Zero 88 FLX S Lighting Console
– User Manual
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Multi-Function Faders (MFFs)
The FLX S lighting console is equipped with either 24 or 48
Multi-Function Faders. These can quickly and easily be
switched between their two functions (“Channels” and
“Playbacks”) by using the Fader Funct. button.
Channels
When set to “Channels”, the faders directly control
each light (or “fixture”) in the rig (this is often
referred to as “Channel per Fader”). Each fixture,
no matter what it is, will have a single “Channel
Number”, and so will take up a single channel
fader. FLX S consoles support double the number
of fixtures as there are faders. The Page button
can be used to switch the faders between fixtures
(see below).
Playbacks (or cues, stacks & submasters)
Lighting “states” (or “scenes”) can be pre-
recorded, ready to be recalled later. They are
called “cues”, and are recorded onto “playbacks”.
Each playback can store a single cue, or multiple
cues. FLX S consoles support double the number
of playbacks as there are faders, plus the “Master
Playback”. Traditionally, playbacks with a single
cue have often be
en referred to as “submasters”
whereas playbacks with multiple cues have often
been referred to as “cue stacks”. We simply call
them all playbacks.
Page
The page button allows you to switch between
faders 1
– 24 and faders 25 – 48 on FLX S24, or
faders 1
– 48 and faders 49 – 96 on FLX S48.
Switching between “Channels” and “Playbacks”
will automatically change the page to the page you
had previously selected when in that function.
Master Playback
For many shows, especially theatrical, a single playback is
often used with a long list of pre-recorded cues. For these
situations, an additional “Master Playback” is provided with
a
quieter “soft” Play / GO button and Level fader.
Command keys & function keys
FLX S includes dedicated keys for commands Record ,
Update and Delete , and the functions Setup , View ,
and Clear . As well as performing functions themselves,
functionality of other buttons may be changed when
pressed at the same time.
Encoder wheels
Four encoder wheels are provided, and used for accurate
control of various settings. The settings currently being
controlled by the four encoders are displayed in the four
boxes along the bottom of the touch screen, just above the
encoders.
Ⓩ /
Shift key
Ⓩ
places a range of quick access settings & functions on
the internal display and encoder wheels. Holding
Ⓩ
acts
as “Shift”, changing the functionality of other buttons when
pressed simultaneously.
USB ports
Two USB 2.0 ports are provided - one on the rear, one on
the front panel. USB ports can be used for:
- Keyboard & Mouse (mouse on external monitor only)
- Touchscreen (DVI-D also required, FLX S48 only)
- External Storage Devices (such as Memory Sticks)
