Merging Technologies Isis User Manual

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICE: .................................................................................................................................. VI

STATIC DANGER NOTICE: ........................................................................................................................ VI

INFORMATION FOR THE USER: ............................................................................................................... VI

CE NOTICE ................................................................................................................................................... VI

ISIS WARRANTY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................VII

CONTACTING MERGING ................................................................................................................................. VII

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................9

THANK YOU! ...................................................................................................................................................9

ISIS REMOTE CONTROLLER OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................9

CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................10

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................................................10

POSITIONING ................................................................................................................................................10

CONNECTIONS – ISIS CONTROLLER MAIN UNIT .............................................................................................10

CONNECTIONS – ISIS FADER EXPANSION UNIT ..............................................................................................10

NETWORK RJ-45 Jack...............................................................................................................................11

EXPANSION Socket ...................................................................................................................................11

Power Jack .................................................................................................................................................11

Software......................................................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 3 – POWER UP AND INITIAL CONFIGURATION.....................................................................12

POWER UP SEQUENCE ..................................................................................................................................12

Initial Configuration .....................................................................................................................................12

CHAPTER 4 – ISIS TC/IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................14

WINDOWS XP SP2 FIREWALL .......................................................................................................................14

TC/IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................14

Manual PC TC/IP Address Configuration ...................................................................................................14

Setting the ISIS Static IP Address ..............................................................................................................16

Viewing the IP Address...............................................................................................................................17

Checking IP Configuration ..........................................................................................................................17

CHECKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................18

CHAPTER 5 – LCD CONTRAST & LED BRIGHTNESS..............................................................................19

LCD CONTRAST ...........................................................................................................................................19

LED BRIGHTNESS.........................................................................................................................................19

CHAPTER 6 – THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................20

SURFACE LABELS .........................................................................................................................................20

The SHIFT key............................................................................................................................................20

CHANNEL STRIP FUNCTIONS .........................................................................................................................20

LCD DISPLAY AND FUNCTION SOFT KEYS......................................................................................................20

Navigating LCD Pages................................................................................................................................20

Track Select Key Functions and Markers page..........................................................................................21

Machine Select page ..................................................................................................................................22

First User page (default) .............................................................................................................................22

Monitor page ...............................................................................................................................................23

OTHER KEYS DEFAULT FUNCTION MAPPING...................................................................................................24

Transport Control Group.............................................................................................................................24

Jog Wheel Group ........................................................................................................................................24

Edit Group...................................................................................................................................................25

CHAPTER 7 – JOG/SHUTTLE TUNING.......................................................................................................26

Jog Wheel Settings .....................................................................................................................................26

MAPPING FUNCTIONS TO ISIS KEYS ..............................................................................................................27

Removing a Mapping..................................................................................................................................28

Special Mappings........................................................................................................................................28

Invalid Mappings .........................................................................................................................................28

LCD

USER PAGES ........................................................................................................................................28

MAPPING MIXER STRIPS TO ISIS CONTROLLER STRIPS ..................................................................................29

Master/Monitor Strip....................................................................................................................................29

Automation..................................................................................................................................................29

SAVING AND LOADING MAPPINGS ...................................................................................................................30

User Mappings............................................................................................................................................30

Default mappings ........................................................................................................................................30

MAPPABLE FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................30

TIPS AND TRICKS ..........................................................................................................................................30

Auto-Solo ....................................................................................................................................................30

CHAPTER 9 – ISIS FADER EXPANSION ....................................................................................................31

APPENDIX 1 – MAPPABLE FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................32

MIXER ..........................................................................................................................................................32

MONITOR......................................................................................................................................................32

ACTIVE MACHINE ..........................................................................................................................................32

AUTOMATION ................................................................................................................................................33

CLIPS ...........................................................................................................................................................34

SELECTION ...................................................................................................................................................36

SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................................................36

TRACKS........................................................................................................................................................36

VIEW ............................................................................................................................................................37

WORKSPACES ..............................................................................................................................................39

FADE EDITOR ...............................................................................................................................................39

INTERNAL MACHINE ......................................................................................................................................41

MACRO TOOLS .............................................................................................................................................42

MACROS ......................................................................................................................................................43

PROJECT......................................................................................................................................................45

CURSOR AND MARKS ....................................................................................................................................46

Digitizing Session........................................................................................................................................47

Edit..............................................................................................................................................................47

External Machines ......................................................................................................................................49

APPENDIX II – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................51

APPENDIX III – EXPANSION CONNECTOR PIN-OUT ...............................................................................52

MAIN UNIT REAR PANEL CONNECTOR .............................................................................................................52

FADER EXPANSION UNIT REAR PANEL CONNECTOR.........................................................................................52

CABLE SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................52

APPENDIX IV – TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ.............................................................................................53

ISIS not communicating with PC ................................................................................................................53

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 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 necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunications or other devices.

