Datavideo SE600 User manual

.Digital Video Switcher.

SE-600

Instruction Manual

www.datavideo-tek.com

Contents

Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................ 5

Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 6

Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Packing List ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Product Overview .............................................................................................................. 7

Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Connections & Controls .................................................................................................... 8

Keyboard Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................................................. 9

DVI-D Multi-Image Preview .............................................................................................. 10

Keyboard Controls – Video Switching ........................................................................... 11

Main Source and Sub Source Rows .............................................................................................................11

BG .................................................................................................................................................................11

PIP .................................................................................................................................................................11

FZ ..................................................................................................................................................................11

FTB ................................................................................................................................................................11

PVW ..............................................................................................................................................................11

CUT ...............................................................................................................................................................11

TAKE .............................................................................................................................................................11

T-Bar .............................................................................................................................................................11

Keyboard Controls – Video Transitions ......................................................................... 12

Transition Selection .......................................................................................................................................12

Speed / Level Selection .............................................................................................................................12

Keyboard Controls – Video Effects ................................................................................ 13

SETTING BUTTON .......................................................................................................................................13

LOGO SETTING ...........................................................................................................................................13

PIP SETTING ................................................................................................................................................13

LUMA KEY SETTING ...................................................................................................................................13

MOSAIC ........................................................................................................................................................13

PAINT ............................................................................................................................................................13

B/W ................................................................................................................................................................13

USER 1 / USER 2 .........................................................................................................................................13

BG CLR .........................................................................................................................................................13

BDR CLR .......................................................................................................................................................13

Keyboard Controls – Special Effects ............................................................................. 14

LUMA KEY PVW ...........................................................................................................................................14

LUMA KEY ON ..............................................................................................................................................14

PIP 1 ENABLE PIP 2 ENABLE ..................................................................................................................14

LOGO 1 / 2 ON..............................................................................................................................................14

F1 ..................................................................................................................................................................14

F2 ..................................................................................................................................................................14

AUX Source Selection ...................................................................................................................................14

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Settings Menus ................................................................................................................ 15

1: COUNT_DOWN_TIME .............................................................................................................................15

2: PIP .............................................................................................................................................................15

3: CG (LUMA KEY) .......................................................................................................................................15

4: LOGO ........................................................................................................................................................16

5: VIDEO IN & OUT ......................................................................................................................................16

6: AUDIO MIXER ..........................................................................................................................................16

7: MULTI. IMAGE .........................................................................................................................................16

8: SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................................17

9: STORE RECALL & UPDATE ...................................................................................................................17

10: RESET DVI_IN .......................................................................................................................................17

SE-600 Video Layers ........................................................................................................ 18

PIP – Picture In Picture function ..................................................................................... 19

PIP Setting ....................................................................................................................................................19

Choose your PIP sources .............................................................................................................................19

Setting the size of each PIP Image ...............................................................................................................19

Setting the Position .......................................................................................................................................19

Setting the Border .........................................................................................................................................19

Preparing the PIP output in the PST_SUB Window .....................................................................................20

No PIP Windows? .........................................................................................................................................20

Sending the prepared PIP to the Program output .........................................................................................20

CG (LUMA KEY) function ................................................................................................ 21

Luma Key Setting ..........................................................................................................................................21

Choose your LUMA KEY sources .................................................................................................................21

KEY level and Transparency.........................................................................................................................21

Setting up a Luma Key overlay with PowerPoint ..........................................................................................22

How to set up a Window Matte for Luma Keying ..........................................................................................23

LOGO function ................................................................................................................. 23

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

How to replace the sample Logos .................................................................................................................24

Setting up a Logo ..........................................................................................................................................25

Luma Keying with the Logo Function ............................................................................................................25

DSK - Down Stream Keying - CG (Graphic Overlay) ..................................................... 25

Video Input Adjustment ................................................................................................... 26

MAIN Video Outputs ........................................................................................................ 27

How to assign Main and Sub source buttons ................................................................ 28

AUDIO MIXER function .................................................................................................... 29

Overview .......................................................................................................................................................29

Line level and Mic level .................................................................................................................................29

Not all Microphones are the same ................................................................................................................30

Line and Mic Switch ......................................................................................................................................30

+48V Switch – Phantom power .....................................................................................................................30

Unbalanced RCA connectors ........................................................................................................................30

Balanced 3pin XLR connectors .....................................................................................................................30

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Keyboard Controls - Audio ............................................................................................. 31

Audio Mixer and Faders ................................................................................................................................31

Master ...........................................................................................................................................................31

CH1 / CH2 / RCA ..........................................................................................................................................31

Audio Peak Meter ..........................................................................................................................................31

Audio Monitor Button .....................................................................................................................................31

