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Typically, “Play”, “Digit” commands (used to select the users favorite channel), and
occasionally “Stop” commands (for other components in the system) are included in the
“Ending Sequence”.
3E. Master Keys: Part 2 - Special Features
Automation Bypass for Manually Adjusted Features
Additionally, you may choose to utilize the IntelliFile II’s “Automation Bypass” feature by
selecting Leave TV Alone and Leave Preamp Alone under “Scene Settings” on the
“Components” Tab.
The IntelliFile
®
II’s “Automation Bypass” feature would be useful if you wanted a certain
Master Key to be used as a “Feature Key”. Setting a Master Key up as a “Feature Key”
enables it to control devices or functions which are not source components, but simply
functions of a source, or functions of a peripheral device (i.e. a lighting control system,
mechanical drapes, projection screen, masking devices, etc.).
After the “Feature Key” has been selected and the desired commands have been issued
from the “Feature Key” page (“single” IR commands or a “Function Key Sequence” may
be issued from the “Feature Key” page), you are able to reselect the original Master Key
for the source you are watching to regain control over the functions of that source. The
system will not reconfigure itself to the original Master Key’s default settings.
Note: If a different Master Key (other than the one selected before the Feature Key was
pressed) is chosen, the “Automation Bypass” feature will not work as described, and the
system will reconfigure itself to its default settings for the newly selected Master Key.
By configuring a Master Key as a manually controlled “Feature Key”, the “Automation
Bypass” feature becomes a useful part of a system design whenever manual control of the
system’s features (as well as automation) is desired.
Automation Bypass for a Typical Application
Normally, when the “CD” Master Key is pressed, the IntelliControl
®
will set the system’s
Surround Sound Mode to “Stereo”. However, you may label one of your Master Keys as a
“Surround Sound Feature Key” so the end-user may select a source and then manually
change the surround mode from its default setting.
This is accomplished by programming the “Surround Sound” Master Key to Leave the TV
alone and Leave Preamp alone, which will enable the “Automation Bypass” feature. You
then program the IntelliControl
®
’s numeric keys on the “Surround Sound” page to enable
direct access to the preamp’s different DSP surround modes (i.e. Concert Hall, Stadium,
Jazz Club, etc.).
A typical listening session might go something like this: You press the “CD” Master Key
and the system comes to life correctly configured to Stereo Mode. After listening for a
while, you decide that one of your processor’s digital sound fields would be very well
suited to the CD you are listening to. You press the “Surround Sound” Master Key and
experiment with different modes until the sound is perfect.