Velocity Vision Vision FX Manual de usuario

Lighting control systemVersion 1.33User ManualCopyright 1991-95 Electronic Theatre Controls4080M1002 Revised June 1995microVision FX

1 - 2 MicroVision FXMicroVision FX featuresMicroVision FX provides the following features:• Six manual faders that control programmed submasters• Five

5 - 4 MicroVision FXCue sheetThe cue sheet report lists all recorded cues. From the Print FunctionsMenu, select 5, and press [Enter]. Enter the first

Chapter 5 Using print and disk options 5 - 5CuesThe cue report prints each cue separately. From the Print FunctionsMenu, select 1, and press [Enter].

5 - 6 MicroVision FXPatchThe softpatch report lists current dimmer-to-channel patches. When youselect the Patch option MicroVision FX sends the report

Chapter 5 Using print and disk options 5 - 7Real time programsFrom the Print Functions menu, select 6, and press [Enter].MicroVision FX prints a repo

5 - 8 MicroVision FXStage displayThe Stage display report prints channel settings as they currently appearon stage. When you select Print stage displa

Chapter 5 Using print and disk options 5 - 9SubmastersThe submaster report prints each submaster separately. From the PrintFunctions Menu, select 2 a

5 - 10 MicroVision FXDisk managementMicroVision FX’s disk drive lets you save up to five shows per standard3.5-inch computer disk. This allows you to

Chapter 5 Using print and disk options 5 - 11Storing disksComputer disks are somewhat fragile, magnetic devices for storing yourwork. Therefore, we s

5 - 12 MicroVision FXFormatting disksBefore you can use a disk in an MicroVision FX, you must format it on aMicroVision FX console. Disks formatted on

Chapter 5 Using print and disk options 5 - 13Recording a show on diskTo record a show from memory to a disk follow these steps:1. Insert a formatted

Chapter 1 Introduction 1 - 3Using this manualThis manual provides instructions for MicroVision FX’s features andoptional accessories. The following c

5 - 14 MicroVision FXReading a show from diskWhen you read a show from a disk and load it into memory, the newshow overwrites the current show in the

chapter 6accessoriesThis chapter includes instructions for working with the followingMicroVision FX optional accessories:• Infrared Remote Focus Unit

6 - 2 MicroVision FXInfrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU)The Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU) allows you to control theMicroVision FX console from distan

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 3Pressing any key on the infrared controller automatically turns power on.Once you have turned the unit on, if no key is pr

6 - 4 MicroVision FXReal Time ClockThe Real Time Clock option allows you to program cues to playback inreal time, that is to playback automatically at

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 5Setting Real Time ClockFollow these steps to set Real Time Clock:1. Press [Set Up].2. Select 9, Options, and press [Enter]

6 - 6 MicroVision FX4. Select 2, Set real time clock, and press [Enter]. MicroVision FXdisplays the following screen:5. At Time prompt, enter current

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 78. At Weekday prompt, enter one of the following codes to indicate thecurrent day of the week, then press [Enter].1 - Sund

6 - 8 MicroVision FXCreating or editing real time programs1. Press [Set Up].2. Select 9, Options, and press [Enter]. MicroVision FX displays thefollow

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 94. Select 1, Edit real time programs, and press [Enter].MicroVision FX displays the following screen.5. Enter a program nu

1 - 4 MicroVision FXText conventionsIn this manual, console keys are indicated by square brackets, such as,[Enter]. System messages are printed in bol

6 - 10 MicroVision FX9. At the days of the week prompt, enter one or more of the followingcodes to indicate on which days the cue should run.To run a

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 11Enabling/disabling real time programsFollow these steps to enable or disable real time programs you haverecorded:1. Press

6 - 12 MicroVision FX4. Select 3, Enable/disable real time programs. MicroVision FXdisplays the following screen.5. Enter 1 to enable real time progra

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 13Deleting real time programsFollow these steps to delete real time programs:1. Press [Set Up] to display the Set Up Menu.2

6 - 14 MicroVision FX4. Select 1, Edit real time programs, and press [Enter].MicroVision FX displays the following screen.5. Enter a program number (1

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 15MIDIMicroVision FX supports MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Toenable MIDI in MicroVision FX, ETC must modify

6 - 16 MicroVision FXInterfacing with MIDIFollow these steps to connect MIDI equipment to MicroVision FX:1. Turn console power off.2. Insert standard

