Page 1 Multi Format Switcher System XVS-G1 System XVS-G1 XKS-G1110 XKS-G1600 XKS-G1700 XZS-G1500 XZS-G1610 XZS-G1620 XZS-G1750 XZS-G1770 XZS-G1800 ICP-X1116 ICP-X1124 ICP-X1216 ICP-X1224 User’s Guide [English] Software Version 1.0 and Later 1st Edition...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Device Control Block........21 Rows ..........47 Utility Control Block........25 Bus Types and Assignments......47 Power Supply and Connectors ....27 Selecting Signals ........49 XVS-G1 Multi Format Switcher ....27 Assigning Signals ........49 ICP-X1224/X1216/X1124/X1116 Control Cross-Point Button Numbers.......49 Panel...........29 Cross-Point Button Display......50 Input Connectors and Output Connectors ...30 Cross-Point Hold .........50...
Page 4 Transition Type ......... 58 Overview .............75 Setting a Transition Type ......58 Setting a Chroma Key .........75 Setting Super Mix........59 Chroma Key Adjustments ......75 Key Fill and Key Source ......78 Setting a Preset Color Mix ......59 Transition Rate .......... 60 Selecting Signals .........78 Transition Rate Input/Display Mode...60 Selecting SL Key Content ......80...
Page 5 Setting a Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Frame Memory Operations..... 128 Transition .........108 Assigning a Frame Memory Output ..128 Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Selecting an Input Signal......128 Modifiers..........108 Selecting a Frame Memory Output Wipe Snapshots ........110 Channel ..........128 Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Frame Memory Content Operations..129 Block)..........110...
Page 6 Three-Dimensional Transform Operations Cueup & Play ..........167 (Menu) ..........150 DDR/VTR Timeline ........169 Graphics Display........151 Disk Recorder File Operations ....171 Overview ...........151 Control of P-Bus Devices ....... 173 Setting a Graphic ........151 P-Bus Timeline..........173 Edge Effects ..........152 P-Bus Trigger ..........174 Setting a Border.........152 Control of GPI Devices ......
Page 7 Copy and Swap ........193 Saving a Snapshot ........217 Overview ...........193 Snapshot Operations (Menu) ....218 Executing a Copy/Swap ......193 Recalling a Snapshot .........218 DME Override .......... 194 Saving a Snapshot ........219 DME Channel Status Display ....195 Snapshot Register Operations ....221 Displaying a Snapshot Register....221 Editing a Snapshot Register ......222 Key Snapshot Register Operations..
Page 8 Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Saving a File..........262 Block) ..........239 Copying a File ...........263 Creating and Editing a Macro ....239 Deleting a File ...........263 Editing a Macro Event.......241 Renaming a File.........263 Macro Operations (Menu)....... 242 Register Data File Operations....264 Creating and Editing a Macro ....242 Target Category Menus ......264 Editing a Macro Event.......243...
Page 9 Setting a GPU..........286 Copying a Cross-Point Assign Table ..305 Setting DME Channel Enhanced Function Copying a Table ........305 Mode ..........286 Copying a Table to a Remote Panel ..305 Setting the Signal Format....... 287 Setting the Signal Format and Frequency.........287 Chapter 23 Switcher Setup Setting the Reference Signal .....287 Setting the Image Switch Timing....287...
Page 10 Setting High Tally ........329 Chapter 24 Control Panel Setup Adjusting the Control Panel Buttons/ Display..........330 Setting the Control Panel Setting Sleep Mode ........330 Configuration........315 Adjusting the Button/Display Assigning a Switcher Bank .......315 Brightness ........330 Setting Switcher Banks in Multi Program 2 Setting the Lit State of Buttons When Mode ..........315 Off ............330...
Page 11 Setting the Time Zone .......359 Chapter 27 Link Setup Setting the Date/Time........359 Firmware Version Management and Setting a Cross-Point Button Link..346 Installation ........360 Setting a Bus Link ........346 Displaying Package Status ......360 Setting an M/E Link ......... 347 Installing a Package........360 Setting a Key Link ........
Page 12: Introduction
Converter” (page 297). Compact Control Panel. System configuration devices Signal format generic Signal format notation in this term manual The principal components of the XVS-G1 system are as 4K format • 2160P 2SI follows. HD format • 1080P • 1080i...
Page 13 • Image effect function • Menu: Items related to DMEs • Control panel: Buttons related to DMEs • XZS-G1610 3D DME License For details about the timing and version for support, contact your Sony service or sales representative.
Page 14: Chapter 2 Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts Chapter Control Panel Control Panel Configuration The XVS-G1 Multi Format Switcher System is comprised Control panel Number of M/E Number of cross- by a single switcher and up to two compact control panels. banks point buttons...
Page 15: Cross-Point Control Block
a M/E banks (switcher banks) b Cross-point control block (see page 15) Each bank is comprised by a cross-point control block, The ICP-X1216 and ICP-X1116 each have 16 cross-point transition control block, and Flexi Pad control block. By buttons. default, M/E-1 and P/P switcher banks are assigned in c Transition control block (see page 18) order to the banks from the back.
Page 16 a Cross-point button rows b Display The display shows the following information. Name Description • Settings of buttons on the 1st row to 4th row (signal name, bus name, register name, or function name 1st row • Selects the bus or utility/shotbox bank when in key/AUX bus delegation mode.
Page 17 Function name Button name Description Function name Button name Description b) f) Row-n Key1 to KEY1 to Assigns key 1 to 8 Aux Mix AUX MIX Executes an AUX mix a) c) d) Key8 KEY8 buses to the 1st row to when an AUX bus is 4th row.
Page 18: Transition Control Block
Transition Control Block The transition control block is used to execute transitions. For details, see “Chapter 5 Transitions” (page 53). It supports common transitions and independent key transitions. Transition indicator Fader lever AUTO TRANS button CUT button a Transition execution section Next transition selection buttons Executes a transition.
Page 19 Function Button name Description Function Button name Description name name Selects NAM (non-additive Switches operation to the mix). function on the sub side in multi program 2 mode. Super Mix SUPER MIX Selects super mix. Preset Color PST COLOR Selects preset color mix. c Display The display shows the following information.
Page 20: Flexi Pad Control Block
Flexi Pad Control Block The Flexi Pad control block is used for recalling and Function Button name Description saving snapshots, wipe snapshots, DME wipe snapshots, name and key snapshots, for recalling and creating macros, for Wipe WIPE Switches to wipe snapshot recalling shotboxes, for entering the transition rate, and for operation mode.
Page 21: Device Control Block
b Memory recall section (memory recall buttons) • The [UNDO] button cannot be used in macro operation mode. Also, the [DEL] button cannot be used in edit This section displays the functions assigned to the buttons mode. for the selected operation mode. The top right button is used to display the selected pattern Bank selection buttons number, register number, macro event number, transition...
Page 22 Mode selection buttons Notes Function Button name Description • When multiple channels are selected, the first selected name button becomes the reference, and is lit green. Menu MENU • Switches to menu Subsequent selected buttons are lit amber. parameter operation •...
Page 23 Function Button name Description Function Button name Description name name • Restricts the parameters Border/Crop BDR/CROP • When the [BDR/CROP] targeted by the operation. button is pressed (lit When the [X] button is lit: amber): Operations on Adjusts the border width parameters on the X-axis of a key using the using the trackball are...
Page 24 Menu parameter operation mode Function Button name Description Used to set menu parameters. name Shift SHIFT Used in combination with For details about menu parameter operations, see the [ASP PERS], [ROT], “Setting Parameters” (page 40). [CTR], and [CLR WORK BUFR] buttons. Clear Work CLR WORK •...
Page 25: Utility Control Block
Utility Control Block The utility control block is used to execute functions assigned to memory recall buttons, execute effect timelines, and enter menu parameters. a Mode selection buttons / operation buttons / bank Function Button name Description selection buttons (assignable buttons) name You can assign mode/bank selection buttons and effect Normal...
Page 26 Function Button name Description name Bank Select BANK SEL Entering a bank number switches the memory recall section to function recall mode of the selected bank. b Memory recall section (memory recall buttons) This section displays the functions assigned to the buttons for the selected operation mode.
Page 27: Power Supply And Connectors
The following six items are displayed in sequence each You can switch the display items using the [SELECT] time the [SELECT] button is pressed. button. • Model name of the switcher (XVS-G1) • Host name of the switcher For details, see “Display items and operations” • IP/Mac Address: (page 27).
Page 28 For details, see “Resetting the password of the administrator user account” (page 35). Rear view a OUTPUT 1 to 12 connectors (BNC type) g LAN 2 connector (RJ-45, 1000BASE-T compliant) Program outputs, preview outputs, and AUX outputs can LAN connector for standard interface 2. be assigned and output as serial video signals.
Page 29: Icp-X1224/X1216/X1124/X1116 Control Panel
Network expansion 3 connector (option) is installed. q Network expansion 2 connector Connect to a device that supports VTR (Sony 9-pin VTR r Network expansion 1 connector protocol), disk recorder (Video Disk Communications PCIe slot. Supports third-party network expansion cards.
Page 30: Input Connectors And Output Connectors
Input Connectors and Output Connectors Input/output connector numbers OUTPUT INPUT Row 4 (INPUT 37 to 44) Row 4 (OUTPUT 19 to 24) Row 3 (INPUT 25 to 36) Row 3 (OUTPUT 13 to 18) Row 2 (OUTPUT 7 to 12) Row 2 (INPUT 13 to 24) Row 1 (INPUT 1 to 12) Row 1 (OUTPUT 1 to 6)
Page 31: Menu
Menu The menu is used configure data management, setup, and For details about menu operations, see “Chapter 3 Menu other settings related to the switcher and control panel. It Operation” (page 34). can also be used to configure transitions, keys, and image creation settings using menu operations.
Page 32: Pop-Up Window
Displays the System Configuration menu. Press the menu number button to display the numeric User’s Guide keypad window, and enter a menu number to recall the Displays the XVS-G1 User’s Guide. corresponding menu. End-User License Agreement Displays the software license information.
Page 33 Numeric Keypad Window For details, see “Analog Controls Window” (page 41). Displays a numeric keypad for entering numbers. Message window Displays operation confirmations and other messages, as required. a Setting range Displays the minimum and maximum values for settings with a range. b Backspace button Deletes the rightmost number/character of an entered value.
Page 34: Chapter 3 Menu Operation
Enter the URL of the certificate download page in a browser. “http://IP address of download page/doc/Certificate/” The XVS-G1 menu is a web-based application. The menu can be operated using the touch panel of a Note computer (tablet or PC) connected to the switcher system The IP address of the certificate download page is the network.
Page 35: Signing In / Signing Out
Signing out from the web menu Signing In / Signing Out Press the overflow button in the header area and select [Sign Out] from the pull-down list. When signing in for the first time using an Resetting the password of the administrator account administrator user account By default, “admin”...
Page 36: Displaying The User's Guide
Displaying the User’s Displaying License Guide Information You can display the User’s Guide in English or Japanese. Press the overflow button in the header area and select Press the overflow button in the header area and select [End-User License Agreement] from the pull-down list. [User’s Guide] from the pull-down list.
Page 37: Shutting Down / Rebooting
Shutting Down / Basic Menu Operation Rebooting Menu Selection Shutting Down the System Menu hierarchy and menu number Press the overflow button in the header area and select The menu hierarchy has five levels, with each menu [System Shutdown] from the pull-down list. having a unique menu number.
Page 38: Setting Menu Items
Level 2 / level 3: Setting Menu Items Level 2 and level 3 menus are displayed in tree format on the left side of the menu selection area. Menu items are configured, depending on the item, by You can scroll up/down using a swipe operation or setting operation buttons on/off, selecting values, or using the scrollbar slider.
Page 39: Selecting And Setting List Items
Button Status Selecting and Setting List Items display When an on/off switch is set to the on (enable) When the target of an operation is selectable from multiple position: items, the items are displayed in a list. The switch is slid to the right and is displayed in blue.
Page 40: Setting Parameters
Example: To select list items 1 to 5, enter “1-5”. Parameter display button To select list items 1, 3, and 5, enter “1,3,5”. Parameter 1 to 5 buttons Button operations in a list When setting items in a list, operation buttons may be displayed in the list depending on the menu.
Page 41 Analog Controls Window Entering parameters using the numeric keypad Press the numeric keypad display button to display the Guide display button numeric keypad window. Parameter operation area Numeric keypad Enter a setting value for the parameter and press [Enter]. display button Default recall button Returning parameters to the initial settings Press the default recall button.
Page 42: Switching Taskbars
Switching Taskbars Registering Menus as You can switch between five types of taskbar to display in Favorites the taskbar area. You can register frequently used menus or other menus as Taskbar selection button “favorites.” A favorite menu can be recalled by pressing a shortcut button displayed in the [Favorites] taskbar.
Page 43: Linking A Control Panel With The Menu
Linking a Control Panel Entering and Displaying with the Menu Text/Numbers You can set a menu to operate by linking it with an Press a numeric keypad input button to display the numeric operation from a control panel. keypad window and enter a numeric value. Multiple web menu sessions can be connected simultaneously, but only one web menu session can be For details, see “Numeric Keypad Window”...
Page 44: Selecting And Displaying Regions
Enter a value in “hh:mm:ss:ff” Selecting and Displaying (hour:minute:second:frame) format. The “:” (colon) is inserted automatically. Regions Example: To set 3 minutes, 7 seconds, and 15 frames, enter “30715”. Frame number input mode The term “region” refers to blocks classified by specific When [TC] in the numeric keypad window is turned off, functions.
Page 45: Selecting A Region
> Device 10 > Device 11 > Device 12 > P-Bus > GPI > • Reference region: Inverted display Macro > Router Selecting a Region When selecting the target region in the menus for effect timelines and snapshots, the region selection window appears.
Page 46: Chapter 4 Selecting Signals
Selecting Signals Chapter Overview You can select a signal with the cross-point button rows in Depending on the control panel used, each button row has the cross-point control block of the switcher bank. 24 buttons or 16 buttons. This section describes control panels with 24-button rows. Cross-point button rows Function button section 1st row...
Page 47: Selecting A Bus
Re-entry buttons Selecting a Bus You can assign re-entry signals to the cross-point button rows of the cross-point control block for use as re-entry buttons. Re-entry buttons are used to load an image created on one The cross-point button rows in a cross-point control block switcher bank as an input signal on another switcher bank.
Page 48 The assignable buses and assignment operation are as Assignment operation follows. DME utility 1 bus • Press delegation buttons DME utility 2 bus [DME UTIL1] and [DME Notes UTIL2], turning them on. • To assign to the 2nd row in •...
Page 49: Selecting Signals
Dual background bus mode Selecting Signals You can select the background A bus (3rd row) shifted- state signal in the 1st row, and the background B bus (4th row) shifted-state signal in the 2nd row. To set dual background bus mode, press the [DUAL Assigning Signals BKGD BUS] button, turning it on.
Page 50: Cross-Point Button Display
Hold mode: Mode where the shifted state is selected while Color of button Button state the button is pressed when lit Lock mode: Mode where every time the button is pressed, Amber Low tally it toggles between the shifted state and unshifted state Selected signal is not included in the final You can also disable the shift button function.
Page 51 Selecting a key fill signal/key source signal For a key source signal The [KEY] button is enabled in operation modes that allow You can select a key fill signal and key source signal using you to select both a key signal and a video signal. the following methods.
Page 52: Preventing Operation Of Cross-Point Buttons
To protect a cross-point button row Preventing Operation of Press the [PROT] button, turning it on, for the target cross- point button row (1st row to 4th row) to set. Cross-point Buttons To release the protection setting for a cross-point button row Press the [PROT] button, turning it off, for the target cross- point button row (1st row to 4th row) to release.
Page 53: Chapter 5 Transitions
Transitions Chapter background always switches from background A to Overview background B. When the transition completes, the cross- points of the background A bus and background B bus interchange. In bus fixed mode, depending on the transition, the cross- Switching from the current image to a new image is points of the background A bus and background B bus do referred to as a transition.
Page 54: Basic Operation For Transitions
Transition type Basic Operation for You can set the way in which the transition occurs. You can select the following transition types. Transitions Transition type Description The new image progressively The basic transition operation flow is as follows. fades in over the current image. The sum of the two image outputs is maintained constant, and the Select a background image using the background A...
Page 55: Next Transitions
