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x ContentsPlaying macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232Canceling a macro . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 87Recording a cue with a wait timeWait time is the time that elapses between when you press [Go] and when the actua

88 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 89Follow[Follow] allows you to play a series of cues automatically. The [Follow] time indicates how long the consol

90 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 91Linking a macro to a cue[Link] allows you to automatically run a macro when a cue runs. If you link macro 6 to cu

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 93Labeling cuesIf you have Expression Off-Line, you may assign labels to your cues.50 Labels can consist of any com

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 95Modifying cue attributesIf all you want to do is modify a cue attribute, such as cue timing, you can do that in S

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 xiRecord Loads procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265Load Check procedure

96 Chapter 7 CuesUpdating cuesUpdate allows you to modify previously recorded cues, groups, submasters or focus points in Stage. Update takes levels f

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 97Updating a recorded cueYou need not play back the cue to update it. The following procedure illustrates how to up

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 99Copying cuesYou may want to use a cue’s channel levels as the foundation for a new cue, group or submaster.53 Use

100 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 101Chapter 8 TrackTrack record functionTrack record is a way of recording new cues or modifying existing ones when

102 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 103Recording modified cuesThe difference between Record and Track is apparent when you modify a cue or insert a new

104 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 105Inserting cues If you insert a cue in this sequence, Record and Track produce different results. Record saves ch

xii ContentsUnderstanding ETCNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Installing interface devices . . . . . . . . .

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 107Pulling channels in BlindIf you insert in Blind using [Track], you can get a start on a new cue by using levels

108 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 109If cue 5 is an allfade, the console records all unused channels at 00 percent. In the example below, an allfade

110 Chapter 8 Track

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 111Chapter 9 Multipart cuesA multipart cue consists of up to eight parts, each of which is essentially an independe

112 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 113Converting a standard cue to a multipart cueIf you have already created a single-part cue, the console allows yo

114 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 115Editing a multipart cueOnce you have created a multipart cue, you can add or delete parts, add or delete channel

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 xiiiAppendix G Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 117Modifying fade and wait timesIf you do not assign fade and wait times to a part, the console assigns default tim

118 Chapter 9 Multipart cues

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 119Chapter 10 Playing back cuesThe console has two timed faders that allow you to play back recorded cues. Cue sele

120 Chapter 10 Playing back cuesTimed faders The faders function in level override mode. This means that the fader sliders control the percentage of c

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 121Fader keysClearEach fader is equipped with a Clear key. To remove a cue from the fader, press the appropriate Cl

122 Chapter 10 Playing back cuesCue List The Cue List in the Stage and Blind displays, shown below, is a short list of cues in the show. Shown along w

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 123Fader Status displayThe fader status display consists of two windows located near the bottom of the Stage and Bl

124 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 125Controlling fades manuallyThe console provides two ways to take manual control of cue playback; manual override

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 127QuickstepQuickstep allows you to run through a show, checking all cues, without having to wait for fades. When Q

128 Chapter 10 Playing back cues

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 129Chapter 11 GroupsThe console allows you to record frequently used combinations of channels into units called gro

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 131Recording a group using SoloYou can use Solo to selectively record into a group in the same manner as using Solo

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 133Working with groups in StageDisplaying a groupTo view a recorded group on stage, follow these steps:Modifying a

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 135Updating a recorded groupYou need not place a group on stage to update it. The following procedure illustrates h

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 1Chapter 1 IntroductionThis manual covers the installation and operation of lighting systems containing ETC’s Expre

136 Chapter 11 GroupsLabeling groupsIf you have Expression Off-Line, you may assign labels to your groups. 61 Group labels can consist of any combinat

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 137Deleting groupsDelete a group from memory in the Stage, Blind or Fader displays.62 Deleting a group has no effec

138 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 139Modifying cues or submastersYou can use groups to modify cues or submasters. In the illustration below, a submas

140 Chapter 11 Groups

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 141Chapter 12Focus pointsWhen working with moving lights, sometimes the attributes of several lights are stored tog

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 143Recording a focus point using SoloYou can use Solo to selectively record into a focus point in the same manner a