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 17Message formatsThe following table lists MIDI message formats used to controlMicroVision FX. All numbers are in Hex forma

6 - 18 MicroVision FXMessage definitionsSubmaster bump switch executionNote MIDI # Submaster #C5 60 1C#5 61 2D5 62 3D#5 63 4E5 64 5F5 65 6Note: C0 = M

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 19Remote GoRemote Go enables you to control up to seven MicroVision FX functionsfrom a remote location.ETC provides the int

Chapter 1 Introduction 1 - 5Getting helpHelp screens are available for all MicroVision FX keys. To display helpscreens:1. Press [Help].2. Press any k

6 - 20 MicroVision FXAnalog inputsAnalog inputs are analog control signals that originate from externalsources. MicroVision FX accepts input from 32,

Chapter 6 Accessories 6 - 21Analog outputsAnalog outputs are analog control signals that originate from theMicroVision FX console. MicroVision FX pro

6 - 22 MicroVision FXAMX192 outputsAMX192 outputs are analog multiplex control signals that originate fromthe MicroVision FX console. MicroVision FX p

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 1chapter 7referenceThis reference chapter lists all MicroVision FX keys, features and menuoptions in alphabetical order. List

7 - 2 MicroVision FXAnd[And] allows you to select a set of channels, cues or dimmers that has abreak in the numerical sequence. You can then enter an

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 3At[At] indicates that the next number entered will be an intensity level forselected channels.You can also use the fader whe

7 - 4 MicroVision FXBackAfter you play a cue, [Back] lets you automatically replay the cue thatprecedes it on the cue sheet. This is a handy feature t

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 5Black out[Black out] forces all channels to a zero intensity level. All dimmersimmediately black out. MicroVision FX display

7 - 6 MicroVision FXBlindBlind is a display mode that allows you to create, preview or edit cuesand submasters without affecting live fixtures. If you

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 7Bump switchesBump switches immediately push submasters to 100 percent and holdthem at that level for as long as you press th

1 - 6 MicroVision FXCustomer serviceIf you have problems with your console, please refer to the manual forinstructions.If you do not find the answer i

7 - 8 MicroVision FXCaptured channelsCaptured channels are channels that you have selected and are live onstage. They remain live until you press [Rel

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 9Chan[Chan] allows you to select channels in all display modes. Pressing[Chan], indicates that the next number entered will b

7 - 10 MicroVision FXChase controlsThe three toggle switches above the Rate and Step rotary pots allow youto turn chases on and off, select chase type

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 11Light/Dark/OffThis switch allows you to select either Light or Dark chase and to turnthe chase on or off.LightSetting switc

7 - 12 MicroVision FXClearThe [Clear] key’s primary function is to delete cues and tracks and clearsubmasters. You can also delete channel tracks usin

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 13Resetting channels to zeroTo set channels to zero, follow these steps:1. Select channels.2. Press [At].3. Press [Clear].Exa

7 - 14 MicroVision FXClear all cuesThe Clear cues option on the Set Up Menu clears all cues from memory.It does not clear submasters, submaster pages,

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 15Clear all submasters andsubmaster pagesThe Clear all submasters and submaster pages option on the Set UpMenu allows you to

7 - 16 MicroVision FXClear fader pairsThe [Clear] keys above the fader pairs clear all cue information fromfaders. To clear the AB fader, press the [C

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 17Clear systemThe Clear system option erases all cues and resets number of channelsand dimmers, and softpatch to factory defa

chapter 2installationThis chapter includes set up instructions that you need to perform whenyou install MicroVision FX and any optional accessories. C

7 - 18 MicroVision FXCue[Cue] allows you to select a cue to display in Blind mode or to play backin Stage mode. Pressing [Cue] indicates that the next

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 19Numbering cuesMicroVision FX has a 200 cue limit per show. However, you can numbercues from .1 to 999.9, using up to one de

7 - 20 MicroVision FXDelay timeTo change the delay time for linked cues, follow these steps:1. Press [Cue], and enter the first cue in the link.2. Pre

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 21Diagnostic system clearA diagnostic system clear erases all cues, submasters, chases, and real-time programs, and resets de

7 - 22 MicroVision FXEnter[Enter] functions as an Enter key does on most computer keyboards. Itindicates that you have finished entering a number or h