For details about transition preview, see “Transition Next Transitions Preview” (page 65). When a wipe or DME wipe is selected as the transition type, you can set the transition execution range You can select the switch target of a transition. (pattern limit).
Page 56: Key Priority
To change the key overlay sequence Key Priority Press the [KEY PRIOR] button. Set the key priority for after the transition. For details about key priority, see “Key Priority” When multiple keys are inserted, you can set the overlay (page 56). sequence of the keys.
Page 57: Setting Key Priority
Setting the key priority (menu) Setting Key Priority This section describes the M/E-1 menu as an example. Setting the key priority (transition control Open the Home > M/E-1 > Common > Key Priority/ block) Key Assign menu (11110.11). You can set the key priority using the transition control Select the target key priority (current key priority or block of the target switcher bank.
Page 58: Transition Type
For details, see “Setting Super Mix” (page 59). Transition Type When preset color mix is selected Set the color matte to insert during the transition. For details, see “Setting a Preset Color Mix” You can set the way in which the transition occurs. (page 59).
Page 59: Setting Super Mix
When a wipe is selected One-time mode: Set the wipe pattern. Return to the previous transition type when the preset color mix transition is completed. For details, see “Setting a Wipe” (page 99). Non-drop key: If a key is inserted in the current image, it is removed When a DME wipe is selected by the color matte during the transition, and the key Set the DME wipe pattern.
Page 60: Transition Rate
Setting the transition rate (Flexi Pad Transition Rate control block) You can set the transition rate using the Flexi Pad control block of the target switcher bank. You can set the time taken from the beginning of a transition to its completion. Press the [TRANS RATE] button.
Page 61: Executing A Transition
Auto Transitions Executing a Transition To switch images with the preset transition type and transition rate Transitions are executed using the transition control block. Press the [AUTO TRANS] button in the transition control You can also execute auto transitions using the menu. block.
Page 62: Fader Lever Operation
Changing from manual transition to auto Fader lever transition Stop fader lever operation and press the [CUT] button to instantaneously complete the transition. Lit buttons Stop the fader lever operation and press the [AUTO TRANS] button to complete the execution of the rest of the transition with the preset transition rate.
Page 63: Pattern Limit
Notes Pattern Limit • When the background and one or more keys (1 to 8) are targets of a transition, the transition direction of all background/keys must be the same as the fader lever When a wipe or DME wipe is selected as the transition operation direction.
Page 64: Executing A Pattern Limit
Move the fader lever to the position corresponding to For details about setting the operation mode, see “Setting the desired pattern size. the Operation Mode When the Pattern Limit is Released” (page 314). Press the [LIMIT SET] button. Press the [PTN LIMIT] button in the transition control This sets the current fader lever position as the pattern block.
Page 65: Transition Preview
Independ Trans Rate: Set an independent transition Transition Preview rate for releasing a pattern limit. When the [Independ Trans Rate] button is selected, set the following parameter. In transition preview mode, the status during a transition is Parameter Adjustment output on the preview output of the switcher bank. Transition Rate Transition rate when the You can check the change in the image due to a transition...
Page 66: Independent Key Transitions
The current program output is displayed on the Independent Key preview output monitor. Transitions Execute a transition. The status during the transition is displayed on the preview output monitor allowing you to check the changes to the image. Overview In addition to common transitions, you can configure independent transitions for each key.
Page 67: Basic Independent Key Transition Operations
When the common transition and independent Setting the Independent Key key transition are executed at offset times Transition Type If a key is inserted: The key is removed in both transition types at offset times. When the common transition ends, both You can set the way in which the independent key transitions are completed even if the independent key transition occurs.
Page 68: Setting The Independent Key Transition Rate
Setting the independent key transition For details about independent key transition operation mode, see “Setting the Independent Key Transition Mode” type (menu) (page 311). This section describes the M/E-1 key 1 menu as an example. This section describes the M/E-1 key 1 menu as an example.
Page 69: Executing An Independent Key Transition
Executing an Independent Key Notes Transition • You can change this so that during the execution of the transition, the button is lit green and when the transition is completed it is lit red if on-air or lit amber if not on-air. The independent key transition is configured using the For details about settings, see “Setting the independent transition control block or the menu.
Page 70: Fade-To-Black
Press the [UTIL/SBOX] button in the utility control Fade-to-Black block. The memory recall section switches to utility/shotbox operation mode. This function gradually darkens the image and changes the P/P program output image to black. Select a bank. For details about selecting a bank, see “Selecting a Note bank”...
Page 71: Chapter 6 Keys
Keys Chapter Key Type Overview The key type sets the manner in which the key source is used to cut out the background. A key is a function in which a part of the background You can select the following key types. image is replaced by inserting an image or superimposed Key type Description...
Page 72: Key Modifiers
Zabton Key Modifiers Inserts a translucent pattern to the key background. You can adjust the pattern size, color, and other parameters. Edge type Adds borders and other modifiers to the edge to a key. Mask A mask allows a part of the image to be replaced by the Edge type Description background or a key.
Page 73: Key Type
For details about SL key restrictions, see “SL Key Key Type Restrictions” (page 375). To use the SL key function, the following options are required. The key type sets the manner in which the key source is • XKS-G1600 GPU Pack used to cut out the background.
Page 74 To set the wipe pattern for a key wipe pattern key Parameter Adjustment Press the [Pattern Select] button and open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Transition > Wipe menu (11101.52). H Phase Simultaneous adjustment of position of key left and right Select a pattern and set modifiers.
Page 75: Chroma Key
Setting a Chroma Key Chroma Key Composing an image by chroma keying When chroma key is selected as the key type, you can configure and adjust the chroma key. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Type > Chroma This section describes the M/E-1 key 1 menu as an Adjust menu (11101.12).
Page 76 When the key active function is disabled, only the and therefore it is possible to combine colors which are the foreground image is output, and you can make color cancel same color as the background (blue background, for adjustments while viewing the monitor. example) in the foreground.
Page 77 Adjusting color cancel Parameter Adjustment Filter Filter (1 to 9) Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Type > Chroma a) No filter is applied when set to “1”. The larger the value, the stronger Adjust menu (11101.12). the filtering applied. Set the [Color Cancel] button in the [Color Cancel] Adjusting the window group to the on state and set the following parameters.
Page 78: Key Fill And Key Source
Adjusting the foreground color correction Key Fill and Key Source Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Type > Chroma Adjust menu (11101.12). Selecting Signals Set the [FRGD CCR] button to the on state and set the following parameters. Set the signals to insert in the key fill and key source.
Page 79 Set the [Mix Color] button in the [Fill Matte] group to To swap color 1 and color 2 in a color mix the on state and set the following parameters. Set the [Color Invert] button to the on state. To set modifiers for a color mix pattern Parameter Adjustment You can press the [Pattern Adjust] button and set the...
Page 80: Selecting Sl Key Content
Press the [Edit] button for [Fill]. Note The [Key Fill Bus] window appears. If the system signal format is different than the image size, the following processing occurs with the origin at the top Set the button for the target video signal to the on state. left of the image.
Page 81: Key Edges
Recalling key fill/key source content Key Edges You can recall content for selection as a key fill/key source for SL keys. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key5 > SL Key > Recall When edge type is selected, you can add modifiers, such as menu (11105.63).
Page 82 Set the signal to insert in the edge. Set the [Separate Edge] button to the on state. For a border, drop border, or shadow Set the [Border] button or the [Outline] button in the In the [Edge Fill] group, select an edge fill signal. [Edge] group to the on state and set the following Utility 1 Bus : Utility 1 bus signal parameters.
Page 83: Setting Key Drop
To set modifiers for a dedicated pattern for a Parameter Adjustment color mix You can set the following modifiers. Size Pattern size Position: Soft Softness of the pattern contour Set the [Position] button to the on state and set the Pattern Pattern number parameters.
Page 84: Setting A Zabton
To set to key drop off mode, set the [Key Drop] button Setting a zabton pattern to the off state. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Edge > Zabton Set 8H mode/4H mode using the [8H Mode] button. Adjust menu (11101.23).
Page 85: Masks
To set modifiers for a mask pattern Masks You can set the following modifiers when a mask pattern is selected. Position: Set the [Position] button to the on state and set the You can set a main mask and sub mask. parameters.
Page 86: Processed Key
To invert a mask area Processed Key Set the [Sub Mask Invert] button to the on state. * The Processed Key function is not supported in version 1.0. A processed key uses DME effects on a key. This section describes the M/E-1 key 1 menu as an example.
Page 87 • When M/E split is enabled, DMEs can be used in one For details about selecting a signal, see “Chapter 4 location each on two sub blocks. Selecting Signals” (page 46). 1st channel signal: Key bus signal Selecting a DME channel 2nd channel signal: DME external video bus signal 3rd channel signal: DME utility 1 bus signal Open the Home >...
Page 88: Other Settings
Set the [Video Process] button to the on state and set Other Settings the following parameters. Parameter Adjustment Video Gain Video signal gain Blink Y Gain Luminance signal gain There are two types of blinks. C Gain Chrominance signal gain Key blink: The key is turned on and off at fixed intervals.
Page 89: Resizer
Two-Dimensional Transforms on Resizer Keys A resizer is used to set a two-dimensional transform or Reducing, enlarging, moving, and rotating effect on a key. keys (menu) This section describes an example setting a resizer on key 1 on M/E-1. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Resizer/Proc Key >...
Page 90: Setting Rotation
The [RSZR ON] button turns on and the resizer is To return two-dimensional transform parameters enabled. to the initial settings Press the [CLR WORK BUFR] button once. Transform the key. The two-dimensional transform parameters return to the initial status saved data setting values. To change the aspect ratio of a key Press the [ASP PERS] button, turning it on, and adjust To return all resizer parameters to the initial...
Page 91: Setting A Border
Set the [Resizer] button to the on state. Parameter Adjustment Simultaneous adjustment of Set the [Wrap Around] button to the on state. position of top, bottom, left, and right edges The virtual image portions are removed. When the [Beveled Color Edge] button is selected, select the target edge (Top, Left, Right, Bottom, All) Setting a Border to adjust in the [Color Adjust] group and set the...
Page 92: Setting A Crop
Trackball (vertical rotation): Adjusts the border Parameter Adjustment width in the Y-axis direction (top/bottom edges) Z-ring: Adjusts the border width simultaneously in Soft Edge softness the X-axis and Y-axis directions Setting a crop (device control block) To finely adjust the setting values of parameters Press the [FINE] button, turning it on.
Page 93: Setting Interpolation Processing
automatically enables clean mode on both key 1 and key The created CG border is rendered as follows. • Inserting key 1 also inserts key 2 in unison. Selecting/ releasing key 1 in a next transition also selects/releases key 2 in unison. Inserting/removing key 2 only and transition operations using key 2 only are not possible.
Page 94: Setting Resizer Effects
Mode1: Even when the picture is reduced, add Set the [Dual Rszr Effect] button to the on state. compensation so that it can be seen clearly (standard). Set the [Drop Shadow] button to the on state and set Mode2: Suppress aliasing when enlarging or reducing the following parameters.
Page 95 Video: Video signal Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Resizer/Proc Key > Enhanced Effect menu (11101.42). Note Set the [Resizer] button to the on state. When a video signal and key signal are selected for mosaic, crop and mask are disabled. Set the [Dual Rszr Effect] button to the on state.
Page 96: Key Snapshots
Press and hold the [KEY] button and press the button Key Snapshots for the target register to save. The register button is lit orange and the key settings are saved in the snapshot. You can save key settings (excluding key inserted/ removed (on/off) status and key priority) in a register and Note recall the settings when required.
Page 97 Saving a key snapshot Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Key Snapshot menu (11101.71). Set a key and save a key snapshot register using the following procedure. Press the [Delete] button in the [Mode] group. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Key Snapshot Press the button for the target register to delete.
Page 98: Chapter 7 Wipes
Wipes Chapter Note Overview In an independent key transition, a pattern mix cannot be used. A wipe is a function that switches from the current image Dust mix to a new image using a wipe pattern. This applies a diamond dust wipe effect to a pattern created You can also switch the background and insert/remove using a wipe pattern or pattern mix.
Page 99: Setting A Wipe
b) At –100.00, tiles in all rows appear simultaneously; at +100.00, tiles appear in the next row after the tiles in the previous row are completely Setting a Wipe displayed. Random wipe pattern number 273 Wipe patterns and modifiers are configured using the Parameter Adjustment menu.
Page 100 Relationship between main pattern and sub pattern Sub patterns may not be available for some patterns, depending on the selected main pattern. A pattern mix cannot be configured for the following combinations of main pattern and sub pattern. • When the main pattern or sub pattern is a rotary wipe •...
Page 101: Setting Modifiers
Setting Modifiers Notes • Rotary wipe patterns cannot be selected. You can add modifiers to modify a wipe pattern. • Some patterns may not be available for a sub pattern, depending on the selected main pattern. For details, see “Relationship between main pattern Relationship between wipe pattern and and sub pattern”...
Page 102 • Multiplication Splitting a wipe pattern (Split) • Pairing You can split a wipe pattern, making the parts of the wipe • Modulation move in opposite directions. • Spring • Spiral This section describes the menu for setting modifiers for the main pattern as an example.
Page 103 For the edge fill, you can use a color matte or the utility 2 Set the [Mix Color] button in the [Edge Matte] group bus signal. For a color matte, you can select a single color to the on state and set the following parameters. (color 1 only) or a color mix (mix of color 1 and color 2).
Page 104 To swap color 1 and color 2 in a color mix Parameter Adjustment Open the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > Wipe > Matte Adjust menu (11109.34) and set the [Color Invert] button Position H Horizontal position • Negative values move left. to the on state.
Page 105 Parameter Adjustment Angle Inclination angle of pattern • A value of –100.00 corresponds to a rotation of one turn counterclockwise. • A value of +100.00 corresponds to a rotation of Aspect disabled Aspect enabled one turn clockwise. • A value of 0.00 corresponds Open the Home >...
Page 106 To adjust replicated patterns Parameter Adjustment In the [Multi Adjust] group in the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/ V Offset Spacing in the vertical Transition > Wipe > Main Modify menu (11109.35), select direction a pattern adjustment method. • Negative values move the H Invert: Invert the horizontal orientation of patterns even-numbered group up, alternately.
Page 107 Set the [Spiral] button to the on state and set the Parameter Adjustment following parameters. Speed Speed of ripples • Negative values create waves in the down, left, and Parameter Adjustment counterclockwise directions. Magnitude Size and direction of the spiral •...
Page 108: Setting An Independent Key Transition Wipe
Normal/Reverse: Alternate directions between Setting an Independent normal and reverse after each transition. Reverse: Wipe in the opposite direction of the normal Key Transition Wipe direction. Softening the wipe pattern edge (Soft Wipe patterns and modifiers for independent key edge) transitions are configured using the menu.
Page 109 Set the [Aspect] button to the on state and set the Parameter Adjustment following parameter. Angle Inclination angle of pattern • A value of –100.00 Parameter Adjustment corresponds to a rotation of one turn counterclockwise. Aspect Aspect ratio • Negative values expand •...
Page 110: Wipe Snapshots
The wipe pattern number is displayed on the top right Wipe Snapshots button in the memory recall section. The button color varies as follows, according to the register state. Gray characters: Register not containing a registered You can save a snapshot of a wipe pattern together with all snapshot modifiers and pattern limit settings in a register for recall White icon/text: Register containing a registered snapshot...
Page 111: Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