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, removal 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

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 completely 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.

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 cables 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.

DC In

Ethernet Socket

Expansion Socket Power Switch

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.

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 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.

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.

Chapter 3 – Power up and Initial Configuration

Power up sequence

• Plug the ISIS Remote Controller power adaptor into a suitable socket and switch on the mains.

• 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.

• Power on the host PC and start Pyramix

Initial Configuration

• Load a simple Project (or create a new one)

• Go to Settings > All Settings and click on Controller in the Remote Control folder to open the

Controllers pane.

• Click on the Add button to open the Controller Properties dialog

• Type a suitable name for the ISIS Remote Controller. E.g. ISIS

• Choose ISIS Remote from the Driver drop-down list.

• Make sure the Enable box is checked.

• Click on the OK button to close the dialog.

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, 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.

• 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.

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 from 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 > Connect to > Show all connections to open the Network Connections dialog.

Note: In this case, a second NIC has been added for the direct ISIS connection.

Right-click the relevant network connection and choose Properties from the list to open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.

Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to select it, then click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog.

Click U

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

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First, Power up the ISIS while holding down the STOP key for about 5 seconds. This screen appears:

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.

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 other settings are assigned by DHCP.

After you press the SET key this screen appears:

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 > All programs > Accessories > Command Prompt) then type in the following command: IPCONFIG followed by Enter. The IP configuration for the machine will be shown like this:

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 > All programs > Accessories > Command Prompt) then type in the following command: PING 192.168.0.3 (or whatever TCP/IP address is currently 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 > Entire Network / 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).

Chapter 5 – LCD Contrast & LED Brightness

If lighting conditions require, the ISIS LCD contrast and LED brightness are adjustable. Go to Settings > All Settings and click on Controller in the Remote Control folder to open 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.

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.

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 functions

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 SHIFTed functions.

Channel Strip Functions

By default, the channel strip on the ISIS Main Unit is assigned as a Master/Monitor Strip. In the Master/Monitor Strip, the controls function as follows:

• ENCODER - Monitor Volume

• ENCODER (Press) - Reset Monitor Reference Volume

• PLAY - Master automation Play SHIFT + PLAY – Master/Monitor bus Play

• WRITE - Master automation Write SHIFT + WRITE Master/Monitor bus Write

PLAY & WRITE lit - Auto-Write PLAY & WRITE off – Off/Isolate

• MUTE - Monitor volume mute

• SOLO - Monitor Volume dim

• 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.

This is the first fixed default page you will see when the ISIS is enabled either in the Settings menu or by loading a project that already has ISIS enabled.

Navigating LCD Pages

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:

• Track Select Key functions and Markers (fixed page)

• Machine Select (fixed page)

• Default User Page 1 (User definable)

• Any other User Pages (defined by the user)

• 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 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 Playhead 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

Machine Select page

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.

First User page (default)

The assignments 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)

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

This page controls the Pyramix Monitor functions as follows:

F1 L Mute Front Left speaker output. With SHIFT Mute Left Inner speaker output. F2 C Mute Front Centre speaker output. F3 R Mute Front Right speaker output. With SHIFT Mute Right Inner speaker output. F4 INPUT + Monitor Next Input. With SHIFT Monitor Previous Input F5 SPKR + Monitor Next Output Speaker Set. With SHIFT Monitor Previous Output Speaker

Set

F6 DMIX+ Monitor Next Output Downmix. With SHIFT Monitor Previous Output Downmix F7 LS Mute Left Surround Speaker Output F8 LFE Mute Subwoofer Output F9 RS Mute Right Surround Speaker Output F10 RESET Reset Speakers F11 OPMODE Monitor Operation Mode. Cyles through Mute, Solo and SoloX functions for the Speaker

Mute F keys

Other Keys Default Function Mapping

Transport Control Group

REWIND = Fast Rewind REV PLAY = Play Reverse STOP = Stop PLAY = Play FF = Fast Forward REC = Record

Jog Wheel Group

SHUTTLE = Jog Wheel Mode – Shuttle + SHIFT = Jog Wheel Mode – Jump

JOG = Jog Wheel Mode – Jog + SHIFT = Jog Wheel Mode – Loop Jog

< NUDGE = Nudge -1 Frame > NUDGE = Nudge +1 Frame FADE IN = Trim Fade In FADE OUT = Trim Fade Out SYNC P = Set Sync Point to Cursor + SHIFT = Send Sync Point to Cursor FREEZE = Freeze External Machine TRIM IN = Trim In TRIM OUT = Trim Out CURSOR L = Select Previous Clip CURSOR R = Select Next Clip CURSOR UP = Select Previous Track CURSOR DOWN = Select Next Track MOVE CLIP = Move SLIP MEDIA = Slip Media MARK IN = Mark In to Cursor MARK OUT = Mark Out to Cursor

