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1. 2006 Merging Technologies e Type a suitable name for the ISIS Remote Controller E g ISIS e Choose ISIS Remote from the Driver drop down list Controller properties x Mame 1515 Driver Cancel e Make sure the Enable box is checked e Click on the OK button to close the dialog Controller properties x Marne ISIS Driver 1515 Remote Properties W Enable OK Cancel Note Since ISIS communication is not demanding on network bandwidth there should be no need for a separate dedicated RJ 45 network connection If more than one network connection is present on the host computer it is not currently possible to assign a specific port to communicate with the ISIS Remote Controller This function may be added in a future software release If your Ethernet connection is via a router with a DHCP server or there is a DHCP server elsewhere on your network then this will automatically assign an IP address to the ISIS Otherwise an internally saved IP address is used To set this please see the section Setting the ISIS static IP Address on Page 16 in Chapter 4 Note Direct Ethernet connection of Workstations i e 1x VCube and 1x Pyramix with standard factory default DHCP settings and without a proper DHCP server available in the network may lead to unexpected behavior software and or system freezes ISIS will default to fixed IP address if no DHCP server is available At all times proper individual
2. REMOTE CONTROLLER For Pyramix and VCube y Wa User Manual Doc Version 1 22 pdf June 2006 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies No part of this documentation may reproduced in any form whatsoever or be stored in any data retrieval system without prior written permission of the copyright owners This documentation is supplied on an as is basis Information contained within this documentation is subject to change at any time without notice and must not be relied upon All company and product names are or Registered Trademarks of their respective owners Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Merging Technologies makes no warranties express or implied regarding this software its quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The software is supplied as is you the purchaser are assuming the entire risk of the results of using this Merging Technologies software In no circumstances will Merging Technologies its owners directors officers employees or agents be liable to you for any consequential incidental or indirect loss or damages including loss of time loss of business loss of profits loss of data or similar resulting from the use of or inability to use the Merging Technologies hardware and or software or for any defect in the hardware software or documentation Copyright Merging Techn
3. Project Settings CTRL F Information Panel about current project Mixer Settings SHIFT ALT M Opens Mixer Settings Window Keyboard Shortcut Editor CTRL SHIFT ALT C Customize Keyboard Shortcuts and export this table as Rich Text Format Macro Editor CTRL SHIFT ALT M Customize Macros Interface Editor Customize Interface Tracks Tracks New Audio Track CTRL SHIFT N Creates new audio tracks on the Timeline New Virtual Track CTRL SHIFT T Creates new virtual tracks on the Timeline 36 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Delete Delete to Last Auto connect Select All Clips Select All Clips to Mark In Select All Clips between Marks Select All Clips from Mark Out Deselect All Clips Ripple Extend Select Previous Track Group Select Next Track Group Duplicate Selected Track Group Auto Create Delete Track Groups Select Previous Track Select Next Track Deselect Track Auto Select Tracks Synchronize Tracks amp Strips Rec Ready Selector Rec Mode Selector Solo Selector Mute Selector Monitor Selector Track Selector Set Marker Selector Goto Marker Selector Selector 1 To Selector 48 View CTRL SHIFT DELETE Removes currently selected track from the Timeline CTRL SHIFT ALT DELETE Deletes all tracks from currently selected tracks to the last CTRL SHIFT A CTRL SHIFT CTRL SHIFT B CTRL SHIFT J CTRL SHIFT D UP DOWN SHIFT ESC tr
4. TRIM OUT CURSOR L CURSOR R CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN MOVE CLIP SLIP MEDIA MARK IN MARK OUT 24 ISIS Controllers User Manual Fast Rewind Play Reverse Stop Play Fast Forward Record Jog Wheel Mode Shuttle SHIFT Jog Wheel Mode Jump SHIFT Jog Wheel Mode Jog Jog Wheel Mode Loop Jog Nudge 1 Frame Nudge 1 Frame Trim Fade In Trim Fade Out Set Sync Point to Cursor Freeze External Machine Trim In Trim Out Select Previous Clip Select Next Clip Select Previous Track Select Next Track Move Slip Media Mark In to Cursor Mark Out to Cursor SHIFT Send Sync Point to Cursor 2006 Merging Technologies Edit Group SHIFT AUTO RIPPLE SEL CLIP SHIFT CLEAR SEL IN SHIFT CUT IN SEL OUT SHIFT CUT OUT SPLIT SHIFT TRIM DELETE SHIFT UNDO CUT SHIFT REDO COPY SHIFT FILL PASTE SHIFT REPLACE 2006 Merging Technologies Shift Fixed Assignment Auto Ripple Select Clip s under Cursor Undo Selection Set Selection Start to Cursor Trim In to Cursor Set Selection End to Cursor Trim Out to Cursor Split Clip s at Cursor Trim Delete Undo Cut Redo Copy Fill Selection Paste Replace Selection ISIS Controllers User Manual 25 Chapter 7 Jog Shuttle Tuning To fine tune jog shuttle performance please go to the Jog Wheel Settings section of the Settings gt All Settings gt Application gt Jog Chase page DSD Projects 1 0 Routing J
5. 100 pulses per rotation Power Supply 12V at 2 5A DC Pin centre POSITIVE Sleeve Outer NEGATIVE Max power consumption ISIS RC 11Watt ISIS FE 24 Watt Size 450mm W 300mm D 80mm H Weight ISIS RC 3 5 kg ISIS FE 3 8 kg ISIS Controllers User Manual 51 Appendix Ill Expansion Connector Pin out Main Unit rear panel connector 8 Does 15 9 DB15 Female Connector Signal DB 15 F Signal TI DB 15 F DCPOWEROUT 1 DC POWER OUT 9 DC POWER OUT 2 DC POWER OUT 10 DC POWER OUT 3 GROUND GROUND 4 GROUND GROUND RS282 RX2 Im RS2382 TX2 Ip GROUND pO RS232TX1 B N OO IN al Fader Expansion Unit rear panel connector 8 RO Cable Specification Maximum approved length 1 5M Cable Type ALPHA CABLE 7 PAIR 24AWG SCREENED Part number 5477C 100 Note Drain wire is connected to Pin 11 and must be insulated with sleeving 52 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Appendix IV Troubleshooting FAQ ISIS not communicating with PC If the ISIS does not appear to be communicating with Pyramix first check that ISIS is enabled in Settings gt All Settings gt Remote Control gt Controller by selecting the ISIS entry in the list and clicking on Properties to open the Controller Properties dialog If the ISIS is not enabled click the check box to enable it click OK to close the dialog and
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7. Down CTRL SHIFT ALT UP Remove current selection from the track below its current position Set Cursor to Selection Start Set Cursor to Selection Start with Preroll Position Playhead Cursor to start point of selection Position Playhead Cursor to start point of selection adding the defined Preroll value Position Playhead Cursor to start point of selection adding the defined Preroll 2 value Position Playhead Cursor to start point of selection adding the defined Preroll 3 value Set Cursor to Selection Start with Preroll 2 Set Cursor to Selection Start with Preroll 3 Set Cursor to Selection End Position Playhead Cursor to end point of selection Set Selection Start to Cursor Position start point of selection to Playhead Cursor position Set Selection End to Cursor Position end point of selection to Playhead Cursor position Select between Gates Position sets the Selection between selected track group Gates Gates to Selection Set the Gates around current selection Select Clip s under Cursor Cause the clip s positioned under current Playhead Cursor position to become selected This only applies to clips on selected audio track Undo Selection BACKSPACE Cancel last selection command Redo Selection SHIFT BACKSPACE Cancel redo last Undo Selection command Undo Redo Selection CTRL BACKSPACE Toggle between last Undo Redo Selection command Settings Settings TT All Settings ALT G Opens General Settings Window
8. Editor Restore amp amp Close Editor Restore Fade Undo Fade Change Previous Fade Next Fade Xify Show Faders amp amp Control Show Parameters amp amp Options Fit Fade Zoom In Zoom Out No Auto Center Auto Center Fade Auto Center Reference Point Free Zoom Auto Zoom 2006 Merging Technologies Open Editor Accept changes and close Editor Restore changes and close Editor Restore fade Undo fade change Previous fade Nest fade Crossfade Show Faders and Control Show Parameters and Options Fit fade Zoom In Zoom Out No Auto center Auto center fade Auto center reference point Free zoom Auto zoom ISIS Controllers User Manual 39 Auto Zoom Free Timeline Zoom Zoom Preset 1 To Zoom Preset 5 Nudge Out Gain Less Nudge Out Gain More Nudge In Gain Less Nudge In Gain More Nudge Intercept Less Nudge Intercept More Nudge Asymmetry Less Nudge Asymmetry More Nudge Out Length Less Nudge Out Length More Nudge In Length Less Nudge In Length More Nudge Out Position Left Nudge Out Position Right Nudge In Position Left Nudge In Position Right Nudge In Media Left Nudge In Media Right Nudge Out Media Left Nudge Out Media Right Link Length Mirror Length Link Position Fade Safe Force Safe Audition X Fade Audition X Fade with Ref Audition Out with Curve Audition Out without Curve Audition Out after Fade Audition Out with Curve with Ref Audition Out without Curve with Ref Audi
9. K NUM 0 L NUM DECIMAL SHIFT F8 SHIFT F7 CTRL F8 ISIS Controllers User Manual Toggle between machines Stop Pause Play Record Fast Forward Fast Rewind Scan Forward 2006 Merging Technologies Scan Rewind Start End Play Reverse Play 1 2 Play 1 2 Reverse Play 1 4 Play 1 4 Reverse Play 1 16 Play 1 16 Reverse Play 2x Play 2x Reverse Play 4x Play 4x Reverse Toggle Play Stop Toggle Play Pause Toggle Play Record Goto TimeCode Nudge 1 frame Nudge 1 frame Set Loop In Set Loop Out Goto Loop In Goto Loop Out Chase Store Chase Offset Jog Wheel Mode Jog Jog Wheel Mode Shuttle Jog Wheel Mode Loop Jog Wheel Mode Jump Jog Wheel Mode Off Automation CTRL F7 HOME SHIFT F5 END SHIFT F6 CTRL SPACE J SHIFT SPACE CTRL SHIFT SPACE ALT SPACE CTRL ALT SPACE SHIFT ALT SPACE Scan Rewind Start End Play Reverse Play 1 2 Play 1 2 Reverse Play 1 4 Play 1 4 Reverse Play 1 16 CTRL SHIFT ALT SPACEPlay 1 16 Reverse p U SPACE NUM ENTER CTRL F1 Play 2x Play 2x Reverse Play 4x Play 4x Reverse Toggle Play Stop Toggle Play Pause Toggle Play Record Goto TimeCode Nudge 1 frame Nudge 1 frame Set Loop In Set Loop Out Goto Loop In Goto Loop Out Chase Store Chase Offset Jog Wheel Mode Jog Jog Wheel Mode Shuttle Jog Wheel Mode Loop Jog Wheel Mode Jump Jog Wheel Mode Off Automation Off Automati
10. Size Reduce Track Size Scroll Timeline Left Scroll Timeline Right Scroll Timeline Up Scroll Timeline Down Fixed Cursor while playing Free Cursor while playing ALT 1 ALT 2 ALT 3 ALT 4 CTRL ALT 1 CTRL ALT 2 CTRL ALT 3 CTRL ALT 4 CTRL ALT 5 CTRL SHIFT ALT 1 CTRL SHIFT ALT 2 CTRL SHIFT ALT 3 CTRL SHIFT ALT 4 CTRL SHIFT ALT 5 SHIFT F4 CTRL ALT PGUP CTRL ALT PGDOWN CTRL SHIFT PGUP CTRL SHIFT PGDOWN CTRL ALT F CTRL ALT D Transport ALT T Mixer ALT M Monitor Media Management ALT N Global libraries ALT L Fade Library TimeCode Toolbar Feet ALT D Feet Settings Bars amp Beats ALT B Bars amp Beats Settings Tempo Map Source Destination Transport Toolbar Automation Toolbar Information ALT On the Air ALT R I O Status ALT O Overview ALT F1 EDL ALT F2 Document Libraries ALT F3 38 ISIS Controllers User Manual Sets waveform display to display a waveform that is fully colored even at sample level like peak display Sets waveform display to display a waveform that also shows the OdB origin at sample level Sets waveform display to display a waveform that shows the dynamic range for each pixel Hides clip names when waveform is displayed Adjusts horizontal magnification Zoom level of Composition Editor main window to fit the selected clip or region Returns timeline view to the previous z
