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162 Emphasis Console v1.4.0 User Manual
Playback Macros
Macros can be fired directly using the macro keys [M1] through [M3] on Express
facepanels, [M1] through [M5] on Expression and Insight facepanels. To access macros
above the direct keys, use the [M*] key, type the macro number and press [Enter] .
To cancel the playback of a macro, press [M*] .
You can also fire macros directly from cues, or within a subroutine step. For information on
linking macros to cues, see Link to macros, page 89 . For information on inserting a macro
into a subroutine step, see Style Steps, page 118 .
When you activate a series of macros, they will queue up in the order of activation. As each
macro completes, the next macro in the queue will fire.
Remote Macros
You can use an optional set of switches or keys to fire macros remotely using the Remote
Macros function. See Remote Macros, page 179 for configuration information and Using
Remote Macros, page 231 for information on wiring. When you activate a series of macros
remotely, they will queue up in the order of activation. As each macro completes, the next
macro in the queue will fire.
Startup Macro
You can also set the system to fire a macro at startup. The Startup Macro executes as soon
as the show file completely loads into Emphasis Console and Emphasis Visualization. The
Emphasis Visualization option Reload last document on startup must be enabled for the
Startup Macro to run. See the Emphasis Visualization User Manual for more information on
setting the startup preferences.
Enable the Startup Macro:
Step 1: Press [Setup] [2] [Enter] to view the Options Settings.
Step 2: Press [7] [Enter] to select Startup Macro.
Step 3: Press:
•
[ x ] [Enter] to set macro [x] as the Startup Macro. An “S” will be displayed
next to the macro number in the Macro List, and the “Startup Macro”
message will be displayed in the View Macro and Macro Editing displays.
• [0] [Enter] to clear the Startup Macro.