Ross MC1-MK Operating Instructions Manual

MC1-MK

Master Control Switcher

Operation Manual

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MC1-MK Operation Manual

• Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-004B-07

• Release Date: October 23, 2014.

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Contents

On Air Control Overview 1

In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 1-1

Navigating to the On Air Control Interface ......................................................................... 1-2

Menu System Basics............................................................................................................ 1-3

Switcher Basics.................................................................................................................... 1-5

Keying 2

In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 2-1

Keyers Overview .................................................................................................................2-2

Configuring a Key ...............................................................................................................2-3

Video Sources........................................................................................................ 1-5

Video Layering...................................................................................................... 1-5

Video Preview ....................................................................................................... 1-5

Overlay .................................................................................................................. 1-5

Multiple MC1-MK Operation ............................................................................... 1-5

Overview ............................................................................................................... 2-3

Transitions 3

In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 3-1

Transition Area .................................................................................................................... 3-2

Performing Transitions ........................................................................................................ 3-4

SqueezeBack Effects 4

In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 4-1

SqueezeBack Effects Options Overview ............................................................................. 4-2

Working in 2D Space........................................................................................................... 4-4

Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset...................................................................................... 4-5

Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets ............................................................. 4-6

Notes on Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets................................ 4-6

Previewing a Squeeze Effect................................................................................. 4-6

Transitions with SqueezeBack .............................................................................. 4-6

Audio 5

In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 5-1

Audio Interfaces................................................................................................................... 5-2

Audio Overview................................................................................................................... 5-4

Audio Modes ......................................................................................................... 5-4

Gain and Duck Levels ........................................................................................... 5-4

Audio Shuffling..................................................................................................... 5-4

Audio Processing................................................................................................... 5-5

Audio Profiles........................................................................................................ 5-5

Transitions ............................................................................................................. 5-5

Setting the Master Audio Level ........................................................................................... 5-6

Audio Processing ................................................................................................................. 5-7

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Audio Shuffling....................................................................................................................5-8

Performing Transitions.........................................................................................................5-9

Using Audio Profiles..........................................................................................................5-10

Recalling an Audio Profile .................................................................................. 5-10

EAS Audio .........................................................................................................................5-11

Voice Overs........................................................................................................................5-12

Setting the Voice Over Duck/Gain Level............................................................ 5-12

Including a Voice Over........................................................................................5-13

Media File Management 6

In This Chapter.....................................................................................................................6-1

Loading Media Files ............................................................................................................6-2

Loading a Media File............................................................................................. 6-2

Managing Media Files..........................................................................................................6-4

Media File Notes.................................................................................................... 6-4

Image Specifications..............................................................................................6-4

File Naming Specifications....................................................................................6-5

Connection using FTP ...........................................................................................6-5

Connection using RossLinq...................................................................................6-5

CompactFlash® Card ............................................................................................6-6

Adjusting On-Air Properties ................................................................................................ 6-7

Displaying Timecode in a Logo Channel............................................................................. 6-8

Overview................................................................................................................6-8

To display timecode in a logo channel ..................................................................6-8

Configuration Notes............................................................................................... 6-9

Appendix A. DashBoard Menus 7

In This Appendix..................................................................................................................7-1

Home Tab............................................................................................................................. 7-2

Keyers Tabs..........................................................................................................................7-3

Logos Tabs ...........................................................................................................................7-4

SqueezeBack Effects Tabs ...................................................................................................7-6

External Sources Tab ........................................................................................................... 7-7

Voice Over Tab .................................................................................................................... 7-8

Audio Processing Tab .......................................................................................................... 7-9

Audio Shuffle Tab..............................................................................................................7-10

Index IX

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On Air Control Overview

In This Chapter

This chapter provides a basic introduction to the MC1-MK, including an overview of the different
areas of the On Air Control interface, using the menu system, as well as a brief summary of how
video is controlled by the MC1-MK.

The following topics are discussed:

• Navigating to the On Air Control Interface

• Menu System Basics

• Switcher Basics

MC1-MK Operation Manual (Iss. 07) On Air Control Overview • 1–1

Navigating to the On Air Control Interface

This section provides a brief overview of navigating the MC1-MK interface in DashBoard.

To launch DashBoard

1. Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 6.2.0 or higher. The software

and DashBoard User Manual are available from the Ross Video website.

2. Launch DashBoard by double-clicking its icon on your desktop.

3. Locate the MC1-MK in the Basic Tree View of DashBoard. If the card does not appear,

consult the MFC-8300 Series User Manual and DashBoard User Manual.

To access the MC1-MK On Air Control interface

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

To set the MC1-MK On Air Control interface to full-screen

1. Press Shift+F11 to display the interface in full-screen mode. You can also select

Window > Full Screen from the DashBoard toolbar.

2. To exit out of full-screen mode, press Shift+F11 again.

To lock the MC1-MK interface

1. To lock the interface, select the Lock button located in the upper right corner of the On

Air Control interface.

2. To unlock the interface, use the provided Unlock spinner.

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Menu System Basics

The On Air Control interface enables you to set up and perform transitions, configure keyers,
monitor and control audio levels. This section provides a brief overview of the controls available
in this interface.

Figure 1.1 MC1-MK — On Air Control Interface

1) Channel Select Buttons 5) Crosspoint Buses 9) Automation Button

2) Setup Tabs 6) Transition Area 10) Program Audio Area

3) Audio Meters 7) Keyer Area 11) Lock Button

4) Timer Display 8) Fade to Black Button

1. Channel Select Buttons

This area includes buttons that allow you to toggle between multiple MC1-MK interfaces.
Selecting a button displays the corresponding MC1-MK On Air Control interface in DashBoard.
A lit button indicates that the corresponding On Air Control interface is the currently active one
in DashBoard. The icons on these buttons can be changed as described in the MC1-MK
Installation Manual.

By default, and after a factory default reset is performed, these buttons do not display an icon (the
button faces are blank).

2. Setup Tabs

The tabs located near the top left of the interface provide options for configuring the keyers,
on-air controls, and selecting logo channel sources. Refer to the chapter “Appendix A.
DashBoard Menus” on page 7-1 for a list of the tabs and parameters available.

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3. Audio Meters

The On Air Control interface displays an audio meter for the first eight audio channels of
Program and Preset (note that display will not be real-time). The meter scale ranges from 0 to

-120dBFS. Refer to the section “Audio Interfaces” on page 5-2 for details.

4. Timer Display

This display is a free running timer that counts to a maximum of 23:59:59 (hh:mm:ss) and can be
reset to 00:00:00 using the Reset button.

5. Crosspoint Buses

This area is used to select the video sources for each bus. Each crosspoint button will display the
name of its source on the button face. The last button of the row is a Shift button, which provides
access to 10 additional selectable crosspoints. The default bus mapping is outlined in the
MC1-MK Installation Manual. The following buses are available:

• Program Bus — The Program Bus is used to select the video source that will show as the

Background on the Program output. After performing a factory default reset, the first
unshifted router source (Router 1) is selected on this bus.

• Preset Bus — The Preset Bus is used to select the video source that is visible on the

Preview output. After performing a factory default reset, the second unshifted router
source (Router 2) is selected on this bus.

6. Transition Area

This area provides the options for selecting transition rates (slow, medium, fast), and type (take,
fade-fade, take-fade, mix, fade-take, and SqueezeBack). Refer to the chapter “Transitions” on
page 3-1 for details.

7. Keyer Area

This area includes the four keyers of the MC1-MK and allows you to perform the key transitions.
Refer to the chapter “Keying” on page 2-1for details.

8. Fade to Black Button

Use this button to fade the Program bus to black. The Fade to Black (FTB) rate is specified in the
Home tab. After performing a factory default reset, this button is toggled off (unlit).

You can also disable this button using the option available in the Personality tab. Refer to the
MC1-MK Installation Manual for details on configuring the option.

9. Automation Button

Toggling this button on (button will be lit) allows an Automation System to control the MC1-MK.
After performing a factory default reset, this button is toggled off (unlit).

10. Program Audio Area

This area includes an audio fader that enables you to control the Program audio gain. The slider is
set by default to 0 and has a range of -72 to +12dB. Use the Default button to reset the audio
gain. You can also configure an option in the Personality tab to automatically reset the audio gain
to 0dB after any Background transition. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual for details on
configuring the option.

11. Lock Button

Use this button to lock the interface so that users are locked-out of the interface. This prevents
anyone from changing settings on this MC1-MK interface. To lock the interface, select the
button. To unlock, use the provided Unlock rotary spinner.

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Switcher Basics

This section gives an overview of how video is controlled by the MC1-MK. This includes video
sources, video layering, and preview. For information on setting up crosspoints and video inputs,
refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual.

Video Sources

The MC1-MK has access to two basic types of video sources: external and internal. All video
sources can be assigned to video source (crosspoint) buttons. By pressing a crosspoint button on a
bus, the video source assigned to that button is selected.

• External — External video sources come from SDI inputs on the rear module.

• Internal — Internal video sources come from internally generated video, such as any of
the four internally generated Logo channels, or an internally generated black.

To select a video source on a bus, you must identify the bus you want to assign a video source to
and then press the crosspoint button you want to select on that bus.

Video Layering

Key layering is fixed for the MC1-MK and starts with Background and proceeds to Keyer 4.

