Grass Valley PVTV NEWS User Manual
STUDIO NEWS
Digital System User Manual
Headquarters:
8493 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
800-532-8034
904-737-1367 phone
904-731-0958 fax
support@parkervision.com e-mail
http://www.parkervision.com website
PVTV STUDIO NEWS User Manual G4.02
© 2000 ParkerVision, Inc.
Table of Contents
Contacting ParkerVision.......................................... 1
Key Features .......................................................... 2
About this Manual ................................................. 3
Starting PVTV STUDIO NEWS ................................. 4
Digital Control GUI - Right Monitor ........................ 5
Video Switcher Overview .......................................6
Camera Preset Hotkeys .......................................... 7
Using the Vinten Camera with PVTV STUDIO NEWS9
Audio Mixer Overview ...........................................10
Audio Equalizer and Auxiliary Output Overview ..... 11
Assigning Audio Groups ........................................ 12
Assigning Audio Presets..........................................13
Setting Audio Cross-fades ...................................... 14
Broadcast Tools Audio Matrix ................................ 15
Broadcast Tools Audio Matrix ................................ 16
VTR Control Interface Overview .............................17
Using VTRs in PVTV STUDIO NEWS ........................ 18
Setting Up VTR Play Segments ............................... 19
VR Control Interface Overview ...............................20
Setting Up VR File Segments ................................. 21
Using VRs in PVTV STUDIO NEWS .......................... 22
Audio Server Interface Overview.............................23
Setting Up Audio Files in PVTV STUDIO NEWS ........ 24
DVE Interface Overview ......................................... 25
Transitions Overview...............................................26
DVE Setup Dialog Box Overview ............................. 27
Process Effects Setup Dialog Overview.................... 27
DVE Sequencer Dialog Box Overview ......................29
Building a DVE Wipe/Fade Hotkey ..........................30
Building a Fixed Position DVE Hotkey ......................31
Building a DVE Sequencer Hotkey...........................32
Deleting and Editing Preset Hotkeys........................ 37
Taking a Transition..................................................38
Digital Video Effects................................................39
Process Effects ........................................................49
Digital Transition Macro GUI - Left Monitor............57
Macro Controls .......................................................58
Transition Macro Interface Overview.......................59
Saving a Transition Macro .......................................60
Saving Timeline Information ....................................61
Creating a Transition Macro....................................62
Setting Macro Properties.........................................63
Adding and Deleting Time ......................................64
Playing, Cueing, Pausing and Stopping a Macro.....65
Using Autoplay .......................................................66
Inserting a .MAC File into a Queue .........................67
Macro Command Property Pages............................68
Character Generator/ Still Store ..............................71
Creating a Character Generator Preset....................72
Creating a Late Breaking News Preset Button .........73
SCRIPT Viewer Overview .........................................74
...PVTV Rundown Converter....................................75
Appendix A - Operational Rules..............................A-1
Appendix B - Troubleshooting ................................ B-1
Appendix C - Warranty Information........................C-1
Index....................................................................... i
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Contacting ParkerVision
ParkerVision Headquarters
ParkerVision, Inc.
8493 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
USA
Sales
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.EST
Monday - Friday
Phone: (800) 532-8034
Fax: (904) 733-3587
Web Address: http:\\www.parkervision.com
E-mail: sales@parkervision.com
Customer Support
Before contacting Customer Support, consult the
manuals and online help system in the PVTV STUDIO NEWS software. If unable to solve the problem, Customer Support can be reached in several
ways:
E-mail Help
Ask questions and receive answers via the Internet. Send inquiry and E-mail address to:
support@parkervision.com
Telephone
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.EST
Monday - Friday
Phone: (800) 532-8034
When calling, be near the PVTV STUDIO NEWS
system with documentation at hand. Be prepared
to provide:
1. Product serial number used for registration.
2. Product version number.
3. Exact wording of any error message that
appears on the screen.
4. What happened and what task was being
performed when the problem occurred.
