MULTI FORMAT DIGITAL PRODUCTION
SWITCHER
INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
The
About This Manual
Before operating your switcher, please read this manual carefully and store it in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
This manual is designed to familiarize the user with switcher layout, menu navigation, basic and advanced operation.
Several switcher functions are customizable. When using this manual, consider your requirements and style when adjusting items that involve colors, patterns, and effects. The manual provides instructions on how to adjust these items but you can tailor their use to your production requirements.
Documentation Terms
??????Switcher??? refers to the
??????Operator,??? ???User,??? and ???You??? refer to the person who uses the switcher.
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??????Setup??? refers to a group, or set, of values that are stored together either on the switcher or USB drive. Setups can be stored and recalled to quickly configure the switcher for different productions.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout the manual:
???AUX (Auxiliary)
???HD (High Definition)
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???MD
???PGM (Program)
???PST (Preset)
???PV (Preview)
???SD (Standard Definition)
Control Panel Overview
The
equipped with additional source buttons, key control buttons, and a positioner for additional control of wipes and patterns.
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1.Pattern Select Buttons
???Press buttons in the pattern group to select wipe patterns.
2.Menu and Memory Control Buttons
???Press MENU to access the menu system. Press one of the Pattern Select buttons to select the corresponding menu.
???Press NEXT to cycle through the available menus.
???Press STORE and RECALL to save and load memory registers.
3.Menu Screen and Knobs
???Rotate a knob to change the menu option displayed above it.
???Press the knob to select a menu item.
4.Key Type Buttons
???Selects key type for all keys.
???Assigns Key/Aux bus to Key 1.
5.Key 2 and 3 Select buttons
???Assigns the Key/Aux bus to Key 2 or 3 when button is pressed
???Assigns the Key/Aux bus to Key 2 or Aux bus 1 when button is pressed
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6.Aux Bus Buttons
???Assigns the Key/Aux bus to selected Aux bus when button is pressed
???Aux bus assignment is done through the menu interface on
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???The LEDs light to indicate which keys are
8.Key/Aux, Program, and Preset Bus
???Press source buttons on the Key/Aux, Program, or Preset bus to select video sources on each bus.
???Selected source buttons glow with a
9.Next Transition Area
???Selects the elements (background, keys) to include in the next transition.
???Selects the transition type.
???Performs an automatic transition or a cut.
10.Fader
???Use the Fader to manually control transitions.
11.Key Transition Shortcut Buttons
???Performs a transition of the selected key.
12.Positioner
???Use the positioner to control wipes, borders, and washes
13.USB Port
???Plug a USB drive into the USB port to load and store memories and to perform software upgrades.
1.Power Switch
???Turns the switcher on and off.
2.Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)
???Connects the switcher to the DC power supply.
???The second power connector is for redundant power supply (optional).
3.Editor, Tally, and GPI Ports
???The ports allow your switcher to be controlled by external editors, control tally lights, and respond to GPI commands.
4.Input BNCs
???12 or 6 High Definition serial digital video inputs.
5.Upgrade Button
???Use to perform software upgrades via the USB port.
6.Ethernet Port
???Enables the switcher to connect to your network.
7.Output and Reference BNCs
???1 analog video output.
???2 High Definition serial digital video Program Bus outputs.
???1 High Definition serial digital video Preview Bus output.
???3 High Definition serial digital video Aux Bus outputs.
???1 External
???3 Internal Reference outputs.
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???Pressing MENU
???Using
To access a menu using the MENU button:
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1.Press MENU. The Wipe Pattern buttons illuminate.
2.Press a Pattern button to select the corresponding menu.
Menu Navigation
Some menus have multiple pages. When the NEXT button is lit, multiple menu pages exist. Press NEXT to move to the next menu page. Press and hold NEXT and then press MENU to move to the previous menu page.
Some menus contain
If you wish to return to the first page of a
Note:
???You can exit the menu system by pressing any button other than a Wipe Pattern or source button while the menu system is active.
Knobs
The control panel has three continuously rotatable pushbutton knobs located below the display screen. The knobs are used to select and alter menu options.
To use the knobs:
??? Rotate the knob to adjust the corresponding value.
To default a value using the knobs:
???
Buttons
The buttons illuminate to indicate one of four states:
???Glow ??? When a button on the board is lit with the Panel Glow color, it is in a resting state. All buttons are lit with the Panel Glow color unless selected, turned on, in use, or
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???Menu ??? A button is green when the associated menu is displayed.
???On/Selected ??? Several buttons are On/Off buttons. If the button feature is turned off, it is lit with the Panel Glow color. If the button feature is turned on, the button is lit with a brighter shade of the Panel Glow color.
For More Information on...
???adjusting the panel glow, refer to the section ???Customizing the Panel Glow??? on page 12.
Button Inserts
Insert films can be installed into most switcher buttons. Insert films allow you to name specific source buttons, control buttons, or replace the default button names with those of a different language.
Installing Your Own Insert Films
All inserts must be cut to the dimensions indicated for small (1) or large (2) buttons. Using insert films that do not meet the recommended criteria may damage the button cap and diffuser.
0.444"0.468"
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0.504"0.528"
Figure 5 Insert Sizing
To install switcher button inserts:
1.Remove the Cap Assembly (1) from the Switch Assembly (2) by grasping it firmly and pulling away from the control panel surface.
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2.Remove the Lens (1) from the Diffuser (2) using a common end micro screwdriver.
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3.Place the Insert Film (2) into the Lens (1) so the readable side is facing up. The notches on the sides of the Lens must be at the sides of the text on the Insert Film.
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4.Aligning the notches on the sides of the Lens (1) and Diffuser (3), press the Lens and Diffuser together until they click.
5.Aligning the notches on the sides of the Cap Assembly (1) to the tabs on the side of the Switch Assembly (2), press Cap Assembly down onto the Switch Assembly with a rolling motion until they click together.
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Shift
Shifting allows access to the secondary sources for each source button.
To shift a bus and access the secondary sources:
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1.Press and hold SHIFT.
2.Press the required source button to access the secondary source.
Fader
The Fader is used to manually perform a wipe or dissolve transition. Move the Fader handle from one limit to the other to perform a transition.
Transitions
The progress of the transition is shown on the Progress Bar to the left of the Fader handle. As the Fader handle moves from one limit to the other, the Progress Bar indicates the progress of the transition.
Positioner
The
Selecting Colors
Functions such as mattes, and Panel Glow have options for adjusting the appearance of a selected color. Individual adjustments for colors are:
???Luminance
???Hue
???Saturation
Luminance
Luminance affects the brightness of the video signal. Increasing luminance gives a brighter color while decreasing luminance gives a darker color.
Hue
Hue controls the shade of color (red, yellow, green, blue, etc.).
Saturation
Saturation affects the vividness of a color. Increasing saturation produces a more vivid color while decreasing saturation produces a less vivid color. Fully decreasing the saturation produces gray.
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Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure your switcher to meet your requirements. Setup and switcher personality options are discussed.
Reference Type
European Video Formats
European switchers support the following video formats:
???576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
???720p at 50 or 59.94Hz
The switcher supports both external and internal reference types.
To set the reference type:
??? 1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz
Both versions can operate in both standard and
To change the reference video format:
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1.If you are using an external reference signal, ensure that it is connected to the REF IN input.
2.Press MENU.
3.Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
4.Press NEXT until RefSrc is displayed.
5.Use the RefSrc knob to select the reference source. You can choose from the following:
???Ext ??? Use an external reference source.
???Int ??? Use the internal reference generator.
6.Press the RefSrc knob to save the selection.
Note:
???If the external reference is lost, the switcher will automatically switch to internal reference.
Switcher Video Format
There are separate North American and European versions of the switcher.
North American Video Formats
North American switchers support the following video formats:
???480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz
???720p at 50 or 59.94Hz
???1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz
Note:
???To save space in the menu, 59.94Hz is displayed as 60Hz.
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3.Use the Format knob to select the desired video format. You can choose from the following:
???480i (North America only)
???576i (Europe only)
???720p
???1080i
4.Press the Format knob to save the selection.
Format Conversion and Frame Sync
The switcher has four input format converter / frame synchronizer (FCFS) channels that can be used for the following:
???Converting incoming video to the current switcher video format. The format converters can convert input video from many formats to the current switcher video format.
???Correcting
Understanding Aspect Ratio Conversion
Converting between video formats often requires converting between aspect ratios. Your switcher
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supports the following aspect ratio conversion methods:
???Full ??? The video signal is scaled disproportionately to fill the display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect ratio.
Figure 6 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion
???Zoom ??? The central portion of the video signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new video format. No aspect distortion is introduced but the edges of the video signal may be cropped.
Figure 7 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion
???LttrBx ??? Black bars are added to the top and bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in a 4:3 video format.
Figure 8 Letter Box Aspect Ratio Conversion
???PllrBx ??? Black bars are added to the right and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a 16:9 video format.
