Sony DVS-7200 User manual

SONy
DVS-7200
Product Guide

SONy
DVS-7200 • Product Guide
Part Number BC-00603
Revision B, September 1997
Printed in U.S.A.
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Contents
Introduction 1
About This Guide................................................................................................................. 1
Features and Benefits 3
DVS-7200 Feature Overview................................................................................................3
Making Complex Tasks Simple............................................................................................4
Basic Tools ..........................................................................................................................5
Control Panel .........................................................................................................5
Input Flexibility...................................................................................................... 5
V-Proc.................................................................................................................... 6
Output Flexibility...................................................................................................6
Effect Keyers and DSK...........................................................................................6
Key Edge Adjustment............................................................................................. 7
Enhanced Wipe Generator......................................................................................7
Snapshot, Effects Memory, and Storage..................................................................7
Superior Editor Interface........................................................................................ 8
Router Interface......................................................................................................8
Switchable System Standard...................................................................................9
Redundant Power Supplies .....................................................................................9
Power Tools.........................................................................................................................9
Timeline Effects.....................................................................................................9
Integrated DME Control....................................................................................... 10
Key Modifiers....................................................................................................... 10
Advanced Chroma Keyer — FineChroma......................................................... 10
Dual Matte Generators with Color Mix Capability................................................ 11
Frame Memory..................................................................................................... 11
Auxiliary Buses.................................................................................................... 12
Processed Key ...................................................................................................... 12
DME-LINK™...................................................................................................... 12
Bus Link Mode..................................................................................................... 13
GPI Link Mode .................................................................................................... 13
Configuration Guide 15
DVS-7200 Configuration................................................................................................... 15
Basics ................................................................................................................................ 16
Video Effects Processor........................................................................................ 16
Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 16
Operation Software with Manual.......................................................................... 16
Input Configuration ........................................................................................................... 17
12 Input Serial Digital Board................................................................................ 17
Input “Mother Board” .......................................................................................... 17

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Analog Composite “Daughter Board”................................................................... 17
Serial Digital “Daughter Board”........................................................................... 17
Chroma Key Analog Component Input Board ...................................................... 17
Output Configuration......................................................................................................... 18
Analog Composite Output Module ....................................................................... 18
Digital Output Module ......................................................................................... 18
Control Panel Options........................................................................................................ 19
Memory Recall Control Panel............................................................................... 19
DSK Board/Control Panel.................................................................................... 19
Key Frame Control Panel..................................................................................... 19
DME Control Panel.............................................................................................. 19
Operation Software and Manual (DME-3000)...................................................... 19
Operation Software and Manual (DME-7000)...................................................... 20
Control Panel Remote Adaptor............................................................................. 20
Remote Key Control Panel ................................................................................... 20
Remote Key Control Software .............................................................................. 20
Remote Panel Interface......................................................................................... 21
Shot Box Control Unit.......................................................................................... 21
Auxiliary Control Panel ....................................................................................... 21
M/E Auxiliary Control Panel................................................................................ 22
Auxiliary Panel Operation Software ..................................................................... 22
Switcher Control Panel Configuration.................................................................. 22
Options and Upgrades........................................................................................................ 23
Basic Chroma Key Board..................................................................................... 23
Chroma Key Upgrade Board ................................................................................ 23
Basic Frame Memory Board................................................................................. 23
Frame Memory Adaptor Board............................................................................. 23
Enhanced Wipe Option ........................................................................................ 23
Key Border Option............................................................................................... 24
M/E Key Signal Preview Board............................................................................ 24
Control Port Expansion Board.............................................................................. 24
Source Name Display Unit ................................................................................... 24
Redundant Power Supply — Control Panel .......................................................... 24
Redundant Power Supply — Processor................................................................. 24
Tally Interface Unit.............................................................................................. 25
Tally Interface Software ....................................................................................... 25
Expansion Module ............................................................................................... 25
Redundant Power Supply — Tally........................................................................ 25
Spare Parts Kit..................................................................................................... 25
System Cables, RS-422......................................................................................... 26
System Cables, Interconnect................................................................................. 26
Rack Mount Kit — Switcher................................................................................ 26
Rack Mount Kit — Tally...................................................................................... 26
Extender Cards .................................................................................................... 26
Training ............................................................................................................................ 27
Training — General Product................................................................................ 27
Order Guide — DVS-7200 ................................................................................................ 28
Instructions.......................................................................................................... 28
Request Forms................................................................................................................... 29
DVS-7200 Input Configuration Chart .................................................................. 29
DVS-7200 Output Configuration Chart................................................................ 30
DVS-7200 System Components Chart.................................................................. 31