A+V Button ....................................................................................................................................................31

Headphone Volume Control ..........................................................................................................................31

Audio Mixer Menu ............................................................................................................ 32

Sending a test tone from the SE-600 ............................................................................................................32

Delaying audio to re-sync video ....................................................................................................................32

Increasing audio input Gain ..........................................................................................................................32

Audio follows video selection (A+V) ..............................................................................................................33

Changing the Multi-Image Preview ................................................................................. 34

Labels ............................................................................................................................................................34

GPI / GPO Connections ................................................................................................... 35

Store and recall function ................................................................................................. 36

SE-600Tally Outputs ........................................................................................................ 37

Tally Output 1 ~ 4 ..........................................................................................................................................37

Tally Output 5 ~ 8 ..........................................................................................................................................37

How to update the Firmware ........................................................................................... 38

Optional DV and SDI output board ................................................................................. 39

RS-422 Protocol ............................................................................................................... 41

Example SE-600 Set Up ................................................................................................... 41

Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 41

Specifications ................................................................................................................... 42

Service and Support ........................................................................................................ 43

Disclaimer of Product and 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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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
slightly damp cloth for cleaning.

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

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

6. Any slots and openings on the case 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 may become blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat source 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, damaged 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 case 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 case has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Warranty

Item

Description

Quantity

1

SE-600 unit

1

2

AC Power Cord

1

3

Switching Adaptor DC 12V / 3A XLR

1

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SE-600 Instruction Manual

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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.

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

warranty.

 All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
 All other claims of any nature are not covered.
 Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.
 Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.
 Your statutory rights are not affected.

Two Year Warranty

 All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a free one year extension to the standard

Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. For information on
how to register please visit www.datavideo-tek.com or contact your local Datavideo office or authorized
Distributors.

 Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are only

covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).

Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors
before the extended warranty expires.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the product indicates that it should not be treated as household waste. It must
be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please
contact your local Datavideo office.

Packing List

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Product Overview

Although live HD production is now popular in the world there are still lots of reasons for good quality SD based
productions. Datavideo understand that our customers need a cost effective and flexible SD switcher. Our solution
to this need is the Datavideo SE-600 Digital Video Switcher.

The Datavideo SE-600 is an eight input Standard Definition digital switcher with useful broadcast grade effect and
functions as well as a simple four channel audio mixer. It has six Composite video inputs and two computer based
DVI-D inputs. The switcher also offers a two PIP function and Luma key as well as Composite, DV* and SDI*
program outputs. A Multi-image preview output provides combined Source, Preview and Program screens to one
monitor. Other features include an Audio Peak Meter, a Clock and a dual Logo store. The SE-600 enables you to
switch seamlessly between video and audio sources and blends high-quality digital content on the fly, even without
external gen-lock, thanks to a built in time base corrector.

We believe the Datavideo SE-600 is designed to meet your needs whether you're working in Worship, Education,
conducting a live Outside Broadcast or shooting inside a production Studio. That’s Datavideo, sharing the value!

*optional DV & SDI board – please check with your dealer

Features

Inputs: Six Composite video inputs (BNC)

Two DVI computer based inputs
Two XLR balanced Audio inputs (Chl 1/L & Chl 2/R with MIC (48V Phantom Power) switch)
Two Aux RCA / Phono Line level inputs

Outputs: DVI-D based Multi-Viewer with Video Sources, Preview and Program images
Multi-Viewer also includes menu selection area, countdown timer and audio level indicator
Multiple Program outputs (recorder/ program out/ streaming)
Two Auxiliary Composite outputs (User selectable)
Two 6pin IEEE-1394 DV Program outputs (*optional board – please check)
Two SDI Program outputs (*optional board – please check)
Two XLR balanced Mixed Audio outputs (Stereo/Mono)
Two Line level RCA / Phone Mixed Audio outputs (Stereo/Mono)

Effects: Choice of 14 Wipes with optional border or A/B Dissolve
Single or Dual PIP window effects
Luma key x1
LOGO: display up to two logos on the mixed program output
One frame still store memory as a source
SMPTE pattern out (colour bars)

Audio Mixer: LED audio Peak Meter / audio-level indicator

Audio follows video button (A+V)
Headphone Audio Monitoring button
Audio faders for simple mixing of XLR and RCA inputs

Controls: Rubber keys for quiet and confident operation
T-Bar for manual transitioning
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and RGB correction
Special control keys
Fade to solid colour (background colour can be selected)
Transition speed keys (speed of transition can be programmed)
AUX source keys
RS422
GPI Trigger out: trigger the external video player with delay transition effect
GPI trigger in
Tally out

SD Card Slot: for software updates as well as storing Logos
Power Input: Locking 4pin XLR DC 12V / 3A

