Broadcast Pix Slate 5000 Series Technical manual

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Slate 5000
2 M/E HD & SD Video Switchers
Installation Planning Guide
Slate is a Live Integrated Production System

Broadcast Pix Slate 5000 Installation Planning Guide - October 2008 Page
© 2008 Copyright Broadcast Pix, Inc.
Broadcast Pix, Slate, PixButtons, PixPad, AutoAspect, and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc.
Other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change.

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Table of Contents
3. Introduction
4. Standard Features
6. System Components
7. Control Panel Specifications
8. Control Panel Dimensions
9. Workstation Specifications
10. Slate Video I/O Cards
11. Slate 5008 Wiring Diagram
12. Slate 5016 Wiring Diagram
13. Slate 5032 Wiring Diagram
14. Multiple Slate Systems
15. Slate 5032 & Slate 3032 Example Wiring Diagram
16. File Inputs
17. AutoAspect
18. Team Operation
19. Multi-View Monitoring
20. Installation Considerations
21. Quad Monitor Card Option
22. Audio-Follow-Video Option
23. Sony Camera Control Option (RS-232C)
24. Sony Camera Control Option (RS-422)
25. Hitachi Camera Control
26. Panasonic Camera Control
27. More Options
28. System Delay
31. Slate Specifications
33. Contact Information
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The Broadcast Pix Slate™ 5000 is the industry’s first live, integrated production system to incorporate a 2
Mix/Effect (M/E) Production Switcher functionality with a Multi-View monitoring, Character Generator, Clip
Store and Still Stores. In addition, it controls external audio mixers, camera and video servers. Having
complete control room functionality allows a single operator to run all aspects of a sophisticated HD or SD
production, resulting in a more polished and engaging production. When productions demand more control,
it easily expands to a team operation to share responsibilities.
There are 10 Slate 5000 switcher models in High-Definition, Standard-Definition, analog or hybrid
solutions, as shown below, all of which use the same BPSwitcher software and control panel.
Slate 5000 Configurations:
• Slate 5008
There are 6 Slate 5008 configurations:
Each of which provides 8 live inputs for cameras and other external sources, plus 2 channels of clip store
and 5 channels of graphics. Each internal source has a video and key pair resulting in 14 internal inputs, for
a total of 22 internal and external sources.
Slate HD Slate SD
5008hh 5008dd
5008ha 5008aa
5008hd 5008da
• Slate 5016
There are 2 Slate 5016 configurations:
Each of which includes a 16x16 SDI router, which provides up to 16 live sources, in addition to 14 internal
inputs, as described above, for a total of 30 internal and external sources.
Slate HD Slate SD
5016hh 5016dd
• Slate 5032
There are 2 Slate 5032 configurations:
Each of which includes a 32x32 SDI router, which provides up to 32 live sources, in addition to 14 internal
inputs, as described above.
Slate HD Slate SD
5032hh 5032dd
Introduction
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Classic 2 M/E Panel Layout:
16 direct input source buttons, 16 shifted input source buttons for a total of 32 mappable inputs. ME 1
feeds into ME 2 to setup your next composition, or use ME 1 in a keyer for a DVE box (picture in picture)
effect or use ME 1 to control a secondary program output.
6 Universal Keyers:
Each ME has 6 universal keyers, which are shared across both MEs. Each Keyer has 2 dimensional
DVEs, reposition and cropping capabilities. In addition, one linear key can accept key and fill from an
external CG, which uses 2 of the 6 keyers. And one Chromakey one Luminance key is standard
(upgradable to 8), with clip, gain, hue and spill suppression.
Integrated Memories:
Save and recall switcher panel snapshots, which remember not only setups, but the exact file names of