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Installation Guide 33
DVS-7200 Installation ....................................................................................................... 33
DVS-7200 Control Panel ................................................................................................... 34
Control Panel Top View....................................................................................... 34
Control Panel External Dimensions...................................................................... 38
Control Panel Specifications................................................................................. 39
Control Panel Rear View...................................................................................... 40
Control Panel Connectors..................................................................................... 41
RS-422A Switcher Connector Specifications........................................... 41
RS-422A DME Connector Specifications................................................ 42
RS-232C Terminal 1, 2 Connector Specifications ................................... 42
RS-422A Remote 1-4 Connector Specifications....................................... 43
Option Panel Connector Specifications ................................................... 44
Additional Control Panels.................................................................................................. 45
BKDS-2010 — M/E Auxiliary Control Panel....................................................... 46
BKDS-2010 Control Panel Top View...................................................... 46
BKDS-2010 Control Panel Rear View .................................................... 47
BKDS-2010 Control Panel External Dimensions .................................... 47
BKDS-2010 Control Panel Specifications ............................................... 48
BKDS-2010 Control Panel Connectors ................................................... 48
BKDS-7060 — Remote Key Control Panel........................................................... 50
BKDS-7060 Control Panel Top View...................................................... 50
BKDS-7060 Control Panel External Dimensions .................................... 50
BKDS-7060 Control Panel Specifications ............................................... 51
BKDS-7060 Control Panel Rear View .................................................... 51
BKDS-7060 Control Panel Connectors ................................................... 52
BKDS-7060 Power Supply Front View ................................................... 52
BKDS-7060 Power Supply External Dimensions .................................... 53
BKDS-7060 Power Supply Specifications ............................................... 53
BKDS-7060 Power Supply Rear View..................................................... 54
BKDS-7060 Power Supply Connectors ................................................... 54
BKDS-8060 — Remote Panel Interface................................................................ 56
BKDS-8060 Front View.......................................................................... 56
BKDS-8060 Rear View........................................................................... 56
BKDS-8060 External Dimensions........................................................... 57
BKDS-8060 Specifications...................................................................... 57
BKDS-8060 Connectors.......................................................................... 58
BKDS-8061 — Shot Box Control Unit................................................................. 60
BKDS-8061 Front View.......................................................................... 60
BKDS-8061 Rear View........................................................................... 60
BKDS-8061 External Dimensions........................................................... 61
BKDS-8061 Specifications...................................................................... 61
BKDS-8061 Connectors.......................................................................... 62
BKDS-8062 — Auxiliary Control Panel............................................................... 63
BKDS-8062 Front View.......................................................................... 63
BKDS-8062 Rear View........................................................................... 63
BKDS-8062 External Dimensions........................................................... 64
BKDS-8062 Specifications...................................................................... 64
BKDS-8062 Connectors.......................................................................... 65

