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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

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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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8. SAVE CLIP

A. Press [IN] to mark an IN point and overwrite an existing IN poin t using

the current timecode. Or enter a timecode using the numeric keypad and press [IN].

B. Press [OUT] to mark an OUT point and overwrite an existing OUT point. Or

enter a timecode using the numeric keypad and press [OUT]. C. Press [SAVE CLIP] to save the IN and OUT points in the next available

clip number.

NOTE- If a CAM-X is currently selected, one clip for each CAM will be

saved automatically. If CLIP-X is currently selected, only one clip for

CLIP-X will be saved.

NOTE- If no IN / OUT Points are assigned, they will be automatically

generated using the AUTO-MARK HEAD and AUTO-MARK TAIL settings in

the Setup Menu. The IN Point will be set to the current time minus the time

set in AUTO-MARK HEAD. The OUT Point will be set to the current time

minus the time set in AUTO-MARK TAIL. If only the IN or OUT Point is

missing, it will be automatically generated using the same settin gs.

For determining which cue points apply to which channels, use the table

below.

MODE SOFTKEY CUE POINT NUMBERS

1 IN / 1 OUT

3 IN / 1 OUT

2 IN / 2 OUT

6 IN / 2 OUT

Manually enter a clip number (3 digit number) using the numeric keypad,

and then press [SAVE CLIP] to save the IN and OUT points into the

entered clip number

{CAM-1} 1000 – 1399 {CLIP-1} 2000 – 2399 {CLIP-2} 3000 – 3399 {CLIP-3} 4000 - 4399

{CAM-1} 1000 – 1399

{CAM-2} 2000 – 2399

{CAM-3} 3000 – 3399 {CLIP-1} 4000 - 4399

{CAM-1} 1000 – 1399

{CAM-2} 2000 – 2399 {CLIP-1} 3000 – 3399 {CLIP-2} 4000 - 4399

{CAM-1} 1000 – 1399

{CAM-2} 2000 – 2399

{CAM-3} 3000 – 3399

{CAM-4} 4000 - 4399

{CAM-5} 5000 – 5399

{CAM-6} 6000 - 6399

The IN point HH:MM:SS is assigned as the default Clip Label. D. Press [DEL] + [IN] to clear the IN point. E. Press [DEL] + [OUT] to clear the OUT point.

9. RECALL CLIP

A. Press [UP ARROW] to highlight the nex t clip in the clip list portion of the

display. B. Press [DOWN ARROW] to highlight the previous clip in the clip list portion

of the display. C. In CP mode, Clips are automatically loaded as they are highlighted. In all

other modes, RECALL CLIP must be pressed to load the clip.

OR Manually enter a clip number using the numeric keypad, and then press

[RECALL CLIP] to recall the selected clip. NOTE- If a 1, 2, or 3-digit number is entered, the clip number in the range

corresponding to the playback channel’s currently selected source (CAM-A, CAM-B, CAM-C, or CLIP) will be recalled.

10. TRIM EXISTING CLIP

Mark a new IN point, new OUT point, or new IN & OUT point. A. Recall an existing clip. B. Use transport keys to locate a new IN point. C. Press [IN] to mark the new IN point. D. Use transport keys to locate desired OUT point. E. Press [OUT] to mark the new OUT point. F. Press [SAVE CLIP] to replace t he original clip with the trimmed clip.

Manually enter clip number using the numeric keypad, and then press

[SAVE CLIP] to save trimmed clip in the entered clip number.

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Or press [SHIFT/ESC] + [SAVE CLIP] to trim all camera angles saved to

this clip.

11. LABEL OR RE-NAME AN EXISTING CLIP

Label the highlighted clip using a PC keyboard connected to the DMAT. Manually enter an alpha-numeric label on the PC keyboard. Press ENTER on the PC keyboard to save the label.

