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Softkeys (6)
The softkey buttons allow physical control of the onscreen softkey options, which change
dynamically based on the command line and active tab to offer additional commands not
available on hardkeys.
Additional Targets &Functions
The remaining hardkeys provide options for a variety of common console functions and
shortcuts to various Blind displays.
Main Playbacks
The main playback fader pair, located to the left of the control keypad, is a split cross-fader
pair.
The button or buttons located directly above the playbacks load content to the playbacks. The
two buttons below control the [Go] and [Stop/Back] functions.
Load Buttons
Load buttons, located directly above each fader, are used to load a specified target to the
associated fader, or to place special conditions on that fader.
See
Assigning Faders Manually (on page363)
for more information.
Encoders
Encoders and an associated LCD for control of non-intensity parameters are provided at the
top center of the console. The four encoders are pageable controls, which are populated on
the LCD with the parameters used in your show.
LCD
This display accompanies the CIA as an additional user interface. This LCD offers you softkeys,
encoder information, and an additional view of the command line. To adjust the brightness
and contrast levels of the LCD, go to Setup > Desk > Brightness Settings > Ion Display. See
Brightness Settings (on page219)
for more information.
Level Wheel
The level wheel adjusts intensity up or down for any selected channels. With channels
selected, roll the wheel up to increase intensity, or down to decrease it.
The level wheel can also provide additional functions when combined with various other
console keys. See
Face Panel Shortcuts (on page136)
for more information.
DMXPorts
In order to output control levels from your console, you can use the DMX ports on the back of
the console and/or you may connect a gateway or node. If your device receives sACN or Art-
Net directly, no gateway or node is required.
To output, connect one 5 pin XLR cable per port. The first port will default to outputting the
first universe of DMX, addresses 1-512, the second port to the second universe, outputting
addresses 513-1024, and so on.
See
Output (on page211)
for information on reconfiguring the DMX ports.
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