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Contour Shuttle device Driver version 2 - What's NEW! With this new version of the Shuttle device driver, there are no longer two separate installers for ShuttlePRO series devices and ShuttleXpress: this driver supports all Shuttle devices. This driver version also adds a Shuttle icon (identified by the icon ) in the Menu bar.
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Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Introduction to Shuttle Devices ...................................................................................... 1 1.1 Installing Shuttle Device Software............................................................................ 3 1.1.1 System Requirements....................................................................................... 3 1.1.2 Installation Procedure.......................................................................................
9 Glossary of Terms and Components.............................................................................. 34 10 Contour Customer Care ............................................................................................ 35 10.1 Technical Support.............................................................................................. 35 10.2 Warranty Statement .......................................................................................... 35 10.3 Software License Agreement .....
1 Introduction to Shuttle Devices Contour’s Shuttle devices have been designed to enhance the productivity of multimedia content creators, but they also increase productivity in many other types of applications, including: • graphics and photo editing • word processing • spreadsheet manipulation • internet operations • medical imaging • any application that uses key commands Contour Shuttle devices consist of two (2) components: the ergonomically designed device itself and the software that allows you to
Fig. 1-2 ShuttlePRO Layout Fig. 1-3 ShuttleXpress Layout The Shuttle device software allows you to manage a specific configuration of your Shuttle device for every application you have on your computer. The software will automatically select the appropriate configuration according to the current active application.
1.1 Installing Shuttle Device Software It is recommended to install the software before plugging your Shuttle device into any available USB port. Shuttle devices are “plug and play”: there is no need to shutdown and restart your computer when you plug or unplug the device from a USB port. 1.1.1 • • System Requirements System running Mac OS 10.1 or later. Available USB port. (A direct USB port connection is desirable, but a hub connection will also work.
2 Shuttle Device Control Panel The Shuttle device Control Panel is the component of the software that allows you to manage your Shuttle device by defining and/or modifying application settings. Application settings are the individual sets of actions associated to the Shuttle components for a pre-determined application. Stated differently, the Control Panel manages application settings. Changes performed on the application settings will take effect immediately.
2.2 Opening the Shuttle Device Control Panel This section briefly describes how to access to the Shuttle device Control Panel. Step 1. Locate and click on the Shuttle device Helper Menu icon, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. It is represented by a gray jog and shuttle ring icon. Step 2. Click on Shuttle Settings from the pop up menu that appears Fig.
2.3 2.3.1 Control Panel Components Application Setting Menu This menu stores all of the currently installed application settings. In order to view or customize an application setting you will have to first select it through this menu. This menu contains a Global Settings selection, which is a setting that is active when the current application doesn’t have any specific settings assigned (the application is not targeted).
2.3.3 User Action Menu This menu allows you to choose which button(s) or feature(s) you wish to program. You can select any of the buttons, Jog right or left, Shuttle positions and transitions. Shuttle positions are points set in intervals along the right and left (clockwise and counterclockwise) sides of the Shuttle Knob. The Shuttle ring has seven (7) distinct zones in each direction and a rest zone. Shuttle transitions are points in between Shuttle positions.
• • • adjust the volume through a Shuttle component. Brightness Up, Brightness Down will allow you to adjust the brightness through a Shuttle component. Eject allows you to define any of the Shuttle components to eject a CD or a DVD. Run Macro (ShuttlePRO v2 only) allows you to associate one of the available macros to a Shuttle component or to create your own macro. In the following paragraphs, a detailed description of the Computer Response functions is given. 2.3.4.
2.3.4.3 Press Modifier Keys A Modifier key is one of the following keys: Control, Option, Command, Shift, Lock. Modifier keys can be selected one at a time or combined together. The Press Modifier Keys action is used when you want a button, jog or shuttle position to perform a modifier key. 2.3.4.4 Open File or Folder The Open File or Folder menu allows you to choose a file or folder that you wish to open. Click on the button below “Item to Open” to locate the file, then click on Open. 2.3.4.
2.3.4.6 Run Macro (ShuttlePRO v2 only) This action allows you to associate to a Shuttle component one of the existing macros by choosing it from the pull-down menu, or to create your own new macro through the Key Composer™. To learn more about how create new macros, refer to chapter 6 (Programming macros with Key Composer™ (ShuttlePRO v2)). 2.3.5 Comment Field The Comment Field allows you to write a comment about a command. Click the field and type in a description then click OK.
3 Using your Shuttle device Now that you have become familiar with the Control Panel components, let’s move on to using and modifying existing settings. Before going through the contents of this section, open the Control Panel (refer to paragraph 2.2 for guidance on how to accomplish this). Note: Changes you perform on settings will take effect immediately. 3.1 Going through Existing Settings In order to view the Shuttle components definition for a particular application, perform the steps below: 1.
3.3 Associating a Function with a Shuttle Component When you modify an existing or newly created setting, you want to modify the function associated with the Shuttle components. These steps are general and we will refer to this paragraph often hereafter. 1. Click on the Application Setting Menu and select the application setting you want to modify. 2. Through the User Action Menu, select the Shuttle component you want to assign the function to.
