Grass Valley DD10 User Manual part 3

Diamond digital DD10

4. EXTRA

4. EXTRA

EXTRA (Extended Transition Recall Automatic) is a software package for storing
and

recalling switcher statuses and processes.

EXTRA
and
tioning,

EXTRA is used for storing and recalling
interpolated timelines.

The snapshots and timelines are identified with numbers (Register 1 ... 99). The
numbers

EXTRA can be operated in two ways:

D

D

D

The
respective
tions.

With
about
level
to

thus permits

sequences with dif

coloring etc.

100 ... 999 are reserved for other applications (e.g. disk).

operation via the keys of the EXTRA panel
operation via the EXTRA menu, and
operation with the Source Selection keys (EXTRA ME operation) – DD20 /
DD30 only

number of keyframes in

switcher computer and the number of

the

DD30

39;

DD10

(ME1, ME2 or

72.

storing and recalling individually prepared operating statuses

ferent background, key sources, borders, wipe pattern posi

static settings (statuses, snapshots) and

a timeline is only limited by the storage capacity of the

mixing levels and storable func

about 30 complete keyframes may be stored in one timeline. (

: about 54, and

PP) are to be stored, the number of possible keyframes rises

DD5: about 59). If only the keyframes of one mixing

DD20:

-

-

The operator can edit a timeline in order to produce more sophisticated ef

NOTE

The maximum memory available for a timeline is 64 kB. This
corresponds
electronics
173 kB.

to 37% of the

box RAM for snapshots and timelines is approx.

total memory

. The total memory in the

fects.

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4. EXTRA

DEFINITION OF TERMS

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SNAPSHOT

KEYFRAME (KF)
TIMELINE (TIML)
DISSOLVE is

DISSOL

STORE

RECALL

RECORD

EDITING (EDIT)

(SNAP)

VE TIME

is a switcher status or the status of a switcher part.
is a static switcher status within one timeline.
is a stored sequence of switcher statuses (keyframes).

a dissolve between static switcher statuses. The ana-

logue

values are dissolved, the switching functions are

switched at the end of the dissolve procedure.

is the time for dissolving between two static switcher
statuses.

is the storing of a static switcher status.

is the reproduction of a stored static switcher status.

is the storing of keyframes to a timeline in real time.

is the creation or the processing of a timeline outside
real-time.

PLAY

TRAJECTORY

HOTKEY are

REGISTER is a memory location where a snapshot or a timeline can

REGISTER MODE

BANK MODE

is the play of a stored timeline.

is the ”trajectory” between keyframes.

the 15 upper keys of the wipe pattern selection key

pad

(DD20 / DD30 only).

be

stored. Registers are identified with a number

between 1 ... 99.

is an input mode for the register number in the EXTRA
panel,

in which the number is entered in one digit

(0

...

9) or in two digits (10 ... 99) followed by functional

selections

is an input mode for the register number in the EXTRA
panel.
digit of the register number. When the units digit of the
register
or

timeline is triggered immediately (hotkey).

such as

The bank number 0 ... 9 corresponds to the tens

number is entered, the corresponding snapshot

Enter, Cut or Auto.

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4.1 EXTRA PANEL

The
chers..

• Input

•

• Operation

• Operation

This section of the operating instructions only describes the EXTRA operation in
the
in

4.1 EXTRA

EXTRA panel has dif

of the transition durations (Trans dur
and EXTRA fading. For this the keys
her

details please refer to the relevant sections.

ferent functions in the

) for transitions, DSK, Fade-to-Black

0 ... 9

and the

Diamond Digital DD20/DD30

Enter

key are used. For furt

Input of figures in conjunction with the alphabetical keypad for text input.

with

of the setup functions. Here the

dif

ferent functions. For further details please refer to section

Store, Bank

and

Edit

keys are used

Setup.

of the EXTRA functions. Here the keys with double lettering have dif

ferent

functions in the various operations.

The secondary lettering of the keys
modified.
ster
an
In

the following instructions only the applicable function of the double lettering

is

mentioned.

The secondary lettering

is selected.The secondary lettering

unassigned register

.

EXTRA panel. Further EXTRA operations using

the section

EXTRA Menu

.

0 ... 9

FREE

applies when existing timelines are

of the

Clear

key applies when a regi

FREE

of the

Clear

key serves to select

the data monitor are described

panel

swit-

-

-

-

EXTRA panel DD10

EXTRA

T I M L

9 9

Store Bank

78

4

H

TM TRTM TRAJ

1

FREE

Undo

E

Set up

56

23

VIEW

0

X T R A

9

DELMODINS

EnterClear

NEXTLOOP

Trans

dur

Edit

Cut

Auto

1 2 3 4

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EXTRA panel
DD20/DD30

EXTRA

Flip
Flop

Rev

Stop
Next

Stop

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EXTRA

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5

Store Bank

78

4

H

FREE

56

TM TRTM TRAY

1

23

VIEW

0

Edit

9

DELMODINS

EnterClear

NEXTLOOP

ME1

ME2

PP

Undo

Cut Auto

Col
BGD

Misc

Reloc

Trans

dur

1 2 3 4

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4.1.1 DISPLAY

If
panel

Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 Display 4

R E G

X X

no editing function or store function is selected,

may show the following indications:

No register is selected. The register is empty

4.1 EXTRA

panel

the 16 digit display of the EXTRA

.

R E G

R E G

S N A P 0 5

S N A P B 0 5

S N A P 0 5

S N A P B 0 5

2 4

B 2 4

S 0 0 5

S 0 0 5

A B C DE F G H

A B C DE F G H

– – – –

– – – –

Register 24 is selected. The register is empty

.

In Bank mode, bank 2, position 5 is selected (this corresponds to
register 24). Register 24 is empty

Register
particular

05 is selected. The register contains a snapshot and has no

name (a default name will be used).

.

As above but in Bank mode bank 0 with hotkey 5.

Register 05 is selected. The register contains a snapshot with the
name ”ABCDEFGH”.

The name can only be entered in the EXTRA menu.

As above but in Bank mode 0 with hotkey 5.

T I M L

T I M L

T I M L

T I M L

1 6

B 1 6

1 6

B 1 6

T 0 1 6

T 0 1 6

K L

M N

K L

M N

– – – –

– – – –

O P Q R

O P Q R

Register 16 is selected. The register contains a timeline and has no
particular name (a default name will be used).

As above but in Bank mode bank 1 with hotkey 6.

Register

16 is selected. The register contains a timeline

with the name

”KLMNOPQR”.

The

name can only be entered in the EXTRA menu.

As above but in Bank mode bank 1 with hotkey 6.

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4.1.2

DEFINE MEMO IN EXTRA-P

The

EXTRA panel permits a rough but fast filtering for storing and recalling snaps

hots

and timelines.

In generating a snapshot or a timeline, the lighting keys show which switcher
selections
which
is

smaller than the available target section, only the recalled section is af

are stored. In

switcher sections are af

ANEL (DD20 / DD30 ONL

ME1

ME2

PP

recalling

a snapshot or a timeline, the

fected by

Y)

-

Col
BGD

Misc

Reloc

lighting keys show

the stored functions. If the recalled section

fected.

Example:
Mixing

level ME1 is stored. The entire switcher is ready for recalling. Only ME1 is

affected,

the other sections of the switcher remain unchanged.

The indication is also shown in the EXTRA menu under DEFINE MEMO.

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4.1 EXTRA

panel

4.1.3 RELOCA

Switch on Source ME

Press RELOC

TING T

(key lights up)

O A DIFFERENT MIXING LEVEL (DD20 / DD30 ONL

When a snapshot or a timeline is recalled, the Relocate function permits addres
sing

a dif

be

switched.

This function is activated with the

Y)

ferent mixing level (ME) than that used during storing, i. e.

Reloc

key

.

If several MEs are selected as source, the
ME with the highest number (PP
used as a source.

a relocation can

= ME3) is

-

Switch on Target ME

The

EXTRA menu always shows the source ME in Define Memo.

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The functions of the keys including those in conjunction with Reloc can be seen from the following table:

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Key

ME1

Key does not light up

Key lights up

ME2

Key does not light up
Key lights up

PP

Key does not light up
Key lights up

COL
BGD

Relocate OFF

Reloc

key does not light up

Mischebene ME2

is not stored or not restored

is stored or restored

Mischebene ME1

is not stored or not restored
is stored or restored

Mischebene PP

is not stored or not restored
is stored or restored

Hintergrundfarbflächen

Relocate ON

Reloc

key lights up

relocate to ME1

relocate to ME2

relocate to PP

Key does not light up

Key lights up

MISC

Key does not light up
Key lights up

is not stored or not restored
is stored or restored

Sonstige AUX, DVE, Store

is not stored or not restored
is stored or restored

no function

no function

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4.1 EXTRA

panel

4.1.4

ENABLING AND DISABLING BANK MODE

Enabling
Bank mode

Disabling
Bank mode

4.1.5

SELECTING A REGISTER DURING ST

The

Bank mode in the EXTRA panel permits

line

with a single key (hotkey). The bank number is the tens digit of the register
hotkeys
storing

Hold

are

the units digits of the register

but this does not have any particular benefit.

the

Bank

key

down and select the desired bank with the numeric keypad. The

access to a stored snapshot or time

. The Bank mode may be enabled during

Bank key lights up. In the display a ”B” appears before the register number

Example:

Press the lighting

S N A P B 0 5

Bank

key.

