AVL Genesis Guia do Utilizador

AVL GENESIS PROCALL-5 . USER'S GUIDE - Audio Visual Laboratories, Inc.

1.7 ESC (ESCAPE) While in the Control Command ,field, depressing the CONTROL and P keys (CTRL/P) will return you to the programming field

1.9 MAG TAPE BYPASS ,1 This is the normal default mode of the GENESIS. Whenever Genesis PROCALL-5 is loaded into the GENESIS it will automa

1.10 STATUS LINE There Is now a line in the program heading for Status. In some versions of PROCALL this line is left blank, except for an occa

CHAPTER 2 GENESIS PROCALL-5 COMMANDS 2.1 GENERAL This chapter lists and describes the commands valid under AVL's Genesis PROCALL-5 softwar

NOTE: A projector lamp does not 7 turn on or off instantly with the application or removal of power. The lamp actually requires a fraction

to the next image and that projector is now ready to be turned ON again with the next slide. When HARD CUTS are used to make a transition between

DISSOLVE ALTERNATES These commands are equivalent to the '7 Dissolves above but the tray is not advanced for the down-going projector.

you to continue the dissolve in the same /--, direction at the same rate or change the rate. You are also permitted to change directions using the

NOTE: When HOME is part of a RUN sequence in the program, the program will assume it is to -7 continue to run. The program will execute cue #1 and al

LL (LOAD LOOP) ? Loop Load (LL) is used to instruct DOVE X's and D's to store a series of cues (ACTION CUES) in their memory a

PR (PROJECTOR REVERSE) This command functions the same as the 7 PROJECTOR FORWARD command except that it will reverse the trays one position. PS

RPX (REPEAT X) ? RPX allows you to let the AVL GENESIS determine the number of times the sequence has to repeat. It is used while you

take place 24 times. The sequence will take place once and then be repeated 23 times. 7 Using Nested (consecutive RP) commands it is possible

subsequent cue is issued. At 2,0 cues per second the system will wait .05 seconds between cues. A Run Sequence is initiated by using a

TBxx (TAB xx) This is a label which may be nested in r7 the program to mark different sections of the show, where xx may be any two characte

- When PROCALL encounters a time cue while in the RUN mode, it will cause' the program to stop. PROCALL will then wait until the clock equal

WX (WAIT X) This cue is used when the proper timing of a sequence has not been determined before programming. The WX cue is resolved lo the ne

2.2.2 COMMANDS ENTERED UNDER THE SCREEN ,- HEADING The GO command is used in the screen area of the display line to designate one of the follow

P (PROCEED) When running 20 cues per second, this is -7 a 1/40th second link between two cues referencing different Banks. Its pur- pose is to

2.2.3 COMMANDS FOR EDITING PROGRAMS /7 Editing is a very important part of programming. The commands described below will assist you in edi

CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION . . . . .I-1 General. . . . . . . .l-1 PROCALL-5 Features . .l-1

CTRL/D (DELETE CUE) This will delete (remove) the cue that '7 is being previewed and will close up the memory. CTRL/F (FILM DISCONNECT/NORMAL

in memory. Same as typing GOTOxx in ('7 Control Command field CTRL/G,T,M (GOT0 TIME HH:MM:SS:FF) This will issue a command to GOT0 the d

cues per second each time the Q is depressed while holding down the CTRL 7 key at 10 cues per second. CTRL/R (REPEAT PREVIOUS CUE) This repea

CTRL/U (Change Mode) /7 This command will allow the user to change assignments to different locations while creating a screen format. CTR

REVERSE CUE (F9 key) When depressed, this key will move the 7 program (memory) in the reverse direction as follows: 1. One cue if you are not in

ESC (ESCAPE) 7 This allows you to ESCAPE (stop) any action that is being carried out by the AVL GENESIS. ESCAPE will turn off the MAG TAPE

2.3 CONTROL COMMAND FIELD ENTRIES -'t The subparagraphs that follow describe the valid Control Command Field entries. 2.3.1 EDITING CONTROL COM

CUES (DISPLAY TOTAL CUES) T This displays the total cue storage capability of the memory and the amount of cues remaining. Subtracting the t

NEW (ESTABLISH NEW HOME POINT) -'I This tells the system that you want to use the current projector status as the home reference point. Th

RCN (REMOTE CUE ON) ? This will return the remote cue jack back to its normal ON state. RTCx.y (REPLACE TIME CUES WITH TX) This command will rep

CHAPTER 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 Print Commands . . . 2-38 Commands For Peripheral 7 Equipment . . . . . 2-40 X-15 Programming Commands. . . . . . 2-40 RAVEN Pro

search for time cues to be modified and continue until the last cue specified (y) has been examined and changed. '7 TPOx (TRAY POSITION OFFS

2.3.2 MEMORY/DISK DATA TRANSFER T COMMANDS 1 AVL (CLOCK-TRAK) This command turns AVL's Clock-trak ON and causes the SMPTE indicator '

