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Logic MMC
User Manual
527-328
Issue 4
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  • Page 1 User Manual 527-328 Issue 4 © 2003 AMS Neve plc own the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Logic MMC User Manual Contents Contents 1 Glossary of Terms 2 Introduction Structure of this Manual 3 The Logic MMC Console Introduction Console Surface Upper Channel Strip Fader Strip Routing And Metering Master Section Optional Surround Sound Panel 3:10 Optional Joystick Module...
  • Page 3 Logic MMC User Manual Contents 8 Monitoring Control Room Monitoring Headphones Studio Loudspeakers Bus and Tape Solo 9 Surround Sound Panel How the Surround Sound system works Surround Stem Selection and Routing Surround Monitoring Stem and Recorder Control Section 9:10...
  • Page 4 15:3 Cycle 15:4 Pre Roll 15:5 Post Roll 15:5 Roll Back 15:5 16 Automation Introduction to Logic MMC Automation 16:1 Controls that can be Automated 16:2 Overview of Automation Modes 16:3 Automation Scope 16:4 Mix/Pass Trees 16:5 Setting Automation Modes...
  • Page 5 Logic MMC User Manual Contents 19 Automation Menu New Mix Tree 19:1 Load Mix Tree 19:1 New ISS 19:1 Copy Path Data 19:1 Erase Path Data 19:3 Merge Path Data 19:4 Mix Conforming 19:5 Extract Path Data 19:5 Set Offset...
  • Page 6 Logic MMC User Manual Contents 22 Lists Menu Label List 22:1 Capture Timecode 22:1 No Scrolling 22:1 Scroll Labels 22:1 Scroll Selection 22:1 Path Names 22:2 Mute List 22:2 Fader Moves List 22:3 Custom Event List 22:3 23 Gangs & Links Menu...

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms

    Dependent on preferences. Encore Encore is a module within Logic MMC that is used in conjunction with the console surface to provide functions for configuring and setting up the console, using snapshots and automating the console. Configuration functions include setting the tone (slate) frequency and volume, selecting the internal sample rate, deciding how the solo system operates and so on.
  • Page 8 Glossary of Terms There are three types of Glide: Manual Glide This is when the GLIDE key for a control is pressed while the control is recording automation. The control matches back to the play pass using the Manual Glide time. Auto Glide This is when a control matches back to the play pass automatically when it is released.
  • Page 9 Logic MMC is a digital system and this makes it 'assignable'. This means that the number of paths is not fixed but is selected according to the task in hand. This is done using the utility called Desk Edit that is part of Encore.
  • Page 10 Initial Snapshot. Logic MMC takes an Initial Snapshot of all controls that can be automated. This means that Logic MMC never has virgin territory, so any problems that virgin territory may cause are prevented.

  • Page 11: Structure Of This Manual

    Logic MMC. You will soon find that Logic MMC is very easy and intuitive to use.

  • Page 12: The Logic Mmc Console

    Introduction The Logic MMC Console Introduction Logic MMC is a fully automated, all digital console consisting of three parts - the console surface, the processor and the I/O system. Console Surface The control surface comes in frame sizes from 12 to 48 faders, any of which may be sub-fitted with multiples of 6 faders.

  • Page 13: Console Surface

    The Logic MMC Console Console Surface Console Surface Meter Routing Optional Surround Upper Channel & Metering Section Sound Panel Strip Section Section Bank & Layer Fader Panel Selection Infra-red Keyboard Optional Master Joystick Module Section Master Automation Controls Transport Control...

  • Page 14: Upper Channel Strip

    CLEAR The upper area of the channel strips of the Logic MMC allows parameter and routing control from every channel section on the console. It consists of a number of six fader wide panels matching the fader panels in the chanbase.

  • Page 15: Fader Strip

    The Logic MMC Console Fader Strip Fader Strip Logic MMC utilises Penny & Giles digital faders. Faders have two scales - a conventional level scale with 10dB in hand and a trim scale for creating VCA style trims. Any settings for the selected channel will be displayed on the Logicators and the key LEDs.

  • Page 16: Routing Screen

    The Logic MMC Console Routing And Metering Routing And Metering ASSIGNABLE METERS ASSIGN R22AF R22AF MAIN OUTPUT ROUTE LEFT RIGHT SAFE GROUP ROUTE AUX ROUTE CHAN A CHAN B PATH TYPE SELECT TOGGLE DISPLAY ROUTING PATH ROUTE PANEL Routing Screen Used to show the signal flow through the console.

  • Page 17: Master Section

    The Logic MMC Console Master Section Master Section MASTER MASTER PATH KEEP RECALL CREATE KEEP FADER UPPER KNOB CLEAR SHIFT COPY TOUCH TOUCH ISOL PLAY SNAP SNAP EDIT DESK AUTO AUTO ISOLATE RECORD ASSIGN TRACK ASSIGN DESK ALL/ CHAN TRIM...

  • Page 18: Transport Control

    BACK The transport controls are used to physically control connected transports (e.g. play, stop, rewind etc.). Logic MMC provides transport control of up to 5 simultaneous serial ports and parallel machine control using the AMS Neve ES/2. There are keys for PLAY, REWIND, WIND, STOP, LOC etc. and a dedicated wheel that is used for Jog and Shuttle.
  • Page 19 The Logic MMC Console Master Section Master Automation MASTER MASTER KEEP FADER ISOL PLAY TOUCH TOUCH AUTO AUTO ISOLATE RECORD DESK ALL/ AUTO COLLECT TRIM GLIDE TOUCH TOUCH AUTO SCOPE MASTER AUTOMATION The Master Automation keys are used for global control of dynamic automation modes.
  • Page 20 The Logic MMC Console Master Section Talkback TALK1 SELECT TALK2 SELECT SLATE SELECT VOLUME TALKBACK The Talkback panel has a built-in microphone. Talkback can be sent to monitor speakers or Groups. Bank and Layer Selection UPPER KNOB ASSIGN TRACK ASSIGN...

  • Page 21: Optional Surround Sound Panel

    The Logic MMC Console Optional Surround Sound Panel Optional Surround Sound Panel MSTR SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO MSTR NAME STORE RECALL STEM 9 10 11 12 PREV MONO Lt-Rt NEXT POST DECODE SPKRS ACAD...

  • Page 22: Optional Joystick Module

    The Logic MMC Console Optional Joystick Module Optional Joystick Module The optional twin Joystick module is used to pan up to two signals across surround destinations. The module uses 'PanPos' displays to show the position of the joystick as a dot and the panned position of the signal as a diamond.