S 0 0 5

– – – –

ORING

-

. The

.

During

the storing of snapshots or timelines the register to be used for storage must

be

selected. The procedure is the same for both cases.

However

, the indication in the display dif

for snapshots

fers.

STOR

for Timelines EDIT

• If

the register number is to be taken over that

of

the

Store or Edit

Note:

key

, no further selection is necessary

In storing, the contents of the register may be overwritten,

was shown before the actuation

.

assuming that the logged-in USER has stored in the register

With the

•

• By

with Enter
by pressing

Note:

FREE

key the next unassigned register can be selected.

entering a one– or two–digit number in the numeric key pad and confirming

, any register may be selected. An incorrect entry can be cancelled

Clear.

In storing, the contents of an assigned register will be
overwritten, assuming that the logged-in USER has stored in
the register

.

.

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4.1.6

SELECTING A REGISTER DURING RECALLING

When

a snapshot or a

sponding

• If

• To

• To

register

the register shown in the display is to be used, no further selection is neces

sary.

select the next free register, press the

select a particular register
keypad.
If
play
after
The
mation
Errors can be deleted with

a two-digit number is entered (e.g. 15), the related bank (1) appears in the dis

when the first digit (1) has been entered. The desired register (15) appears

the input of the second digit.

input of the figures

with

timeline is recalled, there are several ways to select a corre

.

, enter a one- or two-digit number with the numeric

need not

Enter

avoids an erroneous entry of too many digits.

Clear

NEXT

key

be confirmed with
provided

Enter

has not be pressed before.

.

Enter

. However

, the

confir

-

-

-

-

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4.1.7 ST

ORING A SNAPSHOT

Set switcher

Set

DEFINE MEMO

(DD20 / DD30 only)

Press STORE

If data monitor is present:

Set

DEFINE MEMO

(DD10 only)

Example:

Select register

Press ENTER

S T O R

? 1 7

Register 17 was selected before.

S T O R

? 2 4

Register 24 was selected for
storing.

S N A P 2 4

Indication for about 1 second, if
the register was assigned, a short
indication shows what was erased.

S N A P 2 4

A

Default Name (e.g.

is assigned.

S T O R E D

S 0 2 4

– – – –

S024

)

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4.1.8 GENERA

DEFINE MEMO

(DD20 / DD30 only)

TING A TIMELINE

Set

Press EDIT

Select register

Press ENTER

If data monitor is present:

Set

DEFINE MEMO

(DD10 only)

Example:

E D I T

Register 17 was selected before.

E D I T

Register 24 was selected for
storing. If the register is assigned
an indication shows what will be
erased.

? 1 7

? 2 4

Set keyframe

Press

STORE or INS

last

Keyframe

no

yes

Press EDIT

short time

E 2 4
E 2 4

E 2 4

E 2 4
E 2 4

T I M L

T I M L

S T
K F

K F

K F
K F

2 4

2 4

R T E N D

A

1
2

8
9

C A L

T 0 2 4

E N D
E N D

E N D
E N D

C U L A

– – – –

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4.1 EXTRA

The

timeline is stored as a chain of keyframes with related dissolves between the

keyframes.

panel

Keyframe

2

Keyframe

1

t

H

Store

and

The dissolve between the keyframes is set to

t

INS

T

first set

t

H

tH = waiting or hold time to 0 frames
tT

= transition time to the Trans dur

panel.

t

T

Keyframe

3

t

H

.....

time set

smooth.

Keyframe

n

for Auto in the EXTRA

EXTRA panel permits changing the following components of an existing time

The

line. For further details please refer to section Modifying a timeline in the
EXTRA panel.

• W

aiting or hold time (HOLD) with the

• T

ransition time (TRANS) with the

• T

rajectory (TRAJ) with the

•

Press

INS

ert to insert a key frame before an existing key frame

•

Inserting a keyframe with the

•

Starting a loop (LOOP) with the
Ending a loop (ELOOP) with the

•

Deleting a keyframe with the

•

TRAJ

INS

DEL

HTM

TRTM

ectory key

ert key

LOOP

key

LOOP

key

ete key

(hold time) key

(transition time) key

.

.

.

-

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4.1.9

COMPONENTS OF A TIMELINE

In

the EXTRA panel and the EXTRA menu, the components of a timeline are shown

differently

as a consequence of the dif

The components marked * can only be
A deletion with

DEL

fering display options.

edited and modified in the EXTRA menu.

is possible in the EXTRA panel.

EXTRA panel EXTRA menu Comment

S T

A R T E N D

T R A

J l i n e a r

When calling trajectory
with the TRAJ key

T R A

J s – c u r v

When calling trajectory
with the TRAJ key

xx xx

xx xx

xx

xx

Start and end of a timeline

Change of trajectory mode by
toggling thr

EXTRA

•

Dissolve linear

TRAJ

control panel.

i.e. dissolve in xx frames

•

Dissolve (S-Curve)

key in the

T R A

J s m o o t h

When calling trajectory
with the TRAJ key

T R A

N S x x

When calling transition
with the TR

S N n n

*

K F n n

H O L

TM key

D x x

When calling the hold
time with the HTM key

xx xx

S015––––

ABC

act nn

act

xx

xx

xx

xx

xx

nn

•

Dissolve (smooth)

T

ransition in xx frames

The keyframe is a snapshot
(register nn) generated with
INSER

T ST

ORED with name

and hold time in xx frames.

The keyframe is generated with
INSER

T ACTUAL (current switcher
status) with the hold time xx frames
(nn = serial number)

Hold time with keyframes in frames

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EXTRA panel EXTRA menu Comment

4.1 EXTRA

panel

*

*

*

G P

I n

G P

O n

L O O P

L O O P

E L

O O P

n

0

Trigger
... 8 ,T
timeline waits for the corresponding
event
Activate EDIT Enbl.

Event symbol for switching the GPO
outputs

n

Start–of–loop for n cycles

Start–of–loop for endless repetition

End–of–loop

event symbols for GPI–IN 1

ime (xx:xx:xx:xx) or User

. The

*
*

T L

n n

W x x

T001

xx

T

imeline

W

aiting time with xx frames

T001 (register nn)

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4.1.10

MODIFYING A TIMELINE IN THE EXTRA P

The following procedure is used for all modifications of a timeline:

Press EDIT

Select register

Press ENTER

ANEL

Example:

E D I T

? 1 7

Register 17 was selected before.

E D I T

? 2 4

Register 24 is to be modified.

E 2 4

S T

A

R T K

F 1

Modify timeline as described below
Several dif

ferent modifications are possible.

.

At the completion of all modifications:

Press EDIT

short time

T I M L

T I M L

2 4

2 4

C A L

T 0 2 4

C U L A

– – – –

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Note:

4.1 EXTRA

panel

VIEW

Modifications
the

display

The following actions are ef

of an existing timeline always relate to the last keyframe indicated

. In the following example this is keyframe 4.

E 2 4

K F

3 K

F 4

fective for the keyframe:
Changing the keyframe
Deleting the keyframe
Changing the hold time of the keyframe

The following actions are ef

fective before the keyframe:
Inserting a new keyframe
Return-of-loop

The following actions af

fect the time belonging to the keyframe:
Changing the transition time
Changing the trajectory

The

keys and permit a successive selection of the individual events of a timeline.

With

the V

iew function enabled (key lights up), the switcher is switched to the status

stored

in the keyframe (the outputs will be switched).

in

←

→

The keys ← and → permit a successive selection of the individual events of a
timeline.

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4.1.10.1 Changing the hold time

Select key frame

keys ← and

→

Press HTM

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Example:

E 2 4

E 2 4

S T

K F

A

R T K

3 K

F 1

F 4

Hold time of keyframe 4 is to be
changed.

K F

4 H

O L D

0

Enter hold time

with numeric keypad

Press ENTER

Errors can be deleted with

Hold time of keyframe 4 is to be
25 frames.

K F

E 2 4

4 H

K F

O L D

3 K

Clear.

2 5

F 4

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4.1.10.2 Changing the transition time

Select key frame

keys ←

and

→

Press TRTM

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Example:

E 2 4

E 2 4

T

ransition time of keyframe 4 is

S T

K F

A

R T K

3 K

F 1

F 4

to be changed.

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Enter transition time

with numeric keypad

Press ENTER

Errors

can be deleted with

K F

4 T R

Old transition time is 30
frames.

4 T R

K F

New transition time is 50
frames.

