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Page Controls, Mode Keys and Multi Function Keys (MFKs)
This section of the front panel contains page controls and a seven segment display, a set of Mode keys (FIXTURE, GROUP,
COLOUR, BEAMSHAPE, POSITION, EFFECTS, MACRO, SPECIAL) and a block of 20 Multi Function Keys (MFKs).
Page Controls and Display
The current Page (1-10) is indicated on the dual seven segment display.
The PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys are used to select the required page.
Pressing the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys together selects Page 1.
Each mode (Fixture, Group, Colour etc.) has its own current page.
Mode Keys
The mode keys (FIXTURE, GROUP, COLOUR, BEAMSHAPE, POSITION,
EFFECTS, MACRO, SPECIAL) determine the function of the block of
20 Multi Function Keys (MFKs).
Each of the mode keys contains a red LED, which is lit when selected.
If the mode key is ashing, this indicates that the wheels are in control
of this attribute but the MFKs are showing another function. This allows
simultaneous selection of xtures whilst still manipulating attributes,
for example.
The function of the Mode keys is summarised below:
FIXTURE – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Fixture selection buttons.
GROUP – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Group selection buttons.
COLOUR – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Colour Palette selection buttons.
BEAMSHAPE – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Beamshape Palette selection buttons.
POSITION – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Position Palette selection buttons.
EFFECTS – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Effect Palette selection buttons.
MACRO – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Macro selection buttons.
SPECIAL – turns the block of 20 MFK’s into Special function keys.
Page Controls, Mode Keys
Figure 3 - Solution
desk layout