Sony DFS-700 User manual

DME Switcher
3-203-834-12(1)
DFS-700/700P
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
2000 Sony Corporation
DFS-700/700P

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For customers in the USA (DFS-700 only)
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Caution
Television prograrms, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to
the provisions of the copyright laws.
For the customers in Europe (DFS-700P only)
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60950: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located in the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Table of Contents 3
Chapter 2
Location and
Function of Parts
and Controls
Chapter 1
Overview
Table of Contents
Features ofThis System ................................................1-1
Option Boards ................................................................1-3
Control Panel ................................................................. 2-1
Processor Unit..............................................................2-13
Front Panel ..................................................................... 2-13
Rear Panel ...................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 3
Basic Operation DME Switcher Introduction .......................................... 3-1
Sequence of Operations.................................................... 3-1
Example Operation (1): Wipe........................................... 3-2
Example Operation (2): Picture-in-Picture ...................... 3-5
Demonstration .................................................................. 3-8
Using the Menus............................................................. 3-10
Selecting Images......................................................... 3-12
Background Image and Foreground Image .................... 3-12
Selecting Signals Output to the Auxiliary Bus............... 3-16
Selecting an Effect .......................................................3-17
Types of Effect ............................................................... 3-17
Example Effects ............................................................. 3-18
Selection in Direct Pattern Selection Mode ................... 3-23
Selection in Pattern Number Specification Mode .......... 3-24
Modifying the Boundary — Border, Soft Edge,
Beveled Edge, and Crop.....................................3-26
Changing the Pattern Position and Size —
Location (X)(Y)(Z)................................................3-29
Modifying the Pattern — User Modifiable Effects .....3-31
(Continued)

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Chapter 4
Advanced
Operations
Chapter 3
Basic Operation
(Continued)
Inserting Characters and Graphics (1) —Title Key...3-33
Luminance Key .............................................................. 3-33
Chroma Keying .............................................................. 3-36
Masking Part of a Title Key............................................ 3-44
Inserting Characters and Graphics (2) —
Downstream Key................................................ 3-45
Setting Up aTransition ................................................3-51
Setting the Transition Time ............................................ 3-51
Setting the Transition Direction ..................................... 3-52
Executing an Effect ......................................................3-54
Adjusting Color Mattes................................................3-57
Adjusting Image Colors — Color Correction.............3-59
Freezing an Input Image — Frame Memory
Function...............................................................3-61
Fade-to-Black................................................................3-63
Changing Direct Pattern Assignments........................ 4-1
User Program Effects ................................................... 4-3
Constructing a User Program Effect ................................ 4-3
Types of User Program Effect .......................................... 4-4
Modification Parameters .................................................. 4-5
Creating New User Program Effects .............................. 4-10
Editing User Program Effects......................................... 4-12
Executing User Program Effects .................................... 4-18
Deleting All User Program Effects................................. 4-19
Snapshots.....................................................................4-20
Saving a Snapshot .......................................................... 4-21
Recalling a Snapshot ...................................................... 4-22
Snapshot Demonstration ................................................ 4-23
Reinitializing the Snapshots ........................................... 4-24

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Chapter 5
Control From
Editing Control
Units
Control From the PVE-500............................................ 5-1
Preparations ...................................................................... 5-2
Cut Editing ....................................................................... 5-2
A/B Roll Editing............................................................... 5-3
Control From the BVE-600............................................ 5-5
Preparations ...................................................................... 5-5
A/B Roll Editing............................................................... 5-6
Control From the BVE-900/2000 Series........................5-8
Preparations ...................................................................... 5-9
Notes on Operation......................................................... 5-10
Control Using GPI Signals ......................................... 5-11
Preparations .................................................................... 5-11
A/B Roll Editing............................................................. 5-12
Turning a Downstream Key On and Off ........................ 5-13
Preread Editing.............................................................5-14
Chapter 6
System
Connections
and Settings
Basic System Connections .......................................... 6-2
Key Signal Connections ................................................6-3
System Connections for Preread Editing ................... 6-4
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ..............6-5
Setup Menu Settings......................................................6-7
Setup Menu Organization................................................. 6-7
System Setup (page 1/8)................................................... 6-7
System Information Display (page 2/8) ........................... 6-8
Input Video Setup (page 3/8)............................................ 6-8
Output Video Setup (page 4/8) ......................................... 6-9
Control Panel Setup (page 5/8) ...................................... 6-10
Initializing User Settings (page 6/8)............................... 6-10
Loading User Settings From Memory (page 7/8) .......... 6-10
Saving User Settings in Memory (page 8/8) .................. 6-10

