[quote="tdbeth"]How can I disable the run lever for the 8000?[/quote] Beth, I am wondering the same thing. I did that show and while I didn't bump the lever, it was something I was worried about. I did ask a Sony guy I know about it and he said he doesn't believe there was an option to disable it but I have heard from other people that it was possible. If it isn't possible, this seems like an easy option to add for future software releases. I hope it comes to light. Also, Beth, was it you that programmed the "all" button in the next transition area to aid in getting to promos quicker? This was a nice little trick.

[quote="Mike Cumbo"]Tom, you must be in Detroit, right?[/quote] Yes, I have been TDing around her for about 3 years.

Beth, on HD-6 someone used white tape to disable the lever. Very simple and easily undone.

i wasn't aware you could disable the effect lever through software... jonas

How can I disable the run lever for the 8000?

I just did the home game Wednesday and I barely know how to run the 8000. Jesse the TD did a great job giving descriptions of the show. Mike also will go through everything with you (He's a great director). I was able to get through the show with no problems (except my own) which is saying a lot. The replay effect in the shotbox resets everything. Remember to reset me2 if you run something besides the replay. It is snapshot 5 on ME2. I was pretty nervous going into it because I don't know the switcher, but was totally at ease after we taped the open. Dave Beckwith the engineer knows the switcher very well and can help answer questions too. :)

Tom, you must be in Detroit, right? The shotbox is set for recall and you use the run button to trigger them. BTW, I just counted six main effects along with a Lojack replay effect if a Boston catcher gets a guy trying to steal a base and the Friday baseball effect. Not that bad, just a lot of EVS promos, come off VT A. BTW, ME-3 keyers are set k1 cg1, k2 cg2, k3 bug, k4 vtA. That is on the NESN file. Email me if you want any more info, I have a day game tomorrow but any questions I'll try to answer.

The first show is on a friday. Thanks for the heads up on everything. Are the shotbox buttons programmed as recall and run or just recall?

One possible "gotcha" is that the replay swiches from ME-3 to ME-2 and then back, but a few transitions use source holds. You will need to remember which effects you need to preset. Something that might seem a little intimidating is that the shotbox is almost full of effects. Banks 3 & 4 have preproduction effects. You probably will use maybe 10 or so total, unless you have a Friday game. They have some Friday element, never saw it, we didn't do a Friday game. BTW, Mike usually will print an effects description sheet out for you so you can get to know the effects. The SpotBox uses Sony machine control, channel 3 is used by one of the tape ops, you have to make sure that EVS gets booted properly or you will not be able to control it.

[quote="Mike Cumbo"]Yes. If they are bringing HD-6, their home truck everything you need is there. Mike the director knows the switcher setup and will be able to answer most questions. (He was a TD at one point.)[/quote] Awesome. The truck was switched from one with a kalypso to HD-6. I'm looking forward to more time on the 8000.

Yes. If they are bringing HD-6, their home truck everything you need is there. Mike the director knows the switcher setup and will be able to answer most questions. (He was a TD at one point.)