Figure 1.2 Video Layering

Video Preview

Video preview allows you to use an additional monitor to preview what the next shot is going to
be. The Preset bus of MC1-MK shows what is selected for the next transition. This includes the
keys and background video sources that will be on-air after the next transition.

Overlay

The overlay feature provides one layer of text, in real time, as a source for any Keyer. The text
can be from an EAS or LTC source.

Multiple MC1-MK Operation

DashBoard enables you to have multiple On Air Control interfaces open with each interface for a
specific MC1-MK Master Control Switcher. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual for
details on setting up multiple cards.

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Keying

In This Chapter

Keying is the term used to describe when you insert (or electronically cut) portions of one screen
into another, or place titles over background images. Keys are made up of two basic components:
an alpha (that cuts the hole in the background video), and a fill (that fills the hole with different
video). This chapter provides a summary of the MC1-MK keying features.

The following topics are discussed:

• Keyers Overview

• Configuring a Key

MC1-MK Operation Manual (Iss. 07) Keying • 2–1

Keyers Overview

MC1-MK includes four high quality HD/SD-SDI video keyers. In addition to the external Key
Video and Key Alpha source, there are also four internal static/animation playout channels. An
excellent device for keying external devices such as character generators, graphic systems and
EAS devices into a program feed and/or keying with four internal logo channels.

The card offers full key control with shaped and unshaped keying, self key or auto key, with clip
and gain control.

Figure 2.1 Keyer Controls

1) Keyers Tab 3) Program Keyer Select Buttons

2) Logos Tab 4) Preset Keyer Select Buttons

1. Keyers Tab

Each keyer has a sub-tab that enables you to select video sources, key types, and adjust
transparency, clip, and gain. The MC1-MK supports Auto Select and Self keys. The External
sub-tab enables you to specify the router source that feeds input on the KEY VIDEO Input or
KEY ALPHA Input used as the External source when configuring keyers.

2. Logos Tab

Each logo channel has a sub-tab in the Logos tab that enables you to specify the media files the
channel uses. Refer to the section “Loading Media Files” on page 6-2 for details.

3. Program Keyer Select Buttons

When lit red, a button indicates that specific keyer is currently on-air on the Program bus.
Selecting a button will immediately perform cuts on that keyer.

4. Preset Keyer Select Buttons

These buttons are used to choose which keyer is included in the next transition. Note that
depending on a Personality tab setting, once a transition is performed, the buttons are no longer
lit.

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Configuring a Key

The MC1-MK provides the ability to associate each keyer (1-4) with the following sources:
external key video/fill, or a logo channel. This section briefly describes how to set up Key
Alphas, Auto Keys, adjust the clip and gain values.

For More Information on...

• the Keyers menu items, refer to Ta bl e 7 .2 on page 7-3.

• loading media files to logo channels, refer to the section “Loading Media Files” on
page 6-2.

• performing transitions, refer to the section “Performing Transitions” on page 3-4.

Overview

This section outlines the key types and key alpha types supported by the MC1-MK.

Key Types

The MC1-MK supports the following key types:

• Auto Select — An Auto Select Key uses two video signals: the Key Alpha is used to cut
the hole in the video, and the Key Video is used to fill the hole. For external keying, the
source on BNC 2 is the Key Video and the source on BNC 4 is the Key Alpha. For
internal sources, the Key Video and Alpha are generated internally (BNC 2 and BNC 4
are not used). Note that the Key Alpha Type is automatically set to Shaped.

• Self — A Self Key uses only one video signal: the luminance (or brightness) of the Key
Video is used as the Key Alpha. For external keying, the source on BNC 2 is used as the
Key Video and the Key Alpha (BNC 4) is not used. For internal sources, the Key Video is
internally supplied (BNC 2 nor BNC 4 are used). Note that the Key Alpha Type is
automatically set to Unshaped.

Key Alpha Types

You can specify a key alpha as one of the following:

• Unshaped (multiplicative keying) — With an Unshaped Key, the Key Alpha luminance
value mixes linearly the Key Video with the Background. Shades of gray, in the Key
Alpha, are translated into transparency levels, giving the key a soft edge. Self Keys are
set to Unshaped by default.

• Shaped (additive keying) — With a Shaped Key, the Key Alpha cuts a hole in the
Background based on the luminance value of the Key Alpha and adds the Key Video to
the Background hole. Shaped Key alphas are sometimes used with Character Generators
to cut very precise holes for the Key Video fill. Auto Select keys are set to Shaped by
default.

MC1-MK Operation Manual (Iss. 07) Keying • 2–3

Configuring Key Sources

You can assign any of the four logo channels or a router crosspoint as the source for a keyer. The
specific router crosspoint assigned to the Key Video source can be selected using the options in
the External tab.

Note — Leave Logo 4 assigned to Key 4 to ensure that EAS text crawls output

properly.

To configure a key

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the Keyers tab.

4. From the Keyers tab, select the tab for the key you wish to configure.

5. From the Keyer Source area, select the button for the video source you want to assign to

the Keyer. The button for the selected source is now lit. If you selected External, you
may also need to specify the router crosspoint as outlined in the section “To specify a
router crosspoint as the External Keyer source” below.

6. Toggle the Key Type button to set the Key Type to Auto Select or Self.

7. If required, toggle the Key Alpha Type button to set the Key Alpha Type to Unshaped

or Shaped.

8. Adjust the Clip and Gain values of the key using the corresponding sliders.

Note — Ross Video strongly recommends leaving the Clip and Gain values at the

default settings to avoid undesirable effects.

9. Use the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency level of the key.

10. Toggle the Key Invert button to specify whether the key is inverted.

To specify a router crosspoint as the External Keyer source

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the External Sources tab.

4. From the External Sources row, select the button for the router crosspoint you want to

assign as the External source. The button is now lit and this crosspoint will be used
whenever External is selected as the source for any Keyer. The crosspoint is identified
by the default name displayed on the button in the External sub-tab.

For More Information on...

• changing the crosspoint naming and/or mapping, refer to the MC1-MK Installation
Manual.

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Transitions

In This Chapter

This chapter provides a summary of performing transitions in DashBoard. For information on
performing SqueezeBack transitions, refer to the chapter “SqueezeBack Effects” on page 4-1.

The following topics are discussed:

• Transition Area

• Performing Transitions

MC1-MK Operation Manual (Iss. 07) Transitions • 3–1

Transition Area

Transitions are used to change the background video and take keys on and off-air. A transition can
include any combination of Background video, and keys. The BKGD A (Program) and BKGD B
(Preset) inputs allows for background dissolves and V-Fades behind the external key source.

Figure 3.1 Transition Area

1) Keyer Area 3) Transition Speed Buttons 5) SQUEEZE Button

2) Transition Type Buttons 4) BKGD Button 6) TAKE Button

1. Keyer Area

The Keyer Area enables you to add, or remove, keyers in transitions. This area includes the
following controls:

• The top row of buttons, labeled Key 1-4, are used to perform cuts on the specified keyer
directly on the Program Bus, without affecting their inclusion in the next transition. A lit
button indicates that the specified keyer is currently on-air.

• The middle row displays thumbnails of the video source selected for that keyer when
possible. Note that images are only provided for the internal logo sources and not for
external router sources.

• The bottom row of buttons, labeled Key 1-4, are used to add, or remove, the specified
keyer to the next transition. Selecting the button toggles the keyer on/off and
selects/removes the keyer to the Preset Bus respectively. Once the transition is executed,
and depending on a Personality tab setting, the button(s) are no longer lit in this row but
are lit red in the top row.

• Refer to the section “Audio Interfaces” on page 5-2 for information on the AUDIO
OVER buttons.

2. Transition Type Buttons

The following Transition Type buttons are available (from left to right):

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• — Select this button to perform a cut transition from one source to the next or to cut
to a squeeze effect. This type can be combined with a squeeze effect.

• — Select this button to perform a V-Fade transition from the Program source to Black
to the Preset source. The MC1-MK fades down from one source to black and then
transitions to the next source. During a hot-punch transition, the video performs a CUT
while the audio performs a V-Fade. This type can be combined with a squeeze effect.

• — Select this button to perform a cut to black, then fade up to the next source. This
type can be combined with a squeeze effect.

• — Select this button to perform a gradual fade from one source to the next. The
MC1-MK performs a cross fade between sources. Note that this button is selected after
performing a factory default reset. This type can be combined with a squeeze effect.

• — Select this button to fade from one source to black and then cut to the next source.
This type can be combined with a squeeze effect.

• — Select this button to perform a SqueezeBack effect by reducing the size of the
video over time to the dimensions set in the Squeeze Effects tab. Unlike the above types,
you may not change your background or keys on-air with this transition type. The
corresponding buttons are grayed out.

3. Transition Speed Buttons

These buttons apply the rate (slow, medium, fast) to the next transition. The transition rates are
specified in the Home tab. Note that the Slow button is selected after performing a factory
default reset.

Note that if you are controlling the MC1-MK via Automation, and these buttons are not lit, the
transition rate applied is set by the Automation command. If you wish to apply one of these rates,
remember to select the required transition speed button before performing a transition (e.g.
selecting TAKE).

4. BKGD Button

The BKGD button is used to add, or remove, the BKGD from the next transition. Toggling this
button will immediately affect the Background video that is visible on the Preset output.

