GRASS VALLEY INDIGO User Manual

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INDIGO AV Mixer

User Manual

Software Version 1.2.2

000 219 419 800 August 2007 / Revision 2

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Affiliate with the N.V. KEMA in The Netherlands

CERTIFICATE

Certificate Number: 510040.001

The Quality System of:

Grass Valley, Inc.

400 Providence Mine Road Nevada City, CA 95945 United States

15655 SW Greystone Ct. Beaverton, OR 97006 United States

10 Presidential Way

Floor, Suite 300

3 Woburn, MA 01801 United States

Nederland B.V. 4800 RP BREDA The Netherlands

Technopole Brest Iroise CS 73808 29238 Brest Cedex 3 France

7140 Baymeadows Way Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States

Weiterstadt, Germany Brunnenweg 9 D-64331 Weiterstadt Germany

17 rue du Petit Albi-BP 8244 95801 Cergy Pontoise Cergy, France

Rennes, France Rue du Clos Courtel Cesson-Sevigne, Cedex France

2300 South Decker Lake Blvd. Salt Lake City, UT 84119 United States

Including its implementation, meets the requirements of the standard:

ISO 9001:2000

Scope: The design, manufacture and support of video hardware and software products and related systems.

This Certificate is valid until: June 14, 2009 This Certificate is valid as of: August 30, 2006 Certified for the first time: June 14, 2000

H. Pierre Sallé President KEMA-Registered Quality

The method of operation for quality certification is defined in the KEMA General Terms And Conditions For Quality And Environmental Management Systems Certifications. Integral publication of this certificate is allowed.

KEMA-Registered Quality, Inc.

4377 County Line Road

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Chalfont, PA 18914 Ph: (215)997-4519 Fax: (215)997-3809

CRT 001 073004

Accredited By:

ANAB

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Contacting Grass Valley

On the www.thomsongrassvalley.com web site you get further information on Grass Valley and our products.

For Sales and Service, please contact your local dealer.

To find the account representative, dealer, or distributor nearest you, go to

www.thomsongrassvalley.com/sales

E N D - O F - L I F E P R O D U C T R E C Y C L I N G N O T I C E

Grass Valley’s innova tion and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state or local agencies.

Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.

Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal, including freight, however

you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment

ready for pickup.

For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass

Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries. In the US

and Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the

EH&S Department. In addition, information concerning the program can be found at: www.thomsongrassvalley.com/environment

CE Conformity

This product is in conformity with the following standards, corresponding to the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC:

Standard Version Standard Version

EN 55103-1; -2 / Class A 1997-06 EN 61000-4-4 2002-07 EN 55022 / Class A 2000-05 EN 61000-4-5 2001-12 EN 61000-4-2 2001-12 EN 61000-4-6 2001-12 EN 61000-4-3 2001-12 EN 61000-4-11 2001-4-11

Find the detailed Declaration of Conformity on the CD shipped with your INDIGO AV Mixer.

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Copyrights

This product incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. and foreign patents, including patent numbers 5,315,448 and 6,836,549, and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the product must be authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Section 1 — Safety Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Safety Terms and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1.1 Terms in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1.2 Terms on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1.3 Symbols on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.3 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Section 2 — Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.3 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 3 — Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.1 Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.2 Electric Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2.1 AC Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2.2 Ground Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.3 Rackmount Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.4 Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.4.1 Video Inputs Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.4.2 Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.4.3 Video Outputs Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.4.4 Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.5 Analog Ref Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.6 Audio Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.6.1 Audio Inputs Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.6.2 Audio Input Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.6.3 Audio Outputs Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.6.4 Audio Output Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.6.5 AES/EBU Pin Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.7 Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.7.1 Program Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.7.2 Preview Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.7.3 Auxiliary Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.8 USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.9 Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.9.1 DVI-I to VGA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.9.2 DVI-I to DVI-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.9.3 DVI-I to HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.10 Tally/GPI/GPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Section 4 — Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Section 5 — Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.1 Power-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.2 Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.3 Audio Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.4 Example Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.1 Overview of Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.1.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.1.2 Touch Screen with Digipots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.1.3 Delegation Subpanel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.1.4 Crossbars for Bus and Source Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1.5 Main Transitions Subpanel with Transition Lever Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.1.6 Numeric Input Subpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.1.7 Audio Control Subpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.1.8 Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.2 Selecting Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.2.1 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.2.2 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.3 Video Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.3.1 Transitions, Effects, and Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.3.2 Making a Background Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3.3 Making a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

5.3.4 Making a Chroma Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.3.5 Making an Effect Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

5.3.6 Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in SD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5.3.7 Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in HR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5.3.8 Making a PiP within a PiP in HR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5.4 Audio Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5.4.1 Mic Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.4.2 Stereo Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.4.3 Adjusting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Section 6 — Tutorials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

6.1 Tutorial 1—Small Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6.1.1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6.1.2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

6.1.3 Result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1.4 How to Set Up a Small Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Section 7 — Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

7.1 General Handling of the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

7.1.1 Menu Navigation and Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

7.1.2 Virtual Numeric Keypad and Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

7.1.3 Onscreen Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7.1.4 Auto Menu Delegation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

7.2 Transition Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

7.2.1 SD/HR Effects Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

7.2.2 Duration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7.3 Keyer Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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7.4 Audio Mixer Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7.4.1 Mixer Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7.4.2 Channel Adjust Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

7.4.3 Monitor Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

7.5 Media Player Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

7.5.1 Remote Control Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

7.5.2 Favorites Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

7.6 E-MEM Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

7.7 Correction/Mattes Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

7.7.1 Color Correction Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

7.7.2 Mattes Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

7.8 Stills Store Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

7.9 Setup Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

7.9.1 System Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

7.9.2 Video Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

7.9.3 Audio Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

7.9.4 Control Panel Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

7.9.5 GPIO Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

7.9.6 External Devices Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

7.10 Load/Save Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Section 8 — Network Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

8.1 Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

8.2 Setting Up a Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Section 9 — External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

9.1 Players and Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

9.2 Linear Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Section 10 — Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

10.1 CF Card / Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

10.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

10.3 Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

10.4 Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

10.4.1 Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

10.4.2 Transition Lever Arm (T-Bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

10.4.3 Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

10.4.4 Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Section 11 — Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Section 12 — Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

12.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

12.2 Environmental Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

12.3 Mechanical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

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Safety Summary

Read and follow the important safety information below, noting especially those instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. Additional specific warnings not listed here may be found throughout the manual.

WARNING Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover

or enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

1.1 Safety Terms and Symbols

Section 1

1.1.1 Terms in this Manual

Safety-related statements may appear in this manual in the following form:

WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that may result in

personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may result in

damage to equipment or other property, or which may cause equipment crucial to your business environment to become temporarily non-operational.

1.1.2 Terms on the Product

The following terms may appear on the product:

DANGER — A personal injury hazard is immediately accessible as you read

the marking.

WARNING — A personal injury hazard exists but is not immediately acces-

sible as you read the marking.

CAUTION — A hazard to property, product, and other equipment is present.

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1.1.3 Symbols on the Product

The following symbols may appear on the product:

Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

Indicates that user, operator or service technician should refer to product manual(s) for important operating, maintenance, or service instructions.

This is a prompt to note fuse rating when replacing fuse(s). The fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated.

Identifies a protective grounding terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other equipment connections.

Identifies an external protective grounding terminal which may be connected to earth ground as a supplement to an internal grounding terminal.

Indicates that static sensitive components are present which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing.

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1.2 Warnings

Warnings

The following warning statements identify conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life.

Dangerous voltage or current may be present — Disconnect power and remove

battery (if applicable) before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Do not service alone — Do not internally service this product unless another

person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Remove jewelry — Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches,

and other metallic objects.

Avoid exposed circuitry — Do not touch exposed connections, components or

circuitry when power is present.

Use proper power cord — Use only the power cord supplied or specified for

this product.

Ground product — Connect the grounding conductor of the power cord to

earth ground.

Operate only with covers and enclosure panels in place — Do not operate this

product when covers or enclosure panels are removed.

Use correct fuse — Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this

product.

Use only in dry environment — Do not operate in wet or damp conditions.

Use only in non-explosive environment — Do not operate this product in an

explosive atmosphere.

High leakage current may be present — Earth connection of product is essential

before connecting power.

Double pole neutral fusing — Disconnect mains power prior to servicing.

Avoid mechanical hazards — Allow the fan to come to a stop before servicing.

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1.3 Cautions

The following caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in damage to equipment or other property.

Do not open the device — Unauthorized opening will void warranty.

Use correct power source — Do not operate this product from a power source

that applies more than the voltage specified for the product.

Provide proper ventilation — To prevent product overheating, provide equip-

ment ventilation in accordance with installation instructions. Do not deposit any papers beneath the device — they could affect ventilation. Place device only on a flat surface.

Use anti-static procedures — Static sensitive components are present which

may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment, and surfaces during servicing.

Do not use CF card with a PC — The CF card is specially formatted. The soft-

ware stored on the CF card could be deleted.

Do not operate with suspected equipment failure — If you suspect product

damage or equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel.

Route cable properly — Route power cords and other cables so that they are

not likely to be damaged. Properly support heavy cable bundles to avoid connector damage.

Use correct power supply cords — Power cords for this equipment, if provided,

meet all regional electrical codes. Operation of this equipment at voltages exceeding 130 VAC requires power supply cords which comply with NEMA configurations. International power cords, if provided, have the approval of the country of use.

Use correct replacement battery — This product contains a battery. To reduce

the risk of explosion, check polarity and replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

The unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. If problems arise, please contact your local dealer.

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Welcome

Section 2

Welcome to the INDIGO AV Mixer. The INDIGO AV Mixer uniquely combines the advanced features of a video production switcher, a seamless switcher, and an audio mixer.

Figure 1. The INDIGO AV Mixer

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Section 2 — Welcome

Key features of your INDIGO AV Mixer:

• Live seamless switching of video, computer, and audio sources

• Mix digital and analog sources

• Upconvert/downconvert multiple video channels between High Resolution (HR) and SD

• SD/HR simulcast output

• Pre-programmable video layouts with keyers for picture-in-picture and other effects

• Digital effects with 2D and 3D transformations, including page turns, ripples, and swirls

• Linear/luminance and chroma keyers

• Integrated control of the Grass Valley Turbo™ intelligent digital disk recorder (iDDR) and other devices

• Stereo analog and AES/EBU audio

• SDI audio de-embedding and re-embedding

• Four-band parametric equalizer and motordriven audio faders

• Simple audio-follow-video mode

• Intelligent audio-delay management for live production lip sync

2.1 About this Manual

This User Manual is intended to help you understand how your INDIGO AV Mixer works and how to work with it.

