Ensemble Designs BEM-4 User Manual
Mitto
Scan Converter
User Guide
Model BEM-4
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Revision 1.0 SW v1.2.21
“Regardless of how quickly we need to take Mitto to air, it works famously every time. And it looks spectacular. When
we covered the blizzards last winter, all of our user-generated content submissions and Skype camethrough Mitto.”
~ John Schilberg, VP of Technology, Grin Communications, KWTV, KOTV and KQCW
Who is Ensemble Designs?
By Engineers, For Engineers
In 1989, a former television station engineer who loved designing
and building video equipment, decided to start a new company.
He relished the idea of taking an existing group of equipment
and adding a few special pieces in order to create an even more
elegant ensemble. So, he designed and built his rst product and
the company was born.
BrightEye — palm sized video and audio conversion,
HD up/down/cross conversion, scan conversion and
test signal generators with 3G, HD, SD, ASI, HDMI video,
audio and optical choices.
Everything is made at our factory in
Nevada City, California.
Shipped with care to television broadcasters
and video facilities all over the world.
Focused On What You Need
As the company has grown, more former TV station engineers have
joined Ensemble Designs and this wealth of practical
experience fuels the company’s innovation. Everyone at the
company is focused on providing the very equipment you need
to complete your ensemble of video and audio gear. We oer
those special pieces that tie everything together so that when
combined, the whole ensemble is exactly what you need.
Notably Great Service for You
We listen to you – just tell us what you need and we’ll do our best
to build it. We are completely focused on you and the equipment
you need. Being privately held means we don’t have to worry
about a big board of directors or anything else that might take
attention away from real business. And, you can be sure that
when you call a real person will answer the phone. We love this
business and we’re here to stay.
Bricks and Mortar of Your Facility
The bricks and mortar of a facility include pieces like
up/downconverters, audio embedders, video converters,
protection switches, routers and SPGs for SD, HD and 3Gb/s .
That’s what we’re focused on, that’s all we do – we make proven
and reliable signal processing and infrastructure gear for
video facilities worldwide, for you.
And consider our Avenue product line when
you need a modular system.
Come on by and visit us.
Drop in for lunch and a tour!
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Contents
Product Overview 6
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 6
Easy to Use 7
Exclusive Filtering and Scaling Technology 8
Digital and Analog Video 8
Audio Capabilities 8
Free Software Upgrades 8
Functional Description 9
Video 9
Audio 9
Block Diagram 10
Applications 12
Mitto Scan Conversion for Presentations 12
Mitto Scan Conversion for Interviews 13
Memory Registers 13
Using MittoMagic Bookmarklet 14
Mitto Scan Conversion for Military and Weather Applications 15
Mitto Scan Conversion for iPhone and iPad 16
Mitto Scan Conversion for Worship 17
Getting Started 18
Installing BrightEye Software 18
Connecting Mitto 19
Configuring Mitto and Your Computer Monitor Resolution 20
PC Users 20
Mac Users 21
Verifying Resolution Settings for PC and Mac 22
EDID 22
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Rear Connectors 23
Audio In 24
SDI Out 1 and 2 25
Composite Out 25
Ref In (Reference In) 25
Power Connection 26
USB Connector 26
DVI/VGA Input 27
DVI/VGA Loop Out 27
Configuration and Control 28
Adjusting Parameters from the Front Panel 28
Resetting to Default Values 28
Press and Hold to Accelerate Movement Controls 28
Front Panel Controls and Indicators 29
Maximum Screen Selection Shortcut 30
Using the BrightEye Control Application 31
Software Version Requirement 31
Configuration and Setup 31
Output Menu 32
Cong Menu 34
Audio Conguration Menu 36
Input Menu 38
Position Menu 40
Selection Tool 43
Using MittoMagic Bookmarklet 44
Selection Tool: Targeting a Specic Display 46
Edge Trim Menu 48
Proc Menu 49
Timing Menu 50
Memory Menu 51
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Troubleshooting 52
There is no output signal, and/or the selection tool is not behaving as expected 52
Aspect ratio is not being maintained correctly 52
Mitto reports a dierent resolution from the settings you have applied to your
computer 52
Can I congure Mitto to work with a laptop? 52
BrightEye Mitto is not converting VGA to DVI 53
Using monitors that have HDMI input instead of DVI input with Mitto 53
Why is my output is a mass of snow or color noise? 53
I can’t see the Selection Tool 53
I’m using a VGA input and the output screen is blue 53
I see artifacts at the edge of the output 53
It looks like there are color artifacts on the text of the output 53
Software Updating 54
Warranty 54
Factory Service 54
Specifications for BrightEye Mitto Pro 2; Model BEM-4 55
Glossary 57
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Product Overview
The BrightEye Mitto™ Pro 2 is a high performance scan converter that provides a new way to take just
about any source to HD SDI, SD SDI and composite video. Computer video can now be used for the
most demanding applications including high-end military, medical, classroom, broadcast, church and
corporate. Mitto Pro 2 accepts VGA, DVI and HDMI input signals from PC and Mac computers.