11. Write to Next Release Mode Write to End Release Auto Writing Automation Tracks Automation Settings Clips CTRL ALT ESC Sets the Automation Release Mode to Auto Release Sets the Automation Release Mode to Write to Next Sets the Automation Release Mode to Write to End Releases all controls currently recording automation Enables the automation versions for a specific control to be displayed Locate control in the tree view double click on control to update the Automation Track Versions window Opens automation settings dialog Select All Select All to Mark In Select All between Marks Select All from Mark Out Select Source Select Online Clips Select Offline Clips Deselect All Select Previous Clip Select Next Clip Add Previous Clip to Selection Add Next Clip to Selection Add all Preceding Clips to Selection Add all Following Clips to Selection Nudge to Previous Edit Nudge to Next Edit Nudge to Left Nudge to Right Nudge to Left Custom Nudge to Right Custom Nudge to Left Custom in Bars Beats Nudge to Right Custom in Bars Beats Nudge In to Left Nudge In to Right Nudge Out to Left Nudge Out to Right Nudge Media to Left Nudge Media to Right Move Up Move Down Move Up with Fade Move Down with Fade Nudge Setting 1 Nudge Setting 2 34 CTRL A CTRL CTRL B CTRL J F9 ESC CTRL D Num LEFT Num RIGHT SHIFT Num LEFT SHIFT Num RIGHT SHIFT ALT LEFT SHIFT
12. clipboard contents for selected clip or region Substitutes clipboard contents for selected clip or region and ripple subsequent clips if necessary Substitutes clipboard contents looped to fill selection for selected clip or region Enables inserted clips to be fitted into specified regions on the timeline Requires Timezone plug in Deletes current selection and ripples subsequent material Cuts current selection and saves it on the clipboard and ripples subsequent material Inserts clipboard contents starting at cursor position and ripples subsequent material Inserts blank space silence into to current selection Deletes current selection and ripples end of clip Cuts current selection and saves it on the clipboard and ripples end of clip Deletes current selection and ripples all following butted or crossfaded clips Cuts current selection and saves it on the clipboard and ripples all following butted or crossfaded clips Splits selected clips into two clips at the point where the Playhead Cursor crosses them Joins two previously split clips Adjusts both ends of the selected Clip s to the current region selection Adjusts the Start of the selected Clip s to the Cursor position Adjusts the End of the selected Clip s to the Cursor position Stretches or squeezes a clip by dragging Reverses selected clip normalizes selected clip Makes a selective backup of the media segments used in the Composition Inserts space
13. complex sessions where Punch record is to be employed F3 Solo F4 Mute F5 MONITOR A press on the relevant Track Select key sets the Monitoring mode cycling through Replay Input and Auto F6 Select A press on the relevant Track Select key selects the track F7 or F8 enters Set Marker mode A marker numbered from 1 to 10 will be set at the current Playnead Cursor position when the corresponding track select key is pressed The Marker shown on the Pyramix screen will have two numbers The first in brackets shows the number of the corresponding Track Select key and keyboard Hotkey and the second shows the number of the Marker in the Markers list F9 or F10 enters Goto Marker mode The transport will locate to a Marker when the Track Select key corresponding to an existing marker is pressed F11 Unassigned F12 MORE 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 21 Machine Select page IHT 00 00 04 24 Eo HORE This page shows up to 5 machines on F1 to F5 F1 the Internal Machine is always present Pressing F1 to F5 selects the corresponding machine F7 to F11 labels show the current chase status of the machine above Pressing F7 to F11 controls the CHASE state of the corresponding machine Pressing SHIFT plus F7 to F11 controls the AUTO CHASE state of the corresponding machine IHT 00 00 00 02 _MORE First User page default UHGRP 00 00 32 10 zH FIT UHOO MORE The assignme
14. effect For sound to picture work where tight sync to picture is required use a setting biased to Low For a more pronounced flywheel effect choose a Higher setting The Middle position is a good starting point Transient response accelerator Optimizes Pyramix s reactivity to jog moves settings range from Smooth to Accurate When the slider approaches Accurate there may be some strange undesirable effects Jog sensitivity seconds per revolution Sets the time moved in one revolution of the jog wheel Type the required value in the box Shuttle sensitivity revolution to get nominal Sets the fraction of a revolution required to maintain nominal speed E g an entry of 0 25 will require a quarter of a turn clockwise to achieve nominal speed Jump sensitivity number of revolutions to cross over the timeline Sets the number of revolutions of the jog wheel required to traverse the visible timeline l e actual speed depends on Zoom factor Note If any of the Jog Wheel Settings are altered the combo box changes to show User Defined to reflect this User defined settings can be saved for future use with the Load and Save Pyramix settings functions 26 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Chapter 8 User Configuration The ISIS is a very flexible controller User configurations to suit individual applications and user preferences can be constructed and stored for future use Configurations can be stored in
15. generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation NOTE Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with CLASS A requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data cable could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference it is necessary to use shielded I O cables CE Notice Such a marking is indicative that this system s devices meet the following applicable technical standards EN 55022 Information Technology Equipment Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 50082 1 1992 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry This product is classified for use in a typical Class A commercial environment and is not designed or intended for use in other EMC environments The user of this product is obliged for proper use and installation of the product and for taking all steps
16. launching next command in macro System Waits for next Video Interrupt before launching next command in macro System Waits for Active Machine to Stop before launching next 2006 Merging Technologies Wait for Active Machine Running Wait for Internal Machine Stop Wait for Internal Machine Running Wait for Internal Machine Chasing Locked Wait for External Machine Stop Wait for External Machine Running Store Cursor Memory 0 To Store Cursor Memory 9 Recall Cursor Memory 0 To Recall Cursor Memory 9 Macros command in macro System Waits for Active Machine to Start before launching next command in macro System Waits for Internal Machine to Stop before launching next command in macro System Waits for Internal Machine to Start before launching next command in macro System Waits for Internal Machine to Lock incoming TimeCode before launching next command in macro System Waits for External Machine to Stop before launching next command in macro System Waits for External Machine to Start before launching next command in macro Stores current Playhead Cursor position in temporary memory location 0 Stores current Playhead Cursor position in temporary memory location 9 Move Playhead Cursor to position previously stored in temporary memory location 0 Move Playhead Cursor to position previously stored in temporary memory location Rehearse Pre Selection Start Rehearse Pre Selection End Rehearse Post Sele
17. necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunications or other devices vi ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Warranty Information This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase Merging Technologies Inc extends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited warranty Merging Technologies Inc will repair or replace the product without charge within sixty 60 days In order to make a claim under this limited warranty the purchaser must notify Merging Technologies Inc or their representative in writing of the product failure In this limited warranty the customer must upon Merging Technologies Inc request return the product to the place of purchase or other local designation for the necessary repairs to be performed If the consumer is not satisfied with the repair Merging Technologies Inc will have the option to either attempt a further repair or refund the purchase price This warranty does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to misuse abuse accident physical damage neglect exposure to fire water or excessive changes in the climate or temperature or operation outside maximum rating 2 Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible 3 The cost of installations remova
18. selected clip as a red line on the track above and below the selected clip Sets TimeCode display resolution to frames Sets TimeCode display resolution to samples Sets TimeCode display resolution milli seconds Sets TimeCode display resolution to CD frames Displays Cursor TimeCode like a CD player Increase the size of the waveform display Decrease the size of the waveform display Sets magnification factor of waveform display to 1x Sets magnification factor of waveform display to 2x Sets magnification factor of waveform display to 4x Sets magnification factor of waveform display to 8x Sets magnification factor of waveform display to 16x Sets magnification factor of waveform display to 32x Sets magnification factor of waveform display to 64x Sets waveform display to decibels Sets waveform display to automatically display an optimal waveform ISIS Controllers User Manual 37 Show Full Waveform Show Waveform Origin Show Dynamic Waveform Hide Clip Name when Waveform Shown Fit in window Previous zoom Zoom In Zoom Out Recall Preset Zoom 1 Recall Preset Zoom 2 Recall Preset Zoom 3 Recall Preset Zoom 4 Recall Preset Zoom 5 Set Preset Zoom 1 Set Preset Zoom 2 Set Preset Zoom 3 Set Preset Zoom 4 Set Preset Zoom 5 Auto Zoom Selection Show all Tracks Hide Tracks without selection Fit View to 1 Track Fit View to 2 Tracks Fit View to 4 Tracks Fit View to 8 Tracks Fit View to 16 Tracks Fit View to All Tracks Enlarge Track
19. used in conjunction with the latching PRESET key these buttons switch between the ten possible Mixer PRESETS e Each Mixer PRESET allows any Pyramix Mixer strip to be assigned to any physical ISIS Control Strip e Mixer PRESETS are assigned in the Fader Expansion page of the ISIS Control Mapping Window 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 31 Appendix 1 Mappable Functions Mappable functions are arranged in tabbed pages on the right hand side of the ISIS Control Mapping window The following tables show all functions available for mapping to ISIS with default keyboard shortcuts and brief function descriptions For fuller explanations of any of the functions please see the main Pyramix User Manual Mixer Master Monitor Strip Mixer Strip 1 to Mixer Strip 80 Monitor Surround Mix Input Surround Mix Input Surround Mix Input Surround Mix Input Surround Mix Input Surround Mix Input Surround Mix Input Next Input Next Output DownMix Next Output SpeakerSet Previous Input Previous Output DownMix Previous Output SpeakerSet None Speakers L Speakers C Speakers R Speakers Ls Speakers Rs Speakers Lfe Speakers Lc Speakers Rc Speakers Cs Speakers Center Speakers Operation Mode Speakers Reset Speakers Volume Volume Dim Volume Mute Volume Ref Active Machine Active Machine Toggle machines Stop Pause Play Record Fast Forward Fast Rewind Scan Forward 32 NUM PLUS
