User Guide

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17. The Script File System
The Script File system allows the automatic playback of a pre-programmed
show to Timecode or from the Internal Clock in the desk. A Script File can
also be run manually allowing automation of the desk from a ‘STEP’ button.
Script Files are always recorded and edited with the Key turned to System.
The Pearl uses MIDI timecode for external control. See Section 24.3 MIDI
Time Code.
Desks with serial numbers below PRL330 may need a modification, contact Adam
Profitt at Avolites UK or your distributor for details.
17.1 Building a Script File
The steps required to build a Script File are listed below :
• Program the required Memories and Chases.
• Turn the Key to System. Puts you in System Mode.
• Press Softbutton D [SCRIPT FILE PROGRAMMING]. Puts you in the Script
File menu and automatically puts you into the Script File Screen (Screen 8).
• Press Softbutton A [SELECT A TIMER SOURCE]. Decide which time source
will be used, Timecode or Internal Clock.
• Either :
press Softbutton A [EXTERNAL TIME SOURCE]. The clock is set to zero and
the desk awaits an external Time Code,
Or :
Press Softbutton D [INTERNAL TIMER / TC]. The Internal Clock may start to
run.
It is easiest to build a Script File live. This way the actions you make are recorded as
you perform them.
• Press Softbutton B [CREATE A SCRIPT FILE]. You are now advised
that you will erase a Script File if it is present, otherwise you will
immediately be presented with the recording menu. Press Softbutton F
[YES] to overwrite an old Script File.
• If you are running to External Time Code, start this running now. If you
are using the Internal Timer it may already be running.
If not, press Softbutton A [SELECT A TIMER SOURCE] then Softbutton
F [START TIMER]. Press EXIT to quit the menu.
• Ensure that the Grand Master is at FULL or your Script File Steps may
not record.
• Fade up and down the Playback Faders in the correct sequence and
over the correct times to perform your Show. The Script File will record
these movements. The Playback Faders must reach FULL in order for a
step to be recorded properly.
You can use Memories and Chases on any Roller Page or Facet.
• The Pearl will default to Script File 1 after a WIPEALL. If you wish to
change this, you can select a different Script File by pressing Softbutton
C [SELECT A SCRIPT FILE] and entering the number of the Script File
you wish to create on the keypad from 1 to 99.