In addition to explaining basic functionality (Basic Operation on page 37), hardware (Connections on page 17) and software, it also provides practical hints. The Tutorials on page 67 may give you a good starting point for cre- ating your own setups.

The section Menus on page 73 explains the basic navigation and organization of the menus and provides a quick reference to all their functions and buttons.

This User Manual also provides further details on how to operate the INDIGO AV Mixer in a network (Network Operation on page 147) and how to operate external devices (External Devices on page 149).

The section Maintenance on page 151 explains how to clean the INDIGO AV Mixer, how to calibrate its operating elements, and how to update the software.

Finally, the section Troubleshooting on page 159 provides tips and tricks for dealing with most common problems on your INDIGO AV Mixer.

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2.2 Related Documents

You will find the complete User Manual and all Release Notes (as published so far) on the CD-ROM included in the INDIGO AV Mixer package. It provides you with comprehensive information about your INDIGO AV Mixer.

Users who have a general understanding of how a video/audio mixer works and who want to start immediately, should review the Quick Start Guide.

Additionally, you will find the following information at

www.thomsongrassvalley.com

• Online versions of Documentation — Current versions of product catalogs, brochures, data sheets, ordering guides, planning guides, manuals, and release notes in .pdf format are available for download.

• FAQ Database — Search our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) data- base to find quick answers to common questions and troubleshoot problems.

2.3 Before You Begin

• Software Downloads — Software updates, drivers, and patches are available for download.

Check whether your INDIGO AV Mixer package is complete. The fol- lowing items are included:

• INDIGO AV Mixer device

• Two power supply cables (US and Continental Europe)

• Tally/GPI/GPO breakout box + cable (if ordered)

• Digital Audio breakout cable (if ordered)

• HiRes Board (if ordered)

• CD-ROM with the User Manual in different languages

• Multilingual Quick Start Guide

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Section 2 — Welcome

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Connections

3.1 Rear Panel Overview

The following figure shows the rear panel of the INDIGO AV Mixer with its various connectors:

Section 3

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Figure 2. Rear panel of the INDIGO AV Mixer

Note All Sub-D connectors of the INDIGO AV Mixer use SAE inch threads, not

ISO/DIN metric threads.

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Section 3 — Connections

3.2 Electric Power Supply

3.2.1 AC Power Cable

Use the power cable to connect the power inlet of the INDIGO AV Mixer to the wall outlet.

Note If required, ask your dealer for an appropriate power cable.

3.2.2 Ground Screw

Use the ground screw to connect the unit to the ground terminal.

Figure 3. The ground screw

3.3 Rackmount Connections

You can install your INDIGO AV Mixer in a rack using telescopic rails. For this purpose, the device is equipped with four M5 cage nuts underneath.

Figure 4. Cage nuts for rackmounting

CAUTION To avoid damages of the unit, only use screws with a maximum length of

10 mm (0.39 inch).

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3.4 Video Connections

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides various analog and digital video inputs and outputs. Via the optional HiRes board you can also make use of HD inputs and outputs as well as internal upscaled and downscaled signals.

3.4.1 Video Inputs Overview

The following figure shows the video inputs of the INDIGO AV Mixer:

Figure 5. Video input connections

Video Connections

3.4.2 Video Inputs

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides various inputs for video, both analog and digital.

Note The system can perform auto frame synchronizing for all video inputs, so

there is no requirement for genlocking.

The following inputs are available:

• 12 SDI inputs, the first 6 supporting also analog formats

Supported analog formats:

• PAL B, G, H, I, M, N; Pal 60

• NTSC, NTSC M, NTSC 4.43

Supported digital formats:

• ITU-R-656 (SMPTE 259M-1997) with embedded audio (SMPTE

272M-1994)

• 6 CVBS (Composite) inputs

Note The CVBS inputs share connectors with the first 6 SDI inputs.

• 4 S-Video inputs, aliased with the first 4 SDI inputs

• 2 IEEE 1394 (Firewire) inputs

Note The firewire inputs will replace the SDI inputs 11 and 12.

Note The Firewire connectors can also be configured as outputs.

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Section 3 — Connections

HiRes Board

3.4.3 Video Outputs Overview

The optional HiRes board additionally provides the following video inputs:

• 2 DVI-I inputs with a resolution of up to 1920x1080 pixels

• 2 HD-SDI inputs with a resolution of 1080i or 720p

Note Using an appropriate adapter, analog VGA signals can also be input via the

DVI-I connectors (see DVI-I to VGA on page 29).

The following figure shows the video outputs of the INDIGO AV Mixer:

Figure 6. Video output connections

3.4.4 Video Outputs

The outputs listed below are sorted by sections (as labeled on the rear panel), in order to allow a quick and easy overview.

Section PGM OUT

The PGM OUT section provides the following outputs, which can be used concurrently:

• 2 x SDI

• 2 x CVBS (Composite)

• 1 x S-Video

Section PREVIEW OUT

The PREVIEW OUT section provides the following outputs, which can be used concurrently:

• 1 x SDI

• 1 x CVBS (Composite)

• 1 x S-Video

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Section AUX

The AUX section provides the following outputs, which can be used concurrently:

• 3 x SDI

• 3 x CVBS (Composite)

Note AUX outputs cannot be used in bypass mode and are always re-clocked/

timed.

Section IEEE 1394 (Firewire)

The Firewire section provides 2 outputs.

Note The Firewire connectors can also be configured as inputs.

Section COMPUTER VIDEO OUT (HiRes Board)

The optional HiRes board additionally provides the following video outputs:

Video Connections

• 2 DVI-I outputs with a resolution of up to 1920x1080 pixels

Note DVI only provides progressive signals.

• 2 downscaled outputs

The downscaled outputs provide HR versions of PGM OUT and PREVIEW OUT and are internal resources. Select one or two inputs out of the 12 available inputs.

Note Each downscaled output will replace one SDI input (11 = PGM, 12 = PVW).

Note Using an appropriate adapter, also analog VGA signals can be output via the

DVI-I connectors (see DVI-I to VGA on page 29).

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Section 3 — Connections

3.5 Analog Ref Connections

The Analog Ref section provides two Black Burst outputs to sync external equipment, i.e. the INDIGO AV Mixer can be used as sync generator for the rest of the production system.

It also provides a Black Burst input with a loop through connector to sync the INDIGO AV Mixer to an external reference signal.

Use a terminating resistor of 75 Ohm if you connect a signal but do not loop it through.

Note The Analog Ref connectors cannot be used as inputs or outputs for video

signals.

Figure 7. Analog Ref connections

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3.6 Audio Connections

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The INDIGO AV Mixer provides various analog and digital audio inputs and outputs.

3.6.1 Audio Inputs Overview

The following figure shows the audio inputs of the INDIGO AV Mixer:

Audio Connections

Figure 8. Audio input connections

Note All XLR connectors of the INDIGO AV Mixer correspond to

IEC 61076-2-103. Only use corresponding plugs, for example, NEUTRIK. Plugs that do not match this standard may become stuck in the jack.

3.6.2 Audio Input Types

You can connect various analog and digital audio input signals to the INDIGO AV Mixer.

Note The maximum amount of concurrently usable audio channels is 8.

Analog Audio Input

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides the following connections for analog audio input:

• 2 x RCA (unbalanced)

• 4 x TRS 1/4’’ (balanced)

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Section 3 — Connections

Microphone / Line In

The LINE/MIC IN section provides combined XLR/TRS 1/4’’ connectors as inputs:

• 4 x XLR

• 4 x TRS 1/4’’ (the TRS 1/4’’ phone connectors are located in the middle of the combined connectors and can be used instead of XLR)

XLR

TRS 1/4’’

Figure 9. Combined XLR/TRS 1/4’’ connector

Note Phantom power (+48 V DC) can be activated for Line/Mic inputs 1/2 and 3/4.

Note The LINE/MIC IN inputs can be amplified (see Mixer Submenu on page 97).

Digital Audio Input

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides the following connections for digital audio input:

• 6 x AES/EBU (25-pin Sub-D connector, section DIGITAL AUDIO I/O)

De-embedded/Embedded Audio (SDI)

Audio can also be derived (de-embedded) from up to six SDI video inputs (see Audio Submenu on page 129).

For all SDI outputs, audio is embedded in Main and Sub channels in pairs 1+2 and 3+4.

Note De-embedded audio signals may be automatically delayed according to their

related video signals to avoid offset when being processed and re-embedded on output.

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3.6.3 Audio Outputs Overview

The following figure shows the audio outputs of the INDIGO AV Mixer:

Figure 10. Audio output connections

3.6.4 Audio Output Types

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides various analog and digital audio out- puts.

Audio Connections

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Analog Audio Output

The outputs listed below are sorted by sections (as labeled on the rear panel), in order to allow a quick and easy overview:

Section ANALOG AUDIO MAIN OUT

These outputs can be used concurrently:

• 1 x XLR (balanced)

• 1 x RCA (unbalanced)

Section SUB-OUT

Sub-Out is a fully featured mixing unit. These outputs are similar to Main Out, but additionally provide delayed output functionality (for

example, for a second pair of speakers in the middle of a bigger area or hall). They can be used concurrently:

• 1 x RCA (unbalanced)

• 1 x TRS 1/4’’ (unbalanced)

Headphones

There are 2 headphones connectors, one on the top panel and one on the rear panel. The headphone connectors may also be used for monitoring, when connecting speakers instead of headphones.

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Section 3 — Connections

Digital Audio Output

3.6.5 AES/EBU Pin Out

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides the following connections for digital audio output:

• 2 x AES/EBU (25-pin connector, section DIGITAL AUDIO I/O)

Note The first digital output provides the same audio signal as section ANALOG

AUDIO MAIN OUT.

