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x ContentsChapter 18Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231Creating macros . .

86 Chapter 7 CuesThe oversized showIf your show requires more than 600 cues, you can still run it by creating the show in segments, with each segment

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 87Working with cues in StageWhen recording in Stage, such as to record a cue, group or submaster, you will commonly want

88 Chapter 7 CuesWorking with cues in BlindBlind mode allows you to create, preview or modify cues without affecting the current look on stage. If you

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 89Recording a cue with a single fade timeUnless you tell it otherwise, the console assigns default fade times to any cue

90 Chapter 7 CuesRecording a cue with split fade timesThe console allows you to record cues with different upfade and downfade times. These cues are

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 91Recording a cue with a wait timeWait time is the time that elapses between when you press [Go] and when the actual fade

92 Chapter 7 CuesRecording cues with Link and FollowWhen you record a cue, it automatically becomes part of the Cue List. The Cue List is a list of al

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 93Follow[Follow] allows you to play a series of cues automatically. The [Follow] time indicates how long the console wait

94 Chapter 7 CuesCreate playback loops with Link and FollowYou can use Link and Follow to create cue playback loops in which a group of cues play back

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 95Linking a macro to a cue[Link] allows you to automatically run a macro when a cue runs. If you link macro 6 to cue 1, t

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 xiError messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265How to enable / disable

96 Chapter 7 CuesRecording a cue using SoloSolo is useful for setting existing channels to zero temporarily while you view or record selected channels

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 97Labeling cuesThe console allows you to use an alphanumeric keyboard to assign labels to cues.17 Labels can consist of a

98 Chapter 7 CuesModifying a recorded cue livePrevious examples in this chapter illustrated how to record new cues. If you want to modify channels in

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 99Modifying cue attributesIf all you want to do is modify a cue attribute, such as cue timing, you can do that in Stage w

100 Chapter 7 CuesUpdating cuesUpdate allows you to modify previously recorded cues, groups, submasters or focus points in Stage or Fader. Update take

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 101Updating a recorded cueYou need not play back the cue to update it. The following procedure illustrates how to update

102 Chapter 7 CuesUsing Update to modify fade rateYou may also use the Update function to record manually modified fade rates into cues.Follow these s

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 103Copying cuesYou may want to use a cue’s channel levels as the foundation for a new cue, group or submaster.20 Use the

104 Chapter 7 CuesInserting cuesYou may want to insert a cue between recorded cues. For example, you may want to modify cue 1 slightly and insert it b

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 105Chapter 8 TrackTrack record functionTrack record is a way of recording new cues or modifying existing ones when you wa

xii ContentsChapter 25 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311Remote Focus Unit (RFU

106 Chapter 8 TrackTrack recordWhen you record a series of cues, you typically record the first cue, then build the second cue from the first. Some of

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 107Recording modified cuesThe difference between Record and Track is apparent when you modify a cue or insert a new cue b

108 Chapter 8 TrackUsing TrackIf you have tracked channels (all with the same level), you can make them track at a different level. Also, you can trac

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 109Inserting cues If you insert a cue in this sequence, Record and Track produce different results. Record saves changes

110 Chapter 8 TrackUsing TrackWhen you insert a cue with Track, new channels track through the following cues until the console encounters a cue with

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 111Pulling channels in BlindIf you insert in Blind using [Track], you can get a start on a new cue by using levels alread

112 Chapter 8 TrackBlackout cues and trackingSometimes you may add a channel to a sequence of cues that have not used that channel yet. For example, y

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 113If cue 5 is an allfade, the console records all unused channels at 00 percent. In the example below, an allfade enters

114 Chapter 8 TrackUsing TracksheetWith the Tracksheet display, you can track one channel at a time through any group of cues at any level, including

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 115Chapter 9 Multipart cuesA multipart cue consists of up to eight parts, each of which is essentially an independent cue

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 xiiiAppendix BReferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347D

116 Chapter 9 Multipart cuesRecording a multipart cueIn the procedure below, one or more parts are recorded to a cue. The maximum number of parts you

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 117Converting a standard cue to a multipart cueIf you have already created a single-part cue, the console allows you to r

118 Chapter 9 Multipart cuesWait times in multipart cuesYou can set individual wait times of up to 99:59 minutes for each part of a multipart cue. The

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 119Editing a multipart cueOnce you have created a multipart cue, you can add or delete parts, add or delete channels from

120 Chapter 9 Multipart cuesAdding, deleting and modifying channels Follow these steps to edit channels in a multipart cue:Using UpdateWith Update, yo

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 121Modifying fade and wait timesIf you do not assign fade and wait times to a part, the console assigns default times.23

122 Chapter 9 Multipart cues

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 123Chapter 10 Playing back cuesThe console has two timed faders that allow you to play back recorded cues. Cue selection

124 Chapter 10 Playing back cuesTimed faders and LED displaysEach fader slider has a strip of LEDs next to it. When running a timed crossfade cue, the

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 125Fader keysClearEach fader is equipped with a Clear key. To remove a cue from the fader, press the appropriate Clear ke

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126 Chapter 10 Playing back cuesPlayback Cue List The Playback Cue List, shown below, is a short list of cues in the show. It displays on the Playback

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 127Fader Status displayThe fader status display consists of two windows located near the bottom of the playback monitor.

