JesterML Operating Manual Glossary
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Glossary (A to Z of the JesterML)
A Master
The master fader which controls the level of the channels on Preset A.
Analogue
A control standard which existed before the invention of DMX. 10V control signals
provide the dimmer with level information. DMX can be converted to Analogue via
the use of a Demux.
Attack
The fade profile of a chase. This can be set to snap, fade, or combinations of the two
– set when CHASES is selected.
Attribute
A group of fixture parameters. These are Brightness (on the FIXTURES button),
Colour, Beamshape and Position.
Audio In
See Sound2Light.
Auto-Reverse
See Bounce.
B Master
The master fader which controls the levels of the channels on Preset B.
Backlight
The level of the light behind the LCDs. Also a term for a light pointing downstage,
often used to create a ‘halo’ effect on someone’s shoulders.
Backward
Running a chase in reverse order, so that the steps are output 6,5,4,3,2,1,6…
Beamshape Button
This button turns the Multi-Function-Keys into Beamshape Palette selection buttons,
with the Wheels controlling parameters which are grouped into the Beamshape
attribute. If more than 3 Beamshape parameters are available for the primary fixture,
then the LED in the button will flash. The additional parameters are accessed by
repeatedly pressing the Beamshape button.
Blackout
All Intensity channels at 0%. This is toggled by the use of the BLACKOUT button.
Blackout is also known as DBO.