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Multi Format Switcher System
XVS-9000 System XVS-8000 System XVS-7000 System XVS-6000 System
(With ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel)
XVS-9000 XVS-8000 XVS-7000 XVS-6000 XKS-S9112 XKS-S8110 XKS-S8111 XKS-S8112 XKS-T8110 XKS-Q8111 XKS-S9167 XKS-S8165 XKS-S8167 XKS-T8165 XKS-Q8166 XKS-8160 XKS-8210 XKS-7210 XKS-8440 XKS-8460 XKS-8470 XKS-8475 XZS-9200 XZS-9510 XZS-9520 XZS-9530 XZS-9540 XZS-9550 XZS-8200 XZS-8510 XZS-8520 XZS-8530 XZS-8540 XZS-8550 XZS-7200 XZS-7510 XZS-7520 XZS-7530 XZS-6200 XZS-6510 XZS-6520 ICP-X7000 MKS-X7075 MKS-X7011 MKS-X7017 MKS-X7018 MKS-X7019 MKS-X7020 MKS-X7021 MKS-X7023 MKS-X7024 MKS-X7026 MKS-X7031TB MKS-X7032 MKS-X7033 MKS-X7035 MKS-X7040
MKS-X7041 MKS-X7042 MKS-X2700 MKS-X7700 MKS-X7701 MKS-X7702
User’s Guide [English]
Software Version 3.0 and Later 1st Edition (Revised 7)
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Functions Supported in Version 3.0
The functions newly supported in XVS-9000/8000/7000/ 6000 System Ver. 3.0 are as follows.
Functions common to the M/E-1 to M/E-5 menus and PGM/PST menu are indicated using M/E-1 menu numbers. For details about the menu numbers of each switcher bank, see “Menu Tree” (page 487).
Functions relating to the system
Classification Functions
supported
Network SMPTE ST 2110
support
Functions relating to the switcher
Menu No.
7311.3 page 387
See page
page 434 page 443
Classification Functions
supported
DME wipe 3840×2160P 2SI
format DME wipe support
Color corrector XKS-S8112/XKS-
S9112 color corrector (input signal) support
Multi viewer (XVS-9000 only)
4-system multi viewer support
Resizer CG border settings
in 3840×2160P format
Menu No.
1117.3
1117.4
1117.5
1117.7
1127.3
1127.4
1127.5
1127.7 116X
7332.9 page 442
7333.1
7333.9
7333.10
1115.1 page 133
See page
page 153 page 511
page 445 page 452
Classification Functions
Input XKS-S8112/XKS-
Output XKS-S8167/XKS-
Format converter
M/E dedicated output
GPI output (XVS-9000 only)
DME XKS-8475 DME
supported
S9112 12G-SDI Input Board
3840×2160P 2SI 12G format signal input
S9167 12G-SDI Output Board
3840×2160P 2SI 12G format signal output
(XVS-9000 only) Output format converter
XKS-S8112/XKS­S9112 input format converter support
Mode settings used for Ext Out (DME or M/E dedicated output)
Alarm output from GPI connector on switcher
Board
3840×2160P 2SI format DME support
Menu No.
– page 63
7332.6
7332.7
7317.3 page 63
7333.19
7333.21
7333.20
7333.21
7333.22
7332.1
7332.7
7332.8
7333.8 page 447
– page 66
– page 16
1116 1126 41XX 42XX
See page
page 434
page 66 page 440
page 398 page 443
page 66 page 447 page 450
page 444 page 450
page 434 page 439
page 209
page 120 page 126 page 209 page 511
Functions relating to setup
Classification Functions
supported
Cross-point Cross-point
switching delay setting (cross-point delay)
Tally Tally output prior to
cross-point switching (advanced tally)
Menu No.
7322.14 page 409
7364.3 page 475
See page
Functions and Operations Not Supported in Version 3.0
The following functions are not supported in Ver. 3.0. The related button operation and menu settings are disabled. For details about the timing and version for support, contact your Sony service or sales representative.
DME channels 5 to 8
• DME channel 5 to 8 operation and settings
• DME channel 5 to 8 related bus operation and settings
• DME channel 5 to 8 region operation and settings
• 2nd DME related settings
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Table of Contents

Functions Supported in Version 3.0..............3
Functions and Operations Not Supported in
Version 3.0...........................................3
Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction ...............................................16
Features .....................................................17
Main Functions.......................................... 18
Image Creation ............................................18
Image Data Management and Operation.....19
Setup............................................................19
Chapter 2 Menus and Control Panel
Names and Functions of Parts of the
Control Panel......................................21
Control Panel Configuration .......................21
Cross-Point Control Block .......................... 22
Transition Control Block.............................28
Transition Control Block (Simple Type) ....31
Independent Key Transition Control
Block..................................................32
Flexi Pad Control Block..............................33
Key Control Block ......................................35
Key Fader Control Block ............................38
Device Control Block (Trackball)...............39
Numeric Keypad Control Block.................. 42
Utility/Shotbox Control Block ....................44
AUX Bus Control Block ............................. 45
Menu Panel.................................................. 49
Names and Functions of Parts of the Menu
Screen .................................................51
Overview .....................................................51
Top Menu List............................................. 51
Menu Screen................................................51
Top Menu Window .....................................54
Numeric Keypad Window...........................55
Keyboard Window ......................................55
Color Palette Window .................................57
Basic Menu Operations ............................58
Recalling a Menu.........................................58
Selecting a Menu .........................................58
Selecting a List Item....................................58
Setting Parameters.......................................58
Returning Settings to Default Values..........59
Using a Mouse.............................................59
Using the Shortcut Menu.............................59
Switching between the Main Menu Site and
Sub Menu Site....................................60
Shutting Down the Menu ............................60
Shutting Down the Switcher System...........61
Power Supply and Connector Section .... 62
XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 Multi Format
Switcher .............................................62
Control Panel...............................................68
MKS-X7011 Menu Panel............................69
MKS-X2700/X7700 System Interface
Unit ....................................................70
Chapter 3 Signal Selection and Transitions
Image Creation Operation Flow............... 73
Signal Selection ........................................ 74
Overview .....................................................75
Bus Selection...............................................76
Signal Assignment and Selection ................78
Inhibiting Operation of Cross-point
Buttons ...............................................80
Signal Name Display...................................80
Transitions.................................................81
Overview .....................................................81
Transition Type ...........................................83
Basic Operation for Transitions .............. 83
Key Priority Settings.................................85
Setting the Key Priority (Transition
Control Block) ...................................86
Key Priority Setting Operations (Menu) .....86
Displaying the Key Output Status and
Priority ...............................................87
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Transition Type Selection ........................88
Setting the Transition Type (Menu) ............88
Super Mix Settings...................................... 88
Preset Color Mix Settings ...........................88
Executing a Transition..............................90
Transition Indicator .....................................90
Setting the Transition Rate..........................90
Pattern Limit................................................92
Executing an Auto Transition .....................93
Executing a Transition with the Fader Lever
(Manual Transition) ...........................94
Auto/Manual Transition Combination ........ 94
Non-Sync State............................................ 94
Fader Lever Operation in Bus Fixed
Mode ..................................................95
Split Fader ................................................... 96
Transition Preview ....................................97
Independent Key Transitions...................98
Overview .....................................................98
Basic Independent Key Transition
Operations........................................ 100
Selecting Independent Key Transition
Type .................................................102
Setting the Independent Key Transition
Rate ..................................................102
Fade-to-Black .......................................... 104
AUX Mix Transitions ...............................104
Chapter 4 Keys
Mask ..........................................................118
DME Effects for Keys...............................120
Specifying the Key Output Destination.....122
Blink ..........................................................122
Video Process ............................................122
Key Modify Clear......................................122
Key Operations (Key Control Block)..... 123
Selecting the Bank and Keyer ...................123
Setting the Key Type.................................123
Selecting a Key Fill ...................................124
Selecting a Key Source..............................124
Key Adjustments (Key Control
Block) ................................................125
Chroma Key Adjustments .........................125
Key Edge Modification .............................126
DME Effects for Keys...............................126
Other Key Adjustments .............................127
Resizer .....................................................128
Two-Dimensional Transforms and Rotation
of Keys .............................................128
Rotation Settings .......................................131
Virtual Image Cancelation.........................131
Interpolation Settings ................................131
Crop/Border Settings.................................131
CG Border Settings ...................................133
Effect Settings ...........................................134
Key Snapshots ........................................136
Key Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad
Control Block) .................................136
Key Snapshot Operations (Key Fader
Control Block) .................................137
Overview ..................................................106
Key Types .................................................106
Key Modifiers ...........................................107
Key Memory .............................................108
Key Defaults.............................................. 108
Key Setting Operations (Menu)..............109
Key Setting Menus ....................................109
Setting the Key Type.................................109
Selecting Key Fill and Key Source ...........110
Chroma Key Composition and Settings ....112
Key Adjustments (Menu) ........................113
Chroma Key Adjustments .........................113
Key Edge Modification .............................115
Chapter 5 Wipes
Overview ..................................................139
Types of Wipe Pattern...............................139
Basic Wipe Setting Operations.............. 139
Selecting a Wipe Pattern ...........................139
Pattern Mix................................................140
Setting Wipe Modifiers .............................142
Wipe Modify Clear....................................148
Basic Independent Key Transition Wipe
Setting Operations ...........................148
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Selecting an Independent Key Transition
Wipe Pattern ....................................148
Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe
Modifiers.......................................... 148
Wipe Snapshots ......................................150
Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad
Control Block) .................................150
Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu) ...........151
Chapter 6 DME Wipes
Overview ..................................................153
Types of DME Wipe Patterns ...................153
DME Wipe Pattern Variation and
Modifiers.......................................... 156
DME Wipe Restrictions ............................ 157
Basic DME Wipe Setting Operations.....158
Selecting a DME Wipe Pattern .................158
Setting DME Wipe Modifiers ................... 159
DME Wipe Modify Clear.......................... 162
Basic Independent Key Transition DME
Wipe Setting Operations..................162
Selecting an Independent Key Transition
Wipe Pattern ....................................162
Setting Independent Key Transition DME
Wipe Modifiers ................................162
DME Wipe Snapshots .............................164
DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad
Control Block) .................................164
DME Wipe Snapshot Operations
(Menu) .............................................164
Creating User Programmable DME
Patterns .............................................165
User Programmable DME Transition
Mode ................................................165
Chapter 7 Frame Memory
Overview ..................................................168
Frame Memory Operations.....................170
Preparations............................................... 170
Frame Memory Menu................................170
Selecting an Input Image...........................172
Selecting an FM Output ............................172
Loading Image Data ..................................173
Still Image Operations ............................174
Creating a Still Image (Freeze) .................174
Recalling Still Images ...............................174
Clip Operations ....................................... 175
Creating a Clip (Recording) ......................175
Recalling Clips ..........................................175
Playing a Clip ............................................175
Clip Transitions.......................................177
Clip Transition Settings.............................177
Editing Folders and Files .......................179
Pair File Processing ...................................179
Copying and Moving Folders/Files...........179
Creating Folders ........................................180
Deleting Folders/Files ...............................180
Renaming Folders/Files.............................180
Saving Files (Store) ...................................180
Chapter 8 Color Backgrounds, Copy and Swap, and Other Settings
Color Backgrounds................................. 181
Basic Color Background Setting
Operations ........................................181
Copy and Swap ....................................... 183
Overview ...................................................183
Basic Copy and Swap Operations .............184
Register Groups......................................185
Copying Data Between Control
Panels................................................ 186
Misc Menu................................................186
Setting DME Override (DME Forced Select
Mode)...............................................186
Configuring Virtual Shot Box/Virtual
Menu ................................................186
Setting the Safe Title Area ........................187
Displaying a List of Transition Rates and
Changing the Settings ......................187
Setting the AUX Mix Transition Rate.......188
Aux Menu................................................. 188
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Setting the Color Corrector for an AUX
Bus ...................................................188
Status Menu.............................................190
Router Menu ............................................191
Destination Input List Display ..................191
Switching the Source for a Destination.....191
Video Process .........................................192
Overview ...................................................192
Video Process Memory .............................192
Setting the Video Process.......................... 192
Image Effect.............................................193
Chapter 9 Special Functions
Side Flags ................................................194
Overview ...................................................194
Side Flag Settings......................................194
Wipe Action on Images with Side Flags... 195 DME Wipe Action on Images with Side
Flags.................................................196
Multi Program 2 .......................................197
Overview ...................................................197
Multi Program 2 Mode Settings (Basic
Operation) ........................................199
Multi Program 2 Mode Settings (Other
Operations).......................................200
Functions Added in Multi Program 2
Mode ................................................203
Differences Between Multi Program 2 Mode
and Standard Mode .......................... 203
Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions..........204
M/E Configuration Switching
(M/E Split)..........................................205
M/E Split Mode Settings........................... 205
Resource Sharing ................................... 206
Overview ...................................................206
Configuring Resource Sharing ..................206
Frame Memory Operations .......................207
Chapter 10 DMEs
Overview ..................................................209
Transforms in Three-Dimensional Space
(Transforms) ....................................209
Transform Operation Modes .....................212
Graphics Display .......................................214
Three-Dimensional Parameter Display .....215
Special Effects...........................................215
Global Effects............................................221
Three-Dimensional Transform
Operations ........................................ 221
Three-Dimensional Transform Basic
Operations ........................................221
Three-Dimensional Parameter Display .....223
Three-Dimensional Parameter
Entry.................................................224
Graphics Display .......................................225
Virtual Image Cancelation.........................225
Applying Special Effects (Common
Operations) .......................................226
Applying Special Effects (Edge
Effects) .............................................. 226
Border Settings ..........................................226
CG Border Settings ...................................227
Crop Settings .............................................228
Beveled Edge Settings...............................229
Key Border Settings ..................................229
Art Edge Settings.......................................230
Flex Shadow Settings ................................232
Wipe Crop Settings ...................................235
Color Mix Settings ....................................237
Applying Special Effects (Effects on the
Overall Signal) .................................. 238
Defocus Settings........................................238
Blur Settings..............................................239
Multi Move Settings..................................239
Sepia Settings ............................................239
Mono Settings............................................239
Posterization/Solarization Settings............240
Nega Settings.............................................240
Contrast Settings........................................240
Mosaic Settings .........................................240
Sketch Settings ..........................................241
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Metal Settings............................................ 242
Dim and Fade Settings ..............................242
Glow Settings ............................................242
Mask Settings ............................................243
Freeze Settings ..........................................244
Applying Special Effects (Nonlinear Effect
Settings) ............................................245
Wave Settings............................................ 245
Mosaic Glass Settings ...............................247
Flag Settings..............................................247
Twist Settings............................................247
Ripple Settings ..........................................247
Rings Settings............................................249
Broken Glass Settings ...............................250
Flying Bar Settings....................................250
Blind Settings ............................................250
Split Settings .............................................251
Split Slide Settings ....................................251
Mirror Settings ..........................................251
Multi Mirror Settings ................................252
Kaleidoscope Settings ...............................252
Lens Settings ............................................. 252
Circle Settings ........................................... 253
Panorama Settings .....................................253
Page Turn Settings ....................................253
Roll Settings ..............................................254
Cylinder Settings .......................................254
Sphere Settings.......................................... 254
Explosion Settings.....................................255
Swirl Settings ............................................255
Melt Settings .............................................255
Character Trail Settings............................. 256
Applying Special Effects (Lighting/
Recursive Effects)............................257
Lighting Settings ....................................... 257
Trail Settings ............................................. 258
Motion Decay Settings ..............................260
Keyframe Strobe Settings..........................261
Wind Settings ............................................262
Spotlighting Settings .................................263
Applying Special Effects (Other
Effects) ..............................................269
Background Settings .................................269
Separate Sides Settings..............................269
Invert Settings............................................269
Key Density Settings.................................269
Key Source Selection ................................269
Interpolation Settings ................................270
Corner Pinning Settings.............................271
Global Effects..........................................272
Overview ...................................................272
Combiner Settings .....................................272
Brick Settings ............................................275
Shadow Settings ........................................276
Chapter 11 External Devices
Control of External Devices ...................278
Shared Functions for External Device
Control .............................................278
Control of P-Bus Devices....................... 279
Creating and Editing the P-Bus
Timeline ...........................................279
P-Bus Trigger ............................................280
Control of GPI Devices ...........................281
Creating and Editing the GPI Timeline.....281
Control of VTRs and Disk Recorders.... 283
Controlling the Tape/Disk Transport ........283
Displaying VTR/Disk Recorder
Information ......................................285
Cueup & Play ............................................286
DDR/VTR Timeline..................................287
Disk Recorder File Operations ..................290
Chapter 12 Keyframes
Regions....................................................292
Registers.................................................. 293
Keyframes................................................ 293
Effects........................................................293
Saving and Recalling Effects ....................293
Effect Attributes ........................................294
Effect Editing ............................................294
Time Settings.............................................294
Paths ..........................................................295
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Effect Execution........................................ 298
Master Timelines.......................................298
Sequence of Keyframe Operations............298
Displaying the Timeline Menu................300
Interpreting the Timeline Menu ................300
Timeline Menu Display Settings...............301
Recalling a Register................................302
Recalling a Register (Numeric Keypad
Control Block) .................................302
Specifying the Region and Edit
Points ................................................304
Region Selection .......................................304
Edit Point Specification.............................304
Creating and Editing Keyframes............305
Creating Keyframes...................................305
Inserting Keyframes .................................. 306
Modifying Keyframes ...............................306
Deleting Keyframes...................................307
Moving Keyframes.................................... 308
Copying Keyframes...................................308
Pause..........................................................308
Keyframe Loop (Repeated Execution of a
Specified Range)..............................308
Undoing an Edit Operation .......................310
Duration Mode Setting ..............................310
Transition Mode Settings for User
Programmable DME ........................310
Time Settings...........................................313
Setting the Keyframe Duration .................313
Setting the Effect Duration........................313
Delay Setting .............................................313
Path Settings ...........................................314
Basic Path Setting Operations ...................314
Effect Execution ......................................316
Effect Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control
Block)...............................................316
Setting the Run Mode................................316
Saving Effects ......................................... 317
Creating and Saving a Master
Timeline.............................................318
Creating and Saving a Master Timeline
(Numeric Keypad Control Block)....318
Creating and Saving a Master Timeline
(Menu) .............................................319
Recalling and Executing a Master
Timeline.............................................320
Recalling and Executing a Master Timeline
(Flexi Pad Control Block)................320
Editing Registers..................................... 321
Effect Status Display .................................321
Effect Attribute Settings............................321
Effect Register Editing ..............................322
Effect Register List View and Editing ......323
Chapter 13 Snapshots
Overview ..................................................325
Snapshot Types..........................................325
Snapshot Attributes ...................................325
Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad
Control Block)................................... 326
Saving and Recalling Snapshots................326
Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control
Block) ................................................328
Banks and Registers ..................................328
Saving and Recalling Snapshots................329
Snapshot Operations (Menu)................. 331
Selecting a Region or Reference Region...331
Setting Snapshot Attributes.......................331
Snapshot Status Display ............................332
Setting Key Snapshot Attributes ...............332
Creating and Saving a Master Snapshot....332
Snapshot Register Editing .........................333
Snapshot Register List View and
Editing..............................................333
Operations in the Misc >Snapshot Menu on a
Switcher Bank..................................333
Chapter 14 Utility/Shotbox
Utility Overview ....................................... 335
Utility Execution ......................................335
Utility Execution (Menu Panel) ................335
Utility Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control
Block)...............................................336
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Utility Execution (Cross-Point Control
Block)...............................................336
Shotbox Overview...................................337
Shotbox Register Creation.....................338
Shotbox Register Creation (Numeric Keypad
Control Block) .................................338
Shotbox Register Creation (Menu) ...........339
Shotbox Execution..................................340
Shotbox Execution (Numeric Keypad Control
Block)...............................................340
Shotbox Execution (Flexi Pad Control
Block)...............................................341
Shotbox Execution (Utility/Shotbox
Control Block) .................................341
Shotbox Execution (Cross-Point Control
Block)...............................................342
Shotbox Register Editing ....................... 342
Offline Editing of Macro Events ...............357
Macro Attachments.................................360
Setting and Canceling a Macro
Attachment.......................................361
Displaying the Macro Attachment
Settings.............................................363
Executing a Macro by Macro
Attachment.......................................363
Menu Macros ...........................................365
Recalling a Menu Macro Register and
Executing a Menu Macro.................365
Creating and Editing a Menu Macro .........366
Menu Macro Register Editing ...................369
Macro Timeline........................................369
Creating and Editing a Macro Timeline ....370
Chapter 16 Files
Chapter 15 Macros
Macros......................................................343
Overview ...................................................343
Macro Creation and Editing ......................344
Macro Execution .......................................345
Macro Operations (Numeric Keypad
Control Block and Utility/Shotbox
Control Block)................................... 346
Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a
Macro ...............................................346
Macro Creation and Editing ......................347
Saving a Macro..........................................350
Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control
Block) ................................................351
Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a
Macro ...............................................351
Macro Creation and Editing ......................352
Saving a Macro..........................................353
Deleting a Macro....................................... 353
Macro Operations (Cross-Point Control
Block) ................................................354
Macro Operations (Menu).......................355
Macro Register Editing .............................355
Online Editing of Macro Events................355
Overview of File Operations...................372
Operations on Individual Files............... 373
Detailed File Information ..........................373
Region Selection........................................374
Selecting a Device for Operation ..............374
Saving Files ...............................................374
Loading Files.............................................375
Copying Files ............................................375
Renaming Files..........................................375
Deleting Files ............................................375
Batch File Operations ............................. 376
Saving Files in Batch.................................376
Loading Files in Batch ..............................376
Copying Files in Batch..............................377
Frame Memory File Operations .............378
Basic Operation .........................................378
File Operations ..........................................379
Importing and Exporting ...........................380
Directory Operations .............................. 383
Creating a Directory ..................................383
Renaming a Directory ...............................383
Protecting (Write Inhibit) a Directory .......383
Deleting a Directory ..................................383
Copying Files Between Unit IDs ............ 384
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Copying Files Between Different Unit
IDs....................................................384
Chapter 17 System Setup
Locking Setup Menu Settings ...................396
Locking File Loading Operations..............397
Enabling/Disabling SDI Output
Connectors .......................................398
Settings Relating to the Network...........385
Setting the Group ID and Unit ID of the
Menu Panel ......................................385
Configuring the NFS Server...................... 385
Configuring a Network Interface ..............386
Settings Relating to System
Configuration.................................... 388
Selecting the Operation Mode...................388
Specifying the Switcher Controlled by the
Control Panel ...................................388
Specifying the DME Used on the
Switcher ........................................... 388
Settings Relating to Signal Formats .....389
Setting the Signal Format..........................389
Enabling Passage of 59.94 (2×) Format
Signals on an AUX Bus ...................390
Switching the Input Reference Signal .......390
Adding a Payload ID .................................390
Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio ................390
Power-On (Startup) State Selection ......391
Saving and Recalling Setup Data ..............392
Selecting the Startup State.........................392
Saving User-Defined Settings ...................392
Reset and Initialization ...........................393
Settings Relating to Installation and
Devices..............................................393
Displaying Installation Detail
Information ......................................393
Installing Software ....................................393
Configuring Settings to Use the
Software ...........................................394
Settings Relating to Device
Management .....................................396
Setting the Date and Time......................... 396
Using a Removable Drive .........................396
Setting a Removable Drive as the Primary
Device ..............................................396
Initializing the Local Drive ....................... 396
Chapter 18 Control Panel Setup
Settings Relating to Control Panel
Configuration.................................... 399
Setting the Configuration for Each
Bank .................................................399
Inhibiting Operation on a Bank .................399
Assigning a Single M/E to Two M/E
Banks................................................399
Linking Switcher Bus and Router
Destinations......................................400
Linking Transitions Between Keyers ........401
Setting the Buttons and Fader Levers on the
Key Fader Control Block .................401
Assigning a Region to the Region Selection
Buttons in the Numeric Keypad Control
Block ................................................402
Setting Transition Control Block Button
Assignments.....................................403
Setting Independent Key Transition Control
Block Button Assignments ..............403
Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button
Assignments.....................................403
Setting Utility/Shotbox Control Block Button
Assignments.....................................403
Setting Device Control Block (Trackball)
Button Assignments.........................404
Setting Menu Panel Button
Assignments.....................................404
Inhibiting Utility 2 Bus and Key
Operations ........................................404
Inhibiting DME Channel Selection
Operations ........................................405
Inhibiting Operation on the Key Control
Block ................................................405
Cross-Point Settings............................... 405
Creating Cross-Point Assign Tables..........405
Copying Cross-Point Assign Tables..........408
Selecting Cross-Point Assign Tables ........408
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Exporting Source Names and Destination
Names ..............................................408
Assigning the [SIDE FLAG] Button......... 408
Setting the Cross-Point Delay ................... 409
AUX Bus Control Block Settings ........... 410
Setting the AUX Bus Operation Mode .....410
Setting the Router Operation Mode ..........410
Settings Relating to Button
Assignment.......................................412
Assigning Functions to User Preference
Buttons .............................................412
Assigning a Function to a Memory Recall
Button in the Utility/Shotbox Control
Block................................................415
Assigning Functions to Cross-Point Buttons of
the Cross-Point Control Block.........418
Settings Relating to Device
Connections......................................419
Setting the Control Mode for P-Bus
Devices.............................................419
Assigning the Target Port to a Channel
Selection Button............................... 419
Setting the AUX Bus Override Operation
Mode ................................................420
Settings Relating to Operation ..............420
Setting the On-Air Tally............................ 420
Setting the Transition Rate Display
Mode ................................................420
Setting the Main Fader Lever....................420
Configuring Settings Relating to
Effects ..............................................421
Setting Source Names and Destination
Names ..............................................421
Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button
Display and Operation .....................422
Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation
Mode ................................................422
Setting the Operation Mode of the [ALL]
Button in the Transition Control
Block................................................423
Setting Device Control Block Button and
Trackball Operation ......................... 423
Setting the Macro Execution Mode........... 423
Setting the Operation Mode of the Cross-Point
Control Block Button Rows............. 424
Setting Button and Indicator Status on the
Cross-Point Control Block/AUX Bus
Control Block...................................425
Configuring the Cross-Point Pad...............425
Copying Cross-Point Pad Settings ............427
Setting the Display Mode of the Cross-Point
Control Block/AUX Bus Control
Block ................................................427
Setting Utility Bus Mode...........................428
Settings Relating to Control Panel
Management ..................................... 428
Setting the Screen Saver............................428
Setting Panel Sleep Mode..........................428
Adjusting the Brightness ...........................428
Setting the State of Buttons that are Not
Lit.....................................................429
Setting Beep Sound for Touch
Operation..........................................429
Calibrating the Touch Panel ......................429
Setting the Menu to Display at Startup .....429
Inhibiting Operation in the Sub Menu
Site ...................................................429
Setting the Mouse Wheel Function when
Setting Parameters ...........................429
Setting the Mouse Button Function when
Setting Parameters ...........................429
Chapter 19 Switcher Setup
Settings Relating to Switcher
Configuration.................................... 430
Adjusting the Reference Phase..................430
Specifying the Video Switching Timing ...430
Setting the Operation Mode ......................430
Setting User Regions.................................432
Assigning PGM/PST Logically to an
M/E ..................................................432
Setting DME Channel Assignments..........432
Setting the Side Flag Material and
Operation..........................................432
Setting the Sub Key Mode.........................433
Setting the Keys and DME Channels used in a
CG Border........................................433
Enabling Keyer Free Re-Entry ..................433
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Settings Relating to Signal Inputs.........434
Setting Through Mode ..............................435
Setting the Illegal Color Limiter ...............435
Setting Dedicated Inputs ...........................435
Setting Internal Format Converter
Inputs ...............................................436
Setting an Input Format Converter............439
Setting the Input Signal Color
Corrector ..........................................442
Setting the Active Area .............................443
Settings Relating to Signal Outputs......443
Assigning Output Signals..........................445
Adjusting Video Clips...............................445
Setting the Vertical Blanking Interval and
Through Mode .................................446
Setting the Safe Title Area ........................ 446
Cropping a 4:3 Mode Image in HD
Format.............................................. 446
Setting the SDI Output Mode....................447
Setting M/E Dedicated Outputs.................447
Setting the Internal Format Converters .....448
Setting Internal Format Converter
Outputs.............................................448
Setting an Output Format Converter .........450
Setting the P/I Converter ...........................451
Configuring Multi Viewer.........................452
Enabling AUX Mix Transitions ................454
Setting the Active Area .............................454
Settings Relating to Video Switching.... 455
Enabling/Disabling the Fade-to-Black
Function ........................................... 455
Setting a Preset Color Mix ........................ 455
Setting Fader Lever Operations.................455
Setting the DME Wipe Edge Softness
Function ........................................... 455
Selecting the Bank to Configure ...............455
Settings Relating to Keys, Wipes, and
Frame Memory..................................456
Setting the Video Process Memory........... 456
Setting Show Key......................................456
Setting the Key Auto Drop Function.........456
Selecting the Bank to Configure ...............457
Settings Relating to Function Links...... 458
Setting a Cross-Point Button Link ............458
Setting a Link Table ..................................458
Setting a Link Between M/E Banks ..........458
Setting Key Transition Links ....................459
Setting a Color Corrector Link Group.......459
Settings Relating to Device
Connections...................................... 459
Assigning an AUX Bus to Ext In on a
DME.................................................459
Chapter 20 DME Setup
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs......... 460
Setting Initial Crop ....................................460
Setting the Illegal Color Limiter for Matte
Signals..............................................460
Chapter 21 DCU Setup
Parallel Input Settings ............................461
Assigning a GPI Input Port .......................461
Releasing a GPI Input Port Assignment....462
GPI Input Settings...................................462
Configuring GPI Inputs .............................462
Parallel Output Settings .........................464
Assigning a GPI Output Port.....................464
Releasing a GPI Output Port
Assignment ......................................464
GPI Output Settings................................465
Configuring GPI Outputs ..........................465
Configuring the Connection Port of
External Devices...............................466
Configuring the Connection Port ..............466
Configuring the Connected Device ...........466
Chapter 22 Router Interface and Tally Setup
Router Interface Settings .......................471
Assigning Switcher Inputs/Outputs to
S-Bus/NS-Bus Space .......................471
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Setting External Boxes 1 to 12..................472
Setting the Group Number of a Description
Name/Alias Name............................472
Tally Group Settings...............................473
Setting the Tally Group .............................473
Wiring Settings........................................ 473
Configuring Wiring ...................................473
Modifying Wiring Settings........................473
Deleting Wiring Settings...........................474
Sorting Wiring Settings.............................474
Tally Generation Settings....................... 474
Configuring Tally Generation ...................474
Modifying Tally Generation......................474
Deleting Tally Generation .........................475
Setting Advanced Tally............................. 475
Tally Copy Settings.................................475
Configuring Tally Copy ............................ 475
Modifying Tally Copy............................... 475
Deleting Tally Copy ..................................476
Parallel Tally Settings.............................476
Configuring/Modifying Parallel Tally ......476
Deleting Parallel Tally ..............................477
Serial Tally Settings................................477
Configuring/Modifying Serial Tally .........477
Configuring the Serial Tally Source
Address ............................................477
Clearing Source Address Settings .............478
Chapter 23 Diagnostics
Control Panel Connection Status ..........479
Appendix
Wipe Pattern List.....................................480
Wipe Pattern List....................................... 480
DME Wipe Pattern List.............................481
Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List................486
Menu Tree ................................................487
M/E-1 to M/E-5 Menus, PGM/PST
Menu ................................................487
Frame Memory Menu................................489
Color Bkgd Menu......................................490
Aux Menu..................................................490
Copy/Swap Menu......................................490
Misc Menu.................................................490
Status Menu...............................................491
DME Menu................................................491
Global Effect Menu ...................................493
Router Menu..............................................493
Device Menu .............................................493
Macro Menu ..............................................494
Key Frame Menu.......................................495
Effect Menu...............................................495
Snapshot Menu..........................................497
Shotbox Menu ...........................................498
File Menu ..................................................498
Engineering Setup Menu ...........................500
Diag Menu.................................................505
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button
Twice ................................................. 506
XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 System
Configuration Comparison..............509
4K Format Restrictions...........................511
Resource Sharing Configuration
Operations ........................................ 512
File Manager ............................................ 516
Preparations ...............................................516
Switcher/Panel Menu Operations..............516
Frame Memory Import Menu
Operations ........................................517
Resource Share Menu Operations .............518
Simple Connection of the MKS-8080/8082
AUX Bus Remote Panel ................... 519
Procedure for Simple Connection .............519
Setting Status of the MKS-8080/8082 in
Simple Connection...........................520
Macro File Editing Rules ........................520
Macro File Syntax .....................................520
Syntax of Event and Continue
Statements ........................................520
File Name ..................................................521
Saving and Loading a File.........................521
Errors .........................................................521
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Correspondence Between Events and
Symbols ...........................................522
Symbols and Parameters ...........................523
Example of File Contents..........................527
Content Displayed in Macro Attachment
List .....................................................528
M/E and PGM/PST Banks ........................528
AUX Bus Control Block ........................... 529
Other Blocks.............................................. 530
Menu Operations Not Registered in a Menu
Macro.................................................531
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Init
Status Define] ...................................532
Data Saved by [Setup Define] ...................532
Data Saved by [Init Status Define]............533
Error Messages .......................................535
Error Messages Displayed in the Error
Status/Error Log Menu ....................535
Error Messages Appearing in a Message
Box...................................................536
Error Messages Shown in the Error
Information Menu ............................541
Maintenance ............................................542
Replacing Keytop Labels ..........................542
Cleaning the Control Panel .......................542
Index ........................................................ 543
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Overview
Chapter
1

