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90 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSet levels using the level wheel (Expression/Insight only):Step 1: Select channels using the procedure described

4 Live Editing 91Capture EDMXCapture EDMX allows you to grab EDMX levels for selected channels (which may be generated by another EDMX source on the n

92 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCaptured channels and [Release]When you set channels to levels and then move on to select other channels, the ch

4 Live Editing 93Dimmer and Channel CheckOften before a rehearsal or performance, you will want to check that all your lights are working. Emphasis of

94 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSoloThe solo function can be used to suppress the levels of unselected channels. This is helpful if you want to

4 Live Editing 95Moving Light ControlMoving lights require multiple control channels to control all their attributes. Collectively, these channels are

96 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualControl fixtures with the arrow keys (Express & Expression/Insight 2x without MLM):Step 1: Press [S8 - Fixtu

4 Live Editing 97Step 2: Press:• [At] [y], where [y] is a proportional level, or use the level wheel/trackpad. When you do this, you are using the foc

98 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEdit Frame Table ValuesStep 1: From an open Frame table press <S7 - More Softkeys> and then choose between

4 Live Editing 99Select and adjust fixtures using [S3 - Solo]:Step 1: Press [S8 - Fixture] [x] <S7 - More Softkeys> [S3 - Solo], to select fixtu

Introduction 1IntroductionThis manual covers the basic installation and operation of the Emphasis Control System. Specifically, this volume contains t

100 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDynamic effects are recorded to cues and submasters. They contain only the dynamic effect information. For exam

4 Live Editing 101Step 3: Press [S2 - Create] to view the Dynamic Effect editing display.Step 4: Select the fixtures and/or channels you want in this

102 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualNote:Dynamic Effects will not run for fixtures that are not patched. However, you may record dynamic effects th

4 Live Editing 103Note:Dynamic effects are only recorded when the Dynamic Effect editing display is visible. If you have returned to the Stage display

104 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualAdjust the parameters of a dynamic effect:Step 1: View the dynamic effect in the Dynamic Effect editing display

4 Live Editing 105channels in other cues and/or submasters that will modify a running dynamic effect. The control channel need not be patched to any E

106 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manualtrackpad when you view or edit a live dynamic effect. They stay assigned to the wheels/trackpad when you return

4 Live Editing 107on the “Y/Level” wheel or the right half of the trackpad on your Facepanel. Rate is placed on the “X/Rate” wheel or the left half of

108 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualChannel Faders (Express Two-Scene/Insight only)On Express Two-Scene facepanels and on Insight facepanels you ha

4 Live Editing 109ParkParked channels and dimmers are set to a level that they will maintain regardless of manual control, cue or submaster playback.

2 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualUsing this ManualThis manual is intended for use in conjunction with the Emphasis Visualization User Manual.This

110 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPark ChannelsYou can park channels at direct levels, or with reference to a focus point. Channels parked at a f

4 Live Editing 111Park FixturesIf you need to park a moving light, you can park whole fixtures one at a time or in ranges. You can park them with dire

112 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCuesCues are one of the fundamental playback methods in your Emphasis Control System. A cue is a recorded stage

4 Live Editing 113Record CuesEmphasis provides two basic recording functions – [Record] and [Track]. The [Record] function saves all channels at their

114 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualLink to submastersYou can also link a cue to a submaster (see Submasters, page 121). Submaster links have two c

4 Live Editing 115Track Record[Track] will modify tracking levels in cues in a forward direction in the cue list. Changes made to cue 3 with a [Track]

116 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualFill Track[Track] [Track] [Track] will modify tracking levels in cues in both directions in the cue list. Chang

4 Live Editing 117Stage EffectsEffect cues can be created in Stage or Blind (see Blind Effects, page 149). The advantage of working in Stage is that y

118 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualMBB Rules:Any cue that fits all of the requirements below will execute an MBB delay and fade all moving non-int

4 Live Editing 119Enable/Disable MBB for the system:Step 1: Press [Setup] [1] [Enter] to view the System Settings menu.Step 2: Press [1][4] [Enter] to

Introduction 3Help from ETC Technical ServicesIf you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in this manual a

120 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDisable/Enable MBB for a subroutine step:Step 1: View the subroutine cue in the Blind display.Step 2: Press [S1

4 Live Editing 121SubmastersSubmasters are available on every Emphasis Facepanel. A submaster is a fader that contains channel levels, an effect or a

122 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSupermasterSee Supermasters, page 158.Record SubmastersRecording a submaster is very similar to recording a cue

4 Live Editing 123Record effect submasters in Stage:Step 1: Press [Stage].Step 2: Select channels using the procedure described in Select Channels, Di

124 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualUsing Submasters as GroupsRecorded pile-on submasters can be used for channel selection and level setting just

