Console Components - ETC Ion Xe Operating Manual

Console Components

This section discusses the various console components that were called out in the geography sec-
tion.
Power Button
USB Ports
Touchscreens
External Monitors
Backlit Keys
Control Keypad
Navigation Keypad
Fader Control Buttons
Rate and Fader Page
Grandmaster and Blackout
Level Wheel
Master Playback Controls
Encoders
Customizable Hardkeys
Parameter and Category Buttons
Load Buttons
Motorized Faders
Ethernet Ports
Littlites®
Outputting DMX
Power Button
The power button on the front of the console is used to power up or power down. A separate hard
power switch, located on the rear panel, can be used to disconnect power from the console's
internal components.
CAUTION:
ware, Displays>Power Off Device, before disconnecting power from the console.
WARNING:
and disconnect the power cord completely.
USB Ports
One USB port is provided on the front of the console to connect any USB storage device. Additional
USB ports on the rear panel and in the keyboard tray of the console connect peripherals such as an
alphanumeric keyboard, pointing device, or touchscreen control for external monitors.
Eos has two USB ports on the frong of the console, and additional ports on the rear panel.
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It is recommended that you safely power down the console through the soft-
Before servicing your console, you must switch off the power on the rear panel
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