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DCS-200 • User’s Guide 93
4. Operation
Using Black
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The BLACK button is used to transition the system’s output to/from black, no matter what
combination of sources are currently on Program. For example:
• If a single source is on Program (e.g., Input 1), the system will mix to black at the
current transition rate.
• If multiple sources are on Program (e.g., Input 1 + Key), the system will mix all
sources to Black at the current transition rate.
When BLACK is pressed, one of two different actions can occur, depending on how the
“Black Auto Take” function is set in the User Preference Menu.
• Black Auto Take Off
• Black Auto Take On
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When the “Black Auto Take” function is OFF in the User Preference Menu, you must use
the TAKE button to transition to/from black.
Use the following steps to transition to/from black, when Black Auto Take is OFF:
1. Press BLACK. The button blinks to indicate that a transition to/from black is
pending.
2. Press TAKE. The system transitions to/from black, at the current transition rate.
Please note:
~ If the transition is “to” black, the BLACK button lights solid when black is
fully on Program.
~ If the transition is “from” black, the BLACK button automatically turns off
when the selected source is fully on Program.
BLACK
Note
Refer to the “User Preference” section on page 70 for details
on setting parameters in the User Preference Menu.
Important
When the Black Auto Take function is OFF, if a source is
pending when TAKE is pressed, that source transitions to
Program after black is fully reached, and sources flip-flop in
the normal manner. If you do not want to transition to a new
source, simply press the blinking source to “un-pend” it.