Encoders; Encoder Navigation; Locking The Encoders; Using Softkeys - ETC ION Operation Manual

Encoders

The encoders are one of two ways to control the non-intensity parameters (NPs) of multiple-
parameter devices. The four encoders are identified by the encoder LCD, just beneath the

encoders.

E n c o d e r N a v i g a t i o n
Use the encoder page buttons (located to the upper right of the encoder LCD) to choose which
parameters are currently available on the encoders. There are six readily usable buttons: [Focus],
[Color], [Custom], [Form], [Image], and [Shutter]. Pressing any of these will change the
parameters controlled by the encoders.
Some fixtures have more parameters than can be displayed on one encoder page. The number of
pages for each category is displayed at the right side of the encoder screen. To view the other
pages, simply press the [Color], [Custom], [Shutter], [Image], or [Form] button to advance the
pages. The number of pages is indicated in the LCD.
L o c k i n g t h e E n c o d e r s
It is possible to lock out the encoders. To lock out the encoders, press [Clear] & [Encoder Page
Keys]. To unlock, press [Clear] & [Encoder Page Keys].

Using Softkeys

Some of the features and displays in Ion are accessible from the softkeys, which are located in the
bottom right area of the LCD.
Remember the use of the [Displays] button. This button offers softkeys that access the following
displays:
• Effect Status
• Color Picker
• Patch
• Setup
• Curves
• Browser
Each of these displays offers its own specific softkeys of relevance.
C o n t e x t S e n s i t i v e S o f t k e y s
Softkeys are context sensitive and will change depending on a number of factors including: the
active display, the current command line, the active record target and so on. Ion always repaints the
softkeys to coincide with your current action.
To get the full use of features on your Ion system, be sure to familiarize yourself with the softkeys
that become available as you program your show.
C h a n g i n g S o f t k e y P a g e s
When there are more relative softkeys than the six available softkey buttons, the LED in the [More
SK] button will light. Press [More SK] to view the additional softkeys.
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