Introduction

This manual describes the functions and operation of the XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 Multi Format Switcher system. It describes picture creation and configuration settings using the ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel.
System configuration devices
The principal components of the XVS-9000/8000/7000/ 6000 system and the terms used in this manual are as follows.
Configuration device
XVS-9000 Multi Format Switcher
XVS-8000 Multi Format Switcher
XVS-7000 Multi Format Switcher
XVS-6000 Multi Format Switcher
ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel
PWS-110SC1 Switcher Control Station
PWS-100SC1 Switcher Control Station
XKS-8475 DME Board
XKS-8470 HD DME Board
Terms used in this manual
• XVS-9000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
• XVS-8000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
• XVS-7000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
• XVS-6000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
• ICP-X7000
• Control panel
• Integrated control panel
• PWS-110SC1
•SCS
• Switcher control station
• PWS-100SC1
•SCS
• Switcher control station
• XKS-8475
•DME
• DME board
• XKS-8470
•DME
• DME board
Configuration device
MKS-X7700 System Interface Unit
MKS-X2700 System Interface Unit
Terms used in this manual
• MKS-X7700
•SIU
• System interface unit
• MKS-X2700
•SIU
• System interface unit
Signal format notation
The signal formats in the menu and this manual are denoted as given below.
Format terms Format name
4K format 3840×2160P • 3840×2160P/59.94
• 3840×2160P/50
3840×2160PsF • 3840×2160PsF/29.97
• 3840×2160PsF/25
• 3840×2160PsF/24
• 3840×2160PsF/23.98
HD format 1080P • 1080P/59.94
• 1080P/50
1080PsF • 1080PsF/29.97
• 1080PsF/25
• 1080PsF/24
• 1080PsF/23.98
1080i • 1080i/59.94
• 1080i/50
720P • 720P/59.94
• 720P/50
a) SMPTE ST 425-5/SMPTE ST 2082-1, Level A, 2-sample interleave
division (2SI) and square division (SQD) compliant. b) Square division (SQD) compliant. c) SMPTE ST 425-1, Level A compliant.
3840×2160PsF format
In this format, 3840×2160 images are subdivided into four and are transferred as four 1080PsF format signals. Unless stated otherwise in this document, the term “4K format” includes the 3840×2160PsF format.
c)
a)
a)
b)
b)
b)
b)
c)
About screenshots and illustrations
The display of operation buttons and menu screens vary, depending on the system configuration.
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Features

The XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 Multi Format Switcher system is an extensible, high performance, multi­functionality switcher system that supports 4K video creation and networked media interface (NMI) input/ output. The following are some of the principal features of this system.
4K format support
4K signal format is supported, enabling 4K video processing. The number of M/E (mix/effect) banks, keys, input/ outputs, etc. that support 4K format vary depending on the switcher. On the XVS-9000, up to five M/E banks are available, with up to four keys (two keys + two sub keys) up to 80 inputs, and up to 40 outputs (up to 48 outputs, counting the multi viewer output connectors).
1) Sub keys are supported only when the signal format is 3840×2160P.
1)
per M/E bank,
Flexible control panel layout
Modular design enables flexible layout of the various sections of the control panel. M/E rows can also be split and installed on curved surfaces or in different locations. The control panel can be configured in accordance with the operational environment and organization of systems.
Panel design for enhanced operability
The control panel features high visibility components, such as organic EL (OLED) displays, cross-point buttons with color indicators, and LCD buttons (cross-point pad, Flexi Pad control block, utility/shotbox control block). In addition, changeable button layouts improve the operability, making it ideal for live production environments in which instantaneous decisions are required.
NMI and ST2110 support
Transfer of input/output signals is supported when connected to an IP network. One switcher can support a combination of SDI and IP networks (NMI or ST2110) using the existing support for SDI input/output.
2) The XVS-9000 does not support NMI and ST2110 input/output.
2)
Flexible device configuration
The number of M/E banks and number of inputs/outputs can be changed using combinations of option boards. Devices can be configured to suit the system scale and expansion. Also, installing an optional DME board functionality on up to four channels on the XVS-9000.
3) 3840×2160P SQD and 3840×2160PsF SQD signal formats are not supported.
3)
enables DME
Powerful frame memory functions
Installing an optional frame memory board enables use of 20-channel frame memory outputs. With memory that can store about 5,000 frames of HD images and large-capacity non-volatile storage (SSD) installed, this enables images saved in storage to be recalled into memory at high speed.
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Main Functions

Image Creation
Transitions
Switching from the current video feed to a new video feed is referred to as a transition. Switching a background video or key insertion/removal can be performed, depending on the transition. The method for switching video feeds (transition type) can be set, and the transition executed using the buttons and fader levers on the control panel.
Independent key transitions
In addition to common transitions, it is possible to configure independent transitions on each keyer. Executing an independent key transition in combination with a common transition enables different transition types to be used for the background and keys.
For details, see “Signal Selection and Transitions” (page 73).
DME wipes
This function switches from the current video feed to a new video feed using a DME effect. There are two types of DME wipe: those that can be selected in a common transition, and those that can be selected in an independent key transition. You can apply various modifiers to a wipe pattern, such as setting the wipe direction and pattern position.
Resizer DME wipes
Using the resizer, you can execute DME wipes of keys.
For details, see “DME Wipes” (page 153).
Digital Multi Effects (DME)
When used with the switcher, DME allows you to add three-dimensional effects such as image movement, rotation, and scaling, as well as a wide variety of special effects.
Global effects
Global effects are special effects created by combining the pictures of successive DME channels.
For details, see “DMEs” (page 209).
Keys
Images (keys), such as titles, can be superimposed on the background video. Key processing is performed on a keyer. The key source (signal used to cut out a portion of the background image), key fill (signal to embed in the cutout portion) and key type (key source processing method) can be selected for a key.
Resizer
This function adds effects, such as movement, rotation, and scaling, to the created key.
For details, see “Keys” (page 106).
Wipes
This function switches from the current video feed to a new video feed using a wipe pattern. There are two types of wipe: those that can be selected in a common transition, and those that can be selected in an independent key transition. You can apply various modifiers to a wipe pattern, such as setting the wipe direction and pattern position.
For details, see “Wipes” (page 139).
Frame memory
This function freezes and captures a single frame of the input video feed as a still image for later use. You can also specify a range in the input video to create still images to form a frame memory clip.
For details, see “Frame Memory” (page 168).
Color backgrounds
This function is used to create color background video, using a color signal created by a dedicated generator.
For details, see “Color Backgrounds” (page 181).
Video process
This function adjusts the luminance and hue of the input signal.
For details, see “Video Process” (page 192).
Side flags
This function is used to attach separate video to both sides of a video with a 4:3 aspect ratio to make a 16:9 aspect ratio.
For details, see “Side Flags” (page 194).
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Image Data Management and Operation
Macro attachments
You can execute a sequence of macros when a control panel button or fader lever is operated by assigning the control panel button or a fader lever to a macro register.
Keyframes
This function loads the conditions of the video at a point in time as data which can then be recalled to reproduce the same conditions. By arranging multiple keyframes on the time axis (timeline) and interpolating between successive keyframes, you can create an effect in which there is a continuous change from each keyframe to the next (keyframe effect). You can save the effect in memory (effect register) and then reproduce the same effect by recalling it from memory as required.
For details, see “Keyframes” (page 292).
Snapshots
This function saves the conditions configured for applying an effect to an image as data in memory (snapshot register) which can be recalled to reproduce the same conditions as required.
For details, see “Snapshots” (page 325).
Utility
This function is used to assign a specific action or a shortcut for a frequently used menu to a button, which can then be recalled by pressing the button.
For details, see “Utility Overview” (page 335).
Shotbox
This function is used to save any combination of snapshots or keyframe effects specified for a region in memory (shotbox register) and then recall them simultaneously as required.
For details, see “Macros” (page 343).
Copy and swap
You can copy or swap the settings between switcher banks or between keyers.
For details, see “Copy and Swap” (page 183).
File operations
You can save register data, including setup information and snapshot information, as a file on the local drive or removable drive, and recall it as required.
For details, see “Files” (page 372).
External device control
You can control the operation of external devices, such as GPI-compatible devices, P-Bus compatible devices, VTRs, and disk recorders. You can also control external devices by creating a timeline and configuring operation actions at keyframes.
For details, see “External Devices” (page 278).
Multi Program 2
This function divides a single M/E switcher bank into two (“main” and “sub”), allowing you to create images separately on each. You can set separate backgrounds, keys, and transitions for the main and sub outputs.
For details, see “Multi Program 2” (page 197).
For details, see “Shotbox Overview” (page 337).
Macros
This function is used to store a sequence of control panel operations (events) as data in memory (macro register), which you can recall to reproduce the same sequence of operations as required.
Menu macros
You can register menu operations as events.
Macro timeline
You can execute macros in sequence by registering macro recall/execute actions as keyframes on the timeline.
Setup
You perform the setup operations in the Engineering Setup menu (hereinafter called the Setup menu).
The Setup menu is separated into the following categories.
System setup (System)
For details, see “System Setup” (page 385).
Panel setup (Panel)
For details, see “Control Panel Setup” (page 399).
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Switcher setup (Switcher)
For details, see “Switcher Setup” (page 430).
DME setup (DME)
For details, see “DME Setup” (page 460).
DCU setup (DCU)
For details, see “DCU Setup” (page 461).
Router/tally setup (Router/Tally)
For details, see “Router Interface and Tally Setup” (page 471).
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Menus and Control Panel
Chapter
2

