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ISIS User Manual : Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE: 6 International Office: 7 UK: 7 USA: 7 Chapter 1 - Introduction 8 Thank you! 8 ISIS Remote Controller Overview 8 Chapter 2 - Installation 9 System Requirements 9 Positioning 9 Connections - ISIS Controller Main Unit 9 Connections - ISIS Fader Expansion Unit 9 NETWORK RJ-45 Jack Chapter 3 - Power up and Initial Configuration Power up sequence 10 11 11 Chapter 4 - ISIS TC/IP Address Configuration 13 Windows XP SP2 Firewall 13 TC/IP Ad
Chapter 9 - ISIS Fader Expansion Chapter 10 - Crossfade Editing with ISIS Appendix 1 - Mappable Functions 30 31 33 Appendix II - Technical Specifications 49 Appendix III - Expansion Connector Pin-out 50 Main Unit rear panel connector 50 Fader Expansion Unit rear panel connector 50 Cable Specification 50 Appendix IV - Troubleshooting / FAQ Index 51 54 ISIS User Manual : Contents iv
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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.
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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.
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.
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: Although some PCs now auto-detect cable type and switch accordingly you are advised to use a crossover cable for direct connection to a PC. When connecting ISIS to a network switch use a "normal" network patch cable.
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.
• 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.
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.
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 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Keys Default Function Mapping Transport Control Group REWIND REV PLAY STOP PLAY FF REC = = = = = = Fast Rewind Play Reverse Stop Play Fast Forward Record Jog Wheel Group SHUTTLE JOG < NUDGE > NUDGE FADE IN FADE OUT SYNC P FREEZE TRIM IN TRIM OUT CURSOR L CURSOR R CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN MOVE CLIP SLIP MEDIA MARK IN MARK OUT = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Jog Wheel Mode - Shuttle + SHIFT = Jog Wheel Mode - Jump Jog Wheel Mode - Jog + SHIFT = Jog Wheel Mode - Loop Jog Nudge -1 Frame Nudge +1 F
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 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 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 User Guide : Chapter
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
Chapter 10 - Crossfade Editing with ISIS ISIS has very powerful editing capabilities in conjunction with the Fade Editor in Pyramix. To access these features you will need to load a template file into ISIS as Follows: • Load the Xfades mapping file: go to All Settings > Project > Controller Mapping and select the ISIS entry in the The following controllers are installed list by clicking on it. • Click on the Properties button to open the ISIS Control Mapping window.
Crossfade Parameters The second page is for choosing parameters: F1-F3 Select the audition Pre-roll preset values (1 to 3)(as in the Fade Editor) F4-F6 Select the audition Post-roll preset values (1 to 3) (as in the Fade Editor) F7-F11 Select the Nudge preset value. (1 to 5) F12 MORE Note: Note: Pre and Post Roll Settings are made in All Settings > Application > Playback/Record in the Pre/Post Roll Settings section.
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.
Play 1/4 Play 1/4 Reverse Play 1/16 Play 1/16 Reverse Play 2x Play 2x Reverse Play 4x Play 4x Reverse ALT + SPACE CTRL + ALT + SPACE SHIFT + ALT + SPACE CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + SPACE P U Toggle Play/Stop Toggle Play/Pause Toggle Play/Record SPACE NUM ENTER 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 Goto TimeCode Nudge +1 frame Nudge -1 frame Nudge +1 frame Nudge -1 frame Set L
Select All between Marks Select All from Mark Out Select Source Select Online Clips Select Offline Clips Deselect All CTRL + B CTRL + J F9 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 Num LEFT Num RIGHT SHIFT + Num LEFT SHIFT + Num RIGHT Select clip to left of currently selected clip Select clip to right of currently selected clip Apply selection to clip to left of currently selec
Fade In Tension Linear Fade In dB Linear Fade In Cosine Fade In Root Cosine Apply Fade In Tension Linear Apply Fade In dB Linear Apply Fade In Cosine Apply 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 ALT + F9 ALT + F10 ALT + F11 ALT + F12 Apply new Fade Out Edit Fade Out Fade Out Default Apply Fade Out Default Curve Apply Fade Out Power Linear Apply Fade Out Te
Redo Selection Undo / Redo Selection SHIFT + BACKSPACE CTRL + BACKSPACE Cancel (redo) last Undo Selection command Toggle between last Undo / Redo Selection command Settings Settings All Settings Project Settings Mixer Settings ALT + G Opens General Settings Window CTRL + FInformation Panel about current project SHIFT + ALT + M Opens Mixer Settings Window Keyboard Shortcut Editor Macro Editor Interface Editor CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + C CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + M Customize Keyboard Shortcuts (and export this t
Larger Smaller x1 x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 x64 dB Auto-Scale Waveform Show Full Waveform SHIFT + ALT + 2 SHIFT + ALT + 1 ALT + 5 ALT + 6 ALT + 7 ALT + 8 ALT + 9 ALT + 0 Show Waveform Origin Show Dynamic Waveform Hide Clip Name when Waveform Shown Fit in window ALT + 1 Previous zoom Zoom In Zoom Out ALT + 2 ALT + 3 ALT + 4 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 Z
Playlists Workspaces Selection Fade Editor Markers CD Notes Machines Media Management Global Libraries Show Playlists Tab Show Workspaces Tab Show Selection Tab Show Fade Editor Tab Show Markers Tab ALT + F5 ALT + F6 ALT + F7 ALT + F8 Show Notes Tab Show Machines Tab Show Media Management Tab Show Global Libraries Tab All Settings Mixer Settings ALT + G SHIFT + ALT + M Displays the General Settings Window Displays Mixer Settings Window Keyboard Shortcut Editor Macro Editor Interface Editor CTRL + SH
Nudge Intercept Less Nudge Intercept More Nudge Asymmetry Less Nudge Asymmetry 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 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 Out Position Left Nudge Out Position Right Nudge In Position Left
Internal Machine Internal Machine Stop Pause Play Record Fast Forward Fast Rewind Scan Forward Scan Rewind Start End NUM 2 NUM 1 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 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/S
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) 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
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 I/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&Ripple w/in Xfade-Sonic F4 Del&Ripple w/out Xfade-Sonic A-F4 Del w/ Black Fade-Sonic F3 Del w/Xfade-Sonic A-F3 Del Xfade-So
Play 30.0-Sonic N/A Play 5.