20. was just before moving it Snap mode is disabled Snap mode is set to Edits Snap mode is set to Scale Snap mode is set to Feet Scale Snap mode is set to Bars amp Beats Grid Cursor also snaps following current mode Selection also snaps following current mode Snap mode is set to Head of selection Snap mode is set to Tail of selection Snap mode is set to Sync Point of selection Pastes contents of Clipboard at Playhead cursor position overwriting any existing clip s on the track Pastes contents of Clipboard at Playhead Cursor Position Inserting a track if the operation would overwrite any existing clips Track Removes selection retaining sync of subsequent clips Removes selection and Ripples subsequent clips Paste follows existing Insert and Remove modes Snap Head of Clipboard contents to End of last Clip on track Snap Tail of Clipboard contents to Beginning of first Clip on track Snap Head of Clipboard contents to Nearest Clip Snap Tail of Clipboard contents to Nearest Clip Snap Clipboard contents to Original TimeCode External Machines Stop Pause Play Record Fast Forward Fast Rewind Scan Forward Scan Rewind Start End 2006 Merging Technologies Stop Pause Play Record Fast Forward Fast Rewind Scan Forward Scan Rewind Start End ISIS Controllers User Manual 49 Play Reverse Play 1 2 Play 1 2 Reverse Play 1 4 Play 1 4 Reverse Play 1 16 Play 1 16 Reverse Play 2x Play 2x Reverse P
21. 06 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 11 Chapter 3 Power up and Initial Configuration Power up sequence e Plug the ISIS Remote Controller power adaptor into a suitable socket and switch on the mains e Switch on the ISIS Remote Controller with the rear panel POWER switch The MERGING logo will light up blue and the LCD screen will show the following display e Power on the host PC and start Pyramix Initial Configuration e Load a simple Project or create a new one e Goto Settings gt All Settings and click on Controller in the Remote Control folder to open the Controllers pane e Click on the Add button to open the Controller Properties dialog Hut am Settings 3 All Settings E Hardware Formats amp Sync CH UO Interfaces AESIEBUE 11291 ADAT 11290 E HOTOM Routing PCM UO Routing Timecode Calibration Ey Project Information Record Controller Mapping ES Mixer Level Meter DSP Power Saving 9 Application General Editing Playvback Record Jog Chase CD SACD Desktop Layout TimeLine Layout Track Headers Layout Keys Location Automation y Time Stretch TimeZone Settings Prosoniq MPEss Settings 3 Remote Control Machine amp Controller Virtual Transport Apply changes to Controller Load Save Ok Cancel 12 ISIS Controllers User Manual The Following controllers are installed E as Controller properties T Jeepers Mame Driver x Cancel
22. ALT RIGHT ALT LEFT ALT RIGHT ALT PGUP ALT PGDOWN ALT UP ALT DOWN CTRL ALT UP CTRL ALT DOWN CTRL 1 CTRL 2 ISIS Controllers User Manual Select all clips on Timeline Select all clips on Timeline to Mark In Point Select all clips on Timeline between In Out Marks Select all clips on Timeline from Mark Out Point Select all clips on current audio track Select all clips that reference currently mounted Media Select all clips that reference no currently mounted Media Deselect all currently selected clips Select clip to left of currently selected clip Select clip to right of currently selected clip Apply selection to clip to left of currently selected clip Apply selection to clip to right selected clip Apply selection to all clips preceding selected clip Apply selection to all clips following selected clip Nudges selected clip left earlier in time to the previous edit points in the track or marks in the editor Nudges the selected clip right later in time to the next edit points in the track or marks in the editor Nudges selected clip left earlier in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Nudges the selected clip right later in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Nudges the selected clip left earlier in time by an amount entered with the keyboard Nudges the selected clip right later in time by an amount entered with the keyboard Nudges th
23. Delete Ripple Sonic Zoom around InPoint Sonic CS F5 Zoom around OutPoint Sonic CS F6 Zoom to 1 0 Sonic C 1 Zoom to 2 0 Sonic C 2 Zoom to 30 0 Sonic C 5 Zoom to 5 0 Sonic C 3 Zoom to Entire EDL CS F7 Wherever Store TC Project New CTRL N New from Template Open CTRL O Save CTRL S Save As Save as Template Save as Version 4 1 Save as Version 4 3 Close Information amp amp Settings CTRL F Import Export Import from Tape Capture Export to Tape Auto Edit Archive Consolidate CTRL H Convert Stretch Pitch Resample Relink to New Media Load Change EDL Render CTRL W Mix Down CTRL Y Generate CD Image SACD Edited Master Surround Post processing Mount Referenced Media Auto Mount Media Show Used Media ALT U Select Online Clips Select Offline Clips Clean Up Media Exit 2006 Merging Technologies Create a new Editing Project or Digitizing session Create a new Project based on a Template Open an existing Editing Project or Digitizing session Save current Project If not previously saved the Save As window will appear Save current Project with a new name Save current Project as a Template Save current Project as Version 4 1 Save current Project as Version 4 3 Close current Project If file has changed the Save window will appear Opens Project Information and Settings Window Opens InterChange Import Manager Opens InterChange Export Manager Capture record int
24. HT PGUP PGDOWN SHIFT LEFT SHIFT RIGHT SHIFT PGUP SHIFT PGDOWN CTRL LEFT CTRL RIGHT CTRL PGUP CTRL PGDOWN Goto TimeCode NUM 6 Goto Foot SHIFT NUM 6 46 ISIS Controllers User Manual Nudge Cursor to Previous Edit Nudge Cursor to Next Edit Nudge Cursor to Previous Clips Nudge Cursor to Next Clip Nudge Cursor to Previous Clip Fade Nudge Cursor to Next Clip Fade Nudge Cursor to Previous Marker Nudge Cursor to Next Marker Nudge Cursor to Previous CD Marker Nudge Cursor to Next CD Marker Nudge Cursor to Left Nudge Cursor to Right Nudge Cursor to Left and update nearest selection boundary to this location Nudge Cursor to Right and update nearest selection boundary to this location Nudge Cursor to Left by an amount entered with the Keyboard Nudge Cursor to Right by an amount entered with the Keyboard Nudge Cursor to Left by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the Keyboard Nudge Cursor to Right by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the Keyboard Nudge Cursor to Previous Foot Nudge Cursor to Next Foot Nudge Cursor to Previous Foot Frame Nudge Cursor to Next Foot Frame Nudge Cursor to Previous Bar Nudge Cursor to Next Bar Nudge Cursor to Previous Beat Nudge Cursor to Next Beat Nudge Cursor to Previous Grid Step Nudge Cursor to Next Grid Step Nudge Mark In to Left Nudge Mark In to Right Nudge Mark In to Left by an amount entered with the Keyboard Nudge Mark In to Right by an amo
25. In Pre Audition selected track groups Gate In Pre Preroll 2 Audition selected track groups Gate In Pre Preroll 3 Audition selected track groups Gate In Audition selected track groups Gate In Pre Postroll 2 Audition selected track groups Gate In Pre Postroll 3 Audition selected track groups Gate In Post Audition selected track groups Gate In Post Postroll 2 Audition selected track groups Gate In Post Postroll 3 Audition selected track groups Gate Out Pre Audition selected track groups Gate Out Pre Preroll 2 Audition selected track groups Gate Out Pre Preroll 3 Audition selected track groups Gate Out Audition selected track groups Gate Out Pre Postroll 2 Audition selected track groups Gate Out Pre Postroll 3 Audition selected track groups Gate Out Post Audition selected track groups Gate Out Post Postroll 2 Audition selected track groups Gate Out Post Postroll 3 Goto TimeCode Nudge 1 frame Nudge 1 frame Set Loop In Set Loop Out Goto Loop In Goto Loop Out Loop On Off Chases the incoming LTC VITC RS 422 or VT Store Chase Offset Automatically enters in Chase Mode if not the Active Machine Freeze all External Machines at their current TimeCode Auto Return On Off AE Tel comm Moye Wait for Cursor Update Wait for Next TimeCode Interrupt Wait for Active Machine Stop 42 ISIS Controllers User Manual System Waits for Playhead Cursor position to reach system position before
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27. Page dialog Click on Yes to create a new User Page The Function Key entries will go blank and a new tab will appear labeled User Page X X is the User Page number incremented from the last existing User Page Mapping functions to LCD Function keys is carried out in the same manner as mapping functions to the other ISIS keys and strips with these differences e The LCD Function Keys do not have a SHIFTed function e Double clicking in the Label field of a Function key allows the Label to be changed Note Labels can be up to six characters long including spaces 28 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Mapping Mixer Strips to ISIS Controller Strips The fader control strip on the ISIS remote controller can also be remapped to control any Pyramix Mixer Strip When assigned as a Mixer Strip Mixer Strip 1 Mixer Strip 2 etc the controls function as e ENCODER Mixer channel Pan Balance with SHIFT Front Rear e ENCODER Press e PLAY Mixer Strip Play e WRITE Mixer Strip Write e MUTE Mixer channel Mute e SOLO Mixer channel Solo e FADER Mixer channel Gain Note Stereo strips behave in the same way as Pyramix strips with Mirror Y Linking applied in the Surround Control window The linking does not have to be made in Pyramix it is part of the mapping Master Monitor Strip When the fader control strip on the ISIS Main Unit or a fader control strip on the ISIS Fader Expander is assigned as a Master Monitor
28. Safe Play with Preroll Play with Preroll 2 Play with Preroll 3 Punch Selection Punch Selection with Preroll Punch Selection with Preroll 2 Punch Selection with Preroll 3 Auto punch with Preroll Auto punch with Preroll 2 Auto punch with Preroll 3 Remake last Punch In only Remake last Punch In Out 2006 Merging Technologies NUM 2 NUM 1 CTRL NUM DECIMAL SHIFT NUM DECIMAL CTRL SHIFT NUM DECIMAL Stop Pause Play Record Fast Forward Fast Rewind Scan Forward Scan Rewind Start End Play Reverse Play 1 2 Play 1 2 Reverse Play 1 4 Play 1 4 Reverse Play 1 16 Play 1 16 Reverse Play 2x Play 2x Reverse Play 4x Play 4x Reverse Toggle Play Stop Toggle Play Pause Toggle Play Record Toggle Play Stop without stopping any pending Record Play with Preroll Play with Preroll 2 Play with Preroll 3 Punch Selection Punch Selection with Preroll Punch Selection with Preroll 2 Punch Selection with Preroll 3 Auto punch with Preroll Auto punch with Preroll 2 Auto punch with Preroll 3 Repeat last Punch operation Punch In only SHIFT ALT NUM DECIMAL Repeat last Punch operation ISIS Controllers User Manual 41 Play Selection NUM 3 Loop Selection SHIFT NUM 3 Play between Marks CTRL NUM 3 Loop between Marks CTRL SHIFT NUM 3 Play between Gates Loop between Gates Audition Pre Audition Pre Preroll 2 Audition Pre Preroll 3 Audition Audition Pre Po
29. Snap to Edits Snap to Scale Snap to Feet Scale Snap to Bars amp amp Beats Grid Snap Cursor Snap Region Selection Snap Selection Head Snap Selection Tail Snap Selection Sync Point Overwrite Insert Track Remove Remove amp amp Ripple Don t Snap Head to End Tail to Beginning Head to Nearest Tail to Nearest Snap to Original TimeCode External Machines point after any Source Destination operation Destination Track Group is automatically selected after any Source Destination operation Source material between Source Gate and end of clip under the Gate instead of whole track is copied to Destination When 2 Gates are set in a Source and 1 is set in the Destination then AutoEdit performs an Overwrite operation When 2 Gates are set in a Source and 1 is set in the Destination then AutoEdit performs an Insert operation Wheel moves selection Wheel trims In point Wheel trims Out point Wheel trims Fade In Wheel trims Fade Out Wheel trims Fade In Symmetrically Wheel trims Fade Out Symmetrically Wheel trims Sync Point Wheel slides Media Accept current Wheel Edit Abort current Wheel Edit All Insert or Remove operations ripple rest of track s The default crossfade defined in the Fade Editor Tab Window is applied to any Paste and Source Destination operation All Cut Copy Paste operation include Automation Tracks Updates original source TimeCode of any copied moved selection to the position it