Names and Functions of Parts of the Control Panel

The number of M/Es and number of DME channels supported by the XVS-9000, XVS-8000, XVS-7000, and XVS-6000 are different. Some button operations and menu settings for functions relating to M/Es and DMEs may be unavailable, depending on the switcher.
Control Panel Configuration
The ICP-X7000 integrated control panel provides flexible support for a combination of several modules. The name of each control block and the supported modules are given below.
Control block Module
Cross-point control block
AUX bus control block
Transition control block MKS-X7020
Transition control block (simple type)
Independent key transition control block
Flexi Pad control block MKS-X7024
Key control block MKS-X7035
Key fader control block MKS-X7032
Device control block (trackball)
Numeric keypad control block
Utility/shotbox control block
Menu panel MKS-X7011
MKS-X7017, MKS-X7018, MKS-X7019
MKS-X7021
MKS-X7023
MKS-X7031TB
MKS-X7026
MKS-X7033
a) b)
For details, see “XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 System Configuration Comparison” (page 509).
a) The cross-point control block and AUX bus control block use the same
module. You can set which control block the module is used as in the Setup menu.
b) There are three types of modules with varying numbers of cross-point
buttons: 36 buttons (MKS-X7017), 28 buttons (MKS-X7018), and 20 buttons (MKS-X7019).
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4M/E configuration example using 36-button modules for cross-point control block and AUX bus control block
M/E-2 bank
M/E-1 bank
Cross-point control block (page 22)
PGM/PST (program/preset) bank
M/E-3 bank
AUX bus control block
(page 45)
Menu panel (page 49)
Key control block (page 35)
Device control block (page 39)
Utility/shotbox control block (page 44)
Numeric keypad control block (page 42)
Flexi Pad control block (page 33)
Transition control block (page 28)
M/E configuration example using transition control block (simple type)
Independent key transition control block (page 32)
Transition control block (simple type) (page 31) Key fader control block
Cross-Point Control Block
The cross-point control block is used to select the signals to be used in the M/E banks and PGM/PST bank. The button rows on the cross-point control block are set to key bus mode by default. They can be set to free assign mode or key/AUX bus delegation mode in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Free assign mode” (page 27) and “Key/ AUX bus delegation mode” (page 27).
Note
To use as a cross-point control block, the control panel target row must be set to an M/E row or P/P row in the Engineering Setup >Panel >Config menu (7321).
For details, see “Setting the Configuration for Each Bank” (page 399).
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1st row
2nd row
b Display
c Cross-point
indicators
3rd row
4th row
a Button rows
d Cross-point pad
a Button rows
Used as cross-point buttons for selecting signals and functions. The 1st row buttons can also be used as 2nd row delegation buttons (key/AUX bus delegation mode).
Name Description
1st row • Selects the following bus signals
selected using the cross-point pad delegation buttons. Key bus external video bus, DME utility bus
• Selects the following functions when utility/shotbox bank is selected using the cross-point pad delegation buttons (utility/ shotbox mode). Utility command, menu shortcut, macro recall, shotbox recall
• Selects the shifted signal on the background A bus when the [DUAL BKGD BUS] button of the cross-point pad is lit (dual background bus mode).
• Selects the DME external video bus signal while the [UTIL] button of the cross-point pad is pressed (utility bus mode).
• Selects the bus signal or utility/ shotbox function delegation button on the cross­point pad when free assign mode is set.
• Selects the bus or utility/shotbox bank when key/AUX bus delegation mode is set.
a)
, utility bus, DME
b)
c)
b)
selected by a
Name Description
2nd row • Selects the following bus signals
selected using the cross-point pad delegation buttons. Key bus
a)
, utility bus, DME external video bus, DME utility bus
• Selects the following functions when utility/shotbox bank is selected using the cross-point pad delegation buttons (utility/ shotbox mode).
b)
Utility command, menu shortcut, macro recall, shotbox recall
• Selects the shifted signal on the background B bus when the [DUAL BKGD BUS] button of the cross-point pad is lit (dual background bus mode).
• Selects the DME utility 1 bus or 2 bus signal while the [UTIL] button of the cross-point pad is pressed (utility bus mode).
• Selects the bus signal or utility/ shotbox function
c)
b)
selected by a delegation button on the cross­point pad when free assign mode is set.
• Selects the bus signal or utility/ shotbox function
b)
selected by the 1st row delegation button when key/AUX bus delegation mode is set.
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Name Description
3rd row • Selects background A bus
signal.
• Selects the utility 1 bus signal while the [UTIL] button of the cross-point pad is pressed (utility bus mode).
• Selects the bus signal or utility/ shotbox function delegation button on the cross­point pad when free assign mode is set.
4th row • Selects background B bus
signal.
• Selects the utility 2 bus signal while the [UTIL] button of the cross-point pad is pressed (utility bus mode).
• Selects the bus signal or utility/ shotbox function delegation button on the cross­point pad when free assign mode is set.
a) When a cross-point button is pressed, a key fill signal is selected. While a
key bus delegation button is pressed, you can select a key fill signal on the 1st row and a key source signal on the 2nd row.
b) Utility/shotbox mode functions are assigned in the Setup menu. The
settings are common to the M/E and PGM/PST banks.
For details, see “Assigning Functions to Cross-Point Buttons of the Cross­Point Control Block” (page 418).
c) You can change the bus assignment and operation mode of the [UTIL]
button in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Utility Bus Mode” (page 428) and “Setting the [UTIL] button operation mode” (page 423).
c)
b)
c)
b)
selected by a
selected by a
Cross-point button numbers
The button numbers are labeled on the cross-point buttons.
For details, see “Cross-point control block button numbers” (page 79).
Assigning signals to button numbers
You can assign a signal to each button number in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Creating Cross-Point Assign Tables” (page 405).
Colors of lit cross-point buttons
The status of cross-point buttons can be checked according to the color of the button when lit.
For details about re-entry buttons, see “Re-entry buttons” (page 75).
SHIFT button
The [SHIFT] button function is assigned to the button on the right-hand end, and is used to toggle between the shifted and unshifted states of the button row. The operation of the [SHIFT] button can be set to one of the following modes in the Setup menu.
• The shifted state is selected while the button is pressed (hold mode).
• Every time the button is pressed, it toggles between shifted and unshifted states (lock mode).
You can also disable the [SHIFT] button function.
For details, see “Setting the [SHIFT] button operation mode” (page 406).
SHIFT ALL button
You can switch the cross-point button rows on all buses to the shifted state using the [SHIFT ALL] button assigned to the cross-point pad. The [SHIFT ALL] button operation can be set to hold mode or lock mode in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting the [SHIFT ALL] button operation mode” (page 407).
Note
The [SHIFT ALL] button is not available when a M/E or PGM/PST bank is in the following states.
• When dual background bus mode is set
• When set to [Dual M/E Assign]
• When the operation of the [SHIFT] button of a cross­point button row is set to hold mode
Cross-point hold function
Setting cross-point hold enables you to recall a keyframe or snapshot while keeping the current cross-point selection unchanged.
When cross-point hold is set, use the cross-point hold buttons of the cross-point pad. To set for each bus, press the cross-point hold button for the target bus, turning the button indicator on. To set for each cross-point button row, press the 1st row to 4th row cross-point hold buttons, turning the button indicators on.
For details, see “Colors of lit cross-point buttons” (page 81).
Re-entry buttons
Re-entry buttons are assigned to the cross-point button rows (M/E-4 and M/E-5 re-entry buttons must be assigned in the Setup menu). Re-entry buttons can also be assigned to the cross-point pad.
You can check whether cross-point hold is set for a key bus (K1 to K8), utility bus (U1, U2), or background bus (A, B) on the cross-point hold status display assigned to the cross­point pad button.
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Inhibiting operation of a cross-point button row (protect function)
To inhibit operation of buttons on the 1st to 4th rows, press the [ROW-1 PROT] to [ROW-4 PROT] buttons on the cross-point pad, turning them on.
• Settings of buttons on the 1st row to 4th row (signal name, bus name, register name, or function name assigned to the button)
• Macro register name of macro attachment assigned to the 1st to 4th row buttons
Inhibiting operation of a cross-point button row (inhibit function)
To inhibit operation of a cross-point button, press and hold the [XPT INHBT SET] button on the cross-point pad, and press the target cross-point button you want to inhibit. To release the inhibit setting, press and hold the [XPT INHBT SET] button on the cross-point pad, and press the target cross-point button you want to release. To release the inhibit setting for all buttons, press and hold the [XPT INHBT SET] button on the cross-point pad, and press the [XPT INHBT ALLCLR] button.
For details about the inhibit function, see “Inhibiting Operation of Cross-point Buttons” (page 80).
KEY button
In free assign mode or key/AUX bus delegation mode, you can select the key signal of a V/K pair using the [KEY] button on the cross-point pad. When a cross-point button is pressed while pressing the [KEY] button, the key signal is selected. When a cross­point button is pressed without pressing the [KEY] button, the video signal is selected. When a key source signal is selected and an operation mode that allows you to select both a key signal and video signal is set in the Setup menu, the [KEY] button is enabled. In key source signal operations, when the [KEY] button is pressed, turning it on, and a cross-point button is pressed, the key signal is selected. When the [KEY] button is not lit and a cross-point button is pressed, the video signal is selected. Information for the key signal or video signal, whichever is selected, appears on the display.
For details, see “Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation Mode” (page 422).
Notes
• When the [SHIFT] button function is set, “SHFT” appears on the display. When the shifted state is selected, “SHFT” is highlighted in reverse video, and the button information also toggles to show the shifted display.
• When the [SIDE FLAG] button function is set, “SIDE FLAG” appears on the display.
The information shown in each display mode is configured in the Setup menu. The display can also be subdivided (top and bottom) to display two pieces of information.
For details, see “Setting the Display Mode of the Cross­Point Control Block/AUX Bus Control Block” (page 427).
c Cross-point indicators
When lit, this indicates the source color of the video signal assigned to buttons on the 3rd row. If a signal cannot be selected, because a signal is not assigned or the inhibit setting is set, the indicator is not lit. You can set whether to enable the cross-point indicator in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting cross-point indicators” (page 425).
d Cross-point pad
Contains button assignments for functions used for cross­point operations, status display, and so on.
Current page name indicator
HOME button
button
Note
The [KEY] button cannot be used on the following buses. Only the video signal is selectable.
• Key fill bus
• DME video bus
• Background A bus, B bus
b Display
Six types of display mode can be selected, according to the information to display. The display mode is switched using the display mode buttons on the cross-point pad. The following information can be shown on the display.
You can assign functions to each button in the Setup menu. You can set up 14 pages of settings and assign an arbitrary name to each M/E and PGM/PST bank.
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For details, see “Configuring the Cross-Point Pad” (page 425).
Use the following buttons to navigate the cross-point pad pages.
• [HOME] button: Displays the HOME page configured in the Setup menu.
• [<<] button: Displays the previous page (page name below <<).
• [>>] button: Displays the next page (page name below >>).
• Button assigned with page recall function: Displays the page configured in the Setup menu.
If the current page name indicator button is pressed, or the [<<] button and [>>] button are pressed simultaneously, the cross-point pad changes to page selection display mode, and you can press a button, turning it on, to select the page to display. To exit page selection display, press the [EXIT] button.
The following functions can be assigned to the cross-point pad of the cross-point control block.
Button name
HOME Displays the HOME page of the
PREV (<< XXX)
NEXT (>> XXX)
Row-n Assign Status (XXX)
Current Page Status (PAGE 1 XXX to PAGE14 XXX)
M/E Status (P/P, M/E1 to M/E5)
Disp Mode Status (DISP: XXX)
Macro Reg Status (MACRO: XXX, ATTCH: XXX)
PRE MACRO Sets macro attachment in pre
a)
Description
cross-point pad.
Displays the previous page of the cross-point pad. XXX = page name (up to 12 characters)
Displays the next page of the cross­point pad. XXX = page name (up to 12 characters)
Displays the bus/function names assigned to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4 XXX = bus/function name
Displays the name of the currently displayed page. XXX = page name (up to 12 characters)
Displays the name of the currently set bank.
Displays the name of the currently set display mode. XXX = display mode name (up to 12 characters)
Displays the name of the currently recalled macro register. Displays the macro attachment register name while the [PRE MACRO] button or [POST MACRO] button is pressed. XXX = macro register name (up to 8 characters)
macro mode.
b) c) b) c)
c) d)
c) d)
a)
c) d) c) d)
b) c)
b) c) b) c)
b) c)
b) c)
Description
macro mode.
Enables macro attachments assigned to buttons of the M/E banks and PGM/PST bank.
Selects display mode 1 to 6 (display mode button). XXX = display mode name (up to 12 characters)
Assigns background A and B buses to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns key 1 to 8 buses to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns utility 1 and 2 buses to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
c) d)
Assigns DME external video bus to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
c) d)
Assigns DME utility 1 and 2 buses
c) d)
to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
b) c)
Assigns edit preview bus to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns AUX1 to AUX48 buses to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns frame memory source 1 and 2 buses to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns DME1 to DME4 video buses to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns DME1 to DME4 key buses to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns utility/shotbox banks 1 to 10 to the 1st row to 4th row (utility/ shotbox mode). n = 1 to 4
Displays buses for which cross­point hold is set.
Sets cross-point hold for the background A or B bus.
Sets cross-point hold key 1 to 8 buses.
Sets cross-point hold for the utility 1 and 2 buses.
Button name
POST MACRO Sets macro attachment in post
MACRO ATTACH ENABLE
DISP MODE1 to DISP MODE6 (XXX)
ROW-n A ROW-n B (A, B)
ROW-n KEY1 to ROW­n KEY8 (KEY1 to KEY8)
ROW-n UTIL1 ROW-n UTIL2 (UTL1, UTL2)
ROW-n DME EXT (DME EXT)
ROW-n DME UTIL1 ROW-n DME UTIL2 (DME UTL1, DME UTL2)
ROW-n EDIT PVW (EDIT PVW)
ROW-n AUX1 to ROW-n AUX48 (AUX1 to AUX48)
ROW-n FMS1 ROW-n FMS2 (FMS1, FMS2)
ROW-n DME1V to ROW-n DME4V (DME1V to DME4V)
ROW-n DME1K to ROW-n DME4K (DME1K to DME4K)
ROW-n UTIL/SBOX1 to ROW-n UTIL/ SBOX10 (UTL/SB 1 to UTL/SB10)
Xpt Hold Status (XPTHLD: AB U12 K1234 K5678)
XPTHLD A XPTHLD B
XPTHLD KEY1 to XPTHLD KEY8
XPTHLD UTIL1 XPTHLD UTIL2 (XPTHLD UTL1, XPTHLD UTL2)
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e)
b) g)
a)
b) c)
e)
f)
e)
e)
e)
b) c)
g)
Description
external video bus.
Sets cross-point hold for the DME utility 1 and 2 buses.
Sets cross-point hold for the buses assigned to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Loads images (OUT1) from the PGM/PST and M/E-1 to M/E-5
e)
banks into the 1st row to 4th row (re-entry buttons). n = 1 to 4 XXX = Name set to P/P OUT1, M/ E-1 OUT1 to M/E-5 OUT1
Loads images (OUT6) from the PGM/PST and M/E-1 to M/E-5
e)
banks into the 1st row to 4th row (re-entry buttons). n = 1 to 4 XXX = Name set to P/P OUT6, M/ E-1 OUT6 to M/E-5 OUT6
Sets the image effect on background A bus or B bus on the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Assigns the specified bus to the 1st row to 4th row in utility bus mode.
Switches the cross-point button rows on all buses to the shifted state.
Executes an AUX mix transition when an AUX bus is selected on the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Executes an AUX mix transition when the AUX bus is selected.
Selects the signal on the key side in the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Selects the signal on the key side in the 2nd row.
cross-point buttons.
point buttons.
Toggles dual background bus mode.
Inhibits button operation on the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4
Executes a macro take operation.
Displays the macro status. XX/XX = executed event number / total number of events
Button name
XPTHLD DME EXT Sets cross-point hold for the DME
XPTHLD DME UTIL1 XPTHLD DME UTIL2 (XPTHLD DME UTL1, XPTHLD DME UTL2)
ROW-n XPTHLD (XPT HOLD)
ROW-n P/P OUT1 ROW-n M/E-1 OUT1 to ROW-n M/E-5 OUT1 (XXX)
ROW-n P/P OUT6 ROW-n M/E-1 OUT6 to ROW-n M/E-5 OUT6 (XXX)
ROW-n IMAGE (IMAGE)
c) g)
UTIL
SHIFT ALL
XPTPAD COPY Copies the cross-point pad settings.
ROW-n AUX MIX (AUX MIX)
AUX MI X
ROW-n KEY (KEY)
b) g)
KEY
XPT INHBT SET Sets/releases inhibit mode for
XPT INHBT ALLCLR Releases inhibit mode for all cross-
DUAL BKGD BUS
ROW-n PROT
MACRO TAKE (TAKE)
Macro Status (EVENT XX/XX)
Button name
Macro: XXX (XXX)
a) Button name when setting in the Setup menu. When the display differs
from that on the cross-point pad, the button name shown in parentheses
( ) is displayed. b) Disabled in key bus mode. c) Disabled in key/AUX bus delegation mode. d) 3rd row and 4th row disabled in key bus mode. e) 1st row disabled in key/AUX bus delegation mode. f) 1st row and 2nd row disabled in key bus mode and key/AUX bus
delegation mode. g) Disabled in free assign mode.
a)
Description
Recalls a macro register (1 to 250). XXX = macro register name (up to 8 characters)
Free assign mode
Setting free assign mode in the Setup menu allows you to use the 1st row to 4th row as cross-point button rows.
For details, see “Setting the Operation Mode of the Cross­Point Control Block Button Rows” (page 424).
To assign a bus/function to the 1st row to 4th row, use the delegation buttons on the cross-point pad.
Notes
• When a key bus is assigned and a cross-point button is
pressed, a key fill signal is selected.
While a key bus delegation button is pressed, you can
select a key fill signal on the 1st row and a key source
signal on the 2nd row, regardless of the button row to
which the key bus is assigned.
• When a DME video bus or DME key bus is assigned and
a cross-point button is pressed, a front image signal is
selected. When a cross-point button is pressed while
pressing a DME video bus/DME key bus delegation
button, a rear image signal is selected.
• The operation of the [SHIFT] button is the operation
mode set by the cross-point assign table of the switcher
bank (M/E or P/P), regardless of the buses assigned to
the cross-point button rows.
Key/AUX bus delegation mode
Setting key/AUX bus delegation mode in the Setup menu allows you to use the 1st row buttons as 2nd row delegation buttons.
For details, see “Setting the Operation Mode of the Cross­Point Control Block Button Rows” (page 424).
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You can assign the following bus/function delegation buttons to the 1st row. KEY1 to KEY8 UTIL1, DME UTIL2, EDIT PVW, AUX1 to AUX48, FMS1, FMS2, DME1 V to DME4 V
2)
K
, UTIL/SBOX1 to UTIL/SBOX10
1) When a 2nd row button is pressed, a key fill signal is selected. When a 2nd row button is pressed while pressing a 1st row delegation button, a key source signal is selected.
2) When a 2nd row button is pressed, a front image signal is selected. When a 2nd row button is pressed while pressing a 1st row delegation button, a rear image signal is selected.
1)
, UTIL1, UTIL2, DME EXT, DME
2)
, DME1 K to DME4
Transition Control Block
The transition control block is used to execute transitions. It supports common transitions and independent key transition.
Notes
• In key/AUX bus delegation mode, the cross-point pad delegation buttons are not available.
• The operation of the [SHIFT] button in the 2nd row is the operation mode set by the cross-point assign table of the switcher bank (M/E or P/P), regardless of the bus selected in the 1st row.
a Display
b Transition settings section
b Transition settings section cTransition execution section
d Independent key transition execution
section
a Display
The following information is displayed.
• Left-side display: Target bank name (M/E1 to M/E5, P/ P)
• Center display: State (highlighted in reverse video when on) and priority of key 1 to key 4
• Right-side display: State (highlighted in reverse video when on) and priority of key 5 to key 8
For details about priority of keys, see “Displaying the Key Output Status and Priority” (page 87).
b Transition settings section
Used in the assignment of functions, such as selecting transitions and making settings, to buttons. You can change the assignment of buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Transition Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
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Next transition selection buttons
These buttons specify how the image will be changed as a result of the next transition.
Button name Description
BKGD (background) Press the button, turning it on, to
change the background using the next transition.
KEY1 to KEY8 • Press the [KEY1] button, turning
it on, to insert or remove key 1 using the next transition. If key 1 is not currently inserted, it will be inser ted by the transition. If key 1 is currently inserted, it will be removed by the transition.
• The same applies to the [KEY2] to [KEY8] buttons.
KEY1/5, KEY2/6, KEY3/7, KEY4/8, ADD, SHIFT
KEY PRIOR (key priority)
ALL Selects multiple next transitions
PRIOR SET (priority set)
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.)
• Press the [KEY1/5] button, turning it on, to insert or remove key 1 using the next transition. Press the [SHIFT] button, turning it on, and press the [KEY1/5] button to insert or remove key 5. Press and hold the [ADD] button and press the [KEY1/5] button, turning it on, to simultaneously insert or remove key 1 and key 5.
• The same applies to the [KEY2/ 6], [KEY3/7], and [KEY4/8] buttons.
• Press the button, turning it on, to enable the key priority setting after the transition.
• When the [PRIOR SET] button is lit, the setting for key priority after the transition is used.
For details, see “Setting the Key Priority (Transition Control Block)” (page 86).
simultaneously. You set the next transition to select in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting the Operation Mode of the [ALL] Button in the Transition Control Block” (page 423).
Sets the key priority.
For details, see “Setting the Key Priority (Transition Control Block)” (page 86).
Transition type selection buttons
These select the transition type.
• MIX button
• NAM (non-additive mix) button
• SUPER MIX button
• PST (preset) COLOR MIX button
• WIPE button
• DME WIPE button
• FM1&2 CLIP, FM3&4 CLIP, FM5&6 CLIP, FM7&8 CLIP (frame memory clip) buttons (The [FM3&4 CLIP], [FM5&6 CLIP], and [FM7&8 CLIP] buttons must be assigned in the Setup menu.)
For details about transition types, see “Transition Type” (page 83).
When multi-program mode is selected, there may be cases in which two or more transition type selection buttons are lit.
For details about multi-program mode, see “Setting the Operation Mode” (page 430).
Wipe direction selection buttons
These buttons select the wipe direction when the transition type is a wipe or DME wipe.
Button name Description
NORM (normal) The wipe proceeds in the direction
REV (reverse) The wipe proceeds in the opposite
NORM/REV (normal/ reverse)
from black to white of the pattern images, shown in “Wipe Pattern List” (page 480), or in the direction of the arrows.
direction of [NORM].
The wipe direction alternates between normal and reverse every time a transition is executed.
TRANS PVW (transition preview) button
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) With the preview output of the M/E banks and PGM/PST bank, you can check the effect of the image during a transition in advance. During preview, you can use the fader lever, [AUTO TRANS] button, and [CUT] button. The operation of the [TRANS PVW] button can be set to one of the following modes in the Setup menu.
• Press the button to start transition preview mode; the mode returns to normal mode when the transition finishes.
• The transition preview mode is maintained only while this button is pressed.
• Each time the button is pressed, the mode toggles between transition preview mode and normal mode.
For details, see “Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation Mode” (page 422) and “Setting the transition preview mode” (page 456).
KF (keyframe) button
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) You can use the fader lever as a keyframe fader.
For details about the keyframe fader, see “Effect Execution” (page 316).
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Pattern limit setting buttons
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) These buttons are used to set pattern limits.
• PTN (pattern) LIMIT button
• LIMIT SET button
Name Description
CUT button Executes an immediate transition.
d Independent key transition execution section
This section executes independent key transitions.
For details about pattern limits, see “Pattern Limit” (page 92).
External device operation buttons
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) These buttons are used to control playback, stop, and cue­up operations on connected devices.
• PLAY button
• STOP button
•CUE button
For details about operation of external devices, see “Control of VTRs and Disk Recorders” (page 283).
c Transition execution section
This section is used to execute transitions and check the progress of the transition.
Transition
indicator
Fader lever
Transition rate display
CUT button
AUTO TRANS button
Name Description
Fader lever • Move this up or down to carry out
the transition.
• Press the [KF] button, turning it on, to enable the fader lever to be used as a keyframe fader.
Transition indicator Displays the transition progress
Transition rate display Displays the configured transition
AUTO TRANS (auto transition) button
using LEDs.
rate (the time from the beginning of a transition to its completion).
• Executes an auto transition with the set transition rate and transition type.
• During the transition, the button is lit amber.
Independent key transition display section
KEY5 ON to KEY8 ON buttons
KEY1 ON to KEY4 ON buttons
AUTO TRANS buttons
Name Description
Independent key transition display section
KEY1 ON to KEY8 ON buttons
AUTO TRANS (auto transition) buttons
Displays the following information for key 1 to key 8. Key material name (key source name when a key source is selected on the key bus of the cross-point control block), DME channel or resizer being used, transition rate, and transition type
• Inserts or removes the key instantaneously.
• If a key is currently inserted, the corresponding key button is lit amber.
• Inserts or removes the key automatically, for key 1 to key8, with the set transition rate and transition type.
• During the transition, the button is lit amber.
You can change the position of the key 1 to key 8 operation buttons in the Setup menu. However, the [AUTO TRANS] button is assigned with the [KEYx ON] (x = 1 to 8) button of the same key as a set.
For details, see “Setting Transition Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
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Transition Control Block (Simple Type)
The simple-type transition control block is used to execute background transitions.
a Transition settings section
b Transition execution section
a Transition settings section
Used in the assignment of functions, such as selecting transitions and making settings, to buttons. You can change the assignment of buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Transition Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
For details about transition types, see “Transition Type” (page 83).
When multi-program mode is selected, there may be cases in which two or more transition type selection buttons are lit.
For details about multi-program mode, see “Setting the Operation Mode” (page 430).
Wipe direction selection buttons
These buttons select the wipe direction when the transition type is a wipe or DME wipe. These can only be assigned to the four buttons at the top.
Button name Description
REV (reverse) • When not lit, the wipe proceeds
in the direction from black to white of the pattern images, shown in “Wipe Pattern List” (page 480), or in the direction of the arrows (normal).
• When lit, the wipe proceeds in the opposite direction.
NORM/REV (normal/ reverse)
The wipe direction alternates between normal and reverse every time a transition is executed.
KF (keyframe) button
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) You can use the fader lever as a keyframe fader. Functions can be assigned to both the four buttons at the top and four buttons on the left.
Note
The functions that can be assigned to the four buttons at the top and four buttons on the left are different.
Transition type selection buttons
These select the transition type. Functions can be assigned to both the four buttons at the top and four buttons on the left.
• MIX button
• NAM (non-additive mix) button
• SUPER MIX button (Assignment in the Setup menu is required.)
• PST (preset) COLOR MIX button (Assignment in the Setup menu is required.)
• WIPE button
• DME WIPE button
• FM1&2 CLIP, FM3&4 CLIP, FM5&6 CLIP, FM7&8 CLIP (frame memory clip) buttons (Assignment in the Setup menu is required.)
For details about the keyframe fader, see “Effect Execution” (page 316).
Pattern limit setting buttons
These buttons are used to set pattern limits. These can only be assigned to the four buttons at the top.
• PTN (pattern) LIMIT button
• LIMIT SET button
For details about pattern limits, see “Pattern Limit” (page 92).
TAKE button
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) Executes an auto transition with the set transition rate and transition type. This can only be assigned to the four buttons on the left.
CUT button
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) Executes an immediate transition. This can only be assigned to the four buttons on the left.
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MCRO TAKE (macro take) button
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) Executes a macro take operation. This can only be assigned to the four buttons on the left.
External device operation buttons
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) These buttons are used to control playback, stop, and cue­up operations on connected devices. These can only be assigned to the four buttons at the top.
• PLAY button
• STOP button
•CUE button
For details about operation of external devices, see “Control of VTRs and Disk Recorders” (page 283).
b Transition execution section
This section is used to execute transitions and check the progress of the transition.
Transition
indicator
Fader lever
Lock button
Transition rate display
Name Description
Fader lever • Move this up or down to carry
out the transition.
• Press the [KF] button, turning it on, to enable the fader lever to be used as a keyframe fader.
• Pressing the lock button splits the fader lever into two for use as split faders.
For details, see “Split Fader” (page 96).
Transition indicator Displays the transition progress
using LEDs.
Transition rate display Displays the configured transition
rate (the time from the beginning of a transition to its completion).
TAKE button • Executes an auto transition with
the set transition rate and transition type.
• During the transition, the button is lit amber.
• You can also assign a function to the transition type selection buttons, [KF] button, [CUT] button, and [MCRO TAKE] button in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Transition Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
TAKE button
Independent Key Transition Control Block
The independent key transition control block is used to execute independent key transitions.
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a Independent key transition display section
b KEY ON
buttons
b KEY ON buttons
c AUTO
TRANS buttons
a Independent key transition display section
The following information is displayed for the assigned key on the [KEY ON] buttons.
• Key material name (key source name when a key source is selected on the key bus of the cross-point control block)
• DME channel or resizer being used
• Transition rate
• Transition type
b KEY ON buttons
Inserts or removes the key assigned to the button instantaneously. If a key is currently inserted, the corresponding key button is lit. You can assign a key (KEY1 to KEY8) of any switcher bank (M/E-1 to M/E-5, PGM/PST) to the [KEY ON] buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Independent Key Transition Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
c AUTO TRANS (auto transition) buttons
Inserts or removes the key assigned to the [KEY ON] button with the set transition rate and transition type automatically. During the execution of the transition, the button is lit.
Flexi Pad Control Block
You use the Flexi Pad control block for recalling and saving snapshots, wipe snapshots, DME wipe snapshots, and key snapshots, for recalling and creating macros, for recalling and executing shotboxes and master timelines, for entering the transition rate, and for other tasks.
a Mode selection buttons
c UNDO button/
DEL button
d Bank selection
buttons
b Memory recall section
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a Mode selection buttons
These buttons select the operation mode of the Flexi Pad control block. Press a mode selection button to change the memory recall section to the display for the selected operation mode. You can change the assignment of mode selection buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
Button name Description
KEY Switches to key operation mode.
WIPE (wipe snapshot) Switches to wipe snapshot
DME WIPE (DME wipe snapshot)
SNAPSHOT Switches to snapshot operation
MASTR EFF (master effect)
SHOTBOX Switches to shotbox operation
MCRO (macro) Switches to macro operation mode.
TRANS RATE (transition rate)
In key operation mode, you can carry out the following operations.
• Saving and recalling key snapshots
• Selecting independent key transition type
• Displays/selects the key source signal in the cross-point control block
operation mode. In wipe snapshot operation mode, you can save and recall wipe snapshots, and select the wipe pattern.
Switches to DME wipe snapshot operation mode. In DME wipe snapshot operation mode, you can save and recall DME wipe snapshots, and select the DME wipe pattern.
mode. In snapshot operation mode, you can save and recall snapshots, and add attributes.
Switches to effect operation mode. In effect operation mode, you can recall and execute the master timeline.
mode. In shotbox operation mode, you can recall and execute shotboxes.
In macro operation mode, press and hold the [MCRO] button and press a button (for the target register) in the memory recall section to enter edit mode. In macro operation mode, you can save, recall, and edit macros.
Switches to transition rate operation mode. In transition rate operation mode, you can enter the transition rate.
b Memory recall section
This section displays the functions assigned to the buttons for the selected operation mode. The top right button is used to display the selected pattern number, register number, macro event number, transition rate input value, and other status display (excluding in key operation mode). When a macro is recalled in macro operation mode, the bottom center button displays the executed event number and the total number of events.
Numeric keypad mode
Pressing the [BANK SEL] button, [PTN NO.] button, or [PAUSE] switches the memory recall section to numeric keypad mode, where you can enter bank numbers, wipe pattern numbers, and pause event times. The currently set numeric value or the value entered using in numeric keypad mode is displayed on the top right button.
c UNDO button/DEL (delete) button
After recalling a register, press the [UNDO] button to return to the state before the register was recalled. Or press and hold the [DEL] button and press a register button in the memory recall section to delete the data registered in the button. You can change the assignment of buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
Note
The [UNDO] button and [DEL] button cannot be used in effect operation mode or shotbox operation mode. The [UNDO] button cannot be used in macro operation mode.
d Bank selection buttons
These select the target bank to control, and switches the memory recall section to the register display for the selected bank. You can change the assignment of bank selection buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Key Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)” (page 136).
Button name Description
BANK0 to BANK25 (Assignment of [BANK3] to
[BANK25] is required.) Switches the memory recall section to the register display for the selected bank.
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Button name Description
BANK SEL (bank select)
Switches the memory recall section to numeric keypad mode for entering bank numbers. Enter a bank number and press the [ENTER] button to switch the memory recall section to the register display for the selected bank.
Key Control Block
The key control block is used to adjust and modify keys.
a Delegation buttons
b DME channel selection
buttons
c ON AIR indicators
f Display
g Adjustment
knobs
d Setting buttons
e Function buttons
a Delegation buttons
These select the bank (M/E and PGM/PST) and keyer to assign to the key control block.
Button name Description
M/E1 to M/E5, P/P Assigns M/E-1 to M/E-5 banks and
PGM/PST bank.
KEY1 to KEY8 • Assigns key 1 to key 8.
• Press and hold a [KEY1] to [KEY8] button and press a [M/ E1] to [M/E5] or [P/P] button to return the settings of the selected key to the defaults.
Button name Description
TRANS (transition) • Used to check the DME channel
used for DME wipes on the M/E or PGM/PST bank.
• You can select the DME channel to be used beforehand when a DME wipe is selected as the transition type.
• Press and hold the [TRANS] button and press a [KEY1] to [KEY8] button to enable independent key transition operation.
SUB TRANS (sub transition)
In Multi Program 2 mode, used as the [TRANS] button on the sub side.
For details about Multi Program 2 mode, see “Multi Program 2” (page 197).
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b DME channel selection buttons
These select the DME channel to assign to a key. When the [TRANS] or [SUB TRANS] delegation button is selected, the DME channel used by the DME wipe is displayed. You can select the DME channel to be used beforehand when a DME wipe is selected as the transition type.
Note
The [DME5] to [DME8] buttons cannot be used. Reserved for future use.
c ON AIR indicators
These indicators are lit red when the corresponding DME channels are included in the final program output.
d Setting buttons
These buttons are used to adjust keys. The settings button assignments for different functions are spread over three pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3), and you can switch between them using the [PAGE] button. The functions set in each button can be viewed in the setting buttons display section.
Setting buttons display section: PAGE 1/3
Key fill/key source selection buttons
These buttons select the key fill and key source.
• AUTO SEL (auto select)
• SPLT (split)
• MAT FILL (matte fill)
For details, see “Key Operations (Key Control Block)” (page 123).