The second digital output provides the same audio signal as section SUB-OUT.

Additionally, the SDI outputs of PGM OUT (Section PGM OUT on page 20) provide embedded audio (Channel 1+2 = Main, 3+4 = Sub).

Note There is no audio processing for HR sources.

Digital audio I/O are available over SD-SDI or AES/EBU. The pin out for the AES/EBU connector is shown below.

AES/EBU DSUB 25 pins female

2x Digital Output, 6x Digital Input

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Audio Connections

The following table shows the pin assignment grouped by inputs and outputs:

Digital Audio Input Description Pin

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Digital Audio Output Description Pin

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IN2- 3

IN2com 16

IN3+ 4

IN3- 17

IN3com 5

IN4+ 18

IN4- 6

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IN5com 8

IN6+ 21

IN6- 9

IN6com 22

OUT1+ 10

OUT1- 23

OUT1com 11

OUT2+ 24

OUT2- 12

OUT2com 25

Note The optional adapter INDIGO1-AUDIO_CABLE connects two XLR outputs

and six XLR inputs with the 25pin AES/EBU connector of your INDIGO AV Mixer. The cable length is three meters.

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Section 3 — Connections

3.7 Monitors

3.7.1 Program Monitors

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides program, preview, and auxiliary monitor outputs.

Program monitors are connected to the outputs in the PGM OUT section. You can connect up to five program monitors in parallel.

Figure 12. Program monitor connections

3.7.2 Preview Monitors

Preview monitors are connected to the outputs in the PREVIEW OUT section. You can connect up to three preview monitors in parallel.

Figure 13. Preview monitor connections

3.7.3 Auxiliary Monitors

Use the connectors of the AUX section to output special signals, for example, a single keyer signal, to check on a separate monitor. You can connect up to three auxiliary monitors in parallel.

Figure 14. Preview monitor connections

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3.8 USB Ports

USB Ports

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides 3 USB ports: one on the rear panel and two on the top panel.

Note The USB port on the rear panel is for future use and currently without func-

tion.

The USB ports on the top panel allow you to connect USB devices like USB sticks or USB drives to store and load data (for example, user settings or images).

3.9 Adapters

3.9.1 DVI-I to VGA

3.9.2 DVI-I to DVI-D

Figure 15. USB ports on the top panel

Note To ensure proper function, use only USB sticks that are tested and confirmed

by GrassValley.

The DVI-I outputs of the INDIGO AV Mixer provide both DVI and VGA signals. If you want to connect standard VGA monitors you need an appropriate adapter or breakout cable.

You do not need an adapter to connect DVI-D devices to the DVI-I inputs and outputs of the INDIGO AV Mixer.

3.9.3 DVI-I to HDMI

You can use conventional adapters to connect HDMI devices to the DVI-I inputs and outputs of the INDIGO AV Mixer.

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Section 3 — Connections

3.10 Tally/GPI/GPO

Use the GPI / TALLY / GPO 50-pin Sub-D connector to control external devices via relays, or to send and receive control signals and events.

Figure 16. GPI / TALLY / GPO connector

The GPI / TALLY / GPO connector provides:

• 16 outputs, usable as tally out or GPO

This lets you open and close connections between two corresponding pins of the connector, to control external devices or relays.

• 8 inputs, usable as tally in or GPI

By opening/closing the connection between two corresponding pins of the connector, you activate functions like transitions or audio channel on/off (see GPIO Submenu on page 138).

Tally Breakout Adapter

The optional Tally Breakout Adapter provides an easy way to use the GPI / TALLY / GPO connector.

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Tally/GPI/GPO

It comes with a wall mount adapter (EU and USA) for power supply with 5 V DC and 10 W maximum power. If required, ask your dealer for a different adapter.

You may also develop your own breakout box or simply connect the pins that you need for your application.

GPI/GPO Interface

In the following you can see the pin assignment of the GPI/GPO connector and how to connect the inputs and outputs of the interface.

GPI/GPO Connector

A pair of two pins of the GPI/GPO connector represents one input or one output. The following table shows the corresponding pin assignments:

GPI Pins GPO Pins

1 1, 2 1 22, 23

2 18, 19 2 8, 9

3 34, 35 3 24, 25

4 3, 4 4 41, 42

5 20, 21 5 10, 11

6 36, 37 6 26, 27

7 5, 6 7 43, 44

8 38,39 8 12, 13

9 28, 29

10 45, 46

11 14, 15

12 30, 31

13 47, 48

14 16, 17

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Interface Connections

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Initial Settings

If you switch on your INDIGO AV Mixer for the first time or use a new setup (i.e. you connected different or additional devices) you have to adjust the video and audio settings after first power-on.

4.1 Power-On

Use the power switch on the rear side to switch on your INDIGO AV Mixer.

Section 4

Figure 21. The power switch

4.2 Video Settings

Configure the video settings as needed, according to the connected devices:

1. Select the SETUP main menu (see Setup Main Menu on page 116) to make

your settings.

2. In the VIDEO submenu (see Video Submenu on page 120), press the Input

button to list all video inputs and set the signal Type for each (used) video input.

3. Press the Output button and select the desired Graphic Standard

(resolution) and Type (PAL or NTSC).

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Section 4 — Initial Settings

4. If desired, in the CONTROL PANEL submenu (see Control Panel Submenu on

page 135), press video Sources are routed to which Buttons on the Background crossbar.

By default, the buttons are assigned corresponding to the number of the video signal input channel, for example, the signal from video input 2 is routed to button

Shift+10

4.3 Audio Settings

To adjust the audio settings:

1. Select the SETUP main menu (see Setup Main Menu on page 116).

2. In the AUDIO submenu (see Audio Submenu on page 129), press the

Operation Mode button to select one of the following modes:

Button Assign and set the video signal routing, i.e. which

2, SD stills are assigned to buttons Shift+3 to

8 Stereo: You can use the audio signals of eight stereo sources,

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deriving from RCA, TRS 1/4’’, XLR, AES/EBU signals or even deembedded audio from video streams.

7 Stereo, 2 Mic: You can use seven stereo audio signals (deriving

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from RCA, TRS 1/4’’, XLR, AES/EBU signals or even deembedded audio from video streams) and two microphones that are connected to LINE/MIC IN inputs.

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RCA, TRS 1/4’’, XLR, AES/EBU signals or even de-embedded audio from video streams) and up to four microphones that are connected to LINE/MIC IN inputs.

Note When assigning an XLR connector to a Mic Input, the corresponding Gain

parameter in Audio Mixer changes from Channel Gain to Mic Gain, indicating the individually used pre-amplifier circuits.

3. If desired, in the CONTROL PANEL submenu (see Control Panel Submenu on

page 135), press Fader Assign and set the audio signal routing (i.e. which audio source is routed to which fader in the Audio Control Subpanel (see Tutorials on page 67).

By default, the faders are assigned according to the number of the audio signal input channel, for example, the signal from audio input 3 is routed to fader

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4.4 Example Setup

The following figure shows a possible setup:

Example Setup

Figure 22. Connections for a big event setup

See more examples and how to adjust the corresponding setups in the section Tutorials on page 67.

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Section 4 — Initial Settings

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Basic Operation

5.1 Overview of Control Features

5.1.1 Control Panel

The INDIGO AV Mixer is operated by using the buttons, Digipots, lever controls, and the graphical menu on the Touch Screen.

The buttons on the Control Panel are used during live operation for fast and real time control. The menus, accessed via the Touch Screen, allow full control and edit facilities and are mainly used to set up effects and for system configuration.

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The control features of the INDIGO AV Mixer are grouped by function- ality into the following main sections:

• (1) Touch Screen with Digipots (see page 38)

• (2) Delegation Subpanel (see page 39)

• (3) Crossbars for Bus and Source Selection (see page 40)

• (4) Main Transitions Subpanel with Transition Lever Arm (see page 41)

• (5) Numeric Input Subpanel (see page 43)

• (6) Audio Control Subpanel (see page 44)

• (7) Joystick (see page 45)

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The following figure shows the Control Panel of the INDIGO AV Mixer with its various control features:

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The Touch Screen allows direct interaction with menu controls displayed on the screen. The screen is designed to work with a finger or other soft objects. The Touch Screen is sensitive to a single pressure location only, so only one touch surface control can be adjusted at a time.

CAUTION Do not apply any sharp or rigid object (no pens or pencils) to the Touch

Screen display surface.

If Auto Menu Delegation in the lower left corner is unlocked (see Auto Menu Delegation on page 77), the menus will follow the related Control Panel

buttons. For example, pressing the submenu of the

TRANSITION main menu on the screen.

See General Handling of the Menus on page 73 for detailed information on how to use the menus.

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Digipots

The Digipots below the graphical display can be used to dial in parameter values for functions displayed on the Touch Screen. Pressing a Digipot sets the parameter value to default.

5.1.3 Delegation Subpanel

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Use buttons 1 or 2 to quickly and directly access a specific point in the menu hierarchy, for example, to call up Calibration in the menu.

To assign a specific menu screen to button menu screen and press and hold button

Delegate

Use the DELEGATE section to determine which M/E is active: SD or HiRes.

Bus Delegation

The INDIGO AV Mixer M/Es include multiple sources as well as keyers and aux buses.

To simplify use, the INDIGO AV Mixer panels provide alternate buses accessed by change which bus is affected by pressing a source select button on the Bus Crossbar. You can select between

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See Selecting Sources on page 46 for further information.

Note Auxiliary output delegation is only available for SD.

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5.1.4 Crossbars for Bus and Source Selection

The INDIGO AV Mixer includes several inputs which can be used univer- sally for video or key signals.

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Bus

The Bus Crossbar is used to select key and fill signals as well as sources for AUX 1 to 3.

See Delegation Subpanel on page 39 for information on the types of buses that can be assigned to the crossbar and how to select them.

Background

The Background Crossbar indicates which signal is selected as the current background picture. Pressing another key in this row performs a hard cut to another background picture. The selected background picture can be viewed on the corresponding program monitor.

