Barco 26-0702000-00 User Manual

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• Manual #: 26-0702000-00

• Revision: 01

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© Barco. March 31, 2010
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or translated. It

shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system without the prior
written consent of Barco.

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Barco provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/
or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are
periodically made to the information in this publication; these changes are incorporated in
new editions of this publication.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for
correcting any interference.

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Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally
stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all
delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and
manufacturing faults Barco must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.

The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special
systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of
risks. In the event of justified notice of compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a
replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be
impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or
cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for
direct or indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well
as to other services provided by Barco, being a component of the system or independent
service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the
absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part
of Barco.

If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by
Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in p articular if the systems are commissioned
operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not

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agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid.
Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to
programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal
wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco
either.

The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations
specified in this manual must be complied with by the customer.

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Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered
trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names
mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as
advertising for the products or their manufactures.

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Barco, Inc.

11101 Trade Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, California 95670
USA

• Phone: [phone]

• Fax: [phone]

• Website: www.barco.com

Barco N.V.
Noordlaan 5
8520 Kuurne
BELGIUM

• Phone: [phone]

• Fax: [phone]

T echnical Support

• Customer Service Portal — www.barco.com/esupport

• [phone] — Events (24/7)

• [phone] — Digital Cinema (24/7)

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The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.

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There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose
dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate
the unit without the cover installed.

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This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230
volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. A
protective ground connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential
for safe operation.

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This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid
electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to
the product input or output terminals. A protective-ground connection by way of the
grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.

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Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord
that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel.

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To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage rating, and current
rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to quali fied service personnel.

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To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

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Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly
observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.

Note

Highlights an essential operating procedure, condition or
statement.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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The table below lists the changes to the FSN Series User’s Guide.

Table 0-1. Change History

Rev Date ECP # Description Approved By

00 3/24/09 567874 FSN Series User’s Guide R. Pellicano
01 3/31/10 577427 FSN Series User’s Guide revisions:

• New feature summary, explanations, links (Ch. 1)

• New DVE chapter

R. Pellicano

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

How to Use This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Table of Contents and Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Glossary of Switcher Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About the FSN Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Basic FSN Series System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Required Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Optional Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

M/E Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

New Feature Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Version 3.0 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connectivity Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

System 1 — Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

System 2 — Multiple Destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Application Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Hardware Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chassis Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Card Slot Allocation and System Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Input Flexibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Auxiliary Output Flexibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chassis Front Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Door Removal and Re-installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chassis Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chassis Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Card Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

System Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FSN Series Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

M/E Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Clean Feed Output Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Native Input Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Universal Input Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Digital Video Effects Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Universal Output Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Native Aux Output Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Multiviewer Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Card LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Analog Format Connection Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Control Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

FSN-150 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

FSN-150 Control Panel Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Functional Control Panel Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Display Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

PGM Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

PGM Transition Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

M/E Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

M/E Transition Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Aux Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Custom Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Memory Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Control Panel Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Control Panel Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Touch Screen Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Shipping Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Cable and Adapter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

FSN-1400 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

FSN-150 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Optional Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Control Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Touch Screen Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Display Mount Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

FSN-1400 Rack-Mount Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

FSN-1400 System Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Card and Rear Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Rear Panel Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Rear Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Card Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Signal Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Output Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Aux Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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External DSK Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Native Input Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Universal Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Analog Format Connection Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Multiviewer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

High Level Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

System Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Buttons, Tables and Matrices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Button Categories and Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Latching, Momentary and Conditional Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Value Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Toggle Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Pop-up Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Location Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Summary of Button Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Matrices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Notes and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Using the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Using the Pop-up Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Transition Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Transition Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Transition Rate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Transition Curve Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Wipe Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Wipe Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Wipe Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Wipe Functions and Modifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Edge Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Keyer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Keyer Menu Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Keyer Status Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Keyer Functions and Modifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Keyer Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Clip, Gain, Opacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Key Fill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

DVE Keyer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Swap Key Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

External Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Copy Key Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Advanced Key Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Color Background Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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Color Background Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Color Background Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Color Background Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Color Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Color Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Fine Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

User Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Color Picker Pop-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Memory Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Memory Menu Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Memory Menu Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Enables Menu Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Enable Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

M/E 1 and M/E 2 Enables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

PGM Enables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

System Enables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Aux Enables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

DVE Enables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Selecting Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Naming Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Advanced Memory Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Locking and Unlocking Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Deleting Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Aux Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

System Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

System Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

System Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Status Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Communications Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Reference and Output Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Input Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Rear I/O View Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Connector Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Input Table Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Input Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Default Naming Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Input Setup Menu for Native Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Input Color Correction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Input Sync Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Understanding Sync Mode. . . . . . . . . . . 211

Input Mask Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Input Setup Menu for Universal Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Input Capture and Process Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Input Capture and Timing Section . . . . . 215

Input Processing Section . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Input Sizing and Scaling Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Input Color Correction Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Input Setup Menu Tool Bar Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Input Setup Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Map Buttons Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Button Map Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Map Buttons Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Map Buttons Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

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Mapping Luma Keys and Linear Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

External DSK Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

External DSK Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

DSK Cut Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

DSK Fill Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Clean Feed Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Clean Feed Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Assign Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Tally Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Tally Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Tally Setup Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

DVE Assign Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Multiviewer Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Aux Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Rear I/O View Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Aux Table Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Aux Setup Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

UOC Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Output and Process Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Output Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Output Processing Section. . . . . . . . . . . 245

Output Status Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Output and Process Tool Bar Functions. 246

Advanced UOC Output Setup Menu . . . 247

Output Sizing and Scaling Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Output Color Correction Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Other Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

User Preferences Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

User Preferences Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

User Preferences Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

T-Bar, Joystick and Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Calibrate Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

LEDs, Buttons and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

Tallies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

GPIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

View Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

View Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Software Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Software Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Software Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Output Test Patterns Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

Lock/Unlock Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Save All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Backup and Restore Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

System Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Help Menu and Shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Setup Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

System Setup Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Power Up and Status Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

Return to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Touch Screen Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Communications Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Restoring the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Reference Video and Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Output Test Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Clean Feed Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Native Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Universal Input Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

External DSK Input Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Button Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Aux Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

Multiviewer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Tally Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

User Preferences Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Saving the Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Backing up the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Quick Setup and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Quick Function Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Understanding Button Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Understanding Switcher Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

Understanding Flip-flop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Understanding Tally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Understanding Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Working with Pop-ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Using the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Understanding Press and Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Understanding Lookahead Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Lookahead Preview Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Lookahead Preview Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

Example 1: BG Lookahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

Example 2: KEY 1 Lookahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Example 3: KEY 2 Lookahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Example 4: BG Lookahead, Transition Under Key. . . . . . . 3 23

Example 5: Combined Lookahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Example 6: Continued Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Understanding the T-Bar and Transition LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Manual Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Automatic Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Physical and Virtual T-Bar Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Example 1: Normal T-Bar movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Example 2: T-Bar movement with memory registers . . . . . 327

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Transition LED Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Using Re-entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Working with Cuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Setting Transition Rates and Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Working with Mixes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Manual Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Automatic Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Working with Wipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Wipe Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Manual Wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Automatic Wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Working with Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Key Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334

Manual Mix Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Automatic Mix Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Manual Wipe Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Automatic Wipe Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Direct Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Working with Memory Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Memory Register Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Storing Memory Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Store, Bypass Enables, Use Default Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Store, Bypass Enables, Enter Custom Name . . . . . . . . . . . 340

Store, Set Enables, Enter Custom Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340

Memory Store Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Recalling Memory Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Recall, Bypass Enables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Recall, Adjust Enables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Memory Recall Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Viewing Memory Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Locking and Unlocking Memory Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Deleting Memory Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Working with Aux Buses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Selecting Clean Feed Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Using Custom Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

M/E 2 Control on the FSN-150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

Backing Up and Restoring the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Backing Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Restoring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

Introduction to the DVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

DVE Workflow Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

DVE Modes and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

Multiple Ways to Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

M/E Bank Triggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

PGM Bank Triggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

DVE Effect Durations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

DVE Morphing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

DVE Coordinate Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

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Joystick Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

DVE Menu Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

DVE Assign Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

DVE Main Menu — Size and Position Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

Common DVE Menu Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

Functional Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

DVE Status Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Keyframe Editing Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Tool Bar Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

Size and Position Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

Size Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

Position Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370

Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370

Manual Size and Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

Effect Setup Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372

Pan Zoom Source Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

Mask Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

Border Shadow Opacity Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

Border Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378

Shadow Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379

Opacity Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380

Shot Box Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

Advanced DVE Menu — Color Effects Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Advanced DVE Menu — DVE Extras Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

Keyframe Freeze Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387

DVE Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388

Assigning DVE Channels to Keyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Selecting the Keyer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Programming DVE Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

Programming Single Keyframe Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

Programming Dual Keyframe Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

Creating Dual Keyframe Effects from the Shot Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

Editing Keyframes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Automatic DVE Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396

Automatic Triggering via the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

Trigger Setup and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

Trigger Only Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

Mix-key-trigger Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

Wipe-key-trigger Transition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

Automatic DVE Trigger Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

Using Automatic DVE Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

Trigger an Effect on Keyer 1 Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

Trigger an Effect on Keyer 2 Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

Trigger Effects on both Keyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

Mix Key and Trigger an Effect on Keyer 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

Mix Key and Trigger an Effect on Keyer 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

Mix Key and Trigger Effects on both Keyers. . . . . . . . . . . . 404

Mix BG and Keyer 1, and Trigger Effect on Keyer 1 . . . . . . 404

Mix BG and Keyer 2, and Trigger Effect on Keyer 2 . . . . . . 405

Mix BG and both Keyers, Trigger Effects on both Keyers. . 405

Wipe Trigger Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406

Tap In, Tap Out Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

Tap In, Tap Out Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

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Tap in, Tap Out Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408

Mix KEY 1 and trigger KEY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408

Mix BG, trigger KEY 1, mix-key-trigger KEY 2 . . . 409

Wipe-key-trigger KEY 1, wipe KEY 2 . . . . . . . . . . 409

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

Introduction to the Multiviewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

Multiviewer Menu Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414

Multiviewer Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

Multiviewer Output Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417

Select Layout Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418

Select Colors Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

Clock Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421

Assign Source Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Multiviewer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423

Multiviewer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423

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In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

Software Update Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426

Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426

Downloading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427

Via FTP Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427

Via Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

Updating Control Panel Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

Updating FSN-1400 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Conditional Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431

System Specifications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432

Reference Video Input Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

Reference Video Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434

Physical and Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

FSN-1400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

FSN-150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Touch Screen Display Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

Agency Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

Cable Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

Delay Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

NIC Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

UIC Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

Analog 15-pin D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

DVI-I Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440

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Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441

Serial Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

Tally Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443

GPIO Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444

Input and Output Format Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

UIC Input and UOC Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

NIC Input Formats, UIC Input Formats (BNC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

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In This Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

Return Material Authorization (RMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

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This chapter is designed to introduce you to the FSN Series User’s Guide. Areas to be
covered are:

• Software Version

• Chapter Structure

• How to Use This Guide

• Conventions

• Glossary of Switcher Terms

• About the FSN Series

• New Feature Review

• Connectivity Diagrams

• Application Questions

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This version of the FSN Series User’s Guide is based on software version 3.0.

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The following chapters provide instructions for all aspects of FSN Series operations:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides a system overview, a list of features, and

system connectivity diagrams.

• Chapter 2, “FSN-1400 Orientation” on page 33 provides detailed explanations of

the system’s chassis and internal cards.

• Chapter 3, “Control Panel Orientation” on page 67 provides detailed

explanations of each control panel’s sections and functions.

• Chapter 4, “Installation” on p age 103 provides comprehensive system installation

instructions.

• Chapter 5, “Menu Orientation” on page 131 provides menu trees, plus

comprehensive explanations of each menu and function.

• Chapter 6, “System Setup” on page 279 provides detailed instructions for setting

up system inputs, outputs and communications.

• Chapter 7, “Operations” on page 307 provides comprehensive system operating

instructions.

• Chapter 8, “DVE Operations” on page 353 provides full instructions on setting up

and operating the optional 2D DVE.

• Chapter 9, “Multiviewer Operations” on page 411 provides full instructions on

setting up and operating the optional Multiviewer.

• Chapter 10, “Updating Software” on page 425 outlines procedures for upgrading

system software components.

• Appendix A, “Specifications” on page 431 lists the FSN Series’ specifications.

• Appendix B, “Contact Information” on page 451 lists important Barco contact,

RMA, warranty and technical support details.

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electronic “PDF” form.

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Use Acrobat Reader’s “bookmarks” to navigate to the desired location. All chapter files
have the same bookmark structure for instant navigation to any section. Please note:

• Extensive hyperlinks are provided within the chapters.

• Use Acrobat’s “Go to Previous View” and “Return to Next View” buttons to trace

your complete navigational path.

• Use the “Previous Page” and “Next Page” buttons to go to the previous or next

page within a file.

• Use Acrobat’s extensive search capabilities, such as the “Find” tool and “Search

Index” tool to perform comprehensive searches as required.

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Use the Table of Contents bookmarks to navigate a desired topic. Click any item to
instantly jump to that section of the guide. You can also use the Index to jump to specific
topics within a chapter. Each page number in the Index is a hyperlink.

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The following conventions are used throughout this guide:

• The symbol  denotes an operations procedure.

• The symbol S denotes an example.

• Entries written in bold-face letters denote physical buttons, chassis connectors

and “sections” on the control panel.

S Press DSK to ...

• Entries written between braces denote buttons on the Touch Screen.

S Press {Edge Color} to ...

• A sequence of button presses on the control panel is denoted by the button

names, separated by commas.

S Press STORE, M/E 1, #, ENTER to ...

• A “press and hold” sequence involving two buttons is denoted by the + symbol in

between button names.

S Press MIX + FX TRIG to ...

• A sequence of button presses on the Touch Screen is denoted by the button

names, separated by arrows.

S Press {System} > {Input Setup} to ...

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The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this guide:

• 3G — A 3 Gbit/s serial digital 10-bit or 12-bit video interface (SMPTE 424M and

425M).

• AUX (Auxiliary) Bus — AUX buses are extra switching buses that allow video

signals connected to the switcher to be routed to external equipment such as
VTRs, monitors, projectors, etc.

• Bank — a name for the three combined individual buses in an M/E, including the

PGM bus, the PST bus and the KEY bus.

• BG (Background) — The switcher bus on an M/E bank that selects the on-line (or

on-air) output signal.

• Chroma Key — A type of key where the hole-cutting information is derived from a

color rather than from a video level. An common example on television, is when
the weatherman appears to be standing in front of a map. The map itself is a
video signal, and the weatherman is in fact standing in front of a green (or blue)
screen. On the switcher, the Chroma Key process electronically subtracts the
color from the foreground image, and replaces it with video from the background
image to form a composite image.

• Clip, Gain, Opacity — In switcher terminology, the process of fine-tuning a key of

any type (luminance, linear, or chroma). Clipping sets the threshold for the hole­cutting circuitry, while "gain" defines the range and sensitivity of adjustment. The
"opacity" is the transparency or density of the key, as revealed over a background.

• Chassis Cards — In addition to the required M/E and System cards, the

following cards that can be installed in the chassis, enabling you to configure the
switcher in many flexible ways. These cards are abbreviated as follows:

~ NIC (Native Input Card) — provides eight native video inputs.
~ UIC (Universal Input Card) — provides two universal scaler inputs.
~ UOC (Universal Output Card) — provides two universal auxiliary outputs.
~ NAC (Native Aux Output Card) — provides eight native auxiliary outputs.
~ DVE (Digital Video Effects) — provides two “2D” DVE channels.

• CLN (Clean Feed) — An output of an M/E that originates upstream of the M/E’s

keyers. For example, if the output of M/E 1 is Camera 1 plus a key, the “clean”
output is Camera 1 only, minus the key.

• Computer Video — A generic term indicating video that originates from a

computer platform. A progressive scan signal that follows VESA (Video
Electronics Standards Association) standards, with typical resolutions of 800 x
600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, etc.

• Crosspoint — The video switch (or button) that selects the input required on a

particular switcher bus.

• Cut — an instantaneous switch from one video source to another.

• DA (Distribution Amplifier) — A video device that inputs one video signal, and

outputs multiple “identical” signals.

• DSK (Downstream Keyer) — A DSK is a key that is electronically located after all

other switcher functions — visually on top of all other layers and buses. Any
operations performed “upstream” on the switcher M/Es will not affect the
downstream key video.

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• DVE (Digital Video Effects) — A special effects generator with the ability to create

PIP effects, reduce and enlarge images, create borders and shadows around
those images, and create keyframes for motion paths. See PIP and Keyframe for
additional information.

• EXT (External) — A digital key input that is dedicated to the DSK.

• Fader — see T-Bar.

• FTB (Fade to Black) — The button which enables the TD (Technical Director) to

fade everything on Program, including the DSK, to or from black.

• GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) — One or more communications ports that

control input and output "triggering." For example, with a GPI (input) trigger, an
external peripheral device can trigger a specified switcher function. With a GPO
(output) trigger, the switcher can trigger an external device.

• GUI (Graphical User Interface) — A term that describes a status display based on

graphics and icons, rather than strictly on numbers and letters.

• HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface) — a high definition SDI signal

(SMPTE 292M). Example formats are 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.

• Keyframe — In a PIP “move,” a keyframe is a point where an action or change

occurs. For example, when a PIP moves from the upper right corner to full
screen, keyframe 1 is the upper right position, and keyframe 2 is the full screen
position of the PIP.

• Keying — The process of superimposing video from one source (the foreground)

on top of another source (the background).

• Key Fill — The video which fills the hole cut by the keying circuitry. Typically,

switchers provide a variety of choices for the fill source — internal mattes, external
video, or "self" fill are several examples.

• Key Mask — A key modification system that protects a portion of the foreground

video from being keyed, using the switcher’s internal pattern system.

• Key Signal — also known as Key Source. The signal that electronically cuts the

hole in the background video signal. Key signals typically originate from external
inputs such as character generators or cameras.

• Linear Key — a keying mode in which the edges of anti-aliased key sources

(such as character generators) are reproduced clearly. Typically, two separate
signals are required from a linear key source: a cut and a fill.

• M/E (Mix/Effects) — The section (or "bank") of a video switcher where video

signals are processed to select inputs and create mixes, wipes, keys and other
effects. An M/E is essentially a video layer that can be combined with other M/Es
(layers) to form the entire output of the switcher.

• Menu — A term used to describe buttons and functions on the high-resolution

color LCD touch screen.

• Mix — also known as a Dissolve. A transition between two video sources in

which one source fades out as the other fades in.

• Multiviewer (MVR) — a monitoring system that enables multiple sources (input

and outputs) to be displayed on one or two monitors, eliminating the need for
individual source monitors. By utilizing different arrays of PIPs, users can select
the preferred multiviewer “look,” and streamline control room operations.

• Native Resolution — The resolution to which all processing is set within the

switcher frame, e.g., SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M, Level C) or HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M).

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Glossary of Switcher Terms

• NTSC — National T elevision Standards Committee. The oldest standard for color

• PAL — Phase Alternating Line. PAL is the predominant TV standard in Europe.

• PGM (Program) — The switcher bus on the Program bank that selects the on-line

• PGM Bank — The entire PGM bank, including the PGM bus, PST bus, DSK, the

• PIP (Picture-in-Picture) — An on-screen “look” in which one picture (typically of

• PST (Preset) — The switcher bus that selects the video that will appear next on-

• RGB — The red, green and blue color signal components.

• RGBHV — Defines a connection scheme with five lines: one for red, one for

• RGBS — Defines a connection with four signals, to transmit video and sync

• RGsB — Defines a connection with three signals, to transmit video and sync

• SD-SDI — (Standard Definition Serial Digital Interface) — a standard definition

• SDI (Serial Digital Video) — A digital representation of the video signal that is

• T-Bar — Also known as a Fader, the T-Bar is the lever on a switcher that manually

• TD (Technical Director) — the person who operates the FSN Series switcher.

• Wipe — a transition between two video sources that uses a selected pattern to

• Y/C — A video signal in which color and brightness information is transmitted

picture broadcasting. NTSC is a standard definition format that operates at a
frequency of 60Hz, with 525 lines, 60 fields and 30 frames per second.

PAL is a standard definition format that operates at a frequency of 50Hz, with 625
lines, 50 fields, and 25 frames per second.

(or on-air) output signal from that bank.

PGM transition section and FTB.

reduced size) is positioned or keyed over another background image — or
another PIP. PIPs can overlap each other, depending on their visual priority.

line (or on-air).

green, one for blue, one for the horizontal sync and one for the vertical sync. This
is the standard used in VGA and other analog PC computer monitors.

information. Vertical and horizontal sync are combined on a single channel

information. Here, the sync information is transmitted on the green channel.

SDI signal with a data rate of 270 Mbit/s only (SMPTE 259M). Example formats
are 480i and 525i.

distributed via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors.

controls the progress of an effect. The position of the fader controls the amount of
the BG (Background) Bus signal and the PST (Preset) Bus signal that contributes
to the mix, wipe or key.

determine the edge between the two sources.

separately (luminance Y, chrominance C).

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Overview

• Control Features

• System Configuration

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The FSN Series integrates HD, SD and computer sources in a professional multi-format
production switcher. General features include:

• The ability to add computer inputs and HD/SD cross-conversion capability to

traditional video switcher functionality, with seamless switching and mixing.

• The ability to select the native output video format (e.g., 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i).

In this manner, the switcher can:

~ Operate as an HD-SDI switcher with internal SD and computer video
~ Operate as an SD-SDI switcher with internal HD and computer video

• An intuitive control surface, with sections and functions that are familiar to the

video production switching community.

• A user-configurable video processor (chassis) that uses field-installable cards,

providing superior input and output flexibility.

• All cards, power supplies and fans are front-serviceable and hot-swappable.

• Video reference input, plus auto-timing of reference locked sources (+/- 0.5 lines).

• Six native resolution Aux outputs as standard.

• Minimal video delay for native resolution sources that are locked to reference.

• Built-in test patterns.

Please note:

• To ensure trouble-free orientation, installation and operation of your FSN Series

switcher, please follow all procedures in the following chapters:

~ Chapter 2, “FSN-1400 Orientation” on page 33.
~ Chapter 3, “Control Panel Orientation” on page 67.
~ Chapter 4, “Installation” on page 103.
~ Chapter 5, “Menu Orientation” on page 131.
~ Chapter 6, “System Setup” on page 279.
~ Chapter 7, “Operations” on page 307.
~ Chapter 8, “DVE Operations” on page 353.
~ Chapter 9, “Multiviewer Operations” on page 411.

• If you have questions regarding the FSN Series, please consult with customer

service. Refer to Appendix B, “Contact Information

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conversion to HD.

conversion to SD.

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About the FSN Series

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Two different control surfaces are available for the FSN Series:

• The FSN-150 is a 1.5 M/E production switcher providing 20 assignable

crosspoints (10 buttons plus SHIFT).

Figure 1-1. FSN-150 Control Panel

• The FSN-250 is a 2.5 M/E production switcher providing 52 assignable

crosspoints (26 buttons plus SHIFT).

Figure 1-2. FSN-250 Control Panel

Additional control features are listed below:

• A high-resolution color LCD touchscreen for setup and parameter adjustment.

• Programmable “custom” buttons, with LCD displays to indicate the current button

assignments.

• Programmable LCD source labels for the switcher bus rows.

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The FSN-250 is not available in version 3.0.

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About the FSN Series

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Basic FSN Series System

• Required Cards

• Optional Cards

• M/E Features

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Because the FSN Series uses modular components, many flexible system configurations
can be designed to suit your exact production requirements. The basic system consists of
the following:

• One FSN-150 control panel.

• One FSN-1400 chassis.

• One System Card and one Crosspoint M/E Card, both of which are required on

all systems. Refer to the “Required Cards” section below for details.

All other cards are optional, including the NIC, UIC, UOC, DVE, NAC and MVR. Refer to
the “Optional Cards” section on page 26 for details.

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Required FSN Series cards are described below.

• System Card — this required card includes:
~ Video reference input and loop through.
~ Configurable video reference output.
~ Ethernet port (10/100).
~ One tally connector (24 contact closures).
~ One GPIO connector (four GPI ports and eight GPO ports).

In Chapter 2, refer to the “System Card

” section on page 44 for details.

• Crosspoint M/E Card — This required card includes:
~ Crosspoint matrix.
~ M/E and PGM circuitry.
~ Dedicated DSK cut and fill inputs.
~ Six Aux outputs.
~ Four PGM outputs (PGM [2x], PVW and CLN).
~ Three M/E 1 outputs (PGM 1, PVW 1 and CLN 1).
~ Three M/E 2 outputs (PGM 2, PVW 2 and CLN 2).

In Chapter 2, refer to the “M/E Card

” section on page 49 for details.

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About the FSN Series

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Optional FSN Series cards are described below.

• NIC (Native Input Card)

The NIC provides eight native video input channels, which run at the switcher's
selected native output resolution. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Native Input Card”
section on page 53 for details.

• UIC (Universal Input Card)

The UIC provides two independent universal scaler channels, each of which is
used to scale input video to the switcher’s selected native output resolution. In
Chapter 2, refer to the “Universal I nput Card

” section on page 55 for details.

• UOC (Universal Output Card)

The UOC provides two independent universal scaler output channels. Each card
can output scaled video and/or computer resolutions up to UXGA or 1920 x 1080,
or function as an additional native auxiliary output. In Chapter 2, refer to the
“Universal Output Card

” section on page 58 for details.

• DVE (Digital Video Effects)

The DVE card provides two internal 2-D DVE channels which can be used to
create PIPs, and fly PIPs and keys. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Digital Video

Effects Card” section on page 57 for details.

• NAC (Native Aux Output Card)

The NAC provides eight auxiliary outputs which run at the system’s native
resolution. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Native Aux Output Card” section on
page 60 for details.

• MVR (Multiviewer Card)

The MVR provides internal multiviewer capability, with the ability to display up to
16 source PIPs in both single and dual monitor configurations. In Chapter 2, refer
to the “Multiviewer Card” section on page 62 for details.

Important

In Chapter 2, refer to the “Card Slot Allocation and System

Flexibility” section on page 35 for details on maximum card

quantities and slot allocations in the FSN-1400 chassis.

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Each M/E processor features the following capabilities:

• A/B background mixer, plus two full function keyers

• Pattern system (wipes)

• PGM, PVW and assignable CLN outputs

Each PGM bank features the following:

• A/B background mixer

• Pattern system (wipes)

• One downstream key (DSK)

• Downstream FTB (Fade to Black)

• PGM (2x), PVW and CLN outputs

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Version 3.0 Features

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This section lists the new hardware and software fea tu r es that have been implemented in
the FSN Series version 3.0 release. Reference links are provided.

• DVE Functionality

Version 3.0 supports the optional 2D DVE (Digital Video Effects) card, of which
two can be installed in FSN-1400 slots 9 and 10. DVE functionality includes:

~ Programming of single and dual keyframe DVE effects.
~ Ability to create PIPs, and fly PIPs and keys.
~ Joystick control of PIPs.
~ New DVE Assign Menu, accessed via the Setup Menu.
~ Full compliment of DVE programming menus, accessed via the {DVE}

Refer to Chapter 8, “DVE Operations” on page 353 for details.

• NAC Functionality

Version 3.0 supports up to three NACs (Native Aux Output Cards) in chassis slots
1 1, 12 and/or 13. Each NAC provides eight aux outputs which run at the system’s
native resolution. When installed, the associated Aux outputs are automatically
enabled on the control panel. In Chapter 2, refer to the “Native Aux Output

Card” section for details.

• UOC Functionality

Version 2.0 supports up to three UOCs (Universal Output Cards) in slots 11, 12
and/or 13. Each UOC provides two independent universal scaler output channels.
In Chapter 2, refer to the “Universal Output Card

• MVR Functionality

Version 2.0 supports one MVR (Multiviewer Card) in slot 11. The MVR provides
internal multiviewer capability with the ability to display up to 16 source PIPs in
both single and dual monitor configurations. In Chapter 2, refer to the
“Multiviewer Card

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button in the Menu Bar.

” section for additional details.

” section on page 62 for details.

Important

Regarding the NAC, UOC and MVR, refer to the “Car d Slot

Allocation and System Flexibility” section for details on

maximum card quantities and slot allocations in the chassis.

• Aux Menu

Version 2.0 activates the Aux Menu and the accompanying Aux Setup Menu.
Together, these menus enable you to set up, map, name and view all Aux buses.
In Chapter 5, refer to the “Aux Setup Menu
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• M/E 2 Control

Version 2.0 supports control of M/E 2 from the FSN-150. All M/E 2 outputs on the
FSN-1400 are active, a new M/E Setup Menu is provided, and the M/E 2 button
in the Memory Section is active. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Other Setup Menu”
section for setup details. In Chapter 7, refer to the “ M/E 2 Control on the FSN-

150” section for M/E 2 operating instructions.

• NIC Gamma Adjustment

Gamma adjustment has been added to all NIC (Native Input Card) inputs. The
adjustment range is 0.5 to 3.0, in .01 increments. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Input

Menu” section on page 202 for details.

• Ancillary Data Support for SD Rates

For SD (standard definition) formats, for direct NIC-to-AUX output routes, ancillary
data present on NIC inputs is now preserved to SDI Aux outputs. However, if the
signal travels through an M/E, a UIC or the DVE, ancillary data is stripped. Please
note the following important points:

~ In Frame Sync mode, if a frame is repeated or dropped, the ancillary

data for that frame is also repeated or dropped.

~ For HD (high definition) video formats, the same rules apply.

• Video Reference Output

On the Reference and Output Setup Menu, new features are provided:

~ Users can adjust the reference video output by toggling the {Reference

Out} button to either Black Burst or Tri-level Sync.

Important

This change activates the Ref Out BNC connector on the
System Card’s rear panel.

~ By pressing {Reference Output Timing}, users can adjust H and V

phase relative to video reference input.

Please note:

~ In Chapter 2, refer to the “System Card” section on page 44 for

information on the Ref Out connector.

~ The sync out format (as provided on the Ref Out BNC) changes,

depending on the selected native video format. In Appendix A, refer to
the “Reference Video Output Specifications
details on each format.

” section on page 434 for

• Additional Native Video Output Formats

Three new native video output formats have been added to the system:

~ 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98
~ 1920 x 1080p @ 24
~ 1920 x 1080p @ 25

Please note:

~ Use the Reference and Output Setup Menu to select the desired native

output format. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Reference and Output Setup

Menu” section on page 197 for menu details.

~ In Appendix A, refer to the “Output Formats” section on page 449 for a

complete list of all available output formats.

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• Additional Test Pattern

The SMPTE RP-219 test pattern has been added to the Output Test Patterns
Menu.

• Menu Enhancements

The following menus have been enhanced with new features:

~ Wipe Menu — In Chapter 5, refer to the “Wipe Men u” section on

page 151 for menu details.

~ Keyer Menu — In Chapter 5, refer to the “Keyer Menu” section on

page 157 for menu details.

• Feature Enhancements

In the Memory Section on the FSN-150, pressing STORE now lights all active
buttons in the Module Section automatically. Module buttons toggle on/off in the
normal way. This enhancement enables you to easily store the “entire” switcher.
The RECALL procedure is identical to the previous version.

• Analog Format Connection Table — Correction

In the Analog Format Connection T ab le on page 65, the Chroma connection for
the S-Video format has been corrected to indicate Blue, instead of Red.

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Connectivity Diagrams

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The following connectivity diagrams are provided in this section:

• System 1 — Basic

• System 2 — Multiple Destinations

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The figure below illustrates a basic FSN Series system:

PC

FSN-150

Aux 1

Program

Screen

Cameras

Analog / Digital

VTR / DVR

Server

Figure 1-3. Block diagram, basic FSN Series system (sample)

Ethernet

FSN-1400

Program Preview

Program Record

This configuration is an ideal basic setup consisting of multip le inputs, a single destination
output and a single Aux output. In the diagram:

• Multiple scaled and un-scaled sources connect to the FSN-1400, including

cameras, PCs, VTRs, DVRs and servers.

• The FSN-1400 and FSN-150 control panel connect via Ethernet.

• Program and Preview monitor outputs enable the TD to view the entire output of

the switcher, and preview the “look” that’s coming next on all outputs.

• The switcher’s SDI (SD-SDI or HD-SDI) Program output connects to the projector.

• One Aux output is connected to a VTR, providing the ability to record the output of

the event.

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The figure below illustrates a sample system in which individual Aux outputs are routed to
different destinations.

