Erase Preset; Editing Presets; Combining Presets; Chases - Robe DMX Control 512 User Manual

preset when it was recorded. This allows you to put every fixture into a preset but use only selected ones
as needed. For example you could create a preset called "Red" that sets all color channels of every fixture
to the color red. Then when calling that preset, you would only select the fixtures that you want to be red
then call the "Red" preset.

7.3.ERASE PRESET

To erase an existing preset, press "record" then "preset" then "erase". As when recording a preset, all
LEDs that contain a preset will light. Next select the preset to erase. That preset name will appear in the
display along with the message "Erase this?". Press "yes" or "no". If you press "yes" the preset will
be erased. You can then select additional presets to be erased or you can press "record" again to exit
record mode.
Note: It can take up to 30 seconds to overwrite or erase a preset depending on how much of the memory
is currently filled.

7.4.EDITING PRESETS

To edit a preset that you have previously saved, press "record" followed by "preset". Before making any
channel changes, press the preset number of the one you want to edit. The message "Edit this existing
Preset?" will appear in the display. Press "yes" and the preset will be called up and you can add to it or
modify it by changing any channel levels. After making changes you can store it at the same or at a new
location by pressing any preset number. You can also use this method to copy a preset to another location
by saving it without making any changes.

7.5.COMBINING PRESETS

You can add existing presets to any preset you are currently working on. While in preset record mode
press the "add" switch followed by any preset number that has a preset on it. The channel settings will be
added to the preset you are currently recording. You can add as many presets as you wish. You can use
this to mix several smaller presets into a single larger one. If two presets control the same channels, the
channel levels from the last one added will have precedence.

8.CHASES

DMX CONTROL 512 allows 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 on
stage. Each chase step is a recording of selected channel levels and 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 things such as colors, gobos or beam positions. You can run as many as 8 chases
at the same time allowing you to combine them into one scene.

8.1.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 apertures 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 of memory locations available. Pages F1, F2 and F3 are reserved for
factory chases and can't be recorded on. 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. You can at any time press the fixture
switch and turn fixtures on or off while recording the chase step. You can also press the preset switch
allowing you to include presets in the chase step. When using presets, only the fixtures that are currently
selected will be included.
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