Instruction manual

Glossary Jester Operating Manual
Jester Manual 73-403-00 Issue 3.4 47 of 53
PSU
Power Supply Unit. The external box of electronics which alter the supplied power
voltage into the correct settings for the Jester.
Q
See Cue
Ramp Down
A choice of attack for a chase. The selected channels snap on to their programmed
level, then fade off.
Ramp Up
A choice of attack for a chase. The selected channels fade up to their programmed
level, then snap off.
Random
A function of chases, whereby the steps are output in a random order. This is useful
for creating flicker flame effects. This is shown on the front panel as a “?”.
Rate
Another name for Speed. How fast a chase is running.
Red
The colour of the PROGRAM/GO button when the desk is in PROGRAM mode.
Remote
The Jester provides a REMOTE port on the rear of the desk, for triggering a button
press externally. This is done by contact closure.
Run
The mode of the Jester used to activate sequential playback of cues, and submaster
access. In Run mode, the PROGRAM/GO button is GREEN and activates a
crossfade to the selected next memory.
Shift
An important button on the Jester. The SHIFT button provides access to additional
functionality and features such as Auxiliaries.
Slider
See Fader.
Snap
A fade which happens instantly.
Solo
A channel is at full intensity (subject to the Grand Master) and all other channels are
turned off. This is a temporary action generally associated with a flash button.