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Hint: If you reduce the number of layers required by an M/E (by loading a different effect) the control surface
will automatically revise the LAYER SELECT delegate state to match.
SECTION 22.4 SECONDARY COMMAND GROUP
The Command control group in the second stripe (counting from the stripe nearest the operator) also has
unique functions, which is why we will refer to it as the secondary Command group.
While discussing the Primary Command Group in Section 22.3, we reviewed the functions of the KEY
delegates, PREVIZ buttons, and the LAYER SELECT (A/C, B/D) buttons. In this section, we will limit coverage
to items we haven’t come to yet.
22.4.1 NUMBERPAD
Unlike the primary Command group, all other Command groups include
a numberpad. We’ll discuss basic number input functions soon but,
first, observe that some buttons in the numberpads have labels below
them to identify alternative functions.
NUM LOCK
This is why the 0 button in this numberpad is replaced by NUM LOCK.
Not surprisingly, when NUM LOCK is lit all numberpad buttons perform
simple numeric input. When NUM LOCK is off however (as it is by
default) number buttons with alternate labels perform their secondary
operation. Let’s discuss these now.
Note: NUM LOCK is unique to the Command group in the second stripe
of all VMC1 control surface models.
LOCK (7)
With NUM LOCK off, this button lets you lock or unlock other control surface buttons. Pressing LOCK lights
all currently locked buttons. While the LOCK button is lit, pressing any other control surface button will toggle
its locked/unlocked state, preventing unintentional changes.
GRAB (8)
Pressing this button (with NUM LOCK off) triggers VMC1’w main Dashboard GRAB button.
Hint: VMC1’s main GRAB feature grabs stills from the primary (MIX) outputs. To grab other individual switcher
sources (other than M/Es), hold down the CTRL button on the control surface while punching the PGM/A row
button for the desired source.
RECORD (9)
Pressing this button (with NUM LOCK off) triggers the main Dashboard RECORD function. You should be
aware that, to prevent unintended interruptions in recordings, you must hold SHIFT while punching RECORD
on the control surface to stop recording.
Hint: To alert you to this requirement, SHIFT flashes if you press RECORD alone during capture.
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