diamond - User Manual
Version: 8.0.0/1
Exported on: 24 October, 2023
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PFL Modes
The PFL mode defines how the surface keys operate: as PFL, AFL, or a combination.
The default PFL mode is "SUM", but this can be changed by editing the configuration (using the ON-AIR Designer). The PFL
mode can also be changed by an operator (from the Setup menu).
The table below describes all possible options.
1
SUM
(default)
Multiple PFLs can be selected. Where faders are closed, sources are summed onto the PFL bus. When a fader opens,
PFL is canceled. Where faders are open, sources are put into "PFL Prepare". In this instance, nothing happens until
the fader is closed. Once the fader is closed, PFL becomes active.
2
SUM R
Known as SUM Recurring. Identical to SUM mode, but PFL recurs if you open and then close the fader. In this mode,
you must turn off PFL by deselecting the
PFL
key.
3
PFL
Identical to SUM mode, but the PFL keys inter-cancel. This means that only one source can ever be in "PFL Active"
or "PFL Prepare".
4
PFL R
Known as PFL Recurring. Identical to PFL mode, but PFL recurs if you open and then close the fader. In this mode,
you must turn off PFL by deselecting the
PFL
key.
5
PFL A
Known as PFL Always. Identical to SUM mode, except that sources are always put into "PFL Active" even if their
faders are closed. i.e. there is no "PFL Prepare".
6
PFL AR
Combines PFL Always and PFL Recurring. Sources are always put into "PFL Active", and PFL recurs if you open and
then close the fader.
7
PFL PUSH
Changes the operation of the PFL keys from latching to momentary. In this instance, you must press and hold a key
to make PFL active. PFL cancels when you release the key.
8
PFL DJ
A special mode for DJs that can be used to prepare a fader level before the source goes on-air. Start by pressing
PFL to monitor the source and adjust the fader level. Then deselect PFL and press channel ON (to put the source on-
air) - the fader jumps to the prepared level. Note that the prepared level is applied only once. So, if you take the
fader off-air, and then press channel ON again, the fader jumps to 0dB as normal.
9
AFL
Changes the operation of the PFL keys from pre-fader listen to after-fader listen. In this mode, multiple AFLs can be
selected. AFL must be turned off by deselecting the
AFL
key.
10
AFL/PFL
Combines AFL and PFL operation. The PFL keys operate as AFL when a fader is open and PFL when a fader is
closed.
