User Guide
Leviton MLC 16D Motorized Lighting Controller
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Programming
Overview
Once you have assigned your devices and groups, you can record scenes,
patterns, and shows.
All programming is stored in non-volatile memory which retains information for at
least 10 years even when power is removed.
When recording scenes or patterns you must decide whether to record in All Traits
mode or Selective Traits mode.
All Traits Mode
When using the All Traits mode to record, the console records the full range of
available control channels (see “Setting the Maximum Dimmers” on page 14) into
that scene or pattern. This is the easiest mode for operating the console. Do not
use this recording mode if you plan to record multiple scenes into one pattern
step, or if you plan to run multiple scenes or patterns simultaneously.
Selective Traits Mode
When using the Selective Traits mode to record, only channels that are captured
or active are recorded into scenes and patterns. Use this recording mode to layer
multiple scenes into a pattern step. You can also use this recording mode to
create palettes or templates of individual traits like color or gobo that may be
activated while playing back another scene, pattern, or show to capture specific
traits.
Once the Trait Record mode is set to
All
or
Select
, the console stays in
that mode until you turn the power off or until the mode is changed. The
factory default setting is
All
.
Recording Scenes
Scenes can be used by themselves as a static look, or as building blocks for
creating patterns.
Recording Scenes in All Traits Mode
To record a scene in All Traits mode:
1
Set the desired look on stage, using the Fixture or Group controls and any
previously recorded scenes.
2
Press the
Record
button.
3
Press
F1
, above
Scene
.
4
Turn Modify wheel 1 to select the scene to be recorded.
5
Turn Modify wheel 3 to set a fade time if desired.
Note:
This fade time will not override the master fade rate on the MLC 16
Main Screen unless you press and hold
F1
while playing back or
activating a scene with a fade time.
6
Turn Modify wheel 4 to select
<All>
.