  • Page 23: Optional Meter Bridge

    The Logic MMC Console Optional Meter Bridge Optional Meter Bridge The Optional Meter Bridge consists of two components: the Strip Meters and a central Main Meter Section. Strip Meters The Strip Meters are stereo bargraph meters which can be selected between Input, Bus and Tape metering. They are numbered to indicate which fader strip they correspond to.

  • Page 24: Working With Signal Paths

    Note that all path types can make use of any signal processing functions, including using up to two inserts each. The total amount of processing available depends on the hardware configuration. The types of signal paths used by Logic MMC are: o Channels...

  • Page 25: Track Arming

    Working With Signal Paths Main Outputs The default path names are TK1, TK2, TK3, etc. Tracks have a track send (output) and track return (input) at the beginning of the signal path. These can be connected (port routed, patched) to an Output and an Input Port. Bus/Tape switching is provided on the Fader Strips and with global Bus/Tape switching on the FADERS GLOBAL CONTROL Panel.
  • Page 26 Working With Signal Paths Groups Groups Groups provide extra mix busses and pre-mixes for routing to Main Outputs or track sends. Groups can be mono or stereo and there can be up to 24 Groups in a Desk Setup. The default path names are GRP1 to GRP8. Groups can have one output at the end of the signal path that can be connected Output Port.
  • Page 27 Working With Signal Paths Externals Externals Externals are used to provide additional direct inputs to the Surround Monitoring System from up to three tape machines (or other direct sources). Each External machine can provide up to 24 inputs, giving a maximum of 72 Externals. The number of inputs from each external device is specified as part of the Desk Setup in the Config page of Desk Edit.

  • Page 28: System Paths

    System Paths System Paths The System Paths are special path types that are required by Logic MMC for monitoring, solo, talkback and tone functions to operate correctly. The number of each type of System Path can be changed for a particular Desk Setup but it is strongly recommended to keep the normal defaults for these path types.
  • Page 29 Working With Signal Paths Processing Processing Process On / Off keys turn the process (if present) on or off, without having to have the process currently assigned to the strip. This is useful for auditioning processing. The Process keys will call the process to the path (the internal LED will be lit green if the process is present). FLTR SCF/KEY &...

  • Page 30: Fader Assignment

    Fader Assignment Logic MMC makes economical use of the fader strips by having up to four paths each across 6 banks assigned to each fader strip. The paths assigned to each layer are initially determined with Desk Designer in Desk Edit.

  • Page 31: Fader Calibration

    Fader Assignment Fader Calibration Fader Calibration The faders are calibrated when the console is started up, either from a cold start or a re-boot. A fader calibration can be performed manually in an attempt to cure any fader problems on the console surface.

  • Page 32: Assignable Logicator

    Assignable Logicator Assignable Logicator The Assignable Logicator is the top Logicator on the fader strips. It can be set to operate as a small fader, an input or output Track Trim control or it can be assigned to the function of any control. The Assignable Logicator can also be locked to its current function on individual fader strips.

  • Page 33: I/O Routing

    I/O Routing Routing There are two types of routing on Logic MMC: I/O Routing for connecting (or patching) physical input and output ports to the appropriate signal paths. Path Routing for connecting signal paths together to form a clear path from input to output.

  • Page 34: Interrogating I/O Routing

    Routing Interrogating I/O Routing Route Mode The ROUTE MODE key on the upper channel strip sets the automation mode of the selected stem. Press and hold the key, then press the appropriate automation key on the lower panel above the appropriate fader to change the mode.

  • Page 35: Path Routing With The Routing Screen

    Routing Path Routing with the Routing Screen Path Routing with the Routing Screen ASSIGNABLE METERS ASSIGN R22AF R22AF MAIN OUTPUT ROUTE LEFT RIGHT SAFE GROUP ROUTE AUX ROUTE CHAN A CHAN B PATH TYPE SELECT TOGGLE DISPLAY ROUTING PATH ROUTE PANEL The Routing Screen is used for internal signal path routing and interrogating the current routing.
  • Page 36 Routing Path Routing with the Routing Screen The destination display style shows the Tracks, Groups and Main Outputs that the currently selected sources are routed to. When an ACCESS Key is pressed anywhere on the console, the processing in the corresponding path will be shown just below the Track destinations at the top of the screen.
  • Page 37 Routing Path Routing with the Routing Screen The red hashing will toggle between the rows of the selected path type each time a particular key is pressed again. The LED in the key will illuminate green when the extra paths (25+) are selected. To switch display styles press the TOGGLE DISPLAY key in the PATH TYPE SELECT area.

  • Page 38: Path Routing With The Access Keys

    Routing Path Routing with the Access Keys To route multiple sources to Groups, Main Outputs or Auxiliaries press and hold the required number key in the GROUP, AUX or MAIN OUTPUTS area. Existing sources will be indicated by the screen, source key LEDs and ACCESS Key LEDs.

  • Page 39: Monitoring

    LISTEN is that the source for a SEL is chosen from the SELECT panel. The sources for LS1 and LS2 are fixed to the AFL and PFL busses respectively. CONSOLE DIGITAL ANALOGUE Logic MMC Standard Monitoring PROCESSING HARDWARE LARGE L/S MAIN LS...

  • Page 40: Control Room Monitoring

    Monitoring Control Room Monitoring Control Room Monitoring The CONTROL ROOM Panel is used to control the output to the main monitoring speakers and the two pairs of small speaker outputs, Small L/S 1 and Small L/S 2. SMALL SMALL L/S 1 L/S 2 SOLO MONO...

  • Page 41: Headphones 8:3

    Monitoring Headphones To reduce the output level to the dim level press the DIM key. The integral LED will illuminate orange and the level of the output to the three sets of speakers will be reduced to the Dim Level setting on the Monitoring page of System Preferences.

  • Page 42: Bus And Tape 8:4

    Solo-In-Place which cuts all other paths but leaves open reverb returns so a path can be isolated from the mix, yet still heard in context. The operation of AFL is selected in Solo Settings & Relay Control Preferences. The default AFL operation for Logic MMC is Solo-In-Place as this is more commonly used in music recording and mix down.
  • Page 43 Monitoring When PFL solo is activated anywhere on the console then the PFL signal will take over the output for the destination(s) it is selected to. The LED in the PFL key will illuminate solid while PFL is active and routed to the Control Room monitor speakers.

  • Page 44: Surround Sound Panel

    It also provides bus tape switching (PEC/Direct comparison) on all the tracks installed in the panel. How the Surround Sound system works A surround sound setup on the Logic MMC consists of three main parts: o Signal sources that are panned.
  • Page 45 It is also assumed that the Films are patched to the correct outputs for the speakers (the particular outputs used for the speakers will be different from one Logic MMC to another). The Simplified Surround Monitoring diagram shows how this works:...

