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Page 1: User Guide
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER USER GUIDE Document Revision: B... - Page 2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Euphonix, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Always use a shielded Ethernet cable to connect to your MC Transport, such as the one supplied in with the unit.
- Page 3 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada European Union Australia ABN 91 051 557 905 Japan...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. - Page 5 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appa- ratus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist Media Controllers ......... 13 Chapter 2: Installation and Setup ..............15 Unpacking and Elevating the MC Transport ......... 15 Installation................. 16 Chapter 3: Common Tasks .................. 20 Show Key ................... 20 Jog Wheel................... 20 Transport Keys ................ - Page 8 Workstations................35 General ..................37 5.3.1 Wheel Sensitivity ............37 Preferences................38 5.4.1 MC Mix and MC Transport display screen dim time ..38 Assign..................39 5.5.1 Lock to application ............39 Layouts ..................40 Soft Keys..................40 Chapter 6: Soft Keys ...................
- Page 9 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 6.12 Command................... 44 6.12.1 Add ................44 6.12.2 Delete ................44 6.12.3 Repeat................45 6.13 Command Types................. 46 6.13.1 Key................46 6.13.2 EuCon................47 6.13.3 Wheel Commands ............48...
- Page 11 Menu bar with EuControl icon ................. 16 Connecting the power supply ................. 17 Ethernet cable and rear panel jack ..............17 MC Transport connected to router (left) and directly to computer (right) ..18 Surfaces tab ....................19 Soft Keys and Show key ................. 20 Default factory Transport Key assignments for video applications ....
- Page 12 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Repeat dialog ....................45 Key Command dialog ..................46 Creating a command in the Soft Keys tab ............47 Soft Key Wheel dialog ..................48 Jog Wheel command editor ................49 6-10 Soft Keys dialog ..................... 50 6-11 Soft Key Command Editor configured for Custom Wheel Command ....
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Page 13: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Artist Media Controllers
Each Artist media controller can run as a standalone device. Up to four MC Mixes can be used with an optional MC Control and/or MC Transport to create a larger control surface. The Artist media controllers borrow many features from the Euphonix MC Pro and System 5-MC. - Page 14 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER How to Use the PDF The Acrobat PDF version of this manual can be a valuable online help learning tool while using the MC. These are some useful features of the PDF: • The Bookmarks on the left serve as a continuously visible table of contents. Click on a subject heading to jump to that page.
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation And Setup
Since both methods require turning the MC Transport over, it is easier to do this before attaching any cables. Turn it over and place it on a soft surface. -
Page 16: Installation
Two larger, detached riser brackets elevate and angle the unit more than the foldout legs. Use moderate force to snap them into the bottom panel (Figure 2-1 right). NOTE: To remove the riser brackets, see the MC Transport User Guide. Installation 1. -
Page 17: Connecting The Power Supply
Figure 2-3 Connecting the power supply 5. Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack (labeled with ) on the rear panel of the MC Transport (Figure 2-4). Ethernet cable Figure 2-4 Ethernet cable and rear panel jack 6. -
Page 18: Mc Transport Connected To Router (Left) And Directly To Computer (Right)
Troubleshooting If you did not see the green icon in step 8 above, try one of the following: 1. Shut down the MC Transport and the Mac and repeat steps 7 and 8 from the previous section. 2. If your Mac is pre-2002 and you are using an Ethernet router or switch, you need to purchase a normal straight-through Ethernet cable (instead of the crossover Ethernet cable supplied) from a computer store. -
Page 19: Surfaces Tab
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Updating Firmware If you downloaded the latest software from the web, you may need to update the firmware on your Artist media controllers. 1. Click the green icon in the menu bar and select EuControl Settings. 2. -
Page 20: Chapter 3: Common Tasks