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DVS-7200 Chassis............................................................................................................. 66
Chassis Front View.............................................................................................. 66
Chassis Rear View ............................................................................................... 67
Chassis External Dimensions............................................................................... 69
Chassis Specifications.......................................................................................... 69
System Timing Requirements............................................................................... 72
Chassis Connectors .............................................................................................. 73
RS-422A DSK Connector Specifications................................................. 73
RS-232C Terminal Connector Specifications.......................................... 74
RS-422A Serial Tally Connector Specifications...................................... 74
RS-422A Matrix Connector Specifications.............................................. 75
RS-422A DME Connector Specifications................................................ 75
RS-422A Panel 1 Connector Specifications............................................. 76
RS-422A Panel 2/Remote 3 Connector Specifications............................. 76
RS-422A Editor A/Remote 1 Connector Specifications........................... 77
RS-422A Editor B/Remote 2 Connector Specifications ........................... 77
GPI Connector Specifications ................................................................. 78
BKDS-7700 Chassis .......................................................................................................... 79
BKDS-7700 Chassis Front View .......................................................................... 79
BKDS-7700 Chassis Rear View ........................................................................... 80
BKDS-7700 Chassis External Dimensions ........................................................... 81
BKDS-7700 Chassis Specifications ...................................................................... 81
BKDS-7700 Chassis Connectors .......................................................................... 82
BKDS-7700 Terminal Connector Specifications..................................... 82
BKDS-7700 Switcher Connector Specifications...................................... 83
BKDS-7700 Through Out Connector Specifications ............................... 83
BKDS-7700 Serial Tally 1, 2 Connector Specifications........................... 84
BKDS-7700 Tally In/GPI Connector Specifications................................ 85
BKDS-7700 Tally Enable Connector Specifications................................ 86
BKDS-7700 Tally Out 1-9 Connector Specifications............................... 87
System Interconnection Charts........................................................................................... 89
DVS-7200 System Interconnection Chart — Video.............................................. 90
DVS-7200 System Interconnection Chart — Control............................................ 91
DVS-7200 Control Panel Connections Chart........................................................ 92
DVS-7200 Video Paths with Router Chart............................................................ 93
DVS-7200 Switcher - Router Interface Chart........................................................ 94
DVS-7200 with ScitexDV (Abekas) Dveous A-5100 ............................................ 95
Appendix A. Feature List 97
DVS-7200 — Feature Review............................................................................................ 97
DVS-7200 Features.............................................................................................. 98
Appendix B. Related Resources 101
Related Resources.............................................................................................................101
Printed Media .....................................................................................................101
Audio/Video Media.............................................................................................102

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Appendix C. Sales and Service 103
General Information and Reference.................................................................................. 103
Regional Sales Offices...................................................................................................... 104
Regional Service Centers ................................................................................................. 105
National Parts Centers ..................................................................................................... 106
Emergency Response System............................................................................................ 107
SUPPORTNETSM........................................................................................................... 108
SOFTWAREPLUSSM ..................................................................................................... 108
Glossary 109
Index 115

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Introduction
About This Guide
Based on the successful DVS-7000 series platform, Sony’s new DVS-7200 switcher
adds a dynamic and powerful mid-range switcher to the product line.
The DVS-7200’s image quality, superb keying, timeline control, and overall
versatility pinpoints a broad range of applications, including studio production,
post, and remote broadcast requirements. But above all, the DVS-7200 delivers its
full range of features in a streamlined two M/E format — with all the input
flexibility, customization capability, integrated performance, and ease of use that
you’ve come to expect from Sony digital switchers.
To assist you with configuring the optimum mid-range SDI switcher for your
customer’s needs, this guide is divided into the following chapters:
•Chapter 1 — Features and Benefits
This chapter provides detailed descriptions and concise explanations
of the DVS-7200’s basic and “power” features.
•Chapter 2 — Configuration Guide
This chapter describes the DVS-7200’s system components to assist
with configuration planning. A convenient quotation request form is
also included to simplify the ordering process.
•Chapter 3 — Installation Guide
This chapter offers information and diagrams to assist with facility
engineering and equipment integration requirements.

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•Appendix A — Feature List
This appendix provides a category-based description of DVS-7200
features and modes.
•Appendix B — Related Resources
This appendix lists additional written and visual reference material
available for further reading and research on the DVS-7200.
•Appendix C — Sales and Service
This appendix provides basic information about Sony sales, service,
emergency response, and software support.
•Glossary
The glossary provides a reference list of important video terms used
throughout this guide.
A comprehensive “Index” is also provided for your reference.

