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4. Using the Automation System
Setting up a title
The automation system assumes that the user will work within a title and create
various mixes within that title. Therefore the first step to starting work is to define
your title.
Select the DAT A menu and click on TITLE SHEET.
This page enables you to record information about the people involved and the date
that a project was worked on etc. Most important it enables you to record the time
code type and the start and end times of your title. This information will be the same
for all mixes within this title. For more information on the data which is stored as
part of the title refer to the software manual, sections 19 - 22.
When you have set up your parameters click OK to exit the title sheet.
Recording a time code track
If your system includes the SMPTE time code reader/generator then you will
probably want to record some time code on one track of your tape using the SMPTE
option to generate the time code.
Generate time code as follows:
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Select FILE menu and click on MIDI Synchro Set UP.
Set Syncro to TIMELOCK.
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Click on WRITE SMPTE.
For "Write SMPTE code from device" select TIMELOCK (This refers to the
SMPTE generator installed in the automation PAN).
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Set the cue time to the required value and press return to start generating
timecode.
The automation should start generating time code which will be displayed in the
top right hand comer of the screen. This can then be recorded on the tape machine.
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Press OK when you wish to stop generating time code.
Recording a mix.
To record a mix press "Shift W" to switch all channels into WRITE mode.
This means that all fader movements and mute switches will be recorded as part of
the mix.
If you have the time code option, then you should operate in CLIENT mode.
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To start recording press PLAY on the tape machine.
If you do not have the time code option, you should operate in MASTER mode.
To start recording click on RUN on the screen and the internal time code will
start counting.
To switch between MASTER and CLIENT click on the top RIGHT
HAND comer of the screen.
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