A labeled drawing of the MC Transport is included on the inside front cover of this Guide. Show Key Various functions can be assigned to MC Transport keys. The Show key allows browsing the key assignments: 1. Press and hold the Show key. -
Page 21: Transport Keys
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Transport Keys Most applications use the following factory default assignments for the Transport keys but all keys can be reprogrammed at any time (See the MC Transport User Guide). Video Applications and Soundtrack Pro Stop Reverse Play Play Figure 3-2 Default factory Transport Key assignments for video applications... -
Page 23: Chapter 4: Mc Transport Operation
Chapter 4: MC Transport Operation The MC Transport can control many different applications. Almost every control can be programmed to suit your preferences. The MC Transport is truly a custom control surface. Many applications already have functions assigned to the MC Transport’s controls. -
Page 24: Power Key
POWER Key Press and release the POWER key to turn the device on and off. Show Key Various functions can be assigned to MC Transport keys. The Show key allows browsing the key assignments: 1. Press and hold the Show key. -
Page 25: Locking The Show Key
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 4.2.1 Locking the Show Key The Show key can be locked to allow browsing multiple key functions without holding the Show key down. 1. Press and release the Show key quickly and then press another key to display its assignments. -
Page 26: Numeric Keypad
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Each Transport Key can light with two LED colors to signify different functions. The left- and right-most two keys can be yellow or red. The middle three can be yellow or green. The factory default assignments are application-specific and follow industry conventions. -
Page 27: Jog Wheel And Shuttle Ring
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring The Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring are similar controls with an important difference: • Turning the Jog Wheel changes the parameter it controls by an amount pro- portional to how far the wheel is turned. When the Jog Wheel stops moving, the parameter stops changing. -
Page 28: Shuttle Ring
Workstation Figure 4-7 Application/Workstation key The MC Transport can control applications running on a second computer, referred to in this guide as a workstation. Press and hold the Shift key and press the Application/Workstation key to attach the MC Transport to another workstation. -
Page 29: Shift Key
If you have another Euphonix Artist media controller connected to the same in- stance of EuControl as your MC Transport, you can also lock the Shift key by pressing two Shift keys down simultaneously. They can be on different devices. -
Page 31: Chapter 5: Eucontrol
EuControl. Each instance of EuControl can connect an can connect an MC Transport, an MC Control, and up to four MC Mixes on the network. These multiple devices act together as a single control surface. -
Page 32: Surfaces
The Surfaces tab shows all Artist media controllers on your network and those connected to your instance of EuControl. Figure 5-2 Surfaces tab The following feature pertains to the MC Mix and MC Control, not the MC Transport: • Control unit banks independently. - Page 33 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER The top-to-bottom order corresponds to the left-to-right order of the surfaces, respectively. The leftmost surface has fader strip 1. Use the buttons to reorder the list. Each Artist media controller can be renamed by double-clicking the existing name and typing a new name.
- Page 34 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Update Firmware Each time a new version of EuControl is installed, each MC Transport, MC Control, and MC Mix in your system may need its firmware updated. The firmware is embedded in EuControl so an Internet connection is not required.
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Page 35: Workstations
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Workstations An Artist media controller can control applications running on a second computer, referred to in this guide as a workstation. The Workstations tab establishes the list of workstations that the WORKSTATION key cycles through. Any workstation running EuCon software can be in this list, including those controlled by the System 5-MC, MC Pro, and MC Control. - Page 36 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Click Add add the selected workstation from the All Workstations list to the My Workstations list. If the workstation is already in the My Workstations list, it is gray and cannot be selected. Remove Click Remove to remove the selected workstation from the My Workstations list. Attach/Detach Select a workstation in the My Workstations list and click Attach.