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 23Fader wheelThe fader wheel gives you incremental, proportional control of selectedchannel intensity levels. When selected c

7 - 24 MicroVision FXFull[Full] enters full intensity for all selected channels. [Full] works in alldisplay modes. When you use [Full], you do not hav

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 25GoThe [Go] keys initiate the playback of cues. When you press a [Go] key,the cue highlighted on the cue sheet begins playin

7 - 26 MicroVision FXGrand MasterThe Grand Master pot controls all channels and overrides all othercontrols except [Black out]. Normally the Grand Mas

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 27Help[Help] provides a brief explanation for all available keys. To display helpscreens:1. Press [Help].2. Press any key on

2 - 2 MicroVision FXMicroVision FX back panelPUSHCRT DISPLAYRGB monochromePrinterSerial PortPower inAudioDMX 512IRRemoteIRBusAMX97-192AMX1-96Remote go

7 - 28 MicroVision FXHold[Hold] stops the playback of the cue in the fader pair above the [Hold]key. To resume the playback, press [Go]. To cancel the

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 29Link[Link] joins two or more recorded cues to one another so that theyplayback automatically in the sequence you link them.

7 - 30 MicroVision FXDeleting linksTo delete link information from a cue, follow these steps:1. In either Stage or Blind, press [Cue].2. Enter number

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 31Minus (-)The minus key [-] decreases the value of a highlighted number by one.The value may be a channel number, a cue numb

7 - 32 MicroVision FXPageMicroVision FX has five pages of submasters. Each page can hold sixsubmaster memories.MicroVision FX displays the message Sub

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 33Patch[Patch] displays the softpatch setup screen. The softpatch setup screenallows you to assign dimmers to channel numbers

7 - 34 MicroVision FXPlus (+)The plus key [+] increases the value of a highlighted number by one. Thevalue could be a channel number, a cue number, a

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 35Potentiometers (Pots)Potentiometers, commonly referred to as pots, are sliding fader controls.The AB and CD fader pairs and

7 - 36 MicroVision FXPowerMicroVision FX’s power switch is located on the console’s back panel.We recommend that you turn the console power switch to

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 37Rate potentiometerThe rotary potentiometer labeled Rate allows you to set the rate of achase at a level from 0 (chase stopp

Chapter 2 Installation 2 - 3Installing your console and monitorThis section includes installation instructions for MicroVision FX, andconnector and p

7 - 38 MicroVision FXRecord[Record] indicates that you want to save a look that is currently on stageor on the screen as a cue or submaster. When you

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 39Rel[Rel] releases captured channels. Captured channels are live channelsthat you have selected in Stage mode. Captured chan

7 - 40 MicroVision FXRem Dim[Rem Dim] lets you select a channel or a group of channels and suppressall others to a level of zero. [Rem Dim] is useful

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 41Using Rem Dim to create a blackout cueA blackout cue has two useful functions. One is that it downfades allchannels in the

7 - 42 MicroVision FXSetupThe Setup Menu provides access to disk options, system settings, printfunctions, and clear cues, clear submaster and clear s

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 43StageStage mode gives you live control of all channels. The Stage modescreen displays the final output level for all channe

7 - 44 MicroVision FXStepThe rotary potentiometer labeled Step enables you to determine whichof the six submasters from the currently loaded submaster

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 45SubPressing [Sub] indicates that the next number entered will be a submas-ter number. You may want to select a submaster to

7 - 46 MicroVision FXSystem Settings MenuThe System Settings Menu includes options for setting default soft-patch, softpatch customizing options and s

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 47System setting optionsNumber of dimmersChapter 3, Entering softpatch and systemsettings, page 3 - 3Number of channelsChapt

2 - 4 MicroVision FX8. Turn console and monitor power switches to their On positions.9. Press [Setup].10. Select 7, System settings, press [Enter]. Mi

7 - 48 MicroVision FXThru[Thru] allows you to select a range of channels or cues. You can thenenter an intensity level for the entire range at one tim

Chapter 7 Reference 7 - 49Timed fader pairsThe AB and CD fader pairs are timed faders (potentiometers) throughwhich MicroVision FX plays back recorde

7 - 50 MicroVision FXTrackThe [Track] feature provides a simple method of tracking channelsthrough several cues. Tracked channels are channels in whi

appendix aerror messagesDisk formatter I/O errorTo continue, press [Clear]A disk drive error has occurred in attempting to format the disk. Try theope