128 Chapter 10 Playing back cuesPlaying a cueSelecting a cue moves it to the top of the Cue List. It will not run until you press [Go]. Follow these s

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 129Controlling fades manuallyThe console provides two ways to take manual control of cue playback; manual override and ra

130 Chapter 10 Playing back cuesRate overrideRate override allows you to control both the fade’s rate and percentage of completion. When you play back

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 131QuickstepQuickstep allows you to run through a show, checking all cues, without having to wait for fades. When Quickst

132 Chapter 10 Playing back cues

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 133Chapter 11 GroupsThe console allows you to record frequently used combinations of channels into units called groups. Y

134 Chapter 11 GroupsRecording a group in StageThe following example illustrates the creation of a group using newly selected channels. Recording a g

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 135Recording a group using SoloYou can use Solo to selectively record into a group in the same manner as using Solo to se

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 1Chapter 1 IntroductionThis manual covers the installation and operation of lighting systems containing ETC’s Insight 3 c

136 Chapter 11 GroupsGroup Editing mode in BlindAdd or delete channels or change channel levels in a recorded group by first entering Group Editing mo

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 137Working with groups in StageDisplaying a groupTo view a recorded group on stage, follow these steps:Modifying a groupF

138 Chapter 11 GroupsUpdating groupsUpdate allows you to modify previously recorded cues, groups, submasters or focus points in Stage or Fader. Update

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 139Updating a recorded groupYou need not place a group on stage to update it. The following procedure illustrates how to

140 Chapter 11 GroupsLabeling groupsThe console allows you to label a group with an alphanumeric keyboard. Group labels can consist of any combination

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 141Deleting groupsDelete a group from memory in the Stage, Blind or Fader displays.28 Deleting a group has no effect on a

142 Chapter 11 GroupsUsing cues and submasters as groupsYou may treat channels recorded in a cue or submaster as if they were in a group, such as to b

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 143Modifying cues or submastersYou can use groups to modify cues or submasters. In the illustration below, a submaster is

144 Chapter 11 Groups

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 145Chapter 12Focus pointsWhen working with moving lights, sometimes the attributes of several lights are stored together

2 Chapter 1 IntroductionUsing this manualThis manual provides instructions for using the console’s features and optional accessories.Setting up the co

146 Chapter 12 Focus pointsRecording a focus pointYou can create a focus point in Stage, Blind or Fader displays using all the same techniques availab

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 147Recording a focus point using SoloYou can use Solo to selectively record into a focus point in the same manner as usin

148 Chapter 12 Focus pointsWorking with focus points in StagePlacing a focus point on stageYou can place an entire focus point on stage with or withou

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 149Updating focus pointsUpdate allows you to modify previously recorded cues, groups, submasters or focus points in Stage

150 Chapter 12 Focus pointsUpdating a recorded focus pointYou need not place a focus point on stage to update it. The following procedure illustrates

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 151Editing a focus point in BlindYou may modify a focus point in Blind. For example, add or delete fixtures or set levels

152 Chapter 12 Focus pointsLabeling focus points The console allows you to label a focus point with an alphanumeric keyboard. Focus point labels can c

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 153Deleting focus pointsDelete a focus point from memory in the Stage, Blind or Fader displays.32 If any cues, groups or

154 Chapter 12 Focus pointsSetting levels with focus pointsFocus points are commonly used as level setting devices for fixtures, but they can be used

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 155Chapter 13 SubmastersInsight 3 provides you with 108 submaster sliders. A submaster is a group of channels recorded at

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 3Navigation and visual feedbackMove through console menus and displays in the ways that work best for you. The console of

156 Chapter 13 SubmastersSubmaster types Submasters can be pile-on, inhibitive or effect. Pile-on submasterA pile-on submaster consists of channels re

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 157Changing type You can change a submaster’s type by using the [Type] key. When you change a submaster type, levels reco

158 Chapter 13 SubmastersSubmaster pagesInsight 3 has ten pages of submasters. A page is a block of console memory that contains one set of 108 record

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 159Playback Submaster ListThe Playback Submaster List display is part of the normal playback monitor display, shown below

160 Chapter 13 SubmastersSubmaster bump buttonsA bump button is located immediately below each submaster slider. The bump button’s function depends on

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 161Bump button modeSubmaster bump buttons may be set in Channel or Submaster modes. In either mode, you have the option o

162 Chapter 13 SubmastersSubmaster LEDsEach submaster bump button contains one or two LEDs. The color and state of the LED indicates the current state

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 163Recording submastersYou can create submasters in Stage or Blind mode. Follow these steps to record a simple, pile-on s

164 Chapter 13 SubmastersAdding fade and dwell timesYou can add fade and dwell times to a submaster from Stage or Blind mode. To add fade times to a s

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 165Hold dwell timeIf you record a submaster with a dwell time of Hold, the submaster fades up when you press the bump but

4 Chapter 1 IntroductionOutput level conventionsThe console uses both a highest level, or pile-on, convention and a last action convention to determin

166 Chapter 13 SubmastersAdding a rate to a submasterRate allows you to record submasters that play back faster or slower than their recorded fade tim

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 167Specifying a submaster’s pageYou may specify the page to which you record submasters. For example, if page 1 is loaded

168 Chapter 13 SubmastersInhibitive submastersCreatingA red LED on the bump button indicates an inhibitive submaster. Only submasters 73 through 108 m

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 169Adding channels Once you have an inhibitive submaster, use the following procedure in Blind to add channels to it. Del

170 Chapter 13 SubmastersModifying submasters in BlindTo modify a submaster in Blind, follow these steps:Modifying submasters in StageRe-recording sub

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 171Updating submastersUpdate allows you to modify previously recorded cues, groups, submasters or focus points in Stage o

172 Chapter 13 SubmastersUpdating a recorded submasterYou need not bring up the submaster to update it. The following procedure illustrates how to upd

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 173Live control of a submaster’s rateIn Stage mode, selecting a submaster and pressing [S5], Rate, allows the timing of t

174 Chapter 13 SubmastersLabeling submasters The console allows you to use an alphanumeric keyboard to label submasters.7 Submaster names can consist

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 175Copying submasters You can copy a look from a submaster to another submaster, to a cue, a group or a focus point. Foll

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 5Enabling LTPYou can set a channel’s status to LTP or HTP as long as the channel is not used in Fixture Patch. If the cha

