Data Video SE-3000 User manual

.8 / 16 CHANNEL SWITCHER.
SE-3000
Instruction Manual
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Table of contents
Warnings and Precautions.......................................................................................................6
Warranty....................................................................................................................................7
Standard Warranty...........................................................................................................7
Two Year Warranty..........................................................................................................7
Disposal.....................................................................................................................................7
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking.........................................................................7
Packing List...............................................................................................................................7
Introduction...............................................................................................................................8
Features...........................................................................................................................9
Main Unit..................................................................................................................................10
Front Panel....................................................................................................................10
Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................10
Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................10
Keyboard .......................................................................................................................10
Keyboard Rear...............................................................................................................10
Input & Output Connections – Main Unit...............................................................................11
Control Panel to Main Unit Ethernet Connection..................................................................13
Power.......................................................................................................................................13
Main Unit........................................................................................................................13
Control Panel.................................................................................................................13
Video Connections .................................................................................................................14
SDI Video Inputs............................................................................................................14
Setting the Resolution of the SE-3000...................................................................................14
DVI Input – Input 8 ......................................................................................................15
Input Channels 9~16...................................................................................................15
Video Outputs .........................................................................................................................16
Auxiliary HD-SDI Outputs 1~4.....................................................................................16
How to assign Auxiliary Output sources ......................................................................16
Monitor Connections..............................................................................................................17
Multi Image Preview.......................................................................................................17
Multi Image Preview – Initial Set Up...............................................................................17
Modifying the chosen MultiViewer Layout ......................................................................18
Changing Main Screens 1~4.......................................................................................18
Modifying the Multi Image Preview Labels...................................................................19
Source Select Button Group..................................................................................................20
Aux Bus – Top Button Row............................................................................................20
Program – Middle Button Row .......................................................................................20
Preset – Bottom Button Row..........................................................................................20
Transitions Group...................................................................................................................20
AUTO TRANS Button.....................................................................................................20
CUT Button....................................................................................................................20
MIX Button.....................................................................................................................20
WIPE Button ..................................................................................................................21
DVE Button....................................................................................................................21

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Previewing a selected transition............................................................................................21
REV and NORM / REV buttons......................................................................................21
WIPE Selection Menu..............................................................................................................22
Wipe ..............................................................................................................................22
Soft Value ...................................................................................................................22
Width Value.................................................................................................................23
Level Value .................................................................................................................23
Soft Balance................................................................................................................23
Wipe Border...................................................................................................................23
Colour Palette .............................................................................................................23
Hue, Sat and Luma values..........................................................................................23
Source Control............................................................................................................23
Wipe Shade...................................................................................................................24
Colour Palette .............................................................................................................24
Hue, Sat and Luma values..........................................................................................24
Shade Soft..................................................................................................................24
Shade Position............................................................................................................24
Wipe Position.................................................................................................................24
DVE Transitions Menu............................................................................................................25
Transition Selection........................................................................................................25
Home Menu – Length of Transition........................................................................................25
ME Trans.......................................................................................................................25
DSK Trans.....................................................................................................................25
FTB Trans......................................................................................................................25
Freeze Menu............................................................................................................................26
Freeze On / Off..............................................................................................................26
Mode..............................................................................................................................26
Stills Menu...............................................................................................................................27
Grabbing & Saving a Still to memory..............................................................................27
Loading an existing Still from memory............................................................................28
Deleting a saved Still from memory.............................................................................28
Bus Matte Menu ......................................................................................................................29
Colour Palette................................................................................................................29
Hue, Sat and Luma values.............................................................................................29
Storing and Recalling USER Set Ups ....................................................................................30
How to quickly save a User Set Up................................................................................30
Labelling an existing User memory slot.......................................................................30
Loading a previously saved User Set Up........................................................................31
Deleting a User Set Up................................................................................................31
Flex™ Overview......................................................................................................................31
Flex™ screen order........................................................................................................32
Saving the Flex™ set up................................................................................................32
Flex™ Set Up Menus.....................................................................................................32
Flex™ Source Select ..............................................................................................................33
Flex DVE1 (PiP1) and DVE2 (PiP2).........................................................................................33
DVE Position..................................................................................................................33
The Enable option.......................................................................................................33

