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To save the preset, select the page and number where you want to store it. If you select a
number that is already lit, a message will appear asking if you want to write over the existing
preset. Press “yes” or “no”. You can use the page switches to select pages 1 to 24 allowing you
to store up to 1152 presets. You cannot record over or edit the factory presets on pages F1
through F4.
After saving a preset, record mode stays active allowing you to continue to record more
presets. Any channel changes that were made since starting the record process will be included
in any new presets. To start a new preset from scratch and clear the memory, toggle the preset
LED off and then back on while the record LED is still flashing.
To exit record mode, press “record”, all LEDs will stop flashing.
RECALLING PRESETS
Recalling presets is slightly different than recalling scenes. Unlike scenes, you must first select
the fixtures that you want to control with the preset. The selected fixtures must also have been
part of the preset when it was recorded. To call a preset, press the preset switch then select the
page and number of the preset. You can have an unlimited number of presets active at the
same time as long as each preset is controlling different channels or fixtures. If two different
presets are trying to control the same channel, the last preset that was selected will have
control of the channel. If a preset has been completely overridden by another, it will be
automatically turned off.
NOTE: Fixtures must first be selected before a preset is turned on even if the fixtures were
included in the preset when it was recorded. This allows you to include all fixtures into a
preset but only select the fixtures you need. For example you could create a preset called “Red”
that sets all color channels of every fixture to the color red. Then you can select only the
fixtures you want to be red before calling the “Red” preset.
RECALLING PRESETS WITH PLAYBACK MASTERS
You can assign a preset to a playback then use the playback fader or its switch to call the
preset. You will still need to select the fixtures to be included before starting the playback. The
playbacks offer several different playback modes. Read the chapter on playback masters for
more detailed information on how they work.
ERASE PRESET
To erase an existing preset, press “record” then “preset” then “erase”. As when recording a
preset, all LEDs that contain a preset will light. Select the preset to erase. That preset name will
appear in the display. The message “Erase this Preset?” will also appear along with the preset
name. Press “yes” or “no”. If you press “yes” the preset will be erased. You can then select
additional presets to be erased or you can press “record” again to exit record mode.
EDITING PRESETS
To edit a preset that has already been recorded, press “record” followed by “preset”. Before
making any channel changes, press the preset number of the one you want to edit. The
message “Edit this existing Preset?” will appear in the display. Press “yes” and the preset will be
called up and you can add to it or modify it by changing any channel levels. After making
changes you can store it at the same or at a new location by pressing any preset number. You
can also use this method to copy a preset to another location by saving it without making any
changes. Note: You can’t edit a factory preset.