Chapter 3 Entering softpatch and system settings 25Proportional patchingAcclaim 300's softpatch lets you proportionally inhibit individualdimmer output levels. Dimmers default to full intensity unless youinhibit them.Proportionally inhibiting the output level of a dimmer limits the intensitylevel of the dimmer to a level less than 100 percent.A dimmer set at a given output level and assigned to a channel,outputs at a level proportionate to the channel output setting. Forexample, if you set a dimmer at 60 percent, when you set thatchannel to full in a scene, submaster, memory or chase, the dimmerwill output at 60 percent.To inhibit individual dimmer levels, follow these steps:1. Press [Clear] until the display reads:DIMMER=2. Enter desired dimmer number, or select a group of dimmers byusing [And] and [Thru] in conjunction with dimmer numbers.3. Press [At], and enter desired intensity level for dimmer. There areseveral ways you can set the output level.• Use the numeric keypad to enter the level. (Then use [Plus]and [Minus] to raise or lower the level.)• Press [Full] to set the output at 100 percent. (Then use [Plus]and [Minus] to raise or lower the level.)• Press [N-Dim] to assign a non-dim output level to thedimmer. (See page XX for more information on Non-Dim.)Note: When you press [At], the current output level is displayed. Ifyou select dimmers with different output levels, when you press[At], the level of the highest dimmer number is displayed andflagged with an asterisk (*).4. Press [Dim] to enter the new dimmer output levels.www.carlosmendoza.com.mx