12. DELETE SAVED CLIP

A. Highlight the desired clip in the DMAT-AB. B. Press [DEL] + [SAVE CLIP] to delete the clip. This will delet e all 4 or 6

angles saved within that clip.

Press [DEL] + {CAM} OR {CLIP} softkey to delete only the selected

angle from that cue point.

13. CREATE PLAYLIST

A. To select Playlist, enter 2-digit number, from ‘00’ to ‘19’, on the numeric

keypad, then press [LIST]. B. Press [ADD/INS] to append the current clip to the end of the current

Playlist.

Press [ALT] + [ADD/INS] or [SHIFT] + [ADD/INS] to insert the

current clip above the highlight bar.

Enter clip number using the numeric keypad, then press [ADD/INS] to

append the entered clip number to the end of the current Playlist.

Enter clip number using the numeric keypad, then press [ALT] +

[ADD/INS] or [SHIFT] + [ADD/INS] to insert the entered clip above

the highlight bar.

Press [DEL ELEM] to delete the currently highlighted element.

14. ASSIGN SPEED TO PLAYLIST ELEMENT

A. Press [UP ARROW] or [DOWN ARROW] to highlight the desired element

in the current playlist. B. Press the {SPEED} softkey. C. Move the T-bar to set the desired speed. D. Press [ENTER], [UP ARROW], or [DOWN ARROW] to assign the T-bar

speed to the current element.

Press [ESC] to exit without assigning speed to element.

15. APPEND PLAYLIST

An existing playlist can be appended to the end of another playlist as an element. Upon reaching this element in the list, the appended playlist will be automatically loaded and seamlessly transitioned to.

A. In PL mode, using the numeric keypad, select a playlist to be appended. B. Press [LIST] to pre-load the selected playlist. The display will show the

cued playlist number next to the current playlist number. C. Upon completing playout of the current playlist, the pre-loaded playlist will

begin playing. D. Press [ALT] + [LIST] to cancel the pre-loaded playlist. NOTE: The pre-loaded list will be cancelled if the operator exits PL mode or if

another playlist is appended. Only one playlist may be pre-loaded at a given time. Playlists may not be inserted into the middle of an existing playlist.

16. CUT / MIX TRANSITIONS

2 IN / 2 OUT and 6 IN / 2 OUT modes of operation support the capability to perform cut or mix transitions between the two playback channels. Transition Type and Transition Time are configured in the Setup Menu.

To perform a transition, press the [TAKE] key. The currently loaded clip on P2 will automatically be put into play with the conf igured transition. If in PL mode, the list will automatically be put into play using th e assigned speed for that element if applicable.

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17. GANG PLAYBACK

In 2 IN / 2 OUT and 6 IN / 2 OUT modes, the playback channels can be ganged together for simultaneous playback. Press the [GANG] key to gang P1 and P2 together. Press [GANG] again to disable the gang.

NOTE: In gang, pressing a {CAM} key will affect the currently selected channel. If P1 is selected, all {CAM} keys will load on P1. If P2 is selected, all {CAM} keys will load on P2.

NOTE: For frame accurate ganged playback, video reference must be connected to the DMAT-AB, and Video Reference must be turned on in the setup menu. (Default setting for Video Reference is On.)

18. UPLOAD MELT

The content of the playlists can be uploaded to the Mira server for archiving and future use. In PL mode, press the {MELT} softkey to upload the content to the server. The uploaded information includes:

-Clip Name

-IN / OUT Points

-Camera Angle

-Clip Label

-Play Speed See the Mira User Manual for more information.

19. GPI FUNCTIONS

GPI Inputs on the rear of the DMAT-AB may be used to execute Play, Stop, or Recue commands. The functionality depends upon the current mode of the unit. See specifications for GPI wiring diagram.

