Fx List; Recording A Group; Applying Groups; Basic Automated Luminaire Control - Philips 250ML Operation Manual

Operation Guide

15. FX List

The effects list is the point of information for all effects that are actively running based on fader output. Pressing [F1
– FX] will open the FX List on the color screen.
Figure 62 shows 2 effects that are running based upon the faders with the effects being active. The No. shows the
page and fader number, the Step shows the active step. The Name shows the labeled name of the effect. Direct is the
direction in which the effect is running. Speed is the rate at which the effect is running and Status will be Active for
any running effect.
This effect screen shall allow the user to manipulate effects. Use Encoder D to highlight any active effect. Clockwise
will go down the list highlighting each effect with a white background bar. Counterclockwise will go up the list. Each
highlighted effect can be manipulated life with the (S6-Run) that shall start the effect from the beginning. (S9-GO)
shall restart a paused effect. (S10-Pause) Shall freeze or pause a running effect.

16. Recording a Group

A Group is a collection of fixtures only (not channels) used by programmers to speed
up the act of assigning levels to fixtures. The first step is to select the fixtures that you
want stored in the group Select FIXTURE button and then (S1) through (S10).
Then press [RECORD] [GROUP] and the appropriate softkey. The first group will
likely be assigned to S1 but any softkey is available.
Select Encoder A to bring up the naming screen to label a group.

17. Applying Groups

Once the Groups are recorded, simply press the [GROUP] key and this will bring up the recorded group screen. Any
softkey that has a group assigned to it will be lit in red. Simply press the appropriate S key and you will immediately
go to the Fixture screen with the Group's Fixtures selected.

18. Basic Automated Luminaire Control

Basic automated luminaire control starts by understanding the premise that channels are for dimmer control and
accessed through the numeric keypad; while fixtures are for automated luminaires (moving lights, LEDs and other
devices) and are accessed through the color screen and their surrounding buttons.
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Figure 62: FX List Screen
Figure 63: Recording a Group
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