Saving a wipe snapshot Note Set a wipe and save a wipe snapshot register using the If you press a register button in which a wipe snapshot following procedure. is already saved, the register data will be overwritten. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > Wipe > Recalling a wipe snapshot Wipe Snapshot menu (11109.37).
Page 112: Chapter 8 Dme Wipes
DME Wipes Chapter * The DME wipe function (excluding resizer DME wipes) is not supported in version 1.0. For the pattern images, see “DME Wipe Pattern List” Overview (page 367) and “Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List” (page 370). A DME wipe is a function that uses a DME effect to switch Notes from the current output image to a new image.
Page 113 DME wipe execution mode and pattern Pattern group Description numbers P in P (Picture-in- In 1-channel mode: picture) Completed in two transitions. The execution modes and pattern numbers supported in In the first transition, the current each DME wipe pattern group are shown in the following image shrinks, and the new image table.
Page 114 • When a dual resizer effect is set on either of the two Pattern group Execution Pattern Background Keys keys, DME wipes and resizer DME wipes cannot be mode number used on the other key. Defocus 1702 × Crop Slide 2661, 2662 a ×...
Page 115: Setting A Dme Wipe
Adjusting DME wipe pattern parameters Setting a DME Wipe When the following patterns are selected, set the parameters. Squeeze (1-channel mode) pattern numbers 1032, DME wipe patterns and modifiers are configured using the 1033 menu. Crop Slide (2-channel mode) pattern numbers This section describes the M/E-1 menu as an example.
Page 116: Setting Modifiers
Frame I/O (2-channel mode) pattern numbers Note 2861 to 2864 The edges cannot be set for the following patterns. Parameter Adjustment • Split pattern numbers 1011, 1012, 1013 • Mosaic pattern number 1701 Rot X Rotation around Y-axis (rotation in horizontal direction) •...
Page 117 Modifying a DME wipe pattern edge (Edge) Note Cropping cannot be set for the following patterns. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > DME • Mosaic pattern number 1701 Wipe > Edge/Direction menu (11109.44). • Defocus pattern number 1702 •...
Page 118 Set the [Size] button to the on state and set the Parameter Adjustment following parameter. Horizontal position • Negative values move left. Parameter Adjustment • Positive values move right. Size Size Vertical position • Negative values move down. • Positive values move up. Note a) Not displayed when a 2-channel mode Brick pattern (pattern When multiple channels are selected, the setting...
Page 119 Last 5%: The cropping is maintained for the first 95% of the transition, and is removed during the last 5% of the Dead band transition. Linear: The cropping is removed from the start of the transition through the course of the transition. Transition Crop t: Transition execution time...
Page 120: Setting An Independent Key Transition Dme Wipe
Setting the DME wipe direction (Direction) Setting an Independent Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Transition > DME Key Transition DME Wipe Wipe menu (11101.53). In the [Direction] group, select a DME wipe direction. DME wipe patterns and modifiers for independent key Normal: DME wipe in normal direction.
Page 121 Linear: The cropping is removed from the start of the Parameter Adjustment transition through the course of the transition. Vertical position • Negative values move down. To set the timing of transition completion • Positive values move up. When the [Last 5%] button in the [Crop Transition] group is selected, you can set the transition completed timing to To return the pattern position to the center of the 70%, 95%, or 100% of the execution time.
Page 122: Dme Wipe Snapshots
DME Wipe Snapshots You can save a snapshot of a DME wipe pattern together with all modifiers and pattern limit settings in a register for recall when required. There are ten DME wipe snapshot registers on each switcher bank. For details about editing a DME wipe snapshot register, see “DME Wipe Snapshot Register Operations”...
Page 123: Chapter 9 Clip Transitions
Clip Transitions Chapter Overview Setting a Clip Transition You can play frame memory video content linked to a This section describes clip transitions using frame memory background transition, such as a mix or wipe. output channels 1 and 2 on M/E-1 as an example. A key for a clip transition is mixed with the background during execution of the transition.
Page 124: Setting A Clip Transition
pattern. To use a DME wipe pattern in 3-channel Setting a Clip Transition mode, open the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > DME Wipe > 3ch Pattern menu (11109.43) and select Open the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > a DME wipe pattern. Transition >...
Page 125 To reset the start position and stop position Press the [Reset Timing] button. In the [FM Direction] group, set the frame memory video direction. Normal: Normal Normal/Reverse: Normal/reverse Reverse: Reverse To set the key priority for a clip transition key Set the priority of the clip transition key among keys 1 to 8 and the clip transition key.
Page 126: Chapter 10 Frame Memory
Frame Memory Chapter Frame Memory Input and Output Overview There are two systems for frame memory input: frame memory source 1 bus and frame memory source 2 bus. A frame memory is a function that freezes and captures a There are 16 channels for frame memory output: FM1 to single frame of the input video for use as content.
Page 127 Still image content: Freeze a point in the input signal and Audio content: save as a still image. Each frame memory contains • WAV (PCM) file single still image content. 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 16-bit/24-bit Video content: Specify a start point and stop point in the •...
Page 128: Frame Memory Operations
• Status icon Frame Memory Icon Status Operations Black output Through output Assigning a Frame Memory Output Still image recall output To output frame memory images to a monitor, for example, the output signals from frame memory (FM1 to Video playback FM16) must be assigned to cross-point buttons beforehand.
Page 129: Frame Memory Content Operations
buttons for the even-numbered frame memory output combined and content 2 corresponding to the channel (FM2) are shown at the bottom. combined content on FM1 is recalled on FM2. For combined channels, information and operation - If content 1 of combined content is recalled on FM1 buttons for the combined frame memory output and other content is recalled on FM2, a message channels (FM1/FM2) are shown.
Page 130 Saving content to content storage Notes You can save content that is present only in frame memory • Only video content with a frame rate the same as the to content storage. system frequency or a frame rate half the system frequency can be loaded.
Page 131: Still Image Operations
Press the [Name] button and enter a content name (up Still Image Operations to 64 characters) using the keyboard. Select a save destination folder in [Folder]. This section describes the operation on frame memory To create a folder output channel 1 (FM1) as an example. Press the [New Folder] button, enter a folder name (up to 32 characters) in the [New Folder] window, and press [OK].
Page 132: Video Operations
The frame memory output channels are shown on the Video Operations left. To enable group mode Set the [Group Mode] button to the on state. This section describes the operation on frame memory When group mode is enabled, the frame memory output channel 1 (FM1) as an example.
Page 133: Recalling Video
To play audio during recording When group mode is enabled, the frame memory Set the [Audio On] switch for [FM1] to the on state. output channel display changes to [FM1/FM2]. To enable V/K mode Control the video using the operation buttons for Set the [V/K Mode] button to the on state.
Page 134 Button Operation Note Playback When the [Variable Speed] button is set to the on state, audio is not played. Move to video playback stop point To delete regions outside the playback range (trimming) Press the [Trim] button, check the message, then press Move to end of video content [OK].
Page 135 Video playback operations Operate using the following buttons. Button Operation FM LOOP Repeat (loop) playback START TC Set current position as playback start point STOP TC Set current position as playback stop point STOP Pause playback Move to video playback start point Move to start of video content PLAY Playback...
Page 136: Overview
Clip Player Chapter Clip Player Content Overview The clip player plays video content. Content is managed using the Home > Content menu. The clip player is a function for recalling and playing video content. For details, see “Chapter 20 Content Management” To use the clip player function, the following options are (page 270).
Page 137: Clip Player Operations
When group mode is enabled and combined content is Clip Player Operations selected, content 1 and content 2 of the combined content are recalled on the two combined clip player output channels, respectively. Assigning Clip Player Outputs For details, see “Combining Content” (page 276). To output clip player images to a monitor, for example, the Audio playback output signals from the clip player (CLIP1 to CLIP4) must...
Page 138: Clip Player Content Operations
For details, see “Properties display” (page 272). Notes • Channels cannot be combined/uncombined in the Selecting a clip player output channel following cases. Use the menu for the target clip player output channel for - When channels are locked operation. - When playing video When clip player output channel 1 (Clip 1) or clip player •...
Page 139 Loading content Editing content properties You can load content into the clip player from content You can edit the properties of content in content storage. storage. Press the [Edit Properties] button in the Home > Clip Player > Clip Common > Load > Load menu (14103.21) and edit the properties in the [Edit Properties] window.
Page 140: Video Operations
Playing video (menu) Video Operations Open the Home > Clip Player > Clip1/Clip2 > Clip > Play menu (14101.12). This section describes the operation on clip player output When group mode is enabled, the clip player output channel 1 (Clip 1) as an example. channel display changes to [Clip 1/Clip 2].
Page 141 Playing video (device control block) Button Operation The device control block can be switched to device/frame Pause playback memory/clip player operation mode for playback control of video. Playback Note Move to video playback stop point The buttons used for selecting a clip player output channel must be assigned to the operation buttons of the device control block beforehand.
Page 142: Chapter 12 Dmes
DMEs Chapter * The DME function is not supported in version 1.0. 2160P format: Overview Up to two channels Maximum of one channel when DME channel 1 is set to enhanced function mode. 1080P or 1080i format: DME function Up to four channels DME (Digital Multi Effects) allows you to add three- Maximum of three channels when DME channel 1 or dimensional transforms such as image movement,...
Page 143 monitor screen. The coordinate axes do not change Three-dimensional parameters even if an image moves. Three-dimensional parameters have X, Y, and Z values which define the position of an image, its axis of rotation, the position of the virtual viewpoint of the image, and so On a 16:9 monitor screen, the reference values of parameters for the image (source space) and screen (target space) are as follows.
Page 144: Types Of Three-Dimensional Transforms
Detents Image movement in target space In three-dimensional space, points called “detents” are defined at regular intervals. You can set the current three-dimensional parameter values to the closest detent point. The intervals between detents are defined as follows. Operation Detent interval Movement in Movement in Move image (Location XYZ)
Page 145 Image rotation in target space Shrinking and magnifying an image in target space is a conversion to a two-dimensional image for display on a monitor screen, so shrinking and magnifying does not change the shape of the image. Scaling in source space Rotation around the Rotation around the X-axis...
Page 146: Graphics Display
The X-axis and Y-axis values define the position of the Effect Description viewpoint, and the Z-axis value defines the distance from Crop Crop the top, bottom, left, and right of an the viewpoint. image. Wipe crop Display an image inside or outside a wipe pattern.
Page 147: Global Effects
Global Effects Three-Dimensional Global effects are effects created by combining multiple Transforms consecutive DME channels. The following global effects can be configured. Three-dimensional transform operations are performed Effect Description using the device control block. Combiner Combines overlaid images. You can also adjust three-dimensional parameters using Brick Create a rectangular block with three the menu.
Page 148 Button Description Button Description TRGT Enable target space operations. Restricts the parameters targeted by the Cannot be selected at the same time as the operation. [SRC] button. You can select multiple buttons. When the [X] button is lit: ASP PERS •...
Page 149 The [DME] button is lit amber, and the device control block switches to three-dimensional transform operation mode. Using the channel selection buttons, select the target channel (CH1 to CH4) for operation. You can select multiple channels. The first selected button becomes the reference channel, and is lit green. Transforming an image using trackball/Z-ring Subsequent selected buttons are lit amber.
Page 150: Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Menu)
For details about initial status, see “Setting Startup” the 1st page and the parameter buttons for global space (page 282). are displayed on the 2nd page. Set the parameters for local space on the 1st page and the parameters for To return three-dimensional parameters to the initial global space on the 2nd page.
Page 151: Graphics Display
Graphics Display Overview This function allows you to display wire frames, coordinate axes, and a grid over a DME image. You can configure the following kinds of graphics. Wire frame Places a wire frame around the image. This allows you to check the position and size of the image.
Page 152: Edge Effects
Ch ID: Channel ID Edge Effects Wire Frame: Wire frame Grid: Grid To reduce the display size of graphics display This section describes the menu for DME channel 1 as an Set the [Scale] button to the on state and set the following example.
Page 153: Setting A Crop
Setting a Crop Setting a Wipe Crop Open the Home > DME > Channel1 > Edge > Border/ Note Crop menu (15101.21). When Brick is set, Wipe Crop cannot be enabled. Set the [Crop] button to the on state and set the Open the Home >...
Page 154 To set the wipe crop pattern position and size Parameter Adjustment (Position/Size) Set the [Position/Size] button to the on state and set the Amplitude Amplitude of modulation following parameters. Frequency Frequency of modulation Speed Speed of ripples Parameter Adjustment • Negative values create waves Horizontal position in the down and left directions.
Page 155: Video Modifier Effects
Parameter Adjustment Video Modifier Effects Mix All Simultaneous adjustment of luminance signal and chrominance signal mix amounts This section describes the menu for DME channel 1 as an example. Press the [Sepia Color] button and set the sepia color using the following parameters. Setting Defocus Parameter Adjustment...
Page 156 Note Parameter Adjustment If a border has been set and then masks are enabled on both Speed Rotation speed of pattern group 1 effects and group 2 effects, the Border effect will • A value of –100.00 corresponds to 4 revolutions/second also be masked.
Page 157: Freeze Effects
Freeze Effects Nonlinear Effects The following three types of freeze effects can be set. It is not possible to apply two or more nonlinear effects at Hard freeze: Generate a still image at an arbitrary position. the same time. Enabling an effect automatically disables Time strobe: Generate still images at fixed intervals.
Page 158: Setting A Roll
When the [Flat] button is selected, set the following Parameter Adjustment parameters. Luminance Luminance Parameter Adjustment Saturation Saturation Luminance Luminance Saturation Saturation When the [Hue Rotation] button is selected, set the following parameters. When the [Hue Rotation] button is selected, set the Parameter Adjustment following parameters.
Page 159: Other Settings
Open the Home > DME > Channel1 > Input/Output > Other Settings Video/Key menu (15101.02). Set the [Separate Side] button to the on state. This section describes the menu for DME channel 1 as an example. Removing the Virtual Image When the perspective of an image is changed, portions Setting a Background beyond the virtual viewpoint may be displayed wrapped...
Page 160: Setting Interpolation Processing
Mode3: Do not suppress aliasing when enlarging or Parameter Adjustment reducing the picture (sharp). Gain Key gain Note If a DME channel is assigned as the 1st channel or is not assigned at all, only the [Ext Key] button can be selected.
Page 161: Global Effects
Setting a Brick Global Effects Images selected on three DME channels can be combined into a brick shape. Overview Global effects are effects created by combining multiple consecutive DME channels. The following global effects can be configured. • Combiner • Brick •...
Page 162: Setting A Shadow
Channel Shadow setting Parameter Adjustment Ch1 + Ch2 Ch2 + Ch3 Position of top edge Ch1 + Ch2 + – – Left Position of left edge Right Position of right edge Ch2 + Ch3 + – – Bottom Position of bottom edge Ch1 + Ch2 + –...
Page 163 combined, channel 3 is used as the shadow of channel 1, and channel 4 is used as the shadow of channel 2. To set a shadow on channels 2 and 3: Set using the [Ch 2 + Ch 3 Shadow] button and [Ch 2 + Ch 3 Shadow Source] group.
Page 164: Chapter 13 External Devices
• P-Bus (Peripheral Bus II protocol) devices You can register external device control data on an effect • GPI devices timeline. • VTRs (Sony 9-pin VTR protocol) • Disk recorders (video disk communications protocol, Effect timeline registers Odetics protocol) The maximum number of registers that can be used in an •...
Page 165: Control Of Vtrs And Disk Recorders
Note Control of VTRs and Disk External devices connected via general-purpose TCP/IP Recorders connection cannot be operated using the device control block buttons, Cueup & Play, DDR/VTR timeline, or similar functions. Control of external devices is supported by sending commands using macros. VTR/Disk Recorder Operations (Device Control Block) Operating a VTR/disk Recorder...
Page 166: Vtr/Disk Recorder Status Display
