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Contents Part I Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction to D-Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D-Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D-Control System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part III Reference Chapter 6. Channel Strip Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Channel Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Channel Strip Master Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A. Utility Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Entering Utility Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Navigating Utility Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to D-Control Welcome to the D-Control™ worksurface for Digidesign® ICON systems. D-Control provides hands-on control of every feature in Pro Tools, and offers powerful options for customizing the Pro Tools mix environment.
System Expansion Options Connection Requirements Fader Modules Power Connections Additional 16-channel Fader Modules can be added to D-Control, up to a total of 80 faders (five 16-channel Fader Modules). Each D-Control unit (Main Unit and Fader Modules) and the XMON Monitor Interface requires its own power connection. Make sure your power source is correctly rated for the number of units you are connecting. A surge protected power source (not included) is highly recommended.
Mechanical Specifications D-Control Stand Dimensions (not including video display arm) Maximum Height 39.7 inches (100.9 cm) Maximum Width Main Unit with 1 Fader Module (16-channel system) 65.3 inches (165.9 cm) Main Unit with 2 Fader Modules (32-channel system) 88.5 inches (224.8 cm) Maximum Depth 45.7 inches (116.1 cm) 65.3 in 41.6 in 4.1 in 39.7 in 28.5 in 3.6 in 42.0 in Figure 1. Stand dimensions for a 16-fader D-Control system 41.6 in 88.5 in 4.1 in 39.7 in 28.5 in 3.6 in 42.
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Chapter 2: D-Control Overview D-Control Main Unit Main Unit Top Panel Display Arm Housing Talkback Microphone Display Shelf Time Scale displays and Location indicators Meter display Dynamics Section Channel Strip Master Assign and Display controls Monitor Section Ste reo 1 Focus Channel Strip Channel Strip Master section (also on left side of Main Unit) EQ Section Channel Strip Master Function controls Custom Fader controls Transport Section Automation Mode controls Talkback switch Bank Sel
Meter Display The Meter display on the D-Control Main Unit can be set to show the output levels, or levels associated with a track or plug-in. See “Meter and Time Code Displays (Main Unit)” on page 116. Time Scale Displays and Location Indicators The Time Scale displays and Location indicators mirror the corresponding indicators in Pro Tools. See “Meter and Time Code Displays (Main Unit)” on page 116.
Main Unit Back Panel AC Power Footswitch jack Ethernet connector XMON Monitoring System connector Power switch Keyboard/Trackball USB connector Figure 4. D-Control Main Unit back panel connectors AC Power Keyboard/Trackball USB Connector The AC Power connector accepts a standard AC power cable. The D-Control Main Unit is auto power-selecting (100V to 240V) and automatically works with a standard modular power cord when connected to an AC receptacle in any country.
D-Control Fader Module Fader Module Top Panel Meter section Rotary Encoder section Channel Strip Channel Strip Mode controls Channel Strip Function controls Channel faders Modifier keys Figure 5. D-Control Fader Module top panel Meter Section The Meter section on the D-Control Fader Module can display track levels, plug-in meters, and other parameters depending on D-Control metering preferences. See “Meter Displays (Fader Module)” on page 117.
D-Control XMON Interface D-Control monitoring is based on the XMON analog interface, which is remotely controlled from the D-Control monitoring section. XMON Front Panel XMON Power switch Mute indicator MIDI Receive indicator Mute button Figure 6. XMON front panel Power Switch MIDI Receive Indicator The Power switch applies power to the XMON Interface. The MIDI Receive indicator shows MIDI activity between XMON and D-Control. Mute Indicator The Mute indicator shows the mute status of XMON.
XMON Back Panel The back panel of the XMON interface includes connectors for all external analog audio inputs and outputs for D-Control. See “Audio Connections” on page 35. Cue Inputs Main Inputs Cue Outputs Main Outputs Figure 7.
Part II: Installation
Chapter 3: Setting Up D-Control This chapter explains how to set up 16-fader (Main Unit plus one Fader Module) and 32-fader D-Control systems (Main Unit plus two Fader Modules). D-Control Stand (16-Fader and 32-Fader Systems) Figure 1. Assembled D-Control stand The stand configurations for 16-fader and 32-fader systems have similar assembly procedures and the same number of parts (the crossbar and support rails are longer for a 32-fader system).
Stand Components Unpack the stand and confirm that you have all of the necessary parts. Figure 2 shows the metal parts of the stand. Figure 3 shows the plastics parts of the stand. Set the plastic parts aside to protect them from damage during initial assembly. Rear pan support rail Front pan support rail Left leg assembly Right leg assembly Rear crossbar assembly Figure 2. D-Control metal stand parts (2) Leg front caps Left and right side caps (2) Leg rear caps Figure 3.
Stand Hardware The following hardware is provided with the D-Control stand (spare pieces may be included). 1/4-inch-20 x 1/2-inch button head cap screw M6 x 8mm Phillips pan head screw 1/4-inch-20 x 1/2-inch socket head cap screw #10-32 x 1-inch socket head cap screw #10-32 x 1/2-inch socket head cap screw #10-32 x 3/4-inch socket head cap screw 1/2-inch roll pin #6-32 x 7/16-inch Phillips pan head machine screw #10 x 3/4-inch Phillips pan head screw Figure 4.
Placement of D-Control Preparing the Stand Legs In planning the placement of your D-Control, make sure to account for the dimensions of the assembled system, allowing for at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of open space behind the finished unit. This meets the ventilation requirements for the D-Control units. Before assembling the D-Control stand, make sure the floor in the installation space is level and the areas directly under the legs are flat.
Assembling the Stand After you have prepared the installation space for D-Control, begin by assembling the metal parts of the stand. It is important that you first build the stand slightly wider than its final dimensions, and leave all screws loose enough to allow the stand legs to move side-to-side relative to the rear crossbar and rails. After you install the D-Control units on the stand, you will then slide the leg assemblies inward and tighten all screws.
3 Using a 5/32-inch hex wrench, attach the crossbar to the 5 Position the rear rail so that the edge with the V-shaped brackets with 1/4-inch-20 x 1/2-inch button head cap screws (see Figure 9), using 6 screws on each side (3 in front and 3 in back). Make sure to leave the screws loose enough so that the legs can be moved side-to-side relative to the rear crossbar. notch points toward the left stand leg. Notch indicating left side of rear pan support rail Figure 11.
7 Using a 3/16-inch hex wrench, attach the rear rail to the rail tabs on each leg from below with 1/4-inch-20 x 1/2 inch socket head cap screws (see Figure 13), using 2 screws in each side. Make sure to leave the screws loose enough so that the leg assemblies can be moved side-to-side relative to the rear rail. 10 Lift the front rail into place so that the rail rests on the front rail tabs of the stand legs.
