ETC Ion - Theatre Uwinnipeg

Min and Max
{Min} and {Max} are displayed when the parameter is linear, such as a shutter. Use these keys to
set a minimum and a maximum setting for a parameter.
Next and Last
{Next} and {Last} are displayed when the parameter is segmented such as a fixed gobo or color
wheel or a color scroller. Use these keys to increment or decrement in full frames.
Mode
The {Mode} key is provided to select different modes for the encoder wheel such as rotate, index,
or special effects.
• When more than two modes are available, the {Mode} key can be pressed repeatedly,
advancing through the various modes. Each mode will display beneath the current
parameter setting.
• When only two modes are available, the alternate mode is indicated instead of a
{Mode} key. Toggling that button switches the encoder wheel to the alternate mode.
Flip
The {Flip} button, available in the Pan/Tilt section of the encoder LCD, is used to flip the unit into its
exact same position, but from the other direction. Depending on the current values of pan and tilt,
there may be multiple flips.
Trackball On/Off
The {TrckbllOn/Off}, as displayed in the Pan/Tilt section of the encoder LCD when either the pan
or tilt encoder is held down, is used to give pan and tilt functionality to a mouse or trackball
device.When this function is turned on, above the CIA will be a message saying “Cursor as Pan/
Tilt”.
Multiple Encoder Control
When parameters require more than one encoder for full control, the encoder LCD provides
indication that the encoders are related to each other by name. Typically, additional modes will load
on other pages but will reference the master parameter unique name. If there are multiple instances
of a device in a single channel (such as two fixed gobo wheels or two color wheels, etc.), each
device will load onto separate encoders.
Virtual Encoders
You can use the virtual encoder module to view encoder information in a format more similar to Eos.
Virtual encoders can be opened on the display and manipulated with the mouse. Color tiles, gobos,
and other information can be viewed in the virtual encoder display. Encoder buttons are more
readily available to you from the virtual encoders as well.
To use the virtual encoders
Step 1: Navigate to Browser>Virtual Controls>Encoder.
Step 2: Select {Open as Primary Display} in the CIA options. The virtual encoders will open
on the display.
Step 3: Manipulate the actual encoders and view the data available to you on the virtual
encoder display.
Step 4: When you are done with the virtual encoders, press [Live] or [Blind] to return to the
normal display.
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