Background Preset

The Background Preset Crossbar is used to pre-select and indicate the background involved in a signal transition. The preset background picture and the selected modifications (for example, keys) can be viewed on the corresponding preview monitor.

Shift+3 to Shift+10 correspond to

The background and preset buses operate in “Flip-Flop” mode. After the background transition is complete, the preset source is automatically selected on the background bus and the original background source is automatically “flipped” to the preset bus.

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Overview of Control Features

5.1.5 Main Transitions Subpanel with Transition Lever Arm

The transition controls are used to select the signal elements that will be involved in the transition (background and/or keys), define the type of transition and perform the transition.

The control is performed in two sections:

Main Transition Section with all main controls for transitions

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Transition Lever Arm for manual transition control

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Main Transition Elements

Use the Key 1, Key 2, and BGD buttons in the NEXT TRANSITION section to select the elements that will change during the next transition.

Use the

CUT and AUTO buttons and the Transition Lever Arm to perform main

transitions. After a transition is complete, the background source selections flip-flop, readying the Background Preset bus for the next source selection.

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Pressing these buttons does not change the current output of the switcher, but prepares for a change (the next transition). The includes the following buttons:

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BGD - Background Transition

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BGD button to select a change in the Background buses. The

result will be a transition from the current source on the Background bus to the source selected on the Background Preset bus. After the transition, the buses will flip flop, so the Background bus always remains the on-air bus. The Background bus selection remains the background source if this button is not selected as part of the next transition.

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• Key 1 and Key 2

Use the Key 1 and Key 2 buttons to select the keyers that will be involved in the next transition. The Background bus selection remains unchanged if one of these buttons is selected for the next transition.

Note A keyer may be on, but not visible (for example, half way through a preset

black transition).

Key 1 and Key 2

Cut

An instantaneous switch from one picture to another. Switching circuitry allows cuts only during the vertical interval of the video signal to prevent disruption of the picture.

Mix

A transition between two video signals in which one signal is faded down as the other is faded up.

Also called a dissolve (blending a new video into the existing image). When applying an effect, it gradually blends in the effect.

CUT

Instantaneously replaces the selected elements with their new sources or states, regardless of the transition type selected.

AUTO

Starts an automatic transition of a predetermined rate, either from one video to another or when applying an effect. The duration can be set in the

DURATION submenu (see page 82).

Pressing Auto a second time during a transition pauses the transition at that point. The transition can then be completed by pressing the button a third time or by moving the

Transition Lever Arm to its opposite limit.

FTB (Fade to Black)

This button fades the video out to or in from a black screen. Audio signals fade out to or in from silence.

Activates the selected effects for each layer and makes them usable for transitions. The effects are selected and adjusted in the menu.

TRANSITION main

FX button is deactivated, the selected effects are ignored and Mix is

If the used for transitions.

See Transition Main Menu on page 77 for information on selecting effects.

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Transition Lever Arm

Figure 27. Transition Lever Arm

The Transition Lever Arm is used to manually perform a transition. You can move the lever in either direction to run a transition due to the flip-flop architecture of the buses. Moving the lever from one limit to the other performs a complete transition.

It is possible to start a transition with the lever, then stop moving the lever at any point, reverse its direction, and even return it to the original limit without completing the transition.

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5.1.6 Numeric Input Subpanel

Use the Numeric Input Subpanel to enter numbers, for example to enter the standardized identification number for effects in the Use the to confirm your entries.

You can also adjust parameter values via the Numeric Input Subpanel. In this case, the button outputs the minus sign (“-”).

Figure 28. Numeric Input Subpanel

Del button to delete the last digit entered and press the Enter button

Shift button outputs the decimal point (“.”) and the Learn

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5.1.7 Audio Control Subpanel

You can use the Numeric Input Subpanel to store and call up E-MEMs. These are mixer state presets (see E-MEM Main Menu on page 107 for further information). Use the numeric keys to have quick access to the first 20 presets. Access numbers 11 to 20 with the

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Changes to PFL mode. This allows you to hear the audio signal on the headphones as it sounds before the fader.

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LED Peak-Meters

The meters read the inputs assigned to the faders and display the channel levels with three different colors:

Overview of Control Features

• Green: from - to -6 dB

• Yellow: -6 dB to -2 dB

• Red: -2 dB to +10 dB

Faders

The faders adjust the input levels of the audio assigned to the INDIGO AV Mixer channels within the range of - to +10 dB.

Use them to level the volumes of different audio sources.

Master Volume Button

The Master Volume Button lets you adjust the overall volume.

Headphones

The phones connectors output the Main out, Sub-Out or channel PFL signal.

There are 2 phones connectors: one on the Control Panel and one on the rear panel. They have the same source, but separate amplifiers.

5.1.8 Joystick

The Joystick in the upper right section of the INDIGO AV Mixer provides easy positioning and sizing of keys (for example, positioning PIPs). On Chromakey, the Joystick can be used to position the cursor for selecting the color area to perform the key processing.

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5.2 Selecting Sources

This section provides information on selecting sources as video and audio signals, keys sources, and Stills.

Configure and route the input and output sources for both video and audio signals in the

5.2.1 Video

Select video signals with the crossbar buttons (see Crossbars for Bus and Source Selection on page 40). Use the

sources to the buttons.

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Video Sources

The video signals for the program monitors are selected in the middle crossbar row, labeled as forms a hard cut to another signal.

Select the input and output sources in the Video Submenu on page 120), and assign the signals to the crossbar buttons in the

CONTROL PANEL submenu (see Control Panel Submenu on page 135).

Keys Sources, Auxes and Stills

Key and fill signals, and auxiliary outputs are selected in the top crossbar row, labeled as selecting the types of sources.

Select and adjust the key and fill sources in the Keyer Main Menu on page 83).

BUS. See Bus Delegation on page 39 for information on

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To save a Still (capture a video frame) from a currently displayed video, use the Stills Store menu (see Stills Store Main Menu on page 112).

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Preview of Signal Transitions

Onscreen Preview

5.2.2 Audio

Selecting Sources

The preset background involved in a signal transition together with the selected modifications (for example, keys) is selected in the bottom crossbar row, labeled the selected preset background on the corresponding preview monitor (LAH preview).

The Onscreen Preview window lets you display program, preview, and aux1/2 signals of SD outputs directly on the Touch Screen (see Onscreen Preview on page 75).

Use the faders and the AUDIO MIXER main menu to control the audio signals (see Audio Mixer Main Menu on page 97).

BACKGROUND PRESET. Pressing a key in this row shows

Use the (see Control Panel Submenu on page 135).

You can assign an audio stream to a video source (see Audio Follow Video on page 64).

See also Audio Settings on page 34 for information on configuring the audio settings.

CONTROL PANEL submenu to assign the audio channels to the faders

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5.3 Video Processing

This section shows you how to make transitions, effect transitions, titles, and chroma keys.

5.3.1 Transitions, Effects, and Keying

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides various ways to manipulate and mix video signals. The most common ways are described in the following.

The first part of this section provides some theory and basic information about transitions and keying.

The second part provides examples for:

• Making a background transition

• Making a title

• Making a chroma key

• Making an effect transition

• Making a PiP (Picture in Picture)

Transitions

A transition is a change from one image to another. It can be applied to the entire picture, or to only the background or keyed elements of the picture. It may include multiple elements.

The INDIGO AV Mixer supports the following types of transitions:

• Cut

• Mix

• Wipe

Cut

A cut is an instantaneous switch from one image to another (between suc- cessive video fields or frames). The simplest type is a hot cut, accomplished by selecting a different source on a bus feeding an M/E output. This only changes that bus’ contribution to the output, and does not change what elements may be involved in the output (the same buses are involved).

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Video Processing

The INDIGO AV Mixer also provides cut transitions, where the elements involved in a mixed output can be changed instantaneously. Different buses can be included or excluded, causing changes in the resulting composite image. Background cut transitions on the M/E are first selected on the Background Preset bus to allow the upcoming picture to be previewed before it is cut “On Air”.

Mix

A mix is a transition from one picture to another where the new picture fades in as the existing picture fades out. During a standard mix transition, a superimposition of both pictures, each at a lower intensity, is visible.

The INDIGO AV Mixer allows mixing from one background to another and to mix up to two separate keys on or off over a background. Background and key mixes can be done separately or simultaneously.

Wipe

A wipe is a transition from one picture to another in which the edge of a shape moves across the screen, revealing the new picture. Wipe transitions can be applied to backgrounds, keys, or both simultaneously. A wipe transition shape can be selected from a variety of patterns. These patterns can be adjusted in several ways (for example, the edge attributes).

Fade to Black (FTB)

Fade to Black is a special type of transition where the picture transitions to black and then out of black to the new picture. Fade to Black actually involves two transitions: one to black and one from black. Therefore, it requires two operator commands to complete. The entire picture goes to black even if all the transition elements involved in the picture were not selected.

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Keying

Keying inserts a part of one picture into another to create a composite picture. Keying involves three signals:

• Background

• Key cut, used to specify where to cut a hole in the background

• Key fill, used to fill the hole in the background

The fill can be an incoming video signal or it can be an internally generated matte fill. A separate key cut input signal is not necessarily required for keying. For example, a self key (also called a video key) uses the same input signal for both key cut and key fill.

Key Control Signal Adjustment

During keying, the selected key cut signal can be converted into a key control signal. It is the key control signal that actually cuts the hole in the background video. Adjusting the key control signal (Clip and Gain) is essential in the keying process. The art of setting up a good key is to use just enough Gain to suppress any imperfections in the incoming key signals. Setting Gain too high can cause ragged key edges.

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides two methods for adjusting the key control signal:

• Clip and Gain

• Cleanup and Density

Note that both of these methods control the same basic keying process.

Clip and Gain

The Clip and Gain operation selects a threshold of the selected key cut video that will be used to cut the hole in the background video. Clip controls the threshold, and Gain controls the softness of the key edges and any translucent areas. High portions of the key cut signal specify what video is retained, and low portions determine what video is removed. Intermediate levels specify a soft blend of the background and fill video.