  • Page 46: Surround Stem Selection And Routing

    Surround Sound Panel Surround Stem Selection and Routing Surround Stem Selection and Routing There are three main steps for setting up Surround Stems to establish a full signal path through the console from inputs to surround monitor outputs. A Surround Stem must first be constructed from Tracks (busses) to allow routing to and from the Stem.
  • Page 47 Surround Sound Panel Surround Stem Selection and Routing It is possible to use Stems for 'narrower' surround formats than the Desk Setup has provided with the number of Film paths. For instance, an LCRS Stem can be monitored on a 5.1 monitoring setup by routing the rear surround channel to both the left and right surround monitors.

  • Page 48: Surround Monitoring 9:5

    Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring Surround Monitoring When the film stems have been fully configured, the Surround Monitoring Panel allows various monitoring options, including pre-defined sets of active speakers, summing of film stems and/or external sources, mono sum, etc. The Surround Monitoring Schematic shows the basic operation of the Surround Monitoring Panel. MSTR SOLO SOLO...
  • Page 49 Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring To select a single Stem to monitor make sure the LED above the SUM key is off (press the key if the LED is illuminated) and press the A to F key on the STEM SEL section. The LED above the key will illuminate and the previous selection will be cancelled.
  • Page 50 Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring Surround Monitoring Formats The Mon Format Sel section allows the operator to override the output to the surround monitoring speakers to check the mix in different formats. The section also has trim control for fine adjustment of the monitor level. The section has two alpha displays.
  • Page 51 Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring The LED(s) for the currently selected Stem(s) in the Stem Sel section will flash and the output to all the speakers except Front Left and Front Right will be cut. This allows the operator to hear how an LCRS mix will sound on an ordinary left/right stereo system with the LCRS encoded in the stereo tracks.
  • Page 52 AFL Solo This is the default Solo mechanism used by Logic MMC when there are Film paths in the current Desk Setup. The SOLO keys on the fader strips operate the AFL Solo system. This is a non-destructive solo system that cuts the connection between stems and the Film paths without affecting the stem routing.

  • Page 53: Stem And Recorder Control Section 9:10

    For multitrack machines there are 48 record enable relays and tally inputs. For mag machines there are 32 record enable relays and tally inputs. The Logic MMC Installation manual provided with the system will have details of the connections that are made to the Relay Control Unit.
  • Page 54 Surround Sound Panel Stem and Recorder Control Section To put an individual Track (bus) into record press the A-F key for the Stem with required Track then press the numbered REC key for the required Track. The REC LED above the key will illuminate red and a Rec Enable will be sent to the tape machine. When the track on the tape machine goes into record, the tally line will cause the corresponding tally LED to illuminate red.
  • Page 55 Surround Sound Panel Stem and Recorder Control Section Master Linking Master Linking is used to control the function of the SAFE MSTR, MASTER Rec and MASTER Bus/Tape keys. To use master linking press the A-F key for the required stem then press and hold the MASTER key next to the tally LEDs.

  • Page 56: Joystick Module

    Joystick Module Using the Joystick Module Joystick Module The optional twin Joystick module is used to pan up to two signals across surround destinations. Channels and Tracks can be assigned to a joystick. The regular panning control on the fader strips is locked out. The joystick provides full automation for recording panning information.

  • Page 57: Joystick Automation

    Joystick Module Joystick Automation If LCR, FB or LR is frozen then the diamond will separate from the dot as it moves according to the remaining panning axes. If a control is un-frozen then the diamond will jump to the dot. Joystick Automation The Joystick Module has two MODE keys.

  • Page 58: Metering

    Metering VU Meters Metering The Routing and Metering Section has sixteen bargraph meters that follow the Bus/Tape switching on the Tracks. SAFE Two assignable VU (moving coil) meters are also provided. VU Meters SEL5 is used for sending a signal to the VU Meters (see System Paths). This allows the SELECT Panel to be used for signal source selection.

  • Page 59: Meter Bridge

    Meter Bridge Meter Bridge The Logic MMC Meter Bridge consists of a Main Meter Section, and Strip Meter Sections on either side. The Main Meter Section consists of 8 stereo Aux meters and 8 stereo Aux/Group meters, a master stereo bargraph meter with an associated phase meter and two dynamic VU meters.
  • Page 60 Metering Meter Bridge Split Metering The metering keys will always apply to the currently selected bank. R22AF R22AF AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 AUX5 AUX6 AUX7 AUX8 LEFT RIGHT ASSIGN STRIP METERS POWER BUS/ OPER FOLL SOLO FAIL O/LOAD TAPE ASSIGN LEVEL FOLL S.MTR...

  • Page 61: Tone And Slate

    Tone and Slate Tone Controls Tone and Slate Tone Controls SELECT* TONE/SLATE MAIN SELECT MTRK MAIN TONE Tone Panel Select Panel Tone To route the Tone output press and hold down the SELECT key on the TONE panel. The alpha display on the SELECT panel will display TONE/SLATE. Press the MAIN, GRP, AUX, CUE or EXT key on the SELECT panel for the required path types and press the number keys as desired in the SELECT panel.

  • Page 62: Talkback

    Talkback Talkback Controls Talkback Talkback Controls Talkback Panel TALK1 SELECT TALK2 SELECT SLATE SELECT VOLUME TALKBACK Select Panel SELECT* SURROUND MAIN Using Talkback The toggle or latch mode of the TALK keys and the LS Dim level (adjustable in 1dB steps from 6dB to 30dB) are set in Preferences.

  • Page 63: Ganging

    Ganging Setting Up Gang Structures Ganging A multi-level ‘VCA’ style ganging system is supported for faders. Setting Up Gang Structures To setup a gang structure press the GANG/LINKS key in the FADERS GLOBAL CONTROL panel. COALESCE AUX2 TRIM TAPE SHOW GANG/ PATCH LINKS...
  • Page 64 Ganging Linking Controls Copying Control Values RECALL CREATE PATH KEEP COPY CLEAR SHIFT SNAP SNAP EDIT DESK This allows the user to copy control values and switch states between paths. Press the COPY key. The alphas will flash 'Copy' then press the Access key for the path you wish to copy values from.

  • Page 65: Machine Control

    Machine Control Transport Controls Machine Control Transport Controls The console surface and the main Encore screen each has a set of machine controls that can be used to control a tape machine or other transport device via the MCS controller. If a machine cannot be controlled directly by the MCS card then the controls illuminate to show the machine status.

