JVC KM-H2500 User manual

Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the "Important Safety Instructions" listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to
prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have
been included in this publication to call attention to these Specific requirements.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warning.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Unplug system from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in
safe operating condition.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect all power supply cord plugs from the AC receptacles.
The mains plug of the power supply cords shall remain readily operable.
Warning — Indoor Use: "WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE".
Warning — This product's power supplies contain safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Components contained within the product's power supplies, are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factory for
replacement.
Warning — The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided to the product's power supply adapters. A
grounding conductor in the supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel,
this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Warning — This product includes an "Ethernet Port" which allows this product to be connected to a local area network (LAN). Only connect to
networks that remain inside the building. Do not connect to networks that go outside the building.
Important information related to the safety and compliance operation of this apparatus is identified on the product's name plate label, located on the
bottom of the product. Please refer to this label prior to operating, this product.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Safety Precautions
FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Symbol Meanings:
This symbol on the equipment refers you to
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions within the Product Manual
Documentation. Failure to heed this information may
present a major risk of damage or injury to persons
or equipment.
Warning -The symbol with the word "Warning"
within the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution - The symbol with the word "Caution" within
the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
Notice - The symbol with the word "Notice" within
the equipment manual indicates a situation, which if
not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment
damage or a situation, which could place the
equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
Warning Hazardous Voltages - This symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of shock to persons.
ESD Susceptibility - This symbol is used to alert the
user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event.
US
FCC Part 15 Subpart B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice - Changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by JVC could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
Notice - The rating plate (serial number plate) is on
this unit.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
This unit should be used with 12 V DC only.
CANADA
This Class "A" digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe "A" est conforme a la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.
CAUTION - To prevent electric shocks and fire
hazards, do NOT use any other power source.
AVERTISSEMENT - POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS
EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilizé que sur du courant direct en
12V.
ATTENTION - Afin d'eviter tout resque d'incendie ou
d'electrocution, ne pas utiliser d'autres sources
d'alimentation électrique.
Notice - The rating plate (serial number plate) is on
this unit.
REMARQUE - Le plaque signalétique (plaque du
numéro desérie) es située sur le cadre intérieur de
l'unité.
CAUTION - To prevent electric shock, do not open
the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
EUROPE
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93/68/EEC.
INTERNATIONAL
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with
amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002 and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A Digital device.
Notice - This is a Class A product. In domestic
environments this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may have to take
adequate measures.
CAUTION - Where there are strong electromagnetic
waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV
transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and
the sound may be disturbed. In such cases, please
keep the apparatus away from the sources of the
disturbance.
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book
are subject to possible change without prior notice.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European
directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility
and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany

Safety Precautions (continued)
FOR EUROPE
This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection
requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is
designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the
following environments:
- Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broadcasting or
recording studio), and rural outdoors environments.
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic
compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following
lengths:
Environmental Information
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
Attention: This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should
not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the
product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment,
recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural
resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about
collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local
municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business Users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page
www.jvceurope.com to obtain information about the take-back of the
product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with
applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the
treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
This symbol indicates the environmental protection period is 10 years
according to the China RoHS Directive. When all safety precautions and
user instructions in the manual are followed, this product presents no
harmful environmental pollution, effects to humans, or property for the
specified period commencing from the manufacturing date. This period
was derived from the safety use time limit method.
The environmental protection use period of the product and the articles of
consumption are:
All components: 10 years.
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Marks such as ™, ® and © are not used in this manual.