Exit Closes Pyramix and prompts you to save if project has changed Cursor and Marks Cursor and Marks Nudge Cursor to Previous Edit Nudge Cursor to Next Edit CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + TAB CTRL + ALT + TAB Nudge Cursor to Previous Edit udge Cursor 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 SHIFT + TAB TAB CTRL + SHIFT + TAB CTRL + TAB Nudge Cursor to Previous Clips Nudge Cursor to Next Clip Nudge Cursor to Previous C
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 Timeline automatically centers display to new Playhead Cursor position when the Goto TimeCode command is used NUM 7, F7 NUM 8, F8 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
Fit Selection Enables inserted clips to be fitted into specified regions on the timeline.
Snap Region Selection Selection also snaps following current mode Snap Selection Head Snap Selection Tail Snap Selection Sync Point 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 Overwrite 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 s
Appendix II - Technical Specifications • 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: 100 pulses per rotation • Power Supply: 12V at 2.
Appendix III - Expansion Connector Pin-out Main Unit rear panel connector 8 1 15 9 DB15 Female Connector Signal DB-15-F Signal DB-15-F DC POWER OUT 1 DC POWER OUT 9 DC POWER OUT 2 DC POWER OUT 10 DC POWER OUT 3 GROUND 11 GROUND 4 GROUND 12 GROUND 5 RS232 RX2 13 RS232 TX2 6 GROUND 14 GROUND 7 RS232 RX1 15 RS232 TX1 8 Fader Expansion Unit rear panel connector 1 8 9 15 DB15 Male Connector Signal DB-15-M Signal DB-15-M DC POWER IN 1 DC POWER IN 9 DC POWER IN 2
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 > All Settings > Remote Control > 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 click on Apply Changes to Controller to enable.
ISIS User Manual : Index A Automation ISIS Warranty 28 6 J Jog Wheel 23 Jog Wheel Settings C Cable Specification 50 CE Notice 6 Channel Strip Functions 18 Checking IP Configuration 16 Checking Network Connections Connections 9 Contact 7 Crossfade Editing 31 Crossfade Page 31 Crossfade Parameters 32 L 16 D Default Configuration 18 Default mappings 29 Direct Access to LCD Pages drivers 10 25 19 LCD Contrast 17 LCD Display 19 LCD User Pages 27 LED Brightness 17 M Machine Select page 21 Manual PC TC/
Static IP Address 15 Surface Labels 18 System Requirements 9 T TC/IP Address Configuration 13 Technical Specifications 49 Tips and Tricks 29 Track Select Key Functions 20 Transport Control 23 U User Configuration User Mappings 29 User page (default) 26 21 V Viewing the IP Address 16 W Windows XP SP2 Firewall 13 ISIS User Manual : Index : 1 - 53
Index A Automation L 28 LCD Contrast 17 LCD Display 19 LCD User Pages 27 LED Brightness 17 C Cable Specification 50 CE Notice 6 Channel Strip Functions 18 Checking IP Configuration 16 Checking Network Connections Connections 9 Contact 7 Crossfade Editing 31 Crossfade Page 31 Crossfade Parameters 32 M 16 Machine Select page 21 Manual PC TC/IP Address Configuration 13 Mappable Functions 29, 33 Mapping Functions to ISIS Keys 26 Mapping Mixer Strips to ISIS Controller Strips Master/Monitor Strip 28 Monitor
User Mappings 29 User page (default) W 21 Windows XP SP2 Firewall 13 V Viewing the IP Address 16 ISIS User Manual : Index : Index Page 55