4 Live Editing 125Time FunctionsCues and submasters can fade levels in time. In a cue, you can establish upfade, downfade, wait and follow times. Subm

126 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualFollowFollow timing is used to trigger cues automatically, or to delay the activation of submasters and macros

4 Live Editing 127You can create part cues from scratch, or you can convert an existing cue into a part cue. See Multi-Part cues, page 136 for informa

128 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSpecial FunctionsThe functions listed in this section can be used for cues, submasters, groups and focus points

4 Live Editing 129UpdateUpdate is a record function that allows you to add or modify channel levels for a cue, submaster, effect step, group or focus

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130 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDeleting groups can affect recorded effects, since groups can be used as elements within steps. Deleting a grou

5 Blind Editing 131Chapter 5Blind EditingThis chapter contains information about selecting and controlling channels and fixtures for use in a “blind”

132 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDisplaysThere are more displays available when working blind. You can use the Blind display, which looks just l

5 Blind Editing 133List DisplaysThe list displays show cues and submaster numbers, as well as any timing or other assigned attributes. You can edit th

134 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSpreadsheetsSpreadsheets are available through softkeys in the Blind display. You can use spreadsheets to view

5 Blind Editing 135TracksheetThe Tracksheet displays all the cue information for a single channel. You can see each recorded level for a single channe

136 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCuesBlind allows you to edit cues and cue attributes without affecting the stage output. This is useful when yo

5 Blind Editing 137Blocked ChannelsIn some cases, you may want to be able to stop a [Track] record for a specific channel or channels, but you may not

138 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual• [Time] to change the upfade time for the selected cue(s). See Time Functions, page 125.• [Time] [Time] to cha

5 Blind Editing 139SpreadsheetIn the Cue Spreadsheet, you can see channel levels for recorded cues in a spreadsheet layout. You can edit or delete cue

1 System Overview 5Chapter 1System OverviewEmphasis integrates the functionality of WYSIWYG with the Expression-style control consoles to give you a p

140 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEdit cues in the spreadsheet display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press [S

5 Blind Editing 141Replace levels in the spreadsheet display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press [S3 - Spread Shee

142 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualTracksheetIn the Tracksheet display, you can view one channel and all its recorded levels across the cue list.

5 Blind Editing 143SubroutinesSubroutine is a special type of cue or submaster that places other cues within steps to be played back in order. Steps c

144 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualStyle StepsThe following style steps are available in subroutine cues:• Loop to Step . . . . The subroutine r

5 Blind Editing 145Create a subroutine cue:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press <Cue> [x], where [x] is the c

146 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual• [5] [Enter] for Filter settings. Enter the Group number you want to perform the subroutine. Use Group zero (0

5 Blind Editing 147Create a subroutine on a submaster:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press [Sub] [x], where [x] is

148 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manualtime. The dynamic fade time, displayed in purple, follows the fade time stored with the cue.Step 11: Press righ

5 Blind Editing 149EffectsInstead of simply fading from one stage look to another, an effect runs a dynamic series of steps at a given rate. Each step

6 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEmphasis OptionsEmphasis systems are created by choosing the server type, maximum channel count and Facepanel typ

150 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCreate an effect:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press <Cue> [x] to sel

5 Blind Editing 151Note:If you create a range of steps and then add a range of channels, the selected channels will be added one-to-one in each select

152 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualApply a random rate to an effect:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press <Cu

5 Blind Editing 153• Alternate. . . . . . . . When you add the Alternate attribute, the effect will alternate between positive and negative playback.

154 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSubmastersBlind allows you to edit submasters without affecting the stage output. This is useful when you are i

5 Blind Editing 155Edit submaster attributes within the Submaster List display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press

156 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSubmaster SpreadsheetIn the Submaster Spreadsheet, you can see channel levels for all pile-on submasters on a p

5 Blind Editing 157Delete submasters in the spreadsheet display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press [Sub] [Enter]

158 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSupermastersSubmasters may be set as Supermasters. A Supermaster masters a number of assigned submasters. When

5 Blind Editing 159GroupsIf you find yourself selecting the same groupings of channels over and over, or you always want to set levels for certain cha

1 System Overview 7System ComponentsEmphasis ServerThe Emphasis server is a Dell® computer optimized by ETC for the best performance of the Emphasis V

160 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualGroup ListThe Group List displays the number and label of each recorded group. Use the Group List to quickly fi

5 Blind Editing 161Group SpreadsheetIn the Group Spreadsheet, you can see channel levels for all recorded groups in a spreadsheet layout. You can edit

162 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCreate groups in the spreadsheet display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Pres

5 Blind Editing 163Focus PointsFocus points are special groups that can be used to set levels in cues and submasters by reference. When you set channe

164 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualNote:When you edit cues, submasters, groups or focus points in Stage, Fader or Blind, changes to channel levels