Installing D-Control Units After the stand has been assembled, the next step is preparing the D-Control Main Unit and Fader Modules for installation. 32-Fader System If you are building a 32-fader D-Control, you can place the Main Unit to the left, to the right, or in between the two Fader Modules. Attaching the Spacer Plate A metal spacer plate goes between each D-Control unit on the D-Control stand.
Moving the Spacer Plate Leveling the Pins on the Rightmost Unit When installing any Fader Modules on the right of the Main Unit, you will need to remove the spacer plate and its screws from the far right Fader Module and place them on the right side of the Main Unit. Fader Modules and Producer’s Desks ship with two pins in their right side to help anchor the units together on the stand. (These pins are not needed on the rightmost unit in your configuration, and can be removed.
Installing the Units on the Stand 3 Lift successive units into place on the stand, being careful not to bend the pins in the units you installed previously. After the D-Control Main Unit and Fader Modules are prepared for installation, the units are placed on the stand in the appropriate order for your configuration. Install the units from left to right on the stand.
Closing Up the Stand Next, you will close up the stand and finish attaching the units. To close up the stand: 1 Move the stand legs together to completely close the gap be- tween the stand and the outer units. (You may want to tap the base of the legs with a rubber mallet to help move them into place.) 2 Use a ratcheting nylon strap to compress the stand legs to- gether. Figure 27.
Installing the Plastic Side Caps With the D-Control units in place and attached to the stand rails, you are now ready to install the plastic side caps. 3 Place the plastic side caps over each side of the unit, starting by hooking the front of each cap around the front part of the stand leg, then sliding the cap backward into place. The holes on the cap should line up with holes on the stand.
Installing the Plastic Leg Caps Installing a Video Display You can install the D-Control plastic leg caps at any time. D-Control gives you two options for using a video display: To protect the plastic leg caps from damage, install them last, after you have finished installing and configuring any other D-Control components and moved the system into place. If necessary, continue with other installations and return to these steps when you are finished.
2 Replace the mounting post housing on the underside of the Installing an Arm-Mounted TFT Display display shelf panel with the provided cover plate. The articulated video display arm included with the D-Control Main Unit can support a VESA-style display that weighs up to 20 pounds (9 kg). The video display arm is packaged separately and includes hardware that is not needed for D-Control. The arm-mounting hardware is pre-installed in the bottom of the Main Unit.
7 Place the display arm assembly on the mounting post as- 10 Insert the top cap/threaded rod in the mounting post as- sembly. sembly and tighten it with the provided wrench. Figure 40. Placing the arm assembly on the mounting post Figure 42. Attaching the arm assembly with the top cap/threaded rod 8 Adjust the display arm collar so that its stops prevent the arm assembly and video display from hitting the D-Control meter bridge.
Mounting D-Control Cables (Optional) 5 Install the included Start (or “Windows”) keys to replace the Alt/Option keys. Three different kinds of cable ties are provided with D-Control. Velcro Rip Ties These ties can be affixed to the D-Control stand legs. Two pre-drilled holes inside each leg accept #8 x 1/2-inch self-tapping screws. Screw-Mount Ties These ties can be affixed to the D-Control stand legs with the #8 x 1/2-inch self-tapping screws.
Moving the Keyboard and Trackball (Optional) You can move the trackball on the D-Control Main Unit to the left of the computer keyboard. To move the keyboard and trackball: 1 Using a 5/64-inch hex wrench, remove the screws in the 6 Locate the USB connector on the printed circuit board, and connect your trackball or mouse to it. 7 Connect the Molex plug you disconnected in Step 3 to the P2 connector on the printed circuit board.
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Chapter 4: Connecting D-Control D-Control Connections D-Control units require power, Ethernet and USB connections to operate with Pro Tools. An optional footswitch connection is also available on the Main Unit. The connectors on the back panel of the D-Control Main Unit are shown in Figure 48. Be sure to make all connections with your D-Control units and computer turned off. Ethernet connector XMON Monitoring System connector Footswitch jack Keyboard/Trackball USB connector Figure 48.
Using D-Control on an Ethernet Network Footswitch Connections You can purchase a combined 10/100-BaseT Ethernet hub that can simultaneously support D-Control over 10-BaseT and other network traffic over 100-BaseT. This will allow you to use D-Control over a local area network.
Audio Connections D-Control monitoring is based on the XMON analog interface, which is remotely controlled from the D-Control monitoring section. All external analog audio inputs and outputs for control room monitoring and studio communication are connected to the XMON interface. XMON provides 18V phantom for its three external mic inputs (External Talkback Mic, Listen Mic 1, Listen Mic 2). All audio connections are made with standard DB-25 connectors. The back panel of the XMON is shown in Figure 49.
Control Room Monitoring Connections Pro Tools Solo Command AFL/PFL Level AFL/PFL Input (2 channels) Main Input (8 channels) Surround Input (8 channels) Control Room Output Select Main Output (8 channels) Stereo 1 Input (2 channels) Level, Dim, Solo, Mute, Trim + Cal Mono Summing Alt Output (8 channels) Stereo 2 Input (2 channels) Mini Output (2 channels) Stereo 3 Input (2 channels) [To Cue System] Stereo 4 Input (2 channels) Listen Mic 1 Listen Mic 2 Input Source Select Level Level Figure 50.
Headphone/Cue System Connections Main Monitor Input (2 channels) [from Control Room System] Talkback/Slate Out (1 channel) Cue 1 Input (2 channels) Cue 1 Out (2 channels) Cue 2 Input (2 channels) Cue 2 Out (2 channels) Cue 3 Input (2 channels) Cue 3 Out (2 channels) HP Out (2 channels) Internal Talkback Input External Talkback Input Internal Talkback Level External Talkback Level Studio LS (2 channels) Talkback switch Talkback Assign Figure 51.
Example XMON Wiring Diagram The following diagram shows basic XMON connections for a Pro Tools|HD system with a Digidesign 192 I/O with 16 analog outputs (with a 192 AD card installed).
Chapter 5: Configuring D-Control Starting Up and Shutting Down the System Your D-Control-based system must be started up and shut down in a specific order. Updating System Firmware Each release of Pro Tools software includes the most current D-Control firmware. When you declare a D-Control unit in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog, Pro Tools compares the firmware of all connected units to the version available in Pro Tools software, and prompts you if an update is available.
As each unit is selected, Pro Tools scans and brings it online. The current status of each unit is indicated in the Peripherals dialog in the following ways: • Bold indicates a connected unit. • Italics indicate an offline or disconnected unit. • Underlining indicates that the selected unit is in use by another Pro Tools system. 4 After enabling all units, click OK to close the Peripherals window.