3.4 Modifying Existing Settings This section explains how to modify a function of the Shuttle device for an existing application setting. 1. Click on the Application Setting Menu and select the application setting you would like to modify. 2. Click on the User Action Menu and select the Shuttle component whose function you wish to change. Once chosen, you should see it highlighted in the User Action Menu. In order to modify its function, refer to paragraph 3.3 for guidance on how to accomplish this. 3.
4 Multiple application settings Some applications, such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut, allow multiple modes of usage. Contour Shuttle devices address some of them by providing multiple sets of application settings for these applications in the installation package. You can switch between these settings through the Shuttle device Helper, or by programming a Shuttle component to perform the switch. 4.
4.2 Switch settings through a Shuttle component The ‘Switch Settings’ Computer Response allows you to define a Shuttle component to perform as a toggle in cases where an application has more than one application setting defined for it. In order for this option to work efficiently, all settings for a program MUST have this option enabled, preferably all on the same button.
5 Programming your Shuttle device This section will analyze in detail the operations you can perform on settings from the Application Setting Menu. Please note that each of these operations has effect on the application settings for all Shuttle devices and that any changes you perform will take effect immediately. Before going through the contents of this section, open the Control Panel (refer to paragraph 2.2 for guidance on how to accomplish this). 5.1 5.1.
5.1.2 Create Empty Settings This function allows you to create new settings for any application on your computer. This application should meet one of the following criteria: − allow keyboard shortcuts to various functions within the application, − support scrolling and/or moving along time lines or frames. Before analyzing the procedure itself, here are a couple of tips that can be useful when you want to create new settings from scratch. For the buttons: 1.
5.2 Import Settings Note: This import capability exists ONLY when an established setting is available. An alternate approach could be to export a setting and, in so doing, give it a different name – the one you want to use for a future import. 1. Click on the Application Setting Menu and select Import settings. 2. Locate the setting you wish to import. 3. Once you have chosen the setting you want to import click Choose. This setting will now appear in the Application Setting Menu.
5.5 Rename Settings If you want to rename an application setting: 1. Click on the Application Setting Menu and select the application setting you would like to rename. (You should now see this setting name in the Application Setting Menu). 2. Click on the Application Setting Menu again and select Rename Settings from the pulldown menu. 3. Enter a name of your choice (up to 31 characters) in the Application Setting field. You MUST use a different name for each setting. 4.
6 Programming macros with Key Composer™ (ShuttlePRO v2 only) This section will analyze in detail how to create new macros for your ShuttlePRO v2 with the Key Composer. A macro is an automated sequence of actions (divided in one or more groups) that can be stored and then recalled with a single Shuttle component. By action we mean: keystroke combinations, keystroke sequences (text) or pause events.
Once the Key Composer is open: 1. Click on New in the Key Composer window. 2. Choose a name for the new macro then click OK. The name of the macro will now appear in the Macro Selection Menu. 3. In the Action Sequence window, click on New Action to create a new action in an existing group, click on New Group to create a new empty group. 4. By clicking on New Action, a dialog box will prompt you to choose if you want to type a keystroke combination or some text, or if you want to associate a pause event.
Let’s create a macro based on these actions: In the Shuttle device Control Panel: 1. In the Application Settings Menu, select Apple TextEdit 2. From the User Action Menu, select Button 1. 3. Select Run Macro from the Computer Response Menu. 4. Click on the Key Composer™ button to launch the Key Composer application. In the Key Composer window: 5. Click on New in the Macro selection window. 6. Type Signature then click OK. 7. Click on New Action in the Action Sequence window. 8.
From the Shuttle device Control Panel you will now be able to associate the newly created macro to Button 1 of your ShuttlePRO v2, by simply choosing it from the Macro to Run Menu (see Fig. 6-2). Pressing Button 1 will play through all the actions shown in the Action sequence window. Fig. 6-2 6.
8. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type cmd-0 (to select the Fit in Window view). 9. Click on New Group in the Action Sequence window. 10. Click on New Action in the Action Sequence window. 11. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type cmd-1 (to select the Actual Size view). 12. Click on New Group in the Action Sequence window. 13. Click on New Action in the Action Sequence window. 14. Choose Keystroke combo from the dialog box and type cmd-2 (to select the Fit Width view). 15.
From the Control Panel you will now be able to associate the newly created macro to Button 7, as shown in Fig. 6-4. Each time you press Button 7, you will cycle between groups of actions, by executing the next group of the list. Once the last group has been played, the next pressure of Button 7 will reset the execution point to the first group in the list. Fig.
6.3 Modifying macros This section describes the behavior of the buttons that act on the steps of a macro: • New Action button This button allows you to add an action below the selected action • New Group button (new Button Press) This button allows you to add a new group • Remove button or group. If nothing is selected in the Action Sequence sub-window, the new action will be added after the last action of the last group.