Edit Group

SHIFT = Shift (Fixed Assignment)

AUTO-RIPPLE = Auto-Ripple SEL CLIP = Select Clip(s) under Cursor

SHIFT CLEAR = Undo Selection

SEL IN = Set Selection Start to Cursor

SHIFT CUT IN = Trim In to Cursor

SEL OUT = Set Selection End to Cursor

SHIFT CUT OUT = Trim Out to Cursor

SPLIT = Split Clip(s) at Cursor

SHIFT TRIM = Trim

DELETE = Delete

SHIFT UNDO = Undo

CUT = Cut

SHIFT REDO = Redo

COPY = Copy

SHIFT FILL = Fill Selection

PASTE = Paste

SHIFT REPLACE = Replace Selection

Chapter 7 – Jog/Shuttle Tuning

To fine-tune jog/shuttle performance, please go to the Jog Wheel Settings section of the Settings > All Settings > Application > Jog/Chase page.

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 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. I.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.

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 libraries and with individual projects.

User configuration is undertaken as follows:

Choose, Settings > All Settings > Project > 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.)

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.

The controller pane will update to reflect the new mapping.

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.

The controller pane will update 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.

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…

Clicking on the New User Page tab opens the ISIS Control Create New LCD 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.

• The LCD Function Keys do not have a SHIFTed function.

• 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.

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:

• ENCODER Mixer channel Pan/Balance (with SHIFT Front/Rear)

• ENCODER (Press)

• PLAY Mixer Strip Play

• WRITE Mixer Strip Write

• MUTE Mixer channel Mute

• SOLO Mixer channel Solo

• 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 Strip, the controls function as follows:

• ENCODER Monitor Volume

• ENCODER (Press) Reset Monitor Reference Volume

• PLAY Master automation play

• WRITE Master automation write

• MUTE Monitor volume mute

• SOLO Monitor Volume dim

• 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:

• PLAY Off / WRITE Off = Isolate

• PLAY On / WRITE Off = Play

• PLAY Off /WRITE On = Record

• 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. I.e. only one can be lit at a time. They control the Strip’s automation mode as follows:

• PLAY Off / WRITE Off = Master Automation Off

• PLAY On / WRITE Off = Master Automation Play

• PLAY Off /WRITE On = Master Automation Record

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:

Click on Yes to overwrite the current ISIS mapping with the default mapping or No to cancel.

Default mappings

Clicking on Save Default opens this dialog:

Click on Yes to set the current mapping as the default mapping for all projects or No to cancel.

Mappable Functions

A complete list of mappable functions can be found in Appendix I

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 > All Settings > Application > 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.

Chapter 9 – ISIS Fader Expansion

The ISIS Fader Expansion Unit offers greatly increased mixing capabilities.

• The eight Control Strips are identical to the Control Strip on the ISIS main Unit.

• By default, the cursor keys are unmapped.

• The fader control strips are automatically assigned to Pyramix mixer strips in banks of 8.

• 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.

• When used in conjunction with the latching PRESET key, these buttons switch between the ten possible Mixer PRESETS.

• Each Mixer PRESET allows any Pyramix Mixer strip to be assigned to any physical ISIS Control Strip.

• Mixer PRESETS are assigned in the Fader Expansion page of the ISIS Control Mapping Window.

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

Mixer Strip 80

Monitor

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

Toggle machines NUM PLUS Toggle between machines

Stop K, NUM 0 Stop

Pause Pause

Play L Play

Record NUM DECIMAL Record

Fast Forward SHIFT + F8 Fast Forward

Fast Rewind SHIFT + F7 Fast Rewind

Scan Forward CTRL + F8 Scan Forward

Scan Rewind CTRL + F7 Scan Rewind

Start HOME, SHIFT + F5 Start

End END, SHIFT + F6 End

Play Reverse CTRL + SPACE, J Play Reverse

Play 1/2 SHIFT + SPACE Play 1/2

Play 1/2 Reverse CTRL + SHIFT + SPACE Play 1/2 Reverse

Play 1/4 ALT + SPACE Play 1/4

Play 1/4 Reverse CTRL + ALT + SPACE Play 1/4 Reverse

Play 1/16 SHIFT + ALT + SPACE Play 1/16

Play 1/16 Reverse CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + SPACE Play 1/16 Reverse