Rotary Encoder Velocity Mode Select Switch Latch Mode The Rotary Encoder Velocity mode affects responsiveness of rotary encoder knobs. Fixed mode is at normal resolution. In Velocity Sensitive mode, acceleration can be set to slow, medium or fast. In Fine mode, response is fixed at fine resolution. The Select Switch Latch mode determines whether channel Select switches follow latching or exclusive-or (non-latching) behavior when in Select mode.
LCFTyp (Left CF Bank Size for Track Type) Determines the number of channels allocated for Custom Fader Tracks mode in the Left Custom Fader section. RCFTyp (Right CF Bank Size for Track Type) Determines the number of channels allocated for Custom Fader Tracks mode in the Right Custom Fader section. 2 Do one of the following: Display of Hidden Tracks in Custom Faders You can set D-Control to show hidden tracks in the Custom Fader views.
Display Preferences Meter Preferences The following preferences affect the interaction of D-Control with on-screen display of elements in Pro Tools. The following preferences affect operation of the meters on D-Control. Target Track from Application Send Meters On/Off The Target Track from Application preference determines whether selecting an Insert or Send on-screen makes its track the focused track on the D-Control Main Unit.
Center Meters Track/Output The Center Meters Track/Output preference toggles the 8-channel meter display on the Main Unit meter bridge between main output levels and the focused track. When set to meter the focused track, you can view levels for multichannel tracks up to 8 channels (7.1 surround). System Calibration Recalibrating D-Control Faders If a fader on a D-Control Unit shows response problems, you can recalibrate the faders with the Recal command in Utility mode.
Part III: Reference
Chapter 6: Channel Strip Controls Rotary Encoder Section Channel Strips The D-Control Main Unit has one central channel strip, called the Focus Channel Strip, and each D-Control Fader Module has 16 channel strips. Each channel strip (Figure 1) has identical controls, including six touch-sensitive rotary encoders, display and mode controls, and a touch-sensitive fader. Each channel strip has six touch-sensitive rotary encoders with LED ring, display, mode switches, and status indicators.
Encoder LED Ring Dynamics and EQ Plug-in Indicators Each encoder has a ring of 15 three-color LEDs. Discrete or stepped information is shown by single LEDs, and continuously variable information is shown by an expanding series of LEDs. When viewing inserts on an encoder, these LEDs light to indicate the presence of a Dynamics plug-in (yellow LED) or EQ plug-in (green LED). In Normal mode, encoder LED rings can show send level, pan position, plug-in parameter values, and mic pre settings.
Bypass/Mute/Pre Switch MIDI Controls on Instrument Tracks Each encoder has a Bypass/Mute/Pre (B/M/P) switch whose function depends on what is currently displayed on the encoder. With Sends, the function of the B/M/P switch also depends on the current Switch Mode setting. The Instruments View in Pro Tools contains MIDI controls that can be displayed on the bottom encoder of D-Control channel strips.
Channel Strip Mode Controls Mic Pre Switch Each channel strip has a set of Channel Strip Mode controls for displaying and editing pan, plug-in, mic pre, insert, or send parameters on the encoder section of the D-Control channel strip. When you press the Mic Pre switch, the controls for an available remote-controlled microphone preamplifier (such as the Digidesign PRE) are displayed on the channel strip’s rotary encoders for editing.
To open/close the Output window on-screen for a track: To toggle display of Sends A–E and F–J on a channel strip: 1 Press the Pan switch on the channel. 1 Press the Sends switch in the Channel Strip Mode controls 2 Hold Start (Windows) or Control (Mac) and press the chan- section of the channel strip to show the top level Send display. nel’s encoder switch.
Channel Strip Function Controls Solo Switch Each channel strip has a set of Channel Strip Function controls for controlling channel selection and focus, mute, solo, and record enable status, input monitor mode, and automation mode. The Solo switch toggles solo status for the channel. When a channel is soloed, the Solo switch lights, and the Mute switches on other channels in the session flash to indicate implicit mute.
Automation Mode Switch Fader Section The Automation Mode switch cycles the channel through the Pro Tools automation modes (Write, Latch, Touch, Read and Off). The active mode is shown by the Automation Mode LED indicators to the left of each channel’s fader. When in Off mode, none of the indicators is lit.
Custom Fader Mode Indicator The Custom Fader Mode indicator (a blue LED marked CF), located to the left of each channel’s fader, lights to indicate that the channel is currently in Custom Fader Mode. AutoMatch Indicators The AutoMatch indicators (green arrow-shaped LEDs), located to the left of each channel’s fader, light to indicate the direction you need to move the fader in order to match the automation level previously written for that track. This is especially useful when editing fader automation.
Flop Mode A variation of Flip mode, Flop mode transfers controls from any of the top five rows of rotary encoders to the bottom row of rotary encoders, allowing you to bring any encoder control within easy reach from the mix position. Make Inactive controls Plug-in Automation controls In Flop mode, the affected row of encoders moves to the bottom row of encoders, the Flip switches for both affected rows are lit, and the encoder displays for both rows appear in yellow.
Inputs Inactive Switch Plug-in Automation Controls The Inputs switch invokes Inputs Inactive mode and displays channel inputs in the bottom row of encoders. The Bypass/Mute/Pre switch on the bottom encoder toggles the input inactive and active. The Plug-in Automation controls are used to enable parameters for automation and to place them in automation safe mode.
To toggle automation safe on and off: Assign Outputs Switch 1 Press the Automation Safe switch. The Outputs switch invokes Assign Outputs mode, in which the bottom row of encoders shows channel outputs. 2 Press the channel Select switch on the tracks for which you want to toggle automation safe status. The automation safe status of the track is reflected by the Safe button in the track’s on-screen output window.
To assign an input, output, send or insert: Removing Plug-in Assignments 1 Press an Assign switch to enter the corresponding Assign mode. You can use the Set to Default switch to quickly remove plug-in assignments from tracks, without having to go into Assign mode. 2 On the channel where you want to make the assignment, turn an encoder knob to select from the first level of menu choices. This method removes the assignments immediately, and cannot be canceled.
Switch Information Controls Automation Enable Controls The Switch Information controls are used to change the mode and display of encoder Bypass/Mute/Pre switches, and globally show encoder parameter values. The Automation Enable controls are used to enable or suspend writing of each type of automation on all channels. The Automation Enable controls mirror the function of the corresponding buttons in the Automation Enable window.
Send Mute Switch All Switch The Send Mute switch enables and suspends writing of send mute automation on all channels. The All switch writes the current automation value of all write-enabled parameters to an entire selection or track when performing an automation pass.
Global Controls To apply actions to multiple tracks in a Pro Tools Session: The Global controls are used to apply commands that affect multiple channels in various ways. 1 Do one of the following: • Press the Do To All or the Do To Selected switch to apply the action to one parameter.
