Datavideo SE-500 Instruction Manual

SE-500

SD 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL

DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCHER

VIDEO SWITCHER

SE-500

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 3

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 3

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

STANDARD WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

THREE YEAR WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

DISPOSAL ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE........................................................................................................ 6

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 7

1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 7

1.2 FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 WHAT IS A SWITCHER? .............................................................................................................................................. 8

1.4 WHAT IS A FRAME SYNCHRONIZER? ............................................................................................................................. 8

1.5 POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 8

2. INSTALLATION, CONNECTIONS, SET UP ..................................................................................................... 9

2.1 SOME GENERAL NOTES ON INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 POWER UP STATE..................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.3 CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES .................................................................................................................................. 10

2.4 CONNECTING AUDIO SOURCES ................................................................................................................................. 10

2.5 OUTPUTS AND MONITORS ....................................................................................................................................... 10

2.6 AUDIO MIXER ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.7 RS-232 CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.8 TALLY CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.9 MIDI CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

3. QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................................12

3.1 SE-500 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................ 12

3.2 SE-500 REAR PANEL .............................................................................................................................................. 15

3.3 SELECTING VIDEO INPUT FORMATS AND ADJUSTING AUDIO LEVELS ................................................................................... 17

3.4 USING VIDEO AND AUDIO MONITORS ........................................................................................................................ 17

3.5 CUTTING BETWEEN SOURCES .................................................................................................................................... 17

3.6 DISSOLVING BETWEEN SOURCES ................................................................................................................................ 17

3.7 OTHER TRANSITIONS BETWEEN SOURCES .................................................................................................................... 17

3.8 EFFECTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 18

4. CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS .....................................................................................................................19

4.1 VIDEO SOURCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.2 COLOR PROCESSOR ................................................................................................................................................ 19

4.3 MENU ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

4.4 AUDIO INPUTS, LEVELS, AND METERS (FADERS, BUS SELECTORS,) ................................................................................... 21

5. USING TRANSITIONS .......................................................................................................................................23

5.1 SELECTING A TRANSITION: FADE, WIPE ...................................................................................................................... 23

5.2 PLAYING A TRANSITION MANUALLY ............................................................................................................................ 23

5.3 PLAYING A TRANSITION AUTOMATICALLY..................................................................................................................... 23

5.4 LIST OF TRANSITIONS AND PARAMETERS (SUITABLE FOR PHOTOCOPYING) ................................................................ 24

6. USING EFFECTS ................................................................................................................................................26

6.1 EFFECTS: QUAD ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

6.2 EFFECTS: SPLIT ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

6.3 EFFECTS: PICTURE IN PICTURE ....................................................................................................................... 27

6.4 EFFECTS: FREEZE ............................................................................................................................................ 27

6.5 BORDER ............................................................................................................................................................ 27

6.6 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................... 27

7. SAMPLE APPLIC ATIO NS .................................................................................................................................28

7.1 FOUR CAMERA SHOOT: LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCE / SPORTING EVENT ........................................................................... 28

7.2 LIVE CONFERENCE .................................................................................................................................................. 29

7.3 LIVE EVENT MIXING: CLUB VJ / CONCERT .................................................................................................................. 30

7.4 USING SE-500 WITH CG-100 FOR TITLES/GRAPHICS/LOGOS OVERLAY ........................................................................... 31

8. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................32

8.1 NO POWER ........................................................................................................................................................... 32

8.2 NO IMAGE AT OUTPUT ............................................................................................................................................ 32

8.3 AUDIO CLIPPING .................................................................................................................................................... 32

8.4 FROZEN IMAGE AT OUTPUT ...................................................................................................................................... 32

8.5 IMAGE DISTORTION ................................................................................................................................................ 32

9. APPENDIX ..........................................................................................................................................................33

GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................................................................................................................... 33

TECH NOTES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Video Standards, Formats, and Quality .................................................................................................................... 36

Monitor Calibration (procedures, test patterns/bars) .............................................................................................. 37

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 39

USEFUL ACCESSORIES FROM DATAVIDEO ................................................................................................................................ 41

Datavideo CG-100 ..................................................................................................................................................... 41

Datavideo VGA to DV converter- PPT-100 ................................................................................................................ 41

Datavideo TLM-70D 7” TFT LCD ................................................................................................................................ 42

