elektraLite CP10xt Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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PERFORMANCE
Live performance of the CP10xt for the most part involves calling cues, chases, and macros. The
easiest method of performance, which doesn't require an operator, is to call a macro or chase and let
it loop continuously. The macro or chase will continue to run until it is interrupted by a call to
another macro, chase, or cue, or by pressing "Black". A macro can be paused by pressing the "-" key.
Pressing "+" will continue the macro, and "Go" will advance the macro to the next step.
You can also call cues directly by pressing "Cue", then the desired cue number, then "Go". The next
cue number will automatically be displayed so that you can continue to press "Go" to call one cue
after another in ascending order. The "+" and "-" keys can also be used to select the next cue.
Direct Control of Fixtures
During performance you can take direct control of any fixture or group of fixtures using the joystick
and control faders. The current fixture selection is saved in battery backed memory so that when the
CP10xt is turned off it will always power up as you left it.
Any fixtures that are enabled will respond to movement of the joystick or control faders. This gives
the operator the option of live performance control even if a macro or chase is running. If there is a
chase running, any channel settings that are adjusted using the faders or joystick will temporarily
override the chase control of those channels. The chase memory will not be affected.
Use the joystick in fine mode when you want to manually follow with a focus on stage. Fine mode
moves a focus relative to its previous position.
Black
Pressing the "Black" switch sets all DMX512 channels to 0. It also turns off any currently running
chase or macro. The blackout will crossfade at whatever speed the "Xfade Speed" fader is currently
set to.
Xfade Speed
If a crossfade is in progress it can be overridden by moving this fader. If the "select cue" or "black"
displays are active, a bar graph is displayed showing the progress of the crossfade. If a chase is
running, the crossfade affects the amount of glide between chase steps.
Chase Speed
If a chase is running, its speed can be adjusted by moving this fader. If audio is controlling the speed
of the chase, this fader will have no effect.
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