Sony DVS-9000 User manual

DVS-9000/9000SF System
(With CCP-8000 Series Center Control Panel)
User’s Guide
Production Switcher System
Volume 1 [English]
2nd Edition
Software Version 8.00 and Later

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3
Functions Newly Supported in Version 8.00
The functions newly supported in the DVS-9000 system version 8.00 are as
follows.
Functions relating to operability
Classification Functions supported Menu No. See page
Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.3
Control panel
configuration
The CCP-6224 2M/E or CCP-6324
3M/E control panel can be
incorporated into the conventional
control panel configuration, including
the Multifunction Flexi Pad control
block and the auxiliary bus-
compatible cross-point control block.
- 103 - 1030,
1038
Menu operations A VGA monitor can be used for the
menu control block by using an USB
mouse.
- 127 - -
Router control The source for each destination can
be switched with the Router Control
menu.
5111 416 - 1054

4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Volume 1
Chapter 1 DVS-9000 Functions
Introduction ..................................................................................................26
Features of the DVS-9000 Production Switcher System...........................28
Basic Video Processing.................................................................................30
Transitions .............................................................................................30
Keys.......................................................................................................34
Wipes.....................................................................................................35
DME Wipes...........................................................................................35
Frame Memory ......................................................................................36
Color Backgrounds................................................................................36
Copy and Swap......................................................................................36
Video Process ........................................................................................37
Color Corrector......................................................................................37
Simple P/P Software..............................................................................37
Creation of Special Effects and Management of Data and Operations...38
Digital Multi Effects (DME) .................................................................38
External Devices....................................................................................39
Keyframes .............................................................................................39
Snapshots...............................................................................................40
Utility.....................................................................................................41
Shotbox..................................................................................................41
Macros ...................................................................................................41
Files .......................................................................................................42
Setup ..............................................................................................................43
Chapter 2 Menus and Control Panel
Names and Functions of Parts of the Control Panel .................................47
Control Panel: Example Configuration 1
(With Standard Transition Modules) .........................................47
Control Panel: Example Configuration 2
(With Simple Transition Modules) ............................................50
Control Panel: Example Configuration 3
(With Compact Transition Modules) .........................................52

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Cross-Point Control Block ....................................................................53
Transition Control Block (Standard Type)............................................57
Flexi Pad Control Block (Standard Type).............................................62
Key Control Block.................................................................................64
Device Control Block (Trackball).........................................................68
Device Control Block (Joystick) ...........................................................71
Device Control Block (Search Dial)......................................................72
Keyframe Control Block .......................................................................75
Numeric Keypad Control Block............................................................78
Fade to Black Control Block .................................................................80
Auxiliary Bus Control Block (for AUX Buses) ....................................81
Auxiliary Bus Control Block (for Router Control) ...............................83
Menu Control Block..............................................................................85
Memory Card/USB Adaptor Block.......................................................86
“Memory Stick”/USB Connections Block ............................................87
Utility/Shotbox Control Block ..............................................................89
Transition Control Block and Flexi Pad Control Block (Simple Type)90
Independent Key Transition Control Block (Simple Type) ..................94
Downstream Key Control Block ...........................................................96
Downstream Key/Fade-to-Black Control Block ...................................98
Transition Control Block (Compact Type) .........................................100
CCP-6224 2M/E Control Panel...........................................................103
CCP-6324 3M/E Control Panel...........................................................104
Cross-Point Control Block (CCP-6224/6324) in the AUX Operating
Mode ........................................................................................105
Multifunction Flexi Pad Control Block...............................................107
Basic Menu Operations..............................................................................109
Menu Organization..............................................................................109
About the Top Menu List ....................................................................109
Accessing Menus.................................................................................110
Displaying a Menu ..............................................................................118
Interpreting the Menu Screen ..............................................................119
Menu Operations .................................................................................120
Operation With a Mouse .....................................................................127
Switching Between the Main Menu Site and Subsidiary Menu Site ..133
Shortcut Menu .....................................................................................133
Chapter 3 Signal Selection and Transitions
Video Processing Flow ...............................................................................139

