Datavideo HS-3200 Users Manual

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HD 12-Channel Portable

HS-3200

Video Streaming Studio

Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ............................................................................................. 7

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................... 7

WARRANTY........................................................................................................................... 8

STANDARD WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 8

THREE YEAR WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 8

DISPOSAL .............................................................................................................................. 9

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 10

1.1 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................................... 11

1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 12

1.3 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW ......................................................................................... 13

1.4 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................. 14

CHAPTER 2 PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 15

2.1 CONNECTING DEVICES ................................................................................................. 15

Connecting the Video and Audio Input Devices ............................................................. 15

Connecting headphones ............................................................................................... 16

When linking via tally connection ................................................................................. 16

Connecting the Video and Audio Output Devices .......................................................... 17

Connecting to a Network .............................................................................................. 17

2.2 MULTI VIEW ............................................................................................................. 18

CHAPTER 3 NETWORK AND SOFTWARE SETUP FOR SWITCHER ....................................... 21

3.1 SWITCHER SETUP WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ............................................................... 21

3.2 INSTALLING THE SWITCHER IMAGE IMPORT/EXPORT SOFTWARE TO A WINDOWS COMPUTER ....... 22

Installation ................................................................................................................... 22

Router Based DHCP Setup ............................................................................................ 26

Setting the Target IP Address with the Switcher Image Import/Export Software ........... 27

CHAPTER 4 OSD MENU .................................................................................................... 29

4.1 START ..................................................................................................................... 36

Transition ..................................................................................................................... 36

Type ............................................................................................................................. 36

Wipe Effects ................................................................................................................. 36

WIPE Border ................................................................................................................. 37

Position ........................................................................................................................ 37

Matte ........................................................................................................................... 37

4.2 KEYER ..................................................................................................................... 37

Keyer ............................................................................................................................ 38

Keyer Control ............................................................................................................... 38

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Key Source.................................................................................................................... 39

Fill Source ..................................................................................................................... 39

Invert ........................................................................................................................... 40

Mask ............................................................................................................................ 40

4.3 CHROMA ................................................................................................................. 40

Keyer ............................................................................................................................ 40

Key Source.................................................................................................................... 41

CK Setup ....................................................................................................................... 41

Mask ............................................................................................................................ 42

4.4 P-IN-P .................................................................................................................... 42

Keyer ............................................................................................................................ 42

Position ........................................................................................................................ 43

Border .......................................................................................................................... 43

Shade Matte (Dual Color Border).................................................................................. 44

Crop ............................................................................................................................. 45

4.5 FLEX SRC.................................................................................................................. 45

Flex Screen ................................................................................................................... 46

Quick ............................................................................................................................ 46

4.6 INPUTS .................................................................................................................... 48

Input ............................................................................................................................ 48

Proc Amp ..................................................................................................................... 48

Audio ........................................................................................................................... 48

Crosspoint .................................................................................................................... 49

Audio XPT ..................................................................................................................... 49

4.7 OUTPUTS ................................................................................................................. 49

Outputs ........................................................................................................................ 50

Multiviewer .................................................................................................................. 50

Tally Mode ................................................................................................................... 51

GPI Out ........................................................................................................................ 51

4.8 AUDIO..................................................................................................................... 51

Audio ........................................................................................................................... 52

PGM Audio ................................................................................................................... 52

Analog Out ................................................................................................................... 52

4.9 FILES ....................................................................................................................... 53

User Mems ................................................................................................................... 53

Load Memory ........................................................................................................... 53

Save Memory ........................................................................................................... 53

Still ............................................................................................................................... 54

Load Still ................................................................................................................... 54

Save Still ................................................................................................................... 54

Grab Still ................................................................................................................... 55

Loading still images .................................................................................................. 56

Clip ............................................................................................................................... 56

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Load Clip ................................................................................................................... 57

Clip Settings .............................................................................................................. 57

Loading the existing Clip for Stinger Transition Effect ............................................... 57

4.10 SETUP ..................................................................................................................... 58

Standard ...................................................................................................................... 58

Menu Mode ................................................................................................................. 59

Menu Preference .......................................................................................................... 59

Level ............................................................................................................................ 59

Keyboard ...................................................................................................................... 59

Auto Save ..................................................................................................................... 59

Factory Default ............................................................................................................ 60

Language ..................................................................................................................... 60

Network ....................................................................................................................... 60

Software ...................................................................................................................... 60

CHAPTER 5 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................................... 61

5.1 VIDEO SWITCHING ..................................................................................................... 61

Program and Preset rows ............................................................................................. 61

Black and MATTE View ................................................................................................. 61

Flex Output .................................................................................................................. 62

Still button ................................................................................................................... 62

5.2 TRANSITIONS ............................................................................................................ 62

WIPE Selection MENU .................................................................................................. 64

REV Button ................................................................................................................... 65

5.3 MANAGING STILL PICTURES .......................................................................................... 65

Grabbing & Saving a Still to memory ............................................................................ 65

Loading an existing Still from memory .......................................................................... 66

Deleting a saved Still from memory .............................................................................. 66

FS – Frame Store Button (No Function) ......................................................................... 66

Export/Import Still Images to/from the PC.................................................................... 67

How to use ............................................................................................................... 67

5.4 PERFORMING A STINGER TRANSITION ............................................................................. 70

Loading a Clip from memory ........................................................................................ 70

How to Create the PNG Sequence for Stinger Transition Effect ..................................... 70

Adobe After Effects .................................................................................................. 71

Media Encoder CC .................................................................................................... 73

Important things to note while creating Stinger Transition Effects ........................... 76

Importing the Clip for Stinger Transition Effect from the PC .......................................... 77

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED OPERATION ................................................................................ 80

6.1 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE AND DOWNSTREAM KEY .................................................................. 81

Picture-In-Picture ......................................................................................................... 81

Assigning a video source to a PIP window using shortcut keys .................................. 83

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Downstream Key .......................................................................................................... 83

6.2 PLACING TEXT ON THE VIDEO USING LUMA KEY .................................................................. 84

6.3 INSERTION OF PEOPLE ONTO BACKGROUNDS (CHROMA KEY) ................................................ 86

6.4 DISPLAYING A VARIETY OF SOURCES AT THE SAME TIME ....................................................... 89

Basic Flex™ Output (Four PIP Windows) ....................................................................... 89

Assigning a video source to a PIP window using shortcut keys .................................. 92

Simultaneously Display up to Eight PIP Windows.......................................................... 92

CHAPTER 7 VIDEO STREAMING ........................................................................................ 95

7.1 STREAMING NETWORK CONNECTION AND DEVICE SEARCH................................................... 95

Connecting to a DHCP Network (DHCP Mode) .............................................................. 95

Connecting to a NON-DHCP Network (Static IP)............................................................ 96

Default Fixed IP ........................................................................................................ 96

Troubleshooting the Network Connection .................................................................... 96

Advanced Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 99

7.2 WEB USER INTERFACE ................................................................................................. 99

Status ......................................................................................................................... 100

Operation Mode ......................................................................................................... 101

Record & Stream Mode – Record and Stream Encoder Setting Profile .................... 103

Stream Only Mode – Stream Encoder Setting Profile .............................................. 104

Record Only Mode – Record Encoder Setting Profile .............................................. 104

Stream and Record Settings .................................................................................... 105

Storage ...................................................................................................................... 112

CG .............................................................................................................................. 113

System ....................................................................................................................... 114

7.3 OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................... 118

Custom Operation Mode ............................................................................................ 118

Video Streaming ......................................................................................................... 119

RTSP/TS/HLS/SRT.................................................................................................... 119

RTMP ...................................................................................................................... 125

Youtube .................................................................................................................. 126

Text Overlay Video ..................................................................................................... 133

7.4 STREAM AND RECORD BUTTONS .................................................................................. 134

Record Button ............................................................................................................ 134

Stream Button ............................................................................................................ 135

Operation Mode ......................................................................................................... 135

7.5 RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS .................................................................................. 137

7.5 FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................. 137

Recovery Mode .......................................................................................................... 138

Formatting the SD Card .............................................................................................. 138

CHAPTER 8 MONITOR OSD MENU ................................................................................. 139

8.1 MAIN ADJUST ......................................................................................................... 140

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8.2 COLOR .................................................................................................................. 140

8.3 INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 140

8.4 SPECIAL FUNCTION ................................................................................................... 141

8.5 FACTORY RESET ....................................................................................................... 141

CHAPTER 9 APPENDICES ................................................................................................ 142

APPENDIX 1 TALLY OUTPUTS................................................................................................ 142

APPENDIX 2 GPI / GPO CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 144

APPENDIX 3 FIRMWARE UPDATE........................................................................................... 145

T-Bar Re-Calibration ................................................................................................... 145

APPENDIX 4 FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................... 147

APPENDIX 5 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT ..................................................................................... 148

APPENDIX 6 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 149

NOTES ............................................................................................................................... 151

SERVICE AND SUPPORT .................................................................................................... 152

Disclaimer of Product & Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing

serious damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To

ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the

power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere

ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.

10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall

outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this

product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may

expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under

the following conditions: a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;

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b. When liquid has spilled into the unit; c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water; d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;

e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged; f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for

service.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

 Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year

from the date of purchase.

 The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the

time of any request for repair under warranty.

 The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase date is

unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.

 All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only

one year warranty from the date of purchase.

 Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not

covered under warranty.

 Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under

warranty.

 Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are

not required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.

 All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.  All other claims of any nature are not covered.  All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts, housing, cable reel

and consumable parts are not covered under warranty.

 Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.  Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

 All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 qualify for a

free two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.

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 Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard

Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Non-PCIe Card and third party provided PC components are covered for 1 year.

 The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your

local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical

and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive

93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

HS-3200 is a 12 channel professional mobile hand carry switcher with real Full 1080p/60 (3G) High Definition support, featuring 12 digital inputs including 8 SDI and 4 HDMI inputs with embedded audio, 5 SDI and 1 HDMI outputs for connecting HD recorder, external monitors and etc.

HS-3200 is a lightweight, portable and powerful featured mobile studio solution which is designed for live events and TV programs that need to mix a variety of video and audio sources. HS-3200 is also a great value solution for the worship, education and AV markets.

The HS-3200 also has powerful, easy-to-use effects, including Chroma / Luma Key, DSK, PIP, Wipe Generator, Still stores, logo insertion and built-in title overlay system for the entry level Datavideo CG.

Advanced features include a 17.3-inch Full HD 1080p video monitor, which displays the Multi-view. The Multi-view displays all video input sources, preview video and program video.

Major five features

 One machine for 12 channel 1080p video switching, recording and streaming  Four video keyers  Broadcast quality H.264 media streaming for sending videos to broadcast platforms

like Facebook, Youtube

 Record on SD Card for post-production  Pre-saved multiple sets of animation files and background pictures

Summary of all features

 12 Total Video input interfaces (8 x SDI, 4 x HDMI)  9 Video Output : 5 x SDI + 1 HDMI + 3 x HDMI (Program OUT only)  4 Upstream Keyers, supporting Chroma key & Linear / Luma key  4 PIP (assignable to any of keyers)  DSK, supporting Linear & Luma Key Modes  Logo insertion ( Animation logo, X/Y size)  Wipe, Mix, DVE, Cut and Stinger Transitions  32 Wipe patterns including Circle & Heart, and Borders & Softness Control  Clip player (150 Frames) Stinger Transitions function  Any Input (1-12) can be used as a Frame store (Stills Store)  Support XPT (Cross Point Assignment)  4 x XLR Analogue Audio Inputs  2 x XLR De-embedded Analogue Audio Outputs  Tally output  USB Port for FW upgrade

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1.1 System Architecture

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1.2 Parts Identifications

SDI Video Inputs 1 – 8

are labelled 5~8.

HDMI Video Inputs 9 – 12

HDMI Video Inputs 9-12 The HDMI inputs are labelled 9~12.

SYNC I/O

The HS-3200 can be synchronized with other studio equipment such as cameras. REF IN accepts Tri-level or Black Burst sync. REF LOOP can be used to pass the sync signal to other studio equipment such as cameras or recorders.

SDI/HDMI Video Outputs

The SDI/HDMI video outputs are user-defined outputs. Each of these outputs has the option to be:

 Multiview  Program  Preview  Program + DSK  Clean Program  Clean Preview  Input 1 – 12

Ethernet Port

Used to connect the switcher to the PC or laptop so that the unit can be controlled remotely via PC software (Switcher

Image Import/Export Software).

USB FW Upgrade Port

Connect the USB drive

containing the switcher’s

latest firmware files to this port and start the firmware upgrade process on the OSD MENU.

Note: See Firmware

Update section for details.

DC IN

Connect the supplied 12 V PSU to this 4 PIN XLR socket Pin 1 = GND ( - ) Pin 2 = NC Pin 3 = NC Pin 4 = VCC ( + )

Power Switch

Turns ON/OFF power switch

Monitor HDMI IN

The Monitor HDMI IN provides a useful connection for confidence monitoring of HDMI sources on location.

Tally OUT

The HS-3200 Tally Output port provides bi-colour tally information to a number of other Datavideo products, such as the ITC-100 eight channel talkback system or the Datavideo TLM range of monitors.

The Tally OUT port can also be set to audio mixer to receive audio signals from external devices.

See Appendix1 for more details.

Stream Port

The Stream Port allows the user to stream the program or video to any IP network via the built-in NVS-31 video streaming server. Connect the laptop to this port to directly access the NVS-31 for configuration.

Note: See Chapter 7 for details.

AUDIO OUT

Supports two channels of the XLR Balanced Audio output.

AUDIO IN

Supports four channels of the XLR Balanced Audio Input.

See Section 4.8 Audio for audio setup.

HDMI OUT 1/2/3

The three HDMI outputs can only be used to display the Program View.

GPI OUT

The GPI socket can be used for simple external control.

See Appendix 2 for more details.

The lower row of

SD/HD-SDI inputs are labelled 1~4. The upper row of SD/HD SDI inputs

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1.3 Control Panel Overview

T-Bar – Manual Transition

Move the T-Bar up or down to switch between Preview and Program.

FTB – Fade To Black

Fades the program view to black once pressed.

AUTO TAKE

Press to trigger automatic transition.

CUT

A hard cut between video sources.

Transition Type Selection

Selection of Clip, MIX or WIPE transition effect.

Transition Effect Selection

Selection of 2D and 3D transition effects.