5. What was done to try and fix the problem.
Authorized Reseller
For information on how to contact a ParkerVision
Authorized Reseller, Please call the ParkerVision
Sales Department.
Technical Support is provided for registered users
only. Please include the product serial number on
all correspondence.
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Key Features
PVTV STUDIO NEWS enables one person to control all facets of video production from a single appli-
cation. PVTV STUDIO NEWS can be used in a live video setting or create a pre-production file using hotkeys and Transition Macros. PVTV STUDIO NEWS Consists of the following elements:
Audio Interface
Controls up to 16 input, 2 output and 5 auxiliary pre-fade
channels. You can adjust the
volume, balance, and fade setting directly from the interface.
Video Switcher
Enables transition between up
to 27 inputs linked to video
devices including cameras,
VTRs and character generators. Additionally, it also supplies internally generated
signals such as matte, pattern
and black. The switcher houses
the Program, Preview, AUX 1
and AUX 2 busses.
Dual Monitor Display
The PVTV STUDIO NEWS
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
is displayed on two monitors
placed side-by-side. This allows
easy access to all of the controls.
VTR Controller
Has all standard VTR controls,
allowing for control of play segments, playing, recording,
pausing and stopping of video
and audio, and jog/shuttle
functionality. PVTV STUDIO
NEWS provides real-time status
and control of all VTRs and
Video Recorder Servers that
supply Sony Betacam Protocol.
Camera
Controls pan/tilt and CCU functionality of ParkerVision’s CameraMan® cameras. The
programmable camera hotkeys
allow for quick storing and
recalling of autoTRACK views
and location presets.
Late Breaking News
Late Breaking News hotkeys
give the power to go live with
late breaking news at a
moment’s notice. The system
provides hotkeys that can be
programmed for simple and/or
complex events. Once set, just
press one button to take video,
audio, VTR scripts, and graphics
instantly.
SCRIPT Viewer
Use SCRIPT Viewer to create,
run and preview a script for
video production. Scripts and
CG graphics can also be pulled
directly from a news server into
the SCRIPT Viewer system. The
script is shown on an LCD display attached at the top on a
CameraMan® robotic camera.
Transition Macros
Transition Macro technology
allows for orchestration of complex real-time or script-controlled video segments that can
be played with the touch of a
single button.
A Transition Macro consists of
automated video segments created from video events such as
camera presets, and audio commands or digital video effects.
These events are set up as
Macro Commands on the Transition Macro Timeline, and
saved as a file that can be
edited, resaved, and replayed
at any time.
Digital Video Effects (DVE)
PVTV STUDIO NEWS allows for
the creation of transitions from
wipe or fade effects that transpose video images from different input devices. Transitions
can include DVE and process
effects that give full control
over picture position, shape,
luminance, and motion. The
system provides hundreds of 2D and 3-D effects for the power
to produce more exciting newscasts.
Character Generator (CG)
Controls protocol-compatible
character generators and
graphics on the monitor. With
daisy-chaining, PVTV STUDIO
NEWS controls up to 25 character generators, four of which
can be used with key signals.
12 presets can be assigned per
character generator for instant
recall.
General Purpose Input/Output (GPI/GPO)
The GPI/GPO feature controls
eight input and eight output
connections. These connections
allow for the sending and
receiving of triggers to external
devices with a contact closure.
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About this Manual
This manual serves as a reference to the features and functions of the PVTV STUDIO NEWS system. Use
this manual in conjunction with the following ParkerVision product manuals:
• CameraMan® General Pan/Tilt installation and Operations Manual (1CCD or 3CCD)
• SCRIPT Viewer News Installation and Operations Manual
• SHOT Director Installation and Operations Manual
Icons Used in this Manual
The following icons are used to identify important information and reference material:
Highlights important instructions in the
operation and maintenance of PVTV
STUDIO NEWS.
Points out tips or noteworthy suggestions
in the operation, use and maintenance of
PVTV STUDIO NEWS.