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Signal Selection ...........................................................................................141
Basics of Signal Selection ...................................................................142
Bus Selection.......................................................................................142
AUX Panel-less Function....................................................................145
Signal Assignment and Selection ........................................................146
Signal Name Display...........................................................................149
Transitions...................................................................................................151
Selecting the Next Transition ..............................................................151
Transition Types..................................................................................151
Procedure for Basic Transition Operation...............................................154
Key Priority Setting....................................................................................157
Setting the Key Priority in the Transition Control Block....................157
Setting the Key Priority by a Menu Operation....................................159
Display of the Key Output Status and Key Priority ............................161
Selecting the Transition Type by a Menu Operation ..............................162
Super Mix Settings .....................................................................................163
Color Matte Settings...................................................................................164
Executing a Transition ...............................................................................167
Transition Indicator Function..............................................................167
Setting the Transition Rate..................................................................168
Pattern Limit........................................................................................173
Executing an Auto Transition..............................................................176
Executing a Transition With the Fader Lever (Manual Transition)....177
Combinations of Auto and Manual Transitions ..................................178
Non-Sync State....................................................................................178
Fader Lever Operation in Bus Fixed Mode.........................................179
Transition Preview .....................................................................................181
Independent Key Transitions ....................................................................183
Basic Independent Key Transition Operations....................................186
Setting the Independent Key Transition Type by a Menu Operation..188
Setting the Independent Key Transition Rate......................................189
Fade to Black...............................................................................................193
Fade to Black Operation......................................................................193
Setting the Fade to Black Transition Rate...........................................194
Simple Transition .......................................................................................195
Basic Operations for Simple Transitions.............................................195
Display of the Key Output Status and Key Priority ............................197
Split Fader ...........................................................................................198
Independent Key Transitions With a Simple Transition Module........198

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Chapter 4 Keys
Overview......................................................................................................202
Key Types............................................................................................202
Key Modifiers......................................................................................204
Key Memory........................................................................................207
Key Default .........................................................................................208
Key Setting Operations Using Menus.......................................................209
Key Setting Menus ..............................................................................209
Key Type Setting.................................................................................210
Chroma Key Composition...................................................................212
Chroma Key Adjustments ...................................................................213
Selecting Key Fill and Key Source .....................................................219
Key Edge Modifications......................................................................222
Masks...................................................................................................229
Applying a DME Effect to a Key........................................................233
Specifying the Key Output Destination...............................................235
Key Modify Clear................................................................................236
Blink Function.....................................................................................236
Video Processing.................................................................................237
Key Setting Operations With the Key Control Block .............................238
Operations in the Key Control Block ..................................................238
Key Edge Modifications......................................................................242
Masks...................................................................................................246
Applying a DME Effect to a Key........................................................247
Other Key Setting Operations .............................................................249
Key Adjustment Operations With the Multifunction Flexi Pad Control
Block .................................................................................................252
Key Snapshots.............................................................................................259
Key Snapshot Operations ....................................................................259
Key Snapshot Operations Using a Simple Transition Module............262
Chapter 5 Wipes
Overview......................................................................................................266
Types of Wipe Pattern.........................................................................266
Basic Procedure for Wipe Settings ...........................................................267
Wipe Settings Menu ............................................................................267
Wipe Pattern Selection ........................................................................267
Pattern Mix ..........................................................................................269