176 Chapter 13 SubmastersCopying cues or groups to submasters To copy a look from a cue or a group to a submaster, follow these steps:Clearing submast

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 177Chapter 14Command display lists and spreadsheetsYou can display lists of cues, submasters, groups and focus points on

178 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsCue ListThe Cue List available from the Blind display allows editing of upfade, downfade and wait

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 179Submaster ListThe Submaster List on the command monitor allows editing of bump button status; upfade, downfade and dwe

180 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsNote the following with regard to defaults in the Command Submaster List display:• Pile-on is the

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 181Deleting submastersAll recorded information can be removed for one or more submasters using the Submaster List. Follow

182 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsGroup ListThe Group list shows all the recorded groups in the show by number and label. The list

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 183Deleting a groupFollow this procedure to delete one or more groups in the Group List display. Focus Point ListThe Focu

184 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsLabeling a focus pointFollow this procedure to label a focus point in the Focus Point List displa

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 185Working in spreadsheetsCues, submasters, groups and focus points each have their own spreadsheets. You can modify or d

6 Chapter 1 IntroductionEffectsLTP channels may be used to preserve an effect in certain channels regardless of levels in the effect. Also, multiple e

186 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsCreating cuesCues may be created in the cue spreadsheet with or without tracking enabled. After e

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 187Replacing channel levelAs a convenient editing technique, you may specify a particular level to change for a channel o

188 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsSubmaster spreadsheetPress [Blind] [Sub] [S3[, Spreadsheet, to go to the submaster spreadsheet.Ed

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 189Deleting submastersAfter entering the submaster spreadsheet as explained above, delete a submaster as follows. Replaci

190 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsGroup spreadsheetGo to the group spreadsheet as follows.Creating a groupAfter entering the group

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 191Editing groupsYou may edit a group in the group spreadsheet. Follow all steps in the procedure under Creating a group

192 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheetsFocus point spreadsheetGo to the focus point spreadsheet as follows.Creating focus pointsAfter en

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 193Editing focus pointsYou may edit a focus point in the focus point spreadsheet. Follow all steps in the procedure under

194 Chapter 14 Command display lists and spreadsheets

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 195Chapter 15 ParkPark allows you to set channels, dimmers and fixtures at levels that are maintained on stage. These lev

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 7Moving light concepts and termsFixturesConventional lights, sometimes called fixtures, are single attribute devices whos

196 Chapter 15 ParkUsing the Park displayMost examples in this chapter illustrate the use of the Park command in the Stage display. You can also perfo

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 197Unparking dimmersUnparking one dimmerUnpark one dimmer at a time as follows: Unparking all dimmersUnpark all dimmers a

198 Chapter 15 ParkParking channelsPark a channel by specifying the channel number and level. You may park multiple channels at once. Set the level us

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 199Unparking channelsUnparking one channelUnpark one channel at a time as follows:Unparking all channelsUnpark all channe

200 Chapter 15 ParkParking recorded channelsCues, submasters, groups and focus points may all be parked, either at the levels recorded for their chann

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 201Parking fixturesYou can park fixtures, one at a time or in ranges, either at levels set from the keypad or at a focus

202 Chapter 15 ParkUnparking fixturesUnpark fixtures in the Stage display. When you unpark a fixture, all channels patched to that fixture are unparke

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 203Chapter 16 EffectsAn effect is a cue or a submaster that can run in a variety of patterns called chases. Each effect s

204 Chapter 16 EffectsBlind Effects displayEffects may be created or edited in the Blind Effects display. You enter the Blind Effects display from Bli

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 205• Out - The Out Time, the meaning of which depends upon whether the effect has a positive or negative attribute. For a

8 Chapter 1 IntroductionThe Only commandOnly is a particularly powerful console command. Use Only to restrict a selection while programming or creatin

206 Chapter 16 EffectsCreating an effect in BlindThe first step in creating an effect is the same for Stage or Blind. Following is the procedure for c

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 207Notes on working with steps in Blind• Steps may be specified one at a time or in ranges.16 • Channels at Full in the B

208 Chapter 16 EffectsAdding groups or focus pointsThe procedure for creating steps by adding groups or focus points to them in the Blind Effects disp

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 209Adding grouped channelsThe procedure for creating steps in the Blind Effects display by adding grouped channels from c

210 Chapter 16 EffectsCreating an effect in StageBuild an effect in Stage while viewing the results with captured channels. You can work with individu

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 211Adding groups or focus pointsThe procedure for creating an effect in Stage and adding one or more recorded groups or f

212 Chapter 16 EffectsAdding grouped channelsThe procedure for creating steps in the Stage by adding channels grouped from cues or submasters is shown

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 213Modifying the effectYou can set channel levels or add channels to steps with Update in Stage. In Blind, however, you c

214 Chapter 16 EffectsEditing channel levels Regardless how channels were added to the effect, channels may be individually edited in the effect, eith

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 215Deleting channelsDelete channels from a previously created effect step with the following procedure. Keystrokes: Actio

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 9Electronic backup maintenanceInformation in console memory is preserved by an electronic backup system for approximately

216 Chapter 16 EffectsInserting stepsYou may insert a new step in place of an existing one in an effect. The inserted step takes the place of the sele

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 217Deleting stepsYou may delete any step from an effect, which causes other steps to be renumbered. For instance, if dele

218 Chapter 16 EffectsModifying effect attributesAttributes control how the effect plays its steps. Set effect attributes by pressing [S7], More Softk

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 219Modifying step timing and levelsOnce all steps are defined for an effect, you can either accept the defaults or you ca

220 Chapter 16 EffectsEffect fade timesEach effect has an overall upfade, dwell and downfade time. When you create an effect cue, the times default to

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 221Changing upfade, dwell and downfadeFollow these steps to change the effect’s fade times: Changing upfade onlyFollow th

