Compix Analog User Manual
Analog
Quick Start Guide
Document No: 2.3.008 Revision: 1.0 Updated: 5/8/2012
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Document No: 2.3.008 Revision: 1.0 Updated: 5/8/2012
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Let’s Get Connected
Compix Cable Identication
The Compix system has one video breakout cable per channel.
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Downstream Connection
Advantages:
1. Not required to use any inputs on the switcher.
2. Simple installation with minimal cabling.
3. CG operator can take graphics to air.
Things to Consider:
1. It is recommended to keep the Compix system running at all
times throughout usage.
2. Preview only available through the Compix software.
How to Connect - Single Channel:
1. Take the Program Output of the switcher into the Video-In
(V-In) connector.
2. Take the Video-Out (CVBS-1) into the Program Monitor.
3. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.
How to Connect - Dual Channel:
1. Take the Program Output of the switcher into the Video-In
(V-In) connector.
2. Loop the First Channel’s Video Out (CVBS-1) into the Second Channel’s Video-In (V-In).
3. Take the Second Channel’s Video-Out (CVBS-1) into the
Program Monitor.
4. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.
Single Channel Conguration Dual Channel Conguration
Compix System
Production Studio
CVBS-1 Out
Compix Program Mon
V-In
Compix System
Channel 1
Channel 2
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CVBS-1 Out
V-In
CVBS-1 Out
V-In
Production Studio
Compix Program Mon
Upstream Connection
Advantages:
1. Technical Director can take graphics to air.
2. Setting up transition effects for pages is optional.
3. The Compix system can be turned off or restarted during usage if necessary
Things to Consider:
1. Setup is more complex.
2. Requires two switcher inputs for the Compix video and key.
How to Connect - Single Channel:
1. Take the Video-Out (CVBS-1) into an input on the switcher.
2. Take the Key-Out into an input on the switcher.
3. Take a reference feed from a sync generator into the Ref-In
on the breakout cable. Use black burst or tri-level sync.
4. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.
How to Connect - Dual Channel:
1. Take the Video-Out (CVBS-1) into an input on the switcher for
each channel.
2. Take the Key-Out into an input on the switcher for each channel.
3. Take a reference feed from a sync generator into the Ref-In on
the breakout cable for each channel. Use black burst or tri-level
sync.
4. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.
Single Channel Conguration Dual Channel Conguration
Sync Generator
BB-IN
Analog Blackburst Out to All Equipment
Cam 1
Cam 2
Cam 3
Compix System
CVBS-1 Out
Key Out
Preview Mon Program Mon
Production Switcher
Video Out to Fill In
Key Out to Key In
Sync Generator
Channel 1
Channel 2
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Analog Blackburst Out to All Equipment
Cam 1
Cam 2
Cam 3
Compix System
BB-IN
BB-IN
Preview Mon
CVBS-1 Out
Key Out
CVBS-1 Out
Key Out
Program Mon
Production Switcher
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