from scene 2 to scene 4
(auto status). Also, indicates scene selection when it contains an event (yellow circle).
3 Type column Shows the type of events and whether they are incoming or outgoing.
4 Time column Displays the time before an event is triggered. A blue countdown time bar shows the time remaining.
5 Name column Title of scene/point scene or name of event.
6 Notes column Scene notes.
7 Edit column
Contains a tick box per scene/event, which is used for selection purposes when reordering scenes, see “Changing the
order of the scenes”.