Focus MX-4, User Manual

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RANSITIONS
After selecting the CURRENT and NEXT sources and the transition to use, you can run the transi-
tion either
automatically or manually .
• Use
PLAY
to run transitions automatically, when you want them to run smoothly and always
the same way.
• Use the
T
-
BAR
to run transitions manually, when you want fine control over the way it runs.
For example, you can make the transition speed up, slow down, or even reverse itself at any
point.
NOTE
If you apply the strobe effect to a source, the MX-4 automatically turns it off while the transition
runs (refer to “Strobe” on page 69).
Running a Trailing-type transition to either the Background channel or a channel with no video
source executes a simple dissolve (transition 160).
Running Transitions Automatically
To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed:
• Press
PLAY
.
You can pause an automatic transition by pressing
PLAY
again. Each time you press the button, the
transition alternately stops and starts until you finally allow it to finish. Although the transition
pauses, the video continues to play.
Running Transitions Manually
Use the
T
-
BAR
to manually control transitions. You can change a transition’s speed and reverse its
direction.
Operating the
T-BAR
The
T
-
BAR
operates as follows:
• Moving the
T
-
BAR
from the DOWN to UP position runs the transition forward .
• Moving the
T
-
BAR
from the UP to DOWN position runs the transition in reverse .
• Holding down the
SHIFT
button while moving the
T
-
BAR
disables
T
-
BAR
operation. Use this
method to reposition the
T
-
BAR
without running a transition or effect.