GRASS VALLEY INDIGO AV MIXER User manual

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INDIGO AV Mixer
Quick Start Guide
ENGLISH — Original document
000 219 419 100
August 2007 / Revision 2
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Contacting Grass Valley
On the www.thomsongrassvalley.com web site you get further information
on Thomson/Grass Valley and our products.
For Sales and Service, please contact your local dealer.
To find the account representative, dealer, or distributor nearest you, go to
www.thomsongrassvalley.com/indigo.
CE Conformity
This product is in conformity with the following standards, corresponding
to the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC:
Find the detailed Declaration of Conformity on the CD shipped with your
INDIGO AV Mixer.
Standard Version Standard Version
EN 55103-1; -2 / Class A 1997-06 EN 61000-4-4 2002-07
EN 55022 / Class A 2000-05 EN 61000-4-5 2001-12
EN 61000-4-2 2001-12 EN 61000-4-6 2001-12
EN 61000-4-3 2001-12 EN 61000-4-11 2001-4-11
END-OF-LIFE PRODUCT RECYCLING NOTICE
Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to
manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take
back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets the requirements of the Euro-
pean Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state
or local agencies.
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technolo-
gy. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon request, a Certificate of Recycling or a
Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.
Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal, including freight, however
you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment
ready for pickup.
For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass
Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or [phone] from most other countries. In the US
and Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the
EH&S Department. In addition, information concerning the program can be found at:
www.thomsongrassvalley.com/environment
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Table of Contents
Section 1 — Safety Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Safety Terms and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 2 — Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 3 — Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Electric Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Audio Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5 Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 4 — Initial Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Power-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Audio Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.4 Example Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 5 — Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Overview of Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Selecting Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.3 Video Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.4 Audio Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Section 1
Safety Summary
Read and follow the important safety information below, noting especially
those instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Additional specific warnings not listed here may be found throughout the
manual.
WARNING Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover
or enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that con-
tained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
1.1 Safety Terms and Symbols
1.1.1 Terms in this Manual
Safety-related statements may appear in this manual in the following
form:
WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that may result in
personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may result in
damage to equipment or other property, or which may cause equipment
crucial to your business environment to become temporarily non-opera-
tional.
1.1.2 Terms on the Product
The following terms may appear on the product:
DANGER — A personal injury hazard is immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARNING — A personal injury hazard exists but is not immediately acces-
sible as you read the marking.
CAUTION — A hazard to property, product, and other equipment is present.
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Section 1 — Safety Summary
1.1.3 Symbols on the Product
The following symbols may appear on the product:
Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the
equipment enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
Indicates that user, operator or service technician should refer
to product manual(s) for important operating, maintenance,
or service instructions.
This is a prompt to note fuse rating when replacing fuse(s).
The fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one
having the ratings indicated.
Identifies a protective grounding terminal which must be con-
nected to earth ground prior to making any other equipment
connections.
Identifies an external protective grounding terminal which
may be connected to earth ground as a supplement to an
internal grounding terminal.
Indicates that static sensitive components are present which
may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static
procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing.
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Warnings
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1.2 Warnings
The following warning statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in personal injury or loss of life.
Dangerous voltage or current may be present — Disconnect power and remove
battery (if applicable) before removing protective panels, soldering, or
replacing components.
Do not service alone — Do not internally service this product unless another
person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
Remove jewelry — Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches,
and other metallic objects.
Avoid exposed circuitry — Do not touch exposed connections, components or
circuitry when power is present.
Use proper power cord — Use only the power cord supplied or specified for
this product.
Ground product — Connect the grounding conductor of the power cord to
earth ground.
Operate only with covers and enclosure panels in place — Do not operate this
product when covers or enclosure panels are removed.
Use correct fuse — Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this
product.
Use only in dry environment — Do not operate in wet or damp conditions.
Use only in non-explosive environment — Do not operate this product in an
explosive atmosphere.
High leakage current may be present — Earth connection of product is essential
before connecting power.
Double pole neutral fusing — Disconnect mains power prior to servicing.
Avoid mechanical hazards — Allow the fan to come to a stop before servicing.
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Section 1 — Safety Summary
1.3 Cautions
The following caution statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in damage to equipment or other property.
Do not open the device — Unauthorized opening will void warranty.
Use correct power source — Do not operate this product from a power source
that applies more than the voltage specified for the product.
Provide proper ventilation — To prevent product overheating, provide equip-
ment ventilation in accordance with installation instructions. Do not
deposit any papers beneath the device — they could affect ventilation.
Place device only on a flat surface.
Use anti-static procedures — Static sensitive components are present which
may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures,
equipment, and surfaces during servicing.
Do not use CF card with a PC — The CF card is specially formatted. The soft-
ware stored on the CF card could be deleted.
Do not operate with suspected equipment failure — If you suspect product
damage or equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Route cable properly — Route power cords and other cables so that they are
not likely to be damaged. Properly support heavy cable bundles to avoid
connector damage.