Current Mode

E-E / PB

Function Description

PLAY Begin playing the currently STOP Stop the current playback

RECUE Do Nothing PLAY Begin playing the currently

STOP Stop the current playback RECUE Recue to the beginning of the

PLAY Begin playing the currently STOP Stop playing the current playlist

RECUE Recue to the beginning of the

recording content

loaded pre-recorded clip

clip loaded playlist

playlist

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DMAT-AB FUNCTIONALITY OVERVIEW

EE MODE:

PB MODE:

Press {CAM-X} to instantly switch between input sources on Mira channels A, B, C, D, E or F.

Press {CLIP-X} to instantly exit EE mode and load assigned, prerecorded clip for playback. Clip will load and pause at first frame of video.

Press [RECALL CLIP] to exit EE mode and load selected clip for playback. Press [LIST] to exit EE mode and load selected highlight list for playback. Move T-bar or press any transport key to exit EE mode and go to PB

mode. Press {CAM-X} to instantly switch between playback sources from Mira

channels A, B, and C. (The current playback time does not change when switching between CAMs.)

If {CLIP-X} was previously selected, CAM-A, CAM-B, or CA M-C will load and pause at first frame of video.

Press {CLIP} to load the assigned, pre-recorded clip for playback. Clip will load and pause at first frame of video.

Press [RECALL CLIP] to exit PB mode and load selected clip for playback.

CP MODE:

PL MODE:

Press [LIST] to exit PB mode and load selected highlight list for playback. Press [REC] to exit PB mode and view live source of selected CAM Press {CAM-X } to load the associated angle for the current clip number.

The clip will load and pause at its IN point. Press {CLIP-X} to exit CP mode and load the assigned, pre-recorded clip

for playback. Pre-recorded clip will load and pause at first frame of video. Press [RECALL CLIP] to load selected clip for playback. Press [LIST] to exit CP mode and load selected highlight list for playback. Press [REC] to exit CP mode and view live source of selected CAM Press [RECALL CLIP] to exit PL mode and load selected clip for playback. Press [REC] to exit PL mode and view live source of selected CAM

Current

Mode

20. DMAT-AB FUNCTION TABLE

Operation

T-BAR Slow Motion PB Slow Motion Playback.

[SLOMO] Slow Motion PB Slow Motion Playback. [SHIFT] + T-BAR Set Slow Motion Speed EE [PLAY] Play PB Playback from current time of day time.

[JOG] Jog PB Jog from current time of day time. [FFWD] FFWD PB

[RWD] RWD PB [SHUT] SHUTTLE PB Shuttle from current position.

[UP ARROW] Highlight Next Clip EE Highlight Next Clip in CLIP LIST. [DOWN ARROW] Highlight Previous Clip EE Highlight Previous Clip in CLIP LIST.

[GOTO] + Entered Timecode + [GOTO]

[GOTO], then [IN] Goto IN Point PB Search to IN Point [GOTO], then [OUT] Goto OUT Point PB Search to OUT Point [IN] Mark IN Point EE Mark IN POINT based upon RECORD time. [OUT] Mark OUT Point EE Mark OUT POINT based upon RECORD time.

[SAVE CLIP] Save CLIP EE

Enter Number +

[SAVE CLIP] [RECALL CLIP] Recall CLIP CP Recall current clip number.

Enter Number +

[RECALL CLIP] [INS/ADD] Add Element EE Add current CLIP to end of current Playlist.

Enter Number +

[INS/ADD] [ALT] + [INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

Enter Number +

[ALT] +[INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

[DELETE ITEM] Delete Element EE Delete currently highlighted element in Playlist. [ALT] + [DELETE

ITEM] [LIST] Load Playlist PL

Enter Number +

[LIST] [SHIFT] + [UP

ARROW] [SHIFT] + [DOWN

ARROW] [

ALT] + [UP ARROW]

Goto TC PB Search to entered time code.

Save CLIP EE

Recall CLIP CP Recall entered clip number.

Add Element EE

Insert Element EE

Delete Playlist EE Delete current Playlist.