Refers to the General Pan/Tilt Camera
Installation and Operations manual.
Refers to the SCRIPT Viewer News Installation and Operations Manual that came with
PVTV SCRIPT Viewer News.
Refers to the SHOT Director Installation and
Operations Manual that came with
CameraMan SHOT Director.
Document Conventions
The following conventions are designed to make
it quick and easy to find and understand information:
• Button names and options are printed in bold
type. Example: Select the Audio Preset 1
and click the Set button.
• Menu names appear in all-caps and bold
type. Example: Select Audio Setup from the
SETUP menu.
• Dialog box names begin with uppercase letters. Example: The Audio Setup dialog box
appears.
• Keys to be pressed appear in all-caps and
bold type. Example: Press ENTER.
• Key combinations that should be pressed
appear in bold type. Example: Press CTRL +
B.
• Text to be typed appears in bold. Example:
Type Audio in the box provided.
Software Notification
PVTV STUDIO NEWS comes with all of the software and hardware required to run the system. Installa-
tion of any non-ParkerVision software could dramatically affect system operation and will void
the product warranty. Contact Customer Support before installing anything.
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Starting PVTV STUDIO NEWS
Before starting the PVTV STUDIO NEWS software, make sure that the audio amplifier is turned
off. During initialization, audio gain is set to a maximum on the program outputs. If the
amplifier is left on during this initialization period, input signals will sound loudly through the speakers
for several seconds.
To Turn the power ON:
1. Turn OFF all equipment in the console.
2. Turn ON the two UPS units.
3. Turn ON the power distribution strips.
4. One at a time (with the exception of the
audio amp), turn ON the non-STUDIO
devices, making sure that they all power up.
5. Turn ON the PVTV STUDIO NEWS GUI moni-
tors.
6. ON the PVTV STUDIO NEWS module enclo-
sures. Each module enclosure’s ON/OFF
switch is located on the right-front of the
enclosure.
7. If applicable. after STUDIO initialization, turn
on the audio amp.
If the system displays error dialog boxes of
any kind, go to Appendix C, Troubleshooting, to resolve the problems. Once the system
properly initializes, return to this section to continue setup and testing.
What to Expect at Power Up
At power up, the following will be seen:
• The Windows NT® initialization screens.
• A dialog box requesting that CTRL+ALT+DEL
be pressed simultaneously to log into the system.
• The Log-on Information dialog box asking for
a password. Press ENTER.
PVTV STUDIO NEWS arrives from the fac-
tory with no assigned password. Refer to
the Windows NT® manual included with the system to add a password.
• The two monitors should now display a stan-
dard Windows NT screen and taskbar. Several icons will align the far left side of the left
monitor.
To Start the Application
1. From the desktop, double-click the PVTV STU-
DIO NEWS icon, or:
• Select Programs from the Start menu.
• Select PVTV STUDIO NEWS from the
programs submenu.
• Click PVTV STUDIO NEWS to open.
2. The PVTV STUDIO NEWS splash screen indi-
cates that the software is loading. It will take
approximately 30 seconds for the software to
initialize and for both monitors to display the
controls.
3. Once PVTV STUDIO NEWS fully loads, the
interface appears. At this point during the
installation process, the initial setting up and
testing of the system’s functionality is performed. Refer to the PVTV STUDIO NEWS
Installation Manual if more information on
setting up STUDIO NEWS is needed.
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Preview Channel Select
Digital Control GUI - Right Monitor
4-Bus Switcher
•Program
•Preview
•AUX 1
•AUX 2
Camera Preset Hotkeys
Audio Presets
Audio Controls
The Digital Control GUI (Right Monitor) is used to set camera and DVE hotkeys, to control
audio channels, VTR and VR commands (and audio servers), and switch between video
devices that are connected to PVTV STUDIO NEWS.
