VENUE SC48 Guide
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Config Mode and Show Mode
There are two main operating modes, Config Mode and Show
Mode. Use Config mode to set up your system and options;
use Show mode to mix your performance.
Config Mode
Config mode provides access to the configuration settings
that are typically performed as part of system setup (before
mixing). For example, you must be in Config mode to do any
of the following:
• Choose a Main mix format (L–R+M, or L–C–R)
• Designate the number and mono/stereo format of avail-
able auxes and groups, combine two mono channels into
one stereo input channel, or split a stereo input channel
into two mono channels.
• Install plug-ins
• Assign plug-ins in the software racks
• Route side-chain inputs to plug-ins
• Initialize (or reset) hardware devices and options
• Change Matrix Source pickoff points
• Change Master Insert points
• Customize console and software interaction
• Move channels to different fader strips
• Perform system tests and diagnostics
Show Mode
Show mode is the main operating mode for the system soft-
ware. All mixing and routing features are available, based on
your settings made in Config mode.
Toggling Between Config Mode and
Show Mode
To toggle between Config mode and Show mode, do one of the
following:
Press the Console Mode switch (located above the Bus As-
signs).
– or –
Double-click the
Mode
display in the Status Bar, located in
lower-right hand corner of the screen.
System Lock
System Lock locks out all manual changes (console and screen
actions), allowing the operator to safely step away from the
system. Audio continues to pass but is not affected by console
controls until the operator disables System Lock.
System Lock is activated by clicking the LOCK button on the
Options > System page, which locks the console and hides the
on-screen controls. (System Lock is not available in the Stand-
alone software.)
Locking and Unlocking the System
To engage System Lock:
1
Go to the Option > Systems page.
2
Click the
Lock
button in the System section.
3
In the dialog that appears, click
Lock
.
On the console, the LCDs for each 8-channel fader bank dis-
play System Locked.
On-screen, an
Unlock
button appears in the lower right corner
in front of a dimmed background image.
To unlock the system (disengage System Lock):
Do either of the following:
• Press and hold the Cancel button on the console for two
seconds.
– or –
• Click
Unlock
in the lower right corner of the screen.
System Status while Locked
GPI
All console GPI inputs and outputs are disabled while the
system is locked.
Footswitches
All Footswitch inputs are disabled while the sys-
tem is locked.
Events
All Event triggers and actions that include console or
GPI/Footswitch functions are disabled while the system is
locked.
Some Config mode operations interrupt audio throughput.
System Lock button on the Options > System page
You can add your own custom images to display in place of
the default VENUE logo. See “Customizing the System
Lock Display” on page 29 for information.
the Unlock button is hidden after a few seconds. Touch the
mouse or keyboard to bring it back.
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