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FXDeko User’s Guide
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Timecode control allows you to control sequences via SMPTE timecode. If your
Deko is not connected to a timecode reader, you can still trigger sequence events
using your system clock.
To specify timecodes to begin and end an effect:
1. Open the sequence file.
2. In the Control column of the Sequence Window, choose tcode.
3. In the In Time column, do one of the following:
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Press Alt+Shift+I to enter the current input timecode.
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Type a timecode.
4. In the Out Time column, do one of the following:
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Press Alt+Shift+O to enter the current output timecode.
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Type a timecode.
To set intime to outtime:
1. Open the Sequence file.
2. In the Sequence Window, select the event.
3. From Timecode Menu, choose Set Intime to Outtime.
To set outtime to intime:
1. Open the Sequence file.
2. In the Sequence Window, select the event.
3. From Timecode Menu, choose Set Outtime to Intime.
To offset in/out times:
1. Open the sequence file.
2. In the Sequence window, choose Add Offset to In/Out Times.
3. In the dialog box, enter the amount of time to add or subtract.
4. Choose whether to add or subtract the offset time, then click OK or
press Enter.
To find event closest to current output timecode:
1. Open the Sequence file.
2. From the Timecode menu, choose Find Event Closest to Timecode.