30. Strip the controls function as follows e ENCODER Monitor Volume e ENCODER Press Reset Monitor Reference Volume e PLAY Master automation play e WRITE Master automation write e MUTE Monitor volume mute e SOLO Monitor Volume dim e FADER Bus gain Automation Note The automation buttons behave differently when assigned to Mixer Strips as opposed to Master Monitor Bus Strips In a control strip mapped to a Mixer Strip the PLAY and WRITE keys toggle on and off independently and control the Strip s automation mode as follows e PLAY Off WRITE Off Isolate e PLAY On WRITE Off Play e PLAY Off WRITE On Record e PLAY On WRITE On Auto Write In a control strip mapped to a Master Monitor Bus the PLAY and WRITE keys toggle on and off and exclusively l e only one can be lit at a time They control the Strip s automation mode as follows e PLAY Off WRITE Off Master Automation Off e PLAY On WRITE Off Master Automation Play e PLAY Off WRITE On Master Automation Record 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 29 Saving and loading Mappings User Mappings Clicking on the Load or Save buttons opens a Windows File Browser ISIS Template Files with map extension can be saved or loaded at will Clicking on Load Default opens this dialog ISIS Control x A This operation will set the current mapping as the default mapping For all projects Continue Yes Po Click on Yes to overwrite the cu
31. TCP IP address for each machines assigned either automatically by a DHCP server if available or manually Fixed IP are required This caution is not relevant for machines operating without a network connection e Click on the OK button at bottom left of the Pyramix Settings window to confirm the changes and close the Window Congratulations Your new ISIS Remote Controller is now ready for use 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 13 Chapter 4 ISIS TC IP Address Configuration Windows XP SP2 Firewall A new Firewall feature has been added to Windows XP SP2 While this is convenient for home internet machines for example it is desirable to turn it off for media production networking needs So provided all necessary security has been addressed either by an external Firewall unit or by physically removing all Ethernet access to the outside world you can a Disable Windows Firewall Alternatively if XP SP2 Firewall features are really necessary keep it active but b Register ports 6000 6001 and 6002 as exceptions of Windows Firewall for ISIS c Register VT Server in Windows Firewall exceptions for VCube Virtual Transport TC IP Address Configuration At all times proper individual TCP IP addresses for each machine are required assigned either automatically DHCP if available or manually Fixed IP as described below When ISIS is powered up it will first attempt to configure its IP address f
32. ack in the Timeline Automatically connect all tracks sequentially to any available mixer inputs Selects and highlights all clips on the selected track Selects all clips on the track from the beginning of the composition up to the mark in Selects all clips on the track between the Mark In and Mark Out Selects all clips on the track from the Mark Out to the end of the composition Deselects all clips on selected track Opens the Ripple Tracks window Opens the Extend Tracks window Selects track group above the currently selected track group Selects track group below the currently selected track track group Duplicates currently selected track group Track Groups are automatically created when inserting clips requires this Selects audio track above currently selected track Selects audio track below currently selected track Deselects currently selected audio track Audio track is automatically selected on any click move to its content Audio track and associated mixer strip are always selected together Show Ghosts Show Media Frames Samples ms CD frames Display as CD time Larger Smaller x1 x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 x64 dB Auto Scale Waveform 2006 Merging Technologies ALT H ALT J ALT F ALT S ALT ALT C SHIFT ALT 2 SHIFT ALT 1 ALT 5 ALT 6 ALT 7 ALT 8 ALT 9 ALT 0 Shows a ghost image of clips on related virtual tracks Shows full extent of underlying media for
33. click on Apply Changes to Controller to enable If the ISIS does not respond disable then re enable it If the ISIS still fails to respond check that there is an IP address shown in the Selected Device combo box of the ISIS Configuration dialog and that the address is appropriate for your network configuration If an IP address is shown but is inappropriate the please see Setting the Static IP Address in Chapter 3 If no IP address is shown check the physical connections and network topology 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 53
34. ction Start Rehearse Post Selection End Rehearse Selection Start Rehearse Selection End Slip Copy and Clear Extend Selection to Start Extend Selection to End Show Start Show End Left Gate to In Point Sonic S F7 2sec to Right Gate Sonic A F7 Adjust Gain Sonic C esc All Sonic A Analog Black to Marks Sonic S F10 Audio l O Sonic CS A Background Mgr Sonic N A Play Between Gates Sonic A F8 Play between In Out Sonic A F5 Clear In out Sonic N A Clear In point Sonic N A Clear Out point Sonic N A Comment Sonic F12 Create new Xfade Sonic A esc Cue Sonic C 1 Del amp Ripple w in Xfade Sonic F4 Del amp Ripple w out Xfade Sonic A F4 Del w Black Fade Sonic F3 Del w Xfade Sonic A F3 Del Xfade Sonic CS E Desk Sonic F14 Edit Fade Sonic CS F Edit List Sonic CS Esc Edited Black to Marks Sonic S F9 EDL Sonic F13 End of track Sonic F10 Erase Mark Sonic C F9 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 43 External Devices Sonic CS M Fast sync to Matching Sonic Find amp Set Points Sonic A Create Segments From gates Sonic CS G From In Point Sonic F6 From LeftGate 2sec Sonic A F6 From OutPoint Sonic F8 Full Sonic N A In Sonic C 2 Create Segments In Place Sonic Index Sonic F11 Ins amp Ripple w Black Fade Sonic A F2 Ins amp Ripple w Xfade Sonic F2 Ins w Black Fade Sonic A F 1 Ins w Xfade Sonic F1 Large Sonic N A Left Edge to Left Gate Sonic S F2 Left Edge to wherever Sonic Left Gate to next e
35. d Cursor Groups together all selected clips in the Timeline Ungroups members of a selected group clip in the Timeline Locks selected clips so that they can no longer be edited or moved in the Timeline Unlocks selected locked clips so that they can be edited Clips cannot be dragged horizontally left to right Displays an audio fader to set the audio level for the selected clips Mutes all selected clips Opens Rename Clips dialog Opens Fade Editor with fade near cursor ready for editing Opens Fade Editor Allows with fade near current mouse position ready for editing Apply new Fade In Edit Fade In Apply Fade In Default Apply Fade In Default Curve Apply Fade In Power Linear Apply Fade In Tension Linear Apply Fade In dB Linear Apply Fade In Cosine Apply Fade In Root Cosine Apply new Fade Out Edit Fade Out Fade Out Default Apply Fade Out Default Curve Apply Fade Out Power Linear Apply Fade Out Tension Linear Apply Fade Out dB Linear Apply Fade Out Cosine Apply Fade Out Root Cosine Apply new Cross Fade Edit Cross Fade Cross Fade Default Apply Cross Fade Default Curve Apply Cross Fade Power Linear Apply Cross Fade Tension Linear Apply Cross Fade dB Linear Apply Cross Fade Cosine Apply Cross Fade Root Cosine Reset gain envelope for clip under mouse pointer Reset gain envelope for whole selection Copy envelope of clip under the mouse pointer to whole selection Punch envelope of clip under the mouse point
36. dit Sonic S F5 Left Gate to next Mark Sonic S F6 Left Gate to Out Point Sonic S F8 Loop amp Fill Sonic CS F4 Mount EDL Sonic N A Mount Source in Sync Sonic N A Move In Point to Out point Sonic CS Move In Point Sonic SC Move Out Point Sonic SC Move to In Point Sonic C F7 Move to Left Gate Sonic C F5 Move to Out Point Sonic C F8 Move to Right Gate Sonic C F6 Move to Wherever Sonic N A New EDL Sonic A N New Project Sonic N A New Soundfile Sonic N A Nudge Left Both Points Sonic CSA Nudge left In Point Sonic CSA Nudge left Out Point Sonic CSA Nudge Right in point Sonic CA Nudge Right Out point Sonic CA Nudge right Both Points Sonic CA Open EDL Sonic C F13 Open Project Sonic N A Open Soundfile Sonic N A Open Video Sonic N A Out Sonic A3 Play 1 0 Sonic A 1 Play 10 0 Sonic N A Play 2 0 Sonic A 2 Play 30 0 Sonic N A Play 5 0 Sonic A 3 Record Soundfile Sonic N A Save AS Sonic S S Redo Edit Sonic Segment End Sonic A F10 Segment start Sonic A F9 Small Sonic C 6 Standard Sonic C 7 Start of Track Sonic F9 Stop Record Sonic CS F9 Sync Mark Sonic A F11 Sync Mark to Left Gate Sonic S F4 Sync Mark to Wherever Sonic S F3 Sync to Left Gates Sonic C F1 Sync to Matching Sonic N A 44 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Tiny Sonic N A To in point Sonic F5 To out Point Sonic F7 Transport Panel Sonic F15 Undo Edit Sonic A Z Create Segments With Delete Sonic Create Segments With
37. e selected clip left earlier in time by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the keyboard Nudges the selected clip right later in time by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the keyboard Nudges selected clip start left earlier in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Nudges the selected clip start right later in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Nudges selected clip end left earlier in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Nudges the selected clip end right later in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Nudges selected clip media left earlier in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Nudges the selected clip media right later in time by an amount equal to the current Nudge setting Moves selected clip or region up to the adjacent track above it Moves selected clip or region up to the adjacent track below it Moves selected clip or region up to the adjacent track above it If there is another clip on the adjacent track at that location it will interact with it by crossfading Moves selected clip or region up to the adjacent track below it If there is another clip on the adjacent track at that location it will interact with it by crossfading Apply Nudge Setting 1 Apply Nudge Setting 2 2006 Merging Technologies Nudge Setting 3 Nudge Setting 4 Nudge Setting 5 Set Sync Point to Cursor Send Sync Point to Cursor Group Ungrou
38. en the Controllers pane Click on ISIS or whatever you named the ISIS controller in the The following controllers are installed list Click on Properties to open the Controller Properties dialog Click on Properties to open the ISIS Configuration dialog ISIS Configuration x Selected Device ISIS RC 0 6 192 168 1 13 SCAM LED Brightness Low Cancel LD Contrast Ok 1 LCD Contrast Simply click and drag on the LCD Contrast slider to adjust the contrast Changes are immediately visible on the ISIS display LED Brightness The LED Brightness combo box offers a choice of Low Medium or High brightness levels Any change is immediately reflected in the ISIS LEDs When adjustments are complete click on the OK button to accept the changes and close the dialog Alternatively click on Cancel to reject any changes and close the dialog Click on OK in the Controller properties dialog to close it flowed by OK in the Pyramix Settings window to close it 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 19 Chapter 6 The Default Configuration ISIS is fully functional from the moment it is installed thanks to the default configuration Almost every ISIS key is user programmable but we suggest that you take some time to explore and become familiar with the default configuration before changing any key functions Surface Labels The black legends on the ISIS control surface indicate the default key fu