Button Operation Still image Set variable-speed playback in variable mode. speed speed Set variable-speed playback in jog mode. SHTL Set variable-speed playback in shuttle mode. ALL STOP Stop all operations. Reverse Forward direction direction To change the playback speed Press the [VAR] button, [SHTL] button, or [JOG] button, then turn the Z-ring during playback.
Page 167: Cueup & Play
Status Disk recorder Notes Local The REMOTE/LOCAL Port is not open. • Loop/recue are only available for disk recorders that use switch of the device is the video disk communications protocol. Note that these set to LOCAL. may not operate, depending on the connected device. Tape Out No tape is loaded.
Page 168 Play the target device to set using the device control Loop: Set loop. block and press the [STOP TC] button at the position Recue: Set recue. to set as the stop point. To set neither loop or recue, set the [Loop] button and [Recue] button to the off state.
Page 169: Ddr/Vtr Timeline
Register] window. Select an external device region (Device1 to Device12), press the [Recall] button, enter 30 frames 30 frames a register number, and press [Enter]. For details about recalling an effect timeline register, see “Recalling an Effect Timeline” (page 200). frames frames Operate cueup &...
Page 170 - Recall another register t recall the target register t Setting an action press the [REWIND] button t press the [RUN] You can configure an action at a keyframe point on an button. effect timeline. • Some operating limitations apply when the video disk communications protocol is used.
Page 171: Disk Recorder File Operations
To clear the setting To clear the setting Press the [Clear] button in the [Start TC] group. Press the [Clear] button in the [Start TC] group. Press the left button in the [Stop TC] group and enter Press the left button in the [Stop TC] group and enter a stop point timecode in the numeric keypad window.
Page 172 Press the [Refresh] button. Loading a file Select the target file to load. The file list is updated. The file list shows the number, file name, file duration, and the update date and time of the files. Note A file cannot be loaded if the type of disk recorder is set to Notes [Recorder].
Page 173: Control Of P-Bus Devices
P-Bus timeline settings information is displayed for Control of P-Bus Devices each device (0 to 23). Select the target device for operation. You can control a P-Bus (Peripheral Bus II protocol) To select and set multiple devices, place a check mark external device via a serial port or network port.
Page 174: P-Bus Trigger
For details, see “Setting the operation of the first keyframe [Effect Timeline Edit] taskbar when rewind is executed” (page 328). [Next KF] button: Trigger 7 [Previous KF] button: Trigger 8 Open the Home > External Device > P-Bus > Timeline [Recall/Store Register] window >...
Page 175: Control Of Gpi Devices
Setting an action when rewind is executed Control of GPI Devices On a GPI timeline, normally when the [REWIND] button is pressed, an action set for the first keyframe is not executed. When the [RUN] button is pressed, then the first You can control a GPI external device via a GPI output keyframe action is executed.
Page 176: Control Of Routers
Press the [Select Source] button. Control of Routers A source selection window appears. Switch the source using the source selection buttons. Destination Input List Display Select a tab to change the button number to display. Setting a source selection button to the on state You can check destination inputs in the Home >...
Page 177: Chapter 14 Other Functions
Other Functions Chapter Memory recall buttons in the utility control block Utility Functions (when a menu shortcut is assigned) On: Lit light purple Off: Lit purple The utility functions assign a specific function (action) to Cross-point buttons in the cross-point control a button for recall when the button is pressed.
Page 178: List Of Utility Commands
List of Utility Commands The following utility commands can be assigned. Command Function M/E-x PGM1 ST Enable/disable M/E-x program output safe title M/E-x PGM2 ST x = 1 to 5 M/E-x PGM3 ST M/E-x PGM4 ST M/E-x PVW ST Enable/disable M/E-x preview output safe title x = 1 to 5 M/E-x CLEAN ST Enable/disable M/E-x clean output safe title...
Page 179: Executing A Utility Function (Utility Control Block)
Command Function AUTO PVW Auto preview Preset PVW Preset preview M/E-x Preview M/E-x preview x = 1 to 5 P/P Preview P/P preview M/E-x Sub Preview M/E-x preview on the sub side in multi program 2 mode x = 1 to 5 P/P Sub Preview P/P preview on the sub side in multi program 2 mode M/E-x K-PVW1...
Page 180: Executing A Utility Function (Cross-Point Control Block)
Executing a utility function The utility functions for the selected bank are assigned to the 1st row or 2nd row in key bus mode, and to the 1st row to 4th row in free assign mode. Press the [UTIL/SBOX] button. The [UTIL/SBOX] button is lit amber and the memory Executing a utility function recall section switches to utility/shotbox operation...
Page 181: Multi Program 2
Program output on the sub side Multi Program 2 Background B Background A Overview This function divides the hardware of a single switcher bank into two (main and sub), allowing you to create images separately on each. Note Multi program 2 mode and M/E split cannot be set at the same time.
Page 182: Setting Multi Program 2 Mode
Setting control panel buttons when sharing main and sub Use for M/E-1 main operations You can assign the main/sub switching buttons ([MAIN] button and [SUB] button) to the cross-point control block and transition control block. For details about assigning buttons, see “Assigning Control Panel Buttons”...
Page 183: Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions
Open the Home > M/E-1 > Common > Key Priority/ Note Key Assign menu (11110.11). The [MAIN] button and [SUB] button must be assigned to The key assignment status of the program 1 output to the function button section of the cross-point control block program 4 output are shown at the bottom.
Page 184: Aux Bus Functions
2-channel mode or 3-channel mode DME wipe: Can AUX Bus Functions be used on either main or sub only. - When using a processed key only One DME channel: Can be used on two keys (main and/or sub) Selecting an AUX Bus/Edit Preview Two to four DME channels: Can be used on one key (main or sub).
Page 185: Aux Bus Color Corrector
Executing an AUX mix (cross-point control To set the transition rate Press the button on the right of the [On] radio button block) and enter a transition rate in the numeric keypad This section describes an AUX mix using the AUX1 bus window.
Page 186 The color space (BT.709 or BT.2020) is displayed for each AUX bus assigned to an output that can be Output level configured with a color corrector/HDR converter. White balance adjustment Select the target AUX bus to set. Set the [CCR] button in the [CCR] group to the on state.
Page 187 Note Parameter Adjustment The enable/disable setting is applied to all link groups. R signal adjustment Green G signal adjustment Open the Home > Other Effects > Aux Bus > Aux Bus Blue B signal adjustment CCR menu (18102.21). Simultaneous adjustment of all RGB signals Set the [Link Enable] button in the [Aux Bus CCR Link] group to the on state.
Page 188: Color Backgrounds
Parameter Adjustment Color Backgrounds Size Pattern size Soft Softness of the pattern contour Pattern Pattern number Overview a) Linked to the pattern number selected using the [Mix Pattern Select] button. A color background is a function used to create a color background image using a color signal generated by a Press the [Mix Pattern Select] button.
Page 189 To replicate a pattern (Multi) To make a wipe pattern like a window blind You can replicate a pattern horizontally, vertically, or both (Pairing) up to 63 times. Set the [Pairing] button to the on state and set the following parameter.
Page 190: Image Effect
• When M/E split is enabled, one DME channel can be Image Effect used on each of the two sub blocks. * The image effect function is not supported in Setting the Image Effect Function version 1.0. This section describes the M/E-1 menu as an example. Overview Assigning a DME channel to a background Image effect is a function used to apply a DME effect to...
Page 191: Video Process
Note Video Process The button used to execute the image effect function must be assigned to the function button section of the cross- point control block beforehand. Overview For details about assigning buttons, see “Assigning Control Panel Buttons” (page 317). Video process is a function that adjusts the luminance and hue of the input signal.
Page 192: Safe Title
For utility 1 bus Safe Title Set the [Video Process] button in the [Utility 1] group to the on state. For utility 2 bus You can enable/disable the safe title function. When Set the [Video Process] button in the [Utility 2] group enabled, the safe title area is displayed.
Page 193: Copy And Swap
- Key snapshots Copy and Swap - Key memory • When using DME channels on a key to be copied/ swapped, the DME channel selection status may not be able to be copied/swapped depending on the number of Overview DME channels that can be used. •...
Page 194: Dme Override
Copy target Using buttons DME Override Keys [KEY1] button to [KEY8] button in key operation mode on the Flexi Pad control block When DME override is enabled and an effect timeline or Wipes [WIPE] button in the Flexi Pad control block snapshot is recalled, the DME channel that was used when saving can be forcibly selected.
Page 195: Dme Channel Status Display
DME Channel Status Display Open the Home > Utility > Status > DME menu (18201.41). You can check the DME channel status. An “On Air” icon is displayed for DME channels which are on-air. Channel: DME channels Bank: Switcher bank using the DME channels Key/Bus: Key or bus using the DME channels Key 1 to Key 8: Key 1 to key 8 Bkgd A: Background A bus...
Page 196: Chapter 15 Effect Timelines
Effect Timelines Chapter By default, the first keyframe is executed when an effect Overview timeline is recalled. You can also configure a setting such that the first keyframe is not executed. For details about first keyframe operation, see “Setting the An effect timeline is a function for arranging multiple operation of the first keyframe when a register is recalled”...
Page 197: Attributes
Edit point Variable duration Constant Attributes mode duration mode Edit target when Keyframe Editing a keyframe You can add specific attributes for running an effect an edit point is preceding the edit is not possible. timeline when it is recalled. between point becomes the The attributes are set for an effect timeline register.
Page 198: Executing An Effect Timeline
Executing an Effect Timeline Effect Timeline List You can execute an effect timeline using the [RUN] button in the utility control block or the [Run] button in the menu. You can set a loop for repeated execution. Displaying the Effect Timeline List You can specify the following execution directions of an effect timeline.
Page 199: Setting The Effect Timeline List View
j Pause “Enabled” is displayed for [Display] in the list on the Displayed when a pause is set. left for regions set for display. k Stop point timecode In the list on the left, select the target region to set. l Effect duration Set whether to display/hide the region using the [Display] button.
Page 200: Setting An Effect Timeline
[DME] tab: DME regions Setting an Effect Timeline [External Device] tab: External device regions The first selected region becomes the reference region. To select all regions configured beforehand Set the [All Regions] button to the on state. Recalling an Effect Timeline For details about setting the regions selected simultaneously, see “Setting Regions Selected Notes...
Page 201: Saving An Effect Timeline
Selecting a register For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting a Select a register using the numeric keypad area at the register” (page 201). bottom right of the [Recall/Store Register] window. Enter a register number in the numeric keypad area and Press [Enter] in the numeric keypad area.
Page 202 Set a time (see page 204). Notes Set the execution time of the effect timeline. • You can also enter a difference value from the currently set value. Set a path (see page 206). For details, see “Entering a difference from a current Set the interpolation processing used between keyframes.
Page 203 To modify multiple keyframes using relative values : Background A Press the [Relative Modify] button instead of the [Modify] : Background B button. Differences in modification between [Modify] button and [Relative Modify] button Keyframe 1 Keyframe 2 Keyframe 3 Execution When multiple keyframes are selected and modified, the following will occur.
Page 204: Setting The Duration And Delay
For details, see “Selecting multiple keyframes” Set the [KF Loop] button to the on state. (page 204). “FROM XXX TO” (“XXX” is the current keyframe number) is displayed on the numeric keypad area Selecting multiple keyframes display. You can select multiple keyframes as the edit target. Enter the number of the last keyframe for the loop This operation is enabled only when modifying, deleting, range in the numeric keypad area.
Page 205 Setting the duration mode The effect timeline switches to edit mode. Press the [All Edit Options] button. Display the [Effect Timeline Edit] taskbar. The [Edit Timeline] window appears. The effect timeline switches to edit mode. Select an edit point (keyframe). Press the [All Edit Options] button.
Page 206: Setting The Keyframe Path
Press [Enter]. Note The delay is applied. The items that can be set vary depending on the user region assignment. Setting the Keyframe Path For details, see “Setting a User Region” (page 309). This sets the interpolation processing used between Item Description keyframes.
Page 207 Item Description Item Description Spin All [Spin] items All [Rot] items Spin Src X Rotation around Y-axis (source Rot X Rotation around Y-axis space) Rot Y Rotation around X-axis Spin Src Y Rotation around X-axis (source Rot Z Rotation around Z-axis space) Spin All [Spin] items...
Page 208 Home > Register > Effect Timeline > KF Path > Icon Name Description DME Global Effect menu (18301.26) S-Curve Speed is reduced or increased Use to set the path of items related to a DME global effect. before/after keyframes and the maximum speed occurs between Item Description...
Page 209: Executing An Effect Timeline
Parameter Adjustment Executing an Effect Bias Bias Timeline Continuity Continuity Note You can execute an effect timeline using the utility control When the path type for a curve (Curve) is set to [Off], block or the menu. the cross-point hold (Xpt Hold) and hue (Hue) settings You can also recall a shotbox register with a registered are disabled.
Page 210: Executing An Effect Timeline (Menu)
When executing in the reverse direction, this moves to the Select a region and recall an effect timeline register. stop point timecode. For details, see “Recalling an Effect Timeline” (page 200). Note Press the [Rewind] button. If the start point is set lower than 01:00:00:00, pressing the [REWIND] button moves to 01:00:00:00.
Page 211: Effect Timeline Register Operations
When an effect timeline is executed, it repeats Effect Timeline Register executing in an infinite loop. To stop the loop, press the [Effect Loop] button, Operations turning it off. You can also stop by pressing the [Rewind] button. Press [OK]. Displaying an Effect Timeline Register Displaying a multi region effect timeline...
Page 212: Editing An Effect Timeline Register
The last selected region becomes the reference region. The attributes for the selected register appear on the right. To select all regions configured beforehand Set the [All Regions] button to the on state. Set the [Settings] switch to the on state. For details about setting the regions selected To disable the effect dissolve attribute, set the simultaneously, see “Setting Regions Selected...
Page 213 To select and copy all registers, place a check mark in Swapping registers the Select All checkbox. Select the registers to swap in the same way as for copying You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and a register and press the [Swap] button. enter a register number in the numeric keypad window.
Page 214 To select and lock all registers, place a check mark in To rename a multi region register the Select All checkbox. Open the Home > Register > Effect Timeline > Edit You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and Register >...
Page 215: Chapter 16 Snapshots
Snapshots Chapter Attribute types Overview You can add the following attributes. Cross-point hold: When the snapshot is recalled, the cross- point selection information remains unchanged. Auto transition: An auto transition starts simultaneously A snapshot is a function that saves the configured status for after a snapshot is recalled.
Page 216: Bus Override
Temporary attributes Snapshot Operations Apart from attributes set in a snapshot register, you can add temporary attributes when a snapshot is recalled. You (Flexi Pad Control Block) set temporary attributes when recalling a snapshot. In the Flexi Pad control block, you can perform operations Bus Override on snapshots for switcher bank region targets.
Page 217: Recalling A Snapshot
The button color varies as follows, according to the To undo a register recall register state. To undo a recall immediately after recalling a register, Gray characters: Register not containing a registered press the [UNDO] button. snapshot White characters: Register containing a registered snapshot Saving a Snapshot Lit orange: Last recalled register...
Page 218: Snapshot Operations (Menu)
Snapshot for a region other than a Snapshot Operations switcher bank (Menu) Display the [Snapshot] taskbar. Snapshot recall/store mode is activated. A snapshot for a switcher bank region target can be Press the [Recall/Store] button. recalled and saved using the Common > Snapshot menu of the switcher bank.
Page 219: Saving A Snapshot
Press [Enter] in the numeric keypad area. Press the [Store] button in the [Mode] group. The specified register is recalled. Press the [Bank] button and enter a bank number in the numeric keypad window. To undo a register recall To undo a recall immediately after recalling a register, The memory recall section switches to display the press the [Undo] button.
Page 220 Select a bank and press the button for the target For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting a register to rename. register” (page 219). The [Rename] window appears. Press [Enter] in the numeric keypad area. Press the input field and enter a name (up to 8 The snapshot is saved in the specified register.
