PRODUCER 3
06/18/97
Lighting Control Console
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TEATRONICS LIGHTING CONTROLS,
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OPERATION
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PLAY MODE
Changing Shows
Current models of Producer 3 224, 236, and 248 have eight "shows" included as standard, the
196 model has four "shows". Each show is like having a completely separate console. Switching
shows causes the Producer 3's computer to use a different portion of its memory. The switching
routine takes only a few thousandths of a second and may be done in the middle of a scene if
desired. The only consideration when changing from one show to the next is that it will happen
as soon as the enter key is pressed. If a submaster is up at the time, or if the patch is different
between the two shows, a sudden change will occur on stage. We recommend that changes of
shows be made during a blackout if possible. If it is not possible to arrange for the change to be
made during a blackout, and a sudden change is not desired, it may be possible to record a
"transition" submaster that is the same in both shows. When the change is made, if only the
transition submaster is up, the look on stage will remain the same. Each show contains new
information for the patch, submasters, fade times, and chases. When restoring a Producer 3
console from diskette, all 8 shows are replaced. When recording to disk, a Producer 3 records
all 8 shows.
To change shows, place the console in play mode (the display shows "Play Show 1"), press the
show (SHO) key followed by the number of the show to change to, followed by the enter (ENT)
key.