Recording and playing back presets, Preset menu – ETC CEM3 v1.5.1 User Manual

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Recording and Playing Back Presets

CEM3 has the ability to record and play back snapshot looks called “Presets.”

Presets can be recalled from the CEM3 or from any compatible Echo preset stations. For

information on wiring preset stations, see the Sensor3 CEM3 Data Terminations Guide and

the Echo Preset Station Installation Guide.

Up to 64 presets can be recorded for each space, numbered from 1-64. Only one preset

can be active at a time in the same space.

Preset Menu

Presets are recorded by taking a snapshot of the current levels for all circuits assigned to

the space that are set to be included in presets (see

). If a circuit

is not set to be included in presets, any level it is currently using will be withheld from the

record action.

To record or play back a preset:

Step 1:

Set the desired output levels for any dimmers in your rack using any method

(methods include: “Set Levels” feature on CEM3, DMX device, or sACN device).

Step 2:

Using the CEM3 face panel, navigate to [Test]>Presets. The “Select Space”

screen will appear (if multiple spaces exist).

Step 3:

Select the space you wish to record the preset for (if applicable) and then select

OK. The Preset screen will open.

Step 4:

Select the preset (1-64) that you wish to record for the space. This will then give

you access to the preset menu. From this menu you can now perform the

following actions:
•

[Activate/Deactivate] - [Enter] toggles the preset between on and off.

•

[Snapshot/Record] - [Enter] records the current levels for the space to the

selected preset.

•

Fade Time: set the desired time (in seconds) for the preset to fade in and out

when activated/deactivated. Range is from 0-360 seconds. Default is 2

seconds.

Step 5:

Release the output levels ([Test]>Release Set Levels) or turn off the control

source data.