  • Page 66: Shuttle And Jog

    Machine Control Shuttle and Jog Track Arming The track sends are armed for recording using the REC keys above the Routing Screen. SAFE To arm individual track sends press the REC keys for the required tracks. The integral LEDs will flash red. The red LEDs either side of the corresponding Access keys will also flash red for armed Tracks.
  • Page 67 Machine Control Locate Locate Locate is used to position the transport at a particular point in timecode and then drop into Play. To Locate click on the LOC icon on the screen or press the LOC key. The MCS Labels dialogue box will be displayed on the screen showing the current Label List. The LOC key will flash.
  • Page 68 Machine Control Cycle Cycle Cycle is used to continuously play between two timecode points (Cycle From and Cycle To) and rewinds the transport when the end point is reached. To Cycle click on the Cycle icon on the Encore screen. The CYCLE key will flash and the MCS Labels dialogue box will be displayed on the Encore screen showing the current Label List.

  • Page 69: Pre Roll

    Machine Control Pre Roll Pre Roll The Pre Roll Time set in MCS Preferences can be used with Locate and Cycle. Pre Roll places the transport an extra amount in front of the Locate To or Cycle From time to allow the automation system to resolve timecode correctly before reaching the Locate To or Cycle From time.

  • Page 70: Introduction To Logic Mmc Automation

    This introduction provides an overview of Logic MMC automation for users who may have had limited experience with automation systems in general. The automation system on the Logic MMC uses Mix/Passes to store timecoded control changes as they are made on the console surface.

  • Page 71: Controls That Can Be Automated

    Mix/Pass Trees and individual Mix/Passes can also be transferred to a separate computer that has Offline Encore installed on it. This allows offline automation functions to be performed without interrupting work on the Logic MMC. Controls that can be Automated All controls that can form part of a signal path can be automated (e.g.

  • Page 72: Overview Of Automation Modes

    Automation Overview of Automation Modes CUT Keys The automation mode of each CUT key can be controlled individually by the CUT PLAY and CUT REC keys on the fader strips. The LED above the CUT key displays previously recorded cuts as they are played back. Overview of Automation Modes The automation modes determine whether a control will: o Have moves recorded...

  • Page 73: Automation Scope

    Automation Automation Scope Automation Scope Scope is used to determine whether or not a control can have its automation mode changed by the Master Automation controls. The current Automation Scope is part of the Mix/Pass. If no other actions have or would cause a Record Pass to be created then changing Automation Scope creates a Record Pass (when the system goes into Play or if it is already in Play).

  • Page 74: Mix/Pass Trees

    Automation Mix/Pass Trees Mix/Pass Trees Mix/Pass Trees Mix/Passes are organised in a Mix/Pass Tree. The Mix/Pass Tree stores the structure of dependence between Mix/Passes - this means that it shows the order in which Mix/Passes were created and the lines of revision used to create each Mix/Pass.
  • Page 75 25 frames per second (fps) should be played back at 25fps. This does not prevent a Mix/Pass from being played back at a different frame rate. However, AMS Neve advise against this as it will probably cause frame slippage and may have other unpredictable effects.

  • Page 76: Setting Automation Modes

    Automation Setting Automation Modes Setting Automation Modes Automation Modes and the Mix/Pass The current Automation Modes are part of the Mix/Pass. If no other actions have or would cause a Record Pass to be created then any changes to Automation Modes will create a Record Pass (when the system goes into Play or if it is already in Play).
  • Page 77 Play Pass position of -20dB, then applying -83dB of trim (or below) will cut the signal. Modifiers to Automation Modes Logic MMC has two extra automation function keys that are used to make two specialised modifications to the behaviour of the automation system: AUTO TOUCH and TO END. Auto Touch This is used to automatically treat controls as being touched when they are armed.
  • Page 78 Automation Setting Automation Modes Setting Automation Modes for Controls The Mode button by each logicator sets the automation scope for each control (either Play, Rec, Glide, Isolate, Etc.), and also sets snapshot and linking scope. To set the automation mode for a control, press and hold the Mode button adjacent to that control, and select the automation mode using the fader Play, Rec, and Glide automation buttons.

  • Page 79: Making A Mix/Pass

    Automation Making a Mix/Pass Making a Mix/Pass The steps required to make a new Mix/Pass are: o Switch on the Automation System or press the RUN key on the console surface o Start a New Mix/Pass Tree o Move controls to their starting values o Set Automation Modes o Put the System into Play o Make control moves and change Automation Modes as required...
  • Page 80 Automation Making a Mix/Pass The New Mix Tree dialogue box will be displayed. If the Client, Project and Title are locked then the next number for Mix Trees will be selected automatically. Otherwise, select the Client, Project and Title in the same way as in the Filing utility (page 18:4), or create new Client, Project or Title (see Filing page 18:3).

  • Page 81: Collect Touch

    Automation Collect Touch The Record Pass will become the Play Pass. The new Mix/Pass numbers are shown in the Play boxes on the Encore Screen. Manually Keep the Record Pass If the Keep Mode is manual then the word MANUAL will appear red on the status line of the Encore Screen to show that there is an un-saved Record Pass.
  • Page 82 Automation Collect Touch ä First set Collect Touch Scope with the first press of the COLLECT TOUCH key. Collect Touch is Locked for use by pressing COLLECT TOUCH again. It can be toggled between Scope and Lock as required, or until Collect Touch is terminated.

  • Page 83: Using Encore

    Using Encore The Main Encore Screen Using Encore The Main Encore Screen Menu Bar Logo Icons Current Timecode Free RAM Desk Transport Setup and Status Bar Disk Usage Control I/O Config Current Safety Net Play and Status Glide Status Times Record Pass Indication Label List...
  • Page 84 Status Bar The Status Bar shows: Timecode Format The current type of Timecode that is being received or being generated by Logic MMC. Sample Rate The current sample rate being used by the system. Sync Source This indicates whether the current source of the synchronisation timing signal is internal or external.

  • Page 85: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Using Encore Screen Shortcuts - Hints and Tips Screen Shortcuts - Hints and Tips The user can use areas of the screen directly to activate various operations, providing a shortcut to some functions instead of using the drop down menus or icons. To access the Label List dialogue box from the Screen double click in any blank area of the screen.

  • Page 86: Launching Encore Utilities

    Using Encore Launching Encore Utilities Launching Encore Utilities The keyboard has dedicated keys that are used to launch and switch between different Encore utilities, including the main Encore screen. HELP LABEL GRAB TIME TIME CANCEL FROM ENTER UNDO FILING PATH DESK ENCORE EDITOR...