Issue 3.0
Port Description Cable Type Length
IN 1-6 or 1-12 1694A Belden-Type, 75
Ohm Shielded Coax Cable
100m HD Rates
300m SD Rates
PGM 1-2, P/V,
AUX 1-3
1694A Belden-Type, 75
Ohm Shielded Coax Cable
6m
REF IN 1694A Belden-Type, 75
Ohm Shielded Coax Cable
6m
REF OUT 1-3 1694A Belden-Type, 75
Ohm Shielded Coax Cable
3m
ANLG OUT 1694A Belden-Type, 75
Ohm Shielded Coax Cable
6m
LAN CAT 5 UTP 6m
EDITOR D Sub, 9 Conductor, DE 9,
Shielded
250m
GPI D Sub, 9 Conductor, DE 9,
Shielded
6m
TALLY D Sub, 9 Conductor, DE 9,
Shielded
6m
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Contents
Introduction 1
About This Manual ................................................1
Documentation Terms............................................1
Control Panel Overview.........................................1
Control Panel Rear Connections Overview ...........2
Menu System .........................................................2
Knobs .....................................................................3
Buttons ...................................................................3
Button Inserts .........................................................3
Shift........................................................................4
Fader ......................................................................4
Positioner ...............................................................4
Selecting Colors .....................................................4
Configuration 7
Reference Type ......................................................7
Switcher Video Format ..........................................7
Format Conversion and Frame Sync......................7
Output Reference Sync ........................................10
Aspect Ratio.........................................................11
Ancillary Data......................................................11
Input BNC Configuration ....................................12
Clean Feed ...........................................................12
MultiView ............................................................13
KM-H CleanSwitch .............................................14
IP Address............................................................15
Switcher Personality ............................................15
Basic Operation 23
Transition Overview ............................................23
Configuring the Auto Trans Rate.........................24
Wipe Transitions..................................................24
DVE Transitions ..................................................24
Pausing a Transition.............................................25
Keying Overview .................................................25
Key Transitions....................................................26
Dedicated Key Transitions...................................27
Chroma Key .........................................................27
DVE Key..............................................................28
Mattes...................................................................28
Fade to Black .......................................................30
Advanced Operation 31
Transition Limit ...................................................31
Modifying Wipes .................................................31
Modifying DVE Transitions ................................32
Using the Memory System...................................33
Memory AI and Recall to Preview ......................34
Reset Options .......................................................36
USB Storage.........................................................38
Software Upgrades...............................................39
Advanced Keying ................................................40
Aux Buses............................................................43
Creating an FTP Connection ...............................44
Live Edit Decision Lists (EDL)...........................45
Tallies ..................................................................48
General Purpose Interface (GPI) .........................48
Editor Port............................................................50
Media-Store 51
Media-Store Overview ........................................51
Loading Media by Browsing ...............................51
Loading Media by FTP........................................52
Understanding Media Numbers...........................52
Loading Media by Media Number ......................53
Modifying Media-Store Image Attributes ...........53
Animation Control...............................................54
Saving and Reverting Attributes..........................55
Media-Store and Memory Registers....................56
Specifications 57
Dimensions ..........................................................57
Weight: ................................................................ 57
Power Requirements............................................57
Ports ..................................................................... 57
Video Formats .....................................................57
Inputs/Outputs .....................................................57
Error Messages ....................................................58
GVG100 Protocol Supported Commands ........... 58

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Introduction
The KM-H2500 and KM-H3000 combine professional
switcher quality with an easy to use and mobile
design. They can be used with other JVC
professional products to create professional style
broadcasts.
About This Manual
Before operating your switcher, please read this
manual carefully and store it in a safe and accessible
place for future reference.
This manual is designed to familiarize the user with
switcher layout, menu navigation, basic and
advanced operation.
Several switcher functions are customizable. When
using this manual, consider your requirements and
style when adjusting items that involve colors,
patterns, and effects. The manual provides
instructions on how to adjust these items but you can
tailor their use to your production requirements.
Documentation Terms
•“Switcher” refers to the KM-H2500 or the
KM-H3000 switcher.
•“Operator,” “User,” and “You” refer to the person
who uses the switcher.
•“HD-SDI” refers to High Definition Serial Digital
Interface, a digital video signal that is distributed
via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors.