DVE Hotkeys
DVE Effects
VTR Controls
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Video Switcher Overview
The Video Switcher toggles between inputs that are connected to video devices including cameras, VTRs, VRs, character generators, or the internally generated matte/pattern or black screens.
There are four busses on the PVTV STUDIO NEWS Video Switcher:
1. The Program Bus selects the input for the program output and background video.
2. The Preview Bus selects the input for the preview output.
3. The AUX 1 Bus selects the input for DVE channel 1.
4. The AUX 2 Bus selects the input for DSK or DVE channel 2.
To select an input, click the desired icon on the appropriate bus of the
switcher. When clicked, the selected icon will illuminate.
Use AUX 1 and
AUX 2 to layer a
DVE on top of a
program back-
ground source.
To change the descriptive label for any switcher
input, double-click on the label below the desired
icon, enter the new description, and select OK.
There are thirty input icons for each of the four video switcher busses. The first three icons on
each of the four busses are fixed. The remaining 27 icons can be assigned to cameras, VRs,
VTRs, etc. or any combination there of.
Program outputs are linked to devices that will display the current image. Preview outputs are set to display the next image before it is used.
PVW
PVW
PVWPVW
DVE
PVW
The Preview Channel Select buttons found in the lower-left corner of the video switcher, allow the
user to select the type of output seen on the Preview Channel. If the DVE button is selected, the DVE
will appear on the Preview Channel before it is taken to the Program Channel. If PVW is selected, the
standard preview selection will be seen on the Preview Channel before it is taken to the Program
Channel.
When the DVE Preview Channel Select button is chosen, only the DVE output is shown on
the Preview Channel, not the Composite image that will appear on the Program Channel
when executed.
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Camera Preset Hotkeys
Camera Preset Hotkeys provide quick recall for preset camera position and autoTRACK™ views.
Each CameraMan® camera can store up to 125 presets in memory through use of the SHOT
Director™. A total of 28 presets can be assigned to the 28 hotkeys in the Preset Hotkeys window
(shown below). Once assigned, these 28 preset hotkeys can recall camera locations and automatic
camera tracking settings.
To assign a hotkey:
3.Toggle the Preset button ON to
recall camera locations OR toggle the
TrackView button ON to recall
autoTRACK presets, including tracking
window and frame offset specifications.
2.Select the desired Preset Hotkey
button. When selected the button
will illuminate. The Preset Setup
dialog box will appear.
1.Select the Hotkey Config. Button.
5.Select the preset number
that corresponds to the preset
in the specified camera. This is
the preset that will be stored in
the selected hotkey.
6.Type a name describing the
4.Select the camera
that contains the preset
to be linked to a hotkey.
7. Select OK.
preset. This name will appear
on the selected preset hotkey
button.
Select Preview after selecting a preset number to view the preset and make sure it is the one
desired before linking it to a hotkey.
The look of the PRESET HOTKEY SETUP dialog box will vary depending on the type of camera
being controlled by STUDIO. Possible camera types include CameraMan, Vinten and/or Radamec.
The Radamec BCP (Basic Control Panel) stores up to 12 presets. The Radamec SCP (Shot Control
Panel) stores up to 600 presets.
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Camera Preset Hotkeys cont’d.
After linking camera locations (presets) or autoTRACK™ settings to the hotkeys, they can quickly
be recalled by selecting the desired hotkey button in the Preset Hotkeys window.
To recall a preset hotkey:
1.Select the desired Preset Hotkey button in
the Preset Hotkeys window. The camera
automatically recalls and moves to the preset
position or setup assigned to the selected hotkey.
Pan Rt.
To recall any of the 125 presets available for each camera, use the
SHOT Director or use the Preset Number drop-down list found in the
Preset Setup dialog box. To get to the Preset Setup dialog box, first select
the Hotkey Config button and then select a hotkey.
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Using the Vinten Camera with PVTV STUDIO NEWS
The following instructions describe how to create a camera preset hotkey using the Vinten system. The Preset Hotkey GUI and Preset Hotkey Setup dialog box are slightly different from those
associated with CameraMan.