Program Row (PGM)

Selection of program video source.

Preview Row (PVW)

Selection of preview video source.

User Memory Buttons

User Memory buttons 1/2 allow the user to quickly recall and load previously saved switcher settings with a single button press.

Press and hold the SHIFT button and then press USER 1 or 2 button to switch to User Memory 3 or 4.

Frame Store

Press the FS button and then press a channel button on the Preview row to switch the selected channel to a pre-loaded still picture.

OSD Menu Control

Menu control buttons for opening the OSD menu on the monitor and navigating through the OSD menu.

Keyer Selection

Enabling the pre-assigned keyers (Chroma, Luma, Linear, DSK and PIP) on Program and Preset views.

DSK Selection

Enabling DSK on preview and program outputs.

Logos 1 & 2

Logo insertion on preview and program outputs once enabled.

Monitor Control Buttons

See Chapter 8 for details.

Microphone Connect an external microphone and switch between dynamic and condenser modes.

FW Upgrade Port Insert a USB stick containing the latest firmware files and follow the instructions in Appendix 3.

Perform video switching and other relevant controls on the Control Panel.

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Power Supply

1.4 Connecting the Power Supply

AC Adapter

Connect the DC output plug of the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN 12V connector on the rear of the switcher and then connect the AC adapter to a power supply.

To start, turn ON the power switch. To shut off the machine, simply turn OFF the power switch.

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Chapter 2 Preparation

TC-200

Computer for remote

control of the switcher

Computer for text input

In this chapter, we will describe various essential devices to be connected to the switcher in order to complete the system setup. If you possess the skills for setting up the production system, feel free to skip this chapter and proceed to Chapter 5: Basic Operation.

2.1 Connecting Devices

Connecting the Video and Audio Input Devices

Connect cameras, computers and other video input devices to the video input connectors on the rear of the unit and connect an audio mixer to audio input connectors.

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Connecting headphones

Tally Box

Connect headphones for audio monitoring to the headphone jack on the left side of the switcher.

When linking via tally connection

Connect the switcher’s tally connector to the tally connector on a commercially available tally box.

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Connecting the Video and Audio Output Devices

SDI-to-HDMI

Converter

Connect projectors, large displays and other video output devices to the video output connectors on the rear of the switcher.

Connecting to a Network

Use the Ethernet Port to connect the switcher to the PC with the Image Import/Export Software installed.

For details on the Switcher Image Import/Export Software, see Chapter 3.

If you intend to use the Ustream or other video streaming platforms, connect the switcher to the Internet via the Stream Port.

For details on stream network setup, see Chapter 7.

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Internet

2.2 Multi View

The HS-3200 Multi view output can be supplied from the HDMI or SDI outputs, see Chapter 4 (4.7) for configuring the outputs. The Multi view shows monitoring images for Preview (PVW), Program (PGM) and Inputs 1~12. The Multi view can also show audio level bars overlaid on the Program image. This confirms the analogue XLR audio input is being received and embedded to the selected Program output(s).

HS-3200 Multi-view is supplied from the HDMI connection(s) on the rear panel and available across multiple HDMI monitors (not supplied). Since a variety of multi-image layouts is available, these HDMI outputs can be used to monitor video and audio in a number of different configurations. The layout of the multi view can also be changed. The sources can be swapped around using the cross point section of the Inputs menu. For each setup, embedded audio level indication is available on the Preview and Program windows.

The diagrams below depict four different multi-view layouts available on the HS-3200.

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Mode 1:

Mode 2:

Mode 3:

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Mode 4:

A Red tally indication box is shown around the selected Program source. This video image is

also seen at the switcher’s selected Program output(s). A Green tally indication box is shown around the selected Preview source. This will be the image source to be mixed to, wiped in or cut to next depending on the user’s preference.

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Chapter 3 Network and Software Setup for

 An RJ-45 Ethernet cable.  Windows 7/8/10 laptop or PC.  The Datavideo Switcher

Image Import/Export software.

Switcher

The Ethernet port on the back panel of the HS-3200 allows the user to import Still/Clip image or User memory using the Switcher Image Import/Export software. This chapter discusses direct connection between the HS-3200 and your Windows computer as well as the remote setup in detail. Please note that the Switcher Image Import/Export software

must be installed on your Windows-based computer before using this feature.

3.1 Switcher Setup with a Windows Computer

When new from the factory the HS-3200 will initially have a static IP address of

192.168.100.101. The unit can be directly connected to a Windows-based computer using

an RJ-45 ethernet cable. The following set up should allow you to initially configure the unit before moving it to an existing DHCP / LAN network.

1. First connect the HS-3200 and the Windows computer together using an RJ-45 ethernet

cable.

2. Turn on the Windows computer and set it to static IP setup within the Windows

Network and Sharing Centre. In our example, the computer is given the following IP settings so that the computer matches the same IP range as the switcher.

Instructions

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3. Now install the Switcher Image Import/Export software to the computer.

3.2 Installing the Switcher Image Import/Export software to a Windows Computer

The HS-3200 can be connected to a simple IP network and accessed using Windows-based software. If you have not already set up the HS-3200 with a computer then please follow the instructions in the previous section.

Please download the latest software from the Datavideo HS-3200 web page. See:

www.datavideo.com

The install executable file [.msi] will be called SwitcherImageImEx_vXXXX.msi

The vXXXX represents the latest version number.

Double click this .msi file then follow the on screen install wizard prompts.

Installation

1. Download SwitcherImageImEx_vx.x.x.msi from the product page and save it on the local

disk.

2. Click the installation file icon to start the Setup Wizard.

3. Click “Next”

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4. Click “Install”

5. When you see the safety warning requesting for permission to allow an unknown

publisher to make changes to the PC, please click “Yes” to continue.

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6. Wait for the installation to finish.

7. After the setup is complete, you will see the following window; check “Launch

SwitcherImageImEX” and click “Finish” to open the program.

8. After the setup is finished, a shortcut will be created in Start Menu > Programs >

datavideo > tools > SwitcherImageImEx

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9. Click SwitcherImageImEx to open the program.

The Switcher Image Import/Export software has a built-in IP finder, which is designed for PC with multiple Ethernet cards or DHCP network environment. Please note IP finder can only find devices that are on the same network domain as the PC. If you cannot remember your device IP, simply open the OSD menu and then go to the Setup sub menu to restore the default network settings. Upon launch of the Switcher Image Import/Export software, you will be prompted to select one Ethernet Interface Card.

Once selected, click OK to start the scanning process.

Note: Please make sure the selected interface card is on the same network domain as the HS-3200 device.

Once the HS-3200 device is found, the software will connect with the switcher hardware over the IP set up described in the previous section. If the connection is successfully established, on the software user interface as shown in the diagram below, the Connect Status will show “Connected” (will display Not Connected if disconnected).

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Router Based DHCP Setup

 An IP router which can assign/give

IP addresses.

 Two RJ-45 patch leads.  Windows 7/8/10 laptop or PC.  The IP router Administrator login

and password.

 The Datavideo

Switcher Image Import/Export software.

The computer software can also access the HS-3200 over an existing TCP/IP LAN type network. In order to initially set up the HS-3200, you may need the assistance of your local I.T. specialist to help with the network settings. To help guide you, we have included a simplified network setup example below, further advice may be available through your dealer locally or your Datavideo regional office.

To create this simple dedicated HS-3200 IP network you will need:

1. First connect the router to the HS-3200 and the Windows computer using two RJ-45

patch leads.

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2. Turn on the Windows computer and set it to DHCP setup within the Windows Network

and Sharing Centre.

3. Now click the Windows start button and run the CMD prompt window.

4. At the command line > : _ type IPCONFIG and press enter.

5. The DEFAULT GATEWAY number displayed should be the router’s current IP address.

6. Press the MENU button on the HS-3200 control panel to open the OSD menu on the

connected Multiview monitor. Open the Network sub menu of the Setup menu and then change the Addr Mode to DHCP from the default Static IP. Move to the SAVE option and then press the ENTER button to save new settings.

7. Reboot the HS-3200 and after the machine is rebooted, open the Network sub menu by

following the instructions outlined in the previous step. The IP Addr option should show an IP address assigned randomly by the router thus having identical network domain as the router. If you see an IP address of 0.0.0.0 in the IP Addr field, it is likely that the router requires longer time to assign an IP address to the connected devices. Close the Network sub menu and reopen after 30-60 seconds, you should be able to see the newly assigned IP address.

8. Now install the Switcher Image Import/Export software to the computer.

Setting the Target IP Address with the Switcher Image Import/Export Software

Click Setup button in the MENU SELECT pane and the current IP Network settings are shown alongside the software version.

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If the network settings are wrong then you may not be able to access the HS-3200. Always keep a note of the last IP settings used and change these settings carefully to avoid problems.

Target IP address – This IP address is the location on the local network, or the internet, where the software can talk to the HS-3200. By clicking the Target IP address you can enter a new address, once entered click Save Setup. The next time the Image Import/Export Software is opened, it will try to contact the switcher on this new Target IP address.

Network – This option in the yellow menu column allows you to change the network options on the HS-3200. When delivered from the factory the default static IP settings

should be:

Addr Mode: Static (a manually set IP address that does not change even after power

cycling the HS-3200 unit)

Target IP address: 192.168.100.101 Network Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.100.1

DHCP Setup - If the IP set up method is changed to DHCP then each time the HS-3200 is

started, it may be given a different IP address by the network. Only use this method if you know how to find the HS-3200 on the internal IP network. A device on the network (usually a router or server) will automatically assign an IP address to the HS-3200. The other settings such as IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway may appear blank within the Switcher Image Import/Export software as these would be automatically set by network router/DHCP server.

The software supports multiple languages which are English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

Note: The latest software version can be downloaded from the product page. To update the software, it is recommended to remove the existing program first. Click “Start Menu > Programs > datavideo > tools > Uninstall” to remove the program. If the program is not removed, the user will be prompted that the PC already contains the same program during the reinstallation process. Click “Remove” to remove SwitcherImageImEx from your computer.

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Chapter 4 OSD MENU

Main

Options

Sub-Options

Parameters

Start

Transition (Duration)

M/E

Mix Effect (0 - 9999 Default: 15)

DSK

Downstream Key Effect (0 - 9999 Default: 15)

FTB

Fade-to-Black Effect (0 - 9999 Default: 60)

Type DVE

Clip

Wipe

Mix

Wipe Effects Wipe

Wipe Effect Presets (1 - 32 Default: 1)

Soft

Border Softness (0 - 100% Default: 0%)

Width

Border Width (0 - 100% Default: 1%)

Border Luma

Border Color Luma (0 - 100% Default: 100%)

Sat

Border Color Saturation (0 - 100% Default: 80%)

Hue

Border Color Hue (0 - 355 +/-5 Default: 0)

Position X

Horizontal Position (0 - 1600% Default: 0%)

Vertical Position (0 - 1600% Default: 0%)

Matte Luma

Background Matte Luma (0 - 100% Default: 100%)

Sat

Background Matte Saturation (0 - 100% Default: 80%)

Hue

Background Matte Hue (0 - 355 +/-5)

Keyer Keyer

DSK 2 DSK 1 Key 4 Key 3 Key 2 Key 1

Keyer Selection (Default: Key 4) Keyer Ctrl

Chroma Luma Linear

Type of Keyer (Default: Linear)

The switcher’s OSD menu allows the user to perform

several configurations of image effects, such as Picture-inPicture, chroma key, subtitle overlay, still pictures and etc. The user can also configure the I/O by selecting different input and output options. In addition, in the setup menu, the user is allowed to set the menu color, size, position and language.

The OSD Menu can be opened in basic or advanced mode. The basic mode is generally a condensed version of the advanced menu mode. The following sub-sections will show you the various options available in these two modes.

Overview

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Select one

P-in-P Self Split

Self: One input keyer (Default) Split: Dual input keyer P-in-P window enable

Lift

Parameter for dark/black areas of the overall foreground key image, ranging from -100% to +100% (Default: 0%).

Gain

Parameter for light/white areas of the overall foreground key image, ranging from 0 to 16.0 (Default: 1.0).

Opac

Parameter for transparency of the overall foreground key image, ranging from 0% to 100% (Default: 100%).

Invert

OFF: Luma key removes black background by default ON: Luma key removes white background after INVERT is turned ON.

Key Source

Bars Matte Flex Src Still 2 Still 1 Input 12 Input 11 Input 10 Input 9 Input 8 Input 7 Input 6 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Black

Key Source Selections (Default: Input 4)

Fill

Fill Source Selection from Bars / Matte / Flex Src / Still 2 / Still 1 / Input 12 / Input 11 / Input 10 / Input 9 / Input 8 / Input 7 / Input 6 / Input 5 / Input 4 / Input 3 / Input 2 / Input 1 / Black (Default: Black)

Mask

Left

Left sets the left edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

Right

Right sets the right edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

Top

Top sets the top edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

Bottom

Bottom sets the bottom edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

Chroma

Keyer

DSK 2 DSK 1 Key 4 Key 3 Key 2 Key 1

Keyer Selection (Default: Key 4)

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Key Source

Bars Matte Flex Src Still 2 Still 1 Input 12 Input 11 Input 10 Input 9 Input 8 Input 7 Input 6 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Black

Key Source Selections (Default: Input 4)

CK Setup

CK Auto

Calculation of the best Hue & Luma values for the current Keyer source

Hue

Parameter for color of the chroma key, ranging from 0 to 355 (Default: 110).

Luma

Parameter for luma of the chroma key, ranging from 0 to 100% (Default: 80%).

K Range

Setting the range of colors that match the background color to be keyed, ranging from 0 to 355 (Default: 160).

K Fgnd

Adjusts the performance of the chroma key in dark or black areas, ranging from 0% to 100% (Default: 10%).

K Bgnd

Adjusts the performance of the chroma key in light or white areas, ranging from K Fgnd value (min = 0) to 100% (Default: 20%).

Hi-Light

Boosts the foreground key in high luminance area, ranging from 0 to 100% (Default: 0%).

Lo-Light

Boosts the foreground key in low luminance area, ranging from 0 to 100% (Default: 0%).

Bg-Supp

Bg-Supp turns ON/OFF background suppress (Default: OFF).

Mask

Left

Left sets the left edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

Right

Right sets the right edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

Top

Top sets the top edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

Bottom

Bottom sets the bottom edge of the keyer mask (Default: 0%).