Figure 9 Pillar Box Aspect Ratio Conversion
Assigning FCFS Channels
FCFS channels are assigned to either specific inputs or
???PGM ??? Preset buses
???Key 1 Video ??? Key 1 Alpha buses
???Key 2 Video ??? Key 2 Alpha buses
???Key 3 Video ??? Key 3 Alpha buses
???Aux 1 ??? not paired
???Aux 2 ??? not paired
???Aux 3 ??? not paired
FCFS channels maintain separate settings for different switcher video formats. This lets you change between switcher video formats without losing FCFS channel configurations.
Note:
???Using an FCFS channel creates a one frame delay for the input video being processed.
To assign an FCFS channel:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until Fcfs is displayed.
4.Use the Fcfs knob to select the FCFS channel you wish to assign.
5.Press the Fcfs knob to display the FCFS menu.
6.Use the
???Off ??? The FCFS channel is not assigned.
???Input ??? The FCFS channel is assigned to a single input.
???Bus ??? The FCFS channel is assigned to all inputs on a specific bus.
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Configuring FCFS Channels in Input Mode
Input mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a specific input. Table 1 lists the input video formats you can convert to the specified switcher video
format.
Table 1 Format Conversions for Input Mode
To configure an FCFS channel set to Input mode:
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For More Information on...
???Assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the procedure ???To assign an FCFS channel:??? on page 6
Configuring FCFS Channels in Bus Mode
Bus mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a specific
Table 2 Format Conversions for Bus Mode
To configure an FCFS channel set to Bus mode:
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1.Assign an FCFS channel to a specific input.
2.Use the Input knob to select which input the FCFS channel is assigned to.
3.Use the Frming knob to set the aspect ratio conversion mode. You can choose from the following:
???Full ??? The video signal is scaled disproportionately to fill the display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect ratio.
???Zoom ??? The central portion of the video signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new video format. No aspect distortion is introduced.
???LttrBx ??? Black bars are added to the top and bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in a 4:3 video format.
???PllrBx ??? Black bars are added to the right and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a 16:9 video format.
4.Press the
5.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.
1.Assign an FCFS channel to a specific bus.
2.Use the Bus knob to select which bus the format converter / frame synchronizer is assigned to.
3.Use the 2ndCh knob to select the FCFS channel to assign to the paired bus.
4.Press NEXT.
5.Use the Frming knob to set the aspect ratio conversion mode. You can choose from the following:
???Full ??? The video signal is scaled disproportionately to fill the display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect ratio.
???Zoom ??? The central portion of the video signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new
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video format. No aspect distortion is introduced.
???LttrBx ??? Black bars are added to the top and bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in a 4:3 video format.
???PllrBx ??? Black bars are added to the right and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a 16:9 video format.
6.Press NEXT.
7.Press the
8.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.
Note:
???Aux buses are do not have assigned pairs when using Bus mode.
???If one FCFS channel in a Bus mode pair is turned off, the paired FCFS channel is also turned off.
???The switcher is set to switch on the first field when using Bus mode.
???If a video format not compatible with the currently defined conversion is used, the video image is frozen with the last successfully processed image frame.
For More Information on...
???switch on Field/Frame settings, refer to the section ???Switch on Field or Frame??? on page 15
???assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the procedure ???To assign an FCFS channel:??? on page 6
???switcher video formats, refer to the section ???Switcher Video Format??? on page 5
Output Reference Sync
The switcher has three reference outputs that can be configured independently.
Setting the Output Reference Sync
If you are using one of the output references to time external devices, ensure that they are connected to the appropriate REF OUT 1, REF OUT 2, or REF OUT 3 outputs.
Different applications require different output reference formats and delay settings. Consult a facility engineer for assistance in configuring these settings.
To set the output reference sync:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until OSync is displayed.
4.Use the OSync knob to select the reference output you wish to configure. You can choose from the following:
???OSync 1 ??? Configure reference output 1.
???OSync 2 ??? Configure reference output 2.
???OSync 3 ??? Configure reference output 3.
5.Press the OSync knob to display the Output Sync menu.
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6.Use the
???NTSC/PAL ??? Reference format is set to standard definition.
???720p ??? Reference format is set to 720p.
???1080i ??? Reference format is set to 1080i.
???Off ??? No output reference signal is generated.
7.Use the Mode knob to configure the different delay settings for the selected output reference formats. You can choose from the following:
???V ??? Configure vertical delay (lines).
???H ??? Configure horizontal delay (pixels).
???F ??? Configure frame delay (frames) (NTSC/PAL output reference format only).
8.Use the Value knob to set the selected delay value.
9.Press the left knob to save the changes.
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10.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the Output Sync menu. Press the Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu for further editing.
Resetting the Output Reference Sync
You can quickly reset the output reference sync values to the default settings.
To reset the output reference sync values:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until OSync is displayed.
4.Use the OSync knob to select the reference output you wish to reset. You can choose from the following:
???OSync 1 ??? Reset reference output 1.
???OSync 2 ??? Reset reference output 2.
???OSync 3 ??? Reset reference output 3.
5.Press the OSync knob to display the Output Sync menu.
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6.Press NEXT.
7.Press the Reset knob to reset the output sync values to default settings.
8.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the Output Sync menu. Press the Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu for further editing.
Aspect Ratio
The switcher supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios when running in the 480/576i video format.
To change the aspect ratio:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until Aspect is displayed.
4.Use the Aspect knob to select the desired aspect ratio. You can choose from the following:
???4:3
???16:9
5.Press the Aspect knob to save the selection.
Note:
???The aspect ratio is locked to 16:9 when operating in 720p or 1080i video formats.
Ancillary Data
Ancillary data is information such as closed captioning or embedded audio. The switcher can be configured to pass this data or strip it from the output video. The following parameters are available:
???Normal Strip ??? Ancillary data is stripped from all outputs.
???Normal Pass ??? Any ancillary data is passed unmodified.
???Long Strip ??? Ancillary data and the first several lines of active picture are stripped from all outputs.
???Long Pass ??? Ancillary data and the first several lines of active picture are passed unmodified. This is useful to ensure data such as timecodes and standard definition closed captioning remains intact.
To configure ancillary data parameters:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until Anclry is displayed.
4.Use the Anclry knob to select an ancillary data parameters. You can choose from the following:
???N Strip ??? Remove ancillary data from the video signal.
???N Pass ??? Pass ancillary data without modification.
???L Strip ??? Remove ancillary data and the first several lines of picture from the video signal.
???L Pass ??? Pass ancillary data and the first several lines of picture.
Input BNC Configuration
Many video sources have an associated video source that contains alpha (transparency) information. You must configure the switcher to use the correct alpha source. Once you associate a video and alpha source, they are linked and used for
Alpha sources are designated as shaped or linear (unshaped). Shaped sources convert partial transparency to either fully transparent or fully opaque, giving the video signal
Linear (unshaped) sources use the full range of transparency in the alpha channel to give smooth transitions between transparent and opaque areas. Use linear if you are unsure which setting to use.
For More Information on...
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To associate video and alpha inputs:
5.Use the Alpha knob to select the desired input that will provide the alpha (transparency) signal. You can choose from the following:
???None ??? Do not use an associated alpha signal.
???Lin1 - Lin12 ??? The selected input is used as an unshaped (linear) alpha source.
???Shpd1 - Shpd12 ??? The selected input is used as a shaped alpha source.
Table 3 Default Alpha Channel Mappings
Input Default Alpha Input
6.If you are using standard definition sources, use the SD ASP knob to select the aspect ratio of the video signal. You can choose from the following:
???16:9
???4:3
For More Information on...
???
Output Configuration
The switcher has the following outputs:
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The analog output allows the switcher to output signals in NTSC and PAL formats. It can be routed from the Preview, Program, or any of the primary inputs. The analog output is not aspect ratio converted. Downconversions from 16:9 HD sources display as 16:9 SD video.
To configure the analog output:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press the Input knob to display the Input menu.
4.Use the left knob to select the input you wish to configure.
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press the Analog Out knob to display the
Analog Out menu.
4.Use the AnOut knob to select the source. You can choose from the following:
???Prview ??? Preview bus output.
???Progrm ??? Program bus output.
???Aux 1 - 3 ??? Aux bus
???In 1 - 12 ??? Inputs
???In 1 - 6 ??? Inputs
5.Use the AnMode knob to set the appearance of the analog output. You can choose from the following:
???Full ??? Full screen display.
???LtrBox ??? Letter box display.
Note:
???If your switcher is operating in a 4:3 aspect ratio, you can not set the analog output to letter box.
Clean Feed
The Clean Feed output provides a second program output that is derived from a different location than the standard program output. Using the Clean Feed allows you to remove particular keys without affecting the primary program output. Typical applications are:
???Multilingual and
???Recording
To configure the Clean Feed output:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3.Use the CLEAN knob to select where in the output stream the Clean Feed is derived. You can choose from the following:
???Key 1 ??? Clean Feed output is taken before any keys are added.