For broadcasters who find they are relying on video content from the web, BrightEye Mitto offers
the best way to take computer video to air. Video that once seemed constrained by your computer
desktop can now be used for the most demanding broadcast and display applications. Mac and PC
computers, iPhone® and iPad™ can all be used as sources with BrightEye Mitto. Mitto Pro 2 provides
a way to use YouTube™ material in a news broadcast, show financial data from a web site on a TV
program, display viewer emails on a morning talk show, or take radar information from a computer
into a master control switcher for on-air use.
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye Mitto Pro 2
• High Performance Scan Converter for PC and Mac
• Best way to bring YouTube, Skype™, Weather Radar, Maps and Emails to Video for
Production Use
• iPhone and iPad Interface – Realtime iPhone to SD/HD
• Superior Quality – Proprietary Scaling and Filtering System Provides Maximum Detail,
Flicker-Free Video Output
• Intuitive Front Panel Controls
• Easy-to-use Mac and PC User Interface
• Output Choices: HD SDI, SD SDI, Composite Video
• DVI I/O, VGA and HDMI Support with an Adapter
• Auto Senses DVI/VGA
• Use a Mouse to Select the Part of the Video You Want to Output
• Easily Adjust Video Parameters and Select Video Output Format
• Genlock and Time to House Reference, Fully Timeable
• Rackmountable
• Memory Presets for Your Favorite Settings
• 5-Year Warranty and Free Software Upgrades Forever
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BrightEye Mitto Pro 2, Model BEM-4, Front and Rear Views
Easy to Use
BrightEye Mitto is easy to use, both from the software interface and the front panel.
Screen selection, video format, timing and many of the other controls can be accessed with push
buttons from the Mitto front panel.
BrightEye Mac/PC software is included with each unit at no charge and provides an additional level of
control. BrightEye Mac/PC software runs overtop of any video, web site or software. The Selection Tool
shows up as a box around your selection and shows the portion of the video that will be output from
BrightEye Mitto. Simply use your mouse to click and drag over the specific portion of computer video
that you want to output. The perspective of seeing the whole screen gives you the ability to choose
exactly which portion of the video you want to output. It’s easy to output the entire screen or just
a selected portion. You can quickly and easily resize the selection window by clicking and dragging
with your mouse. Mitto’s video output automatically goes to pillarbox or letterbox as needed. Mitto
automatically maintains perfect aspect ratio.
From the software you have complete and intuitive control of timing, video format, and video level
adjustments. Presets enable you to store your favorite settings. You can easily time Mitto into a video
production switcher or router. Use BrightEye Mac/PC software to control a single BrightEye unit or any
number of units connected to a USB hub.
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Exclusive Filtering and Scaling Technology
A superior quality scan converter, Mitto has the advantage of proprietary scaling technology and
exclusive multi-tap filtering. Even a small part of the computer screen, such as a YouTube video,
will be upconverted to full screen HD. The region selected for output determines if Mitto acts as an
upconverter or downconverter. The filters automatically adjust according to the conversion
being performed.
Bringing progressive images from the desktop into the interlaced world of video used to be a
compromise between sharp details versus interfield flicker. Mitto’s advanced filtering satisfies both of
these requirements. The result is that the output looks as good, or better, than the original and passes
the most stringent testing.
Digital and Analog Video
The intuitive front panel interface, or the included BrightEye Mac/PC software makes it easy to
choose the desired video output format, HD SDI or SD SDI. When the digital output is SD SDI, analog
composite video is also output on a separate BNC. The genlock reference input allows the video
output to be timed to house.
Audio Capabilities
The audio input accepts analog audio. Mitto Pro 2 supports embedded audio. The analog audio input
can be embedded into the SDI outputs which is useful for integration with video servers and routers.