P-in-P

Keyer

Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Flex PinP 1 Flex PinP 2

Selection of PIP windows

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Flex PinP 3 Flex PinP 4

Position X

Horizontal PIP Position (-100 - 100% Default: 20%)

Vertical PIP Position (-56 - 56% Default: 10%)

Size

PIP Size (2 - 100% Default: 40%)

Border

Border Off Normal Shaded 3D Bevel 3D Bevel Shade Dual Bevel Bevel Flat Flat Bevel 3D Glass Glass Shaded Dual Glass Glass Flat Flat Glass

Selection of border style (Default: Normal)

Luma

PIP Border Luma (0 - 100% Default: 100%)

Sat

PIP Border Color Saturation (0 - 100% Default: 80%)

Hue

PIP Border Color Hue (0 - 355 +/-5 Default: 0)

Width

PIP Border Width (0 - 100% Default: 2%)

Soft

Distinctiveness of Border Edge (0 - 100% Default: 0%)

Opac

Border transparency (0 - 100% Default: 100%)

Shade Matte

Luma

Shade Matte Luma (0 - 100% Default: 100%).

Sat

Shade Matte Saturation (0 - 100% Default: 80%).

Hue

Shade Matte Color (0 - 355 +/-5 Default: 60).

Shade Soft

This blurs or softens the Shade Matte area (0 100% Default: 2%).

Shade Pos

Sets position of the boundary line between Shade Matte and Border Matte (0 - 100% Default: 50%).

Direction

Direction of light source (0 - 355 +/-5 Default:

35).

Crop

Left

Left Edge of the Crop (0 - 100% Default: 0%).

Right

Right Edge of the Crop (0 - 100% Default: 0%).

Size

Size of the Crop (0 - 100% Default: 0%).

Top

Top Edge of the Crop (0 - 100% Default: 0%).

Bot

Bottom Edge of the Crop (0 - 100% Default: 0%).

Flex Src

Flex Src Bgnd

Bars Matte Flex Src Still 2 Still 1 Input 1-12 Black

Selection of Flex Screen sources and default is Black.

P-in-P 1 Src

P-in-P 2 Src

P-in-P 3 Src

P-in-P 4 Src

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Quick

Quick 0 Quick 1 Quick 2

Selection of Flex Screen layouts.

Inputs

Input Input 1-12

Selection of an input to set the mode.

Mode

Four input modes are Live, Freeze, Still and Clip (Default is Live).

Proc Amp Black

Black level (0 - 100% Default: 0%)

White

White level (0 - 100% Default: 100%)

Chrom

Chroma level (0.0 - 16.0 Default: 1.0)

Audio Gain

Audio volume of a selected video input (-60 24 dB Default: 0 dB).

Delay

Audio delay of a selected video input (0 - 375 ms Default: 0 ms).

Crosspoint

Input 1-12 Off

Assign the selected input source to an input button (Default is Input 1).

Audio XPT

Input 1-12 Off

Associate the audio component of a selected input source to an input button (Default is off).

Outputs

Output

SDI 1

Flex Src Still 2 Still 1 Input 1 – 12 CLN PVW (Clean PVW) CLN PGM (Clean PGM) PG + DSK PVW PGM MultiV (Multi view) (SDI default: PGM / HDMI default: MultiV)

SDI 2

SDI 3

SDI 4

SDI 5

HDMI

Multiviewer

AutoNum

Auto number input labels (ON/OFF (Default))

Label Inf

Input label is followed by information which describes the input as still, live or frozen image (ON/OFF (Default))

Trns Lab

Turn the background of the label from a solid colour to transparent (ON/OFF (Default))

Mode

Multiviewer Modes 1 – 4 (Default: 3)

Tally Mode Audio Mixer

Select either the audio mixer input or the tally light connection.

Normal

GPI Out

ON/OFF

GPI Enable/Disable (Default: OFF)

Mode

Level/Pulse (Default: Pulse)

Width

Pulse width (Default: 1)

Input 1-12

GPI-out assignment

Delay

0-99 (Default: 0)

Audio

Audio Mode

Turns ON/OFF embedded component at SDIout and HDMI-out.

Src

Selection of audio out source: PGM Audio (Default) / Follow / Input 1-12

PGM Audio Mode

Audio transition style: X Fade / V Fade (Default)

Main Gain

Audio volume of a selected video input Range: -60 - 24 (dB) with default = 0 dB

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Main Delay

Audio delay of a selected video input Range: 0 - 375 ms with default = 0 ms

Analog Out

Src

Selection of audio out source: PGM Audio (Default) / Follow / Input 1-12

Gain

Audio out volume Range: -60 - 24 (dB) with default = 0 dB

Delay

Audio out delay Range: 0 - 375 ms with default = 0 ms

Files – Stills

Load Still

Load

Pressing this button loads the selected still picture source

Still Num

0-500 (Default = 1)

Destination

Still 1 (Default) Still 2 Input 1 – 12

Thumbnail Picture 1

Preview of the previous image Thumbnail Picture

Preview of the image to be loaded

Thumbnail Picture + 1

Preview of the next image

Save Still

Save

Pressing this button saves the selected still picture

Source

Still 1 (Default) Still 2 Input 1 – 12

Still Num

0-500 (Default = 1)

Grab Still Grab

Press this button to grab the current program view

Grab Destination

Still 1 (Default) Still 2 Input 1 – 12

Files – User Mems

Load Mem Memory

Memory Selection from 1 to 999 (Default: 1)

Load

Selection of this button loads the selected memory

Save Mem Memory

Memory Selection from 1 to 999 (Default: 1)

Save

Selection of this button saves to the selected memory

Files – Clip

Load Clip

Load

Selection of this button loads the selected clip

Clip Memory Location

Memory locations from 0 to 999 (Default = 0)

Clip Settings

Sets the clip’s start and end frames and the

transition frame. Start Frm End Frm Mid Frm

Thumbnail Clip - 1

Preview of the previous clip

Thumbnail Clip

Preview of the clip to be loaded

Thumbnail Clip + 1

Preview of the next clip

Clear Clip

Clear the loaded clip

Delete Clip

Remove the clip from the memory location

Setup

Standard

1080p59.94

Resolution Selection 1080p/50/59.94/60 1080i/50/59.94/60

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720p/60/59.94/50

Save Setup

Saves the selected resolution

Level

EBU SMPTE AUTO (Default)

Audio standards Menu Mode Advanced

Full (Default)

Basic

Reduced

Menu Pref Blue / Grey

Selection of menu color

Transp

Menu transparency level of 0/1/2 (Default: 1)

Menu Pos

Bottom (Default) Right Left Top Centre

This option sets the menu position

Keyboard

Brightness

1 – 5 (Default: 3)

Auto Save

ON / OFF

Automatically saves the last settings before the machine is shut down; once turned ON auto save also occurs upon every Still Load.

Factory Def Restore

Factory Default Reset loads the default configuration from memory point 0 for all configuration options except for the Setup.

Restr Names

Resets the Multiviewer labels to the default settings

Language

English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese

Network

Addr Mode

DHCP(Default) / Static

IP Addr

Network Mask

Cancel / Save

Network Def

Yes / No

Software

Upgrade

This starts the FW upgrade process Please refer to the Firmware Upgrade section for the USB firmware update process.

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4.1 Start

Start

Transition

M/E

DSK

FTB

Type

MIX

Wipe Effects

Wipe

Soft

Width

Border

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue 0 Position

0% Y 0%

Matte

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue

Start

Transition

M/E

DSK

FTB

Wipe Effects

Wipe

Soft

Width

Advanced mode

Basic mode

Transition

The Transition option allows the user to set the transition duration, in frames, for switching to the PGM view when using the AUTO, DSK and FTB buttons.

For example, if the M/E is set to a value of 50, then the transition will take effect over a period of 50 frames or roughly 2 seconds. When the AUTO button is pressed, the transition will take the current M/E value defined by the user setting.

Type

The HS-3200 provides three major types of transition effect, which are DVE (3D), MIX, WIPE (2D) and Clip. Please note in addition to selecting the transition effect on the OSD menu,

you can also press MIX button, WIPE/DVE button or CLIP button to enable the respective transition effects.

 If DVE is selected, select the corresponding 3D WIPE effect by pressing the DVE

buttons on the control panel. These DVE buttons correspond to WIPE number 100, 101 and 102 on the OSD menu.

 If MIX is selected, set the transition duration in “M/E.”  If WIPE is selected, set the relevant WIPE settings in “WIPE Effects.”  If Clip, also known as the Stinger Effect, is selected, please load the clip in “User

Mems.”

Wipe Effects

In “WIPE Effects,” the user is allowed to select the Wipe style and configure the wipe’s border softness and width.

 Wipe – Selection of a WIPE effect from a set of 32 WIPE transition effects.  Soft – A low value results in a solid edge and a high value gives a soft diffused edge.  Width – A low value results in a thin edge and a high value gives a wide edge.

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WIPE Border

Keyer

Key 4

Keyer Ctrl

Linear

Self

In this sub-option, the user will be allowed to fine-tune the border color by adjusting the

Luma, Saturation and Hue values.

Note: Enable the WIPE border by setting the border width (Width) to a value greater than

0. The WIPE border is disabled when the border width is set to 0.

Position

Position allows the user to adjust the center position of certain wipes (e.g Circle & Elipse). X represents the horizontal position and Y is the vertical position.

Horizontal Position (X)

Positive value moves the wipe center to the right. Negative value moves the wipe center to the left. Zero value positions the wipe center at the screen center

Vertical Position (Y)

Positive value moves the wipe center up. Negative value moves the wipe center down. Zero value positions the wipe center at the screen center.

Matte

The user can open the Matte view by pressing the BLK/MATTE button of the Program and Preset button rows. The color of the Matte is configurable in this sub-option by adjusting Luma, Saturation and Hue.

For Hue value, Red is 0, Green is approximately 120 and Blue is approximately 240. For secondary colors, Yellow is approximately 60, Cyan is approximately 180 and Violet is approximately 300.

The Sat or Saturation value refers to the intensity of the color selected in Hue. As the saturation increases, the color appears to be more pure. As the saturation decreases, the color appears to be more washed-out or pale.

The Luma value relates to how bright or dark the selected color or hue is. The higher the

Luma value, the brighter the color selected in Hue.

4.2 Keyer

Keyer of the HS-3200 provides the user with the capability of image keying. In this option, the user will be able to configure the available six keyers, which can be activated by pressing the corresponding keyer buttons on the control panel.

Advanced mode

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Lift

Gain

1.0

Opac

100%

Key Source

Input 4

Fill

Black

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

Keyer

The HS-3200 offers the user 6 keyer options, which are Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4, DSK 1 and DSK 2. Once configured, the keyers can be enabled by pressing the corresponding keyer

buttons on the switcher’s control panel.

Keyer Control

There are three keying modes available: Linear, Luma, and Chroma. Linear keying mode is usually chosen for sharp images. For non-sharp images, please select

Luma keying. Chroma keying mode allows you to remove the green or blue backdrop from

the image. After the keying mode is chosen, select Self if only one source is required for the keyer,

which is Key source. Select Split if two sources are required for the keyer, which are Key and Fill sources. You can also select P-in-P to apply the keying effect to the PIP window.

If Luma keying is selected, the key image is configured by adjusting lift, gain and opacity parameters.

Lift adjusts the dark/black areas of the key image. Reducing the value of Lift will make dark areas of the key image more transparent. The background image will be showing only through the transparent areas.

Gain adjusts the light/white areas of the key image. Increasing the value of Gain will make light areas of the key image more solid. The background image will be showing only through the transparent areas.

Opac adjusts the transparency of the overall foreground key image. Increasing the value of Opacity will make the overall key image less transparent.

Please note: If Chroma is selected, adjust the Chroma Keyer parameters in the Chroma option.

If P-in-P is selected, adjust its parameters in the P-in-P option.

For example, if the user selects Key 1  Chroma  P-in-P, you will then be able to apply the chroma key effect to the P-in-P window by configuring the respective chroma keyer parameters in the Chroma option.

In the example below, after Keyer 1 is configured, by pressing the Key 1 button on the switcher’s control panel, the user will thus be able to enable the P-in-P window on the respective display monitor with the chroma key effect applied.

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Keyer

Key 1

Keyer Ctrl

Chroma

Self

Lift

Gain

1.0

Opac

100%

Key Source

Input 1

Fill

Black

Invert

Off

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

Key Source

This option allows the user to assign the key source; various options are listed below:

 Bars: Color bars  Matte: A configurable color screen and the Matte value can be set in Matte option

of the Start menu

 Flex Src: Flex button source  Still 2: Still picture loaded to Still 2 button  Still 1: Still picture loaded to Still 1 button  Input 12: Image source loaded to input button 12  Input 11: Image source loaded to input button 11  Input 10: Image source loaded to input button 10  Input 9: Image source loaded to input button 9  Input 8: Image source loaded to input button 8  Input 7: Image source loaded to input button 7  Input 6: Image source loaded to input button 6  Input 5: Image source loaded to input button 5  Input 4: Image source loaded to input button 4  Input 3: Image source loaded to input button 3  Input 2: Image source loaded to input button 2  Input 1: Image source loaded to input button 1  Black: Black Screen

Fill Source

This sub-option allows the user to assign the fill source; various options are listed below:

 Bars: Color bars  Matte: A configurable color screen and the Matte value can be set in Matte option

of the Start menu

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 Input 8: Image source loaded to input button 8

Chroma

Keyer

Key 4

Key Source

Input 4

CK Setup

CK Auto

Hue

110

Luma

80%

K Range

160

K Fgnd

10%

K Bgnd

20%

Hi-Light

Lo-Light

Bg-Supp

OFF

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

 Input 7: Image source loaded to input button 7  Input 6: Image source loaded to input button 6  Input 5: Image source loaded to input button 5  Input 4: Image source loaded to input button 4  Input 3: Image source loaded to input button 3  Input 2: Image source loaded to input button 2  Input 1: Image source loaded to input button 1  Black: Black Screen

Invert

Configure the luma key color OFF: Luma key removes black background by default. ON: Luma key removes white background after INVERT is turned ON.

Mask

The Mask feature basically shrinks the source image by removing borders of the final image. In this option, the user is allowed to configure the Mask in chroma, luma or linear mode by adjusting Left, Right, Top and Bottom parameters.