39. enu or by loading a project that already has ISIS enabled Navigating LCD Pages 20 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies F12 labeled MORE cycles through all available pages F12 is currently a fixed assignment so MORE is available in all pages The pages appear in this order e Track Select Key functions and Markers fixed page e Machine Select fixed page e Default User Page 1 User definable e Any other User Pages defined by the user e Monitoring fixed page A subsequent press on MORE returns to the first page Track Select Key Functions and Markers page The first fixed LCD page determines the function of the track select keys and sets and locates Markers By default the Key 1 to 24 the Track Select keys are assigned to the functions SELECTOR 1 to SELECTOR 24 and SELECTOR 25 to SELECTOR 48 as SHIFT functions Providing these assignments are not altered by the user in this page the F1 to F6 keys are is used to determine how the Track Select keys function on the corresponding track F1 RECARM Record Arm A single press on the relevant Track select Key arms the track for recording a second press returns to Safe replay Use this for simple recordings where speed and simplicity are important F2 RECMODE Record Mode A single press on the relevant Track select Key arms the track for recording a second press arms for Punch In mode and a third press returns to Safe replay Use this instead of F1 for more
40. er Punch envelope of whole selection Clip Waveform display will always correspond to the setting for the entire track in the Track information and Settings panel Clip always shows the waveform display regardless of waveform display settings for the track Clip always shows the clip name regardless of waveform display settings for the track Generate waveform data for selected clip ISIS Controllers User Manual 35 Selection Properties Opens Selection Properties display window Properties Opens Clip Properties display window Selection Nudge to Left CTRL SHIFT LEFT Nudge selection to left Nudge to Right CTRL SHIFT RIGHT Nudge selection to right Nudge Start to Left Nudge Start to Right Nudge End to Left Nudge End to Right CTRL ALT LEFT CTRL ALT RIGHT Nudge selection start to right Nudge selection start to left CTRL SHIFT ALT LEFT Nudge selection end to right CTRL SHIFT ALT RIGHT Nudge selection end to left Move Selection Up CTRL UP Move selection to track above its current position Move Selection Down CTRL DOWN Move selection to track below its current position Grow Selection Up CTRL SHIFT UP Apply current selection to the track above its current position Grow Selection Down CTRL SHIFT DOWN Apply current selection to the track below its current position Narrow Selection Up CTRL SHIFT ALT DOWN Remove current selection from the track above its current position Narrow Selection
41. her settings are assigned by DHCP After you press the SET key this screen appears IF Address Saved Press Fle to reboot Press the REBOOT key F12 to reboot the ISIS or switch the power off and on again Note The IP configuration can only be saved when there is an established electrical connection between the ISIS and either a Pyramix workstation or Ethernet switch Viewing the IP Address The currently assigned IP Address can be seen in the ISIS Configuration dialog see image Chapter 5 first page Checking IP Configuration To check the IP Configuration of the machine you are working on do the following Open a Command Prompt window Start gt All programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt then type in the following command IPCONFIG followed by Enter The IP configuration for the machine will be shown like this ES Command Prompt Bet Windows IF Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix IP Address 192 168 1 15 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 17 Checking Network Connections Using Ping To check that the connections you have set up are operational do the following Open a Command Prompt window Start gt All programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt then type in the following command PING 192 168 0 3 or whatever TCP IP address is curre
42. ion Toolbar Displays Information Window Displays On the Air Window Displays I O Status Window Show Overview Tab Show EDL Tab Show Document Libraries Tab 2006 Merging Technologies Tracks Track Groups Playlists Workspaces Selection Fade Editor Markers CD Notes Machines Media Management Global Libraries All Settings Mixer Settings Keyboard Shortcut Editor Macro Editor Interface Editor Workspaces ALT F4 ALT F5 ALT F6 ALT F7 ALT F8 ALT G SHIFT ALT M CTRL SHIFT ALT C CTRL SHIFT ALT M Show Tracks Tab Show Track Groups Tab Show Playlists Tab Show Workspaces Tab Show Selection Tab Show Fade Editor Tab Show Markers Tab Show CD Tab Show Notes Tab Show Machines Tab Show Media Management Tab Show Global Libraries Tab Displays the General Settings Window Displays Mixer Settings Window Customize Keyboard Shortcuts and export this table as Rich Text Format Customize Macros Customize Interface Save Workspace 1 To Save Workspace 10 Update Current Workspace Recall Workspace 1 To Recall Workspace 10 Recall Previous Workspace Recall Next Workspace Fade Editor F10 Save Workspace 1 Save Workspace 10 Update Current Workspace Recall Workspace 1 Recall Workspace 10 Toggles backwards through the list of available Workspaces Toggles forwards through the list of available Workspaces Fade Editor Open Editor Accept amp amp Close
43. ion to Marker 1 Set Playhead Cursor position to Marker 10 Selects the previous left Marker Selects the next right Marker Automatically centers Timeline display to Playhead Cursor Automatically centers Timeline display to Mark In Automatically centers Timeline display to Mark Out Automatically centers the Timeline display to the selected track group Gate In Automatically centers the Timeline display to the selected track group Gate Out Automatically centers the Timeline display to selected Marker Adds CD Stop marker at Playhead Cursor Adds CD Start marker at Playhead Cursor CTRL SHIFT ALT ENTERAdds a CD Index marker at Playhead Cursor SHIFT ALT DELETE SHIFT ALT G Deletes selected CD Marker CD Markers Groups are automatically placed on the Timeline Digitizing Session Record Auto Edit Pause Stop Play Accept Cancel Edit Start record Start a time tagged recording Pause recording Stop recording Play current recording Accept current recording Erase current recording Undo Redo 2006 Merging Technologies CTRL Z F5 CTRL SHIFT Z F6 Cancels last edit command Cancels last Undo command ISIS Controllers User Manual 47 Delete Cut Copy Paste to Cursor Paste Tail to Cursor Paste Sync Point to Cursor Paste amp amp Place Paste to Original TimeCode Paste to End of Selection Fill Selection Replace Selection Loop Selection Fit Selection Delete and Ripp
44. ithout Curve Audition In after Fade Audition In with Curve with Reference Audition In without Curve with Reference Audition In after Fade with Reference Audition In Original Material Audition Pre Roll 1 Audition Pre Roll 2 Audition Pre Roll 3 Audition Post Roll 1 Audition Post Roll 2 Audition Post Roll 3 Audition Speed 100 Audition Speed 80 Audition Speed 66 Audition Speed 50 Audition Speed 25 Audition Solo Audition Loop 2006 Merging Technologies Audition After Nudge Set Memory 1 To Set Memory 6 Recall Memory 1 To Recall Memory 6 Load Default X Curve Load Default X Preset Save Default X Preset Load Default Out Curve Load Default Out Preset Save Default Out Preset Load Default In Curve Load Default In Preset Save Default In Preset Internal Machine Audition After Nudge Set Memory 1 Set Memory 6 Recall Memory 1 Recall Memory 6 Load Default X Curve Load Default X Preset Save Default X Preset Load Default Out Curve Load Default Out Preset Save Default Out Preset Load Default In Curve Load Default In Preset Save Default In Preset Internal Machine Stop Pause Play Record Fast Forward Fast Rewind Scan Forward Scan Rewind Start End Play Reverse Play 1 2 Play 1 2 Reverse Play 1 4 Play 1 4 Reverse Play 1 16 Play 1 16 Reverse Play 2x Play 2x Reverse Play 4x Play 4x Reverse Toggle Play Stop Toggle Play Pause Toggle Play Record Toggle Play Stop Record
45. l or reinstallation 4 Damages caused to any other products Contacting Merging International Office Merging Technologies S A Le Verney CH 1070 Puidoux Switzerland Phone 41 21 946 0444 Fax 41 21 946 0445 USA Merging USA Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland ME 04101 1805 United States of America Phone 1 207 773 2424 Fax 1 207 773 2422 For all documentation inquiries or suggestions for improvement please contact us at www merging com 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual Vil vili ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you Congratulations on your Merging Technologies ISIS Remote Controller purchase ISIS is a precision control surface for Pyramix and VCube and will considerably enhance the operating experience ISIS Remote Controller Overview ISIS offers a fully user definable tactile remote control surface for Pyramix editing recording and mixing functions ISIS communicates with Pyramix and or VCube via Ethernet using Merging s OASIS control protocol to ensure very high resolution and high speed communication for all functions ISIS Remote Controller main unit has dedicated keys for machine control jog shuttle and jog wheel editing and the large LCD display offers 12 user definable and multi functional keys which can be soft labeled to give any number of user specific functions All keys are completel
46. lay 4x Play 4x Reverse Toggle Play Stop Toggle Play Pause Toggle Play Record Goto TimeCode NUM 6 Nudge 1 frame NUMMULT Nudge 1 frame NUM DIVIDE Set Loop In NUM 7 Set Loop Out NUM 8 Goto Loop In NUM 4 Goto Loop Out NUM 5 Chase Store Chase Offset Auto Chase Eject NUM SUB Enable Record On Off Record Ready V1 Record Ready A1 To Record Ready A8 Goto Locator 1 To Goto Locator 10 Set Locator 1 To Set Locator 10 50 ISIS Controllers User Manual Play Reverse Play 1 2 Play 1 2 Reverse Play 1 4 Play 1 4 Reverse Play 1 16 Play 1 16 Reverse Play 2x Play 2x Reverse Play 4x Play 4x Reverse Toggle Play Stop Toggle Play Pause Toggle Play Record Goto TimeCode Nudge 1 frame Nudge 1 frame Set Loop In Set Loop Out Goto Loop In Goto Loop Out Chases the Active Machine Store Chase Offset Automatically enters in Chase Mode if not the Active Machine Eject Enable Record On Off Record Ready V1 Record Ready A1 Record Ready A8 Goto Locator 1 Goto Locator 10 Set Locator 1 Set Locator 10 2006 Merging Technologies Appendix ll Technical Specifications 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS RC communication 10BaseT Ethernet over TCP IP ISIS FE communication to from ISIS RC over RS 232 LCD screen backlit monochrome blue Dot Matrix 240 64 pixels Motorized fader resolution 1024 steps 10 bit Continuous rotary control action with LED position indicators Jog wheel resolution
47. le Cut and Ripple Paste and Ripple Insert Silence Delete and Join Cut and Join Delete and Ripple to Black Cut and Ripple to Black Split Unsplit Trim Trim In to Cursor Trim Out to Cursor Stretch Reverse Normalize Consolidate Spread Abut to selected Automatic Silence Removal Delete with Media Update Media Original TC Auto Edit Source to Destination Overwrite Source to Destination Insert Source to Destination Replace Source to Destination Fit Source to Destination Auto Set Destination Gate In after Edit 48 DELETE CTRL X F2 CTRL C F3 CTRL V F4 SHIFT ALT V CTRL SHIFT V CTRL SHIFT ALT V CTRL DELETE CTRL ALT X CTRL ALT V CTRL ALT S CTRL T CTRL SHIFT X CTRL SHIFT S CTRL ALT N CTRL Q CTRL SHIFT E CTRL E ISIS Controllers User Manual Deletes currently selected clip selection Cuts current selection and saves it on the clipboard Copies current selection and saves it on the clipboard Inserts clipboard contents beginning at current cursor position Inserts clipboard contents ending at current cursor position Inserts clipboard contents with sync point placed at current cursor position Opens the Placement Tool for more extensive placement options Inserts clipboard contents at pasted clip s original source time code position Inserts clipboard contents beginning at end of the current selection Substitutes