Mitto Pro 2 will pass embedded audio that is present on the input.
Free Software Upgrades
Use BrightEye Mac/PC software to control a single BrightEye unit or any number of units connected to
a USB hub. The software is included with each unit at no charge.
BrightEye Mitto’s software is easily upgraded through the unit’s USB port. Software upgrades are
available at no charge for the life of the product and are conveniently downloadable from either of the
following links:
www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support/brighteye-software
www.brighteyemitto.com
Every Mitto comes with a five-year warranty.
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Functional Description
Video
The BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 scan converter accepts a DVI, VGA or HDMI input. The HDMI input requires
an adaptor. Output options are 1.5 Gb/s HD (high definition), SDI (standard definition), and Composite.
In a typical application, Mitto sits between the computer and the computer monitor. The computer
feeds the DVI-I input. The Mitto DVI-I Loop Out feeds the computer monitor. The maximum resolution
supported is 1920 x 1200 which is excellent for HD applications.
Mitto DVI/VGA Input and the DVI/VGA Loop Out use DVI-I (integrated) connectors which provide both
digital and analog connectivity. The larger group of pins are digital while the four pins on the right are
analog. Included with every Mitto are two 15-pin, VGA-to-DVI adapters for use in legacy installations.
SDI Out 1 and 2 output SD SDI or 1.5 Gb/s HD SDI video. The output includes only the portion of the
computer screen that you have selected with Mitto. Mitto upconverts or downconverts the signal
depending on how much of the computer video you select and the output standard you select.
The Composite Out BNC provides composite video out when SD is selected on the SDI outputs. If HD is
selected on the SDI outputs then the Composite Out BNC outputs black.
Audio
Audio is fed to Mitto Pro 2 either from the analog audio input or from audio coming in along with an
HDMI or DVI input.
Analog audio can be fed from the computer’s headphone out or line out into Mitto’s audio input. The
audio input is a 1/8 inch stereo mini-jack.
Mitto Pro 2 supports embedded audio and will pass embedded audio present on the input.
Embedding audio into the SDI outputs can be useful for integration with video servers and routers.
When Mitto’s internal test pattern generator is turned on (located in the Output Menu), color bars and
a 1.0 KHz tone will be on the SDI outputs.
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Block Diagram
For your reference, see the functional block diagram on this page and the following page. The diagram
appears twice, first in a portrait view, then larger as a landscape view.
Reference Input
Composite, TLS,10 MHz
External
Control
DVI-I Input
Digital or Analog RGB
USB
Sync
Separator
ScH Phase
10M Input
VITC
Detect
Micro Processor
&
Control Systems
EDID
Source
Clock
Generation
TCXO
Internal
Precision
Standard
DDR2 Memory
Timecode
Generator
Black Gen
VITC Inserter
Composite
Encoder
&
DAC
Composite Output
NTSC/PAL
DVI-I Loop Out
Analog Audio In
(mini-jack)
VGA/RGB
A to D
DVI/HDMI
Receiver
Raster Scaling
Pixel Filtering
Progressive to
Interlace Conversion
RGB to YCrCb
Colorspace
Conversion
Frame
Synchronizer
Audio
Embedder
DVITC
ATC
Inserter
SRC
Audio
Source
Stereo ADC
Select
BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 Functional Block Diagram, Portrait View
HD/SD
Serializer
SDI Video Output
HD/SD
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Composite Output
NTSC/PAL
&
DAC
Encoder
Composite
HD/SD
VITC Inserter
ATC
DVITC
HD/SD
SDI Video Output
Serializer
Inserter
Sync
Separator
Clock
Generation
ScH Phase
10M Input
Audio
Embedder
Black Gen
Frame
Synchronizer
Audio
Select
Source
SRC
Colorspace
Conversion
RGB to YCrCb
Timecode
Generator
Pixel Filtering
Raster Scaling
DDR2 Memory
TCXO
Internal
Precision
Standard
DVI/HDMI
Micro Processor
&
Control Systems
EDID
Source
VITC
Detect
Progressive to
Interlace Conversion
Receiver
A to D
VGA/RGB
Stereo ADC
BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 Functional Block Diagram, Landscape View
USB
Control
External
Reference Input
Composite, TLS,10 MHz
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DVI-I Input
(mini-jack)
Digital or Analog RGB
DVI-I Loop Out
Analog Audio In
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Applications
BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 provides the best way to output computer material to video. Possible applications
include using YouTube material in a news broadcast, showing financial data from a web site on a
TV program, displaying viewer emails on a morning talk show, and taking radar information from a
computer into a master control switcher for on-air use.