 Left – Left sets the left edge of the keyer mask.  Right – Right sets the right edge of the keyer mask.  Top – Top sets the top edge of the keyer mask.  Bottom – Bottom sets the bottom edge of the keyer mask.

4.3 Chroma

The Chroma Keyer of the HS-3200 removes the green background of the overall image. Configure the corresponding parameters in this option if Chroma is selected in Keyer.

Advanced mode options

Keyer

First of all, select the Keyer (Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4, DSK 1 or DSK 2) that you would like to apply the chroma key effect to and then select one Key Source from all available Key Sources listed below.

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Key Source

This sub-option allows the user to assign a key source to the keyer selected; various options are listed below:

 Bars: Color bars  Matte: A configurable color screen and the Matte value can be set in Matte option

of the Start menu

CK Setup

In this sub-option, the user will be able to find all the parameters needed to perform chromakeying of the green or blue backdrop.

CK Auto: This function automatically calculates the best Hue & Luma values for the current Keyer source. After applying the CK Auto effect, the result can be fine-tuned by adjusting the Luma and Hue values.

Hue: This parameter adjusts the color of the chroma key. A typical green screen value will be around 120. Blue screen value will be around 240.

Luma: This parameter adjusts the luma value of the chroma key K Range (Key Range): Key Acceptance sets the range of hues or colors (0 – 360 degrees) that

closely match the background color to be keyed. The user can start with a value of 120 degrees and this value can be fine-tuned up or down depending on the setup of the green or blue screen studio.

K Fgnd (Key Foreground): Key Foreground adjusts the performance of the chroma key in light or white areas. Apply more Key Foreground if the light areas are becoming too transparent.

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K Bgnd (Key Background): Key Background adjusts the performance of the chroma key in

P-in-P

Keyer

Key 1

Position

-20%

10%

Size

40%

Border

Normal

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue 0

Width

Soft

Opac

100%

Shade Matte

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue

Shade Soft

Shade Pos

Direction

Crop

Left

Right

Size

Top

Bot

dark or black areas. Apply more Key Background if the dark areas are becoming too transparent.

Hi-Light: Hi-light boosts the foreground key in high luminance area. Lo-Light: Lo-light boosts the foreground key in low luminance area. Bg-Supp: Background Suppress removes the Luma (Brightness) of the background from the

final image. Bg-Supp turns ON/OFF background suppression.

Mask

The Mask feature basically shrinks the camera image by removing the borders from the final image. This feature allows the user to configure the Mask in chroma, luma or linear mode.

4.4 P-In-P

The P-in-P option allows the user to adjust all related P-in-P parameters. Use this option to configure your PIP window if P-in-P is selected in the Keyer Ctrl sub-option of the Keyer option.

Note: The P-in-P image source can only be selected in Key Source option of the Keyer Sub Menu.

Advanced mode options

Keyer

In this sub-option, the user will be allowed to select and configure the PIP window from the following list below. Please note that Keyers 1-4 are active for PIP configuration only if P-in-P is selected for the respective keyer.

 Key 1  Key 2

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 Key 3

X-Value

Positive value: position the P-in-P window to the right. Negative value: position the P-in-P window to the left. Zero value: Position the P-in-P window at the center.

Y-Value

Positive value: move the P-in-P window up. Negative value: move the P-in-P window down. Zero value: Position the P-in-P window at the center.

Size

Ranges from 0 to 100 with 1% being the smallest and 100 being the largest. So 50% would represent a P-in-P window which is half the size of the background image. 100% would see the PIP image totally cover the background image unless offset to one side.

 Key 4  Flex PinP 1  Flex PinP 2  Flex PinP 3  Flex PinP 4

Position

The user can adjust the P-in-P window position by adjusting values of X, Y and SIZE, where X is the horizontal position, Y is the vertical position and Size is the PIP screen size.

Border

The user is also allowed to add borders to the PIP window and the HS-3200 offers various border styles listed as follows:

 Border Off  Normal  Shaded*  3D Bevel**  Bevel Shaded*  Dual Bevel**  Bevel Flat**  Flat Bevel**  3D Glass**  Glass Shaded**  Dual Glass**  Glass Flat**  Flat Glass**

*See Shade Matte/Hue for dual color border setting.

**See Shade Matte/Direction for border shadow setting.

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To turn the Border off, simply select the option “Border OFF.”

Border Matte

Shade Matte

Border Matte

In addition to assigning a style to the border, the user is also allowed to set border color by adjusting Luma, Saturation and Hue values. Luma and Saturation range from 0 to 100%.

Hue value ranges from 0 to 355. The borders can also be widened or narrowed by adjusting Width. Please note that a width of zero (0) will turn the PIP border off.

Opac adjusts the transparency of the border, ranging from 0% to 100%

Softness defines the distinctiveness of the border edge. A low value results in a solid border

edge and a high value gives a soft diffused border.

Shade Matte (Dual Color Border)

In order for the Shade effect to work, Shaded Border (Dual Color) must be selected first as the Border value – see the previous section Border. Shade Matte is determined by the inner border. The boundary between the normal border matte and the shade matte can be determined by adjusting the Shade Position parameter.

Luma, Sat and Hue

The color of the Shade Matte can also be controlled by adjusting the Hue, Sat and Luma values.

For Hue value, Red is 0, Green is approximately 120 and Blue is approximately 240. For secondary colors, Yellow is approximately 60, Cyan is approximately 180 and Violet is approximately 300.

The Luma value relates to how bright or dark the selected color or hue is. The higher the

Luma value, the brighter the color selected in Hue.

Shade Softness, Shade Position and Direction The Shade Matte can be further configured by adjusting its softness (Shade Soft) and width (Shade Pos).

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Shade Soft

Flex Src

Flex Src Bgnd

Black

P-in-P 1 Src

Black

P-in-P 2 Src

Black

P-in-P 3 Src

Black

P-in-P 4 Src

Black

Quick

Quick 0

Quick 1

Quick 2

This blurs or softens the Shade Matte area.

Shade Position

The position of the boundary line between Shade Matte and Border Matte is controlled by the Shade Pos value.

Increasing this value moves the boundary line such that the Shade Matte occupies less of the width of the border. Decreasing this value moves the boundary line such that the Shade Matte occupies more of the overall border width. When this value is 0, the Shade Matte occupies all of the border width.

Note: You will see dual colors only if options “Shaded” and “Bevel Shaded” are selected.

Direction

Direction sets the direction of the light source with the value of parameter ranging from 0 to

355. The default is 35, which indicates a direction of North East. You will see the border’s color shadow changes as the Direction value is changed. The directions that specific parameter values correspond to are listed as follows:

 0: North  90: East  180: South  270: West

Crop

The PIP image crop can be adjusted by modifying the following parameters:

 Left – Adjusts the position of the left edge of the PIP image.  Right – Adjusts the position of the right edge of the PIP image.  Size – Adjusts the PIP image crop size.  Top – Adjusts the position of the top edge of the PIP image.  Bot – Adjusts the position of the bottom edge of the PIP image.

4.5 Flex Src

The Flex™ output allows the user to show a variety of sources at the same time. These image sources are fed as one combined image to the Program and Preset outputs.

The Flex™ output consists of one background image and four smaller source images overlapped on the background image in four separate individual PIP windows.

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Flex Screen

To set the source of input for the respective FLEX windows, open the OSD menu and select FLEX Src. On the sub-menu that opens, you will be able to see the following options allowing you to select the image sources to be displayed in the FLEX windows.

 Flex Src Bgnd: The background image is the image on which the FLEX windows are

placed.

 P-in-P 1 Src corresponds to the image displayed in FLEX window 1.  P-in-P 2 Src corresponds to the image displayed in FLEX window 2.  P-in-P 3 Src corresponds to the image displayed in FLEX window 3.  P-in-P 4 Src corresponds to the image displayed in FLEX window 4.

The available sources of inputs are listed as follows:

 Black: Black Screen  Input 1: Image source loaded to input button 1  Input 2: Image source loaded to input button 2  Input 3: Image source loaded to input button 3  Input 4: Image source loaded to input button 4  Input 5: Image source loaded to input button 5  Input 6: Image source loaded to input button 6  Input 7: Image source loaded to input button 7  Input 8: Image source loaded to input button 8  Input 9: Image source loaded to input button 9  Input 10: Image source loaded to input button 10  Input 11: Image source loaded to input button 11  Input 12: Image source loaded to input button 12  Still 1: Still picture loaded to Still 1 button  Still 2: Still picture loaded to Still 2 button  Flex Src: Flex button source  Matte: A configurable color screen and the Matte value can be set in Matte option

of the Start menu

 Bars: Color Bars

Quick

The HS-3200 offers the user three FLEX Screen layouts which can be selected in the QUICK option. The respective default layouts are shown in the diagrams below.

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Quick 0

Flex Src – P-in-P 1 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 2 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 3 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 4 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 1 Src Flex Src – P-in-P 2 Src Flex Src – P-in-P 3 Src Flex Src – P-in-P 4 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 3 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 4 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 2 Src

Flex Src – P-in-P 1 Src

Quick 1

Quick 2

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Please note that positions of these PIP windows on the FLEX screen can be changed by

Inputs

Input

Input 1

Mode

Live

Proc Amp

Black

White

100%

Chrom

1.0

Audio

Gain

0 dB

Delay

0 ms

Crosspoint

Input 1

Audio XPT

Off

adjusting the x-y coordinates in the P-in-P option. In addition, the user is also allowed to adjust the size of the FLEX window, enable/disable the window’s border, set the border color, and crop the window image.

After the FLEX source is properly configured, the user can activate the view on either the Program or Preset screen by pressing the SHIFT key followed by the 3/FLEX button along the Program or Preset row.

Note that the Flex Src window has an allowable size of up to 1080p full screen. If exceeded, one of the Flex Src windows will not be able to display image correctly.

4.6 Inputs

This feature allows the user to select the mode of the selected input and then configure the input color by adjusting its Black Level, White Clip and Chroma Gain parameters. In addition, the Crosspoint function allows the user to shuffle the contents of Inputs 1-12 without changing the physical connections at the back of the machine.

Advanced mode options

Input

In this option, you will be allowed to set the mode of display in the respective Input windows of the Multiview display. First select the input that you would like to configure and then for each selected input, set the mode of input by selecting one of the modes listed as follows:

 Still – Displays the still picture loaded into Inputs 1-12 in the respective input window.  Freeze – Freezes the current video played in the Input window.  Live – Live view or video display in the Input window.  Clip – Display of the clip loaded into Inputs 1-12 in the respective input window.

Proc Amp

Proc Amp allows the user to configure the input color by adjusting its Black Level (0 – 100%), White Clip (0 – 100%) and Chroma Gain (0 – 16) parameters.

Audio

Gain (-60 – 24 dB): adjustment of the input audio volume for a particular selected video input.

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Delay (0 – 375 ms): sets the delay of the audio component of a particular selected video

Outputs

Output

Sdi 1

Pgm

Sdi 2

Input 1

Sdi 3

PVW

Sdi 4

CLN PGM

Sdi 5

PG+DSK

HDMI

MultiV

Multiviewer

AutoNum

Off

Label Inf

Off

Trns Lab

Off

Mode

Tally Mode

Normal

GPI Out

Off

Mode

Pulse

Width 1

Input 1

Delay

input.

Crosspoint

The crosspoint function allows the user to shuffle the contents of Inputs 1-12 without changing the physical connections at the back of the machine. For example, the user is allowed to assign the input 2 video source to input 1, after which the input 2 video will be displayed on the input 1 window. Select OFF if you would like to disable the input port.

 Input 1-12 (buttons)  OFF

Audio XPT

The Audio XPT feature allows the user to associate the audio component of any input source to any of the input buttons (1 – 12), thus cross assigning audio input channels to program/preset row buttons.

Note: If you associate one video input channel to more than one program/preset row buttons, you will only see the input video correctly displayed on the video channel window associated with the first program/preset row button that you assign the video input channel to and the rest of the video channel windows will display corrupted images. To avoid this, make sure your XPT setting is configured to one-input-to-one-button configuration.

For example, if you assign video input channel 1 to button 2 of the program row, remember to swap the original video input channel associated with program button 2 with video input channel 1.

4.7 Outputs

This option allows the user to configure various output settings such as video output, Tally mode and GPI connection.

Advanced mode

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Basic mode

Outputs

Output

Sdi 1

Pgm

Sdi 2

Input 1

Sdi 3

PVW

Sdi 4

CLN PGM

Sdi 5

PG+DSK

HDMI

MultiV

Multiviewer

AutoNum

Off

Label Inf

Off

Trns Lab

Off

Mode

Mode 1

Mode 2

Outputs

In general, the HS-3200 offers 6 output ports (SDI 1 – 5/HDMI) and all output ports can be configured to output one of the following:

 Flex Src  Still 2  Still 1  Input 1 – 12  CLN PVW (Clean PVW)  CLN PGM (Clean PGM)  PG + DSK  PVW  PGM  MultiV (Multi view)

Multiviewer

AutoNum: The Multiview windows can be automatically numbered, and this sub-option turns ON/OFF automatic numbering.

Label Inf: This sub-option turns ON/OFF Label information. Input label is followed by information which describes the input as still, live, frozen image or simply a clip.

Trns Lab: This sub-option turns ON/OFF Label Transparency. Once enabled, the background of the label is then turned from a solid color to transparent.

Mode

The HS-3200 Multi-view monitoring is available in different multi-image layouts. These outputs can be used to monitor video and audio in a number of different configurations. For each setup, embedded audio level indication is also available on all inputs as well as the Preview and Program windows.

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Mode 3

Mode 4

Tally Mode

Tally output port generally sends two tally signals to each channel. In Datavideo products, Red indicates On-Air, and Green indicates next video source. On the Multiview screen, the tally light is indicated by rectangular borders around the input sub windows.

The HS-3200 provides two tally modes: Normal: If in normal mode, tally lights of all video sources enabled on PGM view will be

turned ON (Red). These sources include PGM, PIP and Key sources. While transition is in progress, tally lights of all video sources enabled on PGM view do not change color. The tally light will only change color (Red  Green) after transition of PGM and PVW views is complete. However, for video sources on the Preview window, the tally lights will be enabled Green, and the color is changed to Red as soon as the transition is triggered.