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The Rotation value......................................................................................................33
The X and Y values.....................................................................................................33
The Z value.................................................................................................................34
DVE Size .......................................................................................................................34
The Z value of DVE Size.............................................................................................34
The Soft value of DVE Size.........................................................................................34
DVE Border....................................................................................................................34
Hue, Sat and Luma values..........................................................................................34
Size.............................................................................................................................34
Soft .............................................................................................................................34
DVE Crop.......................................................................................................................35
Left, Right, Top and Bottom edge................................................................................35
The Size value ............................................................................................................35
Flex™ Keyer Menu..................................................................................................................35
Flex™ Key and Fill Example CG-350 Set Up.................................................................36
Chroma Key Overview............................................................................................................37
A good foreground image helps produce a good key .....................................................37
Three Chip Camera.....................................................................................................37
Do not mix SD and HD standards when keying...........................................................37
White Balance the Camera..........................................................................................37
Lighting .......................................................................................................................38
Control Panel Button Groups used.................................................................................38
Chroma Key Quick Set Up......................................................................................................39
Chroma Matte................................................................................................................40
Chroma Key Ctrl ............................................................................................................40
Key Acceptance..........................................................................................................40
Key Lift........................................................................................................................40
Key Gain.....................................................................................................................40
Color Spill ......................................................................................................................41
Chroma Acceptance....................................................................................................41
Chroma Suppress .......................................................................................................41
Saving the Chroma Key set up.......................................................................................41
Luma Key Overview................................................................................................................41
Luma Key Quick Set Up..........................................................................................................42
Luma Key – Lift..............................................................................................................43
Luma Key – Gain...........................................................................................................43
Luma Key – Opacity....................................................................................................43
Luma Key – Invert.......................................................................................................43
LIN Button...................................................................................................................43
SELF Button................................................................................................................43
TOP Button .................................................................................................................43
Saving the Luma Key set up ..........................................................................................43
Mask Menu ..............................................................................................................................44
Keyer Matte .............................................................................................................................45
Colour Palette................................................................................................................45
The Hue adjustment....................................................................................................45

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The Sat or Saturation value.........................................................................................45
The Luma value ..........................................................................................................45
Using Key 1 and Key 2............................................................................................................46
Transition Controls.........................................................................................................46
BGND - Background....................................................................................................46
KEY1 / KEY2...............................................................................................................46
Priority Button..............................................................................................................47
Previewing a selected transition..................................................................................47
REV and NORM / REV buttons...................................................................................47
DSK1 and DSK2 Quick Set Up ...............................................................................................48
Saving the DSK1 DSK2 set up.......................................................................................49
SE-3000 Keying layers............................................................................................................49
DSK Transitions..........................................................................................................49
Looping an External reference through the SE-3000 ...........................................................50
Tally Output.............................................................................................................................51
Tally connection to two ITC-100 units ............................................................................52
Features awaiting firmware development.............................................................................53
Clip Menu.......................................................................................................................53
Audio Menu....................................................................................................................53
GPI connection ..............................................................................................................53
RS-232...........................................................................................................................53
RS-422 IN......................................................................................................................54
RS-422 OUT..................................................................................................................54
Updating the SE-3000 firmware .............................................................................................55
Checking Firmware Revisions........................................................................................56
Drawing Control Panel & Main Unit.......................................................................................56
Specifications .........................................................................................................................57
Service and Support...............................................................................................................58
Disclaimer of Product and Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct,
complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to
time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo
Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase
decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or
damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product
can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure safe
and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these
openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on
the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat
register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label
of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or
your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be
walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not
exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to
qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Warranty
Standard Warranty
•Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the date of
purchase.
•The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any
request for repair under warranty.
•Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered by this
warranty.
•All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
•All other claims of any nature are not covered.
•Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.
•Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.
•Your statutory rights are not affected.
Two Year Warranty
•All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a free one year extension to the
standard Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. For
information on how to register please visit www.datavideo-tek.com or contact your local Datavideo
office or authorized Distributors
•Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are only
covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).
Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized
Distributors before the extended warranty expires.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking.
This symbol on the product indicates that it will not be treated as household waste. It must
be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product,
please contact your local Datavideo office.
Packing List
The following items should be included in the box. If any items are missing please contact your supplier.
Item No.
Description
Quantity
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SE-3000 Main Unit 1
2
SE-3000 Control Panel / Keyboard 1
3
AC Power Cord 2
4
Ethernet Cable 8P-8P 3m 1
5
4pin XLR Switch Mode Power Supply DC 12V 10A 1
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4pin XLR Switch Mode Power Supply DC 12V 5A 1
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USB cable 1
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SE-3000 Instruction Manual 1

