ETC Express

1. Monitor Connection

Yes, when you plug a monitor directly into the ETC Express console, the software interface should automatically display—assuming the monitor is compatible and powered on. Make sure:

• The monitor is securely connected.
• The console is powered on.
• The grandmaster is set to 100% (otherwise channel intensities may be reduced).

2. Patching Lights

To patch lights (dimmers to channels):

• Press the [Patch] key on the top row of the keypad.
• To patch a dimmer:
  • Press [DIM], enter the dimmer number, then [ENTER], and enter the desired channel number.
  • The console should auto-select the correct unit (Dimmer/Channel).
• To unpatch:
  • Press [DIM], enter the dimmer number, then press [S6] (Unpatch).
• You cannot patch a dimmer into more than one channel, but you can use submasters or groups to achieve similar effects.

For moving lights, use the Fixture Patch display:

• Access via [S8] in the Patch display or option 2 in the Moving Light Functions menu.
• Enter fixture number, personality, start channel, DMX port/address, and other attributes.
• Use Swap Focus or Flip to adjust pan/tilt behavior if needed.

3. Recording a Follow/Hang Cue

While there’s no dedicated “Follow” or “Hang” button, you can simulate these behaviors using cue timing:

• After setting your lighting look, press [Record], enter the cue number, and press [Enter].
• To add follow/hang timing:
  • Press [Time] to access fade and delay properties.
  • Set:
    • Fade Up Time: how long it takes to fade in.
    • Fade Down Time: how long it takes to fade out.
    • Delay Up/Down Time: how long to wait before starting the fade.
• For a follow cue, set a Delay Up Time for the next cue.
• For a hang cue, set a Delay Down Time or use a long fade time to simulate a pause.

You can also use cue lists to sequence multiple cues:

• Press [Lists] to open the Cue List Directory.
• Press [New] to create a new list.
• Record cues into the list with desired timing.
• Use [Go] to run through the cues in order.

1. Monitor Connection

Yes, when you plug a monitor directly into the ETC Express console, the software interface should automatically display—assuming the monitor is compatible and powered on. Make sure:

• The monitor is securely connected.
• The console is powered on.
• The grandmaster is set to 100% (otherwise channel intensities may be reduced).

2. Patching Lights

To patch lights (dimmers to channels):

• Press the [Patch] key on the top row of the keypad.
• To patch a dimmer:
  • Press [DIM], enter the dimmer number, then [ENTER], and enter the desired channel number.
  • The console should auto-select the correct unit (Dimmer/Channel).
• To unpatch:
  • Press [DIM], enter the dimmer number, then press [S6] (Unpatch).
• You cannot patch a dimmer into more than one channel, but you can use submasters or groups to achieve similar effects.

For moving lights, use the Fixture Patch display:

• Access via [S8] in the Patch display or option 2 in the Moving Light Functions menu.
• Enter fixture number, personality, start channel, DMX port/address, and other attributes.
• Use Swap Focus or Flip to adjust pan/tilt behavior if needed.

3. Recording a Follow/Hang Cue

While there’s no dedicated “Follow” or “Hang” button, you can simulate these behaviors using cue timing:

• After setting your lighting look, press [Record], enter the cue number, and press [Enter].
• To add follow/hang timing:
  • Press [Time] to access fade and delay properties.
  • Set:
    • Fade Up Time: how long it takes to fade in.
    • Fade Down Time: how long it takes to fade out.
    • Delay Up/Down Time: how long to wait before starting the fade.
• For a follow cue, set a Delay Up Time for the next cue.
• For a hang cue, set a Delay Down Time or use a long fade time to simulate a pause.

You can also use cue lists to sequence multiple cues:

• Press [Lists] to open the Cue List Directory.
• Press [New] to create a new list.
• Record cues into the list with desired timing.
• Use [Go] to run through the cues in order.

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