Load Playlist PL

Display next clip page EE Display the next page of clips. Display previous clip

page Step to next element EE

Function

Mode

Set Slow Motion speed without affecting current transport mode.

FFWD from current time of day time (press & hold key). RWD from current time of day time (press & hold key).

Save a CLIP with IN and OUT point at next available clip number. Save a CLIP with IN and OUT point at entered clip number.

Add entered CLIP number to end of current Playlist.

Insert current CLIP into current Playlist above highlight bar.

Insert selected CLIP into current Playlist above highlight bar.

Load current Playlist and cue the currently highlighted element. Load entered Playlist number and cue first element.

EE Display the previous page of clips.

Step to next element in current Playlist. Do not cue.

Description

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Current

Mode

Current

Operation

[ALT] + [DOWN ARROW]

[PREROLL] Preroll to current time PB Searches to current time minus preroll value.

[TAKE]

{CAM} Load live recording EE

[SHIFT] + {CAM}

{CLIP} Load pre-recorded clip PB

[SHIFT] + {CLIP}

[DEL] + [SAVE CLIP] [DEL] + {CAM} OR

{CLIP}

[GANG] GANG P1 + P2 EE

Step to previous element

Transition from P1 to P2

Assign live recording to softkey

Assign pre-recorded clip to softkey Delete currently selected clip Delete currently selected clip

Function

Mode

Step to next element in current Playlist. Do not

cue.

Transitions from the current element on P1 to

the current element on P2 and executes the previously set up transition Loads the live recording that is currently assigned to that softkey. Allows operator to assign a live recording to the

softkey for easy recall. Loads the pre-recorded clip that is currently assigned to that softkey. Allows operator to assign a pre-recorded clip to

the softkey for easy recall. Deletes the contents saved within that clip

number across all channels on the DMAT-AB Deletes the content saved within that clip

number on the currently selected channel Gangs P1 and P2 channels for simultaneous playback

Description

Mode

Set slomo speed without affecting current transport mode. Slomo video from its current location in Reverse direction.

FFWD video from its current location (press and hold key). RWD video from its current location (press and hold key).

PB Highlight Next Clip in CLIP LIST.

PB Highlight Previous Clip in CLIP LIST.

Mark OUT point based upon playback Timecode. Save CLIP with IN and OUT point at next available clip number. Save CLIP with IN and OUT point at entered clip number.

Description

Mode

Operation

[REC] E to E EE Go to EE mode. [PLAY] Play PB Playout video from its current location. T-BAR or [SLOMO] Slomo PB Slomo video from its current location.

[SHIFT] + T-BAR Set Slomo Speed PB

[REV] Slomo Reverse PB [JOG] Jog PB Jog video from its current location [FFWD] FFWD PB

[RWD] RWD PB [SHUT] Shuttle PB Shuttle from current position. [UP ARROW]

[DOWN ARROW] [GOTO] + Entered

Timecode + [GOTO] [GOTO], then [IN] Goto IN Point PB Search to IN Point

[GOTO], then [OUT] Goto OUT Point PB Search to OUT Point [IN] Mark IN Point PB Mark IN point based upon playback Timecode.

[OUT] Mark OUT Point PB

[SAVE CLIP] Save CLIP PB

Entered Number +

[SAVE CLIP] [RECALL CLIP] Recall CLIP CP Recall current clip number.

Entered Number +

[RECALL CLIP] [INS/ADD] Add Element PB Add current CLIP to end of current Playlist.

Function

Highlight Next Clip Highlight Previous Clip

Goto TC PB Search to entered Time Code.

Save CLIP PB

Recall CLIP CP Recall entered clip number.

