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8.1.4 8.1.4 8.1.4 8.1.4 8.1.4 Recording a Timecode Show Recording a Timecode Show Recording a Timecode Show Recording a Timecode Show Recording a Timecode Show
Recording is enabled only if the timecode show is not write-protected (options menu).
Recording will always be „live on stage“ and can be done in three ways:
a) Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation. a) Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation.
a) Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation. a) Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation.
a) Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation. The current time is given by the SMPTE
signal and every executor command or fader movement will be added to the timecode show until you stop or pau-
se the show. Your actions and pre-recorded items already in the show will be live on stage. You can repeat the
recording process step by step to add more and more details to your show.
b) Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation. b) Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation.
b) Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation. b) Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation.
b) Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation. Basically the same as with external
sync, time is running continuously, but you where to start and where to stop.
c) Semi-automatic manual recording. c) Semi-automatic manual recording.
c) Semi-automatic manual recording. c) Semi-automatic manual recording.
c) Semi-automatic manual recording. In this mode time is not running, although your show is in
recording mode. Between each executor command that you want to be recorded, you can set the recording time
manually with an encoder or by direct absolute input (simply press the first encoder). This is probably the best way
of editing for the experienced user, who already has a time table in front of him. Even fader commands can be
recorded this way.
Starting to record: Starting to record:
Starting to record: Starting to record:
Starting to record:
- Automatic recording - Automatic recording
- Automatic recording - Automatic recording
- Automatic recording is started by pressing the record symbol in the timecode control bar (the red symbol).
The depending on the sync-setting (in the options menu) you will record with internal or external synchronisation.
Automatic Recording can also be started from the command line in a similar way to recording a macro: STORE
TIMECODE X ENTER or STORE and press a key in the timecode pool.
- Manual recording - Manual recording
- Manual recording - Manual recording - Manual recording
is started by pressing the MANUAL RECORD key in the timecode editor.
Stop recording: Stop recording:
Stop recording: Stop recording: Stop recording:
- Recording is stopped when you PAUSE or STOP the timecode show.
- Automatic recording with internal sync will also be interrupted if you enter a new time.
- Recording is NOT stopped when you close the timecode editor. So be aware of what is being recorded, otherwise
you will discover a huge timecode show at some later point.
After recording After recording
After recording After recording After recording
, particularly if you have recorded fader movements, it is a good idea to use the DO FADER DO FADER
DO FADER DO FADER DO FADER
DATA REDUCTION DATA REDUCTION
DATA REDUCTION DATA REDUCTION DATA REDUCTION
(in the options menu). This keeps your show slim and easier to edit. The fader data reduction
process guarantees, that the compressed signal will not differ more than 1 frame in time and 1% in value from the
original. Usually recorded fader events will be reduced to 20% or less of the original amount.
The Length of the Show The Length of the Show The Length of the Show The Length of the Show The Length of the Show
During recording, the length of the show is automatically extended if needed. This also happens if you manually
add events after the current length (see manual editing).
The length of a show becomes very important if you plan to use internal sync and repeat. In combination with the
“when reaching the end” setting (to be found in options menu), it is worth taking into consideration how long
your show should be.
The length of the timecode show can be changed in the options menu.
8.1.5 8.1.5 8.1.5 8.1.5 8.1.5 Manual Editing of a Timecode Show Manual Editing of a Timecode Show Manual Editing of a Timecode Show Manual Editing of a Timecode Show Manual Editing of a Timecode Show
Editing is only enabled, if the timecode show is NOT write-protected (options menu).
Track Management Track Management Track Management Track Management Track Management
A timecode show consists of TRACKS:
A TRACK has a specific function. At the moment, only EXECUTOR TRACKS EXECUTOR TRACKS
EXECUTOR TRACKS EXECUTOR TRACKS
EXECUTOR TRACKS are implemented, but in the future,
it is conceivable to have tracks implimented for submasters, global speeds etc., too. This way, one track would