Ensemble Designs BrightEye Mitto Scan Converters User Manual
Family of Scan Converters
Mitto
User Guide
For Models
BEM-1 3G/HD/SD
BEM-1F 3G/Fiber/HD/SD
BEM-2 HD/SD
BEM-2F Fiber/HD/SD
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“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!
Mitto Family of Scan Converters User Guide
Contents
Product Overview 6
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye Mitto Family 6
Five BrightEye Mitto Models 7
BrightEye Mitto Family, front and rear views
BEM-1 3G/HD/SD Scan Convertor
BEM-1F 3G/Fiber/HD/SD Scan Convertor
BEM-2 HD/SD Scan Convertor
BEM-2F HD/SD Fiber Scan Convertor
BEM-4 Mitto Pro 2 Scan Convertor
8
Easy To Use 9
Exclusive Filtering and Scaling Technology 9
Digital and Analog Video 9
Audio Capabilities 9
Free Software Upgrades 10
Functional Description 11
Video 11
Audio 11
RS-232 and GPI Control 12
Block Diagram 13
Applications 15
Mitto Scan Conversion for Presentations 15
Mitto Scan Conversion for Interviews 16
Audio Delay for Correct Lip-Sync 16
Memory Registers and GPI 16
Using MittoMagic Bookmarklet 17
Mitto Scan Conversion for Military and Weather Applications 18
Extremely Detailed Video Output 18
Mitto Scan Conversion for iPhone and iPad 19
Mitto Scan Conversion for Worship 20
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Getting Started 21
Installing BrightEye Software 21
Connecting Mitto 22
Configuring Mitto and Your Computer Monitor Resolution 23
PC Users 23
Mac Users 24
Verifying Resolution Settings for PC and Mac 25
EDID 25
Rear Connectors 26
RS-232/GPI 27
Analog/Digital Audio In 27
RS-232 / GPI Connector Pin Out Details 28
SDI Out 1 and 2 29
Composite Out 29
Ref In (Reference In) 29
Power Connection 30
USB Connector 30
DVI/VGA Input 31
DVI/VGA Loop Out 31
Configuration and Control 32
Adjusting Parameters from the Front Panel 32
Resetting to Default Values 32
Press and Hold to Accelerate Movement Controls 32
Front Panel Controls and Indicators 33
Maximum Screen Selection Shortcut 34
Using the BrightEye Control Application 35
Software Version Requirement 35
Configuration and Setup 35
Output Menu 36
Cong Menu 38
Audio Conguration Menu 40
Input Menu 43
Position Menu 45
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Selection Tool 48
Using MittoMagic Bookmarklet 49
Selection Tool: Targeting a Specic Display 51
Edge Trim Menu 53
Mixer Menu 54
Proc Menu 55
Timing Menu 56
Memory Menu 57
Troubleshooting 58
There is no output signal, and/or the selection tool is not behaving as expected 58
Aspect ratio is not being maintained correctly 58
Mitto reports a dierent resolution from the settings you have applied to your
computer 58
Can I congure Mitto to work with a laptop? 58
BrightEye Mitto is not converting VGA to DVI 59
Using monitors that have HDMI input instead of DVI input with Mitto 59
Why is my output a mass of snow or color noise? 59
I can’t see the Selection Tool 59
I’m using a VGA input and the output screen is blue 59
I see artifacts at the edge of the output 59
It looks like there are color artifacts on the text of the output 59
Software Updating 60
Warranty 60
Factory Service 60
Specifications for BrightEye Mitto;
Models BEM-1, BEM-1F, BEM-2 and BEM-2F 61
Glossary 64
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Product Overview
The BrightEye Mitto™ family of high performance scan converters takes just about any source to 3G,
Fiber, HD SDI, SD SDI and composite video. Computer video can now be used for the most demanding
applications including broadcast, high-end military, medical, classroom, church and corporate. All
Mitto units accept 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 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 Family
• 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/3G/Fiber Optic
• 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: 1.5 and 3 Gb/s HD, SD SDI, Composite Video, Fiber
• 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
• Choose a Mitto with Adjustable Audio Delay for Skype and Broadcast Applications
• Rackmountable
• Memory Presets for Your Favorite Settings
• 5-Year Warranty and Free Software Upgrades Forever
• Choose from 5 different BrightEye Mitto Models to get the Perfect Configuration and Price for
Your Facility
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Five BrightEye Mitto Models
Ensemble Designs offers five different BrightEye Mitto units, each with varying types of outputs and capabilities,
allowing you to choose the best one for your particular video application and budget.