2. Select the desired Preset Hotkey
button. when selected, the button will
illuminate. The Vinten Preset setup
dialog box will appear.
Pressing the V Stop button during
operation, stops operation of ALL
Vinten cameras attached to STUDIO.
1. Select the Hotkey
Config. button.
3. Select the appropri-
ate STUDIO-connected
Vinten camera contain-
ing the desired macro.
Once selected, the
VINTEN button in the
top portion of the dialog
box will automatically
be toggled.
4. In the description box, type
in the name of the macro.
5. Select OK.
The look of the PRESET HOTKEY SETUP dialog box will vary depending on the type of camera
being controlled by STUDIO. Possible camera types include CameraMan, Vinten and/or Radamec.
The macro requested in the Preset must be loaded on the Vinten System, otherwise nothing will
happen.
Preview can be selected before selecting OK to make sure the right macro has been chosen.
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Audio Mixer Overview
The Audio Mixer window allows the control of 16 input, 2 program output, and 5 AUX pre-fade
channels. Input channels 1-8 are displayed on the Audio Mixer Window, but the view can be
switched to display channels 9-16. The illustration below defines the controls found in the Audio Mixer
Window.
Defining the Audio Controls:
Use the Set button
to set the preset (see
page 13).
Use the Preset
buttons (1-4) to
save and recall
audio settings.
Use the Group
buttons (A-D) to
assign faders to a
group. Once
grouped, they will
operate together.
Use the Fade up/down
arrows to auto-fade the
selected channel upward or
downward according to the
duration setting.
Use the Limit arrows
to set
the maximum fade
up/down level
desired.
Use the EQ/AUX button to
access the EQ/AUX Volume
Setup dialog
Use the Cross Fade
up/down
arrows to use the
selected channel/
group as the pri-
mary channel/group
in the cross fade.
Use the Fade Duration
button to set the num-
ber of frames to fade
per second. 30=1 sec-
ond.
Use the Channel
Balance slider to con-
trol the level of left/
right channel input to
the program output.
The VU Meter
indicates the signal
level of each channel.
Use the Mixer Channel
Switch to toggle
between channels 1-8
and 9-16
Use the Cross Fade
Setup assigned
group buttons for
cross fading.
Use the Fader
Link to link/
unlink
the output
volume faders.
Use the Fader
slider to adjust
volume levels.
Audio Channel
Label Description.
If the Broadcast Tools Audio Matrix is installed, an additional button will appear in the upper-right
corner of the PROGRAM OUTPUT section of the Audio Mixer. See page 15 for more information
on Broadcast Tools Audio Matrix.
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Audio Equalizer and Auxiliary Output Overview
Each PVTV STUDIO NEWS Audio channel has a three-band equalizer to adjust low, medium and
high frequency ranges. The settings in this window are stored and recalled with the preset infor-
mation for each channel.
Specifies which Audio Mixer channel’s
EQ/AUX levels are being controlled.
The Frequency Adjust slider
adjusts the center frequency
of the three audio filters on
the specified channel.
The Gain Adjust slider
adjusts the boost or cut of
the three audio filters on the
specified channel.
The Bandwidth Adjust slider
adjusts the width of the
three audio filters on the
specified channel.
The Default Switch resets all
EQ and AUX faders to factory
default values (shown above).
The EQ/Flat button turns
the equalizer effects on/off.
When the EQ is turned OFF,
the button will say FLAT.
The Auxiliary Output Fader slider
adjusts the volume of the specified
auxiliary output channel. Auxiliary
Output 1 completely controls the
output volume for the specified
channel.
Table 1: Key Frequency
Ranges
Voice Warmth 100Hz - 250
Hz
Voice Clarity 2kHz - 4kHz
Low-mid Mud 200Hz -
Midrange
Honk
Bass Power 50Hz - 100Hz
Treble Air 10kHz - 16kHz
The frequency, gain and bandwidth values indicate the slider position are represented in numeric form in the windows next to the corresponding slider.
