GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

Glossary of Terms
Channel
Channel Control
Channel Formatting
Channel Level
An output or group of outputs. Historically, there was a physical controller (such
as a slider) for each channel. On current control systems, channels are numbers
accessed by a numeric keypad. There can be up to 6000 intensity channels and
2000 attribute channels. The actual number of channels is determined by the
software you purchased, and the number of attribute channels may be limited by
your hardware performance. You can increase the number of attribute channels
beyond the purchased maximum by deleting intensity channels and assigning
them as attribute channels, but cannot increase intensity channels beyond the
purchased maximum. Channels are numbered arbitrarily 1 to 9999.
A set of controls which let you select and modify the levels for a set of channels
(the current selection).
Setup option. Controls whether or not all channels will be shown on screen. A
number of display options are available, i.e., OFF, AUTO, COMPACT,
DISPLAY GROUP, or CHAN IN USE
The value of a channel from 0% (off or on at 0) to 100% (Full).
Channel Mode
DMX IN Channel Mode uses the incoming DMX levels as the contents of a user
selectable Submaster. A user selectable Submaster fader can master these channel
levels. The levels are visible on the LIVE screen when they are active and are
recordable. [max. 512 channels] - See DMX IN
Channel Scaling
Colour Palettes
Colour scroller
Command Line
A value used to modify the output according to the channel type
A Tracker feature allowing gel numbers or CMY position to be recorded in the
first 750 groups. See also Preset Focus
See Scroller.
A mode of entering commands (Lightpalette default). Commands generally need
to be terminated by [*] before taking effect. See also Direct Action.
CommuniquéPro An add on software package for Strand Lighting’s 500 Series Consoles .
Console
Console Lock
The 430/520/530/550 unit with the controls, LCD’s and floppy disk aperture on
its top panel. This is connected to the displays, dimmers, automated fixtures, a
printer, etc. through connectors at its rear.
[SHIFT] [HELP] locks the console faders and key to prevent accidental changes
to a show. [SHIFT][HELP] toggles the console keyboard and fader state between
locked and unlocked.
file:///C|/LIGHTP/HELP.ENG/page20.htm (3 of 12)11/2/2004 3:03:40 AM