clips, graphics and metadata (mark points, auto start/stop/rewind, loop and roll/crawl speed). Take
memories a step further with Scripts, a macro-based application, to automate your production to quickly
recall and play out pre-saved sequences and macros.
PixButtons™:
Unique push buttons with built in computer displays that show you icons of the device selected, (camera,
clip, graphic, etc.), the channel number selected and the exact file name selected of clips and graphics.
Always know what content will appear on air once a button is pushed on a Broadcast Pix Slate system;
no other switcher on the market has this functionality.
Multi-View:
Customizable Multi-View showing all internal and external live inputs in motion with tally status and under
monitor displays, plus view all keyer assignments and internal clip and graphic libraries. Displayed on a
dual or optional quad monitor card.
Character Generator:
2 channel character generator from Harris Inscriber TitleMotion Pro. Supports rolls/crawls, 2D & 3D
animations, on-air graphic changes with .ICG editing, many pre-loaded templates and anti-aliased
resolution of <16nS.
Clip Store:
2 channel clip store that supports uncompressed and compressed video with audio, with auto start/stop/
rewind, mark points and looping capabilities. Record any input directly onto the 500 GB hard drives
(upgradable to 1TB) uncompressed. Play up to 60 hours of QuickTime (.mov files encoded in DV, DVC-
Pro, or H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) and MPEG 2 files, and play out image sequence animations files with key
and audio.
Still/Logo Stores:
2 channels of still stores and 1 channel of logo store that can support a wide-variety of still graphic
formats from .TGA, .BMP, .GIF, .JPG. .PNG and .TIFF. Either 24 bit or 32 bit to support full screen
graphics or a keyable graphic with an alpha channel.
AutoAspect™:
Mix and match 16:9 content with 4:3 content interchangeably. Each external live input, as well as each
internal graphic and clip, can be adjusted to 4 different aspect treatments, Box, 14:9, Crop or None.
These treatments allow you to effortlessly adjust ratios, while maintaining the native ratio, without the
need for wiring or configuring external components. Simultaneously output 16:9 and 4:3 on hh models.
Standard Features
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Multi-Format:
Mix and match a wide variety of video and graphic formats including,
486i (NTSC), 576i (PAL), 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, VGA*, DVI-I* and 1080p output*.
System selectable between NTSC/PAL and 4:3/16:9. (* optional)
Digital Processing:
Digital 10-bit 4-4-4 YPrPb progressive processing.
Live Inputs:
Up to 8 live inputs on a Slate 5008, up to 16 live inputs on a Slate 5016 and up to 32 live inputs on a
Slate 5032. Plus 14 video and key inputs for internal clips and graphics.
Outputs:
5 on a Slate 5008, 8 on a Slate 5016, 24 on a Slate 5032. All software assignable to either ME 2
Program, ME 2 Preview, ME 1 Program, ME 1 Preview, Aux or Clean Feed of any or all keyers.
Fail-Safe:
Standard redundant power supplies on control panel, router and workstation. Standard redundant soft-
panel if the control panel ever stops. Standard recovery system hard drive with auto-back-up software.
Always output one source on a Slate 5008, if workstation should ever stop. On Slate 5016 & 5032,
there’s a redundant RS-232 serial connection from the control panel to the router, which enables
switching of all live inputs even if the workstation should ever stop.
More Standard Features
5
Dual Device Controls
- Clips
- CG
- Stills
- Logo
- Fx
- Keyer
- Robotic camera
- Server
- Mems
- Etc.
6 Universal Keyers
2MEs
16-32 inputs
Sources
with tally
All 6 Keyers
with tally
Program,
Preview Clip & Graphic
Libraries
with Metadata

