Numbers And Timecodes - Solid State Logic SL 9000 J Series Operator's Manual

Introduction
For fast naming, words can be selected from the 'keywords' list, to the left of the pop-
up, by simply stabbing on them. We supply you with a default list of keywords, but
new words can be easily added to the list by entering them via the keyboard and then
stabbing on COPY TO LIST. You will be given the option to place the new word
anywhere in the list, but note that it holds a maximum of 40 entries. To delete an entry,
CLEAR the QWERTY pop-up, select COPY TO LIST and then stab on the entry you
want to delete.
To make an insertion in an existing line of text, use the <– or –> boxes to move the
cursor to the right spot. BKSP should be obvious, CLEAR deletes the entire current
entry. Press END to clear the QWERTY pop-up and enter the name; use QUIT to clear
the pop-up and not effect any change.

Numbers and Timecodes

When it comes to numbers and timecodes, sometimes these can be entered, or existing
values can be modified, by simply stabbing on individual numbers and dragging the
pen to increment or decrement the value. Alternatively, by stabbing (or stabbing and
dragging) on a number or timecode box, you will be presented with a numeric keypad
or timecode calculator (see opposite).
The timecode calculator comes complete with a mini 'Events List'. This is used to
provide a simple way of locating to any pre-marked point in a recording. See Section 4
for more details.
Entries for both the numeric and timecode pop-ups can be made by stabbing with the
pen on appropriate keys or by using the numeric keypad (situated to the upper right
of the computer front panel below the computer monitor). If you use the numeric
buttons on the front panel, complete an entry with the OK button.
The numeric pop-up should be self-explanatory. The timecode calculator (sometimes
referred to as a T/C) has extra features worthy of explanation:
This pop-up provides the typical calculator memory functions M+, MR and MC. The
upper timecode display shows the current value, the lower display shows the
calculator's memory contents. Selection of MS allow absolute times to overwrite the
contents of the memory (instead of just adding to it).
Stabbing on Now will enter the system's current timecode position. The < and > boxes
nudge the current timecode entry in frames. The Ng function may be used to subtract
an entered value from 00:00:00:00. Alternatively, to add a value to, or subtract from,
the current value, select + (or -), enter the value and hit =.
If an invalid timecode value is entered, a warning message informs the operator that
the value will be corrected. Stab on OK to complete the operation and clear the pop-
up.
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