All BrightEye Mitto units convert YouTube, Skype video, weather radar, emails and maps to video.
Below is a handy reference chart of features. On the following page are front and rear views of all five
Mitto models.
This manual covers Models BEM-1, BEM-1F, BEM-2 and BEM-2F. For detailed information on Model
BEM-4, please refer to our BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 manual. It can be downloaded from either of the
following links:
www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support/brighteye-manuals
www.brighteyemitto.com
DVI, VGA, or HDMI inputs
HD or SD video outputs
3 Gb/s video output
Optical output
Analog or embedded audio input
AES audio input and output
Full control of audio levels,
channel mixing
Adjustable audio delay
RS-232/G PI cont rol
BrightEye
Mitto 3G
BE M-1
BrightEye
Mitto 3G Fiber
BE M-1F
BrightEye
Mitto HD
BEM-2
BrightEye
Mitto HD Fiber
BEM-2F
BrightEye
Mitto Pro 2
BEM-4
BrightEye Mitto Family Feature Chart
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BrightEye Mitto Family, front and rear views
Models show below, top to bottom:
BEM-1 3G/HD/SD Scan Convertor
BEM-1F 3G/Fiber/HD/SD Scan Convertor
BEM-2 HD/SD Scan Convertor
BEM-2F HD/SD Fiber Scan Convertor
BEM-4 Mitto Pro 2 Scan Convertor
BrightEye Mitto 3G – BEM-1
BrightEye Mitto 3G Fiber – BEM-1F
BrightEye Mitto HD – BEM-2
BrightEye Mitto HD Fiber – BEM-2F
BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 – BEM-4
This manual covers Models BEM-1, BEM-1F, BEM-2 and BEM-2F. For detailed information on Models BEM-4,
please refer to our BrightEye Mitto Pro 2 manual. It can be downloaded from either of the following links:
www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support/brighteye-manuals
www.brighteyemitto.com
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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 black 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.
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. Additionally, 3G output is available on
Models BEM-1 and BEM-1F. Models BEM-1F and BEM-2F also offer a fiber optic output. On all four
Mitto models covered in this manual, 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 and AES audio. Audio is embedded into the SDI outputs which is
useful for many high end applications, such as integration with video servers and routers. Audio delay
controls let you adjust the audio with respect to video for perfect lip sync, which is crucial when using
Skype video in a production environment.
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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 family of scan converters all accept a DVI, VGA or HDMI input. The HDMI input
requires an adaptor. The output options vary by model as follows:
BEM-1: 3G, HD, SD, Composite
BEM-1F: Fiber Optic, 3G, HD, SD, Composite
BEM-2: HD, SD, Composite
BEM-2F: Fiber Optic, HD, SD, 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’s 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, 1.5 Gb/s HD SDI, or 3 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. On Models BEM-1 and BEM-2, SDI Out 1 and 2 are both electrical outputs (BNC). On Models
BEM-1F and BEM-2F, SDI Out 1 is electrical (BNC) and SDI Out 2 is Fiber Optic.
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. Alternately, the Composite
Out BNC can be set to output AES audio in the Output Menu of the BrightEye Mac/PC software.
Audio
Mitto has four audio sources to draw from:
Analog audio in
AES audio in
Audio coming in along with an HDMI input
Mitto’s internal tone generator
AES digital audio or 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 that goes to a stereo analog-todigital converter with two AES receivers which are followed by two sample rate converters. Two
channels of analog audio or four channels (two streams) of AES digital audio are supported on
this input.
If an HDMI input is used, 8 channels of embedded audio may be present.
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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The built-in audio mixer provides for level adjustment, channel tie, and output assignment controls
for up to four channels of output. If you use the audio control on Mitto’s front panel, the slider controls
will automatically tie together.
The audio appears in the embedded SDI outputs and, if desired, can also be output as AES on the
Composite Out BNC.
RS-232 and GPI Control
Mitto’s RS-232/GPI port is dual functioning. In the Config Menu you can set the function of the
RS-232/GPI connector to Console or to Memory Regs.