E 2 4

K F

Clear.

A N S

A N S

3 K

3 0

5 0

F 4

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4.1.10.3 Changing the trajectory

Example:

E 2 4

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S T

A

R T K

F 1

Select between:

linear
s–curve
smooth

Select keyframe

keys ← and

→

Press TRAJ

When desired
trajectory has been
selected,
press Enter

LINEAR Produces a linear movement at constant speed between the key-

frames
speed

and sudden changes in the direction of movement

at the keyframe (“jerky behavior”).

Trajectory
changed.

E 2 4

K F

4 T RA J s m

K F

4 T RA J s –

K F

4 T RA J l i

E 2 4

to keyframe 4 is to be

K F

K F

3 K

3 K

F 4

o o t h
c u r v
n e a r

F 4

and in the

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S-CURV Produces

rises
keyframes

a straight-line course of movement. The speed starts at 0,

to maximum and falls again to 0. The direction changes with the

(speed curve).

SMOOTH Produces a smooth even movement avoiding sudden changes in

direction
controls
effective
shown

and speed. This makes

the movement appear ”natural”. The

TENS, CONTI, BIAS, WEIGHT in the EXTRA panel are only

for Smooth T

rajectory (shown on display: DD20 / DD30 only

on data monitor: DD10).

,

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4.1.10.4

Changing a keyframe

Select keyframe

keys ← and

Set switcher
as desired

Press MOD

→

Example:

E 2 4

E 2 4

S T

K F

A

R T K

3 K

F 1

F 4

Keyframe 4 is to be changed.

E 2 4

K F

3 K

F 4

The V

iew function may be helpful during adjustment.

Attention!

The timeline will only be finally stored with the
EDIT command at the end.

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4.1.10.5

Inserting a new keyframe (INSert)

Select the keyframe
before which the
new keyframe
is to be inserted

keys ← and

→

Set switcher
as desired

Example:

E 2 4

E 2 4

S T

K F

A

R T K

3 K

F 1

F 4

A new keyframe is to be
inserted before keyframe 4.

Press INS

The V

iew function may be helpful during adjustment.

Attention! After

INSERT, the sequence immediately after the

inserted key frame should be checked.

E 2 4

K F

3 K

F 4

The new keyframe has been
inserted as keyframe 4.
The previous keyframe 4 now is
keyframe 5. The timeline is one
keyframe longer

.

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4.1.10.6 Inserting a loop in a timeline

The

EXTRA panel only permits the insertion of an

with

predefined numbers of cycles 1 ... 9 can be entered in the EXTRA menu.

Entering a loop
during the generation
of a timeline

Enter last keyframe
before the loop

endless

Example:

E 2 4

4.1 EXTRA

loop in a timeline. Loops

K F

3

E N D

panel

Press LOOP

Enter first keyframe
in the loop

The timeline ends with the end of the loop.

Note:
If the LOOP key is disabled before the end of the timeline, the loop ends at that

point.

However

any more.

, as the loop is endless, the end of the timeline will not be reached

The

LOOP

E 2 4

E 2 4 4 E

key lights up.

L

O O

K F

P

E

L

O O P

L

O O P

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Inserting a loop
into an existing timeline

Select keyframe
before which the
loop should start

keys ← and

Press LOOP

→

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Example:

E 2 4

E 2 4

The

S T

K F

loop is to begin before

R T K

A

3 K

keyframe 4

F 1

F 4

The timeline ends with the end of the loop.

Deleting a loop
in an exisiting timeline

Shift LOOP indication
at the end
of the display

E 2 4

L

O O

P

0 K

F 4

Note:
If the LOOP key is disabled before the end of the timeline, the loop ends at that

point.

However

, as the loop is endless, the end of the timeline will not be reached

any more.

Example:

E 2 4

S T

R T K

A

F 1

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keys ← and

Press DEL

→

E 2 4

K F

3 L

O O P

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panel

4.1.10.7 Deleting

Select keyframe
to be deleted

a keyframe

keys ← and

Press DEL

→

Example:

E 2 4

E 2 4

S T

K F

A

R T K

3 K

F 1

F 4

Keyframe 4 is to be deleted

E 2 4

K F

3 K

F 4

Keyframe 4 was deleted.
The previous keyframe 5 now is
keyframe 4.
The timeline is one keyframe
shorter.

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4.1.11 RECALLING

SNAPSHOT OR TIMELINE

• In

Bank mode snapshots and timelines are directly recalled by pressing a key

in

the numeric keypad (hotkey).

•

In Bank mode:
– Press and hold down
– Press numeric key for the desired bank.

•

In Register mode snapshots and timelines are recalled as follows:

BANK.

Select register

Press ENTER

Press CUT or AUTO

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Dissolve functions depending on snapshot or timeline preselection (DD20 / DD30 only):

4.1 EXTRA

panel

Key

Auto

Cut

or

Hotkey in Bank-mode

Fader

Note: Timelines

Key functions depending on snapshot or timeline preselection (DD20 / DD30 only):

Key Snapshot Timeline

STOP

STOP
NEXT

Snapshot preselected
Dissolve to the snapshot in the

time set with Trans dur
Recall the snapshots.

Dissolve to snapshot.

that contain

with

the Record function, or that are waiting for an event (GPI,

T

ime) can only be recalled with

Cancelling dissolve.

.

an endless loop, that have been generated

T

imeline preselected

Playing the timeline in the time
set with Trans dur

Playin

g the t

imelin

d t

store

Playin

Cancelling playing.

T
frame.

ime.

g the t

imeline.

Cut.

imeline pauses at next key

e i

.

n t

he

-

Trans

Undo

dur

REV

FLIP

FLOP

Reverse: timelines are played
in reverse direction.

T

imeline Play changes running

direction at each end.

Note:

Entry of the Auto transition duration.

•

Press Trans dur

•

Enter transition duration with numeric keypad.
The time is indicated in the

•

Complete the entry with

you press this key

If
be

restored even if several other keyframes have been performed in the meantime.

The following timelines cannot be played in reverse direction:

• time

• timelines

• timelines

embedded, and

• timelines

lines created with Record,

with loops,
into which snapshots or other timelines are

with trigger events (GPI, T

. The key lights up.

FRAMES

Enter

or T

, the status before the last recall of a snapshot or a timeline can

display

rans dur

.

.

ime and User).

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panel

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4.1.12

DELETING SNAPSHOTS AND TIMELINES

The

procedure of deleting or clearing a register is the same for timelines and

hots.

Press CLEAR

Select other register
(1 ... 99)

Press ENTER

Short time

Example:

C L R ?

The

register entered after CLR

is deleted.

S N A

or

P

T I M L

C L E 2 4

C L E 2 4

snaps

2 4

A R E D

A R E D

-

R E G

2 4

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ORE, RECALL

4.2

4.2.1

BASIC FUNCTIONS STORE, RECALL

USING THE EXTRA MENU

DD10

DD20/DD30

VTR
Enbl

Edit
Enbl

GPI
Enbl

The

EXTRA
identical
The

basic functions
EXTRA

T

o select a softkey within a menu, proceed as follows:

• Move

or

•

Click on with

menu can only be selected in conjunction with the

to the menus of the DD20 and DD30 switchers.

of ST

ORE, RECALL and PLA

Y are more easily operated in the

panel and are only mentioned here for the sake of completeness.

the cursor with the mouse of the trackball to the softkey or the timeline

snapshot symbol.

H–Lock

or with the left mouse key

data monitor

. It is

.

ME1

ME2

PP

Status

EXTRA

Access

Mont
Proc

Stores

Transf

GPI

KEY

Install

Masks

1

2

Exit

Exit

3

4

Display Softkeys

Press this key

to select

the EXTRA menu

and then successively

select banks 0....9

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T

itle line

ORE, RECALL

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Bank number (may be dif

Indication of available storage capacity

T

imeline functions

ferent to the bank number in the EXTRA

Last function: Restoring status before
the last RECALL, DISSOL

Selected timeline or snapshot

panel)

VE or PLA

T

ransitionduration in FRAMES

Snapshot functions

Y

T

rajectory adjustment

Please refer to selecton

T

imeline symbol, can be selected

with associated hotkey

The bank number indicated in the EXTRA menu can be changed as follows:

• Press

EXTRA in the menu panel (DD20 and DD30 only) to select successively

Bank

0, 1, ... 9, 0, 1, ... .

The bank number is independent of the bank number selected in the EXTRA
panel.

• Provided the EXTRA menu is enabled, the relevant bank is enabled in the

EXTRA

menu when the register or the bank is selected in the EXTRA panel.

Trajectory

V

arios function

Snapshot symbol, can be selected
with associated hotkey

Submenu

250

• Clicking

the

EXTRA

field with the mouse (possible for DD10 with data monitor).

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4.2.1.1 Storing Snapshots in Menu

Set desired

switcher status.

Select EXTRA menu

and bank number.