7 Updating or Uninstalling your Shuttle device Software Periodically, Contour provides new software updates on the website for downloading. We encourage you to stay current with your software to avoid incompatibilities with applications and setting features. Shuttle Device software is available at: http://www.contourdesign.com. You will have to uninstall the existing software version before installing the new version.
7.2 Uninstalling Shuttle Device Software This section describes how to uninstall the Shuttle Device software. Note: This process can’t be undone. Step 1. Locate and double-click the Uninstaller. Step 2. A dialog box will prompt you: “Click the Uninstall button to remove the Contour Shuttle driver from your system.” Click Uninstall. A dialog box will prompt you to choose whether to remove or keep your settings. If you click Remove Settings, all settings of any user on the system will be lost. Step 3.
7.3 Updating your Application Settings List In order to begin, you must complete the following: 1. Log on to our website and locate the Downloads section. 2. Download the Shuttle device Application Settings only and store the file in a folder of your choice on your system. 3. Open the Shuttle device Application Settings Folder. 4. Peruse the list and see which Application Setting you are apt to use. 5. Double-click on the settings you want to use with your Shuttle device.
8 Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 8.1 General topics Q: I have lost one of the clear button/key caps on my ShuttlePRO device. How can I get a replacement? A: You can request replacement button/key caps by email or calling our customer support center. Q: How long of a cable can I use to connect my Shuttle device? A: The USB specification limits the length of a cable for a low speed device to 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).
Q: How do I remove the Shuttle Helper icon from the Menu bar? A: To remove it temporarily (it will appear again when you restart your computer), please perform steps 1. to 3. depending on your OS X version: A. If you are running Mac OS 10.3 1. Launch /Applications/Utilities/Activity Monitor 2. Select the process called ContourShuttleMenu. 3. Click on Quit Process and confirm. B. If you are running Mac OS 10.1 or 10.2 1. Launch /Applications/Utilities/Process Viewer 2.
Control Panel. Please consult the Final Cut user’s guide for detailed instructions on adjusting the Keyboard layout in Final Cut. Please refer to paragraph 3.4 for detailed instructions on modifying shuttle application settings.
ProTools Q: How do I enable the play head to follow the location you are moving to while moving the Shuttle ring? A: In ProTools click on the setups pull down menu, and select Preferences. In the Preferences dialog box please turn on or check the following, Timeline insertion follows playback, and edit insertion follows Scrub/Shuttle. Quick Keys Q: How can I use the ShuttlePRO with Quick Keys? A: You can setup a Macro or sequence within QuickKeys and apply a keyboard shortcut for that function.
9 Glossary of Terms and Components Application Settings Comment Field Computer Response Menu Dialog Box Frequency Menu Jog Wheel Keyboard Shortcut Knob Options button Position Ring Shuttle Component Shuttle Ring Application Setting Menu Transition User Action Menu Wheel Zone Set of Shuttle component assignments for a particular application Field where to place a brief description about the action associated to a Shuttle component Choice between actions to associate to a Shuttle component Box or sub-wi
10 Contour Customer Care This section describes how to register your product, how to obtain technical support from one of our Customer Care representatives. To register your Shuttle device1, log on to our website http://www.contourdesign.com/. 10.1 Technical Support You may find answers to your technical problems in the Troubleshooting section of this guide or in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on our website.
Shipments received without an RMA number may be delayed, so be sure to call or e-mail for an RMA number PRIOR to returning the unit. You can contact Contour’s Customer Care from 9AM through 6PM Monday through Friday EST/EDT 1-800-462-6678 (Select Option 2) or 603-893-4556 (Select Option 2) International. Our fax number is 603-893-4558. When sending a fax or email to Contour’s Customer Care, please clearly write the RMA number and your contact information.
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Appendix 1: Example on how to program Global Settings Below are the steps needed to program Global Settings on the ShuttlePRO v2 by performing the following associations: • Command+Q (close the current window) to the Button 13, • scroll up and down to the jog directions and • the left and right arrows to the Shuttle positions by varying the frequency. Step 1 1. Open the Contour Shuttle Control Panel. 2. Click on the Application Setting Menu and select Global Settings.
29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. Click in the Keystroke field then press the left arrow on the keyboard. in the Keystroke field. Select 10 Times per Second in the Frequency Menu. Click on the Comment field; write “Left Arrow - 10 t/s” and click OK. Select Shuttle Zone -4 in the User Action Menu. Select Type Keystroke from the Computer Response Menu. Click in the Keystroke field then press the left arrow on the keyboard. in the Keystroke field.
66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. Click in the Keystroke field then press the right arrow on the keyboard. appear in the Keystroke field. Select 10 Times per Second in the Frequency Menu. Click on the Comment field; write “Right Arrow - 10 t/s” and click OK. Select Shuttle Zone 4 in the User Action Menu. Select Type Keystroke from the Computer Response Menu. Click in the Keystroke field then press the right arrow on the keyboard.
Step 6: using Global Settings 94. Place the focus on the Finder. 95. Click on the menu Go then on the Applications submenu. 96. Click on Mail 97. Open a file. 98. Turn the Jog and Shuttle to move across the text. 99. Press the bottom right button when you are done.
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