MA Lighting grandMA2 User Manual - page 1129
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34. Timecode
The timecode section describes all the details for running cues or executors using a timecode source.
The
What is Timecode and Timecode Show topic
describes the concept behind the different things involved with
timecode controlled shows.
In
the two different ways to record cues are described.
For details about editing a timecode show please read the
- here is the description of
the timecode editor and the "options for timecode shows".
How to run or playback the recorded timecode shows is described in the
Playing Back a Timecode Show topic
. This
topic also describes the timecode generator.
Finally there is a topic with a few ideas or thoughts about shows with multiple timecode shows -
34.1. What is Timecode and Timecode Shows
Timecode is a timing signal. The signal can come from an external source (SMPTE or MTC) or it can be generated
from the grandMA2 software.
This timing signal can be used as a trigger for cues. It can also be used to create complex executor operations,
stored as
The grandMA2 is capable of receiving 8 different external timecode signals at the same time. They are organized in
the
Timecode Slots
The 8 timecode slots are organized in a pool. It could look like this:
Timecode Slots pool - pool style
This pool is different than all other pools. It is not possible to Delete, Add, Move, Copy, or alter anything that would
change the amount of the pool objects. There are 8 and they can be used and controlled, but the amount cannot
be changed. Other pool options apply and they are described in the
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