???Key 2 ??? Clean Feed output is taken after Key 1 but before Key 2 or 3 is added.
???Key 3 ???
IP Address
The switcher is equipped with an Ethernet port to allow remote access. By default, the switcher uses DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. You can manually set an IP address, network mask, and default gateway if your network does not have a DHCP server.
Note:
???You do not need to connect your switcher to a network for it to function.
To configure a DHCP IP address for your switcher:
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2 6 5
4
1.Ensure your switcher is connected to your network via the ethernet port.
2.Press MENU.
3.Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
4.Press NEXT until IP Addr is displayed.
5.Press the IP Addr knob to display the IP Address menu.
6.Use the IPMode knob to select DHCP.
7.Press the IPMode knob to enter the selection.
8.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. Press the Cancel knob to discard the change and return to the previous setting.
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To configure a static IP address for your switcher:
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2 6 5
4
1.Ensure your switcher is connected to your network via the ethernet port.
2.Press MENU.
3.Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
4.Press NEXT until IP Addr is displayed.
5.Press the IP Addr knob to display the IP Address menu.
6.Use the IPMode knob to select Static.
7.Press the IPMode knob to enter the selection.
8.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. Press the Cancel knob to discard the change and return to the previous setting.
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12
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9.Press NEXT until IPAddr is displayed.
10.Use the left knob to select the data to configure. You can choose from the following:
???IPAddr ??? Configure the IP address (configure this first).
???Mask ??? Configure the network mask.
???Gatwy ??? Configure the default gateway.
11.Use the middle knob to select the fields in the address.
12.Use the right knob to modify the field value.
13.Repeat steps 9 to 12 for Mask (network mask), and Gatwy (network gateway).
14.Press the left knob to save all network settings.
15.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. Press the Cancel knob to discard the change and return to the previous setting.
Switcher Personality
The switcher has customizable features that allow you to tailor operation to your personal preferences.
Aux Bus Memory Recalls
You can set the behavior of the Aux buses during a memory recall. The buses can be configured to hold inputs (overriding whatever input is saved in the recalled memory) or to change to the input saved in the recalled memory.
To set the Aux Bus Recall Mode:
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3
2
1.Press RECALL.
2.Press NEXT until AuxMem is displayed.
3.Press the AuxMem knob to set the Aux Bus Recall Mode. You can choose from the following:
???NoRcll ??? Aux buses ignore the input saved with the recalled memory and retain the current input.
???Recall ??? Aux bus inputs change to the input saved with the recalled memory.
For More Information on...
???saving and recalling switcher settings, refer to the section ???Using the Memory System??? on page 23.
Customizing the Panel Glow
Panel buttons are set to a glow color which is used when the button is not selected. This glow color can be customized to your preference.
To customize the Panel Glow color:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.
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3.Use the HUE knob to adjust the Panel Glow hue.
4.Use the SAT knob to adjust the Panel Glow saturation.
5.Use the LUM knob to adjust the Panel Glow luminance.
Note:
???It is not recommended to set the Panel Glow color to red. Red indicates a source is
For More Information on...
???hue, saturation, and luminance, refer to the section ???Selecting Colors??? on page 4.
Saving Color Schemes
You can save a custom Panel Glow color scheme so that it may be recalled as needed.
To save a custom Panel Glow color scheme:
1.Modify the Panel Glow as described above, to obtain the desired appearance.
2.Press MENU.
3.Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.
4.Press the Scheme knob to display the Color Scheme menu.
5.Press NEXT until Save is displayed.
6.Rotate the Save knob to select the custom scheme you wish to save.
7.Press the Save knob to save the color scheme.
8.Press the Confrm knob to commit the save (if there was a color scheme saved to the selected custom scheme, it is overwritten). Press the Cancel knob to cancel the save.
Loading Color Schemes
You can load a custom color scheme or one of the preset color schemes that are included on your switcher.
To load a custom Panel Glow color scheme:
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press the Scheme knob to display the Color Scheme menu.
4.Press NEXT until Load is displayed.
5.Use the Load knob to select the color scheme you want to load. You can select from a list of presets or one of the custom color schemes you have previously saved.
6.Press the Load knob to load the color scheme.
7.Press the Confrm knob to commit the load. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the load.
The switcher goes into a
During
To configure the
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2 
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press the right knob to set the switcher
???PwrSve ??? All buttons and the menu display turn off. The switcher conserves as much
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power as possible without affecting
???Sleep ??? The menu display turns off. Buttons light and slowly fade in a raindrop pattern.
4.Use the right knob to set the
Transition Rate Units
You can select the units used to specify durations for various switcher transitions. Choose the units that you are most comfortable working with.
To select the units for switcher transitions:
2
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Use the Rate knob to select the units used to specify switcher transition rates. You can choose from the following:
???Frames ??? Switcher transitions are specified in frames.
???Secnds ??? Switcher transitions are specified in seconds.
You can set the
To set the switcher double press rate:
2
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press the DblPrs Speed knob.
4.
5.Press MENU to save the setting.
Resource Sharing
The switcher can only use one Chroma Key at a time. You can specify how the Chroma Key is shared between the keys on your switcher.
To specify Chroma Key resource sharing:
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1 3
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press the Rsrc Mode knob to display the
Resource Mode menu.
4.Use the ChrKey knob to select how the Chroma Key resource is shared between keys. You can choose from the following:
???KEY1 ??? The Chroma Key is locked to Key 1. Only Key 1 can display a Chroma Key.
???KEY2 ??? The Chroma Key is locked to Key 2. Only Key 2 can display a Chroma Key.
???KEY3
???FLOAT ??? The Chroma Key can be used by any key. If a Chroma Key is
???ASK ??? The Chroma Key can be used by any key. If a Chroma Key is
5.Press the ChrKey knob to select the Chroma Key sharing mode.
6.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the change.
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For More Information on...
???creating and using Chroma Keys, refer to the section ???Chroma Key??? on page 20.
Switch on Field or Frame
The Switch On feature allows you to select when the switcher triggers a transition from one video source to the next when you are running in an interlaced video format. Each interlaced video frame is composed of an odd field and an even field and you can specify that transitions are initiated on:
???even fields only
???odd fields only
???either even or odd fields
If you are running in a progressive scan video format, setting your switcher to transition on even or odd fields will cause the switcher to only allow transitions on every second frame.
To set when the switcher initiates transitions:
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2 
3
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until FldSwt (FrmSwt if you are using a progressive scan video format) is displayed.
4.Use the FldSwt (FrmSwt if you are using a progressive scan video format) knob to select when transitions are initiated. You can choose from the following:
???F1 ??? Field 1 (Odd Field) transitions are initiated after the odd field of the source video is drawn.
???F2 ??? Field 2 (Even Field) transitions are initiated after the even field of the source video is drawn.
???BOTH ??? Transitions can be initiated on either even or odd fields or frames.
5.Press the FldSwt (FrmSwt if you are using a progressive scan video format) knob to commit the selection.
Editor Control
Your switcher can be controlled by external editors using the GVG100 protocol. You can enable or disable external control.
To enable or disable external editor control:
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3
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until Editor is displayed.
4.Use the Editor knob to enable or disable external editor control. You can choose from the following:
???GVG100 ??? Editor control is enabled.
???G100L ??? Legacy editor control is enabled.
???Off ??? Editor control is disabled.
For More Information on...
???external editor control, refer to the section ???Editor Port??? on page 35.
Next Transition Area Reset
You can choose the state of the Next Transition area after a transition is performed.
To set the Next Transition area reset behavior:
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2 
3
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until Trans is displayed.
4.Use the Trans knob to set the behavior of the Next Transition area after a transition is performed. You can choose from the following:
???Reset ??? The Next Transition area is reset to a background dissolve transition
???NotRst ??? The Next Transition area is not reset.
Transition Resume Direction
You can choose which direction a paused transition proceeds in when it is
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To set the transition resume direction:
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3
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until Resume is displayed.
4.Use the Resume knob to set the transition direction used when a paused transition is
???Fwd ??? The transition completes as originally set.
???Rev ??? The transition reverses and the switcher returns to the
Next Transition Key Behavior
You can choose whether a Key remains in the Next Transition area or is removed if a dedicated key transition is performed.
To set the Next Transition Key behavior:
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3
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT until ARKey is displayed.
4.Use the ARKey knob to set whether a Key remains or is removed from the Next transition area after a dedicated key transition is performed. You can choose from the following:
???Off ??? The Key is removed from the Next Transition area after a dedicated key transition is performed.
???On ??? The Key remains active in the Next Transition area after a dedicated key transition is performed.
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Basic Operation
This chapter describes the general operation of your switcher. Basic information is provided to help get you up and running quickly.