Datavideo DAC-6 DV to Analog (One way converter) ............................................................................................... 42

Datavideo BAC-03 Balanced-Unbalanced Audio converter ...................................................................................... 43

Bi-Directional IEEE/1394 DV Format Repeater ......................................................................................................... 43

SE500 RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL COMMAND ...................................................................................................................... 44

SE500 MIDI REMOTE CONTROL COMMAND.......................................................................................................................... 49

SE500 TALLY PIN OUTS CROSS REFERENCE ............................................................................................................................ 51

SERVICE AND SUPPORT .....................................................................................................................................52

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, com plete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Tec hnologies 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 error s, or for any subs equent loss or dam age caused by using the inform ation contained within this manual. Further advice on the c ontent of this manua l or on the produc t can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

FCC Compliance S t atement

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; 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 are 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 begins 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, and batteries 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 are qualified for a

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

• Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD

drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card 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

Radio and Television Interference

UNITED STATES: The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver;

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and/or additional suggestions. You may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems, booklet number 004-000-00345-4, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the United States Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s right to operate this equipment.

Peripherals used in conjunction with this equipment must be connected via shielded interface cables. Use of unshielded interface cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception, and may void the user’s right to operate this equipment.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purc hasi ng Dat a video ’s S E-50 0 D igital Video Switcher. W e hope you will be pleased wit h your purchase, and with what you can achi eve with this adva nced piece of tech nology. In order to get the most out of your new switcher, we recommend that you spend some time getting familiar with this manual, as it will describe in detail all the fu nctions of this unit. In addition, you’ll find s ome useful back ground informat ion on video and audio, and some detailed examples of ways to use your new switcher.

If you are experienced in video production, you m ay want to immediately take a look at the Quick Start section.

1.1 Product Overview

The Datavideo SE-500 is an analog input, di gital processing video s witcher. The SE-500 includes 4 groups of video input (4 x composite & 4 x S-Video), a 3 channel audio mixer, 2 microphone inputs, color cor rec ti on , digital video trans ition effects, MIDI control inter face, Tall y out, RS-232 rem ote control inter face…and m any more professional features.

A built in TBC in each c hannel with YUV 4:2:2 frame s ynchronizer for Composite, and S (Y/C) inputs and outputs assures stable and high quality video from virtually any source. A built in R.G.B. Color Processor and a Color Corrector for each video input, with settings that are sav ed, allow you to fine tune your video. The SE-500 has 15 different digital effects, which include Quad, Split, PIP, Wipes, and Fade.

Additionally, the SE-500 includes a trul y unique feature “Quad Preview.” This previe w output displays both tally light signals, and next vi deo effects ind icator. The operator can us e one single m onitor to obs erve four video input sources , camera activities, and video trans ition effects. The SE-500 has all the popular featur es of many more expensive m ixers and it is extremely compact in si ze. Now you can shoot, mix, and edit, all within this compact size digital switcher.

With the Datavideo DAC-6 (DV to Composite, Y/C, and Com ponent converter), V P-314 (DV Repeater) , and 10, 20, 40meter DV cables, you may use DV cameras to feed video from up to 200 meters away.

1.2 Features

 Digital Processor, high image quality  Four inputs of S-Video (Y/C) and composite video  Quad video preview monitor output with tally & background indicators on screen  Optional YUV output – via breakout cable  Quad, Split, PIP, Wipe, and Fade digital video effects  T-Bar control of digital video effect transitions  Color processor for video correction  RS232 remote control  MIDI control interface  Tally output  Audio mixer with two microphone channels and one auxiliary input

1.3 What is a switcher?

A switcher is something or someone that allows or facilitates switching. In this case, the switching that happens is among 4 v ideo and 3 audio sources. And if just switching were the onl y requirement, then this piece of equipment would be like a row of light switches. But no: to be truly useful in a production environment, a video s witcher has to provide for num erous ways to go from one video source to anoth er (transitions), wa ys to adjust the look of the v ideo (color processor and sp ecial effects), to deal wit h audio, and to keep the whole thing synchronized, looking good.

1.4 What is a frame synchronizer?

A frame synchroni zer is a digita l device that stor es a fram e of video in its m emory and rele ases it at a very precise moment. T hese little devices are ess ential if you want to mak e a seamless switch from one video source to another. If the s ources you are switchi ng between ar e not s ynchroni zed with each oth er, the vide o image falls apart at the transition moment, and the result is not pretty.

