Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

							8-3 SURROUND Window, Multi-Channel View
In this view, you can display the current channel on the left of the window
and another channel on the right. Parameters can only be adjusted on the
currently selected channel. Also, the surround sound parameters can be
copied only from the currently selected channel to the reference channel.
The [SURROUND] multi-channel view window has all the functionality of any
multi-channel view window.
For more details, refer to Section 5-5, CHANNEL Window, Multi-channel
View.
The [SURROUND] window multi-channel view has almost all of the
functionality of the regular [SURROUND] window, with the following button
names modified to save window space:
[SURROUND] . . . . . . .[SURR]
[SEND VOL]  . . . . . . . .[SND]
[JOG&FDR]  . . . . . . . .[J&F]
[PATTERN]  . . . . . . . . .[PTN] 
[JOG SPEED]  . . . . . . .[SPEED]
[SLOW] . . . . . . . . . . . .[S]
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The following functions are not available when the [SURROUND]multi-
channel view window is displayed:
[RETURN]
[REPEAT]
[REVERSE]
Selection of Reference Channel
The [REFER] (reference) field displays the name of the channel being
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9-1 Overview
The DA7provides a built-in dynamics processor. Channels 1 through 32,
buses 1 through 8, and MASTER L/Rcan all have either Compression +
Gating, or Expansion. Delay attributes can also be added to Channels 1
through 32.
An internal fifty memory [DYNAMICS] library has been added so that you
can create and archive custom presets and instantly recall them.  You can also
store and recall an unlimited number of them from a computer using MIDI
library software.
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							Section 9-2 DYNAMICS/DELAY Section Controlsexplains how to use the
DA7 Top Panel controls to edit parameters. 
Section 9-3 DYNAMICS Windowand Section 9-4 DYNAMICS Window,
Multi-Channel View describe the software funtions. 
Section 9-5 DYNAMICS Library Windowexplains how to save and recall
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							9-2 DYNAMICS/DELAY Section Controls
You can discretely provide dynamics processing to a selected channel. The
two knobs in the DYNAMICS/DELAY section of the Top Panel are labeled
and  , which correspond to surround sound parameters, but are also
used to adjust the various dynamics attributes as indicated.
Knob
The  knob adjusts the[GATE] THL(threshold) and AT K(attack), as well
as the [COMPRESSOR] THL (threshold), ATK (attack), and DLY (Delay)
parameters. When the  mode is selected in the [SURROUND]
window, the knob adjusts the send level from a selected channel for the 
(right) output to BUS 2.
Knob
The  knob adjusts the [GATE] RLS (release), as well as the
[COMPRESSOR] RATIO, RLS (release), and GAIN parameters. When the
mode is selected in the [SURROUND] window, the knob adjusts the
send level from a selected channel for the  (surround right rear) output
to BUS 6.
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THL, ATK, DLY
parameter knob/R
surround sound right
level attenuator
RATIO, RLS, GAIN 
parameter knob/SR
surround sound right
rear level attenuator
DYNAMICS ON
LED button
Parameter/Selection LEDs
PARAMETER SELECT button
DELAY ON LED button 
						

							PARAMETER SELECTButton
Pressing the PARAMETER SELECTbutton changes the parameters to be
adjusted by the  and  knobs. Repeated pressing of this button cycles
the four choices: threshold or ratio—>attack or release—>delay or gain_
>
threshold or release. The appropriate LED will light (orange) showing which
set of parameters are in use: THLand RATIO, AT Kand RLS, DLYand GAIN.
No LED will light when the THLand the RLSare in GATEmode. 
Additionally, when in GATE mode, the top knob toggles between THL
(threshold) and ATK (attack).
THLand RATIOLED
When this LED is illuminated (orange), THL (threshold) and RATIO
attributes for the COMPRESSORcan be adjusted. The knob
adjusts the threshold level, and the  knob adjusts the ratio level.
These parameters can also be adjusted in the [DYNAMICS] window by
highlighting the selection soft knob, and turning the JogDialto
change the level. 
AT Kand RLSLED
When this LED is illuminated (orange), ATK (attack) and RLS (release)
attributes for the COMPRESSORcan be adjusted. The  knob
adjusts the attack level, and the  knob adjusts the release level.
These parameters can also be adjusted in the [DYNAMICS] window by
highlighting the selection soft knob, and turning the JogDialto
change the level.