Key modifier buttons
These buttons modify the edges of keys. Press a button to view the parameters on the display, and use the adjustment knobs to change settings.
• BDR (border)
• DROP BDR (drop border)
• SHDW (shadow)
• SOFT EDGE
For details, see “Key Adjustments (Key Control Block)” (page 125).
Resizer operation buttons
These buttons zoom, move, and rotate keys using a resizer. Press a button to view the parameters on the display, and use the adjustment knobs to change settings.
• RSZR (resizer)
• ROT X (rotation X)
• ROT Y (rotation Y)
Setting buttons display section: PAGE 2/3
Setting buttons display section: PAGE 3/3
PAGE button
Key type selection buttons
These buttons select the key type. Press a button to view the parameters on the display, and use the adjustment knobs to change settings.
• LUM (luminance key)
• LIN (linear key)
• CRK (chroma key)
• PTN (key wipe pattern key)
For details, see “Two-Dimensional Transforms and Rotation of Keys” (page 128).
Chroma key setting buttons
These buttons are used to adjust chroma keys.
• SMPL MARK (sample mark)
• AUTO STRT (auto start)
• KEY ACTV (key active)
• COL CAN (color cancel)
For details, see “Key Adjustments (Key Control Block)” (page 125).
PAGE button
This button switches the settings button page. The page switches in the order 1/3 t 2/3 t 3/3 each time the button is pressed. The currently selected page number is displayed in the setting buttons display section.
e Function buttons
These buttons select the functions used for key operations.
For details, see “Key Operations (Key Control Block)” (page 123).
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Button name Description
OVERRIDE Assigns a DME channel assigned
to another key/bus to the currently selected key (override function). Press and hold the [OVERRIDE] button and press the target DME channel button to change the assignment.
TRACE When a DME channel is assigned
to another key, this switches the delegation to the key assigned with the DME channel (trace function). Press and hold the [TRACE] button and press the target DME channel button to switch the delegation.
MON (monitor) • Assigns a DME channel output to
the monitor signal. Press and hold the [MON] button and press the target DME channel selection button to set it.
• You can check the monitor signal assignment status by pressing the [MON] button by itself. Lit amber: Assignable DME channel. Lit green: Currently assigned DME channel.
PROC KEY (processed key)
FM FEED (frame memory feed)
SHOW KEY Displays the processed key source
Press the [PROC KEY], turning it on amber, to enable selection of a processed key signal as a re-entry signal (PROC V, PROC K) on a bank (M/E-1 to M/E-5, PGM/PST).
Pressing the [FM FEED] button, turning it on amber momentarily, selects the processed key signal on the frame memory source 1 and 2 buses. The [PROC KEY] button is lit amber simultaneously.
signal on the specified output (edit preview or image creation bank preview) while the [SHOW KEY] button is pressed (or for a preset time) (show key function). The show key function output and preset time are configured in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Show Key” (page 456).
Button name Description
AUTO DELEG (auto delegation)
MORE • When there are more than six
Switches the key control block delegation selection in conjunction with buttons on the following control blocks.
• Transition control block: [KEY1] to [KEY8] buttons
• Cross-point pad on the cross­point control block: Key 1 to 8 bus delegation buttons [KEY1] to [KEY8]
• 1st row on cross-point control block (key/AUX bus delegation mode): [KEY1] to [KEY8] buttons
• Memory recall section on the Flexi Pad control block (key operation mode): [KEY1] to [KEY8] buttons
• Key fader control block: Key delegation buttons
parameters, this button is lit amber.
• Press the [MORE] button, turning it on green, to display the 6th and subsequent parameters.
f Display
Displays the name of parameter items and the setting value.
g Adjustment knobs
These buttons adjust the parameters of items selected using the setting buttons.
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Key Fader Control Block
The key fader control block is used to execute independent key transitions and for key snapshot operations.
a Key delegation buttons
b Display
c Key snapshot operation buttons
d Independent key transition type selection
buttons
e Independent key transition execution section
a Key delegation buttons
These buttons select the target key to operate. The four buttons are key delegation buttons 1 to 4 in the order top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right. You can assign a key (KEY1 to KEY8) of any switcher bank (M/E-1 to M/E-5, PGM/PST) in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting the Buttons and Fader Levers on the Key Fader Control Block” (page 401).
b Display
The following information is displayed for the four keys assigned to the key delegation buttons.
• Key material name (key source name when a key source is selected on the key bus of the cross-point control block)
• DME channel or resizer being used
• Transition rate
• Transition type
• In key snapshot operation mode, the register name of the key selected using the key delegation button
c Key snapshot operation buttons
Recalls and saves key snapshots.
Button name Description
K-SS 1 to K-SS 4 (key snapshot 1 to key snapshot 4)
Selects key snapshot register 1 to
4.
Button name Description
K-SS (key snapshot) • Switches to key snapshot
operation mode.
• Recalls and saves a key snapshot.
K-SS STORE (key snapshot store)
UNDO After recalling a key snapshot,
Pressing and holding the [K-SS STORE] button and pressing the [K-SS 1] to [K-SS 4] buttons saves the key snapshot in the selected register.
returns to the state before the key snapshot was recalled.
d Independent key transition type selection buttons
These select the independent key transition type.
•MIX button
• WIPE button
•DME WIPE button
• CUT button When [Independ] is selected in the <Key Transition> group of the Engineering Setup >Switcher >Transition menu (7334), you can set the transition type used when inserting and removing a key. If the transition type used when inserting a key is displayed, you can select the transition type used when removing a key by pressing and holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing an independent key transition type selection button. If the transition type used when removing a key is displayed, you can select the transition type used when inserting a key using the same operation.
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For details about transition types, see “Transition Type” (page 83).
e Independent key transition execution section
This section executes independent key transitions.
KEY ON buttons
Name Description
Fader lever Move this up or down to carry out
the transition.
Transition indicator Displays the transition progress
KEY ON buttons • Inserts or removes a key, for key
AUTO TRANS (auto transition) buttons
using LEDs.
delegation buttons 1 to 4, instantaneously.
• If a key is currently inserted, the corresponding key button is lit amber.
• Inserts or removes a key automatically, for key delegation buttons 1 to 4, with the set transition rate and transition type.
• During the transition, the button is lit amber.
Fader lever
Transition indicator
AUTO TRANS buttons
Device Control Block (Trackball)
The device control block (trackball) is used for three­dimensional transforms using a DME, two-dimensional transforms using a resizer, executing keyframe effects,
a Mode
selection buttons
b Channel
selection buttons
You can also set the key delegation button for operation by the fader lever.
For details, see “Setting the Buttons and Fader Levers on the Key Fader Control Block” (page 401).
controlling VTRs/disk recorders/frame memory clips, setting menu parameters, and so on.
d Display
e Trackball
c Operation
buttons
a Mode selection buttons
These buttons select the operation mode of the device control block (trackball). The function of the device control block (trackball) buttons, trackball, and Z-ring vary depending on the operation mode.
f Z-ring
You can change the assignment of mode selection buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Device Control Block (Trackball) Button Assignments” (page 404).
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Button name Description
M/E1 to M/E5, P/P • Switches to resizer operation
mode.
• You can select more than one button. The first selected button becomes the reference, and is lit green. Subsequent selected buttons are lit amber.
DME Switches to three-dimensional
transform operation mode.
MENU • Switches to menu parameter
operation mode.
• You can adjust parameters (numbers 1 to 3) of the currently displayed menu using the trackball and Z-ring.
• Press the [MENU] button twice, turning it on green, to fix the target of the trackball and Z-ring to the parameter currently being adjusted.
RUN CTRL (run control)
DEV (device) Switches to VTR/disk recorder/
• Switches to keyframe operation mode.
• Enables operation on the timeline of the currently recalled keyframe effect using the Z-ring.
frame memory operation mode.
b Channel selection buttons
These select the target to control when in resizer operation mode, three-dimensional transform operation mode, VTR/ disk recorder/frame memory operation mode, and so on. You can select more than one channel. The first selected button becomes the reference channel, and is lit green. Subsequent selected buttons are lit amber. For buttons that not set by default, assignment is required in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Device Control Block (Trackball) Button Assignments” (page 404).
Button name Description
K1RSZ to K8RSZ Selects the target resizer in resizer
CH1 to CH4 • Selects the target DME channel
CH1 to CH12 Selects the target device in VTR/
operation mode.
in three-dimensional transform operation mode.
• Select the target DME channel for operation in the DME menu.
• Displays the state of the reference channel in the DME menu.
disk recorder/frame memory operation mode.
Button name Description
FM1 CLIP to FM20 CLIP
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.) Selects the target frame memory clip in VTR/disk recorder/frame memory operation mode.
c Operation buttons
The function of the buttons vary depending on the operation mode.
Resizer operation mode
This mode performs two-dimensional transform operations on images using a resizer.
Button name Description
RSZR ON (resizer on) Enables/disables the selected
ASP PERS (ASP: aspect)
LOC SIZE (location and size)
ROT (ROT PERS: rotation and perspective)
BDR/CROP (border/ crop)
SHIFT Used in combination with the
CLR WORK BUFR (clear work buffer)
FINE Switches to fine mode, enabling
resizer.
Adjusts the aspect ratio of a key to which the resizer is applied using the trackball or Z-ring.
Moves/zooms a key to which the resizer is applied using the trackball or Z-ring.
Adjusts the rotation and perspective of a key to which the resizer is applied using the trackball or Z-ring.
(Assignment in the Setup menu is required.)
• When the [BDR/CROP] button is pressed (lit amber): Adjusts the border width of a key to which the resizer is applied using the trackball or Z-ring.
• When the [BDR/CROP] button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button (lit green): Adjusts the crop width of a key to which the resizer is applied using the Z-ring.
[CTR], [CTR WORK BUFR], and [BDR/CROP] buttons.
• When the [CLR WORK BUFR] button is pressed once: Returns the resizer two­dimensional transform and rotation parameters to the defaults.
• When the [CLR WORK BUFR] button is pressed twice, or is pressed once while pressing the [SHIFT] button: Returns all resizer parameters to the initial state.
fine adjustment control of setting values using the trackball and Z­ring.
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Button name Description
CTR (center) • When the [CTR] is pressed once:
Adjusts the two-dimensional transform setting values to the closest detent positions.
• When the [CTR] button is pressed twice, or is pressed once while pressing the [SHIFT] button: Returns the two-dimensional transform setting values to the defaults.
• When the [BDR/CROP] button is lit green, the [CTR] button selects the edge (bottom edge) to crop.
X, Y, Z • Restricts the parameters
targeted by the operation. When the [X] button is lit: Operations on parameters on the X-axis using the trackball are enabled. When the [Y] button is lit: Operations on parameters on the X-axis using the trackball are enabled. When the [Z] button is lit: Operations on parameters on the Z-axis (Z-ring adjustment items) using the Z-ring are enabled.
• When the [ROT] button is lit, the [X] button and [Y] button select the direction of rotation.
• When the [BDR/CROP] button is lit green, the [X] button, [Y] button, and [Z] button select the edge (top edge, left edge, right edge) to crop.
• Setting values for parameters of buttons that are lit green can be entered using the numeric keypad control block.
M/E DEF RCALL (M/E default recall)
Press the [M/E DEF RCALL] button twice to return the currently selected bank (M/E or PGM/PST) to the defaults.
Three-dimensional transform operation mode
This mode performs three-dimensional transform operations on images using a DME.
For details, see “Three-Dimensional Transform Operations” (page 221).
Menu parameter operation mode
This mode is used to set menu parameters.
Button name Description
FINE Switches to fine mode, enabling
fine adjustment control of setting values using the trackball and Z­ring.
Button name Description
X, Y, Z • Restricts the parameters
targeted by the operation. When the [X] button is lit: Operation on parameter 1 using the trackball is enabled. When the [Y] button is lit: Operation on parameter 2 using the trackball is enabled. When the [Z] button is lit: Operation on parameter 3 using the Z-ring is enabled.
• Setting values for parameters of buttons that are lit green can be entered using the numeric keypad control block.
VTR/disk recorder/frame memory operation mode
This mode controls playback of VTRs/disk recorders and frame memory clips.
For details, see “Control of VTRs and Disk Recorders” (page 283).
d Display
The information displayed will vary depending on the operation mode.
Resizer operation mode
• Reference bank name: M/E1 to M/E5, P/P
• Reference channel name: KEY1 RSZR to KEY8 RSZR
• Selected parameter item name: ASP, LOC SIZE, ROT PERS, BDR, CROP
• X-, Y-, and Z-axes setting values
Three-dimensional transform operation mode
• Reference channel name: DME1 to DME4
• Currently selected three-dimensional space: LOCAL/ GLB and SRC/TRGT
• Currently selected parameter item: LOC XYZ, ASP PERS, LOC SIZE, ROT, AXIS LOC, SPIN, SKEW
• X-, Y-, and Z-axes setting values
Menu parameter operation mode
“MENU” is displayed.
Keyframe operation mode
• Reference region name, register number, and register name
• Effect duration
• Current keyframe number, total number of keyframes, and current timecode
VTR/disk recorder/frame memory operation mode
• Recalled file name (if reference channel is a disk recorder)
• Current timecode, start point timecode, and stop point timecode
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e Trackball
This adjusts the parameters of items selected using the operation buttons.
Resizer operation mode
Changes the size, aspect ratio, perspective, border width, and crop width of the key to which the resizer is applied.
Resizer operation mode
Moves the key, to which the resizer is applied, in the X­axis and Y-axis directions, changes the X/Y aspect ratio, rotates the keys around the X-axis and Y-axis, and changes the border width in the X-axis and Y-axis directions.
Three-dimensional transform operation mode
Adjusts the X-axis and Y-axis of the three-dimensional transform.
Menu parameter operation mode
Adjusts menu parameters 1 and 2.
For details, see “Setting Parameters” (page 58).
f Z-ring
This adjusts the parameters of items selected using the operation buttons. It is also used for keyframe effect timeline operations, playback of devices and frame memory clips, and so on.
Numeric Keypad Control Block
You use the numeric keypad control block for selecting regions, for recalling and saving shotboxes, snapshots, and keyframe effects, for recalling and creating macros, for entering the transition rate, and for other tasks.
Three-dimensional transform operation mode
Adjusts the Z-axis of the three-dimensional transform.
Menu parameter operation mode
Adjusts menu parameter 3.
For details, see “Setting Parameters” (page 58).
Keyframe operation mode
Turn clockwise to run the keyframe effect in the normal direction, and counterclockwise for the reverse direction. You can operate the effect timeline, without affecting the settings of buttons, such as the [EFF LOOP] and [STOP NEXT KF] buttons, on the utility/shotbox control block.
VTR/disk recorder/frame memory operation mode
This mode controls playback of VTRs/disk recorders and frame memory clips.
a M ode selection
buttons
b Region selection
buttons
c F unction selection
buttons
a Mode selection buttons
These buttons select the operation mode of the numeric keypad control block.
dDisplay
e Numeric keypad
buttons
Button name Description
EFF (effect) • Switches to effect operation
mode.
• Recalls and saves keyframe effects.
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Button name Description
SNAPSHOT • Switches to snapshot operation
mode.
• Recalls and saves snapshots.
SHOTBOX • Switches to shotbox operation
mode.
• Recalls and saves shotboxes.
MCRO (macro) • Switches to macro operation
mode.
• Recalls, saves, and edits macros.
b Region selection buttons
These buttons select the target region to control. You can select more than one region. The first selected button becomes the reference region, and is lit green. Subsequent selected buttons are lit amber.
With the exception of the [MASTR] and [ALL] buttons, you can assign arbitrary regions to the region selection buttons in the Setup menu. Up to four regions can be assigned to a button. When a button with more than one region assigned is selected, the reference region is set according to the priority. You can temporarily change the region selection and reference region in the Key Frame >Region Select menu (6117).
For details, see “Assigning a Region to the Region Selection Buttons in the Numeric Keypad Control Block” (page 402) and “Recalling regions to edit (menu)” (page 304).
Button name Description
M/E1 to M/E5, P/P Selects the M/E-1 to M/E-5 and
PGM/PST regions.
USER 1 to USER 8 Selects the USER1 to USER8
regions.
DME1 to DME4 Selects the DME1 to DME4
regions.
DEV1 to DEV12 (Assignment of the [DEV4] to
[DEV12] buttons in the Setup menu is required.) Selects the device 1 to device 12 regions.
P-BUS Selects the P-Bus region.
GPI Selects the GPI region.
RTR (Assignment in the Setup menu is
required.) Selects the router region.
MCRO (Assignment in the Setup menu is
required.) Selects the macro region.
MASTR Selects the master region.
Button name Description
ALL • Selects all specified regions if
there is no region selected.
• Deselects all region selections if there is a region selected.
c Function selection buttons
These buttons are used for recalling and saving shotboxes, snapshots, keyframe effects, macros, and for other tasks.
Button name Description
UNDO After recalling a register, returns to
STORE STATS (store status)
TC (timecode) Switches the numeric keypad to
STORE
RCALL (recall)
a) If more than one region is assigned to a region selection button and there
a)
a)
• Switches the mode for recalling a
is a region not selected in the Key Frame >Region Select menu (6117), the [RCALL] button or [STORE] button flashes amber (excluding in macro operation mode).
the state before the register was recalled.
• Saves data in the register, and the button is lit amber.
• When the [STORE STATS] button is lit amber, you can press and hold the [STORE STATS] button and press the [UNDO] button to return to the state before data was saved.
timecode input mode.
• Switches the mode for saving a shotbox, snapshot, keyframe effect, master snapshot, master timeline, or macro in a register (store mode).
• During store mode, the [STORE] button is lit amber.
shotbox, snapshot, keyframe effect, master snapshot, master timeline, or macro stored in a register (recall mode).
• During recall mode, the [RCALL] button is lit amber.
d Display
The following information is displayed.
• Left-side display (rows 1 to 3), right-side display (rows 1 to 2): Name of currently selected region (reference region is highlighted in reverse video)
• Right-side display (rows 3 to 4): Register number, input numeric values, and so on
e Numeric keypad buttons
These buttons are used for entering numeric values and adding snapshot attributes.
Button name Description
0 to 9 Enters numeric values.
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Button name Description
. (period) • Enters the decimal point.
• Enters “00” in timecode input mode.
• Used for searching for empty registers in effect operation mode, snapshot operation mode, and shotbox operation mode.
+/− EFF DISS (effect dissolve)
CLR (clear) AUTO TRANS (auto transition)
TRIM GPI ENBL (GPI enable)
• Inverts the sign (plus and minus)
• Used to add effect dissolve attributes in snapshot operation mode and effect operation mode.
• Clear an entered numeric value.
• Used when adding an auto transition attribute in snapshot operation mode.
When entering the difference from the current value, enter a numeric value and then press the [TRIM] button.
Utility/Shotbox Control Block
Button name Description
ENTER Confirms an entered value or
selected attribute.
Note
The [GPI ENBL] button function is not supported.
The numeric keypad buttons on the numeric keypad control block are also used when entering numeric values in conjunction with other operations, such as setting parameters using the device control block (trackball), or keyframe editing and setting the transition rate on the utility/shotbox control block. While setting an item, the item and the numeric value appear on the display.
You use the utility/shotbox control block for executing functions assigned to memory recall buttons, editing and
b Keyframe control
buttons
a Mode selection buttons
These buttons select the operation mode of the utility/ shotbox control block. Press a mode selection button to change the memory recall buttons to the display for the selected operation mode. You can change the assignment of mode selection buttons in the Setup menu.
executing keyframe effects, editing macros, and display the transition rate.
a Mode selection buttons
c Memory recall
buttons
For details, see “Setting Utility/Shotbox Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
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Button name Description
BANK1 to BANK20 (Assignment of the [BANK7] to
[BANK20] buttons in the Setup menu is required.) Switches the memory recall buttons to the function recall mode set in the selected bank.
TRANS RATE1 to TRANS RATE3 (transition rate 1 to transition rate 3)
KF MCRO EDIT (keyframe macro edit)
Switches the memory recall buttons to transition rate display mode.
Switches the memory recall buttons to keyframe/macro editing mode.
b Keyframe control buttons
Executes keyframe effects. You can change the assignment of keyframe control buttons in the Setup menu.
c Memory recall buttons
This section displays the functions assigned to the buttons for the selected operation mode.
Note
When two utility/shotbox control blocks are used, the memory recall button settings for the same mode selection buttons are common to both blocks.
Function recall mode
This displays the function specified in the selected bank. You can change the assignment of the following functions to the memory recall buttons in the Setup menu.
• Menu shortcut
• Utility command
• Macro register
• Shotbox register
For details, see “Setting Utility/Shotbox Control Block Button Assignments” (page 403).
Button name Description
EFF LOOP (effect loop)
STOP NEXT KF (stop next keyframe)
NORM (normal) Sets the effect execution direction
NORM/REV (normal/ reverse)
REV (reverse) Sets the effect execution direction
REWIND Returns to the first keyframe of the
RUN • Executes an effect from the first
Sets the mode for repeatedly executing an effect.
Sets the mode to repeatedly execute/stop effects for each keyframe.
to normal (from beginning to end).
Sets the effect execution direction to normal/reverse (automatically toggles each time execution finishes).
to reverse (from end to beginning).
effect.
keyframe.
• When paused, execution stops at that point, and then resumes when you press the [RUN] button.
For details, see “Assigning a Function to a Memory Recall Button in the Utility/Shotbox Control Block” (page 415).
Transition rate display mode
This mode displays the transition rate set in the image creation banks (M/E-1 to M/E-5, PGM/PST) and keys (KEY1 to KEY8). Pressing a button displaying a transition rate enables you to enter a transition rate using the numeric keypad control block. You can change the assignment of transition rate display buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting the transition rate target to display on memory recall buttons” (page 418).
Keyframe/macro editing mode
This mode displays buttons used for editing keyframe effects and macros. You can edit effects and macro registers recalled using the numeric keypad control block.
AUX Bus Control Block
You use the AUX bus control block for bus signal selection and router operations. You switch between AUX bus operation mode and router operation mode using the [RTR MODE] button on the cross-point pad.
Note
To use as an AUX bus control block, the control panel target row must be set to an AUX row in the Engineering Setup >Panel >Config menu (7321).
For details, see “Setting the Configuration for Each Bank” (page 399).
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1st row
2nd row
b Display
c Cross-point
indicators
3rd row
4th row
a Button rows
d Cross-point pad
AUX bus operation mode
Used for bus signal selection.
For details about assignable buses, see “Bus Selection” (page 76).
a Button rows
The 1st row/2nd row are used as bus selection delegation button rows, and the 3rd row/4th row are used as signal selection cross-point button rows. The 1st row and 2nd row can select different buses (second delegation mode) by pressing the [2ND DELG] button on the cross-point pad, turning it on.
Name Description
1st row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
Selects a bus to assign in the 3rd row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit:
• Selects a bus to assign in the 3rd row and 4th row.
• Selects a bus on the unshifted state of a delegation button in the 1st row.
2nd row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
Selects a bus to assign in the 4th row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit:
• Selects a bus to assign in the 3rd row and 4th row.
• Selects a bus on the shifted state of a delegation button in the 2nd row.
Name Description
3rd row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
4th row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
a) For DME1 V/K to DME4 V/K buses, the front of the image is selected.
While a delegation button is pressed, the rear of the image is selected.
Selects a signal on the bus selected in the 1st row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit:
• Selects a signal on the bus selected in the 1st row or 2nd
a)
row.
• You can select a signal on the shifted state of a button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
Selects a signal on the bus selected in the 2nd row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit: Selects a signal on the shifted state of the bus selected in the 1st row or 2nd row.
a)
a)
Delegation button/cross-point button numbers
The button numbers are labeled on the delegation/cross­point buttons.
For details, see “Button numbers in the AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode)” (page 79).
Colors of lit cross-point buttons
The status of cross-point buttons can be checked according to the color of the button when lit.
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For details, see “Colors of lit cross-point buttons” (page 81).
SHIFT button
The [SHIFT] button function is assigned to the button on the right-hand end, and is used to toggle between the shifted and unshifted states of the button row. The operation of the [SHIFT] button in second delegation mode can be set to one of the following modes in the Setup menu.
• The shifted state is selected while the button is pressed (hold mode).
• Every time the button is pressed, it toggles between shifted and unshifted states (lock mode).
You can also disable the [SHIFT] button function for the 3rd row/4th row cross-point buttons.
For details, see “Setting the AUX Bus Operation Mode” (page 410) and “Setting the [SHIFT] button operation mode” (page 406).
Cross-point hold function
Setting cross-point hold enables you to recall a keyframe or snapshot while keeping the current cross-point selection unchanged. To set cross-point hold for the bus selected in the 1st row/ 2nd row, press the [XPT HOLD] button on the cross-point pad, turning it on. When second delegation mode is set, use the [XPT HOLD] button to set cross-point hold on the 3rd row, and the [XPT HOLD] button for second delegation (2ND XPT HOLD) to set cross-point hold on the 4th row.
KEY button
The key signal or video signal can be selected in the cross­point button rows using the [KEY] button on the cross­point pad. When a cross-point button on the 3rd/4th row is pressed while pressing the [KEY] button, the key signal is selected. When a cross-point button on the 3rd/4th row is pressed without pressing the [KEY] button, the video signal is selected. When a key source bus is selected in the 1st row/2nd row and an operation mode that allows you to select both a key signal and video signal is set in the Setup menu, the [KEY] button is enabled. When second delegation mode is set, use the [KEY] button to select the signal on the 3rd row, and the [KEY] button for second delegation (2ND KEY) to select the signal on the 4th row. Information for the key signal or video signal, whichever is selected, appears on the display.
For details, see “Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation Mode” (page 422).
b Display
Six types of display mode can be selected, according to the information to display. The display mode is switched using the display mode buttons on the cross-point pad. The following information can be shown on the display.
• Settings of buttons on the 1st row to 4th row (bus name, signal name)
• Macro register name of macro attachment assigned to the 3rd to 4th row buttons
• Names of signals selected on each bus for the delegation buttons in the 1st row and 2nd row
Notes
• When the [SHIFT] button function is set, “SHFT” appears on the display. When the shifted state is selected, “SHFT” is highlighted in reverse video, and the button information also toggles to show the shifted display.
• When the [DEST DISP MODE] button is pressed on the cross-point pad, turning it off, the 1st row and 2nd row information shown on the display toggles to the signal names selected on the bus.
The information shown in each display mode is configured in the Setup menu. The display can also be subdivided (top and bottom) to display two pieces of information.
For details, see “Setting the Display Mode of the Cross­Point Control Block/AUX Bus Control Block” (page 427).
c Cross-point indicators
When lit, this indicates the source color of the video signal assigned to buttons on the 3rd row. If a signal cannot be selected, because a signal is not assigned or the inhibit setting is set, the indicator is not lit. You can set whether to enable the cross-point indicator in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting cross-point indicators” (page 425).
d Cross-point pad
Contains button assignments for functions used for bus and router operations, status display, and so on.
For details about operation, see “Cross-point pad” (page 25) of the cross-point control block.
The following functions can be assigned to the cross-point pad of the AUX bus control block.
Button name
HOME Displays the HOME page of the
PREV (<< XXX)
a)
Description
cross-point pad.
Displays the previous page of the cross-point pad. XXX = page name (up to 12 characters)
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Button name
NEXT (>> XXX)
a)
Description
Displays the next page of the cross­point pad. XXX = page name (up to 12 characters)
Row-n Assign Status (XXX)
Current Page Status (PAGE 1 XXX to PAGE14 XXX)
Displays the bus/function names assigned to the 1st row to 4th row. n = 1 to 4 XXX = bus/function name
b)
Displays the name of the currently displayed page. XXX = page name (up to 12 characters)
Disp Mode Status (DISP: XXX)
Displays the name of the currently set display mode. XXX = display mode name (up to 12 characters)
Macro Reg Status (MACRO: XXX, ATTCH: XXX)
Displays the name of the currently recalled macro register. Displays the macro attachment register name while the [PRE MACRO] button or [POST MACRO] button is pressed. XXX = macro register name (up to 8 characters)
DISP MODE1 to DISP MODE6 (XXX)
Selects display mode 1 to 6 (display mode button). XXX = display mode name (up to 12 characters)
RTR MODE Switches to router operation mode.
2ND DELG Sets second delegation mode.
DEST DISP MODE Switches the 1st row and 2nd row
information shown on the display to the selected signal/source names.
AUX MI X
c)
• Executes an AUX mix transition on the 3rd row when the [2ND DELG] button is lit.
• Executes an AUX mix transition on the 3rd row or 4th row when the [2ND DELG] button is not lit.
2ND AUX MIX (AUX MIX)
c)
Executes an AUX mix transition on the 4th row when the [2ND DELG] button is lit.
XPT HOLD
c)
• Sets cross-point hold on the 3rd row when the [2ND DELG] button is lit.
• Sets cross-point hold on the 3rd row and 4th row when the [2ND DELG] button is not lit.
2ND XPT HOLD (XPT HOLD)
c)
Sets cross-point hold on the 4th row when the [2ND DELG] button is lit.
Button name
c)
KEY
a)
Description
• You can select a signal on the key side of the 3rd row while pressing the [KEY] button when the [2ND DELG] button is lit.
• You can select signals on the key side of the 3rd row and 4th row while pressing the [KEY] button when the [2ND DELG] button is not lit.
2ND KEY (KEY)
c)
You can select a signal on the key side of the 4th row while pressing the [KEY] button when the [2ND DELG] button is lit.
LEVEL BTN1 to LEVEL BTN4
d)
Selects the S-Bus/NS-Bus level configured in the Setup menu (level selection buttons).
XPTPAD COPY Copies the cross-point pad
settings.
c)
ROW-n P/P OUT1 ROW-n M/E-1 OUT1 to ROW-n M/E-5 OUT1 (XXX)
Loads images (OUT1) from the PGM/PST and M/E-1 to M/E-5
c)
banks into the 3rd row or 4th row (re-entry buttons). n = 3 or 4 XXX = Name set to P/P OUT1, M/ E-1 OUT1 to M/E-5 OUT1
c)
ROW-n P/P OUT6 ROW-n M/E-1 OUT6 to ROW-n M/E-5 OUT6 (XXX)
Loads images (OUT6) from the PGM/PST and M/E-1 to M/E-5
c)
banks into the 3rd row or 4th row (re-entry buttons). n = 3 or 4 XXX = Name set to P/P OUT6, M/ E-1 OUT6 to M/E-5 OUT6
MACRO TAKE
Executes a macro take operation.
(TAKE)
Macro Status (EVENT XX/XX)
Displays the macro status. XX/XX = executed event number / total number of events
Macro: XXX (XXX)
Recalls a macro register (1 to 250). XXX = macro register name (up to 8 characters)
a) Button name when setting in the Setup menu. When the display differs
from that on the cross-point pad, the button name shown in parentheses ( ) is displayed.
b) If a destination is selected for which operation is inhibited using the S-Bus/
NS-Bus protect function, “PROT” is displayed in the 3rd row and 4th row. c) Enabled in AUX bus operation mode only. d) Enabled in router operation mode only.
Router operation mode
Used for destination source selection. The AUX bus control block switches to router operation mode when the [RTR MODE] button on the cross-point pad is pressed, turning it on.
a Button rows
The 1st row/2nd row are used as destination selection delegation button rows, and the 3rd row/4th row are used as source selection cross-point button rows.
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The 1st row and 2nd row can select different destinations (second delegation mode) by pressing the [2ND DELG] button on the cross-point pad, turning it on.
Name Description
1st row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
Selects a destination to assign in the 3rd row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit:
• Selects a destination to assign in the 3rd row and 4th row.
• Selects a destination on the unshifted state of a delegation button in the 1st row.
2nd row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
Selects a destination to assign in the 4th row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit:
• Selects a destination to assign in the 3rd row and 4th row.
• Selects a destination on the shifted state of a delegation button in the 2nd row.
3rd row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
Selects a source for the destination selected in the 1st row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit:
• Selects a source for the destination selected in the 1st row or 2nd row.
• You can select a source on the shifted state of a button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
4th row When the [2ND DELG] button is lit:
Selects a source for the destination selected in the 2nd row. When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit: Selects a source on the shifted state for the destination selected in the 1st row or 2nd row.
You can also disable the [SHIFT] button function for the 3rd row/4th row cross-point buttons.
For details, see “Setting the Router Operation Mode” (page 410).
Delegation button/cross-point button numbers
The button numbers are labeled on the delegation/cross­point buttons. The button numbers are the same as for AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode). However, button numbers 65 to 70 are unavailable for 1st row/2nd row delegation buttons.
For details, see “Button numbers in the AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode)” (page 79).
b Display
Six types of display mode can be selected, according to the information to display. The display mode is switched using the display mode buttons on the cross-point pad. The following information can be shown on the display.
• Settings of buttons on the 1st row to 4th row (destination name, source name)
• Names of sources selected on each destination for the delegation buttons in the 1st row and 2nd row
Notes
• When the [SHIFT] button function is set, “SHFT” appears on the display. When the shifted state is selected, “SHFT” is highlighted in reverse video, and the button information also toggles to show the shifted display.
• When the [DEST DISP MODE] button is pressed, turning it off, the 1st row and 2nd row information shown on the display toggles to the source names selected for the destination.
The information shown in each display mode is configured in the Setup menu. The display can also be subdivided (top and bottom) to display two pieces of information.
SHIFT button
The [SHIFT] button function is assigned to the button on the right-hand end, and is used to toggle between the shifted and unshifted states of the button row. The operation of the [SHIFT] button in second delegation mode can be set to one of the following modes in the Setup menu.
• The shifted state is selected while the button is pressed (hold mode).
• Every time the button is pressed, it toggles between shifted and unshifted states (lock mode).
Menu Panel
The menu panel is used for menu operations.
For details, see “Setting the Display Mode of the Cross­Point Control Block/AUX Bus Control Block” (page 427).
c Cross-point indicators
Not used in router operation mode.
d Cross-point pad
For details about the cross-point pad, see “Cross-point pad” (page 47) in AUX bus operation mode.
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a Top menu selection buttons
b User preference buttons
d Adjustment knobs
c Menu display
a Top menu selection buttons
These buttons select the menu appearing in the menu display. You can change the assignment of mode top menu selection buttons in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting Menu Panel Button Assignments” (page 404).
For details, see “Setting Menu Panel Button Assignments” (page 404).
c Menu display
Displays the menu.
d Adjustment knobs
These adjust the parameter values appearing in the menu.
b User preference buttons
These buttons recall functions and menus assigned to the buttons. You can assign the following functions to the [PREFS 1] to [PREFS 16] user preference buttons in the Setup menu.
• Menu shortcut
• Utility command
• Macro register
• Shotbox register
For details, see “Assigning Functions to User Preference Buttons” (page 412).
You can change the assignment of user preference buttons in the Setup menu.
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Names and Functions of Parts of the Menu Screen