  • Page 87: System Menu

    Append current automation to last Mix When a Mix/Pass is recorded, the automation data is initially stored in the Logic MMC's automation buffer. When timecode stops then this is saved to the current Mix/Pass Tree automatically if the Keep Mode is set to Auto.
  • Page 88 System Menu Filing Filing The Filing screen are used to organise automation and configuration data that has been saved to the Encore hard disk. The screens have boxes for six different types of file (Mix, Desk Setups, IO Configurations, GPI, Snapshots and User Default).
  • Page 89 System Menu Filing Automation Mix Tree Filing The files that contain actual automation data are Mix/Passes within Mix/Pass Trees. These are saved according to the current User ID within an organised structure (hierarchy). The User is determined by who logged on to Encore. If the Administrator user is logged on, the User button can be used to select the data for any user names in the system.
  • Page 90 System Menu Filing Click the Client button. The list box for automation data will be outlined in red and a List Of Clients will be shown. Double click the required Client name or type the required Client name in the box next to the Client button. The list box for automation data will display a List Of Projects for that Client.
  • Page 91 Desk Setups This contains the number of type of path and thereby dictates the type of task that Logic MMC will be used for. The Desk Setup contains all the information relating to the configuration of each path, including the processing...
  • Page 92 System Menu Filing To select an IO Configuration, Snapshot or User Defaults file to work with click the selection box for the required IO Configuration, Snapshot or User Defaults file. The red rectangle will jump to the selected box. Then click the drop-down arrow next to the box.
  • Page 93 Keep Mode To automatically keep each Mix/Pass in the Mix/Pass Tree click the Auto Keep checkbox so that an X appears in AMS Neve recommends that this option is always checked, to prevent accidental loss of automation data. Mix Pass Tree To show a Mix/Pass Tree when pressing +/- click the checkbox so that an X appears in it.
  • Page 94 System Menu Preferences Collect Touch The Collect Touch Auto Scoping options determine how easily a control is placed in scope for Collect Touch. The default is Mode Change + Touch + On Entry. The automatic scope settings are cumulative, as follows: No controls are automatically placed in scope, i.e.
  • Page 95 System Menu Preferences Pan and Operating Levels Preferences The Pan & Operating Levels page is used to set the indication response of faders and Logicators and the overall operating levels for the console. The Pan & Operating Levels page will appear. Fader Indication By default, the alpha for the path on the surface will indicate the fader level when the fader is touched.
  • Page 96 System Menu Preferences When setting ADCs and DACs the important parameters are firstly, the scaling of the conversion and secondly, the maximum analogue signal level (or clip level) which the converters are capable of producing or accepting before clipping. Setting the analogue clip level on AMS/Neve converters as described, will simultaneously scale the convertor so that the clip level corresponds to full digital modulation (therefore optimising performance).
  • Page 97 System Menu Preferences PFL Interlock With this option enabled, it is possible to solo any PFL signal in isolation, so that selecting the PFL of one channel, will release the PFL of any channel you may already be monitoring. If this option is not ticked, it is possible to listen to the PFL of any number of paths, simply by stacking them up. Tone and Talkback Preferences Allow users to select the mode of the talkback keys and frequency, type and level for the tone generator.
  • Page 98 System Menu Preferences 9 Pin And Internal The timeline position is taken from the master machine. The timeline is generated internally and the master machine is servoed until it locks to the timeline. The MCS controls the master machine. 9 Pin And Video The timeline position is taken from the master machine.
  • Page 99 System Menu Preferences Instant Chase on add machine to group This causes machines to immediately position themselves to the Group Master position when added to a group. MCS Presets Pre Roll Time This is a timecode value that sets the amount of extra timecode that a tape is re-wound by when executing a Locate or Cycle.
  • Page 100 System Menu Preferences MCS Ports MCS Panel Sets the operation of the MCS panel keys. Single Button Record FF & Rew only With this checked, pressing the << or >> keys will put the machines into fast forward or rewind. Without this option checked, then the first press of the key will put the machines into Shuttle;...

  • Page 101: Studio Information

    System Menu Studio Information Control Sensitivity The Control Sensitivity page is used to select velocity sensitivity for different functions that can be assigned to the Logicators. Velocity sensitivity causes a control value to change slightly faster when a Logicator is rotated more rapidly. Studio Information This is used to set the name of the studio where the console is located.

  • Page 102: Automation Menu

    Automation Menu New Mix Tree Automation Menu New Mix Tree To create a new Mix Tree set controls on the console surface to the required settings. These will be the positions recorded in the Initial Snapshot (ISS) when the Mix Tree is created. Set the automation modes as required and click on New Mix Tree in the drop down Automation menu.
  • Page 103 Automation Menu Copy Path Data To set the source and destination timecodes click on the Source Start, Source End or Destination Start timecode. Then click on the Label with the appropriate timecode and click on the Source Start, Source End or Destination Start timecode again.

  • Page 104: Erase Path Data

    Automation Menu Erase Path Data Erase Path Data Used to delete automation data (fader moves, mute events, channel button events) from selected paths. Path information can be erased over any period in timecode. To select the data to erase click on Erase Path Data in the Offline Editing Sub-Menu of the Automation Menu. The Erase Path Data dialogue box will appear.

  • Page 105: Merge Path Data

    Automation Menu Merge Path Data Merge Path Data Used to replace automation data from one Mix/Pass in another Mix/Pass. Each Mix/Pass must be in the current Mix/Pass Tree. To select the data to merge click on Merge Path Data in the drop down Mix menu. The Merge Path Data dialogue box will be displayed.

  • Page 106: Mix Conforming

    Automation Menu Mix Conforming Mix Conforming Provides functions for making mixes conform to film edits. Move Used to move part of the current mix, creating a new conformed mix/pass. All automation events for the selected paths are moved. Move first cuts the section out of the mix and then inserts it at the destination time (e.g. Scene 2 has been relocated to appear after Scene 3 and as the picture and sound for this edit are conformed the automation is conformed to match).

  • Page 107: Show Mix Statistics

    Automation Menu Show Mix Statistics Show Mix Statistics Allows users to view details of the current Mix/Pass. (e.g. points in timecode between which all fader moves have occurred, faders on which there are fader moves, mute events, and channel button events. Also displayed is the amount of memory used by the current Mix/Pass chain.
  • Page 108 Automation Menu Show Mix/Pass Tree To jump to the start of the tree click the Goto Parent Tree icon. To jump to the currently loaded revision click the Goto Loaded Revision icon. The display will jump to show the loaded revision (Mix/Pass) in the top left hand corner. Mix/Pass Notes Notes in plain text can be applied to any Mix/Pass.
  • Page 109 Automation Menu Show Mix/Pass Tree The Prune Tree dialogue box is also displayed if any of the display Mix/Pass Tree options is used when the automation system is off. To remove a Subtree, click the subtree that is to be deleted. It will turn bright green and the Remove Subtree button will become available.