144 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 145Updating focus pointsUpdate allows you to modify previously recorded cues, groups, submasters or focus points in

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 147Editing a focus point in BlindYou may modify a focus point in Blind. For example, add or delete fixtures or set

148 Chapter 12 Focus pointsLabeling focus pointsIf you have Expression Off-Line, you may assign labels to your focus points. 65 Focus point labels can

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 149Deleting focus pointsDelete a focus point from memory in the Stage, Blind or Fader displays.66 If any cues, grou

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 151Chapter 13 SubmastersExpress provides you with 24 submaster sliders. A submaster is a group of channels recorded

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 153Changing type You can change a submaster’s type by using the [Type] key. When you change a submaster type, level

154 Chapter 13 SubmastersSubmaster pagesExpress has ten pages of submasters. A page is a block of console memory that contains one set of recorded su

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 155Submaster bump buttonsA bump button is located immediately below each submaster slider. The bump button’s functi

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 3Navigation and visual feedbackMove through console menus and displays in the ways that work best for you. The cons

156 Chapter 13 SubmastersSubmaster LEDsEach submaster bump button contains an LED. The state of the LED indicates the current state of that submaster,

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 157Recording submastersYou can create submasters in Stage or Blind mode. Follow these steps to record a simple, pil

158 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 159Hold dwell timeIf you record a submaster with a dwell time of Hold, the submaster fades up when you press the bu

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 161Specifying a submaster’s pageYou may specify the page to which you record submasters. For example, if page 1 is

162 Chapter 13 SubmastersInhibitive submastersCreatingInhibitive submasters allow you to limit the output of a group of channels. Channel outputs are

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 163Adding channels Once you have an inhibitive submaster, use the following procedure in Blind to add channels to i

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 165Updating submastersUpdate allows you to modify previously recorded cues, groups, submasters or focus points in S

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 167Live control of a submaster’s rateIn Stage mode, selecting a submaster and pressing [S5], Rate, allows the timin

168 Chapter 13 SubmastersLabeling submastersIf you have Expression Off-Line, you may assign labels to your submasters. 72 Submaster names can consist

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 169Copying submasters You can copy a look from a submaster to another submaster, to a cue, a group or a focus point

170 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 171Chapter 14Lists and spreadsheetsYou can display lists of cues, submasters, groups and focus points on the monit

172 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheetsCue ListThe Cue List allows editing of upfade, downfade and wait times; link and follow settings; rate; and cue l

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 173Submaster ListThe Submaster List allows editing of bump button status; upfade, downfade and dwell times; type; r

174 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheetsNote the following with regard to defaults in the Submaster List display:• Pile-on is the default type for a new

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 175Deleting submastersAll recorded information can be removed for one or more submasters using the Submaster List.

Express 125/250 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 t

176 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheetsGroup ListThe Group list shows all the recorded groups in the show by number and label. The list can be paged if

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 177Deleting a groupFollow this procedure to delete one or more groups in the Group List display. Focus Point ListTh

178 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheetsLabeling a focus pointIf you have Expression Off Line, follow this procedure to label a focus point in the Focus

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 179Working in spreadsheetsCues, submasters, groups and focus points each have their own spreadsheets. You can modif

180 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheetsCreating cuesCues may be created in the cue spreadsheet with or without tracking enabled. After entering the cue

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 181Replacing channel levelAs a convenient editing technique, you may specify a particular level to change for a cha

182 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheetsSubmaster spreadsheetPress [Blind] [Sub] [S3[, Spreadsheet, to go to the submaster spreadsheet.Editing submasters

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 183Deleting submastersAfter entering the submaster spreadsheet as explained above, delete a submaster as follows. R

184 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheetsGroup spreadsheetGo to the group spreadsheet as follows.Creating a groupAfter entering the group spreadsheet as e

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 185Editing groupsYou may edit a group in the group spreadsheet. Follow all steps in the procedure under Creating a

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 Lists and spreadsheetsFocus point spreadsheetGo to the focus point spreadsheet as follows.Creating focus pointsAfter entering the focus