Page 221: Snapshot Register Operations
To select all regions configured beforehand Snapshot Register Set the [All Regions] button to the on state. For details about setting the regions selected Operations simultaneously, see “Setting Regions Selected Simultaneously” (page 316). Press [OK]. Displaying a Snapshot Register Displaying a single-region snapshot Displaying a multi-region snapshot register register...
Page 222: Editing A Snapshot Register
In the register list on the left, select the target register Editing a Snapshot Register to set. You can copy, move, and swap register data. You can also The attributes for the selected register appear on the rename, lock, and delete a register. right.
Page 223 Select a tab to change the region to display. sub, according to the operation mode configuration data of the switcher bank, become the recall target. Press [OK]. You can also automatically change the operation mode configuration data saved in a register when copy/move/ In the list on the right, select a copy destination swap operations are performed between main and sub register.
Page 224 Deleting a register For details about selecting a single region, see “To select a region” (page 221). Note In the list on the left, select the target register to A locked register cannot be deleted. rename. To select and rename multiple registers, place a check Open the snapshot register display menu.
Page 225: Key Snapshot Register Operations
Press [OK]. Key Snapshot Register In the list on the left, select a copy source register. Operations To select and copy multiple registers, place a check mark beside the target registers to copy. To select and copy all registers, place a check mark in the Select All checkbox.
Page 226 To move without renaming a destination register You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and Set the [w/o Name] button to the on state. enter a register number in the numeric keypad window. Swapping registers Press the [Delete] button. Select the registers to swap in the same way as for copying a register and press the [Swap] button.
Page 227: Wipe Snapshot Register Operations
Set the button for the copy source switcher bank to the Wipe Snapshot Register on state. Operations Press [OK]. In the list on the left, select a copy source register. To select and copy multiple registers, place a check Displaying a Wipe Snapshot mark beside the target registers to copy.
Page 228 For details, see “Copying a register” (page 227). To select and delete multiple registers, place a check mark beside the target registers to delete. To move without renaming a destination register To select and delete all registers, place a check mark in Set the [w/o Name] button to the on state.
Page 229: Dme Wipe Snapshot Register Operations
DME Wipe Snapshot Register Operations Displaying a DME Wipe Snapshot Register In the Home > Register > DME Wipe Snapshot > Edit Register > Browse menu (18305.11), perform the same operation as for a wipe snapshot register. For details about the method of operation, see “Displaying a Wipe Snapshot Register”...
Page 230: Chapter 17 Shotboxes
Shotboxes Chapter Overview Shotbox Operations A shotbox is a function that saves one or more Creating and Editing a Shotbox combinations of a region with an effect timeline, snapshot, or key snapshot in a register for recall as required. You can register a region with either an effect timeline or There are 99 shotbox registers on each control panel.
Page 231: Displaying A Shotbox Register
Set the button for the target region to the on state. Press [OK]. You can select multiple regions. The selected regions are added to the list on the right. The selected regions are displayed in white characters in the region display section at the top. In the list on the right, select the target region to set.
Page 232: Editing A Shotbox Register
• Region display In the list on the left, select a copy source register. Displays the regions registered in the register in white To select and copy multiple registers, place a check characters. mark beside the target registers to copy. When the [Edit Shotbox] button is pressed, the Home >...
Page 233 Locking a register To select and rename all registers, place a check mark in the Select All checkbox. You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and Open the Home > Register > Shotbox > Edit Register enter a register number in the numeric keypad >...
Page 234: Executing A Shotbox
• You can set the operation when the [RUN] button is Executing a Shotbox pressed again during effect timeline execution. For details, see “Setting the operation when the [RUN] button is pressed during effect timeline execution” (page 328). You can execute a shotbox using the Flexi Pad control block, utility control block, cross-point control block, or the menu.
Page 235: Executing A Shotbox (Menu)
Select a bank. For details, see “Setting the operation when the [RUN] button is pressed during effect timeline execution” The target utility/shotbox bank is assigned to a cross- (page 328). point button row. For details about selecting a bank, see “Selecting a bank”...
Page 236: Chapter 18 Macros
Macros Chapter Control block Event Overview Device control • Following operations in device/frame block memory/clip player operation mode - Playback - Stop A macro is a function that saves control panel operations - Fast forward and menu operations in a register which can be used to - Rewind reproduce the same operations.
Page 237: Creating And Editing A Macro
Macro timeline You can execute macros in sequence by registering macro Recall register 2, and move to any event. recall/execute actions at keyframe points on an effect Recall register 1. timeline. Macro being edited Recalled macro Creating and Editing a Macro (register 2) (register 1) To edit a macro, recall the target macro register and insert/...
Page 238 • If operations due to events executing simultaneously Note conflict with each other, the events may not be When registering a rewind or move to start point operation reproduced with the registered settings or sequence. as an event for an external device, you must take into •...
Page 239: Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
To select bank 1: Press the [BANK1] button. Macro Operations (Flexi To select bank 2: Press the [BANK2] button. To select bank 0 to 25: Press the [BANK SEL] button and Pad Control Block) enter a bank number (0 to 25) using the numeric keypad buttons in the memory recall section.
Page 240 • When editing a macro using the menu, the [MCRO] button is lit green. If a macro register is recalled using UNDO button the Flexi Pad control block, the recalled register is DEL button merged with the register currently being edited in the menu.
Page 241: Editing A Macro Event
The macro is saved in the register. When auto insert mode is enabled, the pause event is inserted after the selected event automatically. To exit macro creation/editing without saving When auto insert mode is disabled, press the [INS] Press the [EXIT] button. button to insert the pause event.
Page 242: Macro Operations (Menu)
Enable auto insert mode. Macro Operations (Menu) Note Registers cannot be merged when auto insert mode is Macro edit mode disabled. You can create and edit a macro using the Home > Register Recall a register to merge. > Macro > Edit Macro menu (18307.11). Multiple simultaneous web menu session connections are Recall a macro register using one of the following supported, but only one web menu session can edit a macro...
Page 243: Editing A Macro Event
Press the [Register No.] button and enter a register Editing a Macro Event number in the numeric keypad window. Select the target register to edit in the Home > Register > When creating, select an empty register. When editing, Macro > Edit Macro menu (18307.11) to switch to edit select the target register to edit.
Page 244 Event structure Note A macro event consists of an “Event” or “Continue” type, When inserting “Continue,” only the symbol that is the symbol, and parameters. same as the event at the selected insertion position can Specify the event type using “Event” or “Continue.” Use be set.
Page 245 When auto insert mode is enabled, the menu operation Modify the “Event” or “Continue” type, symbol, and is inserted as an event after the selected event parameters in the same way as when creating an event automatically. in the [Add New Event] window. When auto insert mode is disabled, press the [Event - For details, see “Inserting an event”...
Page 246: Editing A Macro Register
In the event list, select the event at the insertion To change the number of the first event in the specified position. range, press [Clear]. Enter the number of the first event, press [Enter], and then enter the number of the Press the [Paste Before] button or [Paste After] button last event.
Page 247 To select and copy multiple registers, place a check Locking a register mark beside the target registers to copy. To select and copy all registers, place a check mark in Open the Home > Register > Macro > Edit Register > the Select All checkbox.
Page 248: Executing A Macro
To select and rename all registers, place a check mark Executing a Macro in the Select All checkbox. You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and enter a register number in the numeric keypad window. You can execute a macro using the Flexi Pad control block, utility control block, or cross-point control block.
Page 249: Executing A Macro (Utility Control Block)
For details about selecting a bank, see “Selecting a The memory recall section switches to utility/shotbox bank” (page 239). operation mode. Press the button for the target register to recall. Select a bank. For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting a For details about selecting a bank, see “Selecting a register”...
Page 250: Macro Attachments
of the 1st row delegation buttons, the macro attachment Macro Attachments setting is deleted. • After setting a macro attachment to an assignable button, if you change the button setting, the macro attachment setting is deleted. Overview • After setting a macro attachment to a cross-point button in the cross-point control block, if you change the A macro attachment is a function whereby a macro register function assignment of the button, the macro attachment...
Page 251 To assign in pre-macro mode For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting a Press and hold the [PRE MACRO] button in the cross- macro register” (page 250). point control block and press the assignment target button. Move the fader lever to the position where you want to set a macro attachment.
Page 252: Displaying A Macro Attachment List
Setting the macro attachment A list of the macro attachments set to the buttons of the selected control block is displayed. configuration mode of a cross-point button The following two modes can be selected for a macro You can check the following information in a macro attachment set to a cross-point button.
Page 253: Executing A Macro Assigned In A Macro Attachment
Check the message, then press [OK]. Note You can also permanently enable or disable macro attachments. Executing a Macro Assigned in a Macro Attachment For details about settings, see “Setting the macro attachment enable/disable configuration mode” You can execute a macro assigned to a control panel button (page 329).
Page 254: Macro Timelines
Open the Home > Register > Macro > Timeline > Macro Timelines Action menu (18307.41). In the [Action] group, select an action to set. No Action: Do not set an action. Overview Recall: Recall a macro register. Take: Execute a macro. A macro timeline is an effect timeline for macros.
Page 255: Chapter 19 File Management
File Management Chapter Default package Overview The default package is a package named “!Default_Package”. The default package cannot be deleted. You can save setup and register data in switcher storage Loading/saving and then recall it as required. You can perform load and save operations for each Categories category.
Page 256: Package Operations
e Select All checkbox Package Operations f Checkbox g Package name Displaying a Package h Package modification date and time Open the Home > File > Package > Browse menu i Package size (10101.11). A list of packages appears. j Tags added to package k Lock icon A lock icon is displayed when a package is locked.
Page 257: Copying A Package
Specifying search criteria You can specify an AND condition or OR condition to search for multiple character strings. Note An AND condition search only matches within each item (package name, tag, memo). You cannot search across multiple items. Input example Search criteria aaa bbb Includes both “aaa”...
Page 258: Deleting A Package
Press the [Copy] button. Note If an unlocked package is selected as the target for Check the message, then press [OK]. operation, the unlocked status is retained. For the duplicate packages, a copy count (underscore and copy number) is added to the package name. Editing Package Properties Note Tags and memos added to a package are also copied.
Page 259: Importing/Exporting A Package Archive File
A list of packages is shown on the left, and the Note properties of the selected package are shown on the When multiple packages are selected, the memo of all right. packages will have the same description. To edit properties Press the [Edit Properties] button.
Page 260: Batch File Operations
Saving Files Batch File Operations Note You can select multiple categories and perform batch Files cannot be saved in a locked package. operations on setup data and register data files. Open the Home > File > All > Load/Save > Save menu (10102.12).
Page 261 Press the [Copy] button. Note Files cannot be copied to a locked package. Check the message, then press [OK]. The files in the selected categories are copied. Open the Home > File > All > Copy > Copy menu (10102.21). Press the [Select] button in the [Source Package] group.
Page 262: Setup Data File Operations
This section describes the system setup data menu as an Setup Data File example. Operations Loading a File Target Category Menus Note Files in categories where loading is locked cannot be Setup data file operations are performed using the Home > loaded.
Page 263: Copying A File
To create a new package For details, see “Editing Package Properties” Press the [New Package] button to display the [New (page 258). Package] window. To select the default package Specify a package name, tags, and memo in the same Press the [Default Package] button. way as in [Edit Properties] window.
Page 264: Register Data File Operations
Select a package that includes the target file to rename Register Data File and press [OK]. To select the default package Operations Press the [Default Package] button. Press the [Rename] button. Target Category Menus The [Rename] window appears. Register data file operations are performed using the Home Press the input field and enter a file name (up to 8 >...
Page 265: Loading A File
Categories Level 4 > level 5 Menu Note number Selection of a file is not required in the macro Macro attachment Macro Attachment > 10104.81 attachment category as there is only one file. Load Macro Attachment > 10104.82 In the [Switcher] group list, select a load destination Save register.
Page 266: Saving A File
The selected regions are displayed in white characters. The In the [Switcher] group list, select the target register to reference region is displayed inverted. save. Press the [Select] button in the [Region] group, select a To select and save multiple registers, place a check region in the [Select Region] window, and press [OK].
Page 267: Copying A File
To display the register view/edit menu To select and copy multiple files, place a check mark A list of registers is displayed in the [Switcher] group. beside the target files to copy. Press the [Browse Multi Region] button to recall the To select and copy all files, place a check mark in the register view/edit menu for each category.
Page 268: Deleting A File
Open the Home > File > Register > Effect Timeline > Deleting a File Browse Files menu (10104.14). Select a region. Note Files in a locked package cannot be deleted. The regions that can be selected vary depending on the category.
Page 269: Locking File Loading
Press [OK]. Locking File Loading To change the set password Press the [Change Password] button. You can prevent the loading of files for each category. The [Change Password] window appears. Open the Home > File > File Common > File Load Press the [Current Password] button and enter the Lock menu (10106.11).
Page 270: Overview
Content Management Chapter Importing/exporting Overview You can import still image/video/audio files from a computer and save it in switcher content storage. You can also import/export content archive files between switcher content storage and a computer. You can manage image and audio content used in frame memory, clip players, and SL keys.
Page 271: Content Operations
Content Operations Displaying Content Open the Home > Content > Browse menu (10201.11). A list of content is displayed. List view (with properties) a Show properties button Toggles between showing/hiding properties. b Content storage free space i j k Displays the available content storage space. Notes List view (without properties) •...
Page 272 p Content size When character string search criteria is configured, the [Search] button icon is lit blue. q Content status g [Filter] button The following status icons are displayed. Filters the list view/thumbnail view by folder, tag, type, Icon Status and status selection criteria.
Page 273 • Status icon • Duration • Size • Added tags • Folder path • Memo • Import date and time/creation date and time • Modification date and time • Still image/video information - Horizontal resolution - Vertical resolution - Frame rate - Scan method Select criteria by placing check marks in the criteria setup - Codec...
Page 274: Copying Content
Press the input field in the search window and enter a To select and copy multiple content, place a check character string to search for using the keyboard. mark beside the target content to copy. Press [OK] to apply the character string to search for. To select and copy all displayed content, place a check The following items can be searched.
Page 275: Deleting Content
Select a destination folder. Note To create a folder If locked content is selected as the target for operation, Press the [New Folder] button to display the [New the locked status is retained. Folder] window. To release the lock Press the input field and enter a folder name (up to 32 Select the target content to unlock and press the [Unlock] characters) using the keyboard, then press [OK].
Page 276: Combining Content