Audio Mixer: If Audio Mixer mode is selected, tally lights of all video sources enabled on PGM view will also be turned ON (Red). While transition is in progress, tally lights of all video sources enabled on PGM view do not change color. The tally light will only change color (Red  Green) after transition of PGM and PVW views is complete. However, for video sources on the Preview window, the tally lights will be enabled Green, and the color is changed to Red as soon as the transition is triggered.

GPI Out

GPI is designed to allow the user to trigger playback of an external playback device such as Datavideo’s NVP-20 or HRS-30 unit. GPI OUT allows the user to configure your GPI connection.

First enable the GPI port and then set the GPI mode, which is either level or pulse. The pulse width can be configured in Width sub-option (1-9).

Once the GPI function is enabled, you can assign it to one of Inputs 1-12 and the delay can be set to a value between 0 and 99.

4.8 Audio

In the Audio menu, you will be able to start and shut off the embedded audio of SDI and HDMI videos.

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Audio

Mode

Src

PGM

Audio

PGM Audio

Mode

V Fade

Main Gain

0 dB

Main Delay

0 ms

Analog Out

Src

PGM Audio

Gain

0 dB

Delay

0 ms

Audio

External audio source can only enter the HS-3200 via the analog XLR input port found on the rear panel of the main unit. Ideally the user should use the HS-3200 with an audio mixer.

It is recommended to use AM-100 or AD-200 audio mixer designed and manufactured by Datavideo. All external audio sources can be connected to AM-100 or AD-200 before entering the HS-3200. The external audio can be embedded into SDI video out.

Mode (ON/OFF): The HS-3200 allows the user to enable the embedded audio components. By changing the Mode sub-option from ON to OFF will mute the embedded audio.

Audio Src: This sub-option allows the user to select the audio source.

If “Follow” is selected, the audio will enter Audio follow Video mode, i.e. playback of the

audio of the output video. If “PGM Audio” is selected, the HS-3200 will play the program out audio. To play the audio of a particular input video channel, select an input number from the following list.

 PGM Audio  Follow  Input 1-12

PGM Audio

Mode (V Fade/X Fade)

While working in the Audio-F-Video mode, the audio sources will also change as the video sources are switched. We can choose how the audio changes sources, whether it be a clean cut (immediate switch) or some sort of transitioned change (cross fade or fade out & in). To do this we would need to set up with the following menu options.

 X Fade: PGM Audio / PVW Audio cross fade  V Fade: Fade out PGM Audio then fade in PVW Audio

Main Gain (-60 – 24 dB): adjustment of the input audio volume for a particular selected video input.

Main Delay (0 – 375 ms): sets the delay of the audio component of a particular selected video input.

Analog Out

You are also allowed to select a source of audio of your preference and output the selected audio via Audio OUT. Open the OSD menu and select Audio  Analog Out  Src where you may select a source of audio from the following list.

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 PGM Audio

Files

File Type

User Mems

Load Mem

Memory

Load

Save Mem

Memory

Save

 Follow  Input 1 – 12

If “Follow” is selected, the audio will enter Audio follow Video mode, i.e. playback of the PGM audio via Audio OUT without audio output delay. If “PGM Audio” is selected, the HS3200 will only play the PGM audio via Audio OUT with audio output delay. You may also select to output one audio component of the 12 inputs via Audio OUT without audio output

delay.

Gain (-60 – 24 dB): adjustment of the audio volume for a particular selected video input at the AUDIO OUT.

Delay (0 – 375 ms): sets the delay of the audio component of a particular selected video

input at the AUDIO OUT.

4.9 Files

In Files, you will be allowed to manipulate different files such as clips, still pictures and user memories.

Still allows the user to load images from the memory, save images to the memory, and save the images captured. User allows you to load previously saved settings and save the currently configured settings. In Clip, you will be able to browse through the clip files and load the clips directly on the switcher. All three file types will be discussed in the following sub-sections.

User Mems

In this option, the user is allowed to load previously saved settings and save the currently configured settings.

Advanced mode options

Load Memory

Use the up/down arrow to scroll to the desired memory location and load the saved setting

by selecting “Load”. Note: The user can also press one of the USER memory shortcut buttons (1-3) on the control

panel as a quick way of loading those previously saved User configurations.

Save Memory

Use the up/down arrow to scroll to the desired memory location and save the current setting by selecting “Save.”

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Still

Files

File Type

Still

Load Still

Load

Still Num

Still 1

Thumbnail Picture – 1

Thumbnail

Picture

Thumbnail Picture + 1

Save Still

Save

Still 1

Still Num

Delete

Grab Still

Grab

Still 1

STILL image is an image pre-loaded to the HS-3200’s input buffers (Input 1-12). In the Still

menu, the user is allowed to load still pictures from the machine’s internal memory to the input buffer, save still pictures to the machine’s internal memory, view thumbnail pictures and grab program image to the specified still memory locations.

Load Still

Upon selecting “Load Still”, the user can then choose the memory location from which the still image is loaded. The system memory can store up to 500 still images. The following are the destinations to which the still image can be loaded:

 Still 1: Still 1 button  Still 2: Still 2 button  Input 12: Input button 12  Input 11: Input button 11  Input 10: Input button 10  Input 9: Input button 9  Input 8: Input button 8  Input 7: Input button 7  Input 6: Input button 6  Input 5: Input button 5  Input 4: Input button 4  Input 3: Input button 3  Input 2: Input button 2  Input 1: Input button 1

Select “Load” to load the still image to the determined destination. Image Preview is available below the “Load Still” row. “Thumbnail Picture – 1” allows the

user to preview the previous image, “Thumbnail Picture” displays the image that will be loaded when “Load” is selected, and “Thumbnail Picture + 1” shows the next image.

Note: The user is allowed to import still picture files. It is recommended to use 24-bit without Alpha bmp, png and jpg formats.

Save Still

“Save Still” allows the user to save the still image to a specific memory location. The user

should determine the source of the still image first. The available sources are listed below:

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To complete the save, the user can simply select “Save” after determining the memory

location.

Grab Still

“Grab Still” function grabs an instant of the video image on the Program view to the destinations listed as follows.

After determining the destination to which an instant of the video image is captured, simply select “Grab” to trigger the image grab.

In the following sections, we will show you how to import still images from the PC to the switcher and load the imported file to the switcher. You are also allowed to export still images from the switcher to the PC for file editing.

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Loading still images

Files

File Type

Still

Load Still

Load

Still Num

Still 1

Thumbnail Picture – 1

Thumbnail

Picture

Thumbnail Picture + 1

Save Still

Save

Still 1

Still Num

Delete

Grab Still

Grab

Still 1

The HS-3200 allows the user to load still images saved on the machine to the Multiview screen. Please follow the steps outlined below to load the still picture.

1. Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu on the Multiview display.

2. Open the Stills menu option as shown below.

3. In the Load Still sub-option, first select the still picture that you would like to load (Still

Num). The still picture preview is shown in the row right below the Load Still row.

4. In the field next to Still Num, select a destination to which the still picture will be loaded.

Once the destination is determined, select Load to load the still picture to one of the following destinations:

Clip

The CLIP or Stinger Transition Effect is basically an animated effect added during transition of two video sources. The animated effect is generated by a clip file which consists of a series of sequential files in bmp/jpg/png/pic formats. In the next few sections, you will be shown how you can load the existing clip on the switcher, and import the clip to the switcher from the PC.

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Advanced/Basic mode

Files

File Type

Clip

Load Clip

Load

Clip 0 Clip Settings

Thumbnail Clip -

Thumbnail Clip

Thumbnail Clip +

Clear Clip

Delete Clip

Load Clip

In this sub-option, use the Up/Down arrows on the physical keyboard of the switcher to browse the clip files. Once “Load” is pressed, the selected clip will be loaded into the clip buffer and replace the previously loaded clip. As the clip is being loaded, you will be able to

view its progress on the Preview window. Note: The HS-3200 comes with pre-loaded clip files. The HS-3200 also allows the user to

import customized clip files. It is recommended to use 32-bit with Alpha png format.

You can preview three clip videos at the same time. “Thumbnail Clip – 1” allows the user to preview the previous clip, “Thumbnail Clip” displays the clip that will be loaded when “Load” is selected, and “Thumbnail Clip + 1” shows the next clip. To enable the Clip (Stinger)

transition mode, simply press the CLIP button.

To clear the loaded clip from the buffer, simply select “Clear Clip.” To remove clip from a memory location, select “Delete Clip.”

Clip Settings Clip Settings allow the user to set the Clip’s Start/End & Mid (Transition points) frames.

After users have imported a clip, they often find that it needs some small adjustments so with these settings the user can skip unwanted frames at the start and end of the Clip. They can also choose the frame at which the fade from PGM to PVW occurs. The default is to do the fade in the middle of the clip but depending on the actual clip, the user may want to alter this position.

 Start Frm: Adjusts the start frame number of the Clip  End Frm: Adjusts the end frame number of the Clip  Mid Frm: Adjusts the PGM to PVW fade point of the Clip  Cancel: Cancels any changes  Save: Saves the changes for this clip as each clip is allowed to have different settings.

Note: Clip Settings will be enabled only after the clip is loaded.

Loading the existing Clip for Stinger Transition Effect

The HS-3200 allows you to generate the stinger transition effect. To do this, the user should load the clip saved on the machine first. Follow the steps outlined below to load the clip.

1. Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu on the Multiview display.

2. Open the Clip menu option as shown below.

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Files

File Type

Clip

Load Clip

Load

Clip 0 Clip Settings

Thumbnail Clip -

Thumbnail Clip

Thumbnail Clip +

Clear Clip

Delete Clip

Setup

Standard

1080p/59.94

Save Setup

Menu Mode

Advanced

Menu Pref

Blue

Transp 1

Menu Pos

Bot

Keyboard

Brightness

Auto Save

Off

Factory Def

Restore

Restr Names

Language

English

Network

Network Def

HS-3200

s/w: v1.1.1.1

f/w: 2015-08-03

Kbd:

v2.15

Addr Mode

DHCP

IP Addr

192

168

100

101

Network Mask

255

Cancel

Save

3. In the Load Clip option, first select the clip that you would like to load. The Clip Preview

is shown in the row right below the Load Clip row.

4. Select Load to load the clip. The load progress prompt “Loading Clip XX/XX ...” will

appear on the Preview window. Once loaded to the clip buffer, the previously loaded clip will be replaced.

Note: The load process can take up to tens of seconds.

5. To enable the Clip or Stinger transition mode, simply press the CLIP button.

4.10 Setup

In the “Setup” menu, the user can change the resolution, switch between full and simplified menu versions, reset the HS-3200 to its Factory Default values, adjust the menu

preferences, enable/disable Auto Save, choose the preferred OSD menu language, upgrade firmware and view the current firmware versions (Interface, Mainboard and Keyboard).

Advanced mode options

Standard

This option allows the user to choose the appropriate output resolution such as 1080i/50.

Once done, simply select “Save” to confirm the selected output resolution. The available

resolutions are 1080p/60/59.94/50, 1080i/60/59.94/50, and 720p/60/59.94/50.

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Menu Mode

The user is allowed to switch between full and simplified menu versions. Select “Advanced” for full menu display or “Basic” to display a condensed version of the OSD menu.

Menu Preference

In menu preference, the user is allowed to set the menu color, menu transparency level, menu size and the display position.

Menu color: the available options are blue and grey

Options of Menu Transparency are listed below: 0: No Transparency 1: Background 50% Transparent (buttons not Transparent) 2: All Menu 50% Transparent

Menu Position

Menu Position gives the user ability to select several positions for the Menu area on the Screen. The current options are Centre, Top, Left, Right and Bottom.

Level

There are two different audio standards available for selection. The user can either select the EBU or SMPTE standard. By selecting AUTO allows the device to automatically detect the audio standard.

Note: When the image is 50 Hz, the audio follows EBU standard and when the image is

59.94/60 Hz, the audio follows SMPTE standard.

Keyboard

Brightness: This option allows you to adjust the keyboard brightness with 5 being the brightest and 1 being the dimmest.

Auto Save

When enabled, your last settings will be automatically saved within 5-10 seconds after shutting down the OSD menu. Do not shut down your machine during this time. At the next boot, the machine will automatically load the last saved settings. Note that Still Load also triggers auto save.

Note: The Auto Save function does not instantly save new settings; it is only triggered 5 to 10 seconds after the OSD menu is closed. This is to avoid adverse effects on the smoothness of operation.

The Auto Save function does not apply to the resolution setting. To change the SE-3200’s

resolution, go to “OSD Menu/Setup/Standard” and then select “Save Setup” to save the

new setting.

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Factory Default

Restore: This option resets the machine to the factory default settings.

Reset Names: This resets the Multiviewer labels (Input 1-12) to their default settings.

Language

The available languages for OSD menu are English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

Network

Addr Mode: The available network connection modes are DHCP and Static. The default connection mode is Static with an IP address of 192.168.100.101.

IP Addr: Manually enter the IP address if Static is chosen.

Network Mask: Manually enter the network mask if Static is chosen. Cancel: Select to cancel all changes made.

Save: Select to save all changes made.

Software

This option is only available when the USB storage device containing the latest firmware file is inserted. Select Upgrade to start the firmware upgrade process. Refer to the FIRMWARE

UPGRADE section for more details.

At the bottom of the menu, you will be able to view the version number of the latest firmware installed.

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Chapter 5 Basic Operation

The switcher’s control panel is the main control interface for the user to select video

sources and take them to air during live production. On the control panel, the user will be allowed to select the transition style, enable/disable various keyers, and add logos to the program view.

The OSD menu allows the user to adjust transition settings, configure chroma keyers and PIP windows, assign inputs and outputs and modify audio parameters.

This section describes how you can switch video sources on the control panel using simple operations.

5.1 Video Switching

First let’s learn the basics of video switching.

Program and Preset rows

This row of buttons is typically used to select the switcher’s main Program output image. The currently selected source being sent to the Program outputs will be backlit Red on this row. Simple cuts between sources can be performed on this row by pressing on the source number required for the next shot.

This row of buttons is typically used to select the switcher’s Preview or Next source output image. The currently selected source will be backlit Green on this row. You can transition between sources using the T-Bar, the CUT button or the AUTO button.

Note: The keys on the Program and Preview rows will still be active while the T-Bar is active or moving.

Black and MATTE View

The BLK/MATTE button allows the user to switch between a black background, a matte colour and color bars on Program and Preview screens.