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 187Editing focus pointsYou may edit a focus point in the focus point spreadsheet. Follow all steps in the procedure

188 Chapter 14 Lists and spreadsheets

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 189Chapter 15 ParkPark allows you to set channels, dimmers and fixtures at levels that are maintained on stage. The

190 Chapter 15 ParkUsing the Park displayIllustrated below is the Park display that you reach with a softkey in the Stage display. The parked channels

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 191Unparking dimmersUnparking one dimmerUnpark one dimmer at a time as follows: Unparking all dimmersUnpark all dim

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 193Unparking channelsUnparking one channelUnpark one channel at a time as follows:Unparking all channelsUnpark all

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 195Parking fixturesYou can park fixtures, one at a time or in ranges, either at levels set from the keypad or at a

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 7Moving light concepts and termsFixturesConventional lights, sometimes called fixtures, are single attribute device

196 Chapter 15 ParkUnparking fixturesWhen you unpark a fixture, all channels patched to that fixture are unparked. After unparking a fixture, its attr

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 197Chapter 16 EffectsAn effect is a cue or a submaster that can run in a variety of patterns called chases. Each ef

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 199• Out - The Out Time, the meaning of which depends upon whether the effect has a positive or negative attribute.

200 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 201Notes on working with steps in Blind• Steps may be specified one at a time or in ranges.87 • Channels at Full in

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 203Adding grouped channelsThe procedure for creating steps in the Blind Effects display by adding grouped channels

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 205Adding groups or focus pointsThe procedure for creating an effect in Stage and adding one or more recorded group

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 207Modifying the effectYou can set channel levels or add channels to steps with Update in Stage. In Blind, however,

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 209Deleting channelsDelete channels from a previously created effect step with the following procedure. Keystrokes:

210 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 211Deleting stepsYou may delete any step from an effect, which causes other steps to be renumbered. For instance, i

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 213Modifying step timing and levelsOnce all steps are defined for an effect, you can either accept the defaults or

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 215Changing upfade, dwell and downfadeFollow these steps to change the effect’s fade times: Changing upfade onlyFol

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 9Using the trackpadUse the Express trackpad to set rates and levels. The trackpad operates in three modes, single m

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 217Setting a random effect rateAn effect runs at a rate set by the submaster or cue in which the effect is recorded

218 Chapter 16 Effects

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 219Chapter 17 SubroutinesA subroutine is a cue that controls the playback of a series of recorded cues. Subroutines

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 221Style stepsThe following playback styles are available for subroutines. A style is assigned to a step. When the

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 22315. Press [S1], Step, [6] [Enter].Selects step 6 to edit16. Press [S8], Style, to select a subroutine style. (Yo

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 225Chapter 18MacrosA macro allows you to record a series of keystrokes and later replay it with one or two keystrok

10 Chapter 1 IntroductionElectronic backup maintenanceInformation in console memory is preserved by an electronic backup system for approximately 28 d

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 2276. Press [5] [Enter].Inserts a five second wait into the macroPrompt reads: Select operation(s) for this macro –

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 229Follow these steps to create a macro to record a show to diskette:Macro waitTo program a pause in the macro, pre

230 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 231Using submasters in macrosSubmaster bump buttons can function in macros in three different ways:1. as a normal b

232 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 233Modifying macrosEditing modeIn the Macro mode display, you can edit macros in Insert or Replace modes. In Insert

234 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 235Auto channel checkThis macro automatically runs through each channel with a two second wait between each channel

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 11Help from ETC Technical ServicesIf you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references

236 Chapter 18 Macros

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 237Chapter 19 Link listsConsole channels can control devices that have more than one controllable feature, such as

238 Chapter 19 Link listsLink List overviewPress [Setup] [1][1], Channel Attributes, [Enter] [S7], Link List, to reach the Link List displayWhen two o

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 239Setting up a linkTo set up a link, you must assign at least one channel to the X channel list and one channel to

240 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 241Moving a linkUse [S7], Move Link, to renumber a link or a group of links. All links in a group will be renumbere

