Encoder Display

Note: On Eos Family consoles without physical encoders, virtual encoders can be accessed via the ML Controls [Tab 5] display.

On Eos Apex and Eos Ti consoles, the encoder display LCD to the left of the encoders indicates the parameters they control and provides additional information about the current status of those parameters. See Eos Ti Encoder Display.

On Gio, Gio @ 5, and Ion Xe consoles, the Mini Encoder Display indicates the parameters the encoders control and provides additional information about the current status of those parameters. To see additional encoder information, use the [Encoder Display] button to open the encoder display. See Encoder Controls Display.

On Ion Classic, the encoder LCD displays the active parameter category loaded on the encoders, as selected by the page buttons. To see additional encoder information, open the Encoder Display by using CTRL + ALT + \ on an alphanumeric keyboard. ALT + , can be used to change encoder pages.

Note: For ETCnomad, RPU, and RVI, the encoder display can be accessed by using CTRL + ALT + \ on an alphanumeric keyboard. ALT + , can be used to change encoder pages.

Encoder pages populate with parameters relevant to fixtures in the show patch. When you access a parameter page, controls that are not available for selected channels are suppressed.

Note: Flexi encoders is used to suppress parameters not applicable to the selected channels. This is used by default for the encoder display. See Flexi Encoders.

Each encoder has an associated control section that provides visual indication of:

  • the parameter it controls.
  • the current setting (value) of the parameter.
  • and the current mode if the encoder controls more than one function.

Coarse/ Fine

Allows for control of “coarse” (8 bit) or “fine” (16 bit) control. Default is coarse control. You may toggle between the two by pressing [Shift] while moving the encoder.

  • Coarse - provides larger changes for non-segmented parameters and advances/decrements full frames for segmented parameters. The encoder is clutched in this mode, meaning you will feel each frame change distinctly.
  • Fine - provides unlimited, high granularity control. When used in this mode the encoder is not clutched, allowing you smooth and detailed control.

Encoder Paging

The number of encoder pages for each category will display.

  • Eos Apex and Eos Ti - displayed in blue at the top of the LCD display.
  • Gio, Gio @ 5, and Ion Xe - displayed at the bottom of the parameter category softkeys.
  • Ion Classic - the number of pages for each category is displayed at the right of the LCD.

You can go directly to the page required by pressing the encoder page button and a page number. For example:

  • [Form] & [3] - this will take you to the third page of the form category.

Information in the encoder display is only as accurate as the patch information for that channel. For example, when you are working with color scrollers, the standard manufacturer color frames will be displayed for scroller controls unless you have created a custom scroll for the selected channel in patch using the Scroll Editor.

When you have created a new scroll or wheel in patch for any channel and that channel is selected, that information will be displayed in the associated encoder display. See Scroller and Wheel Picker and Editor.

When you access a parameter page, the encoders will automatically load and display the first page that has a valid parameter for the selected channels.