Current

Mode

Enter Number +

[INS/ADD] [ALT] + [INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

Enter Number +

[ALT] + [INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

[DELETE ITEM] Delete Element PB [ALT] + [DELETE

ITEM] [LIST] Load Playlist PL

Enter Number +

[LIST] [SHIFT] + [UP

ARROW] [SHIFT] + [DOWN

ARROW] [ALT] + [UP

ARROW] [ALT] + [DOWN

ARROW] [PREROLL]

[TAKE]

{CAM}

[SHIFT] + {CAM}

{CLIP}

[SHIFT] + {CLIP}

[DEL] + [SAVE CLIP]

[DEL] + {CAM} OR

{CLIP}

[GANG] Gangs P1 + P2 PB

Add Element PB

Insert Element PB

Delete Playlist PB Delete current Playlist.

Load Playlist PL Display next clip

page Display previous

clip page Step to next

element Step to previous

element Preroll to current

time Transition from

P1 to P2 Load live

recording Assign live recording to softkey Load prerecorded clip Assign prerecorded clip to softkey Delete currently selected clip Delete currently selected clip

Add entered CLIP number to end of current Playlist.

Insert current CLIP into current Playlist above highlight bar.

Insert selected CLIP into current Playlist above highlight bar.

Delete currently highlighted element in Playlist.

Load current Playlist and cue the currently

highlighted element.

Load entered Playlist number and cue first element.

PB Display the next page of clips.

PB Display the previous page of clips.

Step to next element in current Playlist. Do

not cue. Step to next element in current Playlist. Do

not cue.

PB Search to current time minus preroll value.

Transitions from the current element on P1 to

the current element on P2 and executes the previously set up transition Loads the live recording that is currently

assigned to that softkey. Allows operator to assign a live recording to

the softkey for easy recall. Loads the pre-recorded clip that is currently

assigned to that softkey. Allows operator to assign a pre-recorded clip

to the softkey for easy recall. Deletes the contents saved within that clip

number across all channels on the DMAT-AB Deletes the content saved within that clip

number on the currently selected channel Gangs P1 and P2 channels for simultaneous playback

Operation

[REC] E to E EE Go to EE mode. [PLAY] Play CP Playout clip from its current location. T-BAR or [SLOMO] Slomo CP Slomo clip from its current location

[SHIFT] + T-BAR Set Slomo Speed CP

[REV] Slomo Reverse CP

Function

Mode

Description

Set slomo speed without affecting current transport mode. Slomo clip from its current location in Reverse direction.

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[JOG] Jog CP Jog video from its current location. [FFWD] FFWD CP

[RWD] RWD CP [SHUT] Shuttle CP Shuttle from current time.

[UP ARROW] Highlight Next Clip CP Highlight Next Clip in CLIP LIST. [DOWN ARROW]

[GOTO] + Entered Timecode + [GOTO]

[GOTO], then [IN] Goto IN Point PB Search to IN Point [GOTO], then [OUT] Goto OUT Point PB Search to OUT Point

[IN] Mark IN Point CP

[OUT] Mark OUT Point CP [SAVE CLIP] Save CLIP CP Save trimmed clip at current clip number.

Entered Number +

[SAVE CLIP] [SHIFT/ESC] + [SAVE CLIP]

[RECALL CLIP] Recall CLIP CP Recall current clip number.

Entered Number +

[RECALL CLIP] [INS/ADD] Add Element CP Add current CLIP to end of current Playlist.

Enter Number +

[INS/ADD] [ALT] + [INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

Enter Number +

[ALT] + [INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

[DELETE ITEM] Delete Element CP [ALT] + [DELETE

ITEM] [LIST] Load Playlist PL

Enter Number +

[LIST] [SHIFT] + [UP

ARROW] [SHIFT] + [DOWN

ARROW] [ALT] + [UP ARROW] [ALT] + [DOWN

ARROW]

{CAM-A}, {CAM-B}, {CAM-C}

[PREROLL] Preroll to IN point CP Search to IN point minus preroll value.

Highlight Previous Clip

Goto TC PB Search to entered Time Code.

Save CLIP CP

Recall CLIP CP

Add Element CP

Insert Element CP

Delete Playlist CP Delete current Playlist.