222 Chapter 16 EffectsChanging dwell onlyFollow these steps to change only the effect’s dwell time: Resetting hold dwell timeIf the dwell time is set

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 223Setting a random effect rateAn effect runs at a rate set by the submaster or cue in which the effect is recorded.22 It

224 Chapter 16 Effects

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 225Chapter 17 SubroutinesA subroutine is a cue that controls the playback of a series of recorded cues. Subroutines are s

10 Chapter 1 IntroductionHelp from ETC Technical ServicesIf you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in th

226 Chapter 17 SubroutinesStepsAll subroutine steps are either cue steps or style steps. A cue step contains an existing recorded cue, which may be an

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 227Style stepsThe following playback styles are available for subroutines. A style is assigned to a step. When the subrou

228 Chapter 17 SubroutinesCreating subroutinesCreate subroutines in the Blind display. A subroutine can have up to 100 steps. Each step lists a cue or

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 22915. Press [S1], Step, [6] [Enter].Selects step 6 to edit16. Press [S8], Style, to select a subroutine style. (You may

230 Chapter 17 SubroutinesEditing a subroutineTo edit a subroutine, select the step you wish to change by pressing [S1], Step, and entering the step n

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 231Chapter 18MacrosA macro allows you to record a series of keystrokes and later replay it with one or two keystrokes. Th

232 Chapter 18 MacrosCreating macrosThere are two ways to create a macro. You can create it in Macro Editing mode, entering and editing keystrokes wit

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 2336. Press [5] [Enter].Inserts a five second wait into the macroPrompt reads: Select operation(s) for this macro – press

234 Chapter 18 MacrosUsing Macro EditingThe Macro Editing display allows you to create or edit macros without affecting channel levels. Some of the so

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 235Follow these steps to create a macro to record a show to diskette:Macro waitTo program a pause in the macro, press [Ma

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 11Chapter 2 Monitor displaysInsight 3 works with two color video monitors. The Playback display monitor provides informat

236 Chapter 18 MacrosLinking macrosAny macro may end with a link to another macro. When macros are linked, the first macro runs, then the second macro

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 237Using submasters in macrosSubmaster bump buttons can function in macros in three different ways:1. as a normal bump bu

238 Chapter 18 MacrosPlaying macrosAs a macro runs, the LED in the macro’s key flashes. Only one macro may run at a time.To run macros 1 through 5, pr

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 239Modifying macrosEditing modeIn the Macro mode display, you can edit macros in Insert or Replace modes. In Insert mode,

240 Chapter 18 MacrosCopying macrosYou may want to copy a macro or use macros as building blocks for new macros. To copy contents of one macro to anot

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 241Auto channel checkThis macro automatically runs through each channel with a two second wait between each channel, begi

242 Chapter 18 Macros

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 243Chapter 19 Link listsConsole channels can control devices that have more than one controllable feature, such as a colo

244 Chapter 19 Link listsLink List overviewPress [Setup] [1][1], Channel Attributes, [Enter] [S7], Link List, to reach the Link List display.When two

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 245Setting up a linkTo set up a link, you must assign at least one channel to the X channel list and one channel to the Y

12 Chapter 2 Monitor displaysColors in displaysThe colors in which channel numbers and output levels are displayed on screen provide information about

246 Chapter 19 Link listsInserting a linkUse the edit features softkey [S5], Insert Link, to insert an empty link number ahead of the selected or spec

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 247Moving a linkUse [S7], Move Link, to renumber a link or a group of links. All links in a group will be renumbered sequ

248 Chapter 19 Link listsDeleting a linkUse [S6], Delete Link, to remove a link from the Link List. All subsequent links will be renumbered.To delete

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 249Chapter 20 Diskette functionsThis chapter includes instructions for using console diskette options. The console is equ

250 Chapter 20 Diskette functionsDiskette managementThe console lets you save one show on a double-sided, high density (1.44 MB) 3.5-inch diskette. Th

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 251Contents of the showfileWhen you write to diskette, everything that you programmed into your show and everything that

252 Chapter 20 Diskette functionsReading from disketteYou can read either the show or the system configuration contents of a showfile, or you can read

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 253Read show components onlyFrequently you do not need to overwrite system configuration settings but only want a differe

254 Chapter 20 Diskette functions

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 255Chapter 21 PrintingThe console supports parallel printers, including some laser printers. Printer installation is desc

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 13Display featuresFive of the console displays—Stage, Blind, Tracksheet, Park and Patch—share many features, such as a ch

256 Chapter 21 PrintingPrinter optionsBefore you begin printing, verify that your printer is installed correctly and that it is turned on. For instruc

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 257Printouts availableFollowing is a list of all 17 options on the Print Functions menu and an explanation of the printou

258 Chapter 21 Printing

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 259Chapter 22 Clear functionsThis chapter includes instructions for using the console’s clear options. Each of the follow

260 Chapter 22 Clear functionsClear functionsEach option on the Clear Functions menu erases information regarding a console function from the console’

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 261Clear and reset optionsFollowing is a list of all 14 options on the Clear Functions menu and an explanation of the fun

262 Chapter 22 Clear functions

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 263Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringETC consoles may be connected to ETC Sensor dimming systems via the ETCLink communication

264 Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringETCLink functionsGo to the ETCLink Functions menu by pressing [Setup] [9] [Enter]. Make selections from this menu to b

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 265Error messagesETCLink provides messages for a wide variety of conditions, including information regarding your dimmers

14 Chapter 2 Monitor displaysStageThe Stage display shows you the current levels of all active channels. Up to 125 channels appear on the display at a

266 Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringHow to enable / disable ETCLink error messagesKeystrokes:Action:1. Press [Setup].Selects Setup display2. Press [9], ET

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 267ETCLink displaysDimming system statusThe System Status display provides information about your Sensor dimming system.

