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22 Emphasis Console v1.4.0 User Manual
Emphasis Facepanel Options
The Emphasis Control System is compatible with a number of Express and Expression-
style facepanels. The Emphasis Facepanel is used as an input device for channel
selection, recording and playback, as well as an output device for DMX data.
Express Two-Scene
This facepanel type includes the Express 24/48, the Express 48/96 and the Express 72/
144. For more information on the features of this facepanel type, see foldouts F: Express
24/48 Facepanel Overview, page 272 , and G: Express 48/96 & 72/144 Facepanel
Overview, page 273 . The Emphasis Visualization virtual console does not include two-
scene operation, only submasters, for this facepanel type.
Express ECS
This facepanel type includes the Express 125, the Express 250 and the Express ECS. For
more information on the features of this facepanel type, see foldout E: Express 125/250/
ECS Facepanel Overview, page 271 . The Emphasis Visualization virtual console emulates
all facepanel controls for this facepanel type.
Expression ECS
This facepanel type includes the Concept 2x, Expression 2x, Imagine 3, Expression 3 and
Expression ECS. For more information on the features of this facepanel type, see foldout
D: Expression Facepanel Overview, page 270 . The Emphasis Visualization virtual console
emulates all facepanel controls for this facepanel type, except encoders.
Insight ECS
This facepanel type includes the Insight 2x, Focus, Insight 3 and Insight ECS. For more
information on the features of this facepanel type, see foldout C: Insight Facepanel
Overview, page 269 . The Emphasis Visualization virtual console emulates all facepanel
controls for this facepanel type, except encoders.
Setting the Facepanel Type on the Server
You will need to tell your Emphasis Server what kind of Facepanel you are using. The
Server defaults to Expression 3. This setting determines the Emphasis Console displays
that are available.
Set the Facepanel type in Emphasis Visualization:
Step 1: Turn on your Emphasis Control System. Allow it to finish its startup before
proceeding to the next step.
Step 2: Click the Emphasis mode button at the top of the Emphasis Visualization screen.
Step 3: In the Setup menu, click Facepanel Type . The Facepanel Type dialog box
opens.