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Bump Buttons
Along the bottom edge of the console are 8 (16) [24] momentary push buttons. These buttons are used
to bump each individual channel to full intensity regardless of the Blackout button or the setting of the
Master control. When in the 1 x 16 (1 x 32) [1 x 48] mode, each button no longer controls only one
channel, but can be programmed to control any combination of channels. This makes each button a
Flash Scene. The console is shipped from the factory so that Bump button 1 is programmed for only
channel 1, Bump button 2 for channel 2 and so on. This gives the impression that there is no functionality
change from mode to mode on the bump buttons.
The Bump buttons are also used in programming Flash Scenes and Scene Masters.
Crossfaders
The two Manual Crossfaders are always tied to Scene X and Scene Y. These fade controls allow
crossfading between Scene X and Scene Y with the X Crossfader controlling Scene X and the Y
Crossfader controlling Scene Y. The X Crossfader is at its maximum in the fully up position, while the Y
Crossfader is at its maximum in the fully down position. This configuration allows easy dipless crossfading
providing both crossfaders are moved together. If the crossfaders are not kept in the same position, split
crossfading effects can be accomplished.
Chases
Two Chase effects are provided on the MC 7000 Series Lighting Console. Each can be activated at any
time by simply pressing its associated button. A Chase is active whenever the LED above its Chase
button is lit. Each Chase has a maximum of 32 steps and each step can have any combination of
channels. When programming in the 2 x 8 (2 x 16) [2 x 24] and the 8 x 8 (16 x 16) [24 x 24] modes each
step has 8 (16) [24] channels of control, when in the 1 x 16 (1 x 32) [1 x 48] mode each step has 16 (32)
[48] channels of control.
Once a Chase is programmed, it will remain with the same number of channels it was programmed in,
regardless of mode during playback. This can add expanded channel capabilities to the other two modes.
For example, a 7016 chase could be programmed in the 1 x 32 mode to control only channels 17 - 32 for
special effects, and then the console could be run in the 16 x 16 mode to make memory scenes available,
and the Bump buttons could be used to create area and special lighting on channels 1 - 16.
The Chase Rate is set by repeatedly tapping the Tap Sync button at the rate desired. The Chases will
continue to run at the rate of the last two taps until another set of taps is seen. This allows easy
synchronization with music or other timed events.
Master
The Master slide control provides proportional level control over all console functions to stage with the
exception of the Bump buttons. For example, whenever the Master slide control is at minimum all stage
outputs will be at zero except for any resulting from a Bump button, if the Master is at 50% all stage
outputs will be at only 50% of their current console settings except for any resulting from a Bump button
and if the Master is at full all stage outputs will follow the console settings.
Blackout
The Blackout button is used to disable all outputs to stage with the exception of those resulting from a
Bump button. This provides for quick dousing of stage levels or for creating solo effects when used in
conjunction with the Bump buttons. Blackout is active whenever the Blackout LED is lit.
