Chapter 15 Utility/Shotbox; Utility Overview; Utility Execution - Sony MVS-8000X User Manual

Utility/Shotbox

Utility Overview

The utility function refers to a function whereby you can
assign an arbitrary action or a shortcut for frequently used
menu to a particular button, then instantly recall the action
or menu by pressing the button.
The functions you can assign include menu shortcuts,
setting functions (recalling utility commands), and
recalling shotbox registers or macro registers.
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Utility Execution

You can execute utility functions using the menu panel,
utility/shotbox control block, or cross-point control block.
For details of shotbox execution, see "Shotbox Execution"
(page 345).
Utility Execution (Menu Panel)
In the menu panel, you can assign actions to the 16 user
preference buttons.
The [PREFS1] to [PREFS8] user preference buttons 1 to 8
are assigned by default.
Action and button assignments are made in the Setup
menu.
For details about action assignment, see "Assigning
Functions to User Preference Buttons" (page 418).
For details about user preference button assignment, see
"Setting Menu Panel Button Assignments" (page 412).
To execute an assigned action
Press the target [PREFS1] to [PREFS16] user preference
button.
• For actions that enable/disable a function, the selected
button is lit amber, and the function is enabled. To
disable the function, press the button again.
• For other actions, the selected button is momentarily lit
amber, and the function is executed.
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