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ETC EOS User Manual

ETC EOS
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Lighting Control System
Operations Manual
Version 1.7
Copyright © 2009 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
All Rights reserved.
Product information and specifications subject to change.
Part Number: 4250M1210-1.7.0 Rev A
Released: 2009-07

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ETC EOS Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeLighting Control Console
Local Monitor SupportYes
External Monitor SupportYes
Control ProtocolsArtNet, sACN
InterfacesEthernet, USB, MIDI
DMX PortsVaries by model (typically 4-8)
Ethernet PortsVaries by model (typically 2)
Solid-state DriveYes
USB PortsVaries by model
MIDIYes
Remote ControlYes
ProcessorVaries by model
MemoryVaries by model
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
User InterfaceTouchscreen with physical encoders and buttons
DisplayIntegrated or external touchscreens

Summary

System Overview

System Basics

The Central Information Area (CIA)

Explains the primary interface areas: command line, parameter display, and browser.

Managing Show Files

Saving the Current Show File

Procedures for saving the current show data to various locations.

Patch

Create and Edit Patch

Explains how to assign channels to outputs and device types.

Patching a Dimmer

Step-by-step tutorial for patching a dimmer channel.

Setup

Desk

Details desk-specific settings like record defaults, manual control, and display options.

Basic Manual Control

Selecting Channels

Explains various methods for selecting channels using the keypad and direct selects.

Setting Intensity

Details how to manually set channel intensity using keypad, palettes, or level wheel.

Manual Control of Non-intensity Parameters (NPs)

Covers controlling non-intensity parameters using keypad, CIA, and encoders.

Using Groups

Recording Groups Live

Instructions for recording groups of channels for fast recall.

Storing and Using Palettes

Storing Palettes Live

Methods for creating palettes from live data using Record and Record Only.

Recalling Palettes

Procedures for recalling palettes using keypad, direct selects, or sneak.

Storing and Using Presets

Storing Presets Live

Covers recording presets from live data using Record and Record Only.

Recalling Presets

Methods for recalling presets using keypad, direct selects, or the preset list.

Working with a Single Cue List

Recording Cues in Live

Step-by-step guide to recording cues live, including attributes and timing.

Modifying Cues Live

Techniques for editing recorded cues directly in live mode.

Using Mark

AutoMark

Explains the AutoMark feature for automatically presetting lights before intensity fades.

Working with Multiple Cue Lists

Recording to a New Cue List

Procedures for creating and recording cues into new cue lists.

Using Filters

Record Filters

Explains how to use filters to select specific parameters for recording.

Cue Playback

Playback Fader Controls

Details the use of Go, Stop/Back, and Rate Override functions for faders.

Advanced Manual Control

Using [Copy To]

Explains how to copy data between channels and record targets.

Multipart Cues

Record a Multipart Cue in Live

Guides on creating multipart cues by building them part-by-part or from existing cues.

Creating and Using Effects

Step Effects

Explains how to build simple chases using on-state and off-state steps.

Absolute Effects

Details creating effects by specifying exact actions and values for channels.

Using Park

Storing and Using Submasters

Storing and Using Macros

Store a Macro from Live

Explains how to record sequences of button presses into macros using learn mode.

Using Show Control

Eos Configuration Utility

Multi-console and Synchronized Backup

Remote Processor Unit (RPU)

Radio Focus Remote (RFR)

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