PC

Cameras

Analog / Digital

VTR / DVR

Server

Ethernet

FSN-1400

Aux 5

Center
Screen

Aux 2

PGM

Left

Screen

FSN-150

Program Preview

Aux 4

Green Room

Aux 1

M/E 1

Production

Right

Screen

Aux 3

M/E 1

Aux 6

ISO Camera Record

Figure 1-4. Block diagram, multiple destination FSN Series system (sample)

This configuration is ideal for a setup consisting of three projected images behind a
podium. The left and right images are identical (as switched on M/E 1), and the center
image can be identical, or different from the two “wing” projectors (as switched on the PG M
bank). By connecting Aux outputs to different projectors, the TD has complete creative
control over the look, with the ability to display different setups on the projectors.

In the diagram:

• Multiple scaled and un-scaled sources connect to the FSN-1400, including

cameras, PCs, VTRs, DVRs and servers.

• The FSN-1400 and FSN-150 connect via Ethernet.

• Aux outputs 1, 2 and 3 connect to the three projectors.

• Aux outputs 4, 5 and 6 are connected to peripheral devices, such as monitors and

VTRs. In practice, this enables the TD to provide completely independent stage
or green room monitors, plus the ability to record the output of the entire event.

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Application Questions

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At Barco, we take pride in offering unique solutions to demanding technical problems. If
you have application questions, require further information or would like to discuss your
application requirements in more detail, please call [phone]. Our Customer
Support Engineers will be happy to supply you with the support you need. Refer to
Appendix B, “Contact Information

” on page 451 for details.

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This chapter provides detailed explanations of the FSN-1400 chassis, including all front
and rear chassis cards.

The following topics are discussed:

• Hardware Description

• Card Descriptions

• Card LEDs

• Analog Format Connection Table

Note

Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter,
please continue with Chapter 3, “Control Panel Orientation
on page 67.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Hardware Description

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Chassis Overview

• Card Slot Allocation and System Flexibility

• Chassis Front Door

• Chassis Front

• Chassis Rear

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The FSN Series chassis (FSN-1400) permits a high degree of flexibility in terms of the
number of inputs and outputs that you can configure. Please note:

• All cards are modular and hot-swappable.

• The 6RU chassis supports:
~ 14 front cards, including required and optional cards.
~ 14 rear slots, the configuration of which depends on the type (and

• An internal “midplane” architecture allows cards to be plugged in from both the

front and rear of the chassis.

• There are no active components on the midplane or on the plug-in rear panels.

• The front door provides a seal for air flow and chassis cooling. There are no

controls on the door, but two status LEDs are provided. Refer to the “Chassis

Front Door” section on page 3 7 for details.

• The following additional features are provided:
~ Optional dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies.
~ One tally connector (24 contact closures).
~ One GPIO connector, with four input (GPI) and eight output (GPO) ports.
~ Two serial ports.

number) of populated front cards.

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Hardware Description

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Within the FSN-1400 chassis, two card slots are dedicated (System and M/E). The
allocation of the remaining slots is flexible, as illustrated in the following table.

Table 2-1. FSN Series chassis card slot allocations

Card Type Max. # of Cards per Chassis Slot Number(s)

System (Required card) 114
M/E (Required card) 18
NIC (Native Input Card), 8-channel 4 1 - 4 (default slot: 1)
UIC (Universal Input Card), 2-channel 5 3 - 7 (default slot: 7)
MVR (Multiviewer Card) 1 11
UOC (Universal Output Card), 2-channel 3 1 1, 12, 13 (default slot: 12)
NAC (Native Aux Output Card), 8-channel 3 1 1, 12, 13 (default slot: 13)
DVE (Digital Video Effects) card, 2-channel 2 9, 10

Because different combinations of cards can be installed in the FSN-1400 chassis, input
and output combinations are highly flexible. Refer to the following two sections for details:

• Input Flexibility

• Auxiliary Output Flexibility

Please note:

• Refer to the “Chassis Front” section on page 39 and the “Chassis Rear” section

on page 41 for detailed information on all chassis card slots.

• Refer to the “Card Descriptions” section on page 43 for in-depth information of

all cards and their capabilities.

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The following table outlines the system’s input flexibility, based on the numbers of eight
channel NICs and two channel UICs that can be installed:

Table 2-2. FSN Series input flexibility

Total Inputs (Installed NICs + Installed UICs)

0 UIC

installed

0 NIC installed0246810
1 NIC installed 8 10 12 14 16 18

1 UIC

installed

2 UICs

installed

3 UICs

installed

4 UICs

installed

5 UICs

installed

2 NICs installed161820222426
3 NICs installed2426283032
4 NICs installed32343638

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Hardware Description

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The following two tables outline the system’s auxiliary output flexibility, based on the
number of 2-channel UOC cards installed, the number of 8-channel NAC cards installed,
and whether or not the MVR is installed.

The totals listed below include the six standard native Aux outputs on the M/E card, plus
the number of outputs on the installed UOCs and NACs.

• With no MVR (Multiviewer) installed in slot 11, three chassis slots (11, 12 and 13)

are available for Aux output cards. The following combinations of Aux outputs are
available:

Table 2-3. Auxiliary output flexibility - Multiviewer is not installed

Total Aux Outputs — Multiviewer Not Installed

0 NACs installed 1 NAC installed 2 NACs installed 3 NACs installed

0 UOCs installed 6 14 22 30
1 UOC installed 8 16 24
2 UOCs installed 10 18
3 UOCs installed 12

• When the MVR is installed in slot 11, only two slots (12 and 13) are available for

Aux output cards. The following combinations of Aux outputs are available:

Table 2-4. Auxiliary output flexibility - Multiviewer is installed

Total Aux Outputs — Multiviewer Installed

0 NACs installed 1 NAC installed 2 NACs installed

0 UOCs installed 6 14 22
1 UOC installed 8 16
2 UOCs installed 10

Note that when additional Aux output cards are installed, use the Aux Setup Menu to map
Aux outputs to the control panel, and name Aux outputs (if desired). In Chapter 5, refer to
the “Aux Setup Menu

” section on page 240 for details.

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Hardware Description

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The figure below illustrates a view of the chassis front door:

1 2 3

FSN-1400

Power
Video Reference

Figure 2-1. FSN Series chassis front door

1) Door Latch 2) System Status LEDs 3) Hinges

Following are descriptions of each section.

1) Door Latch

One latch is provided to facilitate door opening and closing. See the “Door

Removal and Re-installation” section on page 38 for instructions.

2) System Status LEDs

The two System Status LEDs are mounted on the System Card, but they are
visible through the slot in the front door — via light pipe.

The Power LED indicates power status for the chassis and the system card.

~ Green = the system card has power and the card’s software is running.
~ Red = not used in version 3.0.
~ Off = one or more of the following conditions are present:

• There is no power to the FSN-1400.

• There is no System Card in the FSN-1400.

•The System Card has failed.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Hardware Description

The Video Reference LED indicates the status of the system’s analog video
reference input, via the Vid Ref connector on the System Card’s rear panel.

~ Green = the system is configured for External Reference, a video
~ Red = the system is configured for External Reference, the signal is
~ Off = the system is configured for Free Run.

reference signal is present and the FSN-1400 is locked to the signal.

missing or the FSN-1400 is not locked to the signal.

Note

3) Hinges

Two hinges are provided on the right side of the door, to facilitate door removal and re-installation. See the “Door Removal and Re-installation for door removal and installation instructions.

If the Power LED is off, the Video Reference LED will also
be off.

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An air filter is located on the inside of the front door, in the bottom half of the door. Using
the four thumb nuts, this filter can be easily removed and cleaned periodically, as required.

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 Use the following steps to open and remove the FSN-1400 front door:

1. On the Latch, press inwards on the top label that reads “Push.”

2. Lift the lower portion of the Latch that reads “Lift and Turn.”

3. Turn the Latch clockwise, and open the door.

4. To remove the door, lift it up and off of its hinges.

 Use the following steps to re-install the FSN-1400 front door:

1. Align the female hinges on the door with the male hinges on the FSN-1400.

2. Set the door down on the hinges until it is fully seated.

3. Close the door.

4. Turn the Latch counter-clockwise, then push the Latch in to re-seat it.

Important

38 FSN Series • User’s Guide • Rev 01

Operating the FSN-1400 without the door fully closed and the
filter installed will cause overheating and possible damage.

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Hardware Description

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The figure below illustrates a sample front view of a fully-loaded chassis (door removed):

DC OK

AC OK

DC OK

AC OK

1

2

WARNING: Operating the unit without the fan

UNLOCK UNLOCK

tray will cause overheati n g a nd possible damage.

12345678910111213Slot: 14

NAC

Native Aux Output Card

Universal Output Card

UOC

MVR

System Card

SYS

Multiviewer Card

DVE

DVE Card

DVE

M/E

Mix / Effects Card

DVE Card

UIC

Universal Input Card

Universal Input Card

UIC

UIC

Universal Input Card

Universal Input Card

UIC

UIC

Universal Input Card

NIC

Native Input Card

Native Input Card

NIC

Power

Power

Loaded

RS-232

CPU

IP

Power

Loaded

Loaded

Power

Power

Loaded

Power

Loaded

Power

Loaded

Loaded

Power

Power

Power

Loaded

Loaded

Power

Loaded

Loaded

Power

Power

Loaded

Power

Loaded

Loaded

3 74 5

6

Figure 2-2. FSN Series chassis, front view (sample)

1) Power Supplies 4) Aux and MVR Card Slots 7) Input Card Slots

2) Fan Tray 5) DVE Card Slots

3) System Card Slot 6) M/E Card Slot

Following are descriptions of each section. Note that slots are numbered from right to left,
to correlate with the associated rear slots.

1) Power Supplies

Two slots are provided for dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies, each
with a 600W capability. Each supply has two LEDs:

~ DC OK LED:

• Green = DC power (from the supply) is OK.

• Red = DC power is bad or has failed.

~ AC OK LED:

• Green = AC power (into the supply) is OK.

• Red = AC power is bad or has failed.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Hardware Description

2) Fan Tray

For chassis cooling, one slot is provided for the required hot-swappable fan tray.
The integral handle enables the tray to be easily removed and installed.

Important

3) System Card Slot

Slot 14 is reserved for the required System Card. Refer to the “System Card
section on page 44 for details.

4) Aux and MVR Card Slots

Slots 11, 12 and 13 are reserved for three types of optional cards:

The fan tray must be installed whenever power is applied to
the chassis. Operating the unit without the fan tray will cause
overheating and possible damage.

~ UOC (Universal Output Card). Up to three cards can be installed. See

the “Universal Output Card

” section on page 58.

~ NAC (Native Aux Output Card). Up to three cards can be installed. See

the “Native Aux Output Card

” section on page 60.

~ MVR (Multiviewer Card). One card can be installed in slot 11 onl y. See

the “Multiviewer Card

5) DVE Card Slots

Slots 9 and 10 are reserved for optional 2-D DVE (Digital Video Effects) cards. Up
to two cards can be installed. Refer to the “Digital Video Effects Card
on page 57 for details.

6) M/E Card Slot

Slot 8 is reserved for the required M/E (Mix/Effects) card. Refer to the “M/E Card”
section on page 49 for details.

7) Input Card Slots

Slots 1 through 7 are reserved two types of input cards:

” section on page 62.

~ NIC (Native Input Card). Up to four cards can be installed in slots 1

through 4. See the “Native Input Card

” section on page 53 for details.

~ UIC (Universal Input Card). Up to five cards can be installed in slots 3

through 7. Refer to the “Universal Input Card
details.

” section on page 55 for

”

” section

40 FSN Series • User’s Guide • Rev 01

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Hardware Description

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The figure below illustrates a rear view of the FSN Series chassis, with all slots fully loaded
with both required and optional panels:

1

Slot: 1234567 8 910111213 14

1

1

1

1

1

SDI

SDI

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

AnalogDVI Digital

AnalogDVI Digital

AnalogDVI Digital

AnalogDVI Digital

1

2

3

4

SDI

SDI

SDI

SDI

5

6

7

8

Analog DVI Digital

Analog DVI Digital

Analog DVI Digital

Analog DVI Digital

2

2

2

2

2

PGM

AnalogDVI Digital

CutPVW

DSK

CLN

Fill

PGM

SDI

PVW

CLN

PGM

PVW

Analog DVI Digital

CLN

1

M/E 1

AUX

M/E 2

2

3

4

5

6

1

SDI

1

2

AnalogDVI Digital

1

Serial 1

Serial 2

Ethernet

Ref In

Ref Out

Tally

GPIO

100 - 240 VAC

8A, 50 - 60 Hz x2

1

Loop

2

DVI Digital

SDI

DVI Digital

LTC Input

2

2

3

4

SDI

5

6

7

8

Analog DVI Digital

Figure 2-3. Sample FSN Series chassis, rear view

1) Air Vents 4) DVE (Blank) Panel 7) AC Power

2) Input Card Panels 5) Aux and MVR Output Card Panels

3) M/E Card Panel 6) System Card Panel

In the descriptions below, slots are numbered from left to right:

1) Air Vents

At the top of the chassis, Air Vents are provided to assist with cooling. Air flows
from the front of the chassis to the rear. To prevent overheating, do not block the
air vents.

2) Input Card Panels

Slots 1 through 7 are reserved for two types of input card panels:

~ NIC panels. Up to four panels can be installed in slots 1 through 4. See

the “Native Input Card

” section on page 53 for details.

62 43 5 7

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Hardware Description

~ UIC panels. Up to five panels can be installed in slots 3 through 7. Refer

3) M/E Card Panel

Slot 8 is reserved for the required M/E card panel. Refer to the “M/E Card
section on page 49 for details.

4) DVE (Blank) Panel

Slots 9 and 10 are reserved for blank panels, as the DVE card does not require
any connectors. See the “Digital Video Effects Card

5) Aux and MVR Output Card Panels

Slots 11, 12 and 13 are reserved for three types of optional cards:

~ UOC (Universal Output Card). Up to three panels can be installed. See
~ NAC (Native Aux Output Card). Up to three panels can be installed.
~ MVR (Multiviewer Card). One panel can be installed in slot 11 only. See

6) System Card Panel

Slot 14 is reserved for the System card panel. Refer to the “System Card
section on page 44 for details.

7) AC Power

The AC Power section provides two AC power connectors with integral switches.
One connector is provided for each supply, which allows the frame to be powered
from two different circuit breakers in a redundant configuration.

to the “Universal Input Card” section on page 55 for details.

”

” section on page 57.

the “Universal Output Card” section on page 58.

See the “Native Aux Output Card” section on page 60.

the “Multiviewer Card” section on page 62.

”

Note

Important

The default FSN-1400 configuration has one power supply
installed in the lower slot. The bottom AC connector is used.

Unused rear slots must have blank panels installed for
purposes of thermal management and EMI.

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The following required and optional cards are discussed in this section:

• System Card

• M/E Card

• Native Input Card

• Universal Input Card

• Digital Video Effects Card

• Universal Output Card

• Native Aux Output Card

• Multiviewer Card

• Card LEDs

• Analog Format Connection Table

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

Note

On all following card descriptions, remember that all physical
connectors are located on the associated rear panels. Note
also that the DVE (Digital Video Effects) card does not have
any associated rear panel.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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 Card status: Required
 Slot number: 14
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 1

Important

This card is pre-installed in the FSN-1400. Do not move the
card to any other slots.

The System Card provides the following functions:

• System control, CPU, timing, and video reference (input, loop and output).

• Ethernet port 10/100, two serial outputs, Tally (24 contact closures).

• GPIO (four input ports, eight output ports).

• RS-232 port (diagnostics only).

The figure below illustrates the System card’s front edge and rear panel connectors:

1

3

2

System Card

SYS

4

Power

5

Loaded

9

10

Serial 1

Tally

Serial 2

Ethernet

14

15

6

7

RS-232

CPU

IP

11

12

8

GPIO

Ref In

Loop

13

Ref Out

3

Front Edge Rear Panel

Figure 2-4. System card front edge and rear panel connectors

1) System Power LED 6) Diagnostic Port 11) Ref In

2) Video Reference LED 7) CPU Reset Switch 12) Loop

3) Ejectors 8) IP Address Reset Switch 13) Ref Out

4) Card Power LED 9) Serial Ports 14) Tally Connector

5) Loaded LED 10) Ethernet Port 15) GPIO Connector

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

Following are descriptions of all components on the front edge of the System card:

1) System Power LED

The System Power LED indicates power status for the chassis and the cards.

~ Green = all system power is OK.
~ Red = one or more of the following conditions are present:

• DC output from one (of the two) chassis power supplies is bad
or has failed.