48. lers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Right click the relevant network connection and choose Properties from the list to open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog L Local Area Connection 2 Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using Sen D Link DFE 530T PCI Fast Ethemet This connection uses the following tems El Client for Microsoft Networks Si File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 5 Intemet Protocol TCP IP HA a Install Uninstall Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 15 Click on Internet Protocol TCP IP to select it then click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General ou can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise vou need to ask pour network administrator hor the appropriate IF settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IF address IF address 142 166 0 100 Subnet mask 255 255 Dpp 0 Obtain OMS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred ONS ser
49. libraries and with individual projects User configuration is undertaken as follows Choose Settings gt All Settings gt Project gt Controller Mapping Click on ISIS in the The following controllers are installed list and click on Properties to open the ISIS Control Mapping window Or double click the list entry ISIS Control Mapping x Controller Fader Expansion Cursor and Marks Digitizing Session Edit External Machines Shift Funct Fade Editor Internal Machine Macro Tools Macros Project unction ft Function Ta Selector 1 Selector 25 Selection Settings Tracks View Workspaces Key 2 Selector 2 Selector 26 Miner Monitor Active Machine Automation Clips kep d Selector 3 Selector 27 e Key 4 Selector 4 Selector 28 Key 5 Selector 5 Selector 24 EC ER rae Strip Key 6 Selector 6 Selector 30 Ss Se 5 Key Y Selector 7 Selector 31 Se Se 3 Key Selector Selector 32 See So 4 Key 9 Selector 9 Selector 33 Mixer See 5 Key 10 Selector 10 Selector 24 ua Se E Kep 11 Selector 11 Selector 35 ier See gt Key 12 Selector 12 Selector 36 hirer Se a Key 13 Selector 13 Selector 37 Me Se g Key 14 Selector 14 Selector 38 S Mier Se 10 Key 15 Selector 15 Selector 39 Sen See 11 Key 16 Selector 16 Selector 40 Mel Se 12 kep 17 Selector 17 Selector 41 SE 13 Key 18 Selector 18 Selector 42 Mes Ee 14 Key 19 Selector 19 Selector 43 ep S Strip 15 Miner Strip 16 Channel Strip Mixer Strip 17 Channel St
50. nctions The SHIFT key Many keys have alternative functions accessed by holding down the SHIFT key while pressing the function key Orange legends on the ISIS control surface indicate SHIF Ted functions Channel Strip Functions By default the channel strip on the ISIS Main Unit is assigned as a Master Monitor Strip al In the Master Monitor Strip the controls function as follows e ENCODER Monitor Volume e ENCODER Press Reset Monitor Reference Volume e PLAY Master automation Play SHIFT PLAY Master Monitor bus Play e WRITE Master automation Write SHIFT WRITE Master Monitor bus Write PLAY amp WRITE lit Auto Write PLAY amp WRITE off Off lsolate e MUTE Monitor volume mute e SOLO Monitor Volume dim e FADER Master Mix gain The channel strip on the ISIS Main Unit can also be remapped to control any Pyramix Mixer Strip Please see Chapter 5 User Configuration for details LCD Display and Function Soft Keys The LCD display shows the main Time Scale Bar s current Playhead Cursor position TimeCode value in the centre of every page The Function soft keys labeled F1 to F12 are arranged in two rows of six above and below the LCD display Current function of each key is shown in the LCD display a RECARM MUTE MOHITOR SELECT 00 00 02 22 SET MARKER GOTO MARKER This is the first fixed default page you will see when the ISIS is enabled either in the Settings m
51. ntly assigned to the workstation or device you wish to check followed by Enter then wait for the machine to reply Repeat the process for all other connected Workstations Controllers Using Windows Explorer In a Windows Explorer window right click on My Network Places and choose Explore gt Entire Network l Microsoft Windows Network Workgroup or Domain choose whichever is appropriate then verify that all Pyramix and VCube workstations can search see each other on the network including shared hard drives and folders Having all machines in the same Workgroup helps default workgroup is either WORKGROUP or MSHOME Note With Windows XP it may take some time for the TCP IP lists to be appropriately updated to reflect the complete network topology on all machines Particularly when additional computers are added to a large existing network Please allow for time for these operations to be properly carried out in the background It may in fact take something like 10 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the network In certain situations E g a small 2 machine peer to peer network rebooting both machines may speed up the process 18 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Chapter 5 LCD Contrast amp LED Brightness If lighting conditions require the ISIS LCD contrast and LED brightness are adjustable Go to Settings gt All Settings and click on Controller in the Remote Control folder to op
52. nts on this page can be changed by the user As supplied the First user Page has the following functions F1 ZOOM Zoom In F2 ZOOM Zoom Out 22 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies F3 No assignment F4 No Assignment F5 GROUP F6 UNGRP Ungroup F7 ZM FIT Zoom to fit in window F6 ZM PREV Zoom Previous F9 UNDO F10 REDO F11 No assignment F12 MORE Monitor page CT Ja Lut 00 00 32 13 RESET J OPHODE MORE This page controls the Pyramix Monitor functions as follows F4 INPUT F5 SPKR Set F10 RESET F11 OPMODE Mute Front Left speaker output With SHIFT Mute Left Inner speaker output Mute Front Centre speaker output Mute Front Right speaker output With SHIFT Mute Right Inner speaker output Monitor Next Input With SHIFT Monitor Previous Input Monitor Next Output Speaker Set With SHIFT Monitor Previous Output Speaker Monitor Next Output Downmix With SHIFT Monitor Previous Output Downmix Mute Left Surround Speaker Output Mute Subwoofer Output Mute Right Surround Speaker Output Reset Speakers Monitor Operation Mode Cyles through Mute Solo and SoloX functions for the Speaker Mute F keys 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 23 Other Keys Default Function Mapping Transport Control Group E REWIND REV PLAY STOP PLAY FF REC Jog Wheel Group SHUTTLE JOG lt NUDGE gt NUDGE FADE IN FADE OUT SYNC P FREEZE TRIM IN
53. o current Project from an external device Export playback current composition to an external device Creates a copy of current project with all associated files to another location Create an optimized set of media files for current project Convert entire project to another sampling rate Stretch or Pitch change entire project from 24fps to 25fps 4 time compression or pitch down or 25fps to 24fps 4 17 time expansion or pitch up Change the speed and pitch of entire project by resampling its media Typically for 0 1 pull up or pull down operations Reconform current project or selection by relinking to new media Reconform current project by loading a Change EDL Render project or current selection to a new file Mix current project or selection down to a new file through the mixer Generate a CD Image from the current project Encode current composition in a different Surround format such as AC3 or DTS Mount all media referenced by the current project Media are automatically mounted when dragged onto the timeline Highlight in Media Manager window all media used in current project Select all clips that reference a currently mounted Media Select all clips that reference no currently mounted Media Delete all media not used by the current project Closes Pyramix and prompts you to save if project has changed ISIS Controllers User Manual 45 Cursor and Marks Cursor and Marks Nudge Cursor to Previous Edit Nudge Cu
54. og Wheel Settings DVD Projects 1 6 Routing Timecode Auto Jog on move jw Auto Solo Selection jw Calibration 3 Application Speed ceiling Ce ix s f dx f Bx General Flywheel inertia high z J on Editing Playback Record Transient response accelerator smooth a accurate we Jog Chase Smoothing Filter 3 video frames CD SACD Desktop Layout Jog sensitivity 1 secondis per revolution Timeline Layout Track Headers Layout Shuttle sensitivity 0 5 revolution s For nominal speed Keys Silent Jog sensitivity 3 reyvolution s to traverse the timeline Location Jog Wheel Settings Controller The combo box offers a choice of hardware controller presets if ISIS is not already selected select it Auto Jog on move When ticked any movement of the ISIS Jog Wheel enters Jog mode When not ticked the ISIS JOG button must be pressed to enter Jog mode Auto Solo Selection When ticked all tracks in the current selection are Solo d when jogging Speed ceiling Sets the maximum jog speed from a choice of 1X 2X 4X or 8X play speed Smoothing Filter The Smoothing Filter parameter determines the length of the fade in and fade out when beginning and ending scrubbing Enter the required value in the box expressed in video frames Flywheel inertia Low follows the actual movements as sent by the jog wheel High passes the actual movement through a smoothing filter So when the slider is set to Low the Smoothing Filter parameters have no
55. ogies ISIS Controllers User Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation Failure to comply with the precise instructions may result in damage to your Merging hardware Please read this entire section of the manual carefully before installation STATIC DANGER NOTICE Please note that the ISIS Controllers contain delicate electronic components that can be damaged or even destroyed when exposed to static electricity Take all necessary precautions not to discharge static electricity when touching any of the ISIS connectors INFORMATION FOR THE USER ISIS Master Unit and Fader Expander comply with the following specifications EMC Emissions EN 55022 1994 A1 1995 A2 1997 Class A ITE emissions requirements EU FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A emissions requirements USA EMC Immunity EN 50082 1 1992 EMC residential commercial and light industrial generic immunity standard FCC Notice This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed for providing reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment
56. ologies Inc 2006 All rights reserved 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual Table of Contents IMPORTANT Ten tel CHE VI STAN DANGER NOTICE a ee en en VI INFORMATION FOR THE USER usina a vier en den aa Ed ana nd donne Doc aa tb co VI BA eer EE VI ISIS WARRANTY lieren e EEN VII CONTACTING MERGING EEN VII CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION cccccccecececccccececccecececececeeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeeeeenenenenenenenenenensaeenaeneneneeanenanananans 9 WA yO asec se ae a da ae E a ees nate ce de devoid cules des ate no eee 9 ISIS REMOTE CONTROLLER OVERVIEW EE 9 CHAPTIERZ2 INSTALEAFION ad 10 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS mamma na nannnes 10 Bien eil Te ese gs ss sens crs ee EEA oes eens cic oe radicada eset 10 CONNECTIONS ISIS CONTROLLER MAIN UN 10 CONNECTIONS ISIS FADER EXPANSION UN 10 NETWORK RIAS AR ans ee a ae 11 PINSON Keeler a 11 so EE 11 SO EEN 11 CHAPTER 3 POWER UP AND INITIAL CONFIGURATION cccececececececceececececeeeeeeeeneeeneeeceneeeneneeaees 12 POWER UP SEQUENCE esencia a di nt ci 12 IA Cc AA A 12 CHAPTER 4 ISIS TC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION ae NEEN NEEN NEEN ENNEN NEEN 14 WINDOWS XP SP2 FIREWALL aaa llnlnnannnnnnnannannannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnrinrrn rannan nrnna nrnna DALADA DAADAA DARPAR PARDEE C AADA a aaran a anann 14 TC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION mm 14 Manual PC TC IP Address Configuration EE 14 Setting the ISIS Static IP alle 16 ME ENEE eege A 17 Cmeck trac IF e nde EL En ce