Press the [Memo] button and enter a memo (up to 255 Combining Content characters) using the keyboard. Note Combining images When multiple content is selected, the memo of all content will have the same description. You can combine video and video content resources or still image and still image content resources.
Page 277 • The content name is the name of content 1 with “_CMB” • The content name is the name of the video content with appended to the end. “_LNK” appended to the end. If the name exceeds 64 characters, some characters at the If the name exceeds 64 characters, some characters at the end of the content 1 name will be deleted.
Page 278: Importing/Exporting Content
Place a check mark for each tag to add. Importing/Exporting To create a tag Press the [New Tag] button to display the [New Tag] Content window. Press the input field and enter a tag name (up to 24 characters) using the keyboard, then press [OK]. Importing Content Press the input field in [Memo] and enter a memo (up to 255 characters) using the keyboard.
Page 279: Importing A Content Archive File
Reduce the size of the archive file, for example by File name before Content name after importing reducing the number of content resources, and then importing (series of still images) execute the export again. MON101.tga MON102.tga Open the Home > Content > Import/Export > Export MON103.tga as Archive menu (10201.33).
Page 280: Editing A Folder
Note Editing a Folder A folder cannot be created when a folder at the 5th level of the hierarchy is selected. Creating a folder Press [OK]. The folder is moved into the selected folder. Open the Home > Content > Folder/Tag > Folder If a folder with the same name exists, a copy count menu (10201.41).
Page 281: Editing A Tag
Select the target tag to rename. Editing a Tag Note It is not possible to select and rename multiple tags. You can create, delete, and rename tags to add to content or packages. Press the [Rename] button. The [Rename Tag] window appears. For details about packages, see “Chapter 19 File Management”...
Page 282: Chapter 21 System Setup
System Setup Chapter Saving and Recalling Setup Data Setting Startup Storage You can select the settings status (startup mode) used at User setup data startup. The following two modes are available. Resume: Resume mode Load Save Start with the status at the last shutdown. Custom: Custom mode File menu File menu...
Page 283: Setting The Startup Mode
Saving user setup Setting the Startup Mode User configured setup data and initial status data are saved in non-volatile memory. You can set the startup mode for each of the switcher, frame memory/clip player/SL key, and control panel. For details about saved data, see “Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status Define]”...
Page 284: Initializing The System
Enable/disable the function using the [Load and Recall Open the Home > Setup > System > Start Up menu Initial Status] switch. (19101.11). On: Enabled. Press the [Sys Setup All Clear] button. Off: Disabled. Check the message, then press [OK]. The switcher system reboots.
Page 285: Setting The System Configuration
• Home > Utility Setting the System • Home > Setup > System > Input • Home > Setup > System > Output Configuration • Home > Setup > Xpt Assign > Main, V/K Pair Assign • Home > Setup > Xpt Assign > Src Name/Src Color > Edit Src Name/Color •...
Page 286: Setting M/E Split
Move to video playback stop point License (option) is required. To use the SL key function, Move to end of video content the XZS-G1620 SL Key License (option) is required. [Variable Speed] button • The DME function is not supported in version 1.0. [Set Loop Playback] button Setting a GPU enables the SL key function.
Page 287: Setting The Signal Format
Internal: Internal lock mode Setting the Signal Format Use switcher internal signal as the reference signal. Setting the input reference signal Setting the Signal Format and Frequency Note Cannot be set when the reference signal is in internal lock You can select the system signal format and the field mode.
Page 288: Setting The Dynamic Range
Display Referred: Perform SDR to HDR, HDR to Setting the Dynamic Range SDR, or HDR to HDR conversion matching the visual appearance of the image on a display. Setting the OETF and color space Setting HDR You can select the OETF (Opto-Electronic Transfer Function) and color space.
Page 289 Off: Disable the knee function. Note When disabled, proceed to step 5. When the OETF is set to [PQ], [S-Log3 (HDR)], or [S-Log3 (Live HDR)], [Natural] cannot be set. Press the [Point (Abs.)] button and select a knee point position for the curve from the pull-down list. To set the HDR black compression function You can enable the black compression function and adjust Press the [Slope (Abs.)] button and select a slope for...
Page 290: Setting The Input Signal
Selecting Inputs Configurable with a Setting the Input Signal Color Corrector/HDR Converter You can set inputs that can be configured with a color This section describes how to set the switcher input signal. corrector/HDR converter. The number of inputs will vary depending on the system signal format.
Page 291: Setting A Frame Synchronizer
Open the Home > Setup > System > Input > FC Format Setting a Frame Synchronizer menu (19101.32). When a frame synchronizer is enabled, unsynchronized Select the target input to set. input signals are synchronized. To select and set multiple inputs, place a check mark Open the Home >...
Page 292: Setting A Color Corrector
To set the I/P converter conversion mode Parameter Adjustment Press the [Conversion] button and select a conversion mode from the pull-down list. LB Position Image position Frame: Conversion in frame units To return the conversion method settings to the Field: Conversion in field units defaults Adaptive Y: Detects motion in the luminance signal, and Press the [Default] button.
Page 293: Setting An Hdr Converter
Select [SDR], [HLG], [PQ], [S-Log3 (HDR)], or [S-Log3 (Live HDR)]. In the [Black Level] group, set the black level. For a Sony system camera input signal Press the [Color] button and select a color space from Press the [Sony System Camera] button.
Page 294 • When the system OETF and input signal OETF are Note set to [HLG], [PQ], [S-Log3 (HDR)], or [S-Log3 This cannot be set when the input signal conversion (Live HDR)], [Black Level (HDR)] cannot be set. mode is set to [Display Referred]. [HDR Converter] window >...
Page 295 [HDR Converter] window > [Additional Returning [HDR Converter] window Paint] tab settings to the initial settings Adjusts the image quality of the input signal. Press the [Default Recall] button in the [HDR Converter] window. Set the [Additional Paint] button to the on state. The settings on all tabs in the [HDR Converter] window are returned to the following values.
Page 296: Setting The Output Signal
Note Setting the Output Signal An AUX output signal cannot be assigned to more than one output. When multiple outputs are selected, the [Aux] and [Aux Mix] tab are not displayed. This section describes how to set the switcher output signal.
Page 297: Setting Through Mode
switch for one of the outputs to the off state and then Setting the Safe Title Area configure the outputs. Open the Home > Setup > System > Output > Safe Title menu (19101.43). Setting Through Mode Select the target output to set. When through mode is enabled, the input signal ancillary data is passed to the output without change.
Page 298: Setting An Hdr Converter
To set the down-converter aspect ratio Note Press the [Aspect] button and select an aspect ratio from Field frequency and frame frequency conversion is not the pull-down list. supported. Edge Crop: Crop the left and right sides of a 16:9 image to convert it to a 4:3 image.
Page 299: Enabling/Disabling An Sdi Output Connector
[HDR Converter] window > [Conversion] Notes • To use the HDR converter function, the XZS-G1750 Configure in the same way as for an input signal. HDR Converter License (option) is required. • When the system signal format is 1080P or 1080i, an For details, see “[HDR Converter] window >...
Page 300 Enable/disable using the button for the target output connector to set. On: Enable signal output. Off: Disable signal output. To enable all output connectors Press the [All Enable] button. Press the [Apply] button. To return to the previous setting Press the [Clear] button. Check the message, then press [OK].
Page 301: Chapter 22 Cross-Point Setup
Cross-Point Setup Chapter [DME/FM/CLIP] tab: DME monitor, frame Creating a Cross-Point memory, and clip player output signals [PP/ME Out] tab: Switcher bank output signals Assign Table Note Input signals 45 to 48 cannot be used. You can create a main table (Main) and up to 14 other tables (Table1 to Table14) as cross-point assign tables.
Page 302: Setting The Shift Button
To select and set multiple button numbers, place a To select and set all tables, place a check mark in the check mark beside the target button numbers to set. Select All checkbox. To select and set all button numbers, place a check mark in the Select All checkbox.
Page 303: Assigning A Cross-Point Assign Table
Assigning a Cross-Point Setting a Source Signal Assign Table Note You can select a cross-point assign table to use for each Source signals “Primary 45 to 48” cannot be used. All switcher bank or bus. settings are disabled. Open the Home > Setup > Xpt Assign > Table Assign menu (19102.11).
Page 304: Setting The Cross-Point Delay
Changing the source color Setting the Cross-Point Note Delay The color of the buttons may be different to the color adjusted using the menu. After adjusting the color, check the actual color of the You can set a delay so that cross-point switching occurs button when it is lit.
Page 305: Copying A Cross-Point Assign Table
Press the [Select Panel] button in the [Copy to Aux Copying a Cross-Point Remote Panel] group. The [Select Panel] window appears. Assign Table Select a copy destination remote panel and press [OK]. Press the [Table Copy] button in the [Copy to Aux Copying a Table Remote Panel] group.
Page 306: Chapter 23 Switcher Setup
Switcher Setup Chapter When the system signal format is 1080P or 1080i, you Setting the Switcher can select 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. Configuration Setting an SL key An SL key can be used if the number of keys on a single physical M/E block/sub block is four or lower.
Page 307 Out2 to Out8: You can assign the following outputs. Notes Program 1 to 4 outputs • The output configuration for standard mode and DSK Preview 1 output mode cannot be changed. Clean output • Out1 is set to PGM1 (fixed). Key preview 1 and 2 outputs •...
Page 308: Setting Extended Re-Entry
change the keys to enable in the Common > Key Press the [Edit] button for [Assigned M/E Output]. Priority/Key Assign menu of the switcher bank. The [M/E Output Assign] window appears. For details, see “To change program output key assignments” (page 182). Set the button for the target output to the on state.
Page 309: Setting A Dme Channel
Setting a DME Channel Setting a Multi Viewer Setting a DME channel to use in a switcher bank A multi viewer is a function that splits the screen for display of multiple images at the same time. You can set a DME channel to use on switcher bank for a When the system signal format is 2160P, you can use one processed key or DME wipe.
Page 310: Assigning Signals
To display the signal names of all subscreens Assigning Signals Set the [Enable All Names] button to the on state. Note The following output signal settings are not reflected on the multi viewer screen. Safe title, AUX bus color corrector, AUX mix Open the Home >...
Page 311: Setting A Dme External Input (Ext In)
Setting a DME External Setting the Transition Input (Ext In) Mode You can set the signal (AUX bus output) that is input on Setting the Transition Preview Mode Ext In on a DME. You can set the transition preview mode for when the Open the Home >...
Page 312: Setting The Preset Color Mix Mode
Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Custom > In the [FTB] group, select the program outputs (PGM1 Transition menu (19103.41). to PGM4) to enable. Select the target switcher bank to set. Note When the switcher bank operation mode is standard Enable/disable using the [Bus Toggle] switch.
Page 313: Keys/Wipes
transition starts due to a slight hysteresis Keys/Wipes characteristic at the beginning of the fader curve. Setting the Key Memory Mode Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Custom > Key/ Wipe menu (19103.43). Select the target switcher bank to set. Press the [Key Memory] button and select a key memory mode from the pull-down list.
Page 314: Setting The Operation Mode When The Pattern Limit Is Released
The cross-point hold operation mode is also applied to Press the [Wipe Edge Default] button and set the snapshot attributes. following parameter. Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Custom > Key/ Parameter Adjustment Wipe menu (19103.43). Soft Default value of wipe edge softness Select the target switcher bank to set.
Page 315: Chapter 24 Control Panel Setup
Control Panel Setup Chapter Note Setting the Control Panel When dual M/E is enabled, you can set main and sub Configuration to the shifted state and unshifted state of a switcher bank assigned to two M/E banks. The shifted/unshifted settings for dual M/E are cleared.
Page 316: Setting Dual M/E
• Flexi Pad control block Press the [Dual M/E Xpt Swap] button. On: Set the M/E bank with the higher number to the Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Config > M/E unshifted state, and the M/E bank with the lower Assign menu (19104.11).
Page 317: Assigning Control Panel Buttons
To return assignable button assignments to the Assigning Control Panel defaults Press the [Default Recall] button, check the message, then Buttons press [OK]. You can select the functions to assign to the assignable buttons of each control block in the control panel. Open the Home >...
Page 318: Assigning A Utility Function
Press [OK]. Assigning a Utility To set a name Press the [Name] button and enter a name (up to 8 Function characters) using the keyboard. When multiple buttons are selected, consecutively numbered names are set. You can assign the following functions (actions) to the memory recall buttons in the utility control block and the For details, see “Name settings when multiple items are cross-point buttons in the cross-point control block.
Page 319: Inhibiting Dme Channel Operations
Note Inhibiting DME Channel To configure a menu shortcut, the control panel must be Operations linked with the menu. For details, see “Linking a Control Panel with the Menu” (page 43). You can inhibit DME channel selection operations in the device control block.
Page 320: Setting Cross-Point Button Rows In The Cross-Point Control Block
A list of button rows is shown on the left and a list of Setting Cross-Point assignable buses/banks is shown on the right. Button Rows in the In the list on the left, select the target button row (1 to 4) to set.
Page 321: Setting The Display
Select a tab to change the switcher bank to display. When the [Split] switch is set to the off position Press the [Lower Area] button and select an item to Set the on/off state of cross-point indicators using the display from the pull-down list. [Xpt Indicator] button.
Page 322: Setting External Devices
Note Setting External Devices A port configured with a P-Bus compatible device cannot be assigned to a channel selection button. Setting the P-Bus Control Mode Press the [Device Channel] button and select a channel (Device Ch1 to Device Ch12) from the pull-down list. You can set the mode for controlling P-Bus compatible devices.
Page 323: Setting A Router
In the list on the left, select the target button to set. Setting a Router You can also press the [Select Button] button and enter a button number in the numeric keypad window. Set the [Snapshot Enable] button to the on state. Assigning a Destination You can assign a destination to a cross-point (destination Assigning a Source Table...
Page 324: Setting The Display/Operation Mode
Notes Setting the Display/ • When the [NS-Bus Name Link] button is set to the on Operation Mode state, the settings of all source names for the switcher (including wiring traceback), not just in the Home > Setup > Xpt Assign menu, are always replaced by the NS-Bus alias name.
Page 325 Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Custom > Operation In the [Bkgd Trans Btn Double Click] group, select Mode menu (19104.61). whether to enable/disable the double-press function. Disable: Disable button double-press. In the [Key Trans On Status] group, select a display Enable: Enable button double-press.
Page 326: Setting The Mode Of Buttons In The Cross-Point Control Block
Setting the button display in snapshot Setting the Mode of Buttons in the operation mode Cross-Point Control Block You can set the memory recall button display in snapshot operation mode. Setting the operation mode of the [UTIL] Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Custom > Flexi Pad button in the cross-point control block Mode menu (19104.62).
Page 327: Setting The Mode Of Buttons And Trackball In The Device Control Block
Setting the Mode of Buttons and Setting the Effect Timeline Mode Trackball in the Device Control Block Inserting the first keyframe automatically when an empty register is recalled Setting the trackball sensitivity You can set the sensitivity (degree of movement of an Open the Home >...
Page 328: Setting The Macro Mode
Setting the operation of the first keyframe Setting the Macro Mode when a register is recalled Setting the macro execution mode Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Custom > Effect TL/Macro Mode menu (19104.63). Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Custom > Effect In the [Recall Mode] group, select an action for the TL/Macro Mode menu (19104.63).
Page 329: Setting High Tally
first event when the macro is recalled by any Setting High Tally method other than a macro attachment. You can select a tally to reflect in the control panel. Setting the operation of buttons when configuring a macro attachment Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Custom > Button Tally menu (19104.64).
Page 330: Adjusting The Control Panel Buttons/Display
Setting the Lit State of Buttons Adjusting the Control When Off Panel Buttons/Display Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Button/Display Adjust menu (19104.71). Setting Sleep Mode Press the [Panel Glow] button. You can enable sleep mode on the control panel. On: Set buttons to dimly lit state when off.
Page 331: Chapter 25 External Device Setup
External Device Setup Chapter Note Setting Parallel Input Ports on boards 2 and 3 can be used when an Ports XKS-G1700 Legacy Interface Board (option) is installed. In the list on the right, select the GPI input to assign. The use of parallel input ports is assigned in the following priority sequence.