268 Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringDimmer rack statusThe Rack Status display provides information about specified dimmer racks, including rack type, star

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 269Dimmer statusThe Dimmer Status display provides information about dimmers, including size and type, recorded load, fir

270 Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringMonitoring dimmersWhen used in conjunction with Sensor Advanced Feature dimming equipment, the console allows you to m

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 271Record Loads procedurePerform a Record Loads any time you relamp your fixtures, change the type of fixtures you are us

272 Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringLoad Check procedureLoad Check compares the current load on selected dimmers with their recorded loads. The system che

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 273Clear Loads procedureClear Loads allows you to clear recorded loads information for selected dimmers, thus disabling d

274 Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringSetting and unsetting dimmersIf your console is connected to an ETC Sensor dimming system by an ETCLink network, you m

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 275Working with Sensor backup looksA backup look is a recording of a selected look on stage stored in the Sensor CEM. The

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 15FlexichannelWhen you enable Flexichannel,7 only channels used somewhere in the show will appear on the display screens,

276 Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringPlaying a backup lookPlaying a backup look brings up the recorded look on stage. You may play back a backup look from

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 277Chapter 24 Control interfacesThe console can control and be controlled by a wide variety of external devices. These co

278 Chapter 24 Control interfacesMIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a digital communication protocol that allows you to interconnect m

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 279ETC MIDI message formatsThe following table lists MIDI message formats used to control the console. All numbers are in

280 Chapter 24 Control interfacesMIDI Message definitionsSubmaster bump switch executionSubmasters 1 - 36 C#0 - C3 #1 - #36Submasters 37 - 72 C#3 - C6

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 281MIDI Show Control (MSC)The consoles recognize the following MSC commands, which may be either transmitted or received

282 Chapter 24 Control interfacesMSC commands received by the consoleConsoles enabled for MSC accept the following MSC commands. When the console rece

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 283MSC commands transmitted by the consoleMIDI Show Control (MSC) allows the console to send the following commands to MI

284 Chapter 24 Control interfacesMSC frame packet to run a cue:An MSC frame packet consists of several bytes. Byte types, their hexidecimal values and

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 285ExamplesIn the examples below, MSC frame packets are sent using transmit channel 66 (42 hexidecimal). GOGo A/B: F0 7F

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 iiiContentsChapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Chapter 2 Monitor displaysTracksheetThe Tracksheet display shows you how channel levels are tracking through your cues. Tracked channels are channe

286 Chapter 24 Control interfacesReal time programsThe console allows you to create up to 500 real time programs that can run automatically when you’r

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 287Enabling / disabling real time programsReal time programs are enabled by default. Follow the procedure below to enable

288 Chapter 24 Control interfacesCreating real time programsYou can create a real time program that references either the absolute local time or the a

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 289Referencing sunrise or sunsetTo reference sunrise or sunset rather than absolute time, substitute the partial procedur

290 Chapter 24 Control interfacesEditing real time programsOnce you have created a real time program, you can easily make changes to it and others in

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 291Copying real time programsMoving real time programsYou may move one or more real time programs from one time slot to a

292 Chapter 24 Control interfacesDMX InYou can use DMX512 levels from another source, such as another console, to control a show in your console. When

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 293Working with DMX In and focus point 0 After enabling DMX In, you can record DMX In levels in the Stage or Fader displa

294 Chapter 24 Control interfacesUsing DMX In to set levelsYou may be interested in having your cues or other recorded elements reflect DMX In levels

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 295Time CodeYou can create and run shows that respond to programming based on a standardized time code protocol. The cons

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 17PatchThe Patch display allows you to create and modify your patch. Patch moving lights in Fixture Patch, covered under

296 Chapter 24 Control interfacesCreating a time code programYou can create a time code program in either of two ways: by definition in the Time Code

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 297Creating a program by definitionUse the following procedure to define a time code program in the Time Code Events disp

298 Chapter 24 Control interfacesCreating a program using Learn ModeLearn Mode allows you to record macro keys, submaster bump buttons and fader [Go]

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 299Sorting/recording eventsEvents are recorded when sorting is done. Sorting is done when you leave the Time Code Events

300 Chapter 24 Control interfacesResetting loop timeA time code program loop plays from the first event time to the last event time, then resets and p

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 301Deleting time code eventsFollow these steps to delete time code events:13 Inserting time code eventsInsert a time code

302 Chapter 24 Control interfacesCopying time code eventsIf you are creating a series of similar time code events, you may find it easier to create on

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 303Moving time code eventsFollow this procedure to move a selected event or range of events from one code time to another

304 Chapter 24 Control interfacesEditing eventsYou may add, change or delete events in the Time Code Events display. The changes are effective when yo

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 305Or, if you wanted to move ten events five seconds later in a program: Keystrokes:Actions:1. Press [S7] until [S1] read

18 Chapter 2 Monitor displaysParkPress [Park] to bring up the Park display. The Park display lists parked dimmers on the top half of the screen, and p

306 Chapter 24 Control interfacesRunning a time code programYou can run a time code program in three ways: using the console’s internal time code cloc

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 307External time code clockWhen running a real time program with an external clock, the event list pointer jumps to agree

308 Chapter 24 Control interfacesManual playbackThe [Manual Mode], [Pause Mode], and [Step] softkeys allow you to manually control playback of time co

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 309Remote macrosThe remote macro feature provides the ability to control up to 8 console macros from locations up to 1,00

310 Chapter 24 Control interfaces

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 311Chapter 25 AccessoriesChapter 25 provides information about the following lighting system accessories:• Remote Focus U

312 Chapter 25 AccessoriesRemote Focus Unit (RFU)The Remote Focus Unit (RFU) is a small, portable control panel you can use from a remote location, su