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A Slate 5008 switcher consists of a 2 M/E control panel and a 4 RU workstation, which contains the Slate
video processing I/O cards. All 8 external live inputs and 5 outputs connect directly to the Slate I/O cards, as
shown on page 10. It also includes a stereo audio break-out cable for the clip store.
A Slate 5016 and 5032 also include a 16x16 and 32x32 router respectively, as well as a 5 port 100BASE-TX
network switch to connect all the components. The router interconnects to 2 Slate I/O cards with (12) 75 ohm
BNC cables. An optional set of (3) 6 foot labeled cable bundles are available for convenience, but custom
cables may be used for longer installations. All external live SDI inputs and outputs connect to the router for
greater I/O flexibility.
Although Slate can accept both genlocked and non-genlocked sources, the main Slate I/O card needs to
have an analog black burst reference signal, as does the router.
System Components
6
Broadcast Pix Slate 5000 2 M/E Control Panel
Broadcast Pix Workstation
Broadcast Pix 16x16 Router Broadcast Pix 32x32 Router

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Control Panel Specifications
7
The control panel comes standard with dual internal redundant power supplies that uses standard IEC
power cords (included). In addition, there are 2 redundant 100BASE-TX Category 5 network ports for
communication to the workstation and an RS-232 serial connection for fail-safe control to the router. (3) Cat
5 cables are included with each Slate system, in addition to a 10ft serial cable for fail-safe control when used
with a router. For custom wiring of the RS-232 serial cable, see pinout below.
Redundant
power supply
test point
Rear View of 2 M/E Control Panel
Redundant
power supplies
Redundant
network ports
for workstation
communication
RS-232
serial port
for fail-safe
Pin Function
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
DP 9-pin Fail-Safe
Serial Cable Pinout:
31 in
79 cm
15.5 in
39 cm
13.5 in
34.3 cm
30.1 in
76.5 cm
3 in
7.6 cm
9.5 in
23.9 cm
Top View Bottom View

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Tabletop installation of control panel:
Provides greater visibility of PixButtons™.
8.3 in
21.1 cm
1.25 in
3.2 cm
Cut-out installation of control panel
0.79 in
2 cm
5.9 in
15 cm
30.1 in
76.5 cm
13.5 in
34.3 cm
2.8 in
7.2 cm
5.36 in
13.6 cm
31 in
79 cm
Rear View
Cut-out Dimensions
Side Views
1.9 in
4.8 cm
9.5 in / 23.9 cm

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Premium Workstation Specifications
9
The workstation of a Slate 5000 runs Windows XP Service Pack 2 and comes pre-installed with the
appropriate software. The workstation runs the BPSwitcher application, which is necessary to operate the
system with all its features. (Applications from vendors other than Broadcast Pix should not be added to the
system, unless approved by Broadcast Pix, or they will hurt system performance and invalidate the
warranty.)
Workstation Specifications:
Pentium D 3.40 GHz Processer
1 GB ram
80 GB system hard drive (for applications and graphic storage)
Redundant 80 GB system drive with auto-back-up software
(2) Removable 250 GB video hard drives (for clip store storage), upgradable to two 500 BG TB
(1) DVD/CD R/W
Redundant power supplies
(2) 10/100/1000BASE-TX Ethernet ports (one used for private Broadcast Pix control)
(2) front-mounted USB 2.0 ports (one used for Inscriber TitleMotion dongle, mounted internally)
(6) rear-mounted USB 2.0 ports
(2) PS2 ports for keyboard and mouse (supplied)
Sliding Rack Rails for standard 19” rack mount
2 USB Ports
(1 capped)
Power ButtonReset Button Security Lock
Alarm silencer, for dual
redundant power supplies Analog audio I/O,
via a breakout
cable, shown below
Slate I/O,
see next page
Network Port
for control panel
connection
RS-232 Serial Ports
for camera control &
server control
Broadcast Pix Workstation, Front View
Broadcast Pix Workstation, Rear View
Redundant
Power supplies

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5008aa 5008da
5008dd / 5016dd / 5032dd
DVI$
$I/O$
Mul*$
View$
House$
Network$
Analog$
$I/O$
HD$
$I/O$
Slate$
$Out$ DVI$
$I/O$
Mul*$
View$
House$
Network$
Digital$
$I/O$
HD$
$I/O$
DVI$
$I/O$
Mul*$
View$
House$
Network$
HD$
$I/O$
Slate$
$Out$
Slate$
$Out$
HD$
$I/O$
5008ha 5008hd
5008hh / 5016hh / 5032hh
Analog$
$I/O$
Analog$
$I/O$
Analog$
$I/O$
Slate$
$Out$
Slate$
$Out$
Slate$
$Out$
Digital$
$I/O$
Digital$
$I/O$
Digital$
$I/O$
Slate Video I/O