There are several common ways to connect BrightEye Mitto in your facility. A typical connection uses
a computer, a computer monitor and a video monitor.
Here are several ways BrightEye Mitto can be used in your facility:
• With a computer monitor and video monitor
• With a laptop
• Without a computer monitor
• Mitto can be controlled exclusively from the Mitto front panel
• Mitto can also be controlled from BrightEye Mac/PC control software
• Mitto has a serial and GPI interface for control through third-party equipment such as an
automation system
Mitto Scan Conversion for Presentations
Mitto is ideal for PowerPoint™ and Keynote™ presentations. As shown in the example below, BrightEye
Mitto Pro 2 converts the selected area on your computer to SD or HD SDI video for input to a monitor,
projector, router or video production switcher. You can show the full PowerPoint on the screen to the
group and still keep the presenter’s display on your computer for complete control. Use Mitto Pro 2 to
select the PowerPoint window on your computer.
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VGA, DVI,
or HDMI
SD or HD SDI Video
Flat Screen Display
PowerPoint
on PC or Mac
with Mitto application
The above illustrates how you can connect your Mac or PC to the BrightEye Mitto through the VGA, DVI or
HDMI port on your computer. Mitto outputs composite, SD or HD video that can be fed into a monitor or
production switcher.
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Mitto Scan Conversion for Interviews
Use BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 with applications such as Skype, YouTube and Festoon to bring interviews
into your video production. You can have one or more video windows open on your computer.
Mitto converts the area you select to SD or HD SDI video for input into your video router or production
switcher.
Memory Registers
Use Mitto’s memory registers to store and recall specific selections. For example, if you have four video
interviews or windows up on your computer monitor, select window 1 and save that selection to
Mitto’s memory register 1. Window 2 to memory register 2, and so on. And you can pre-set a selection
that shows two video windows together, a two-shot. This is great for an interview segment.
Memory registers can be recalled from the BrightEye Mac/PC software. You could even use this as a
mini master control system and switch between eight different video sources from one computer.
BrightEye Mitto Memory Menu
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Program OutVGA, DVI,
Skype on PC or Mac
with Mitto application
or HDMI
SD or HD
SDI Video
Production Switcher
The above illustrates how you can conduct live interviews with Skype or playback YouTube video segments.
Have multiple video windows open on your computer desktop and just output the selected area. Pre-set
dierent selections and recall them with memory registers.
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Using MittoMagic Bookmarklet
MittoMagic is the quick and easy way to select videos for output on popular internet video sites.
MittoMagic is a “bookmarklet”, a little piece of Javascript that you run from within your web browser.
It communicates with the BrightEye Mitto Selection Tool to select just the video portion of a web page.
It’s easy to install and use, and it’s free. Visit our website to view an informational video and to access
the install link:
http://www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support/mittomagic
To Install MittoMagic Bookmarklet:
1. Install BrightEye Mac/PC 2.0.1 (or newer).
2. Install MittoMagic by dragging the Mitto Magic link into the bookmarks bar in your web browser.
To Use MittoMagic:
1. Run BrightEye Mac or PC and show the Selection Tool.
2. Navigate to your favorite internet video site such as YouTube or Vimeo.
3. Click the “MittoMagic” link in your bookmark bar
4. Click the “Select Video” button which will appear in the top right corner of your browser.
Note: For use with FireFox, Chrome, or Safari web browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.
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Mitto Scan Conversion for Military and Weather Applications
Extremely Detailed Video Output
BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 is a high performance scan converter that provides an extremely high quality,
detailed video output. Detailed computer images can be converted to HD video for the most
demanding display applications.
A superior quality scan converter, Mitto uses new, proprietary scaling technology and exclusive
multi-tap filtering to ensure the video output looks superior. Even a small part of the computer screen
will be upconverted to full screen HD. The region selected for output determines if Mitto acts as an
upconverter or downconverter. The filters automatically adjust in accordance with the conversion
being performed.