Transition Overview
Transitions allow you to replace the
You can perform three types of transitions:
???Cuts ??? The video image instantly switches between selected sources.
???Dissolves ??? The video image gradually fades from the
???Wipes ??? The selected source wipes over the
To perform a transition:
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1.Select the elements to include in the next transition by pressing and one of the following:
???BKGD
???KEY 1
???KEY 2
???KEY 3
2.Select the source on the Preset bus (when BKGD is selected as part of the next transition), that you want to take
3.If you selected any keys for the transition in step 1, select Keyers and sources on the Key/Aux bus.
4.Choose the type of transition you wish to perform:
???Press DISS to select a dissolve transition.
???Press WIPE to select a wipe transition.
5.Perform the transition by choosing one of the following:
???Press CUT to immediately cut the selected source
???Press AUTO TRANS to have the switcher perform a smooth transition.
???Move the Fader from one limit to the other to perform a manual transition..
Note:
???You can select multiple elements for the next transition by pressing and holding the button for the first element, then pressing one or more of the other next transition buttons.
???While still holding the first element button, press an element button again to remove it from the next transition.
For More Information on...
???including keys in transitions, refer to the section ???Key Transitions??? on page 19.
???the Next Transition area state after a transition, refer to the section ???Next Transition Area Reset??? on page 15.
Cutting on the Program Bus
Cuts are the simplest transition, performing an instantaneous change between sources. You can perform a cut transition as described in the previous section, or you can perform the transition directly on the Program bus.
This also applies to keys. If a key is
To cut on the Program bus:
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1.Select the source you want to take
Note:
???You can not preview the next source on your preview monitor when cutting on the Program Bus.
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Configuring the Auto Trans Rate
You can control the amount of time a dissolve or wipe transition takes to complete when you press the AUTO TRANS button. Transitions performed with the Fader are not affected.
To change the rate for automatic transitions:
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1 
3
1.Prepare a transition using DISS or WIPE as the transition type, but do not perform the transition.
2.Use the Time knob to change the transition duration. The duration is specified in frames.
3.Press AUTO TRANS to perform the transition.
Note:
???You can set different transition rates for the dedicated KEY TRANS buttons.
For More Information on...
???dedicated key transitions, refer to the section ???Dedicated Key Transitions??? on page 20.
Wipe Transitions
You can select from a number of predefined patterns and control the amount of time a wipe transition takes to complete.
To select a wipe transition pattern:
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4
1.Prepare a transition using WIPE as the type of transition, but do not perform the transition.
2.Select the pattern you wish to use for the wipe.
3.Use the Time knob to change the transition duration.
4.Press AUTO TRANS to perform the dissolve.
For More Information on...
???preparing transitions, refer to the section ???Transition Overview??? on page 17
Pausing a Transition
You can pause a dissolve or wipe transition while it is in progress.
To pause and resume a transition in progress:
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1.Prepare a dissolve or wipe transition.
2.Press AUTO TRANS to start the transition.
3.Press AUTO TRANS again to pause the transition.
4.Press AUTO TRANS to resume the transition.
Note:
???The transition will continue or reverse based on the setting of the Resume personality option.
For More Information on...
???setting the behavior of a resumed transition, refer to the section ???Transition Resume Direction??? on page 15.
Keying Overview
Keying allows you to insert portions of one scene into another. Keys appear as overlays over the background image.
The switcher supports three key types:
???
???Self Key ??? Key transparency is derived from the luminance of the key fill video (this key type is created when you do not specify an input for the key alpha channel).
???Chroma Key ??? A user defined color hue is selected for transparency (such as blue or
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The
Video Layering
Video is layered as shown in (Figure 10).
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2
3
4
Figure 10 Video Layering
1.Program
2.Key 1
3.Key 2
4.Key 3
Key Transitions
Key transitions are similar to background transitions. You can perform key and background transitions simultaneously.
Selecting Keys
Selecting a key allows you to configure the key type and select a source for that key.
To select a key:
???Select a key by pressing one of the key select buttons. You can choose from the following:
???AUTO SEL, or CHR KEY ??? selects Key 1 and sets the key type.
???KEY 2 SEL ??? selects Key 2.
???KEY 3 SEL ??? selects Key 3
Note:
???If you select Key 1, you are selecting a key and key type simultaneously.
Performing Key Transitions
Key transitions are performed similarly to background transitions. All transition types are available for key transition.
To perform a key transition:
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2
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7 
1.Ensure the key you are using in the transition is not
2.Select the key you wish to use.
3.Select the key type by pressing one of the following:
???CHR KEY to create a Chroma Key.
???AUTO SELECT to create an
4.Press the corresponding key button in the Next Transition area to include the key in the transition. You can choose from the following:
???KEY 1 to include Key 1.
???KEY 2 to include Key 2.
???KEY 3 to include Key 3
5.Select a source on the Key/Aux bus that you want to take
6.Choose the type of transition you wish to perform:
???Press DISS to select a dissolve transition.
???Press WIPE to select a wipe transition.
7.Perform the transition by using one of the following methods:
???Press CUT to immediately cut the selected source
???Press AUTO TRANS to have the switcher perform a smooth transition.
???Move the Fader from one limit to the other to perform a manual transition.
Note:
???To include multiple keys in the transition, push the desired combination of KEY 1, KEY 2, and KEY 3 buttons simultaneously.
???When a key is
For More Information on...
???selecting keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
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Dedicated Key Transitions
If an immediate transition is required or an unexpected transition needs to be performed, the switcher allows for a dedicated key transition. Dedicated key transition buttons for this purpose are located to the right of the Fader. Only dissolve transitions can be performed with the dedicated key transition buttons.
To perform a dedicated key transition:
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1
1 
2
3.Use the Key
Note:
???If the transition rate is set to CUT and a transition is in progress, pressing a dedicated key transition button immediately cuts the associated key to the previous state (either on or
For More Information on...
???the Next Transition area behavior, refer to the section ???Next Transition Key Behavior??? on page 16.
Chroma Key
The Chroma Key masks a specified color allowing you to quickly extract a foreground subject from a
To create a Chroma Key:
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1
3
5
Note:
???When a key is
For More Information on...
???selecting Keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
Setting the Transition Rate for Dedicated Key Transitions
You can set the transition rate for the dedicated key transition buttons independently of the other switcher transition rates.
To change the transition rate for dedicated key transitions:
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2
1
1.Press DISS.
2.Press NEXT.
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1.Select the key you wish to use.
2.If you are not using Key 1, press CHR KEY to set the selected Key to a Chroma Key.
3.If you have already assigned a Chroma Key to one of the other keyers and the Chroma Key share mode is set to FLOAT or ASK, you are asked whether you want to steal the Chroma Key resource to use on the new key. You can choose from the following:
???Press the Confrm knob to steal the Chroma Key resource for the new key. The old Chroma Key is taken
???Press the Cancel knob to cancel the new Chroma Key and leave the resource with the key it is currently assigned to.
4.Select the desired source on the Key/Aux bus.
5.Use the Color knob to select the color to make transparent. You can choose from the following:
???Blue (default)
???Cyan
???Green
???Yellow
???Red
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??? Magenta
6.Press Init.
For More Information on...
???selecting Keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
???Chroma Key sharing, refer to the section ???Resource Sharing??? on page 14.
???modifying Chroma Key settings, refer to the section ???Chroma Key Fine Tuning??? on page 31.
???taking a Chroma Key
Mattes
A Matte is a solid color signal that is generated by the switcher and can be adjusted for hue, saturation, and luminance. It can also be adjusted for position, size, aspect, border, and softness.
For More Information on...
???setting hue, saturation, and luminance, refer to the section ???Selecting Colors??? on page 4.
Using a Matte
Mattes can be a solid color or a wash. A wash fills the matte with one of the 10 patterns.
Selecting a Matte Color
You can use two methods to select a matte color:
???Specify hue, saturation, and luminosity
???Load a preset color
To select a matte color by specifying hue, saturation, and luminosity:
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1.Press and hold SHIFT.
2.Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte menu.
3.Use the corresponding knob to adjust the Hue (Hue1), Saturation (Sat1), and Luminance (Lum1) to the desired effect.
To select a matte color by loading a preset:
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3
1.Press and hold SHIFT.
2.Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte menu.
3.Press NEXT.
4.Rotate the Load knob to select the preset color you wish to use.
5.Press the Load knob to load the preset color.
To change the pattern:
3
1.Press and hold SHIFT.
2.Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte menu.
3.Press NEXT until WASH is displayed.
4.If the WASH knob is Off, toggle it On by pressing the WASH knob.
5.Use the Pattern buttons to select the desired pattern.
Note:
???If the wash is turned off, the pattern does not display.
Using other Adjustments
Mattes can also be adjusted by using these modifiers:
???Size ??? Size
???
