ETC SmartFade v3.0.1 - Manual (Page 21)

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Philosophy of the Console
SmartFade is designed to be simple to use, and still offer advanced functionality for a
standard rig of conventional lights.
The back-lit buttons make it possible to run SmartFade without an additional screen. They
offer information about content, fader mode and channel intensities.
The LCD and the wheel provides a powerful menu-driven editing functionality.
HTP control rules
Dimmer channels operate using Highest Takes Precedence (HTP). This means that if an
intensity is output from more than one fader, the highest level will be the resulting output.
Intensity channels can be set to a level using the channel faders. These channel faders
operate in the Live fader of the Crossfader. They can be used to take a level originating
from the Crossfader either up or down. Set levels will fade out when the Crossfader is
operated.
Different ways to use SmartFade
SmartFade consoles can be run in Normal Mode, Two Scene Mode and DMX Backup
Mode. See “Two Scene Mode” on page 65. See “DMX Backup” on page 69.
These are some different approaches to using SmartFade in Normal Mode.
Manual control
Levels are set directly using faders.
Single Scene crossfading
Set up levels blind, and then crossfade into them Live. See “Single Scene Crossfading” on
page 63.
Programming for improvised playback
Prepare memories and sequences.
Programming a Cue List for playback
Record a Stack with up to 199 steps and fade times for playback in the crossfaders.