Sony DVS-7250 User manual

Operation Software
BZS-7060
User’s Guide
Digital Video Switcher System
DVS-7250 System
1st Edition [English]
SoftwareVersion 1.00 and Later

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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction .............................................................................. 1-2
Features of the DVS-7250 Switcher System........................... 1-4
Overall Organization................................................................ 2-2
Mix/Effects Banks..................................................................... 2-4
Signal Selection Section ..................................................... 2-5
Transition Control Section.................................................. 2-8
FlexiPad™ ........................................................................ 2-11
Key Control Section ......................................................... 2-13
Program/Preset Bank............................................................. 2-17
Signal Selection Section ................................................... 2-18
Transition Control Section................................................ 2-20
Downstream Keyer Control Section................................. 2-21
Auxiliary Bus Bank ................................................................ 2-23
Numeric Keypad Section ....................................................... 2-25
Menu Control Section and Floppy Disk Drive..................... 2-27
Key Frame Control Section (BKDS-7030 Key Frame
Control Panel Unit – Option) ........................................ 2-29
DME Control Section (BKDS-7031 DME Control
Panel Unit – Option)....................................................... 2-32
SHOT BOX Control Section (BKDS-7033 Memory Recall
Control Panel Unit – Option) ........................................ 2-34
Menu Organization .................................................................. 3-2
Basic Menu Operations ............................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4
Basic
Operations for
Image Creation
Before Beginning Image Creation........................................... 4-2
Video Signal Flow .............................................................. 4-2
Signal Selection .................................................................. 4-4
Using the Mix/Effects Banks.................................................... 4-9
Backgrounds and Keys ....................................................... 4-9
Basic Operating Procedure ............................................... 4-10
Selecting the Next Transition ........................................... 4-12
Selecting the Transition Type........................................... 4-15
Setting a Transition Limit................................................. 4-17
Super Mix Settings ........................................................... 4-18
(Continued)
Chapter 3
Basic Menu
Operations
Chapter 2
Location and
Function of
Parts

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Using the Program/Preset Bank............................................ 4-19
Overview .......................................................................... 4-19
Basic Operating Procedure ............................................... 4-19
Executing a Transition ........................................................... 4-22
Overview .......................................................................... 4-22
Setting the Transition Rate ............................................... 4-23
Executing a Transition...................................................... 4-25
Keys.......................................................................................... 4-30
Overview .......................................................................... 4-30
Basic Key Setting Operations........................................... 4-36
Basic Operation for Key Settings Using the Key Control
Section................................................................... 4-55
Wipes ....................................................................................... 4-60
Overview .......................................................................... 4-60
Basic Operation for Wipe Settings ................................... 4-66
DME Wipes ............................................................................. 4-80
Overview .......................................................................... 4-80
Basic Operation for DME Wipes...................................... 4-85
DME Wipe Settings.......................................................... 4-87
Color Backgrounds................................................................. 4-95
Overview .......................................................................... 4-95
Color Background Setting Operations.............................. 4-96
Status Display.......................................................................... 4-98
Status Display Operation .................................................. 4-98
Chapter 5
Chroma
Keying
Overview.................................................................................... 5-2
Basic Chroma Key Operations................................................ 5-3
Preparations ........................................................................ 5-3
CHROMA KEY Menu ....................................................... 5-4
Basic Operations................................................................. 5-5
Adjusting the Chroma Key Image ...................................... 5-7
Video Signal Adjustment.................................................. 5-12
Chroma Key Masking....................................................... 5-13
Upgrade Board Mode Selection ............................................ 5-15
Dual Mode Chroma Keying................................................... 5-16
Dual Mode CHROMA KEY Menu .................................. 5-16
Chapter 4
Basic
Operations for
Image Creation
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Enhanced Chroma Keying (Single Mode)............................ 5-17
Overview .......................................................................... 5-17
Single Mode CHROMA KEY Menu................................ 5-18
Clean Chroma Key ........................................................... 5-19
Additive Mix..................................................................... 5-21
Image Adjustment Functions............................................ 5-22
Video Signal Adjustment and Spot Color Adjustment..... 5-30
Dual Masking ................................................................... 5-33
Chapter 6
Frame Memory
Chapter 7
Snapshots
Overview.................................................................................... 6-2
Frame Memory Functions .................................................. 6-2
Basic Frame Memory Operations ........................................... 6-5
Preparations ........................................................................ 6-5
FRAME MEMORY Menus................................................ 6-6
Selecting the Input Video ................................................... 6-7
Writing a Frame to Memory – MANUAL ......................... 6-7
Writing a Frame With a Trail to Memory – PAINT......... 6-12
Moving the Frame – MOVE............................................. 6-14
Linking Frame Memories – LINK.................................... 6-15
Write-Protect Setting – LOCK ......................................... 6-16
Overview.................................................................................... 7-2
Snapshots and Registers ..................................................... 7-3
Snapshot Operations ................................................................ 7-6
Snapshot Operations in the Numeric Keypad Section........ 7-6
M/E Snapshot Operations Using the FlexiPad ................. 7-10
DME Snapshot Operations ............................................... 7-14
Chapter 8
Key Frame
Effects
Overview.................................................................................... 8-2
Key Frames and Effects...................................................... 8-2
Control of DME Effects ..................................................... 8-3
Organization of Registers for Key Frame Effects .............. 8-4
Operation Sequence ............................................................ 8-5
Key Frame Creation and Editing............................................ 8-6
Accessing a Register........................................................... 8-6
Specifying Sub-Registers and Edit Points .......................... 8-7
Creation .............................................................................. 8-8
(Continued)
Chapter 5
Chroma
Keying