???Aspect ??? Aspect Ratio
???Border ??? Border Appearance
???Softness ??? Edge Softness
???Hue 2, Sat 2, and Lum 2 ??? Secondary Color
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The Aspect function allows you to alter the shape of the selected wash pattern. For example, if you want the wash to be oval shaped, select the circular pattern and adjust the aspect ratio until the desired oval is created.
Borders are effects created around the selected pattern for the wash. The Border function allows you to adjust the appearance of the border.
The Softness function controls the edge of the wash. It is a pattern edge effect produced by mixing key source and key fill signals such that the edge of the pattern can be sharp or blurred.
The Hue 2, Sat 2, and Lum 2 functions control the secondary color. If you are creating a wash and want to add a second color, adjusting these options will generate and modify another color set within the pattern.
To apply other adjustments:
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3
1.Press and hold SHIFT.
2.Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte menu.
3.Press NEXT until the desired modifier is displayed.
4.Adjust the desired modifier by rotating the corresponding knob.
Note:
???The wash pattern and the key pattern mask are shared. Any adjustments affect both patterns.
Fade to Black
Fade to Black is achieved by selecting the black source and performing a transition.
To fade to black:
1.Press BKGD and all
2.Select a transition type.
3.Press BLACK/MATTE on the Preset bus.
4.Fade to black by sliding the Fader, pressing CUT, or pressing AUTO TRANS.
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Advanced Operation
This chapter describes advanced operating concepts for your switcher. Advanced topics and information on modifying basic concepts to fit your requirements are discussed.
Using the Memory System
The
Choosing a Memory Access Mode
There are two ways to access the memory system:
???Direct Access Mode ??? You can access any of the 100 memories by pressing two buttons (one for the bank and one for the memory location).
???Bank Mode ??? You
To select the memory access mode:
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3
2
1.Press STORE.
2.Press NEXT.
3.Press the right knob to toggle between memory access modes. You can choose from the following:
???DirAcc ??? Use Direct Access Mode.
???Bank ??? Use Bank Mode.
Storing Memory Registers
Storing settings to a memory register allows you to save an effect for
To store a setting to a memory register:
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2
1.Press the STORE button.
2.Select the storage area you wish to save to as follows:
???If you are using Bank Mode, select a pattern button to designate the memory register in the selected bank. You may also use the Bank knob to change the selected bank before storing.
???If you are using Direct Access Mode, select a pattern button to designate the desired bank and then select a second pattern button to designate the memory register
Note:
???You can exit without storing a memory register by pressing any button other than a Wipe Pattern, dedicated key transition, CUT, AUTO TRANS, or source button.
???The switcher is placed in recall mode immediately after storing a memory register.
Recalling Memory Registers
Recalling the memory register allows you to quickly
To recall a setting from a memory register:
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2 
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1.Press RECALL.
2.Select the memory register you wish to recall from as follows:
???If you are using Bank Mode, select a pattern button to designate the memory register in the selected bank. You may also use the Bank knob to change the selected bank before recalling.
???If you are using Direct Access Mode, select a pattern button to designate the desired bank and then select a second pattern button to designate the memory register.
Note:
???Recalling a memory register that requires a new image to be loaded from a USB drive into a
???You can exit without recalling a memory register by pressing any button other than a Wipe Pattern, dedicated key transition, CUT, AUTO TRANS, or source button.
Bus Hold
You can choose to have a bus remain unaffected by a memory recall (the selected source on the bus is not replaced with the source stored in the memory).
To perform a Bus Hold:
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3
1 
1.Press and hold the desired source button on the desired Program, Preset, or Key/Aux bus.
2.Press RECALL.
3.Select the memory register you wish to recall from as follows:
???If you are using Bank Mode, select a pattern button to designate the memory register in the selected bank. You may also use the Bank knob to change the selected bank before storing.
???If you are using Direct Access Mode, select a pattern button to designate the desired bank and then select a second pattern to designate the memory register.
The source on the bus you selected will not change when the memory is recalled (the source setting stored in the memory for that bus is ignored).
Memory AI and Recall to Preview
The switcher can be set so that recalling a memory does not affect what is currently
???Recall to Preview ??? The switcher only recalls those elements from the memory register that are not currently
???Memory AI ??? The switcher uses the contents of the memory register to configure the Next Transition area and the Preview bus. The switcher is configured such that the next transition will make the
Memory AI and Keys
Enabling Memory AI mode changes the way key elements are recalled. If a key is currently
All resource sharing is set to FLOAT mode so that key elements may be recalled to other keys than originally stored.
For More Information on...
???Resource sharing, refer to the section ???Resource Sharing??? on page 14.
Memory AI and Recall to Preview Examples
Table 4 shows the contents of a memory register and the state of the switcher in various scenarios.
Table 4 Recall to Preview Scenarios
Depending on the Recall to Preview setting, the elements recalled are as follows:
Recall to Preview Off
???Scenario 1
???Input 3 is recalled to the Program bus
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???Input 4 is recalled to Key 1
???Input 5 is recalled to Key 2
???Input 1 is selected on the Preview bus.
???Scenario 2
???Input 3 is recalled to the Program bus
???Input 4 is recalled to Key 1
???Input 5 is recalled to Key 2
???Input 1 is selected on the Preview bus.
Recall to Preview On
???Scenario 1
???Input 3 is recalled to the Preset bus
???Input 4 is not recalled to Key 1 as Key 1 is
???Input 5 is recalled to Key 2
???Scenario 2
???Input 3 is recalled to the Preset bus
???Input 4 is recalled to Key 1
???Input 5 is recalled to Key 2
???Input 1 is selected on the Preview bus.
Memory AI
???Scenario 1
???Input 3 is recalled to the Preset bus
???Input 4 is recalled to Key 2 as Key 1 is
???
???
???Next Transition area is set to transition background, Key 1
???Scenario 2
???Input 3 is recalled to the Preset bus
???Input 4 is recalled to Key 1
???Input 5 is recalled to Key 2
???Next Transition area is set to transition background, Key 1
To set the Recall to Preview mode:
1
1.Press RECALL.
2.Press NEXT.
3.Push the RclPv knob to select the Recall to Preview Mode. You can choose from the following:
???On ??? Recall to Preview mode.
???Off ??? Recall to Preview and Memory AI modes off.
???MemAI ??? Memory AI mode.
4.Select the memory register you wish to recall from as follows:
???If you are using Bank Mode, select one of the 10 pattern buttons to designate the memory register in the selected bank. You may also use the Bank knob to change the selected bank before storing.
???If you are using Direct Access Mode, select one of the 10 pattern buttons to designate the desired bank and then select a second pattern to designate the memory register.
Transition Limit
You can stop a transition at a preset position between the two Fader limits. With the transition limit enabled, an automatic transition or a transition performed with the Fader will stop when it reaches the defined limit.
To define the transition limit point:
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1.Press DISS or WIPE.
2.Move the Fader to the desired position you wish to set as a transition limit.
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3.Press the Limit knob.
The Progress Bar next to the Fader flashes to indicate the defined transition limit.
Note:
???Ensure that you are not
To perform a transition with a transition limit set:
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1.Initiate a transition by pressing AUTO TRANS.
When the transition reaches the defined limit, it will stop.
2.To reverse the transition, press AUTO TRANS.
3.To continue the transition, press the Limit knob to turn off the transition limit.
4.Press AUTO TRANS to complete the transition.
To Quickly Reset the Transition Limit
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The transition limit is reset to 50% and the trans limit feature is turned off.
Reset Options
You can restore the entire switcher or individual settings to default values. Menu items can also be reset.
You can also capture the state of the switcher as a
You switcher is shipped with the following default settings:
???The selected source on each bus is black.
???Each key is set to
???Clip is set to linear.
???Gain is set to linear.
???The Transition Limit is cleared.
???Keys are
???The Matte is set to Hue: 30.5%, Sat: 100%, Lum:
50% Size: 0.0%.
???The Wash turned off.
???The selected Wipe pattern is the STATUS wipe pattern button.
???Wipe parameters are defaulted
???The Next Transition is set to dissolve.
???Masks are turned off .
???The Fader is disabled if it is off limit.
???The main Transition rate is set to:
???15 frames for 59.94 Hz video formats.
???13 frames for 50 Hz video formats.
???The Key Transition rate is set to:
???8 frames for 59.94 Hz video formats.
???7 frames for 50 Hz video formats.
???The Chroma Key is set to Edge: 0.0%, Shadow:
100.0%, Gain: 100.0% Spill: 0.0%.
???The Output Sync is turned off.
???The Frame Sync is turned off
???The Power Save timeout is set to 20 minutes.
Note:
???Default transition rates vary depending on the frequency of the selected video format.
Configuring Default Settings
You can customize any of the default parameters and save them as a
To configure
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1.Configure any of the settings in the previous list as desired. This will become the new default state.
2.Press MENU.
3.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
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4.Press the Aux knob to toggle between including or excluding the Aux buses in the reset.
5.Press the RState Save knob to save the new default settings.