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Appendixes
Warning Messages........................................................ A-1
EffectType List .............................................................. A-3
Effect Control Parameter List....................................... A-5
Effect MotionTypes.....................................................A-21
Effect Pattern Variant Forms and Decorations .........A-22
Effect Pattern Image List ............................................A-29
To Exchange the Button Labels................................. A-63
Specifications..............................................................A-64
Glossary.......................................................................A-66
Index.................................................................................I-1

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
Chapter 1
Overview
Features ofThis System
The Sony DFS-700/700P DME Switcher is a Digital
Multi Effects system, offering high-performance
effects at high image quality. The system consists of a
processor unit and control panel.
Support for fully digital component
systems with SDI inputs and outputs
This system provides SDI interfaces as standard
equipment. This allows it to be incorporated in fully
digital linear editing systems using DVCAM-series,
Betacam SX-series, and other digital VCRs.
Advanced special effects
This system is equipped with advanced special effects,
including trail, lighting effects, ripple, swirl, and
explosion.
Installing the optional BKDF-711 board adds a second
DME channel, and the optional BKDF-712 board
enables 3D mapping effects to be used.
For details of option boards, see page 1-3.
Support for wide range of input/output
signal formats
•There are eight inputs as standard (VIDEO INPUT 1
to 8).
VIDEO INPUT 1 to 4: SDI (serial digital interface)
signals
VIDEO INPUT 5 to 8: analog component signals.
VIDEO INPUT 8 can also be used as an analog
RGB signal input.
Installing the optional BKDF-701 board allows all
eight inputs to be used as either SDI or analog
component inputs.
Installing the optional BKDF-702/702P board allows
four inputs to be used as either Y/C (S-video) or
analog composite inputs.
For details of option boards, see page 1-3.
•The standard outputs are two each of SDI, analog
component, analog composite, and Y/C, for a total of
eight outputs.
Comprehensive title key functions
Luminance keys, chroma keys, and downstream keys
are all provided as standard functions.

Chapter 1 Overview
1-2 Chapter 1 Overview
Color correction function
A YUV color correction function is provided for white
balance adjustment and general color adjustment.
User program effect and snapshot
function
•User program effects: This system has a large
number of built-in effects, but also allows the user to
create original effects, and save them in memory, for
execution in the same way as the built-in effects. Up
to twenty user program effect patterns, both linear
and nonlinear, can be saved.
•Snapshot function: The processor unit includes
snapshot registers 0 to 99, each of which can hold a
snapshot of the control panel settings. These can then
be recalled as required.
Aspect ratio selection
In the setup menu it is possible to select either 4:3 or
16:9 as the screen aspect ratio.
Easy operation for live broadcasting
The following features make this system suitable for
live broadcasting from CATV studios and so on.
•Fully-equipped control panel offers easy operability
for signal selection and transition setting.
•Parallel tally output and preview output supplied as
standard
Interfacing with editors
This system is equipped with I/O interfaces for two
sets of control signals, allowing operation together
with various editing control units.
•Nine-pin interface connector (one input/output):
for A/B roll editing (two players, one recorder)
together with a PVE-500, BVE-2000 series, or other
editing control unit
•GPI (General Purpose Interface) and trigger
signal connectors (two inputs): for control from
external equipment not fitted with the 9-pin interface
This system also supports the background through
mode. If connected to a recorder VCR with a preread
function, A/B roll editing with a minimum of two
VCRs is possible. (In background through mode, the
delay to the signal selected on the background bus of
this system is 4H. Note that there are restrictions on
the effect patterns that can be used for preread editing.)
External synchronizing connectors for
higher editing precision
The system is provided with black burst outputs for
synchronizing other connected devices, and a genlock
input for synchronization to an external signal. This
allows more precise editing.
Rack mounting
The processor unit can be mounted in an EIA standard
19-inch rack.
Features ofThis System

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-3
Option Boards
The DFS-700/700P system has the following option
boards.
BKDF-701 SDI and Component Input
Board
When this board is installed, it allows all eight video
inputs to be used as either SDI or analog component
inputs. When using this board, you can select the types
of the optional inputs individually, using the setup
menu.
BKDF-702/702P Y/C and Composite Input
Board
When this board is installed, it allows four video
inputs to be used as either Y/C (S-video) or analog
composite inputs. When using this board, you can
select the types of the optional inputs individually,
using the setup menu.
BKDF-711 2nd Channel DME Board
This board provides a second DME channel, enabling
two-picture box, two-picture brick, and other effects.
BKDF-712 3D Video Mapping Effects
Board
This board provides 3D mapping effects, including 3D
page turn, 3D beveled edge, and other effects.