5 Blind Editing 165Delete focus points within the Focus Point List display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press [Fo

166 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEdit focus points in the spreadsheet display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2:

5 Blind Editing 167Replace levels in the spreadsheet display:Step 1: Press [Blind]. The Blind display defaults to cues.Step 2: Press [Focus Point] [En

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6 Playback 169Chapter 6PlaybackThis chapter covers the playback options in the Emphasis Control System. With the various facepanels available, you hav

8 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manualprocedure for exporting your show to v3.1 format is described in the Emphasis Visualization User Manual. The proc

170 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualA/B and C/D Fader PairsYour Facepanel has two timed fader pairs, called the A/B and C/D fader pairs, that are u

6 Playback 171ClearThe fader [Clear] key is found above or to the side of the fader pair. When the fader [Clear] key is pressed, the contents of that

172 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPlayback Cue ListThe playback cue list is visible in Stage, Blind, Fader and Tracksheet displays on Express fac

6 Playback 173Fader Status displayThe Fader Status display shows the contents of each fader pair, the percentage of completion of the up- and downfade

174 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCue PlaybackPlaying back cues is as simple as pressing the [Go] key on a fader pair. With each [Go] press, the

6 Playback 175Step 4: Bring both faders down until they meet the current level of the crossfade. When they meet that level, the crossfade transfers fr

176 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualBackground fadesIf your show contains LTP channels (see LTP, page 47), you may see channels fading in the backg

6 Playback 177QuickstepQuickstep suppresses recorded cue timing, causing cues to play back at full speed (time = 0). When Quickstep is enabled, upfade

178 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPlay back a subroutine using Go To Step:Step 1: Playback the subroutine cue in either the A/B or C/D fader pair

6 Playback 179SubmastersSubmasters can contain recorded channel levels, effects or subroutines. Submasters can also be set to the Supermaster style, w

1 System Overview 9Installation GuidelinesHooking Up the HardwareEmphasis systems can range from a simple Server and Facepanel combination to fully in

180 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSubmaster RateYou can place a rate on a submaster to adjust the playback of effects and subroutines. This rate

7 Macros 181Chapter 7MacrosMacros are very powerful tools that can be used to customize your working environment, and increase playback options. This

182 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCreate MacrosMacros can be created using direct entry, or by learning the commands as you perform them. Macros

7 Macros 183Add a label to a macro:Step 1: Press [Setup] [6] [Enter] to display the Macro List.Step 2: Type the macro number on the numeric keypad and

184 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDelete macros:Step 1: Press [Setup] [6] [Enter] to display the Macro List.Step 2: Press [S6 - Delete Macro].Ste

7 Macros 185A Key List is provided to facilitate the entry of ETCLink commands and commands typically found on softkeys. Use [S6 - Key List Help] to g

186 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEdit an existing macro in the Macro Editing display:Step 1: Press [Setup] [6] [Enter] to display the Macro List

7 Macros 187Special Macro FunctionsSome commands are available to perform special functions within macros. These include Macro Wait for inserting paus

188 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPlayback MacrosMacros can be fired directly using the macro keys [M1] through [M3] on Express facepanels, [M1]

7 Macros 189Sample MacrosThe following macros are provided as useful samples. There are more macros available at the ETC website: http://www.etcconnec

ETC®, Emphasis®, Expression®, Insight™, Imagine™, Focus™, Express™, Unison®, Obsession® II, ETCNet2™, EDMX™, Sensor®, and WYSILink™ are either registe

10 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCAUTION:When you plug in the server it may boot - it may not wait for you to press the power button. If the keyb

190 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualTurn All Channels Off Except Worklights[Channel] [1] [Thru] [-] [At] [0][0] [Enter] [Channel] [x] [Full]This ma

8 Real Time Programs 191Chapter 8Real Time ProgramsReal Time Programs (RTP) are used in situations where your Emphasis Control System is running on it

192 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualReal Time ProgramsYou can program your Emphasis Control System with Real Time Programs. A Real Time Program exe

8 Real Time Programs 193Set latitude:Step 1: On your Emphasis Facepanel or from the virtual facepanel in Emphasis Visualization, press [Setup] [3] [En

194 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCreate and Edit Real Time ProgramsYou may have up to 500 Real Time Programs recorded in your show file. Each pr

8 Real Time Programs 195keypad corner displays your entry as you type. Make sure the correct time is displayed in the keypad corner before pressing [E

196 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualInsert Real Time Programs:Step 1: Press [Setup] [8] [Enter] to view the Real Time Programs display.Step 2: Pres

8 Real Time Programs 197Enable Real Time ProgramsIt is possible to have Real Time Programs recorded, and not have them play back. The default of the s

198 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualTime and LocationThe following tables list time zone, latitude and longitude for representative cities around t

