Encoder control, Overview – PRG Vx76 User Manual 3.6 User Manual
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VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
ENCODER CONTROL
Overview
The manual control encoders provide control of luminaire parameters. The encoders may be controlled using either
the encoder knobs on the front panel or using the Encoders software window.
Front Panel Encoders
The front panel provides a mix of "hard" and "soft" encoders. Pan, tilt, and intensity parameters are mapped to
permanently assigned "hard encoders," while the remaining parameters are mapped to "soft encoders." The soft
encoders control a variety of parameters depending on which function is currently selected and what type of
luminaires are selected (mapping is based on luminaire capabilities, and therefore, will vary). Soft encoder control
includes the following options:
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Color - controls color functions such as CMY, RGBAW, wheels, flags, or color plates, plus some additional focus
attributes.
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Beam - controls edge, beam, zoom, frost, strobe, and prism.
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Image - controls static gobo, rotating gobo, spin, and effects.
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3D - allows scaled adjustments to time and delay (works with Timing Filter) and controls X, Y and Z coordinates
for pan and tilt.
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Dynamics - modifies rate, size, and offset for dynamics.
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Frame - controls framing shutters.
By selecting a function, the soft encoders change to control the parameters of that function. These functions are
luminaire specific when selecting single luminaire types. In addition to the encoder, minimum and maximum control
buttons are provided to apply a default setting to selected luminaires. Like the soft encoders, the functionality of these
buttons depends on the currently selected function. The min/max buttons are initially programmed with a default
console setting, but can be reprogrammed with your own settings as required.
For complete instructions on using the front panel encoders, refer to
Encoders Window
The Encoders window functions just as the front panel encoders, but also provides data for the currently selected cue
or effect, and allows specification of a submaster for cue tracking.
For complete instructions on using the Encoders Window, refer to
Fan Function
A special fan function is also available to provide five different types of encoder fanning styles.
For complete instructions on using the Fan Function refer to