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 313Designer’s WorksheetDesigner’s Worksheet gives you control of the console from remote locations such as in the house,

314 Chapter 25 AccessoriesProgramming regionsBefore you begin programming, design your worksheet regions by drawing them on the worksheet tablet provi

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 315Hint: If you need to exceed the 50 keystroke limit, link another macro to the end by entering its number as the last

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 19PlaybackThe Playback display is a composite of three, separate windows and provides information related to cues, time c

316 Chapter 25 AccessoriesCopying regionsYou may want to copy a region or use regions as building blocks for new regions. To copy contents of one regi

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 317Clearing regionsYou must be in Designer’s Worksheet Editing display mode to clear individual regions. To clear all reg

318 Chapter 25 AccessoriesAlphanumeric keyboardThe Insight console supports an alphanumeric keyboard. If you have either a Remote Interface Unit or a

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 319Full Tracking BackupFull Tracking Backup (FTB) allows you to connect two consoles, or one console and a Lighting Playb

320 Chapter 25 AccessoriesUsing Full Tracking BackupTo use Full Tracking Backup, follow these steps:1. Turn system on. As part of the startup process,

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 321Moving Lights ModuleThe Moving Lights Module (ML Module) is an option for Insight 2 and 2x consoles. It is a free-stan

322 Chapter 25 AccessoriesExpression Off-LineWhen you want to create or modify a program but are not near your console, consider working off-line with

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 323Appendix A InstallationThis appendix includes instructions for installing your console and optional accessories. Chapt

324 Appendix A InstallationConsole’s back panelOpening the consoleIn some cases you will find it necessary to open the console by raising the face pan

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 325AC Input fusesThese fuses are contained in a swiveling tray located between the power switch and the power cord connec

20 Chapter 2 Monitor displaysTime Code List displayYou may toggle between the Cue List and Time Code List in the Playback display as follows: 1. Press

326 Appendix A InstallationInstalling the console and monitorsFollow these steps to install the Insight 3 console and its monitors:1. Place console on

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 327Understanding ETCNetThe console is capable of operating with other devices in local area networks. ETC has two such ne

328 Appendix A InstallationInstalling Full Tracking BackupFull Tracking Backup (FTB) is a system where two consoles (or one console and a Lighting Pla

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 329Setting Insight 3 DIP switchesAll consoles check DIP switch settings when the system is turned on. You must restart th

330 Appendix A InstallationConnecting dimmers to consoleThese instructions explain how to connect DMX512 outputs and provide DMX512 connector pinout s

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 331Configuring the DMX512 portsOnce your console is installed, you may need to reset some hardware configuration settings

332 Appendix A InstallationSetting the port to Dimmer DoublingIf your console is controlling an ETC Sensor dimming system that can operate in Dimmer D

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 333Mouse or other pointing deviceInsight 3 consoles have a dedicated port to which a pointing device such as a mouse, tra

334 Appendix A InstallationInstalling an alphanumeric keyboardUse the optional keyboard to assign labels to many features of your shows, such as to na

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 335Installing a printerThe console supports parallel printers, including most laser printers. Printer functions are descr

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 21Chapter 3 System settingsSystem settings allow you to customize the console for the number of dimmers and channels in y

336 Appendix A InstallationInstalling Designer’s WorksheetDesigner’s Worksheet is a remote digitizer tablet available for use with ETC consoles.3 Two

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 3376. Turn on your console or Remote Interface. The XGT also turns on. The red power on LED in the back left corner shoul

338 Appendix A InstallationInstalling the Kurta IS/ONEThe Kurta IS/ONE digitizer tablet was shipped with older Designer’s Worksheet systems.Follow the

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 339Installing Remote Focus Unit The Remote Focus Unit (RFU) allows you to set channel levels, check dimmers or run cues f

340 Appendix A InstallationInstalling MIDIConnect the console to any MIDI equipment using a standard MIDI cable.There are three round, 5-pin, DIN-type

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 341MIDI Out/Thru jumper settingYou may set the MIDI Out connector as a MIDI Thru port. Follow these steps to do so:1. Loc

342 Appendix A InstallationInstalling remote macrosThe console provides eight remote macro inputs through the 25-pin connector on the back panel label

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 343Wiring remote macrosThere are three typical ways to wire the Remote Go function:1. Connect all -Macro pins (pins 1-8)

344 Appendix A InstallationUpgrading softwareUpgrading a consoleNOTE: If upgrading system software in a lighting playback controller (LPC), some of th

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 345Characteristics of the displayThe display contains the following three elements: (1) the title line, (2) an inventory

22 Chapter 3 System settingsSetting the number of dimmersYour console is set by default to provide 1,536 DMX512 outputs from its 3 DMX512 ports, where

346 Appendix A Installation

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 347Appendix BReferencesDIP switches in earlier consolesSome models sold before Insight 3 had DIP switches located on the

348 Appendix B ReferencesRemote Interface devicesUntil the appearance of ETC’s ETCNet2 devices, the only way you couId perform remote network operatio

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 349RIU DIP switch and jumper settingsThe RIU’s main circuit board contains one 8-switch DIP at location S1 and a set of 1

350 Appendix B ReferencesFusesThe Remote Interface Unit contains two pop-out 6.25 Amp fuses at the left side of the rear panel. Inspect and replace as

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 351Remote Video Interface settingsThe RVI Processor Board is the lower circuit board in the Remote Video Interface (RVI).