•“Setup” refers to a group, or set, of values that are
stored together either on the switcher or USB
drive. Setups can be stored and recalled to quickly
configure the switcher for different productions.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout the
manual:
•AUX (Auxiliary)
•DVE (Digital Video Effects)
•EDL (Edit Decision List)
•HD (High Definition)
•HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface)
•MD (Multi-Definition)
•NLE (Non-Linear Editor)
•PGM (Program)
•PST (Preset)
•PV (Preview)
•SD (Standard Definition)
Control Panel Overview
The KM-H3000 and KM-H2500 control panels offer
similar functionality. The KM-H3000 control panel is
equipped with additional source buttons, key control
buttons, and a positioner for additional control of
wipes and patterns.
Figure 1 KM-H3000
Figure 2 KM-H2500
1. Pattern Select Buttons
• Press buttons in the pattern group to select
wipe patterns.
2. Menu and Memory Control Buttons
• Press MENU to access the menu system.
Press one of the Pattern Select buttons to
select the corresponding menu.
• Press NEXT to cycle through the available
menus.
• Press STORE and RECALL to save and load
memory registers.
3. Menu Screen and Knobs
• Rotate a knob to change the menu option
displayed above it.
• Press the knob to select a menu item.
4. Key Type Buttons
• Selects the key type for all keys.
• Assigns Key/Aux bus to Key 1.
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• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to Key 2 or 3 when
button is pressed (KM-H3000 only).
• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to Key 2 or Aux bus
1 when button is pressed (KM-H2500 only).
6. Aux Bus Buttons
• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to the selected Aux
bus when button is pressed (KM-H3000 only).
• Aux bus assignment is done through the menu
interface on KM-H2500 switchers.
7. On-air LEDs
• The LEDs light to indicate which keys are
on-air.
8. Key/Aux, Program, and Preset Bus
• Press source buttons on the Key/Aux,
Program, or Preset bus to select video
sources on each bus.
• Selected source buttons glow with a
user-definable color. Sources that are on-air
glow red.
9. Next Transition Area
• Selects the elements (background, keys) to
include in the next transition.
• Selects the transition type.
• Performs an automatic transition or a cut.
10. Fader
• Use the Fader to manually control transitions.
11. Key Transition Shortcut Buttons
• Performs a transition of the selected key.
12. Positioner
• Use the positioner to control wipes, borders,
and washes (KM-H3000 only).
13. USB Port
• Plug a USB drive into the USB port to load
and store memories and to perform software
upgrades.
Control Panel Rear Connections Overview
Figure 3 KM-H3000
Figure 4 KM-H2500
1. Power Switch
• Turns the switcher on and off.
2. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)
• Connects the switcher to the DC power
supply.
• The second power connector is for redundant
power supply (optional).
3. Editor, Tally, and GPI Ports
• The ports allow your switcher to be controlled
by external editors, control tally lights, and
respond to GPI commands.
4. Input BNCs
• 12 or 6 High Definition serial digital video
inputs.
5. Upgrade Button
• Use to perform software upgrades via the
USB port.
6. Ethernet Port
• Enables the switcher to connect to your
network.
7. Output and Reference BNCs
• 2 High Definition serial digital video Program
bus outputs.
• 1 High Definition serial digital video Preset bus
output.
• 3 High Definition serial digital video Aux bus
outputs.
• 1 External Tri-level or Black Burst reference
input.
• 3 Internal Reference outputs.
Menu System
There are two ways to access the menu system:
• Pressing MENU
• Using Auto-follow
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To access a menu using the MENU button:
1. Press MENU. The Wipe Pattern buttons
illuminate.
2. Press a Wipe Pattern button to select the
corresponding menu (menu names are printed
beneath the Wipe Pattern buttons).
Auto-Follow
Auto-follow displays the menu for a selected function
when the button for that function is pressed.
Auto-follow is always active — when you press any
button on the control panel that has a corresponding
menu, the menu is automatically displayed.
