Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

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Automation
The automation function synchronizes the DA7to a timing signal, and
records and plays back mixes. You can set it to synchronize to a Timecode
input from outside the DA7, such as MIDI Timecode, MIDI clock, and
SMPTE.
The parameters for automation that can be controlled by the system are EQ
parameters, dynamics can be turned on or off, channel on and off, fader
changes, panning, surround sound, aux send, balance, scene memories can
be recalled, as well as CH, EQ, and...

14-1 AUTOMATION, SETUP Window
Use the [SETUP]window to set up the automation and to store or recall
library automation events.
[MANUAL CHANNEL SELECT]Area
This area permits you to select [INPUT 1-32], [AUX RTN1-6], [AUX SND 1-
6], [BUS 1-8], or [MASTER L/R]as manual channels. When selected as a
manual channel, the selected fader is not recorded. These buttons can only
be selected by highlighting them with the JogDial, and pressing the ENTER
button.
Once you have selected a channel here, remember that it...

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[MEMORY]Area
The [MEMORY]area is a library for the event list in the window. The DA7
allows you to select from four automation mixes that can be stored into the
library. 
Button
Recall the automation library.
Button
Store the automation library.
Button
Initialize the automation library.
Button
Display the [NAME EDITOR]window for the automation library.
Button
Cancel the immediately preceding operation that changed the memory.
Button
Clear current automation...

[TIME BASE]Area
The time base for Automation can be selected here, as well as in the
[AUTOMATION>EXECUTE]window. See page 14-8.Chapter 14 
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14-2 AUTOMATION, EXECUTE Window
Automation is principally controlled from the [AUTOMATION>EXECUTE]
window. Recording and playback of automation are not possible unless the
button is set to  . Automation recording is “enabled” when
the  button is pressed, and recording begins when Timecode starts
running. You can also enable the automation by pressing the AUX /
AUTOMATIONLED button on the front panel, located just below the
MASTER DISPLAYarea. Cursor to the...

[OFFSET]Area
To offset the timecode, cursorto the [OFFSET]area, and use the JogDialto
change the values in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. This feature allows
you to synchronize an automation mix with its own timecode to an external
source (such as a video tape) that has a different timecode. Remember that
these two timecodes should always be the same frame rate.
[CURRENT]Area
This area shows the number of events used in the current automation mix.
The DA7 has a 32,000 event capacity which is shared...

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[UNDO]Area
There is an [ENABLE]button, a [BUF CLR]button and an [UNDO]button.
The [ENABLE]button allows you to set aside some of the automation
memory to create an UNDObuffer. This will take away space from your mix
memories. However, if you need more memory during your mix, you can
increase the memory by disabling the UNDOfunction.
This button clears the information that is in the UNDO
buffer. Use this button if you wish to clear the buffer without...

Button
When selected, the  button will execute recording from the
START SCENE which is stored as SCENE 00. If you do not store the
, the DA7will begin recording of Automation from the first
event.  It is recommended that you begin all automated mixes by storing
the beginning of the mix in the  memory.
[TIME BASE]Area
You can choose between [INT], [MTC], [MIDI CLK], and [SMPTE]Timecode
to drive the system. The timecode area will display the input timecode as
soon as it recognizes the time base status.
You...

[MMC]Area
The [MMC]area provides controls for the automation system and for sending
control commands to externally connected machines (via the MIDI port on
the rear panel) that accept MMC(MIDI Machine Control) commands.
To operate this area it is practical to use the KeyPadin the MMCmode. Set
the Keypadto MMCmode by selecting the MMC/CURSORbutton before
operating.
[] - []Buttons
Select these buttons to quickly access the desired locate points in an
automated mix. See page 14-10, Create Locate Pointsand...

[Stop ]Button
Select this button to Stop the current automated mix (once the Internal
Clock is selected and Automation and Record are enabled). The [Stop
]button also can be used to independently control any connected
device that accepts MMCcommands. When the MMC/CURSORis in
MMCmode, the down ARROWbutton on the Top Panel provides
the same control.
[Replay ]Button
Select this button to return the DA7automation (and any MMCslaved
devices) to the position where the [Play ] button was last pressed. It
will...