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Features and Benefits
DVS-7200 Feature Overview
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This chapter outlines the DVS-7200’s features, and includes discussions of the
functionality and benefits of the switcher’s basic and “power” tools. Concise
explanations relating to the importance of each feature are provided.
The following sections are included:
•The “Making Complex Tasks Simple” section discusses the overall
theme under which the DVS-7200 is designed.
•The “Basic Tools” section discusses a variety of important
fundamental DVS-7200 features.
•The “Power Tools” section outlines the features that producers,
editors and technical directors value the most on the DVS-7200.
For a finely focused approach to the switcher’s features, refer to Appendix A,
“Feature List.” This appendix provides item-by-item feature descriptions.
Note that some features described in the following sections may apply only when
Sony peripheral equipment is used.

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Making Complex Tasks Simple
Regardless of the task, Sony has the right digital switcher for the application at
hand. And whether the switcher is large-scale, mid-range, or compact in size, one
important factor is constant across the product line — Sony switchers have the
power to make complex tasks simple.
That benchmark principle holds true with the new DVS-7200. Here are just a few
examples:
•DME-LINK™— the ability to run the DME-3000 or DME-7000
effects timeline from the switcher. This function simplifies operations
with a simple push of the fader or the triggering of an E-File™.
•Processed Key — the ability to compose a key within the DVS-7200,
route it to an external device (such as the DME) for processing, and
re-enter it in the same DVS-7200 keyer. This feature reduces complex
patching to a simple button press.
•System Integration — provides powerful production and editing tools
in conjunction with the BVE-9100, BVE-2000, and DME-series
effects devices. Through status reporting and the editing system’s
ability to learn switcher functions, this high level “system” function
greatly simplifies the editor’s day-to-day requirements.
•Fingertip Menus — an extremely simple and logical method of
accessing menus. Simply double-press any control panel button that
has an associated menu, and the system instantly jumps to that
location on the display. Functions with associated menus such as
keying, color background, frame memory, and timeline control are at
your fingertips, without time-consuming menu navigation.
•Router Interface — the ability to control a Sony DVS-B Series
routing switcher directly through the switcher’s integral display. This
feature places up to 128 sources at your fingertips, with the superb
(and ultra-efficient) capability of storing router information along with
switcher setups and snapshots.
•Peripheral Interface — using a widely adopted industry standard
(Grass Valley Peripheral II), the DVS-7200 can control digital effects
devices, still stores, and character generators with convenience.
•Familiarity — the DVS-7200’s operating style simplifies the learning
curve and enhances creativity at every turn.
As you review the DVS-7200 feature descriptions that follow, keep in mind how
Sony’s overall digital switcher principle rings true — making complex tasks simple.

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Basic Tools
This section describes basic DVS-7200 features used in day-to-day production and
post-production.
Control Panel
The DVS-7200’s compact and modular control panel is similar in design and layout
to the larger DVS-7000 series, but with two M/E (mix-effects) banks rather than
three. This streamlined architecture includes two powerful keyers and a color
background generator on each M/E, and the ability to add up to two optional DSKs
(down-stream keyers). Fully-loaded, six simultaneous key layers are possible.
Like all Sony digital switchers, the DVS-7200’s control panel is engineered for
simplicity and ease-of-use. A large-scale display screen offers easy access to
operational parameters, adjustments, and setup functions.
The control panel also supports a variety of optional sub-panels for memory recall
control, DME control, DSK control, and E-File control. All sub-panels are
identical in size, allowing their in-panel locations to be customized as required. In
addition, optional Source Name Display Units are available for electronically
labeling primary and auxiliary inputs — directly above the bus rows.
The control panel’s benefits are as clear as the design — streamlined operations,
comfort, and flexibility.
Input Flexibility
The DVS-7200 can be equipped with 12, 24, or 36 primary inputs and up to four
component analog chroma key inputs. For flexibility, all SDI inputs can be
switched (from the panel) between component digital (4:2:2) and composite digital
(4fsc) operations. This versatile system allows you to edit, for example, with
component DVW-500’s in one session and composite DVR-20’s in the next —
seamlessly.
By adding the BKDS-7110 “Mother Board,” you can also customize your input
configuration with a mix of analog composite and serial digital input modules — up
to three BKDS-7110 boards can be installed, and up to 12 input modules can be
installed per board, in any combination. Even though the switcher’s internal
processing is fully digital, the analog composite input modules provide a convenient
gateway for existing composite equipment.
Note that with the hybrid composite analog/digital configuration, when you switch
to component digital operations, all composite analog inputs are temporarily
disabled.
The bottom line is that the DVS-7200 is not restricted to one or two input
configurations. You have the flexibility to configure the precise system to suit the
customer’s current requirements — and expand when future needs arise.