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Connections & Controls

1. Audio Peak Meter

9. T-Bar

2. Audio Mixer

10. Cut Button

3. Headphone Volume Control

11. Take Button

4. Aux Source Selection

12. Speed / Level selection

5. Main Source Row

13. Transition selection

6. Sub Source Row

14. Effects and Settings

7. Headphone Socket

15. Special Effects selection

8. SD Card Slot

1. DVI Input x 2

8. GPI In / Out connector

2. Composite Input x 6

9. RS-422 connector

3. Aux 2 Composite Output x 2

10. Power Switch On / Off

4. Main Program Outputs x 4

11. DC Input socket

5. Aux 1 Composite Output x 2

12. Analogue Audio Output

6. DVI-D Multi-Viewer Output x 2

13. Analogue Audio Input

7. Tally Output 1~4 and 5~8

14. Optional** DV and SDI output board

Keyboard Overview

Rear Panel

** Please check with supplier if this board is fitted or not – can be purchased separately

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Rear Panel Connections

DVI Inputs

DVI-D (Input 7) digital signal input connector.
DVI-I (Input 8) digital or analogue signal input connector.
Resolutions of 1280x1024 @ 60Hz or 1024x768 @ 60Hz should be
compatible depending on your graphics card or computer.

Composite (CVBS) Inputs

Composite video input: takes a BNC connector from the composite
output of a VCR, camera, DVD player, etc.

MAIN and AUX (BNC) Outputs

Two Composite (CVBS) outputs are provided for user defined AUX1
and AUX2 outputs. Four BNC connectors are provided for MAIN /
Program outputs. Menu option allows choice of YUV + 1x CVBS or
Y/C with 2x CVBS as outputs.

Multi View Outputs

DVI-D digital signal preview output connector.
See pages 10 and 34 also.

Tally Outputs

Tally output sockets. These supply tally light information for up to
eight connected sources. See page 38 for more information.

GPI IN / OUT

The GPI socket can be used for simple external control.

RS-422 Remote

9-pin serial port standard RS-422 interface.

POWER

Switches the power On / Off.

DC IN

DC in socket connect the supplied 12V 3A PSU to this socket. The
connection can be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of
the DC In plug to the socket.

AUDIO OUT

Supports two XLR Balanced Audio outputs.
Two RCA / Phono audio output are also provided.
User can select mixed Mono or Stereo output via a switch.
For more audio mixer information see page 29 onwards.

AUDIO IN

Allows connection of two RCA / Phono connectors at line level.
There is also two XLR Balanced Audio Inputs. Switches related to
these XLR inputs allow for Line or Mic level sources to be used as
well as supplying 48V Phantom power.
For more audio mixer information see page 29 onwards.

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DVI-D Multi-Image Preview

The SE-600 Multi-Image Preview is supplied from the DVI-D connection on the rear panel. (See page 8, Rear
Panel, item 6.) When connected to a compatible DVI-D monitor the above multi-image layout is seen. Alternatively
you could use a DVI-D to HDMI cable and take this into a HDMI monitor instead. Please note not all monitors are
compatible, please double check with your chosen monitor beforehand. Alternatively you could use a Datavideo
TLM-170H, HR or HM type monitor instead.

The first two rows of images on this Preview show the live sources 1~8 coming into the mixer and also the
assigned auxiliary outputs AUX1, AUX2. Below these two rows of images are two larger images. One for the
Preview (PST_SUB) and one for the Program (PGM_MAIN) outputs.

In between the PST and PGM images is the SE-600 Status Display and below it the Settings Display. When the
Settings Menus are not in use you will see audio peak meters here instead as shown above.

The SE-600 Multi-Image Preview also supplies basic tally information by highlighting the live Program source with a
red border, and the cued next source with a yellow border. If BG (background colour), PIP (Picture in Picture) or
Luma Key are enabled then these red or yellow tally indicators may not be present. In these situations the Status
Display in the centre of the Multi Image Preview will confirm what image is being sent to Preview (PST) and
Program (PGM). In the above example input 4 is being sent to PGM and PST is being fed with a PIP image, so
only image 4 is highlighted with a red border.

For more information on changing the Multi-Image Preview see page 34.

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Keyboard Controls – Video Switching

CUT

This performs a simple immediate switch from the current main source to the selected sub
source. The selected transition wipe or dissolve is not used.

TAKE

This performs an automated switch from the current main source to the selected sub
source. The selected transition wipe or dissolve will also be used. The timing of the
transition is set by the chosen Speed/Level button.