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Introduction
The Datavideo SE-3000 is a professional, eight or sixteen channel High Definition SDI Video Switcher. The
SE-3000’s modular design allows the Main unit (2U high) to be mounted in a standard 19” rack. The Control
unit can then be placed on a nearby flat work surface or built into a gallery or OB van desk. The Control
Panel and Main unit communicate via a standard (straight through) Ethernet patch cable.
The switcher can be supplied with eight inputs and then be upgraded to sixteen channels at a later date.
Alternatively the switcher can be purchased with all sixteen input channels already present. The SE-3000
Main unit can accept HD-SDI inputs and one DVI-D source input (channels 1~8). If you have purchased the
sixteen channel version then inputs 9~16 also have the option to upscale four SD-SDI inputs to your chosen
HD standard.
The SE-3000’s built in TBCs can synchronise the input channels internally without the need for external
genlock; although you can choose to loop an external reference through the SE-3000 if you wish to minimise
the delay through the switcher. Each input channel is also provided with its own Colour Processor or Proc
Amp.
The SE-3000 Multi Image Preview, via DVI-D or HD-SDI (BNC), can be fed to one or two large format LCD
monitor screens, this helps keep the number of required monitors to a minimum. The SE-3000 can also
provide four user delegated Auxiliary HD-SDI outputs, as well as providing HD Preview and Program outputs
via HD-SDI (BNC) and Component (Y, Pb, Pr).
Normal mixer features such as Picture in Picture (PiP) as well as Cut, Wipe and Mix (dissolve) transitions are
available. On top of these the SE-3000 can perform advanced Digital Video Effects (DVE) such as 3D page
turn transitions and even produce a multi image FLEX™ output with key and fill layers.
The user defined FLEX™ output allows a choice of background image/video plus two optional PiPs which
can be sized, rotated, positioned and cropped. Either PiP window can also have user defined coloured
borders too.
The SE-3000 can be configured to allow paired video channels of foreground and background to provide
Chroma or Luma keyed video outputs thus giving the option to create productions with a virtual studio feel.
Up to 100 still images can captured from live video and stored in non-volatile memory for later inclusion in a
project. User set ups can be defined and saved using the Control Panel Keyboard and Joystick or its 7” LCD
touch screen menu panel.
Up to 1000 set ups (M/Es) can be stored in to the onboard user memory slots and recalled instantly at the
press of a button using the user/shot box area of the control panel.
The SE-3000 can provide simple tally communication which can be easily incorporated into the Datavideo
ITC-100 based talk back system or a bespoke tally light set up. Redundant connections for GPI, RS-232 and
RS-422 are also provided so they can be incorporated into later firmware versions.
All in all the SE-3000 provides the right tools to light your creative imagination and meet your HD workflow
needs. Push your live HD production envelope further and at lower cost than ever before.
That’s Datavideo; sharing the value!