Changing Parameter Display on D-Control Channel Strips The Do To All and Do To Selected switches can be used to display and edit pan, mic pre, insert, or send parameters across all tracks or all selected tracks in a session. The Do To All and Do To Selected switches are applied independently to channel strips in Normal mode and channel strips in Custom Fader mode. The display mode of the Focus Channel Strip is not affected by Do To All or Do To Selected operations.
Global Channel Strip Mode Controls Global Inserts Switch The Global Channel Strip Mode controls are used to display and edit pan, mic pre, insert, or send parameters across all tracks in a session. These controls do not affect channel strips in any of the Custom Fader modes. The Global Inserts switch displays inserts on the rotary encoders across all channels. Global Pan Switch The Global Pan switch displays the channel pan controls on the rotary encoders across all channels.
Select/Focus Mode Switch and Indicators Custom Fader Controls The Select/Focus Mode switch toggles the function of channel Select switches between Select and Focus mode. The Custom Fader controls invoke a special set of D-Control modes, called Custom Fader modes, which let you set aside and customize channel strips for display and editing of a variety of functions. The Custom Fader modes are Custom Groups mode, Mix/Edit Groups mode, Tracks mode, and Plug-in mode.
Tracks Switch Lock Switch The Tracks switch invokes Track Type mode, which lets you call any of the following track types to the Custom Fader channels: Master Faders, Audio Tracks, Auxiliary Inputs, MIDI Tracks, Instrument Tracks, or Hidden Tracks. The Lock switch applies to Custom Fader Plug-in mode only. This switch locks the plug-in that is currently displayed in the Custom Faders display, so that it does not change when you focus a different channel in the Focus Channel strip.
Automation Mode Controls Trim Switch The Automation Mode controls are used to display and set automation modes. These switches light to indicate that at least one channel is in that automation mode. If multiple channels are selected and set to different automation modes, all applicable mode switches are lit. The Trim switch indicates or sets the automation mode for the selected tracks to Trim mode.
Chapter 7: Plug-in Controls Plug-ins and D-Control D-Control provides dedicated Dynamics and EQ sections for plug-ins that support Dynamics and EQ plug-in mapping. These sections include encoders and switches that map to standard controls for each plug-in type. Plug-ins of all types can be focused across multiple D-Control channels using Custom Fader Plug-ins mode. See “Plug-In Mode” on page 130.
Default Plug-in Preferences 2 Press the Inserts switch on the channel. The plug-in names are displayed in the channel’s encoders. You can set a default EQ plug-in and default Dynamics plug-in in Pro Tools, which makes them available for quick assignment from D-Control. 3 Press the Select switch under the name of the plug-in you To set a default EQ or Dynamics plug-in: 4 If there is more than one page of parameters for the plug-in, 1 In Pro Tools, choose Setup > Preferences and click Mixing.
To open or close all focused plug-in windows: To swap multiple plug-in windows while changing track focus: Press the Plug-in switch in the Window Management section. 1 Focus a track with multiple plug-ins (for example, dynam- To close all open plug-in windows: Hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) and press the Plug-in switch in the Window Management section. This closes all real-time and AudioSuite plug-in windows.
Copying and Pasting Plug-in Settings You can copy plug-in settings from a plug-in and paste them into another instance of the same plug-in directly from a channel strip on D-Control, from either the top-level view or the focused view of the plug-in. To toggle automation on and off for a parameter of a plug-in: 1 Press the Inserts switch in the Channel Strip Mode controls of a track to show the top level Inserts display. Plug-in names appear in the encoder displays of that track.
Displaying Dynamics Plug-in Gain Reduction on Channel Meters You can display gain reduction metering for dynamics plug-ins directly on channel meters in Normal mode. When this metering mode is active, the D-Control channel meters show both track level and compressor gain reduction when you display the plug-in’s parameters on the channel encoders. To display dynamics plug-in gain reduction on the center meters: 1 In the Soft Keys section, press the Meter Prefs 1 switch.
Dynamics Section The Dynamics section includes standard controls for compressor, gate, and limiter plug-ins, an array of controls for managing the display and editing of plug-in parameters, and selecting or linking channels in multi-mono plug-ins.
Knee/Hysteresis and Ratio/Range Controls Attack and Release Controls Attack encoder Knee/Hysteresis encoder Knee indicator Hysteresis indicator Ratio/Range encoder Ratio indicator Release encoder Range indicator Knee/Hysteresis and Ratio/Range controls in the Dynamics section Attack and Release controls in the Dynamics section Knee/Hysteresis Control Attack Control The top encoder in this section controls the knee shape or the hysteresis value for the current plug-in page, depending on which i
Gain/Hold and Threshold Controls Low Filter and High Filter Controls Gain/Hold encoder Gain indicator Filter Frequency encoders Hold indicator Q/Slope encoders Threshold encoder Notch/Shelf switches and indicators Filter In switches Gain/Hold and Threshold controls in the Dynamics section Gain/Hold Control The top encoder in this section controls the gain (make-up gain) or the hold value for the current plug-in page, depending on which indicator is lit.
Dynamics Channel Select Controls Dynamics displays Channel Select switches Master Link switch Select/Link/Bypass Mode switch Bypass indicator Channel Select controls in the Dynamics section Dynamics Displays Master Link Switch The LED displays in the Dynamics section show the name of the focused plug-in by default. When any rotary encoder is touched, these displays show the corresponding parameter name and value.
Dynamics Edit and Display Controls Key Listen Save As Lock switch switch switch Page switch External Key switch Automation switch Compare switch Automation Safe switch Cycle switch Window switch Bypass switch Edit and Display controls in the Dynamics section Page Switch Save As Switch With plug-ins that have more than one page of controls, the Page switch lights. Pressing this switch steps through the pages for the currently displayed plug-in.
Lock Switch Safe Switch The Lock switch is used to lock the focus of the Dynamics section on the current plug-in. When the plug-in focus is locked, the current plug-in remains in the Dynamics section, even when a different track is focused on D-Control. This switch lights when the plug-in focus is locked. The Safe switch toggles the Safe button in the plug-in window, which protects existing automation for that plug-in from being overwritten.
Dynamics Gain Controls and Meters Input Gain encoder Output Gain encoder Clip indicator Input meter Output meter Compressor/Limiter Gain Reduction meter Expander/Gate Gain Reduction meter Level controls (left) and meters (right) in the Dynamics section Input and Output Gain Encoders The Input and Output Gain encoders control the input gain and output gain for the current plug-in. The Auto indicator under each encoder knob lights when the parameter is enabled for automation.
EQ Section The EQ section includes standard controls for a variety of multi-band plug-ins, an array of controls for managing the display and editing of plug-in parameters, and controls for selecting or linking channels in multi-mono plug-ins.