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V-Proc
Because input configurations change from day-to-day, all inputs have an auto-
timing window with an adjustment range of ± .4H. For simplicity and convenience,
the “V-Proc” (Video Processing) feature allows adjustment of each input to
compensate for common errors in image acquisition. Adjustments are provided for
the following parameters:
•± 200% adjustment range for video (4:2:2 / 4fsc)
•± 200% adjustment range for luminance (4:2:2)
•± 200% adjustment range for chrominance (4:2:2)
•-7.31 to +109.64 IRE adjustment range for black level (4:2:2)
•-42.86 to +140.00 IRE adjustment range for black level (4fsc)
•± 180° adjustment range for hue (4:2:2)
V-Proc actually provides a greater control range than a TBC.
Output Flexibility
The DVS-7200 offers an impressive array of outputs:
•Four Program
•One Preview
•One Clean
•Fourteen Auxiliary outputs, including one Edit Preview
•Two M/E 1
•Two M/E 2
Best of all, by selecting the desired combination of output modules (BKDS-7161
Analog Composite or BKDS-7162 Digital Output), you can customize the format of
each output listed above.
Whether you need a mix of composite analog and digital Aux bus outputs, or an all-
digital system, the DVS-7200 makes it easy. Compared to switchers with fixed
output configurations, the DVS-7200’s flexibility literally adapts to the production
or post production situation at hand.
Effect Keyers and DSK
In the DVS-7200, two powerful effect keyers are standard (per M/E), and up to two
optional DSKs (Down Stream Keyer) can also be added. A variety of creative key
“types” can be selected, as follows:
•Luminance — a high-gain key that derives the “hole-cutting”
information from the full range of source luminance values.
•Chroma — a key in which the hole-cutting information is derived
from a color rather than from a video level.
•Linear — a key that takes advantage of independent key signals
provided by external devices such as character generators. Linear
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•Clean — a key that takes advantage of “shaped” video provided by
devices such as digital video effects. Whereas a linear key is
multiplicative in its ability to cut a hole, a “clean” key is additive.
•Pattern — a key that uses a wipe pattern (and all active pattern
modifiers) to generate a key signal.
Keyers truly make the difference in switchers. There’s rarely a production or
commercial today that doesn’t involve multi-layer keys — it’s a requirement that
can’t be overlooked in switcher design. The DVS-7200’s key processing capability
is powerful, yet it’s also simple to understand and operate. You can express your
creativity and make a storyboard come true — without getting lost in menus.
Key Edge Adjustment
One aspect of the DVS-7200’s high quality key processing is the ability to fine tune
and optimize the key signal — independent of the “fill.” Through the use of over-
sampling, the key signal’s width can be modified in sub-pixel units. Edges can be
trimmed to add dimension and overall realism, and adjustments can be performed
independently to the left and right key edges. Furthermore, because the process
follows the edge itself, even irregularly shaped key signals benefit from Key Edge
processing.
From simple mattes to complex chroma keys, the DVS-7200’s Key Edge processing
is another simple tool that yields visually powerful results.
Enhanced Wipe Generator
With the BKDS-2070 option, additional patterns (including matrix wipes) are
added. These include Star, Heart, and the popular “Diamond Dust” wipe. The
enhanced patterns can also be combined with the primary patterns — enabling you
to create new custom wipes.
Snapshot, Effects Memory, and Storage
As the natural by-product of computer controlled switchers, the ability to store and
recall control panel snapshots has become a fundamental production requirement.
Clients come back to change things — sometimes more than once! Producers like
their keys set up just one way — and always that way. And TDs (technical
directors) like to work with special and often highly customized setups — even if
the previous TD had a completely different control panel setup.
These typical situations are a breeze with the DVS-7200. TDs can store and recall
up to 99 “snapshot” memories from the Master E-File panel, and recall up to 32
snapshots as dedicated functions from the optional Shot Box panel. You can even
transition between snapshots. The snapshot data (as well as setup and effects data)
can be archived on an integral floppy disk for long term storage. For live use or
post, snapshots are directly accessible through the Master E-File panel, the Memory
Recall panel or the Shot Box panel.