5. SQUEEZE Button

The SQUEEZE button is used to add or remove, the selected squeeze effect preset from the next
transition. Toggling this button will immediately affect the video that is visible on the Preset
output. You may not de-select this button if a squeeze effect is on-air. This can be done with a
Squeeze transition to perform a SqueezeBack, or as part of another transition (Take, Mix,
Fade-Fade).

6. TAKE Button

Selecting the TAKE button performs the transition between the sources and effects selected in the
Program and Preset buses, using the specified Transition Type and Transition Speed. Refer to
the previous sections for information on the corresponding buttons in the Keyers Area.

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Performing Transitions

You can perform transitions in one of the following manners: hot-punching a crosspoint on the
Program bus, selecting a Keyer (1-4) button from the Keyer Area to transition a keyer on or off
air, and using the options in the Transition Area to add elements to the transition.

To set the transition rate

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the Home tab.

4. Specify the rate, in number of frames, as required, in the Slow Rate, Medium Rate and

Fast Rate fields.

5. Set the Fade to Black transition rate using the FTB Rate field.

To perform a transition

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. In the Transition Area, select the elements you want to add to the next transition by

selecting the BKGD button to add the Background video source, and the Key 1-4
buttons to add the required keyer(s).

4. On the Preset bus, select the video source you want to take on-air.

5. Select a Transition Speed button (Slow, Medium, or Fast).

6. Select a Transition Type button.

7. Select Take.

To perform a Fade to Black

The FTB button allows you to fade to black, where the Program bus is faded to black at the FTB
rate, the audio goes to silence, and closed captioning information is not passed. The Fade to Black
rate is set in the Home tab as outlined above. When the FTB button is selected, or lit, the
MC1-MK performs an Auto transition to black.

Selecting the FTB button does not affect EAS audio, however any EAS text will be removed
from the output.

Transition Notes

Keep the following in mind when performing transitions:

• To allow for audio cross fading, a cut takes two frames. One frame is used for the audio
fade down, the video is then cut, followed by the one frame audio fade up.

• The speed at which the Auto transition is performed, in number of frames, is determined
by the setting (Slow, Medium, or Fast) in the Transition Rate area. Before proceeding,
ensure the Trans i t i o n Type is set to the desired type.

• When switching between router sources, there is an additional time after the (visible)
transition, while the router sources are switched. If you see a glitch at the end of the
transition, this indicates that the Delay setting in the Router setup tab is set too low.

• If a crosspoint or transition button is selected while a transition is in progress, the original
transition continues as subsequent button presses are ignored (except the FTB button).

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• Verify how the Toggle Program/Preset Bus and Disarm Preset Keyers options are
configured in the Personality tab. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual for details
on configuring these options.

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SqueezeBack Effects

In This Chapter

The MC1-MK can be used to perform on-air SqueezeBack transitions to reveal another video
source or graphic. You can also transition to pre-squeezed effects with standard transitions,
squeeze in any direction on either X or Y axis, or both. Four SqueezeBack presets are provided
for quick effect recalls on the fly. This chapter outlines the SqueezeBack feature of the MC1-MK.

The following topics are discussed:

• SqueezeBack Effects Options Overview

• Working in 2D Space

• Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset

• Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets

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SqueezeBack Effects Options Overview

This section briefly outlines the elements of the On Air Control interface for the SqueezeBack
Effects feature.

4

Figure 4.1 SqueezeBack Effects Controls

1) SqueezeBack Effects Tab 3) SqueezeBack Effect Transition Type Button

2) Effect Select Area 4) SQUEEZE Button

1. SqueezeBack Effects Tab

The SqueezeBack Effects tab provides a sub-tab for each of the four SqueezeBack presets,
enabling you to customize each effect separately. From these sub-tabs you can specify the
horizontal and vertical positions of the image on the screen, and the reveal source from the four
logo channels or an external video source. Because the reveal source shares the same sources
available to the keyers, we encourage users to avoid sharing a source between keyer and reveal
operation.

2. Effect Select Area

This area includes the Effect # status field and an EFFECT SELECT button. The status field
reports the last applied effect and whether it is on or off air, or currently on the Preset Bus.

While the squeeze effect is on air:

• the EFFECT SELECT button is locked. Even though you can still adjust the options in

the SqueezeBack Effects tabs, we suggest not doing so since all effect changes are
immediately applied.

• you are unable to change the background or keys with a transition. However, you can still
hot-punch a source or key on the Program bus. However, hot-punching a source on the
Program bus will take the squeeze effect off air. Hot-punching keys on/off will not take
the squeeze effect off air.

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3. SqueezeBack Effect Transition Type Button

Selecting this button performs a SqueezeBack effect with the transition. You must pre-configure
your SqueezeBack presets, then select the preset you want to apply to the transition before
executing your transition.

4. SQUEEZE Button

Selecting this button applies the squeeze effect (as specified using the EFFECT SELECT
button) to the next transition. Note that the SQUEEZE button will be selected (lit) yet locked out
when the transition type is Squeeze, or when a squeeze effect is on air.

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Working in 2D Space

In order to maximize the features of the SqueezeBack feature, it helps to have a basic
understanding of two-dimensional (2D) space. Two axes (X and Y) are used to define 2D space.
The position of an image on each of the two axes determines its location in 2D space.

• X — Refers to the horizontal (left-right) position of the image on the screen.

• Y — Refers to the vertical (up-down) position of the image on the screen.

-X

Image Position in 2D Space

-Y

Y Axis

+X

X Axis

Center Point or Zero Point

+Y

Figure 4.2 Basics of 2D Space

The center point of the screen is the center (zero) point. Each axis has a positive and negative
region.

• Moving an image to the left of the center (or zero) point locates it in -X space.

• Moving an image to the right of the center locates it in +X space.

• Moving an image below the center point locates it in +Y space.

• Moving an image above the center point locates it in -Y space.

When working with images, keep in mind that the 2D space extends beyond the visible area of
the screen. Images can be positioned and manipulated outside of the viewable area to create some
interesting effects. For example, and image can be positioned in such a way that it appears to roll
into view from a point outside the screen and roll out of view on the other side.

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Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset

This section outlines how to configure Preset Effect 1 in preparation of including it in a transition.
The same procedure can be used to configure any of the effect presets for your MC1-MK.

Note — You cannot change the size of the image. You can only change the distance

of the image from the center point.

For More Information on...

• the menu options when configuring your SqueezeBack presets, refer to Ta bl e 7 .4 on
page 7-6.

To configure an effect

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the SqueezeBack Effects tab.

4. Select the Effect 1 tab to configure the first effect.

5. To specify the position of the image in the viewing area of the screen:

•Use the X Position slider to adjust the horizontal position of the image on the
screen.

•Use the Y Position slider to adjust the vertical position of the image on the screen.

6. To squeeze the image appearance:

•Use the X Size slider to squeeze horizontally.

•Use the Y Size slider to squeeze vertically.

• Select the Lock Aspect Ratio check box to squeeze in both directions at the same
time.

Note — You can reset the image to the default image settings by pressing Reset to

Defaults.

7. In the Reveal Source area, select the video source the squeeze effect will reveal.

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Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets

This section provides examples of performing transitions with SqueezeBack Presets. Your
requirements may differ from what is presented here.

Notes on Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets

Keep the following in mind when performing transitions with SqueezeBack presets:

• You can pre-define up to four different SqueezeBack Presets (Effects 1-4)

• A squeeze effect does not consume any existing keyers and you can specify any of the
logo channels to use as a reveal source for that effect.

• When the video format is 480i 59.94, the Line 21 closed captioning is re-inserted from
the video source into the output of the MC1-MK when the NTSC Pass Line 21 setting is
enabled. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual for details.

• If a squeeze effect is on air and you press a crosspoint on the Program bus, the squeeze
effect will be cleared from Program and the new crosspoint will be put on air.

• Squeeze effect transitions are also supported under the Presmaster automation protocol.
Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual for details on this protocol.

• You can also trigger a squeeze effect using a GPI trigger. Refer to the MC1-MK
Installation Manual for setup details.

• You can configure a tally to raise when the reveal source is visible. This tally will be
raised regardless of the configured source. This can be used in cases when a graphics
station is providing the video and needs to know when to trigger the playing of an
animation. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual for setup details.

Previewing a Squeeze Effect

You can preview your Effect preset on the Preview monitor without affecting the Program bus.
However, during a SqueezeBack transition the preview output is not accurate.

To preview a squeeze effect

1. Set up your effect as outlined in the procedure “To configure an effect” on page 4-5.

2. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

3. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

4. Use the EFFECT SELECT button to specify the desired squeeze effect for the

transition.

5. Select the SQUEEZE button.

Transitions with SqueezeBack

This section provides examples of executing transitions that include SqueezeBack Preset.

Basic Transition with a Squeeze Effect

Operation: This is a SqueezeBack transition.

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1. Set up your effect using the tabs in the SqueezeBack Effects tab as outlined in the

section “Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset” on page 4-5.

2. Use the EFFECT SELECT button to specify the desired squeeze effect for the

transition. This is the effect that you configured in step 1.

3. Select in the Transition Type area. The Effect # status field now indicates ON PST.

You can preview the squeeze dimensions on your Preview monitor.

4. Select the SQUEEZE button.

5. Select TAK E.

Dissolve to a Static Squeeze Effect

Prerequisite: You have a pre-squeezed effect ready on Preview.

Description: When you select TAKE, the Program dissolves to the pre-squeezed effect. After you

have set up the transition, and during the transition, the Preview monitor is accurate.

