DMX Input
JesterML Operating Manual
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DMX Input
There are 2 distinct modes that the DMX Input can work in. This is set using the
Setup option
DMX Input Setup
:
Wing Width 0
Displayed as
<--->
, this is the default setting, the 48 preset
channels (defined by the patch) from the DMX Input are HTP
mixed with the local presets, and do not operate in 2-Preset Mode
or control Submasters. Any channels not used by fixtures are
recorded LTP. Use this mode when using the JesterML as a
backup console.
Wing Width 1-24
When a wing width is set, the preset channels (defined by the
patch) from the DMX Input are HTP mixed with the local faders (if
present). This is subtly different from mixing with the outputs and
gives the following benefits:
•
Preset Mode
– The DMX Input can be used for 2-preset
operation, and levels are subject to the
A Master
and
B Master
faders.
•
Program Mode
– The DMX Input can pick-up and reduce
channel levels, as if the faders on the remote desk (
wing
) were
part of the JesterML itself. Memories and submasters are not
recorded with additional LTP channels grabbed from the DMX
input in this case, to avoid wasting storage space.
•
Run Mode
– The top bank of faders is paged by the
Page A
button, and levels are subject to the
A Master
fader. The
bottom bank of faders is paged by the
Page B
button, and
controls submasters.
The
Wing Width
setting tells the JesterML where the split is
between the top and bottom banks of faders on the desk (
wing
)
connected to the DMX Input. So for example if you have
Jester12/24 desk connected, set this to 12, and if you have a
Jester24/48 desk connected, set this to 24.
When a desk is connected to the DMX input and a Wing Width is set in Setup, the
+DMXin
indication on the monitor will be replaced with
+WingNN
, where
NN
is the
Wing Width.
Channel levels received from the wing will be treated simply as fader positions, the
JesterML does not attempt to detect flash button presses from the wing. Thus the
flash buttons on the wing can not be used for the following:
•
Soloing (Preset Mode and Run Mode).
•
Submaster selection (Program Mode and Run Mode). Press PAGE B to use
the Multi-Function-Keys for this.
•
Channel selection (
DMX Patch
menu in Setup) – the cursor keys can instead
be used to select channels.
•
Name / number entry – the Multi-Function-Keys, Cursor Keys or USB
Keyboard can be used for this.