Use correct power supply cords — Power cords for this equipment, if provided,
meet all regional electrical codes. Operation of this equipment at voltages
exceeding 130 VAC requires power supply cords which comply with
NEMA configurations. International power cords, if provided, have the
approval of the country of use.
Use correct replacement battery — This product contains a battery. To reduce
the risk of explosion, check polarity and replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
The unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. If problems arise,
please contact your local dealer.
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Section 2
Welcome
Welcome to the INDIGO AV Mixer. The INDIGO AV Mixer uniquely
combines advanced features of an SD/HR video production switcher, a
seamless switcher, and an audio mixer.
Figure 1. The INDIGO AV Mixer
2.1 About this Manual
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help users who have a general under-
standing of how a video/audio mixer works and who want to start imme-
diately.
The Quick Start Guide provides an overview of the connections, tells you
how to setup the INDIGO AV Mixer after power-on, and explains the basic
operation.
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Section 2 — Welcome
2.2 Related Documents
You will find the complete User Manual on the CD-ROM contained in the
INDIGO AV Mixer package. It provides you with comprehensive informa-
tion about your INDIGO AV Mixer.
Additionally, you will find the following information at
www.thomsongrassvalley.com:
•Online versions of Documentation — Current versions of product cat-
alogs, brochures, data sheets, ordering guides, planning guides, man-
uals, and release notes in .pdf format are available for download.
•FAQ Database — Search our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) data-
base to find quick answers to common questions and troubleshoot
problems.
•Software Downloads — Software updates, drivers, and patches are
available for download.
2.3 Before You Begin
Check if your INDIGO AV Mixer package is complete. The following
items are included:
•INDIGO AV Mixer device
• Two power supply cables (US and Continental Europe)
•Tally/GPI/GPO breakout box + cable (if ordered)
•Digital Audio breakout cable (if ordered)
•HiRes Board (if ordered)
• CD-ROM with the User Manual in different languages
• This multilingual Quick Start Guide
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Section 3
Connections
3.1 Rear Panel Overview
The following figure shows the rear panel of the INDIGO AV Mixer with
its various connectors:
Figure 2. Rear panel of the INDIGO AV Mixer
3.2 Electric Power Supply
3.2.1 AC Power Cable
Use the power cable to connect the power inlet of the INDIGO AV Mixer
to the wall outlet.
Note If required, ask your dealer for an appropriate power cable.
3.2.2 Ground Screw
Use the ground screw to connect the unit to the ground terminal.
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Section 3 — Connections
3.3 Video Connections
The provides various analog and digital video inputs and outputs. Via the
optional HiRes board you can also make use of HD inputs and outputs as
well as internal upscaled and downscaled signals.
Figure 3. Video input and output connections
3.4 Audio Connections
The INDIGO AV Mixer provides various analog and digital audio inputs
and outputs.
Figure 4. Audio input and output connections
3.5 Monitors
The INDIGO AV Mixer provides program, preview, and auxiliary
monitor outputs.
Figure 5. Monitor outputs
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Section 4
Initial Settings
If you switch on your INDIGO AV Mixer for the first time or use a new
setup (i.e. you connected different or additional devices) you have to
adjust the video and audio settings after first power-on.
4.1 Power-On
Use the power switch on the rear side to switch on your INDIGO AV
Mixer.
Figure 6. The power switch
4.2 Video Settings
Configure the video settings as needed, according to the connected
devices:
1. Select the SETUP main menu to make your settings.
2. In the VIDEO submenu, press the Input button to list all video inputs and
set the signal Type for each (used) video input.
3. Press the Output button and select the desired Graphic Standard
(resolution) and Type (PAL or NTSC).
4. If desired, in the CONTROL PANEL submenuControl Panel Submenu on
page 135, press Button Assign and set the video signal routing, i.e. which
video Sources are routed to which Buttons on the Background
crossbar.
By default, the buttons are assigned corresponding to the number of
the video signal input channel, SD stills are assigned to buttons.
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Section 4 — Initial Settings
4.3 Audio Settings
To adjust the audio settings:
1. Select the SETUP main menu.
2. In the AUDIO submenu, press the Operation Mode button to select one of
the following modes:
•8 Stereo: You can use the audio signals of eight stereo sources,
deriving from RCA, TRS 1/4’’, XLR, AES/EBU signals or even de-
embedded audio from video streams.
•7 Stereo, 2 Mic: You can use seven stereo audio signals and two
microphones that are connected to LINE/MIC IN inputs.
•6 Stereo, 4 Mic: You can use six stereo audio signals and up to four
microphones that are connected to LINE/MIC IN inputs.
3. If desired, in the CONTROL PANEL submenuControl Panel Submenu on
page 135, press Fader Assign and set the audio signal routing (i.e. which
audio source is routed to which fader in the Audio Control Subpanel.