Menu Navigation
Some menus have multiple pages. When the NEXT
button is lit, multiple menu pages exist. Press NEXT
to move to the next menu page. Press and hold
NEXT and then press MENU to move to the previous
menu page.
Some menus contain sub-menus. Press the knob
corresponding to the sub-menu to access it. Press
and hold the NEXT button and then press the
RECALL button to return from the sub-menu.
If you wish to return to the first page of a top-level
menu, Press and hold the NEXT button and then
press the STORE button.
Note:
• You can exit the menu system by pressing any
button other than a Wipe Pattern or source button
while the menu system is active.
Knobs
The control panel has three continuously rotatable
pushbutton knobs located below the display screen.
The knobs are used to select and alter menu options.
To use the knobs:
• Rotate the knob to adjust the corresponding value.
To default a value using the knobs:
• Double-press a knob to default the value currently
associated with that knob.
Buttons
The buttons illuminate to indicate one of four states:
•Glow — When a button on the board is lit with the
Panel Glow color, it is in a resting state. All buttons
are lit with the Panel Glow color unless selected,
turned on, in use, or on-air.
•On-air — Source buttons corresponding to on-air
sources are red.
•Menu — A button is green when the associated
menu is displayed.
•On/Selected — Several buttons are On/Off
buttons. If the button feature is turned off, it is lit
with the Panel Glow color. If the button feature is
turned on, the button is lit with a brighter shade of
the Panel Glow color.
For More Information on...
• adjusting the panel glow, refer to the section
“Customizing the Panel Glow” on page 16.
Button Inserts
Insert films can be installed into most switcher
buttons. Insert films allow you to label specific source
buttons, control buttons, or replace the default button
names with those of a different language.
Installing Your Own Insert Films
All inserts must be cut to the dimensions indicated for
small (1) or large (2) buttons.
Using insert films that do not meet the recommended
criteria may damage the button cap and diffuser.
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Figure 5 Insert Sizing
To install switcher button inserts:
1. Remove the Cap Assembly (1) from the Switch
Assembly (2) by grasping it firmly and pulling
away from the control panel surface.
2. Remove the Lens (1) from the Diffuser (2) using
a common end micro screwdriver.
3. Place the Insert Film (2) into the Lens (1) so the
readable side is facing up. The notches on the
sides of the Lens must be at the sides of the text
on the Insert Film.
4. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Lens (1)
and Diffuser (3), press the Lens and Diffuser
together until they click.
5. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Cap
Assembly (1) to the tabs on the side of the
Switch Assembly (2), press Cap Assembly down
onto the Switch Assembly with a rolling motion
until they click together.
Shift
Shifting allows access to the secondary sources for
each source button.
To shift a bus and access the secondary sources:
1. Press and hold SHIFT.
2. Press the required source button to access the
secondary source.
Fader
The Fader is used to manually perform a wipe or
dissolve transition. Move the Fader handle from one
limit to the other to perform a transition.
Transitions
The progress of the transition is shown on the
Progress Bar to the left of the Fader handle. As the
Fader handle moves from one limit to the other, the
Progress Bar indicates the progress of the transition.
Positioner
The KM-H3000 has a joystick positioner for
positioning wipes, patterns, washes, and DVE effects.
The KM-H2500 does not have a positioner.
Selecting Colors
Functions such as mattes, and Panel Glow have
options for adjusting the appearance of a selected
color. Individual adjustments for colors are:
• Luminance
•Hue
• Saturation
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Luminance
Luminance affects the brightness of the video signal.
Increasing luminance gives a brighter color while
decreasing luminance gives a darker color.
Hue
Hue controls the shade of color (red, yellow, green,
blue, etc.).
Saturation
Saturation affects the vividness of a color. Increasing
saturation produces a more vivid color while
decreasing saturation produces a less vivid color.
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Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure your
switcher to meet your requirements. Setup and
switcher personality options are discussed.
Reference Type
The switcher supports both external and internal
reference types.
