ETC Element Classic, User Manual

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Encoder Categories (5)
The encoder category buttons allow expanded control of a variety of fixture parameters, along
with additional softkey options where applicable.
Fader Controls (6)
The fader control buttons provide additional options for easy local control of fader behavior.
Additional Targets & Functions
The remaining hardkeys provide options for a variety of common console functions and
shortcuts to various Blind displays.
Customizable Hardkeys
Gio has nine customizable hardkeys. Eight are located between the two main touchscreens,
and default to macros 801-808. The other is between [Label/Note] and [About] on the face
panel, and defaults to macro 821.
Functionality for the hardkeys can be defined in ECU> Buttons> Gio Face Panel Buttons. See
Buttons (on page 563) for configuration instructions.
Main Playbacks
The main playback fader pair, located to the left of the control keypad, is a split cross-fader
pair.
The button or buttons located directly above the playbacks load content to the playbacks. The
two buttons below control the [Go] and [Stop/Back] functions.
Motorized Faders
In addition to the main playbacks, ten slots of configurable motorized faders are provided. The
faders may be configured as playbacks, submasters, grandmasters, timing masters, effects
masters, targets, or target lists. One hundred virtual pages of 10 faders each are provided.
Load Buttons
Load buttons, located directly above each fader, are used to load a specified target to the
associated fader, or to place special conditions on that fader.
See Assigning Faders Manually (on page 356) for more information.
Encoders
Haptic-feedback encoders are provided above the control keypad. The four encoders are
pageable controls, which are populated with the parameters used in your show. Current
encoder mapping is indicated at all times, and the [Encoder Display] button opens full control
on the screen.
Six hardkeys are also available for encoder control. These encoder paging keys control
intensity, focus, color, shutter, image, and form. Pressing any of these will change the
parameters controlled by the encoders. To view other available encoder pages, simply press
the encoder paging keys to advance the pages.
Level Wheel
The level wheel adjusts intensity up or down for any selected channels. With channels
selected, roll the wheel up to increase intensity, or down to decrease it.
The level wheel can also provide additional functions when combined with various other
console keys. See
Face Panel Shortcuts (on page 132) for more information.