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Superior Editor Interface
The DVS-7200 communicates with editing systems from most major manufacturers
via serial interface, including Sony’s BVE-2000 and BVE-9100. With most editors,
a variety of basic editor-switcher control modes are available, including:
•Crosspoint assignment.
•Pattern selection.
•Transition and duration control.
•Basic switcher “learn” capability, with storage in the editor’s EDL.
•GPI control for auto-transition and memory recall functions.
With the BVE-9100 specifically, Sony’s superb status reporting adds many
advanced modes:
•Precise Jog/Shuttle positioning of the switcher timeline.
•Advanced switcher timeline learn functions, with switcher status and
transition data stored in the editor’s EDL.
•Control of both switcher and DME keyframe data.
•Using the BKE-9402 Programmable Control Panel, virtually
everything that can be controlled or adjusted in the switcher can be
adjusted from the editor.
It’s another aspect of Sony’s system integration that contributes to the simplicity of
working with a Sony system — making complex tasks simple.
Router Interface
Switchers like the DVS-7200 typically have a limited group of inputs available on
the panel — facilities, however, typically have a very large pool of input sources
controlled by a routing switcher. Depending on the daily requirements of a
production, the TD is constantly called upon to change the array of switcher inputs.
In the past, this function was performed by manually operating external control
panels. Now, with the DVS-7200, you can control a Sony DVS-B Series routing
switcher directly from the DVS-7200’s display — allowing complete flexibility with
crosspoints, input assignments, and the switcher’s 14 auxiliary buses.
Depending on routing switcher’s configuration, up to 128 sources can be assigned
to the switcher’s 36 primary inputs and four analog component inputs. Router
information is also stored with switcher setups and snapshots — which in turn
provides operator convenience, efficiency, and highly precise effect recall functions.
And when the DVS-B Series router and DVS-7200 switcher are married to the
BVE-9100 (with its ability to store switcher setups in the EDL), effect recall
achieves yet another level of convenience and precision.
In the time it used to take to manually re-patch a switcher’s input configuration, on
the DVS-7200 you can recall a snapshot that re-maps crosspoints, sets up the M/Es
and initiates a transition — all with one button — making complex tasks simple.