4.2 Basic functions ST

If EXTRA menu is not selected

ORE, RECALL

If not sure, check

DEFINE MEMO.

Press STORE.

Press desired hotkey

Store

lights up and a running light in the hotkeys
prompts the next step (DD20 / DD30 only).
To

store a new snapshot,
already stored snapshot can be overwritten with
a new one, provided the logged-in USER is
OWNER.

Comments:

1.

A timeline cannot be overwritten with a snap-

shot. Any attempt will trigger a warning.

2.

In order to disable the procedure without
storing, press

Store

select a free hotkey

again.

. An

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ORE, RECALL

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4.2.1.2

Recalling Snapshots in Menu (DD10: data monitor required)

If EXTRA menu is not selected

Select EXTRA menu

And / or bank.

Press RCALL.

The current switcher settings are immediately

Press desired hotkey

replaced

by the settings stored under this hotkey

.

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4.2 Basic functions ST

ORE, RECALL

4.2.1.3 Dissolve

If

a direct recall of the stored switcher settings is not desired, the Dissolve

can

be used to execute a dissolve from the current switcher status to the status of

the

selected snapshot.

If not already selected in EXTRA menu

function

Select EXTRA menu

and / or bank

Press DISSOLVE

Press desired hotkey

Dissolve
hotkeys
(DD20 / DD30 only).

The dissolve begins, the dissolve time is
counted

lights up and a running light in

prompts the next step

down.

the

The dissolve time can be modified with the following steps:

Press TIME

Enter new time

Press ENTER or TIME

or any fifth figure

Time lights up and a running light in the
numeric
(DD20 / DD30 only).

Any time between 0 ... 9999 frames is
admissible.
Press

The
is

keypad prompts the next step

Clear

to reset the time to 0.

dissolve time is also used if a timeline

created with Learn.

to complete

the time entre

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ORE, RECALL

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4.2.2

USING THE SOURCE SELECTION KEYS (EXTRA ME OPERA

CAM1

Key Buses

Background 1

Background Preset

CAM4 VTR1 VTR2 VTR3 VTR4 CHG1

CAM2 CAM3

CAM1

CAM1

CHG2 STIL STIL

EXT1 EXT2

EXT4 DVE1 DVE2 CINE SDR1 SDR2 PROC NR COL1 COL2 MATT BLCK

EXT3

Press this key

to select

EXTRA ME operation

TION, DD20 / DD30 ONL

Extra

ME2

ME2

ME2

Y)

2nd

Key 1

Key 2

Key 1

Key 2

On

On

Air

Air

If

you activate EXTRA in the matrix panel (ME1, ME2, PP), the keys, displays and
the fader in the associated Transition panel are delegated to the special EXTRA
functions

(see below).

This mode is only useful for switchers that are equipped with the optional Input
Mnemonics

•

LED display bank shows the stored snapshots (S nnn) or timelines (T nnn).

•

Key Buses key bank (no function).

•

Background key bank

Display

.

EXTRA program bank for direct recall of snapshots and timelines.

•

Background Preset

EXTRA

Preset bank for the preselection of the next snapshot or the next time-

key bank

line.

• 2nd

key
Change-over key for the EXTRA Program Preset key bank.
2nd inactive:

Access

to the snapshots and timelines stored under 1 –

27

(DD30)

2nd

active:

• EXTRA

Access to the snapshots and timelines
stored under 28 – 54 (

DD30).

key Selection of EXTRA ME operation.
key lights up:
key flashes:

EXTRA key assignment enabled.
EXTRA

Learn mode with ”normal” functions of the switcher

keys.

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• Cut

key

(in T

ransition panel) Recall function for snapshots selected on the Preset
bank; or
Play function for timelines selected on the Preset bank.

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4.2 Basic functions ST

ORE, RECALL

• Auto

• Fader (in T

key (in T
Dissolve function (with Auto T
Preset bank; or
Play function for timelines selected on the Preset bank.

Manual
solve
or
Play function for timelines selected on the Preset bank. As soon as the fader
is moved from its final position, the timeline is started.

Dissolve function for snapshots selected on the Preset bank. The dis-

time depends on the manual movement of the fader;

ransition panel)

ransition panel)

ransition T

ime) for snapshots selected on the

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4.2.2.1 Recalling Snapshots

ORE, RECALL

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Select EXTRA (ME)

Press the desired key
on the Preset bank
to select the Snapshot.

Press CUT

Switsh off
EXTRA (ME)

Press the desired key
on the Program bank
to recall the snapshot.

Return to normal
operation without
EXTRA.

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In this mode snapshots are treated as video sources. Thus Program selection
Recall)
is

and Preset selection +

indicated in the Program bank.

Cut

produce the same result.

The recalled snapshot

(=

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4.2.2.2 Dissolve

4.2 Basic functions ST

In addition to recalling, (automatic and manual) dissolves are possible. The Auto
T

ransition T
The flip-flop principle
manual dissolve with the fader permits coupling analogue settings such as color

key clip level, border width, wipe position etc. with the fader

hue,

ime corresponds to the duration of the automatic dissolve.

permits a dissolve to be executed between snapshots. The

ORE, RECALL

.

Select EXTRA (ME).

Select snapshot

in Preset bank

Automatic Manual

Press AUTO

to start dissolve

Move fader from one

final position to the

other final position

To cancel,

press AUTO again.

At the end of the dissolve the preselectes snapshot

becomes the program snapshot and vice versa.

Switch off EXTRA (ME)

after execution.

Return to normal opera­ tion without EXTRA.

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ORE, RECALL

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4.2.3

4.2.3.1

USING THE KEYS IN THE EXTRA P

Storing Snapshots

Adjust switcher

Press STORE

ANEL (DD20 / DD30 only)

Select register

1 .. 99

Press ENTER

Press FREE to select

the next free store

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Select register

1 .. 99

Press ENTER

indication in display

4.2 Basic functions ST

ORE, RECALL

CUT or AUTO

or fader

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ORE, RECALL

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4.3 Basic functions EDIT

4.3 BASIC FUNCTIONS EDIT, RECORD, AND PLAY

, RECORD and PLA

Y

4.3.1 CREATING

A TIMELINE WITH EDIT

Press EDIT

Select register

1 .. 99

Press ENTER

Set keyframe

Press STORE

or INS

last

yes

Press EDIT

no

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, RECORD and PLA

The

timeline is stored as a chain of keyframes with associated dissolves between

the

keyframes.

Y

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Keyframe

2

Keyframe

1

t

H

t

H

t

T

If

you press
corresponding keyframe. The duration of the timeline is the sum of all transition
times tT.
The

number of keyframes in
respective
tions.

t

T

= hold time
= transition time

Store

switcher computer and the number of

t

H

or

Ins, any tH is set at 0

a timeline is only limited by the storage capacity of the

t

T

Keyframe

3

t

H

frames. tT is entered together with the

.....

mixing levels and storable func

Keyframe

n

-

With

the

DD30

about 30 complete keyframes may be stored in one timeline. (

about

39;

DD10:

about 54, and

level

(ME1, ME2 or

to

72.

The

operator can edit a timeline in order to produce more
further

information please refer to section

PP) are to be stored, the number of possible keyframes rises

DD5

about 59). If only the keyframes of one mixing

EXTRA Editor

sophisticated ef

.

DD20:

fects. For

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, RECORD and PLA

Y

4.3.2 PLA

YING A TIMELINE IN MENU

In order to play a timeline in real time, proceed as follows:

Select EXTRA menu

and / or bank.

Press PLAY

The selected timeline
will start.

select desired hotkey

e.g. T006

While a timeline is played, the menu display is as follows:

”Duration”
that
procedure.

indicates the total time of the timeline. ”Elapsed time” indicates the time

has already been played. If you press

Play

again, you can cancel the playing

NOTE If

a timeline is e.g. GPI controlled, DURA

TION is unknown.

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, RECORD and PLA

Y

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4.3.3

RECORDING A TIMELINE IN MENU

In Record mode the operating actions are stored in real time in the order of their
occurrence.

Proceed as follows:

No interpolation is made.

Select EXTRA menu

and / or bank

Press RECORD

Select desired hotkey

Record lights up and a running light
in the hotkeys prompts the next step.

Recording and time measurement start
immediately
not active, the associated EXTRA key
flashes.

. If EXTRA ME operation is

Execute desired

operation

It is not necessary to remain in the
EXTRA menu.

select EXTRA menu

(if left)

Press RECORD

to end timeline

For

recorded timelines, Edit,

A

timeline generated in RECORD mode cannot be edited.

Auto Play

, Fader Play and T

rajectory cannot be used.

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AUT

O PLAY and F

ADER PLA

Y

4.4 BASIC FUNCTIONS PLAY, AUTO PLAY AND FADER PLA

In

addition to real-time Play
Auto Transition T
the

fader). The fader path represents the timeline duration.

ime as timeline duration) and Fader Play (playing the timeline with

, EXTRA ME operation also

of

DD20 / DD30 only

Select EXTRA (ME).