DLC xx,yy (DELETE CUES FROM xx to yy) This command allows you to delete 7 portions of your program from cues xx to yy inclusive. DSK (DISK DRIV

any key, except the ESC or F10 (CUE) '7 keys, to see the next line of entries. If you would like to start over agaiwat the top of the list

the file is not name protected. Same as long form RENAME x, y. '7 SV (SAVE) This will save the program in memory on the disk with the program

2.3.3 MAGNETIC TAPE CONTROL COMMANDS /7 CEM (CLOCK EDIT MODE) Allows the GENESIS to read Clock-trak or SMPTE off magnetic tape and synchronize the

run on its own internal clock timer if the input from the Clock-trak or SMPTE on tape stops. The AVL GENESIS will 7 display a message warning

MIF (MAGNETIC TAPE INPUT OFF) T This will turn OFF any magnetic tape input and the AVL Genesis will ignore any data input into the PLAY IN jack

MSV (MAGNETIC TAPE SAVE). This feature allows you to dump the '-7 contents of the memory of the AVL GENESIS on to magnetic tape in t

STL (SET LEVELS) - This command tells the AVL GENESIS to generate a continuous test done from the RECORD OUT RCA jack on the rear panel to enable y

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL This User's Guide is designed to assist users of AVL Eagle's PROCALL Version 5 software in understand

2.2 PRINT COMMANDS The following print commands and print '-7 parameters are Control Command Field entries. NOTE: SPD, PLP, or SLP must be

NPB (NO PRINTER BUSY) T This command tells AVL GENESIS not to bother to look for a busy signal. This also is the default condition if no oth

2.5 COMMANDS FOR PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 2.5.1 X-15 PROGRAMMING COMMANDS 7 NOTES : 1. The GENESIS allows you to use two X-15s in line with your disso

XL (LONG PULSE) n This will cause a momentary (.5 seconds) closure of the contacts. This is used for equipment that requires a longer contact

2.5.2 RAVEN PROGRAMMING COMMANDS 7 FFxx (FILM FORWARD) This command advances film foward at xx frames per second. FRxx (FILM REVERSE) . This comman

FB=(xxxxx) (FILM BEGIN) - This command assigns the frame number at which you want to begin. FE=(xxxxx) (FILM END) This command assigns the frame num

FO (FILM SPEED NORMAL) This command returns the film speed to normal. MN (MOTOR ON) MF (MOTOR OFF) LN (LAMP ON) LF (LAMP OFF) 2.5.3 RAVEN EDITIN

FOCx,y,+/-(x) (FRAME OFFSET CUES + OR -) '7 This command allows you to add or subtract a frame value (x) from either a range (x,y) of cues

NOTES :

CHAPTER 3 FORMATTING PROGRAMS 3.1 GENERAL The following paragraphs describe the procedures to be followed when creating a new format, accessin

b. Special characters and use of the space bar are not permitted In file names. -', c. SMPTE is now offered as a timing code in addition to Clo

If you do not wish to enter your name, merely press 7 RETURN. e. When the prompt: HI THERE, NAME. NICE TO MEET YOU. I CAN SEQUENCE 2 OR 3 PROJE

If you entered 3, the system asks : PLEASE NAME YOUR PROJECTORS ENTER 1 FOR LCR, 2 FOR TCB, or 3 FOR ABC. Enter 1 for left-center-right, 2 for top-c

Choose one of the following three options: 7 1. If you want to save the cues, type SV and press RETURN. When the message: COMMENT: OPERATION COMPL

3.3 ACCESSING A PREVIOUSLY CREATED /7 FORMAT A previously created program can be accessed from log on or after saving another format (see

e. When the prompt: HI THERE NAME. NICE TO 7 MEET YOU. I CAN SEQUENCE 2 OR 3 . PROJECTORS PER SCREEN. HOW MANY WOULD YOU LIKE7{ appears, enter 2 fo

If you entered 3, the system asks : PLEASE NAME YOUR PROJECTORS ENTER 1 FOR LCR, 2 FOR TCB, or 3 FOR ABC. Enter 1 for left-center-right, 2 for top-cen

j. Type LD and enter the name of the format you want to access. Press RETURN. "7 The message: COMMENT: OPERATION COMPLETE will appear in revers

2. To restart a format, see Paragraph 3-4. 3. To exit the program, turn off the computer. 3.4 RESTARTING A FORMAT To start a new format or acces

To change: 1. The number of projectors '7 from 2 to 3, type SEQ3 and press RETURN. 2. The number of projectors from 3 to 2, type SEQ2 and pres

e. After the new format is pro- grammed, press the CTRL key and the C key simultaneously. (This will take you into the CONTROL COMMAND field).

audio tape decks, and other electronic devices that interface with video, and was primarily designed to control film and video editing. It prov

NOTES :

1.4 HELP FEATURE Use of HELP provides a quick reference 7 of commands. Included are Programming Commands, Editing Commands, Memory/Disk Data Tra

FOR GOT0 will appear in the Status area indicating that scrolling has begun. A change of direction can be accomplished instantly as long as thi