Overview
All detailed settings for basic operations such as transitions, keys, wipes, and DME are made in menus. In addition, system management, data management, and setup are all performed using menu operations.
Top Menu List
When the menu panel is powered on, the following top menu list appears.
The menu is operated using the menu panel.
In the same way as for the top menu selection buttons on the menu panel, press each button to display the corresponding top menu in the menu display. Use [System Shutdown] and [Menu Shutdown] to shut down the system and menu, respectively.
For details about shutting down, see “Shutting Down the Switcher System” (page 61) and “Shutting Down the Menu” (page 60).
Notes
• The arrangement of buttons in the top menu list and the default arrangement of the top menu selection buttons may be different.
• Changing the top menu selection button assignment in the Setup menu has no effect on the top menu list.
Menu Screen
The following are the main parts of the menu screen. This section describes the M/E-1 >Key1 >Type menu (1111) as an example.
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qs b button and B button
5 Status area
2 Menu page number button
1 Menu title button
6 Function button area
7 Parameter group button
0 Keyframe status
qa Default Recall button
3 VF buttons
a Menu title button
This button displays the title of the menu screen. The menu title of the sub menu site (see page 60) is displayed using a different color than the main menu site.
Switching the VF buttons between the Key1 to Key4 and Key5 to Key8 button displays
You can switch the displays using the [KEY1-4] and [KEY5-8] menu title buttons.
When [KEY1-4] is lit, Key1 to Key4 appear in the VF1 to VF4 buttons. When [KEY5-8] is lit, Key5 to Key8 appear in the VF1 to VF4 buttons.
b Menu page number button
This shows the menu screen page number. When you press this button, the top menu window (see page 54) opens. You can enter the page number for the
4 HF buttons
9 Previous page button
8 Parameter setting buttons
desired menu, or press one of the top menu selection buttons in the window, to display that menu. When the system is accessing a local drive, the indicator is lit red.
Indicator
Note
When an indicator is lit, do not power off the switcher.
c VF buttons
These indicate the larger subdivisions (2nd level) of the menu.
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Depending on the selected item, the content displayed on the menu screen and the HF button indicators change.
d HF buttons
These indicate the smaller subdivisions (3rd level) of the menu. Depending on the selected item, the menu indications change.
g Parameter group button
This displays the name of parameter groups that are adjustable, the current parameter setting page number, and the total number of the parameter setting pages (for example, Color Vector 1/2). When there are more than five parameters within the same parameter group, press this button to display the sixth and subsequent parameters, which can then be adjusted.
Depending on the function, whenever any button is selected, an orange bar appears on the VF buttons and HF buttons.
e Status area
This area shows the status of the settings items controlled by the selected menu. An orange frame appears around the parameter area relating to the displayed menu. For each of the twelve areas, pressing the display jumps to the related menu.
f Function button area
This area shows the functions that can be operated in the currently selected menu using the buttons. Each function button corresponds to a function which can be set in the currently selected menu. Press a button to enable the function, to display a parameter group and adjust the parameters, or to execute the function. These buttons are grouped by function. In the screen example, the [Key Bus] and [Matte] function buttons constitute the <Key Fill> group. Pressing to select a button turns it on and shows its state.
Color State
Pale blue
Orange
The function is enabled, and the parameters can be adjusted.
The function is enabled.
h Parameter setting buttons
These buttons show the adjustable parameters and their set values. Pressing a button opens the numeric keypad window (see page 55), where you can then enter a new value with the numeric keypad.
i Previous page button
This button shows the page number of the previously displayed menu screen. Press it to go back to that page.
j Keyframe status
This shows the keyframe status of the reference region. Pressing this button switches the menu screen as follows.
When a menu other than the Key Frame menu is
currently shown: The menu screen switches to the
Key Frame menu.
When the Key Frame menu is currently shown: The
menu screen switches to the menu that was on the
screen immediately before the Key Frame menu. In some menus, such as the File menu, this functions as a “region selection area” for selecting the region to which operations apply.
k Default Recall button
Press this button, and then press a VF button or parameter setting button to return the settings to their default values, in the following groupings.
• Function grouping (functions of the HF buttons under
the VF button)
• Parameter grouping (settings of parameter setting
buttons) This only appears in those menus for which the default recall function is enabled.
For details on menus that can be returned to their default states, see “Menu Tree” (page 487).
Purple
Execution button. Pressing the button immediately executes the function. (Example: [Auto Start] in the Chroma Adjust menu)
When you press a function button that is in this state, another menu appears. (Example: [Chroma Adjust] in the Type menu)
l b (previous) button and B (next) button
The b button returns to the previous menu. Press the B button to advance to the next menu.
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Top Menu Window
a Top menu selection buttons
b Add Favorite button
c Close button
d Page number entry section
a Top menu selection buttons
Displays the selected menu.
b Add Favorite button
This button registers the currently displayed menu in the shortcut menu (see page 59).
c Close button
This button closes the top menu window.
d Page number entry section
Enter a page number and press [Enter] to open that page. If the page number does not exist, the color of the entered page will change. Pressing [Clear] clears the entry.
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Numeric Keypad Window
1Item display
2 Max./min. value
3Input display
4Close button
5TC button
6– button
7Clear button
c Input display
This displays the value being entered in the numeric keypad window.
indication
d Close button
This button closes the numeric keypad window.
e TC (timecode) button
When the numeric keypad window is opened to enter a timecode value, this button appears in the pressed state. The range of timecode values you can enter varies as follows depending on the signal format.
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:xx where xx = (number of frames per second) – 1
8Trim button
9Enter button
a Item display
This displays the name of the parameter being set using the numeric keypad window.
b Max./min. value indication
This displays the maximum and minimum values of the parameter.
Keyboard Window
Note
Except when changing source names, the following characters cannot be used. space, \, /, :, ;, , (comma), . (period), <, >, *, ?, ", |
f – (minus) button
This button toggles the sign of the entered value.
g Clear button
This button clears the input display. It does not change the parameter setting.
h Trim button
After entering the difference from the current value, press this button to confirm the numeric input.
i Enter button
This button confirms the entered value. If the value is set correctly, the numeric keypad window closes. If it is not set correctly, the input display changes color.
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d Caps Lock button
e Shift button
a Item display b Input display
c Close button
f BS button
g Line feed button
h Enter button
i Space button
a Item display
This is the name of the parameter being set.
b Input display
This displays the character string being entered.
c Close button
This button closes the keyboard window.
d Caps Lock button
This button enables input of upper case alphabetic characters.
Note
You can enter items to be displayed on the control panel display using lowercase letters, but these will be converted to uppercase for display.
e Shift button
This button selects the characters on the shifted side of buttons. [Shift] is released when you enter a character.
f BS (backspace) button
This button clears the character immediately before the cursor.
k Del button n Right button
j Clear button
m Left button
l Home button
o End button
i Space button
This button enters a space character.
j Clear button
This button clears all of the characters in the input string.
k Del (delete) button
This button clears the character immediately after the cursor.
l Home button
This button moves the cursor to the start of the character string.
m Left button
This button moves the cursor one character to the left.
n Right button
This button moves the cursor one character to the right.
o End button
This button moves the cursor to the end of the character string.
g Line feed button
After pressing [Shift], press this button to advance by one line on the control panel display. The input display represents a line feed as “|”.
h Enter button
This button sets the input string as a parameter value. If the value is set correctly, the keyboard window closes. If the value is not set correctly, the display color changes.
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Color Palette Window
When parameters are assigned a combination of luminance, saturation, and hue, pressing a parameter setting button displays the color palette window.
a Color palette buttons
b Operation
buttons
c Color display
section
d Numeric key pad
control block
a Color palette buttons
These buttons display the corresponding color in the color display section.
b Operation buttons Set: If you press any color palette button with this button
held down, the color shown in the color display section is assigned to the color palette button.
Copy: If you press a color palette button with this button
held down, the color is used as the source for copying. Next, press a different color palette button to copy to that button.
Swap: If you press two color palette buttons in sequence
with this button held down, the two colors are swapped.
Default: If you press any color palette button with this
button held down, the color palette button is set to the default color.
c Color display section
This displays the set color and its parameters (LUM, SAT, and HUE). By adjusting the parameters, you can create any color. If a parameter value is outside the permitted range for RGB (0 to 255), “Illegal Color” appears, and the setting is adjusted to a value within range. Cancel: Pressing this button returns to the state before the
color palette window was opened.
d Numeric keypad control block
Use the numeric keypad to enter numeric values for parameters (see page 55).
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Basic Menu Operations