PLAY PLAY AUTO PLAY FADER PLAY

Y

fers Auto Play (takes the

Select timeline

in the

Program bank.

Select timeline Select timeline Select timeline

in the in the in the

Preset bank. Preset bank. Preset bank.

Move fader

Press CUT. Press AUTO.

from one limit po-

sition to the other

limit position.

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4.4 Basic functions PLAY,

AUT

O PLAY and F

As

long as

Comment:

The

the timeline is running, this is indicated in the Program and Preset banks.

EXTRA menu also shows the Play function.

ADER PLA

Y

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In

Auto Play the elapsed time runs faster (more slowly) if the Auto T
is shorter (longer) than the original duration of the timeline. In Fader Play the
elapsed
is

time depends on the fader position and can even be reduced if the fader

moved back through the timeline.

ransition T

ime

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4.5 OTHER FUNCTIONS IN THE EXTRA MENU

4.5.1 DELETE

4.5 Other functions in the EXTRA

menu

the associated function key to delete snapshots or timelines. A running

Press
in

the right wipe selection pad (hotkeys) prompts the selection of the snapshot or

timeline

Attention:

The stored snapshot or timeline is deleted immediately!
Snapshots
currently logged-in USER must be the OWNER of the timeline or the snapshot
(recall

to be deleted.

or timelines can only be

with

SHOW

and selection of the register).

deleted by the user who created them, i.e. the

light

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4.5 Other functions in the EXTRA

4.5.2 ASSIGN

The

Assign function

shots

in the preselection field or even move them to other levels (banks).

Operational Display
step

menu

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permits the owner to change the positions of timelines or snap

-

Press ASSIGN.

Select bank.

Press hotkey

of snapshot or timeline

to be moved

Select bank

FROM
ASSIGN

EXTRA key in the menu
panel.

Running light in the hot­keys prompts the next
step.

TO
ASSIGN

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Press destination

hotkey

changes the assignment. If the T

This
snapshots/timelines

exchange their positions.

ASSIGN

O position is already assigned, the respective

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4.5 Other functions in the EXTRA

menu

4.5.3

RENAME (only available by the owner)

With

the Rename function you can give snapshots and/or timelines a name of up

to

8 characters or figures (DD20 / DD30 only). If you press
key, a running light in the right wipe selection keypad prompts the entry of the
desired

If you press the associated function key for the desired snapshot or timeline, a
Rename
name

storage location.

window with a new key assignment

with the wipe selection keypad.

OK

RUBOUT

CLEAR

CANCEL

The entered name is stored, the window is closed.
Press the associated function key to delete individual

in the entry line.Löschen von Zeichen in der Eingabezeile.
Press the associated function key to clear the entire entry line.

Press the associated function key to cancel the Rename proce­dure and to close the window

the associated function

appears in the menu. Enter the new

characters

.

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menu

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4.5.4

DEFINE MEMO

This menu indicates which switcher functions are stored in snapshots and time­lines. For this purpose, a symbolic representation of the switcher appears in the
menu.

ME1
ME2

PP+DSK

(DD20

/ DD30 only

(DD20 / DD30 only

OTHER

ALL

TOGGLE

EXIT

Recall BGD HPT disable
ME1

ME2

PP

the associated function key to mark (highlight) functional

Press
areas

that are taken into account for storing the EXTRA snap

shots

or timelines.

Cursor movement

Press

the associated function key to

tional

unit marked with the cursor

Press

the associated function key to return to the higher order

EXTRA
Press

crosspoints

menu.

the associated function key to prohibit RECALL of BGD

(in both ME and Layer mode!).

enable or disable the func

.

-

-

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In

this example, ME2+COLOR 2 are stored by EXTRA of ME2. The above example

does

not include access to COLOR 2 so that COLOR 2 is unaf

is

called that was stored with this DEFINE MEMO.

fected

if a snapshot

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Example:
DD20

/ DD30

4.5 Other functions in the EXTRA

The following functions are stored with a snapshot in EXTRA operation or are
excluded
units in the DEFINE MEMO menu or according to the functional units of the
switcher.

from the storage procedure. The functions are grouped according to the

menu

white: enabled
black: disabled

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4.5 Other functions in the EXTRA

menu

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Unit
MATRIX

AUX
BUS

TRANSI

PATT

KEY

+

MASK

COL

1, 2

AUX
BUS
4,

5, 6

(DD20/

only)

DD30

stored

Set

matrix points

Automatic dissolve time AUT
LIMIT

, LIMIT ON
KEY CHANGE
GPI ENABLE/ASSIGN
NEXT TRANSITION
TRANSITION MODE
BLACK PRESET
NORMAL/REV
CURVE
BACKGROUNDs, KEYs
ADD-parameter

Basic wipes
SIZE
H-/V-MUL
POS ON, Extended
Position values
RA

TIO ON, value
STRECH
ROT ON, mode, value
MOD ON, LOCK, MUL
MOD SHAPE, value
MOD, amplitude
BORDER ON, WIDTH
SOFTNESS ON, valve
SYMMETRY
MA

TTE, W
CHROMA, LUM,
COMBINE

Mode
COUPLED
IDENTICAL (KEY BUS – KEY BUS)
KEY INVERS
MASK ON
BORDER, OUTLINE,
SHADOW,OPACITY

, SOFT

CLIP
HUE, SELECTIVITY
BORDER OPACITY
MATT

E W
CHROM, LUM (Fill and Border)
AKA-window position
MASK INVER
FORCED FOREGROUND
PAINT CURSOR ON
MASK TYPE
LEFT

, RIGHT

SIZE,
WASH

HUE,

CHROMA, LUM 2 x

Set matrix points from
PVW

, DVE (video + key),

FxLoop-DVE1

, REVERSE

TI, O, X

, valve

ASH, HUE

/ SEP

ARA

ASH

, HUE, (

T

, TOP, BOTT

TI

TE /

Fil

l and B

O

order)

OM

not stored

On Air information
Non-Sync information
2nd-delegation keys

AUT

O TRANSITION
Fader-position
Fader direction of movement
ACTIVE
AUT

O PREVIEW
TRANSITION PREVIEW
EXTRA

ADE T

O BLACK

F
TRANSFER MODE
Status GPI OUTPUTS

PA

TTERN PREVIEW
USER P
Digipot-delegation

Auto
KEY PREVIEW
LOGO
Digipot-delegation

MASK PREVIEW
P

Digipot-delegation

On-Air
bus delegation

ATTERN

AINTED MASK SHAPE

, Non-Sync, 2nd,

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4.5 Other functions in the EXTRA

menu

Unit
AUX

BU

S 1...3

EXT

DVE

STORES

stored not

Set

matrix points

Effect-no.,
Settings:

V

ideo store, Matte store,

Mask store, Montage proc.

actual position within ef

fect

On-Air
bus delegation

V

ideo store of memorys

stored

, Non-Sync, 2nd,

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4.5 Other functions in the EXTRA

menu

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4.5.5 SHOW

MEMO

This

function shows the

shot

or the timeline. The menu also contains additional information.

user which functions of the switcher are stored in the shap

Press SHOW.

Press hotkey of timeline

or snapshot.

-

The following information can be seen from the menu:
Left window:

• Type

• Key

•

•

• T

•

In

this example it is the timeline T001 which can be selected by pressing “J”. The

timeline

was stored by COMMON at 13.45 h on 14 Sept. 1994.

of selected storage location with name (timeline or snapshot)

address (number of bank with letter on key)
Date and time of storingOwner (user who stored)
Owner (user who stored)

otal running time of timelines

Number of keyframes of timelines

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4.6 EXTRA EDITOR

4.6 EXTRA

Editor

4.6.1 MODIFYING

A TIMELINE CREA

Note: The

TED WITH EDIT IN THE EXTRA P

menus shown in this section are only examples. In

tical operation different values may appear in the display.

With the Edit function you can

•

•

Edit is selected as follows:

modify timelines
create new timelines.

Select EXTRA menu
and / or bank.

ANEL

prac-

Press EDIT.

Press hotkey

of timeline for Edit.

Let

us assume, a timeline T009 was created with Learn. This timeline is to include

7

keyframes and

ciated

EDIT menu is shown on the next page (the cursor was moved to keyframe

4).
In Edit operation, the individual keyframes are identified as ”act#” (=actual snap­shot).

In

the example, the following operations are to be executed:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

the dissolve time is to be 30 frames for each keyframe. The asso

The contents of act#4 is to be changed.
A trigger event ”W
The GP output GPO 1 is to be triggered.
One keyframe is to be deleted.
A loop is to be inserted.

ait for GPI 1” is to be inserted.

-

A more detailed description will be found on the following pages.

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4.6 EXTRA

T

imeline name

Editor

T

otal running time

Elapsed time from start to current cursor position

A

vailable storage capacity

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ON: Keyframe is called

and displayed on the
video outputs.

