ETC Congo Family v6.4.0 - Manual (Page 453)

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Channels - Introduction
A channel is the "handle" you call upon to control any dimmer or moving device connected to
the system.
Dimmer channel
Device
Channels are selected with the channel functions of the programming section. The Channel
Control functions are mapped to any section of the console at any time - for example
pressing LIVE connects to the A field of the Main Playback, pressing BLIND connects to the
Blind field.
NOTE
Channel Control is not the same thing as a "programmer" where
channels are "stolen" into the programmer and have to be "released"
- instead the Channel Control is mapped to any Playback (A, B, Live,
Blind, Masters), and controls the channels directly in that playback.
General Facts
• Channel levels can be set with the faders in Channels Only Mode
• Channels can be selected and set with a Command Syntax from the keypad
• Channel levels are set from 0-100%. 0% values are not displayed on the channel
screen and 100% values are displayed as F, standing for "Full". The full resolution of
DMX 512 is higher than 100 steps, its 256 steps called bits. Therefore there are
functions for setting and changing levels in increments of bits (0-255).
• Channels are always controlled directly in a playback or an editor, and the current
one is indicated in the small display "Channel Control" at the bottom of all screens.
• There is a Highlight mode, mainly used for focusing devices, that can also be used
for conventional lights. See Device Control -- Highlight Mode .