elektraLite CP20 - Manual (Page 30)

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PERFORMANCE
Live performance of the CP20 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 "-Å" key. Pressing "Æ+" 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 "Æ+" and "-Å" 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 CP20 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. Further, when 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. [Okay what’s that mean in plain English! Well, if
you’ve got a chase running and you want to INSTANTLY grab a fixture (or fixtures) and move it (or them) somewhere else to light
up a different area then you can. No messing around with buttons and faders and turning off the chase….just go grab them and do it!
This is great when someone decides to grab a microphone and become an impromptu “wedding singer”, if you get my drift!!!!!! Try it
out now cause it will save you someday when you least expect it.]
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 the dimmer feature for all fixtures to 0. It also turns off any currently running
chases or macros. The blackout will crossfade at whatever speed the "Xfade Speed" fader is currently set to. To
get out of “Black”, press any cue, chase, or macro. The other alternative is to turn on an individual or group of
fixtures and start to move them manually.
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.
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