User guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction to System 5
- Master Facilities and Channel Strip
- Control, Layouts and Snapshots, and Linking
- Chapter 8: Machine Control (S5P Only)
- Chapter 9: Control Groups and Multi Format Masters
- Chapter 10: Layouts and Snapshots
- Chapter 11: Linking (S5P Only)
- Chapter 12: Dynamic Automation (S5P Only)
- Chapter 13: GPI/O Event System
- Chapter 14: CM403 Film/Post Module (S5 Only)
- Chapter 15: Hybrid Pilot and System 5 Fusion Options
- Appendix A: Compliance Information
Chapter 12: Dynamic Automation (S5P Only) 147
Prune Tree
Pruning the mix tree deletes all passes that are not in the direct line from the first to the last pass. In the figure above, passes 3,
6, and 7 would be deleted but the existing numbers are retained. This frees up space and simplifies complicated trees. Prune the
tree only when you are sure you will not need the information in those passes.
1 Press the Prune Tree key in Automation Panel Page 2.
2 Confirm at the bottom of the panel to prune the pass tree.
Merge Trim
Merge Trim adds the Trim data to the Absolute automation. This operation does not change the audio but does set the Trim au-
tomation to zero. When a Trim move yields a satisfactory modification, it is simpler to use Merge Trim to keep all the automation
in the Absolute domain. Merge Trim also reserves the full 15-dB range for further trim operations, if necessary.
Clear Automation
Clear Automation deletes all automation passes leaving only an empty pass 0.
1 Press the Clear Automation key in Automation Panel Page 2.
2 Confirm at the bottom of the panel to clear automation.
Mix Offset
Normally, the current time display shows the absolute timecode from the beginning of the Title. It can be useful to show a dif-
ferent time in the current time display. For example, set the beginning of a song within the Title to 00:00:00:00 so the song time
is readily visible.
To offset the current mix against the incoming timecode:
1 Enter an offset value into the locate time display using the numeric keypad or recall a Cue.
The entire time must be entered, beginning with frames. When the first numeric key is pressed, the display clears to enter the
new value.
2 Press the Store Locate key followed by the M/Offset key in Automation Panel Page 1 to store the value in the locate time display.
– or –
Press the Store Current key to store the value in the current time display.
Save Mix
The mix can be saved from the eMix directory software on the System Computer. It is faster, though, to use the dedicated Save
Mix key in the center section to save the mix and automation passes to disk.
Since this erases all automation, be careful before executing this command!
See Chapter 3, “eMix Application” for more detailed information on the file system.