Operation:

1. Select the EFFECT SELECT button to specify the desired squeeze effect for the

transition.

2. Select a dissolve transition type (Fade-Fade, Take-Fade).

3. Ensure the SQUEEZE button is selected.

4. The Preview monitor shows the squeeze effect.

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Audio

In This Chapter

This chapter outlines the audio features of the On Air Control interface, using audio proc amps,
mapping channels, applying audio profiles, and using voice overs.

The following topics are discussed:

• Audio Interfaces

• Audio Overview

• Setting the Master Audio Level

• Audio Processing

• Audio Shuffling

• Performing Transitions

• Using Audio Profiles

• EAS Audio

• Voice Overs

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Audio Interfaces

This section briefly summarizes the audio monitoring and controls available in the On Air
Control interface for the MC1-MK.

Figure 5.1 On Air Control Interface — Audio

1) Voice Over Tab 3) Audio Shuffle Tab 5) AUDIO OVER Buttons

2) Audio Processing Tab 4) Audio Meters 6) Audio Fader Controls

1. Voice Over Tab

This tab provides options for configuring the duck level and gain for the voice over output.

2. Audio Processing Tab

The MC1-MK provides the ability to adjust the gain, or mute, individually, each of the 16
embedded channels. You can sum every adjacent pair of audio groups with the first channel on
the Odd Channel numbers (e.g. Channels 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6 etc.). You can also recall audio
profiles from this tab.

This tab also indicates the crosspoint button currently selected on the Preset bus. This information
is displayed in blue text at the top of the tab contents. This information is useful when selecting
audio profiles, allowing you to see which crosspoint the audio profile will apply to during the
next transition.

3. Audio Shuffle Tab

The MC1-MK provides the flexibility to modify the map of audio channels inside the SDI bit
stream. This is useful when the incoming feed has multiple languages, with each language
consisting of a channel pair. By mapping the channels, you ensure that the proper language makes
it onto the Program air path, and that the other languages can be muted or removed from the air
path. You can also recall audio profiles from this tab. Refer to the section “Audio Shuffling” on
page 5-8 for details on using the options in this tab.

This tab also indicates the crosspoint button currently selected on the Preset bus. This information
is displayed in blue text at the top of the tab contents. This information is useful when selecting

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audio profiles, allowing you to see which crosspoint the audio profile will apply to during the

0.00 dBFS

- 2.25

- 4.50

- 6.75

- 9.00

-11.75

-14.50

-17.25

-20.00

-24.00

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next transition.

4. Audio Meters

This area displays Preset and Program audio peak level measurements for your audio channels.
Measurement units are in dBFS (decibel full scale) where 0dBFS is the maximum digital value.
Each audio meter displays audio level information as illustrated in Figure 5.2.

Figure 5.2 Illustrative Example of Audio Level Information

5. AUDIO OVER Buttons

An AUDIO OVER button is included on each bus. Selecting the button in the PST bus includes
the voice over channel in the next transition. You can also hot-punch the AUDIO OVER button
in the Program bus.

6. Audio Fader Controls

Use the slider to apply an audio gain value on the Program and Preset bus. The gain range is

-72dB to +12dB. Use the Reset Audio Gain button to set the gain value to 0.

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Audio Overview

Audio Input

Voice Over

EAS

This section outlines the audio features such as gain and duck levels, channel mapping, applying
audio proc amps, transitions, and audio profiles.

Audio Modes

The MC1-MK can be operated in one of two ways: normal Audio Follow Video (AFV) mode, or
Override mode.

Audio Follow Video

The Audio Follow Video (AFV) mode is where an audio channel is taken to air when the video it
is associated with is taken to air. The audio will follow the video on and off-air like this for
transitions.

For example, there may be a number of camera setups in the studio, each on focusing on a
different talent. When a particular camera is taken on-air, you also want the audio from the
talent’s microphone to be taken on-air. When the camera is taken off-air, you also want the
corresponding audio channel to be taken off-air. This is normal AFV mode operation.

Audio Overrides

The Override mode is when the normal AFV mode has been altered, either by changing the gain,
taking more or fewer channels to air, or altering the channels that will be taken to air on the next
transition. Overrides are also applied by selecting one of the audio profiles.

For example, if you have an over the shoulder shot, the audio channels for both the talent and the
key would be on-air as per normal AFV. If you transition to a shot with only a VTR clip, then the
audio from the talent would be taken off-air. If you wanted both audio channels to remain, you
would have to set up an audio profile by turning on the audio crosspoint for the talent on the
Preset bus. When you make the transition, the MC1-MK takes the video off-air, but keeps the
audio on.

Gain and Duck Levels

When setting up the gain and duck levels, note that audio sources are layered with the EAS
positioned downstream from the Voice Over channel. For example, applying a duck level when
EAS is active, also applies that value to the Voice Over channel (if active) and the other incoming
audio sources. That means when both Voice Over and EAS audio are in effect, it is possible to
duck the incoming audio twice.

Figure 5.3 Audio Layering

Audio Shuffling

You can shuffle the 16 audio channels within the embedded Channels with no de-embedding
required. This re-shuffle is invoked in real time except when that input is on-air (the setting will

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not be editable in this case). For the case where Preset follows Program, the audio map is editable
but not applied on the Program bus until the TAKE button is selected.

Audio Processing

The MC1-MK provides the ability to adjust the gain, or mute, individually, each of the 16
embedded channels. The audio processing and shuffle settings are retained on a per crosspoint
basis.

Audio Profiles

Each profile displays as a selectable button on the Audio Processing tab and Audio Shuffle tab
of the On Air Control interface. Note that profiles do not capture the Voice Over or EAS settings.
Selecting an audio profile applies the saved settings to the selected crosspoint on the next TAKE
transition.

Note — You can only recall audio profiles from the On Air Control interface. Saving

audio settings to an audio profile is done via the Configuration interface. Refer to the
MC1-MK Installation Manual for details.

For example, your incoming fee has multiple languages, with each language consisting of a
channel pair. You can create one audio profile to ensure that the proper language makes it onto the
Program air path, and that other languages are muted or removed from the path.

Transitions

You can specify which audio groups are the output (by default all groups are included). During
transitions, the audio ramps smoothly between Program and Preset sources, matching the video
transition. All channels of enabled groups are processed.

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Setting the Master Audio Level

The master audio level can be adjusted manually using the Audio Gain slider. This slider applies
a gain (in dB), to the audio that is included with the output.

To set the Master Audio level

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Specify the audio gain value using the Audio Gain slider. The numerical gain value may

also be entered directly in the PGM Audio field.

Audio Gain Slider and PGM Audio Field

4. You can select the Reset Audio Gain button to set the audio gain to 0dB. This resets

the gain preset back to 1:1.

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Audio Processing

The MC1-MK provides the ability to adjust the gain, or mute, individually, each of the 16
embedded channels. You can sum every adjacent pair of audio groups with the first channel on
the Odd Channel numbers (e.g. Channels 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6 etc.).

Operating Tip — The settings on the Audio Processing tab are included when

saving audio profiles.

To configure the audio proc amps

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you want to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the Audio Processing tab.

4. To apply a gain to a channel, use the associated Ch # slider to select a value between

-72dB and +12dB. Note that this does not affect the Audio Over gain levels.

5. To mute a channel, select the associated Mute button. When the button is red, the

specified output channel is muted.

6. To sum the outputs of channel pairs within a group, select the Sum button for the

channel pair. Note that both channels will carry the average of the two input channels
(A+B/2).

7. To reset the parameters for the specified channel to the default values, select the
associated Reset button.

8. If required, repeat steps 4. to 6. for each channel in the group.

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Audio Processing Tab

Audio Shuffling

The MC1-MK provides the flexibility to modify the map of audio channels inside the SDI bit
stream. This is useful when the incoming feed has multiple languages, with each language
consisting of a channel pair. By mapping the channels, you ensure that the proper language makes
it onto the Program air path, and that the other languages can be muted or removed from the air
path.

Operating Tip — The settings on the Audio Shuffle tab are included when saving

audio profiles.

To map the audio channels

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you want to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the Audio Shuffle tab.

4. To map a channel:

• From the associated Channel # Source menu, select an audio source to include in
the embedded audio output.

• Note that if the selected source is not present on the input video, silence is
embedded.

5. To reset the settings of a group to pass the input channels to the output channels in a
direct 1:1 configuration, click Pass for the specific group.

Note — Clicking Pass resets all attributes of the group, including gain, invert, mute,

and sum.

6. To pass all groups, click Pass in the All Groups area.

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Audio Shuffle Tab

Performing Transitions

During all audio transitions, the MC1-MK keeps track of three separate levels for each audio
channel, or group. These levels are as follows:

• Current — The Current level is the level of the channel, or group, that is currently on-air.

• Preset — The Preset level is the level of the channel, or group, that takes effect during
the next transition of the audio. This level can be adjusted using an audio profile.

• Default — The Default level is the level that the channel, or group, was set to originally.
When you perform an Audio Reset (by clicking the Pass button for all groups or a
specific group) all off-air audio channels will have their preset levels changed to the
default level. This will not change the Preset levels for the audio channels that are on-air.

During an audio transition, the MC1-MK prepares to take the Preset audio channel to air as
follows:

1. The MC1-MK checks for audio profiles that will turn the channels, or groups, off or on,

depending on how they are set in the Preset Audio bus.