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Slate 5008 Wiring Diagram
11
DVI NOTE: Slot 6, the DVI I/O card, can only be installed on a HD system. On SD/Analog systems this slot is
blank. The DVI input uses input 4 on an HD board in Slot 2, and input 8 on an HD board in Slot 3. Output D is in
place of out D on slot 2 & output E is in place of out E on slot 3.
Slate&Worksta,on&
Slot$1$
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
DVI$In$4$
DVI$In$8$
Out$A$
Out$B$
Out$C$
Out$D$
Out$E$
House$
Network$$
10/100/1000BASE$
Mul*‐View$DVI$
Mul*‐View$VGA$
DVI$$Out$D$
DVI$Out$E$
BP$Control$100BASE$
Keyboard$PS$2$
Mouse$USB$
Slot$2$
Slot$4$
Slot$3$
Slot$5$
Slot$6$
File transfer for
clips/graphics
SD-SDI Output (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux)
SD-SDI Output (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux)
Analog Output (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux)
Program Out w/ fail-safe from Input 1
Format matches input card in Slot 2
Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux
Format matches input card in Slot 3
Cross-over network cable to control panel
Analog Composite
Blackburst
Inputs&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Outputs&
DVI-VGA adaptor included
Live Inputs
(Cameras, tape decks, servers, etc.)
Computer feed or
HD YPrPb
Computer feed or
HD YPrPb
DVI/VGA/1080p (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux)
DVI/VGA/1080p (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux)

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Slate 5016 Wiring Diagram
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Slate&Worksta,on&
Slot$1$
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
DVI$In$1$
DVI$In$4$
Out$A$
Out$B$
Out$C$
Out$D$
Out$E$
House$
Network$
10/100/1000BASE$
Mul*‐View$DVI$
Mul*‐View$VGA$
DVI$$Out$D$
DVI$Out$E$
BP$Control$100BASE$
Keyboard$PS$2$
Mouse$USB$
Slot$2$
Slot$4$
Slot$3$
Slot$5$
Slot$6$(HD$models)$
File transfer for
clips/graphics
Analog Output
Serial$In$
Network$In$
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
In$9$
In$10$
In$11$
In$12$
In$13$
In$14$
In$15$
In$16$
Ref$Out$
Program$Out$1$
Preview$Out$2$
Aux$Out$3$
Aux$Out$4$
Aux$Out$5$
Aux$Out$6$
Aux$Out$7$
Aux$Out$8$
Out$9$
Out$10$
Out$11$
Out$12$
Out$13$
Out$14$
Out$15$
Out$16$
16x16&Router&
Network&Hub&
Straight cat 5 network cable to control panel
Straight RS-232 serial cable to control panel
Live Inputs
(Cameras, tape decks, servers, etc.)
Blackburst
Inputs&&&&&&&&&&&&Outputs& Inputs&&&&&&&&&&&&&Outputs&
Fail-Safe Output
Fail-Safe Output

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Slate 5032 Wiring Diagram
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Slate&Worksta,on&
Slot$1$
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
DVI$In$1$
DVI$In$4$
Out$A$
Out$B$
Out$C$
Out$D$
Out$E$
House$
Network$
10/100/1000BASE$
Mul*‐View$DVI$
Mul*‐View$VGA$
DVI$$Out$D$
DVI$Out$E$
BP$Control$100BASE$$
Keyboard$PS$2$
Mouse$USB$
Slot$2$
Slot$4$
Slot$3$
Slot$5$
Slot$6$(HD$models)$
File transfer for
clips/graphics
Analog Output
Serial$In$
Network$In$
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
In$9$
In$10$
In$11$
In$12$
In$13$
In$14$
In$15$
In$16$
In$17$
In$18$
In$19$
In$20$
In$21$
In$22$
In$23$
In$24$
In$25$
In$26$
In$27$
In$28$
In$29$
In$30$
In$31$
In$32$
Ref$Out$
Program$Out$1$
Preview$Out$2$
Aux$Out$3$
Aux$Out$4$
Aux$Out$5$
Aux$Out$6$
Aux$Out$7$
Aux$Out$8$
Aux$Out$9$
Aux$Out$10$
Aux$Out$11$
Aux$Out$12$
Aux$Out$13$
Aux$Out$14$
Aux$Out$15$
Aux$Out$16$
Aux$Out$17$
Aux$Out$18$
Aux$Out$19$
Aux$Out$20$
Aux$Out$21$
Aux$Out$22$
Aux$Out$23$
Aux$Out$24$
Out$25$
Out$26$
Out$27$
Out$28$
Out$29$
Out$30$
Out$31$
Out$32$
32x32&Router&
Straight network
cable to
control panel
Straight RS-232 serial cable to control panel
Live Inputs
(Cameras, tape decks, servers, etc.)
Blackburst
Inputs&&&&&&&&&&&&&Outputs& Inputs&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Outputs&
Network&Hub&
Fail-Safe Output
Fail-Safe Output

