Overview; Configuring Sabre For Smpte Operation - Compulite Sabre User Manual

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Overview

Overview
SMPTE time codes can be assigned to memories and Events.
Events with SMPTE assignments operate in response to the time code trigger. The trigger
originates from an external SMPTE generator or the internal SMPTE clock.
Memories with SMPTE assignments operate when they are assigned to a playback device
(A/B, C/D, or controllers). The trigger originates from an external SMPTE generator or
the internal SMPTE clock.
When SMPTE is active the clock is displayed at the right of the command line above the
console clock. The SMPTE clock digits are displayed in different colors and different
colored fields according to the clock's status; the clock can be running, the clock can be
accessed for resetting, the clock can be stopped.
There are three basic SMPTE functions.
1. SMPTE on - Playback
2. SMPTE off
3. Teach SMPTE – a convenient method for assigning time codes to Events and
memories.
Configuring Sabre for SMPTE
operation
NOVRAM bit O - SMPTE must be toggled to 1 (Yes) for Sabre to recognize SMPTE
communication.
NOVRAM Bit P- SMPTE Interface- lets Sabre know whether an external SMPTE
generator or Sabre's internal SMPTE clock is being used.
When toggled to 0 – External, the console recognizes an outboard SMPTE generator. In
this case, DMX Input cannot be used.
When toggled to 1 –Internal, the console recognizes the internal SMPTE clock and does
NOT recognize an external SMPTE converter. In this case, DMX Input can be used.
If bit P is toggled to 0 – External, you must disable DMX Input. To disable DMX Input,
go to Special Numbers and enter 0 (zero) for DMX Input.
Keypresses
1. Go to Service Tools.
2. Press F3 Config Sys.
3. Enter the password.
4. Press F4 Special Functions
5. Move cursor to O SMPTE.
6. Press F1 Toggle
7. Move cursor to P – SMPTE
Interface. Toggle to setting.
8. Press F6 Enter & Exit
9. Press F6 Store
Configuration twice.
Sabre
Results/Comments
The Special Functions toggles are displayed.
Bit O is toggled to Yes.
The main Config Sys menu is displayed.