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Switchable System Standard
In addition to feature flexibility, the DVS-7200 also provides standard and format
flexibility, as follows:
•When configured for component digital operation (4:2:2), you can
operate in the 525 or 625 line standard. The appropriate system
reference is required.
•When configured for composite digital operation (4fsc), you can
operate in the 525 line standard.
•You can switch aspect ratios between 4:3 and 16:9.
Achieving this level of flexibility is equally easy — all standard and format
switching is performed on the integral display screen.
Redundant Power Supplies
Power supplies just sit there and work — no moving parts, no trouble ever, and no
need for a backup, right? Hindsight is wonderful, but not when the feed to Telco is
black! A little redundancy goes a long way.
To this end, Sony offers optional redundant power supplies for both the switcher
processor unit and the control panel. When a power supply problem is detected by
the system’s diagnostics, an operator warning appears and the automatic back-up
system switches power supplies — with no signal interruption or loss of output.
The DVS-7200 offers superb features, and a little peace-of-mind, too.
Power Tools
This section outlines the features that operators value the most on the DVS-7200.
Power tools not only simplify the daily job, but they add to that all-important
category of creativity — the area in which a switcher’s artistic and aesthetic
capabilities are greater than the sum of its parts.
Timeline Effects
The only thing better than creating a beautiful switcher event — is creating a series
of events along a timeline, and editing each event with exacting precision. The
DVS-7200’s timeline feature allows you to create and run switcher timelines for
each M/E — plus the DSK — plus user functions such as auxiliary bus control.
In much the same way that you program effects on the DME, switcher timeline
effects give you control over the path of wipe pattern position (including spline), the
duration of individual events (or “keyframes”), and the relative timing between the
various M/E and DSK timelines.
Up to 99 key frame registers are available. The feature allows you to copy, modify,
and delete events, save and recall timelines, and preview the completed effects
(individually or in combination) on the switcher’s display panel. With timeline
control, complex sequences that could not be performed live (nor repeated
accurately) can now be programmed, edited and used in a production with ease.

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Integrated DME Control
Console space is definitely at a premium in modern control rooms. With each new
device taking up space, it seems that there’s barely enough room for the director’s
script, let alone a DME control panel. The DVS-7200 reverses this trend with the
addition of two optional switcher panels: the BKDS-7030 Key Frame Control Panel
and the BKDS-7031 DME Control Panel.
These switcher “insert” panels completely replace the DME’s own control panel.
Together, they eliminate unnecessary console footprints, and provide an economical
and highly convenient method of effects creation and control. In addition, the
switcher’s floppy drive can store DME setups, snapshots, and effects files — as well
as switcher data. (Tell the director there’s finally enough room for the script!)
In addition to Sony DME products, a wide variety of digital effects devices from
other manufacturers such as Scitex DV (Abekas) and Tektronix-GVG can be
controlled directly from the DVS-7200 control panel. This interface utilizes a
widely adopted industry standard protocol (Grass Valley Peripheral II), and requires
the BKDS-7001 control port expansion for the switcher’s control panel.
Key Modifiers
A keyer that simply keys isn’t good enough! When the client says “show me what
you can do with this key,” the technical director needs a creative toolbox from
which to offer as many visual options as possible — far beyond basic borders and
shadows.
To address this requirement, the DVS-7200 provides extensive key modifiers:
•Each keyer can access the M/E’s wipe pattern generator, and a
separate internal pattern generator for mask.
•Each keyer has an optional dual matte generator for border fill. This
dual matte generator in turn has its own pattern generator.
•With the optional Key Border Generator installed, Border, Drop
Border, Soft Edge, Shadow and Drop Shadow capabilities are added to
the effect keyer. The option also provides continuous color, position,
width, density and softness adjustments. The key border can be filled
with the dual matte generator, or a live video source from the
integrated M/E bank utility bus.
•Powerful “copy” functions allow you to transfer settings between
keyers and matte generators with ease.
Now, with the DVS-7200, when the client says “nice, but let’s see something else,”
the operator will never run out of creative ideas.
Advanced Chroma Keyer — FineChroma
Sony’s FineChroma technology, available with the optional BKDS-2031 and
BKDS-2032 boards together, provides an advanced level of chroma key processing
typically found in external chroma key devices only.
Each M/E can be equipped with a chroma keyer that delivers full 4:4:4:4 video and
key processing, auto and manual modes, color cancellation, spot color correction,
shadow and density control, plus a dual clip and gain feature that allows two
separate clips in a single image.