2. The MC1-MK performs the audio transition by fading the Preset channels to their Preset

audio levels. These levels then become the Current audio levels for those channels, or
groups.

3. The MC1-MK then saves the Current levels of the audio channels that were taken off-air

at the Preset levels for those channels, or groups. These levels will be used as the Preset
levels for the next transition.

Notes on Audio Transitions

Keep the following in mind when performing transitions including audio:

• A two-frame V-Fade is performed on the audio if a different source is hot-punched on the
Program bus.

• Audio transitions are Mix or V-Fade (on video fade, and cuts). However, during cut
transitions, the audio transition is a V-Fade.

• Depending on how the Reset Audio Gain feature is configured, the audio gain level may
be reset to 0dB after a transition. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual for details.

For More Information on...

• performing transitions, refer to the section “Transition Notes” on page 3-4.

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Using Audio Profiles

Each of the four audio profiles are defined using the Configuration interface and capture the
settings specified in the Audio tabs of that interface. These profiles that can be recalled from the
On Air Control interface via the top row of buttons on the Audio Processing tab and Audio
Shuffle tab of the On Air Control interface.

For More Information on...

• creating audio profiles, refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual.

Recalling an Audio Profile

Recalling an audio profile does not affect the Voice Over or EAS settings.

To use an audio profile

1. Configure the audio profile as outlined in the MC1-MK Installation Manual.

2. On the Preset bus, select the crosspoint button for the source you wish to take to air.

The button is now lit blue.

3. Select the Audio Processing tab or the Audio Shuffle tab to display the available

profiles.

Audio Processing Tab — Load Profile Buttons

4. Select the button for the audio profile that you want to use during the next transition. The

profile settings are used until another profile is loaded, or the user changes any of the
settings.

5. Select the TAKE button.

The selected crosspoint is taken to air and the corresponding button is lit in the Program
bus. The settings in the audio profile are applied only to this crosspoint during the
transition.

6. To apply a different audio profile to the next transition, repeat steps 2. to 5.

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EAS Audio

The MC1-MK supports embedding Emergency Alert (EAS) audio.

Setup

EAS audio channel selection is done via the Audio Over Selection tab in the Configuration
interface. EAS audio will be mixed into the Program path on the stage just before the final fade to
silence.

Duck/Gain Levels

When EAS is active, all audio channels on the Program shall be adjusted by a value specified on
the Audio tab in the Configuration interface. The default is to reduce the gain by 10dB.

When using a Sage Digital ENDEC EAS, the MC1-MK reacts to the Sage Push To Talk (PTT)
relay closure to activate audio voice over. While the PTT relay is closed, the MC1-MK applies
the EAS Duck Level specified on the Sage EAS Setup tab to the incoming Program audio and
performs a cut transition by mixing the incoming audio from the channel at a specified level.

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Voice Overs

The MC1-MK enables flexible audio/voice over mixing with a variable program audio duck
level, audio over gain control, and preset mixing with transition control.When Voice Over or EAS
is active, all channels are mixed. If the source contains more audio channels that you want mixed,
ensure to use the Mute setting for those channels. The Voice Over source is selected using the
Audio Over Selection tab in the Configuration interface. A Voice Over can also be triggered
using GPIs.

For More Information on...

Setting the Voice Over Duck/Gain Level

You can adjust the duck and gain levels of the Voice Over channel. Note that if both Voice Over
and EAS audio is in effect, the MC1-MK ducks the incoming audio twice. The Voice Over
duck/gain is set in the Voice Over tab of the On Air Control interface.

To set the duck/gain level

• setting up GPIs, refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual.

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the Voice Over tab.

4. Use the Duck Level slider to apply a negative gain (in dB) to the Voice Over channel.

5. Use the Gain slider to apply a gain (in dB) to the Voice Over channel.

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Voice Over Tab

Including a Voice Over

The Voice Over feature is triggered on/off by pressing the AUDIO OVER button located on the
On Air Interface. Once the button is selected (button is lit), the voice over will remain active until
the button is selected again (button is unlit).

For More Information on...

• selecting the source for your Voice Over, refer to the MC1-MK Installation Manual.

• the location of the AUDIO OVER button, refer to the section “Audio Interfaces” on
page 5-2.

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Media File Management

In This Chapter

DashBoard enables you to select and configure the four Logo channels in the MC1-MK. Each
Logo channel has a sub-tab that enables you to assign a media file to the specified logo channel,
view a thumbnail that represents the media file currently loaded, and adjust on-air properties.
This chapter provides information on managing the images and animations using the DashBoard
options available for the MC1-MK.

The following topics are discussed:

• Loading Media Files

• Managing Media Files

• Adjusting On-Air Properties

• Displaying Timecode in a Logo Channel

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Loading Media Files

There are four Logo channels (Logos 1-4) into which you can load files from the CompactFlash®
Card physically installed on the board. Depending on the model, each board has 2GB or 4GB of
DDR playout memory.

MC1-MK

Tab le 6 .1 lists an estimation of how many uncompressed frames can fit into the playout memory
of the MC1-MK.

MC1-MK-4GB

Tab le 6 .2 lists an estimation of how many uncompressed frames can fit into the playout memory
of the MC1-MK-4GB.

Format Image Size No Alpha With Alpha

1080i 1920x1080 382 254

720p 1280x720 859 573

NTSC 720x486 2265 1510

Format Image Size No Alpha With Alpha

1080i 1920x1080 576 384

Table 6.1 MC1-MK Full Frame Animation

PAL 720x576 1911 1274

Table 6.2 MC1-MK-4GB Full Frame Animation

720p 1280x720 1296 864

PAL 720x576 2282 1921

NTSC 720x486 3416 2277

Loading a Media File

From the Directory menu in the each Logo sub-tab, files may be loaded from the following:

• [PATTERNS] — A virtual directory containing timecode overlays and EAS text crawls.
Refer to the section “To display timecode in a logo channel” on page 6-8 for
information on loading timecode files.

• [RAM CACHE] — A virtual directory that displays media files that are already loaded
in the playout memory. Selecting this directory enables you to quickly access a
pre-loaded file from the memory.

• [ROOT] — This is the default directory and represents the top-most directory on the
CompactFlash® Card. You can manage files on the CompactFlash Card using an FTP
connection. Refer to the section “Managing Media Files” on page 6-4 for details.

• ross — This directory contains graphics used in the Basic Tree View, Channel Select
buttons, and Home tab for the MC1-MK card. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Guide
for information on managing the icon images used by the Tree View node, Home tab,
Channel Select buttons, and On Air Controls node for your MC1-MK.

• User created directories — A list of user-created directories using an FTP connection.

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To load a media file into a Logo channel

Note — Very large animations may take several minutes to load.

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the Logos tab, then select the Logo sub-tab for the logo channel you want to load

the media file for.

4. If files were added or re-named using an FTP connection, select Rescan to update the

list of directories and filenames.

5. From the Directory menu, select the directory you wish to load a file from. When

changing directories, it may take a few moments for the Filename list to be updated.

6. From the Filename menu, select the file. You can clear the Logo channel by selecting

[NONE] from the Filename menu.

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Managing Media Files

Media files, such as animations and still images, can be transferred to and from the CompactFlash
Card using an FTP connection. Once transferred to the CompactFlash Card, you use the options
in the Logos tab to load the files and assign them to a Logo channel. This section outlines the
specifications for media files and provides general information on using the CompactFlash Card
and an FTP connection.

For More Information on...

• assigning media files to Logo channels, refer to the section “Loading a Media File” on
page 6-2.

Media File Notes

The following tips and restrictions apply when managing your media files:

• Media files, such as stills and animations, are transferred to and from the MC1-MK using
FTP protocol. The media files are stored on a CompactFlash card that is installed on the
MC1-MK.

• If you select an image size that is larger than the current video format, only a portion of
the image will be visible.

• When a media file is loaded, metadata, such as X/Y position, is also loaded, if it exists.
Otherwise, default values are used. For animations, parameters are recalled after the last
frame is loaded. Metadata is stored with the image on the CompactFlash Card, and is
therefore no affected by loading factory default values.

• When using Mac OS X™ to transfer files to the CompactFlash Card via an FTP server,
you may only have read-only access. Refer to your Mac OS X™ documentation for
details.

Image Specifications

Media files used on the MC1-MK must meet the specifications outlined in Tab le 6 .3 .

Parameter Specification

File Type BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TGA

Compression compressed and uncompressed

Interlaced formats (1080i, 480i, 576i)

Progressive formats (720p)

Animation Maximum Length 10,000 frames

For More Information on...

• the specifications for the files located in the ross directory, refer to the MC1-MK
Installation Manual.

Table 6.3 Media File Specifications

Max. Image Width: 32,768 pixels

Max. Image Height: dependent on available memory

Max. Image Width: 65,536 pixels

Max. Image Height: dependent on available memory

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File Naming Specifications

The name can contain letters, numbers, and spaces, but cannot contain symbols such as ! @ # & *
( ) ? / , ‘ “.

Animation consist of multiple files, each must be numbered in the sequence that it will play out.
The following restrictions apply to file names for animations:

• Each file can use a minimum 3-digit number, including all the leading zeros. The
numbering can start from any value.

• The file name must consist of: the characters that are constant for this animation
sequence, followed by an underscore (_), followed by three or more digits, followed by a
period, followed by the filename extension.

