Encoder Softkeys

A series of buttons are included in each of the four encoders sections of the display including {Home}, {Last}, and {Next} or {Min} and {Max}, and depending on the type of parameter, a {Mode}, {Expand}, or {Calibrate} button.

Home

Each parameter has an associated {Home} key in the encoder LCD. This accesses any parameter and returns it to its default position. Additionally, the control keypad has a [Home] key located below [Sneak]. See Home.

Min and Max

{Min} and {Max} are displayed when the parameter is linear, such as a shutter. Use these keys to set a minimum and a maximum setting for a parameter.

Next and Last

{Next} and {Last} are displayed when the parameter is segmented such as a fixed gobo or color wheel or a color scroller. Use these keys to increment or decrement in full frames.

Mode

The {Mode} key is provided to select different modes for the encoder wheel such as rotate, index, or special effects.

• When more than two modes are available, the {Mode} key can be pressed repeatedly, advancing through the various modes. Each mode will display beneath the current parameter setting.
• When only two modes are available, the alternate mode is indicated instead of a {Mode} key. Toggling that button switches the encoder wheel to the alternate mode.

Expand

Some parameters will have an {Expand} button, which indicates that this parameter has “Expanded” functions. When that button is pressed, the display repaints to display all the media settings available for the specific wheel.

Flip

The {Flip} button, as displayed in the Pan/Tilt section of the encoder LCD, is used to flip the unit into its exact same position, but from the other direction. Depending on the current values of pan and tilt, there may be multiple flips.

This allows you to correctly focus a fixture that may be at the end of its pan or tilt range or to correct a fade that may be moving in an undesired direction.

• [Channel list] {Flip}

Trackball On/Off

The {Trackball On/Off}, as displayed in the Pan/Tilt section of the encoder LCD, is used to give pan and tilt functionality to a mouse or trackball device.When this function is turned on, above the CIA will be a message saying “Cursor as Pan/Tilt”.

Left-clicking the mouse will exit trackball mode.

XYZ Format Enable / Disable

Toggles between storing position data in pan / tilt format and XYZ format for use with Augment3d.