Cleanup and Density

The Cleanup and Density operation influences only one end of the key area and keeps the other one constant. Cleanup only influences the background area. Key levels are increasingly limited to black, i.e. ”cleaned”. Noise and slight shadows in this area will disappear. Density only influences the foreground area. Key levels are increasingly limited to white to the unity value ”1”, which corresponds to the ”dense” foreground.

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Video Processing

Key Invert

Keys can be inverted, causing holes to be cut in the background where a normal key retains the background, and vice versa. Key invert makes the white areas of the key cut signal produce transparency, and the black areas produce opacity, the opposite of a standard key.

Border

The Border feature generates borders around keys. The key signal is delayed and/or enlarged, and the extra bordering space can be filled with matte. Border can be adjusted in size and in horizontal and vertical placement. Variations include Outline, Extrude and Drop.

Opacity

The opacity of a key can be adjusted. When opacity is reduced below 100% some background video is allowed to show through areas where it is normally excluded. Key opacity is an adjustment to the overall intensity of the key and is separate from Clip and Gain controls. Note that a common mistake is to set opacity to zero and forget that adjustment was made, which can cause confusion later when that key is selected but not visible.

The INDIGO AV Mixer supports the following types of keys:

• Luminance Key

• Chroma Key

• PiP (Picture in Picture)

Two of the keys, Luminance Key and Chroma Key, are described in detail in the following.

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Luminance Key

A luminance key uses the luminance of an incoming source to specify where to cut the hole in the background. Luminance keying is typically done on sources that do not have an accompanying key cut signal, like a video camera. The key cut signal must be generated from the incoming video signal, using clip and gain controls. When only one source is used for both key cut and key fill, the key is called a Self key or Video key. The same key source signal is multiplied by the key cut signal to create the key fill, and then the signals are summed.

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Video Processing

Chroma Key

A chroma key is a key that detects color (rather than luminance) in a video image and replaces it with a new background. For example, a reporter may be in a studio sitting in front of a backdrop with a blue or green backing color, and the new background can be a mountain scene. The completed chroma key consists the mountain scene replacing the backing color, creating the illusion that the reporter is sitting in front of the mountain.

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The terms foreground and background are often a source of confusion when used for chroma keys. Foreground refers to the people or objects in a chroma key scene that are in front of the colored backdrop. Background refers to the scene that will replace the backing color (same as a linear or luminance key) in the final picture. Background does not refer to the backdrop of the foreground scene.

Chroma keys are performed by suppressing the backing color in the foreground scene, cutting a hole in the background, and then combining the two processed signals. When conditions are ideal, complete suppression of the backing color is possible and the hole cut in the background will match the suppressed foreground, permitting these two signals to be added successfully.

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5.3.2 Making a Background Transition

To make a background transition:

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5. Select the desired category and the pattern, for example, 3D and Ripple.

See SD/HR Effects Submenu on page 78 for further information.

Note If the FX button is OFF, only Mix is used for transitions. If FX is ON, the

selected effects are used for transitions.

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5.3.3 Making a Title

This type of transition inserts a text into the background scene. The background remains unaffected.

A title is based on a luminance key (see Luminance Key on page 52).

Note The following example uses Key 1 in SD mode, but you can also use Key 2

and/or HiRes mode.

To make a title:

1. Select Key 1 [NEXT TRANSITION].

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2. Make sure Key 1 [BUS DELEGATION] is selected.

3. Make sure KEYER main menu is selected.

4. Select the SD KEY 1 submenu and press Type.

5. Select Luma as key type.

6. Press the Source button to select key sources.

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Key: “Alpha channel” from title generator

7. Press the Adjust button.

8. Press the Auto button.

9. Select the mode (Clip Gain or Cleanup Density)

If necessary, adjust the settings.

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5.3.4 Making a Chroma Key

This type of transition inserts one video signal in place of areas of a particular color of another video signal. The background remains unaffected.

Note The following example uses Key 1 in SD mode, but you can also use Key 2

and/or HiRes mode.

To make a chroma key:

1. Select Key 1 [NEXT TRANSITION].

If Auto Menu Delegation is unlocked, the KEYER menu is selected automat- ically.

Key 1 [BUS DELEGATION] is selected automatically.

2. Make sure Key 1 [BUS DELEGATION] is selected.

3. Make sure KEYER main menu is selected.

4. Select the SD KEY 1 submenu and press Type.

5. Select Chroma as key type.

6. Press the Source button to select key and fill sources.

7. Press the Adjust button.

8. Press the Auto button.

This adjusts the Chroma and Selectivity values automatically.

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Adjust the Cursors position and size with the Joystick to set the color values used for the chroma key.

Note Auto and Cursor buttons are not available in HiRes mode.

9. If required, adjust the Chroma and Selectivity values manually.

10. Press the Cut [KEY 1] or Mix [KEY 1] button.

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5.3.5 Making an Effect Transition

With this type of transition, the background remains unaffected.

Note The following example uses Key 1 in SD mode, but you can also use Key 2

and/or HiRes mode.

To make an effect transition:

1. Select Key 1 [NEXT TRANSITION].

If Auto Menu Delegation is unlocked, the KEYER menu is selected automat- ically.

Key 1 [BUS DELEGATION] is selected automatically.

2. Make sure Key 1 [BUS DELEGATION] is selected.

3. Make sure KEYER main menu is selected.

4. Select the SD KEY 1 submenu and press Type.

Video Processing

5. Select Type.

6. Select Source.

7. Go to the TRANSITION main menu.

8. Select SD Key 1 In.

9. Select the desired category and pattern, for example, Slide and Left.

10. If necessary, go to the DURATION submenu to adjust the timing settings.

11. Select SD Key 1 Out.

12. Select the desired category and pattern, for example, Wipe and Circle.

13. If necessary, go to the DURATION submenu to adjust the timing settings.

14. Make sure FX is selected.

15. Press the Mix [KEY 1] button.

– or –

Press the

AUTO button.

See Duration Submenu on page 82 if you want to modify the duration of the Auto transition.

– or –

Move the

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5.3.6 Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in SD Mode

This type of transition inserts a picture into the background scene. The background remains unaffected.

Note The following example uses Key 1 in SD mode, but you can also use Key 2.

To make a PiP:

1. Select Key 1 [NEXT TRANSITION].

If Auto Menu Delegation is unlocked, the KEYER menu is selected automat- ically.

Key 1 [BUS DELEGATION] is selected automatically.

2. Make sure Key 1 [BUS DELEGATION] is selected.

3. Make sure KEYER main menu is selected.

4. Select the SD KEY 1 submenu and press Type.

5. Select PiP as Type.

6. Press the Source button and select the Fill source from the list.

7. Press Transform.

8. Make sure the Enable button is activated.

9. Adjust Top Corner, Bottom Corner, and 2D Size as desired to position

and resize the picture.

10. Press the Cut [KEY 1] or Mix [KEY 1] button.

– or –

Press the

– or –

Move the

CUT or AUTO button.

Transition Lever Arm to the opposite position.

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5.3.7 Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in HR Mode

Making a PiP in HR mode is basically the same as in SD mode.

Note In HR mode, the Fill source must not be the same as the background source.

Note There is a special PiP within PiP possibility in HR mode which allows you to

use four images in spite of the limitation to only three HR inputs. See Making a PiP within a PiP in HR Mode below.

5.3.8 Making a PiP within a PiP in HR Mode

The PiP function in HR mode generates a PiP within an HR image (which is already assembled on the input) before the HR keyer.

This compound image behaves like one single image for keying and transitions. This means that the PiP of the HR image cannot be faded in and out independently from the main HR image, and no separate keying is possible (for example, chroma keying on a special color).

Video Processing

Note The source of an HR PiP is always an SD signal: SD PGM, SD PVW, Aux 1,

or Aux2. The HR source image cannot derive from a different SD source. Therefore, it should be VGA, DVI, or HD SDI. However, HD SDI also accepts an SD signal.

HR Key Type PiP sets up the outer PiP. However, sometimes a different Key Type could be useful.

Note HR Key Type PiP is not the same as the described PiP of HR images. Key

Type PiP means that neither luminance nor chroma keying will take place, but the assembled HR image will be cut into the background without any change. Thus, you get an HR image including its PiP, which in turn is used as “keyer PiP” for the background (see figure below).

Note Other Key Types may be used for special setups: The assembled HR image

can be keyed into the background, using luminance or chrominance keying.

Overcome Input Limitations

By setting the main HR image size to 1, the PiP of an HR image can also be used as a simple PiP. Thus, you can overcome the limitation to three HR inputs: The preview output may have IN01 HR with PiP SD Aux1, and the program output may have IN02 HR with PiP SD Aux2. Set the completely covered and invisible background to IN03 HR.

This setup is not possible using only regular Keyer PiPs (like in Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in HR Mode on page 61), because four images are visible, but there are only three HR inputs – two full featured and one internal.

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An HR PiP is structured as follows:

(1) Background

(2) PiP of HR image

(3) HR image

(4) Screen border .

Figure 32. PiP of an HR image within a Keyer PiP

Note The grey area corresponds to the complete HR image (= Keyer PiP, i.e.

HR image including PiP of HR image)

Note The following example uses HR Key 1 and Key 1 [BUS DELEGATE], but you

can also use HR Key 2 and/or Key 2 [BUS DELEGATE].

Configuring the Keyer

1. In the KEYER main menu, select HR Key 1 and press Type.

2. Select PiP as Type.

3. Press the Source button and select the Fill source from the list.

Note Select IN01 HR or IN02 HR. Do not select a Still!

4. Press Transform.

5. Make sure the Enable button is activated.

6. Make sure the PiP Enable button is activated.

7. Select Hi-Res [DELEGATE].

8. Select Key 1 [BUS DELEGATE].

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9. Select Hi-Res [DELEGATE].

10. Press the Cut [KEY 1] or Mix [KEY 1] button.

– or –

Video Processing

Press the

CUT or AUTO button.

– or –

Move the

Transition Lever Arm to the opposite position.

Setting the Default Sizes of the Images

Note These are just pre-settings. The sources may not be visible at this time.