  • Page 110: Options Menu

    Options Menu Glide Times Options Menu Glide Times Allows users to adjust Glide rates for Match and Auto Match mode. Glide times can be changed at any time (including during the running of automation). Because a Glide is written into the fader data, any change in Glide Time settings does not affect previously written Glides.

  • Page 111: Timecode Options

    Options Menu Timecode Options Timecode Options Used to set timecode type, timecode display options, local zero times and to create timecode presets (for later recall). When selected the Timecode Options dialogue box will be displayed. Timecode Type Used to set the frame rate for incoming Timecode. To set the Timecode type click on the radio button for the required timecode type in the Timecode Format box.

  • Page 112: Mix/Pass Tree Options

    Options Menu Mix/Pass Tree Options Timecode Display Options Used to set the display format for Timecode within Encore. Timecode Radio Button Timecode will be displayed in HH:MM:SS:FF format. Complete entry of Timecode is required even if hours or frames are suppressed. Flywheel Duration Box shows the period that Encore will continue working despite receiving bad timecode (i.e.

  • Page 113: Self Closing Dialogs

    Options Menu Self Closing Dialogs Self Closing Dialogs Allows users to set the period of time that transient messages (e.g. The Mix Has Been Saved Successfully) appear on screen. The user also has the option of disabling the Self Closing Dialog feature completely. If a value of 0 is entered, then the dialog will not close until the user clicks OK on screen.

  • Page 114: Transport Menu

    Transport Menu Group Setup Transport Menu Group Setup MCS Setup is used to setup groups of machines and configure individual machines. Setup Groups of Machines Group Setup is used to setup groups of machines and configure individual machines. When Group Setup is selected, the MCS Group Setup dialogue box is displayed with the page for the Current Group on top.
  • Page 115 Transport Menu Group Setup Configuring Individual Machines To configure an individual machine, right click on the machine. The Machine Properties dialogue box will be displayed. The dialogue box has two pages: one for properties and one for MCS parameters for the selected machine. Machine Properties The Machine Properties page shows the status of the selected machine, including the machine name and type.
  • Page 116 Transport Menu Group Setup Servo Parameter Definitions Used to “fine tune” the machine for servo into lock. Servo Wait (frames) Wait this number of frames after a play command before beginning servo action. This parameter is used to delay the onset of servo action for a given number of frames. This can be set to allow time for the machine’s transport to stabilise before beginning servo action.
  • Page 117 Transport Menu Group Setup Lock correction (frames) Number of frames a machine will ‘jump’ when releasing. The parameter allows correction for machines who’s reported position “jumps” when it is released from servoing. Adjustment of this parameter is normally not necessary. No Lock Wait Non zero means assume lock when zero error is achieved before machine reports servo lock.
  • Page 118 Transport Menu Group Setup No chase stop (0 disabled, 1 enabled) 1 = Don’t issue stop command when parked next to master. If this option is enabled then this machine will be set to shuttle at zero speed when it is parked next to the master position.

  • Page 119: Show Mcs Machine Status

    Transport Menu Show MCS Machine Status Poll Timing Time after frame edge that machine position reports are requested from the machine. Each “unit” in the value is 128 uS (i.e. 10 = 1.3mS, 80 = 10mS). Some machines do not update their internal position values until some distance into the frame. Use this parameter to remove any ambiguity about machine position values.

  • Page 120: Reload Last Used Groups

    Transport Menu Reload Last Used Groups If Locate is selected, all the machines will wind to that point in time and either go into Stop or Play, depending on whether the Enter Play After Locating option has been ticked in Preferences. Reload Last Used Groups This is used when Encore is started to restore the groups of machines as they were setup the last time that Encore was running.

  • Page 121: Lists Menu

    Lists Menu Label List Lists Menu Label List Allows users to create or capture (grab) a point in timecode (modify if required and assign a name to it). To enable Timecode grabbing check the Create Labels On The Fly checkbox in the Label List dialogue box. Click OK to return to the main screen.

  • Page 122: Path Names

    Lists Menu Path Names Path Names Allows a name to be assigned to any of the paths displayed in the list. To name a path click on Path Names in the drop down Lists menu. The Path Names dialogue box will appear. Select the desired paths by clicking on the associated Path number or by pressing the Access keys on the desk.

  • Page 123: Fader Moves List

    Lists Menu Fader Moves List Events can be added or deleted. To view more than one Event Type in the list click the Set Custom Filter button in the Filter box. The Event Filter Selection dialogue box will appear. Click on the check boxes to set the required selection of Event Types and click OK to return to the Event List dialogue box.

  • Page 124: Gangs & Links Menu

    Gangs & Links Menu Clear Selected Gang Gangs & Links Menu Clear Selected Gang Select this option and the user will be asked which of the gangs he wishes to clear. Select the Master of the gang to be deleted and press the Clear Selected button. If any Master fader has automation data on it, clearing the Gang structure means the Slave faders will lose their automation (as they would have been following the Master).

  • Page 125: Tools Menu

    Tools Menu Desk Edit Tools Menu Desk Edit Desk Edit is used to create, manage and modify the basic structure of Desk Setups. The Desk Setup defines how many of each type of path is available, the processing allocated to each path, the placement of paths on the console and the routing configuration.
  • Page 126 Tools Menu Desk Edit Changing Numbers of Paths To enter the number of paths of each type click in the Channels box and type in the required number then click in the Tracks, Groups, Main, Cue, Auxiliaries and External Machines boxes in turn and type in the required numbers of each path type.
  • Page 127 Tools Menu Desk Edit To allocate processing click on the required processing element in the processing pool. Allocating processes is identical for all path types. Click on Add or double click on the required processing element in the processing pool. If a DRC is in the path then this will prevent other dynamics modules being added and vice versa.
  • Page 128 Tools Menu Desk Edit Assigning Paths to Fader Strips - Desk Designer Click the Desk Designer tab. The path assignments made in Desk Designer are stored as part of the Desk Setup. The Desk Designer has 6 banks (4 layers on each). To assign paths to the console manually To display the required fader scroll the faders to the desired strip using the fader scrolling arrow buttons.
  • Page 129 Tools Menu Desk Edit Pan Designators on Tracks and Groups The Tracks and Groups pages have two extra buttons labelled Pan Designators and Pan Macros. Each Track and each mono Group also has a box at the bottom which shows the speaker that the path will route to when used in a film stem.
  • Page 130 Tools Menu Desk Edit To automatically assign speaker positions click on the Pan Macros button. The Pan Designators Macros dialogue box will appear. Click on the format required and click OK. The paths will automatically be assigned to the speaker positions in sequence starting from the first path (i.e. if 5.1 is selected, the first path will be assigned to Front Left, the second to Front Centre, etc.).
  • Page 131 Tools Menu Desk Edit Click and hold on a speaker position icon in the Surround Type Select area. The pointer will "pick up" a copy of the speaker icon. Drag the symbol to the first empty Stem Setup box and release the trackball button, the icon will be dropped in the box.
  • Page 132 Tools Menu Desk Edit The Pan Designators Macros dialogue box will be displayed. Click the radio button for the required Stem format or select a user defined Macro and click OK. The selected Macro will be applied to the Stem. Saving Desk Setups To save the Desk Setup click on the Save &...
  • Page 133 Tools Menu Desk Edit To save the Desk Setup with a different name click the Save As button. A Save As dialogue box will be displayed for entering a different Desk Setup name. Solo Inhibit If Solo Inhibit is active on a path then the path will NOT be cut when the SOLO key is pressed for another path. The current status of Solo Inhibits is saved as part of the Desk Setup.
  • Page 134 Tools Menu Desk Edit Inhibit Allocation This is used to prevent paths from being allocated on the console. This can be useful for isolating routing problems, or temporarily preventing some inputs from being fed into the console so that some audio can be listened to independently or to sort out 'bad' signals.

