Linking Functions Of External And Internal Machines; Synchronizer; Chase Synchronizer; 9-Pin Controller/Synchronizer Explained - Merging Pyramix User Manual

Linking Functions of External and Internal Machines

The following functions can be linked in the Settings > All Settings > Remote Control : Machines page by sim-
ply ticking the boxes:
• Play and Record
• Play-Record Toggle
• In / Out Points
• Offset
Please see also: Machine on page 538

Synchronizer

Pyramix will chase an external TimeCode source as a slave and external machines, capable of chasing TimeCode,
can follow Pyramix as slaves. However, a far more satisfactory way to work is with Pyramix as the master.

Chase Synchronizer

Pyramix can synchronize external 9-pin (Sony P2 protocol) machines including those that cannot chase TimeCode.
No TimeCode connection TO the machine from Pyramix is required. The Chase Synchronizer compares the Time-
Code coming FROM the external machine with the required position (including offset, if any) and sends transport
commands in order to synchronize the machine.

9-Pin Controller/Synchronizer Explained

The Host Pyramix system (the first machine shown in the Transport Control Panel) is the synchronizer. It may or
may not be the Master.
Therefore, when an External Machine is the Master, the Host Pyramix MUST chase it if a second External Machine is
to be synchronized. For Example, in a set-up with two External Machines Ext1 and Ext2.
If the Host is the master then either or both Ext 1 and Ext 2 can Chase.
If Ext 1 is the Master then Host and Ext 2 can Chase
If Ext 1 is the Master and the Host is offline then Ext 2 cannot chase.
I.e. whenever an Extenal Machine is in Chase it follows the Host Pyramix.
TimeCode Source
When the Host Pyramix is in Chase it follows either LTC or VITC or External TimeCode as determined by the settings
on the All Settings > Hardware > TimeCode page.
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