V6 User Manual 1.00.book - Studio General

Linking Functions of External and Internal MachinesSynchronizerThe following functions can be linked in the Settings > All Settings > Remote Control : Machines page by simplyticking the boxes:• Play and Record• Play-Record Toggle• In / Out Points• OffsetPlease see also: Machine on page 538Pyramix will chase an external TimeCode source as a slave and external machines, capable of chasing TimeCode,can follow Pyramix as slaves. However, a far more satisfactory way to work is with Pyramix as the master.Chase SynchronizerPyramix can synchronize external 9-pin (Sony P2 protocol) machines including those that cannot chase TimeCode.No TimeCode connection TO the machine from Pyramix is required. The Chase Synchronizer compares the Time-Code coming FROM the external machine with the required position (including offset, if any) and sends transportcommands in order to synchronize the machine.9-Pin Controller/Synchronizer ExplainedThe Host Pyramix system (the first machine shown in the Transport Control Panel) is the synchronizer. It may ormay not be the Master.Therefore, when an External Machine is the Master, the Host Pyramix MUST chase it if a second External Machine isto be synchronized. For Example, in a set-up with two External Machines Ext1 and Ext2.If the Host is the master then either or both Ext 1 and Ext 2 can Chase.If Ext 1 is the Master then Host and Ext 2 can ChaseIf Ext 1 is the Master and the Host is offline then Ext 2 cannot chase.I.e. whenever an Extenal Machine is in Chase it follows the Host Pyramix.TimeCode SourceWhen the Host Pyramix is in Chase it follows either LTC or VITC or External TimeCode as determined by the settingson the All Settings > Hardware > TimeCode page.Machine Control : Chase Synchronizer 21 - 380