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400Hz
800Hz -
1.5kHz
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Assigning Audio Groups
Channel groups set identical parameters for two or more channels. This allows for simultaneous
parameter changes for multiple channels.
To create a channel group:
2.Select the desired group letter (A-D) on the window of the
channel to be included in the group. The button color will
change to indicate that the channel has been included in the group.
1.Determine which of the 16 audio input
channels are to be included in each group.
Repeat step 2 for each of the channels in the group.
Repeat all steps for the other groups.
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Assigning Audio Presets
Preset buttons allow for quick saving and recalling of audio parameters. each channel has four
preset buttons.
To assign an audio preset:
4. Select a Preset
number (1-4). all speci-
fied audio parameters
are now saved to the
selected preset number.
button to access the
EQ/AUX EQ
and set levels as
desired.
Select CLOSE.
3.Select SET.
1.Set all desired audio parameters for the channel
(volume, balance, min./max fade levels, channel groups)
by manipulating the controls in the desired channel’s
window.
2.Select the EQ/AUX
To label an audio channel, double-click on the channel description label located at the bottom of
the desired channel window, and type the name in the text box that appears. Select OK.
To recall a preset, select the desired Preset button number, and the channel will reflect all saved
audio parameters for that preset.
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Setting Audio Cross-fades
Cross-fade buttons are used to fade the volume between channel groups. Audio groups must be
established before setting up cross-fades.
To set up an audio cross-fade:
4. Select the cross-fade
up or down arrow to per-
form the cross-fade.
1. Deter-
mine which
groups are
to be used
for the
cross-fade.
3. Select the groups
to cross-fade from and
to.
2. Enter the fade time, which is the
number of frames to fade per second.
The default is 30 frames/second.
Setting Audio Fades
3. Select the fade
up/down arrow to
adjust the volume
up or down.
1. Set the fade min./
max.
levels by sliding the
corresponding arrow to
the desired level.
2. Set the fade time in the
number of frames/second.
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Broadcast Tools Audio Matrix
If Broadcast Tools is connected to STUDIO and configured to a control port, an indicator icon will
appear in the upper-right corner of the PROGRAM OUTPUT section of the Audio Mixer. When selected,
this icon allows access to the Audio Matrix dialog box.
When this Broadcast
tools switch is
selected, the Audio
Matrix dialog box
(below) is opened.
Click here to access the Audio
Matrix dialog box.
The Broadcast Tools switch will only appear on the Audio Mixer if Broadcast Tools is connected to
STUDIO.
The Audio Matrix dialog box allows direct control over the matrix including the ability ot adjust amtrix
options. Defining channel mappings or channel names can only be done by accessing the
Audio Matrix dialog boxthrough selection of the Broadcast Tools switch on the Audio Mixer.
Select MATRIX
SETUP to define
channel mappings or
channel names.
Channels can
be toggled on
or off by
clicking on
the matrix
Select APPLY CHANGES to immediately display changes made to
the matrix.
To ‘MAP’ an output
channel to a STUDIO
audio channel, click on
it, then select the correct
channel from the drop
down list.
To ‘NAME’ an input channel click on
it, then enter the new name in the
EDIT box. This name will appear
under the specified audio channel on
the GUI.
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Broadcast Tools Audio Matrix
As the matrix selections change, the audio channel names will vary to reflect those
changes.
1. EMPTY – No channel selected.
2. Name – the name given the channel in Matrix Setup.
3. (+) – Name preceded by a plus sign means that more than one channel is selected
Note: To help prevent confusion, do not name any of your matrix channels “Empty”
Selecting the ADVANCED option on the Audio Control Property Page (below), which is accessed by
double-clicking a macro command on the timeline (see the section entitled, “Macro Command Property
Pages”), also opens the Audio Matrix dialog box. However, when the Audio Matrix is accessed this
way, channels can only be toggled ON/OFF. No channel mapping or naming can be done from this
area.
