Sony DMX-R100 Operating Instructions Manual page 99

Writing automation data at the first time (in ABS mode)
1
Clear the current tile on the TITLE MANAGER window. Or clear the
automation data by touching the MAKE STATIC EXECUTE button
on the AUTOMATION window.
All items subject to automation data are cleared.
Even if the timecode advances and automation is set to the RUN status
(where automation is being executed), data will not be recalled.
2
Change the settings so that automation works properly to write and
recall automation data.
1 Touch the ABS button on the Automation panel to select ABS
mode.
All channels are removed from dynamic automation.
2 Confirm that the timecode of cue 1 (the initial cue) is set before the
project start timecode.
3 Select the items to be controlled by automation using the
CHANNEL buttons in the AUTOMATION ISOLATE tab in the
SNAPSHOT window.
4 Set the READY SETUP button to ON and select ALL CANCEL
using the OPTION button.
All items subject to automation are in SAFE mode.
3
Create a rough mix by manipulating faders, controls and switches
currently in the status changed in step 2.
4
After creating the rough mix, set the automation items you want to
record to READY.
5
Confirm that the SAFE button on the panel goes off.
6
Set the automation items to drop-in status (WRITE).
1 Set the tape recorder to play.
2 Drop in items using one of the following methods.
• Drop in items in READY status with the proper timing.
• Press the blinking WRITE button on the channel strip.
• Touch the MASTER DROP IN button on the window to turn its
color to light red.
Or you can set the tape recorder to play after setting the automation
items to WRITE mode. In this case, after the unit confirms that the
timecode has advanced correctly, the unit starts to store data.
7
Store automation data by manipulating the faders, controls and buttons
as required.
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