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Setting Wipe Modifiers .......................................................................274
Wipe Modify Clear..............................................................................291
Wipe Settings for Independent Key Transitions .....................................293
Basic Procedure for Independent Key Transition Wipe Settings........293
Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers .........................294
Wipe Snapshots...........................................................................................298
Wipe Snapshot Operations With the Flexi Pad ...................................298
Wipe Snapshot Operations With the Menus .......................................301
Wipe Pattern Operations in the Multifunction Flexi Pad Control Block ...
304
Recalling a Wipe Snapshot..................................................................304
Selecting the Wipe Pattern ..................................................................305
Editing the Wipe Pattern .....................................................................305
Saving, Canceling, and Deleting Edited Wipe Patterns ......................308
Chapter 6 DME Wipes
Overview......................................................................................................312
Types of DME Wipe Pattern ...............................................................312
DME Wipe Pattern Variation and Modifiers.......................................320
Relation Between DME Wipes and Other Effects ..............................321
Basic Procedure for DME Wipe Settings .................................................323
DME Wipe Settings Menu ..................................................................323
DME Wipe Pattern Selection ..............................................................323
Setting DME Wipe Modifiers .............................................................326
DME Wipe Modify Clear....................................................................333
DME Wipe Settings for Independent Key Transitions ...........................334
Basic Procedure for Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Settings....
334
Setting Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Modifiers................335
DME Wipe Snapshots ................................................................................338
DME Wipe Snapshot Operations With the Flexi Pad .........................338
DME Snapshot Operations With the Menus .......................................339
Creating User Programmable DME Patterns .........................................340
User Programmable DME Transition Mode .......................................340
DME Wipe Pattern Operations in the Multifunction Flexi Pad Control
Block .................................................................................................345
Recalling a DME Wipe Snapshot........................................................345
Selecting the DME Wipe Pattern ........................................................345
Editing the DME Wipe Pattern ...........................................................346

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Saving, Canceling, and Deleting DME Wipe Snapshots ....................349
Chapter 7 Frame Memory
Overview......................................................................................................352
Still Image Operations ...............................................................................355
Preparations .........................................................................................355
Interpreting the Frame Memory Menu................................................356
Selecting an Input Image.....................................................................359
Selecting Outputs and Target Frame Memory ....................................360
Capturing and Saving an Input Image.................................................361
Recalling Still Images .........................................................................365
Image Processing.................................................................................367
Image Output.......................................................................................372
Continuously Capturing Still Images (Record)...................................373
Recalling a Continuous Sequence of Still Images (Animation)..........375
Frame Memory Clip Function ..................................................................378
Frame Memory Clip Operations...............................................................379
Preparations for Operation ..................................................................379
Recalling Clips ....................................................................................379
Clip Playback ......................................................................................381
Clip Creation .......................................................................................385
Creating and Handling Frame Memory Folders..................................387
Clip Output ..........................................................................................388
Clip Transition Operations........................................................................389
Image Data Management...........................................................................392
Pair File Processing .............................................................................392
Moving Files........................................................................................393
Deleting Files ......................................................................................394
Renaming Files....................................................................................395
File Backups ........................................................................................395
Restoring Files.....................................................................................396
Chapter 8 Color Backgrounds, Copy and Swap, and Other Settings
Color Background ......................................................................................398
Color Background Settings Menu .......................................................398
Basic Color Background Setting Operations.......................................398
Copy and Swap ...........................................................................................402
Copy and Swap Operations .......................................................................406
Copy and Swap Menu Operations.......................................................406

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Copy by Button Operation ..................................................................407
Misc Menu Operations...............................................................................409
Port Settings for Control From an External Device ............................409
Editing Keyboard Settings...................................................................410
Safe Title Settings ...............................................................................411
Displaying a List of Transition Rates and Changing the Settings.......412
AUX Menu Operations ..............................................................................414
AUX Bus Settings ...............................................................................414
Status Menu ................................................................................................415
Router Control Menu Operations.............................................................416
Checking the List of Inputs for Each Destination ...............................416
Switching the Source for Each Destination.........................................417
Video Process ..............................................................................................418
Video Process Adjustments of a Primary Input Signal .......................418
Video Process Adjustments on a Particular Bus .................................418
Video Process Memory .......................................................................419
Video Process Settings................................................................................420
Chapter 9 Color Corrector
Preparations................................................................................................422
Overall Color Corrector Operations ........................................................424
Enabling Color Corrector ....................................................................424
Copy and Swap Operations .................................................................424
Color Corrector Functions ........................................................................426
Input Video Processing Operations.....................................................426
Primary Color Correction Operations .................................................427
Secondary Color Correction Operations .............................................431
RGB Clip Operations ..........................................................................432
Luminance Processing Operations ......................................................432
Spot Color Adjustment........................................................................435
Output Video Processing Operations ..................................................438
YUV Clip Operations..........................................................................438
Chapter 10 Special Functions
Simple P/P Software ...................................................................................442
Overview .............................................................................................442
Restrictions on Use..............................................................................442