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Features
•Up to 16 HD SDI Inputs (8 or 16 Inputs)
•Built-in SD-to-HD up converters for up to 4 sources simultaneously (inputs 9~16)
•Built-in frame syncs for each input
•Dedicated DVI Input (treated as input 8 via a menu option)
•Multi-image preview or Preview or Program output via DVI-D
•1 M/E Switcher
•4 Keyers (2 in Mix and Effect, 2 as DSK/ Down Stream Key)
•2 Chroma Keyers in Mix and Effect
•30+ Wipe Patterns, with variable border width, source/colour, softness
•Built-in DVE transition engine, with 80+ transitions including page turns
•FLEX™ - Dual Channel P-in-P Processor with Background & Keyer
•Program (PGM), Preview (PVW), Program +DSK, Preview +DSK outputs available
•HD Component and down converted SD Component output as well as HD-SDI output
•4 user delegated auxiliary HD-SDI outputs
•Store up to 100 still images
•Up to 1000 set ups (M/Es) can be stored in to the onboard user memory slots
•Ergonomic, intuitive control panel for quick and easy operation
•Large 7” touch-screen LCD panel on control unit for easy menu navigation and setting changes
•PC Ethernet based control interface software available
•Planned update(s) for RS-232, RS-422 and GPI controls
•Planned update(s) for Audio and Clip menus
•Separate, 2U high, 19” rack mountable Main unit
•Proc Amp controls for black level, white stretch, white clip, Chroma gain for each input
•Selectable mixer HD Standards 1080i (59.94, 60, 50) or 720p (59.94, 60, 50)

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Main Unit
Front Panel
The front panel of the SE-3000 Main Unit has a ventilation plate; to prevent overheating please ensure that
adequate airflow is provided. The Main Unit also comes with 19” rack mounts already fitted.
Rear Panel
Control Panel
Keyboard
Keyboard Rear

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Input & Output Connections – Main Unit
Starting from the bottom left corner.
SDI / HD-SDI Inputs 1~8 & 9 ~16
The lower row of HD-SDI inputs are labelled 1~8. The upper row
of SDI HD/SD inputs are labelled 9~16. If your unit has 8 inputs
only then the upper row of BNC connectors will not be present.
Units with only 8 inputs can be upgraded to 16 inputs, please
speak with your local Datavideo supplier for availability and price.
AUX Outputs 1~4
4 user delegated HD-SDI Auxiliary outputs – see page 16.
PGM & PVW Outputs
HD-SDI Program (PGM) and Preview (PVW) outputs.
MULTI-1 & MULTI-2 Outputs
HD-SDI Multi Image Preview of input sources with PGM, PVW,
Still Store 1 and 2 – see page 17.
REF IN & REF LOOP
Use these connections to loop external house sync through the
SE-3000 Mixer. See page 50.
SD COMPONENT OUTPUT
Downscaled SD Component (YPbPr / RGB) PGM output.
HD COMPONENT OUTPUT
HD Component (YPbPr / RGB) PGM output.
DVI-D Input
This input can accept signals from computer or laptop. ADVI-D to
HDMI cable is required if connecting a HDMI source here.
Any input needs to match the resolution of the mixer.
DVI-D Output
Can be set up to output Multi Image Preview, PGM or PVW
Any Monitor connected needs to match the mixer resolution
Ethernet Ports
Used to connect the Main Unit to the Control Panel / Keyboard.
An additional Ethernet port is provided so that the unit can be
controlled remotely via PC software - see page 12.