8 Real Time Programs 199Raleigh, NC+ 5 West 35°52´ N78°47´ WSalt Lake City, UT+ 7 West 40°46´ N111°55´ WSan Francisco, CA+ 8 West 37°47´ N122°33´ WSea

1 System Overview 11Software InstallationYour Emphasis Server will arrive with all software fully installed. If you have purchased a complete Emphasis

200 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPrague, Czechoslovakia- 1 East 50°05´ N14°25´ EReykjavik, Iceland0 64°08´ N21°56´ ERiga, Latvia- 3 East 56°40´

9 Control Interfaces 201Chapter 9Control InterfacesThe Emphasis Control System interfaces with a number of protocols, such as ETCNet2, MIDI, MIDI Show

202 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualETCNet2Emphasis is an ETCNet2 native product. ETCNet2 protocols are used to transfer data from the Emphasis Ser

9 Control Interfaces 203• If two input ports on a ETCNet2 DMX Node are set to the same range and the same priority, the lowest numbered port has the h

204 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDMX OutputDMX output from your Facepanel is treated the same as DMX output ports on a DMX Node. The DMX output

9 Control Interfaces 205DMX InputDMX In is treated the same as DMX Input to a DMX Node. The DMX Input port can be enabled and configured in the DMX co

206 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualTo set the Remote Macro assignments:Step 1: Power up or reboot the Facepanel.Step 2: When the prompt appears at

9 Control Interfaces 207To set the Remote Trigger ID values on the Express facepanel:Step 1: Power up or reboot the Express facepanel.Step 2: When the

208 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualFacepanel ConfigurationOnce you have configured your system, you should save a copy of the configuration to a 3

9 Control Interfaces 209Show Control OverviewIn an Emphasis Control System, the Facepanel acts as a translator of the show control protocol (ETC MIDI,

12 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualStep 16: Press [Enter]. The Facepanel will boot and the Stage displays will open on the attached monitors.Instal

210 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualMIDI BasicsETC MIDI, MIDI Show Control, and MIDI Time Code may be input on a node (currently the Facepanel is t

9 Control Interfaces 211Set the EMIDI Receive and Transmit values in Emphasis Visualization:Step 1: In the Emphasis mode Setup menu, click IO.Step 2:

212 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualProgram change message format<Cn><kk>• C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program (patch) change status

9 Control Interfaces 213• Cues 384 - 511 . . . Controller change 80, parameters 0 - 127• Cues 512 - 639 . . . Controller change 81, parameters 0 - 1

214 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualMIDI Show ControlMIDI Show Control is a specific set of instructions that can be transmitted over a MIDI line t

9 Control Interfaces 215Emphasis may send the following MSC commands to MIDI devices. If MSC output is enabled on the console, the console automatical

216 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExamplesIn the examples below, MSC frame packets are sent using transmit channel 66 (42 hexadecimal).“Lighting”

9 Control Interfaces 217RESUMEResume A/B F07F4202010330 00310031F7Resume C/D F07F4202010330 00320031F7RESUME CUECue 50 A/B Resume F0 7F 42 02 01 03 35

218 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSMPTESMPTE may be input on a node (currently the Facepanel is the only input option) for transmission to the Em

9 Control Interfaces 219Time Code ProgramYou can create and run shows that respond to programming based on a standardized time code protocol. Emphasis

1 System Overview 13RegistrationWhen you first start your Emphasis Control System, you will be prompted to register the system. Registration will enab

220 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCreate a time code program using direct entry:Step 1: Press [Setup] [7] [Enter] to view the Time Code Events di

9 Control Interfaces 221Step 12: If required, using the alphanumeric keyboard, enter the label for this event and press [Enter].Step 13: Press the dow

222 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualMove time code events:Step 1: Press [Setup] [7] [Enter] to view the Time Code Events display.Step 2: Press <

9 Control Interfaces 223Reset Loop TimeA Time Code Program typically runs from the first event time to the last event time and then restarts at the fi

224 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualUsing the Internal Time ClockYou can start the internal clock at any time. This is useful for viewing only a po

9 Control Interfaces 225Using Manual PlaybackThe [Manual Mode], [Pause Mode] and [Step] softkeys allow you to manually control playback of time code e

226 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEmphasis Serial Button ProtocolEmphasis Serial Button Protocol (SBP) allows you to send commands to your Emphas

9 Control Interfaces 227For example:• # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one numeric argumente.g.: bump # . . . . .bump 42e.g.: ratewheel # . .ratewheel

228 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualFor normal commands, the abbreviation is echoed followed by its arguments (as they were interpreted) followed b

9 Control Interfaces 229swap swabout ablearn lrhelp heleftarrow lauparrow uadownarrow darightarrow rasoftkey sk # sk3 or sk 3There is no way to hold a