The MATTE color can be configured in the OSD menu. Simply go to ‘Start’ 

‘Matte’ and then adjust Luma, Saturation and Hue.

For Hue value, Red is 0, Green is approximately 120 and Blue is approximately 240. For secondary colors, Yellow is approximately 60, Cyan is approximately 180 and Violet is approximately 300.

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The Luma value relates to how bright or dark the selected color or hue is. The higher the Luma value, the brighter the color selected in Hue.

Flex Output

The Flex™ output allows the user to show a variety of sources at the same time these can then be fed as one combined image to the HS-3200 Program or Preview output.

The Flex™ output is basically a combination of one background image and four other Picture in Picture windows. Press and hold the SHIFT button and then press the FLEX button to activate the Flex™ output. To deactivate, press the FLEX button again.

You will have the ability to place a user defined color border around the smaller PIP windows. You can re-size, crop, rotate and position the PIP windows in almost any manner that you wish. See Section 4.5 Flex Src for details on the Flex Output Configurations.

Still button

Press and hold the SHIFT button and then press the STILL button to switch the Main Program view to a still picture. Before pressing the Still button, make sure the still pictures are loaded to the still buffers (Still 1/2), which can be done in the OSD menu.

5.2 Transitions

The Transitions group of buttons allows the user to decide how to bring the selected Preset / Next source image to the Program output. The HS3200 user can decide to use a CUT, MIX, WIPE or DVE (Digital Video Effect) transition. In order to use these transition options the TRANS BG (Transition Background) Button needs to be enabled (backlit Red) in the

TRANS EFFECT area of the HS-3200 Control Panel.

AUTO Button

The AUTO button is used instead of the manually operated T-Bar and automatically performs the complete selected transition between Program and Preset over a set period. The M/E value in the START menu is used here. See

Section 4.1 on page 37 also.

CUT Button

The CUT button is used to immediately switch between the currently selected Program and Preset sources.

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MIX Button

Program View

Before Transition

Transition in Progress

(MIX Effect)

Program View

After Transition

Program View

Before Transition

Transition in Progress

(WIPE Effect)

Program View

After Transition

The MIX button is selected when a dissolve or fade transition between the selected Program and Preset sources is required. This MIX transition is produced by then moving the T-Bar manually or by pressing the AUTO TRANS button.

WIPE/DVE Button

The WIPE/DVE button is selected when a 2D wipe or a 3D DVE transition between the selected Program and Preset sources is required. This WIPE or DVE transition effect is produced by then moving the T-Bar manually or by pressing the AUTO TRANS button.

Clip Button

Press the Clip button to enable the Clip (Stinger) transition mode.

The Stinger Transition Effect is basically an animated effect added during transition of two video sources. The animated effect is generated by a clip file

which consists of a series of sequential files in bmp/jpg/png/pic formats. The Stinger transition is produced by then moving the T-Bar manually or by pressing the AUTO TRANS button.

FTB Button

The FTB button (Fade To Black) fades the current video program source to black. When pressed again it acts in reverse from complete black to the currently selected program video source.

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T-Bar

Start

Transition

M/E

DSK

FTB

Type

WIPE

Wipe Effects

Wipe

Soft

Width

Border

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue

Position

0% Y 0%

Matte

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue

This performs a manually controlled transition from the current program source to the selected preset source. The selected transition wipe, dissolve or animation will be used. When the T-Bar has travelled as far as it can go, the transition between sources is complete. Please note that the T-Bar can be operated bi-directionally.

The T-Bar has indicators next to it, which light when the transition is in

progress indicating the direction of operation and is off after the transition is complete.

WIPE Selection MENU

There are 32 different 2D WIPE effects and 3 different 3D WIPE effects to choose from when using the HS-3200 switcher. To select a different WIPE transition, either select a WIPE style in the TRANS EFFECT area of the HS-3200 Control Panel or the Start Item of the OSD Menu (see the table below). Before you make the selection, make sure the TRANS BG and WIPE/DVE buttons are enabled.

Note: Open the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button in the MENU area of the HS-3200 Control Panel.

To select a WIPE on the OSD menu, navigate to the WIPE option under WIPE EFFECTS and then select a WIPE number. Each WIPE transition also has flexible user options to tailor the look of the transition. All wipes have an optional colour border applied. The wipe border width and colour are also chosen within the menu system.

Soft Value

This value allows the ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ edge softness of the Wipe Border to be controlled. A low value makes a sharp or hard wipe edge. A large value results in a softer or diffused wipe edge.

Width Value

This value determines how wide the actual wipe effect is. A low value makes a narrow wipe. A large value makes a wider wipe.

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Hue, Sat and Luma values

Stills

File Type

Still

Load Still

Load

Still Num

Still 1

Thumbnail Picture – 1

Thumbnail

Picture

Thumbnail Picture + 1

Save Still

Save

Still 1

Still Num

Delete

Grab Still

Grab

Still 1

The colour of the Wipe Border Matte can also be controlled by adjusting the Hue, Sat and Luma values.

Wipe Position

Certain Wipes, such as the Circle and the Oval Wipes, allow the Wipe position to be controlled.

The X value allows the selected wipe to be offset to the left or right of the screen.

The Y value allows the selected wipe to be offset to the top or bottom of the screen.

REV Button

When the REV Button is OFF the selected WIPE or DVE transition will operate in its default direction only. When the REV Button is ON then the selected transition will operate in the reverse direction.

5.3 Managing Still Pictures

On the HS-3200 Switcher, the user will be allowed to manipulate uncompressed still pictures with Grab and Frame Store functions. In this section, you will also be guided to load the stills saved on the switcher and display them on the monitor.

The Main Unit has one frame store to which a still can be loaded, and the unit has enough storage space for about 500 uncompressed stills.

Grabbing & Saving a Still to memory

The Grab & Save options of the OSD menu allow new Still Images to be created by grabbing & saving the current Program video frame image to one of the 2 internal stills buffers or the 12 internal input buffers in the HS-3200.

1. Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu (shown below) on the Multiview display.

2. The Program output is grabbed to a Still buffer (Still 1 or 2) or an Input buffer (Inputs 1 –

12) by selecting the 'Grab' option.

3. The user can look at the Multi Image Preview and decide if this Still should be saved.

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4. To save a Still from the currently selected Stills buffer, the user should select a Still

Files

File Type

Still

Load Still

Load

Still Num

Still 1

Thumbnail Picture – 1

Thumbnail

Picture

Thumbnail Picture + 1

Save Still

Save

Still 1

Still Num

Delete

Grab Still

Grab

Still 1

number that has not been used yet, and select the 'Save' option.

5. The save process takes about 15 seconds, after which the new thumbnail picture will be shown within the Stills display under the chosen stills number.

Loading an existing Still from memory

The Still Load Menu allows stills already stored in the HS-3200 to be loaded to a Still buffer (Still 1 or 2) or an Input buffer (Inputs 1 – 12).

The Still menu screen (shown above) shows thumbnail pictures of up to 3 saved stills at a time. If there are more than 3 stills stored in the HS-3200 then the Menu Control’s left and right arrow buttons can be used to move through the saved stills. The stills are shown in numerical order, and any numbers not used will be blank.

To load a still, the user can move to a Still number and then select the 'Load' option.

The selected still will be loaded into the selected buffer as shown in the Still menu screen above. In the above example, still buffer 1 has been loaded with selected still number 10.

Deleting a saved Still from memory

To delete a saved still, select a still number that is no longer required. Select ‘Delete’ and you will be prompted to confirm the delete. Select ‘YES’ to remove the still from the switcher’s memory and ‘No’ to cancel the delete.

Note: The deleted still, if pre-loaded to the current Still or Input buffer, will be kept until another still image is selected or grabbed to occupy this buffer.

FS – Frame Store Button (No Function)

The HS-3200 has twelve video channels and each of these channels has its own Frame Store, making a total of twelve Frame Stores. Each of these Frame Stores can hold one still image. This still image can be called into the

production by using the FS button located at the top left corner of the HS-3200 Control Panel. The FS button allows the user to toggle between the still image of the Frame Store and the live video input connected to that same video channel.

How to choose live video input or Frame Store

1. First press and hold down the FS button. The Preset row of input sources will light.

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2. While still holding down the FS button, press the required input on the Preset row.

For example, pressing button 1 switches the video channel to the still picture mode.

3. To return to the live video mode, simply press the channel button again.

This selection will also be confirmed on the Multi-view output, with the selected channel showing the live input or frame store image.

Note: Before using the FS function, first make sure the still picture has been loaded to the input video channel. Refer to Section 5.3 for instructions on loading still pictures.

Export/Import Still Images to/from the PC

The switcher’s Image Import/Export software (SwitcherImageImEx_vx.x.x.msi) allows the user to import still pictures from the PC to the designated Still number of the switcher and vice versa. The software installation package can be downloaded from the product page. Features of the Import/Export software are listed as follows:

- Supported file formats are BMP, JPG, PNG, and PIC.

- Minimum resolution is 1280 x 720.

- Independent exported still pictures in BMP format.

Please follow the steps below to set up the system before installing the software.

- First connect the HS-3200 to a Windows computer using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

- Since the HS-3200 has a default IP address of 192.168.100.101 so the computer

should be given the IP settings that match the same IP range as the switcher.

- Turn on the Windows computer and manually set the IP to 192.168.100.X within the

Windows Network and Sharing Centre.

After the connection is successfully established, the system setup is complete. Now install the Switcher Image Import/Export utility on the computer. See Section 3.2 for installation instructions.

How to use

1. After the utility is successfully installed, double click the icon to run the program. Since

the program is executed for the first time, it will automatically scan the network and if multiple network interface cards are found, simply select the card that is on the same network as the device.

2. If the available device is scanned and found, the connection will be automatically

established. After the connection is successfully established, the Connect Status will show “Connected” (will display Not Connected if disconnected).

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3. After clicking the Setup button, the network information will be displayed in the blue

area.

4. After clicking Import-Export, you will be able to see four options which are Import Still,

Import User, Import Clip and Export.

5. When in Import Still, click a Still number first and enter a location for storing the still.

Then click Import Still again, the interface for selecting picture files will appear. If the selected picture is not 1920x1080 or 1280x720, the following interface will be displayed to allow you to crop or enlarge the picture.

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Crop Size: Select the right crop Resize Image: You will be allowed to select two sizes, large (1080) or small (720), and

zoom the picture to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720.

OK: Confirm the setting and apply in the switcher. Cancel: Cancel the selection Hide: Hide the interface

6. After the right crop is selected or the resolution is correctly configured, the new settings

will be automatically applied to the picture. To confirm, click the Still button on the MENU SELECT pane to view the thumbnails.

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In addition to still picture import and export, the user is also allowed to import and export

Files

File Type

Clip

Load Clip

Load

Clip 0 Clip Settings

Thumbnail Clip -

Thumbnail Clip

Thumbnail Clip +

Clear Clip

Delete Clip

user memory slots to and from the PC. The Import User has the identical steps; select .mem file to import. The Import Clip allows the user to import the clip sequential files from the PC. The sequential files are numbered using the last five characters of the file name. Select one file and the system will automatically grab the file and the rest after that. The supported clip file formats are BMP, JPG, PNG and PIC and the optimal resolution is 1920 x 1080.

5.4 Performing a Stinger Transition

The Stinger Transition Effect is basically an animated effect added during transition of two video sources. The animated effect is generated by a clip which consists of a series of sequential files in bmp, jpg, png or pic format. This type of transition is very popular in sports productions for transitioning in and out of instant replays.

The following sections explain how to build and perform stinger transitions.

Loading a Clip from memory

In Clip, use the Up/Down arrows on the physical keyboard of the switcher to browse the clip files. Once “Load” is pressed, the selected clip will be loaded into the clip buffer and replace the previously loaded clip.

Note: The HS-3200 comes with pre-loaded clip files. The HS-3200 also allows the user to import customized clip files. It is recommended to use 32-bit with Alpha png format.

Preview of clip videos is below the “Load Clip” sub-option. You can preview three clip videos at the same time. To enable the Clip (Stinger) transition mode,

simply turn ON the Clip button.

The Stinger Transition Effect is basically an animated effect added during transition of two video sources. The animated effect is generated by a clip file which consists of a series of sequential files in bmp/jpg/png/pic formats. In the next few sections, you will be shown how you can load the existing clip on the switcher, and import the clip to the switcher from the PC.

How to Create the PNG Sequence for Stinger Transition Effect

Adobe After Effects is a motion graphics application that can be used for creating the clip file for stinger transition effect. After the clip file is created, there are two ways to convert the file to the PNG sequence format readable by the HS-3200 switcher in Adobe After Effects. In this section, we will show you how you can create the PNG sequence for the Stinger transition effect.

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Adobe After Effects

1. Click File → Export → Add to Render Queue (or alternatively, you can also click Composition → Add to Render Queue).

2. The Render Queue will be displayed in the bottom pane.

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3. Click Output Module and on the Main Options window, click the Format dropdown list and select PNG Sequence.

4. Click the Channels dropdown list and select the “RGB + Alpha” option.

5. Click “Output To” and then change the location where your files are rendered. Click Render after that.

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The next section outlines the file conversion procedure using the Media Encoder CC.

Media Encoder CC

1. Click Composition → Add to Media Encoder Queue (or alternatively, you can also click File  Export  Add to Media Encoder Queue).

2. Click blue fonts in Format/Preset fields to open the “Export Settings” window.

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3. Click the Format dropdown list and then select PNG.

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4. Click the Preset dropdown list and select “PNG Sequence with Alpha.”

5. Make sure “Export As Sequence” and “Include Alpha Channel” are checked and then click OK.

6. Select “Output File” to choose the render files destination. Click the green button to render.

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7. Once completed, the status will display “Done.”

After the sequential files are created and ready, see the following sub-sections on how you can import the Clip file to the switcher.

Important things to note while creating Stinger Transition Effects

When using Datavideo’s HS-3200 Multi-Channel Switcher to design and create the Stinger Transition Effects, in addition to being creative, there are a few things that you need to take into account of.

1. Length limit of the stinger transition animation

The length of a good stinger transition animation should be approximately 0.5 to 2 seconds.

2. The HS-3200 allows a maximum of 200 image files in an animation sequence

The number of image files will determine the length of stinger transition time.

3. While designing the animation, it is best to have an image that fills up the entire frame to create a satisfactory visual effect (please see the images below).

