User`s guide

MIDI Program Change! A command that is sent to a
MIDI device to change its preset, also called program, to
a di"erent number.
MP3! A compressed audio file format. An MP3 file may
be compressed (or “encoded”) in many ways. Solo
Performer Show Controller works with all mp3 formats
supported by your installed version of QuickTime. MP3
filenames typically end with “.mp3” or “.mpeg”
Playlist! A sequence of audio files with attached
lightshows and lyrics.
QuickTime! An audio and video playback engine created
by Apple Computer that runs on Macintosh and Windows
computers. QuickTime is installed when Solo Performer
Show Controller is installed, and needs to be in place for
the audio to play back.
Stop After Option! A playlist row setting. If the
“Stop After” option is enabled, and it is by default, a stop
icon will show up in the playlist row. When running a
show, when the playlist item with the “Stop After” option
is finished being played, the show will stop until the play
button is pressed. If the “Stop After” option is not on, a
green arrow icon will appear in the playlist row. When
this playlist item is completed while running a show, the
next playlist item will start without stopping the show.
Terminator!! A small device that is connected to the
last DMX512 device in the chain in order to keep a
proper DMX512 signal. Many people attempt to run their
systems without using a terminator, but this may result
in unreliable lights.
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