Playback Controls

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The NEO console has one Master Playback control set and five additional assignable playback sets. Each set can control the execution of a different cue list (for shows that have multiple lists) or an effect.

[PB 1]…[PB 5] & [SELECT]

The button legends are backlit. Unlit indicates the playback has not been assigned to a cue list. Blue indicates a cue list has been assigned and Magenta indicates an effect. White indicates the cue list assigned to the playback is currently being controlled by the Master Playback.

Every show file has one cue list which starts out assigned to the Master Playback, thus the [SELECT] switch is always lit. If no other playbacks have been assigned, it will be white. If another playback is assigned and is selected, it will be blue.

The cue list assigned to the currently selected playback is also displayed in the Main Display’s sidebar.

To assign a cue list to a playback:

  • Press the desired PB button. A dialog box showing available cue lists and effects will be displayed.
  • Click on the desired cue list or effect. The dialog will close and the playback will be assigned.
NEO Notes & Tips: The cue list assigned to the Master Playback may be changed by holding down the [SHIFT] key and pressing [SELECT].

Master Playback Controls

A/B Faders

The two faders of the Master Playback can be assigned different functions in System Properties>System Settings (Basic):

  • Disabled
  • PB Master + Crossfader – Left fader scales intensity values of all channels under cue control from the master playback; Right fader acts as a manual control of cue execution, advances to next cue each time the fader reaches its end travel.
  • PB Master + Disabled
  • Cue List Split Crossfader – Left fader controls levels moving down in the next cue while right fader controls levels moving up. Both faders need to reach their end travel before the cue completes. Operating both faders together executes a standard crossfade. Holding down the [SHIFT] key while operating the faders will proceed backwards through the cue list.

[GO] & [STOP/BACK]

GO starts executing the current selected cue. If during the execution of a cue the STOP/BACK button is pressed, the execution will halt. Once halted, a second press of STOP/BACK will execute the previous cue, or a GO will continue the execution of the current cue.

If no cue is running when STOP/BACK is pressed, the previous cue is executed.

Assignable Playback Controls

Fader

Acts as an intensity master for the playback. These faders are motorized and can be controlled from an on-screen playback or a remote system.

(GO) & (Stop/Back) Buttons

Same as Master Playback. The lower button is Go and the upper button is Stop/Back.

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