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Show Control 503

Softkeys are available for the various event list options:

List - is the event list number.

<Event> [1][/][Enter] - creates event list 1.

Label - names the event list.

Type - sets which type of show control protocol to use; MTC, SMPTE, Analog, Network, or

RTC. Only one protocol can be used at a time per list.

Source - should match the Group ID used in the connected Net3 Show Control, I/O Gateway,

or the built-in ports (when available).

Internal - enables the list to use internal timing sources. See Internal vs. ExternalTime(below).

External- enables the list to use external timing sources. See Internal vs. External Time (below).

First Time - sets the first time that the console will use when using internal timing.

Last Time - sets the last time that the console will use when using internal timing.

FPS - sets how many frames per second (FPS) will be used; 30, 25, 24.

Status - current status of the event list.

Internal vs. External Time

Time code (MIDI or SMPTE) is typically received from an input source, like a show control gateway.

This timing source is referred to as external time, since it is coming from a source external to your

console.

If the external time source is not available for any reason, each time code event list within your con-

sole has an internal timing source which will assume control, if enabled. This internal timing source

requires three pieces of information to determine how to generate its timing: first time, last time, and

frame rate. When the internal clock reaches the last time, it will reset to the first time and continue

running.

Note: External timing sources may run faster or slower than the console’s internal clock.

Real Time Clock uses internal time only, but the clock can sync with an external time server using

SNTP. Whether using internal time from the console or using external time from a time server, it is

important that all the correct information for time zone, latitude, and longitude are properly setup.

Refer to the Configuration Utility appendix in your console’s manual for setup information.

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