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VGA, DVI,
or HDMI
Video ServerHigh Resolution Image
on PC or Mac
with Mitto application
The above illustrates how you can use BrightEye Mitto to output detailed maps to HD SDI video. Connect
your Mac or PC to the BrightEye Mitto through the VGA, DVI or HDMI port on your computer. Mitto outputs
full 1080p HD video for superior detail.
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Mitto Scan Conversion for iPhone and iPad
Easily convert video from your mobile device into SDI digital video with Mitto. The BrightEye Mitto
converts iPhone or computer material to SD and HD SDI video for input to a router or production
switcher for use in video production applications.
Use a standard cable from Apple to connect the VGA or HDMI port on the iPhone or iPad to the
Mitto’s DVI input. Mitto automatically scales the iPhone video to HD or SD video. BrightEye Mitto has
a reference input allowing the video output to be timed to house which is critical for use in
broadcast applications.
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Program Out
iPhone or iPad
Apple HDMI or VGA
adapter cable
SD or HD
SDI Video
Production Switcher
The above illustrates how you can connect your iPhone™ or iPad® to the BrightEye Mitto and output HD or
SD SDI video for use in production or post.
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Mitto Scan Conversion for Worship
You can easily select just a portion of the song or hymn lyrics for projection. No need to show the
entire computer desktop, select just the section your want to project. BrightEye Mitto converts the
selected area to SD or HD SDI video for input to a video router, projector or production switcher.
Use BrightEye Mitto to show an interview with a missionary or off-site guest. You can select just the
Skype™ or YouTube™ video window and feed that to Mitto and then to a projector or video switcher.
Image
Magnication
System
Program OutVGA, DVI,
or HDMI
Mitto Scan Converter
SD or HD
SDI Video
PowerPoint or song library on
PC or Mac with Mitto application
Production Switcher
The above illustrates how you can select just a portion of the song or hymn lyrics for scan conversion.
Feed Mitto’s SD or HD SDI output to a video switcher or iMAG system.
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Getting Started
There are three steps to setting up your Mitto, as listed below. Details are provided on the following
pages.
1. If you plan to use BrightEye PC or Mac control software, install it on your computer.
2. Connect Mitto to your computer and video equipment.
3. Set the resolution of your computer’s monitor to the best possible resolution, such as 1920 x 1200.
Installing BrightEye Software
BrightEye Mac/PC software offers complete control of BrightEye Mitto Pro 2. Timing, proc controls,
video formats and more can be controlled with the included software. The software allows you to use
your mouse to click and drag over the specific portion of computer video that you want to output.
However, BrightEye Mac/PC software is not required as the Mitto Pro 2 front panel controls are
intuitive and provide extensive control. You can choose what type of control is best for your facility.
To install software on a PC, insert the CD into your computer, double click on the BrightEye PC icon
and follow the prompts.
To install software on a Mac, insert the CD into your computer, then drag the BrightEye Mac icon into
your Applications folder.
The latest version of BrightEye PC and BrightEye Mac can be downloaded at either of the following
links:
www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support
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Connecting Mitto
See “Rear Connectors” on page 23 for more information about the rear connectors, cables and
adaptors used for Mitto.
• Start with your computer and monitor turned off.
• Connect a USB cable from your PC or Mac computer to the Mitto.
• Connect the Mitto’s DVI/VGA Loop Out connector to the computer monitor’s input.
• Connect the computer’s monitor output to the Mitto DVI/VGA Input connector.
• Connect the Mitto’s SDI Out or Composite Out BNC to a video monitor or destination.
• If using audio, connect the computer’s audio output to the Mitto’s Audio In.
• If desired, connect your reference signal to the Ref In. Mitto’s output is genlocked and fully
timeable to this reference. Alternately, Mitto can be used without a reference.
• Connect power to the Mitto.
• Turn on the computer and monitors.
USB
SDI Video
HD, SD or 3Gb/s
DVI
Audio
DVI
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Configuring Mitto and Your Computer Monitor Resolution
Set the resolution of your computer monitor using the Display Control Panel.
PC Users
1. From the Start menu, go to the Control Panel and double-click Display to bring up the Display
Properties window.
2. Click the Settings tab.
3. From the Screen resolution control, select a resolution. For the best video output from BrightEye
Mitto, select the highest resolution on the computer that is compatible with Mitto. For HD
applications, select 1920 x 1200 or 1024 x 768. 1920 x 1200 is the maximum resolution that
Mitto accepts.
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