Contour Shuttle Device Control Panel
Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Introduction to Shuttle Devices ...................................................................................... 1 1.1 Installing Shuttle Device Software............................................................................ 2 1.1.1 System Requirements....................................................................................... 3 1.1.2 Installation Procedure.......................................................................................
Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .................................................... 30 8.1 General topics ...................................................................................................... 30 8.2 Applications specific topics .................................................................................... 31 9 Glossary of Terms and Components.............................................................................. 32 10 Contour Customer Care ..................
1 Introduction to Shuttle Devices Contour Shuttle devices have been designed to enhance the productivity of multimedia content creators, but they also increase productivity in many other types of applications, including: • graphics and photo editing • word processing • spreadsheet manipulation • internet operations • medical imaging • any application that uses key commands Contour Shuttle devices consist of two (2) components: the ergonomically designed device itself and the software that allows you to ma
Fig. 1-2 ShuttlePRO Layout Fig. 1-3 ShuttleXpress Layout The Shuttle device software allows you to manage a specific configuration of your Shuttle device for every application you have on your computer. The software will automatically select the appropriate configuration according to the current active application.
1.1.1 • • System Requirements System running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP. Available USB port. (A direct USB port connection is desirable, but a hub connection will also work. Contour recommends using powered hubs and against using conversion devices, such as USB adapters.) 10 Mbyte of hard disk space for the Shuttle device driver installation. • 1.1.
2 Shuttle Device Control Panel The Shuttle Device Control Panel is the component of the software that allows you to manage your Shuttle device by defining and/or modifying application settings. Application settings are the individual sets of actions associated to the Shuttle components for a pre-determined application. Stated differently, the Control Panel manages application settings.
2.2 Opening the Shuttle Device Control Panel This section briefly describes how to access the Shuttle device Control Panel. The described method provides the fastest access to the Shuttle device Control Panel and to some of its frequently used features. Step 1. Locate and click the Shuttle device Helper Menu icon. The Shuttle device Helper is located in the Task bar, which is located in the lower right hand corner of your screen. It is represented as a gray jog and shuttle ring icon. Fig. 2-2 Step 2.
2.3.1 Settings Management Section 2.3.1.1 Target Application Menu This menu stores all of the currently installed application settings. In order to view or customize an application setting you will have to first select it through this menu. This menu contains a Global Settings selection, which is a setting that is active when the current application doesn’t have any specific settings assigned (the application is not targeted).
• • • • • Remove settings allows you to remove the selected setting from the Target Application Menu. This command is not allowed on Global Settings. Import settings allows you to add a new setting created by Contour, or another Shuttle user, to the existing settings list. Export settings allows you to export the setting selected in the Target Application Menu, in order to share it with other users, or back it up for security. The file that will be created will have the .
• • • • • • Press Modifiers This option allows you to place one or more Modifier keys in a given target button. The Modifier keys are the Shift, Alt, Control and Win keys. Type Keystroke on the menu allows you to type a keyboard shortcut in the Keystroke field. The text associated with Keystroke field (Comment field) provides additional guidance. Mouse Click will allow you to associate a mouse click. A Modifier key can be also associated to the mouse click.
2.3.2.2.3 Frequency Menu The Frequency Menu allows you to specify how many times you want a command to occur. It allows the event to occur once, as fast as possible, or a specified number of times per second, or at slower speeds measured by the number of seconds between occurrences. • • Let’s point out the difference between Once Only, Hold Down and Hold Down and Auto-Repeat: • Once Only simulates a keystroke pressure immediately followed by its release.
2.3.2.2.5 Mouse Click This action allows you to associate a mouse click (either left, middle or right) to a Shuttle component. A Modifier key can also be associated to the mouse click in order to modify its behavior. The click frequency can be set through the Frequency Menu. 2.3.2.2.6 Mouse Wheel This action allows you to associate the scrolling feature (wheel up or wheel down) to a Shuttle component. A Modifier key can also be associated to the wheel movement.
2.3.2.2.7 Switch settings This action allows you to perform as a toggle in cases where an application has more than one application setting defined for it. This action is an alternate method of switching settings, which can be faster than using the Shuttle device Helper in the task bar (please refer to paragraph 4.1 for more information about this method). In order for this option to work efficiently, all settings for a program SHOULD have this option enabled, preferably all on the same button.
3 Using your Shuttle device Now that you have become familiar with the Control Panel components, let’s move on to using and modifying existing settings. Before going through the contents of this section, open the Control Panel (refer to paragraph 2.2 for guidance on how to accomplish this). Note: Changes you perform on settings will not take effect until you press Apply or OK. (OK will automatically close the Control Panel.) You can press Cancel to close the Control Panel without saving your changes. 3.