To set the reference type:
1. If you are using an external reference signal,
ensure that it is connected to the REF IN input.
2. Press MENU.
3. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
4. Press NEXT until RefSrc is displayed.
5. Use the RefSrc knob to select the reference
source. You can choose from the following:
•Ext — Use an external reference source.
•Int — Use the internal reference generator.
6. Press the RefSrc knob to save the selection.
Note:
• If the external reference is lost, the switcher will
automatically switch to internal reference.
Switcher Video Format
There are separate North American and European
versions of the switcher.
North American Video Formats
North American switchers support the following video
formats:
• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz
• 720p at 50 or 59.94Hz
• 1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz
Note:
• To save space in the menu, 59.94Hz is displayed
as 60Hz.
European Video Formats
European switchers support the following video
formats:
• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
• 720p at 50 or 59.94Hz
• 1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz
Both versions can operate in both standard and
multi-definition video formats.
To change the switcher video format:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3. Use the Format knob to select the desired video
format. You can choose from the following:
•480i (North America only)
•576i (Europe only)
•720p
•1080i
4. Press the Format knob to save the selection.
Note:
• If you set your switcher to an interlaced video
format and an external reference source, ensure
that you use an interlaced external reference
signal.
Format Conversion and Frame Sync
The switcher has four input format converter / frame
synchronizer (FCFS) channels that can be used for
the following:
• Converting incoming video to the current switcher
video format. The format converters can convert
input video from many formats to the current
switcher video format.
• Correcting mis-timed or drifting input signals in any
of the supported video formats. The frame
synchronizers can not completely correct badly
formatted video streams, mis-timed switches,
signal dropouts, or similar issues.
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Understanding Aspect Ratio Conversion
Converting between video formats often requires
converting between aspect ratios. Your switcher
supports the following aspect ratio conversion
methods:
•Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to fill the display of the new
aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image
is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect
ratio.
Figure 6 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion
•Zoom — The central portion of the video signal is
zoomed to fill the display of the new video format.
No aspect distortion is introduced but the edges of
the video signal may be cropped.
Figure 7 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion
•Letterbox — Black bars are added to the top and
bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in a 4:3
video format.
Figure 8 Letter Box Aspect Ratio Conversion
•Pillarbox — Black bars are added to the right and
left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a 16:9
video format.
Figure 9 Pillar Box Aspect Ratio Conversion
Assigning FCFS Channels
FCFS channels are assigned to either specific inputs
or bus-pairs. Each bus-pair requires two FCFS
channels. The bus-pairs are as follows:
• PGM – Preset buses
• Key 1 Video – Key 1 Alpha buses
• Key 2 Video – Key 2 Alpha buses
• Key 3 Video – Key 3 Alpha buses
• Aux 1 – Not paired
• Aux 2 – Not paired
• Aux 3 – Not paired
FCFS channels maintain separate settings for
different switcher video formats. This lets you change
between switcher video formats without losing FCFS
channel configurations.
Note:
• Using an FCFS channel creates a one frame delay
for the input video being processed.
To assign an FCFS channel:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until Fcfs is displayed.
4. Use the Fcfs knob to select the FCFS channel
you wish to assign.
5. Press the Fcfs knob to display the FCFS menu.
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6. Use the Fcfs1-4 knob to assign the FCFS
channel. You can choose from the following:
•Off — The FCFS channel is not assigned.
•Input — The FCFS channel is assigned to a
single input.
•Bus — The FCFS channel is assigned to all
inputs on a specific bus.
Configuring FCFS Channels in Input Mode
Input mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a
specific input. Table 1 lists the input video formats
you can convert to the specified switcher video
format.
To configure an FCFS channel set to Input mode:
1. Assign an FCFS channel to a specific input.
2. Use the Input knob to select which input the
FCFS channel is assigned to.
3. Use the Frming knob to set the aspect ratio
conversion mode. You can choose from the
following:
•Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to fill the display of the new
aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the
image is stretched/compressed to fit in the
new aspect ratio.
•Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced.
•LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top and
bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in a
4:3 video format.
•PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a
16:9 video format.
4. Press the Fcfs1-4 knob to save your changes.
5. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob
to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.
For More Information on...
• Assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the section
“Assigning FCFS Channels” on page 8.
Configuring FCFS Channels in Bus Mode
Bus mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a
specific bus-pair.
To configure an FCFS channel set to Bus mode:
1. Assign an FCFS channel to a specific bus.
2. Use the Bus knob to select which bus the format
converter / frame synchronizer is assigned to.
3. Use the 2ndCh knob to select the FCFS channel
to assign to the paired bus.
4. Press NEXT.
Table 1 Format Conversions for Input Mode
Switcher Video
Format Allowable Input Formats
1080i / 59.94Hz 480i, 720p / 59.94Hz
1080i / 50Hz 576i, 720p / 50Hz
720p / 59.94Hz –
720p / 50Hz –
480i / 59.94Hz 480i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,
1080i / 59.94Hz
576i / 50Hz 576i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,
1080i / 50Hz
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Switcher Video
Format Allowable Input Formats
1080i / 59.94Hz 480i, 720p / 59.94Hz
1080i / 50Hz 576i, 720p / 50Hz
720p / 59.94Hz –
720p / 50Hz –
480i / 59.94Hz 480i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,
1080i / 59.94Hz
576i / 50Hz 576i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,
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5. Use the Frming knob to set the aspect ratio
conversion mode. You can choose from the
following:
•Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to fill the display of the new
aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the
image is stretched/compressed to fit in the
new aspect ratio.
•Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced.
•LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top and
bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in a
4:3 video format.
•PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a
16:9 video format.
6. Press NEXT.
7. Press the Fcfs1-4 knob to save your changes.
8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob
to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.
Note:
• If one FCFS channel in a bus-pair is turned off, the
paired FCFS channel is also turned off.
• The switcher is set to switch on the first field when
using Bus mode.
• If a video format not compatible with the currently
defined conversion is used, the video image is
frozen with the last successfully processed image
frame.
For More Information on...
• switch on Field/Frame settings, refer to the section
“Field Switch Selection” on page 19.
• assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the procedure
“To assign an FCFS channel:” on page 8.
• switcher video formats, refer to the section
“Switcher Video Format” on page 7.
Output Reference Sync
The switcher has three reference outputs that can be
configured independently.
Setting the Output Reference Sync
If you are using one of the output references to time
external devices, ensure that they are connected to
the appropriate REF OUT 1, REF OUT 2, or REF
OUT 3 outputs.
Different applications require different output
reference formats and delay settings. Consult a
facility engineer for assistance in configuring these
settings.
To set the output reference sync:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until OSync is displayed.
4. Use the OSync knob to select the reference
output you wish to configure. You can choose
from the following:
•OSync 1 — Configure reference output 1.
•OSync 2 — Configure reference output 2.
•OSync 3 — Configure reference output 3.
5. Press the OSync knob to display the Output
Sync menu.
6. Use the OSync1-3 knob to set the output
reference format. You can choose from the
following:
•NTSC/PAL — Reference format is set to
standard definition.
•720p — Reference format is set to 720p.
•1080i — Reference format is set to 1080i.
•Off — No output reference signal is
generated.
7. Use the Mode knob to configure the different
delay settings for the selected output reference
formats. You can choose from the following:
•V— Configure vertical delay (lines).
•H— Configure horizontal delay (pixels).
•F— Configure frame delay (frames)
(NTSC/PAL output reference format only).
8. Use the Value knob to set the selected delay
value.
9. Press the left knob to save your changes.
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10. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
and exit the Output Sync menu. Press the
Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu
for further editing.
Resetting the Output Reference Sync
You can quickly reset the output reference sync
values to the default settings.
To reset the output reference sync values:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until OSync is displayed.