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Page 37: General
General This tab controls how the Artist media controller and application software work together. Figure 5-4 General tab The following features pertain to the MC Mix and MC Control, not the MC Transport: • Workstation tracks knob set changes. •... -
Page 38: Preferences
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Preferences Figure 5-5 Preferences tab The following features pertain to the MC Mix and MC Control, not the MC Transport: • Footswitch • MC Control Display See the MC Mix or MC Control User Guide to learn about these features. -
Page 39: Assign
This tab manages how tracks are assigned to strips on the MC Control or MC Mix. By default, tracks are automatically assigned in banks of four. Figure 5-6 Assign tab The following features pertain to the MC Mix and MC Control, not the MC Transport: • Display application’s track numbers •... -
Page 40: Layouts
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Layouts This feature pertains to the MC Mix and MC Control, not the MC Transport. See the MC Mix or MC Control User Guide. Soft Keys This tab controls assignments and programming for all MC Transport keys (includ- ing the Jog Wheel, Shuttle Ring, and Numeric Pad), not just the six Soft Keys. -
Page 41: Chapter 6: Soft Keys
• receives computer keystrokes and mouse events. The MC Transport can control many applications, each with its own Soft Key assignments. Since the MC Transport responds dynamically as the in-focus application changes, you may be initially surprised to see the Soft Keys as- signments change in EuControl. -
Page 42: Save
Click Restore to restore the Application Set to its factory default settings. Section Click the Section popup menu to select the section of the MC Transport’s keys to assign. The MC Transport’s sections are Numpad, Soft Key, and Wheel. Figure 6-2 Section popup menu NOTE: MC Transport users should ignore the Surface and Touchscreen sections, which are for the MC Control only. -
Page 43: Soft Key Label
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Soft Key Label Select a Soft Key (its outline highlights yellow) and type a label in this text field. Layout Select Text Only, Icon Only, or Text and Icon from the Layout popup menu. Icon Click the Icon button and select an icon from the standard Mac dialog. -
Page 44: Command
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 6.12 Command Select a Soft Key (its outline highlights yellow) and click Command to view or edit the command(s) assigned to that Soft Key. Double-clicking the key is a shortcut to open the command editor. Figure 6-3 Command Editor Each Command type and how to create a new command are discussed in Com- mand Types on page 46. -
Page 45: Repeat
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 6.12.3 Repeat Click Repeat to allow the command to be repeated if the Soft Key is held down. For example, if the key executes a Nudge command and Repeat is assigned, holding down the Soft Key continues to Nudge. Numeric fields in the Repeat dialog accept integer values only. -
Page 46: Command Types
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 6.13 Command Types The MC Transport uses three of the five command types: Key, Wheel, and EuCon. Page and MC are used only by the MC Control and MC Pro and are not described here. -
Page 47: Eucon
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 6.13.2 EuCon The EuCon command types under the Details column are specific to each appli- cation. The Record command is created in the default application set for most, if not all, applications. This section shows how to create a new Soft Key using the Record command as an example. -
Page 48: Wheel Commands
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 6.13.3 Wheel Commands The Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring can be assigned different commands than their typical jog and shuttle functions using additional Wheel Commands. It is impor- tant to note that there are two steps: •... -
Page 49: Jog Wheel Command Editor
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 2. Double-click the Jog label. The Jog Wheel Command Editor dialog opens. Figure 6-9 Jog Wheel command editor 3. Click the + and enter arrow keys as the name for the command. Note that the lower popup is set to Turn Jog Right. The Jog Wheel must be programmed to turn right and left. -
Page 50: Soft Keys Dialog
3. Select the Wheel command type from the Add popup menu. 4. Select Jog from the Wheel popup menu. Make sure to select the MC Transport Jog (top) and not the MC Control’s (bottom). Their icons are beside each to make this clear. -
Page 51: Function Popup Menu With Arrow Keys Selected
AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER 5. Select Function->Custom->arrow keys. Figure 6-12 shows the Function menu after selecting the arrow keys Custom Wheel Command. Figure 6-12 Function popup menu with arrow keys selected 6. Close the Soft Key Command Editor dialog. 7. -
Page 52: Soft Key Command Editor Configured For Assignable Knob
Figure 6-14 Soft Key Command Editor configured for Assignable Knob 3. Select Jog from the Wheel popup menu. Make sure to select the MC Transport Jog (top) and not the MC Control’s (bottom). Their icons are beside each to make this clear. - Page 53 AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER Appendix A: Setting the IP Address Most MC Transport users will never have to set a static Internet Protocol (IP) ad- dress but in the rare cases that require it, the MC Mix does allow for it.
- Page 54 10. Press the two leftmost Soft Keys simultaneously to save this static IP ad- dress. Power the MC Transport off and on to use the new IP address. To cancel any changes made to the IP address at any time, power off the MC...