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5) The Generator as a "Perfect Machine".
6) The Reader where the master is not directly controlled.
The system will only operate correctly if the selected master is resolved (locked) to video syncs.
Note.
When configured as a SR-3, where [A] is an input ([E] on the SR-24) [A] should never
be defined as the master. This is an input and not an output. Any controller connected
to this input will control the selected master machine.
Perfect Master Mode
The timecode generator may be selected as the master (Shift followed by Gen (Macro 118)) to
enter the perfect machine mode. The generator may be used as a timecode master in a tapeless
studio. To set the value of the timecode generator use the Locate/Shift Locate command.
Remote Master Mode
The timecode reader may be selected as the master ([Shift] followed by [Reader]. This is used
when you have a remote source of code only. Not the code should be resolved to the same video
reference as the studio. The SR keyboard may be used as a parallel remote control. To do this
select Setup | Root | Unit | Generic | Menu 33: GP Outputs 4, 5, 6 and choosing 5=RdrCmd
(See section 7.026). Connecting a suitable parallel interface GPI outputs 4, 5, 6 will enable the
SR/MR to control the source of the external timecode.
Note: The Remote timecode MUST be locked to video syncs in order to work correctly.
1.12 SR/MR Timecode Generator Output
The SR/MR timecode generator is an integral part of the synchronization system. The timecode
value follows the position of the selected master machine (including the timecode reader). If Group
Locates are enabled (Setup | Root | Unit | Chase | Menu 19; Group locates), the timecode
generator will jump to the Locate point allowing chase machines to locate individually. The timecode
generator output will roll over any drop-outs in the machine timecode.
By using the timecode generator output chase only machines may be connected to the system for
playback.
The timecode generator value is calculated as follows:- [Timecode Output] = [Master Position] -
[Master Offset]. Including the Master Offset in the calculation allows the user to change the master
without having to update the slave offsets, or change the settings for any other units connected to
the SR-4 timecode output (Automation, Midi, Chase only slaves...).
1.13 Defining a Machine as a Slave
A machine may be selected to be a slave by selecting the machine (A, B, C, D or E) and using
[Chase/Offset] or [Shift] followed by [Chase/Offset]. When the [Shift] key is used the current
Master and Slave Positions are used to calculate the Slave Offset.
1.14 Displaying the Chase Group
When any machine in the chase group is selected then the LED's of all the machines within the
group are illuminated. The selected master machine's LED will flash.
1.15 Entering an Offset
To enter an offset, first select the machine (A, B, C, D or E) then type in the offset required, this will
be displayed on the lower right hand display. Then use the Store key followed by the Chase/Offset
key. The display will confirm by displaying offset next to the displayed number.
1.16 Trimming an Offset
To trim an offset (or any other memory) first enter the amount of trim required, this will be displayed
on the right of the lower line. Then use the Trim+ or Trim- key followed by the Chase/Offset key.
The display will confirm by displaying the new offset.
1.17 Entering a Negative Offset
On the SR and MR series remotes all offsets are calculated on a twenty-four hour clock. To enter
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