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First Time - sets the first time that the console will use when using internal timing.
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Last Time - sets the last time that the console will use when using internal timing.
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FPS - sets how many frames per second (FPS) will be used; 30, 25, 24.
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Status - current status of the event list.
Internal vs. External Time
Time code (MIDI or SMPTE) is typically received from an input source, like a show control
gateway. This timing source is referred to as external time, since it is coming from a source
external to your console.
If the external time source is not available for any reason, each time code event list within your
console has an internal timing source which will assume control, if enabled. This internal
timing source requires three pieces of information to determine how to generate its timing:
first time, last time, and frame rate. When the internal clock reaches the last time, it will reset
to the first time and continue running.
Note:
External timing sources may run faster or slower than the console’s internal
clock.
Real Time Clock uses internal time only, but the clock can sync with an external time server
using SNTP. Whether using internal time from the console or using external time from a time
server, it is important that all the correct information for time zone, latitude, and longitude are
properly setup. Refer to the Configuration Utility appendix in your console’s manual for setup
information.
Analog inputs and network inputs use the external setting only as a way to enable and disable
the entire list.
Creating an Event List
Getting started with an event list is the same regardless of which show control protocol you
are using.
To program an event list, you first must open the show control display.
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[Displays]><More SK>>{Show Control}
Create an event list by specifying it in the command line.
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<Event> [1] [/] [Enter]
Specify what the list will respond to (MIDI, SMPTE, Analog, or RTC).
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<Event> [1] [/] {Type} {MIDI} [Enter]
Define the group or source.
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<Event> [1] [/] {Source} [8] [Enter]
Activate the internal and / or external timing functions (see Internal vs. External Time ). These
functions are toggle on/off states.
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<Event> [1] [/] {Internal} {External} [Enter]
When defining an event list, it is feasible to enter multiple commands in the same command
line. This can speed up your programming of an event list. For example:
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<Event> [2] [/] {Type} {MIDI} {Source} [5] [Enter]
Once the list is created, you will then need to create the specific events. Those steps will vary
depending on what protocol is being used.