6.Press the Confrm knob to commit the save. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the save and return to the previous setting.
Restoring Default Settings to Factory State
You can restore
To restore
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT.
4.Press the Dfault RState knob to restore the
5.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the change and return to the previous setting.
Resetting the Switcher
Resetting the switcher restores the
To reset the switcher:
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1.Press and hold MENU.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
To reset the switcher using an alternate method:
1.Press MENU.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press the RState Load knob.
All switcher settings are restored to the default values.
Shared Parameters
Some parameters are shared between features and if reset in one area, are reset in all areas that share that parameter. The shared parameters are:
???Time ??? This value is shared between dissolves and wipes.
???Limit ??? This value is shared between dissolves and wipes.
???Pattern (Pattrn) ??? This value is shared between wipes and mattes.
Resetting Individual Settings
You can reset individual settings to default values rather than resetting the entire switcher.
To reset wipes:
1.Press and hold down WIPE.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
To reset dissolves:
1.Press and hold down DISS.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
To reset Key 2 or 3:
1.Press and hold down KEY 2 SEL (or KEY 3 SEL on the
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
When resetting a key, the selected Chroma Key color and any Split Key assignments are not reset.
To reset Aux buses:
1.Press and hold down AUX SEL
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
To reset the Chroma Key:
1.Press and hold down CHR KEY.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
Note:
??? The selected color is not reset.
To reset an
1.Press and hold down AUTO SEL.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
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Resetting Menu Items
The values for particular parameters can be reset individually. This allows you to restore the default setting if you are unsatisfied with the adjusted values.
Some parameters are shared between features and, if reset in one area, will be reset in all areas that share that parameter.
To reset individual menu items:
1.Select the menu for the value you wish to reset.
2.Double press the knob associated with the value.
Restoring to Factory Defaults
You can restore your switcher to the factory default settings. You may wish to do this when troubleshooting problems with your switcher.
Restoring to factory defaults resets the entire switcher. Save any configuration information to a memory register if you wish to
To restore factory defaults:
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1.Press MENU.
2.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
3.Press NEXT.
4.Press the Factry Reset knob.
5.Press the Confrm knob to perform the reset. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the reset.
USB Storage
You can use the USB port to:
???Save and load memory sets to a USB drive
???Perform software upgrades
These files and settings can be copied and
Note:
???Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the USB port before using it.
For More Information on...
???performing software upgrades, refer to the section ???Software Upgrades??? on page 29.
Saving Memory Banks and Registers
You can save up to 9 sets of up to 100 memory registers on a USB drive.
To save memory registers to a USB drive:
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1.Insert a USB drive into the USB port.
2.Press MENU.
3.Press the SAVE Wipe Pattern button.
4.Press the Mems knob to display the Save Memory menu.
5.Press NEXT to cycle through the sets.
6.Press the knob for the set you want to save the memory registers to.
7.Use the left knob to select which memory registers you wish to save. You can choose from the following:
???All ??? All memory banks and registers are stored to the selected set on the USB drive.
???Bank ??? You can specify which memory bank is stored and which memory bank to store to the selected set on the USB drive.
???Indiv ??? You can specify which memory register is stored and which memory register to store to the selected set on the USB drive.
8.If you selected Indiv or Bank, select the memory bank or register to store as follows:
???If you selected Indiv, use the Local knob to select the memory register you wish to save. The selected register is indicated as X.Y where X is the memory bank and Y is the memory register. Use the USB knob to select the memory register on the USB drive you wish to save to.
???If you selected Bank, use the Local knob to select the memory bank you wish to save. Use the USB knob to select the bank on the USB drive you wish to save to.
9.Press the left knob to commit the save.
10.Press The Confrm knob to perform the save. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the save.
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Note:
???You do not need to store memory banks or registers to the same memory banks or registers on the USB drive.
???If you save an empty memory bank or register, the destination bank or register on the USB drive is erased.
Loading Memory Banks and Registers
Once the memory registers are loaded, you can recall them for use.
To load memory registers from a USB drive:
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1.Insert a USB drive into the USB port.
2.Press MENU.
3.Press the LOAD Wipe Pattern button.
4.Press the Mems knob to display the Load Memory menu.
5.Press NEXT to cycle through the sets.
6.Press the knob for the set you want to load the memory registers from.
7.Use the left knob to select which memory registers you wish to load. You can choose from the following:
???All ??? All memory banks and registers are replaced with the stored memory banks and registers from the selected set on the USB drive.
???Bank ??? You can specify which memory bank to load from the USB drive and which memory bank on the switcher to replace with the loaded values.
???Indiv ??? You can specify which memory register to load from the USB drive and which memory register on the switcher to replace with the loaded values.
8.If you selected Indiv or Bank, select the memory bank or register to load as follows:
???If you selected Indiv, use the Local knob to select the memory register you wish to replace with the loaded data. The selected register is indicated as X.Y where X is the memory bank and Y is the memory register. Use the USB
knob to select the memory register on the USB drive you wish to load.
???If you selected Bank, use the Local knob to select the memory bank you wish to replace with the loaded data. Use the USB knob to select the bank on the USB drive you wish to load.
9.Press the left knob to commit the load.
10.Press the Confrm knob to perform the load. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the load.
Note:
???You do not need to load memory banks or registers on the USB drive to the same memory banks or registers on the switcher.
???If you load an empty memory bank or register from a USB drive, the destination bank or register on the switcher is erased.
For More Information on...
??? using the memory system, refer to the section ???Using the Memory System??? on page 23.
Software Upgrades
Software upgrades stored on a USB drive can be uploaded to the switcher.
To upgrade the switcher software:
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1.Copy a software upgrade file onto a USB drive. Do not store multiple upgrade files on the same USB drive.
2.Insert the USB drive with the software upgrade file into the USB port.
3.Press MENU.
4.Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
5.Press NEXT until Run Software Upgrade From USB is displayed.
6.Press the left knob.
7.Press the Confrm knob to initiate an upgrade. Press the Cancel knob if you do not wish to perform an upgrade.
The menu displays a message indicating the software upgrade is in progress. The Upgrade LED on the rear of the switcher is lit, indicating an upgrade is in progress.
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Note:
???Copy the upgrade file to the root level of the USB drive. Do not copy the upgrade file into a folder.
???Upgrades can take several minutes to complete.
Do not turn the switcher power off during the upgrade.
???If CRITICAL UPGRADE is displayed, the switcher is performing an upgrade that includes
Completing a Software Upgrade
When the software upgrade is complete, the menu displays a message indicating the software upgrade was successful, the Upgrade LED on the rear of the switcher turns off, and the switcher performs an automatic restart.
Once the switcher restarts, it is ready to use. You can safely remove the USB drive.
Note:
???If you are upgrading a switcher as a result of a corrupt configuration or a previously failed upgrade, you may need to reconfigure the network address and reload switcher memories.
Advanced Keying
Keys can be modified to give them more distinct qualities and personalize your images.
Modifying Keys
All key types have the following parameters that can be modified:
???Transparency
???Mask
The Transparency function allows you to adjust the transparency of the key from completely opaque to completely transparent. As the level of transparency is adjusted, the graphic in the menu changes to represent the current percentage of transparency.
A mask is a keying technique in which a pattern is combined with the key source to block out unwanted portions of the key source. Mask modifiers are:
???Force
???Invert
To modify the transparency:
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1.Select the key you wish to modify.
2.If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor.
3.Rotate the Transp knob until the desired effect is achieved.
For More Information on...
???selecting keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
To apply a mask:
1.Select the key you wish to modify.
2.If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor.
3.Press NEXT until Mask is displayed.
4.Use the Mask knob to select the desired state. You can choose from the following:
???Off ??? This is the default setting.
???Box ??? This creates a box mask.
???Pattrn ??? This creates a pattern mask.
5.If you are creating a pattern mask, Press a Wipe Pattern button to select the desired pattern.
6.Press NEXT until Size is displayed.
7.Use the Size knob to modify the mask size.
8.Press NEXT repeatedly to access other mask modifiers. Use the knobs to modify mask attributes.
For More Information on...
???selecting keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
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1.Select the key you wish to modify.
2.If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor.
3.Press NEXT until Mask is displayed.
4.Use the Mask knob to select the mask source. You can choose from the following:
???Off ??? This is the default setting.
???Box ??? This creates a box mask.
???Pattrn ??? This creates a pattern mask.
5.Press the
6.Press the
Note:
???The wash pattern and the key pattern mask are shared. Any adjustments affect both patterns.
For More Information on...
???selecting keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
Modifying Other Attributes
There are a number of other attributes you can modify to change the mask appearance. Press NEXT and use the knobs to access and change other attributes.
Modifying Clip and Gain for Unshaped
If an
The Clip function adjusts the threshold level of the key. Only areas of the source video that are higher than the setting of the threshold cut a hole in the background video.
Increasing Gain causes the color to become increasingly saturated.
1.Select the key you wish to modify.
