Global, Touch And Audition Functions - Sony OXFORD Operation Manual

An indication in dBs shows how far the fader has
to be moved and the moves are also reflected in the
balance. As the fader is moved, it drops back to
ready when it matches the original level.
In Touch Write, just releasing the finger for an
instant indicates to the system that the user wants
to drop out of recording moves. Then the scribble
display indicates direction and level difference as
described above.
5 TO END - Where the fader position at the drop-
out point is recorded to the end of the Title.
One drop-out mode is allowed at a time, so these four
buttons inter-cancel. Different modes can be used on
different faders by working in one mode first, and then
rolling back to use another mode on different faders.
Different modes can also be used on the same fader at
different times. When finished writing moves, de-
select ready absolute (press {ABS} or {TRM} again) to
make the fader completely 'safe'.
6 TO TOP Push-Button
To Top is a related function allowing fader position to
be recorded from any point within the Title to the
beginning, for both absolute and trim modes.
If a fader is in record then it is the point at which
{TO TOP} is pressed which determines the absolute
level or trim offset. If {TO TOP} is already on then it
is the point at which the fader is dropped into record.
Note:
A Preferences set-up option allows the level point to be
determined at the automation drop-out point. {TO TOP}
must be latched to work in this mode. See section 7-11 later
in this chapter.

Global, Touch and Audition functions

See illustration 'Global, Touch and Audition keys'.
1 GLOBAL DROP-IN Key
Causes all controls in automation 'ready' status, both
ABS and TRM, to drop in to automation write.
2 GLOBAL DROP-OUT Key
Causes all controls in write to drop out of automation
record returning to automation 'ready' status.
Note:
'Film Mode' allows the system to be set up so that
{GLOBAL DROP-IN} and {GLOBAL DROP-OUT} are
operational on all controls except Faders, Cuts and Pans (see
section 7-7-9).
3 READY CANCEL Push-Button
Causes all controls in automation 'ready' status, both
ABS and TRM, to drop out of 'ready' back to 'safe'.
Note:
Any controls in write mode will not be affected.
To record absolute moves for a number of
faders
1
Select ready {ABS}on the faders and their red LEDs
flash. They can be selected individually or in
banks of 24. For a bank of 24 faders, on the Select
to Faders panel, press and hold the bank button,
{CHS 1-24} for example, until it turns amber and
then press an {ABS} button on one of the faders.
The ABS LEDs for the whole bank of 24 then flash
indicating ready ABS status.
2
The faders can be dropped into write individually
using their fader Write buttons or by touch in
Touch Write mode. To drop them all into write
simultaneously, use the {GLOBAL DROP-IN} key on
the Control Keyboard. This works in Touch Write
mode as well. But remember that if a fader is
touched, it will drop out of write when released.
Press the {ABS} button before letting go to continue
to have data recorded.
To revise moves, roll back and play again, then
press {GLOBAL DROP-IN} at the right time. As for
all write functions, the user can rewind and stop
the tape before going into write mode.
Chapter 7 Session Management
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