Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

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AUTOMATION EXECUTE
Press the AUTOMATION button in the SETUPsection of the Top Panel
to display the [AUTOMATION EXECUTE]window. You may have to
press it again to cycle through the windows. 
Cursorto the [START SCENE],and press the ENTERbutton.
You will see this area blinking if nothing has been registered for the start
scene. Current status of fader positions, routings, Equalizer and
Dynamics is stored for the start scene.
Cursorto the desired parameter button in the [EDIT PARAMETER]area,
[FADER]button for instance, and press the ENTERbutton. Repeat to
select each parameter you wish to record in Automation. When selected,
the parameter button will appear as inverse video.
You can operate another way on the Top Panel if MMC /CURSORis
switched to MMC. Select desired parameters by pressing #1to #7and
#9of the Keypadcorresponding directly to items in the [AUTOMATION
EXECUTE]window while pressing the SHIFTbutton.
Cursorto the [SEL ALL]button, and press the ENTERbutton to select
all parameters at once. This is convenient for starting a new mix.
Cursorto the [CLR ALL]button, and press the ENTERbutton to cancel
all parameters at once.
Cursorto the [ABSOLUTE]button in the [FADER EDIT MODE]area,
and press the ENTERbutton.
Cursorto the [AUTO PUNCH IN]button, and press the ENTERbutton
to cancel the [AUTO PUNCH].
You can change the start scene during the recording of a MIX
sequence. This can save you valuable mix memory space. Repeat
above steps to register a new start scene if necessary.
[AutoPunch In]should be considered as an Advanced User
feature, so we recommend that you not attempt to use the
[AutoPunch In]function until after you have experimented with
it. If you operate it before you truly understand its function, you
could accidentally do something that might result in serious
consequences to your mix.
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Cursorto the[ENABLE]button in the [AUTOMATION]area, and press
the ENTERbutton.
Cursor to the [REC]button in the [AUTOMATION]area, and press the
ENTERbutton to start or stop recording.
Press the SELECTLED buttons of the Channel Stripsto be engaged
into a MIX sequence. The engaged SELECTLED buttons (orange)and
SEL/MAN(red)will light. Press it again to cancel. These buttons are
operable during playing back or recording of a MIX sequence.
Now, you are ready to start automation recording of your mix.
Start the play-back of the audio master device, such as MTR or Hard Disk
Recorder in your system, from the beginning where you will start
recording a MIX. Make sure that the DA7is receiving the timecode
properly from this device.
You can now make any changes to the parameters you have chosen for
any selected channel or channels and they will be recorded by the
Automation system.
Dont forget about the AUTOMATION/AUXbutton shortcut on
the Top Panel to enable Automation. You may find it is a faster
way to perform this function. 
If the MMCmode on the CURSOR/MMCbutton is active, dont
forget about the [CURSOR MODE/REC]shortcut on the Top
Panel to start or stop recording.
The remote switch on the Rear Panel of the DA7 can be used to
“punch-in” or “punch-out” of a mix.
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Editing of AUTOMATION EXECUTION
You can edit a MIX if there is something that you wish to change.
Stop the audio master device and switch off the SELECTLED buttons
for channels you do NOT wish to update. Press the SELECTLED
buttons to turn on the channels you wish to update.
Cursorto the [REC]button in the [AUTOMATION]area, and press the
ENTERbutton to start recording again
Start the audio master device from a point slightly in front of where you
will begin the edit of your mix. This will give the master device time to
stabilize, and the DA7to reset the automation based on the new
timecode location.
If you have not already done so, press the SELECT LED buttons and
make changes to the selected parameters.
Editing several channels at a time
You can operate in a more efficient way if you have several channels to edit.
The following steps will allow you to concentrate on the operation of the
selected relevant parameters.
Stop the audio master device.
Stop recording by using a remote switch plugged in to the Rear Panel,
or press the [CURSOR MODE REC]button on the Top Panel while
MMCis active.
Press the SELECTLED buttons so that they are turned on for only the
channel strips that you will edit.
Start the audio master device before the point where you will begin the
edit.
Use the remote switch to punch-in and start recording when it has
reached the edit point, or press the SELECTLED button to turn it on
for the channel you want to edit, and then change the parameters of the
selected channel.
Pressing the [CURSOR MODE REC]button on the Top Panel will
trigger recording as well, if MMCis active and the selected channel(s) is
armed by the SELECTLED button.
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							Editing with use of the [RELATIVE]button
After editing there may be a situation where you want to change something
in your MIX, such as the level of vocal in a chorus, while saving the other
fader moves you have made for that channel. This is where you would use
the [RELATIVE]button in the [FADER EDIT]area.
Cursorto the [RELATIVE]button in the [FADER EDIT]area, and press
the ENTERbutton.
Press only the SELECTLED button of the channel where you want to
change the level from [ABSOLUTE]to [RELATIVE].
Cursorto the [REC]button in the [AUTOMATION]area, and press the
ENTERbutton to start recording.
Start playing back the audio master device from a position slightly
before the area you wish to update. The fader knob will move to the
position of 0 dB.
Move the FADERup or down as much as you would like to boost or
reduce the level. If you move the fader knob by 3 dB upward, it will be
recorded and reproduced as a value that equals 3 dBs plus the original
level recorded.
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You do not have to continue to record until the end of the MIX.
The relative value of the fader level that was in place when the
automation recording stops will be applied through the end of
that MIX.
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							END of a MIX
From your mixdown, store the audio portion of the final MIX data to an
audio recording device such as DAT, CDR, etc.