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Chapter 9
Registers
Overview.................................................................................... 9-2
Functions Relating to Registers .......................................... 9-3
Basic Register Operations........................................................ 9-5
Manipulating Snapshot and Key Frame Effect Registers... 9-6
Setting Snapshot Attributes .............................................. 9-13
Selecting the Sub-Registers in the “USER” Group .......... 9-15
Channel-to-Channel Copying of DME Registers............. 9-15
Overview.................................................................................. 10-2
Disks and Data Held ......................................................... 10-2
Disk Functions.................................................................. 10-3
Disk Operations ...................................................................... 10-4
Chapter 10
Floppy Disk
Operations
Insertion .............................................................................. 8-9
Modification ..................................................................... 8-10
Deletion ............................................................................ 8-12
Movement......................................................................... 8-13
Copying ............................................................................ 8-14
Undoing the Effect of an Edit........................................... 8-14
Time Settings........................................................................... 8-15
Key Frame Duration and Effect Duration ........................ 8-15
Changes in Effect Duration Due to
Inserted Key Frames.............................................. 8-17
Changes in Effect Duration Due to
Key Frame Deletion .............................................. 8-18
Delay Setting .................................................................... 8-19
Path Settings............................................................................ 8-20
Displaying the PATH Menu ............................................. 8-20
Basic Path Setting Operations .......................................... 8-21
Executing and Saving Effects ................................................ 8-25
Executing Effects.............................................................. 8-25
Run Mode Settings ........................................................... 8-28
Saving Effects................................................................... 8-30
Displaying Effect Information............................................... 8-31
Chapter 8
Key Frame
Effects
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Chapter 12
MISC Menu
Operations
Overview.................................................................................. 12-2
Port Enable Settings ............................................................... 12-3
Controlling the Positioner Function With a Tablet .......... 12-5
Safe Title Settings ................................................................... 12-8
Video Input Adjustments (Video Process Function) ........... 12-9
Chapter 13
Setup
Overview.................................................................................. 13-2
Saving and Recalling Setup Data ..................................... 13-2
Displaying the SETUP Menu ........................................... 13-3
Setup Relating to the Overall Switcher System (SYSTEM
Menu)............................................................................... 13-4
Setup Relating to Input/Output Signals
(INPUT/OUTPUT Menu) ............................................ 13-15
Setup Relating to Keyers, Wipes and Other Effects
(EFFECT Menu)........................................................... 13-30
Setup Relating to Interfaces With Peripheral Devices
(PERIPH Menu) ........................................................... 13-36
Setup Relating to Operations From the Control Panel
(OPERATION Menu) .................................................. 13-52
Overview.................................................................................. 14-2
Operations ............................................................................... 14-3
Analog Output Board Adjustments .................................. 14-3
Analog Input Board Adjustments ..................................... 14-6
Checking the Board Configuration................................... 14-7
Displaying Error Messages............................................... 14-8
Chapter 14
DIAGNOSIS
Menu
Operations
Appendixes Wipe Patterns........................................................................... A-2
Standard Wipes.................................................................. A-2
Enhanced Wipes ................................................................ A-3
Mosaic Wipes (including diamond dust wipe) .................. A-3
DME Wipe Patterns ................................................................ A-4
Chapter 11
Copy and
Swap
Operations
Overview.................................................................................. 11-2
Basic Copy and Swap Operations ......................................... 11-4
Copy and Swap Using Menu Operations ......................... 11-4
Copying Using Button Operations ................................... 11-5
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Menu System ............................................................................ A-7
M/E-1 and M/E-2 KEY 1 Menus, M/E-1 and M/E-2
KEY 2 Menus, and DSK1 and DSK2 Menus ........ A-7
M/E-1, M/E-2, and PGM/PST WIPE Menus .................... A-9
M/E-1, M/E-2, and PGM/PST DME WIPE Menus ........ A-11
M/E-1, M/E-2, and PGM/PST BKGD/TRANS Menus .. A-12
M/E-1 and M/E-2 CHROMA KEY Menus ..................... A-13
REGISTER Menu............................................................ A-16
DISK Menu...................................................................... A-19
MISC Menu ..................................................................... A-20
SETUP Menu................................................................... A-21
DIAGNOSIS Menu ......................................................... A-28
Appendixes
(Continued)
Index ...........................................................................................I-1

Introduction ............................................................................................... 1-2
Features of the DVS-7250 Switcher System ............................................ 1-4
Chapter 1
Overview

1-2 Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction
This is the User's Guide to the BZS-7060 Operation Software for the DVS-
7250 Digital Video Switcher System. It mainly describes the operation of the
switcher system using the BKDS-7025/7026 Switcher Control Panel.
The DVS-7250 is a system name. It does not refer to any particular hardware
unit.
For information about the DVS-7250 system configuration, see the next
section “System configurations and terminology”.
System configurations and terminology
This manual refers to the principal components of the DVS-7250 switcher
system by the terms listed below.
Terms for system components
The following table lists the full model names of system components and the
terms used to identify them in this manual.
Terms for system types
This manual also uses the terms listed below to distinguish different types of
system where necessary.
Term used in this manual
DVS-7200 Digital Video Switcher Switcher
Full model name
Control panelBKDS-7025/7026 Switcher Control Panel
BZS-7060 Operation Software Software
System characteristics Term used
System equipped with an option board and with system settings to
support composite signal format D2 system
System equipped with an option board and with system settings to
support component signal format D1 system
BKDS-7250 PP/DSK Board PGM/PST bank
DME-7000 or other Digital Multi Effects
unit DME unit