The SE-500 has a f ull f rame s ynchr oni zer (also k nown as a t im e base cor rector o r T BC) at its Mai n and Sub Source inputs in each channel (4 Total) to insure switches without distortion and smooth, well-regulated video at its output. In add ition to its digit al memor y, a TBC also has contro ls that affec t the look of the video that passes through it. These controls are known as processing amplifiers, or proc amps; they control brightness, contrast, color, and tint, though these may have different names in different applications.

For more information on some of these technical aspects, see the Appendix Tech Notes

1.5 Possible applications

You may already have some uses in mind for the SE-500. There’s a real good chance that by browsing through this manual, you will find s ome applicat ions you didn’t think of or ex pect. Tak e a look at the Applications section; we describe 3 sample uses for the SE-500: Four Camera Shoot (Live Stage Performance/Sporting Event), Live Conference, and Live Event Mixing (Club VJ/Convert).

Sample

2. Installation, Connections, Set up

2.1 Some General Notes on Installa t ion

There are a fe w other thi ng s to be a ware of when you are installing and integrating the SE-500. Please make sure you have read the Warnings and Precautions

The SE-500 sends an d receives analog signals except the RS-232, MIDI, and Tally. You need to be aware that cable lengths, impedance, c rossing power cords , and adaptors might interfere with video transmis sion. The cautions below, with the excep tion of physic al damage, wi ll give you the general idea about cabli ng for analog video or audio.

It is quite possible t hese da ys to buy whatever cable length and connector you need f or your set u p. Not so long ago, they had to be assem bled individually wit h wire strippers an d solder, but no w you can easil y find them in most electro nics and vi deo suppl y stores. W e strongly recom mend you use analo g video and audio cables that are roughly the right length to connect between components. The longer the cable, the more noise and deterioration of the video signal can be introduced . We strongly recommend that you c heck the integrity of each ana log cable before installati on by using a contin uity tester (availab le from most electronic and video suppl y stores). Cabl es can g o bad over time, with use, b y someone walk ing on them , carts r olling over them, or even f or no apparent ly good reason. It will happen eventua lly. Have a continuity tester han dy and save yourself some troubleshooting headaches.

Make sure you don’t r un video/audio ca bles and po wer lines together, on top of each o ther, or across each other. This is another good way to introduc e noise and signal degradation.

Cable connectors will e ventuall y become dirty or oxidatio n will start. T he dirt can cause a ba d connection or introduce noise in the s ignal. Get some electrical contac t cleaning products, such as those m ade by Caig Labs (www.caig.com), and use them regularly to avoid problems. Use adaptors if you must, but keep in mind that each connector is on e more accident waiting to ha ppen, one more place the signal can be degraded or broken.

Finally, for som e interesting and entertaining exam ples of how to connect and i ntegrate the SE-500 into a variety of set ups, take a look at the brief Quick Start and the more in depth explanations in Applications.

section.

Sample

2.2 Power up State

When you first pow er up the SE-500, you will need to check each channel’s connection and s et the audio levels. All the setting will be retained except color bar output, see “MENU

At power up, channel 1 will be the selected Ma in V id eo So urc e a nd c han ne l 2 will be the selected S ub Vi de o Source.

Settings that are ret ained a re: color corr ection set tings; r emote contr ol setting; transiti on setting; video ef fect setting and background color.

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2.3 Connecting Video Sources

S-Video

¼ Stereo Jack

There are two types of plugs used for video signals on the SE-500: BNC, and S-video.

BNC connectors look like this on the cable end. The connector slides over the connector on the SE-500 and is loc ked in place with a push in a nd c l ockwise turn. The big virtue of these connectors, which are the standard for almost all professional video applications, is that they lock in place and cannot be accidentally dislodged.

S-video plugs (also known as Y/C) have 4 tiny pins in them, which carry a separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma) video signal and provide a much better quality video signal than composite. These plugs have a tiny bar in them to assure correct alignment in the socket. They need t o be pressed firmly in place, but very carefully, as the little pins can bend easily. Align plug and socket and push straight in, firmly.

BNC

2.4 Connecting Audio Sour ce s

The SE-500 uses 2 kinds of plugs for audio connections: RC A and 1/4 inch jack plugs. There are lots of different names for these plugs. Fortunately for us all, the y are not easily confused in the size and sha pe departments, so we’ll show you some pictures.