High-Pass Filter and Low-Pass Filter Controls Low Shelf/Peak and High Shelf/Peak EQ Controls There are similar controls for high-pass and low-pass filters on the extreme left and right sides of the EQ section. There are similar controls for the low and high shelf/peak EQ bands on the left and right sides of the EQ section, just inside the high-pass and low-pass filter controls.
Low-Mid, Mid, and High-Mid EQ Band Controls There are similar controls for low-mid, mid, and high-mid EQ bands in the center of the EQ section. Q encoders Frequency encoders Gain encoders Band In switches Low-Mid, Mid and High-Mid EQ band controls in the EQ section Q Encoders The top encoders for these EQ bands control Q values for each band. The Auto indicator under each encoder knob lights when the parameter is enabled for automation.
EQ Channel Select Controls EQ displays Channel Select switches Link switch Select/Link/Bypass Mode switch Bypass indicator Channel Select controls in the EQ section EQ Displays Master Link Switch The LED displays in the EQ section show the name of the focused plug-in by default. When any rotary encoder is touched, these displays show the corresponding parameter name and value.
EQ Edit and Display Controls Save As switch Lock switch Automation switch Compare switch Automation Safe switch Cycle switch Window switch Master Bypass switch Edit and Display controls in the EQ section Save As Switch Automation Switch The Save As switch performs the Save As command in the Plug-in settings menu, which saves a new settings file for the plug-in. The Automation switch lets you enable EQ parameters for automation by touching or pressing their controls in the EQ section only.
Safe Switch EQ Level Controls and Meters The Safe switch toggles the Safe button in the plug-in window, which protects existing automation for that plug-in from being overwritten. Input Gain encoder Cycle Switch The Cycle switch steps through all available EQ plug-ins on the focused channel. Output Gain encoder Bypass Switch The Bypass switch bypasses the plug-in.
Chapter 8: Transport and Navigation Controls Transport Section The D-Control Transport section includes two complete sets of transport switches, switches for setting the transport mode, scrub/shuttle switches and controls, and advanced audition and locate switches.
Latching Behavior for Fast Forward and Rewind Switches Scrub/Shuttle Wheel You can set Fast Forward or Rewind to follow latched behavior from the D-Control Transport section. The Scrub/Shuttle wheel is used to control cursor position in Pro Tools, and for zooming, window navigation, and banking faders. To set Fast Forward to latch: Scrolling and Locating in Pro Tools Windows Hold the Fast Forward switch and momentarily press the Rewind switch.
To scrub with fine resolution while adding to the front of a selection: Hold Start+Shift+Control (Windows) or Control+Shift+Command (Mac) while scrubbing the front of the selection. Scrub Switch The Scrub switch places the transport in Scrub mode, which lets you scrub from the cursor position or across a selection. To scrub audio in Scrub mode: To scrub with fine resolution while adding to the end of a selection: 1 While Pro Tools is stopped, press the Scrub switch.
Shuttle Switch Transport Mode Switches The Shuttle switch places the transport in Shuttle mode, which lets you locate the cursor in the Edit window The Transport Mode switches are used to put the Pro Tools transport in the various playback and record modes. To use Shuttle mode: 1 While Pro Tools is stopped, press the Shuttle switch. 2 Rotate the Scrub/Shuttle wheel clockwise to shuttle forward, or counter-clockwise to shuttle backward. 3 To exit, press the Shuttle switch again.
Audition Switches To move the selection start: The Audition switches are used to activate pre-roll and post-roll in playback, define selection in and out points, and trigger automatic playback of ranges. With the transport stopped, hold the Mark In switch and turn the Scrub/Shuttle wheel. To move the selection end: With the transport stopped, hold the Mark In switch and turn the Scrub/Shuttle wheel.
To move the playback location forward and begin playback: Hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) and press the Back and Play switch in the Transport section. Insert/Assemble Switch The Insert/Assemble switch toggles the MachineControl record mode between Insert and Assemble modes, as displayed in the Pro Tools Track Arming window. Instant Playback The Instant Playback switch primes Pro Tools for playback, so that pressing Play will begin playback instantaneously.
Zoom/Navigate Section The Zoom/Navigate section is used to control navigation, display, and selections in the Pro Tools Edit window. Navigate Mode switch Zoom Mode switch The Arrow switches can be used to enter numerical values in the on-screen Main and Sub Counters, Start/End/Length fields, and Pre/Post Roll fields in the Edit and Transport windows. The Previous (Left) and Next (Right) Arrow switches move between fields, and the Up and Down Arrow switches change the value.
Bank/Nudge Section Bank Select Matrix The Bank/Nudge section controls the display of any channels in Normal mode on the D-Control surface. They are also used to nudge the display of the Focus Channel Strip forward or backward in 1-channel or 8-channel increments. The Bank Select matrix is used in Custom Fader modes to create and select Custom Groups and Mix/Edit Groups, to select Track Types for display in the Custom Faders, and to select Custom Fader Plug-in parameter pages.
Chapter 9: Management and Soft Key Sections Window Management Section The Window Management section includes controls for opening and closing Pro Tools windows on-screen. When a window is open, its corresponding switch is lit. Where applicable, you can hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) when pressing a switch to maximize a window, and hold Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) when pressing a switch to minimize a window.
Mix Window Switch All Notes Off Switch The Mix Window switch opens the Mix Window or brings it to the front. The All Notes Off switch can be used to silence stuck notes with MIDI devices. It sends an All Notes Off message to each channel for all connected MIDI devices. Edit Window Switch The Edit Window switch opens the Edit Window or brings it to the front. Plug-in Window Switch The Plug-in Window switch opens and closes windows for any currently targeted plug-ins in the session.
Soft Keys Section The Soft Keys section provides access to a wide range of Pro Tools commands directly from the control surface. It also provides access to preferences and settings specific to D-Control. The section consists of six variable-function soft keys and displays, along with a matrix of mode switches that change the functions shown in the displays. When a function is shown in a Soft Key display, pressing the corresponding Soft Key switch activates that function.
Track Switch The Track switch displays the following commands: Edit Controls Edit Function 1 Switch (Basic Edit Commands) • New Track: Track > New • Dup Track: Track > Duplicate • Delete Selectd: Track > Delete The Edit Function 1 switch displays the following commands: Page 1 • Make Act/In: Track > Make Active/Inactive • Cut: Edit > Cut • Bounce: File > Bounce To > Disk • Copy: Edit > Copy Playlist Switch The Playlist switch displays the following playlist commands: • New: New Playlist • Duplicate
Edit Function 3 Switch The Edit Function 3 switch displays the following commands: Page 1 • Duplicate: Edit > Duplicate • Repeat: Edit > Repeat • Shift: Edit > Shift • Insert Silnce: Edit > Insert Silence • Lock Region: Region > Lock/Unlock • Mute Region: Region > Mute/Unmute Page 2 Select/MIDI Controls Bank Select Switch The Bank Select switch (“Bank Sel”) sets the Soft Keys to mirror the selection in the Bank Select Matrix.