OFF: V

Delete current object
in timeline

ideo outputs unaf

by keyframe selection

with cursor

.

fected

Change current object

Endediting operation

Cursor movement

Insert new object

Objects

Duration of objects

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Changing contents and duration of act#4

Press MODIFY ALL.

4.6 EXTRA

Editor

Cancel without changing

Cursor movement

Storing the modified keyframes (current switcher status and new times)

Please refer to selection ”T

Set new switcher

status.

The new contents of act4 is no stored.

Press OK.

The window in the menu is closed.

rajectory”.

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4.6 EXTRA

Editor

Inserting a ”Wait for GPI 1” before the object act#4

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Press

Insertion

Comments:

USER is a special trigger event waiting for an
operator
time
ger time is entered with the numeric keypad. In
Play mode, the timeline waits until the real time
has

is always made

action. 00:00:00:00 indicates the trigger

(real–time clock). After the selection, the

reached the trigger time

before

the cursor

and then continues.

.

trig

-

Cursor for the selection
of the trigger event

Selected trigger event
is inserted before the
current cursor position.

Select trigger event

with the

cursor keys.

Press OK.

Insertion of trigger event.

Cancellation

The new contents of act4 is stored.
The T

rigger Event window is closed.

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4.6 EXTRA

The following figure shows a ”Wait for GPI 1” inserted before act#4. The trigger
event

is indicated in the line above the keyframe.

Editor

Note:
(DD20 / DD30 only)
T

imelines with trigger events canot be played with

is not possible either

.

AUT

O or the fader

. REV

erse

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4.6 EXTRA

Editor

Inserting a GPO 1 before object act#5

Move cursor to

5act

Press

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Cursor for the selection
of the trigger event

Selected trigger event
is inserted before the
corrent cursor position

Select GPO

with cursor keys.

Press OK.

Insertion of
trigger event.

Cancellation

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4.6 EXTRA

GPOs are indicated in a line above the keyframe. The following menu will now
appear:

Inserted GPO

Editor

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Deleting object act#5

Move cursor to

5act

Press DELETE

act

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the numbering of the

5

following objects
is updated.

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Inserting a loop

4.6 EXTRA

Editor

Move cursor to

1act

The loop should be returned to
the start of the timeline.

Any other position may also be

selected.

Start-of-loop

Press

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The loop counter (Repeat Count) is entered with the numeric keypad. The entry for
the

loop c

ounte

r may b

e 1 ... 9

. I

f you wish an e

ndles

s l

oop

, s

elect FOREVE

R (or 0

).

Endless loop

Insertion Cancellation
of a loop

Press OK.

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The start–of–loop (two) is inserted. The end–of–loop will automatically be added

at the end

of the timeline

Editor

Comment:

Attention! If

For

a loop, the start of the loop must be selected first (i.e. the point to which it will
return). Only then can the end be selected or modified. Please refer also to the
descriptions

Loops cannot be nested.

the cursor is moved to the end of the loop

so

far is indicated when moving back.

on the following pages.

< , the time elapsed

As loops cannot be nested,
–

appears outside the loop to mark the start–of–loop

–

appears inside a loop to mark the end–of–loop.

Note:
(DD20 / DD30 onlay)
Timelines
AUTO

with loops cannot be played in REV

and the fader is no longer possible, either

erse. W

.

ith FOREVER, playing with

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Setting end-of-loop before object act#5

Move cursor to

5act

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End-of-loop

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The

end–of–loop is now before object act#5.

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Ending timeline editing

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Press

END
EDIT

During the calkulation of the interpolation
parameters, the display indecates the
following message:

Ends editing

Subsequently the original EXTRA

menu appers again.

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While

the newly created timeline is played, the display shows the following informa

tion:

When ”Wait for GPI1” is reached, the sequence is interrupted and the switcher
waits

for the GPI1 input pulse.

The total running time is unknown on
account of the ”Wait for GPI” event.

4.6 EXTRA

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Continuation of playing without waiting for GPI 1.

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editor

4.6.2 CREA

TING A NEW TIMELINE IN MENU

The following example shows how a new timeline (T006) is created.

This timeline contains

Press EDIT.

Select free hotkey.

• previously

•

a previously created timeline

•

trigger time, trigger event.

stored snapshots

The display shows the new timeline.

End editing

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Inserting a previously stored snapshot

Press STORED.

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The selection field with the titled hotkeys
is displayed in the menu. If the desired hotkey
is not in this bank, you can select a dif
bank by pressing ”Bank” in the EXTRA

ferent

panel.

Insertion of a previously stored
snapshot or timeline.

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Press hotkey

of the

desired snapshot.

4.6 EXTRA

In this example, snapshot ”S001”.

A

new window appears and prompts the entry
of the transition and the hold time.
T

o facilitate operation, default values for transi
tion duration (25 or 30 frames) and hold time
(0 frames) are of
0 ...

9999 frames can be entered.

fered. Any value between

editor

-

Press OK.

In this example a transition time of 30 frames
is entered.

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The snapshot has now been inserted in the new timeline.

Note:

T

imelines with ”stored” snapshots cannot be played in REV

(DD20 / DD30 only).

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Inserting a waiting time WAIT (especially in combination with DVE rise)

In

the meantime GPO 8 has been inserted.

After this GPO, a waiting time is to be inserted.

The W

AIT window appears and prompts the

Press WAIT.

entry of a waiting time. The numeric keypad
can be used to enter waiting times between

0 ....

9999 frames.

4.6 EXTRA

editor

Press OK.

Insertion of a waiting time (enter time with the numeric keypad).

The symbol

10

appears in the timeline.

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In the meantime, a previously stored timeline has been inserted after the waiting
time.

This was executed in the same way as with the insertion of the snapshot. It

is not necessary to enter transition and hold time.

Note:

T

imelines with ”stored” snapshots cannot be played in REV

erse.

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Inserting a trigger time

(In the meantime a timeline recall for T007 has been programmed)

Now

the trigger time is to be set.

Press

Select the timecode

dummy with the

cursor keys.

Enter time with the

numeric keypad.

e.g. 17:30:00:00

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Press OK.

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The

trigger time has now been inserted.

S003

have been inserted afterwards. The last has a hold time of 10 frames.

In addition two further snapshots S002 and

Note:

If an object to be inserted is stored in a different bank, press the
EXTRA control panel to switch to this bank.

Attention! The

values indicated in the Total and the Cursor field do not

include the duration of the inserted timeline T007.

Bank key in the

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Changing snapshots, modifying the times of ”S003”

(transition time 100 and hold time 0)

Move cursor

to S003.

The

Press MODIFY.

time values can be modified with the
numeric keypad.

4.6 EXTRA

display shows a window where the

editor

Selected snapshot
can be replaced by
another one.

Press OK.

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After the modification, the following timeline is indicated in the display

.

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Press

END
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When the stored timeline is played, EXTRA waits for the trigger time.

17:30
00:00

While the timeline is played, the display shows the following information:

editor

T

ime of the internal R

Press CONTINUE to continue playing without reaching the trigger time.

TC module on the E-Box controller

.

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4.6.3 OVER

CHANGE

INSERT

VIEW OF EDIT FUNCTIONS

WAIT

STORED

Cursor movement
The current cursor position is marked black.
The symbol under the cursor marks the current object.

Serves to select a window which depends on the current
object. Most of these windows are identical to the Insert win­dows.
These windows were shown in the previous examples.

Insertion is always made before the cursor position
–W

aiting time in frames (0

– Previously

given

–

Previously created timeline

Comment:

These snapshots and timelines may be modified separately.
However,
menu.

stored snapshot with given transition time tT and

hold time tH.The transition is always linear

they may not be deleted or re-assigned

... 9999)

.

in the EXTRA

DELETE

VIEW

ACTUAL

– Inserts

together with transition and hold times.
The

– Trigger

– GPO

Start-of-loop and end-of-loop

–

Serves to delete the current object or the current keyframe.
(only available by the owner)

If View is OFF
switcher
If View is ON, the respective snapshots (keyframes) are called,
when
Thus the video monitors show the stored status.

the current switcher status as keyframe act#,

transition will be influenced by the T

event

, the timeline can be edited

status.

the cursor is moved.

rajectory settings.

without changing the

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editor

4.6.4 OVER

VIEW OF ALL GRAPHIC SYMBOLS

Start

and end of a timeline

Dissolve (s-curve), i.e. a transition between keyframes

xx xx

xx

in xx frames.

Dissolve (smooth)

xx xx

ABC

ABC

xx

Snapshot, creates Insert Stored under the name
ABC and the hold time of xx frames.

xx

xx

act nn

act

nn

Snapshot, created with ACTUAL and with a hold time of xx frames.

xx

xx

n

T001

Event symbol for GPI, time (xx:xx:xx:xx) and User
The timeline waits for the respective event.

Event symbol for switching the GPO outputs.

