PRG V476, User Manual

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Sequence: Background State
Each sequence can contain one optional Background State. The Background State tells the luminaires where to go
when not executing a step. If a Background State is not provided, and the behavior of the effect determines that it
does not have an action at certain points during the effect, the luminaires will return to their state prior to being pulled
into the effect. This default action is called a
Null State . If a Background State has been defined, however, parts will
run through each active step as determined by the distribution patterns for the effect and assume their Background
State until a subsequent instruction is provided.
The Null State will return the luminaires to their previous state before the effect was started (for example, the previous
cue recalled by the submaster). The Null State is primarily intended for use as an optional Background State, but can
also be used as the action for any sequence step.
Define a background state:
Step 1. At Effect Edit screen, press Background State area to bring up options.
Step 2. Choose a color, preset, beam, etc. as required,
or
specify as Null.