User manual

Master Linking

Master Linking is used to control the function of the SAFE MSTR, MASTER Rec and MASTER Bus/Tape keys.

To use master linking press the A-F key for the required stem then press and hold the MASTER key next to the

tally LEDs and press the number keys for the required tracks.

The LEDs in the SAFE keys for the selected tracks will flash. The REC LEDs for the selected tracks will illuminate

red. The TAPE LEDs for the selected tracks will illuminate green.

Release the MASTER key.

When the SAFE MASTER, MASTER Rec and MASTER Bus/Tape keys are operated for the selected stem then the

selected tracks will be switched as a group.

To setup individual controls in a master group

Allows the master groups of REC, BUS/TAPE and SAFE keys to be customised by control type.

Press the A-F key for the required stem, then press and hold the MASTER key and press the required REC,

BUS/TAPE and SAFE keys. Release the MASTER key.

Switching Tracks in Pairs

To force the track keys (REC and Bus/Tape) to operate in stereo pairs press the A-F key for the required stem

and press the LINK TRACKS key.

The integral LED will illuminate red.

The REC and Bus/Tape keys will now operate in pairs (1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8). When any key in a

pair is operated then the other key in the pair will take the same setting.

If one key of a pair is in the master group for the stem and the master key is switched, then the key that is not in

the group will be forced to follow the one that is.

Stem Linking

ä To link a set of stems press and hold the LINK STEMS key.

The integral LED will illuminate red.

Then press the A-F keys for the required stems.

The stem keys will illuminate.

Release the LINK STEMS key.

The integral LED will remain illuminated until the set of stems is un-linked.

Operating the SAFE, REC or Bus/Tape keys will switch the function for all stems in the linked set. The tally LEDs

will indicate this where applicable.

If master groups have been setup for any of the stems then operating the SAFE MSTR key or the MASTER REC or

Bus/Tape keys will switch all controls in master groups across all stems in the linked set. Tracks that have been

set to operate in pairs (by LINK TRACKS) will also be affected in a similar manner.

To select the set of linked stems press the LINK STEMS key or any of the A-F keys for stems in the linked set.

The A-F keys for the stems in the linked set will illuminate.

To un-link the stems press and hold the LINK STEMS key and press any A-F key.

All the A-F keys will cease to be illuminated in the integral LED in the LINK STEMS key will cease to be

illuminated.

Surround Sound Panel Stem and Recorder Control Section

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