Chases - Elation SHOW DESIGNER 1 User Manual

C H A S E S
Show Designer 1 lets you to record up to 256 chases and also provides 48
pre-recorded chases referred to as factory chases. A chase is a sequence of steps,
creating motion or quick repetitive changes. Each chase step can be a recording
of channel levels or presets. The steps are then played back in a continuous loop at
a preprogrammed chase speed.
Unlike scenes, chases do not affect the entire stage but only the channels that
you include in the chase. This allows you to chase colors, gobos or beam
positions. You can run as many as 8 chases at the same time and combine
them into one scene.
RECORDING CHASES
Before recording a chase you must first do some preparation. In order to be able to
view features such as colors or gobos or to be able to see beam positions for
moving lights, you will first need to set some channel levels. Do this by selecting
the fixture or fixtures to be used and then turn up the dimmer levels or open the
shutters as needed. These channel changes will not be part of the chase if they are
done before recording.
To start recording a chase press "record", its LED will flash. Next press "CHASE", the
chase LED will also flash. The page display will show the current chase page and any
number LEDs that already contain chases will be lit. There are 16 pages each with 16
locations available on each page. Pages F1, F2 and F3 are reserved for factory
chases and can't be recorded over. The display will show the current chase step,
speed, and fade status. To start recording the first chase step, move the channel or
channels to the desired positions by adjusting the faders or by using the joystick.
These adjustments will be recorded into the step so take care not to move any
channels that you don't want included in the chase. At any time while recording,
you can press the fixture switch and turn fixtures on or off. You can also press the
preset switch to include presets in the chase step. When using presets, only the
fixtures that are currently selected will be included.
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