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Importing the Clip for Stinger Transition Effect from the PC

On the HS-3200, besides using the existing clips on the machine, you are also allowed to import your own clip (a series of bmp/png/jpg/pic files) to the HS-3200 from the PC using the Switcher Image Import/Export utility, which can be downloaded from the HS-3200 product page.

 First connect the HS-3200 to a Windows computer using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.  Since the HS-3200 has a default IP address of 192.168.100.101 so the computer

should be given the IP settings that match the same IP range as the switcher.

 Turn on the Windows computer and manually set the IP to 192.168.100.X within the

Windows Network and Sharing Centre.

 Now install the Switcher Image Import/Export utility on the computer.  After the utility is installed, click and open the user interface as shown below.

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Click Setup on the MENU SELECT pane and if the connection between the HS3200 and the PC has been successfully established, you will be able to see the network information of your switcher.

Select Import-Export from the yellow menu options.

The clip number allows you to select a location where you can save the clip. To import a clip from the computer into the HS-3200, select Import Clip.

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Note: The Switcher Image Import/Export utility does the conversion from bmp/png/jpg to the .pic file format. All you need is to give the utility a starting file location and it will give the utility an idea where to start linking all images up into a sequential animation file.

Importing Clips

Select “Import Clip” will open a file browser window. Browse to the directory where your clip files are saved and then select the file at the zeroth location, in our example on the right, the file name is frame-000.png.

Click Open to start the clip import. If your files are not the .pic format, they will be automatically converted to .pic format by the Switcher Image Import/Export utility first.

After the file conversion, the clip import will then start. After the import is complete, the progress dialog will be automatically closed.

Note: Clip Conversion and Clip Import have progress dialogs that show progress & number of frames done. These dialogs also have a cancel button which allows the user to cancel the import at any stage. If the import is cancelled, then the partially imported data will be deleted.

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Chapter 6 Advanced Operation

The HS-3200 is a High Definition Digital Video Switcher. As well as mixing video and audio sources, it has additional functions such as Picture In Picture (PIP), DSK, LUMA KEY, Chroma Key and Logos.

Before attempting to use the HS-3200’s PIP, DSK LUMA KEY and LOGO functions it may help to first understand the order of the video layers at the HS-3200 Program (PGM) outputs.

The Background video layer is the normal video layer (black screen, color matte, color bars, inputs 1-12, still pictures 1 and 2 or Flex™ sources) when mixing and switching with the HS-

3200. It occupies the whole screen area of the Program output. This layer can be hidden or partly hidden by the PIP, DSK and LOGO layers in front of it.

The Key 1 layer (PIP1, chroma key or luma key) does not occupy the whole screen and is shown in front of the Background video layer when enabled.

The Key 2 layer (PIP2, chroma key or luma key) does not occupy the whole screen and is shown in front of the Background video and Key 1 layers when enabled.

The Key 3 layer (PIP3, chroma key or luma key) does not occupy the whole screen and is shown in front of the Background video, Key 1 and Key 2 layers when enabled.

The Key 4 layer (PIP4, chroma key or luma key) does not occupy the whole screen and is shown in front of the Background video, Key 1, Key 2 and Key 3 layers when enabled.

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In some setups the Key image can be hidden behind other key images. This is not a fault. Change the position or size of the Key image if required.

The DSK 1 layer can occupy the whole screen. If set up incorrectly this layer can stop the video layers behind it from being seen properly. Re-adjust your DSK 1 settings or switch off the DSK1 function on the HS-3200 to restore the video behind it.

The DSK 2 layer can occupy the whole screen. If set up incorrectly this layer can stop the video layers behind it from being seen properly. Re-adjust your DSK 2 settings or switch off the DSK2 function on the HS-3200 to restore the video behind it.

The logo layer is the uppermost layer. If standard logo (still) is chosen, the maximum logo size will be restricted to 480 x 1080. If animation logo (dynamic) is chosen, the logo will be confined within 480 x 270.

Note: Where possible prepare and position the upper video layer elements in advance of the live production starting to avoid them appearing on the program output incorrectly.

Most broadcast networks have guidelines and advice on the use of video, images, music, logos and on screen text so it is best to check beforehand when planning a production. Do not use copyright protected content until you have the relevant permissions. Information on royalty free video, images and music is widely available, speak to your local dealer or search for advice on the internet.

6.1 Picture-in-Picture and Downstream Key

The Picture in Picture (PIP) feature of the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3 and Key 4 layers can be used for displaying a smaller secondary image in front of the background video layer. This smaller PIP image can be resized, cropped, repositioned and even keyed by the user to avoid an important part of the background video layer being covered by it.

The Down Stream Key layers (DSK 1 & DSK 2) are placed on top of all the previous layers. These layers are typically used with Character Generator inputs for displaying titles, graphics, lower thirds, clocks and logos. Datavideo offer several Character Generator products (additional purchase) such as TC-200, CG-250, CG-350 and CG-500. If set up incorrectly these DSK layers can also stop the video layers behind them from being displayed properly.

The HS-3200 has six dedicated keyers, Key1, Key2, Key3, Key4, DSK 1 and DSK 2. All six keyers can be active simultaneously.

Picture-In-Picture

In this example, we are supplying the HS-3200 with an HD-SDI live video signal to input 2, this is selected on the Program row. We have also assigned a STILL image to input 6. This still image, selected on the Keyer sub menu, will be displayed in the PIP window.

Note: See Section 5.3 for assigning a STILL image to input 6.

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On the HS-3200 Control Panel / Keyboard

Keyer

Key 1

Keyer Ctrl

Luma

PIP

Lift

Gain

1.0

Opac

100%

Key Source

Input 1

Fill

Black

Invert

Off

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

P-in-P

Keyer

Key 1

Position

20%

10%

Size

40%

Border

Normal

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue 0

Width

Soft

Opac

100%

Shade Matte

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue

Shade Soft

Shade Pos

Direction

Crop

Left

Right

Size

Top

Bot

there are eight KEYER keys. These are labelled Program and Preview. The upper KEYER keys relate to activating Picture-InPicture images on the Program outputs. The lower KEYER keys relate to activating Picture-In-Picture images on the Multiview or Preview outputs. Before activating

Picture-In-Picture images on the output image, you should first set these KEYER keys to PIP mode.

Assigning a video source input to a PIP

On the Keyer sub menu you can assign a selected input to the chosen PIP video layer.

1. Open the Keyer sub menu and in the Keyer Ctrl option, set Key 1 to the desired Key

(Luma, Chroma and Linear) and PIP mode as shown below.

2. In the Key Source option, assign an input source.

3. Activate PIP window on the Preview or Program output by pressing Key 1 PVW or Key 1

PGM button so that you can adjust the PIP window while viewing the changes made.

4. Open the P-in-P sub menu and adjust the PIP window settings (positions, border, shade

matte and crop). For descriptions of the parameters, refer to the section on P-In-P for more details.

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Assigning a video source to a PIP window using shortcut keys

Keyer

DSK1

Keyer Ctrl

Linear

Split

In addition to assigning a video source to a PIP window on the OSD MENU, the user can also use shortcut keys to easily switch between different PIP image sources. Press and hold KEY 1-4 PGM buttons, and the program and preview rows will start flashing. Press the program row buttons to switch the PIP image source.

Downstream Key

In this downstream keying example, we are supplying the HS-3200 with a live video signal on input 3, this is selected on the Program or Preview row. We have also connected a TC200 Title Creator (separate purchase) which supplies separate FILL and KEY signals of a CG image to inputs 1 and 2. These two CG inputs will be used for Linear keying the CG text or graphics over the live video from input 3.

Note: If the DSK input only has one source (FILL) for keying, select Self. In our example the DSK input has two sources for Fill and Key Source, so we select the Split mode instead.

Hardware Set Up

1. Connect the laptop to the PC IN HDMI port of the TC-200 Title Creator using an HDMI

cable.

2. Locate the HS-3200’s input ports at the rear of the machine.

3. Open CG-250 on the laptop and create a CG image which can then be sent to the HS-

3200 via TC-200.

4. The two SDI output ports of the TC-200 are set to Fill Source and Key Source, which are

respectively connected to the HS-3200’s SDI 1 and SDI 2 inputs.

5. Camera is connected to the HS-3200’s one of the HDMI or SDI inputs and in this example,

we choose to connect the camera to SDI 3.

6. Switch ON the HS-3200’s power button and after the boot up is complete, the Multiview

should be displayed on the built-in monitor.

Menu Configuration

1. On the Multiview, Input 1 window displays the Fill Source, Input 2 window displays the

Key Source, and Input 3 window displays the camera image.

2. Press the “MENU” button on the HS-3200’s control panel to open the OSD menu on the

Multiview display and then select the “Keyer” sub menu.

3. Select “DSK 1” in the Keyer option.

4. CG Overlay input setting (Input 1 / Input 2): Set the Key Source to Input 2 and Fill Source

to Input 1.

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Lift

Gain

1.0

Opac

100%

Key Source

Input 2

Fill

Input 1

Invert

Off

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

Keyer

Key 1

Keyer Ctrl

Luma

Self

Lift

Gain

1.0

Opac

100%

Key Source

Input 9

Fill

Black

Invert

Off

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

DSK Preview and DSK Program

On the HS-3200 Control Panel / Keyboard there are four DSK keys. These are labelled Program and Preview. The upper DSK1 and DSK2 keys relate to activating Down Stream Keying on the Program outputs. The lower DSK1 and DSK2 keys relate to activating Down Stream Keying on the Multi-view or Preview outputs.

To display the CG subtitle configured previously, simply press the DSK 1 PGM or DSK 1 PVW button to enable the downstream key on the PGM or PVW screen.

6.2 Placing text on the video using luma key

The HS-3200 allows the user to place a logo or text image (ideally black and white) on the video using the luma key function. First of all, create a 1920x1080 (16:9) text image against a black or white background on a laptop. Once the text image is created, please follow the steps outlined as follows to insert the text image.

Note: If the text image is dark, choose a white background; if the text image consists primarily of bright colors, choose a black background.

1. Connect the laptop to the switcher’s HDMI Input Port 9.

2. Press the MENU button to open the OSD Menu on the Multiview display.

3. Select Keyer to open the Keyer sub menu.

4. Select Key 1.

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5. In the Keyer Ctrl option, select “Luma” and “Self” to apply luma keying effect to the

Luma

Keying

connected input. The luma key removes the background, in this case, the black component of the image.

6. In this example, the text image is against a black background so reduce the Lift value to

remove the black background. Descriptions of the corresponding parameters are described below:

 Lift (0 – 100%) adjusts the dark/black areas of the key image. Reducing the value of

Lift will make dark areas of the key image more transparent. The background image

will be showing only through the transparent areas.

 Gain (0.0 – 16.0) adjusts the light/white areas of the key image. Increasing the value

of Gain will make light areas of the key image more solid. The background image will

be showing only through the transparent areas.

 Opac (0 – 100%) adjusts the transparency of the overall foreground image, which is

the text in this example. Increasing the value of Opacity will make the overall key image less transparent.

 Invert (On/Off) sets the luma key color; luma key color is white if turned ON and

black if turned OFF.

7. Set the “Lift” to 100% if the background is in total black.

8. Opaque logo can be created by setting the “Opac” parameter to 100%. Set “Opac” to

100% if an opaque logo is desired. Semi-transparency effect can be generated by setting the “Opac” parameter to a value between 0 and 100%.

9. Under the Source option, select an input source to which the luma key settings will be

applied. In this example, select “Input 9” since this is the port to which the laptop is

connected.

Note: Since “Self” is chosen, Fill input will be ignored.

10. Exit the menu after the luma key settings are properly configured.

11. Press the Key 1 PGM or Key 1 PVW button to place the text image on the Program

screen or the Preview screen respectively.

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6.3 Insertion of People onto Backgrounds (Chroma Key)

The Chroma Key feature of the HS-3200 is easy to use. Typical Blue and Green screen studios can be quickly incorporated into an HS-3200 production.

The following is a quick overview of Chroma Key basics.

The camera, backdrop and lighting all play an important role in producing the optimal Chroma Key result. Although the HS-3200 is equipped with excellent keying controls, it is best to start with a good keyable image.

A good foreground image helps produce a good key Three chip/Three sensor camera

We strongly recommend the use of a three chip or three sensor camera for Chroma Key shooting. If the camera has three chips or sensors then this usually means good colour separation within the camera. The optics on these cameras are usually better too. The extra image clarity and the good colour separation help improve the quality of the subsequent keying with the camera’s output.

White Balance the Camera

White Balance is extremely important after setting up a chroma key studio. The camera must be correctly white balanced to minimize the subject picking up any colour cast (green or blue) from the background. Of course the white balance settings will vary according to the type of lighting you are using, but neutral whites and good skin tone colour are the all-important targets.

To set the white balance you will need a white reference card (or a sheet of white paper). Focus the camera on the reference card and light it evenly using the main light. Set the camera’s iris / aperture so that the card is correctly exposed. Use the Auto White Balance (AWB) function, or set the white balance manually so that the card appears white. If you are in any doubt about how to white balance your camera, please refer to your Camera’s

instruction manual for more details.

Lighting

Lighting of your chosen green or blue backdrop is extremely important; the more even the lighting on the backdrop the better the finished result. Lighting setups for the foreground subject will vary according to the effect that you want. For chroma keying backdrops, balanced even lighting with no hotspots or shadow areas is the aim. The easiest way to achieve balanced Chroma key lighting is with a lighting setup that looks similar to this:

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Keyer

Key 1

Keyer Ctrl

Chroma

Self

Lift

Gain

1.0

Opac

100%

Key Source

Input 1

Fill

Black

Invert

Off

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

In the diagram, you will see that we recommend a minimum of four lights and we keep the subject more than 1m away from the backdrop. It is always easier to get more even lighting if the subject is farther away from the backdrop (no shadows). The foreground lighting on the subject will also vary according to the effect that you are looking for.

After the studio set up is complete, connect the camera shooting the speaker on a green backdrop to the SDI Input 1 at the rear of the switcher. To configure the settings that will be used for chroma keying, press the MENU button on your HS-3200 control panel to open the OSD menu on the monitor. Follow the steps below to configure the chroma key settings.

1. Open the Keyer sub menu and select Key 1.

2. Select “Chroma” and “Self” under “Keyer Ctrl” and then select the camera source under “Key Source.” In this example, we have selected Input 1, which corresponds to the SDI Input

1 at the rear of the switcher and therefore the port to which the camera is connected.