• Power is bad (or has failed) on one or more of the installed
circuit cards.

~ Off = one or more of the following conditions are present:

• The chassis is turned off.

• DC output from all power supplies is bad or has failed.

• Power has failed on the System Card.

Note that this LED is carried through to the front door via light pipe.

2) Video Reference LED

The Video Reference LED indicates the status of the system’s analog video
reference input, via the Vid Ref connector on the System Card’s rear panel.

~ Green = the system is configured for External Reference, a video

reference signal is present and the FSN-1400 is locked to the signal.

~ Red = the system is configured for External Reference, the signal is

missing or the FSN-1400 is not locked to the signal.

~ Off = the system is configured for Free Run.

Note

Note that this LED is carried through to the front door via light pipe.

3) Ejectors

Use the card’s top and bottom Ejectors to remove (and re-insert) the card.

4) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card. Refer to the “Card

LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

5) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card. Refer to the
“Card LEDs

6) Diagnostic Port

One RS-232 port is provided for diagnostics. This port is not available to the user.

7) CPU Reset Switch

Using a small tool such as a paper clip, press the CPU Reset Switch to perform a
soft system reset. This function reboots the system, but preserves all setups and
memory registers, and maintains all crosspoint selections on the control panel.
Please note:

If the Power LED is off, the Video Reference LED will also
be off.

” section on page 64 for details.

~ This is the same as pressing {Soft Reset System} on the Reset Menu.

In Chapter 5, refer to the “Reset Menu

” section on page 274 for details.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

8) IP Address Reset Switch

Using a small tool such as a paper clip, press the IP Address Reset Switch for 5
(five) seconds. This action resets the chassis IP address to the default value of

192.168.0.4, and then performs a factory reset. Please note:

~ This is the same as pressing {Factory Reset} on the Reset Menu. In
~ Use the Com Setup Menu to change the IP address if required. In

Following are descriptions of all components on the System card’s rear panel:

9) Serial Ports

Two DB-9 connectors are provided for Serial connections. In Appendix A, refer to
the “Serial Connectors” section on page 442 for details.

Chapter 5, refer to the “Reset Menu

Chapter 6, refer to the “Communications Setup” section on page 285
for details.

” section on page 274 for details.

Note

10) Ethernet Port

One RJ-45 connector is provided for a 10/100 Ethernet connection between the
FSN Series control panel and the FSN-1400. For multiple Ethernet connections,
an Ethernet switch is recommended. There are two LEDs on the connector:

Link Speed

Link/Activity

Figure 2-5. Ethernet Connector

This function is currently not implemented.

~ When a valid link is present, the amber Link Speed LED indicates

100mb Ethernet speed when lit, and 10mb speed when off.

~ The green Link/Activity LED indicates that a link is present when lit, and

link activity when blinking.

Please note:

~ In Appendix A, refer to the “Ethernet Connector” section on page 441

for Ethernet connector pinout details.

~ Use the Com Setup Menu to change the chassis’ IP address. In

Chapter 6, refer to the “Communications Setup” section on page 285
for details.

~ Refer to the “FSN Series Ethernet Connections” section on page48 for

more information about Ethernet.

11) Ref In

One BNC is provided for an analog Reference Input connection. Accepted video
reference signals are black burst, SMPTE bi-level sync and tri-level sync.

Note

46 FSN Series • User’s Guide • Rev 01

In Appendix A, refer to the “Reference Video Input

Specifications” section on page 433 for detailed information

about the allowed frame rates for the reference input.

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

12) Loop

One BNC connector is provided for a reference Loop connection, which enables
you to loop the incoming reference signal to the next device in your system. If the
reference Loop is not used, connect a 75 ohm terminator to the connector.

13) Ref Out

One BNC connector is provided for a Reference Output signal. Using the
{Reference Out} button on the Reference and Output Setup Menu, this output
can be toggled between Tri-Level Sync and Black Burst.

Important

14) Tally Connector

One DB-50 connector is provided for tally, with 24 contact closures available. In
Appendix A, refer to the “Tally Connector
Chapter 6, refer to the “Tally Setup” sectio n on page 303 for setup details.

15) GPIO Connector

One DB-25 connector is provided for GPIO, with four input ports and eight output
ports. In Appendix A, refer to the “GPIO Connector” section on page 444.

Note

The sync out format (as provided on the connector) changes,
depending on the selected native video format. In
Appendix A , refer to the “Reference Video Output

Specifications” section on page 434 for details.

” section on page 443 for pinouts. In

This function is currently not implemented.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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This section provides information on al l FSN Series Ethernet connections.

Figure 2-6. Basic system Ethernet diagram

Ethernet Port 1

FSN-150

Switch

Ethernet

FSN-1400

• FSN-1400

The FSN-1400 has a single Ethernet port located on the System card. This port
connects to Ethernet Port 1 on the FSN-150 or FSN-250 control panel, either
directly or via an Ethernet switch. By default, the following conditions are set:

~ DHCP = OFF
~ Default IP address: 192.168.0.4
~ Default Netmask: 255.255.255.0

The user can use the default address, or set a different address.

• FSN-150 and FSN-250 control panels

Each control panel has two Ethernet ports located on the rear panel:

~ Ethernet Port 1 connects to the FSN-1400, either directly or via an

Ethernet Switch. By default, the following conditions are set:

• DHCP = OFF

• Default IP address: 192.168.0.5

• Default Netmask: 255.255.255.0

The user can use the default address, or set a different address.

~ Ethernet Port 2 can be connected to an outside network, or to your

facility’s “house” network. By default, the following conditions are set:

• DHCP = ON

An IP address can be obtained automatically from the outside network.

Use the Com Setup Menu to change IP addresses. In Chapter 6, refer to the
“Communications Setup

” section on page 285 for details.

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 Card status: Required
 Slot number: 8
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 1

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

Important

This card is pre-installed in the FSN-1400. Do not move.

The M/E (Mix/Effects) Card provides the following functions:

• Dedicated DSK cut and fill inputs. These must be locked to video reference.

• Four PGM/PVW outputs (PGM [2x], PVW and CLN).

• Three M/E 1 outputs (PGM, PVW, CLN), three M/E 2 outputs (PGM, PVW, CLN),

six native Aux outputs.

• All outputs run at the system's native video format.

The figure below illustrates the M/E card’s front edge and rear panel connectors:

CLN

PGM

PVW

CLN

PGM

PVW

CLN

PGM

4

CutPVW

DSK

14

Fill

1

M/E 1

2

3

AUX

4

M/E 2

5

6

1

4

5

Mix / Effects Card

M/E

2

Power

Loaded

3

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

13

15

Front Edge Rear Panel

Figure 2-7. M/E card front edge and rear panel connectors

1) Ejectors 6) Clean Feed Out 11) M/E 2 Preview Out

2) Card Power LED 7) M/E 1 Program Out 12) M/E 2 Clean Feed Out

3) Loaded LED 8) M/E 1 Preview Out 13) DSK Cut In

4) Program Out 9) M/E 1 Clean Feed Out 14) DSK Fill in

5) Preview Out 10) M/E 2 Program Out 15) Native Aux Outputs

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

Following are descriptions of all M/E card components:

1) Ejectors

Use the card’s top and bottom Ejectors to remove (and re-insert) the card.

2) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card. Refer to the “Card

LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

3) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card. Refer to the
“Card LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

4) Program Out

Two BNC connectors are provided for the system’ s main Program Output. Each
output is identical.

5) Preview Out

One BNC is provided for the system’s main Preview Output. This output
provides the Program bank’s “lookahead” preview output. In Chapter 7, refer to
the “Understanding Lookahead Preview

6) Clean Feed Out

One BNC is provided for the system’s main Clean Feed Output. Refer to the
“Clean Feed Output Selection” section on page 52 for details.

7) M/E 1 Program Out

One BNC is provided for the system’s M/E 1 Program Output.

8) M/E 1 Preview Out

One BNC is provided for the system’s M/E 1 Preview Output. This output
provides M/E 1’s “lookahead” preview output. In Chapter 7, refer to the
“Understanding Lookahead Preview

9) M/E 1 Clean Feed Out

One BNC is provided for the system’s M/E 1 Clean Feed Output. Refer to the
“Clean Feed Output Selection” section on page 52 for details.

10) M/E 2 Program Out

One BNC is provided for the system’s M/E 2 Program Output.

11) M/E 2 Preview Out

One BNC is provided for the system’s M/E 2 Preview Output. This output
provides M/E 2’s “lookahead” preview output. In Chapter 7, refer to the
“Understanding Looka head Preview
lookahead preview.

” section on page 319 for information.

” section on page 319 for information.

” section on page 319 for information about

Note

12) M/E 2 Clean Feed Ou t

One BNC is provided for the system’s M/E 2 Clean Feed Output. Refer to the
“Clean Feed Output Selection

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On the FSN-150, M/E 2 control must be enabled to fully utilize
these outputs. In Chapter 7, refer to the “M/E 2 Control on

the FSN-150” section on page 349 for details.

” section on page 52 for details.

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

13) DSK Cut In

One BNC is provided for a dedicated DSK Cut Input. The DSK Cut and DSK Fill
inputs must be locked to the FSN-1400 video reference within ± 0.5 lines, when
the {Output V-Lock} button is turned off (on the Refer e nc e and Output Setup

Menu). See the DSK Fill In description below for an important note.

14) DSK Fill in

One BNC is provided for a dedicated DSK Fill Input. The DSK Cut and DSK Fill
inputs must be locked to the FSN-1400 video reference within ± 0.5 lines, when
the {Output V-Lock} button is turned off.

Important

When the {Output V-Lock} button is turned on (on the
Reference and Output Setup Menu), the position of the
DSK Cut and DSK Fill inputs on screen will change.

• If the user preference “Black on Invalid Video” is

turned on, the DSK turns off — because of the change
in output timing.

• If the user preference “Black on Invalid Video” is off,

the DSK will be visible — but in a shifted position. In
this condition, the video position can be adjusted by
changing the output timing of the DSK source itself.

In Chapter 5, refer to the “User Preferences Menu” section
on page 254 for details on the Black on Invalid Video mode.

15) Native Aux Outputs

Six BNCs are provided for the system’s six Native Aux Outputs. Source
selection is performed in the Aux Assign Section on the panel. In Chapter 3,
refer to the “Aux Section” heading on page 71 for details.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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The FSN-1400 provides three Clean Feed Outputs, one each for the PGM, M/E 1 and M/E
2 banks. Each output has selectable points from which the clean feed signal can be
picked, as illustrated in the following diagram.

M/E 1 KEY 1 KEY 2

M/E 2

PGM

Mixer

Mixer

Mixer

1 2

KEY 1 KEY 2

4 5

DSK FTB

7

3

6

8

Figure 2-8. Clean Feed Output selections

The table below describes each output in detail.

Table 2-5. Clean Feed Output descriptions

Output Description

1 M/E 1 clean out — pre KEY 1
2 M/E 1 clean out — pre KEY 2
3 M/E 1 out — post KEY 2
4 M/E 2 clean out — pre KEY 1

M/E 1 Clean Feed Out

M/E 2 Clean Feed Out

PGM Clean Feed Out

5 M/E 2 clean out — pre KEY 2
6 M/E 2 out — post KEY 2
7 Program clean out — pre DSK
8 Program out — Post FTB

In Chapter 7, refer to the “Selecting Clean Feed Outputs

” section on page 347 for details

on using the Clean Feed Assignment Menu.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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 Card status: Optional
 Installs in slots: 1 - 4
 Default slot: 1
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 4

The NIC (Native Input Card) is an eight-channel input card that provides the following:

• Eight native resolution video inputs (BNC).

• Frame synchronization for sources that are not locked to reference.

• +/- 0.5 line auto-timing for input sources that are locked to video reference.

• HD-SDI and SD-SDI capability.

Refer to the “Card Slot Allocation and Syst em Fl ex ibility” section on page 35 for details
on NIC configurations in the FSN-1400.

The figure below illustrates the NIC’s front edge and rear panel connectors:

1

Native Input Card

NIC

2 3

Power

Loaded

4

1

Front Edge Rear Panel

Figure 2-9. NIC front edge and rear panel connectors

1) Ejectors 3) Loaded LED

2) Card Power LED 4) Native Inputs 1 - 8

SDI

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Following are descriptions of all NIC components:

1) Ejectors

Use the card’s top and bottom Ejectors to remove (and re-insert) the card.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

2) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card. Refer to the “Card

LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

3) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card. Refer to the
“Card LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

4) Native Inputs 1 - 8

Eight BNC connectors are provided for Native Inputs 1 - 8, and each connector
supports HD-SDI and SD-SDI sources. The video standard of all connections to
the NIC must be the same as the FSN-1400’s native output resolution.

Note

In Appendix A, refer to the “Delay Specifications” section on
page 438 for details on NIC delay.

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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 Card status: Optional
 Installs in slots: 3 - 7
 Default slot: 7
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 5

The UIC (Universal Input Card) is a two-channel card that scales non-native inputs (up to
UXGA or 1920 x 1080) to the switcher's native resolution and timing. One UIC provides
two universal scaled video inputs, plus additional capabilities for native resolution sources:

• Frame synchronization for sources not locked to video reference.

• For SDI inputs that match the native format, +/- 0.5 line auto-timing for input

sources that are locked to video reference.

Refer to the “Card Slot Allocation and Syst em Fl ex ibility” section on page 35 for details
on UIC configurations in the FSN-1400.

The figure below illustrates the UIC’s front edge and rear panel connectors:

1

1

AnalogDVI Digital

Universal Input Card

UIC

4

2 3

Power

Loaded

SDI

5

1

Front Edge Rear Panel

Figure 2-10. UIC front edge and rear panel connectors

1) Ejectors 3) Loaded LED 5) Universal Input 2

2) Card Power LED 4) Universal Input 1

Following are descriptions of all UIC components:

1) Ejectors

Use the card’s top and bottom Ejectors to remove (and re-insert) the card.

Analog DVI Digital

2

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2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

2) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card. Refer to the “Card

LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

3) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card. Refer to the
“Card LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

4) Universal Input 1

Three connectors are provided for Universal Input 1 (1 x HD15, 1 x DVI-I, 1 x
BNC). Using these connectors, different combinations of inputs can be connected

to the FSN-1400, as outlined below, but only one of the three connectors can be
used at a time on the control panel.

Cells with check marks denote the connections required for the indicated format.

Table 2-6. UIC connector combinations for selected universal input formats

Format BNC DVI-I HD-15

Connectors

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

DVI * 
CVBS 
Y/C 

YPbPr ** 
RGsB 
RGBS 
RGBHV *** 

* up to 165 MHz
** NTSC, PAL or HD
*** up to 165 MHz (UXGA)

Please note the following important points regarding the UIC:





~ Refer to the “Analog Format Connection Table” section on page 65 for

additional information on using the HD-15 connector.

5) Universal Input 2

Input connections for Universal Input 2 are identical to Universal Input 1. Refer
to the explanation of Universal Input 1 for details.

Note

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In Appendix A, refer to the “Delay Specifications” section on
page 438 for details on UIC delay.

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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 Card status: Optional
 Installs in slots: 9, 10
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 2

The DVE (Digital Video Effects) card is an optional 2-D two-channel scaler card. When one
or two DVE cards are installed, the DVE Assign Menu enables you to assign DVE
channels to any keyer on the control panel. Then, using the DVE Menu, you can create
single keyframe and two keyframe DVE effects.

The following rules apply:

• One DVE card provides two internal DVE channels.

• Two DVE cards provide four available internal DVE channels.

• DVE channels can be assigned to a keyer’s “cut” and/or “fill” inputs. This feature

provides a great deal of flexibility. For example:

~ To “fly” a PIP or a luma key, one DVE channel is required. Assign a DVE

channel to the desired keyer’s “cut” signal.

~ To “fly” a linear key, two DVE channels are required. Assign DVE

channels to the desired keyer’s “cut” and “fill” signals.

~ To “fly” a split key, either one or two DVE channels are required

(depending on the effect you want to create). Assign channels to the
desired keyer’s “cut” and/or “fill” signals.

Please note:

• A rear panel is not required with the DVE card — a blank panel is installed

instead.

• Because DVE channels are assigned to specific keyers, input selection for the

channels is performed on the keyer’s associated key bus — in the same way that
key sources are selected.