2.If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor.
3.Rotate the Clip and Gain knobs until the desired effect is achieved.
For More Information on...
???selecting keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
Converting Between Shaped and Unshaped
You can convert an unshaped
To convert an unshaped
1.Press MENU.
2.Press NEXT until Make Linear is displayed.
3.Press the Make Linear knob.
Chroma Key Fine Tuning
You can control aspects of the Chroma Key using the Chroma Key menus. The following effects can be adjusted:
???Edge
???Shadow
???Gain
???Spill
Chroma key adjustments are persistent and are not affected by a soft reset or switcher reboot. However, initializing the Chroma or performing a factory reset returns all adjustments to default values.
Using the Edge, Shadow, Gain and Spill Effects
The Edge effect controls the sharpness of the key edge.
The Shadow effect allows you to include or removed any shadows that are cast on the Chroma Key background.
The Gain effect controls color saturation. Increasing the Gain causes the video signal colors to become
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increasingly saturated and vivid. Decreasing the Gain decreases the saturation until the image is black and white.
The Spill effect allows you to handle chroma key spill where the background color (the color being removed) spills onto the key object.
To adjust the Edge, Shadow, Gain, and Spill:
To create a Split Key:
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1.Select the key you wish to modify (ensure it is set as a Chroma key).
2.If you have already assigned a Chroma Key to one of the other keyers and the Chroma Key share mode is set to FLOAT or ASK, you are asked whether you want to steal the Chroma Key resource to use on the new key. You can choose from the following:
???Press the Confrm knob to steal the Chroma Key resource for the new key. The old Chroma Key is taken
???Press the Cancel knob to cancel the new Chroma Key and leave the resource with the key it is currently assigned to.
1.Select a source on the Key/Aux bus to act as the video fill (the source can be either an
2.Press and hold the AUTO SEL button.
3.Select a source on the Key/Aux bus to act as the key alpha.
Note:
???Split Keys are initially created with clip set to 50% and gain set to 50%.
???While holding the AUTO SEL button to select the key alpha, the SHIFT button stays active when pressed. You do not have to hold down SHIFT to access shifted sources. Press SHIFT again to return to normal source selection.
Modifying Split Keys
You can modify the appearance of a Split Key to suit your application.
To modify the appearance of a Split Key:
3.Press NEXT until Edge is displayed.
4.Adjust the Edge value by rotating the corresponding knob until the desired effect is achieved.
5.Press NEXT.
6.Adjust the Shadow, Gain, SPClip, or SpRjct, value by rotating the corresponding knob until the desired effect is achieved.
For More Information on...
???selecting keys, refer to the section ???Selecting Keys??? on page 19.
???setting the Chroma Key share mode, refer to the section ???Resource Sharing??? on page 14.
Split Keys
A Split Key allows you to assign a different alpha source for a Key than the fill/alpha associations that are set up during configuration or to use a separate alpha source for a Self Key.
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1.Create a Split Key. The Key Menu is displayed with a new first page.
2.Use the Alpha knob to select the input used for the key alpha.
3.Press the Alpha knob to accept the change.
Note:
???If you wish to use a matte for the key fill, press the Matte button on the Key/Aux bus to access the
Matte menu.
???If you are using a Split Key with a matte key fill and you wish to turn the key into a Chroma Key, the switcher will default to black on that key.
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For More Information on...
???creating a Split Key, refer to the section ???Split Keys??? on page 32.
Modifying Wipes
Wipes can be modified to give more distinct qualities and personalize your transitions. The following effects can be adjusted:
???Time, Direction
???Pattern, Horizontal Multiplication, Vertical Multiplication
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???Border, Color, Soft
???Hue, Saturation, Luminosity
???Rotation
To modify time and direction:
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1.Press WIPE to display the Wipe menu.
2.Press NEXT until Time is displayed.
3.Use the Time knob to change the duration of the wipe.
4.Use the Direction knob to set the direction of the wipe. You can choose from the following:
???Fwd ??? Wipe runs in the forward (default) direction.
???Rev ??? Wipe runs in the reverse direction.
5.Press the Direction knob to alternately enable and disable the
???Enabled (FF) ??? The first time a wipe transition is performed, it runs in the forward direction. Performing a second wipe transition runs in the reverse direction.
???Disabled ??? Wipes always run in the direction specified in step 4 above.
To change other wipe modifiers:
1.Press WIPE to access the Wipe menu.
2.Press NEXT to cycle through the available wipe modifiers.
3.Use the corresponding knob to change the following:
???Pattern (Pattrn) ??? to find and select a desired pattern.
???X Pos or Y Pos ??? to position the wipe pattern.
???Aspect ??? to adjust the aspect ratio.
???Border Size (Border) ??? to adjust the size of the border.
???Image Softness (Soft) ??? to blur or harden the border.
???Border color (these options only appear if you set the Border Size greater than 0.0%)
???Use the Load knob to select a preset color. Press the Load knob to load the color.
???Use the BHue, BSat, and BLum knobs until the desired color is achieved.
???Rotation (Rot) ??? to rotate the pattern.
???Horizontal (HMult) and Vertical (VMult) Multiplication ??? to create multiple instances of the pattern.
Note:
???You can select a pattern using the Pattern Buttons. This also displays the Wipe menu.
???The X Pos and Y Pos can be adjusted using the positioner
???Aspect adjustments are not available for all patterns.
???Circle, left square, right square, and diagonal patterns with aspect adjustments can not be rotated.
Aux Buses
The switcher has three timed Aux buses which have access to the following sources:
???Any primary source (including
???Program
???Clean Feed
???Preview
???Chroma Key Alpha
Accessing the Aux Buses
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To access Aux buses on the
These special sources are found on the first four buttons on the Preset bus.
To select a special source for an Aux bus:
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1.Select the Aux bus you wish to choose a source on.
2.Press and hold SHIFT on the Key/Aux bus.
3.Press any of AUX PGM, AUX PV, AUX CLN, or the fourth source button (to access Chroma Key Alpha) on the Preset bus.
1.Press AUX SEL to display the Aux menu.
2.Select an Aux bus by pressing the corresponding knob.
To access Aux buses on the
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1.Select the desired Aux bus by pressing AUX 1 - 3.
Selecting a Source for the Aux Buses
Once an Aux bus has been selected, you can change the source.
To select a source for an Aux bus:
1.Select the Aux bus you wish to choose a source on.
2.Press the desired source button on the Key/Aux bus.
Selecting a Special Source for the Aux Buses
You can select the following special sources by selecting them on the Preset bus:
???Program (AUX PGM)
???Preview (AUX PV)
???Clean Feed (AUX CLN)
???Chroma Key Alpha (fourth source button)
Tallies
The switcher has tally relays assigned to inputs as follows (pin 1 is the top right pin when looking at the Tally Port):
When the corresponding input is
Note:
???Tally wiring can be difficult. Consult with your facility engineer before undertaking any tally wiring.
For More Information on...
???port locations, refer to the section ???Control Panel Rear Connections Overview??? on page 2
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General Purpose Interface (GPI)
The switcher has 24 GPI inputs that are used to trigger memory recalls, transitions, and Aux bus input changes.
The GPI inputs are assigned as follows (Pin 1 is the top right pin when looking at the GPI Port).
a.Only memory registers from memory bank 0 can be recalled with a GPI trigger.
For More Information on...
???port locations, refer to the section ???Control Panel Rear Connections Overview??? on page 2
Editor Port
The switcher has an Editor port that allows you to control your switcher from a device that supports the GVG100 editor protocol. The pinout is as follows:
Supported Editors
The following editors have been tested::
???Editware
???Sony
???Sony
For More Information on...
???GVG100 protocol support, refer to the section ???GVG100 Protocol Supported Commands??? on page 44.
???port locations, refer to the section ???Control Panel Rear Connections Overview??? on page 2
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This chapter describes the
Images and animations are assigned unique Media numbers that allow the switcher to identify them. You can load images and animations into
???By browsing the internal file system of the switcher or USB drive.
???By using the Wipe Pattern buttons to specify Media numbers.
File Formats
Images must be
Animations must be Targa sequences, a collection of individual image files (one file per animation frame).
Animation Naming Convention
The individual files share a common name with a sequential frame number appended at the end as follows:
???Anim_001.tga
???Anim_002.tga
???Anim_003.tga
???...
???Anim_100.tga
These files are treated as a 100 frame animation named Anim.
Note:
???Files must be numbered sequentially.
???File numbers must be preceded by an underscore ???_??? character to be recognized as part of an animation.
???All files in an animation must be stored in the same directory.
Transparency
The switcher supports images and animations with embedded transparency. You must set the second
For More Information on...
???Associating alpha channel inputs with video inputs, refer to the section ???Input BNC Configuration??? on page 10.
Loading an Image or Animation by Browsing
You can browse the file system on the switcher or a USB drive to select images and animations to load.