User Switch The User switch lets you assemble a custom set of up to 24 Soft Key operations (six on each of four pages), providing quick access to frequently used commands or modes. You can add operations to any of the four available pages. To add a Soft Key operation to the User Soft Key set: 1 In the Soft Keys section, press the User switch repeatedly to display the page (Page 1, 2, 3, or 4) where you want to add the operation.
Operation Switch The Operation switch controls behaviors that are specific to D-Control, and that do not affect the Pro Tools on-screen display. D-Control operation preferences are saved with Pro Tools application preferences. For details on setting operation preferences, see “Setting D-Control Preferences” on page 40. LCFTyp (Left CF Bank Size for Track Type) Determines the number of channels allocated for Custom Fader Tracks mode in the Left Custom Fader section.
Operation Switch (Page 4) SoloFc (Focused Track Follows Solo) Determines whether a soloed track is automatically focused in the Focus Channel Strip (this function works in both Select and Focus modes) 2KbPan (Two-Knob Panning) Toggles linking of front and rear pan controls in surround panner windows to facilitate left-right motion in the surround field. TchVal (Touch Display of Parameter Values) Determines the display of parameter values when faders or encoders are touched.
Actions Switch (Page 2) Actions Switch (Page 3) Wrt To Start (Write To Start) Writes current automation values from the insertion point backward to the beginning of a selection or track while performing an automation pass. Wrt To Currnt (Write To Current Parameter) Writes the current control value to the currently displayed automation parameter (Edit > Automation > Write To Current).
Modes Switch Prefs Switch The Modes switch displays the following modes: The Prefs switch displays the following preferences: AWrtTo Start (Auto Write to Start on Stop) Automatically writes current automation values from the insertion point backward to the beginning of a selection or track when the transport is stopped after an automation pass. Prefs Switch (Page 1) By default, Automatic Write to Start on Stop mode is enabled for a single automation pass only.
Audio Files Switch Show/Hide Switch Open Recent Session Commands The Show/Hide switch displays commands from the Show/Hide Tracks List menu. When no session is open, the Audio Files switch displays the names of the ten most recent Pro Tools sessions in its display pages 1 and 2. Show/Hide Switch (Page 1) When a session is open, the Audio Files switch displays the names of the ten most recent Pro Tools sessions in the first two pages in its display pages 3 and 4.
Miscellaneous Controls Section The Miscellaneous Controls section includes controls for basic Pro Tools editing and display functions.
Edit Functions The Edit Function switches directly execute the corresponding command in Pro Tools. The switches light to indicate which functions are available. Cut Switch Cuts the current edit selection. Copy Switch Copies the current edit selection to the Clipboard. Paste Switch Pastes the current Clipboard contents. Repeat Switch Pastes the current Clipboard contents end-to-end the specified number of times.
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Chapter 10: Monitor and Meter Sections Monitor Section Controls The Monitor section includes a full set of controls for the control room monitoring, headphone/cue, and talkback/listenback sections of D-Control. All input and output connections to the D-Control monitoring system are made on the XMON interface, which is connected to the D-Control console with the XMON cable, and remotely controlled from this section.
Control Room Monitoring System The Control Room Monitoring system is an 8-channel system with six input sources (two 8-channel surround, four stereo), and three available outputs (two 8-channel surround, one stereo). Input sources are selected with dedicated switches, and can be combined in a special sum mode to allow monitoring of multiple inputs at the same time. Control Room outputs are activated with dedicated switches and level controls, including a Dim function for momentary level reduction.
Control Room Output Controls Mini Output Level control Dim Level control Dim Level Control The Dim Level control lets you adjust the amount of level reduction applied by the Dim switch, located at the bottom of the Monitor section. Level reduction ranges from –30 dB to 0 dB, in 1 dB steps. When the Dim encoder knob is touched, the monitor section display shows “Dim” and the gain reduction in dB.
5 Press and hold the Calibration Mode switch until it flashes. Dim Switch 6 Adjust the Main Control Room Output level encoder until The Dim function applies an adjustable gain reduction to the Control Room outputs. This function affects all three output destinations. The Dim switch toggles the dim function on and off, and lights to indicate that it is active. the target reference level is displayed in the Monitor Section display. 7 Press the flashing Cal switch.
Output Channel Select Controls Channel Select switches Solo/Mute switch and indicators Output Channel Select controls Channel Select Switches The Channel Select switches let you solo or mute individual channels of the Control Room outputs. The function of the Channel Select switches depends on the mode of the Solo/Mute switch.
Solo Mode Controls To set the AFL or PFL level to its default setting: 1 Press the AFL or PFL switch in the D-Control Monitor sec- tion. 2 Hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) and touch the AFL/PFL rotary encoder. AFL/PFL Level control Broadcast Mode for AFL and PFL Monitoring You can put the D-Control monitoring system in Broadcast mode, which prevents AFL and PFL solo modes from changing the XMON Control Room Input source. This lets you solo channels while preserving the main monitor mix.
Headphone/Cue System The Headphone/Cue system is a two-channel system with four stereo input sources and five available stereo outputs.
Cue Input Source Selectors Talkback/Listen System Assign Talkback switch External Talkback Level control Listen Mic Level control Cue Input Source switches Built-in Talkback Level control Auto Talkback switch Cue Input Source selectors Cue Input Source Switches The Headphone/Cue monitor system has four input sources: • Cue 1 Input (2 channels) Listen Mic Select switches Talkback and Listen controls The Talkback/Listen system has two talkback microphone inputs with independent level controls, and t
Talkback Dim Function Listen Controls When Talkback is engaged, the Dim function (as set by the Dim Level control in the Control Room Output section) is automatically applied to the Main outputs. Any adjustment of the Dim Level control affects both the Talkback Dim function and the Control Room Output Dim function. When Talkback is engaged, the Dim switch in the Monitor Output Mode section lights.
Meter and Time Code Displays (Main Unit) Time Code display format indicators Meter displays Main Time Scale Sub Time Scale Start indicator End indicator Length indicator Talkback Microphone Meter and Time Code displays (Main Unit) Meters The meter bridge on the Main Unit includes eight 32-segment LED bar graphs for displaying output levels or the level of the track focused in the Focus Channel Strip, depending on the D-Control Meter Preferences setting.
Meter Displays (Fader Module) Meter displays (Fader Module) The meter displays on each Fader Module feature dual 32-segment LED bar graphs for each channel, and can display pre- or post-fader levels depending on the D-Control Meter Preferences setting. In Custom Fader mode, these meter displays can show plug-in input and output meters, gain reduction meters for Dynamics plug-ins, and other parameters. The top LED is red and indicates clipping on the corresponding channel or parameter.