RCA plugs (also sometim es known as phono plugs, cinch, or tulips) are used for line level audio, such as the connections between a CD pla yer and amp. The SE-500 uses these in stereo pairs, white for left and red for r ight, at the audio input and output sections.

1/4 inch jack plugs go t their nam e, som e sa y, becaus e the y used to be us ed to manually patch together phone lines in the o ld central switc hboard days. The y come in mono and s tereo configurations:

the plug, the stereo has two. The SE-500 uses a mono plug on MIC CH1 and mono plugs for MIC CH2.

If you need to use balanced audio inputs or outputs, for low impedance microphones or connect ions with other prof essiona l au dio gear, you nee d to use an impedance m atching device to convert low to high impedance (and/or vice versa). For example Datavideo BAC-03

the mono has one dark band around

RCA

¼ Mono Jack

2.5 Outputs and Monitors

Your particular set up and application for the SE-500 will determine what video and audio devices you connect to the o utpu ts . T ak e a l ook at the Sample Applications the SE-500 are very high quality, keep in mind that the vide o quality of the various form ats, in descending order, goes like this: SDI (serial digital), Y.U.V. (analog component), DV, Y/C (S-video), and composite. Audio outputs are all line level, suitable for connecting to an amp, VCR, or video projector (for example).

for some ex am ples . While all the outputs of

We can’t stress enough t he im port ance of good monitoring systems. If something doesn’t l ook or sound r ight

Connecting a Datavideo TLM-70D 7” TFT LCD for

at the last stage of the s ignal path, t he Main ou tput, it c an only be eas ily correc ted if you can pinpoi nt where in the signal path the prob lem is being introduced. Certain set ups will b enef it great l y by being able to monitor the video of each input channel, as well as the Main output. High quality headphones allow you to hear the audio with far fewer intermediate steps and far more accuracy, thanks to the Headphone contro l on the front panel, than going through an amp and speakers. We suggest both methods of monitorin g, and listening to the s ound through a video monitor’s speaker s is also a g ood idea. Needless to say, if you are outputting to a record deck, you sh ould be able to eas ily monitor the output of that device as well.

preview video monitoring, page 41.

2.6 Audio Mixer

 An Audio Mixer with two mono microphone inputs and stereo Aux input allows you to adjust and

balance the volume from various audio sources.

2.7 RS-232 control

 The RS-232 Control Port enables control of the SE 500 from a PC or other device thru the RS-232 port.

Connects to PC RS-232 se rial interface for rem ote controlled by PC application s oftware. Refer to the Appendix detail of RS-232 Remote Control Protocol

2.8 Tally control

 The tally output allows you to s end out t all y light si gnals . Ref er to the App endix detai l of Tally Pinouts’

Cross Reference.

2.9 MIDI control

 Connects to other MIDI de vices, such as MIDI k eyboard, and elec tronic piano. Refer to the Appendix

detail of MIDI Control Protocol

3. Quick Start

8. Video Effect: Freeze

4 5 6

3.1 SE-500 Front Panel

1. Audio faders

2. Headphone

3. Audio meters

4. Headphone Volume Control

5. Video Effect: Quad

6. Video Effect: Split

7. Video Effect: PIP

9. Background color selection/Menu

10. Border On/Off

11. T-Bar

12. Transition Effect preview

13. Main Video Source selectors

14. Sub Video Source selectors

15. Transition mode selectors

1. Faders: slider s to control a udio levels for the Main audio output mix. Thes e Audio Level pots are the first stage in the audio signal path. Analog audio comes in through the 1/4 inc h pho no jac k and RCA conn ectors on t he r ear panel see Rear Panel

2. Headphones jack: accepts a stereo m ini jack plug for stereo headphones. The headphone volume is controll ed b y the Headph one volume control (4.).

3. Audio Meters: LED style meters, which show the signal strength at the Audio Output. The signal measured is determined by the levels set with the Faders (1.). The LEDs turn red at +10 dB to indicate c li ppi ng distor ti on. For more information, see Audio Inputs, Levels, and Meters

4. Headphone v olume control: controls Headphone le vel and signal(s) present at the Head phone jack (2.). Level is controlled b y the rotary knob. For more inf ormation, see Outputs and Monitor and Inputs, Levels, and Meters.