A - 2 MicroVision FXPrinter is off-lineTo continue, press [Clear]Printer is not connected to the MicroVision FX, printer poweris turned off, or printe

appendix bspecificationsInterfaces• Input/Output optionsMicroVision FX accepts a total of up to 96 analog input\outputoptions, configured in any of th

B - 2 MicroVision FXCue capacity• 200 cues per show• 5 shows per disk• 125 control channels• Proportional softpatching of up to 512 DMX512 dimmersDisp

Appendix B Specifications B - 3Keyboard functions• Cue function selection for cue numbers .1 to 999.9• Clear cues function• Fade times, discrete upfa

Index I - 1indexAAccessories 6-1Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU) 6-2Real Time Clock 6-4Remote Go 6-15Add 4-39AMX192 2-6, 6-22Analog inputs 2-8, 6-20A

I - 2 MicroVision FXCues 4-16, 5-5controlling manually 4-28copying 4-21creating 4-9deleting 4-22fade times in 4-14go to a different 4-27inserting 4-20

Chapter 2 Installation 2 - 5Monitor connectors and pinoutsRGB color or TTL monochromeConsole connectorDB-9 malePinout1 Common (AC ground)2 Common (

Index I - 3Monitorinstallation 2-3pinouts 2-5Moving channels 4-6OOperator prompt line 4-4Optional equipmentaudio input 2-14Infrared Remote Focus Unit

I - 4 MicroVision FXSubmasters 4-31, 4-32, 5-9copying 4-35deleting 4-36modifying 4-34pages 4-32, 4-34recording 4-33, 4-34System settings 3-12setting d

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC)warrants to the original owner or retailcustomer that for a period of one yearfrom date of delivery of a portablesyst

2 - 6 MicroVision FXConnecting dimmersTo connect dimmers, first determine which of the following connectorsare appropriate and insert dimmer cables in

Chapter 2 Installation 2 - 7Digital outputs (DMX512 and D192)ConnectorXLR 5-pin female512 digital multiplex dimmersPinout1 Common2 Data (-) (DMX512 a

2 - 8 MicroVision FXAnalog wire-per-dimmer input (optional)*ConnectorCentronics D-36 malePinoutConnector one Pins 1-32 = dimmers 1-32Connector two Pin

Chapter 2 Installation 2 - 9Installing printerMicroVision FX supports parallel printers. Serial printers are not sup-ported. Printer functions are de

2 - 10 MicroVision FXInstalling Infrared RemoteFocus Unit (IRFU)The Infrared Remote Focus Unit (IRFU) allows you to set channel levelsand record or ru

Chapter 2 Installation 2 - 11To install the IRFU on a properly configured MicroVision FX console,follow these steps:1. Verify that the receiver unit

2 - 12 MicroVision FXIRFU receiver unit to console connector and pinoutReceiver connector Console connectorDIN 3-pin female DIN 5-pin femalePin Signal

Chapter 2 Installation 2 - 13Installing Remote GoA MicroVision FX console configured for an optional Remote Go providesa 25-pin connector on the back

2 - 14 MicroVision FXInstalling audio inputMicroVision FX allows you to create chases and control chase rate withaudio input. See page 4 - 42 for more

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 1chapter 3entering softpatch andsystem settingsBefore you begin creating cues for a show you should first create you

table of contentsChapter 1Introduction... 1 - 1MicroVision

3 - 2 MicroVision FXEntering softpatchMicroVision FX accommodates up to 512 dimmers on 125 channels.Softpatch gives you complete flexibility in assign

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 3Entering numbers of channels and dimmersFollow these steps to set the number of dimmers and channels in yoursystem:

3 - 4 MicroVision FXEntering one-to-one softpatchIf you have the same number of dimmers and channels, you may wantto use a one-to-one softpatch. A one

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 5Creating custom softpatchThe following sections include information about creating a customsoftpatch.• Using channe

3 - 6 MicroVision FXPatching dimmers to channelsEach dimmer can only be patched into one channel at a time. Follow thesteps below to create a custom s

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 7Shortcut: Combine [And] and [Thru] commands to select any combi-nation of dimmers. For example, press [1] [Thru] [5

3 - 8 MicroVision FXAdditional patching featuresThe following patching features are described below:• Proportional patching• Capturing channels in sof

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 9Capturing channels in softpatchMicroVision FX lets you select and capture channels without returning toStage mode s

3 - 10 MicroVision FXUnpatching individual dimmersMicroVision FX allows you to select a single dimmer and bring it upindependent of other dimmers soft

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 11Softpatching to a Strand CD80 dimmer rackStrand CD80 dimmer racks have 48 dimmer slots that accept AMX192protocol.