Note
Some menus and unsupported functions may not appear, depending on the system configuration.
Recalling a Menu
The following three methods are available for recalling menus.
Top menu selection buttons on the menu panel
Open the top menu (1st menu level) corresponding menu for each button.
Selecting a List Item
When a list is displayed on the menu screen, use one of the following methods to select an item.
• Press the item directly in the list.
• Use the arrow keys to scroll the reverse video cursor to
the item.
• Turn the knob corresponding to the parameter of the item
selection.
• Press the parameter setting button for the item selection
and enter a value for the item using the numeric keypad
window.
Depending on the menu, you can press [Plural] to select more than one item or [All] to select all items. You can also select more than one item using the [Num] parameter.
Example: Selecting a snapshot register
Note
To select the M/E-4 or M/E-5 menu, a previous assignment in the Setup menu is required (see page 404).
Top menu window
Specify the menu page number to open the menu. In the same way as the menu panel, you can also open top menus using the top menu selection buttons.
For details, see “Top Menu Window” (page 54).
Pressing specific buttons twice
Open the menu that corresponds to the button.
For details, see “Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice” (page 506).
Selecting a Menu
1
Display the top menu.
2
Use the VF buttons (left side of screen) to select a 2nd level menu, and then use the HF buttons (bottom of screen) to select the 3rd level menu.
3
Press the appropriate function button within the function button area (center of screen).
In this manual, menu selection operations are indicated as “1st level >2nd level >3rd level (menu page number).”
Example: To select the Shortcut menu
Home >Favorites >Shortcut menu (0021)
No. Parameter Adjustment
1 Register Register number selection
2 Num Number to select
Setting the [Register] parameter to “2” and the [Num] parameter to “5” will select five registers starting from register 2.
Setting Parameters
mark
The mark on a function button (above) indicates that there are parameters which can be adjusted. When you press these function buttons, you can set the parameters using one of the following methods.
• Turn the knob corresponding to each parameter to adjust
the value.
• Press the parameter setting button corresponding to each
parameter, then enter a value in the displayed numeric
keypad window.
• Using a mouse (see page 59). In this manual, parameter setting operations use the following convention. The “No.” column indicates the position (numbered 1 to 5 from the top) of the adjustment knobs on the menu panel and the parameter setting buttons.
Example: Setting the key wipe pattern key parameters
Returning to the previous menu
To return to the last displayed menu, press the previous page button.
No. Parameter Adjustment
1 Size Pattern size
2 Soft Degree of edge softness
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No. Parameter Adjustment
3 Density Key density
The first adjustment knob or the first parameter setting button sets the [Size] parameter (pattern size).
In addition, when the [MENU] button is pressed in the device control block (trackball), turning it on, you can use the trackball and Z-ring to adjust the parameters.
• Move the trackball on the X-axis to adjust the 1st parameter, and on the Y-axis to adjust the 2nd parameter. Moving up or to the right increases the parameter value, and moving down or to the left decreases the parameter value.
• Turn the Z-ring to adjust the 3rd parameter. Turning clockwise increases the parameter value, and turning counterclockwise decreases the parameter value.
Returning Settings to Default Values
Press [Default Recall], turning it on, and then press a VF button or parameter setting button to return the parameter values or function enable/disable settings to their default values, in the following groupings.
• When a VF button is pressed: Function grouping (functions of the HF buttons at the bottom of the screen)
• When a parameter setting button is pressed: Parameter grouping
For details on menus that can be returned to their default states, see “Menu Tree” (page 487).
Notes
• The default state depends on the initial status mode specified in the Setup menu, as follows.
User: The state when [Init Status Define] is executed. Factory: Factory default settings
• The horizontal (H) and vertical (V) of position setting parameters cannot be returned to their default states individually. For example, returning the horizontal (H) position to its default value also returns the vertical (V) position to its default value automatically, and vice versa.
Setting a parameter with the mouse
To adjust the value of a parameter setting button with the mouse, you can use one of the following three methods.
• Position the cursor over the parameter setting button for which you want to adjust the value, and turn the mouse wheel.
• Position the cursor over the parameter setting button for which you want to adjust the value, then right-click and drag the bar showing the setting value.
• Position the cursor over the parameter setting button for which you want to adjust the value, then left-click and enter a value in the numeric keypad window.
Scrolling a list with the mouse
Position the cursor over the list you want to scroll, and turn the mouse wheel.
In the Setup menu, you can specify the scroll direction and whether parameters increase or decrease in relation to the mouse wheel rotation. And you can also switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons used when adjusting the value of parameter setting buttons.
For details, see “Setting the Mouse Wheel Function when Setting Parameters” (page 429) and “Setting the Mouse Button Function when Setting Parameters” (page 429).
Using the Shortcut Menu
You can create a shortcut menu by grouping frequently used menus into a kind of “favorites” menu. In addition to menus, menu macros can also be saved in the shortcut menu.
For details about menu macros, see “Menu Macros” (page 365).
The shortcut menu settings are handled as part of the control panel setup. You can recall and save these settings in the same way as setup data.
Recalling a menu from the shortcut menu
Using a Mouse
You can position the mouse cursor over a button and click the mouse instead of pressing (touching) a button on the menu panel. Also, you can use a mouse to set parameters and to scroll lists.
1
Open the Home >Favorites >Shortcut menu (0021).
2
Select a group in the <Group Select> group.
3
Press the button to which the desired menu is registered.
Registering a menu in the shortcut menu
You can register 15 buttons in a single shortcut menu group. The following two registration methods are available.
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To register by page number
1
In the Home >Favorites >Shortcut menu (0021), select the group to which you want to register the menu.
2
Press [Button Edit].
The Home >Favorites >Button Edit menu (0023) appears.
3
Select the position in which to display the button.
To delete button settings
Select the button you want to delete, and then press [Clear].
To customize a group
1
In the Home >Favorites >Shortcut menu (0021), press [Group Edit].
The Home >Favorites >Group Edit menu (0022) appears.
To change the content of an already displayed button, press the button to select it.
4
Press [Page Set].
5
Enter the page number for the menu you want to register.
To register the currently displayed menu
1
In the Home >Favorites >Shortcut menu (0021), select the group in which you want to register the menu.
2
Display the menu you want to register in the shortcut menu.
3
Press the menu page number button, and press the [Add Favorite] button.
The menu selected in step 2 is automatically registered to an open button in the group selected in step 1.
Customizing the shortcut menu
To customize buttons
2
Perform the following operations.
To rename a group
Select a group and press [Rename], then enter a new group name (up to 24 characters) and press [Enter].
To copy group settings
Select the group you want to copy and press [Copy], and then select the target group and press [Paste].
To delete group settings
Select the group you want to delete and press [Clear], check the message and press [Yes].
Switching between the Main Menu Site and Sub Menu Site
You can store two separate menu transition flows in the main and sub menu sites. By switching sites and pressing the b button and the B button, you can trace the history in each menu. To choose the sub menu site, press the [SUB MENU SITE] button, assigned to a top menu selection button or user preference button on the menu panel, turning it on.
1
In the Home >Favorites >Shortcut menu (0021), press [Button Edit].
The Home >Favorites >Button Edit menu (0023) appears.
2
Perform the following operations.
To rename a button
Select a button and press [Rename], then enter a new button name (up to 24 characters) and press [Enter].
To change the color of a button
Select a button and press [Color Set], then select the desired color.
To copy button settings
Select the button you want to copy and press [Copy], and then select the target button and press [Paste].
For details about button assignment, see “Setting Menu Panel Button Assignments” (page 404).
Shutting Down the Menu
1
Press [Menu Shutdown] in the top menu list.
2
Check the message, then press [Yes].
When menu shutdown is completed, the menu screen display turns off. And the button at the top left of the menu panel ([HOME] button by default) is lit.
To display the menu screen
Press and hold the button at the top left of the menu panel for about two seconds.
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Shutting Down the Switcher System
Before turning the switcher system off, shut down the switcher, switcher control station, and menu using the following procedure.
Note
If the switcher system is configured with several switchers and control panels, shutting down the switcher control station will cause all switchers and control panels to not operate correctly.
1
Press [System Shutdown] in the top menu list.
2
Check the message, then press [Yes].
The switcher, switcher control station, and menu are shut down in that order. When menu shutdown is completed, the menu screen display turns off.
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Power Supply and Connector Section

XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 Multi Format Switcher
Front view
XVS-9000
POWER A, B, C, D, E, F switch and status indicators
XVS-8000
POWER A, B, C, D switch and status indicators
XVS-7000
POWER A, B, C, D switch and status indicators
XVS-6000
POWER A, B switch and status indicators
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POWER A, B, C, D, E, F switch and status indicators (XVS-9000) POWER A, B, C, D switch and status indicators (XVS-8000/7000) POWER A, B switch and status indicators (XVS-6000)
Turn the POWER switch on/off to power the unit on/off. The unit is turned on when the POWER switch is in the “?” position, and turned off when in the “1” position.
Rear view
XVS-9000
The status indicators and power supply status are given below.
Indicator status
Lit green AC input within
Off AC input
AC status indicator
specified range
outside specified range
DC status indicator
POWER switch on, and AC input and DC output within specified range
Indicates one of the following.
•POWER switch off
• AC input outside specified range
• DC output outside specified range
b OUTPUT 1 to
80 connectors
c MV OUTPUT 1 to
16 connectors
a INPUT 1 to 160 connectors
r GPI connector
q UTL LAN connector
p MVS LAN connector
o U terminal
n -AC IN A, B, C, D, E, and F connectors
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t REF IN connectors
s RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER buttons
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XVS-8000
i FC OUTPUT 1
to 16 connectors
j SPARE 1 to 4
connectors
k MV OUTPUT 1
to 8 connectors
d DEDICATED INPUT 1 to 16
connectors
e M/E DEDICATED OUTPUT 1 to 16
connectors
f INPUT 1 to 160 connectors
g OUTPUT 1 to 48 connectors
h OUTPUT 49 to 52 connectors
t REF IN connectors
XVS-7000
i FC OUTPUT 1
to 16 connectors
j SPARE 1 to 4
connectors
k MV OUTPUT 1
to 8 connectors
o U terminal
n -AC IN A, B, C, and D connectors
s RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER buttons
q UTL LAN connector
p MVS LAN connector
f INPUT 1 to 112 connectors
g OUTPUT 1 to 48 connectors
l SPARE 5 to 8 connectors
t REF IN connectors
o U terminal
n -AC IN A, B, C, and D connectors
s RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER buttons
q UTL LAN connector
p MVS LAN connector
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XVS-6000
g O UTPUT 1 to 24
connectors
i FC OUTPUT 1
to 16 connectors
f INPUT 1 to 64 connectors
m OUTPUT 25 to 32 connectors
t REF IN connectors
o U terminal
q UTL LAN connector
p MVS LAN connector
a INPUT 1 to 160 connectors (BNC type: XKS-
S9112)
Up to 160 serial digital video signals can be input on the XVS-9000. The number of connectors (slots) available depends on the number of option connector boards installed.
b OUTPUT 1 to 80 connectors (BNC type: XKS-
S9167)
Any outputs, such as program outputs, preview outputs, and AUX outputs, can be assigned and output as serial digital video signals. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system. The number of connectors (slots) available depends on the number of option connector boards installed.
c MV (multi viewer) OUTPUT 1 to 16 connectors
(BNC type: XKS-S9167)
Up to four multi viewer outputs can be assigned. Multiple output signals are combined and output as serial digital video signals arranged in a grid. When not used as multi viewer output connectors, outputs such as program outputs, preview outputs, and AUX outputs can be assigned as output connectors 81 to 96. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
d DEDICATED INPUT 1 to 16 connectors (BNC
type: XKS-S8110)
Inputs signals from connected output connectors. The output connector and signal settings are controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
n -AC IN A and B connectors
s RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER buttons
e M/E DEDICATED OUTPUT 1 to 16 connectors
(BNC type: XKS-S8165)
Outputs the signals selected from among the program output, preview output, clean output, and key preview output of each switcher bank. This setting is available only when the signal format is 3840×2160P. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
f INPUT connectors (BNC type: XKS-S8110/XKS-
S8111/XKS-S8112, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8110, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8111) XVS-8000: 1 to 160 connectors XVS-7000: 1 to 112 connectors XVS-6000: 1 to 64 connectors
Up to 160 (XVS-8000), 112 (XVS-7000), and 64 (XVS-6000) serial digital video signals can be input. The number of connectors (slots) available depends on the number of option connector boards installed.
g OUTPUT connectors (BNC type: XKS-S8165/
XKS-S8167, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8165, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8166) XVS-8000/7000: 1 to 48 connectors XVS-6000: 1 to 24 connectors
Any outputs, such as program outputs, preview outputs, and AUX outputs, can be assigned and output as serial digital video signals. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system. The number of connectors (slots) available depends on the number of option connector boards installed.
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h OUTPUT 49 to 52 connectors (BNC type: XKS-
S8165/XKS-S8167, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8165, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8166)
If an XKS-S8165 is installed in the XVS-8000, these can be used as output connectors to connect to dedicated inputs.
i FC (format converter) OUTPUT 1 to 16 connectors
(BNC type: XKS-S8165/XKS-S8167, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8165, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8166)
Outputs signals generated using the internal format converter function. Up to 16 output systems are supported. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
j SPARE 1 to 4 connectors (BNC type: XKS-S8165/
XKS-S8167, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8165, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8166)
On the XVS-8000, the same signals on the FC OUTPUT 1, 5, 9, and 13 connectors are output, from left to right, on the SPARE 1, 2, 3, and 4 connectors. On the XVS-7000, the same signals on the FC OUTPUT 1 and 5 connectors are output on the SPARE 1 and 2 connectors. Signals are not assigned to the SPARE 3 and 4 connectors.
k MV (multi viewer) OUTPUT 1 to 8 connectors
(BNC type: XKS-S8165/XKS-S8167, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8165, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8166)
Multiple output signals can be combined and output as serial digital video signals arranged in a grid. Up to two output systems are supported. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
l SPARE 5 to 8 connectors (BNC type: XKS-S8165/
XKS-S8167, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8165, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8166)
Reserved for future use.
m OUTPUT 25 to 32 connectors (BNC type: XKS-
S8165/XKS-S8167, RJ-45 type: XKS-T8165, QSFP+ type: XKS-Q8166)
Used as multi viewer output 1 to 8 connectors on the XVS-6000. Multiple output signals can be combined and output as serial digital video signals arranged in a grid. Up to two output systems are supported. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
n -AC IN (AC power input) connectors (3-pin)
XVS-9000: A, B, C, D, E, and F connectors XVS-8000/7000: A, B, C, and D connectors XVS-6000: A and B connectors
Connect to 100 V to 240 V AC power supply with AC power cords (sold separately).
o U (signal ground) terminal
Connect to the system ground.
p MVS LAN (multi format video switcher LAN)
connector (RJ-45 compliant)
Connect to an Ethernet switch.
1)
Used to communicate between switcher control stations connected to an Ethernet switch.
1) For details about supported Ethernet switches, contact your Sony service or sales representative. For details about Ethernet switch connection, refer to the XVS-9000/8000/ 7000/6000 Installation Manual.
q UTL LAN (utility LAN) connector (RJ-45
compliant)
Reserved for future use. Do not connect any signal to this connector.
r GPI connector (D-sub 25-pin)
Outputs an alarm when a switcher error occurs.
s RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER buttons
If an overcurrent condition is detected, due to a short circuit or other cause, the button will pop out, disconnecting the circuit. The button pops out approximate
3.5 mm (
5
/32 inches).
t REF IN (reference video signal input) connectors
(BNC type)
Connect to an HD tri-level sync signal, black burst signal, or analog sync signal when using the unit synchronized to an external sync signal. The two connectors are loop-through, so that the signal input on either connector is also output on the other connector. Connect the supplied 75 Ω terminator to the remaining connector if not using the loop-through output.
About 4K signal input/output connector assignment
In 4K format, a subdivided-by-4 image (sub images) are transferred as four separate signals, where the 4K signal is assigned to four input/output connectors. On connector boards that support 12G-SDI, can be transferred using a single cable.
1) 12G-SDI is an interface for digital transfer of 4K signals using a co-axial cable that supports 12 Gbps transfer speeds.
When assigning to four connectors
On the following connector boards, a 4K signal is assigned to a group of four connectors.
• Input connector boards: XKS-S8110/XKS-S8111/ XKS-T8110/XKS-Q8111
• Output connector boards: XKS-S8165/XKS-T8165/ XKS-Q8166
1)
a 4K signal
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The assignment is as follows.
4K format input signal/ output signal
1st system 1, 2, 3, 4
2nd system 5, 6, 7, 8
3rd system 9, 10, 11, 12
(and so on) (and so on)
a) The connector numbers correspond to sub images 1, 2, 3, and 4 in that
order.
Note
Connector number
a)
On connector boards that support 12G-SDI (XKS-S8112/ XKS-S9112/XKS-S8167/XKS-S9167), four signals are transferred in the following cases.
• For input/output of 3840×2160P 2SI 3G, 3840×2160P SQD, and 3840×2160PsF SQD signals
• When the XKS-S8167 output connectors are set to 3G mode
When assigning to one connector (12G-SDI)
On the following connector boards, a 4K signal (3840×2160P 2SI 12G) is assigned to a single connector.
• Input connector boards: XKS-S8112/XKS-S9112
• Output connector boards: XKS-S8167/XKS-S9167
The assignment is as follows.
4K format input signal/ output signal
1st system 1 1
2nd system 5 3
3rd system 9 5
(and so on) (and so on) (and so on)
Notes
Connector number
XKS-S8112/ XKS-S8167
XKS-S9112/ XKS-S9167
• The XKS-S8112/XKS-S8167 use the input connectors/ output connectors with the first number (1, 5, 9, and so on) of each group of four connectors.
• The XKS-S9112/XKS-S9167 use the input connectors/ output connectors with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, and so on).
About output connectors of 12G-SDI connector boards
The output connectors of the XKS-S8167/XKS-S9167 12G-SDI Output Boards can be enabled/disabled. When disabled, no signal is output from the output connector. If a cable is not connected to an enabled output connector, radio wave interference may occur. Disable unused output connectors.
For details, see “Enabling/Disabling SDI Output Connectors” (page 398).
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Control Panel
Bottom view
ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel
a DC IN connector
b LAN connector
MKS-X7075 Extension Adaptor
a DC IN connector
b LAN connector
a DC IN connector
Connect to the 12 V DC output of the supplied AC adaptor.
b LAN connector (RJ-45, PoE+, 1000BASE-T
compliant)
Connect to a switcher control station via an Ethernet switch. The unit can operate without using an AC adaptor if connected to a PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) compatible Ethernet switch.
1)
1) For details about supported PoE+ compatible Ethernet switches, contact your Sony service or sales representative.
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MKS-X7011 Menu Panel
Bottom view
c LAN connector
b U terminal
a DC IN connector
a DC IN connector
Connect to the 12 V DC output of the supplied AC adaptor.
b U (signal ground) terminal
Connect to the system ground.
c LAN connector (RJ-45, PoE+, 1000BASE-T
compliant)
Connect to a switcher control station via an Ethernet switch. The unit can operate without using an AC adaptor if connected to a PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) compatible Ethernet switch.
1) For details about supported PoE+ compatible Ethernet switches, contact your Sony service or sales representative.
1)
Side view
DEVICE connector (USB 2.0 compliant, USB Type A)
Connect to a USB flash drive. Used for installing software, importing/exporting files, etc.
DEVICE connector
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MKS-X2700/X7700 System Interface Unit
Front view
MKS-X2700
a POWER A, B switch and status indicators
POWER A POWER B
MKS-X7700
b Front panel LEDa POWER A, B switch and status indicators
a POWER A, B switch and status indicators
Turn the POWER switch on/off to power the unit on/off. The unit is turned on when the POWER switch is in the “?” position, and turned off when in the “a” position. The status indicators light green when the unit is powered on. The unit can continue to operate normally when only one power supply is operating.
Errors and corrective measures displayed depending on the status indicator
The status indicators indicate when the power is turned on and when an error is detected during operation.
Indicator color
Green Lit Operating
Red Lit Power supply
State Error
description
normally
internal fan failure or +12 V output failure
Solution
–
Replace the fan unit or the power supply unit.
Indicator color
–OffPower supply
Notes
State Error
description
failure
Solution
Replace the power supply unit.
• If a status indicator is not lit when the POWER switch is turned on, there may be a problem with the power supply wiring. Turn the POWER switch off and contact your Sony service representative.
• If a status indicator momentarily is lit red when the power supply is turned on, a tone may be emitted, but this does not indicate a fault.
• You should always turn on both the POWER A and B switches.
b Front panel LED (MKS-X7700 only)
Lit blue when the POWER switch is turned on and the unit is booting.
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Rear view
MKS-X2700
MKS-X7700
h SERIAL TALLY 1 and 2 connectors
g REMOTE 1 to 6 connectors
j TALLY/GPI IN 1 to 34 connectors
i TALLY/GPI OUT 1 to 36 connectors
g REMOTE 1 to 6 connectors
(when MKS-X7702 is installed)
c REF IN connectors
d UTIL connector
e MVS connector
f S-BUS connector
i TALLY/GPI OUT 1 to 54 connectors
(when MKS-X7701 is installed)
a U terminal
b -AC IN A and B
connectors
a U terminal
b -AC IN A and B
connectors
j TALLY/GPI IN 1 to 68 connectors
a U (signal ground) terminal
Connect to the system ground.
b -AC IN (AC power input) A and B connectors (3-
pin)
Connect to 100 V to 240 V AC power supply with the optional AC power cords. The unit is equipped with two power supplies. When A or B power supply is normal, unit operation can proceed.
g REMOTE 1 to 4 connectors
c REF IN connectorsh SERIAL TALLY 1 and 2 connectors
d UTIL connector
e MVS connector
f S-BUS connector
c REF IN (reference video signal input) connectors
(BNC type)
Connect to an HD tri-level sync signal, black burst signal, or analog sync signal when using the unit synchronized to an external sync signal. The two connectors are link through, so that the signal input on either connector is also output on the other connector. Connect the supplied 75 Ω terminator to the remaining connector if not using the link through output.
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d UTIL (utility) connector (RJ-45, 1000BASE-T
compliant)
Connect to serial tally or AMP compatible devices via a network.
e MVS (multi format video switcher) connector (RJ-
45, 1000BASE-T compliant)
Connect to a switcher control station via an Ethernet switch.
f S-BUS connector (BNC-type)
Connect a cable with BNC connector to an S-Bus data link via a T bridge. Connecting devices such as routing switchers and AUX bus remote panels via an S-Bus data link enables the following kinds of control.
• Generation and return of tally information on the S-Bus, based on data received from other devices.
• Switching of cross-points on a routing switcher from the control panel.
• Switching of cross-points on a switcher from the remote panel.
• Display of source names configured by a routing switcher on the control panel.
g REMOTE connectors (D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A
compliant) MKS-X2700: 1 to 6 connectors MKS-X7700: 1 to 6 connectors, 1 to 4 connectors
Connect to a device controlled using Sony 9-pin VTR, VDCP (Video Disk Communications Protocol), Odetics protocol, or P-Bus (Peripheral II Protocol) protocols.
h SERIAL TALLY 1 and 2 connectors (D-sub 9-pin,
RS-422A compliant)
Outputs tally information generated by the switcher control station of the XVS system.
i TALLY/GPI OUT connectors (D-sub 37-pin)
MKS-X2700: 1 to 36 connectors MKS-X7700: 1 to 54 connectors
Outputs tally information generated by the switcher control station of the XVS system using a relay. It can also be used as a GPI output port. The output setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
j TALLY/GPI IN connectors (D-sub 37-pin)
MKS-X2700: 1 to 34 connectors MKS-X7700: 1 to 68 connectors
Input a trigger signal as a GPI input. The input setting is controlled from the control panel of the XVS system.
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Signal Selection and Transitions

Image Creation Operation Flow

The switch from the current video feed (appearing on the switcher bank program monitor) to a new video feed is referred to as a transition.
Select current background video
Select next transition
Background Key 1 to key 8
Select new background video
The following illustration shows the flow of operations for carrying out a transition on an M/E bank or the PGM/PST bank.
Chapter
3
Cut
Mix
NAM
Make key settings (page 106)
Select transition type (page 83)
Super mix
Preview the effect of transition (page 97)
Execute the transition (page 90)
Preset
Color mix
Wipe
Make wipe settings
(page 139)
Make DME wipe settings
(page 153)
DME wipe
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Signal Selection