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Chapter 11: Operating Modes and Commands The power and flexibility of D-Control lies in its different operating modes, which let you customize the behavior of its channel strip controls to fit your workflow. The two types of D-Control operating modes are Normal mode and the four Custom Fader modes. This chapter provides an overview of each mode and its associated commands.
Assigning Inputs in Sessions with Multiple Plug-in Outputs In sessions with plug-ins that have multiple outputs, the auxiliary outputs of those plug-ins are available as inputs in other audio and Auxiliary Input tracks. These appear as a third category of inputs, labelled plug-ins, in the track input menu. When assigning inputs from D-Control, this third category of inputs appears as a top-level menu choice.
Making Elements Active or Inactive Focusing a Track You can make Inputs, Outputs, Inserts, Sends, and entire tracks active or inactive directly from D-Control by entering a temporary Make Inactive mode. You can focus any track in a session on the D-Control Focus Channel Strip. This mirrors the track controls in the channel strip on the D-Control main unit, bringing them to the center mix position.
To nudge the track focus with the Scrub/Shuttle wheel: To focus a plug-in in the Dynamics or EQ section: 1 Hold Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) and press the left or right Nudge 1 switch. 1 Focus the plug-in’s track on the Focus Channel Strip by 2 While holding the Nudge1 switch, turn the Scrub/Shuttle wheel. Focusing Tracks when Soloing pressing the track’s Select switch. The first dynamics and EQ plug-ins on that track are automatically focused in the corresponding D-Control section.
Bypassing Plug-Ins 2 Press the Switch Mode switch to set the mode to Pre. When a plug-in name is displayed on an encoder (in the top level Inserts display), the encoder’s Bypass/Mute/Pre (B/M/P) switch bypasses the corresponding plug-in. The B/M/P switch lights when the insert or plug-in is bypassed. 3 Press the B/M/P switch for the send you want to toggle. The green Pre LED lights to indicate that the send is set for pre-fader operation.
Assigning Inserts and Sends While in Flip Mode You can assign Inserts or Sends directly to an encoder even when its controls are flipped to the channel fader. When an encoder’s controls are flipped to the channel fader, the channel Select switch replaces the encoder Select switch, the channel Mute switch replaces the Bypass/Mute/Pre switch, and the channel Fader replaces the encoder knob.
Inline Console Mode Custom Fader Modes With Inline mode, you can control an input channel and its corresponding monitor channel from a single channel strip on D-Control. With the Custom Faders feature, you can temporarily set aside channel strips on D-Control and focus them on your own customized groups of tracks, on Pro Tools Mix and Edit groups, on specific track types, or on plug-in controls. Custom Fader modes are only accessible on D-Control, and are not displayed on-screen in Pro Tools.
Overview of Custom Fader Modes Custom Fader Controls The four Custom Fader modes are covered in detail later in this section: The Custom switch, Groups switch, Master switch, and Plug-In switch in the Custom Faders sections light when the corresponding Custom Fader mode is active. Custom Groups Mode Lets you create and recall up to 48 custom arrangements of tracks on D-Control that are independent of Mix/Edit groups in Pro Tools.
Displaying Custom Groups Custom Groups are accessible in the Bank Select Matrix in four pages of 12 (1–12, 13–24, 25–36, and 37–48). Custom Groups can also be displayed and recalled from the Soft Keys section (in pages of six) by repeatedly pressing the Bank Select switch in the Soft Keys section. To create a new Custom Group: 1 Press the Custom switch in the left or right Custom Faders section. The switch lights to indicate the mode is active for the corresponding Custom Fader bank.
Mix/Edit Groups Mode Mix/Edit Groups mode lets you create, display, and edit Pro Tools Mix and Mix/Edit groups in either of the two available banks of Custom Fader channels. Mix/Edit Groups mode is useful for quickly calling the members of a group to a set of faders for mixing and automation.
Displaying Mix/Edit Group Tracks On-Screen Tracks Mode In the top level of Mix/Edit Groups mode, you can display the tracks in a Mix/Edit group and hide all other tracks from D-Control. Tracks Mode lets you bring all tracks of a particular type to either of the two available banks of Custom Fader channels.
Plug-In Mode To display the parameter controlled by the B/M/P switches: Plug-In mode focuses available plug-ins on the focused channel on the left and right Custom Fader channels. This places all of the plug-in’s parameters on the Custom Fader channel encoders, and any plug-in meters on the Custom Fader channel meters. With plug-ins that have multiple pages of parameters, you can select pages from the Bank Select Matrix.
Plug-In Automation Enable To enable individual plug-in controls for automation, press the Mute switch that corresponds to “AutoEn” in the channel displays. This lists the automatable plug-in controls on the Custom Fader encoders. Choose the controls to automate by pressing their encoder Select switches. This toggles the Auto button in the Plug-In window.
To bypass mapping (Custom Groups mode or Mix/Edit Groups mode): Press the lit Map switch. Even when it is not displayed, mapping is remembered for each Custom Group or Mix/Edit Group. To recall mapping (Custom Groups mode or Mix/Edit Groups mode): The mapped control appears on the selected channel’s fader. Plug-In parameter mapping is remembered for that plug-in, and is usable on any channel where it occurs. To bypass mapping (Plug-In mode): Press the lit Map switch.
Working with Automation Previewing Automation To preview a new automation value for a control: Setting the Automation Mode of Channels 1 Enable the track for automation by cycling its Automation Mode switch to enable Touch, Latch, or Touch/Latch mode. To cycle a channel forward through the automation modes: Press the Automation Mode switch on the channel. To cycle a channel backward through the automation modes: 2 Enable the automation type by pressing its switch in the Automation Enable section.
2 In the Automation Enable controls, press the corresponding switch to enable each automation type you want to capture (Volume, Pan, Mute, Send level, Send pan, Send mute, or Plug-in). 3 In the Management section, press the Snap key to display the Capture commands in the Soft Keys section. 4 Start playback, and if necessary, touch a write-enabled con- trol to start writing automation. The Capture switch in the Soft Keys section lights to indicate that a capture is possible.
AutoMatching Individual Controls On D-Control, you can invoke AutoMatch on individual controls or control types on single channels.
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Appendix A: Utility Mode D-Control Utility mode lets you view system information, run diagnostic tests, set hardware preferences, and reset system settings. 2 Press and hold the Modifier Keys in the lower left of the Fader Module in the following sequence: Shift + Alt/Command + Win/Option. The encoder Select switches in the bottom row flash to indicate Utility mode is active. Entering Utility Mode You can enter Utility mode at any time to change D-Control settings.