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Click here to define the
Audio Matrix for the
macro.
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VTR Control Interface Overview
The VTR (Video Tape Recorder) is the area of the Digital Control GUI where all STUDIO-connected
VRs and VTRs are controlled. The VTR can play and record videos, playback preset segments, and
scan and shuttle videos.
Machine Control Interface
Rewind
Eject
VTR Play Segments
Set Preset Button
Play
Pause
Fast-forward
Shuttle Knob
VTR Setup Button
Stop
Record
Time Code Box
Search Button
When the VTR Setup Button (in the lower-right corner of the VTR Control Interface) is selected,
the VTR Setup dialog box opens. VTR settings can be adjusted from this dialog box.
To play back a video:
1. Select a STUDIO-
connected VTR to
control.
3. Select the STOP
button to stop playback.
2. Select the PLAY
button to begin playback.
Use the shuttle knob (by dragging the mouse to the left to rewind or to the right to fast-forward)
to scan a video and locate a particular frame. This can be done while viewing the video on the
monitor.
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To search for a specific time code:
Using VTRs in PVTV STUDIO NEWS
Hours 0-23
Minutes 0-59
Seconds 0-59
Frames 0-29
1. Enter the desired
video time code in the time
code box.
2. Click the search button
to fast-forward or rewind to
the specified time code.
The Machine Control Interface allows STUDIO to control up to twelve
external devices (VTRs, VRs, etc.).
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Setting Up VTR Play Segments
The VTR Interface provides 8 play segment buttons for each STUDIO-connected VTR.
1. Select a blank Play Segment
Preset button.
2. Click the Set Pre-
set button. The Play seg-
ment Setup dialog box
3. Enter a start-time time
code that corresponds with
the desired play segment.
Use the VTR controls to locate the begin-
ning time code. Once found, click the
arrow next to the Start-Time box. Then use the
VTR controls to locate the ending time code,
and click the arrow next to the Stop-time box.
The codes will be entered into the Start/Stop
Time boxes.
4. Enter a stop-time timecode
that corresponds with the
desired play segment.
6. Select OK.
Leave the Duration blank and it will calculate automatically, or enter a duration,
leaving the stop-time blank, and the stop-time will be calculated automatically.
To edit or review a saved play segment, select the desired Play Segment Preset
button, click the Set Preset button, clear or edit existing properties, and select
OK to save changes or Cancel to discard changes.
5. Enter the name to appear
on the Play Segment Preset
button.
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VR Control Interface Overview
The VR (Virtual Recorder) is the area of the Digital Control GUI where all STUDIO-connected VRs
and Video Servers are controlled. The VR can play and record video segments, playback saved file
segments, and control jog, scan or shuttle segments.
Machine Control Interface
Reverse
Play
Pause
Forward Jog
Record
Time Code Box
When selected, two
frames are skipped at the
beginning of each
minute, except for every
tenth minute, so that the
frame value for time
codes matches that for
real time.
To play back a segment:
2. Select the PLAY but-
ton to begin playback.
Rewind
Create a new file
ADD a file to the list
Reverse Jog
Play
Shuttle/Scan Slider
Fast-for-
ward
Segment File List
Stop
Search Button
1. Select a STUDIO-
connected VR to con-
trol.
3. Select the STOP
button to stop playback.
Use the shuttle/scan slider (by dragging the mouse to the left to rewind or to the right to fast-forward) to scan a segment and locate a particular frame. This can be done while viewing the seg-
ment on the monitor.
Reverse jog and Forward Jog, rewind/fast-forward the segment 1 frame at a time. Reverse Play
plays the segment in reverse mode while maintaining normal playback speed.
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Setting Up VR File Segments
To add a file to the segment list and play it back:
1. Select the ADD button on
the VR Control Interface. The
Segment File List dialog box
appears.
2. Select and double-click the
video file(s) to be added to the
segment list (below).
Automatically
lists segment
files found on
the server.
