Data Storage; Basic Operational Techniques; Pen And Tablet - Solid State Logic SL 9000 J Series Operator's Manual

Introduction

Data Storage

The J Series Computer handles session management in the form of a Project. Session
data is stored in Project Files on the System Disk (see opposite). Studios will have a
'Default Project' from which they can simply build subsequent 'Working' Projects.
The Default Project, which will initially be created by SSL personnel, will contain all
the basic setup information required to begin using the system. This may include, for
example, basic console/computer setup parameters, tape machine control parameters,
user-defined function keys (macros), etc.
Working with a Default Project makes the operator's life easier, as tiresome setup
routines can all be loaded with a stab of the pen. Section 2 covers the creation and use
of Project Files in detail.

Basic Operational Techniques

If you have not used any of SSL's digital products, some of the basic operational
techniques required when using the J Series Computer will be new to you. Please take
a little time to read through this section so that you will be prepared for the
instructions that follow in the bulk of this manual.
Quite often you will find there are several different methods available to achieve the
same result. The J Series Computer is designed to be as flexible as possible, and you
will eventually settle on those methods which suit you best.
Note that, throughout this manual, on-screen functions are shown in Bold type, front
panel buttons are referred to in UPPER CASE PLAIN type.

Pen and Tablet

The pen and tablet interface provides access to all on-screen functions. The more
commonly used functions are duplicated in hardware switches on the computer front
panel in the centre section of the console (see drawing at the end of this section). Once
the system has been set up, and recording/mixing has begun, use of the pen will be
quite limited.
Moving the pen lightly across the tablet produces a red cross-hair cursor on the
computer screen which indicates the pen's location. Note that this is an 'absolute'
system where the tablet area represents the screen area. Stabbing (pressing down) with
the pen in a box on the screen selects individual functions or new menus.
Certain functions require a 'stab and drag' movement of the pen – for example, when
changing numbers in the on-screen equivalent of a thumbwheel switch, or in the
editing of mix data.
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