Start-of-loop, loop counter with n repetitions.
(n = ”–” means ”forever”)

End–of–loop

Playing a timeline, created with INSER

T ST

ORED

.

xx

aiting time of xx frames

W

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4.6.5

NOTES AND COMMENTS

1. ”Actual”
this

is possible.

2.

With V
– Insert the stored snapshot.
– Move cursor to this snapshot.
– Press
– Delete stored snapshot.

3.

If a given keyframe is needed as single snapshot, proceed as follows:
– Edit timeline with this keyframe (V
– Move cursor to this keyframe.
– Leave editor by pressing
– Store a snapshot with

4. Sometimes
together
This

can be done very easily by creating a timeline

one

stored snapshot.

and ”Stored” snapshots should

iew ON you can convert a ”Stored” snapshot to an ”Actual” snapshot.

Insert Actual

it is useful to execute

with the snapshot on one key).

.

End Edit

Store.

a transition to a snapshot (transition duration

not

be mixed in one timeline, although

iew ON).

.

with Edit which only contains

S xxx

25 0

5.

The

functions Fader Play (DD20 / DD30

tions
– Fader

–

Play and Auto Play do not work with timelines that contain trigger
events ( ), endless loops (FOREVER) or stored timelines.
Fader Play reverse is ignored if the timeline contains stored snapshots
and/or loops.

only) and Auto Play have certain limita

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4. 7 T

rajectory

Curve example

Typ

With the trajectory types and the associated adjustment options, the user can
change the course of movements between the keyframes of a timeline. This can
be clearly seen when the timeline changes the wipe position. The trajectory set­tings

are stored automatically when

–

a keyframe is entered in Learn

–

an actual keyframe is inserted or changed in Edit.

Each

keyframe may have a dif

tion

to the next keyframe.

The

trajectory controls TENS, BIAS, CONTI, WEIGHT are adjusted with the digi

pots.

The function keys below the respective bars can be used to set the value to

”50%”

which is indicated with an arrow

with

the function key or with the mouse (DD10) below the indication. The

trajectory

LINEAR Produces

S-CURV

types are available:

frames
the speed of keyframe.

Produces a straight–line course of movements. The speed starts
at
with

and sudden changes in the direction of movement and in

0, rises to maximum and falls again to 0. The direction changes

the keyframes.

ferent trajectory setting which describes the transi

. The dif

a linear movement at

ferent trajectory types are selected

constant speed between the key-

following

-

-

SMOOTH

Produces a smooth even movement avoiding sudden changes
direction and speed. This makes the movement appear ”natural”.
The

controls TENS, BIAS, CONTI, WEIGHT are only ef

Smooth Trajectory.

fective for

in

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To describe how Smooth Trajectory mode works and how the user can modify
the

following example describes a timeline with

tion

e.g. of ME1 changes (the positions are shown below).

Wipe = small rhombus

act 1

–

Set ME1 so that the monitor shows the positioned wipe as displayed above
in act#1.

–

Select EXTRA menu.

–

V

erify that ME1 is enabled in DEFINE MEMO.

–

V

erify that TIME is not 0 (try 12 frames).

–

Set all trajectory modifiers to normal.

–

Set the trajectory type to SMOOTH.

–

Press

Learn

and select a storage location (hotkey).

–

Set ME1 so that it corresponds to the above act#1.

–

Press ST

–

Set positioner so that it corresponds to the above act#2.

–

Press ST

–

Set positioner so that it corresponds to the above act#3.

–

Press ST

–

Press

–

Play the timeline.

ORE to enter the first keyframe.
ORE to enter the second keyframe.
ORE to enter the third keyframe.

Learn

to complete the storing of the timeline.

act

3 keyframes in which the wipe posi

2 act 3

it,

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In

order to display the resulting trajectory

picture.

Use the ST

ORE-function in the menu.

act

1 act 3

act

, the three keyframes are combined in one

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rajectory

With normal setting (50%) of the trajectory modifiers TENS, BIAS, CONTI, and
WEIGHT,

the following course of movements results:

The

following describes the influence

timeline
As the trajectory controls are not effective for the first and the last keyframe, this

example
The
–

–
–
–
–
–

–
–

design you can experiment with the controls and/or combine them.

only shows the modification of the values of the second keyframe (act#2).

procedure is as follows:

Press

Edit

and select the hotkey of this timeline.

V

erify that V
Go to act#2 with the function key (act#2 is black).
Press Change (a l
Set all modifier to 50%.
Set modifier of the respective example to the indicated value and press
to enter the new value.
Press
Press hotkey

iew is enabled.

End Edit

PLAY

arg

e w

indo

to end editing.

to play the result.

of each control separately

w a

ppear

s with the bars o

. For more creative

f the t

rajector

y m

odifiers).

OK

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4.7.1

TENS (TENSION)

This
negative

The other trajectory controls remain in ”50%” position.

modify

control modifies the curvature of the trajectory

curvature results in a loop.

. The

curve may be pointed. A

ca.18 %

ca.66 %

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4.7.2 BIAS

4. 7 T

rajectory

This control influences the direction of the trajectory at the keyframe. The angle
between

The other trajectory controls remain in ”50%” position.

entry and exit is 180

°.

ca.27 %

modify

ca.72 %

If the wipe pattern (rhombus) is to leave the image area (beyond the margin),

EXTEND

POS

must be enabled in the corresponding wipe generator

.

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control serves to produce a kink at the keyframe. The angle between entry and

This
exit

is no longer 180°. The speed rises and produces a ”hop” (jumping ball).

The other trajectory settings remain in ”50%” position.

modify

ca.24 %

ca.70%

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4.7.4 WEIGHT

4. 7 T

rajectory

control serves to change the speed at the keyframe. The flow of the curve

This
changes.

The other trajectory settings remain in ”50%” position.

ca.24 %

modify

also

ATTENTION!

Approx. 24%

Approx. 70%

A ”jerk” may appear at the key frame.

Slow movement before the key frame
fast movement after the key frame

Fast movement before the key frame
slow movement after the key frame

ca.70%

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4.8 ERROR MESSAGES

”Not

enough FREE space”

”Y

ou are not the OWNER”

4.8 Error messages

Cause:
The EXTRA storage is too full to permit storing this (new) snapshot
or timeline.
Remedy:
Delete snapshots or timelines that are no longer required and store
again with

Cause:
You

have tried to delete, assign or rename a snapshot or a timeline,

that

was stored by another user

For safety reasons, this is not permitted.

Store or Learn

.

.

”Contains deleted SNAPSHOT
or timeline ignored”

”Snapshot
line or vice versa. Ignored”.

”NAME already exists”

”Nested PLA

”Cannot INSER
into itself” You

”More than 30 different analog Cause:
values. Ignoring some of them.”

replaced by time-

Y ignored”

T timeline

Cause:
A snapshot or timeline stored in this timeline has been deleted (or
assigned) in the meantime. A snapshot or timeline selected on the
Preset

Cause:
You

have used a function that does not apply to the

Play

for a snapshot.

Cause:

have tried to rename a snapshot or a timeline using

You
already
Remedy:
Select a dif

Cause:
The

currently played timeline contains a timeline and this timeline in

turn

contains another timeline.

Cause:

have tried to insert the timeline you are currently editing as Stored

timeline.

You

have changed an excessive number of analog values during this
Learn
ments

bank has been deleted

exists (in a dif

ferent name.

For safety reasons this is not permitted.

or Edit procedure. The limit has been set to avoid jerky move-

while a timeline is played.

ferent bank).

in the meantime (DD20 / DD30 only).

stored object, e.g.

a name that

”Ignored because nothing Cause:
enabled in DEFINE MEMO.”

You

have tried to store (
no

functions were enabled in DEFINE MEMO. This is ignored in order

to

avoid empty snapshots or timelines.
Remedy:
Change DEFINE MEMO.

Store

or

Learn) or to record (

Record

) when

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”No EDIT during
AUT

O TRANSITION”.

”No EDIT during
AUT

O TRANSITION or other

EXTRA PLA

”Cannot change DEFINE
MEMO during LEARN,
RECORD or EDIT”

”DISSOL
keyframe is always 0!”

”Ignored! No F
backwards”

”Ignored! No F

because .......”

”Ignored! No AUT

because .......”

”Ignored! No EDIT because
RECORDED”

Y/DISSOLVE” pleted.

VE TIME for first

ADER play

ADER play

O play

Remedy:
Select Edit after Auto T

Remedy:
Select Edit after Auto T

More possible error messages.

(Fader play: DD20 / DD30 only)

ransition is completed.

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4.9 EXTRA-VTR-PROTOKOLL

4.9 EXTRA-VTR-Protokoll

As of software version ”I” a new port protocol is available. This
real-time
a tape machine and presents timelines like a piece of recorded tape.
in

the timeline has a specific time code assigned to it. For the connection to the edi
ting
nection
(port

Editor-Setup The

control of switcher timelines by an editing system. The switcher emulates

system, a standard RS422 cable (1:1 assignment,

at the switcher

can be established directly at one of the three RS422 ports

pin-pin) is used. The con

1, 2 or 3). Please refer to the switcher installation manual.

switcher identifies to the editing system

as a tape machine of the ”BVW

protocol permits a

Each

position

-75P”
type.
In

the editor setup the corresponding setting has to be made.

