Automated Playback (Script Files); Recording Script Files - Pearl DLC-C003 Operator's Manual

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11. Automated playback (script files)

This chapter contains: Script files, using script files in Run mode.
Script files are a powerful feature of the DLC-C003 which allow you to
record a show in real time using the playback faders, then play back
the show automatically, synchronised to an external MIDI time code
source, or using the DLC-C003's internal clock. This is very useful for
repeated light shows such as at exhibitions or in fixed displays.
The script file is simply a list of instructions to the DLC-C003 which
specify actions at certain times. The easiest way to make a script file is
to get the DLC-C003 to record your actions as you do them, but you
can also enter commands individually.
11.1 Create

11.1.1 Recording Script files

Before you can create your script file, you need to program all the
memories and chases you want to use.
To enter script file programming mode, turn the key to "System", then
press D [Script file programming].
The procedure for programming a script file is as follows:
1> Press A [Select timer source], then A [External timecode] (MIDI)
or D [Internal timer].
2> Press B [Record script file]. Start the timecode source if using
MIDI. If using the internal timer, press A [Select timer source]
then F [Start timer] to start it.
3> Run the show as you want it by turning playbacks on and off. The
DLC-C003 records your actions (including fade times) as script file
commands. You must move faders to maximum for the action to
be recorded.
4> Press F [Done] when finished.
• By default the DLC-C003 will record Script File 1. You can change
this using option C [Select script file].
• Press D [Reset Timer] to set the timer back to zero. You can use
this if you want the recording to start at zero; otherwise the timer
runs before you are ready to start recording.
• You can use Time of Day as timecode by pressing C [Clock
Timecode] from the select timer source menu. When recording for
Time of Day playback, it's easiest to use Internal timer and set the
internal timer to the real time you want to be recorded.
• At any point, pressing the ML Menu button will reset any
playbacks which have been turned on by the script file and move
the file back to the first step.
• Option E [Clear masters] will turn off any playbacks used by the
script file.
• Ensure the master faders are at full when recording Script files
otherwise the playback faders will not be recorded.
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