57. on Play Automation Write Automation Snapshot Automation Snapshot Range Delete Selected Points Cut Selected Points Copy Selected Points Paste Points to Cursor Paste Points to Original TC Auto Write Mode Write amp Release Auto Write Mode Write amp Hold Auto Write Mode Update amp Release Auto Write Mode Update amp Hold Release Mode Snap 2006 Merging Technologies Automation system is disabled Automation system will playback any previously recorded automation data Automation system will playback any previously recorded automation data and record new automation data for all enabled controls Creates an automation key frame at cursor position for all armed automation controls Places automation key frames at the in out cursor positions for all currently armed automation controls Deletes all automation points inside selected region Cuts all automation points inside selected region Copies all automation points inside selected region Pastes all copied or cut automation points at the cursor on selected track Pastes all copied or cut automation points at original TimeCode on selected track Sets the Auto Write Mode to Write amp Release Sets the Auto Write Mode to Write amp Hold Sets the Auto Write Mode to Update amp Release Sets the Auto Write Mode to Update amp Hold Sets the Automation Release Mode to Snap ISIS Controllers User Manual 33 Release Mode Auto Release Release Mode
58. oom resolution and location Zooms in by a factor of 2x centered around the middle of the Timeline This command zooms out by a factor of 2x centered around the middle of the Timeline Recall Preset Zoom 1 Recall Preset Zoom 2 Recall Preset Zoom 3 Recall Preset Zoom 4 Recall Preset Zoom 5 Set Preset Zoom 1 Set Preset Zoom 2 Set Preset Zoom 3 Set Preset Zoom 4 Set Preset Zoom 5 Timeline automatically zooms in to any selection Show Unhide all Tracks and Expand Uncollapse all Track Groups Hide all tracks that have nothing selected Fit current View to 1 Track Fit current View to 2 Tracks Fit current View to 4 Tracks Fit current View to 8 Tracks Fit current View to 16 Tracks Fit current View to All Tracks Enlarge current Track Size Reduce current Track Size Scroll the whole Timeline to the left Scroll the whole Timeline to the right Scroll the whole Timeline up Scroll the whole Timeline down Static playhead scrolling Timeline Playhead cursor is allowed to move off screen during playback Displays Large Transport Control Displays Mixer Displays Monitoring Section Displays Media Management folders Displays Global Libraries Displays Fade library Displays the whole TimeCode Toolbar Displays the Feet Scale Opens Feet Settings Dialog Displays Bars amp Beats Scale Opens Bars amp Beats Settings Dialog Displays Tempo Map Displays Source Destination TimeCodes Displays Transport Toolbar Displays Automat
59. p Lock Unlock Lock Horizontal Drag Clip Gain Mute Clip Rename Edit Fade near Cursor Edit Fade near Mouse Fade In New Fade In Edit Fade In Default Fade In Default Curve Fade In Power Linear Fade In Tension Linear Fade In dB Linear Fade In Cosine Fade In Root Cosine Fade Out New Fade Out Edit Fade Out Default Fade Out Default Curve Fade Out Power Linear Fade Out Tension Linear Fade Out dB Linear Fade Out Cosine Fade Out Root Cosine X Fade New X Fade Edit X Fade Default X Fade Default Curve X Fade Power Linear X Fade Tension Linear X Fade dB Linear X Fade Cosine X Fade Root Cosine Envelope Reset Envelope Reset Selection Envelope Copy to Selection Envelope Punch Envelope Punch Selection Waveform follow Track Waveform force Waveform Waveform force Name Generate Waveform 2006 Merging Technologies CTRL 3 CTRL 4 CTRL 5 CTRL M CTRL ALT M CTRL G CTRL U CTRL L CTRL K CTRL SHIFT G CTRL SHIFT M O SHIFT F9 SHIFT F10 SHIFT F11 SHIFT F12 ALT F9 ALT F10 ALT F11 ALT F12 CTRL F9 CTRL F10 CTRL F11 CTRL F12 CTRL R CTRL SHIFT R CTRL SHIFT C CTRL P CTRL SHIFT P Apply Nudge Setting 3 Apply Nudge Setting 4 Apply Nudge Setting 5 Sets a sync point at current cursor position Sends moves the currently selected Clip so that its Sync Point is aligned with the current position of the Playhea
60. pdate to reflect the new mapping Special Mappings Selector In the Tracks tab page the functions Selector 1 to Selector 48 are special mappings to enable ISIS to switch the function of the Track Select keys between RECARM RECMODE SOLO MUTE and SELECT using the function keys Similarly when the functions Set Marker Selector and Goto Marker Selector are mapped to LCD function keys they are used in conjunction with the Track Select Keys to set and locate markers Control Strip Control strips do not have a SHIFT mapping because the SHIFT functions are part of the Mixer Strip mapping If a Control Strip is mapped to a surround Master Monitor strip the Play and Write buttons control the global Mixer automation Used with SHIFT they control the Master Monitor bus automation Invalid Mappings Certain mappings are invalid E g a Mixer Strip to an ISIS key If you inadvertently attempt to make such a mapping a warning dialog will appear and the mapping will not be allowed 1515 Control x T Channel Strips must be assigned to Mixer Strips LCD User Pages As detailed above User Page 1 has default functions already assigned to it We suggest you leave User Page 1 alone until you are confident about User Mapping At the bottom of the Controller pane there are two tabs for User Page 1 and New User Page 1515 Control x 9 Create New LED page z WW Yes Mo Clicking on the New User Page tab opens the ISIS Control Create New LCD
61. r Add CD Index Marker to Cursor Delete Selected CD Marker CD Mark Groups Digitizing Session CTRL NUM 6 NUM 4 NUM 5 SHIFT ENTER NUM 7 F7 NUM 8 F8 ENTER CTRL SHIFT L NUM 9 SHIFT DELETE CTRL ENTER SHIFT 1 SHIFT 0 1 SHIFT ALT ENTER CTRL ALT ENTER Position Playhead Cursor to a specific Beat Moves Playhead Cursor to the Mark In Moves Playhead Cursor to the Mark Out Moves Playhead Cursor to the selected track group Gate In Moves Playhead Cursor to selected track group Gate Out Moves Playhead Cursor to Selected Marker Moves Playhead Cursor to start position of first clip on selected track Moves Playhead Cursor to end position of first clip on selected track Timeline automatically centers display to new Playhead Cursor position when the Goto TimeCode command is used Moves Mark In to Playhead Cursor Moves Mark Out to Playhead Cursor Moves selected track group Gate In to Playhead Cursor Moves selected track group Gate Out to Playhead Cursor Moves Mark Out to current selection Prevents Mark In Out points from being changed Removes Mark In Out cursors Adds a new Marker to current Playhead Cursor Position System prompts for Marker Name and Color at insertion Deletes currently selected Marker Moves selected Marker to current Playhead Cursor Position Set Marker 1 to current Playhead Cursor Position Set Marker 10 to current Playhead Cursor Position Set Playhead Cursor posit
62. rip Master Monitor Strip ge sue e ber Strip Mixer Strip 20 Key Miner Strip 21 F1 Zoom In Z00M Mixer Strip 22 F2 Zoom Out Z00M Aa e F3 Elba F4 l F5 Group GROUP Mapping FE Ungroup UNGRP La Load Load Default User Page 1 Save Save Default Reset All Note The dialog opens ready to configure the Main ISIS Controller To configure the Fader Expansion Unit click on the Fader Expansion tab in the top left corner of the window to switch the left hand pane to the Fader Expansion Unit Mapping Functions to ISIS Keys The right hand pane has tabbed pages listing every mappable function in Pyramix To map a function to an ISIS key or fader strip simply click on the required function to highlight it and click on the destination ISIS key in the left hand Controller pane to highlight it Note Most ISIS keys can each have two functions assigned to them Function and Shift Function Therefore when clicking in the Controller pane be sure to click in the appropriate column as well as row When the desired Pyramix function and ISIS key are both highlighted simply click on the Assign button d The controller pane will update to reflect the new mapping 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual 27 Removing a Mapping To remove a mapping from an ISIS control In the Controller pane highlight the Function or Shift Function you wish to remove Then simply click on the Remove button D The controller pane will u
63. rom a DHCP server on the network E g a router that incorporates a DHCP server If there is no DHCP server able to assign an IP address e g when there is a direct connection between the PC and ISIS the ISIS RC will use a static IP address that has been saved internally Note The static IP address will only be used if no other IP address has been automatically assigned by DHCP Manual PC TC IP Address Configuration If no admin DHCP server is available manually give each of your machines a unique TCP IP number Use Start gt Connect to gt Show all connections to open the Network Connections dialog a Network Connections Jay ay File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help E i e a Back 7 Fa Search E Folders Address WA Network Connections SS ex Name Type Status Device Mame F Network Tasks LAN or High Speed Internet Create a new NE Local Area Connection LAN or High Connected Intel R PR Change windows ilocal Area Connection 2 l LAN or High Connected D Link DFE Firewall settings ak 1394 Connection LAN or High Connected 1394 Net A Disable this network device EN Repair this connection ml Rename this connection E View status of this connection Change settings of this connection Other Places A CF Control Panel My Network Places My Documents 4 My Computer Note In this case a second NIC has been added for the direct ISIS connection 14 ISIS Control
64. rrent ISIS mapping with the default mapping or No to cancel Default mappings Clicking on Save Default opens this dialog 1515 Control x A This operation will overwrite the current mapping with the default mapping Continue Yes Mo Click on Yes to set the current mapping as the default mapping for all projects or No to cancel Mappable Functions complete list of mappable functions can be found in Appendix Tips and Tricks Auto Solo When any of the Jog modes are activated Jog Trim Fade etc you may only wish to listen to the selection Check the Auto Solo Selection box in the Settings gt All Settings gt Application gt Jog Chase Jog Settings section If you wish to keep one or more tracks audible that are not part of the selection simply check the SF solo safe box on the strip 30 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Chapter 9 ISIS Fader Expansion The ISIS Fader Expansion Unit offers greatly increased mixing capabilities rack GH wit CHILE ES CR wv KR AE OK e The eight Control Strips are identical to the Control Strip on the ISIS main Unit e By default the cursor keys are unmapped e The fader control strips are automatically assigned to Pyramix mixer strips in banks of 8 e The ten keys on the left of the unit bank switch the faders Pressing 1 8 will assign the faders to Mixer Strip 1 8 pressing 9 16 will assign the faders to Mixer Strip 9 16 etc e When