By default, the faders are assigned according to the number of the
audio signal input channel, for example, the signal from audio input 3
is routed to fader 3.
4.4 Example Setup
The following figure shows a possible setup:
Figure 7. Connections for a big event setup
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Section 5
Basic Operation
5.1 Overview of Control Features
5.1.1 Control Panel
The INDIGO AV Mixer is operated by using the buttons, Digipots, lever
controls, and the graphical menu on the Touch Screen.
The buttons on the Control Panel are used during live operation for fast
and real time control. The menus, accessed via the Touch Screen, allow full
control and edit facilities and are mainly used to set up effects and for
system configuration.
The control features of the INDIGO AV Mixer are grouped by function-
ality into the following main sections:
•(1)Touch Screen with Digipots (see page 16)
•(2)Delegation Subpanel (see page 17)
•(3)Crossbars for Bus and Source Selection (see page 17)
•(4)Main Transitions Subpanel with Transition Lever Arm (see page 18)
•(5)Numeric Input Subpanel (see page 20)
•(6)Audio Control Subpanel (see page 20)
•(7)Joystick (see page 21)
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Section 5 — Basic Operation
The following figure shows the Control Panel of the INDIGO AV Mixer
with its various control features:
Figure 8. Control Panel
5.1.2 Touch Screen with Digipots
Touch Screen
The Touch Screen allows direct interaction with menu controls displayed
on the screen. The screen is designed to work with a finger or other soft
objects. The Touch Screen is sensitive to a single pressure location only, so
only one touch surface control can be adjusted at a time.
Digipots
The Digipots below the graphical display can be used to dial in parameter
values for functions displayed on the Touch Screen. Pressing a Digipot sets
the parameter value to default.
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5.1.3 Delegation Subpanel
Figure 9. Delegation Subpanel
User
Use buttons 1or 2 to quickly and directly access a specific point in the
menu hierarchy, for example, to call up Calibration in the SETUP main
menu.
Delegate
Use the DELEGATE section to determine which M/E is active: SD or HiRes.
Bus Delegation
To simplify use, the INDIGO AV Mixer panels provide alternate buses
accessed by BUS DELEGATION buttons. Press a BUS DELEGATION button to
change which bus is affected by pressing a source select button on the
Bus Crossbar.
5.1.4 Crossbars for Bus and Source Selection
The INDIGO AV Mixer includes several inputs which can be used univer-
sally for video or key signals.
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Bus
The Bus Crossbar is used to select key and fill signals as well as sources for
AUX 1 to 3.
Background
The Background Crossbar indicates which signal is selected as the current
background picture. Pressing another key in this row performs a hard cut
to another background picture. The selected background picture can be
viewed on the corresponding program monitor.
Background Preset
The Background Preset Crossbar is used to pre-select and indicate the
background involved in a signal transition. The preset background picture
and the selected modifications (for example, keys) can be viewed on the
corresponding preview monitor.
The background and preset buses operate in “Flip-Flop” mode. After the
background transition is complete, the preset source is automatically
selected on the background bus and the original background source is
automatically “flipped” to the preset bus.
5.1.5 Main Transitions Subpanel with Transition Lever Arm
The transition controls are used to select the signal elements that will be
involved in the transition (background and/or keys), define the type of
transition and perform the transition.
The control is performed in two sections:
•Main Transition Section with all main controls for transitions
•Transition Lever Arm for manual transition control
Main Transition Elements
Use the Key 1, Key 2, and BGD buttons in the NEXT TRANSITION section to select
the elements that will change during the next transition.
Use the CUT and AUTO buttons and the Transition Lever Arm to perform main
transitions. After a transition is complete, the background source selec-
tions flip-flop, readying the Background Preset bus for the next source
selection.
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Figure 11. Main Transition Section
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Activates the selected effects for each layer and makes them usable for
transitions. The effects are selected and adjusted in the TRANSITION main
menu.
If the FX button is deactivated, the selected effects are ignored and Mix is
used for transitions.
Transition Lever Arm
Figure 12. Transition Lever Arm
The Transition Lever Arm is used to manually perform a transition. You can
move the lever in either direction to run a transition due to the flip-flop
architecture of the buses. Moving the lever from one limit to the other per-
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5.1.6 Numeric Input Subpanel
You can also adjust parameter values via the Numeric Input Subpanel. In
this case, the Shift button outputs the decimal point (“.”) and the Learn
button outputs the minus sign (“-”).
Figure 13. Numeric Input Subpanel
You can use the Numeric Input Subpanel to store and call up E-MEMs.
These are mixer state presets. Use the numeric keys to have quick access to
the first 20 presets. Access numbers 11 to 20 with the Shift button. In the
E-MEM main menu, you can access stored presets with a number higher
than 20.
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