Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

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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 Dynamics Libraries.
The AUTOMATION button is one of the display control buttons in the
SETUP section of the Top Panel. Press the AUTOMATION button to display
the most recently selected window for the window group.
The [AUTOMATION] window group selections are [SETUP], [EXECUTE],
and [EVT EDIT](event edit).
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							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 is no longer part of
the recorded automation information for the current mix and will not record
or playback any automation function.
Button
Choosing  assigns all the channels to the safety of manual
control.
Button
When  is selected, all channels transmit and receive automation
data.
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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 mix.
[UNDO]Area
Turn the [UNDO]function on  or off 
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Button
Clear the  buffer of any existing mix.
MEMORY Area
UNDO Area 
						

							[TIME BASE]Area
The time base for Automation can be selected here, as well as in the
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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 [MMC] area [Play ]button, and
press the ENTER button to start Timecode.
While in record mode, the [taskbar] flashes the words Automation and
Recording.
[TIME CODE]Area
The current timecode information appears in this area. Hours, minutes,
seconds and frames are displayed in 8 digits when [Internal], [MTC], or
[SMPTE] is selected for time base. When the [MIDI CLK] is selected, the
[TIME CODE] area displays measures, beats, and clocks while the far right of
the [OFF SET] Area indicates the time signature. The initial time signature is
4/4. See setting [TIME BASE]on page 14-8 for additional information. 
The [START SCENE]timecode appears and turns to inversed video for a
half second when                    is overwritten. In the same manner the locate
point appears in the [TIME CODE]Area when one of the locator buttons is
selected. 
EXECUTE Window
TIME CODE Area 
						

							[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 between the current
memories, the undo buffer, and the four event memories, as seen in the
[AUTOMATION>SETUP]window.
[MEMORY]Area
This area displays the available percentage of memory and number of events
available for use in a mix.
There is also a field that shows the [UNDO]buffer size as a percentage and
as the number of events that have been used. 
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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
performing UNDO. This can be useful if you need more
memory during a mix.
This button performs the actual UNDOfunction. 
[AUTOMATION]Area
Button
Press this button to  or  Automation for the system. You
can also enable the automation system by pressing the AUX /
AUTOMATIONLED button on the front panel, located just below the
MASTER DISPLAYarea.
Button
When the  button is enabled, it will flash on and off to indicate
recording. You can also enter RECORD when in MMC mode by directly
pressing REC on the front panel.
When automation is enabled, the remote switch automatically becomes
active as a punch-in or punch-out control (remote Talk back is
disabled). This is useful if you wish to use a footswitch to do hands-
free automation control.
UNDO Area
AUTOMATION Area 
						

							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 can select:
[MTC]MIDI Timecode
[SMPTE]SMPTE timecode (valid only when the SMPTE option card
is installed)
[MIDI CLK]MIDI clock
[INT]Internal timecode
Next to the [TIME BASE]selection field, there is a field for the display
of the time code type. When using SMPTE or MTC, the DA7will
automatically sense the type of timecode and set the mixer accordingly.
You cannot adjust this field.
It will display the frame rate of the timecode being used. The frame
rates of timecode the DA7can accept from SMPTE or MTC are:
[ND], 30 frames per second using non-drop frame timecode
[DF], 30 frames per second using drop frame timecode (this equals,
29.97 frames per second)
[25], 25 frames per second
[24], 24 frames per second
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							[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 Recall
Locate Pointsfor more information.
[Play ]Button
Select this button to Play the current automated mix (once the Internal
Clock is selected and Automation and Record are enabled). The [Play
]button also can be used to independently control any connected
device that accepts MMCcommands. When the MMC/CURSORis in
MMCmode, the up ARROWbutton on the Top Panel provides
the same control.
[Rewind ]Button
Select this button to Rewind the current automated mix (once the
Internal Clock is selected and Automation and Record are enabled). The
[Rewind ]button also can be used to independently control any
connected device that accepts MMCcommands. When the
MMC/CURSORis in MMCmode, the left ARROWbutton on
the Top Panel provides the same control.
[Fast Forward  ]Button
Select this button to Fast Forward the current automated mix (once the
Internal Clock is selected and Automation and Record are enabled). The
[Fast Forward ]button also can be used to independently control
any connected device that accepts MMCcommands. When the
MMC/CURSORis in MMCmode, the right ARROWbutton on
the Top Panel provides the same control.
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							[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 immediately go into Play. When the MMC/CURSORis in MMC
mode, the #8button on the Keypad provides the same control.
[Loop ]Button
Select this button to create a Loop that will play continuously until stop
is executed. The Start point of the Loop is set by the location of Locate
#1 and the End point of the Loop is set by the location of Locate #2.
When the MMC/CURSORis in MMCmode, the #9button on the
Keypad activates the Loop function. 
Operation of MMC
Transport Functions
Pressing each of the buttons, [Play ], [Rewind ], 
[Fast Forward  ], [Stop ], [Replay  ], and [Loop ]transmits
MMCcommands for these functions, or controls the Internal Timecode.
Create Locate Points
To create a locate point, first move the timecode to where you  need it
by pressing [Play ], [Rewind ], [Fast Forward  ], and [Stop
]buttons. Second, press the #7 (SET)button, the locator buttons on the
LCD will flash to prompt you. Finally select  one of locator buttons
while the LCD is flashing. The timecode will be stored in the locator
button selected.
The [TIME CODE]area will flash in inverse video for two seconds to
confirm your selection.
Recall Locate Points
To recall locate points, press one of the locator buttons, [] - [],
that have a stored location point. When one of the locator buttons is
pressed, [TIME CODE] Areadisplays the locate point and turns to
inverse video for a half second. This MMCcommand will then locate the
DA7sautomation and any connected MMCslave devices to the selected
point.
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