8 Channel DeskETC
CueSystem Series
GENERAL INFORMATION
CueSystem is a highly flexible cue light system using dedicated
hardware and software along with standard Ethernet protocols
to control a network of outstations. This highly-customizable
backstage communication network provides an immediate visual
communication system complete with advanced features such as text
based cue information and outstation acknowledgement providing
peace of mind in show critical applications.
Each outstation is equipped with an information screen and two
signal lights. When the red “standby” light is illuminated, it can
double as a feedback button, allowing operators to confirm that
they are in place and ready. For more complex shows, a dedicated
PC software application provides familiar cue recording and playback
funcionality that can be uploaded to a dedicated rack-mount or
desktop playback unit. Prefer a hands-on approach? CueSpiders can
also be operated manually or on the fly via the desktop or rackmount desks, available in 4-, 8- and 12-way configurations.
APPLICATIONS
• Professional theatre
• Touring productions
• School auditoriums/theatre
• Community theatre
• Houses of worship
• TV studios
FEATURES
• Available in 19” Rackmount or Desktop configurations
• Standard Ethernet connectivity
• Large, illuminated buttons for operation in low light
conditions
• Convection cooled product for silent auditorium use
• Operate channels individually or as preset groups
• Master control buttons on left and right of panel for
convenient use by left or right handed operators
• Seamless, real-time synchronization with PC application for
additional live monitoring, patching and recording/playback
of cues
ORDERING INFORMATION
CueSystem 8 Channel Desk
MODEL DESCRIPTION
CSN8WCR CueSystem 8 Channel Desk Rackmount
CSN8WCD CueSystem 8 Channel Desk Desktop
The CueSystem PC Application is downloadable free of charge from
the ETCwebsite. Visit etcconnect.com/cuesystem to download the
installer.
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CUESYSTEM SYSTEM DIAGRAM
8 Channel Desk ETC
CueSystem Series
CueSystem Desk
Laptop
CueSystem
Playback Unit
Ethernet
connectivity
CueSpider Outstations
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8 Channel DeskETC
CueSystem Series
SPECIFICATIONS
ALL CUESYSTEM USER OPTIONS, PATCHING, RECORDING
AND PLAYBACK FEATURES ARE CONFIGURED LIVE USING THE
CUESYSTEM PC APPLICATION, AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
FROM ETCCONNECT.COM/CUESYSTEM
GENERAL
• Independent operation of outstations from either desk or PC
software. PC may be present or not with no effect on system
operation
• CueSpider series outstations are constructed of rugged
aluminum extrusion
• ETC recommends the use of NEUTRIK® etherCON connectors
to minimize the risk of inadvertent device disconnection
• Red button provides standby warning - may be userconfi gured to either illuminate or fl ash. When using the
fl ashing option, the user may press the fl ashing red light on
the outstation, causing the red light to turn solid red on both
the outstation and desk, providing visual ‘ready’ indication to
the stage manager.
• Green LED provides GO indication
DISPLAY SCREENS – PATCH
• Shows a simple view of all connected devices complete with
IP address and local patch ID
• Free-text title entry allows each channel to have a friendly
name which is displayed on the PC virtual desk display and in
the OLED display of a compatible connected outstation
• Simple point-and-click patching of a desk channel to one or
more outstations
• Real-time status report provides instant notifi cation if a device
is offl ine
• Identify function provides a simple method of physically
locating an outstation
DISPLAY SCREENS – DEVICE DISCOVERY
• Device discovery utility operates by listening to UDP pings
from connected equipment meaning it is not necessary to
know the current IP address of a device
• Simple auto-populating list provides convenient point-andclick access to connected devices
• Provides ability to remotely confi gure the IP address of a
connected device
• Firmware update tool provides simple mechanism for
checking and updating fi rmware versions on all connected
devices.
DISPLAY SCREENS – OVERVIEW
• On-board system overview allows user to import any JPEG or
PNG image fi le as a background, similar to a lighting console
magic sheet
• Simple drag-and-drop placement of icons allows user to place
a graphical representation of connected outstations over
imported image for easier reference
• Outstation graphics provide real-time reporting of current
status for easy system monitoring
SPECIFICATIONS
DISPLAY SCREENS – PROGRAM
• Multiple desks may be added to the system, providing a
simple method of partitioning outstations if required
• Cue list entry with free-text naming of cues allows stage
manager to use custom references
• Ability to insert and delete a cue
• Cue list re-number function
• No forced behaviorial entry - user is free to program any
combination of channels of cue light colors
• Real-time updating to main show fi le
• ‘Live’ playback mode provides simple, clutter-free display
of cue list, current and next cue, along with large ‘GO’ and
‘BACK’ buttons
• Blind preview of any cue in list
DISPLAY SCREENS – USER OPTIONS
• Confi gurable startup behavior including auto-connect to
hardware desks
• User-selectable outstation behavior allows red standby light to
be fl ashing or solid
• User-selectable GO button behavior between latching,
momentary or dual function
WINDOWS PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Pentium P4 or higher processor (inc. AMD and other
manufacturers’ equivalents)
• 2 GHz CPU clock or higher
• 1 GB RAM or higher
• Minimum 1 x RJ45 Ethernet port
• 10/100 Mbps Network Interface Card or better
• Video output with 1024 x 764 display resolution or higher
• Video in 16-bit color or higher
• Windows 7, 8 or 10 operating system
• Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 or newer (installer will
download if not present)
PHYSICAL
Product Dimensions
MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH
in mm in mm in mm
8 Channel Desk 5.59 142 14.63 372 7.28 185
8 Channel Rack 5.22 133 19.00 483 4.87 124
Product Weight
MODEL WEIGHT SHIPPING WEIGHT
lb kg lb kg
8 Channel Desk 5.15 2.34 6.15 2.79
8 Channel Rack 3.84 1.74 4.84 2.20
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PHYSICAL
8 Channel Desk ETC
CueSystem Series
8 CHANNEL DESKTOP
8 CHANNEL RACKMOUNT
Corporate Headquarters l Middleton, WI USA
Global Offices l London, UK l Rome, IT l Holzkirchen, DE l Paris, FR l Hong Kong l Singapore l New York, NY l Orlando, FL l Los Angeles, CA
Copyright©2019 ETC. All Rights Reserved. All product information and specifications subject to change. Rev B 02/19
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