Electronic Theatre Controls Express 48/96 User Manual

Lighting Control ConsoleQuick GuideVersion 3.1Copyright © Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.All Rights reserved.Product information and specifications

6 Express v3.1 Quick GuideIntroduction to ProgrammingThe procedures explained in this introductory guide are grouped under the following categories: •

Patching 7Patching Conventional lights are powered by dimmers, which in turn are controlled by console control channels. You associate certain dimmers

8 Express v3.1 Quick GuideWorking with ChannelsChannel SelectionTo set a level for a channel, you must select it. Selecting a channel is as easy as pr

Two-scene Operation 9Two-scene OperationOverviewYou can use the Express 24/48, 48/96 and 72/144 consoles in “single-scene” or “two-scene” mode. In sin

10 Express v3.1 Quick GuidePlayback Looks Manually using the AB Fader PairChannel faders are “mastered” by the AB Fader Pair when two-scene operation

Two-scene Operation 11Step 3: Move the channel faders on Scene B to the levels needed in the next look (Cue 2). This will not affect the stage output.

12 Express v3.1 Quick GuideRecordingYou can record channel levels into submasters, groups and cues in both the Stage and Blind displays. Remember that

Recording 13GroupsA group is a recorded set of channels at specific levels. Groups can be used to select channels and set levels that you use repeated

14 Express v3.1 Quick GuideEffects (Chases)An effect is a special cue or submaster that can run repetitively in a variety of patterns. Effects are als

Recording 15stays active before fading itself down. A dwell time of “Hold” will keep the effect running until the next cue is played.Step 3: Press [Re

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16 Express v3.1 Quick GuidePlaybackCue playback takes place in the AB and CD Fader pairs in single-scene mode, or just the CD Fader pair in two-scene

Disk Operations 17Disk OperationsWhen you write to a diskette, both the show programming and the console’s configuration are stored to the diskette. H

18 Express v3.1 Quick GuideWorking with Moving Light (ML) FixturesPatching ML FixturesUse the Fixture Patch display to patch one or more ML fixtures a

Working with Moving Light (ML) Fixtures 19Step 6: Specify the DMX512 Start address by pressing [#] [Enter] [#] [Enter], where the first number entered

20 Express v3.1 Quick GuideSelect ML FixturesTo control a moving light, you must select it. Selecting a moving light is done by the fixture number you

Working with Moving Light (ML) Fixtures 21encoder assignments refer to the Expression 3 and Insight 3 hardware. On an Express console, use the navigat

22 Express v3.1 Quick Guide

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Express v3.1 Quick Guide iTable of ContentsConsole Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Keypad Features . . . . . . . . .

ii Table of Contents

Console Panels 1Console PanelsBack panelFace Panel (Express 125/250)Product:Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Lamps 12V1. Desk Light Dimmer2. RFU fuse

2 Express v3.1 Quick GuideFace Panel (Express 24/48)Face Panel (Express 48/96, Express 72/144 is similar)1. Desk Light connectors2. Disk Drive (side)3

Keypad Features 3Keypad FeaturesDisplay Keys•The [Stage] display is where most editing of channel levels happens. In Stage, any changes you make are ‘

4 Express v3.1 Quick GuideCluster A•The [About] key opens a window containing information about a channel, dimmer, or the show according to which key

Keypad Features 5Numeric KeypadThe Numeric keypad is for numerical entry. This grouping also includes the [Enter] and [Clear] keys. Press [Enter] to c