352 Appendix B ReferencesRVI ETCNet DIP switch settingsIn order to enable the RVI for use on the ETCNet network, you must first adjust the settings of

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 353Appendix C Error messagesFull Tracking Backup messagesSystem A does not respond. System B is now operating as a stand-

354 Appendix C Error messagesDiskette error messagesBad DiskDisk is unformatted or defective. Try formatting it. If that doesn’t work, try a different

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 355ETCLink errors ETCLink is the communications software that serves the Dimmer Monitoring System, explained in Chapter 2

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 23Setting the number of channelsYou may find that in some circumstances you don’t need all the channels available in your

356 Appendix C Error messagesSecondary MessagesDimmer # has a load, but the recorded load is zero. Because the recorded load is zero, the Dimmer Monit

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 357Appendix D ShowfileEach showfile saved with version 3.03 (or later) system software contains recordings or settings in

358 Appendix D ShowfileConfiguration settingsRead show resultsCertain configuration information is included with show contents information when you do

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 359Appendix E Softkeys Stage[Stage] Stage 2S1 Sneak Enable/Disable QuickstepS2 Update Sub ListS3 Background Overrides Sol

360 Appendix E SoftkeysBlind/Multipart [Blind] [Part] MP2S1 Select CueS2 Cue List>Cue ListS3 Spread Sheet>Cue SS SoloS4 Previous PageS5 Next Pag

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 361Blind/Submaster Sub List Sub SS1 Bump Status Select Sub2 Hold3 Rate Replace Level4 Previous Page Previous Page5 Next P

362 Appendix E Softkeys Blind/Subroutine [Blind] [Cue/Subr] Subr 21 Step Step2 Cue List>Cue List Select Cue3 Spread Sheet>Cue SS Rate4 Previous

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 363Setup - System Settings (1)[Setup] System Settings (1) Designer’s Worksheet1 Show Name Purge Flexi Sheet/Console Slide

364 Appendix E SoftkeysSetup - Macro Editing (8)Macro Editing Macro 21 Select Macro On Sub-Bump2 Insert/Replace Off Sub-Bump3 Delete Entry45 Copy Mac

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 365Setup - Real Time Programs (12)Real Time Programs RTP 21 Select Program Insert Program2 Time Copy Program3 Astro Clock

24 Chapter 3 System settingsSetting default fade timesThe console assumes default values for upfade and downfade times, but you can change them. Chang

366 Appendix E Softkeys

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 367Appendix F Time and locationUnited States citiesCity, StateCity, StateCity, StateCity, State Time Zone (Standard)Time

368 Appendix F Time and locationCities outside the United StatesCity, StateCity, StateCity, StateCity, State Time Zone (Standard)Time Zone (Standard)T

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 369Appendix G SpecificationsElectrical• Voltage input 90-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz• Maximum current 6.3 amps• Maximum monitor loa

370 Appendix G SpecificationsPlayback controls• Two timed/manual fader pairs• Two [Go] buttons • Two [Hold] buttons• Two [Back] buttons• Two [Rate] bu

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 371• Control keypad features• Submaster labels• Spreadsheet editing•Submaster listChannel functions• 8-bit and 16-bit dat

372 Appendix G SpecificationsGroup functions• Up to 500 groups• Any cue or submaster may be accessed as a group• Group labels • Spreadsheet editing•Gr

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 373Profile functions• Profiles may be assigned to dimmers• Ten preset profiles, nine of which are editable• Twenty-three

374 Appendix G Specifications

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 375Appendix HDeclaration of Conformity

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 25Setting default Level keyThe console allows you to assign a value to the [Level] key. The default value is 100 percent.

376 Appendix H Declaration of Conformity

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 377Appendix ILimited WarrantyElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC™) warrants to the original owner or retail customer (

378 Appendix I Limited Warrantycommencement of performance and/or delivery shall not constitute a waiver of these terms and conditions or any acceptan

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 379and one-half percent) per month late payment penalty. ETC will have the option of withholding performance under any an

380 Appendix I Limited Warranty

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 381IndexNumerics16-bitAbout Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

382 IndexFunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 153Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 383Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239Part of

384 IndexEEditClear submasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Copy cues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Copy submaster . . . . . . . . . . 17

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 385Fixture box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Fixture patch(See, also, Patch)DMX512 start. . . . . . . .

iv ContentsSetting default fader clear time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Setting default sneak time . . . . . . . . . .

26 Chapter 3 System settingsSetting default sneak timeThe sneak function allows you to fade or restore channel levels on stage in a specified time.The

386 IndexJJumpersAbout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329MIDI Out/Thru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341Remote Interface . . . . . . .

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 387Master slider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Master type setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Memory

388 IndexUpdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Patch(See, also, Fixture p

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 389Remote MacroInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342Remote Macro connectors . . . . . . . . . 342Remote

390 IndexPages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 167Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Pile-on . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 391Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213Flexichannel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 59Focus point.

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 27Setting Designer’s Worksheet optionsThe Designer’s Worksheet Setup display, shown below, allows you to specify which of

28 Chapter 3 System settingsEnabling the templateThe procedure to set options for the Designer’s Worksheet is similar for all three templates. For exa

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 29Enable / disable Blackout keyThe console’s [Blackout] key may be enabled or disabled. The default condition is enabled.

30 Chapter 3 System settingsSet grandmaster typeYou may set the Master slider to one of three control options. • Disabled Master slider does nothing.•

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 31Record lockoutYou may set the console to disable the Record function. This protects a finished show from inadvertent ch

32 Chapter 3 System settingsSetting the clockThe console clock is called a real time clock because it is set with respect to the true time for your lo

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 33Daylight Savings TimeSet time/dateIn the following procedure, press [Enter] to scroll through the fields on the screen.

34 Chapter 3 System settingsLatitude, longitude, time zoneChoose the latitude, longitude and time reference data from Appendix E for the city closest

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 35Naming the showYou can use an alphanumeric keyboard to name the show currently loaded in the console.14 The names you g

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 vIndependent channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Flipped channels . . . . . . . .