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Multiple Slate Systems
14
Unique to the Broadcast Pix Slate 5032 is the option to hook two or more Slate systems to one
centralized router to share inputs and outputs. Great for larger facilities where multiple studios/control
points are needed, it simplifies wiring by having one access point for all connections and lowers overall
cost. Instead of purchasing two or three separate units, purchase one large system and increase your
productivity.
There are several configurations where multiple Slates would useful and cost effective. The first is a low
cost (without lacking any features) Studio B where you have a complete separate system to feed a
different program, with access to Studio A sources if they are ever needed. This wiring method is good
for multi-cast. Studios are often required to output one production to multiple mediums, such as
broadcast, in-house IMAG (image magnification), web-cast, mobile, closed-circuit TV, etc. Although the
content is virtually the same, the final output needs to be different. For example, web-casts are typically
smaller in size/resolution so compositions need to be less complex, and they are also less forgiving when
it comes to fast motion and smaller fonts. The studio diagram below shows a Slate 5032 controlling a
broadcast output and a Slate 3032 controlling a less complex web-cast.
Connect two 2 M/E control panels or have a combination with a 2 M/E and a 1 M/E control panel from the
Slate 1000 (or use a custom keyboard from a Slate 100). There are a total of 24 external live inputs that
are either independent or shared across both systems, and 8 outputs for each system (Preview/Program
& Auxes). Both control panels, workstations and router connect to the same 100BASE-TX network
switch, using a total of 5 ports. Fail-safe switching, however, can only be dedicated to one system, as the
secondary system will have only 1 input outputted for fail-safe. See diagram on next page.
It is important to have unique IP addresses for each system, otherwise a network conflict will occur. Each
system is configured from the factory to assure proper connectivity. As there are many ways to connect
multiple Slate systems, including with larger routers, it is advised to contact a Broadcast Pix
representative for more information.
TV$
WEB$
Slate 5032: 192.168.53.252 Slate 3032: 192.168.53.241
Broadcast Pix 32x32 Router: 192.168.53.150
Common Inputs
Cameras and other external sources
Workstation B:
192.168.53.240
Workstation A:
192.168.53.250

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Slate 5032 & Slate 3032 Sharing a Router
Example Wiring Diagram
15
Slate&1&Worksta,on&
Slot$1$
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
Out$A$
Out$B$
Out$C$
Out$D$
Out$E$
Slot$2$
Slot$3$
Analog Output
Serial$In$
Network$In$
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
In$9$
In$10$
In$11$
In$12$
In$13$
In$14$
In$15$
In$16$
In$17$
In$18$
In$19$
In$20$
In$21$
In$22$
In$23$
In$24$
In$25$
In$26$
In$27$
In$28$
In$29$
In$30$
In$31$
In$32$
Ref$Out$
S1$Prog$Out$1$
S1$Prev$Out$2$
S1$Aux$Out$3$
S1$Aux$Out$4$
S1$Aux$Out$5$
S1$Aux$Out$6$
S1$Aux$Out$7$
S1$Aux$Out$8$
S2$Prog$Out$9$
S2$Prev$Out$10$
S2$Aux$Out$11$
S2$Aux$Out$12$
S2$Aux$Out$13$
S2$Aux$Out$14$
S2$Aux$Out$15$
S2$Aux$Out$16$
Slate$2$Out$17$
Slate$2$Out$18$
Slate$2$Out$19$
Slate$2$Out$20$
Slate$2$Out$21$
Slate$2$Out$22$
Slate$2$Out$23$
Slate$2$Out$24$
Slate$1$Out$25$
Slate$1$Out$26$
Slate$1$Out$27$
Slate$1$Out$28$
Slate$1$Out$29$
Slate$1Out$30$
Slate$1$Out$31$
Slate$1$Out$32$
32x32&Router&
Straight serial fail-safe cable to primary control panel
Live Inputs
(Cameras, tape decks, servers, etc.)
Blackburst
Inputs&&&&&&&Outputs& Inputs&&&&&&&&Outputs&
Ref$In$
In$1$
In$2$
In$3$
In$4$
In$5$
In$6$
In$7$
In$8$
Out$A$
Out$B$
Out$C$
Out$D$
Out$E$
Slot$2$
Inputs&&&&&&&Outputs&
Slot$1$
Slate&2&Worksta,on&
Slot$3$
Analog Output
Slate 5032
Outputs
Slate 3032 Outputs

