Sony DVS-9000 User manual

DVS-9000/9000SF System
(With CCP-9000 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
Router control The source for each destination can
be switched with the Router Control
menu
5111 331 - 904
Snapshot Router region is added to the regions
for which you can save snapshots.
- - 617 -

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Table of Contents
Volume 1
Chapter 1 DVS-9000 Functions
Introduction ..................................................................................................24
Features of the DVS-9000 Production Switcher System...........................26
Basic Video Processing.................................................................................28
Transitions .............................................................................................28
Keys.......................................................................................................32
Wipes.....................................................................................................33
DME Wipes...........................................................................................33
Frame Memory ......................................................................................34
Color Backgrounds................................................................................34
Copy and Swap......................................................................................34
Video Process ........................................................................................35
Color Corrector......................................................................................35
Simple P/P Software..............................................................................35
Creation of Special Effects and Management of Data and Operations...36
Digital Multi Effects (DME) .................................................................36
External Devices....................................................................................37
Keyframes .............................................................................................37
Snapshots...............................................................................................38
Utility.....................................................................................................39
Shotbox..................................................................................................39
Macros ...................................................................................................39
Files .......................................................................................................40
Setup ..............................................................................................................41
Chapter 2 Menus and Control Panel
Names and Functions of Parts of the Control Panel .................................44
Example Control Panel Configuration ..................................................44
Cross-Point Control Block ....................................................................47
Transition Control Block.......................................................................49
Device Control Block (Joystick) ...........................................................53
Keyframe Control Block .......................................................................55

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Numeric Keypad Control Block............................................................58
Auxiliary Bus Control Block.................................................................60
Menu Control Block..............................................................................61
Memory Card/USB Adaptor Block.......................................................62
“Memory Stick”/USB Connections Block ............................................63
Key Control Block (MKS-8035 Key Control Module, Option) ...........65
Device Control Block (MKS-8031TB Trackball Module, Option) ......69
Device Control Block (MKS-8036A Search Dial Module, Option) .....72
Utility/Shotbox Control Block (MKS-8033 Utility/Shotbox Module,
Option) .......................................................................................75
Downstream Key Control Block (MKS-8032 DSK Fader Module,
Option) .......................................................................................76
Basic Menu Operations................................................................................78
Menu Organization................................................................................78
About the Top Menu List ......................................................................78
Accessing Menus...................................................................................79
Displaying a Menu ................................................................................84
Interpreting the Menu Screen ................................................................85
Menu Operations ...................................................................................86
Switching Between the Main Menu Site and Subsidiary Menu Site ....98
Shortcut Menu .......................................................................................98
Chapter 3 Signal Selection and Transitions
Video Processing Flow ...............................................................................102
Signal Selection ...........................................................................................104
Basics of Signal Selection ...................................................................104
Bus Selection.......................................................................................105
Signal Assignment and Selection ........................................................106
Signal Name Display...........................................................................110
Transitions...................................................................................................111
Selecting the Next Transition ..............................................................111
Transition Types..................................................................................111
Procedure for Basic Transition Operation...............................................114
Key Priority Setting....................................................................................117
Setting the Key Priority in the Transition Control Block....................117
Setting the Key Priority by a Menu Operation....................................119
Display of the Key Output Status and Key Priority ............................121
Selecting the Transition Type by a Menu Operation ..............................122
Super Mix Settings .....................................................................................123

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Color Matte Settings...................................................................................124
Executing a Transition ...............................................................................127
Transition Indicator Function..............................................................127
Setting the Transition Rate..................................................................128
Pattern Limit........................................................................................130
Executing an Auto Transition..............................................................134
Executing a Transition With the Fader Lever (Manual Transition)....135
Combinations of Auto and Manual Transitions ..................................135
Non-Sync State....................................................................................135
Fader Lever Operation in Bus Fixed Mode.........................................136
Transition Preview .....................................................................................139
Independent Key Transitions ....................................................................141
Basic Independent Key Transition Operations....................................144
Setting the Independent Key Transition Type by a Menu Operation..145
Setting the Independent Key Transition Rate......................................145
Chapter 4 Keys
Overview......................................................................................................148
Key Types............................................................................................148
Key Modifiers......................................................................................150
Key Memory........................................................................................153
Key Default .........................................................................................154
Key Setting Operations Using Menus.......................................................155
Key Setting Menus ..............................................................................155
Key Type Setting.................................................................................156
Chroma Key Composition...................................................................158
Chroma Key Adjustments ...................................................................159
Selecting Key Fill and Key Source .....................................................165
Key Edge Modifications......................................................................168
Masks...................................................................................................175
Applying a DME Effect to a Key........................................................178
Specifying the Key Output Destination...............................................180
Key Modify Clear................................................................................180
Blink Function.....................................................................................181
Video Processing.................................................................................181
Key Setting Operations With the Cross-Point Control Block................183
Applying a DME Effect to a Key........................................................183
Key Setting Operations With the Key Control Block .............................185
Operations in the Key Control Block ..................................................185