• Each file in the sequence must have the same numbering scheme.

• Files are loaded in numerical order.

The following is an example of a 10-frame animation using a typical numbering scheme:

• DTVB_000.tga

• DTVB_001.tga

•...

• DTVB_009.tga

Connection using FTP

You can use an FTP connection to transfer media files to and from the CompactFlash Card of the
MC1-MK. You can also use an FTP client to delete images on the CompactFlash Card and
re-name images.

To access the MC1-MK via FTP

• Have the IP address from Config > Ethernet.

• Ensure an ethernet cable is connected to the MC1-MK rear module. Refer to the
MC1-MK Installation Manual for connection details.

An FTP connection to the MC1-MK should be established by your IT department. The following
information is required to create an FTP connection:

• User Name — user

• Password — password

Connection using RossLinq

RossLinq enables you to transfer still images directly from the XPression to a MC1-MK Logo
channel. You can transfer files into any of the directories for any of the Logo channels on the
card. There are four directories, each corresponding to a specific Logo channel on the card. The
file can be a format as listed in Ta bl e 6. 3. Note that the transfer of animations is not supported at
this time.

Note — The RossLinq channel in XPression must be set as a passive FTP

connection in order to set up communications between XPression and the MC1-MK.
Refer to the XPression documentation for details.

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To connect to the XPression via RossLinq, establish an FTP connection using the following
information:

• IP Address — Refer to the Ethernet tab in the MC1-MK Configuration interface.

• User Name — xpression

• Password — password

Note — When using an EAS, Logo 4 channel is automatically reserved for the EAS

use. Do not attempt to transfer files via RossLinq into Logo channel 4 when EAS is
enabled.

CompactFlash® Card

The following tips and restrictions apply when using the CompactFlash Card:

• the CompactFlash Card must be installed on the MC1-MK before the board powers up
and must remain inserted.

• the CompactFlash Card is 2GB or 4GB in size, the number of files you can store depends
on the type of file (PNG, TGA, JPG). The CompactFlash Status field in the Hardware
tab displays how much space is available on the CompactFlash Card.

• refer to the MC1-MK Release Notes for information on formatting the CompactFlash.

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Adjusting On-Air Properties

The Logos tab in DashBoard allows you to adjust the position and play modes of media files. The
following features are supported:

• Auto Play — When set, the animation will play from the first frame when it is brought to
air. When clear, bringing the animation to air does not affect playback.

• Looping — When set, the animation will cycle continuously (from the last frame back to
the first) in an endless loop. When cleared, the animation plays once, and freezes on the
last frame.

• Hold Time — When set, the animation will play, but before looping back (if looping is
enabled), it pauses on the last frame, for the specified Hold Time (in frames).

Parameters that are adjusted are saved with the image/animation. When a logo/animation is
subsequently re-loaded, these parameters are also recalled. However, if there are no saved
parameters for a recalled logo/animation, then the parameters remain unchanged.

For More Information on...

• the Logos menu items, refer to Ta bl e 7. 3 on page 7-4.

To adjust the on-air properties of a media file

1. Load a media file as outlined in the section “Loading a Media File” on page 6-2.

2. Adjust the position of a still image in the viewing area of the screen using the X and Y

Position sliders.

3. Adjust the characteristics of an animation using the Auto Play and Looping boxes.

4. Select how an image is displayed by selecting an option from the Play Mode menu.

Note — The Play Mode feature only applies to Interlaced video formats and has no

effect when using Progressive video formats.

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Displaying Timecode in a Logo Channel

The Logos and Keyers tabs in DashBoard enable you to assign an LTC input to a Logo channel,
then assign that Logo channel to an output. This section summarizes the steps required to
configure an output to display LTC text, and provides additional configuration information.

Overview

The timecode information displays on-screen in one of the following formats:

--:--:--:--

HH:MM:SS:FF

HH:MM:SS;FF

This format is used when no LTC input signal is received.

This is the standard format. The timecode is displayed in Hours,
Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The drop-frames is not active.

This is the drop-frame format. The timecode is displayed in Hours,
Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The drop-frame is active.

Frame Count Range

The frame count range depends on the video format you are using:

• When using 480i 59.94Hz and 1080i 59.94Hz, the range is from 00 to 29.

• When using 576i 50Hz and 1080i 50Hz, the range is from 00 to 24.

• When using 1080pSF 23.98Hz and 1080pSF 24Hz, the range is from 00 to 23.

• When using 720p 50Hz, the range is from 00 to 49.

• When using 720p 59.94Hz, the range is from 00 to 59.

Note — When using a progressive video format, the LTC standard only provides a

count of every second frame, but the MC1-MK will increment and display the frame
count on every frame.

To display timecode in a logo channel

1. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MC1-MK you wish to access.

2. Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

3. Select the Logos tab.

4. Select the sub-tab for the Logo channel you want to load the timecode file for.

5. Select a timecode file to load to the Logo channel as follows:

•From the Directory menu, select [PATTERNS].

•From the Filename menu, specify the display font size (e.g. Select Time code -
small to display text in a small font size).

6. Select the Keyers tab.

7. Select the sub-tab for the Keyer you wish to use to display timecode.

8. Adjust the transparency and other on-air properties for the output as described in the

section “Configuring a Key” on page 2-3. It is recommended to set the Key Type to
Auto Select and the Key Alpha to Unshaped.

9. From the Keyer Source area, select the Logo channel to assign it to the output.

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10. From the On Air Control interface, enable the Keyer which was configured in the

previous steps.

11. To adjust the on-screen position of the timecode, return to the Logos tab and use the X

and Y Position sliders.

Configuration Notes

Keep the following in mind when configuring a Logo channel for displaying LTC on-screen:

• The Status field on the Logos tab indicates the dimensions of the timecode file in the
number of pixels. Note that this value changes depending on the video format you are
using.

• To assign the same LTC to multiple outputs, configure a Logo channel with the LTC and
then assign that Logo channel to multiple key sources.

For example, to assign LTC to the Logo 3 channel and then assign it to multiple outputs:

› Configure Logo 3 to display LTC.

› Select Logo 3 as the Keyer Source box for Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, and Key 4.

• Should you attempt to load the same LTC to a second Logo channel, an error occurs and
a message is displayed in the Status field of the second Logos tab.

• You can transition between the keys, or the Background when using an MC1-MK. This
can be used to transition the LTC on and off air.

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Appendix A. DashBoard Menus

In This Appendix

This appendix briefly summarizes the On Air Control menus available in the DashBoard Control
System for the MC1-MK. Default values are noted with an asterisk (*).

The following topics are discussed:

• Home Tab

• Keyers Tabs

• Logos Tabs

• SqueezeBack Effects Tabs

• External Sources Tab

• Voice Over Tab

• Audio Processing Tab

• Audio Shuffle Tab

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Home Tab

Tab le 7 .1 summarizes the Home tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 7.1 Home Tab Options

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

a

b

c

d

Defines the Slow Rate in frames

Defines the Medium Rate in frames

Defines the Fast Rate in frames

Defines the Fade to Black Rate in frames

Displays an image of the station logo (using
the file: ross/

station_logo_large.png)

Transition

Rates (frames)

Slow Rate

Medium Rate

Fast Rate

FTB Rate

Station Logo
image

2 to 999

2 to 999

2 to 999

2 to 999

Indicates that an installed EAS is providing

e

ON

EAS Status:

OFF

a. The default value is 60 frames (2 seconds) when using 59.94Hz formats. When using 50Hz formats, the default value is 50 frames.
b. The default value is 30 frames (1 second) when using 59.94Hz formats. When using 50Hz formats, the default value is 25 frames.
c. The default value is 15 frames (0.5 second) when using 59.94Hz formats. When using 50Hz formats, the default value is 12 frames.
d. The default value is 30 frames (1 second) when using 59.94Hz formats. When using 50Hz formats, the default value is 25 frames.
e. Followed by color-coded text.

content to the MC1-MK text overlay; the text
is displayed in this area when the EAS is
active.

Indicates that EAS content is not provided to
the MC1-MK text overlay

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Keyers Tabs

Tab le 7 .2 summarizes the Keyers tab options available in DashBoard. Each key has a sub-tab to
select which key is to be modified.

Table 7.2 Keyers Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

Adjusts the transparency level of the key:

• 0 — The key is completely opaque; there is no

Transparency 0* to 100

difference between the original key and the key with the
transparency effect applied to it.

• 100 — The key is completely transparent; the key is not
visible on the screen.

Key #

Clip #

Adjusts the clip values; default is 92% (the maximum
luminance range not including Super White).

Gain 0 to 100 Adjusts the gain values; default is 50.

A Key which uses two video signals (Alpha and Fill); the

Auto Select*

Key Alpha Type is automatically set to Shaped.

If you configure an internal Logo channel as Auto Select,
the associated alpha signal is used.

Key Type

A Key that uses the luminance values of the KEY VIDEO
source for the alpha; the Key Alpha Type is automatically

Self

set to Unshaped.

If you configure an internal Logo channel as Self, the
luminance value of the associated alpha is used.

The card performs a multiplicative key. The Key Alpha
luminance value mixes linearly the Key Video with the

Unshaped

Background. Shades of gray, in the Key Alpha, are
translated into transparency levels, giving the key a soft
edge.