14 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualTo register by fax:Step 1: Fill out the registration form included with your Emphasis Server. Fax it to the appr

230 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manualminus -plus +abgo agabhold ahoabback abkabrate artabclear aclcdgo cgcdhold chocdback cbkcdrate crtcdclear cclsu

9 Control Interfaces 231grandmaster gm @Lratewheel rw # rw +10 The “+” is optional.levelwheel lw # lw –10encoder en #@# en 3@-5These are the ML encode

232 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manualfixture fxThis is the Fixture softkey.timecodeenable tceEnable the time code internal clock.timecodedisable tcd

A System Defaults 233Appendix ASystem DefaultsThe defaults listed in this section refer to the factory settings of the Emphasis Visualization and Cons

234 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEmphasis Visualization and Console DefaultsThe following can be set from either Emphasis Visualization or Empha

A System Defaults 235• ESMPTE Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1• EMIDI Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

236 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEmphasis Visualization DefaultsApplication OptionsFile Options TabAuto Save Options• Auto Recover . . . . . .

A System Defaults 237Emphasis Console DefaultsThe following are set in Emphasis Console only. These settings are found in the main window Options menu

238 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExpression Facepanel DefaultsETCNet2• Emphasis Server System ID A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0• Emphasis Se

A System Defaults 239SMPTE• SMPTE Input Port ESMPTE ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1• SMPTE Input Port Frames per Second. . . . . . . . . .30• SMPTE

1 System Overview 15UpgradesTo upgrade your Emphasis Control System, contact the ETC dealer who provided your Emphasis Control System to purchase the

240 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExpress Facepanel DefaultsETCNet2• Emphasis RPU System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0• IP Address.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 241Appendix BMaintenance and TroubleshootingWith proper care, your Emphasis Control System should require minimal main

242 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualReturn the Facepanel to v3.1 OperationThis section describes the procedure for reverting to software v3.1 on th

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 243They will also revert to their standard maximum show capacities.• 600 cues• 99 focus points• 500 groups• 50 steps p

244 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualStep 7: Click Unzip to extract the software onto the floppy disk.Step 8: Click OK when completed.Step 9: Close

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 245Open the FacepanelIf you have an Expression or Insight facepanel, you may find it necessary to open the facepanel.

246 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualReplacing fusesExpression and Insight facepanels have three fuses. Two are for AC input power and the third is

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 247Connecting desk lights (Express facepanels only)Plug the two Littlites into the connectors at the top rear of the f

248 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExpression and Insight DIP switchesAll facepanels check DIP switch settings when the system is turned on. You m

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 249VGA monitor connectionsNote:In some installations you may need additional grounding. An additional grounding locati

16 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSystem ProceduresPower-up ProcedureFor best performance, power-up your system in the following order:Step 1: Tur

250 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualConnecting DMX cable to facepanelThese instructions explain how to connect DMX512 outputs and provide DMX512 co

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 251Using an optional pointing deviceExpression and Insight 3 and ECS facepanels have a dedicated port to which a seria

252 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualConnecting an alphanumeric keyboardExpression and Insight facepanels and ETCNet2 Video Nodes can support an opt

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 253Installing Remote Focus UnitA Remote Focus Unit (RFU) is used to select channels, set levels, record and playback c

254 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualConnecting MIDIConnect the facepanel to any MIDI equipment using a standard MIDI cable.On the rear panel, there

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 255Set Expression/Insight MIDI Out connector to MIDI Thru:Step 1: Turn off the facepanel.Step 2: Open the facepanel (s

256 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualConnecting SMPTE (Expression and Insight only)In order to use SMPTE equipment with Expression and Insight facep

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 257Using Remote MacrosThe facepanel provides remote macro inputs through the connector on the back panel labeled Remot

258 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualWiring Remote MacrosExpress facepanelsThere are three typical ways to wire the Remote Macros:#1: Connect all -M

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 259Expression/Insight facepanelsThere are three typical ways to wire the Remote Macros:#1: Connect all -Macro pins (pi

1 System Overview 17Login as a Different UserThere are a number of different user accounts contained in the Emphasis system. When the system is turned

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Lighting Playback Controllers 261Appendix CLighting Playback ControllersThe Expression/Insight and Express Lighting Playback Controller (LPC) units ca

262 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExpression/Insight LPC Installation and ConfigurationThe Expression/Insight LPC may be mounted in a 19-inch equ

Lighting Playback Controllers 263Expression/Insight LPC User InterfaceThe Expression/Insight LPC is a rack-mountable unit containing the control elect

264 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExpress LPC Installation and ConfigurationThe Express LPC may be mounted in a 19-inch equipment rack, or may be

Lighting Playback Controllers 265Step 8: Using four 10-32x1/2” bolts (and threaded clips, if necessary), loosely attach the two slider brackets to rea

266 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualLPC), using two 6-32x1/4” flathead screws each. Choose the bracket holes farthest from the bend.Step 4: Place t

Lighting Playback Controllers 267Express LPC User InterfaceThe Express LPC has a limited user interface. If detailed control is required for show edit

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Specifications 269Appendix DSpecificationsThis appendix contains the following sections:• Emphasis Control System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .

18 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualTroubleshootingThe Emphasis Facepanel type defaults to the Expression 3 console. This affects the video output o

270 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEmphasis Control System SpecificationsSystem Capacity• 32,767 DMX512 dimmers/attributes• 500/1000/2500/5000 con

Specifications 271Playback Controls• Faders- Two timed/manual fader pairs with Go, Hold, Rate, Clear, and Back keys.- Individual last action fade capa

272 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual• Group Functions- 500 groups with labels- Any cue or submaster may be accessed as a group• Submaster Functions

Specifications 273- 1 serial port- Parallel printer port- Scroll mouse- Alphanumeric keyboard- 19” rack mountable (with accessory)- Comes with WYSIWYG

274 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualControl Features• Graphic selection of fixtures- Mouse click• Multiple selection- Mouse click + CTRL- Left clic

Specifications 275• Fixture property tools- Patch, Accessories- Point of View, Shutter, Barn Door, Barrel Rotate (Emphasis 3D only)• Fixture photometr

276 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExpress Facepanel SpecificationsElectrical• Voltage input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz• Maximum current 0.8 ampsBuilt-

Specifications 277Display Functions• VGA video output• Extensive online Help displays available for all functions•Stage • Blind • Fader• Tracksheet•Ef

278 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualCue Functions• 9,999 cues in the range 0.1 to 999.9• Discrete upfade and downfade times (00:00-99:59) for each

Specifications 279Effects Functions• Effects may be recorded as cues or submasters • Up to 100 steps each• Live effects recording• Spreadsheet editing

1 System Overview 19• Safe Rendering: This sets both monitors to “Safe Rendering”.If you have problems using your Emphasis Control System, please refe

280 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualExpression Facepanel SpecificationsElectrical• Voltage input 90-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz• Maximum current 6.3 amps• Ma

Specifications 281Timed control• Internal or external clock• 12-hour or 24-hour timing• References sunrise and sunset with astronomical clock• Up to 5

282 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualChannel functions• 8-bit and 16-bit data types• Both highest level (Highest Takes Precedence) and last action (

Specifications 283Group functions• Up to 500 groups• Any cue or submaster may be accessed as a group• Group labels • Spreadsheet editing• Group listFo

284 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualProfile functions• Profiles may be assigned to dimmers• Ten preset profiles, nine of which are editable• Twenty

Specifications 285Insight Facepanel SpecificationsElectrical• Voltage input 90-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz• Maximum current 6.3 amps• Maximum monitor load - two

286 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDisplay functions• Two VGA video outputs• Extensive online Help displays available for all functions•Stage • Bl

Specifications 287Channel functions• 8-bit and 16-bit data types• Both highest level (Highest Takes Precedence) and last action (Latest Takes Preceden

288 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualMacro functions• Macro List• Up to 2,000 macros with 1,000 steps each• Macros may activate any key except [Ente

Specifications 289Level/X and Rate/Y wheels• Proportional intensity control of channels or groups• Proportional rate control of cues and submasters (0

iTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualIf you are asked to provide specific component version numbers, it is recommended that you use the first method

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Foldout Diagrams 291Appendix EFoldout DiagramsThis appendix contains the following sections:• Emphasis Control System Riser Diagrams . . . . . . . . .

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Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 293AEmphasis Control System Riser DiagramsEmphasis ServerDMXSensorHub/SwitchExpress with Empha

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 294BPUSH5 x 20mmF 1.5AExt. 12VLamps 12VParallel PrinterCRT DisplayThinNet3030 Laura Lane, Midd

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 295CInsight Facepanel Overview10FadersAB10987654321001234568910D107106105104103102101100999897

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 296DExpression Facepanel OverviewdC/eA/0123456654321010976543210100123456789101098765432100123

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 297EExpress 125/250/ECS Facepanel OverviewPUSHDCBA3456789100123485679MasterSubmasters110987610

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 298FExpress 24/48 Facepanel Overview4568910654654109810986546541098109865410984568910465981046

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 299GExpress 48/96 & 72/144 Facepanel Overview120MasterABCD0120131516171920212224000000Subm

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 21Chapter 2Emphasis Console User InterfaceThis chapter covers the variations in the available Emphasis Facepanels: E

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 300HCRT Display513-1024Remote Macro-512ETCNetParallel PrinterPUSHLDISKREADFROMCLASS 2 OUTPUTS(

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 301ICommand Keypad Overview3567842BlindStage SetupPatchM2M1 M*M3About LearnEnterMacroHelpS1S2

Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual Reference Fold-outs 302JExpress Facepanel Two-Scene Operation10891074568910701010456897101010100981040135PUSHDCBAM

303IndexNumerics16 Bit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58AA/B Fader Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172About . . . . . . .