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Key Edge Modifications......................................................................189
Masks...................................................................................................193
Applying a DME Effect to a Key........................................................194
Other Key Setting Operations .............................................................195
Key Snapshots.............................................................................................197
Key Snapshot Operations ....................................................................197
Chapter 5 Wipes
Overview......................................................................................................200
Types of Wipe Pattern.........................................................................200
Basic Procedure for Wipe Settings ...........................................................201
Wipe Settings Menu ............................................................................201
Wipe Pattern Selection ........................................................................201
Pattern Mix ..........................................................................................203
Setting Wipe Modifiers .......................................................................208
Wipe Modify Clear..............................................................................225
Wipe Settings for Independent Key Transitions .....................................226
Basic Procedure for Independent Key Transition Wipe Settings........226
Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers .........................227
Wipe Snapshots...........................................................................................231
Wipe Snapshot Operations With the Menus .......................................231
Chapter 6 DME Wipes
Overview......................................................................................................234
Types of DME Wipe Pattern ...............................................................234
DME Wipe Pattern Variation and Modifiers.......................................242
Relation Between DME Wipes and Other Effects ..............................243
Basic Procedure for DME Wipe Settings .................................................245
DME Wipe Settings Menu ..................................................................245
DME Wipe Pattern Selection ..............................................................245
Setting DME Wipe Modifiers .............................................................248
DME Wipe Modify Clear....................................................................255
DME Wipe Settings for Independent Key Transitions ...........................256
Basic Procedure for Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Settings....
256
Setting Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Modifiers................257
DME Wipe Snapshots ................................................................................260
DME Snapshot Operations With the Menus .......................................260
Creating User Programmable DME Patterns .........................................261

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User Programmable DME Transition Mode .......................................261
Chapter 7 Frame Memory
Overview......................................................................................................268
Still Image Operations ...............................................................................271
Preparations .........................................................................................271
Interpreting the Frame Memory Menu................................................272
Selecting an Input Image.....................................................................275
Selecting Outputs and Target Frame Memory ....................................276
Capturing and Saving an Input Image.................................................277
Recalling Still Images .........................................................................281
Image Processing.................................................................................283
Image Output.......................................................................................288
Continuously Capturing Still Images (Record)...................................289
Recalling a Continuous Sequence of Still Images (Animation)..........291
Frame Memory Clip Function ..................................................................294
Frame Memory Clip Operations...............................................................295
Preparations for Operation ..................................................................295
Recalling Clips ....................................................................................295
Clip Playback ......................................................................................297
Clip Creation .......................................................................................301
Creating and Handling Frame Memory Folders..................................303
Clip Output ..........................................................................................304
Clip Transition Operations........................................................................305
Image Data Management...........................................................................308
Pair File Processing .............................................................................308
Moving Files........................................................................................309
Deleting Files ......................................................................................310
Renaming Files....................................................................................311
File Backups ........................................................................................311
Restoring Files.....................................................................................312
Chapter 8 Color Backgrounds, Copy and Swap, and Other Settings
Color Background ......................................................................................314
Color Background Settings Menu .......................................................314
Basic Color Background Setting Operations.......................................314
Copy and Swap ...........................................................................................318
Copy and Swap Operations .......................................................................322
Copy and Swap Menu Operations.......................................................322

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Copy by Button Operation ..................................................................323
Misc Menu Operations...............................................................................324
Port Settings for Control From an External Device ............................324
Editing Keyboard Settings...................................................................325
Safe Title Settings ...............................................................................326
Displaying a List of Transition Rates and Changing the Settings.......327
AUX Menu Operations ..............................................................................329
AUX Bus Settings ...............................................................................329
Status Menu ................................................................................................330
Router Control Menu Operations.............................................................331
Checking the List of Inputs for Each Destination ...............................331
Switching the Source for Each Destination.........................................332
Video Process ..............................................................................................333
Video Process Adjustments of a Primary Input Signal .......................333
Video Process Adjustments on a Particular Bus .................................333
Video Process Memory .......................................................................334
Video Process Settings................................................................................335
Chapter 9 Color Corrector
Preparations................................................................................................338
Overall Color Corrector Operations ........................................................340
Enabling Color Corrector ....................................................................340
Copy and Swap Operations .................................................................340
Color Corrector Functions ........................................................................342
Input Video Processing Operations.....................................................342
Primary Color Correction Operations .................................................343
Secondary Color Correction Operations .............................................347
RGB Clip Operations ..........................................................................348
Luminance Processing Operations ......................................................348
Spot Color Adjustment........................................................................351
Output Video Processing Operations ..................................................354
YUV Clip Operations..........................................................................354
Chapter 10 Special Functions
Simple P/P Software ...................................................................................358
Overview .............................................................................................358
Restrictions on Use..............................................................................358

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Appendix (Volume 1)
Wipe Pattern List .......................................................................................363
Standard Wipes....................................................................................363
Enhanced Wipes ..................................................................................364
Rotary Wipes.......................................................................................365
Mosaic Wipes ......................................................................................366
Random/Diamond Dust Wipes............................................................368
DME Wipe Pattern List .............................................................................369
DME Wipe Patterns Available in One-Channel Mode .......................369
DME Wipe Patterns Available in Two-Channel Mode.......................377
DME Wipe Patterns Available in Three-Channel Mode.....................382
Menu Tree ...................................................................................................383
Recalling Menus..................................................................................383
M/E-1 to M/E-3 Menus .......................................................................383
PGM/PST Menu ..................................................................................386
Frame Memory Menu..........................................................................388
Color Bkgd Menu................................................................................389
AUX/MON Menu................................................................................389
CCR Menu...........................................................................................390
Copy/Swap Menu ................................................................................391
Misc Menu...........................................................................................391
Status Menu.........................................................................................391
DME Menu..........................................................................................392
Global Effect Menu .............................................................................393
Device Menu .......................................................................................393
Macro Menu ........................................................................................394
Key Frame Menu.................................................................................395
Effect Menu.........................................................................................396
Snapshot Menu ....................................................................................397
Shotbox Menu .....................................................................................398
File Menu ............................................................................................399
Engineering Setup Menu .....................................................................400
Diagnostic Menu .................................................................................404