• LEDs on the DVE card’s front edge provide power and FPGA status. Refer to the

“Card LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

Refer to the “Card Slot Allocation and Syst em Fl ex ibility
on DVE card configurations in the FSN-1400. Refer to Chapter 8, “DVE Operations,” for
complete information on DVE assignment, DVE menus and operations.

” section on page 35 for details

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Card Descriptions

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 Card status: Optional
 Installs in slots: 11, 12, 13
 Default slot: 12
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 3

The UOC (Universal Output Card) is an optional two-channel scaler card that creates
scaled video and/or computer Aux outputs up to UXGA or 1920 x 1080. Users can set the
output resolution to be different from (or the same as) the system’s native resolution.

When UOCs are installed, use the Aux Setup Menu to map Aux outputs to the control
panel, and name Aux outputs (if desired). Refer to the “Card Slot Allocation and System

Flexibility” section on page 35 for details on UOC configurations in the FSN-1400.

The figure below illustrates the UOC’s front edge and rear panel connectors:

1

1

AnalogDVI Digital

Universal Output Card

UOC

4

32

Power

Loaded

SDI

5

1

Front Edge Rear Panel

Figure 2-11. UOC front edge and rear panel connectors

1) Ejectors 3) Loaded LED 5) Universal Output 2

2) Card Power LED 4) Universal Output 1

Following are descriptions of all UOC components:

1) Ejectors

Use the card’s top and bottom Ejectors to remove (and re-insert) the card.

2) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card. Refer to the “Card

LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

Analog DVI Digital

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3) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card. Refer to the
“Card LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

4) Universal Output 1

Three connectors are provided for Universal Output 1:

~ 1 x HD15
~ 1 x DVI-I
~ 1 x BNC

Using these connectors, different combinations of outputs can be connected to
the FSN-1400, as outlined below.

Note

Cells with check marks denote the connections required for the indicated format.

Table 2-7. UOC connector combinations for selected universal output formats

Format BNC DVI-I HD-15

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

DVI * 
CVBS 
Y/C 

YPbPr ** 
RGsB 
RGBS 

Multiple outputs on a single UOC channel can be active at the
same time, provided that the selected format is compatible.
For example, 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 is a compatible format on
all three output connectors.

Connectors





RGBHV *** 

* up to 165 MHz
** NTSC, PAL or HD
*** up to 165 MHz (UXGA)

Refer to the “Analog Format Connection Table
additional information on using the HD-15 connector.

5) Universal Output 2

Output connections for Universal Output 2 are identical to Universal Output 1.
Refer to the explanation of Universal Outp ut 1 for details.

Note that test patterns can be assigned to any UOC output, and a raster box can be turned
on or off. In Chapter 5, see the “Output Test Patterns Menu

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” section for details.

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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 Card status: Optional
 Installs in slots: 11, 12, 13
 Default slot: 13
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 3

The NAC (Native Aux Output Card) is an optional card that provides eight additional
auxiliary outputs that run at the system’s native resolution. When NACs are installed, use
the Aux Setup Menu to map Aux outputs to the control panel, and name Aux outputs (if
desired). Refer to the “Card Slot Allocation and System Flexibility
for details on NAC configurations.

The following additional features are provided on the NAC:

• Aux outputs switch to black on LOS (loss of signal). In Chapter 7, refer to the

“Understanding Error Messages

• Aux outputs preserve ancillary data from NIC inputs. In Chapter 1, refer to the

“New Feature Review

• Test patterns can be assigned to any NAC output, and a raster box can be turned

on or off. In Chap ter5, see the “Output Test Patterns Menu

The figure below illustrates the NAC’s front edge and rear panel connectors:

” section on page 35

” section on page 316 for more details.

” section on page 27 for details.

” section for details.

1

Native Aux Output Card

NAC

2 3

Power

Loaded

1

Front Edge Rear Panel

Figure 2-12. NAC front edge and rear panel connectors

1) Ejectors

2) Card Power LED 4) Native Aux Outputs

3) Loaded LED

SDI

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

4

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Following are descriptions of all NAC components:

1) Ejectors

Use the card’s top and bottom Ejectors to remove (and re-insert) the card.

2) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card. Refer to the “Card

LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

3) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card. Refer to the
“Card LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

4) Native Aux Outputs

Eight BNC connectors are provided for the optional Native Aux Outputs.

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Card Descriptions

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Card Descriptions

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 Card status: Optional
 Installs in slot: 11
 Maximum number of cards per chassis: 1

The MVR (Multiviewer) is an optional card that provides the ability to display up to 16
source PIPs in both single and dual monitor configurations. With the desired monitor(s)
connected to the card, users can set the MVR’s output resolution, and select from a variety
of pre-defined multiviewer layouts.

The figure below illustrates the MVR’s front edge and rear panel connectors:

1

MVR

Power

1

Multiviewer Card

DVI Digital

4

32

Loaded

SDI

DVI Digital

2

1

Front Edge Rear Panel

Figure 2-13. MVR front edge and rear panel connectors

1) Ejectors 3) Loaded LED 5) MVR Output 2

2) Card Power LED 4) MVR Output 1 6) LTC Input

LTC Input

Following are descriptions of all MVR components:

1) Ejectors

Use the card’s top and bottom Ejectors to remove (and re-insert) the card.

2) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card. Refer to the “Card

LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

3) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card. Refer to the
“Card LEDs” section on page 64 for details.

5

6

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4) MVR Output 1

In order to provide multiviewer connections to both SDI and DVI compatible
monitors, two connectors are provided for MVR Output 1:

~ 1 x DVI-I
~ 1 x BNC

The same output signal appears on both the DVI-I and BNC connectors. MVR
Output 1 can be used in both single and dual multiviewer monitor configurations,
as selected on the Multiviewer Setup Menu:

~ In a single monitor layouts, the selected layout appears identically on

MVR Output 1 and MVR Output 2.

~ In a dual monitor layouts, one half of the selected layout appears on

MVR Output 1, and the other half appears on MVR Output 2.

Please note:

~ The output resolution for both MVR outputs is set on the Multiviewer

Output Setup Menu, using the Output Format Keypad.

~ Both the BNC and DVI-I connectors can be active at the same time,

provided that the selected format is compatible. The valid combinations
are fully listed in the Output Format Keypad.

~ Refer to Chapter 9, “Multiviewer Operations” on page 411 for full

multiviewer setup details.

5) MVR Output 2

Output connections for MVR Output 2 are identical to MVR Output 1. See above
for details.

6) LTC Input

One Phoenix connector is provided for the Multiviewer ’s LTC (Long itudinal Time
Code) Input.

Figure 2-14. LTC Input connector

Two types of time code connections are possible:

~ For a differential connection, use the +, – and GND terminals.
~ For a single-ended connection, use the + and GND terminals.

Please note:

• Test patterns can be assigned to any MVR output, and a raster box can be turned

on or off. In Chap ter5, see the “Output Test Patterns Menu” section for details.

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Card LEDs

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On the front edge of all cards, two LEDs indicate the card’s FPGA and power status.

Note

An FPGA (field-programmable gate array) is a semiconductor
device that can be configured by the engineer after
manufacturing — hence the name "field-programmable.”

1 2

Power

Loaded

Figure 2-15. Card front edge LEDs

1) Card Power LED 2) Loaded LED

Following are descriptions of the two LEDs:

1) Card Power LED

The Card Power LED indicates power status for the card.

~ Green = card power is OK.
~ Red = power is bad (or has failed) on the card.
~ Off = the chassis is turned off or power has failed.

2) Loaded LED

The Loaded LED indicates the status of all FPGAs on the card.

~ Green = all FPGAs are loaded successfully.
~ Red = an FPGA is bad, or software has not properly loaded.
~ Off = the chassis is turned off or power has failed.

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Each HD-15 analog connector on both the UIC and UOC enables you to input (or output) a
variety of video formats — including VGA, composite video, S-Video and YUV component
video.

• For RGB with H and V sync, use the HD-15 connector directly.

• Using a customer supplied HD-15 to 5 x BNC breakout cable, many combinations

are possible. Cells with check marks denote the connections required for the
indicated format.

Table 2-1. Analog Input and Output Combinations using Breakout Cable

2. FSN-1400 Orientation

Analog Format Connection Table

Breakout Cable

Wire Color

R

G

B  (Chroma)  (Pb) 
H Sync 
V Sync 

Composite

Video

S-Video

(Y/C)

 (Lum)

YUV

(YP

)

bPr

 (P

)  

r

RGB

Sync on Green

RGB

Comp Sync

RGB

Separate H V

 (Lum) 

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This chapter provides a detailed explanation of the FSN-150 control panel. The follow ing
topics are discussed:

• Control Panel Descriptions

• Control Panel Rear

• Control Panel Bottom

• Touch Screen Connector Panel

Note

Once you have reviewed all of the sections in this chapter,
please continue with Chapter 4, “Installation” on page 103.

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Control Panel Descriptions

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• FSN-150 Overview

• FSN-150 Control Panel Sections

• Functional Control Panel Sections

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The figures below provide simplified block diagrams of video flow through the FSN-1400,
as controlled by the FSN-150. Because M/E 2 control can be enabled or disabled from the
panel, two “flow” configurations are available:

• The figure below illustrates video flow with M/E 2 control disabled:

Native and Scaled Inputs

Re-Entry

M/E 1

PGM

Mixer

Mixer

DSK FTB

M/E 1 CLN
(Assignable)

M/E 1 Program Out

KEY 1 KEY 2

M/E 1 Preview Out
PGM CLN

(Assignable)
Program Out

Preview Out

Figure 3-1. Video flow, M/E 2 control disabled

• The figure below illustrates video flow with M/E 2 control enabled:

Native and Scaled Inputs

M/E 1

M/E 2

PGM

Figure 3-2. Video flow, M/E 2 control enabled

Note

M/E 1 CLN

Re-Entry

Mixer

Mixer

Mixer

DSK FTB

(Assignable)
M/E 1 Program Out

KEY 1 KEY 2

M/E 1 Preview Out
M/E 2 CLN

(Assignable)
M/E 2 Program Out

KEY 1 KEY 2

M/E 2 Preview Out
PGM CLN

(Assignable)
Program Out

Preview Out

When M/E 2 control is enabled on the FSN-150, the buttons
on M/E 1 temporarily become the buttons for M/E 2. In
Chapter 7, refer to the “M/E 2 Control on the FSN-150
section on page 349 for details.

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FSN-150 features include:

• Standard video production switcher "look and feel."

• 1.5 M/E overall design:
~ Bus rows consist of 20 assignable buttons (10 buttons plus SHIFT, Black

and re-entry).

~ 1 M/E plus a separate PGM bank.
~ PGM bank supports 1 DSK and FTB.
~ M/E 2 control functionality, within the 1.5 M/E design. In this mode,

buttons on M/E 1 temporarily become the buttons for M/E 2.

• Control via high-resolutio n col o r tou ch scr ee n .

• Custom control functionality.

• USB port for software updates, system configuration files, etc.

Control Panel Descriptions

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The figure below illustrates the FSN-150 front panel:

1

8 10

F R Z UN A LL

7

6

4

2

FSN-150

AUX

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BLACK SHIFT M/E

M/E

K

BLACK SHIFT

E
Y

B

BLACK

G

P
S

BLACK

T

PGM

P
G

BLACK

M

P
S

BLACK

T

DSK Assign

FR Z TR A N

CAM1

CAM2

CAM3 VTR1

GFX1

GFX2

VTR3

CAM1

CAM2

CAM3 VTR1

GFX1

GFX2

VTR3

Figure 3-3. FSN-150 Control Panel

SHIFT

16

VTR2 DVD1

VTR2 DVD1

A L L M /E 2 S AV E
CU T CT R L A L L

PC1

DVD2

PC3

PC1

DVD2

PC3

PC2 STL1

PC2 STL1

S TR : 1 2 3 T i t le M a i n
RC L : 4 5 6 Bu m p e r 4

AUTO

STORE RECALL

CUSTOM

ASSIGN

PGM

STL2

COL1

COL2

SEL

KEY 1
KEY 2
CUSTOM

SHIFT

SHIFT

STL2

COL1

COL2

M/E

SHIFT

M/E

SHIFT

TRAN

M/E 1

CUST

7 8 9

M/E 2

STILL

4 5 6

AUX

PGM

1 2 3

+ / -

DVESYS

ME M KE Y 1 K E Y 2 TR A N

2 1 P C 2 V TR 1 30

KEY1KEY

BG

MIX WIPE

CUT

ME M DS K T R A N F T B

6 5 P C 2 3 0 6 0

BG

DSK

MIX

WIPE

CUT

LIGHT

Fine
Adjust

CLEAR

TRIM -

TRIM +

ENTER

0 .

MIX

MIX

2

KEY 1

KEY 2

FX

CUT

CUT

TRIG

KEY 1

KEY 2

AUTO
TRAN

M/E TRANSITION

FTB

AUTO
TRAN

PGM / PST TRANSITION

9

5

3

1) Display Section 5) M/E Transition Section 9) Joystick

2) PGM Bank 6) Aux Section 10) Light Control

3) PGM Transition Section 7) Custom Control Section

4) M/E Bank 8) Memory Section

The FSN-150 provides bus rows with 20 assignable buttons (10 buttons plus SHIFT) in a
compact 1.5 M/E design. Following are descriptions of each section:

1) Display Section

The Display Section includes a high-resolution touch screen that enables you to
navigate menus, set up the system, adjust parameters, view status, and manage
multiple functions such as wipes and keyers. The display itself can be mounted in
a variety of ways. Refer to the “Display Section

” heading on page 73 for details.

2) PGM Bank

The PGM Bank provides two buses: PGM and PST. These buses are the
switcher’s primary outputs where you can cut your show directly, or transition to
effects on the M/E. Refer to the “PGM Bank” heading on page 74 for details.

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3) PGM Transition Section

For the switcher’s primary output, the PGM Transition Section enables you to
perform manual or automatic cuts, mixes, wipes and a DSK (downstream key). A
downstream “fade to black” is also provided. Refer to the “PGM Transition

Section” on page 76 for complete details.

4) M/E Bank

On the FSN-150, the M/E Bank includes three buses: BG (Background), PST
(Preset) and KEY. These buses are the locations where you select sources to
include in transitions and effects.

Each button on the M/E bank includes an integral multi-color LED, which is used
to indicate various source states. Directly above the top Key Bus is a row of
displays that you can program with source names. Refer to the “M/E Bank
section on page 81 for more details.

”

Note

5) M/E Transition Section

The M/E Transition Section enables you to perform manual and automatic
transitions, such as cuts, mixes, wipes and keys. Refer to the “M/E Tr ansition

Section” heading on page 83 for details.

6) Aux Section

The Aux Section enables you to assign sources to Aux buses. The FSN Series
includes six “native” Aux bus outputs as standard, and optional Aux outputs (both
native and scaled) are available. Refer to the “Aux Section” heading on page 91
for details.

7) Custom Control Section

The Custom Control Section provides the ability to display up to eight switcher
functions. See the “Custom Control Section” heading on page 93 for details.

8) Memory Section

The Memory Section enables you to store panel setups (and many other
switcher functions) into memory registers, and recall setups from memory back to
the panel. One thousand registers are provided (1 through 1000). Refer to the
“Memory Section

9) Joystick

The Joystick is a three axis controller (X, Y and Z) that is used to adjust various
switcher parameters. Refer to the “Joystick

10) Light Control

One Light Control is provided, which enables you to adjust the brightness of the
script lights that connect to the rear panel.

When M/E 2 control is enabled, the buttons on M/E 1
temporarily become the buttons for M/E 2. In Chapter 7, refer
to the “M/E 2 Control on the FSN-150” section on page 349
for details.

” heading on page 94 for more details.

” section on page 98 for details.

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The following topics are discussed in this section:

• Display Section

• PGM Bank

• PGM Transition Section

• M/E Bank

• M/E Transition Section

• Aux Section

• Custom Control Section

• Memory Section

• Joystick

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The figure below illustrates the Display Section:

3. Control Panel Orientation

Control Panel Descriptions

1

Figure 3-4. Display Section (with sample menu)

1) Touch Screen 2) Knobs

The Display Section provides the controls for adjusting system parameters. The display itself can be mounted in a variety of ways. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Display Mount

Options” section on page 109 for details.