  • Page 135: Path Edit

    Note that the processing in a path can be in any order, within certain limitations (e.g. all dynamics elements must be together). This is because the Logic MMC is a digital system that does not have a strip with a physically fixed order of processing.
  • Page 136 Tools Menu Path Edit Path Selection There are two methods of selecting paths, using either the PATH access keys on the surface or a drop-down list on the screen. This is controlled with the Follow Access Key check box. The current processing in the path will be shown in the top part of the screen. Changing Signal Processing The signal processing elements are shown as icons.

  • Page 137: Copy And Paste

    Tools Menu Path Edit A dynamics element must be present to add Key Input and/or Sidechain EQ. When the Key Input or Sidechain EQ is added it will attach to the first dynamics element. If the dynamics order is changed then the sidechain will stay attached to the first dynamics element.

  • Page 138: I/O Patching

    Tools Menu I/O Patching To change an I/O Port click the Port State check box so that there is no X in it. This turns off the selected port. Click the AES, AFT, LIN, MADI or SDF radio button as required then click the drop down arrow next to the port name.
  • Page 139 Tools Menu I/O Patching Inserts To assign Ports to Inserts in a Path select Insert In 1 from the drop down list. The In and Out columns will show Insert In 1 and Insert Out 1. The Insert In 1 column will be highlighted in green. Click in the Insert In 1 column for the path with the Insert then click on the required Port in the Ports list and click the Assign button.

  • Page 140: I/O Config

    Tools Menu I/O Config The selection will be applied to the current Desk Setup and allocated on the console. If there are more ports than paths then the remaining ports will be unused. If there are more paths than ports then the remaining paths will be cleared.
  • Page 141 Tools Menu I/O Config To configure Input and Output ports click on the I/O Configuration tab. The I/O Configuration page will appear. The ports shown will depend on the hardware in the system and the selection made by the Type radio buttons. The Inputs and Outputs radio buttons select whether Input or Output ports are being configured.
  • Page 142 Tools Menu I/O Config To clear all settings for multiple ports click and hold the trackball button on the first System Name of the ports to be cleared, drag down the list until the last port to be cleared is selected, release the trackball button and click the Clear button.
  • Page 143 Tools Menu I/O Config Relays When a Relay is associated with an Input port, the Relay is closed when the fader is above -60dB. When a Relay is associated with an Output port, the Relay is closed by Rec Enable. To associate a Relay with a port double click on the in the Relay column for the required port.
  • Page 144 Tools Menu I/O Config SRC Mode Shows the current mode of SRC on the port and is used to enable and disable SRC. The mode is selected from a drop down list. The modes available depends on the card type: 820A154 No SRC 820-154...
  • Page 145 Tools Menu I/O Config To set SRC State double click in the State column for the required AES port which has been enabled. A drop down list will appear with an X next to it with options according to the card and port type. Double click on the required State.
  • Page 146 Tools Menu I/O Config The list will show relay setup for input or output paths (as shown for inputs above). The columns are the same for input and output paths. Path This shows all valid input paths (Channels and Tracks) or output paths (Groups, Auxes and Main Outputs). Fader Mic/Line This can be set to Any, Mic or Line and is set to Any by default.
  • Page 147 Tools Menu I/O Config Paths and Opto-Isolators The list will show opto-isolator setup for input or output paths. The columns are the same for input and output paths. Opto-isolators must be assigned uniquely (i.e. to only one function or path) except when the same opto-isolator is used for ON/CUT and PFL for a Channel.
  • Page 148 Tools Menu I/O Config Console Status and Relays The list will show relay setup for console status events. The columns show the console status items and the relay for each item. Console status relays are latching only. MIC-LIVE A and MIC-LIVE B These are the 'virtual' busses that are activated by a clear signal path from a mic input to an output.
  • Page 149 Tools Menu I/O Config SNAPSHOT VALID The specified relay closes when the Snapshot is loaded. Console Status and Opto-Isolators The list will show opto-isolator setup for console status events. The columns show the console status items and the opto-isolator for each item. CONTROL ROOM DIM The specified opto-isolator will switch the DIM key for the Control Room monitors.
  • Page 150 Tools Menu I/O Config The following table illustrates how the opto-isolators are used, with examples using opto-isolators 4 to 10: Optos in between Path Type Optos in between Path Opto 4 Opto 5 Opto 6 Opto 7 Opto 8 Opto 9 Opto 10 (binary 4) (binary 2)

  • Page 151: Aes Config

    Tools Menu AES Config AES Config On bootup, the desk will reload the last used Setup file, and display it's name in the title bar. When the AES960 racks are placed under Console control AES I/O pairs 28 are used to pass control data to and from the console and as such are not available audio channels.
  • Page 152 Tools Menu AES Config Inputs Pair: the inputs as stereo pair Name: XXXX State: either BYP AUT or SRC Mute: either 'M' or blank Status: NI The State of the input will either say SRC (where the input signal is converted to the desired sample rate); AUT (where the incoming signal is automatically converted to the required sample rate);...
  • Page 153 Tools Menu AES Config Frequency 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz Pulldown Sets the sample rate for the whole system. Priority Sync Wordclock MADI Misc Options Channel 55 Control Wordclock Termination Sync Out Copy To All With this option ticked, setting one value in any column will change all of the other inputs/outputs to that value as well.