You carry out signal selection with the cross-point buttons in the cross-point control block of the M/E bank or PGM/ PST bank, and the buttons in the AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode).
1st row
2nd row
Display
Cross-point indicators
3rd row
4th row
Depending on the module used, each row has 36 buttons, 28 buttons, or 20 buttons. This section describes modules with 36-button rows.
Cross-point button rows
Cross-point pad
1st row
2nd row
Display
Cross-point indicators
3rd row
4th row
Cross-point control block
Delegation button rows
Cross-point pad
Cross-point button rows
AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode)
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Overview
The cross-point control block and AUX bus control block each have 36 cross-point buttons. These buttons are identified by numbers common to all of the banks and the control block, and a signal is assigned to each number. The basic signal selection process is to select, in a cross­point button row, the cross-point button to which is assigned the desired signal.
Keyer free re-entry
Enabling keyer free re-entry in the Setup menu always makes re-entry signals available for selection on a key bus or the utility 1 bus, regardless of conditions such as the M/E configuration.
For details, see “Enabling Keyer Free Re-Entry” (page 433).
Notes
Re-entry buttons
Re-entry buttons are assigned to the cross-point button rows in the cross-point control block and AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode). Re-entry buttons are used to load an image created on a switcher bank (M/E and PGM/PST) as an input signal on another switcher bank. For example, to load the output image from the M/E-1 bank as the background B on the M/E-2 bank, press the M/E-1 re-entry button in the cross-point button row for background B bus in the cross-point control block of the M/E-2 bank.
Notes
• In 36-button rows, the M/E-1 to M/E-3 and PGM/PST re-entry buttons are assigned to buttons numbered 32 to
35. The M/E-4 and M/E-5 re-entry buttons must be assigned in the Setup menu (see page 405).
• Re-entry buttons can also be assigned to the cross-point pad (see page 425).
• This setting is available only when the signal format is 3840×2160P, 1080P.
• This cannot be used on a sub key (key 3 and key 4 in 3840×2160P format) bus.
• A delay may occur in the re-entry signal when keyer free re-entry is enabled.
Re-entry signal restrictions
Up to four re-entry stages are supported. The following restrictions apply, depending on the signal format and M/E configuration, for re-entry signal selection.
Signal format M/E
• 1080P
• 3840×2160P
• 720P 4M/E to 6M/E Re-entry signals
a) When keyer free re-entry is enabled, re-entry signals can be selected. b) For example, if M/E-1 is selected on the M/E-2 background A bus (or
background B bus, key bus, utility 1 bus, or utility 2 bus), then M/E-2 cannot be selected on the M/E-3 key bus or utility 1 bus.
configuration
3M/E to 6M/E Re-entry signals not
Restrictions
selectable on a key bus or the utility 1 bus.
spanning more than two stages not selectable on a key bus or the utility 1 bus.
a)
b)
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Bus Selection
Each cross-point button row is shared by multiple buses. To assign a bus to the 1st row to 4th row cross-point buttons in the cross-point control block, press one of the
You can also select a signal in the 2nd row by assigning bus delegation buttons to the 1st row of the cross-point
control block (key/AUX bus delegation mode). bus delegation buttons in the cross-point pad, turning it on. To assign a bus to the 3rd row/4th row cross-point buttons in the AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode),
For details, see “Setting the Operation Mode of the Cross-
Point Control Block Button Rows” (page 424).
press one of the bus delegation buttons in the 1st row or 2nd row, turning it on.
The following table illustrates the correspondence
between buses and cross-point button rows, and the
delegation operations.
Control block Bus name Cross-point button
Cross-point control block: M/E-1 M/E-2 M/E-3 M/E-4 M/E-5 PGM/PST
Background A bus
Background B bus
Key 1 bus to key 8 bus
Utility 1 bus Utility 2 bus
DME external video bus
DME utility 1 bus DME utility 2 bus
Edit preview bus 1st row to 4th row • In free assign mode, press the delegation
b) c)
b) c)
c)
c) c)
c)
c) c)
rows
1st row to 4th row • In key bus mode and key/AUX bus delegation
1st row to 4th row • In key bus mode and key/AUX bus delegation
1st row to 4th row • Press the delegation buttons [KEY1] to [KEY8]
1st row to 4th row • Press the delegation buttons [UTL1] and
1st row to 4th row • Press the delegation button [DME EXT] on the
1st row to 4th row • Press the delegation buttons [DME UTL1] and
Delegation operation
mode, assigned to the 3rd row.
• In free assign mode, press the delegation button [A] on the cross-point pad, turning it on.
mode, assigned to the 4th row.
• In free assign mode, press the delegation button [B] on the cross-point pad, turning it on.
on the cross-point pad, turning them on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [KEY1] to [KEY8] buttons in the 1st row, turning them on.
[UTL2] on the cross-point pad, turning them
d)
on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [UTIL1] and [UTIL2] buttons in the 1st row, turning them on.
cross-point pad, turning it on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [DME EXT] button in the 1st row, turning it on.
[DME UTL2] on the cross-point pad, turning them on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [DME UTIL1] and [DME UTIL2] buttons in the 1st row, turning them on.
button [EDIT PVW] on the cross-point pad, turning it on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [EDIT PVW] button in the 1st row, turning it on.
d)
a)
d)
d)
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Control block Bus name Cross-point button
rows
Cross-point control block: M/E-1 M/E-2 M/E-3 M/E-4 M/E-5 PGM/PST
AUX bus c ont rol block (AUX bus operation mode)
AUX1 bus to AUX48 bus 1st row to 4th row • In free assign mode, press the delegation
Frame memory source 1 bus Frame memory source 2 bus
DME1 video bus to DME4 video bus
DME1 key bus to DME4 key bus 1st row to 4th row • In free assign mode, press the delegation
AUX1 bus to AUX48 bus 3rd row, 4th row Press the [AUX 1] to [AUX 48] buttons in the 1st
Frame memory source 1 bus Frame memory source 2 bus
Edit preview bus 3rd row, 4th row Press the [EDIT PVW] buttons in the 1st row/2nd
DME1 video bus to DME4 video bus
DME1 key bus to DME4 key bus 3rd row, 4th row Press the [DME1 K] and [DME4 K] buttons in the
M/E-1 UTILITY 1 and 2 buses M/E-2 UTILITY 1 and 2 buses M/E-3 UTILITY 1 and 2 buses M/E-4 UTILITY 1 and 2 buses M/E-5 UTILITY 1 and 2 buses P/P UTILITY 1 and 2 buses
M/E-1 key 1 to key 8 fill buses M/E-2 key 1 to key 8 fill buses M/E-3 key 1 to key 8 fill buses M/E-4 key 1 to key 8 fill buses M/E-5 key 1 to key 8 fill buses P/P key 1 to key 8 fill buses
1st row to 4th row • In free assign mode, press the delegation
1st row to 4th row • In free assign mode, press the delegation
3rd row, 4th row Press the [FMS 1] button and [FMS 2] button in
3rd row, 4th row Press the [DME1 V] and [DME4 V] buttons in the
3rd row, 4th row Press the following buttons in the 1st row/2nd
3rd row, 4th row Press the following buttons in the 1st row/2nd
Delegation operation
buttons [AUX1] to [AUX48] on the cross-point pad, turning them on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [AUX 1] to [AUX 48] buttons in the 1st row, turning them on.
buttons [FMS1] and [FMS2] on the cross-point pad, turning them on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [FMS 1] and [FMS 2] buttons in the 1st row, turning them on.
buttons [DME1V] to [DME4V] on the cross­point pad, turning them on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [DME1 V] to [DME4 V] buttons in the 1st row, turning them on.
buttons [DME1K] to [DME4K] on the cross­point pad, turning them on.
• To assign to the 2nd row in key/AUX bus delegation mode, press the [DME1 K] to [DME4 K] buttons in the 1st row, turning them on.
row/2nd row, turning them on.
the 1st row/2nd row, turning them on.
row, turning them on.
1st row/2nd row, turning them on.
1st row/2nd row, turning them on.
row, turning them on. [M/E1 UTIL1] button, [M/E1 UTIL2] button [M/E2 UTIL1] button, [M/E2 UTIL2] button [M/E3 UTIL1] button, [M/E3 UTIL2] button [M/E4 UTIL1] button, [M/E4 UTIL2] button [M/E5 UTIL1] button, [M/E5 UTIL2] button [P/P UTIL1] button, [P/P UTIL2] button
row, turning them on. [M/E1 KEY1 V] to [M/E1 KEY8 V] buttons [M/E2 KEY1 V] to [M/E2 KEY8 V] buttons [M/E3 KEY1 V] to [M/E3 KEY8 V] buttons [M/E4 KEY1 V] to [M/E4 KEY8 V] buttons [M/E5 KEY1 V] to [M/E5 KEY8 V] buttons [P/P KEY1 V] to [P/P KEY8 V] buttons
a)
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Control block Bus name Cross-point button
rows
AUX bus c ont rol block (AUX bus operation mode)
M/E-1 key 1 to key 8 source buses M/E-2 key 1 to key 8 source buses M/E-3 key 1 to key 8 source buses M/E-4 key 1 to key 8 source buses M/E-5 key 1 to key 8 source buses P/P key 1 to key 8 source buses
M/E-1 DME external video bus M/E-2 DME external video bus M/E-3 DME external video bus M/E-4 DME external video bus M/E-5 DME external video bus P/P DME external video bus
DME utility 1 bus DME utility 2 bus
3rd row, 4th row Press the following buttons in the 1st row/2nd
3rd row, 4th row Press the following buttons in the 1st row/2nd
3rd row, 4th row Press the [DME UTIL1] and [DME UTIL2]
Delegation operation
row, turning them on. [M/E1 KEY1 K] to [M/E1 KEY8 K] buttons [M/E2 KEY1 K] to [M/E2 KEY8 K] buttons [M/E3 KEY1 K] to [M/E3 KEY8 K] buttons [M/E4 KEY1 K] to [M/E4 KEY8 K] buttons [M/E5 KEY1 K] to [M/E5 KEY8 K] buttons [P/P KEY1 K] to [P/P KEY8 K] buttons
row, turning them on. [M/E1 DME EXT] button [M/E2 DME EXT] button [M/E3 DME EXT] button [M/E4 DME EXT] button [M/E5 DME EXT] button [P/P DME EXT] button
buttons in the 1st row/2nd row, turning them on.
a)
a) For buttons that not set by default, assignment is required in the Setup
menu. b) Dual background bus mode can be selected. c) Can also be assigned using utility bus mode. d) Can be assigned to the 1st row and 2nd row in key bus mode, or to the 1st
row to 4th row in free assign mode.
Dual background bus mode
You can select the background A bus (3rd row) shifted
You can change the bus assignments of the 1st row to 4th row in the Setup menu. The following bus assignments are supported.
- Background A bus, B bus
- Key 1 bus to key 8 bus The [UTIL] button operation can be set to hold mode or lock mode.
signal in the 1st row, and the background B bus (4th row) shifted signal in the 2nd row. To set dual background bus mode, press the [DUAL BKGD BUS] button on the cross-point pad, turning it on.
Notes Notes
• The [DUAL BKGD BUS] button requires an assignment to have been made in the Setup menu (see page 425).
• For the following state of the switcher banks, dual background bus mode is not available.
- When set to [Dual M/E Assign]
For details, see “Setting Utility Bus Mode” (page 428) and “Setting the [UTIL] button operation mode” (page 423).
• Not available in key/AUX bus delegation mode and free assign mode.
• Not available when dual background bus mode is set.
• If a key bus is assigned using the [UTIL] button, the key source signal cannot be selected.
- When the operation mode (M/E Config) is set to DSK mode
• Not available in free assign mode.
Signal Assignment and Selection
Utility bus mode
The following buses can be assigned to the 1st row to 4th row while the [UTIL] button is pressed on the cross-point pad of the cross-point control block. While the [UTIL] button is pressed, the cross-point pad displays buttons for utility bus mode, and you can switch the assignment in the 2nd row by pressing the [DME UTL1] button or [DME UTL2] button.
• 1st row: DME external video bus
• 2nd row: DME utility 1 bus (when [DME UTL1] button
Assigning signals to buttons
Each cross-point button has a button number, which you use to assign a signal. Signals input to the input connectors (primary inputs) and signals generated within the switcher can be selected. Each button has assigned to it a video signal and a key signal, forming a pair. You can set the video and key combinations in the Setup menu.
indicator is lit) or DME utility 2 bus (when [DME UTL2] button indicator is lit)
• 3rd row: Utility 1 bus
For details, see “Creating Cross-Point Assign Tables” (page 405).
• 4th row: Utility 2 bus
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Cross-point control block button numbers
SHIFT button
1, 2, 3, 4, …
36, 37, 38, 39, …
(first numbers)
(second numbers)
On the M/E and PGM/PST banks, each cross-point button has two button numbers, and you use the [SHIFT] button to switch between these numbers. In the case of a 36-button layout, the button numbers are as follows.
Button Number when the
From left side to 35th
shift button is not pressed (unshifted state)
1 to 35 36 to 70
Number when the shift button is pressed (shifted state)
The rightmost (36th) button is used as the [SHIFT] button. When selecting the signals of button numbers 1 to 35, press the corresponding cross-point button number. When selecting the signals of button numbers 36 to 70, press the [SHIFT] button and the corresponding cross-point button number.
Notes
• The [SHIFT] button functions in the mode (hold/lock) set in the Setup menu. You can also disable the [SHIFT] button function.
For details, see “Setting the [SHIFT] button operation mode” (page 406).
• The [SHIFT ALL] button assigned to the cross-point pad is enabled, even if the [SHIFT] button use is not set. In this case, the button numbers are 1 to 36 in the unshifted state, and 37 to 72 in the shifted state.
• You can use the rightmost button (36th) as a [SIDE FLAG] button. In this case, the [SHIFT] button moves one position to the left to number 35, and the button numbers are offset by one.
For details about the [SIDE FLAG] button, see “Assigning the [SIDE FLAG] Button” (page 408).
…, 33, 34, 35
…, 68, 69, 70
SHIFT button
Button numbers in the AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode)
The 1st row and 2nd row are used as bus selection delegation button rows, and the 3rd row and 4th row are used as signal selection cross-point button rows. The button numbers vary depending on the state of the [2ND DELG] button (lit/unlit) in the cross-point pad.
When the [2ND DELG] button is lit (second delegation mode)
The bus selected by the delegation buttons in the 1st row is assigned to the 3rd row, and the bus selected by the delegation buttons in the 2nd row is assigned to the 4th row. In the case of a 36-button layout, the button numbers are as follows.
Button Number when the
From left side to 35th
shift button is not pressed (unshifted state)
1 to 35 36 to 70
The rightmost (36th) button is used as the [SHIFT] button. When selecting the bus/signals of button numbers 1 to 35, press the corresponding cross-point button number. When selecting the bus/signals of button numbers 36 to 70, press the [SHIFT] button and the corresponding cross-point button number.
Note
The [SHIFT] button functions in the mode (hold/lock) set in the Setup menu. You can also disable the [SHIFT] button function for the 3rd row/4th row cross-point buttons.
Number when the shift button is pressed (shifted state)
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For details, see “Setting the AUX Bus Operation Mode” (page 410) and “Setting the [SHIFT] button operation mode” (page 406).
When the [2ND DELG] button is not lit
The bus selected by the delegation buttons in the 1st row or 2nd row is assigned to the 3rd row and 4th row. In the case of a 36-button layout, the button numbers are as follows.
Button row Button Button number/
1st row, 3rd row From left side to
2nd row, 4th row
35th
36th [SHIFT] button (hold
From left side to 35th
36th [SHIFT] button
[SHIFT] button
1 to 35 While the [SHIFT] button is held down: 36 to 70
mode)
36 to 70
(always lit)
The [SHIFT] buttons in the 1st row and 3rd row operate in hold mode, and you can select a signal on the shifted state of a button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The [SHIFT] buttons on the 2nd row and 4th row are always lit, and have no effect when pressed.
• Key 1 bus to key 8 bus
• Utility 1 bus and utility 2 bus
• DME utility 1 bus and DME utility 2 bus
• DME external video bus
Setting inhibit for a cross-point button
Press and hold the [XPT INHBT SET] button, and press the target cross-point button to inhibit. While the [XPT INHBT SET] button is pressed, the inhibited buttons flash amber.
Notes
• Nothing is displayed on inhibited cross-point buttons.
• Even when you inhibit operation of a cross-point button, macro attachment settings are still possible.
Releasing inhibit mode for a cross-point button
Press and hold the [XPT INHBT SET] button, and press the target cross-point button to release.
Releasing inhibit mode for all buttons
Press and hold the [XPT INHBT SET] button, and press the [XPT INHBT ALLCLR] button.
Inhibiting (protect) operation of each cross-point button row
For each cross-point button row on the cross-point control block, you can temporarily inhibit button operations.
Inhibiting Operation of Cross-point Buttons
Inhibiting operation of each cross-point button
For each cross-point button, you can temporarily inhibit operations.
Note
This setting is cleared when you reset the control panel.
To enable inhibit setting operation, assignment to the [XPT INHBT SET] button and [XPT INHBT ALLCLR] button in the cross-point pad is required in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Assigning a function to a cross-point pad button” (page 425).
Buses for which operations can be inhibited
You can specify the cross-point button rows in the cross­point control block. For example, if you inhibit one cross-point button in the cross-point control block, this inhibits operation of all cross-point buttons with the same number in the following buses.
• Background A and background B buses
The [ROW-1 PROT] to [ROW-4 PROT] buttons used for protecting rows are assigned to the cross-point pad in the Setup menu (see page 425). Press the [ROW-1 PROT] to [ROW-4 PROT] buttons, turning them on, to inhibit button operation in the target cross-point button rows (1st row to 4th row).
Signal Name Display
You can attach a name (source name) to the signal assigned to a cross-point button, with a maximum of 16 characters. The specified source name appears on the display of the cross-point control block or AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode). There are six display modes, depending on the information to display and format, switched using the display mode buttons on the cross-point pad.
For details about the display, see “Cross-Point Control Block” (page 22) and “AUX Bus Control Block” (page 45).
Note
When a signal on the shifted state of a cross-point button is selected, the shifted signal name is displayed.
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Colors of lit cross-point buttons
In a particular row of cross-point buttons, only the last pressed button is active, and is lit amber or red. Amber indicates the “low tally” state and red indicates the “high tally” state, indicating whether or not the selected signal appears in the final output video.

Transitions

Overview
Color of button when lit
Amber
Red High tally Appears in final output video
a) If secondary delegation mode is set on the AUX bus control block (AUX
bus operation mode), the 4th row buttons are lit green.
State Meaning
a)
Low tally Does not appear in final output
video
Cross-point indicators
Indicators are lit the color of the video signal source color assigned to the buttons in the 3rd row of the cross-point control block/AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode). The color of the cross-point indicators does not change even if a 3rd row button is lit red or amber.
On each switcher bank (M/E and PGM/PST) the background can be combined with one or more keys (1 to
8) to execute a transition.
Note
For details about the keys that can be used on each switcher bank in 4K format, see “Keys supported in 4K format” (page 106).
Changing the background
A background transition switches from the video selected on the background A bus (the current video) to the video selected on the background B bus (the new video).
Background A
Transition
Background B
In the default selection of flip-flop mode (see page 95), the background always switches in the direction A bus t B bus. When the transition completes, the cross-point selections on the A and B buses are interchanged.
Inserting and removing a key
This inserts a key in the current video. If you select a key which is already inserted, the transition will remove the key. A simultaneous combination of inserting and removing keys is also possible.
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Insert Remove
Key 2
Simultaneously inserting and removing keys
Inserting key when switching the background
Key 1
Transition
Key 1
Key 2
Inserting and removing keys when switching the background
Key 1
Key 1
Transition
Key 2
Combining a background and key
You can simultaneously insert and remove keys when switching the background.
Key 2
Transition
Key 3
Key 4
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Transition Type
Basic Operation for
Typ e Description Independent
Mix The new video progressively
fades in over the current video. The sum of the two video outputs is maintained at a constant, with the output of each at 50% at the mid­point of the transition (i.e., when the fader lever is in the center position).
NAM (non­additive mix)
Super mix The current video is
Preset color mix
Wipe A wipe switches from the
DME wipe The current video switches
Clip transition
Cut The new video
The current video and new video signals are compared, and the signal with the higher luminance level is given priority in the output. The signals are compared at the mid-point of the transition when both signals are at 100%, at which point the signal with the higher luminance level is output.
maintained at 100% output for the first half of the transition as the new video is mixed while increasing progressively to 100% at the mid point of the transition.
A color matte (unpatterned display) is inserted during the transition where the current video is switched to the new video in a two-stage transition.
current video to the new video using a predetermined pattern.
to the new video, similar to a wipe, using a DME effect.
Plays back a frame memory clip (movie) linked to a mix or wipe transition.
instantaneously replaces the current video.
key transitions
Selectable
Not selectable
Not selectable
Not selectable
Selectable
Selectable
Not selectable
Selectable
Transitions
Transition operations are performed using the transition control block. Only background transitions can be executed on the simple-type transition control block.
Operations on the transition control block
Next transition selection buttons
Transition execution section
Transition type selection buttons
Transition control block
1
Select the background video using the background A bus cross-point buttons in the cross-point control block.
2
Select the part of the image to change in a transition using the next transition selection buttons in the transition control block.
To change the background: Press the [BKGD]
button, turning it on.
To insert or remove a key: Press the [KEY1] to
[KEY8] buttons, turning them on.
To enable the key overlay order (priority) setting
after the transition: Press the [KEY PRIOR]
button, turning it on.
To remove all the currently inserted keys: Press the
[BKGD] button twice in rapid succession (available only when double-press operations are enabled in the Setup menu).
To change preset keys and backgrounds
simultaneously: Press the [ALL] button.
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For details about double-press operation settings of the [BKGD] button, see “Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation Mode” (page 422).
For details about settings of the [ALL] button, see “Setting the Operation Mode of the [ALL] Button in the Transition Control Block” (page 423).
Note
More than one next transition selection buttons can be pressed and lit at the same time.
3
To change the key overlay sequence for a transition, set the key priority for after the transition.
For details about the method of operation, see “Key Priority Settings” (page 85).
4
Select the video for after the transition executes.
Select the background video using the background B bus cross-point buttons. To insert a key, select the key signal, and make key settings as required.
For details about key settings, see “Keys” (page 106).
To carry out an instantaneous cut transition, skip to step 7.
5
Select the transition type using the transition type selection buttons.
To switch gradually to the new video overlaid on
the current video: Press the [MIX], [NAM],
[SUPER MIX], or [PST COLOR MIX] button, turning it on.
To switch from the current video to the new video
using a wipe: Press the [WIPE] or [DME] button,
turning it on.
To play a frame memory clip while switching from
the old video to the new video: Press the
[FM1&2 CLIP], [FM3&4 CLIP], [FM5&6 CLIP], or [FM7&8 CLIP] button corresponding to the frame memory clip to use, turning it on.
• Wipe settings (see page 139)
• DME wipe settings (see page 158)
• Clip transition settings (see page 177)
• Transition rate (the time from the beginning of a transition to its completion) settings (see page 90)
Using transition preview mode (see page 97), you can check the transition on the preview monitor.
Note
When you have selected a wipe or DME wipe as the transition type, set the transition execution range (see page 92).
7
Carry out the transition in the transition execution section.
To switch video gradually due to a mix or wipe, for
example: Press the [AUTO TRANS] button, or
operate the fader lever. When you press the [AUTO TRANS] button, the transition is executed at the set transition rate.
To switch video instantaneously: Press the [CUT]
button.
For details, see “Executing a Transition” (page 90).
Operations on the transition control block (simple type)
Transition type selection buttons
You can also use the Misc >Transition menu to select a transition type for a switcher bank (see page 88).
Note
You can change the assignment of the transition selection buttons in the transition control block in the Setup menu (see page 403).
6
Make the required settings, according to the selected transition type.
• Super mix settings (see page 88)
• Preset color mix settings (see page 88)
Transition execution section
Transition control block (simple type)
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1
Select the background video on the cross-point control block.
Select the video to display before execution of the transition using the background A bus cross-point buttons, and the video to display after the transition using the background B bus cross-point buttons.
2
Select the transition type using the transition type selection buttons.
For details, refer to step 5 in “Operations on the transition control block” (page 83).
3
Make the required settings, according to the selected transition type.
For details, refer to step 6 in “Operations on the transition control block” (page 83).
4
Carry out the transition in the transition execution section.
Press the [TAKE] button or operate the fader lever. Pressing the [TAKE] button executes the transition at the preset transition rate.