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3 - 12 MicroVision FXEntering system settingsThese system settings are discussed on the following pages:• Default full level• Default up and down fade

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch 3 - 13Setting default full levelThe default full setting is the level MicroVision FX enters for selectedchannels when yo

3 - 14 MicroVision FXSetting default up and down fade timesWhen you record cues, MicroVision FX automatically enters default upand down fade times unl

chapter 4tutorialThis chapter includes lessons on working with MicroVision FX’s basicfeatures: cues, submasters and chases. Each lesson is described b

4 - 2 MicroVision FXLesson 1Display, channel andoperation modesThis lesson describes display and channel modes and record functionsavailable in MicroV

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 3Stage and Blind screensStage and Blind screens look very similar. The Stage mode screen isillustrated below.Display mode scre

4 - 4 MicroVision FXChannel displayThe channel display lists system channels and their current levels. If youhave a color monitor, MicroVision FX colo

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 5Channel modesChannels may be in any of the following modes. Each mode respondsdifferently to your commands.Captured channelsC

4 - 6 MicroVision FXRecorded channelsRecorded channels are channel levels that have been recorded in a cueor submaster. In Stage mode, recorded levels

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 7Record functionsMicroVision FX has two record functions: Record and Track. Recordsaves all channels as they appear on the scr

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4 - 8 MicroVision FXLesson 2Working with cuesNow that you have an orientation to the channel display screens, you’reready to create cues. If you are n

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 9Creating cuesFive cues are included in the following instructions. The first few aresimple; the rest are created using more c

4 - 10 MicroVision FXCue 1: Creating a cue in StageOnce you are in Stage, you have live control of channels. Follow thesesteps to create a cue in Sta

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 11Cue 1 keystrokes:Key Action[Stage] Displays Stage mode.[1] Selects channel 1.[At] Indicates next number entered will be an

4 - 12 MicroVision FXCue 2: Creating a cue in BlindFollow these steps to create a cue in Blind mode, for a range of chan-nels, using [Full]. MicroVis

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 13Cue 2 keystrokes:Key Action[Blind] Displays Blind mode screen.[2] Selects cue 2.[Chan] Indicates that the next number entere

4 - 14 MicroVision FXCue 3: Creating a cue with modified fade timesWhen you create a cue, MicroVision FX assigns default fade times to thecue. If you

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 15Cue 3 keystrokes:Key Action[Chan] Indicates next number entered will be a channel.[2][6] Marks beginning of range.[Thru] Ind

4 - 16 MicroVision FXCue 4: Creating linked cuesMicroVision FX lets you link cues to create a sequence that runs auto-matically. You can link a strin

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 17Cue 4 keystrokes:Key Action[Blind] Displays Blind mode screen.[Chan] Indicates that your are going to enter channel numbers.

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4 - 18 MicroVision FXCue 5: Creating a cue using Rem DimOften you will create cues by adding to, subtracting from or modifyingpreviously recorded cue

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 19Cue 5 keystrokes:Key Action[Chan] Indicates that the next number entered will be a channelnumber.[6][0] Marks the beginning

4 - 20 MicroVision FXInserting cuesYou may want to insert a cue between recorded cues. For example, youmay want to modify cue 1 slightly and insert it

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 21Copying cuesOnce you have created a cue, you may copy it and give it a new number.This can be helpful if you want to create

4 - 22 MicroVision FXDeleting cuesYou must be in Blind to delete individual cues. To delete all cues, selectClear all cues from the Set Up Menu. To cl

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 23Viewing cuesOnce you have created a few cues, you may want to look at them. Youcan view stored cues in two ways, live in Sta

4 - 24 MicroVision FXLesson 3: Playing back cuesNow that you have some cues, you’re probably anxious to play themback. MicroVision FX has two sets of

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 25Selecting cuesThere are three ways a cue can be selected to playback on stage:1) when a cue is playing, MicroVision FX autom