  • Page 154: Routing Assistant

    Tools Menu Routing Assistant Routing Assistant Routing Assistant currently only works with Offline Encore. Please note, however, that the currently released version of Offline Encore precedes the introduction of Routing Assistant. It is used to display and modify routing. This allows a new Desk Setup that has been created Offline to have routing settings that will be applied when the Desk Setup is transferred back to the online system.

  • Page 155: Machine Manager

    Tools Menu Machine Manager Machine Manager Machine Manager allows the user to quickly port or unport tape machines, effects units (plus any associated relays) and the like from a reference library of commonly used machines. First the user must create a library of all the machines. Click the 'machines' box at the bottom of the screen, then from the Machines menu, choose NEW.
  • Page 156 Tools Menu Machine Manager Type in the number of mono inputs and outputs that the machine has. The Model box contains a pulldown list of all the previously used manufacturers names. If the one you require is not in the list, hit New and type in the name. This will be used for the current machine and added to the list for future use.

  • Page 157: Edl Editor

    Tools Menu EDL Editor I/O Patch can also be launched from machine Manager, either by selecting it from the Machine menu, or clicking on the I/O Patch icon on the icon bar at the top of the screen. To set the relays for a machine, call the desired machine to the right hand window and click Relays underneath (this option will be unavailable if the Relay field is set to None).

  • Page 158: Defaults Manager

    Tools Menu Defaults Manager Defaults Manager Defaults Manager is used to set the default values for all controls that can be automated (e.g. the default frequency for the first band of EQ). Different sets of defaults can be created, saved and loaded as required. The current set of defaults is associated with the current desk setup (console configuration).
  • Page 159 Tools Menu Defaults Manager Touch the required controls on the path that the ACCESS key was pressed for above. Any controls for which there are settings in Default Manager can be selected. If the path is spread out by the AFU function then all controls will be immediately accessible.

  • Page 160: Eq & Dynamics

    Tools Menu EQ & Dynamics Reset the Console with Reset Wizard To reset controls on the console surface to the settings in Defaults Manager click the Reset Wizard button. The paths page of the Reset Wizard will appear. Using the path type radio buttons and the list of available paths, select the paths you wish reset controls on. A selection of paths can be highlighted using click and drag.

  • Page 161: Backup Manager

    Tools Menu Backup Manager The EQ curve is displayed as a solid red area that shows the effect on the signal across the full frequency range. Boost is shown above the centre line and cut is shown below the centre line. The Dynamics curve is displayed as a thick red line that varies from the blue 'normal' line across the full signal level range.
  • Page 162 Tools Menu Backup Manager Encore data for the current user is shown in the top list. The current archives are shown in the bottom list. The data structure within an archive is the same as the data structure for Encore. When the Small icons check boxes are checked then more information can be shown in each list window.

  • Page 163: Floating Timecode

    Tools Menu Floating Timecode To view lists of files for the selected items click the View button for either Encore or the archive. A View dialogue box will be displayed. This shows details of the currently selected items and the file names that are used for them.
  • Page 164 Tools Menu Automotion Desk Setups can be converted from Version 2 to Version 2.5 'on the fly' when loading a Desk Setup. However, the old Desk Setup is automatically over-written with the converted version. Automation should be used if the Desk Setup is to be saved with a new name.
  • Page 165 Tools Menu Automotion A target drive must always be selected. Click the drop down arrow next to the Select a drive box and a list of available drives will be displayed, click on the required drive letter. The available free space will be displayed. The Studio Configuration only uses a few kilobytes of storage space (typically less than 10kb) so it will fit on any floppy disk that has free space.

  • Page 166: Snapshot Scope

    Tools Menu Snapshot Scope Studio Configuration Page This will show a list of configurations that are available on the selected drive or disk. Click on the required configuration name in the list. It will be highlighted and the name will be shown in the Configuration to restore box.

  • Page 167: Creating Snapshots

    Tools Menu Snapshot Scope Creating Snapshots To create Snapshots first set the Snapshot Scope, as described on the preceding page then press the CREATE SNAP key on the console surface. RECALL CREATE PATH KEEP SHIFT COPY CLEAR SNAP SNAP EDIT DESK The Capture Snapshot dialogue box will be displayed.
  • Page 168 Tools Menu Snapshot Scope The check boxes are: Ports The port routing for paths (.e. which input and/or output a path is digitally patched to) Routing The internal routing between paths (e.g. Channels to Tracks). The settings of controls on inputs and outputs (e.g. input trim).
  • Page 169 A Group is a means of identifying what class of operator a user belongs to (e.g. Engineer, Technician, etc.). Within Microsoft Windows NT, each Group has various Rights which allow or restrict the functions which may be performed by members of that Group. A set of Default User Groups is supplied as part of the Logic MMC installation.
  • Page 170 Microsoft Windows NT will now launch its own desktop and the Program Manager will be displayed. The password for Administrator is included in the delivery pack for Logic MMC. The password for Administrator must be kept in a secure place to prevent unauthorised access to your system at this level.
  • Page 171 Appendix A : User Administration User Administration Running User Manager From Program Manager, double click on the Administrative Tools group icon, then double click the User Manager icon. The User Manager window will appear. To Add a New User Click on User to display the User drop down menu. Click on New User.
  • Page 172 Appendix A : User Administration User Administration If required, click the User Cannot Change Password check box. It is advised that the other check boxes are left unchecked. To assign a user to a Group click the Groups button. The Group Memberships dialogue box will appear. In the Member of: box, click on the default ‘Users’...
  • Page 173 Appendix A : User Administration User Administration To Delete a User click on the required user in the list of Users in the top half of the User Manager window. Click User in the menu bar to display the User drop down menu and click on Delete. The User Manager will display a warning message about deleting the user.
  • Page 174 Appendix B: Ghost Recovery and Maintenance Procedure Appendix B: Ghost Recovery and Maintenance Procedure This Appendix describes how to recover software and custom configurations. WARNING The installation of the Ghost Recovery Software will overwrite all data on the hard drive therefore any Events Lists (AudioFile SC, Media ToolBox) or Automation Data (DFC, Libra) that was saved on the hard drive will be lost.
  • Page 175 Appendix B: Ghost Recovery and Maintenance Procedure The System will boot up from the floppy disk and you will be asked to confirm the type of Zip drive fitted. On systems the Zip drive is IDE. Press I [Enter] to confirm. You will be asked to confirm or cancel the Lock command.
  • Page 176 There is no limit to the number of groups you can set. To set up port grouping, go to Start/Programs/AMS Neve/System/IO Designer. Type in the password, and click on the tab for Grouped Ports. This will show a list of all the valid ports in the system. In the left hand screen, select the ports to be grouped by either: o Clicking a port, holding shift and clicking another port to select all ports inbetween.

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