When set to Memory Regs, the D connector provides GPI outputs for use with an external control
panel, such as the Ensemble Designs Avenue GPI Control Panel (part number XYCP). External control
panels provide recall only, they cannot memorize settings.
When set to Console, the D connector provides RS-232 control for an external device to control Mitto,
such as AMX or Crestron.
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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
DVI-I Loop Out
Audio In
(mini-jack)
USB
RS-232
Sync
Separator
ScH Phase
10M Input
Detect
Micro Processor
Control Systems
EDID
Source
VGA/RGB
A to D
VITC
&
DVI/HDMI
Receiver
Clock
Generation
TCXO
Internal
Precision
Standard
Timecode
Generator
DDR2 Memory
Raster Scaling
Pixel Filtering
Progressive to
Interlace Conversion
AES Rcvr
AES Rcvr
Stereo ADC
RGB to YCrCb
Colorspace
Conversion
SRC
SRC
SRC
Black Gen
Frame
Synchronizer
Audio
Source
Select
Audio
Embedder
Audio
Delay
Gain &
Mixing
DVITC
ATC
Inserter
VITC Inserter
AES
Encoder
HD/SD
Serializer
Composite
Encoder
&
DAC
Cpst/AES Output
Composite NTSC/PAL
or AES Audio
SDI Video Output
3G/HD/SD
BrightEye Mitto Functional Block Diagram, Portrait View
Note: This block diagram represents Model BEM-1. Please see “Specifications for BrightEye Mitto; Models
BEM-1, BEM-1F, BEM-2 and BEM-2F” on page 61 for variations on other models.
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Cpst/AES Output
Composite
Composite NTSC/PAL
Encoder
Serializer
Inserter
Embedder
3G/HD/SD
SDI Video Output
Audio
Delay
Audio
Gain &
Source
Mixing
Select
or AES Audio
&
DAC
HD/SD
AES
Encoder
VITC Inserter
ATC
DVITC
Audio
Sync
Separator
Clock
Generation
ScH Phase
Reference Input
Composite, TLS,10 MHz
10M Input
Timecode
Black Gen
Generator
RGB to YCrCb
Frame
Colorspace
Synchronizer
Conversion
SRC
SRC
SRC
BrightEye Mitto Functional Block Diagram, Landscape View
Pixel Filtering
Raster Scaling
DDR2 Memory
TCXO
Internal
Precision
Standard
DVI/HDMI
USB
Micro Processor
External
&
RS-232
Control
Control Systems
DVI-I Input
EDID
Source
Digital or Analog RGB
VITC
Detect
Progressive to
Interlace Conversion
Receiver
A to D
VGA/RGB
AES Rcvr
AES Rcvr
Stereo ADC
Note: This block diagram represents Model BEM-1. Please see “Specifications for BrightEye Mitto; Models BEM-1,
BEM-1F, BEM-2 and BEM-2F” on page 61 for variations on other models.
Audio In
DVI-I Loop Out
(mini-jack)
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Applications
BrightEye Mitto 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 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 to select
the PowerPoint window on your computer.
Mitto Scan Converter
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 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.
Audio Delay for Correct Lip-Sync
Mitto’s audio delay controls let you adjust the audio stream with respect to the video in order to get
the lip-sync right.
Memory Registers and GPI
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, or from an external GPI panel.
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
Mitto Scan Converter
Program OutVGA, DVI,
Skype on PC or Mac
with Mitto application
or HDMI
SD or HD
SDI Video
RS-232
Production SwitcherGPI Control Panel
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 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.
Mitto Scan Converter
VGA, DVI,
or HDMI HD SDI Video
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 3 Gb/s 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, SD or 3 Gb/s video. BrightEye
Mitto has a reference input allowing the video output to be timed to house which is critical for use in
broadcast applications.
Mitto Scan Converter
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.
BrightEye Mitto’s audio delay lets you adjust the audio stream with respect to the video and get the
lip-sync right, which is crucial for Skype applications.
Image
Magnication
System
Program OutVGA, DVI,
PowerPoint or song library on
PC or Mac with Mitto application
or HDMI
Mitto Scan Converter
SD or HD
SDI Video
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. 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 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 for free at either of the
following links:
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Connecting Mitto
See “Rear Connectors” on page 26 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.
DVI
USB
Audio
SDI Video
HD, SD or 3Gb/s
DVI
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