Sony DMX-R100 - Manual (Page 28)

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Automation Operation
Automation Operation
Note
Automation data must already be present ahead of any
points where the following operation might be performed.
Automation Drop-in Using FOOT SW
Plug a momentary action footswitch into the jack on
the rear panel behind the PGM L and R bar meters.
1
Touch {FOOT SW} to the left of the
AUTOMATION GUI so that it highlights green.
‘FOOT’ will appear in the AUTO button at the top
centre of the LCD.
2
Select the {ABS} or {TRIM} button according to
whether the underlying data is to be overwritten or
trimmed, and make sure {SAFE} is turned off, i.e.
its LED is off.
3
Set the faders to have automation data recorded
into ready and then drop them into automation
record. This will be confirmed by the {WRITE}
buttons being lit solidly for the channels
concerned.
4
Play the material over the section where the
settings are to be recorded and adjust the faders to
suitable settings. The underlying mix will not be
overwritten. It is advisable to use a ‘safe’ mix
when performing this kind of operation in case a
complete re-write is necessary.
5
When the fader settings are finally satisfactory, roll
the material again. At the drop-in point, push and
hold the footswitch for the period required for the
drop-in. Pressing the
p transport key will also
drop the system out of automation data record.
6
Make sure the channels involved have returned to
ready mode, indicated by their {WRITE} buttons
flashing, then replay the material to check it.
7
When the work is complete, release {FOOT SW}.
Touch {READY SETUP} to highlight it, and then
{OPTIONS} next to it for a pop-down. Touch
{CANCEL ALL} in the pop-down and {CLOSE} to
finish with the pop-down menu. All ready
indications will cease. Finally touch
{READY SETUP} once more to turn it off. The
system is now completely ‘safe’ and automation
data cannot be overwritten.
Automation Drop-in Using AUDITION
1
Touch {AUDITION} to the left of the
AUTOMATION GUI so that it highlights green.
The {SAFE} button will light and the AUTO button
at the top centre of the LCD will then display the
following:
• AUDITION
• WH - Write Hold, which means any faders which
are touched will remain armed to write automation
data at all times, including when the material is
rewound.
• TH - Touch Hold, which means that automation
data is being written continuously and not just
when faders are being touched.
• BUTT - Audition can operate only with butt or a
jump at the join between previous and new
auditioned settings.
2
Select the {ABS} or {TRIM} button according to
whether the underlying data is to be overwritten or
trimmed.
3
Set the faders to have automation data recorded
into ready and then drop them into automation
record. This will be confirmed by the {WRITE}
buttons being lit solidly for the channels
concerned.
4
Play the material over the section where the
settings are to be recorded and adjust the faders to
suitable settings. The underlying mix will not be
overwritten. It is advisable to use a ‘safe’ mix
when performing this kind of operation in case a
complete re-write is necessary.
5
When the fader settings are finally satisfactory, roll
the material again. At the drop-in point, release
{SAFE} so that its LED is no longer lit, when
automation data will be recorded. At the drop-out
point press {SAFE} again.
6
When the work is complete, release {AUDITION}
and the automation will resume ‘NORMAL’ mode.
Check that the automation is in ready mode,
indicated by the {WRITE} buttons flashing. Then
replay the material to check that the revised
automation data is satisfactory.