242 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 243Chapter 20 Diskette functionsThis chapter includes instructions for using console diskette options. The console

244 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 245Contents of the showfileWhen you write to diskette, everything that you programmed into your show and everything

12 Chapter 1 Introduction

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 247Read show components onlyFrequently you do not need to overwrite system configuration settings but only want a d

248 Chapter 20 Diskette functions

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 249Chapter 21 PrintingThe console supports parallel printers, including some laser printers. Printer installation i

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 251Printouts availableFollowing is a list of all 17 options on the Print Functions menu and an explanation of the p

252 Chapter 21 Printing

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 253Chapter 22 Clear functionsThis chapter includes instructions for using the console’s clear options. Each of the

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 255Clear and reset optionsFollowing is a list of all 14 options on the Clear Functions menu and an explanation of t

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 13Chapter 2 Monitor displaysExpress operates with one color video monitor. This monitor provides information regard

256 Chapter 22 Clear functions

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 257Chapter 23 Dimmer monitoringETC consoles may be connected to ETC Sensor dimming systems via the ETCLink communic

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 259Error messagesETCLink provides messages for a wide variety of conditions, including information regarding your d

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 261ETCLink displaysDimming system statusThe System Status display provides information about your Sensor dimming sy

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 263Dimmer statusThe Dimmer Status display provides information about dimmers, including size and type, recorded loa

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 265Record Loads procedurePerform a Record Loads any time you relamp your fixtures, change the type of fixtures you

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

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 267Clear Loads procedureClear Loads allows you to clear recorded loads information for selected dimmers, thus disab

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 269Working with Sensor backup looksA backup look is a recording of a selected look on stage stored in the Sensor CE

270 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 271Chapter 24 Control interfacesThe console can control and be controlled by a wide variety of external devices. Th

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 273ETC MIDI message formatsThe following table lists MIDI message formats used to control the console. All numbers

274 Chapter 24 Control interfacesMIDI Message definitionsSubmaster bump switch executionSubmasters 1 - 12 C5 - B5 #60 - #71Submasters 13 - 24 C6 - B6

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 275MIDI Show Control (MSC)The consoles recognize the following MSC commands, which may be either transmitted or rec

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 15Display featuresThree of the console displays—Stage, Blind and Patch—share many features, such as a channel displ

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 277MSC commands transmitted by the consoleMIDI Show Control (MSC) allows the console to send the following commands

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 279ExamplesIn the examples below, MSC frame packets are sent using transmit channel 66 (42 hexidecimal). GOGo A/B:

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 281Enabling / disabling real time programsReal time programs are enabled by default. Follow the procedure below to

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 283Referencing sunrise or sunsetTo reference sunrise or sunset rather than absolute time, substitute the partial pr

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 285Copying real time programsMoving real time programsYou may move one or more real time programs from one time slo

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 iiiContentsChapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Chapter 2 Monitor displaysStageThe Stage display shows you the current levels of all active channels. Up to 100 channels appear on the display at a

286 Chapter 24 Control interfacesTime CodeYou can create and run shows that respond to programming based on a standardized time code protocol. The con

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 287Creating a time code programYou can create a time code program in either of two ways: by definition in the Time

288 Chapter 24 Control interfacesCreating a program by definitionUse the following procedure to define a time code program in the Time Code Events dis

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 289Creating a program using Learn ModeLearn Mode allows you to record macro keys, submaster bump buttons and fader

290 Chapter 24 Control interfacesSorting/recording eventsEvents are recorded when sorting is done. Sorting is done when you leave the Time Code Events

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 291Resetting loop timeA time code program loop plays from the first event time to the last event time, then resets

292 Chapter 24 Control interfacesDeleting time code eventsFollow these steps to delete time code events:114 Inserting time code eventsInsert a time co

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 293Copying time code eventsIf you are creating a series of similar time code events, you may find it easier to crea

294 Chapter 24 Control interfacesMoving time code eventsFollow this procedure to move a selected event or range of events from one code time to anothe

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 295Editing eventsYou may add, change or delete events in the Time Code Events display.115 The changes are effective