Key Alpha Type

The card performs an additive key. The Key Alpha cuts a
hole in the BKGD and the Key Video is added to the

Shaped*

BKGD. Shaped Key alphas are sometimes used with
Character Generators to cut very precise holes for the Key
Video fill.

Key Invert

Default Make Linear

Keyer Source

a. The default Keyer Source is as follows: Key 1 is Logo 1; Key 2 is Logo 2; Key 3 is Logo 3; Key 4 is Logo 4.
b. When using an EAS device, Logo 4 is automatically assigned to Key 4 for EAS text crawls. Therefore do not use Logo 4 and Keyer

4 for any other purpose when EAS is enabled.

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a

On

Reverses the polarity of the Key Alpha. A Key Invert can
be applied to any key type.

Off* The Key Alpha is not inverted

Resets the clip and gain values to the default settings. The
default setting for this is Cleared (unselected).

Assigns the external key source as the keyer output. You

External

will also need to configure the settings in the External
Sources tab (Tab le 7 .5 on page 7-7).

Logo #

b

Assigns the selected Logo media file as the keyer output

Logos Tabs

Tab le 7 .3 summarizes the Logos tab options available in DashBoard. Each logo has a sub-tab to
select which logo is to be modified.

Table 7.3 Logos Tab Options

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

• Displays a small image that represents the
currently loaded media file. For animations,
the fifth frame is displayed.

Video Image

Alpha Image

File (read-only) xxx_####.yyy

a

a

Displays a thumbnail image

Displays a thumbnail image

• Only available when the card ethernet port is
connected and properly configured

• A black box with text indicates that no image
is currently loaded

• Displays a small image that represents the
Alpha channel of the currently loaded media
file. For animations, the fifth frame is
displayed.

• A blank area indicates that the current image
has no alpha channel

• Indicates the full path of the currently loaded
file where:

• xxx represents the file path

• #### represents the duration of the file if it is
an animation

• yyy represents the file extension

Logo #

Loading frame X of Y • Displays information about the channel in

Animation loaded (#)

Status (read-only)

Selected on
(read-only)

On Air (read-only) ###

Directory

Filename [NONE]*

Single image loaded (#)

Idle

###

None

[PATTERNS]

[RAM CACHE] • The field displays the directory the currently

[ROOT]*

ross

both the number of frames (integer), and in
the number of seconds (fractional)

• Any errors during loading are also displayed

• When the file(s) have loaded, this field
displays the dimensions of the image (e.g.
1920x1080)

Indicates all the key(s), or backgrounds, that
currently have the media file selected

Indicates the on-air key(s), or backgrounds,
that have this media file selected

Provides a list of virtual files loaded in the card
memory, such as timecode information

selected media file is located in

• Provides a list of all of the directories on the
CompactFlash card

Selecting this option clears the logo channel.

This item is automatically selected, without
clearing the channel, when the user switches to
a new directory.

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Table 7.3 Logos Tab Options

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

• Displays the name of the currently selected
media file

• Animation filenames include an underscore
followed by three or more digits. The number
of frames, and duration in seconds, is

Filename #

displayed in brackets after the filename.

• Updated when a new Directory is selected in
the Directory menu

• Provides a list of all the media files in the
currently selected directory. Note that
animations appear as a single entry.

Pressing the button:

File List Rescan

• updates the Directory menu options

• updates the Filename menu options

• Adjusts the position of the image along the

X Position

b

## to ##

c

X-axis in number of pixels

• The range varies depending on the output
video format

• Adjusts the position of the image along the

Logo #

Y Position

b

## to ##

c

Y-axis in number of pixels

• The range varies depending on the output
video format

Normal* The entire frame of the image is displayed

Play Mode

Swap Fields

Field 1 and Field 2 of the image are swapped
when they are displayed

Field 1 Only Field 1 of the image is displayed

Field 2 Only Field 2 of the image is displayed

The animation automatically starts to play
when it is taken on-air.

The animation starts playing as soon as the
animation is loaded to the bus

The animation starts over when it reaches the
last frame of the animation

The animation stops when it reaches the last
frame of the animation

Auto Play

Looping

Selected

d

Cleared*

Selected

d

Cleared*

The animation plays but before looping back

Hold Time

e

#

(if looping is enabled), it pauses on the last
frame, for the specified number of frames

a. Requires an ethernet connection and sufficient free space on the CompactFlash™ card.
b. These settings only apply when there is an image loaded in the Logo channel. When the Logo channel is empty, these settings have no

effect.
c. The default is 0, which represents the top-left corner of the active picture area.
d. This option is only applicable when an animation file is selected.
e. The default is 0.

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SqueezeBack Effects Tabs

Tab le 7 .4 summarizes the SqueezeBack Effects tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 7.4 SqueezeBack Effects Tabs Options

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Hide Effect

Selected

Enables the effect to be selected for a transition
using the EFFECT SELECT button

Cleared* Disables the effect

Adjusts the horizontal position of the image on
the screen (in number of pixels)

Adjusts the vertical position of the image on
the screen (number of lines)

Squeezes the image horizontally (to the
specified in number of pixels)

Squeezes the image vertically (to the specified
in number of lines)

Locks the aspect ratio given the current X and
Y size parameters. Changing one parameter
will cause the other parameter to automatically

Effect #

X Position

Y Position

X Size

Y Size

Lock Aspect Ratio

a

#

a

#

b

0- #

b

0- #

Selected*

change to maintain this ratio.

Cleared X and Y parameters are adjusted independently

Specifies that a router source will be the video

External

Reveal Source

source to be revealed by the squeeze effect.
You must also specify the router source using
the options in the External Sources tab.

c

Logo #

Reset to Defaults

a. The range is from -# to +#. The default value is 0 which positions the image at the center point of the visible area.
b. The default value is 100.
c. The default Reveal Source is as follows: Effect 1 defaults to Logo 1; Effect 2 to Logo 2; Effect 3 to Logo 3; Effect 4 to Logo 4.

Specifies the logo channel as the video source
to be revealed by the squeeze effect

Returns all parameters on the SqueezeBack
Effects tab to the factory default values

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External Sources Tab

Tab le 7 .5 summarizes the External Sources tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 7.5 External Sources Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

Selecting a button specifies that video source as the
External source. This source my be used for a key or the
reveal of a squeeze effect. We recommend just one.

External
Sources

#

Shift Select this to shift the sources

The default External Source for the External Key is the
first unshifted router source. When operating in an MC1
Stand-alone setup, the default source is depends on how
you configured your crosspoints.

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Voice Over Tab

Tab le 7 .6 summarizes the Voice Over tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 7.6 Voice Over Tabs Options

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Duck Level (dB)

a

#

This ducks the Voice Over source and the input
audio. The AUDIO OVER button is lit.

This applies a gain to the Voice Over source

Gain (dB)

b

#

and the input audio. The AUDIO OVER button
is lit.

a. The default is -10dB.
b. The default is 0dB.

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Audio Processing Tab

Tab le 7 .7 summarizes the options in the Audio Processing sub-tabs available in DashBoard.
Note that channels 1-8 are available on the first sub-tab and channels 9-16 are on the second
sub-tab.

Table 7.7 Audio Processing Tabs Options

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Load Profile #

Reset

Mute

Channel #

a. The default value is 0.

Gain

Channel Pair Sum

-72dB to +12dB

Applies the audio settings of the selected
profile to the currently selected Preset
crosspoint on the next transition

Resets the parameters for the specified channel
only to the default values

When the button is red, the specified output
channel is muted. The default is not selected.

• Adjusts the gain of the specified channel of

a

audio

• Does not affect Audio Over gain levels

• Select 0 when using non-PCM audio data

Sums the outputs of channel pairs 1 and 2, 3
and 4 within a group.

Both channels will carry the average of the two
input channels (A+B/2).

The default is not selected.

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Audio Shuffle Tab

Tab le 7 .8 summarizes the Audio Shuffle tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 7.8 Audio Shuffle Tabs Options

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Load Profile #

Group # Ch #*

Channel #

Channel
Source -

Group#

Pass

All Groups

a. Default is embedded 1:1 mapping (e.g. G1C1 OUT is mapped to G1C1 IN)

Pass

#Hz Tone

#kHz Tone

Applies the audio settings of the selected
profile to the currently selected Preset
crosspoint on the next transition

a

Embeds the specified Group and Channel pair

Embeds the selected test tone

Resets the specified group settings to pass the
default input channels to the output channels.
The mute, gain, sum, and invert settings for the
specific group are reset to the default values.

Resets all group settings to pass the default
input channels to the output channels. The
mute, gain, sum, and invert settings for all
groups are reset to the default values.