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Starting from the Top left corner
XLR Balanced Audio Inputs
XLR Balanced Audio Outputs
TALLY
37 Pin D-Sub connector. See page 51 for more information.
RS-422 IN & RS-422 OUT
9 Pin D-Sub connector. See page 54 for more information.
RS-232
9 Pin D-Sub connector. See page 53 for more information.
GPI
15 Pin D-Sub connector. See page 53 for more information.
DC Input 12V 10A
Pin 1 = GND ( - )
Pin 2 = NC
Pin 3 = NC
Pin 4 = VCC ( + )
Case Earth Connector

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Control Panel to Main Unit Ethernet Connection
The Control Panel / Keyboard
communicates with the SE-3000
Main unit using the supplied 3m
Ethernet (straight through) patch
cable. There is one Ethernet port
on the rear of the Control Panel /
Keyboard and two Ethernet ports
on the rear of the Main unit. Use
any of these Ethernet ports for
connecting the Control Panel to
the Main unit.
The Main Unit can also
communicate over a simple Static
IP PC network using a cross over Ethernet cable direct to a PC as shown above. In order to use this feature
additional Windows based software is required. Please register your unit using the link below in order to
receive this free application and the PC set up instructions.
http://www.datavideo.info/en/productReg.php
Please note; using the Ethernet connection across an existing DHCP network may delay communication
with the mixer. The default IP address for the Control Panel is 192.168.1.115 and the Main unit is
192.168.1.114. Both units can communicate with each other across an existing DHCP network but the IP
addresses mentioned above need to be allowed on the network as static IP addresses. You may need the
help of an I.T. specialist when setting up the DHCP server in this way otherwise conflicts may occur.
Power
Main Unit
Connect the supplied 12V 10A power supply to the 4pin XLR DC Power Input on the rear of the Main Unit.
The power supply should be connected to a suitable mains electric outlet using the supplied mains cable. A
case earth connector is also provided.
Control Panel
The Control Panel has a 4pin XLR DC In socket on the rear panel, and a 12v 5A power supply is supplied. A
case earth connector is also provided.
There are two power ON/OFF switches to look at on the SE-3000, one on the Main unit and another on the
Control Panel / Keyboard. Start the Main unit first and then the Control Panel.
Main Unit On / Off Switch
Control Panel On / Off Switch

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Video Connections
SDI Video Inputs Looking at the rear panel of the SE-3000 Main Unit, the lower
row of HD-SDI inputs are labelled 1~8 and the upper row of
SDI HD/SD inputs are labelled 9~16. If your unit only has 8
inputs then the upper row of BNC connectors will not be
present.
Units with only 8 inputs can be upgraded to 16 inputs, please speak with your local Datavideo supplier for
upgrade availability and price.
Inputs 9~16 can be used to input Standard Definition or High Definition SDI sources depending on the
INPUTS setting for each – See Input Channels 9~16 on the following page.
Inputs 1~8 can only accept High Definition SDI sources with the exception of input 8 – See DVI Input –
Input 8 on the following page.
Setting the Resolution of the SE-3000
The SE-3000 has six standard HD resolution settings. To set the mixer’s resolution press the SETUP button
in the Menus button group of the SE-3000 Control Panel / Keyboard.
Now look at the Touch Screen Menu Panel and in the bottom left hand corner is the Standard option. Tap on
the current resolution displayed and a list of six options is shown.
Use the up and down arrows to see each of the options available then tap on the resolution required. The list
should now disappear leaving the chosen standard displayed. Any connected monitors should now identify
and sync with the new resolution now being output by the mixer.
Standard resolutions are:
1920x1080i 60, 1920x1080i 59.94, 1920x1080i 50, 1280x720p 60, 1280x720p 59.94 and 1280x720p 50.