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3.3 Associating a Function with a Shuttle Component When you modify an existing or newly created setting, you want to modify the function associated with the Shuttle components. These steps are general and we will refer to this paragraph often hereafter. First open the Control Panel and select one application setting in the Target Application Menu. 1. Through the User Action Menu, select the Shuttle component you want to assign the function to.
3.5 Programming Global Settings Global Settings is a setting that works in all the applications that do not have specific settings listed in the Target Application Menu. Stated differently, if you have settings defined for a particular application, Global settings will not be activated for that application, since it is meant for general purposes only. Global Settings can’t be targeted to the primary or secondary device: it’s always targeted to both devices.
4 Multiple application settings and multiple devices Some applications, such as Adobe Premiere or Pinnacle Edition, allow multiple modes of usage Contour Shuttle devices address some of them by providing multiple sets of application settings for these applications in the installation package. If you have one Shuttle device, you can switch between these settings through the Shuttle device Helper.
Below is a description of how this mechanism works. For simplicity sake, let’s consider one device model only, let’s say ShuttlePRO v2. (The same mechanism will work with the ShuttlePRO or the ShuttleXpress.) If you only have one ShuttlePRO v2 (SP1), the device will be targeted as primary device, no matter which USB port you plug it in to. With SP1 plugged in, plug the second ShuttlePRO v2 (SP2) into another USB port. SP2 will be targeted as the secondary device.
5 Programming your Shuttle device This section will analyze in detail the operations you can perform on settings from the Options button in the Settings Management section. Before going through the contents of this section, open the Control Panel (refer to paragraph 2.2 for guidance on how to accomplish this). Note: Changes you perform on settings will not take effect until you press Apply or OK. (OK will automatically close the Control Panel.
5.1.2 Create Empty Settings This function allows you to create new settings for any application on your computer. This application you wish to use a Shuttle device with should meet one of the following criteria: − allow keyboard shortcuts to various functions within the application, − support scrolling and/or moving along time lines or frames. Before analyzing the procedure itself, here are a couple of tips that can be useful when you want to create new settings from scratch. For the buttons: 1.
5.2 Rename Settings If you want to rename an application setting: 1. Click on the Target Application Menu and select the application setting you would like to rename. (You should now see this setting name in the Target Application Menu). 2. Click on the Options button in the Settings Management section. The setting you selected in step 1 should be highlighted. Select Rename Settings from the pull-down menu. 3. Enter a name of your choice (up to 31 characters) in the Target Application field.
3. You can choose between: All (identified by the icon ): if you have more than one Shuttle device, the setting will be used by all devices. Primary (identified by the icon ): only the primary device will use this setting. Secondary (identified by the icon ): only the secondary device will use this setting. None (inactive) (identified by the icon ): this option essentially disables the setting.
5.7 Import Settings Note: This import capability exists ONLY when an established setting is available. An alternate approach could be to export a setting and, in so doing, give it a different name – the one you want to use for a future import. 1. Click on the Options button and select Import settings. 2. Locate the setting you wish to import. 3. Once you have chosen the setting you want to import click OK. This setting will now appear in the Target Application Menu. 4. Click Apply when completed. 5.
6 Programming macros with Key Composer™ (ShuttlePRO v2 only) This section will analyze in detail how to create new macros for your ShuttlePRO v2 in the Key Composer tab. A macro is an automated sequence of actions (divided in one or more groups) that can be stored and then recalled with a single Shuttle component. By action we mean: keystroke combinations, keystroke sequences (text) or pause events.
3. Click on Add in group or New Group in the Action Sequence window to create a new action or a new group. 4. A dialog box will prompt you to choose if you want to type a keystroke combination or some text, or if you want to associate a pause event. Select the option you prefer, than click OK in the lower right hand corner of the dialog box. The newly created action will appear in the Action Sequence window. 5. Repeat steps 1 and 4 for as many macros and actions as you want to add.
Let’s create a macro based on these actions: 1. Click on New in the Macro selection window. 2. Type My favorite font then type Enter. 3. Click on New group in the Action Sequence window. 4. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type Alt+O (to enable the Format tab). 5. Click on Add in group in the Action Sequence window. 6. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type F (this will enable the Font option). 7. Click on Add in group in the Action Sequence window. 8.
From your ShuttlePRO v2 tab you will now be able to associate the newly created macro to a Shuttle component, let’s say Button 13 (refer to paragraph 3.3 for guidance on how to accomplish this) as shown in Fig. 6-2. Pressing Button 13 will play through all the actions shown in the Action sequence window. Fig. 6-2 6.2 Macro with multiple groups of multiple actions Let’s create a macro that allows you to toggle views (Normal, Web Layout, Print Layout, Outline) in Microsoft Word.
