ETC ION - Moving Light Controls

System Basics 73
Encoder Navigation
Use the encoder page buttons (located to the upper right of the encoder LCD) to choose which para-
meters are currently available on the encoders. There are six readily usable buttons: [Focus], [Color],
[Custom], [Form], [Image], and [Shutter]. Pressing any of these will change the parameters controlled
by the encoders.
Some fixtures have more parameters than can be displayed on one encoder page. The number of
pages for each category is displayed at the right side of the encoder screen. To view the other pages,
simply press the [Color], [Custom], [Shutter], [Image], or [Form] button to advance the pages, or
press an encoder button with a number key to go directly to the page you want to access.
The number of pages is indicated in the LCD.
Encoders can be switched from course mode into fine by holding down [Shift] while using an
encoder will put it in fine mode for as long as [Shift] is held down. Once [Shift] is released, the
encoder will return to course mode.
Encoders in Blind
The encoders and the level wheel are disabled by default when in the blind display. Pressing an
[Encoder Page Keys], for example [Color], will enable the encoders and level wheel. When the
encoders are disabled, trackball functionality for pan and tilt will also be disabled.
Flexi Encoders
Holding down [Flexi] and an [Encoder Page Keys], for example [Image], will put the encoders into
Flexi mode. In Flexi mode, any empty locations for parameters not applicable for selected channels
will be suppressed.
Locking the Encoders
It is possible to lock out the encoders. To lock out the encoders, press [Escape] & [Encoder Page
Keys]. To unlock, press any of the [Encoder Page Keys].
Moving Light Controls
A display tool for controlling the non-intensity parameters (NPs) of multiple parameter devices is the
ML Controls. The MLControls are on Tab 5.
Note: A popup window version of the MLControls can be opened for quick access of
these controls. See Popup MLControls (on page44)
You will need to have a multi-parameter device selected to properly view this display. The display will
change based on the device selected. If you have a device that only has intensity and color para-
meters, the ML Control display will only show intensity and color parameters.
Note: Controls available in this display will change based on the fixture selected.
When there is room, multiple rows of parameters will display, and you can scroll the display ver-
tically.