GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

Effects
[FX] # [TEXT] text [*] changes the text string (caption) assigned to an effect without
changing recorded levels.
For examples, refer to Basic Recording
Recording Effect Type
Effects can be either chases or builds. You can control this property from the Effects display or by
pressing [FX TYPE] and selecting the appropriate option from the appropriate LCD menu.
[FX] [1] [FX TYPE] {CHASE} [*]
Sets FX 1 type to chase
[FX] [1] [FX TYPE] {BUILD} [*]
Sets FX 1 type to build
Chase
Only one step is high at a time and steps are played sequentially according to direction property. As
each step runs, its levels go high and all other levels in the effect go low.
Build
One step at a time goes high, but previous steps are not sent low. Once all of the steps are high, they
are all sent low and the build starts again.
Recording Effect Direction
The effect can be set to run in one of four directions, as listed below. You can control this property from
the Effects display or by pressing [FX DIR] and selecting the appropriate option from the LCD display
Note: On consoles without an [FX DIR] key, you require to set up this field using edit mode, as
described above.
[FX] [1] [FX DIR] {FWD} [* ]
Sets FX 1 direction to forward
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