Load Playlist PL Display next clip

page Display previous

clip page Step to next

element Step to previous

element Change the

current angle

FFWD clip from its current location (press and hold key). RWD clip from its current location (press and hold key).

CP Highlight Previous Clip in CLIP LIST.

Mark IN point based upon playback Timecode. Mark OUT point based upon playback Timecode.

Save trimmed clip at entered clip number.

Save trimmed clip at current clip number and apply to all camera angles within that clip.

Recall entered clip number.

Add entered CLIP number to end of current Playlist.

Insert selected CLIP into current Playlist above highlight bar.

Insert current CLIP into current Playlist above highlight bar.

Delete currently highlighted element in Playlist

Load current Playlist and cue the currently highlighted element. Load entered Playlist number and cue first element

CP Display the next page of clips.

CP Display the previous page of clips.

Step to next element in current Playlist. Do

not cue. Step to next element in current Playlist. Do

not cue. Change the currently selected camera angle

in the clip being played back. Recues to IN point and begins playing.

[TAKE]

[SHIFT] + {CAM}

{CLIP}

[SHIFT] + {CLIP}

[DEL] + [SAVE CLIP] [DEL] + {CAM} OR

{CLIP}

[GANG] Gangs P1 + P2 CP

Transition from P1 to P2

Assign live recording to softkey Load pre-recorded clip Assign prerecorded clip to softkey Delete currently selected clip Delete currently selected clip

Current

Mode

Operation

[REC] E to E EE

[PLAY] Play PL

T-BAR Slomo PL Slomo Playlist from its current location.

[JOG] Jog PL Jog playli st from its current location. [DOWN ARROW]

(Playlist not playing) [UP ARROW] (Playlist not playing) [UP ARROW] (Playlist playing)

{SKIP}

[IN] Mark IN Poin t PL Modify IN point of current Playlist element. [OUT] Mark OUT Point PL [RECALL CLIP] Recall CLIP CP Recall current clip number.

Entered Number +

[RECALL CLIP] [INS/ADD] Add Element PL Add current CLIP to end of current Playlist.

Enter Number +

[INS/ADD] [ALT] + [INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

Enter Number +

[ALT] + [INS/ADD] or [SHIFT] + [INS/ADD]

[DEL ELEM] Delete Element PL [ALT] + [DEL ELEM] Delete Playlist PL Delete current Playlist.

[LIST] Load Playlist PL Load current Playlist and cue first element.

Function

Cue to Previous Element Cue to Next Element Go to next element Skip next element

Recall CLIP CP

Add Element PL

Insert Element PL

Transitions from the current element on P1

to the current element on P2 and executes the previously set up transition

Allows operator to assign a live recording to

the softkey for easy recall. Loads the pre-recorded clip that is currently

selected with stored IN/OUT points. Allows operator to assign a pre-recorded clip

to the softkey for easy recall. Deletes the contents saved within that clip

number across all channels on the DMAT-AB Deletes the content saved within that clip

number on the currently selected channel Gangs P1 and P2 channels for simultaneous playback

Mode

Go to EE mode. (NOTE: IN 2 IN / 2 OUT or 6 IN / 2 OUT mode, control is passed to P1.) Play current Playlist from highlighted element.

PL Cue to previous element in Playlist.

PL Cue to next element in Playlist.

Immediately go to the next element in the

Playlist during Playlist playout.

PL Skip next element during Playli st playout.

Modify OUT point of current Playlist element.

Recall entered clip number.

Add entered CLIP number to end of current Playlist.

Insert current CLIP into current Playlist at highlight bar.

Delete currently highlighted element in Playlist.

