User`s manual

BASIC CUES : CREATING CUES
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Creating Cues
Intensity States
One of the most important factors to consider during both cue storing and playback is
the intensity state and intensity level of selected channels at the time of the store
operation. During store operations, the intensity state will determine which
parameters will store data, and for the intensity parameter itself, what value will be
stored. During playback, the intensity level will affect the overall intensity output.
Intensity states/levels can be controlled using several methods, which include the
Intensity encoder, associated intensity state buttons, command-line entry, submasters
fader positions, Grand Master fader position, and the Black Out feature.
Because of the complexity of this subject, intensity state/level discussions are
provided in stages throughout this manual as follows:
The Four Intensity States
There are four intensity states that determine which parameters are stored, and in some
cases, at what level. These are set by the intensity encoder and/or the intensity state
buttons.
• Active - intensity value greater than zero (1-100%). When a luminaire is active, it
will store data for all parameters (including intensity).
• Marked - intensity state of “marked” (0% level). When a luminaire is marked, it
will store data for all parameters with intensity stored as “marked” (0% level).
When a cue is recalled, a marked luminaire will move to the stored position and, if
previously active, fade out with the luminaire’s intensity down time.
• Zero - intensity state of zero ("hard zero", 0% level). A luminaire that is zero will
only store intensity data, which is stored as a "hard zero" (0% level) along with the
luminaire’s intensity down time. When a cue is recalled, a zero luminaire will fade
out with the luminaire’s intensity down time. It will not change any other
parameter positions because there is no data stored for them.
• Out (inactive) - no parameter data (0% level). When a luminaire is out, it will not
store any parameter data. When a cue is recalled, an out (or inactive) luminaire
will not change parameter positions, but if previously active, it will fade out in the
cue’s out time.
Subject Explanation
Intensity states for storing cues. “Intensity States” on page 117.
How faders affect cue storing. “How Faders Affect Intensity” on page 211.
How faders affect playback. “Playback Intensity Level” on page 252.