Switcher-Setup In the switcher setup (E-Box) the EXTRA-VTR protocol must be selected for the

relevant port
In

VTR
Enbl

Edit
Enbl

case of DD20/30 switchers the remote control is enabled by the

case of DD5/10 switchers the remote control is released implicitly when the Edit

In

Enbl

key is pressed

.

VTR Enbl

key.

-

-

Functioning A

remote control is only possible if a valid timeline is

meets

the following requirements:

selected at the switcher which

The timeline must have a defined duration, i.e.
– it must not contain an endless loop,
– it must not contain a ”wait for GPI”.

The playing of timelines from the editor is subject to the same limitations as the
manual
– T

playing with the fader (DD20 / DD30 only).

imelines containing external snapshots (generated with ”insert stored”) can
only be played forward.
– T

imelines containing loops can only be played forward.
As

a consequence timelines which are exclusively created by ”insert actual” com

mands

should be preferred in connection with the VTR interface. If no timeline or

an

unsuitable timeline is selected, this is signalled to the editor as a tape unthread

status.

In Sony editors, for example, this status produces the indication T

OUT (tape

out).
If

the switcher is not released (”EDIT Enbl” not active) this is signalled to the editor

as

a LOCAL state.

The

start of a timeline always is 10 hours (timecode 10:00:00:00). In ef

fect preroll
this avoids possible problems caused by time code wrap around. All time codes
between

00:00:00:00 and 10:00:00:00 position the timeline at the start.

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At

the end of the timeline the time code continues, yet the switcher status is unaf

fected

by any positioning beyond the end.

The editor can control the timeline with the normal operator tape motion controls
(e.

g. B. Stop, Play

In NTSC systems the VTR emulation operates in Non-Drop-Frame mode.

, Shuttle, Jog, Cue etc.).

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5.

5. APPLICATION NOTES

5.1 LOADING FLASH SOFTWARE FROM DD FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

The software permits loading updates (FLASH software) directly from the floppy
disk

drives of the switcher
procedure. This mode is only possible if EPROM type PR752A (or higher) is
installed in the switcher control panel and if EPROM type PR695A (or higher) is
installed

There
or

D

D

in the switcher E-box .

are two ways of loading the FLASH software with the internal

the external (DD5/DD10) floppy disk drive:

SELFLOAD

LOAD FOREIGN DEVICE

. This eliminates the need

Selfloading procedure of a control

with own floppy disk drive.

panel

From a control panel that is in the
application and has its own floppy
drive, the software can be loaded into
any device in the network (E-box or
panel

without disk drive).

to connect a PC for the loading

Application Notes

(DD20/DD30)

disk

Starting SELFLOAD

In

case of a control panel that (as a

to

the operating status, it is suf

into

the floppy disk drive and then trigger a reset (controller board).

cedure

is started automatically

If a control panel already is in the application, a reloading of the software can be
started

in the SETUP menu (EXTRA panel).

SETUP menu option

L O A D S O F T W A

In the subloop the options

LOAD MY P

LOAD E-BOX MASTER
LOAD E-BOX SLA
LOAD OTHER P

can be selected.

result of an EPROM change) is unable to return

ficient to insert a floppy with a control panel LOC file

The loading pro

.

R E : >

ANEL

for ”Selfload” and

VE

ANEL

for ”Load foreign devices”

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Application Notes

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If

LOAD MY P

ANEL

is confirmed, the selfloading procedure is started.

The selfloading procedure comprises a test and a loading procedure that are
executed

successively

. In the test procedure (approx. 5 minutes) the date on the
floppy disk are verified for safety purposes. This is signalled by a cyclical beep
sound.
The loading procedure (approx. 5 minutes) is signalled by a cyclical long beep
sound

and the ”running” of the controller status LEDs.

The

loading procedure is completed when the control panel executes a REST

ART.

Starting

LOAD FOREIGN DEVICE

If

the control panel is already in the application,

can

be started in the SETUP menu (EXTRA panel).

Note:

Setup Menu option
In the subloop the following foreign devices can be selected:

If

one of the submenu options is confirmed, the foreign loading procedure is started.

As

described above, the loading operating itself comprises a testing
procedure that are executed successively. In this case both procedures are sig­nalled

with a rotating activity indication in the

will

also show any error messages.

a foreign device loading procedure

It is assumed that only the device to receive the software is active
in the Cheapernet. Switch off all devices that are not involved
before the foreign device loading procedure is started and press
the reset button on the control panel controller afterwards.

L O A D S O F T W A

R E : >

LOAD E-BOX MASTER
LOAD E-BOX SLA
LOAD OTHER P

VE

ANEL

and a loading

EXTRA display

. The EXTRA display

Floppy disk contents

The loading procedure is completed when the newly loaded device executes a
RESTART. In the control panel the EXTRA display shows the submenu option
executed

In

line with the BTS designation conventions for LOC files,

ing

All
three

last together with the indication

names can be loaded in the switcher:

Control panel
E-box master
E-box slave

LOC files must be in the

root directory of the floppy

LOC files on a floppy can be loaded.

DONE.

only files with the follow

F*.LOC
M*.LOC
S*.LOC

. In this operation only the first

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ÁÁ

ÁÁ

ÁÁ

ÁÁ

ÁÁ

ÁÁ

ÁÁ

ÁÁ

ÁÁ

Á

Á

Á

Á

Á

Á

Á

Á

Á

Á

5.2 INPUT ASSIGNMENTS (ON SMALL PANELS)

5.

Application Notes

5.2.1 PREMISES

5.2.1.1 ST

Standard

ANDARD BUTT

*)

1

Key Index

DD 5
DD10
DD20
DD30

I 1
I 1
I 1
I 1

Current

Depart
no

assignment limitations (For Software versions up to Release ”H”):

from descriptions in the DD5 / DD10 Operations Manuals there is actually

”ASSIGN” menu button in the INST

ALLA

TION \

IDENT menu of these panels.
So, with these panels it wasn’t possible to gain access to physical input numbers
greater

than the maximum count of D5 / DD10 E-Box inputs. This especially
out as a drawback when a user operates a number of panels and one (or more)
E-Box(es)
inputs
releases.
ment
ments

files from one panel to another

how

in a Multi-Panel configuration. In case there is a desire for an access to

# 17-32 of a large E-Box this could not be accomplished on former Software

Since release ”I” there is still no possibility to directly control the assign

for greater input numbers, but BTS will now supply users of network environ

with an elegant solution to that problem. The solution is:

Copy of ASSIGN-

. These Application Notes will show an example of

this is done and what restrictions will apply

.

ON ROW INDEXING

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

I 2

I 3

I 4

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turns

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Standard

*)

Key Index

DD 5
DD10
DD20
DD30

Standard
Key Index

ÁÁÁÁ

*)

DD 5
DD10
DD20
DD30

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Bgd
Vid
Blk
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Mp1

20

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Á

Mp2

Bgd = Single
Bg1/2 =
Blk
Vid = V
Mp1/2 =
M1k, M2k =

Á

Á

Á

=

ME1-PVW/Key

M1k

Á

M2k

Á

Vid

Mp1

Color Generator
Color Generator 1/2
Black

ideo Store (MEM)

Montage Processor Channel 1/2

, ME2-PVW/Key

...all other blank fields appear as blanked Mnemonics on the panel.

32

I 29
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Á

Mp2

50

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I 30

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I 31

Á

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36

Vid

54

Á

Blk

*) With BLACK_BUTT (in Setup Menu) being on the right side.

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5.

Application Notes

Diamond digital DD10

5.2.1.2

NETWORK EXAMPLES

5.2.1.3 APPLICATIONS

NETWORK FOR INDEPENDENT STUDIOS / EDIT SUITES:

Basics

for this application will be big edit suites that many users have to time share.
For example you could have setup a large editor, cameras, up to two DVEs, one
or

more CGs, Disk Recorders and a number of VTRs to the big unit to perform (pre-)
productions. Supposed the small system is installed in another room with no live

sources (cameras.....) connected, the editor can later move on to the small post

production
copy
the

order of connected inputs and keep the big room free for live shots etc...

DUAL P

Supposed
want
access
ble

to ”download” a specific 32 input button assignment to the DD10 panel and have

access

room to finalize the edit with the material that already is on tape. He

his disk stored ”user input setup” from the

ANEL NETWORK FOR OB-V

you have live productions on the DD20 panel (with a DD30 E-Box) and

to do a small production with dif

to all E-Box connected sources. For the user’s convenience it is now possi
to any 16 of all sources.

ferent cuts at the same time, you need to

DD30 to the DD10 panel to maintain

AN PRODUCTIONS:

can

have

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