304 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Receive and Transmit . . . . . . . . 213EmphasisConsole

305Remote Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Remote Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Remote Trigger Funct

306 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSMPTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258ESMPTE ID

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22 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEmphasis Facepanel OptionsThe Emphasis Control System is compatible with a number of Express and Expression-styl

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 23Step 4: Click the name of your Facepanel type to set it as current.Step 5: Exit Emphasis. This will return you to

24 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualAccessoriesAlong with your Emphasis Facepanel, you may have additional accessories in your system.Remote Focus U

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 25Radio Remote Focus Unit (RRFU)The Radio Remote Focus Unit (RRFU) provides a simple, wireless solution for remote c

26 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualNote:If your processor is displayed in low-lighted text, your system is not WRFU-enabled. You will not be able t

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 27Install a Moving Light Module (MLM) on an Expression/Insight 2x facepanel:Step 1: Turn off facepanel power.Step 2:

28 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualConsole DisplaysEmphasis Facepanels provide a number of displays that allow you to view your show data and syste

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 29• Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Blind, this level is recorded into a multi-part cue (see Multi-Part cues, page

ii Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Park . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualThe Fader display is accessed by a hard key on Expression and Insight facepanels, and by a softkey on Express fa

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 31channels (see LTP, page 47). Changes made in the Fader display are made live and will affect the stage output. Unl

32 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualFlexichannelWhen you enable Flexichannel, only channels used somewhere in your show will appear on the Emphasis

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 33Updating the Flexichannel DisplaysIf the channel usage changes, such as when you shutdown and restart Emphasis, yo

34 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPatchThe Patch display is used to apply profiles and proportional levels to patched dimmers (see Patch, page 71)

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 35PlaybackThe Playback display (Expression/Insight only) contains three separate areas containing the Cue List, Subm

36 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualHard keys vs. Softkeys by Facepanel TypeThis section provides a comprehensive listing of hard keys and softkeys

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 37vNavigation Keys Navigation KeystNavigation Keys Navigation KeysFacepanel KeysFunction Expression/Insight ExpressS

38 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualFacepanel KeysFunction Expression/Insight ExpressChannel Cluster C Cluster CFixture Cluster C Cluster CThru Clus

39 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSoftkeysIn the softkey list below, jumps to other softkey pages are indicated in parentheses. Expression/Insight

iiiMoving Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Dynamic Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualBlind Cue 3 Label LabelMore Softkeys (Blind Cue)Cue ListMBB Rate Previous Page Next Page Delete CueReturn (Blind

41 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualBlind Group 2 Label OnlyMore Softkeys (Blind Group)Capture EDMXGroup ListPrevious Page Next Page Delete GroupRet

42 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualBlind Submaster (BSub)Select SubSub List (Sub List)Spread Sheet (Sub SpreadSheet)Previous Page Next Page Delete

43 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualBSE2 Step Step Time In/Dwell/Out Low/High Insert Step Delete StepMore Softkeys (BSE3)Attribute (Attributes)BSE3B

44 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualTracksheet Block Solo Previous Page Next PageReturn (Cue Sheet)Patch Dimmer Profile Range Patch Previous Page Ne

45 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualKey List Enter Macro Replace Previous Page Next Page Key List HelpReturn (Edit Macro)Setup Time Code (STC)Intern

46 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSMLF Personality FunctionsView PersonalityPrevious Page Next Page Return (SMLF)SMLF Fixture PatchSelect Fixture

2 Emphasis Console User Interface 47Channel Concepts in the Emphasis Control SystemThe Emphasis Control System controls channels using both Highest-Ta

48 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualPreset vs. TrackingPreset and Tracking are terms used when thinking about how your cue data is stored, edited, a

3 System Settings 49Chapter 3System SettingsThis chapter covers the basic settings you can adjust to customize your Emphasis Control System working en

iv Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualGroup List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Group Spreadsheet . . . . . .

50 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualThe Setup MenuThe Setup menu provides a number of settings you can adjust to customize your working environment.