Key Priority Settings

If a number of keys are already inserted in the current video, you can check or change the overlay sequence (key priority). When a key priority ([KEY PRIOR] button) is selected as the next transition, you can also change the key priority when switching to the new video.
The key priority values are from 1 to 4, with a higher priority key being “in front” as seen on the screen.
Priority 2
Priority 1
For details, see “Executing a Transition” (page 90).
Note
You can also use the fader lever as split faders (see page 96).
Priority 4
Priority 3
You can set the key priority for keys inserted in the current video and for keys after the transition. The key priority setting can be set using either the [PRIOR SET] button in the transition control block, or using the Misc >Key Priority menu for the M/E or PGM/PST bank.
Note
When the operating mode is set to multi program, the key priority setting cannot be made.
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Setting the Key Priority (Transition Control Block)
Next transition selection buttons
1
Press and hold the [PRIOR SET] and press the [KEY PRIOR] button to select key priority setting mode.
When the [KEY PRIOR] button is lit green, key setting mode for after the transition is selected. When the [KEY PRIOR] button is not lit, key setting mode for the currently inserted keys is selected.
2
Set the key to display at the front.
Set each group, consisting of key 1 to key 4 and key 5 to key 8. Press and hold the [PRIOR SET] button and press the [KEY1] to [KEY4] buttons or [KEY5] to [KEY8] buttons. The selected key is set for display at the front within the group. To set the key priority for after the transition to the same setting as the current setting, press and hold the [PRIOR SET] button and press the [BKGD] button.
Notes
PRIOR SET button
KEY PRIOR button
Transition control block
Note
Setting the key priority is not supported using the transition control block (simple type).
Changing the key priority
Key priority: 3, 1, 4, 2
Select [KEY1].
• You can set the key priority within the key 1 to key 4 group and key 5 to key 8 group, but not for combinations of keys from different groups. For example, it is not possible to set a sequence of keys 1, 5, and 2.
• The [BKGD] button is active only when in the mode for changing the key priority for after the transition.
The current key priority can be checked on the program monitor for the switcher bank. When the [KEY PRIOR] button is selected in a next transition, the key priority for after the transition can be checked on the preview monitor for the switcher bank.
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the key priority.
Key Priority Setting Operations (Menu)
The priority of the key 1 to key 4 group and key 5 to key 8 group (higher/lower) sets the key sequence within each group. The keys in the higher group have priority 1 to 4, and the keys in the lower group have priority 5 to 8. This section describes setting the key priority on the M/E­1 bank as an example.
Key priority: 1, 3, 4, 2
Changing the key priority
1
Display the key priority setting menu.
To set the key priority of the currently inserted keys, open the M/E-1 >Misc >Key Priority menu (1173).
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To set the key priority of the keys for after the transition, open the M/E-1 >Misc >Next Key Priority menu (1174).
2
In the <Higher Group> group, select the group to display at the front.
The selected group button is lit green, indicating that the priority of the keys within the group can be set.
3
In the <Priority1>, <Priority2>, <Priority3>, and <Priority4> groups, select the key for each priority level.
The selected keys are set priority 1 to 4.
Key 1 to key 4 status
Key 5 to key 8 status
Priority
Priority
Note
It is not possible to select the same key for different priority levels.
4
In the <Lower Group> group, select the other group, then select the key for each priority level in the <Priority5>, <Priority6>, <Priority7>, and <Priority8> groups.
The selected keys are set priority 5 to 8.
The current key priority can be checked on the program monitor for the switcher bank. When the [KEY PRIOR] button is selected in a next transition, the key priority for after the transition can be checked on the preview monitor for the switcher bank.
Displaying the Key Output Status and Priority
You can check the key status and priority on the display of the transition control block.
Target bank
Transition control block display
Key output status display
When a key is currently inserted, “K1” to “K8” are displayed highlighted.
Key priority display
The key priority is displayed using the numbers 1 to 8 under the status indicators for each key corresponding to the priority levels 1 to 8. If the [KEY PRIOR] button is selected in a next transition, the priority of keys for after the transition are displayed highlighted on the right of the current priority. The key priority for after the transition is not displayed if the values are the same as the current priority setting.
Note
Only the priority for after the transition is displayed while setting the priority of keys for after the transition.
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Transition Type Selection

For details about selecting the transition type on the transition control block, see “Basic Operation for Transitions” (page 83).
Setting the Transition Type (Menu)
You can select the transition type in the Misc >Transition menu for each switcher bank. This section describes setting the transition type on the M/ E-1 bank as an example.
1
Open the M/E-1 >Misc >Transition menu (1171).
2
Select the transition type in the <Transition Type> group.
Make the required settings, according to the selected transition type.
• Super mix settings (see page 88)
• Preset color mix settings (see page 88)
Also, in place of a color matte you can use an image selected on the utility 2 bus.
Note
In multi-program mode, you can use a preset color mix only when selecting the background for the next transition.
One-stroke mode
This mode performs a preset color mix in a single transition. When bus fixed mode is selected in the Setup menu, a preset color mix is always carried out in one-stroke mode.
One-time mode
This mode switches to the previous transition type automatically when a preset color mix is completed.
When only the background is changed
Note
When multi-program mode is selected, there may be cases in which two or more transition types have been selected.
Super Mix Settings
You can set the output levels of the current and new video signals at the mid-point of the transition, in the range 0 to 100%.
1
Open the M/E-1 >Misc >Transition menu (1171).
2
Select [Super Mix] in the <Transition Type> group.
3
Set the following parameters.
No. Parameter Adjustment
2 A Gain Background A output level
3 B Gain Background B output level
Current video
Color matte
New video
Preset Color Mix Settings
You can specify the color for the color matte inserted in a preset color mix by adjusting the luminance, saturation, and hue values.
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When a key is inserted
Key
The key is gradually removed.
When, with a key inserted, a key is selected in the next transition
Key
Key state is preserved.
When no key is selected.
Key gradually fades in to the new video.
When a key is selected in the next transition.
It is possible to preserve the key state while carrying out the color matte mix using settings in the Setup menu.
The key is gradually removed.
Setting the color matte
1
Open the M/E-1 >Misc >Transition menu (1171).
2
Select [Preset Color Mix] in the <Transition Type> group.
3
Select [Flat Color] in the <Preset Color Mix Fill> group.
To use the utility 2 bus signal, select [Utility 2 Bus].
4
Set the following parameters.
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No. Parameter Adjustment
2 Luminance Luminance
3 Saturation Saturation
4Hue Hue
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Executing a Transition

There are two modes for carrying out a transition: auto transitions are carried out by a button operation, and manual transitions are carried out using the fader lever. It is also possible to combine both methods, taking control with the fader lever of an auto transition which has partly completed, or complete a transition started with the fader lever as an auto transition. By combining common transitions with independent key transitions, different transition types can be applied to the background and keys, for example allowing a key wipe combined with a background dissolve.
Transition Indicator
In each of the M/E banks and PGM/PST bank, to the left of the fader lever is a transition indicator composed of multiple LEDs. This indicator shows the state of the transition, whether auto or manual, by which LEDs are lit.
Note
When a clip transition is selected as the transition type, it is not possible to set the transition rate.
Frame input mode and timecode input mode
For numeric input of the transition rate value, there are two modes: frame input mode and timecode input mode. You select one of these modes using either the Flexi Pad control block or the numeric keypad control block.
Frame input mode
The entered value sets the number of frames. Example: Entering 123 constitutes an entry of 123 frames
Timecode input mode
The entered value sets the number of seconds and frames. Example: Entering 123 constitutes an entry of 1 second 23 frames.
Note
You can enter a value of up to 999 in frame input mode, but a value greater than 10 seconds cannot be entered in timecode input mode.
Lit
Transition indicator
For example, in the previous illustration, it can be seen that the transition is more than half completed. When the transition is completed, all of the LEDs turn off.
Setting the Transition Rate
There are two ways of setting the transition rate: using the Flexi Pad control block or numeric keypad control block to enter a numeric value, or using the Misc >Transition menu for the M/E or PGM/PST bank. You can also display the transition rate, independent key transition rate, and fade-to-black transition rate for each bank, and change the settings (see page 187).
Frame display mode and timecode display mode
For display of the transition rate, there are two modes: frame display mode and timecode display mode. You can select the mode in the Setup menu.
For details, see “Setting the Transition Rate Display Mode” (page 420).
Note
The display mode setting is common to the M/E and PGM/ PST banks.
Frame display mode
Displays the number of frames (0 to 999). A value also entered in timecode input mode is converted for display as a number of frames.
Timecode display mode
Displays a timecode value (seconds and frames). A value also entered in frame input mode is converted for display as a timecode value.
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Setting the transition rate (Flexi Pad control block)
TRANS RATE button
TC button
CLEAR button
displaying a transition rate enables you to enter a transition rate using the numeric keypad control block. You can change the target that is displayed on the [TRANS RATE1] to [TRANS RATE3] buttons in the Setup menu (see page 418).
CLR button
Display
ENTER button
Numeric keypad buttons
ENTER button
Memory recall section
Flexi Pad control block
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In the Flexi Pad control block of the target switcher bank, press the [TRANS RATE] button.
This switches the memory recall section to transition rate operation mode.
2
Enter the transition rate in the numeric keypad.
You can switch the input mode using the [TC] button. In frame input mode, enter three digits. In timecode input mode, enter four digits. The entered value appears in the top right of the memory recall section. To clear the entered value, press the [CLEAR] button.
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
Setting the transition rate (utility/shotbox control block and numeric keypad control block)
Pressing the [TRANS RATE1] to [TRANS RATE3] buttons on the utility/shotbox control block displays the transition rates set in the switcher bank or key on the memory recall buttons. Pressing a memory recall button
TC button
Numeric keypad control block
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Press the [TRANS RATE1] to [TRANS RATE3] buttons in the utility/shotbox control block.
This switches the memory recall buttons to transition rate display mode.
2
Press a memory recall button displaying the transition rate to set, turning it on.
The region name and transition rate appears in the numeric keypad control block display.
3
Enter the transition rate using the numeric keypad in the numeric keypad control block.
You can switch the input mode using the [TC] button. In frame input mode, enter three digits. In timecode input mode, enter four digits. To clear the entered value, press the [CLR] button.
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
The input is applied, and the specified value is reflected in the memory recall button in the utility/ shotbox control block. The specified value is also displayed in the transition rate display section of the transition control block.
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To enter a difference value
To set the transition rate by specifying a difference value from the current value, press the [+/−] button, enter the difference value, and press the [TRIM] button. Each time you press the [+/−] button, it toggles between plus (+) and minus (–).
Setting the transition rate (menu)
This section describes setting the transition rate on the M/ E-1 bank as an example.
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Open the M/E-1 >Misc >Transition menu (1171).
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Select the transition type in the <Transition Type> group.
3
Set the transition rate.
No. Parameter Adjustment
1Transition
Rate
To display the transition rates in list view and change the settings
You can display the transition rate, independent key transition rate, and fade-to-black transition rate for each bank, and change the settings (see page 187).
Transition rate
Notes
• A pattern limit only applies when a wipe or DME wipe is selected as the transition type.
• In multi-program mode, pattern limits can be used only when the background transition type is a wipe or DME wipe. If a key is selected for the next transition, the pattern limit settings are reflected in the wipe or DME wipe selected for the background transition type.
PTN LIMIT button
LIMIT SET button
Pattern Limit
When a wipe or DME wipe is selected as the transition pattern, you can specify the transition execution limits for each bank independently. When the pattern limit function is enabled, the following effects occur, depending on the execution limit settings.
• When the limit value is set to 50%, the effect at the end of the transition is the same as when the fader lever is at the center position with the pattern limit function disabled; namely, the video is not completely switched.
• When the limit value is set to the minimum of 0%, the video is not switched even when the transition is executed.
• When the limit value is set to the maximum of 100%, the image changes in the same way as when the pattern limit function is off, but when the transition is completed, the cross-point selections on the background A and B buses do not interchange.
There are two ways of setting a pattern limit: either by operating the fader lever to save the fader position, or by using the Wipe >Edge/Direction menu or DME Wipe >Edge/Direction menu for the M/E or PGM/PST bank.
TRANS PVW button
Transition control block
To perform pattern limit operations, the [PTN LIMIT] and [LIMIT SET] buttons must be assigned to buttons in the transition control block beforehand in the Setup menu (see page 403).
Note
The [PTN LIMIT] and [LIMIT SET] buttons are set on the transition control block (simple type) by default. Also, transition preview and cut operations are not supported.
Setting the pattern limit with the fader lever
1
Move the fader lever to the position corresponding to a particular pattern size.
Notes
• First make sure that the [PTN LIMIT] button is off.
• To adjust while monitoring the video on the preview monitor, first press the [TRANS PVW] button to select transition preview mode (see page 97).
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2
Press the [LIMIT SET] button.
This sets the current fader lever position as the pattern limit.
Setting the pattern limit (menu)
This section describes setting the pattern limit on the M/E­1 bank as an example.
1
Display the pattern limit setting menu.
When the transition type is a wipe, open the M/E-1 >Wipe >Edge/Direction menu (1154). When the transition type is a DME wipe, open the M/ E-1 >DME Wipe >Edge/Direction menu (1164).
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Press [Pattern Limit], turning it on.
3
Set the following parameter.
No. Parameter Adjustment
a)
1Pattern
Limit
a) 0.00%: Executing the transition does not change the video output.
100.00%: The transition is the same as when the pattern limit is disabled, but the cross-point button selections of the background A and B buses do not interchange when the transition completes.
Pattern limit range
Executing a pattern limit transition
When the transition is completed, the [PTN LIMIT] button turns off, and the pattern limit is released. Depending on the transition execution method, the action will be as follows.
• When you press the [CUT] button, the pattern limit is immediately released, and the video switches instantaneously.
• When you press the [AUTO TRANS] button (or [TAKE] button), until the next transition state, the transition is executed over the duration given by the transition rate.
• When you move the fader lever, the transition is executed from the pattern limit state to the state before the pattern limit was executed. Moving the fader lever even a little synchronizes the fader lever position with the transition state, and you can move the fader lever either in the forward direction or in the reverse direction.
Depending on the Setup menu settings, the transition is executed at the instant you press the [PTN LIMIT] button, turning the button off. In this case, execution continues for the time specified by the independent transition rate in the menu, up to the next transition state.
To set the transition rate when the pattern limit is released
This section describes setting the transition rate on the M/ E-1 bank as an example.
1
Press the [PTN LIMIT] button.
The [PTN LIMIT] button is lit amber.
2
Execute the transition.
The transition progresses as far as the set pattern limit. Even if the transition completes, the cross-point button assignments of the background A and B buses do not interchange.
3
Execute the transition once again.
The status before the previous transition is restored.
To cancel the pattern limit
If the pattern limit is restored to the previous value by executing step 3, press the [PTN LIMIT] button, turning it off. If the pattern limit is applied by executing step 2, carry out the following procedure.
1
Press the [PTN LIMIT] button.
The [PTN LIMIT] button is lit green.
2
Execute the transition.
1
In the <Pattern Limit Release> group in the M/E-1 >Wipe >Edge/Direction menu (1154) or M/E-1 >DME Wipe >Edge/Direction menu (1164), select one of the following.
Auto Trans Rate: Transition rate set in the transition
control block
Independ Trans Rate: Independent transition rate
2
If [Independ Trans Rate] is selected, adjust the following parameter.
No. Parameter Adjustment
1 Transition
Rate
Independent transition rate
Executing an Auto Transition
The following two modes can be used for auto transition.
Cut
A cut switches instantaneously from the current video to the new video. When the next transition is a key, the key is inserted (cut in) or removed (cut out) instantaneously.
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Auto transition
The transition from the current video to the new video is executed automatically at a constant rate, using the transition effect selected as the transition type. You can set the transition rate in advance (see page 90).
type from the current video to the new video. Moving the fader lever from one end of its travel to the other completes the transition.
To execute a manual transition with the transition control block fader lever, use the following procedure.
To execute the transition completely
Move the lever over the full range of its travel.
To pause a partly executed transition
Stop moving the fader lever.
To resume a paused transition
Resume moving the fader lever.
Auto/Manual Transition Combination
Using the [AUTO TRANS] button, the [CUT] button, and the fader lever, use the following procedures.
Fader lever
CUT button
AUTO TRANS button
Transition control block
To execute a transition, use the following procedure in the transition control block.
To switch video instantaneously
Press the [CUT] button.
To switch video gradually
Press the [AUTO TRNS] button. This executes the transition at the preset transition rate. During the execution of the transition, the [AUTO TRANS] button is lit amber.
To complete a partially executed transition instantaneously
Press the [CUT] button. The [AUTO TRANS] button turns off.
Note
The [TAKE] button is used, instead of the [AUTO TRANS] button on the transition control block (simple type). Also, cut operations are not supported.
Executing a Transition with the Fader Lever (Manual Transition)
Using the fader lever, you can manually control the progress of the transition effect specified by the transition
Moving the fader lever during an auto transition
During an auto transition started by pressing the [AUTO TRANS] button, operating the fader lever immediately enables the fader lever, and the [AUTO TRANS] button turns off. Thereafter, the fader lever controls the execution of the transition.
Executing an auto transition after stopping the fader lever mid execution
Press the [CUT] button to instantaneously complete the transition. Press the [AUTO TRANS] button to complete the execution of the rest of the transition at the preset transition rate. For example, if the transition rate is set to 100 frames, and the fader lever has moved through 1/4 of the transition, then the remaining 3/4 of the transition is executed in 100 frames.
Non-Sync State
If the fader lever is in an intermediate position when a transition is completed as an auto transition, then the lever position no longer agrees with the transition state. This is termed non-sync state. In non-sync state, the position from which a normal sync­state fader lever transition can be resumed is indicated by which of the two transition indicator LEDs (top, bottom, or both ends) are lit or flashing.
• Moving the fader lever toward the position of the lit/ flashing LEDs does not execute a transition, but when the fader lever reaches the end position the non-sync
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state is released, and it is then possible to execute a transition.
Once the fader lever is moved to this position, the non-sync state ends, and transition execution is possible.
If an auto transition is executed after moving the fader lever from top to bottom and stopping mid transition: Top two LEDs light/ flash.
Fader Lever Operation in Bus Fixed Mode
Flip-flop mode and bus fixed mode
This section describes flip-flop mode and bus fixed mode on an M/E bank, as an example. The functionality is the same on the PGM/PST bank. Normally, when a background transition is executed on an M/E bank, the signals selected on the background A bus and background B bus are interchanged at the end of the transition. That is to say, except during a transition, the background output is always from the background A bus. This is called “flip-flop mode.” The alternative is known as “bus fixed mode,” in which there is no bus interchange between the A bus and B bus signals. In this mode, when the fader lever is at the top of its travel the output from the A bus is always 100%, and when the fader lever is at the bottom of its travel the output from the B bus is 100%.
Fader lever
If an auto transition is executed after moving the fader lever from bottom to top and stopping mid transition: Bottom two LEDs light/flash.
• If the fader lever is moved in the direction away from the lit/flashing LEDs, the transition is executed over the remaining part of the fader lever travel.
• Even in a non-sync state, you can execute an auto transition. During auto transition execution by pressing the [AUTO TRANS] button (or [TAKE] button), the transition indicator shows the transition progress in the usual way, but when the transition completes, they once again indicate the non-sync state.
Note
The transition indicator display state (lit or flashing) is set in the Setup menu (see page 422).
Lit buttons
Flip-flop mode
Bus fixed mode
In bus fixed mode, there is a fixed relationship between the position of the fader lever and the signal output on the background A bus and background B bus. When executing a manual transition, the fader lever must therefore always be moved in the directions shown in the following table according to the transition direction. This does not affect
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an auto transition, which can always be executed regardless of the fader lever direction.
Next transition Transi tion
direction
Background A t B Top t Bottom
B t A Bottom t To p
Key 1 to key 8 On t Off
(remove) Off t On (insert) Bottom t To p
Fader lever movement
Top t Bottom
• When a transition uses a combination of more than one of the background and key 1 to key 8, then the transition for all of these must be in the same direction complying with the above table.
• If as a result of an auto transition, for example, the fader lever position does not agree with the signal output of each bus, a non-sync state (see page 94) results and LEDs light/flash at both end positions of the fader lever travel.
Split Fader
Split fader is a function that splits a single fader lever into left and right, allowing you to control background A bus and background B bus transitions independently.
Fader lever position Output
Right lever (A bus)
Top Top 100% 0%
Top Bottom 100% 100%
Bottom Top 0% 0%
Bottom Bottom 0% 100%
Center Center 50% 50%
Left lever (B bus)
A bus B bus
The A bus and B bus output for a NAM transition type is an image created using non-additive mixing.
Note
The transition indicator displays the progress of the background A bus.
The fader lever on the transition control block (simple type) is split into two by pressing the lock button to unlock the two fader levers for use as split faders. The split fader levers support the following buses. You can change the settings in the Setup menu.
• Right fader lever: Background A bus (main)
• Left fader lever: Background B bus
The following conditions must be satisfied in order to use the fader lever as split faders.
• Bus fixed mode is set.
• Split faders are enabled.
• Mix or NAM (non-additive mix) is selected for transition type.
• If the transition type is a clip transition, Mix or NAM (non-additive mix) is selected for the background transition type.
If these conditions are not satisfied, only the main (background A bus) fader lever can be operated.
For details about split fader settings, see “Setting the Main Fader Lever” (page 420) and “Enabling/disabling split faders” (page 456).
Split fader operation
The relationship between the position of the fader lever and the output for a mix transition type is given below.
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Execute the transition.

Transition Preview

With the preview output of the M/E bank and PGM/PST bank, you can check the effect of a transition in advance. To perform a transition preview, the [TRANS PVW] button must be assigned to a button in the transition control block beforehand in the Setup menu (see page 403).
Notes
• It is not possible to carry out a transition preview in the following cases.
- Transitions in progress
- Multi-program mode
-DSK mode
- Bus fixed mode
• Transition preview operations are not supported using the transition control block (simple type).
There are three modes for a transition preview. Hold mode: Transition preview mode is enabled only
while the [TRANS PVW] button is pressed.
Lock mode: Pressing the [TRANS PVW] button switches
between transition preview mode and normal mode each time the button is pressed.
One-time mode: Pressing the [TRANS PVW] button
switches to transition preview mode, and the mode returns to normal mode when the transition finishes.
Operate the fader lever, or press the [AUTO TRANS] button or [CUT] button. On the preview monitor, you can check the effect of the transition.
Set the transition preview mode in the following combinations in the Setup menu.
Transition preview mode
Lock Normal Lock
Hold Normal Hold
One-time One Time –
<Transition Preview> group in the Engineering Setup >Switcher >Transition menu (7334)
<Trans Pvw> group in the Engineering Setup >Panel >Operation >Custom Button/Fader menu (7326.4)
For details, see “Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation Mode” (page 422) and “Setting the transition preview mode” (page 456).
Carrying out a transition preview
1
Press the [TRANS PVW] button in the transition control block.
The [TRANS PVW] button is lit green, and the switcher enters transition preview mode. At this point, the preview output is the same as the program output before the [TRANS PVW] button was pressed.
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Independent Key Transitions

Overview
In addition to common transitions, it is possible to configure independent transitions on the keyers of the M/ E banks and PGM/PST bank. These are called “independent key transitions.” By carrying out an independent key transition in combination with a common transition, different transition types can be used for the background and keys.
Simultaneous execution
If the [AUTO TRANS] buttons for the transition and independent key transition are pressed simultaneously, the following result occurs. The common transition type is a wipe and the independent key transition type is a mix. Removing a key by executing simultaneously: With the
key inserted (on), the key is gradually removed (off) using each transition type simultaneously. When the common transition completes, even if the independent key transition is still not completed, the two end simultaneously.
Transition type: wipe
Different wipe patterns are applied to the background and key transitions.
Independent key transition type: wipe
If the independent key transition mode is set to [Independ] in the Setup menu, you can switch to a different transition type and transition rate when the key is inserted or removed.
For details about independent key transition mode settings, see “Selecting independent key transition mode” (page 456).
Wipe and mix progress simultaneously.
The key is removed, even if the independent key transition has not completed.
Inserting a key by executing simultaneously: With the
key not inserted (off), the key is gradually inserted (on) using each transition type simultaneously. All transitions are completed at the point when both the common transition and independent key transition are finished.
Combining transitions with independent key transitions
When you set a common transition and a key independent transition for the same key, you can apply two different effects, such as a wipe and mix, simultaneously. When executing such a combination of transitions on the same key as an auto transition, the transition effect varies depending on the timing at which the two transition and independent key transition [AUTO TRANS] buttons are pressed.
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Wipe and mix progress simultaneously.
The transitions continue until both are completed.
Time offset execution
If the [AUTO TRANS] buttons for the transition and independent key transition are pressed with a time offset, the following result occurs. The common transition type is a wipe and the independent key transition type is a mix. Time offset execution with the key inserted: With the
key inserted (on), the key is removed (off) using each transition type with a time offset. Whichever button is pressed first, when the common transition completes, even if the independent key transition is still not completed, the transitions end simultaneously.
Example: When the independent key transition [AUTO TRANS] button is pressed later
Transition (wipe)
Independent key transition (mix)
The key is removed, even if the independent key transition has not completed.
Time offset execution with the key not inserted: With
the key not inserted (off), the key is inserted (on) using the transition type whose [AUTO TRANS] button is pressed first. Since the key is then in the inserted state, the transition whose [AUTO TRANS] button is pressed later will remove (off) the key. When all keys are completely removed, all transitions are completed.
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Example 1: When the independent key transition [AUTO TRANS] button is pressed later
Example 2: When the common transition [AUTO TRANS] button is pressed later
Transition (wipe)
Independent key transition (mix)
The transition is completed with the key removed.
Independent key transition (mix)
Transition (wipe)
The transition is completed with the key removed.
Basic Independent Key Transition Operations
Independent key transition operations are performed using the transition control block, independent key transition control block, or key fader control block.
Executing an independent key transition (transition control block)
Independent key transition operations are performed using the independent key transition execution section of the transition control block. The same operations can also be performed using the independent key transition control block.
Note
Independent key transition operations are not supported using the transition control block (simple type).
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