Store the data into the memory (No 01 to 04 of the DA7). This may be
the easiest method, but since only four files are available the space is
very limited.
Save the MIX data to a computer or MIDI datafiler for future use or
editing.
Following are other ways to save the automation MIX.
• Send the bulk data via the TO PCterminal and store on HDD, FDD,
or other media via a computer.
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15-1 RD/WR (Read/Write) Window
The SCENE MEMORYsection of the DA7 is accessed from the Top Panel by
pressing either the READ or WRITE LED buttons. When either function is
on, its button will illuminate (orange). Press either button to display the
[SCENE MEMORY>RD/WR]window. Press either of these buttons again to
display the [SCENE MEMORY>XFADE TIME]window.
Scene Memory records all parameters globally for the DA7. When a scene is
recalled, the fader, fader group, mute group, EQ, and dynamics settings that
were recorded to a specific Scene Memory file, will be recalled.
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SCENE MEMORY Window
WRITEREAD
SCENE MEMORY
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							This window allows you to record to the Scene Memory. Scene Memory can
be recorded globally for all 32 input channels, aux send and return, buses,
and master.
Button
Once you are in the [RD/WR]window, scroll the [No. Scene Name]field
with the JogDialto select the desired file. With the cursoron the 
button, press the ENTERbutton to recall a memory.
Button
To record a Scene Memory, select a Scene Name number. With the cursor on
the  button, press the ENTER button.
Button
In the [RD/WR]window, cursor to the  button, and press the ENTER
button. The [NAME EDITOR]window will display over the [RD WR]
window. Input a Scene Memory name in the [NAME EDITOR]window, and
press the  button in the window.
Button
The protect function sets a specified Scene Memory into a status where
nothing can be recorded to it. This function can be used to protect all data
already in a specific Scene Memory.
Button
When this parameter is selected, access to fader information is turned on.
Button
When this parameter is selected, access to EQ information is turned on.
Button
When this parameter is selected, access to dynamics information is turned on.
Button
When this parameter is selected, access to fader group information is turned on.
Button
When this parameter is selected, access to mute group information is turned on.
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							Button
When this parameter is selected, access to other global information is turned on.
Button
All of the parameters in the [READ PARAMETER]area are selected on or
off. Selected parameters appear as inverse video.
Button
All parameter selections in the [READ PARAMETER]area are deactivated.
[PROTECT CHANNEL SELECT]Area
Here you can identify which, if any, Channel Stripswill be protected:
INPUT 1-32, AUX RTN 1-6, AUX SND 1-6, BUS 1-8, or MASTER L/R. 
To protect a channel, move the cursor to a selected channel, and press the
ENTER button. The selected channel will appear in inverse video when
protected. Once you protect a channel, it will remain with all its settings
even after you recall a Scene Memory.
Recalling a Scene Memory
When the [10 KEY SCENE RECALL]is on in the [UTILITY>CONFIG]
window, Scene Memories 1-10 can be recalled using the Keypad. Input the
number of the Scene Memory location to be recalled. The DA7 will
automatically recall that configuration, setting channel on or off, fader levels,
pan, balance, EQ, dynamics, fader group, and mute group assignments.
When the [10 KEY SCENE RECALL]is off, and the  button is on,
Scene Memory can not be selected using the Keypad. To select a memory for
recall, scroll through the display and find the memory you want. By pressing
the ENTER button, the numeric readout will flash the selected Scene Memory
that you have recalled in the [MEMORY]display. The selected Scene Memory
is recalled. 
Dots on the display indicate that the parameter has not been operated since
the current Scene Memory was recalled. 
Dots go off at the point at which any parameter of the current memory is
changed, or by selecting another Scene Memory.
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							Writing a Scene Memory
Writing a Scene Memory uses the same procedure as READ. Select a memory
file number, move the cursor to the  button, and press the ENTER
button. The [MEMORY] display will flash for five seconds, indicating that the
settings have been written to the selected Scene Memory.
Input of Scene Memory Title
Press the ENTER button, when the cursor is over the  button, and the
[NAME EDITOR]window will appear over the [RD/WR] window. Alpha-
numeric characters can be input from the Keypador the keyboard in the
[NAME EDITOR]window.
Setting of Read Protection Channel
To activate read protection to a selected channel or all channels, cursor down
to the [PROTECT CHANNEL SELECT]area in the window. If the 
button is selected and activated, nothing from the Scene Memory can be
recalled into the system.
If you prefer to protect only a select group of channels, scroll through the
channel numbers, and press the ENTER button on your choice. 
In the [READ PARAMETER]area there are several parameters that can be
programmed on or off selectively, or collectively.
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15-2 XFADE TIME Window
XFade Time sets a programmable crossfade duration to be executed when a
scene memory is changed.
[XFADE TIME CHANNEL SELECT]Area
This area lets you select crossfade time of INPUTS 1-32, AUX RTN 1-6, AUX
SND 1-6,BUS 1-8, and MASTER L/R.
Selecting of XFade Channel
Cursorto any channel number button, and press the ENTER button.
Button
Here all of the channels in the [XFADE TIME CHANNEL SELECT]area are
turned on, and all of the channel buttons appear as inverse video.
Button
Here all of the channels in the [XFADE TIME CHANNEL SELECT]area are
turned off, and all of the channel buttons reset to default (off).
[XFADE TIME SET]Area
Activate the soft knob and adjust the crossfade time by turning the JogDial.
This adjusts the crossfade time for all channels selected for the current
SCENE MEMORYfile. The crossfade time is adjustable from zero to three
seconds.
FADE TIME Window