4. Use the OSync knob to select the reference
output you wish to reset. You can choose from
the following:
•OSync 1 — Reset reference output 1.
•OSync 2 — Reset reference output 2.
•OSync 3 — Reset reference output 3.
5. Press the OSync knob to display the Output
Sync menu.
6. Press NEXT.
7. Press the Reset knob to reset the output sync
values to default settings.
8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
and exit the Output Sync menu. Press the
Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu
for further editing.
Aspect Ratio
The switcher supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
when running in the 480i/576i video format.
To change the aspect ratio:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until Aspect is displayed.
4. Use the Aspect knob to select the desired
aspect ratio. You can choose from the following:
•4:3
•16:9
5. Press the Aspect knob to save your selection.
6. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change.
Press the Cancel knob to discard the change
and return to the previous setting.
Note:
• The aspect ratio is locked to 16:9 when operating
in 720p or 1080i video formats.
Ancillary Data
Ancillary data is information such as closed
captioning or embedded audio. The switcher can be
configured to pass this data or strip it from the output
video. The following modes are available (each mode
differs depending on the video format of the switcher
as shown in Table 3 ):
•Normal Strip — Ancillary data is stripped from
both the horizontal and vertical blanking.
•Normal Pass — Ancillary data in the horizontal
and vertical blanking is passed unmodified.
•Long Strip — Ancillary data is stripped (and
replaced with black) from both the horizontal and
vertical blanking as well as some lines of active
picture.
•Long Pass — Ancillary data in the horizontal and
vertical blanking and some lines of active picture
are passed unmodified. This ensures data, such as
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timecodes and closed captioning, remain intact
(480i/576i video format only).
To configure ancillary data parameters:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until Anclry is displayed.
4. Use the Anclry knob to select an ancillary data
parameters. You can choose from the following:
•N Strip — Removes ancillary data from the
video signal.
•N Pass — Passes ancillary data without
modification.
•L Strip — Removes ancillary data and the first
few lines of picture from the video signal.
•L Pass — Passes ancillary data and the first
few lines of picture.
Input BNC Configuration
Many video sources have an associated video source
that contains alpha (transparency) information. You
must configure the switcher to use the correct alpha
source. Once you associate a video and alpha
source, they are linked and used for Auto-Select
keying.
Alpha sources are designated as shaped or linear
(unshaped). Shaped sources convert partial
transparency to either fully transparent or fully
opaque, giving the video signal well-defined edges.
Linear (unshaped) sources use the full range of
transparency in the alpha channel to give smooth
transitions between transparent and opaque areas.
Use linear if you are unsure which setting to use.
For More Information on...
• Auto-Select keys, refer to the section “Keying
Overview” on page 25.
To associate video and alpha inputs:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press the Input knob to display the Input menu.
4. Use the left knob to select the input you wish to
configure.
5. Use the Alpha knob to select the desired input
that will provide the alpha (transparency) signal.
You can choose from the following:
•None — Do not use an associated alpha
signal.
•Lin1 - Lin12 — The selected input is used as
a linear (unshaped) alpha source.
•Shpd1 - Shpd12 — The selected input is
used as a shaped alpha source.
6. If you are using standard definition sources, use
the SD ASP knob to select the aspect ratio of the
video signal. You can choose from the following:
•16:9
•4:3
For More Information on...
• fine-tuning the Auto-Select Key features, refer to
the section “Modifying Keys” on page 40.
Clean Feed
Clean Feed provides a second program output that is
derived from a different location than the standard
program output. Using the Clean Feed allows you to
Table 3 Vertical Ancillary Data
Video Format Last Line of Vertical Ancillary Data
Normal Pass/Strip Long Pass/Strip
480i 19 21
576i 22 24
720p 25 25
1080i 20 20
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remove particular keys without affecting the primary
program output. Typical applications are:
• Multilingual and live-to-tape productions
• Recording shows for later airing without overlaid
graphics
To configure Clean Feed:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3. Use the CLEAN knob to select where in the
output stream the Clean Feed is derived. You
can choose from the following:
•Key 1 — Clean Feed output is taken before
any keys are added.
