Glossary Jester Operating Manual
Jester Manual 73-403-00 Issue 3.2 39 of 52
Glossary (A to Z of the Jester)
A Master
The master fader which controls the level of the channels on Preset A.
Analogue
A control standard which existed before the invention of DMX. 10V control signals
provide the dimmer with level information. DMX can be converted to Analogue via
the use of a Demux.
Attack
The fade profile of a chase. This can be set to snap, fade, or combinations of the
two.
Audio In
See Sound2Light
Auxiliary
A button on the Jester which allows you to control DMX-controlled devices with on/off
values via the preset A flash buttons. Auxiliaries are not recorded in cues.
B Master
The master fader which controls the levels of the channels on Preset B.
Backlight
The level of the light behind the LCD. Also a term for a light pointing downstage,
often used to create a ‘halo’ effect on someones shoulders.
Backward
Running a chase in reverse order, so that the steps are output 6,5,4,3,2,1,6
Blackout
All Channels at 0%. This is toggled by the use of the BLACKOUT button. Blackout
is also known as DBO.
Blue Room
A technical discussion forum on the internet where technicians discuss all manners
of backstage activities and offer support in a friendly environment. Other internet
discussion forums are available. www.blue-room.org.uk
Bounce
Running a chase in forward then reverse, so that the steps are output 1,2,3,2,1,2…
Bump
The American name for Flash.
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