1. In the TRANSFORM submenu, set 2D Size values X, Y, and All to 1, in

order to completely cover the background.

– or –

Decrease the value All (for example, to 0.75), in order to show a part of the background (see PiP of an HR image within a Keyer PiP on page 62).

2. Set PiP Size 2D to, for example, 0.5.

Selecting the Sources

1. Select the desired background.

2. Select the PiP of the HR image:

a. In SETUP > VIDEO > INPUT select IN01 HR (or IN02 HR) as source from

the list.

b. Select Internal SD as Type.

c. Select the desired internal source from the Int. Sources list.

d. Adjust the Alignment.

e. If you want to get a fixed aspect ratio, activate the Preserve Aspect

button.

3. Select the HR main image, using a different Type (VGA, DVI, or SDI HD).

4. Set the sizes of the images (see above).

Note In few cases, the lowest line of the HR image’s PiP flickers with some

sources and settings. Changing the size or the Internal SD Alignment may help.

Note The HR sync signal must always be valid.

If an HR input signal is or becomes invalid (i.e., no or no valid sync), the PiP will blink for approx. 15 seconds.

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5.4 Audio Processing

This section shows you how to process and mix audio signals with the INDIGO AV Mixer.

Audio Follow Video

You can assign one or more audio channels to a video channel (see Audio Follow Video on page 133).

Thus, when this video channel is selected, the assigned audio channels are selected automatically. The audio channels’ volume levels can be adjusted for On Air and Off Air.

To assign an audio channel to a video channel:

1. Select the SETUP main menu.

2. Select the AUDIO submenu.

3. Press Follow Video.

4. If required, press AVF Enable to display the Video Sources.

5. Select the desired video channel from the Video Sources list.

6. Press the Audio Source button to display the Audio Sources list.

7. Select the desired audio channel from the Audio Sources list.

8. Press the Level-Set button.

9. Use the two faders of the small area next to the Audio Sources list to

adjust the audio levels for On Air and Off Air.

You may also use the Digipots to adjust these values for the selected audio source.

10. If required, repeat steps 7 to 9 to assign further audio sources.

Note Activated (enabled) video and audio sources are displayed as green entries

5.4.1 Mic Inputs

The INDIGO AV Mixer includes four LINE/MIC IN mono inputs to feed in microphones or line levels.

within the lists.

If required, switch on phantom power (+48 V DC) for microphones. This can be activated separately for inputs 1/2 and 3/4.

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You may, for example, pan the signals, route them to buses and set the desired volumes.

Note Mic inputs are only available if you set the appropriate Audio Mode in the

AUDIO submenu of the SETUP main menu (see Audio Submenu on

page 129).

5.4.2 Stereo Inputs

You can use up to eight stereo audio inputs simultaneously, for example, audio signals from video channels and separate signals from CD players or other devices.

The stereo inputs can be processed the same way as the microphone inputs.

5.4.3 Adjusting Audio

Audio Processing

Equalizer

ON Button

The audio channel settings can be edited in the AUDIO MIXER main menu (see Audio Mixer Main Menu on page 97) and via the audio faders and buttons on the front panel.

Some important functions are explained here.

An equalizer allows you to manipulate the frequency spectrum of an audio signal. You can use it, for example, to prevent feedback in live situations, to reduce unwanted frequencies like low-level noise, or to raise frequencies that are important for an instrument’s sound or a speaker’s intelligibility.

The INDIGO AV Mixer provides a 4-band equalizer for each channel, i.e. you can adjust four different frequencies simultaneously: Low, Mid 1, Mid 2, and High.

Additionally, there is a below 100 Hz to reduce low-level noise.

Low Cut for each channel that cuts all frequencies

This button toggles between on and off.

If, for example, one of two microphones is not used for a while and has to be activated later at the same level, you will not need to adjust the fader to reduce the level. Simply press the or on the front panel). This turns off the related audio channel. To turn the channel on, press the

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ON button (in the AUDIO MIXER main menu

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PFL Button

The PFL button provides two functions:

• Press the off) and channel PFL (LED on).

• Press and hold the the Touch Screen.

PFL button to toggle between Main Out or Sub-Out AFL (LED

PFL button to access all audio channel settings on

Toggling between AFL and PFL

By default, audio signals are output in AFL (After Fader Listening) mode, i.e. if you change the fader, the volume also changes.

In some cases, you may not want the audio to follow the fader, for example, if you want to check an audio channel without changing the adjusted volume. You can achieve this by pressing the changes to PFL (Pre Fader Listening) mode. This allows you to hear the audio signal as it sounds before the fader.

PFL button, which

Accessing channel settings

If you press and hold a channel’s PFL button for approximately two seconds, the Touch Screen will display the Channel Adjust Submenu on page 99).

CHANNEL ADJUST submenu (see

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Tutorials

Section 6

This chapter contains practical tutorials to show you how to work with the INDIGO AV Mixer, how to choose the appropriate devices, connect them to your INDIGO AV Mixer, adjust the settings for all video and audio channels, and compose the output signal.

The tutorials are examples only; configure your system according to your individual needs.

Note Currently there is only one tutorial.

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6.1 Tutorial 1—Small Presentation

Use the INDIGO AV Mixer for your company presentations or other small events.

Only a few devices and settings are necessary to create an impressive presentation.

Note This example makes use of the optional HiRes board’s DVI inputs and out-

puts.

6.1.1 Setup

The following figure illustrates a possible setup for a small presentation or event:

Figure 33. Example for a small presentation setup

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6.1.2 Connections

This example uses the following devices:

• (1) INDIGO AV Mixer

• (2) A miniDV camera, filming the speaker; connected via S-Video to

input S-VIDEO 1 of the VIDEO IN (ANALOG/DIGITAL) section

• (3) Microphone for the speaker; connected to input 7 L of the LINE/

MIC IN section

• (4) Laptop for visual input, for example, PPT presentations or videos;

connected to input DVI-I 1 of the COMPUTER VIDEO IN section (HiRes board)

• (5) CD/DVD player for background music; connected to RCA input

1 L/R of the ANALOG AUDIO LINE IN section

• (6) Projector, to let the audience see the presentation; connected to

DVI-I MAIN of the COMPUTER VIDEO OUT section (HiRes board)

• (7) Amplifier with speakers; connected to ANALOG MAIN OUT via

RCA

Tutorial 1—Small Presentation

• (8) Headphones; connected to the phones jack on the top panel

The devices are connected to your INDIGO AV Mixer as follows:

DVI-I 1

ANALOG AUDIO LINE IN 1

S-Video 1

LINE/MIC IN

DVI-I MAIN

ANALOG AUDIO MAIN OUT

Figure 34. Connections for the small presentation setup

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6.1.3 Result

This is what your presentation could look like:

Figure 35. Your presentation from the audience’s view

The INDIGO AV Mixer produces a presentation view mixed by three sig- nals:

• The background is a PPT presentation from the laptop.

• In the right lower corner, the main camera’s view (showing the presenter) is inserted via PiP.

• In the left lower corner, a logo from an internal Still is inserted.

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6.1.4 How to Set Up a Small Presentation

1. Connect the devices as shown in Figure 34 on page 69.

2. Select the SETUP main menu.

Video Settings

3. Select the VIDEO submenu.

a. Press INPUT.

b. Select input IN01 SD (the camera) from the list and set the Type to

S Video.

c. Select input IN01 HR (the laptop) from the list and set the Type to

DVI.

d. Press OUTPUT.

e. Set the Graphic Standard according to your projectors’

specifications.

Tutorial 1—Small Presentation

f. Select the Standard (PAL or NTSC), as required.

Audio Settings

4. Select the AUDIO submenu.

a. Press Operation Mode.

b. Select 7 Stereo 2 Mic as Audio Mode.

5. Select the AUDIO MIXER main menu.

6. Select the MIXER submenu.

a. Select Micro 1.

b. Make sure the ON button is activated.

c. Adjust volume and pan.

7. Select CHANNEL ADJUST submenu.

a. Make sure the Equalizer On button is activated.

b. Adjust the equalizer settings to your needs.

c. If required, adjust the Mic Gain.

d. Activate Low Cut.

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PiP Settings

8. Select the KEYER main menu.

9. Select the SD KEY 1 submenu.

a. Press Type.

b. Select PiP as Type.

c. Press Source.

d. Select IN01 SD SDI (the camera) as Fill.

e. Press Transform.

f. Make sure the Enable button is activated.

g. Adjust Top Corner, Bottom Corner, and 2D Size as desired.

Logo Settings

10. Insert a USB memory stick containing the logo file in the USB drive.

11. Select the STILLS STORE main menu.

12. Select memory cell 1 and press Load.

13. Select the desired logo file from the list and press OK.

14. If desired, rename the Still.

15. Select the KEYER main menu.

16. Select the SD KEY 2 submenu.

a. Press Type.

b. Select Chroma.

c. Press Source.

d. Select IN01 SD Still or newly named Still (the logo) as Fill and

Key.

e. Press Adjust.

f. Press Auto.

g. If required, adjust Chroma and Selectivity manually.

h. Press Transform.

i. Make sure the Enable button is activated.

j. Adjust Top Corner, Bottom Corner, and 2D Size as desired.

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Menus

7.1 General Handling of the Menus

This section shows you how to work with the menus of your INDIGO AV Mixer in general and provides you with a quick reference for looking up

information regarding the single menus.

The INDIGO AV Mixer menus provide capabilities that complement the operation of the Control Panel. The menus control most of the system functions and have additional controls not available on the Control Panel (for example, wipe pattern selection, chroma key manual controls, and configuration menus).

Section 7

During live production, the operator spends most of his time working directly on the Control Panel. The menus are used extensively for setup and effects creation.

There are four Digipots beneath the Touch Screen. In many menus, you can use them to adjust the parameters of the selected characteristic. Pressing a Digipot sets the parameter value to default.

The handling of the menus is quick and easy, because of the Touch Screen, the Digipots, and the sophisticated structure of the menus themselves.

In general, to learn menu capabilities, you can touch the screen where you think more information may be available (data pads and submenu touch buttons). The actual video output of the system will not change unless a specific parameter button is touched, a value is changed with a Digipot, or a new value is entered manually.