•Key 2 — Clean Feed output is taken after Key
1 but before Key 2 or 3 is added.
•Key 3 — (KM-H3000 only) Clean Feed output
is taken after Key 1 and 2 but before Key 3 is
added.
Note:
• There is no physical Clean Feed output. The Clean
Feed signal is available from any Aux bus.
• Recalling a memory register using Memory AI may
cause the Clean Feed output to look different than
expected. Memory AI allows key elements to be
recalled to other keys than originally resulting in
different key layering.
For More Information on...
• Accessing the Clean Feed output on an Aux bus,
refer to the section “Selecting a Special Source on
an Aux Bus” on page 44.
• Memory AI, refer to the section “Memory AI and
Recall to Preview” on page 34.
• resource sharing, refer to the section “Resource
Sharing” on page 17.
MultiView
MultiView allows you to preview multiple sources on a
single monitor. 10 sources may be previewed in a
fixed layout Figure 10. Each source is labelled for
easy identification.
Figure 10 MultiView Layout
To enable or disable MultiView:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press the MultiView knob to display the
MultiView menu.
4. Use the Output knob to select an output to
configure for MultiView layout display. You can
choose from the following:
•Prview — Configure the Preview output.
•Pgm2 — Configure the Program 2 output.
5. Use the MView knob enable or disable MultiView
display on the selected output. You can choose
from the following:
•On — The MultiView layout is displayed on
the selected output.
•Off — The MultiView layout is not displayed
on the selected output.
6. Use the Transp to set the transparency of the
MultiView source labels.
Note:
• The MultiView layout is configured independently
for each output.
• The outputs can be configured to display the
MultiView layout simultaneously.
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To assign sources to the MultiView display:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press the MultiView knob to display the
MultiView menu.
4. Press NEXT.
5. Use the Box knob to select a box on the
MultiView display.
6. Use the In/Out knob to select a source to display
in the box You can choose from the following:
•PGM — Program bus output
•PV — Preset bus output
•1-12 (1-6 for KM-H2500) — Source inputs
•M1-4 — Media-Store channels
Note:
• Media-Store channels 3 and 4 are only available
when the Media-Store mode is set to Dual.
• Inputs assigned to boxes 3-10 are displayed with a
red border when they are on-air. A green border is
displayed when the input is selected on the Preset
bus.
• Boxes 1 and 2 do not have colored borders.
For More Information on...
• setting the Media-Store mode, refer to the section
“Media-Store Mode” on page 19.
KM-H CleanSwitch
KM-H CleanSwitch allows you to perform high-quality
transitions between video signals with embedded
audio streams.
The setup consists of your switcher, a Ross Video
openGear DFR-8300 series frame, and an
MDK-111A-Lite.
Refer to your Ross Video KM-H CleanSwitch
documentation for details on cabling and transition
behavior.
To configure your switcher for External Audio
mode:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until Ext Audio is displayed.
4. Press the Ext Audio knob to display the External
Audio menu.
5. Use the ExtAud knob to enable or disable
external audio switching.
6. Use the Type knob to select the type of audio
transition that is performed. You can choose from
the following:
•X-Fade — Audio from the source going on-air
is simultaneously faded up to full volume while
the audio from the source going off-air is
faded to no volume.
•V-Fade — Audio from the source going off-air
is faded to no volume and then the audio from
the source going on-air is faded to full volume.
7. Press NEXT until IPAddr is displayed.
8. Use the Field knob to select the various fields in
the IP address.
9. Use the Value knob to modify the field values
and enter the IP address of your Ross Video
MDK-111A-Lite card.
10. Press the IPAddr knob to save the IP address.
11. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
and exit the menu. Press the Cancel knob to
return to the External Audio menu for further
editing.
Note:
• Ensure that Frame Sync is turned off for any input
or bus you are using with external audio mode.
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