Deletes a file from
the segment list.
Highlights the next
file in the segment
list.
Deletes the selected
file from the
STUDIO data base.
3. Select DONE
when finished.
User interaction is required to decide which
files will be included in the Video Segment
Files list. When many files are contained on
the server, the synchronization process can be
tedious.
5. Select the play
button.
4. Double-click the
file to be played.
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To search for a specific time code:
Using VRs in PVTV STUDIO NEWS
Hours 0-23
Minutes 0-59
Seconds 0-59
Frames 0-29
1. Enter the desired
segment time code in the
time code box.
2. Click the search button
to fast-forward or rewind to
the specified time code.
The VR search function will only search the loaded segment file.
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Audio Server Interface Overview
The Audio Server is the area of the Digital Control GUI where all STUDIO- connected audio servers
are controlled. The Audio Server can play and record audio files, playback previously saved files,
and rewind, fast-forward and continuously play audio files.
Machine Control
Interface
Used to drag and drop
audio macros onto the
Transition Macro Timeline.
Automatically
selects and plays
the audio file.
ADDS a file to
the list
Deletes a file
from the list
Loads the next
file in the list. If
the AUTO PLAY
box is selected,
the NEXT but-
ton will load and
play the next file.
Selected file
ID #
Rewind
Pause
Play
Fast-for-
ward
Audio file list
Record
Stop
PVTV STUDIO NEWS currently supports Digicart and Sony Mini-Disk audio servers.
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Setting Up Audio Files in PVTV STUDIO NEWS
To add a file to the Audio File List and play it back:
1. Select a STUDIO-
connected audio
server on the Machine
Control Interface.
2. Select Add List.
The Audio Server Cut
List dialog box opens.
3. Double-click the
audio file(s) to be added
to the audio file list.
Lists audio files found
on the server.
4. Select OK when
finished.
6. Select the play
button.
5. Double-click the
file to be played.
Digicart may contain multiple file directories. Each of these may contain various files. To select a
different directory, use the drop-down menu on the lower portion of the Audio Server Cut List
dialog box.
An audio file can also be played by first checking the play box on the left and then the select button.
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DVE Interface Overview
The PVTV STUDIO NEWS Digital Video Effects (DVE) system creates transitions from wipe and
fade effects. These effects transpose video images from different input devices (character generators and still stores, etc.). Transitions include DVE and Process Effects, which give full control over picture position, shape, luminance, chromakey, luma/DSK key and motion.
Deletes settings
from the selected
preset button.
Opens the dialog box to
build a transition.
Resets the external
DSKs (2-4) to none.
Select a DVE Preset hotkey to
store or recall an effect.
Indicator telling which
keyed source is on the
program channel.
Tells which keyer is cur-
rently active on the pro-
gram channel.
The DVE Feed-
back LED indi-
cates whether
the DVE layer is
turned on or
off.
Select a wipe/fade or
sequence transition
from the Transition
List to display the
transition’s setup box.
Tells which keyer is currently active on the pre-
view channel.
The DSK Feed-
back LED indi-
cates whether
the DSK layer is
turned ON/OFF.
The Take Bar
is controlled
Downstream of
Program and Preview. Selects the
source to fill DSK 4.
Displays the setup dia-
log box for modifica-
tion and editing of
the selected
transition.
Indicates which
transition is
selected.
with the
mouse
Use for
auto-takes.
Take Duration is
registered in
frames, with 30
frames = 1 second.
Three types of dialog boxes are used in succession to refine and characterize transitions:
1. Transition Setup dialog box: appears when a transition is selected from the transition list on the
main DVE interface. Use this to set properties of the transition.
2. DVE Setup dialog box: Appears when a DVE effect is selected from the DVE list on the Transition
Setup dialog box. Use this to set the DVE properties.
3. Process Effects dialog box: Appears when a process effect is selected from the process effects
list on DVE setup dialog box. Use this to set the properties of a process effect.
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