Page 332: Setting A Gpi Input
When the trigger type is [Level] Setting a GPI Input Configure the action and high level/low level settings. Press the [Action] button and select an action from the pull-down list. Press the [High Level] button and select a high-level You can configure the trigger type and action for each GPI setting from the pull-down list.
Page 333: Setting Parallel Output Ports
1) “M/E-x” is M/E-1 to M/E-5 ”Keyx” is Key1 to Key8 Setting Parallel Output ”Auxx” is Aux1 to Aux48 2) When the trigger type is [Rising Edge] or [Falling Edge] only Ports Notes • “System Format” is an action that switches the system The use of parallel output ports is assigned in the following signal format.
Page 334: Setting A Gpi Output
To set action preferences Setting a GPI Output You can set the timing, pulse width, and register to recall by the action for a GPI output. Select the target GPI output to set. You can configure the trigger type and action for each GPI output.
Page 335: Setting The Connection Port Of External Devices
You can select the following device types. P-Bus: P-Bus compatible device Press the [IP Address] button and enter an IP address VTR: VTR (Sony 9-pin VTR protocol) using the keyboard. DDR VDCP: Disk recorder (video disk communications protocol) Press the [TCP/IP Port] button and enter a port number DDR Odetics: Disk recorder (Odetics protocol) in the numeric keypad window.
Page 336: Setting A Disk Recorder (Vdcp)
In the [TC Source] group, select a timecode source Setting a Disk Recorder (VDCP) (reference number for determining the tape position). LTC: Use LTC (Longitudinal Time Code). Open the Home > Setup > External Device > Serial/ When interpolation data is returned from a VTR, Net Port Setting >...
Page 337: Setting A Disk Recorder (Odetics)
In the [TC Sense] group, select a timecode sense Item Item description mode. Video Port Number of the video port associated Zero based: Timecode sense (detection), taking the with the target port to set first frame of the loaded file as 00:00:00:00. •...
Page 338: Setting A Tcp/Ip Connected Device
Zero based: Timecode sense (detection), taking the Item Item description first frame of the loaded file as 00:00:00:00. SOM based: Sense (detection) occurs using the Internal Reserved for future use. Parameter (1) Set the value to “255”. timecode recorded in the loaded file. to (10) In the list on the right, set the video port and response speed of the item.
Page 339: Chapter 26 Router/Tally Setup
Router/Tally Setup Chapter Copying router/tally settings information Setting the NS-Bus Matrix When using two control panels in a switcher system, the tally is controlled by control panel 1. Consequently, the router/tally settings information for control panel 1 must be copied to control panel 2. You can configure the required setting using the routing Copy the router/tally setup data using the Home >...
Page 340: Selecting An Alias Name Group
Press the [Matrix Size] button and select a size from External boxes 1 and 2 become coupled and can be the pull-down list. used as an external box with 12 inputs (4 + 8). - - -: Do not use. 4×1: 4 inputs, 1 output Selecting an Alias Name Group 8×1: 8 inputs, 1 output...
Page 341: Setting A Tally Group
Setting a Tally Group Setting Wiring You can select a tally group (1 to 8) controlled using NS- You can set output and input connection information Bus. You can set multiple tally groups. (wiring) in NS-Bus space. The wiring settings are common to both parallel tally and Open the Home >...
Page 342: Setting Tally Generation
The number for a parallel input port is displayed in Setting Tally Generation “board (1 to 3)-number (1 to 6)” format (for example, “1-3”). Note You can set the reference destination and tally type for tally generation. Ports on boards 2 and 3 can be used when an The tally generation settings are common to both parallel XKS-G1700 Legacy Interface Board (option) is tally and serial tally.
Page 343: Setting Advanced Tally
Setting Advanced Tally Setting Tally Copy You can use cross-point delay in combination with the You can copy the tally information for a particular source advanced tally function to output a tally prior to the actual to a different source. switching of the cross-point.
Page 344: Setting A Parallel Tally
Press the [Level] button and enter a level (1 to 8) in the Setting a Parallel Tally numeric keypad window. Press the [Edit] button for [Tally Type]. You can set the output port for a parallel tally. The [Select Tally Type] window appears. Open the Home >...
Page 345: Setting A Serial Tally
Note Correct operation may not occur, depending on the port. For a serial tally network port, port number “2020” is recommended for [Port 1], and “2021” is recommended for [Port 2]. For details, consult your Sony service or sales representative.
Page 346: Chapter 27 Link Setup
Link Setup Chapter The link function is enabled at the same time you move Setting a Cross-Point the fader lever. Button Link Press [OK]. Press the [Edit] button for [Linked Bus]. You can set the bus link function that links together two The [Assign Linked Bus] window appears.
Page 347: Setting An M/E Link
The [Assign V/K Pair] window appears. Setting an M/E Link Select a video signal or key signal in [Select Source Type]. You can link the transition operations between switcher To select a video signal, set the [Video] radio button to banks.
Page 348: Setting A Key Link
Open the Home > Setup > Link > Key Transition Link Setting a Key Link > Link in Multi M/Es menu (19107.32). Select the target link number to set. To select and set multiple link numbers, place a check Setting a Transition Link mark beside the target link numbers to set.
Page 349: Setting A Color Corrector Link Group
Setting a Color Corrector Setting a Bus and Link Group Destination Link You can configure an AUX bus color corrector link group. You can link a switcher bus with a router destination. Open the Home > Setup > Link > Aux Bus CCR Link menu (19107.41).
Page 350: Setting A Link Table
Press the [Matrix No.] button and select a matrix (1 to 8) to set from the pull-down list. Press the [Linked Destination] button and enter a link destination address in the numeric keypad window. You can set up to 128 addresses from the first destination address of a matrix.
Page 351: Chapter 28 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter [Network] tab: Network status Status Information Control panel Open the Home > Maintenance > Status > Error Status > You can check the status of the switcher system using the Panel menu (19201.12). menu. You can check the power supply and connection status of The following icons are displayed according to the status.
Page 352: Log Information
Log Information Exporting a Log File You can create a switcher system log file and then export the file to a computer or external media connected to a computer. Open the Home > Maintenance > Log > Export menu (19202.11). Set the number of days to include in the log file.
Page 353: Chapter 29 System Configuration And Management
Administrator privileges are required for some menu operations. Detecting devices connected to the For details about system configuration, refer to the XVS-G1 Installation Manual. network You can detect control panels connected to the network of the switcher system. Open the System Configuration > Configuration >...
Page 354: Setting A Network Aux Remote Panel
Press the [Edit] button for [IPv4 Address/Prefix, Setting a Network AUX Default Gateway]. The [Edit Network] window appears. Remote Panel Press the [Address] button for [IPv4] and enter an address using the keyboard. Network AUX remote panel Press the [Default Gateway] button for [IPv4] and A network AUX remote panel is a function that provides a enter a default gateway address using the keyboard.
Page 355: Enabling/Disabling A Network Aux Remote Panel
For details about connection, refer to the ICP-X1224/ To display the latest status X1124/X1216/X1116 Installation Manual. Press [Refresh]. Deleting a remote panel from the list Enabling/Disabling a Network AUX You can delete a remote panel from the list of remote Remote Panel panels.
Page 356: Configuring A System Controller
Configuring a System Setting Startup Controller Setting an SSD Area Configuring NS-Bus The switcher has two SSD areas (SSD-A, SSD-B), and you can select either as the SSD area to use at startup. You can also copy the data in the SSD area currently being Enabling the NS-Bus External Control used to the other SSD area as a backup.
Page 357: Configuring Network Settings
Configuring Network The switcher LAN connector and configurable LAN types supported by each network interface are shown below. Settings Network I/F Configurable LAN Connector STD 1 • Control LAN (Ctrl LAN) STD 2 • Utility LAN 1 (Util LAN 1) Setting the Host Name of the •...
Page 358: Setting The Default Gateway
To set an interface other than standard interface To return to the previous setting 1 (STD 1) Press the [Clear] button, check the message, then press [OK]. Open the System Configuration > Network > Network Settings menu (20201.11). Check the message, then press [OK]. Select the target network interface to set.
Page 359: Setting The Dns Server
Setting the DNS Server Setting the Date and Time Open the System Configuration > Network > Network Settings menu (20201.11). Setting the Time Zone Press the [Edit] button in the [DNS Server] group. Open the System Configuration > Date/Time > Date/ The [DNS Server] window appears.
Page 360: Firmware Version Management And Installation
Enter values in the order year (YYYY), month (MM), Firmware Version day (DD), hour (hh), minute (mm), and second (ss). Management and Press [Enter]. Installation Setting the switcher to act as an NTP server When the switcher is configured to act as an NTP server, Displaying Package Status an external device connected to the switcher can access the NTP server.
Page 361: Managing And Installing Licenses
Select a package file to install. Managing and Installing The file name, modification date and time, and size of the selected package are displayed in [Install System Licenses Version]. To delete a package file You can install the following licenses. Press the [×] button on the right of the package row.
Page 362: Configuring Users And Groups
Note Configuring Users and To enable the license, the switcher system must be Groups rebooted. Uninstalling a license You can manage user accounts for users who will operate the menu. Open the System Configuration > License > Manage You can create groups according to attributes and uses, and Licenses menu (20501.11).
Page 363: Configuring A Group
Press the [Set Password] button and enter a password Select the target user to edit. (8 to 32 characters) using the keyboard. Press the [Change Password] button. The password must contain at least one single-byte alphabetic character and at least one single-byte The [Change Password] window appears.
Page 364: Configuring Snmp
Displaying a group Configuring SNMP You can check information about groups in the System Configuration > User Account > Manage Groups menu (20601.21). Current User: Name of the currently signed-in user Enabling/Disabling SNMP Group Name: Names of the registered groups No.
Page 365: Configuring Snmp V1 And Snmp V2C
Press the [Apply] button. Configuring a host To return to the previous setting Open the System Configuration > SNMP > SNMP v1/ Press the [Clear] button, check the message, then press v2c > Hosts menu (20701.22). [OK]. Press an [IP Address 1] to [IP Address 3] button for Check the message, then press [OK].
Page 366: Appendix
Appendix Wipe Pattern List The current image is represented by the black area of a white area. The wipe occurs in the direction of the arrow pattern image and the new image is represented by the according to the transition. Wipe Pattern List Standard wipes Enhanced wipes...
Page 367: Dme Wipe Pattern List
Mosaic wipes Random/diamond dust wipes DME Wipe Pattern List DME wipe patterns available in 1-channel mode Slide 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 Squeeze 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033...
Page 368 Split 1011 1012 1013 Door 1041 1042 1043 1044 Flip tumble 1101 1102 Page turn 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1315 1316 1317 1318 1341 1342 1343 1344 1345 Roll 1321 1322 1323 1324 1325...
Page 369 Picture-in-picture 1251 Mosaic 1701 Defocus 1702 DME wipe patterns available in 2-channel mode Slide 2601 2602 2603 2604 2605 2606 2607 2608 Squeeze 2621 2622 2623 2624 2625 2626 2627 2628 Page turn 2701 2702 2703 2704 2705 2706 2707 2708 2709 2710...
Page 370: Resizer Dme Wipe Pattern List
Roll 2721 2722 2723 2724 2725 2726 2727 2728 2729 2730 2731 2732 2733 2735 2736 2737 2738 2746 2747 2748 2749 2750 Frame in/out 2851 2852 2853 2854 2861 2862 2863 2864 Picture-in-picture 2651 2652 Crop slide 2661 2662 Brick 2801 2802...
Page 371 Squeeze 7021 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030 7031 Frame in/out 7201 7202 7203 7204 7205 7206 7207 7208 7221 7222 7223 7224...
Page 372: Menus Recalled By Pressing A Button Twice
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice The control panel has buttons that can display a menu Notes when double-pressed. • Some button operations and menu settings may be When the following buttons are pressed twice in quick disabled depending on the configuration of installed succession, the corresponding menu is displayed.
Page 373 Button Menu recalled [SUPER MIX] button Home > M/E-x > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type Home > M/E-x Sub > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type Home > P/P > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type Home > P/P Sub > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type (M/E-x = M/E-1 to M/E-5) [PST COLOR MIX] button Home >...
Page 374 Button Menu recalled [K1RSZ] to [K8RSZ] buttons Home > M/E-x > Keyx > Resizer/Proc Key > Resizer Adjust/DME Select Home > P/P > Keyx > Resizer/Proc Key > Resizer Adjust/DME Select (M/E-x = M/E-1 to M/E-5, Keyx = Key1 to Key8) Utility control block Button Menu recalled...
Page 375: Number Of Switcher Resources
Number of Switcher SL Key Restrictions Resources If the number of keys on a single switcher bank is four or lower, SL keys are set as key 5 to key 8. The number of resources that can be used will vary Only one switcher bank can use an SL key.
Page 376 Switcher bank outputs • Key preview output not supported • For program output, SL keys supported However, the following restrictions apply. - SL keys (key 5 to key 8) assigned to program outputs as a group - In multi program 2 mode, SL key assignment on PGM2 to PGM4 not supported - In DSK mode, SL key assignment not supported •...
Page 377: Macro Events
Macro Events The event type is determined by a symbol and the required For details about events, see “Events” (page 236) and data for an event is set using parameters. “Editing a Macro Event” (page 243). Events and Symbols The macro events and event symbol that can be registered are shown below.
Page 378: Symbols And Parameters
Event Symbol Continue Rewind device/frame memory/clip player Rewind Fast forward device/frame memory/clip player Recall frame memory/clip player video content ClipRecall × Enable/disable frame memory/clip player audio Audio × Set frame memory/clip player loop FMLoop Recall utility function in cross-point control block KeyBusUtilButton ×...
Page 379 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description MEAutoTransition ME1 to ME5, PP Switcher bank ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub ME1Main&Sub to ME5Main&Sub, PPMain&Sub Time Current Transition rate (number of frames) 0 to 999 • “Current” = current value ABusXpt Current Background A bus button number 1 to 300 •...
Page 380 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description DiskFileLoad Device 1 to 12 Device • “1 to 12” = device 1 to 12 FileName Filename File name (up to 23 characters) DiskFolderSet Device 1 to 12 Device • “1 to 12” = device 1 to 12 FolderName Folder Name Folder name (up to 23 characters)
Page 381 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description TimelineFF Region ME1 to ME5, PP Region ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub • “Current” = currently selected region User1 to User8 DME1 to DME4 Device1 to Device12 PBus Current Shotbox Register 1 to 99 Register number Pause Time 0 to 999...
Page 382 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description TLDirectionNormal Region ME1 to ME5, PP Region ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub • “Current” = currently selected region User1 to User8 DME1 to DME4 Device1 to Device12 PBus Current TLDirectionReverse Region ME1 to ME5, PP Region ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub •...
Page 383 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description KeyBusUtilButton ME1 to ME5, PP Switcher bank ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub ME1Main&Sub to ME5Main&Sub, PPMain&Sub Bank 1 to 10 Bank number KeyBusButton 1 to 24 Button number UtilityStatus On, Off Utility function on/off Current •...
Page 384: Macro Attachment Lists
Button1 Button2 Button3 Macro Attachment Lists UTIL1 Bus V 1st Row XPT 1 to UTIL2 Bus K 1st Row XPT 128 DME EXT Bus V 1st Row Shift DME Utility1 K 1st Row Shift You can check macro attachment settings information in a DME Utility2 V 2nd Row macro attachment list using the Home >...
Page 385: Other Blocks
Other Blocks Block: Trackball Button1 Button2 Button3 – PLAY STOP START TC...
Page 386: Data Saved By [Setup Define] And [Initial Status
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status Define] Data Saved by [Setup Define] The following setup data is saved when the [Switcher] pressed in the Home > Setup > System > Start Up menu button or [Panel] button in the [Setup Define] group is (19101.11).
Page 387: Data Saved By [Initial Status Define]
• Settings of mode selection buttons in the device control Data Saved by [Initial Status Define] block The following initial status data is saved when the [Switcher/Content] button or [Panel] button in the [Initial Status Define] group is pressed in the Home > Setup > System >...
Page 388: Control Panel Maintenance
• Do not use cleaning agents, solvents, or detergents. • Vigorous rubbing may scratch the unit. Flexi Pad control block and utility control block LCD buttons If you have any concerns about dust or other matter on the LCD buttons, contact your Sony service representative.
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Sony XVS-G1 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Control Panel