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One important way in which the Broadcast Pix Slate system stands out from other traditional switchers is
that at the heart of the Slate system is a file-based architecture. Not only can the system support a wide-
variety of live video formats from SDI to DVI, it can also accept a wide-variety of standard graphic and
video file formats. A file is a graphic, clip or animation that is encapsulated in a computer file, such as
a .tga graphic or a .mov QuickTime clip. It includes not only the content, but also the name of the file.
Files are generally created from a computer/editing system like Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere,
Avid or an animation program like Artbeats or Digital Juice. The files are then sent over a 1 Gig network
in either pre-production or during a production and stored internally in the Broadcast Pix workstation.
Files can also be created inside the Slate workstation as a CG, animation or an uncompressed recorded
clip. Files can dramatically streamline your workflow and let you focus on being more content creative
instead of worrying about how to connect all your components.
Incorporating both traditional live inputs and file formats into one video switcher allows for not only
greater ease of movement of content, but an incredible amount of user feedback that comes directly from
the files. Not only do you know that a clip channel is on air, you know exactly what clip is on air and how
much time is left on that clip. The Broadcast Pix Slate system takes file inputs a step further displaying
the actual file name on the control panel. Through unique push buttons, with built in computer displays
called PixButtons™, the user sees what device, what channel and most importantly what file name is
selected. In addition, your Multi-View provides the same feedback along with timecode and other
attributes, like mark points and auto-start for a complete control room feel. No other switcher provides
this functionality at any price point.
File Inputs
16
Broadcast Pix PixButtons™
Clips&
QuickTime&
‐&DV&
‐&DVCPRO&
‐ &H.264&/&MPEG4&
MPEG2&
HD, SD, Analog, DVI
Files
Video
Graphics&
.tga&
.bmp&
.jpg&
.png&
.gif&
NLE Slate 5000

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Whether you are creating a widescreen 16:9 show, or a traditional 4:3 show, AutoAspect solves the many
challenges of mixing 4:3 and 16:9 content in the same production. Now 16:9 and 4:3 inputs, clips and
graphics can be used interchangeably and mixed together in the same live production, while maintaining
the native aspect ratio of each element. Conventional switchers can only stretch video when crossing
aspect ratios, causing people to look too wide or too thin. Slate enables each input to be set to one of 4
aspect treatments: Box, Crop, 14:9 or None (anamorphic). And each clip and graphic in the libraries can
be separately treated in same four ways.
DualAspect Outputs
While aspect treatment of inputs is standard on all Slate systems, you can also simultaneously output
16:9 and 4:3 versions of the same 16:9 show with a Slate 5008hh, 5016hh or 5032hh, where 2 HD I/O
cards are installed (hh models).
AutoAspect™
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AutoAspect Input Treatment
AutoAspect Controls
Slate 5000hh 16:9 output
4:3 output

