pause on inframe can be problematic - even on lighting desks...

what playmode are you using in your 2nd preset?
also try adding the inframe value to the 2nd 'play' preset

you may have to preset your video in black (p1)
then add intensity (p2) assuming you are trying to see a static clip before play?
then make it play (p3)

If your work-around works - stick with it.

I usually have to add in extra cues to force inframe cues - I think it depends upon the order in which changes of information are processed?? (Im sure Richard will correct me...) It seems that some inframe cues work fine if programmed in a certain way/order - and some dont.

Sorry I cant offer more help - I get similar issues sometimes.

Simon