Power Supply and Connectors

Menu

Chapter 3 Menu Operation

Overview

Signing in / Signing out

Displaying the User's Guide

Displaying License Information

Shutting down / Rebooting

Basic Menu Operation

Registering Menus as Favorites

Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

Selecting and Displaying Regions

Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

Overview

Selecting a Bus

Selecting Signals

Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

Chapter 5 Transitions

Overview

Basic Operation for Transitions

Next Transitions

Key Priority

Transition Type

Transition Rate

Executing a Transition

Pattern Limit

Transition Preview

Independent Key Transitions

Fade-To-Black

Chapter 6 Keys

Overview

Key Type

Chroma Key

Key Fill and Key Source

Key Edges

Masks

Processed Key

Other Settings

Resizer

Key Snapshots

Chapter 7 Wipes

Overview

Setting a Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 8 DME Wipes

Overview

Setting a DME Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

DME Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

Overview

Setting a Clip Transition

Chapter 10 Frame Memory

Overview

Frame Memory Operations

Still Image Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 11 Clip Player

Overview

Clip Player Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 12 Dmes

Overview

Three-Dimensional Transforms

Graphics Display

Edge Effects

Video Modifier Effects

Freeze Effects

Nonlinear Effects

Other Settings

Global Effects

Chapter 13 External Devices

External Device Control