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 17FaderExpress has a special Fader display that allows you to isolate channels in the display according to whether

296 Chapter 24 Control interfacesOr, if you wanted to move ten events five seconds later in a program: Keystrokes:Actions:1. Press [S7] until [S1] rea

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 297Running a time code programYou can run a time code program in three ways: using the console’s internal time code

298 Chapter 24 Control interfacesExternal time code clockWhen running a real time program with an external clock, the event list pointer jumps to agre

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 299Manual playbackThe [Manual Mode], [Pause Mode], and [Step] softkeys allow you to manually control playback of ti

300 Chapter 24 Control interfacesRemote macrosThe remote macro feature provides the ability to control up to 4 console macros from locations up to 1,0

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 301Remote triggerThe remote trigger function allows you to program a macro to send an On or Off signal to any exter

302 Chapter 24 Control interfaces

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 303Chapter 25 AccessoriesChapter 25 provides information about the following lighting system accessories:• Remote F

304 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 305Alphanumeric keyboardThe Express console does not support an alphanumeric keyboard. However, if you have either

18 Chapter 2 Monitor displaysFlexichannelWhen you enable Flexichannel,5 only channels used somewhere in the show will appear on the display screens, s

306 Chapter 25 AccessoriesConsole lightsExpress provides two 3-pin female XLR type connectors at the top rear of the console for the attachment of opt

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 307Appendix A InstallationThis appendix includes instructions for installing your console and optional accessories.

308 Appendix A InstallationConsole’s back panelExternal device fuseIf you have an external device such as console lights, an RFU or a remote macro con

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 309Installing the console and monitorFollow these steps to install the console and its monitor:1. Place console on

310 Appendix A InstallationUnderstanding ETCNetThe console is capable of operating with other devices in local area networks. ETC has two such network

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 311

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 313Configuring the DMX512 portsOnce your console is installed, you may need to reset some hardware configuration se

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 315Installing an alphanumeric keyboardAlthough your console does not support an alphanumeric keyboard, you can conn

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 19PatchThe Patch display allows you to create and modify your patch. Patch moving lights in Fixture Patch, covered

316 Appendix A InstallationInstalling a printerThe console supports parallel printers, including most laser printers. Printer functions are described

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 317Installing MIDIConnect the console to any MIDI equipment using a standard MIDI cable.There are three round, 5-pi

318 Appendix A InstallationInstalling remote macrosThe console provides four remote macro inputs through the 15-pin connector on the back panel labele

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 319Wiring remote macrosThere are three typical ways to wire the Remote Go function:1. Connect all -Macro pins (pins

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 321Characteristics of the displayThe display contains the following three elements: (1) the title line, (2) an inve

322 Appendix A Installation

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 323Appendix BReferencesRemote Interface devicesUntil the appearance of ETC’s ETCNet2 devices, the only way you couI

324 Appendix B ReferencesRIU DIP switch and jumper settingsThe RIU’s main circuit board contains one 8-switch DIP at location S1 and a set of 14 jumpe

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 325Replacing RIU fusesThe Remote Interface unit contains two pop-out 6.25 Amp fuses at the left side of the rear pa

20 Chapter 2 Monitor displays

326 Appendix B ReferencesRemote Video Interface settingsThe RVI Processor Board is the lower circuit board in the Remote Video Interface (RVI). It con

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 327RVI ETCNet DIP switch settingsIn order to enable the RVI for use on the ETCNet network, you must verify or adjus

328 Appendix B ReferencesUsing thinnet with older consolesOlder model Express consoles supported thinnet as well as twisted pair wiring for networking

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 329Appendix C Error messagesDiskette error messagesBad DiskDisk is unformatted or defective. Try formatting it. If

330 Appendix C Error messagesETCLink errors ETCLink is the communications software that serves the Dimmer Monitoring System, explained in Chapter 23 D

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 331Secondary MessagesDimmer # has a load, but the recorded load is zero. Because the recorded load is zero, the Dim

332 Appendix C Error messages

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 333Appendix D ShowfileEach showfile saved with version 3.03 (or later) system software contains recordings or setti