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7.1.1 Menu Navigation and Organization

The Menu Display consists of the following sections:

(1) Main Menu tabs

(2) Submenu tabs

(3) Parameter Navigation Area

(4) Parameter Edit Area

(5) Display of the parameters that are adjustable via the Digipots

(6) Audio Display

(7) Onscreen Preview button

(8) Auto Menu Delegation button

Figure 36. Example of the Graphical User Interface

You can easily navigate through the menus by touching the desired Main Menu on the left and the Submenus on the top of the screen.

In the menus, use the Parameter Navigation Area in the upper part to select the parameter you want to modify.

In the Parameter Edit Area in the middle and by using the Digipots, you can then adjust the parameter values.

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The Digipots below the graphical display can be used to dial in parameter values for settings displayed on the Touch Screen. The Digipots become active for the part of the menu that is currently highlighted. The parameters can be adjusted by turning the Digipots. Pressing a Digipot sets the parameter value to default.

Using the Touch Screen and the Digipots allows easy operation. On some menus, you can scroll a list located on the screen with the Digipots.

7.1.2 Virtual Numeric Keypad and Keyboard

Alternatively, you can use the Virtual Numeric Keypad to type in para- meter values.

General Handling of the Menus

Figure 37. Virtual Numeric Keypad

To open the Virtual Numeric Keypad, select the area containing the parameter to be modified, then press the display area directly above the corresponding Digipot. Type in the new parameter value and press

In a similar fashion, you can use a Virtual Keyboard to edit the name of a stored file or to rename an E-MEM.

Figure 38. Virtual Keyboard

Ok.

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7.1.3 Onscreen Preview

Use the Onscreen Preview button in the upper left corner of the Touch Screen to open/close the Onscreen Preview video overlay window.

The Onscreen Preview window lets you display program, preview, and aux1/2 signals of SD outputs directly on the Touch Screen. Thus, you can check the signal output or adjust a chroma key without having to use an external monitor.

Figure 39. Onscreen Preview window

Note There is no onscreen preview available for HiRes PGM or PVW.

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7.1.4 Auto Menu Delegation

The Auto Menu Delegation button in the lower left corner of the Touch Screen determines the behavior in which the menus react to Control Panel buttons:

• unlocked

Auto Menu Delegation is unlocked, pressing a panel button automati-

If cally shows the corresponding menu. For example, if you press on the Delegation subpanel, the menu for key adjustment is shown.

• locked

Auto Menu Delegation is locked, the menu display is not affected by

If panel buttons.

Transition Main Menu

Key 1

7.2 Transition Main Menu

Use the TRANSITION main menu to select and modify transitions and effects and assign them to the Background and the transition in/transition out of Key 1 and Key 2:

• Select the effect type for the background and for the transition in/tran-

sition out of Key 1 and Key 2 for both SD and HR in the SD/HR Effects Submenu (see page 78).

• Define the duration of the selected effect in the Duration Submenu (see

page 82).

See Video Processing on page 48 for more information on transitions and effects.

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7.2.1 SD/HR Effects Submenu

Use the SD/HR EFFECTS submenus to select which effect type is assigned to a transition for the selected signal source.

The functionality is basically the same for SD and HR (HiRes). Only the number of available categories and patterns varies.

Figure 40. Transition SD Effects submenu

To assign an effect (see also Making an Effect Transition on page 59):

1. In the Parameter Navigation Area, select the signal (for example,

SD BGND) that will be affected.

2. In the Parameter Edit Area, select one of the Categories and the effect

Pattern.

Depending on the selected pattern, additional parameter areas are displayed which allow you to change specific parameters.

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Transition Main Menu

The figure above shows the typical parameters for a Wipe pattern:

• Width allows you to set the border width.

• Split allows you to set the proportion of inner and outer part of the border.

The outer part is displayed in Matte 1 color, the inner part is displayed in Matte 2 color. If Split is set to 0 % or 100 %, only one color is dis- played.

• Softness allows you to set the softness of the border’s outer and inner edges, and for the color crossing between outer and inner part.

Note If Width is set to 0 %, the border is turned off and only one edge is displayed.

The Softness of this edge is determined by the Outer value. Inner and Split have no effect.

Note Matte 1 and Matte 2 have the same default colors. Some parameter changes

are only visible if different colors are set for Matte 1 and Matte 2.

SD Transitions

You can independently define transitions for the SD background and the two SD keyers.

SD BGD

For the SD background, the following effect categories are available:

• Wipe

• Mix

• 3D

• Page Roll

• Page Turn

• Slide

• Squeeze

• Door

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SD Key 1/2 In/Out

For the fade-in and fade-out of the SD keyers, the following effect categories are available:

• Wipe

• Mix

• 3D

• Slide

• Squeeze

Overview of SD Effect Patterns

The following table shows all available SD transitions. Some of them are only available for

Wipe Mix 3D Page Roll Page Turn Slide Squeeze Door

Left Mix Ripple Left Left Left Left Left

Top White Mix Sphere Right Right Right Right Right

T Left Black Mix Swirl Top Top Top Top Top

T Right Matte Mix Rock Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom

B Right Blind 4 T Left T Left T Left T Left Hor

B Left Discont T Right T Right T Right T Right Vert

Cross B Right B Right B Right B Right

Rect x4 B Left B Left B Left B Left

Square45 2 Hor 2 Hor Hor

Slit V 2 Vert 2 Vert Vert

Slit H 4 Multi 4 Multi Center

Diag A 8 Multi 8 Multi

Diag B 16 Multi 16 Multi

Vertex R 32 Multi 32 Multi

Vertex L 64 Multi 64 Multi

Rect 128 Multi 128 Multi

Circle Inf Multi

Star 2 Out

Clock Inf Out

Clock4

Angle

Matrix 1

Matrix 2

Rings

Slit4 H

Slit4 V

SD BGND.

Effect Pattern Categories

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HR Transitions

You can independently define transitions for the HR background and the two HR keyers.

Transition Main Menu

For HR, only Wipe and – for

HR BGND – Mix are available as categories.

Overview of HR Effect Patterns

The following patterns are available for Wipe:

• Left

• Top

• Cross

• Rect

The following patterns are available for Mix:

• White Mix

• Black Mix

• Matte Mix

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7.2.2 Duration Submenu

Use the DURATION submenu to define default durations for the following transitions, independent for SD and HR:

• Background Transition (

• Transition for Key 1/2 (

• Fade to Black (

FTB).

BGD)

Key 1/2)

Figure 41. Transition Duration submenu

Use the Digipots to adjust the duration, or enter the value with the Virtual Numeric Keypad. The duration is displayed in seconds and frames, and ranges from 0 to 59 seconds.

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7.3 Keyer Main Menu

Use the KEYER main menu to select and modify the keys you want to use for a transition, both SD and HR.

See Transitions, Effects, and Keying on page 48 for basic information on keying.

For detailed instructions on how to use keys for a transition, see also

Making a Background Transition on page 55, Making a Title on page 56, Making a Chroma Key on page 58, Making an Effect Transition on page 59, Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in SD Mode on page 60, and Making a PiP within a PiP in HR Mode on page 61.

Using the submenu tabs on the top, you can select which key should be used to perform the following actions:

• Selecting the key type (see page 83).

• Selecting the source of the fill and the key signal (see page 84).

• Adjusting the key parameters (see page 85).

Keyer Main Menu

• Modifying the key border (see page 88).

• Modifying the key size and position (see page 93).

Type

Select the key type:

• Chroma

• Luma

• PiP (Picture in Picture)

Depending on the key type, different parameters will be displayed in the

Adjust and the Border section.

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Source

Select the input sources for the Fill and the Key signals from the lists. If you selected

PiP as key type, only the Fill list is displayed here.

Figure 42. Selecting the source of the fill and the key signal

The input sources can either be one of the video input channels or a saved Still (see Stills Store Main Menu on page 112).

Note For HR keyers, the functionality is basically the same, but you can only select

a Fill signal from one of the HR inputs.

You can also select the sources via the crossbars:

• Fill

Press the corresponding button on the Bus Crossbar.

• Key

Press and hold the desired and select the corresponding source from the Bus Crossbar.

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Adjust

Keyer Main Menu

Different parameters are displayed, depending on the key type you selected. If you selected

See also Key Control Signal Adjustment on page 50 for detailed information.

PiP as key type, only Opacity is displayed here.

Figure 43. Adjusting the Keyer parameters

Auto

The INDIGO AV Mixer automatically sets the key signal parameters to suitable values (automatic chromakey computation).

Cursor

This button is only available if you selected Chroma as the key type.

The Cursor button enables/disables the Cursor to select the area (color) to be cut.

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Position the Cursor with the Joystick. Twist the Joystick to adjust the Cursor size: The larger the Cursor, the more color values are included in the chroma key.

The values for Cursor position (X, Y) and size are displayed in the Chroma parameter display field in the lower right corner of the Parameter Edit Area. If this area is selected, you can also adjust these values with the corresponding Digipots.

When the Cursor is activated and positioned, press the the automatic chromakey computation.

Auto is pressed while the Cursor is not active, the dominant color of the

If source is used to compute the automatic chromakey.

Auto button to start

Preview

Select what is to be displayed on the Preview Out:

None shows the standard transition preview

•

Fill shows the pre-processed fill signal of this keyer

•

Key shows the related key (alpha) signal

•

This function is useful when setting up a keyer to check if the desired part of the video is opaque.

FGD Fade

This button is only available if you selected Chroma as the key type.

FGD Fade (Foreground Fade) key switches over the chroma key pro-

The cessing. If activated, the cleaned key fill signal and the background signal are faded in one fading operation by the key control signal.

Fade Mode

This section is displayed only if you selected Luma as the key type.

Select the fade mode for the

Add. for additive fading

•

X-Fade for crossfading

•

Luma key:

Invert

Inverts the key signal.

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Keyer Main Menu

Mode

Select the mode for adjusting the key signal:

• Clip Gain

• Cleanup Density

The parameter display field in the lower left corner of the Parameter Edit Area changes accordingly.