13. Click on Add in group in the Action Sequence window. 14. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type P (to select the Print Layout view). 15. Click on New group in the Action Sequence window. 16. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type Alt+V (to enable the View tab). 17. Click on Add in group in the Action Sequence window. 18. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type O (to select the Outline view). 19.
7 Updating or Uninstalling your Shuttle device Software Periodically, Contour provides new software updates on the website for downloading. We encourage you to stay current with your software to avoid incompatibilities with applications and setting features. Shuttle Device software is available at: http://www.contourdesign.com. 7.1 Updating from version 1.x You will have to uninstall version 1.x before installing the new version (2.0 or later). When uninstalling version 1.
7.3 Updating your Application Settings List manually In order to begin, you must complete the following: 1. Log on to our website and locate the Downloads section. 2. Download the Shuttle device Application Settings only and store the file in a folder of your choice on your system. 3. Open the Shuttle device Application Settings Folder. 4. Peruse the list and see which Application Setting you are apt to use. 5. Open the Contour Shuttle device Control Panel and import the settings you wish to use.
8 Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 8.1 General topics Q: I have lost one of the clear button/key caps on my Shuttle device. How can I get a replacement? A: You can request replacement button/key caps by email or calling our customer support center. Q: How long of a cable can I use to connect my Shuttle device? A: The USB specification limits the length of a cable for a low speed device to 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).
8.2 Applications specific topics Cakewalk Sonar Q: How do I configure my Shuttle device for Cakewalk Sonar? A: A control surface module plug-in now directly supports Sonar. There are no. pref settings files needed. Please check our web site for the latest plug-in module and up to date instructions. Logic Q: When starting Logic with my Shuttle device and the USB XS Key attached I get an error: "Multiple XSKEYS detected" and the program terminates. I unplug my Shuttle device and Logic loads correctly. A: 1.
9 Glossary of Terms and Components Application Settings Comment Field Computer Response Menu Dialog Box Frequency Menu Jog Wheel Keyboard Shortcut Knob Options button Position Ring Shuttle Component Shuttle Ring Target Application Menu Transition User Action Menu Wheel Zone Set of Shuttle component assignments for a particular application Field where to place a brief description about the action associated to a Shuttle component Choice between actions to associate to a Shuttle component Box or sub-win
10 Contour Customer Care This section describes how to register your product, how to obtain technical support from one of our Customer Care representatives. To register your Shuttle device1, log on to our website http://www.contourdesign.com/. 10.1 Technical Support You may find answers to your technical problems in the Troubleshooting section of this guide or in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on our website.
Shipments received without an RMA number may be delayed, so be sure to call or e-mail for an RMA number PRIOR to returning the unit. You can contact Contour’s Customer Care from 9AM through 6PM Monday through Friday EST/EDT 1-800-462-6678 (Select Option 2) or 603-893-4556 (Select Option 2) International. Our fax number is 603-893-4558. When sending a fax or email to Contour’s Customer Care, please clearly write the RMA number and your contact information.
Appendix 1: Example on how to program Global Settings Below are the steps needed to program Global Settings on the ShuttlePRO by performing the following associations: • Alt+F4 (close the current window) to Button 13, • the mouse wheel movement to the jog directions and • the left and right arrows to the Shuttle positions by varying the frequency. Step 1 1. Open the Contour Shuttle Control Panel. 2. Click on the Target Application Menu and select Global Settings. Step 2: programming Button 13 3.
29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. In the Comment field write “Left Arrow - 15 t/s”. Select Shuttle in left 4 in the User Action Menu. Select Type Keystroke from the Computer Response Menu. Click in the Keystroke field then press the left arrow on the appear in the Keystroke field. Select 30 Times per Second in the Frequency Menu. In the Comment field write “Left Arrow - 30 t/s”. Select Shuttle in left 5 in the User Action Menu.
66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. In the Comment field write “Right Arrow - 15 t/s”. Select Shuttle in right 4 in the User Action Menu. Select Type Keystroke from the Computer Response Menu. Click in the Keystroke field then press the right arrow on should appear in the Keystroke field. Select 30 Times per Second in the Frequency Menu. In the Comment field write “Right Arrow - 30 t/s”. Select Shuttle in right 5 in the User Action Menu.
Step 7: using Global Settings 92. Click on the Start Menu in the lower left corner of your screen. 93. Select Programs and then Accessories from the submenu. 94. Click on Notepad. 95. Open a .txt file. 96. Turn the Jog and Shuttle to move across the text. 97. Press Button 13 when you are done.