3 System Settings 51Number of DimmersThe Number of Dimmers setting adjusts the number of EDMX addresses you can patch to. In the Emphasis Control Syst

52 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDefault Fade TimeEmphasis assumes a five-second default for cue upfade and downfade times. You can change this d

3 System Settings 53Default Sneak TimeThe sneak function allows you to fade channel levels over a specified time period, rather than setting the new l

54 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualMaster TypeThe Grandmaster fader can be set to one of three options:• Disabled . . . . . . . . . . Master fader

3 System Settings 55Enable (or disable) the record lockout:Step 1: On your Emphasis Facepanel or from the virtual facepanel in Emphasis Visualization,

56 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualClock FunctionsEmphasis has an astronomical time clock that can be used along with real time programs (see Real

3 System Settings 57Clear FunctionsYou can use the Clear functions to remove portions of your show data from your show file.• Clear Show - erases all

58 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual• Print Submasters• Print Groups• Print Focus Points• Print Macros• Print Time Code Events• Print Real Time Prog

3 System Settings 59• Intensity Channel - An accessory channel is always associated with the channel of the accessorized fixture. For accessory channe

vDMX Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206DMX Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualMoving Light FunctionsAdding moving lights to your show is as easy as inserting and patching them in Emphasis Vi

3 System Settings 61Fixture PatchThe Fixture Patch display allows you to view your moving light patch information, and set fixtures to swapped focus (

62 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User Manual• Position . . . . . . . . . . Attributes that control the direction of the beam; Pan and Tilt.• Image . . . . .

3 System Settings 63Attribute names and default categoriesAttribute/Category Attribute/Category Attribute/Category Attribute/Category1: Int(ensity) Be

64 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEncoder Setup OptionsEmphasis allows you to control moving light attributes through the Fixture Box. This displa

3 System Settings 65Use [S3 - Pan/Tilt] to assign pan and tilt to encoders on all pages:Step 1: Press [Setup] [1][1] [Enter] [4] [Enter] to view the E

66 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualView the Dynamic Template List:Step 1: Press [Setup] [1][1] [Enter] to view the Moving Light Functions menu.Step

3 System Settings 67Random. The following diagram shows these waveforms graphically.• Offset... This value determines where in the

68 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEdit Dynamic Effect TemplateStep 1: Press [Setup] [1][1] [Enter] to view the Moving Light Functions menu.Step 2:

3 System Settings 69Frame Table ListThe frame table list allows you to catalog and edit information when using accessories such as color scrollers or

vi Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSpare parts kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247Replacing fuses. . . . . . . . .

70 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualEdit Frame Table ValuesStep 1: From an open Frame table press <S7 - More Softkeys> and then choose between

3 System Settings 71PatchTo control dimmers and other DMX controlled devices using your Emphasis Control System, you will need to create a patch. Emph

72 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualNote:It is recommended that you NOT set patch 1-to-1 and then add moving lights. This will create duplicate entr

3 System Settings 73112512DMX Output Port #11111251222DMX Output Port #211125122DMX Output Port #31111333355551025 1026551353514533332,767EDMX Address

74 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualUsing Emphasis with Dimmer Doubling™Dimmer Doubling is a feature of ETC Sensor dimming that enables you to use a

3 System Settings 75Disable/Enable EDMX on Startup and Show Load (system setting):Step 1: In Emphasis Visualization, in the Emphasis mode Setup menu,

76 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualSet EDMX ranges for the Emphasis Control System:Step 1: In Emphasis Visualization, in the Emphasis mode Setup me

3 System Settings 77Modifying dimmer outputNormally, when you fade a control channel, patched dimmers will output the same level. For example, if you

78 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualYou can assign any dimmer patched to an 8-bit channel a proportional patch level and a profile. In that case, th

3 System Settings 79Edit a dimmer profile:Step 1: On your Emphasis Facepanel or from the virtual facepanel in Emphasis Visualization, press [Setup] [1

viiAppendix EFoldout Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293Emphasis Control System Riser Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . 295Emphasis Facepanel Rear

80 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualLabel DimmersYou have the option to label dimmers using the [Label] key. On any facepanel you can show or hide l

3 System Settings 81Using the About CommandThe [About] command is a powerful tool for viewing information about dimmers, channels and your Emphasis Co

82 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualAbout ShowUse About Show to view statistics of recorded items in your show. Press [About] [Enter] to open the Ab

4 Live Editing 83Chapter 4Live EditingThis chapter contains information about selecting and controlling channels and fixtures for use in a live enviro

84 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualDisplaysTo control channels live, you need to be in either the Stage or Fader display in Emphasis Console. These

4 Live Editing 85Fader DisplayThe Fader display gives you the opportunity to view channel data contributing to the output of the Emphasis Control Syst

86 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualManual ControlOnce you have created your patch (see Patch, page 71), the next step is setting your channels and

4 Live Editing 87Select Accessorized Channels:• Press <Channel> [y], where y is the intensity channel. The fixture box is displayed and the enco

88 Emphasis Console v2.0.0 User ManualChannel selection in FlexichannelIn Flexichannel mode (see Flexichannel, page 32), channel selection using the [

4 Live Editing 89Set LevelsOnce channels or fixtures are selected, you will want to set a level. Levels indicate the intensity level for conventional