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) Touch Screen

The high-resolution Touch Screen is a multi-menu user interface that enables
you to set up the switcher, adjust parameters, view status, and manage all
functions. Refer to Chapter 5, “Menu Orientation

2) Knobs

Four Knobs are provided to the right of the Touch Screen. When one or more
“value buttons” appear on the Touch Screen, or when a line is drawn to a table,
the adjacent knob(s) enable you to adjust those specific parameters.

Please note:

” on page 131 for details.

2

~ Turning a knob to the right (clockwise) increases a parameter’s value, or

in a table, scrolls the highlight down. Turning a knob to the left (counter­clockwise) decreases a value, or scrolls the highlight up.

~ If you adjust a numeric value using a Knob, you do not need to press

Enter. Using this method, the new value is immediately active.

~ If you enter a numeric value using the “on-screen” Keypad or the control

panel’s Keypad, the Enter button must be pressed.

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The PGM Bank is the switcher’s top video layer. The bank includes two physical buses
(PGM and PST), and one “phantom” KEY bus. Together, these buses are the switcher’s
primary location where you cut your program and transition to M/E setups. Please note:

• The PGM Bank has an associated PGM Transition Section to its right, where

effects and transitions (such as mixes, wipes and keys) are set up using the
sources selected in the buses.

• Using the Memory/Transition Section, you can store all or part of the PGM bank.

• The PGM Bank provides tally indications similar to the M/E. In Chapter 7, refer to

the “Understanding Tally” section on page 315 for details.

• The buses in the PGM Bank operate in “flip-flop” mode. In Chapter 7, refer to the

“Understanding Flip- flop Mode” section on page 314 for details.

• Button color has important significance. In Chapter 7, refer to the

“Understanding Button Color ” section on page 311 for details.

The figure below illustrates the PGM Bank on the FSN-150.

PGM

1

CAM1
GFX1

CAM2
GFX2

CAM3 VTR1

VTR3

VTR2 DVD1

DVD2

PC1
PC3

PC2 STL1

COL1

STL2

COL2

4

2

3

P
G
M

P
S
T

BLACK

BLACK

DSK Assign

Figure 3-5. PGM Bank, FSN-150

1) Programmable Displays 4) Re-entry Buttons

2) Program Bus 5) SHIFT Buttons

3) Preset and Phantom Key Bus

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) Programmable Displays

Above each source button on the PGM Bus, a Programmable Display shows
the source names that are assigned during setup (e.g., CAM1, VTR2, etc.). The
labels are dynamic — if the source is mapped to another button, the label follows.

Note

SHIFT

SHIFT

M/E

M/E

5

In the Programmable Displays, the top row is the unshifted
source, the bottom row is the shifted source.

If an error occurs to either the shifted or unshifted input, the Programmable
Display turns red. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding Error Messages

”

section on page 316 for full details.

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2) Program Bus

The Program Bus (PGM) is the bank’s bottom layer, which is used to select the
switcher’s primary output video. Please note:

~ Except for SHIFT, all buttons on the PGM Bus are mutually exclusive,

including the re-entry button.

3) Preset and Phantom Key Bus

This bus has three functions:

~ The PST Bus is used to select the next background source.
~ Because there is no physical Key Bus in the PGM Bank, the PST Bus

doubles as the bank’s “phantom” key bus for the downstream keyer. To
assign a key source, press and hold the DSK button, select the desired
key source from the buttons on PST, then release the DSK button.

~ When a DVE channel is assigned to the DSK, the phantom key bus

enables you to select the input to the DVE channel — in the same
manner that DSK sources are selected.

Please note:

~ Except for SHIFT, all buttons on the PST Bus are mutually exclusive,

including the re-entry button.

~ When a PST source is taken to Program with a transition, the source

“flips” to PGM. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding Flip-flop

Mode” section on page 314 for details.

4) Re-entry Buttons

At the end of each bus, the Re-entry Button allows you to combine the program
output of the M/E into the video flow of the selected bus. For example:

S You can re-enter M/E 1 on PGM, PST or the Phantom Key Bus.

This re-entry capability enables you to cut, mix or wipe to an M/E, or use an M/E
as a key source.

Note

5) SHIFT Buttons

All SHIFT buttons are latching. Press to access additional sources as follows:

The Re-entry Button can be mapped, using the Map
Buttons Menu. For example, if M/E control is enabled on the
FSN-150, you can map M/E 2 onto the “shifted” M/E re-entry
button. In Chapter 5, re fer to the “Map Buttons Menu
section on page 224 for details.

”

~ Sources 11 through 20 on the FSN-150.

In Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding Switcher Layers
discussion of video layers within the switcher.

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The PGM Transition Section provides controls for creating the switcher’s primary output, using cuts, mixes, wipes, a downstream key and a downstream “fade to black.” The figure below shows the PGM Transition Section:

1

M EM D S K T R A N F T B

6 5 P C 2 3 0 6 0

3

4

1) PGM Transition Display 4) Effects Group 7) FTB

2) T-Bar and Transition LEDs 5) Cut

3) Next Transition Group 6) Auto Transition

BG

DSK

MIX

WIPE

CUT

AUTO
TRAN

5

Figure 3-6. PGM Transition Section (sample)

FTB

6

7

PGM / PST TRANSITION

2

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) PGM Transition Display

The PGM Transition Display provides the four important status labels:

M EM D S K T R A N F T B

Last

Memory

Register

Figure 3-7. PGM Transition Display

6 5 P C 2 3 0 6 0

DSK

Source

Current

Transition Rate

Current
Fade to Black
Rate

From left to right:

~ Last Memory Register — indicates the last memory register recalled to

the PGM bank. When you recall another register using the Memory

Section, the register updates.

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~ DSK Source — (directly above the DSK button), indicates the current

source assigned to the downstream keyer. When you select another
source on the Phantom Key Bus, the source label updates.

Note

If a DVE is assigned to the DSK, and the DVE is enabled
(either in PIP or KEY mode), this label indicates the source
routed to the DVE — in other words, the DVE’s input. DVE
assignment status is listed on the DVE Assign Menu.

In Chapter 8, refer to the “DVE Assign Menu
page 363 for details.

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~ Current Transition Rate — indicates the auto-transition rate loaded in

the PGM bank. This rate is used by the AUTO TRAN and DSK
functions. Use the Transition Menu to change rates. In Chapter 5, see
the “Transition Me nu

” section on page 148 for details.

~ Current Fade to Black Rate — indicates the auto-transition rate for the

fade to black (FTB) function. Use the Transition Menu to change rates.

2) T-Bar and Transition LEDs

The T-Bar provides manual transition control for the layers enabled in the Next
Transition Group. For both manual and automatic transitions, the Transition
LEDs always indicate the position of the transition in progress.

Transition

LEDs

T-Bar

Figure 3-8. T-Bar and Transition LEDs

T-Bar functionality is identical for both the M/E bank and the PGM bank. In

Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding the T-Bar and Transition LEDs
on page 325 for complete details.

3) Next Transition Group

The two buttons in the Next Transition Group indicate which specific
combination of layers is armed for the next transition. The state of these buttons
affects the bank’s “lookahead” preview output.

BG DSK

Figure 3-9. N ext Transition Group

To use the group, simultaneously press the combination of buttons that you wish
to enable. Any combination can be pressed. Whichever combination you enable
automatic disables those buttons that were not pressed.

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For example:

S If BG and DSK are currently lit, pressing BG turns the BG button

S If DSK is currently lit, pressing BG and DSK turns the BG and DSK

Following are descriptions of each button in the Next Transition Group:

~ Enable BG to arm the background layer for a transition.

BG

~ Enable DSK to arm a transition to or from the DSK layer, using the

DSK

source selected on the Phantom Key Bus. The red LED above the
button lights when the DSK is on.

If DSK is off and BG is on, the key will not transition. If the key is
currently off, it stays off. If the key is currently on, it holds.

on, and turns the DSK button off.

buttons on.

• When BG is on, the selected PST source appears in the bank’s
preview monitor output. When the transition is performed, the
PST source flips to PGM.

• When BG is off, the selected PST source does not appear in
the preview monitor output. The current PGM source is held
during the next transition — even if a different source is
selected on PST.

•If the DSK is currently off and you enable it, the next transition
turns the key on. The key source appears in the bank’s preview
output.

•If the DSK is currently on and you enable it, the next transition
turns the key off. Here, even though the key is on, the key is
removed from preview — showing the bank’s next look.

• Press and hold DSK to display the Key Menu, with the DSK
highlighted.

Note

The following rules apply to both buttons in the Next Transition Group:

The Key Menu can be used at any time to adjust DSK
parameters, whether or not the key is on. In Chapter 5, refer
to the “Keyer Menu” section on page 157 for details.

~ As you enable or disable buttons in the group, the selected layer appears

(or is removed) on the bank’s Preview output.

~ At the end of a transition (either manual or automatic), all buttons that

you enabled in the group remain on. This allows you to transition back to
the previous look.

~ Both buttons work in combination with the bank’s MIX, WIPE, CUT,

AUTO TRAN button and the T-Bar. For example:

S If you arm BG and MIX, and then press AUTO TRAN, the transition

automatically mixes to the selected source.

S If you arm DSK, BG and WIPE, and then move the T-Bar, the

transition manually wipes to the selected source plus DSK.

S If you arm DSK and then press CUT, the DSK cuts on or off.

In Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding Lookahead Preview
page 319 for additional information about lookahead preview functionality.

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4) Effects Group

The two buttons in the Effects Group indicate which effects are armed for the
next transition in the PGM bank.

MIX WIPE

Figure 3-10. Effects Group

To use the group, press the button for the transition you want to enable. Note that
MIX and WIPE are mutually exclusive.

Following are descriptions of each button in the Effects Group:

~ Press MIX to arm the PGM bank for a mix, using the layers enabled in

the Next Transition Group. The mix can be performed manually or
automatically. Transition combinations are:

• MIX + BG: Background mix

• MIX + DSK: Mix DSK, on or off

• MIX + BG + DSK: Mix background and DSK

WIPE

CUT

AUTO
TRAN

Note

After a mix transition has been armed, press and hold MIX to
display the Transition Menu, which lets you to set transition
rates and curves. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Transition

Menu” section on page 148 for details.

~ Press WIPE to arm the PGM bank for a wipe transition, using the layers

enabled in the Next Transition Group. The wipe can be performed
manually or automatically. Transition combinations are:

• WIPE + BG: Background wipe

• WIPE + DSK: Wipe DSK, on or off

• WIPE + BG + DSK: Wipe background and DSK

Note

5) Cut

Press CUT to instantly cut to the PGM bank layers that are enabled in the Next
Transition Section. For example:

S BG enabled — press CUT to cut from PGM to PST.
S DSK enabled — press CUT to cut the DSK on or off.
S BG + DSK enabled — press CUT to cut from PGM to PST, and

6) Auto Transition

Press AUTO TRAN to trigger an automatic transition to or from the layers enabled
in the Next Transition Group. The transition uses the “type” of transition enabled
in the Effects Group, and the PGM bank’s current transition rate. For example:

S BG + MIX enabled — press AUTO TRAN to mix from PGM to PST.

After a wipe transition has been armed, press and hold WIPE
to display the Wipe Menu, which lets you to choose wipe
patterns and adjust parameters. In Chapter 5, refer to the
“Wipe Menu

” section on page 151.

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S BG + WIPE enabled — press AUTO TRAN to wipe from PGM to

S DSK + MIX enabled — press AUTO TRAN to mix the DSK on or off.
S BG + DSK + MIX enabled — press AUTO TRAN to mix from PGM

Press AUTO TRAN during the transition interval to pause the transition. The
Transition LEDS indicate the point at which the transition is paused. Press
AUTO TRAN again to continue in the same direction. You can pause and

continue repeatedly.

PST.

to PST, and simultaneously mix the DSK on or off.

FTB

Note

Note

7) FTB

The FTB (Fade to Black) button enables you to transition the switcher’s Program
output to black. Please note:

Use the Transition Menu to change transition rates and
curves. Remember that the bank’s transition rate appears in
the T ransition Display . In Chapter 5, refer to the “Transition

Menu” section on page 148 for details.

You can use AUTO TRAN and the T-Bar together. For
example, you can start a transition manually, and continue it
automatically. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Working with

Mixes” section on page 331 for full details.

~ When pressed, the switcher fades to black, including the DSK. Once in

black, the FTB button blinks.

~ While in black, the PGM and M/E banks are fully functional, and

individual switcher outputs are fully functional (e.g., M/E 1 Out). Sources
can be preset on any bus, and any memory register can be recalled —
but the setups will not contribute to the switcher’s Program output.

Note

When the switcher is in black, the button color of the source
selected on PGM changes to dim red.

~ When FTB is pressed again, the switcher fades up from black to the

current setup. If the DSK is enabled, it remains enabled.

~ Use the Transition Menu to change the FTB transition rate. The current

transition rate appears in the Transition Display. In Chapter 5, refer to
the “Transition Me nu ” section on page 148 for details

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An M/E bank is essentially a video layer which, in combination with other switcher banks,
enables you to create the overall “look” of your program. Please note:

• Three buses are provided for selecting sources: BG, PST and KEY.

• Sources are the same in each vertical column of buttons. For example, if CAM 2

is mapped to button 2, CAM 2 appears on button 2 on all switcher buses.

• The M/E bank has an associated M/E Transition Section to the right. In this

section, you set up “effects” and transitions using the sources selected in the M/E.

• Using the Memory/Transition Section, you can store all or part of an M/E bank.

• An M/E bank provides tally indications. In Chapter 7, refer to the

“Understanding Tally” section for details.

• An M/E bank operates in “flip-flop” mode. In Chapter 7, refer to the

“Understanding Flip- flop Mode” section on page 314 for details.

• Button color has important significance. In Chapter 7, refer to the

“Understanding Button Color ” section on page 311 for details.

Note

When M/E 2 control is enabled on the FSN-150, M/E 1
buttons temporarily become M/E 2 buttons, and operations
are identical to M/E 1. In Chapter 7, refer to the “M/E 2

Control on the FSN-150” section on page 349 for details.

The figure below illustrates the M/E Bank on the FSN-150.

M/E

1

2

3

4

K
E
Y

B
G

P
S
T

1) Programmable Displays 3) Background Bus 5) Key Control Section

2) Key Bus 4) Preset Bus 6) SHIFT Buttons

CAM1

CAM2

CAM3 VTR1

GFX1

GFX2

BLACK SHIFT

BLACK

BLACK

VTR3

VTR2 DVD1

DVD2

PC1
PC3

PC2 STL1

COL1

STL2

COL2

SHIFT

SHIFT

Figure 3-11. M/E Bank, FSN-150 (with sample displays)

SEL

KEY 1
KEY 2
CUSTOM

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) Programmable Displays

Above each button on the Key Bus, a Programmable Display shows the source
names that are assigned during setup. The labels are dynamic — if the source is
mapped to another button, the label follows. Please note:

~ In the Programmable Displays, the top row is the unshifted source, the

bottom row is the shifted source.

~ When M/E 2 control is enabled on the FSN-150, all Programmable

Displays turn orange.

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~ If an error occurs to either the shifted or unshifted input, the associated

Programmable Display turns red. In Chapter 7, refer to the
“Understanding Error Messages” section on page 316 for full details.

2) Key Bus

The Key Bus is the M/E’s top layer, which is used to select sources to key over
the BG and PST buses. Please note:

~ Except for SHIFT, all buttons on the Key Bus are mutually exclusive.
~ On the M/E, the Key Bus is shared between KEY 1 and KEY 2. The

SEL button chooses the active function, as indicated by the LEDs to the
right of the bus. Refer to the “Key Control Section” heading on page 82
for details.

Note

Custom control functionality on the Key Bus is not available
in version 3.0.

~ If a key is on, you can “hot cut” key sources on the bus, provided that the

bus is selected (using SEL).

~ When a DVE channel is assigned to a keyer, the Key Bus is used to

select inputs to that DVE channel.

3) Background Bus

The Background Bus (BG) selects the M/E’s bottom layer — the image that is
visually behind the M/E’s two keyers. Please note:

~ Except for SHIFT, all buttons on BG are mutually exclusive.

4) Preset Bus

The Preset Bus (PST) is used to select the M/E’s next background. Please note:

~ Except for SHIFT, all buttons on PST are mutually exclusive.
~ When a PST source is taken to Program, the source “flips” to PGM. In

Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding Flip-flop Mode” section on
page 314 for details.