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One of the unique features of all Broadcast Pix Slate switchers is control room operations are integrated
within the switcher, making it easily controllable by a minimal staff, or even one person. A technical
director can switch and control cameras, key on lower thirds, update guest graphics, change over-the-
shoulder boxes, roll in opens and packages, plus trigger audio commands, all from one control panel.
This tight interaction makes productions more efficient, while enabling a smaller staff to be more
productive.
Some productions require more than a ‘one-man-band’ operation. There are times when in addition to
having a complex switched production, multiple graphics and clips need to be updated and changed on
the fly. The Slate system is highly scalable, and can easily accommodate multiple users. A common
setup up for a Broadcast Pix studio is a technical director, switching and calling the camera shots plus a
second operator changing graphics and clips as needed. Both users are controlling the same Broadcast
Pix workstation, the technical director with the 2 M/E control panel, and the graphics operator with a
keyboard, mouse and dedicated graphics monitor. See below for diagram.
For even more demanding productions, where each device needs to have a separate operator, the
Broadcast Pix easily adjusts. The main workstation effectively has 2 control points, one is the 2 M/E
control panel and the other is the keyboard and mouse. When other users need access to a keyboard
and mouse, other workstations, of any kind, can easily be networked together to add more control points.
Through the use of SoftPanels, which are virtual control panels, users enter an IP address and have
access to any part of the control panel to assist the director in various show needs. Since SoftPanels are
Flash-based, users can easily right-click and zoom into various parts of the control panel for a custom
look. This not only focuses the user on their section, but also limits access to other parts of the panel,
that the director may not want anyone to control. You may have as many SoftPanel licenses installed on
your system as you wish, and they can easily be added on as an option. Each control panel, SoftPanel
and Scripts panel uses one license, the Slate 5000 comes with 4 licenses, but more may be beneficial. In
addition to more SoftPanels, users have the option to add more physical control panels, such as 2 M/E
control panel for back-up/redundancy or 1 M/E control panels that control a specific ME. This option is
useful when driving multiple outputs where one TD is controlling the record feed and the other TD is
controlling a projector output for Image Magnification (IMAG).
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Technical Director Graphics/Clips Operator
2 ME Technical Director Graphics Operator Clips Operator
Network
Switch
ME 1 Technical Director

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Every Broadcast Pix Slate switcher includes a customizable Multi-View to monitor all your internal and
external sources in motion. The Multi-View is outputted through the workstation’s monitor card (PCI slot
#5), as shown below. It uses one DVI-I connecter and one VGA connecter, a DVI to VGA adaptor is
included. The standard output is through a dual-headed card where you can easily create custom layouts
across two screens, in addition to using the factory layouts. Layouts can then be saved and recalled at
the click of a button.
Although you may connect virtually any resolution monitor to the workstation, from 1280x1024,
1366x768, 1680x1050 to 1920x1080, one monitor is primarily used in pre-production to change show
settings or during the production for a graphics or technical director workstation needs to be at a
1280x1024 or 1680x1024 resolution. The other monitor is then used to monitor sources, preview,
program, key windows, clip and graphic libraries. When pairing monitors with your Slate system is it
important to set the correct resolution/aspect ratio of the monitor with the Windows desktop settings to
ensure proper aspect treatment of your video.
On a Slate 5008 all 8 external live sources monitor in full motion, in addition to 2 clip channels and 5
graphic channels. On a Slate 5016 and Slate 5032, only 7 of your external live sources will monitor in full
motion. The remaining inputs will update more slowly and will automatically cycle through each input
without any user interaction. Once any source is in preview, program, or a keyer, that source monitor will
now start to update in full motion. For this reason it is recommend to only map the sources necessary for
a particular show, as the refresh rate of the monitors will improve. Typically, tape decks, servers and
other secondary feeds will be connected to these inputs, so in most installations this is not a problem. In
installations where all sources are necessary to monitor in full motion it is recommended to install
external source monitors. The Multi-View also provides monitoring for 2 outputs sources, either ME 1
Program and Preview or ME 2 Program and Preview. To monitor all 4 outputs, it is necessary to connect
external monitors or a 3rd party multi-view where ME 1 Program and Preview are monitored from the
Broadcast Pix Multi-View and ME 2 Program and Preview are monitored off video outputs from the Slate/
Router outputs.
The Broadcast Pix Multi-View is intended for a director/producer to verify camera shots, input signals and
overall composition. It is not, however, meant to monitor signal quality. For the highest quality monitoring,
and fail-safe monitoring, we recommend to connect a ‘glass’ or ‘tube’ monitor to the preview and program
outputs of the system. Although these external source monitors are not needed, if desired, they do
provide monitors for the fine shading of cameras and to monitor while in fail-safe, since the Multi-View is
not active while the system is in fail-safe.
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Dual Monitor Card
Secondary Monitor for Multi-View
Primary Monitor for CG & Pre-Production
Broadcast Pix Router, rear view
Fail-Safe Monitors (if desired)
ME 2
Preview Out 2
ME 2
Program Out 1