DNF Controls DMAT-AB User Manual
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Model No. DMAT-AB
SPORTS CONTROLLER
For
Abekas Mira
Digital Video Production Server
User Manual
Version 1.3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY..................................................................................................2
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION..........................................................................3
2. SYSTEM INSTALLATION.......................................................................4
3. SELECT OPERATIONAL MODE ...........................................................6
4. START RECORDINGS ..............................................................................6
5. ‘CAM’ KEY ASSIGNMENT ......................................................................6
6. ‘CLIP’ KEY ASSIGNMENT......................................................................7
7. LIVE/ RECORDED SOURCE SELECTION.......................................7
8. SAVE CLIP.....................................................................................................8
9. RECALL CLIP................................................................................................9
10. TRIM EXISTING CLIP.............................................................................9
11. LABEL OR RE-NAME AN EXISTING CLIP...................................10
12. DELETE SAVED CLIP.............................................................................10
13. CREATE PLAYLIST..................................................................................10
14. ASSIGN SPEED TO PLAYLIST ELEMENT....................................11
15. APPEND PLAYLIST.................................................................................11
16. CUT / MIX TRANSITIONS..................................................................11
17. GANG PLAYBACK.....................................................................................12
18. UPLOAD MELT...........................................................................................13
19. GPI FUNCTIONS......................................................................................13
20. DMAT-AB FUNCTION TABLE
.............................................................15
21. SETUP MENU..............................................................................................21
22. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................23
23. KEY LAYOUT ..............................................................................................25
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24. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................26
REVISION HISTORY
060909 1.0 Original document
081709 1.1 Updated for SSM mode, various enhancements
071510 1.2 Updated for multiple enhancements
053111 1.3 Updated for multiple enhancements
Getting Started
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Designed for the chaotic and fast-paced environment of sports broadcasting,
the DMAT family of Sports Controllers lets you stay in control of slow-motion
instant replays, and highlights playout to create exciting visuals. Coupled with
the simultaneous record and playback capabilities of Abekas Mira, DMAT gives
you the power to quickly access just-recorded or archived events while
continuing to record and respond to on-field action. Don’t Miss A Thing!
Quickly and easily mark an IN and OUT point for instant replay. With minimal
key strokes, recall it, play it, t hen add it to a game highlight list. Seamlessly
play out highlights, one after another to tell the story - game action, player
profiles, live crowd scenes, graphics, and advertisements. Personalize your
control options for smooth, precise replays. A T-Bar provides precise slow
motion speed control.
The DMAT-AB consists of DNF’s robust controller, the ST400, with Sports
Control software.
Definitions
Words surrounded by brackets, for example, [ENTER], refer to keys on the
DMAT-AB.
[XXX] + [XXX] refers to a combination of more that one key. Press and hold
the first key, then press the second key. Keys may be released in any order.
The 6 keys located directly below the Graphic LCD display are referred to as
“Softkeys.” The function assigned to each key will change during operation of
the device. The bottom line of the display shows the current function assigned
to each softkey.
Words surrounded by “curly” brackets in bold/italic type, {UPDATES}, are
softkeys on the DMAT-AB.
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2. SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Refer to the Connection Diagram.
A. DMAT-AB Sports Controller
1. Plug one end of a standard 9-conductor, RS422 serial cable into the
VTR connector on the rear of DMAT-AB. Plug the other end of the
cable into the 9-pin RS422 connector “RS422 IN” on the rear of
Mira. See the connection diagrams for specific configurations.
2. Connect the DNF supplied power supply, into the POWER connector
on the rear of DMAT-AB. Plug the Power Supply into an outlet, 90
VAC - 240 VAC.
B. Mira Setup
Please refer to the Abekas Mira user manual for information on configuring the
Mira server.
C. Connection Diagram
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3. SELECT OPERATIONAL MODE
The DMAT-AB supports multiple modes of operation with the Mira. The mode
of operation is selected in the Setup Menu.
- 3 IN / 1 OUT: Supports 3 live record channels and 1 softkey for accessing
pre-recorded clips. Only supports 1 playback channel.
- 1 IN / 1 OUT: Supports 1 live record channels and 3 softkeys for accessing
pre-recorded clips. Only supports 1 playback channel.
- 2 IN / 2 OUT: Supports 2 live record channels and 2 softkeys for accessing
pre-recorded clips. Supports 2 playback channels with the
ability to perform cut / mix / wipe transitions between
playback channels.
- 6 IN / 2 OUT: Supports up to 6 live record channels. Does not support
softkeys for pre-recorded clip access. Supports 2 playback
channels with the ability to perform cut / mix / wipe
transitions between playback channels.
4. START RECORDINGS
All recordings must be started from the GUI of the Mira. To begin a new
recording:
A. On the Mira, open the Mira Explorer application.
B. Within Mira Explorer, select the channel you wish to record on.
C. Click on the Record button.
D. Enter a Clip Name for the new recording.
E. Click on “OK.” The record button will now be flashing red.
F. Click on the record button to begin recording.
5. ‘CAM’ KEY ASSIGNMENT
Assign Mira record channels to CAM keys. Press the corresponding {CAM-X}
softkey (ranging from {CAM-1} to {CAM-6}) to instantly access the associated
live or recorded video on the playback channel.
Press [SHIFT] + {CAM-X}
The current assignments are shown in the upper left portion of the display.
A list of available multiple angle clips in Mira are displayed on the right side
of the display.
A. Using the wheel, scroll through and find the CLIP ID for the multi-angle clip
current in record on Mira.
B. Press the {ASSIGN} softkey assign the highlighted multiple angle clip to
the CAM keys.
The same multi-angle clip gets assigned to all the CAM keys available in
the selected mode. The first angle of the clip gets assigned to CAM-1 key,
the second angle is assigned to CAM-2 key etc.
C. Press [ESC] to exit.
NOTE: In 1 IN / 1 OUT mode, only {CAM-1} is available. In 3 IN / 1 OUT
mode, {CAM-1}, {CAM-2}, and
{CAM-1} and {CAM-2
{CAM-2}, {CAM-3}, {CAM-4}, {CAM-5} and {CAM-6} are available.
} are available. In 6 IN / 2 OUT mode, {CAM-1},
{CAM-3} are available. In 2 IN / 2 OUT mode,
6. ‘CLIP’ KEY ASSIGNMENT
Assign a pre-recorded clip to the {CLIP-X} softkey (ranging from {CLIP-1} to
{CLIP-3}). Press {CLIP-X} to instantly access the recorded video on the
playback channel.
A. Press [SHIFT] + {CLIP-X}
The current assignments are shown in the upper left portion of the display.
A list of clips available in Mira is displayed on the right side of the display.
B. Using the wheel, scroll through and find desired CLIP ID.
C. Press softkey {CLIP-X} to assign the highlighted clip to the {CLIP-X}
softkey..
D. Press [ESC] to exit.
NOTE: In 1 IN / 1 OUT mode, {CLIP-1}, {CLIP-2} and {CLIP-3} are
available. In 3 IN / 1 OUT mode, only {CLIP-1} is available. In 2 IN / 2 OUT
mode, only {CLIP-1} and {CLIP-2} are available. This function is not
available in 6 IN / 2 OUT mode.
7. LIVE/ RECORDED SOURCE SELECTION
Select the desired live source to view in EE mode, or recorded video to view in
PB mode as follows:
Press {CAM-X} to view the live source or recorded video on the assigned Mira
channel.
OR
Press {CLIP-X} to view the assigned pre-recorded clip.
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