3. Adjust the left, right, top and bottom values of “Mask” to set the chroma key range according to green or blue backdrop size.

4. Open Chroma Sub Menu and adjust the corresponding chroma key parameters. Again in this example, we have selected Input 1, which corresponds to the SDI Input 1 at the rear of the switcher.

Note: Selection of CK Auto automatically calculates the best Hue & Luma values for the current Keyer source.

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Chroma

Keyer

Key 1

Key Source

Input 1

CK Setup

CK Auto

Hue

110

Luma

80%

K Range

160

K Fgnd

10%

K Bgnd

20%

Hi-Light

Lo-Light

Bg-Supp

OFF

Mask

Left

Right

Top

Bot

Chroma

Keying

The chromakeying parameters are described below:

 Hue: This parameter adjusts the color of the chroma key. A typical green screen

value will be around 120. Blue screen value will be around 240.

 Luma: The Luma value relates to how bright or dark the selected key colour or hue is.  K Range (Key Range): Key Range sets the range of hues or colors (0 – 360 degrees)

that closely match the background color to be keyed. The user can start with a value of 120 degrees and this value can be fine-tuned up or down depending on the setup of the green or blue screen studio.

 K Fgnd (Key Foreground): Key Foreground adjusts the performance of the chroma

key in light or white areas. Apply more Key Foreground if the light areas are becoming too transparent.

 K Bgnd (Key Background): Key Background adjusts the performance of the chroma

key in dark or black areas. Apply more Key Background if the dark areas are becoming too transparent.

 Hi-Light: Hi-light boosts the foreground key in high luminance area.  Lo-Light: Lo-light boosts the foreground key in low luminance area.  Bg-Supp: Turn ON Background Suppress removes the Luma (Brightness) of the

background from the final image. If the Chroma Key Output is showing Light Edges, then the Bgnd suppress can be used to suppress any background Luma that is showing through on these edges.

5. After Chroma Key configuration is complete, close the OSD menu and simply press KEY 1

PGM or KEY 1 PVW button on the switcher’s control panel to place the speaker on PGM or PVW Screen as shown in the diagram below.

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6.4 Displaying a variety of Sources at the same time

The Flex™ output allows the user to show a variety of sources at the same time and these sources can then be fed as one combined image to the HS-3200 Program or Preview outputs.

The Flex™ output could be as simple as one background image and four smaller source images to make a basic Flex™ layout.

Alternatively it could be a lot more complex with a fifth image source making a fifth PIP window. You also have the ability to place a user defined color border around all PIP windows. You can re-size, crop, rotate and position the PIP windows in almost any manner that you wish. With the HS-3200, you will be allowed to display up to eight PIP windows on the Flex™ output.

To configure the Flex™ settings, simply follow the steps outline below.

Basic Flex™ Output (Four PIP Windows)

1. Enable Flex™ SOURCES on PGM or PVW window (press SHIFT and while holding down the SHIFT button, press the FLEX button). This will display the Flex™ output layout on the

monitor so that you will be able to configure the Flex™ output while viewing the changes.

2. Press the MENU button on the switcher’s control panel to open the OSD menu on the monitor and select Flex Src sub menu. On the sub menu that opens, Quick 0-2 are presets for FLEX screen layouts. Select any of the presets to enable the desired preconfigured layout on the screen.

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Flex Src

Flex Src Bgnd

Black

P-in-P 1 Src

Black

P-in-P 2 Src

Black

P-in-P 3 Src

Black

P-in-P 4 Src

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Quick 0

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Quick 2

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Keyer

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10%

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Soft

Opac

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Shade Matte

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

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Shade Soft

Shade Pos

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Crop

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Right

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3. The Flex™ output consists of one background image and four smaller source images overlapped on the background image in four separate individual PIP windows. The options above the Quick row allow you to select a signal source for the background image (FLEX Src

Bgnd) and then assign an image source to the respective Flex™ sources (P-in-P 1 Src to P-inP 4 Src).

4. In order to configure the corresponding FLEX window’s size, position, border style, border color, border width and the crop settings, open the P-in-P sub menu and in the Keyer option, you will be able to find options Flex PinP 1 to 4. Select one of them and adjust the Flex™ P- in-P windows accordingly.

5. Once configured, save the Flex™ settings in User Memories for easy access.

After the Flex™ settings are successfully configured, as depicted in the diagram below, each FLEX window will display the respective source images. Use the Flex™ feature in different scenarios and apply the proper keying effect accordingly.

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Flex™ and Downstream Key: Talk Show and Interview TV Show

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Flex™ and Chroma Key: Educational Program

Flex™, Chroma Key, Luma Key and PIP: Cultural Program or Live Sports Program

Assigning a video source to a PIP window using shortcut keys

In addition to assigning a video source to a Flex™ output window on the OSD MENU, the user can also use shortcut keys to easily switch between different Flex™ output window sources. Press and hold KEY 1-4 PVW buttons, and the program row will start flashing. Press the program row buttons to switch the Flex™ output window source.

Simultaneously Display up to Eight PIP Windows

The HS-3200 allows you to display up to eight PIP windows at the same time. This can be achieved by enabling the Flex™ output along with the four keyers equipped on the HS-

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3200. Before using this feature, the four keyers must be set to PIP mode and the four FLEX

P-in-P

Keyer

Flex PinP 1

Position

20%

10%

Size

40%

Border

Normal

Luma

100%

Sat

80%

Hue

Width

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Opac

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Shade Matte

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Right

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windows must be adjusted and positioned accordingly. The steps outlined below will guide you in configuring the eight PIP windows.

1. Enable Flex™ SOURCES on PGM or PVW window (press SHIFT and while holding down the SHIFT button, press the FLEX button). This will display the Flex™ output layout on the monitor so that you will be able to configure the Flex™ output while viewing the changes.

2. Pre-configure the four Flex™ sources on the P-in-P sub menu by adjusting the size and position of the corresponding windows. Remember to modify the luma key parameters accordingly.

Note that you can switch the Flex™ sources on Flex Src sub menu.

3. Open the Keyer sub menu, set Keyers 1 – 4 to PIP mode and enable Luma Key.

4. Adjust the keyers in the P-in-P sub menu.

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Crop

Left

Right

Size

Top

Bot

5. After the Flex™ output and the four PIP windows are successfully configured, enable the Flex™ output by pressing the Flex™ button while holding down the SHIFT button, and then press KEY1 PGM to KEY4 PGM buttons to activate the four PIP windows on the Program Output. The diagrams below provide an example of an eight PIP window display.

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Chapter 7 Video Streaming

The HS-3200 Portable Video Studio includes a built-in Video Streaming Server (NVS-31) allowing the user to stream and record your program at the same time. From any SDI/HDMI input sources, the Datavideo’s video streaming server generates an H.264 encoded stream that is compliant with RTSP or RTMP protocols. While encoding the video at bit rates appropriate for live streaming, the Datavideo NVS-31 concurrently records a high-quality MP4 file to an SD card.

Note: The built-in video streaming server and recording device are referred to as NVS-31.

7.1 Streaming Network Connection and Device Search

This section details how to connect the NVS-31 to a network with or without a DHCP server, and describes how to acquire the NVS-31’s IP address.

Connecting to a DHCP Network (DHCP Mode)

Follow the following procedure to scan your DHCP network for connected NVS-31 devices.

Note: The NVS-31 will be automatically assigned an IP address upon connection to the DHCP network.

1. Connect the NVS-31’s stream port to the network via an Ethernet cable.

2. Turn on the HS-3200’s power and the NVS-31 will also be turned ON in

the DHCP mode by default.

3. Connect the laptop to the same network that the NVS-31 is connected to and download

the free IP Finder utility program.

4. Double click the IP Finder utility program icon to open the IP Finder

interface.

5. Click the SCAN button to start searching for connected devices.

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Connecting to a NON-DHCP Network (Static IP)

Upon connection to a non-DHCP network, the NVS-31 will not be assigned of any IP addresses. As such it is recommended that you manually assign a fixed IP address to the device or use the default IP address (192.168.1.60).

Default Fixed IP

Default Fixed IP is primarily used in point-to-point connection, such as connecting the PC to the NVS-31 directly. In a non-DHCP environment, the NVS-31 works in fixed IP mode only. To configure the NVS-31 to the default IP, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Connect the NVS-31’s stream port to the network via an Ethernet cable.

2. Turn on the HS-3200’s power and the NVS-31 will also be turned ON in the DHCP mode

by default.

3. Search for the NVS-31 device according to the method as detailed in the previous DHCP

section. Once found, log into the user interface on the web browser.

4. Enter the system page by clicking the

“System” tab on the home of the user

interface.

5. In the “Network Setting”, disable the

DHCP mode.

6. You will then be allowed to manually enter the static IP address once the DHCP mode is

disabled. The static IP is 192.168.1.60 by default. The subnet mask and default gateway are 255.255.255.0 and 192.168.1.254 respectively.

Tip: If you forget or lose the IP address, do the following to reset the network settings.

 Turn off the switcher.  Press the RECORD and STREAM buttons at the same time then turn ON the power of

the switcher

 Wait for about five seconds and release the button push as soon as you see the

RECORD and STREAM button LEDs light up.

 The IP address should be the default IP which is 192.168.1.30.

Troubleshooting the Network Connection

Connect the NVS-31 to the network and open the IP Finder utility program. Scan for the device. If not found, it is possible that your network is not assigning IP addresses. Reasons of this are outlined as follows:

 Router or DHCP server is not connected to the network.  New devices are blocked by the network administrator.  Anti-virus software or the firewall blocks the communication.

Solve the problem by attempting the following:

 Turn off the router, wait for 10 seconds then turn on the router again.  Reset the NVS-31 to the factory default:

- Turn off the switcher.

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- Push the Record and Stream buttons simultaneously while turning on the

switcher’s power.

- Wait for about five seconds and release the button push as soon as you see the

RECORD and STREAM button LEDs light up.

 Reboot the PC.

If the problem still persists, try the following ways:

 Temporarily shut down the anti-virus software or firewall.  Make sure no other devices are connected to the LAN (wired or wireless) because

this may result in IP conflicts.

After trying all methods and if the problem is still not solved, the NVS-31 video streaming server offers the fixed IP feature that allows you to establish direct connection to the NVS-

31. The default IP address is 192.168.1.60.

This method allows you to configure the NVS device to the IP range of your network so that you do not need a DHCP server to gain access to the NVS device.

 Connect your PC to the NVS device directly using an Ethernet cable (not necessarily a

crossover cable).

Next, change the network settings of your PC or laptop.

 Click START located at the bottom left corner of your screen.  On the text bar, enter Network Connections then click the icon that appears.  Double click the network adapter that connects your PC or laptop to the network.  Click the “Properties” button.  Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” option and click the “Properties”

button.

 Check the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option.  Enter IPv4 settings:

- IP Address: 192.168.1.2

- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (System default is 255.255.255.0)

- Default Gateway: Not required for one-to-one connection.

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Note: Please write down the IPv4 address previously entered as it may be needed after you are done with streaming or recording.

 The NVS-31 should now be connected with an IP address of 192.168.1.60.

If the NVS-31 still cannot connect, simply restore the NVS-31 to the factory defaults.

- Turn off the switcher.

- Push the Record and Stream buttons simultaneously while turning on the

switcher’s power.

- Wait for about five seconds and release the button push as soon as you see the

RECORD and STREAM button LEDs light up.

- Make sure no other devices are connected to the LAN (wired or wireless)

because this may result in IP conflicts.

 Login the NVS-31 via a web browser.

- Default user name is admin

- Default password is 000000

 Click the “System” tab then on the system page, enter network settings such as

static IP and default gateway. Make sure that the default gateway matches your connected network and no device shares the same IP as the NVS-31.

For example, if your router’s default gateway IP is 10.10.1.1, then in the default gateway field, you should also enter 10.10.1.1. Then set the IP address of the NVS-31 to 10.10.1.X, which can range from 10.10.1.2 to 10.10.1.255. Pick an unused IP address.

 DHCP：Disable  Static IP：X.X.X.Y；the first three decimal numbers must be the same as your router

or switch. The number Y must be a number not used by any devices connected to the network.

 Subnet Mask：255.255.255.0  Default Gateway：Z.Z.Z.Z；same as the gateway IP of your router or switch.

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Note: Some router may require special gateway IP setting; instead of the standard

192.168.1.1. Therefore, you should check the network properties on the PC before switching to the fixed IP mode.

For example, some routers have a gateway IP of 192.168.1.254 and as a result, the default gateway and primary DNS fields on the NVS-31 must also be configured to

192.168.1.254.

 Primary DNS: Same as the default gateway IP, which, if causing issues, can be

changed to 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.8.4 (Public DNS provided by Google).

 Click the “Submit” button to save the network settings.  Reconnect the PC and the NVS-31 to the network.  Restore the PC’s original network settings.  Shut down the HS-1300; wait for approximately five seconds before turning the HS-

1300 back ON.

 You should be able to access the NVS-31 through the fixed IP address.

Advanced Troubleshooting

If you still are unable to connect, please try the following:

 Use the ARP table to search for the encoder’s MAC address; the device’s MAC

address is on the print label at the bottom of your HS switcher.

 MAC address starts with 00:07:36:03:xx:xx.

- Switcher’s MAC address starts with 00:07:36:07:xx:xx (HS-1300 and HS-3200 only)

 On the command prompt (terminal on MAC OS), enter "arp -a" then press enter key

to display an ARP list. See if the NVS-31 is successfully connected to the network.

 Execute services.msc，and on the right column of the “Services” window, locate

“DHCP Client” then click “Restart”.

 On the command prompt, enter ipconfig/flushdns followed by ipconfig/release and

ipconfig/renew.

7.2 Web User Interface

By now, we have obtained the IP addresses of the PC and the NVS-31. Enter the NVS-31’s IP address into the address bar of a browser then hit the ENTER button. Login by entering the user name as well as the password into a pop-up dialogue box as shown below.

Username: admin Password: 000000

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Click OK to login. Once logged in, the first page that appears will be the Status page.

Status

You will see the Status page immediately after logging into the NVS-31 web UI. On the Status page, you will be able to view the Operation Mode, Video Resolution, Stream

Settings, Record Settings, Record Media and Messages.

Note: The NVS-31 web UI is not updated in real time so it is not synchronized with the device status.

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