T-Bar

This performs a manually controlled switch from the current main source to the selected sub
source. The selected transition wipe or dissolve will also be used. When the T-Bar has
travelled as far as it can go the transition between sources is complete. T-Bar will be
indicated in the status display if the T-Bar is in use.

Main Source and Sub Source Rows

The Main Source Row of buttons is the active channel, this is the Live output. The active channel will appear as the
Program Output (PGM). You can switch or CUT from one source to another directly on the Main Source Row. You
will see the PGM Output change as you press different keys along this row of buttons.

The Sub Source Row is the Cued channel, this channel will appear in the PST or Preview window. The Sub Source
selection determines which input will be transitioned to when using any of the transition controls.

N.B. The keys on the Main and Sub Source Rails will be inactive while the T-Bar is active. Only when the T­Bar is fully up or fully down will the keys respond.

BG

Background – shows the background colour selected for use on the Main and Sub Source Rails.

PIP

Picture In Picture – Can be set up manually set to any chosen position within the video area. See page 19.

FZ

Freeze – The current PST or PGM image displayed is frozen until toggled off.

FTB

Fade To Black – This is on the Main Source Rail only. Pressing FTB will fade the PGM output to black. To fade
back to video you need to press the FTB button again.

PVW

Preview – This is on the Sub Source Rail only. When you press the PVW Key you will see the active transition or
effect previewed in the PST window of the Multi-Image display.

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Keyboard Controls – Video Transitions

The SE-600 features 14 programmable wipe patterns and an A/B dissolve or
fade.

All wipes can have an optional colour border applied, and can be set to one
of five preset speeds.

The active transition, speed, border width and colour are confirmed in the
Multi-Viewer Status Display.

Transitions can be performed manually by using the T-Bar or automatically
using the TAKE button.

Vertical Wipe Left to Right

Vertical Wipe Right to Left

Horizontal Wipe Bottom to Top

Horizontal Wipe Top to Bottom

Horizontal Wipes from Centre to
Top and Bottom

Horizontal Wipes from Top and
Bottom to Centre

Vertical Wipes from Centre to Left
and Right sides

Vertical Wipes from Left and
Right sides to Centre

Corner Wipe from Top Left to
Bottom Right

Corner Wipe from Bottom Right to
Top Left

Corner Wipe from Bottom Left to
Top Right

Corner Wipe from Top Right to
Bottom Left

Box Wipe from Centre to outside
edges

Box Wipe from outside edges to
Centre

A/B Dissolve or fade

Add a border to certain effects such as Wipes.
You can select between three border widths,
N (Narrow), M (Medium) and W (Wide), simply by repeatedly pressing the BDR Key.
The active width and colour is indicated in the Multi-Image Preview Status Display.

Speed / Level Selection

The user can chose one of five different speeds or levels for a transition effect.
The timing value of each button can be programmed by the user in advance using
the SE-600 Setting menu. See page 17.

Transition Selection

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Keyboard Controls – Video Effects

SETTING BUTTON

This button is used to enter the SE-600 configuration and settings menus. The
menu options are displayed on the DVI-D based Multi-Image Preview output.
Press the up, down, left, or right arrow buttons to navigate the menu choices or
to change values. Use the ENTER button to confirm the current setting.

LOGO SETTING
PIP SETTING
LUMA KEY SETTING

These three buttons provide a short cut to the required menu set up which is
then displayed on the Multi-Viewer output.

MOSAIC

Press the MOSAIC Key to activate the MOSAIC Effect.
The MOSAIC effect can be set to six different levels using the BDR Keys. You

will see the effect change in the PST window.

PAINT

Press the PAINT Key to activate the Paint Effect.
The Paint effect can be set to six different levels using the BDR Keys. You will

see the effect in the PST window.

B/W

Press the B/W Key to activate the black and white effect.

USER 1 / USER 2

Press the USER 1 Key to select PIP1 BG/PIP source.
Press the USER 2 Key to select PIP2 BG/PIP source.

BG CLR

You can select BG CLR if you want to display a background screen. The
background can be set to one of eight different colours, colour bars or framing
lines. The Multi-Viewer Status Display will indicate the active background. The
background can be changed using the BG Colour Key.

BDR CLR

A wipe can be given a coloured edge or border. The border can be one of three
widths, and one of eight colours.

The Border Width and Colour are indicated in the Multi-Image Status Display.
You can set the Border width by repeatedly pressing the BDR Key - The Status

Display will show the following options:
BORDER = No Border

BORDER = N “Color” Narrow Border
BORDER = M “Color” Medium Border
BORDER = W “Color” Wide Border

You can set the Border Colour by repeatedly pressing the BDR CLR Key - The
Status Display will show the following options in sequence:

BLACK - BLUE - RED - MAGENTA - GREEN - CYAN - YELLOW - WHITE

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