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Basic Manual Control 179

When you have created a new scroll or wheel in patch for any channel and that channel is selected,

that information will be displayed in the associated encoder display. See Using the Editor (on

page126)

When you access a parameter page, the encoders will automatically load and display the first page

that has a valid parameter for the selected channels.

Encoder Softkeys

A series of buttons are included in each of the four encoders sections of the display including

{Home}, {Last}, and {Next} or {Min} and {Max}, and depending on the type of parameter, a {Mode},

{Expand}, or {Calibrate} button.

Note: To access these softkeys at any time, press down on an encoder.

Home

Each parameter has an associated {Home} key in the encoder LCD. This accesses any parameter and

returns it to its default position. Additionally, the control keypad has a [Home] key located below

[Sneak]. See Home (on page189) for more information.

Min and Max

{Min} and {Max} are displayed when the parameter is linear, such as a shutter. Use these keys to set a

minimum and a maximum setting for a parameter.

Next and Last

{Next} and {Last} are displayed when the parameter is segmented such as a fixed gobo or color wheel

or a color scroller. Use these keys to increment or decrement in full frames.

Mode

The {Mode} key is provided to select different modes for the encoder wheel such as rotate, index, or

special effects.

When more than two modes are available, the {Mode} key can be pressed repeatedly, advan-

cing through the various modes. Each mode will display beneath the current parameter set-

ting.

When only two modes are available, the alternate mode is indicated instead of a {Mode} key.

Toggling that button switches the encoder wheel to the alternate mode.

Expand

Some parameters will have an {Expand} button, which indicates that this parameter has “Expanded”

functions. When that button is pressed, the display repaints to display all the media settings available

for the specific wheel.

Flip

The {Flip} button, as displayed in the Pan/Tilt section of the encoder LCD, is used to flip the unit into

its exact same position, but from the other direction. Depending on the current values of pan and

tilt, there may be multiple flips.

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