Play 2x Play 2x

Play 2x Reverse Play 2x Reverse

Play 4x P Play 4x

Play 4x Reverse U Play 4x Reverse

Toggle Play/Stop SPACE Toggle Play/Stop

Toggle Play/Pause NUM ENTER Toggle Play/Pause

Toggle Play/Record Toggle Play/Record

Goto TimeCode Goto TimeCode

Nudge +1 frame Nudge +1 frame

Nudge -1 frame Nudge -1 frame

Set Loop In Set Loop In

Set Loop Out Set Loop Out

Goto Loop In Goto Loop In

Goto Loop Out Goto Loop Out

Chase CTRL + F1 Chase

Store Chase Offset Store Chase Offset

Jog-Wheel Mode - Jog Jog-Wheel Mode - Jog

Jog-Wheel Mode - Shuttle Jog-Wheel Mode - Shuttle

Jog-Wheel Mode - Loop Jog-Wheel Mode - Loop

Jog-Wheel Mode - Jump Jog-Wheel Mode - Jump

Jog-Wheel Mode - Off Jog-Wheel Mode - Off

Automation

Automation Off Automation system is disabled

Automation Play Automation system will playback any previously recorded

automation data

Automation Write Automation system will playback any previously recorded

automation data and record new automation data for all enabled controls

Automation Snapshot Creates an automation key frame at cursor position, for all

armed automation controls

Automation Snapshot Range Places automation key frames at the in /out cursor positions, for

all currently armed automation controls

Delete Selected Points Deletes all automation points inside selected region

Cut Selected Points Cuts all automation points inside selected region

Copy Selected Points Copies all automation points inside selected region

Paste Points to Cursor Pastes all copied or cut automation points at the cursor on

selected track

Paste Points to Original TC Pastes all copied or cut automation points at original TimeCode

on selected track

Auto-Write Mode - Write & Release Sets the Auto-Write Mode to Write & Release

Auto-Write Mode - Write & Hold Sets the Auto-Write Mode to Write & Hold

Auto-Write Mode - Update & Release Sets the Auto-Write Mode to Update & Release

Auto-Write Mode - Update & Hold Sets the Auto-Write Mode to Update & Hold

Release Mode - Snap Sets the Automation Release Mode to Snap

Release Mode - Auto-Release Sets the Automation Release Mode to Auto-Release

Release Mode - Write to Next Sets the Automation Release Mode to Write to Next

Release Mode - Write to End Sets the Automation Release Mode to Write to End

Release Auto-Writing CTRL + ALT + ESC Releases all controls currently recording automation

Automation Tracks 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

Automation Settings Opens automation settings dialog

Clips

Select All CTRL + A Select all clips on Timeline

Select All to Mark In CTRL + I Select all clips on Timeline, to Mark In Point

Select All between Marks CTRL + B Select all clips on Timeline, between In/Out Marks

Select All from Mark Out CTRL + J Select all clips on Timeline, from Mark Out Point

Select Source F9 Select all clips on current audio track

Select Online Clips Select all clips that reference currently mounted Media

Select Offline Clips Select all clips that reference no currently mounted Media

Deselect All ESC, CTRL + D Deselect all currently selected clips

Select Previous Clip Num LEFT Select clip to left of currently selected clip

Select Next Clip Num RIGHT Select clip to right of currently selected clip

Add Previous Clip to Selection SHIFT + Num LEFT Apply selection to clip to left of currently selected clip

Add Next Clip to Selection SHIFT + Num RIGHT Apply selection to clip to right selected clip

Add all Preceding Clips to Selection Apply selection to all clips preceding selected clip

Add all Following Clips to Selection Apply selection to all clips following selected clip

Nudge to Previous Edit SHIFT + ALT + LEFT Nudges selected clip left (earlier in time) to the previous edit

points in the track or marks in the editor

Nudge to Next Edit SHIFT + ALT + RIGHT Nudges the selected clip right (later in time) to the next edit

points in the track or marks in the editor

Nudge to Left ALT + LEFT Nudges selected clip left (earlier in time) by an amount equal to

the current Nudge setting

Nudge to Right ALT + RIGHT Nudges the selected clip right (later in time) by an amount equal

to the current Nudge setting

Nudge to Left Custom ALT + PGUP Nudges the selected clip left (earlier in time) by an amount

entered with the keyboard

Nudge to Right Custom ALT + PGDOWN Nudges the selected clip right (later in time) by an amount

entered with the keyboard

Nudge to Left Custom in Bars/Beats Nudges the selected clip left (earlier in time) by an amount

entered in Bars/Beats with the keyboard

Nudge to Right Custom in Bars/Beats Nudges the selected clip right (later in time) by an amount

entered in Bars/Beats with the keyboard

Nudge In to Left Nudges selected clip start left (earlier in time) by an amount