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.
Setting this to a non zero value will decrease machine lock up time in some cases (for example 7030). This is
because certain machines may achieve and hold zero error for some time before actually reporting lock.
Servo Hold (frames)
Hold servoing for this number of frames before issuing play.
Once zero error has been achieved, the MCS will continue to servo at play speed for the time specified. This can
help avoid situations where the machine is servoed up from behind and is possibly speeding up when released
and therefore could be into the next frame when released.
Release Hold off (frames)
Number of frames to wait after releasing before LOCK is confirmed.
This parameter controls the last stage of the servo process for a machine. After zero error is achieved and the
machine is released, the MCS will wait for the specified time before lock is confirmed. This gives more leeway for
final errors to be corrected if required. Adjusting this value may help if lock errors are observed after lock has
been reported.
General Parameter Definitions
Shuttle Stop
Non-zero means that machine will be slowed down to stop. The larger the number the gentler the action of the
stop command.
Unlace time (seconds)
Distance to target in locate/chase above which unlaced or high speed wind will be engaged.
When the “locate to” or chase difference is greater than this time the machine will unlace and fast wind until the
difference is within the relace time. Setting this value to 255 will cause “infinite” unlace time to be adopted. This
will permit devices capable of instant locates to avoid entering shuttle or wind modes.
Relace time (seconds)
Distance to target in locate/chase below which laced or shuttle wind will be engaged.
This parameter is essentially the opposite of the above and operates if “unlaced wind” has been engaged.
When spooling to a locate time shuttle mode is engaged when the difference between the current position and
the locate target is below this value.
Play into park time
Allowed overshoot in a locate operation before new locate command is issued.
When locating, the machine may overshoot the specified location. If the overshoot becomes greater than the
value specified in this default the MCS will issue a new locate command rather than allowing the machine to
park at the “overshot” position. This is primarily used to cater for devices which have a built in “play into park”
mode (for example Tascam DA60).
Transport Menu
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