Description

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Enter Number +

[LIST] [SHIFT] + [UP ARROW] [SHIFT] + [DOWN ARROW]

{SPEED}

[TAKE]

[GANG] Gangs P1 + P2 PL

Load Playlist PL Cue to next

IN/OUT Cue to previous IN/OUT Assign speed to element

Transition from P1 to P2

Load entered Playlist number and cue first element. Cue to next IN POINT or OUT POINT in current Playlist. Cue to last IN POINT or OUT POINT in current Playlist. Assign speed to highlighted Playlist element. Transitions from the current element on P1 to the current element on P2 and executes the previously set up transition Gangs P1 and P2 channels for simultaneous playback

Reference

21. SETUP MENU

Press [MENU]. The MENU indicator will turn on. Turn wheel to select menu item. Press the {CHANGE} softkey to open the choices for that item. Press {BACK} softkey to save change and return to menu. Press the {EXIT} softkey to exit the Setup Menu.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

{CLEAR} Select Item to Clear

{CLR CLIPS}

Delete all clips from 1000 to 1399, 2000 to 2399, 3000 to 3399, and 4000 to 4399.

{CLR LISTS}

Delete all Playlists, (00 - 19),

{CLR MEMORY}

Clear all non-volatile memory including clips and Playlists.

{DEFAULTS} {SET DEFAULTS}

Set Setup Menu parameters to factory programmed defaults.

DMAT MODEL Select 1 IN / 1 OUT, 2 IN / 2 OUT, 3 IN / 1 OUT, or 6 IN / 2 OUT mode to

match the configuration of the Mira. See the Mira documentation for details on the modes of operation. Default - 2 IN / 2 OUT

VIDEO STANDARD

PREROLL VALUE

AUTO JOG

SHUTTLE SPEED MAXIMUM JOG SPEED MAXIMUM

Select {PAL} or {NTSC}. Default – NTSC.

Enter Preroll Value between 0 – 59 seconds. Default – 5 seconds.

Select {ENABLE} to enable jog by turning wheel. Select {DISABLE} to disable function.

{20x} Limit shuttle speed to 20x play speed. {49x} (Default) Limit shuttle speed to 49x play speed.

Select {1X}, {4X}, {8X}, {16X} or {32X} Default – 16X

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AUTO-MARK HEAD

Enter a timecode number between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29 Default – 00:00:05:00 Set value to 00:00:00:00 for both AUTO-MARK HEAD and AUTO-MARK TAIL to disable Auto Save.

AUTO-MARK TAIL

Enter a timecode number between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29 Default – 00:00:05:00 Set value to 00:00:00:00 for both AUTO-MARK HEAD and AUTO-MARK TAIL to disable Auto Save.

CAM KEY IN CP

Select {SWITCH ANGLE ONLY} OR {CUE TO IN AND PLAY} Default – SWITCH ANGLE ONLY - defines the description of the controller when the clip is in CP mode and is playing at regular or variplay speed.

TRANSITION Select {CUT}, {MIX}, {H-WIPE}, or {V-WIPE}.

Default – CUT for 1 IN / 1 OUT and 3 IN / 1 OUT. MIX for 2 IN / 2 OUT and 6 IN / 2 OUT.

TRANSITION DURATION VIDEO REFERENCE MARK AUTO ADVANCE

Enter a Transition Duration between 0 – 98 frames Default – 5 frames Select {ON} or {OFF} Default – ON Select {ON} or {OFF} ON: Upon pressing [SAVE CLIP] the clip number will automatically advance. OFF: Upon pressing [SAVE CLIP] the clip number does not advance. The operator must manually select a different clip number.

SAVE CLIP Select {ON} or {OFF}

ON: The IN and OUT point for the selected clip number are saved only when the operator presses [SAVE CLIP]. OFF: In EE and PB modes, when the IN key is pressed, the OUT point is automatically calculated using the Auto-Mark Tail setting. When the OUT key is pressed, the IN point is automatically calculated using the Auto-Mark Head setting. In CP mode, press IN to save the current position as the IN point, or press OUT to save the current position as the OUT point for the selected angle.