5) Key Control Section

The Key Bus is a shared bus. The SEL button toggles the bus between KEY 1
and KEY 2. The LEDs indicate the active function.

~ When KEY 1 or KEY 2 is selected, Key sources can be selected and

adjusted for the indicated keyer.

Note

6) SHIFT Buttons

All SHIFT buttons are latching. Press SHIFT to access additional sources as
follows:

Custom control functionality on the Key Bus is not available
in version 3.0.

~ Sources 11 through 20 on the FSN-150.

In Chapter 7, refer to the “Understanding Switcher Layers
discussion of video layers within the switcher.

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The M/E Transition Section provides the controls for creating transitions such as cuts, mixes, wipes, keys and PIP effects. The figure below illustrates the section:

1

M EM K E Y 1 K E Y 2 T R A N

2 1 P C 2 V T R 1 3 0

3

4

CUT

KEY1KEY

BG

MIX WIPE

5

2

FX

TRIG

AUTO
TRAN

6

MIX

KEY 1

CUT

KEY 1

MIX

KEY 2

CUT

KEY 2

7

2

Figure 3-12. M/E Transition Section (sample)

1) M/E Transition Display 4) Effects Group 7) Direct Key Control Group

2) T-Bar and Transition LEDs 5) Cut

3) Next Transition Group 6) Auto Transition

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) M/E Transition Display

The M/E Transition Display provides four important status fields:

M EM K E Y 1 K E Y 2 T R A N

Last

Memory

Register

2 1 P C 2 V T R 1 3 0

Key 1

Source

Key 2

Source

Current
Transition
Rate

Figure 3-13. M/E Transition Display

From left to right:

~ Last Memory Register — the top line is the field title: MEM. The bottom

line indicates the last memory register recalled to the M/E. When
another M/E register is recalled using the Memory Section, the bottom
line updates.

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~ Key 1 Source and DVE trigger status — this field is located directly

above the KEY 1 button. The following indications are provided:

~ Key 2 Source and DVE trigger status — this field is located directly

above the KEY 2 button. Key source and DVE status indications are
identical to those for KEY 1 — but for KEY 2 instead.

• In key mode, the top line is the field title: KEY1. The bottom line
displays the source assigned to the keyer. When you select
another source on the Key Bus, the bottom label updates.

• When a DVE channel is assigned to the keyer and a two­keyframe effect is loaded, the top line provides trigger status.
Three labels are possible:

–“_FX” indicates that only the DVE effect is armed to

trigger.

–“MFX” indicates that the keyer is armed to mix, and

the DVE effect is simultaneously armed to trigger.

–“WFX” indicates that the keyer is armed to wipe, and

the DVE effect is armed to trigger.

In this mode, the bottom line indicates the input source to the
assigned DVE channel.

Note

Remember that the SEL button chooses the active key bus,
as indicated by the Key Control LEDs.

~ Current Transition Rate — indicates the auto-transition rate loaded in

the M/E. This rate is used by the following functions:

• AUTO TRAN

• MIX KEY 1 and MIX KEY 2

• DVE effect duration (for two-keyframe effects)

Use the Transition Menu to change rates. In Chapter 5, see the
“Transition Menu

2) T-Bar and Transition LEDs

The T-Bar provides manual transition control for the layers enabled in the Next
Transition Group — including mixes, wipes and two-keyframe DVE effects. For

both manual and automatic transitions, the Transition LEDs always indicate the
position of the transition in progress.

Transition

LEDs

” section on page 148 for details.

T-Bar

Figure 3-14. T-Bar and Transition LEDs

T-Bar functionality is identical for the M/E and PGM banks. In Chapter 7, refer to

the “Understanding the T-Bar and Transition LEDs
complete details.

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3) Next Transition Group

The three buttons in the Next Transition Group indicate which combination of
layers is armed for the next transition. The state of these buttons affects the M/E’s
“lookahead” preview output.

BG

KEY

BG

KEY

Figure 3-15. Next Transition Group

KEY

1

2

To use the group, simultaneously press the combination of buttons that you wish
to arm. Any combination can be pressed. Whichever combination you enable
automatically disables those buttons that were not pressed.

For example:

S If BG, KEY 1 and KEY 2 are lit, pressing BG turns the BG button

on, and turns off the KEY 1 and KEY 2 buttons.

S If KEY 1 is lit, simultaneously pressing BG and KEY 2 turns the BG

and KEY 2 buttons on, and KEY 1 off.

Following are descriptions of each button in the Next Transition Group:

~ Enable BG to arm the background layer for a transition.

• When BG is on, the selected PST source appears in the M/E’s
preview monitor output. When the transition is performed, the
PST source flips to BG.

• When BG is off, the selected PST source does not appear in
the M/E preview output. The current BG source is held during
the next transition — even if a different PST source is selected.

~ Enable KEY 1 to arm one of the following transitions:

1

• When armed in conjunction with MIX or WIPE, you can
transition the KEY 1 layer. The red LED above the button lights
when the key is on.

• When armed in conjunction with FX TRIG, you can trigger a
two-keyframe DVE effect. A DVE channel must be assigned to
KEY 1 and a two-keyframe DVE effect must be loaded.

• When armed in conjunction with MIX and FX TRIG, you can
mix KEY 1 and simultaneously trigger a DVE effect.

• When armed in conjunction with WIPE and FX TRIG, you can
wipe KEY 1 and simultaneously trigger a DVE effect.

Please note the following important points regarding KEY 1 transitions:

•If KEY 1 is off and you enable it, the next transition turns the
key on. The key source appears in the M/E’s preview output.

•If KEY 1 is on and you enable it, the next transition turns the
key off. The key is removed from preview — showing the M/E’s
next look.

• Press and hold KEY 1 to display the Key Menu, with Key 1
highlighted.

•If KEY 1 is off, the layer will not transition. If the key is currently
off, it stays off. If the key is currently on, it holds.

•If KEY 1 and KEY 2 are off, you cannot enable FX TRIG.

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~ All transition and arm capabilities for KEY 2 are identical to those for

KEY

2

KEY 1 — but apply to KEY 2 instead. The DVE prerequisites are also
identical — a DVE channel must be assigned to KEY 2 and a two­keyframe DVE effect must be loaded.

Note

The following rules apply to all three buttons in the Next Transition Group:

The Key Menu can be used at any time to adjust key
parameters, whether or not the key is on. In Chapter 5, refer
to the “Keyer Menu

” section on page 157 for details.

~ As you enable or disable buttons in the group, the selected layer appears

(or is removed) on the M/E’s Preview output.

~ At the end of a transition (either manual or automatic), all buttons that

were enabled in the group remain on. This allows you to transition back
to the previous look.

~ All three buttons in the Next Transition Group work in combination with

the M/E’s MIX, WIPE, CUT, FX TRIG, AUTO TRAN button and the T-Bar.
For example:

S If you arm BG and MIX, press AUTO TRAN to automatically mix to

the selected source.

S If you arm KEY 1, BG and WIPE, move the T-Bar to manua lly wipe

to the selected source plus key.

S If you arm BG and KEY 2, press CUT to cut to the selected source

and cut the key on or off.

S If you arm KEY 1 and FX TRIG, press AUTO TRAN to trigger the

two-keyframe DVE effect (that is loaded into the DVE channel
assigned to KEY 1).

S If you arm KEY 1, MIX and FX TRIG, press AUTO TRAN to trigger

the two-keyframe DVE effect and also mix the KEY 1 layer.

In Chapter 7, use the following section for reference:

~ Refer to the “Understanding Lookahead Preview” section on page 319

for additional information about lookahead preview functionality.

~ Refer to the “Understanding Switcher Layers” section on page 312 for

a discussion of video layers within the switcher.

~ In Chapter 8, refer to the “Automatic DVE Triggering” section on

page 396 for complete details.

4) Effects Group

The three buttons in the Effects Group indicate which effects are armed for the
next transition in the M/E.

MIX WIPE

Figure 3-16. Effects Group

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When pressed by themselves, MIX, WIPE and FX TRIG are mutually exclusive:

~ Press MIX to select a mix effect only.
~ Press WIPE to select a wipe effect only.
~ Press FX TRIG to select an effects trigger only. KEY 1 and/or KEY 2

must be enabled, and a two-keyframe effect must be loaded in the
selected keyer(s).

Two “combination” effects are also possible:

~ Simultaneously press MIX + FX TRIG to select a mix effect, and

simultaneously trigger a two-keyframe DVE effect.

~ Simultaneously press WIPE + FX TRIG to select a wipe effect, and

simultaneously trigger a two-keyframe DVE effect.

Again, with these combination effects, KEY 1 and/or KEY 2 must be enabled, and
a two-keyframe effect must be loaded in the selected keyer.

Following are detailed descriptions of each button in the Effects Group:

~ Press MIX to arm the M/E for a mix, using the layers enabled in the Next

Transition Group. The mix can be performed manually with the T-Bar

or automatically with AUTO TRAN.
Please note:

•A MIX can be performed with any combination of BG, KEY 1
and KEY 2.

•A MIX + FX TRIG can only be performed when KEY 1 and/or
KEY 2 is enabled, and the selected keyer has a two-keyframe
effect loaded.

WIPE

FX

TRIG

Note

After a mix transition has been armed, press and hold MIX to
display the Transition Menu.

~ Press WIPE to arm the M/E for a wipe transition, using the layers

enabled in the Next Transition Group. The wipe can be performed
manually with the T-Bar, or automatically using AUTO TRAN.

Please note:

•A WIPE can be performed with any combination of BG, KEY 1
and KEY 2.

•A WIPE + FX TRIG can only be performed when KEY 1 and/or
KEY 2 is enabled, and the selected keyer has a two-keyframe
effect loaded.

Note

After a wipe transition has been armed, press and hold WIPE
to display the Wipe Menu.

~ The FX TRIG (Effects Trigger) button enables you to run two-keyframe

DVE effects from the control panel — either individually, or in
combination with mix and wipe transitions. When a two-keyframe DVE
effect is triggered, it runs forward from keyframe 1 to 2, or backward from

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keyframe 2 to 1. Single keyframe DVE effects can only be mixed or
wiped up or down — they cannot be triggered.

CUT

AUTO
TRAN

Important

The following criteria must be met in order to enable the FX
TRIG button:

• One or two DVE cards must be installed.

• A DVE channel must be assigned to the keyer that

you wish to use.

• The DVE mode in the Key Menu must be “on.”

• KEY 1 and/or KEY 2 must be enabled.

• A two-keyframe effect must be loaded in the selected

DVE channel.

If any of these criteria are not met, the button will not light.

Because DVE channels are assigned to keyers, there are three ways
that you can work with two-keyframe DVE effects:

• Mix or wipe only

Mix or wipe the DVE effect up or down (just like a normal key)
— without an effects trigger.

S Press KEY 1, press MIX (or WIPE), press AUTO TRAN.

• Mix or wipe plus trigger

Mix or wipe the DVE effect up or down — and simultaneously
trigger the effect.

S Press KEY 1, press MIX (or WIPE) + FX TRIG, press

AUTO TRAN.

• Trigger effect only

Trigger the DVE effect only, without a mix or wipe transition.

S Press KEY 1, press FX TRIG, press AUTO TRAN.

In Chapter 8, refer to the “Automatic DVE Triggering” section on
page 396 for complete details.

5) Cut

Press CUT to instantly cut to the layers that are enabled in the Next Transition
Section. For example:

S BG enabled — press CUT to cut from BG to PST.
S KEY 1 enabled — press CUT to cut Key 1 on or off.
S BG + KEY 2 enabled — press CUT to cut from BG to PST, and

simultaneously cut Key 2 on or off.

6) Auto Transition

Press AUTO TRAN to trigger an automatic transition, an effects trigger, or a
combination trigger plus transition — to or from the layers enabled in the Next

Transition Group. The transition uses the “type” of transition enabled in the
Effects Group, and the M/E’s current transition rate and curve.

For example:

S BG + MIX enabled — press AUTO TRAN to mix from BG to PST.
S BG + WIPE enabled — press AUTO TRAN to wipe from BG to PST.

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S KEY 1 + MIX enabled — press AUTO TRAN to mix Key 1 on or off.
S BG + KEY 2 + MIX enabled — press AUTO TRAN to mix from BG

to PST, and simultaneously mix Key 2 on or off.

S KEY 1 + KEY 2 + WIPE enabled — press AUTO TRAN to wipe Key

1 and Key 2 on or off.

S KEY 1 + FX TRIG enabled — press AUTO TRAN to trigger the DVE

effect on Keyer 1 only.

S KEY 1 + MIX + FX TRIG enabled — press AUTO TRAN to mix the

DVE effect up or down — and simultaneously trigger the effect.

Press AUTO TRAN during the transition interval to pause the transition. The

Transition LEDS indicate the point at which the transition is paused. Press
AUTO TRAN again to continue in the same direction. You can pause and

continue repeatedly.

Note

Use the Transition Menu to change transition rates and
curves. Remember that the M/E’s transition rate appears in
the T ransition Display . In Chapter 5, refer to the “Transition

Menu” section on page 148 for details.

Note

You can use AUTO TRAN and the T-Bar together. For
example, you can start a transition manually, and continue it
automatically. In Chapter 7, refer to the “Working with

Mixes” section on page 331 for full details.

7) Direct Key Control Group

The four buttons in the Direct Key Control Group enable you to directly control
the two keyers in the M/E, without the need to arm them in the Next Transition
Group. When you use these buttons, the red LEDs above the KEY 1 and KEY 2
buttons function in the normal way.

MIX

KEY 1

CUT

KEY 1

MIX

KEY 2

CUT

KEY 2

Figure 3-17. Direct Key Control Group

Following are descriptions of each button in the Direct Key Control Group. The
functions apply to the selected keyer, whether or not a DVE is assigned.

~ Press MIX KEY 1 to immediately mix Key 1 fully on or off.

MIX

KEY 1

~ Press MIX KEY 2 to immediately mix Key 2 fully on or off.

MIX

KEY 2

~ Press CUT KEY 1 to immediately cut Key 1 fully on or off.

CUT

KEY 1

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CUT

KEY 2

~ Press CUT KEY 2 to immediately cut Key 2 fully on or off

Please note the following important points regarding the Direct Control buttons:

~ Unlike the AUTO TRANS button, the two MIX KEY buttons cannot be

paused. Once pressed, the transition completes fully.

~ The buttons cannot be used to trigger DVE effects — but they can be

used to mix or cut DVE effects on or off.

~ When the T-Bar is positioned between the BG and PST buses (off of a

limit), almost all transitions are possible. For example:

S BG + MIX enabled — if the T-Bar is positioned half-way between the

BG and PST buses (creating a 50% mix), pressing CUT KEY 1 cuts
the key in (or out) over the mix.

S BG + WIPE enabled — if the T-Bar is positioned half-way between

the BG and PST buses (creating a split-screen wipe), pressing MIX
KEY 2 mixes in the key over the split screen.

S KEY 1 + MIX enabled — if the T-Bar is positioned half-way between

the BG and PST buses (creating a 50% mix of the key), pressing
MIX KEY 1 mixes in the key to 100%.

S KEY 1 + WIPE enabled — if the T-Bar is posi ti oned half-way

between the BG and PST buses (wiping the key halfway on),
pressing MIX KEY 1 is inhibited. However, pressing CUT KEY 1
can be performed.

~ The two MIX KEY buttons transition at the M/E’s auto transition rate.

Use the Transition Menu to change rates. In Chapter 5, refer to the
“Transition Menu” section on page148 for complete details.

~ The Transition LEDs do not change state when MIX KEY 1 and MIX

KEY 2 are used.

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An Aux output is essentially a destination — a location to which you want to route a source.
Examples of Aux destinations are monitors, VTRs, projectors, etc.

The Aux Section enables you to perform the following functions:

• Assign sources to native and scaled Aux outputs.

• Route an “assignable” clean feed source to an Aux destination.

The figure below illustrates the Aux Section on the model FSN-150:

PGM

3

ASSIGN

1

AUX

192103114125136147158

2

BLACK SHIFT M/E

Figure 3-18. Aux Section, FSN-150 (sample)

1) Aux Output Row 3) Assignable Source

2) Aux Source Row

SHIFT

16

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) Aux Output Row

The Aux Output Row enables you to select the specific Aux output to which you
want to route a source. When a source is assigned to an Aux output, that source
is immediately switched to the corresponding Aux output connector.