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Index

A

Alpha Image field ................................................. 7-4

Animation file .............................................. 6-7, 7-4

ATMN button ....................................................... 1-4

Audio

channel map .................................................. 5-8

channel mapping ........................................... 5-8

EAS source ................................................. 5-11

fader ...................................................... 1-4, 5-3

gain ................................................................ 5-7

gain, resetting ................................................ 5-6

master level, setting ...................................... 5-6

meters .................................................... 1-4, 5-3

processing ..................................................... 5-7

transitions, performing .................................. 5-9

voice overs ............... 5-2, 5-3, 5-11, 5-13, 7-8

AUDIO OVER button ................................ 5-3, 5-13

Auto Play ...................................................... 6-7, 7-5

Auto Select key ............................................ 2-3, 7-3

Auto Trans Type

fade to black .................................................. 3-4

fade-fade option ............................................ 3-3

fade-take option ............................................ 3-3

mix option ..................................................... 3-3

speed ............................................................. 3-4

take-fade option ............................................ 3-3

Automation ........................................................... 1-4

B

BKGD button ............................................... 3-3, 3-4

C

Card, CompactFlash ............................................. 6-6

Channel map, audio .............................................. 5-8

Channel Select buttons ......................................... 1-3

Channels

mapping, audio .............................................. 5-8

Clip, adjusting .............................................. 2-4, 7-3

CompactFlash

file capacity ................................................... 6-2

FTP connection ............................................. 6-5

media files ............................................. 6-2, 6-4

notes on using ............................................... 6-6

supported formats ......................................... 6-6

Configuring

audio gain .............................................. 1-4, 5-9

external key source ....................................... 2-4

key sources .................................................... 2-4

keys ............................................... 1-3, 2-3, 7-3

logo channels ........................................ 6-9, 7-4

RossLinq connection ..................................... 6-6

Connection

FTP ................................................................ 6-5

RossLinq ....................................................... 6-5

Crosspoint

buttons ........................................................... 2-2

location .......................................................... 1-4

router ............................................................. 2-4

D

DashBoard

audio meters .................................................. 1-4

Channel Select buttons .................................. 1-3

crosspoints .................................................... 1-4

Key Setup tab ................................................ 2-4

keyer area ...................................................... 1-4

Keyers tab ..................................................... 7-3

Logos tab ....................................................... 7-4

navigating, overview ..................................... 1-2

On Air Control interface ............................... 1-2

overview ........................................................ 7-1

timer display ................................................. 1-4

transition area ................................................ 1-4

Directory field ...................................................... 7-4

E

EAS

embedded audio source ............................... 5-11

status ............................................................. 7-2

text crawl ....................................................... 2-4

text overlay ................................................... 7-2

EFFECT SQUEEZE button ................. 4-2, 4-3, 4-6

F

Fade to black

performing .................................................... 3-4

rate, setting .................................................... 7-2

transition rate ................................................ 3-4

Fade-Fade transition ............................................. 3-3

Fade-Take transition ............................................ 3-3

File naming, media files ....................................... 6-5

Files, media .......................................................... 6-7

FTB button ................................................... 1-4, 3-4

FTB Rate field ...................................................... 7-2

FTP connection .................................................... 6-5

Full screen mode .................................................. 1-2

G

Gain

adjusting ........................................................ 2-4

audio .............................................................. 5-3

overview ........................................................ 7-3

Gain, audio ........................................................... 5-7

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H

Home tab ...................................................... 3-4, 7-2

I

Images

management, overview ................................. 6-4

size, restrictions ............................................. 6-4

specifications, media files ............................. 6-4

Invert, key ............................................................. 2-4

J

JPEG format ................................................. 6-4, 6-6

K

Key

auto select, type ..................................... 2-3, 7-3

clip, adjusting ................................................ 2-4

configuring .................................................... 2-3

gain, adjusting ............................................... 2-4

invert option .................................................. 2-4

self, type ................................................ 2-3, 7-3

shaped, selecting ........................................... 7-3

type, selecting ................................................ 2-4

unshaped, selecting ....................................... 7-3

Key alpha

shaped .................................................... 2-3, 7-3

unshaped ................................................ 2-3, 7-3

Key Invert option .......................................... 2-4, 7-3

Key Setup tab ............................................... 2-4, 7-3

Key Type

auto select .............................................. 2-3, 7-3

selecting ......................................................... 2-4

self ......................................................... 2-3, 7-3

Keyer

area, overview ....................................... 1-4, 3-2

tabs ................................................................ 2-2

transitions ...................................................... 3-4

L

Loading media files .............................................. 6-2

Lock Aspect Ratio ................................................ 4-5

Lock Aspect Ratio, squeeze effects ...................... 7-6

Lock button ................................................... 1-2, 1-4

Logo channels

loading media files ........................................ 6-2

menus ............................................................ 7-4

overview ........................................................ 6-4

Play mode ...................................................... 6-7

timecode, displaying ..................................... 6-8

Logos

Alpha Image field .......................................... 7-4

auto play mode .............................................. 7-5

directory field ................................................ 7-4

file field ......................................................... 7-4

on-air properties ............................................ 6-7

parameters ..................................................... 7-4

Play Mode ..................................................... 7-5

status field ..................................................... 7-4

Video Image field .......................................... 7-4

Logos tab .............................................................. 2-2

Looping, animations ............................................. 6-7

LTC

assigning to an output .................................... 6-8

configuration notes ........................................ 6-9

display format ................................................ 6-8

frame count range .......................................... 6-8

M

Mac OS X, using with CompactFlash card .......... 6-4

Make Linear option ...................................... 2-4, 7-3

Master audio level, setting .................................... 5-6

MC1-MK-4GB ..................................................... 6-2

Media files

adjusting on-air properties of ........................ 6-7

capacity ......................................................... 6-2

CompactFlash card, using ............................. 6-6

exceeding image cache .................................. 6-3

file naming conventions ................................ 6-5

FTP connection, using a ................................ 6-5

image specifications ...................................... 6-4

loading ................................................... 6-2, 6-4

managing ....................................................... 6-4

Play Mode ..................................................... 6-7

supported formats .......................................... 6-6

Meters, audio ................................................ 1-4, 5-3

Mix transition ....................................................... 3-3

N

Naming media files .............................................. 6-5

O

On Air Control interface

full-screen ...................................................... 1-2

locking ........................................................... 1-2

overview ........................................................ 1-3

On-Air field .......................................................... 7-4

Overview

DashBoard interface ...................................... 7-1

key setup ........................................................ 7-3

Key Setup Menus .......................................... 7-3

Logos Menus ................................................. 7-4

media files ..................................................... 6-4

P

Parameters

keys ............................................................... 7-3

logos .............................................................. 7-4

PGM Audio area ................................................... 1-4

Play Mode

interlaced formats .......................................... 6-7

logo channels ................................................. 7-5

media files ..................................................... 6-7

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PNG format .................................................. 6-4, 6-6

Proc Amps, audio ................................................. 5-7

R

Reset Audio Gain button .............................. 5-3, 5-6

Reveal Source, squeeze effects .................... 4-5, 7-6

RossLinq .............................................................. 6-5

S

Selected on field ................................................... 7-4

Selecting

clip value ....................................................... 2-4

gain value ...................................................... 2-4

Key Alpha Type ............................................ 2-4

key type ................................................. 2-3, 7-3

media files ..................................................... 6-2

squeeze effect ................................................ 4-2

transparency value ........................................ 2-4

Self Key

overview ........................................................ 2-3

selecting ................................................ 2-4, 7-3

Setup

key ................................................................. 2-4

master audio level ......................................... 5-6

transitions ...................................................... 3-2

Shaped key ................................................... 2-3, 7-3

Shuffling, audio .................................................... 5-8

Specifications, media files ................................... 6-4

SQUEEZE button ......................................... 4-3, 4-6

Squeeze effects

Effects sub-tabs ................................... 4-5, 5-12

hiding an effect ............................................. 7-6

resetting ......................................................... 4-5

reveal source, selecting ................................. 7-6

setup .................................................... 4-5, 5-12

Squeeze Effects tab ........... 4-2, 4-5, 7-6, 7-9, 7-10

SqueezeBack

Lock Aspect Ratio ........................................ 4-5

position, image .............................................. 4-5

size, image .................................................... 4-5

Station Logo image field ...................................... 7-2

Status

EAS text overlay ........................................... 7-2

file, logo channel ........................................... 7-4

filename, logo channel .......................... 7-4, 7-5

logo channel video ........................................ 7-4

logo channels ................................................ 7-4

media file, selected ....................................... 7-4

on-air ............................................................. 7-4

Still image, positioning a ..................................... 6-7

Setup ............................................................. 1-3

TAKE button ........................................................ 3-3

Take-Fade transition ............................................ 3-3

Text crawl ............................................................ 2-4

TGA format .................................................. 6-4, 6-6

Timecode, see LTC

Timer display ....................................................... 1-4

Transitions

area, overview ............................................... 1-4

audio, performing .......................................... 5-9

auto, performing ............................................ 3-4

buttons ........................................................... 3-2

fade to black, performing .............................. 3-4

fade-fade ....................................................... 3-3

fade-take ........................................................ 3-3

mix ................................................................ 3-3

overview ........................................................ 3-2

rates ............................................................... 7-2

speed ..................................................... 3-3, 3-4

take-fade ........................................................ 3-3

Transparency, adjusting ....................................... 7-3

Type, key .............................................................. 2-4

U

Unlock, interface .................................................. 1-2

Unshaped key ............................................... 2-3, 7-3

V

Voice over ....................... 5-2, 5-3, 5-11, 5-13, 7-8

Voice Over tab ................................... 5-2, 5-12, 7-8

X

X Position, squeeze effects .......................... 4-4, 7-6

X Position, SqueezeBack preset ........................... 4-5

X Size, squeeze effects ......................................... 7-6

X Size, SqueezeBack preset ................................. 4-5

Y

Y Position, SqueezeBack preset ................... 4-4, 4-5

Y Size, SqueezeBack preset ......................... 4-5, 7-6

T

Tab

Home ............................................................. 7-2

Keyers ................................................... 2-2, 7-3

Logos .................................................... 2-2, 7-4

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