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DVI Input – Input 8
NOTE: When the DVI Input option is enabled HD-SDI input 8 is replaced with the DVI input source video. On
the MultiViewer output, the name of input 8 is changed to ‘DVI Input’
The DVI input can be set to accept computer DVI-D inputs at resolutions of
1280x720, 1024x768 or 800x600 depending on the graphics capability of the
Computer or Laptop connected. However, it is best to supply video inputs that
match the resolution of the mixer where possible.
Use the INPUTS button from the Menus button
group of the SE-3000 Control Panel / Keyboard
then look at the Touch Screen Menu Panel. Tap
on DVI Input and then tap below Enable so it
displays as On.
HDMI sources could be connected here using
a DVI-D to HDMI cable. Avoid using sources with
HDCP protected video.
Input Channels 9~16
NOTE: Units with only 8 inputs can be upgraded to 16 inputs, please speak with your local Datavideo
supplier for upgrade availability and price.
Inputs 9~16 can be used to input Standard Definition or High Definition SDI sources depending on the
INPUTS setting for each. Press the INPUTS button in the Menus button group of the Control Panel /
Keyboard. Now look at the Touch Screen Menu Panel.
Tap on Inputs and then tap on the required input channel number. For our example we have chosen Input 9
and changed it to accept an SD-SDI 16:9 or Anamorphic video input by using the SD Full Screen option.
Please note that SD Full Height and SD Full
Width can be used with 4:3 aspect video.
SD Full Height will show black columns at either
side of the 4:3 video.
SD Full Width will show black bars above and
below the 4:3 video.
HD Input returns the channel to an HD-SDI input.

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Video Outputs
The SE-3000 has many video outputs which include:
HD-SDI Program ( PGM )
HD-SDI Preview ( PVW )
DVI-D Output user assigns as either PGM
PVW
PGM DSK1
PVW DSK1
Multiview 1
Multiview 2
To assign the type of output required for the DVI-D output press the OUTPUTS button in the Menus area
of the Control Panel / Keyboard. Then tap on DVI Out and choose one of the six options above.
SD YPbPr SD Component Output
HD YPbPr HD Component Output
HD Output user assigns as either PGM
PVW
PGM DSK1
PVW DSK1
Multiview 1
Multiview 2
To assign the type of output required for the Analogue output press the OUTPUTS button in the Menus
area of the Control Panel / Keyboard. Then tap on Analog Out and choose one of the six options above.
This Analogue output has a further setting for YPbPr or RGB output depending on your connected
equipment.
Auxiliary HD-SDI Outputs 1~4
It is possible to delegate any SE-3000 video input to any one of the four Auxiliary HD-SDI Outputs. These
outputs can be really useful as it allows a production team options to place a small HD-SDI monitor (such as
the 7” TLM-700HD) in a speakers lectern or send looped video from a HDR-50 recorder to monitors just
outside the live event area to attract people in.
How to assign Auxiliary Output sources
The SE-3000 AUX BUS button row makes it easy to assign a source to an Auxiliary HD-SDI Output.
Simply press the AUX button required and then select the source from theAUX BUS Row of buttons.

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Monitor Connections
Multi Image Preview
It is possible to operate the SE-3000 with just one or two monitors connected. The Multi Image Preview can
be supplied from a combination of the Multi-1 HD-SDI, Multi-2 HD-SDI or DVI-D output. Using one or two of
these outputs you can display all inputs plus next source Preview and Program output as well as selected
image Stills 1 and 2.
The Multi Image Preview will also confirm basic tally information on these screens too by highlighting the live
source image with a red border, and the cued/next source image with a yellow border.
If the Multi Image Preview is supplied from the Multi-1, Multi-2 outputs (see page 11), then two Datavideo
TLM-170H monitors could be used. Alternatively you could use two Datavideo DAC-8 converters to change
HD-SDI signals to HDMI and then feed these signals to two compatible LCD / LED panels of your choice.
If the Multi Image Preview is supplied from the DVI-D output connection, a DVI-D to HDMI cable could be
used. Please ensure your chosen DVI-D or HDMI monitor is able to accept the mixers output
resolution, for example 1920x1080@60Hz.
Multi Image Preview – Initial Set Up
The Multi Image Preview can be displayed in 5 different user selectable layouts.
To configure the layout press the OUTPUTS button in the Menus button group of the SE-3000 Control Panel
/ Keyboard.
Now look at the Touch Screen Menu Panel and tap on the word MultiViewer in the yellow options area.