Audio

5. Quad Video Effect: combines four different input sources into one single output on program monitor.

6. Split Video Effect: split the selected Sub Video Source and the Main Video Source into left and right ha lf size video screen . Use left and right function key to swap sides. For more information, see Split.

7. Picture i n Picture: puts the selected Su b Video Source in a window on the Main Video Source, with control over window size and placement. Used in conjunctio n with t he B order k e ys (10.) For m ore infor m ation, see

Using Effects: Picture in Picture

8. Freeze Video Effect: will grab the last field from the Main video output and hold it as a still image. For more information, see Freeze.

9. Background: When Background is selected in either the Main or Sub Video Source (13, 14.), and the button is pressed (and the LED is lit except with black color background), repeated presses of the color button cycle through the 8 possible solid backgrounds. For more information, see Background

Using Effects:

10. Menu: Press and hold the button “BACKGROUND COLOR” for 2 seconds or more, a menu will pop up. You are able to change the camera settings, which include Brightness, Contrast, color, Tint (NT SC only), 0 or 7.5 IRE, YU V or S-video out, and color bar output. For more information, see Color Processor

. Press it again and you can change

output format, MIDI control, and color bar output.

11. Border: co ntr ols the border style and color for the Pictu r e in Pic tur e ef f ec t,

and the color edge for the Wipe effect. This control is acc essible when the Picture in Picture c ontrols, and Wipe transitions (15.) are engage d. For more information, see Using Effects: Picture in Picture and Transitions: Wipe.

12. T-Bar: used t o manually perf orm a transition. For m ore information, see

Playing a Transition Manually

13. Preview: pr eview the selec ted transitio n effect, and background col or by pressing the “Preview” button.

Using

14. Main Video Sourc e Selecto r: Used to s elect which of the f our video input channels or background is sent to the Main video output. For more information, see Vid eo Source

15. Sub Video Source Selector Used to select which of the four video input channels or back ground will be transitioned to or used as a sub source in an effect.

16. Transition sel ectors: These twelve selection buttons determine the trans ition type and allow for the selection of certain effects that are perf ormed on the selected M ain Video Input channe l. For more information, see Using Transitions and Using Effects

Tech note: Transcoding is the act of changing video from one format to another, for example, from

composite video to S-video. The SE-500 h as been designed to perform transcoding, as part of its st an dard op er atin g pr ocedure. Select a video source on the Main Source Input bus, and it will be available at the Main Output in all formats, S-Video and Composite, simultaneously. With the exception of component (YUV) and S-video (Y/C): only one of these output formats is available at a time.

3.2 SE-500 Rear Panel

3 6 4

7 8 9

1. Video inputs, Channels 1, 2, 3, 4. 1a. S-Video (Y/C) input 1b. Composite video input (BNC)

2. Video outputs 2a. Composite video out (BNC) 2b. S-video (Y/C) out

3. RS-232 Control

4. Tally Signal out

5. MIDI Control*

6. Microphone input Ch2 (1/4” jack)

7. Microphone input Ch1 (1/4” jack)

8. Audio inputs (Stereo, RCA connector)

2c. Component (Combine Composite &

Y/C with a breakout cable)*

2d. Quad preview output (BNC)

9. Two Stereo Audio outputs (RCA)

10. Power switch

11. DC Power input 12V

1. Video In (Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are all set up the same way) a. Compos ite video input: takes a BNC conn ector from the composite output of a VCR, camera,

DVD player, etc.

b. S-Video ( Y/C) input: takes a standard 4 pin S-video cable from the output of a VCR, camera,

DVD player, etc.

2. Video Output. These ports carry the Main video output of the SE-500. a. Composite video out: BNC connector typically connected to a program monitor. b. S-video out: s tandard 4 p in S-video (Y/C) c onnector, t ypically connec ted to a VC R, projector, or

monitor.

c. Y.U.V. video out: Combine Composite & Y/C with a breakout cable. These BNC connectors

carry the analog com ponent Main video signal, and w ould typically be connected to a master recorder (Betacam , DVCPro, or DVCam , for example), component video monitor, or a satellite uplink. (See Video Sources

d. Quad preview out: BNC connector carrying a quad video signal with effect, Tally light,

background, and speed indicators.

3. RS-232 control: for PC or other devices to remote control via RS-232 protocol. Please read the Appendix of RS-232 Protocol information.

for more information on connecting these ports to a device.)

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