Expression 3 - ETC

Using this manual
This manual provides instructions for using the console’s features and
optional accessories.
Setting up the console
New users
If you are setting up the system for the first time, see Appendix A
Installation, page 325, and Chapter 3 System settings, page 23, for
information about setting up your system. If the system is already in place,
you may not need to refer to these chapters.
If you are new to lighting systems or to ETC’s consoles, read chapters 4
through 13 for instructions about patching conventional lights and moving
light fixtures, setting levels and using cues, groups, and submasters.
These are the building blocks for creating and running any show. Once you
are comfortable with these functions, chapters 16 through 19 provide
more advanced information on effects, subroutines, macros and link lists.
Keyboard Help
Help screens are available for all console keys, including softkeys and
wheels. To display help screens, press [Help], then press any key on the
console.
Text conventions
In this manual, console keys and softkeys are indicated by square
brackets, such as [Enter] and [S1]. Messages appearing on a console
display are printed in boldface, such as Select channel. References to
other sections of the manual are printed in italics, such as Chapter 1
Introduction.
2 Chapter 1 Introduction