36 Chapter 3 System settingsAbout ShowAbout Show provides you with information about the currently loaded show. It tells you how many channels and dim

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 37Chapter 4 Patching channelsBefore you begin creating cues for a show you should first create your patch. The patch assi

38 Chapter 4 Patching channelsSelecting one-to-one patch The one-to-one patch assigns dimmer 1 to channel 1, dimmer 2 to channel 2 and so on. If there

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 39Creating a custom patchThe console's custom patching capability allows you to create virtually any dimmer to chann

40 Chapter 4 Patching channelsProportional patchingNormally, dimmers output with a linear profile at 100 percent unless you scale them to a lower leve

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 41Unpatching individual dimmersWhen you unpatch dimmers, they are assigned to channel zero. Channel zero functions as a h

42 Chapter 4 Patching channelsLabeling dimmers The console allows you to assign alphanumeric labels to your dimmers. Dimmer labels may be up to five c

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 43Dimmer profilesA dimmer profile is a variable level sent to a dimmer during a fade that is related in some way to the p

44 Chapter 4 Patching channelsAssigning a profile to a dimmerYou may assign one of the 32 alternative profiles to a dimmer. If you assign none, the co

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 45Also, the Profiles display contains the following information:• The profile’s number and name (if labeled - see Labelin

vi ContentsCreating the oversized show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Playing back an oversized show . . . . . . . . . . . .

46 Chapter 4 Patching channelsClear AllFor a selected profile, Clear All changes the intensity of all fade points to undefined.21 Clear to EndFor a se

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 47Captured channels in Patch The console lets you select and capture channels without returning to Stage mode. This allow

48 Chapter 4 Patching channelsDimmer checkThe console’s dimmer check allows you to raise unparked dimmers to a specified level on stage, one at a time

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 49About DimmerThe About Dimmer display tells you about the characteristics, patch and use of individual dimmers. For the

50 Chapter 4 Patching channelsAbout Dimmer with ETCLinkIf your console uses ETCLink to monitor dimmers in an ETC Sensor dimming system, the About Dimm

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 51Setting dimmers to Dimmer DoublingETC’s Dimmer Doubling technology can increase the controllable circuits of a 115 volt

52 Chapter 4 Patching channelsPatching to a Strand CD80 dimmer rackStrand CD80 dimmer racks have 48 dimmer slots. Each dimmer slot holds either two 2.

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 53Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsSetting channel levels is the first step in recording cues, submasters and groups. Sett

54 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsChannel modesThe color and behavior of channels depends upon their modes. Selected channelsSelected channels are ch

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 55Channel Attributes displayThe Channel Attribute display shows the following settings for every console channel. • Indep

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 viiPlayback Cue List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Fader Status display

56 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsEditing in the Channel Attributes displayChannels not patched to fixtures may be fully edited in the Channel Attrib

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 57Channel data typeChannels normally contain 8-bit data but may be enabled to contain 16-bit data. Enabling for 16-bit da

58 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsLabeling channelsYou can assign a label to any channel, even channels in Fixture Patch, in the Channel Attributes d

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 59Selecting channelsUsing the keypad to set channel levels involves two steps: selecting the channels whose levels you wa

60 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsSetting channel levelsYou assign output levels to channels using the basic format [Channel] [#] [At] [#] where the

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 61SneakSneak is a softkey that you can use to fade channels on stage to a level you choose in a specific time or to resto

62 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsChannel checkUse a Channel Check to check which channel controls which light. The console allows you to check chann

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 63About ChannelThe About Channel display gives you information about the characteristics, patch and use of individual cha

64 Chapter 5 Setting channel levels• Attributes Channel characteristics, such as:▼ Ind The channel is independent.35▼ 16b Hi The channel controls the

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 65Chapter 6Adding moving lights to the showThe first step in working with moving lights is to add them to your show. Then

viii ContentsBump button status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Bump button mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

66 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showMoving Light Functions menuGo to the Moving Lights Functions menu by pressing [Setup] [1][5] [Enter]. 1.

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 67Personality SetupYou may find that the default personalities embedded in console software are sufficient for your needs

68 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showLoading personalities into the consoleYou may load additional personalities to your show if you find that

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 69Viewing a personality1. From the Personality Setup display, type the number of the personality you want to view. 2. Pre

70 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showPatching moving lightsFixtures are installed in the Fixture Patch display in numerical order, either sing

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 71Patching one fixture or a fixture rangeThe following procedure makes use of the automatic cursor movement from field to

72 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showEditing the fixture listYou may edit or delete fixtures individually or in groups in the Fixture Patch di

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 73Attribute SetupPersonalities may have as many as 64 attributes. Most of the 64 attributes have names that describe the

74 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showGo to the Attribute Setup displayThe Attribute Setup display lists all attributes and identifies their ca

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 75Encoder SetupLevel setting controls for Insight 3In Insight 3, fixture attribute levels may be controlled by wheels, en

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 ixUnparking all channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199Parking recorded channels . .

76 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showGo to the Encoder Setup display1. Press [Setup] [1][5] [Enter] to display the Moving Light Functions menu

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 77Change individually1. Select an encoder, wheel or pointing device axis with the up/down arrows.2. Select an encoder pag

78 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showWorking with moving lightsMoving lights displaysMoving lights and conventional lights use the same Blind,

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 79Working with fixturesFollowing are some principles to keep in mind when setting fixture attribute levels. • If a fixtur

80 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showSetting levels without encodersUse the procedure below this Navigation and Feedback table to set attribut

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 81Fixture focus with SoloSolo provides a convenient way to point or otherwise adjust a selected moving light without the

82 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the show

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 83Chapter 7 CuesThe console allows you to save up to 600 cues per show.10 Cues consist of channel levels and cue attribut

84 Chapter 7 CuesCue types[Type] displays all but one of the fade type options described below. The subroutine option is discussed under Chapter 17 Su

Insight 3 User Manual, v.3.1 85Recording functionsThe console has two record functions: Record and Track. Record saves all channels as they appear on