You must use this method the first time an image or animation is loaded in order for it to be assigned a unique Media number.
To load an image or animation by browsing the file system:
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1.If you are loading from a USB drive, insert it into the USB port on the switcher.
2.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
3.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
4.Press the Browse knob.
5.Use the left knob to select <..> to move up to the top level of the file system.
6.Use the left knob to select the location you wish to browse. You can choose from the following:
???INT (0) ??? internal storage (this feature not yet implemented)
???USB (1) ??? USB drive (default)
7.Use the left knob to browse the file system. Turning the knob cycles through all the files and directory names at the current level in the file system.
8.Navigate to
???
9.Return to a parent directory by selecting <..>.
10.Use the left knob to select the image or animation file you wish to load and press the left
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knob to load it into the selected
Note:
???Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the USB port before using it.
???Turn the middle knob when browsing the file system to display the full text of long directory lists and filenames.
???If you select an animation, the number of frames is displayed next to the filename.
Understanding Media Numbers
Each image and animation is uniquely identified by a Media number. Media numbers are 4 digits and take the following form:
1234
1 2 3
Figure 14 Media Number
1.Place ??? Location where image or animation is stored.
???0 ??? Internal Memory (this feature not yet implemented)
???1 ??? USB drive
2.Bank ??? There are 100 (0 - 99) banks where images can be stored.
3.Item Number ??? Each bank contains 10 (0 - 9) images.
Entering Media Numbers
Media numbers are entered using the Wipe Pattern buttons. You can choose to lock the Place and Bank to specific values which allows you to quickly access a subset of images.
To lock or unlock place and bank values:
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1.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
2.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select a
3.Press the Browse knob.
4.Press NEXT.
5.Press the Place knob to lock or unlock the Place value. When locked, the Place value will be surrounded by brackets [].
6.If you locked the Place value, use the Place knob to select the locked value. You can choose from the following:
???INT (0) ??? internal storage (this feature not yet implemented)
???USB (1) ??? USB drive (default)
7.Press the Media knob to lock or unlock the Bank value. When locked, the Bank value will be surrounded by brackets [].
8.If you locked the Bank value, use the Bank knob to select the locked value.
Loading an Image or Animation by Media Number
Once an image has been assigned a Media number, it can be quickly reloaded by typing the corresponding Media number using the Wipe Pattern buttons. The procedure is slight different if you have locked the Place and Bank values.
To load an image or animation by Media number with a locked place and bank number:
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1.If you are loading from a USB drive, insert it into the USB port on the switcher.
2.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
3.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
4.Press the Wipe Pattern button corresponding to the item number (in the locked Place and Bank) of the image you wish to load.
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Note:
???Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the USB port before using it.
???Entering a Media number of 000 clears the image from the selected
To load an image or animation by Media number without a locked place or bank number:
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1.If you are loading an image from a USB drive, insert it into the USB port on the switcher.
2.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
3.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
4.Use the Wipe Pattern buttons to type the Media number corresponding to the image you wish to load. Type only the unlocked portion of the Media number (if the Place value is locked, do not type a Place value).
5.Press the Select knob to load the image.
Note:
???Entering a Media number of 000 clears the image from the selected
Modifying
You can alter the appearance of a
???X and Y Position
???Shaped/Unshaped
???Media number
To modify the position of a
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1.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
2.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
3.Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4.Use the Attrib knob to select
5.Use the Value knob to select the X position of the image.
6.Use the Attrib knob to select
7.Use the Value knob to select the Y position of the image.
Note:
???You can use the positioner to modify the X and Y position
To change an image between shaped and unshaped:
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1.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
2.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
3.Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4.Use the Attrib knob to select Shaped.
5.Use the Value knob to select whether the images is shaped or unshaped. You can choose from the following:
???Yes ??? Image is shaped.
???No ??? Image is unshaped.
For More Information on...
???Shaped and Unshaped transparency properties, refer to the section ???Input BNC Configuration??? on page 10.
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To change the Media number for an image:
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Modifying Animation Playback
You can set an animation to playback automatically as well as control playback speed and direction.
To modify animation playback:
2.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
3.Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4.Use the Attrib knob to select Media#.
5.Use the Value knob to select a new Media number. Only available Media numbers are displayed.
Animation Control
You can play an animation manually or automatically and also control the behavior of animation playback.
To manually play an animation:
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1.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
2.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select a
3.Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4.Use the Attrib knob to select Looping.
5.Use the Value knob to set the looping behavior. You can choose from the following:
???yes ??? The animation plays in a continuous loop until manually stopped.
???no ??? The animation plays once.
6.Use the Attrib knob to select Reverse.
7.Use the Value knob to set the reverse playback behavior. You can choose from the following:
???yes ??? The animation plays backwards.
???no ??? The animation plays forwards.
8.Use the Attrib knob to select AutoPly.
9.Use the Value knob to set the auto playback behavior. You can choose from the following:
1.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
2.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select a
3.Press the Run knob to start the animation playing.
4.Press the Stop knob to stop the animation before reaching the final frame.
Note:
???You can manually cycle through frames by turning the Run knob while the animation is stopped.
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???yes ??? The animation starts playing automatically when it is taken
???no ??? Animation playback must be started manually.
10.Use the Attrib knob to select Speed.
11.Use the Value knob to set the playback speed. You can set a playback speed from:
???0.1x ??? 1.0x in 0.1x increments.
???1x ??? 10x in 1x increments.
Saving and Reverting Attributes
You can save attributes for an image so they are automatically recalled the next time that image is loaded from a USB drive or internal memory.
Image attributes that have been changed since they were last saved are marked with a ???*???.
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To save attributes for an image:
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1.Modify the attributes for an image as necessary
2.Use the Func knob to save the attributes for that image. You can choose from the following:
???Save ??? Saves the currently displayed attribute. Other saved attributes are not affected.
???SavAll ??? Saves all attributes.
To revert to saved attribute values:
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1.Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or
2.Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
3.Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4.Use the Func knob to save the attributes for that image. You can choose from the following:
???Revert ??? Reverts the currently displayed attribute to the previously saved value. Other attributes are not affected.
???RevAll ??? Reverts all attributes to previously saved values.
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Specifications
Dimensions
???Width: 15.85???
???Depth: 10.64???
???Height: 3.5???
Weight:
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Power Requirements
??? Control Panel: DC 12V, 4 Amps Max
Ports
Tally Port
???Load voltage: 100Vdc max
???Load current: 120mA max at 85C, 150mA at 25C.
???On resistance: 8 m?? max
GPI I/O Absolute Maximum Ratings
???Input voltage range:
???Output current: < ??10mA
Editor Port DC Operating Conditions
???Maximum differential input voltage: ??5V
???Differential output voltage (5V circuit): 3.2V Typical across a 100 ?? load (2.3V for 3.3V circuit)
Ethernet Port
???10/100Mbps Ethernet using Cat 5 cables
USB Port
??? USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
Video Formats
North American Version
???480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94 Hz
???720p at 50 (Default), 59.94Hz
???1080i at 50, 59.94Hz (Default)
European Version
???576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
???720p at 50 (Default), 59.94Hz
???1080i at 50, 59.94Hz
Inputs/Outputs
Inputs
???6 or 12 inputs (depending on version)
???Internal Black and Matte Generators
Outputs
???2 Program out
???1 Preview out
???Aux 1 out
???Aux 2 out
???Aux 3 out
???Analog (NTSC or PAL) output. NTSC 59.94 Hz video standards, PAL is 50 Hz video standard
???SMPTE 292M/259M compliant
???Levels: 800mV (??10%)
???Return loss: >
???Input Equalization (SD): 275m
???Input Equalization (HD): 110m
Analog Output Specifications
???Video: NTSC or PAL, 1V
???Output Return Loss: >30dB to 5MHz
???Output to Output Isolation: >45dB to 5Mhz
???DC offset: ??50 mV
Reference Input and Output Specifications
???Input Return Loss: ???30dB to 30 MHz
???Output Return Loss: ???23dB to 30 MHz
???Positive Peak: +300mV ??6mV
???Negative Peak:
???Rise Times
???Duration: 593ns ??40ns
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???Return Loss: ???30dB to 6 MHz
???Levels: NTSC: 286mV ?? 14mV (40 IRE ??2 IRE)
PAL: 307mV (43 IRE)
???Rise Times
???Duration: NTSC: 4.7us ??0.1 us PAL: 4.7us ??0.2us
Error Messages
The following error messages may appear when starting your switcher.
Table 5 Switcher Error Messages
GVG100 Protocol Supported Commands
The following tables list the Supported GVG100 commands and controls.
Table 6 GVG100 Supported Commands
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Table 6 GVG100 Supported Commands
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Table 7 GVG100 Supported Analog Controls
Table 8 GVG100 Supported Lamps
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Table 8 GVG100 Supported Lamps
Table 9 GVG100 Supported Buttons
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Table 9 GVG100 Supported Buttons
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