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You can also generate a dedicated key source for up to two cameras, providing a
constant and convenient matte source as required.
Although the feature list is impressive, it’s the visual results that make the
difference. Whether you’re keying transparent glass or working with an unevenly
lit background, the DVS-7200’s FineChroma technology delivers clear edges and a
remarkable degree of visual realism on screen.
Dual Matte Generators with Color Mix Capability
Switchers stopped being just switchers (in the precise definition of the word) many
years ago. They’ve evolved into a combination switching device and artist’s
palette, with the ability to mix sources, colors, and patterns as required to bring a
storyboard or a production to life.
To this creative end, the DVS-7200 has provision for up to eight internal dual color
matte generators — for Key-1 edge and Key-2 edge (for each M/E plus DSK), in
addition to Wipe border and Color background (for each M/E). Each of these matte
generators has color mix and wash capability, its own dedicated pattern generator,
and extensive pattern modifiers. Rembrandt would be jealous.
Frame Memory
The highly versatile Frame Memory function provides storage and playback for two
individual frames, divided as needed between video only, or video and key signals.
A dedicated internal routing system is provided for each frame, independent of Aux
bus operation.
Frame memories can be used for the following creative applications:
•Grabbing fields or frames.
•Layering.
•Creating custom masks.
•Storing matte and fill signals.
•Painting from a user-supplied graphics tablet.
•Re-positioning live or frozen images as a snapshot or animated as a
keyframe effect. A mask can also be applied a live image using an
internal dedicated wipe generator.
•Storing and manipulating frozen z-axis images (in conjunction with a
DME’s Depth Key processing).
•Keying and mixing between frames, filling with video from an
internal auxiliary bus or matte generator, then routing the results to
any desired internal or external switcher destination.
In much the same way that audio boards allow you to create sub-mixes upstream of
the main mix, Frame Memories provide video sub-mix functions upstream of the
buses, with the resulting capability — and creativity.

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Auxiliary Buses
There’s nothing special about Aux buses, right? Not true with the DVS-7200!
Fourteen auxiliary buses are available, with the standard set of primary and M/E
crosspoints as you might expect. Using a simple assignment menu, you can place
the Frame Memories, Key mattes and fills, and even the clean chroma composited
image on the Aux buses.
In fact, every signal that enters the switcher or is internally generated — can be
placed on an Aux bus.
The DVS-7200’s Aux bus feature is simple and logical. You can sometimes predict
the signals you’ll need before an edit session or production, but once you’re in the
midst of it, there’s a confidence in knowing that everything is accessible via the
Aux buses — on demand. Whether you’re routing to DMEs, monitors, recorders or
an Edit Preview feed, the DVS-7200 offers a total Aux bus delegation package.
Processed Key
The DVS-7200’s Processed Key function is an “effects pathway” that solves the
problem of routing signals to and from a DME digital effects system or color
corrector, without complex patching. You can compose a chroma key for example,
clip and adjust it, route it to the DME for manipulation, and then re-enter it in the
same DVS-7200 keyer — with the simple press of a button.
Whether you’re flying logos or re-sizing graphics, the Processed Key approach
clearly illustrates the benefits of Sony’s system integration concept. Best of all, the
feature works with most other major manufacturer’s DVEs that are equipped with a
key channel.
DME-LINK™
For live field production and studio production, the DVS-7200’s DME-LINK
feature controls up to four Sony Digital Multi Effect systems through the switcher’s
control panel. Operators can run specified DME-3000 and DME-7000 effects by
the switcher’s fader or transition button — just like wipes and dissolves.
In post, it’s easy — the BVE-9100 editing system sends out serial commands to
initiate DME effects. But in live production, you simply don’t have enough hands
to trigger all the necessary devices.
With DME-LINK in the path, however, running the DME timeline is easy, and the
switcher’s internal transition rate overrides the rate programmed locally on the
DME. Over 30 basic effects are available for single and multi-channel DME
systems, and on the DME-7000 specifically, up to 12 user-defined digital effects can
be used.
DME-LINK once again underscores the DVS-7200’s benchmark principle —
making complex tasks simple.