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 335Appendix E Softkeys Stage[Stage] Stage 2S1 Sneak Enable/Disable QuickstepS2 Update Sub ListS3 Background Overrid

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 21Chapter 3 System settingsSystem settings allow you to customize the console for the number of dimmers and channel

336 Appendix E SoftkeysBlind/Group [Blind] [Group] Group List Group SS1 Select Group Select Group2 Group List>Group List Create Group3 Spreadsheet&

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 337Blind/Submaster Sub List Sub SS1 Bump Status Select Sub2 Hold3 Rate Replace Level4 Previous Page Previous Page5

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 339Setup - System Settings (1), Output Config (2) and Clear (4)System Settings (1) Output Configuration Clear Funct

340 Appendix E SoftkeysSetup - ETC Link Functions (9)Dimmer Status (3) Load Management (4)1 Print Screen234 System Status Load Check5 Select Dimmer Re

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 341Setup - Moving Light Functions (15)Personality Setup Fixture Patch FP 21 From Disk Select Fixture Select Fixture

342 Appendix E Softkeys

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 343Appendix F Time and locationUnited States citiesCity, StateCity, StateCity, StateCity, State Time Zone (Standard

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 345Appendix G SpecificationsElectrical• Voltage input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz• Maximum current 0.8 ampsBuilt-in inter

22 Chapter 3 System settingsSetting the number of dimmersYour console is set by default to provide 1,024 DMX512 outputs from its 2 DMX512 ports, where

346 Appendix G Specifications• Two [Clear] buttons• 24 submasters• Programmable Master on 100mm potentiometer• Blackout function• Trackpad• Eight soft

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 347Channel functions• 8-bit and 16-bit data types• Both highest level (Highest Takes Precedence) and last action (L

348 Appendix G SpecificationsGroup functions• Up to 500 groups• Any cue or submaster may be accessed as a group• Spreadsheet editing•Group listFocus p

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 349Profile functions• Profiles may be assigned to dimmers• Ten preset profiles, nine of which are editable• Twenty-

350 Appendix G Specifications

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 351Appendix HDeclaration of Conformity

352 Appendix H Declaration of Conformity

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 351Appendix ILimited WarrantyElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC™) warrants to the original owner or retail cust

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 353and one-half percent) per month late payment penalty. ETC will have the option of withholding performance under

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 23Setting the number of channelsYou may find that in some circumstances you don’t need all the channels available i

354 Appendix I Limited Warranty

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 355IndexNumerics16-bitAbout Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

356 IndexFunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 149Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 357SMPTE events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Submaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170DimmerAbout Dim

358 IndexEnableBlackout key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Bump buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ETCLink . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 359Setting linked levels . . . . . . . . . . . 150Show/hide link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Spreadsheet . .

360 IndexSet by focus point . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Level keyExplained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 361Submaster list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174NetworkCompatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Thin

362 IndexRecordCue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Dimmer loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265Disable with Lockout . . . . .

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 363Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170, 255Command display list . . . . . . . . . . 173Copy . . . . .

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

364 IndexTypeCue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Submaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152UUnload submaster . . . . . .

Express 125/250 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 pe

iv ContentsSetting default sneak time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Enable / disable Blackout key . . . . . . . .

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 27Enable / disable Blackout keyThe console’s [Blackout] key may be enabled or disabled. The default condition is en

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 29Record lockoutYou may set the console to disable the Record function. This protects a finished show from inadvert

30 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 31Daylight Savings TimeSet time/dateIn the following procedure, press [Enter] to scroll through the fields on the s

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 33About ShowAbout Show provides you with information about the currently loaded show. It tells you how many channel

34 Chapter 3 System settings

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 35Chapter 4 Patching channelsBefore you begin creating cues for a show you should first create your patch. The patc

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 vSetting channel levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Trackpad . . . .