4 - 26 MicroVision FXTimed fader pairsWhen fader controls are set at 10, MicroVision FX plays fade times asyou recorded them. For information on takin

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 27Go to a different cueTo play back a cue other than the selected (highlighted) cue on the cuesheet, follow these steps:1. Pre

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4 - 28 MicroVision FXControlling fades manuallyMicroVision FX allows you to take manual control of cues as they play. Ifyour show slows down or speeds

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 29Modifying cues on stageTo modify and record a cue on stage, follow these steps:1. Press [Stage].2. Press [Cue], and enter cu

4 - 30 MicroVision FXBack keyAfter you play a cue, pressing the Back key plays back the cue thatprecedes it on the cue sheet.For example, assume you h

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 31Lesson 4Working with submastersSubmasters allow you to save looks that you use often. They can beused as building blocks whe

4 - 32 MicroVision FXSubmaster pagesMicroVision FX has five pages of submasters. You can record six sub-masters in each page. In Stage mode, the Subma

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 33Recording a submasterCreating a submaster is as easy as creating a cue. You can createsubmasters in Stage or Blind mode. To

4 - 34 MicroVision FXRecording submaster on a different pageYou may record a submaster to a page other than the one currentlyloaded. For example, if y

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 35Copying submastersYou may want to copy a submaster, or use submasters as buildingblocks for new submasters. To copy a look f

4 - 36 MicroVision FXDeleting submastersYou must be in Blind to delete submasters. You can delete all submastermemories, or the entire show, from the

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 37Lesson 5Creating and working with chasesA chase is a lighting effect in which the currently loaded page of sub-masters are f

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4 - 38 MicroVision FXCreating a chaseEach chase step consists of a channel or group of channels recorded asa submaster. The first step in creating a c

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 398. Set the switch labeled Rate/Both/Audio to one of the followingsettings to indicate how you want to control the chase rate

4 - 40 MicroVision FXSetting chase output levelsWhen you record the submasters included in a chase, you assign anoutput level to the channels that mak

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 41Setting number of submasters in a chaseThe rotary pot labeled Step allows you to select the number of submas-ters you want t

4 - 42 MicroVision FXControlling chases with audio inputThe Audio setting on MicroVision FX 's Rate pot allows you to use inputfrom an audio sour

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 43Lesson 6Saving your show on diskYou should always make at least one back up copy of each show you areworking on. Back up cop

4 - 44 MicroVision FXFormatting disksYou must format disks on a MicroVision FX console before you canrecord shows on them. MicroVision FX cannot recor

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 45Recording a show on diskTo record a show from memory to a disk follow these steps:1. Insert a formatted disk in disk drive.2

4 - 46 MicroVision FXReading a show from diskWhen you read a show from a disk and load it into memory, the newshow overwrites the current show in the

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 47Lesson 7Track record functionThe Track record function helps you use MicroVision FX more efficientlyand create more complex

chapter1introductionMicroVision FX allows you to create a wide range of dramatic, on-stageeffects using up-to-the-minute theatrical lighting technolog

4 - 48 MicroVision FXUsing record to create tracksIn Stage mode, the following keystrokes create the five cues illustratedbelow. Each cue adds channel

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 49Recording modified cuesThe difference between Record and Track is apparent when you modifya cue or insert a new cue between

4 - 50 MicroVision FXTo track the level modification we just recorded in the example aboveuse [Track] instead of [Record] to record channel one as on

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 51Inserting cuesIf you insert a cue into this sequence, Record and Track produce differ-ent results. Record saves changes only

4 - 52 MicroVision FXPressing [Track] (rather than [Record] as in the previous example) then[1][.][1] [Enter] to insert and record the same cue 1.1 as

Chapter 4 Tutorial 4 - 53Blackout cues and trackingSometimes you may add a channel to a sequence of cues that has notused that channel yet. For examp

4 - 54 MicroVision FXIf cue 5 is a blackout cue, MicroVision FX records all unused channels inCue 5 at 00 percent. In the example below, the blackout

chapter 5using print and disk optionsThis chapter includes instructions for using MicroVision FX’s print anddisk options. Each of the following option

5 - 2 MicroVision FXPrint functionsBefore you begin printing, verify that your printer is installed correctlyand that it is turned on. For instruction

Chapter 5 Using print and disk options 5 - 3Bold printingThe Bold printing option on the Print Functions Menu enables the Printcues option to print m