65. rsor to Next Edit Nudge Cursor to Previous Clip Nudge Cursor to Next Clip Nudge Cursor to Previous Clip Fade Nudge Cursor to Next Clip Fade Nudge Cursor to Previous Marker Nudge Cursor to Next Marker Nudge Cursor to Previous CD Marker Nudge Cursor to Next CD Marker Nudge Cursor to Left Nudge Cursor to Right Nudge Cursor to Left with Region Nudge Cursor to Right with Region Nudge Cursor to Left Custom Nudge Cursor to Right Custom Nudge Cursor to Left Custom in Bars Beats Nudge Cursor to Right Custom in Bars Beats Nudge Cursor to Previous Foot Nudge Cursor to Next Foot Nudge Cursor to Previous Foot Frame Nudge Cursor to Next Foot Frame Nudge Cursor to Previous Bar Nudge Cursor to Next Bar Nudge Cursor to Previous Beat Nudge Cursor to Next Beat Nudge Cursor to Previous Grid Step Nudge Cursor to Next Beat Grid Step Nudge Mark In to Left Nudge Mark In to Right Nudge Mark In to Left Custom Nudge Mark In to Right Custom Nudge Mark In to Left Custom in Bars Beats Nudge Mark In to Right Custom in Bars Beats Nudge Mark Out to Left Nudge Mark Out to Right Nudge Mark Out to Left Custom Nudge Mark Out to Right Custom Nudge Mark Out to Left Custom in Bars Beats Nudge Mark Out to Right Custom in Bars Beats Nudge Gate In to Left Nudge Gate In to Right Nudge Gate Out to Left Nudge Gate Out to Right CTRL SHIFT ALT TAB CTRL ALT TAB SHIFT TAB TAB CTRL SHIFT TAB CTRL TAB LEFT RIG
66. s in such a manner that there is no strain placed on the connectors at either end and so there is no danger of their being inadvertently pulled Connections ISIS Controller Main Unit Note Please ensure that the host PC and any powered network switch is switched off before making connections to the ISIS Remote Controllers Please also ensure the ISIS power adaptor mains lead is disconnected from the supply and the ISIS Remote Controller main unit power switch is off before making the power connection SS ey wem e wg ge ra RAN e ee e a ee SL eg d Wee Ce PO a pp x y EE TI V A 4 or st o gt s z O ES SORN R 2 Tak La ATA N f Kl ss bce EE RE tue x AAA gt A RER Power Switch Expansion Socket Ethernet Socket The ISIS Remote Controller main unit has only three physical connections a low voltage power jack an RJ 45 Ethernet socket and a 15 pin D Sub socket female for connecting an ISIS Fader Expansion unit Connections ISIS Fader Expansion Unit Expansion Socket The ISIS Fader Expansion Unit has only one connection a 15 pin D Sub socket male for connection to an ISIS Remote Controller main unit 10 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies NETWORK RJ 45 Jack Connect a Cat 5 or better network cable to this socket and connect the other end to a suitable Ethernet port on the host computer Or network switch Note Since ISIS communication is no
67. silence between selected clips All clips on a track between Mark In and Mark Out are abutted to the selected clip between the marks Opens the Automatic Silence Removal window Removes selected clip from the composition and deletes associated media file s Updates the Media files Original source TC for all selected clips to their TimeCode position in the composition CANNOT BE UNDONE Executes appropriate Source Destination 2 3 or 4 point editing operation depending on the Gates status Overwrites content between the Destination Track Group Gates with content between Source Track Group Gates Inserts content between Source Track Group Gates to Destination Track Group Gates Replaces content between Destination Track Group Gates with content between Source Track Group Gates by rippling the Destination Replaces content between Destination Track Group Gates with content between Source Track Group Gates by stretching the Source Destination Gate In point is automatically set to current Gate Out 2006 Merging Technologies Auto Select Destination after Edit Limit 1 Gate Sources to End Beginning of Clip 3 Gates Auto Edit does Overwrite 3 Gates Auto Edit does Insert Move Trim In Trim Out Trim Fade In Trim Fade Out Trim Fade In X Trim Fade Out X Trim Sync Point Slide Media Accept Current Edit Abort Current Edit Auto Ripple Auto Crossfade Enable Automation Cut Copy Paste Update Original TC on Move Snap Off
68. stroll 2 Audition Pre Postroll 3 Audition Post Audition Post Postroll 2 Audition Post Postroll 3 NUM DIVIDE SHIFT NUM DIVIDE CTRL NUM DIVIDE NUMMULT SHIFT NUMMULT CTRL NUMMULT NUM SUB SHIFT NUM SUB CTRL NUM SUB Audition Gate In Pre Audition Gate In Pre Preroll 2 Audition Gate In Pre Preroll 3 Audition Gate In Audition Gate In Pre Postroll 2 Audition Gate In Pre Postroll 3 Audition Gate In Post Audition Gate In Post Postroll 2 Audition Gate In Post Postroll 3 Audition Gate Out Pre Audition Gate Out Pre Preroll 2 Audition Gate Out Pre Preroll 3 Audition Gate Out Audition Gate Out Pre Postroll 2 Audition Gate Out Pre Postroll 3 Audition Gate Out Post Audition Gate Out Post Postroll 2 Audition Gate Out Post Postroll 3 Goto TimeCode Nudge 1 frame Nudge 1 frame Set Loop In Set Loop Out Goto Loop In Goto Loop Out Loop On Off Chase Store Chase Offset Auto Chase Freeze External Machines Cursor Auto Return after playing CTRL ALT C Macro Tools Play Selection Loop Selection Play between Marks Loop between Marks Play between selected track group Gates Loop between selected track group Gates Audition Pre Audition Pre Preroll 2 Audition Pre Preroll 3 Audition Audition Pre Postroll 2 Audition Pre Postroll 3 Audition Post Audition Post Postroll 2 Audition Post Postroll 3 Audition selected track groups Gate
69. t demanding on network bandwidth there should be no need for a separate dedicated RJ 45 network connection If more than one network connection is present on the host computer it is not currently possible to assign a specific port to communicate with the ISIS Remote Controller This function may be added ina future software release Note also In some Wide Area Networks generally found in larger enterprises the switches may filter out the multicast traffic required to make a connection with an ISIS In this case a second dedicated NIC card will be required for a direct connection Please see Page 14 in Chapter 4 for manual IP address set up procedure EXPANSION Socket If you are installing an ISIS Fader Expansion unit at the same time connect the male 15 D sub plug of the cable supplied with the ISIS fader Expansion unit to this socket and gently tighten the retaining screws Connect the other end of the cable to the EXPANSION socket on the ISIS Fader Expansion unit and gently tighten the retaining screws Power Jack The power jack accepts a conventional coaxial power plug Note The unit requires a 12V DC at 2 5A Pin centre POSITIVE Sleeve Outer NEGATIVE Software All required drivers are included in the Pyramix installation No additional software is required Note This manual reflects ISIS operation as of Software Version 1 0 Please visit regularly WWW Merging com to check for future updates and enhancements 20
70. tion Out after Fade with Ref Audition Out Original Material Audition In with Curve Audition In without Curve Audition In before Fade Audition In with Curve with Ref Audition In without Curve with Ref Audition In before Fade with Ref Audition In Original Material Audition Pre Roll 1 Audition Pre Roll 2 Audition Pre Roll 3 Audition Post Roll 1 Audition Post Roll 2 Audition Post Roll 3 Audition Speed 100 Audition Speed 80 Audition Speed 66 Audition Speed 50 Audition Speed 25 Audition Solo Audition Loop 40 ISIS Controllers User Manual Auto zoom free Timeline zoom Zoom preset 1 Zoom preset 5 Nudge Out Gain Less Nudge Out Gain More Nudge In Gain Less Nudge In Gain More Nudge Intercept Less Nudge Intercept More Nudge Asymmetry Less Nudge Asymmetry More Nudge Out Length Less Nudge Out Length more Nudge In Length Less Nudge In Length More Nudge Out Position Left Nudge Out Position Right Nudge In Position Left Nudge In Position Right Nudge In Media Left Nudge In Media Right Nudge In Media Left Nudge In Media Right Link Length Mirror Length Link Position Fade Safe Force Safe Audition Cross Fade Audition Cross Fade with Reference Audition Out with Curve Audition Out without Curve Audition Out after Fade Audition Out with Curve with Reference Audition Out without Curve with Reference Audition Out after Fade with Reference Audition Out Original Material Audition In with Curve Audition In w
71. unt entered with the Keyboard Nudge Mark In to Left by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the Keyboard Nudge Mark In to Right by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the Keyboard Nudge Mark Out to Left Nudge Mark Out to Right Nudge Mark Out to Left by an amount entered with the Keyboard Nudge Mark Out to Right by an amount entered with the Keyboard Nudge Mark Out to Left by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the Keyboard Nudge Mark Out to Right by an amount entered in Bars Beats with the Keyboard Nudge Gate In to Left Nudge Gate In to Right Nudge Gate Out to Left Nudge Gate Out to Right Position Playhead Cursor to a specific TimeCode Position Playhead Cursor to a specific Foot 2006 Merging Technologies Goto Beat Cursor to Mark In Cursor to Mark Out Cursor to Gate In Cursor to Gate Out Cursor to Selected Marker Cursor to Start of Selected Track Cursor to End of Selected Track Auto Center on Goto Mark In to Cursor Mark Out to Cursor Gate In to Cursor Gate Out to Cursor Marks to Selection Lock Marks Hide Marks Add Marker to Cursor Prompt for Marker Name at insertion Delete Selected Marker Move Selected Marker to Cursor Set Marker 1 To Set Marker 10 Goto Marker 1 To Goto Marker 10 Select Previous Marker Select Next Marker Show Cursor Show Mark In Show Mark Out Show Gate In Show Gate Out Show Selected Marker Add CD Start Marker to Cursor Add CD Stop Marker to Curso
72. ver Alternate DNS server A Click Use the following IP address then click in the IP address field and type in a suitable value followed by clicking in the Subnet mask field and typing in a suitable value Typically IP addresses can be respectively 192 168 0 3 PMX 192 168 0 4 VCube and 192 168 0 5 ISIS with a common Subnet mask being 255 255 255 0 No default gateway is necessary Setting the ISIS Static IP Address HAC Addr D do oF ier ef 2 IF Addr 922 168 9000 Het Mask 255 455 2455 000 The screen shows the current IP configuration of the ISIS It will either show any IP address that has been assigned by DHCP or the static IP address that has been loaded internally This screen also shows the hardware MAC address of the ethernet interface in the ISIS Main Unit To set the IP address use the CURSOR LEFT and CURSOR RIGHT ISIS keys to select any digit in the IP Address field 16 ISIS Controllers User Manual 2006 Merging Technologies Use the ISIS CURSOR UP and CURSOR DOWN keys to move between the IP Address and Net Mask fields To change the selected digit in either the IP Address or Net Mask fields use the TRACK SELECT 1 10 keys at the top of the ISIS For example TRACK KEY 1 1 TRACK KEY 2 2 TRACK KEY 10 0 When the IP Address and Net Mask have been set as required press the SET key F12 This will save the IP address and Net Mask as the internal static settings to be used if no ot
73. y user software assignable for total control The main unit also has twenty four additional user definable keys across two layers that can be used as 48 direct access solo mute track arming keys locators cue triggers or any other function you choose The high quality 100mm touch sensitive moving fader and rotary controls can be assigned to any mixer channel with dedicated Mute Solo Automation Read Write functionality For more advanced mixer control an optional ISIS Fader Expansion unit is available with a further 8 touch sensitive moving faders and rotary controls each with dedicated Solo Mute and Read Write automation keys The fader unit also has a range of control bank keys that can layer through mixer configurations with a large number of strips Custom mixer arrangements can be user assigned to Presets The ISIS Fader Expansion unit connects to the master ISIS Remote Control unit via a local combined RS 232 serial communication and power cable 2006 Merging Technologies ISIS Controllers User Manual Chapter 2 Installation System Requirements ISIS Remote Controllers will work with any Pyramix system running software version 5 0 or higher The host PC must be equipped with a working 10BaseT or better RJ45 Ethernet network connection with TC IP support enabled in Windows Positioning Site the unit or units on a suitable surface where they will be properly supported and not subject to any external heat source Run the cable

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