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The bottom of the screen now shows the menu options for MultiViewer and the first option is also called
MultiViewer. Tapping on this option in the bottom left hand corner displays the list of 5 layout options.
Modifying the chosen MultiViewer Layout
It is advisable to have the Multi Image Preview displayed on the Preview monitor(s) first so that you can see
the effect of the following settings as you change them.
Changing Main Screens 1~4
To make things easier to understand we shall use the
Dual Mode 2 MultiViewer option as an example. The
method involved in changing Main Screens 1~4 here is
the same for the other MultiViewer set ups.
When you look at the initial layout of Dual Mode 2 (above)you can see that the top two images in both
screens are; Preview, Program for the Multi-1 Output, and Still 1, Still 2 for the Multi-2 Output. When looking
at the MultiViewer options below you will see 4 user options along the bottom of the Touch Screen. These
are Main 1 Src, Main 2 Src, Main 3 Src and Main 4 Src and immediately below each will be their current
setting.
Touch the Menu Panel below the Main 1 Src option and a list of options becomes available. So here you
have the ability to swap the larger MultiViewer screens around or use other options such as PGM DSK1.
Play around with these settings and see which combination meets your production needs best.

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Modifying the Multi Image Preview Labels
The 16 input channels, shown on the Multi Image Preview, are initially labelled Input 1 to Input 16 by
default. These labels can be changed to suit your needs. For example you may want to use the names of the
crew, or label a channel “B-Roll” or “Attract Loop”. The label text can be up to 16 characters long.
It is best to have the Multi Image Preview on the monitor(s) so that you can see the effect on a chosen label.
Example: To modify the label for Input 1 press the INPUTS button in the Menus button group of the Control
Panel / Keyboard.
Now look at the Touch Screen Menu Panel and tap on the number 1. The Touch Screen will change and in
the bottom right hand corner there is a Change Name option, tap on this.
An onscreen keyboard is now displayed. At the top of the onscreen keyboard area the current label is shown
twice, once in Yellow text on the left and also a little lower to the right hand side in White text.
Tap on the keyboard’s BACK button and you will see the text in White above being deleted. Once deleted
type in the new label for this input and then ENTER. The onscreen keyboard will disappear and your new
label should now be present within the current Multi Image Preview.

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Source Select Button Group
This group has three identical rows of buttons and is used to assign sources or select images for Program or
Preset (Next source) outputs. The buttons are
labelled left to right as Black, sources 1 to 16,
Matte, Flex, Still and Shift.
Aux Bus – Top Button Row
This row of buttons is typically used to assign
sources when setting up Auxiliary Monitors and
the Flex output, as well as the set up of the Linear,
Chroma and Luma Keyer functions.
Program – Middle Button Row
This row of buttons is typically used to select the mixers main Program output image. The currently selected
source being sent to the Program outputs will be backlit Red on this row. Simple cuts between sources can
be performed on this row by pressing on the source number required for the next shot.
Preset – Bottom Button Row
This row of buttons is typically used to select the mixers Preview or Next source output image. The currently
selected source will be backlit Green on this row. When transitioning between sources using the T-Bar the
selected Preset/Next source button will change from Green to Yellow.
Transitions Group
The Transitions group of buttons allows the user to decide how to bring the selected Preset / Next source
image to the Program output. The SE-3000 user can decide to use a CUT, MIX, WIPE or DVE transition. In
order to use these transition options the BGND (Background) Button needs to be backlit Green in the
Transition Controls area of the SE-3000 Control Panel.
AUTO TRANS Button
The AUTO TRANS button is used instead of the manually operated T-Bar and automatically performs the
complete selected transition between Program and Preset over a set period. The ME TRANS value in the
HOME menu is used here. See Home Menu on page 25 also.
CUT Button
The CUT button is used to immediately switch between the currently selected Program and Preset sources.
MIX Button
The MIX button is selected when a dissolve or fade transition between the selected Program and Preset
sources is required. This MIX transition is produced by then moving the T-Bar manually or by pressing the
AUTO TRANS button.