Specifications

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MA Lighting Technology GmbH
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Dachdeckerstr. 16
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D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn
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www.malighting.de eMail: [e-mail]
7.1 Timecode
7.1.47.1.4
7.1.47.1.4
7.1.4
Recording a Timecode ShowRecording a Timecode Show
Recording a Timecode ShowRecording a Timecode Show
Recording a Timecode Show
Recording is only possible, if the timecode show is not write-protected (options menu).
Recording does always mean live on stage. It can be done in three ways:
a)a)
a)a)
a)
Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation.Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation.
Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation.Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation.
Fully automatic recording with external synchronisation. The current time is given by the SMPTE
signal and every executor command or fader movement will be added to the timecode show until you stop or pause
the show. Your actions and things already in the show are live on stage. All that you do and all show data run live
on stage. You can repeat the recording step by step to add more and more details to your show.
b)b)
b)b)
b)
Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation.Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation.
Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation.Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation.
Fully automatic recording with internal synchronisation. Basically the same as with external
sync, time is running continuously, but you define yourself where to start and where to stop.
c)c)
c)c)
c)
Half automatic manual recording.Half automatic manual recording.
Half automatic manual recording.Half automatic manual recording.
Half automatic manual recording. In this mode time is not running, although your show is in recording
mode. Between each executor command that you want to be recorded, you can set the recording time manually
with an encoder or by direct absolute input (simply press the first encoder). This is probably the best way of editing
for the experienced user, who already has a time table in front of him. Even fader commands can be recorded this
way.
Starting to record:Starting to record:
Starting to record:Starting to record:
Starting to record:
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Automatic recordingAutomatic recording
Automatic recordingAutomatic recording
Automatic recording is started by pressing the record symbol in the timecode control bar (the red symbol).
It then depends on the sync-setting (in options menu), whether you will record with internal or external
synchronisation. It can also be started using the command line, similar to recording a macro: STORE TIMECODE
X ENTER or STORE and press a button in the timecode pool.
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Manual recordingManual recording
Manual recordingManual recording
Manual recording is started by pressing the MANUAL RECORD button in the timecode editor.
Stop recording:Stop recording:
Stop recording:Stop recording:
Stop recording:
- Recording is stopped when you PAUSE or STOP the timecode show.
- Automatic recording with internal sync is also interrupted if you enter a new time.
- Recording is NOT stopped when you close the timecode editor. So pay attention to what is being recorded,
otherwise you will find a huge timecode show the other day 
After recordingAfter recording
After recordingAfter recording
After recording, especially if you have recorded fader movements, it is always a good idea to use the
DODO
DODO
DO
FADER DATA REDUCTIONFADER DATA REDUCTION
FADER DATA REDUCTIONFADER DATA REDUCTION
FADER DATA REDUCTION (in the options menu). This keeps your show slim. The fader data reduction process
guarantees, that the compressed signal will not differ more than 1 frame in time and 1% in value from the original.
Usually recorded fader events will be reduced to 20% or less of the original amount.
The Length of the ShowThe Length of the Show
The Length of the ShowThe Length of the Show
The Length of the Show
During recording, the length of the show is automatically extended if needed. This also happens if you manually add
events after the current length (see manual editing).
The length of a show becomes very important if you plan to use it with internal sync and repeat. Also in combination
with the when reaching the end setting (to be found in options menu), it is worth to make some considerations
how long your show should be.
The length of the timecode show can be changed in the options menu.
7.1.57.1.5
7.1.57.1.5
7.1.5
Manual Editing of a Timecode ShowManual Editing of a Timecode Show
Manual Editing of a Timecode ShowManual Editing of a Timecode Show
Manual Editing of a Timecode Show
Editing is only enabled, if the timecode show is NOT write-protected (options menu).
Track ManagementTrack Management
Track ManagementTrack Management
Track Management
A timecode show consists of TRACKS:
A TRACK has a specific function. At the moment, only
EXECUTOR TRACKSEXECUTOR TRACKS
EXECUTOR TRACKSEXECUTOR TRACKS
EXECUTOR TRACKS are implemented, but for the future,
we could well think of implementing tracks for submasters, global speeds etc., too. This way, one track would always
relate to one specific executor. It is not possible to have two tracks for the same executor.
A TRACK consists of
SUBTRACKSSUBTRACKS
SUBTRACKSSUBTRACKS
SUBTRACKS:
A SUBTRACK has a specific function that relates to its father track. For example, a subtrack for an executor track
could have the crossfade function. One subtrack always relates to one specific function. It is not possible to have
two subtracks for the same function.
Every executor track has at least one subtrack for executor commands. Subtracks for fader movements are added
if needed.
A SUBTRACK contains
EVENTSEVENTS
EVENTSEVENTS
EVENTS:
An EVENT contains a specific TIME and DATA. The DATA is interpreted according to the function of the assigned
subtrack.