36 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 37Creating a custom patchThe console's custom patching capability allows you to create virtually any dimmer to

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 39Unpatching individual dimmersWhen you unpatch dimmers, they are assigned to channel zero. Channel zero functions

40 Chapter 4 Patching channelsDimmer profilesA dimmer profile is a variable level sent to a dimmer during a fade that is related in some way to the pe

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 41Assigning a profile to a dimmerYou may assign one of the 32 alternative profiles to a dimmer. If you assign none,

42 Chapter 4 Patching channelsAlso, the Profiles display contains the following information:• The profile’s number and name (if labeled - see Labeling

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 43Clear AllFor a selected profile, Clear All changes the intensity of all fade points to undefined.18 Clear to EndF

44 Chapter 4 Patching channelsCaptured channels in Patch The console lets you select and capture channels without returning to Stage mode. This allows

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 45Dimmer checkThe console’s dimmer check allows you to raise unparked dimmers to a specified level on stage, one at

vi ContentsRecording cues with Link and Follow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46 Chapter 4 Patching channelsAbout DimmerThe About Dimmer display tells you about the characteristics, patch and use of individual dimmers. For the c

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 47About Dimmer with ETCLinkIf your console uses ETCLink to monitor dimmers in an ETC Sensor dimming system, the Abo

48 Chapter 4 Patching channelsSetting dimmers to Dimmer DoublingETC’s Dimmer Doubling technology can increase the controllable circuits of a 115 volt,

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 49Patching to a Strand CD80 dimmer rackStrand CD80 dimmer racks have 48 dimmer slots. Each dimmer slot holds either

50 Chapter 4 Patching channels

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 51Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsSetting channel levels is the first step in recording cues, submasters and groups

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 53Channel Attributes displayThe Channel Attribute display shows the following settings for every console channel. •

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 55Channel data typeChannels normally contain 8-bit data but may be enabled to contain 16-bit data. Enabling for 16-

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 viiChapter 11 Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsSelecting channelsUsing the keypad to set channel levels involves two steps: selecting the channels whose levels yo

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 57Setting channel levelsYou assign output levels to channels using the basic format [Channel] [#] [At] [#] where th

58 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsSneakSneak is a softkey that you can use to fade channels on stage to a level you choose in a specific time or to r

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 59Channel checkUse a Channel Check to check which channel controls which light. The console allows you to check cha

60 Chapter 5 Setting channel levelsAbout ChannelThe About Channel display gives you information about the characteristics, patch and use of individual

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 61• Attributes Channel characteristics, such as:▼ Ind The channel is independent.32▼ 16b Hi The channel controls th

62 Chapter 5 Setting channel levels

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 63Chapter 6Adding moving lights to the showThe first step in working with moving lights is to add them to your show

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 65Personality SetupYou may find that the default personalities embedded in console software are sufficient for your

viii ContentsModifying submasters in Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Modifying submasters in Stage . . . . . . . . . .

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 67Viewing a personality1. From the Personality Setup display, type the number of the personality you want to view.

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 69Patching one fixture or a fixture rangeThe following procedure makes use of the automatic cursor movement from fi

70 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 71Attribute SetupPersonalities may have as many as 64 attributes. Most of the 64 attributes have names that describ

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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 73Encoder SetupEncoders are rotating level setting devices that are either installed in some consoles or available

74 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showChanging assignmentsEncoders and other level setting devices are assigned to 44 of the 64 available attri

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 75Working with moving lightsMoving lights displaysMoving lights and conventional lights use the same Blind and Stag

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 ixChapter 16 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showWorking with fixturesFollowing are some principles to keep in mind when setting fixture attribute levels.

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 77Setting levels in the Fixture BoxUse the procedure below this Navigation and Feedback table to set attribute leve

78 Chapter 6 Adding moving lights to the showFixture focus with SoloSolo provides a convenient way to point or otherwise adjust a selected moving ligh

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 79Chapter 7 CuesThe console allows you to save up to 600 cues per show.43 Cues consist of channel levels and cue at

80 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 81Recording functionsThe console has two record functions: Record and Track. Record saves all channels as they appe

82 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 83Working with cues in StageWhen recording in Stage, such as to record a cue, group or submaster, you will commonly

84 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

Express 125/250 User Manual, v.3.1 85Recording a cue with a single fade timeUnless you tell it otherwise, the console assigns default fade times to an