In the second parameter display field, you can modify the Opacity (Op) of the key signal.

If you selected fields:

• Chroma to modify Hue, Luminance and Saturation

• Selectivity to modify Color Offset (C), Left (L) and Right (R) Selectivity

Chroma as the key type, you get two additional display

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Crop/Border

Different parameters are displayed, depending on the key type you selected.

See also Key Control Signal Adjustment on page 50 for detailed information.

Enable to display the border parameters.

Press

If you selected lowing parameters:

Chroma or Luma as the key type, you can modify the fol-

Figure 44. Modifying the key border Chroma or Luma as the key type

Type

Note This section is not available for HR keys. HR keys only have the type Border.

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Keyer Main Menu

Select one of the following border types:

• Border

• Outline

• Extrude

• Drop

You can then modify Width and Position in the left parameter display field.

Use the Matte 1 display field to modify Hue, Luminance and Saturation of the Matte (which determines the color of the border).

If you selected parameters.

Use the Crop functions to “trim” the edges of a key. The picture edge will be replaced with the background video.

PiP as the key type, you can modify the Crop and Border

Figure 45. Modifying the key border for PiP as the key type

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In the Parameter Edit Area, you can modify the corresponding parameters in the following display fields:

• Crop All

Allows you to modify the values for:

• Cropping all edges

• Softness

• Opacity

• Crop Single

Allows you to modify the values for cropping the left (L), right (R),

T) or bottom (B) edge.

top (

• Border All

Allows you to modify the values for:

• All edges

• Softness

• Opacity

• Border Single

Allows you to modify the values for the left (L), right (R), top (T) or bottom (

• Border Color

Allows you to modify Hue, Luminance and Saturation in the parameter display field.

B) edge.

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Mask/Pattern

Note This functionality is not available for HR keys.

Press Enable to display the mask parameters and patterns.

Keyer Main Menu

Figure 46. Modifying the mask and pattern parameters

Crop

Automatically truncates the width of an analog signal, so blanking does not extend into the image.

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Mask Mode

Select one of the following modes:

• Force FGD

Forces the area within the selected and adjusted mask to show the foreground signal.

Use this mode if you experience problems with parts of the picture that have a similar color like the key (for example, a blue tie of the newsreader while using a bluescreen).

• Suppress FGD

Suppresses the area within the selected and adjusted mask.

Use this mode if objects accidentally extend into the bluescreen area (for example, a microphone hanging down) and should be masked out.

Patterns

Select the desired mask pattern from the Patterns list. This allows you to adjust the mask approximately to the area to be masked in or out (depending on Mask Mode).

Invert

Inverts the mask.

The parameter display fields in the lower part of the Parameter Edit Area allow you to adjust the size and appearance of the mask.

Preview

Shows the modified signal on the Preview output.

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Transform

Keyer Main Menu

Press Enable to display the parameters.

Note This menu appears slightly different for SD and HR keys.

SD Keys

For every SD keyer type, you can modify the following properties:

• Top Corner

• Bottom Corner

• 2D Size

• 3D Rotation

• 3D Position

Figure 47. Modifying the key size and position for SD keys

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Select the property you want to modify by touching the corresponding pad and use the Digipots to adjust the parameters.

• Use the parameters in the Top Corner and Bottom Corner display fields to modify the position of all four corners of the key. For example, the LY parameter in the Top Corner display field moves the upper left corner of the key up or down. The key is modified accordingly.

• Use the parameters in the 2D Size display field to alter the dimension of the key

• horizontally (X),

• vertically (Y), or

• horizontally and vertically at the same time (All).

• Use the parameters in the 3D Rotation display field to rotate the center of the key around the x-, y- or z-axis.

• Use the parameters in the 3D Position display field to move the center of the key along the x-, y- or z-axis.

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Keyer Main Menu

HR Keys

For every HR keyer type, you can modify the following properties:

• Pan/Zoom

• 2D Position

• 2D Size

Figure 48. Modifying the key size, position, and PiP parameters for HR keys

Select the property you want to modify by touching the corresponding pad and use the Digipots to adjust the parameters.

• Use the parameters in the Pan/Zoom display field to modify the position and the size of the key.

Note Alternatively, you can use the Joystick to adjust position and size.

• Use the parameters in the 2D Position display field to move the center of the key along the x- and y-axis.

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• Use the parameters in the 2D Size display field to alter the dimension of the key

• horizontally (X),

• vertically (Y), or

• horizontally and vertically at the same time (All).

See also Preserve Aspect on page 122 for information on manipulating the HR video input signal size.

PiP Enable

When enabling PiP, you can change the following parameters to adjust the PiP function:

• PiP Size 2D

• PiP Position 2D

Find detailed information on how to use this function for “PiP in PiP” in

Making a PiP within a PiP in HR Mode on page 61.

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7.4 Audio Mixer Main Menu

Use the AUDIO MIXER main menu to control all audio channels. Assign the input source and select the operation mode in the Audio Submenu on page 129).

You can perform the following actions in the submenus:

• Set audio channel volume and pan (see page 97).

• Adjust an audio channel’s EQ and gain settings (see page 99).

• Set the Main Out, Sub-Out, and Phones Out level (see page 101).

7.4.1 Mixer Submenu

Use the MIXER submenu to control audio channel volume and pan (balance). The number and type (Stereo or Micro) of the channels displayed in this submenu depend on the menu (see Audio Submenu on page 129).

Audio Mixer Main Menu

SETUP main menu (see

Operation Mode selection in the SETUP main

Figure 49. Mixer submenu

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If you have already assigned the faders to the audio sources (see Control Panel Submenu on page 135), this menu functions similar to the Audio

Control Subpanel for the corresponding channels, with the exception that the Audio Control Subpanel only allows you to control six audio channels and does not permit panning.

Turns the related channel on/off.

PFL

Activates Pre Fader Listening for this channel.

The PFL mode allows you to hear the audio signal on the head-phones as it sounds before the fader. So you can adjust the sound of this channel (e.g.with the equalizer), before you mix this channel to Main/Sub.

Indicates the Equalizer is turned on for this channel. You can turn the Equalizer on/off for the selected channel in the (page 99).

CHANNEL ADJUST submenu

See Adjusting Audio on page 65 for further information.

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7.4.2 Channel Adjust Submenu

Use the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu to adjust the settings for the channel selected in the gain.

MIXER submenu, for example, the 4-band equalizer and the

Audio Mixer Main Menu

Figure 50. Channel Adjust submenu

Equalizer On

Turns the Equalizer on/off for the selected channel, i.e. the channel selected in the

The Low, Mid 1, Mid 2, and High sections allow you to adjust the gain of four separate frequencies. The frequency of each of the four bands can be set individually. You may also set the Q factor (quality) – i.e., the width of the filter – for the Mid 1 and Mid 2 bands.

MIXER submenu (page 97).

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Presets

You can choose from the presets list:

Default (flat)

•

• Rock

• Pop

• Classic

In the lower part of the screen, you can adjust the channel’s gain and use the following functions:

Main

Turns the audio signal on the main output on/off (see Audio Output Types on page 25).

Sub

Turns the audio signal on the sub output on/off (see Audio Output Types on page 25).

Phase Invert

This button is only available if you assigned a microphone input to the channel.

It shifts the phase of a monaural audio signal or one channel of a stereo audio pair by 180 degrees.

Low Cut

Cuts all frequencies below 100 Hz, to reduce low-level noise. This is especially recommended if a speech signal is assigned to the channel.

Channel Gain (Stereo Input) or Pre Gain (Mic Input)

This slider lets you adjust the input level to get a good level for mixing.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Summary

1.1 Safety Terms and Symbols

1.1.1 Terms in this Manual

1.1.2 Terms on the Product

1.1.3 Symbols on the Product

1.2 Warnings

1.3 Cautions

Welcome

2.1 About this Manual

2.2 Related Documents

2.3 Before You Begin

Connections

3.1 Rear Panel Overview

3.2 Electric Power Supply

3.2.1 AC Power Cable

3.2.2 Ground Screw

3.3 Rackmount Connections

3.4 Video Connections

3.4.1 Video Inputs Overview

3.4.2 Video Inputs

3.4.3 Video Outputs Overview

3.4.4 Video Outputs

3.5 Analog Ref Connections

3.6 Audio Connections

3.6.1 Audio Inputs Overview

3.6.2 Audio Input Types

3.6.3 Audio Outputs Overview

3.6.4 Audio Output Types

3.6.5 AES/EBU Pin Out

3.7 Monitors

3.7.1 Program Monitors

3.7.2 Preview Monitors

3.7.3 Auxiliary Monitors

3.8 USB Ports

3.9 Adapters

3.9.1 DVI-I to VGA

3.9.2 DVI-I to DVI-D

3.9.3 DVI-I to HDMI

3.10 Tally/GPI/GPO

Initial Settings

4.1 Power-On

4.2 Video Settings

4.3 Audio Settings

4.4 Example Setup

Basic Operation

5.1 Overview of Control Features

5.1.1 Control Panel

5.1.2 Touch Screen with Digipots

5.1.3 Delegation Subpanel

5.1.4 Crossbars for Bus and Source Selection

5.1.5 Main Transitions Subpanel with Transition Lever Arm

5.1.6 Numeric Input Subpanel

5.1.7 Audio Control Subpanel

5.1.8 Joystick

5.2 Selecting Sources

5.2.1 Video

5.2.2 Audio

5.3 Video Processing

5.3.1 Transitions, Effects, and Keying

5.3.2 Making a Background Transition

5.3.3 Making a Title

5.3.4 Making a Chroma Key

5.3.5 Making an Effect Transition

5.3.6 Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in SD Mode

5.3.7 Making a PiP (Picture in Picture) in HR Mode

5.3.8 Making a PiP within a PiP in HR Mode

5.4 Audio Processing

5.4.1 Mic Inputs

5.4.2 Stereo Inputs

5.4.3 Adjusting Audio

Tutorials

6.1.1 Setup

6.1.2 Connections

6.1.3 Result

6.1.4 How to Set Up a Small Presentation