Colortran Encore Control Console
Software Version 3.05
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2. (# OF DIMRS) [300] [ENTER]
? NOTE: If you need to use a dimmer protocol other than DMX512 or
CMX, (such as AMX or analog control) there are a number of commercially
available protocol converters. These can be rented or purchased from
theatrical equipment suppliers or from Colortran. For more information, call
Colortran Customer Service at (800) 959-6004.
Selecting Dimmer Protocol
You can select between two different dimmer protocols for the output of the
console: DMX512 (the USITT standard) and CMX (a.k.a. Colortran protocol).
Under the (SYSTM SETUP) soft key, every press of the (DIM. PROTO) soft
key switches between these two protocols. You do not need to use the
[ENTER] key; the change is instantaneous when you press the (DIM. PROTO)
soft key.
The console remembers the dimmer protocol setting when you turn the console
off, and even when you do a “hard clear” by holding the [CLEAR] key down
while the console boots. The dimmer protocol is not recorded to disk as part of
the Show File, and when you retrieve a show from disk, the protocol selection
does not change. There are two conditions that may cause the console to reset
the dimmer protocol selection:
?? When you update the console to new software
?? When the RAM battery is dead
If the RAM battery is dead, the console will not hold the current show in its
memory when you turn the console off.
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ADVANCED TOPICS: See Chapter 13, Memory. For more
information about changing the RAM battery, see Appendix A, Maintenance
and Customer Service.
Hand Held Remote
The Hand Held Remote is toggled on and off with the (HAND-HELD) soft key.
When the console is turned off and then back on, the Hand Held Remote retains
its On/Off setting. The Hand Held Remote On/Off setting is not stored as part
of the show file when you record a show to disk. When you load in a show
from disk, the On/Off setting does not change.
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