Please note:

~ Six native Aux outputs are provided as standard (Aux 1 - 6).
~ On the Aux Output Row, outputs 1 - 8 are unshifted, while outputs 9 - 16

are accessed via SHIFT.

~ When additional Aux output cards are installed (UOCs and/or NACs),

use the Aux Setup Menu to map Aux outputs to the control panel, and
name Aux outputs (if desired). In Chapter 5, refer to the “Aux Setup

Menu” section on page 240 for details.

~ Only 16 Aux outputs can be switched from the FSN-150, but up to 30

Aux output channels can be installed. To view all Aux outputs and their
source assignments simultaneously, use the Aux Menu. In Chapter 5,
refer to the “Aux Menu

” section on page 186 for details.

~ On the Aux Output Row, only one button can be selected at a time.

When a button is pressed, the current associated source on the Aux
Source Row lights.

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2) Aux Source Row

The Aux Source Row provides all the sources available on the switcher’s main
buses, plus dedicated buttons for the switcher’s PGM and M/E outputs. When
you select a source, it is routed to the output selected on the Aux Output Row.

The following rules apply:

~ The sources on the Aux Source Row are identical to those on the

switcher’s main buses. If a button map is changed on the main rows, it
also changes on the Aux Source Row.

~ On the FSN-150, sources 1 through 10 are unshifted. Sources 11

through 20 are accessed via SHIFT.

~ Source assignments on the row can be changed at any time.
~ One clean feed source can be mapped to the ASSIGN button. See

below for details.

~ Only one button on the Aux Source Row can be lit at a time. This

button shows the source that is assigned to the selected Aux output. In
the figure below, source 2 is assigned to Aux output 2:

AUX

ASSIGN

1

2

9

10311412513614715

BLACK

Figure 3-19. Sample source-to-output assignment, FSN-150

3) Assignable Source

In addition to dedicated sources on the Aux Source Row, one additional source
can be mapped to the ASSIGN button, as selected from the following five clean
feed sources:

Aux Output Row

Aux Source Row

~ M/E 1 out clean — pre KEY 1
~ M/E 1 out clean — pre KEY 2
~ M/E 2 out clean — pre KEY 1
~ M/E 2 out clean — pre KEY 2
~ Program out clean — pre DSK

To assign a clean feed source to the ASSIGN button, press and hold ASSIGN,
then use the Clean Feed Setup Menu. In Chapter 5, see the “Clean Feed Setup

Menu” section on page 232 for details.

Important

Only one clean feed source can be mapped to the ASSIGN
button for all Aux buses. For example, you cannot map “Pre
KEY 1” to Aux 1, and “Pre KEY 2” to Aux 2.

In Chapter 7, refer to the “Working with Aux Buses

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The Custom Control Section provides groups of buttons that can be programmed to
perform various switcher functions such as accessing menus, running macros, running
“system” functions and triggering GPOs. Pre-programmed functions are also provided.

On the FSN-150, eight custom buttons are provided (two groups of four). The figure below illustrates the Custom Control Section on the FSN-150:

1 3

F R Z U N A L L

F R Z T R A N

A L L M / E 2 S A V E
C U T C T R L A L L

FSN-150

2

Figure 3-20. Custom Control Section, FSN-150 (sample)

1) Custom Control Displays 2) Custom Control Buttons 3) USB Port

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) Custom Control Displays

One Custom Control Display is provided for each group of four Custom Control
buttons. Each LCD display provides two lines of 20 characters each, enabling
each button to be labeled with two lines of four characters.

2) Custom Control Buttons

Each individual Custom Control Button represents a pre-programmed or
programmable function that you can trigger, such as a GPO or a macro. T o trigger
the function, press the button, which lights momentarily to confirm.

3) USB Port

Use the USB Port to connect a customer-supplied USB thumb drive, for system
functions such as backup, restore, and updating software.

Please note the following important points regarding the Custom Control Section:

• Additional USB ports are available on the rear of the control panel. Refer to the

“Control Panel Rear

” section on page 99 for details.

Note

Full Custom Control functionality is not available in version

3.0. Only pre-programmed functions such as ALL TRAN,
FRZ and UNFRZ are available. In Chapter 7, refer to the
“Using Custom Control Functions

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The Memory Section enables you to store switcher setups to memory, and recall setups
from memory back to the panel. One thousand registers are provided (1 through 1000). In
Chapter 7, refer to the “Working with Memory Registers

The figure below illustrates the Memory Section.

” section on page 337 for details.

1

2

S T R : 1 2 3 T i t l e M a i n
R C L : 4 5 6 B u m p e r 4

CUST

STILL

AUTO
TRAN

7 8 9

4 5 6

STORE RECALL

M/E 1

M/E 2

Fine

Adjust

CLEAR

TRIM -

3

AUX

PGM

DVESYS

1 2 3

+ / -

0 .

TRIM +

ENTER

4

Figure 3-21. Memory Section

1) Memory Display 3) Module Section

2) Function Section 4) Keypad

Following are descriptions of each section:

1) Memory Display

The figure below illustrates the Memory Display.

Store Entry Register

Recall Entry Register

S T R : 1 2 3 T i t l e M a i n
R C L : 4 5 6 B u m p e r 4

Figure 3-22. Memory Display (sample)

~ The top line indicates the last memory register that was stored, e.g.,

STR: 123. The letters STR are constant, followed by the “store” entry
register, and the register description (as entered via the Memory Menu).

~ The bottom line indicates the last memory register that was recalled,

e.g., RCL: 456. The letters RCL are constant, followed by the “recall”
register, and the register description (as entered via the Memory Menu).

The following rules apply:

~ When you press STORE or RECALL and enter numbers from the

keypad, the appropriate register clears, and digits shift left as you type.

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~ If you press CLEAR, the appropriate register clears and a dash appears.

However, the function (store or recall) remains active, along with the
selected modules.

~ If you turn off the STORE or RECALL button prior to pressing ENTER,

you effectively cancel the operation, and the appropriate register returns
to its previous value.

2) Function Section

The two buttons in the Function Section determine the memory function that you
want to perform. Only one button can be selected at a time.

~ To store a switcher setup in memory:

• Press STORE. All active buttons in the Module Section light.

• Toggle off the buttons for modules you do not want included in
the register — leaving those on that you want included.

• Enter a register number and press ENTER. The STORE button
(along with the selected modules) remain on after pressing
ENTER, enabling you to easily store additional registers.

~ To recall a switcher setup from memory:

• Press RECALL.

• Enter a register number and press ENTER. The RECALL
button remains on after pressing ENTER, enabling you to easily
recall additional registers.

M/E 1

Note

It is not necessary to select modules for a recall. When you
press RECALL and enter digits, the module buttons
associated with the stored register(s) will automatically light.

~ To cancel a “store” or “recall” function, turn the STORE or RECALL

button off, prior to pressing ENTER.

~ To display the Memory Menu on the Touch Sc re e n, press and hold

either STORE or RECALL.

In Chapter 7, refer to the “Working with Memory Registers” section on page 337
for more information.

3) Module Section

he eight buttons in the Module Section select the switcher modules and functions
to be included in the selected store or recall op er at io n . Plea se note :

~ Each button is a toggle — press to enable, press again to disable. The

buttons are not mutually exclusive. A lit (enabled) button is included in a
store or recall operation.

•For a store procedure, one or more modules must be selected,
and any combination can be included in the memory register.

• For a recall procedure, you cannot add modules to a register
already stored, but you can remove modules from a recall.

Following are descriptions of each button in the Module Section:

~ Enable M/E 1 to include the entire M/E 1 bank in a store procedure, or

remove the bank from a recall procedure. Using the Memory Menu,
you can elect to include or exclude certain sub-sections of M/E 1.

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~ Enable M/E 2 to include the entire M/E 2 bank in a store procedure, or

M/E 2

remove the bank from a recall procedure. Using the Memory Menu,
you can elect to include or exclude certain sub-sections of M/E 2.

PGM

SYS

CUST

STILL

AUX

DVE

Note

On the FSN-150, M/E 2 control must be enabled to fully utilize
this memory module. In Chapter 7, refer to the “M/E 2

Control on the FSN-150” section on page 349 for details.

~ Enable PGM to include the entire PGM bank in a store procedure, or

remove the bank from a recall procedure. Using the Memory Menu, you
can elect to include or exclude certain sub-sections of the PGM bank in
the procedure.

~ Enable SYS to include system-related functions (such as input mappings

and input setups) in the selected store procedure, or remove the
functions from a recall procedure. Using the Memory Menu, you can
elect to include or exclude certain system sub-functions.

~ The CUST button is not available in version 3.0.

~ The STILL button is not available in version 3.0.

~ Enable AUX to include all Aux bus assignments currently on the panel in

a store procedure, or remove the buses from a recall procedure. Using
the Memory Menu, you can elect to include or exclude certain individual
Aux buses.

~ Enable DVE to include the current DVE effect (that is being programmed

on the DVE Menu) in a store, or remove the stored effect from a recall.
When you store a DVE memory register, all DVE channels currently
containing keyframes will be stored. Using the Memory Menu, you can
include or exclude selected DVE channels from the register.

Important

Please note the following important references:

When working with memory registers, the system will not
automatically display the Memory Menu unless you navigate
to the menu on the Touch Screen, or press and hold the
STORE or RECALL button .

~ In Chapter 5, refer to the “Memory Menu” section on page 174 for

complete details on all switcher memory functions.

~ In Chapter 7, refer to the “Working with Memory Registers” section on

page 337 for more information about memory registers.

4) Keypad

The Keypad includes buttons that are arranged in a manner similar to the Touch
Screen’s keypad. The following functions are context sensitive:

~ When STORE or RECALL is lit, you can enter memory registers (from 1

through 1000).

~ When a keypad appears on the Touch Screen, you can enter and trim

values for numeric functions. In this mode, the physical Keypad works in

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parallel with the Touch Screen’s keypad — either one can be used for
entry, depending on your preference.

Following are descriptions of each Keypad button:

~ The AUTO TRAN button is not available in version 3.0.

~ Press BACKSPACE (←) during a numeric entry process to clear the

register by one digit with each press.

FINE

ADJUST

CLEAR

TRIM -

TRIM +

~ Press FINE ADJUST to change the sensitivity of the knobs and the

Joystick.

• When off, adjustment is coarse.

• When on, adjustment is fine.

~ Press CLEAR during a numeric entry process to clear the entire register.

A dash (–) appears in the register, but the selected mode (store or recall)
and all selected modules remain lit.

Press and hold CLEAR to cancel the current store or recall function
completely. The STORE or RECALL button automatically turns off.

~ Enter an offset value using the numeric buttons, then press TRIM - to

subtract from the parameter’s current value. For example, if a
parameter’s value is 100, press 10, TRIM -, to calculate 90. Pressing
ENTER is not required, and the “trim” value remains in the register,
enabling you to trim repeatedly by the same offset.

” section for details.

Note

In Chapter 5, see the “Using the Keypad

The TRIM - function is only applicable when a Touch Screen
Keypad is active. It does not apply to memory registers.

~ Enter an offset using the numeric buttons, then press TRIM + to add to

the parameter’s value. For example, starting with 100, press 10, TRIM +,
to calculate 110. Pressing ENTER is not required. The “trim” remains in
the register, enabling you to trim repeatedly by the same offset.

In Chapter 5, see the “Using the Keypad

” section for details.

Note

The TRIM + function is only applicable when a Touch Screen
Keypad is active. It does not apply to memory registers.

~ Press the numeric buttons 0 through 9 to enter numbers for memory

1

registers and other functions in the normal manner. Numbers shift left in
the register as you enter them.

~ Press +/- to invert the numeric entry in the register. For example, to

+ / -

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The +/- button is only applicable when ce rtain Touch Screen
Keypad functions that accept negative values are active.
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~ Use the decimal button (.) for numeric entries that accept decimal values.

.

ENTER

Note

The decimal button is only applicable when certain Touch
Screen keypad functions that accept decimal values are

active. The button does not apply to memory registers.

~ Press ENTER to complete a store, recall, or numeric entry function. For

store and recall functions, once pressed, the selected modules are
stored to memory or recalled to the panel, and all lit buttons in the
Memory Section turn off.

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The Joystick is a three axis controller that is used to adjust a variety of switcher
parameters. The figure below illustrates the Joystick and its three axes of control:

Y-Axis Control

Z-Axis Control

X-Axis Control

Figure 3-23. Joystick

For example, on the DVE Menu, when the Size and Position Tab is selected, the
Joystick manipulates the PIP’s size and position as follows:

• X-Axis Control — Move the Joystick left and right to move the PIP left and right,

respectively.

• Y-Axis Control — Move the Joystick up and down to move the PIP up and down.

• Z-Axis Control — Twist the Joystick’s top knob clockwise to increase PIP size, or

counterclockwise to decrease PIP size.

In Chapter 8, refer to the “Joystick Control” section on page 361 for additional details on
specific DVE Joystick control functions.

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The figure below illustrates the rear of the control panel:

3. Control Panel Orientation

Control Panel Rear

1 1

Light Light

2 4 10 143 6 12

5 7 8 9 11

CPU

Ethernet

Port 1

Ethernet

Port 2

12V DC OUT 1.5A

13

100 -240 VAC

50 -60 Hz

2.3A

Figure 3-24. Control Panel Rear

1) Light Connectors 6) DVI Connector 11) DC Power Out

2) Mouse Port 7) CPU Switch 12) Audio Connectors

3) Keyboard Port 8) Ethernet Port 1 13) Fan

4) Com Ports 9) Ethernet Port 2 14) AC Power

5) VGA Connector 10) USB Ports

Following are descriptions of each rear panel connector:

1) Light Connectors

One XLR Connector is provided on each side of the rear panel for the low­voltage “script” lights. The knob marked “Light” on the top of the control panel
adjusts the brightness.

2) Mouse Port

The Mouse Port is not supported. If required, use an available USB port for a
mouse connection.

3) Keyboard Port

The Keyboard Port is not supported. If required, use an available USB port for a
keyboard connection.

4) Com Ports

The two 9-pin D Com connectors are not used.

5) VGA Connector

One 15-pin D VGA connector is provided for the control panel’s analog output.
The output enables you to view the menu system on an external non-touch screen
monitor, if required. In Appendix A, refer to the “Analog 15-pin D Connector

”

section on page 439 for pinout details.

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6) DVI Connector

One DVI connector is provided to connect the control panel to the Touch Screen.
Use the supplied cable harness for interconnection. In Appendix A, refer to the
“DVI-I Connector” section on page 440 for pinout details.

7) CPU Switch

The CPU Switch is located inside the small hole. This switch is designed for
qualified service personnel only.

Important

8) Ethernet Port 1

One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications.
Port 1 is connects to the FSN-1400, either directly or via an Ethernet Switch. By
default, the following conditions are set:

Do not use this switch unless instructed to do so by Barco
Customer Service personnel.

~ DHCP = OFF
~ Default IP address: 192.168.0.5
~ Default Netmask: 255.255.255.0

The user can use the default address, or set a different address. In Appendix A,
see the “Ethernet Connector” section on page 441 for pinouts.

9) Ethernet Port 2

One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications.
Port 2 can be connected to an outside network, or to your facility’s “house”
network. By default, the following conditions are set:

• DHCP = ON

An IP address can be obtained automatically from the outside network. In
Appendix A, see the “Ethernet Connector

10) USB Ports

Four USB ports are provided. Use one of the four ports to connect data to the
Touch Screen, using the supplied cable harness for interconnection. The

remaining ports can be used for connecting customer-supplied USB drives, or if
required, to connect a mouse and keyboard.

11) DC Power Out

One DC Power Out connector is provided for the Touch Screen power. Use the
supplied cable harness for interconnection.

12) Audio Connectors

The three audio connectors are not supported.

13) Fan

One Fan is provided for control panel cooling. To prevent overheating, do not
block the vent.

14) AC Power

One AC Connector is provided for connecting the control panel to AC. The
integral switch turns the panel on and off. In Appendix A, refer to the “Physical

and Electrical Specifications” section on page 435 for power details.

” section on page 441 for pinouts.

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