Grass Valley 4300 Krystal User Manual

Grass Valley Krystal 4300 Digital Picture Manipulator

Ordering Guide

December 1997

Krystal 4300 Ordering Guide

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1

KRYSTAL 4300 1

ORDERING A KRYSTAL 4300 SYSTEM 3

Steps to Ordering 3 Upgrading or Expanding an Existing System 3

4310 MODELS 4

Single-Channel, Single-User Systems 4

4340 MODELS 5

4340 Packages for Multiple-Users and/or Multiple-Channels 5 Control Panel 6 Standard Option package Extra Video Processor 6 Power Cables for Control Panel and System Controller 7

Power Cable for Video Processor 7 Control Cable 7 Additional User 8 Upgrades and Conversion 10 4340 Upgrade 10 Video Processor Upgrade 10 Manuals 10

KRYSTAL 4300 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11

System Performance 11

TEKCARE SERVICE PRODUCTS 12

WARRANTY 13

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Krystal 4300 Ordering Guide

KRYSTAL 4300

Krystal 4300 builds on the standards for high video quality, superior effects creation and system integration established by Grass Valley. The following description applies to the standard Krystal 4300 product. The integrated 2200-2i/Krystal 4300 will be discussed separately.

Enhanced Image Fidelity

Krystal features 10-bit serial digital component inputs and outputs, frame-based processing, with bicubic interpolation, advanced motion detection, superior digital filtering, and Grass Valley proprietary Enhanced Image Fidelity to provide unsurpassed video quality.

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VERVIEW

Advanced User Interface

Krystal provides a powerful, new generation control interface. The user interface offers the independent function timelines, partial keyframing, macros, and full-time on-line help. Basic control system features are:

• Effects Creation

Krystal offers numerous tools for effects creation including external mask input, internal mask pattern generator and advanced lighting capabilities. A standard pattern generator provides crops or borders.

• System Integration

One to eight channel systems are available. Channels can be dedicated to a specific suite or application or pooled between four simultaneous users of up to four channels each. Editor, Switcher, and GPI interfaces are also provided.

Standard Features

Krystal standard features include:

• Component Serial Digital inputs and outputs

• 525/60 and 625/50 Switchable session by session

• 4:3 or 16:9 Aspect ratios

• Frame-based picture interpolation

• Partial Keyframing with Independent Function Timelines

• Variable perspective 3D rotation

• Multiple independently variable motion paths

• Corner pinning

• Internal and external keying

• Internal and external mask

• Adjustable box and pattern borders/crops with modulated wash

• Perspective Fade, Blur, Clip, and Dim

• Video Reversal

• Posterization/Solarization

• Color Mixing

• Drop Shadow with opacity

• Key output with Z-depth information

• Serial control for switchers and editors

• General Purpose Interface Inputs and Tally Inputs and Outputs

• Disk drive for Effects storage, macros, and software updates

• On-Line Help

• Color Correction

Krystal 4300 Ordering Guide

Architectural Overview

The Krystal 4300 is expandable from single-user/single-channel up to an eight-channel pool with four simultaneous users controlling from one to four channels each.

The Krystal system has three primary components or building blocks:

• Control Panels

• The Controller System

• The Video Processor Various Krystal systems are offered

with these building blocks.

The Krystal Control

Each control panel includes a floppy disk drive for effects storage and retrieval. Users can develop and store “macros” on disk to automate often-repeated sequences.

Independent Function Timelines give you the finest control of each attribute of your effects. Clipboard editing with CUT, COPY, PASTE makes changes quick and precise. Macro programming further speeds operation by permitting often-used key sequences to be learned and replayed at the touch of a button.

The Krystal provides 3D control of up to four channels. These may be positioned using Source & Target coordinates. Channels can be assigned to either of two global channels and can be transformed independently. Camera channel allows viewing from any perspective.

The control panel can be installed flush in a counter top or placed on the counter surface. Refer to the installation planning guide for details.

The Grass Valley 2200-2i production switcher which contains a built-in Krystal control panel, can control one or two Krystal channels.

The Krystal control system includes an Effects Manager for each simultaneous user, providing real-time microprocessor control. Up to two Effects Manager modules can be installed in a Krystal system.

The Krystal Video Processor

The Video Processor contains all the video processing hardware required to manipulate in real time an individual image and key in 3D space. One Video Processor Frame is required for each video/key channel.

Each channel includes two autotiming serial digital component video inputs and two auto-timing serial digital component key inputs to facilitate A:B switching. Source selection can be accomplished using the data interface to Grass Valley Model 2200, 3000, and 4000 production switchers. An unused Key input can also be configured as a mask input. Preview, Program and Key outputs, are provided for each channel.

Krystal is capable of 525 or 625 line operation; selectable session by session. 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios are supported.

The editor interface permits Krystal to be controlled using a tape machine-protocol.

The auxiliary port handles peripheral protocol for simple learn, recall, and event triggers.

System Integration

Krystal is designed for integration with the following Grass Valley products:

• Model 2200, 3000, & 4000 Production Switcher

• Performer SD 10x1 Routers

• Model 200, Model 250, Model 1000 and Model 1200 Production Switchers

• Grass Valley Max and SMS 8000 (format conversion products)

Model 2200-2i

The 2200-2i control panel provides control of both the Krystal Video Processor channels and the production switcher. The 2200-2i control panel functions as a Krystal control point. Note that the 2200-2i control panel is specifically designed for control of Krystal. Other 2200 models are not configured for this purpose, but can be upgraded to a 2200-2i.

Training and Service

Grass Valley offers Service options including:

• On-Site Post-Installation Testing

• On-Site Service Agreements

• Module Warranty Extensions

Grass Valley also offers complete customer training in both servicing and operations.

Ask your distributor for information or contact the Tektronix VND Training Department at: (916) 478-3152

or write to: Tektronix VND Customer Training Department P.O. Box 1114 Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Steps to Ordering

The order guide has been organized in a sequence of steps to facilitate the configuration process when ordering new systems. The following steps are suggested in configuring a new Krystal 4300 system for your applications.

1. Select one of the 4310 or 4340 system packages. Standard-optioned and fully-optioned packages are available. 4310 is singleuser, single-channel and is not expandable. 4340 can be single-channel, singleuser, and is expandable up to an 8-channel pool with up to 4 simultaneous users controlling from one to four channels.

4300 S

2. Order additional channels and options required for each channel. Standard and fully-optioned video processor channels are available.

3. Order additional user options as required for simultaneous user capability. This includes Effects Manager options for control, and combiner output options for signal distribution.

4. Order additional combiner inputs for video processor pools larger than 4 channels.

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Upgrading or Expanding an Existing System

4310 and 4320 models may be upgraded to 4340 models. Additional options like Video Processors or Effects Managers can be ordered at any time after the system is installed.

Cables

Control cables and power cables are included with the control panel, video processor, and system controllers. Both the TUV and UL power cables are provided. These items will not appear on the packing slip or order.

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