DLY and GAIN LED
When this LED is illuminated (orange), DLY for the channel and GAIN
attributes for the COMPRESSORcan be adjusted. The  knob
adjusts the delay time of the channel, and the  knob adjusts the
gain. You can adjust the Delay in either msec or samples. Simply select
the field you wish to adjust on the [CHANNEL]window on the LCD.
These parameters can also be adjusted in the [DYNAMICS] window by
highlighting the selection soft knob, and turning the JogDialto
change the level.
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							DYNAMICS ONLED Button
This LED button switches the dynamics for a selected channel on (green) or
off. Press the DYNAMICS ONLED button to toggle between on and off.
DELAY ONLED Button
This LED button switches the delay for a selected channel on (green) or off.
Press the DELAY ONLED button to toggle between on and off.
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9-3 DYNAMICS Window
Press the  knob in the DYNAMICS/DELAY section to display the
[DYNAMICS] window. Or, cursor to the [DYN] area graph in the [CHANNEL]
window, and press the ENTERbutton to display the [DYNAMICS] window.
Or, when the [AUTO DISP CHANGE]selection in the [UTILITY>CONFIG]
window is  , pressing an LED button or adjusting a knob in the
DYNAMICSsection will automatically display the [DYNAMICS] window.
The [DYNAMICS] window reflects the current dynamics settings for the
selected channel and contains the controls for adjusting the dynamics and
delay attributes for the channel.
Dynamics has two modes, compressor + noise gate, or expander. You can
also set the channel delay time from this window.
[DYNAMICS] Window Elements
[DYN] Button
Toggle this button to switch the dynamics  or  for the currently
selected channel.
Button
This button permits you to compare two different dynamics settings. Toggle
the  button, and the two settings can be compared. 
OFFON
OFF
ON
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[FUNCTION]Area 
This area is where you choose either compressor + gate mode, or expander
mode. Activate the  button to control the parameters for the
compressor + gate. Activate the  button to control the parameters
for the expander.
[STEREO LINK] Area
The stereo link setting defines the relationship between channels in a stereo
pair when making gain adjustments to the channels. Cursor to this area, and
use the JogDial to scroll the stereo link selections in the data field. The
stereo link options are:
l
When  is the stereo link selection, gain adjustments made to
either channel in the stereo pair will be independently applied to the
channels. This will cause the stereo imaging to shift in favor of the
channel with the higher level.
l
When  is the stereo link selection, gain adjustments made to
the left channel in the stereo pair will automatically be applied to the
right channel. The stereo imaging will remain centered, regardless of the
level.
l
When  is the stereo link selection, gain adjustments made to
the right channel in the stereo pair will automatically be applied to the
left channel. The stereo imaging will remain centered, regardless of the
level.
l
This is the default setting for the stereo link function. When  is
the stereo link selection, gain adjustments made to either channel in the
stereo pair will automatically be applied to the second channel. The
stereo imaging will remain centered, regardless of the level.
[POSITION]Area 
The dynamics circuit can be patched in either before or after the EQ. Select
the  button, and press the ENTER button to put the dynamics ahead
of the EQ. Select the  button, and press the ENTER button to put the
dynamics after the EQ. Let experimentation be your friend here. Boosting
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When the  button is on, it will appear as inverse video, and change the
scale of the dynamics graph from OL to -100, to OL to -50. Any changes to the
dynamics settings will appear in the graph area beneath the  button.
[GAIN REDUCTION]Area
When a selected signal is input in the [COMP+GATE]mode, gain reduction
for that input signal is graphically displayed on the [GR]Meter. The amount
of gain is referenced by twin arrows on either side of the gain bar scale,
which slide up and down in relation to the amount of gain reduction. The
reference is connected to the [GAIN]knob.  Adjust the gain level with the
[GAIN]knob. The scale will show gain reduction from +12dB to 0dB, the
same as the range of the [GAIN]knob. 
[GATE]mode 
[THL]Area 
Threshold sets the level at which the gate opens and closes. Signals below
the threshold point will close the gate and prevent the signal from passing.
Signals above the threshold point will pass through the gate. Values for the
threshold are -80dB to -15dB. 
[ATTACK]Area
The attack time is how long it takes for the gate to kick in after the signal has
triggered it. A short attack of around 10 ms is a good starting point. Values
for attack time are from 0 ms to 250 ms. 
GAIN REDUCTION Area