STOP AT OUT Select {ON} or {OFF}

ON: In CP mode, the clip will stop playing when th e OUT point is reached. OFF: In CP mode, the clip will continue playing when the OUT point is reached, and the time display will display a negative number when the OUT point is passed.

AUTO-GANG WITH REC

Select {ON} or {OFF} When enabled during any 2-OUT operating mode, playback channels are automatically put into gang when the [REC] button is pressed. Default - OFF

22. SPECIFICATIONS

Power: 90 VAC to 265 VAC adapter supplied with IEC connector

APX Model #AP4108

+5v @ 4A, +12v @ 1.0A, -12V @ 0.6A

Size: [L” x W” x H”] 12 3/4” x 8” x 1 3/4” (front) 3 5/8” (rear)

[8 5/8” high to top of display]

Weight: 10 lbs. Rear Panel Connectors:

VTR1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (All DB9F) VTR 1 and VTR 2 only function GPI (DB26HDF) Power (DB9M) SHOTBOX (DB9F) Not functional PBIO (DB9F) Not functional Keyboard (6-pin mini DIN) For PS/2 style keyboard Ref. Video In (BNC) LTC Input (BNC) Not used Ground Threaded stud

Display: Easy to read, back-lit LCD display Jog/Shuttle Wheel: With mechanical detents

T-Bar: With mechanical detent at x1 speed.

RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR

9-Pin D-Type, Female (DB9F)

Pin # 1 Frame Ground 6 Receive Common 2 Receive A Í 7 Receive B Í 3 Transmit B Î 8 Transmit A Î 4 Transmit Common 9 Frame Ground

5 Spare

POWER CONNECTOR

9-Pin D-Type, Female (DB9M)

Pin # 1 +5v DC 6 +5 VDC 2 +5v DC 7 Ground 3 Ground 8 Ground 4 +12 VDC 9 Ground

5 –12 VDC

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GPI IN/OUT CONNECTOR

26-Pin D-Type, Female (DB26F)

Pin # Function Pin # Function

1 Not Used 14 GPI #5 No Function 2 Not Used 15 GPI #6 No Function 3 Not Used 16 GPI #7 No Function 4 Not Used 17 Not Used 5 Not Used 18 Ground 6 Not Used 19 +5V 7 Not Used 20 +5V 8 Not Used 21 Not Used 9 Ground 22 Not Used 10 GPI #1 PLAY 23 Not Used 11 GPI #2 STOP 24 Not Used 12 GPI #3 RECUE 25 Not Used 13 GPI #4 No Function 26 Ground

23. KEY LAYOUT

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24. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY

DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls.

In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact DNF’s Customer Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for repair. If DNF’s Customer Support Department cannot fix the problem, the customer will be issued a Returned Merchandise Authorization number ( RMA). The customer will then ship the defect ive product prepaid to DNF Controls with the RMA number clearly indicated on the customer’s shipping document. The merchandise is to be shipped to:

DNF Controls 12843 Foothill Blvd., Suite C Sylmar, CA 91342 USA

Failure to obtain a proper RMA number prior to returnin g the product may result in the return not being accepted, or in a charge for the required repair.

DNF Controls, at its option, will repair or replace the defective un it. DNF Con trols will return the unit prepaid to the customer. The method of shipment is at the discretion of DNF Controls, principally UPS Ground for shipments within the United States of America. Shipments to international customers will be sent via air. Should a customer require the product to be returned in a more expeditious manner, the return shipment will be billed to their freight account.

This warranty will be considered null and void if accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage, fire, water, lightning or other acts of God damaged the product. All repair parts are to be supplied by DNF Controls, either directly or through its authorized dealer network. Similarly, any repair work not performed by either DNF Controls or its authorized dealer may void the warranty.

After the warranty period has expired, DNF Controls offers repair services at prices listed in the DNF Controls Price List. DNF Controls reserves the right to refuse repair of any unit outside the warranty period that is deemed non-repairable.

DNF Controls shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other types of damage resulting from the use of the product.

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