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Expression 1 to 2 and Express 1 to 2 software allows you to convert shows created on the original Expression, Concept, Insight, and Impression consoles running software versions 1.7 or newer into a format compatible with ETC's newer Expression 2/Expression 3* or Express line of consoles. Be aware...
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Running Version 2.0 and Lower Concept2x 1200 Expn2x 600 Insight2x 324 Insight2 108 Impression2 300 Running Version 3.01 and Higher Concept2x 1200 Expn2x 800 Expn3 400, 800, or 1200 Insight2x 512 Insight2 108 Insight3 512 Impression2 300
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Question If a Net2 node is being used in Net1 mode are the ports assignable, as they would be in Net1 mode? Answer In Net1 mode, the ports of the node emulate the DMX ports on the console. For example, a 4 port node when connected to an Express console would output two separate universes of DMX via Port...
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ETCNet, now known as ETCNet1 to differentiate it from ETCNet2 and Net3, was ETC's original Ethernet based control protocol. It is a proprietary protocol and the specifications are not publicly available. ETCNet1 is a raw ethernet protocol, meaning that it will not work over a routed network and may...
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Here are the valid MSC parameter ranges that we allow for both the Obsession and Expression lines. Neither console will respond to a 7F "all device" command format. Labels shown within angle brackets <> can be set. Values shown in hexadecimal must not be changed. Obsession Format: Obsession...
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Expression (1)- line consoles have a double density (DD) disk drive. Many sites have been using high density (HD) disks with these consoles because either they don't know, or they can't find any dual density disks. Using high density disks in these consoles is very risky, as the disk drive writes...
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Problem: Having problems loading show disk into ETC Edit. Solution: Make sure that the show was recorded on a DD (Double Sided, Double Density: 720kb) disk. If you get the following error message: "Unable to create temporary scratch file. Possible Cause: Default Show Directory is set to a non-existent...
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Problem If you cannot find double density floppy disks for use with older consoles, there is a workaround. Solution If you need to format a DD diskette for an Expression (1) console, but do not have a console to do it on (e.g. if you are using ETCEdit) you can format the disk via DOS using the following...
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Kyle Chepulis at Technical Artistry (www.tany.com) has developed an upgrade video card specifically for the MicroVision FX that allows it to output a standard VGA signal in parallel with its old-style CGA signal. Go to www.tany.com and click on Links (Far right). Note : ETC does not sell this device...
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HISTORY AND THEORY OF CONSOLE OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION OF LIGHTING CONSOLES There are two primary control philosophies used in the operation of entertainment lighting consoles, Pile-On, wherein the highest level instruction given to a channel is output to associated dimmers and Last Action, wherein...