Exiting Utility Mode To exit Utility mode, do one of the following: Press the flashing Utility switch (Main Unit). – or – Press the Soft Key (Main Unit) or encoder Select switch (Fader Module) that corresponds to “Escape.” D-Control Name Page The Name page is used to view and change D-Control unit names. These names appear in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog, and must be unique so as to identify each D-Control unit correctly.
D-Control Test Pages Internal The Test pages let you test various mechanical and electronic components of the unit. The Internal test verifies the first stage of Ethernet communication by sending data packets through the unit’s Ethernet link chip. To display the Test Setup page: To perform the Internal Ethernet test: From the Utility Setup page, press the Soft Key (Main Unit) or the encoder Select switch (Fader Module) that corresponds to “Test.
To exit the External Ethernet test: To exit LED Test mode: Press the flashing Soft Key (Main Unit) or encoder Select switch (Fader Module). Press the Soft Key (Main Unit) or encoder Select switch (Fader Module) that corresponds to “Escape.” Switch and LED Test Page Vegas Mode The Switch and LED Test page has five modes: Vegas mode randomly lights every switch, meter, and display on the unit, and runs the faders in sine wave mode.
Time Code Display Test Cycle Test Mode (Main Unit Only) In Cycle Test mode, faders move together, from the bottom to top, in a continuous cycle, at a speed that is adjustable with the Scrub/Shuttle wheel (Main Unit) or any encoder knob (Fader Module). The Time Code Display test cycles through a series of automated tests that check all LED segments on the Main Unit Time Code display.
Rotary Test Page D-Control Preferences The Rotary Test page lets you test the touch-sensitive encoder knob and the LED ring in each rotary encoder, as well as the Scrub/Shuttle wheel on the Main Unit. D-Control Preferences let you set various display and operation preferences for the unit. To enter Rotary Test mode: To display the Preferences page: From the Test Setup page, press the Soft Key (Main Unit) or encoder Select switch (Fader Module) that corresponds to “Rotary.
Display Contrast Page Footswitch 1 and 2 Settings Pages The Display Contrast page lets you adjust the level of backlighting in the display LEDs. (Main Unit Only) To set the display contrast: 1 From the Preferences page, press the Soft Key (Main Unit) or the encoder Select switch (Fader Module) that corresponds to “Contrast.” The Footswitch Settings pages for Footswitch 1 and Footswitch 2 let you set the function for each.
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Appendix B: Audio Connections and Pinouts All external D-Control audio connections are made to the back panel of the XMON interface, shown below. All audio connectors are standard female DB-25 connectors. The connector for communication with D-Control is a 15-pin female connector.
Surround Inputs Cue Outputs Surround Inputs Cue Outputs Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Surround Input 1 (L) 24 12 25 SLS Output (Left) 24 12 25 Surround Input 2 (Lc) 10 23 11 SLS Output (Right) 10 23 11 Surround Input 3 (C) 21 9 22 Cue Output 1 (Left) 21 9 22 Surround Input 4 (Rc) 7 20 8 Cue Output 1 (Right) 7 20 8 Surround Input 5 (R) 18 6 19 Cue Output 2 (Left) 18 6 19 Surround Input 6 (Ls) 4 1
Alt Speaker Outputs 15-Pin Connector Pinouts Alt Speaker Outputs The XMON 15-pin connector pinouts conform to the pin numbering scheme shown below.
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Index Numerics 9-Pin Remote switch 88 A Actions switch (automation) 100 After-Fader Listen (Monitor section) 112 All Enabled switch (automation) 60 All Notes Off switch 94 All switch (automation) 60 Alt outputs (Monitor section) 109 Arrow switches 91 Assign controls 57, 119, 120 Inputs 57 Inserts 57 Outputs 57 plug-ins 58 Sends 57 Assign Talkback switch 114 Attack control (Dynamics plug-ins) 73 Audio Files switch 103 Audition Mode switch 89 Audition switches 89 Audition Mode 89 Mark In 89 Mark Out 89 Post
C calibration faders 44 meters 44 output level indication 44 Calibration Mode switch 109 capturing automation 133, 134 channel display modes 52 Channel Select switches for channel strips 52 for Monitor section 111 for plug-ins 75, 82 Channel Strip Function controls 52 Automation Mode 53 Automation Trim 53 Channel Select 52 display modes 52 Input Monitor Mode 52 Mute 52 Record Enable 52 Record Safe mode 52 Solo 52 Channel Strip Master Function controls 63 Automation Suspend 64 Display Mode 64 Escape 63 Mute
Escape switch 63 Ethernet 9, 10, 33, 34, 39 expansion options 4 Explode switch 105 External Key switch (Dynamics plug-ins) 76 External Machine Online switches 90 External Machines switches 90 Auto Insert/Punch 90 Insert/Assemble 90 Machine Insert 90 Track Arm from Channel Strips 90 F Fader Module back panel overview 10 components 3 top panel overview 10 Utility mode 137 faders 53 calibration 44 Faders On/Off preference 40 Filter Frequency controls (Dynamics plug-ins) 74 Filter In switches (Dynamics plug-in
M Machine Insert switch 90 MachineControl and transport controls 85 Main and Sub Counter switches 104 Main inputs (Monitor section) 108 Main outputs (Monitor section) 109 Main Unit back panel overview 9 components 3 top panel overview 7 Utility mode 137 Make Inactive controls 55, 121 Inputs 56 Inserts 56 Outputs 56 Sends 56 Management controls 95 Map switch (Custom Fader mode) 65 Mark In switch 89 Mark Out switch 89 Master Input Monitor Mode switch 88 Master Link switch (plug-ins) 75, 82 Master Record Enabl
Q QuickPunch switch 88 QWERTY Disable switch 94 R Ratio/Range control (Dynamics plug-ins) 73 Read switch (automation) 66 Record Enable switches 52 Record Safe mode 52 Redo switch 94 reference level preference (meters) 117 Release Control (Dynamics plug-ins) 73 requirements connections 4, 33, 35, 145 operational 4 system 4 resetting D-Control units (Utility mode) 142 Rotary Encoder Velocity mode 41 rotary encoders 47, 48, 49 automation mode indicator 48 Bypass/Mute/Pre Switch mode 59 display color 48 S Saf
T V talkback Assign switch 114 connections 147 Dim function 113, 115 External level control 114 Level control (built-in) 114 microphone (built-in) 116 Talkback switches 8, 66, 115 Auto Talkback switch 115 Talkback/Listen system 114 targeting plug-ins 69 Test pages (Utility mode) 139 Threshold control (Dynamics plug-ins) 74 time scale display 8, 116 time scale display format indicator 116 Touch switch (automation) 66 Touch Value preference 40 Track Arm from Channel Strips switch 90 Track Size switches 105
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