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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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

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Volume 2
Chapter 11 DME Operations
DME.............................................................................................................411
Three-Dimensional Transformations...................................................412
Transformation Operation Modes .......................................................417
Graphics Display .................................................................................420
Three-Dimensional Parameter Display ...............................................423
Three-Dimensional Transformation Operations.....................................424
Basic Operations..................................................................................424
Three-Dimensional Parameter Display ...............................................429
Entering Three-Dimensional Parameter Values..................................431
Graphics Display Operation ................................................................432
Canceling Virtual Images....................................................................434
DME Special Effect Operations ................................................................435
Special Effects.....................................................................................435
Operations Common to All DME Special Effects ..............................449
Border Settings ....................................................................................449
Crop Settings .......................................................................................451
Beveled Edge Settings.........................................................................453
Key Border Settings ............................................................................455
Art Edge Settings.................................................................................456
Flex Shadow Settings ..........................................................................464
Wipe Crop Settings .............................................................................471
Color Mix Settings ..............................................................................475
Defocus Settings..................................................................................476
Blur Settings ........................................................................................479
Multi Move Settings............................................................................481
Sepia Settings ......................................................................................482
Mono Settings......................................................................................482
Posterization and Solarization Settings ...............................................483
Nega Settings.......................................................................................484
Contrast Settings..................................................................................484
Mosaic Settings ...................................................................................485
Sketch Settings ....................................................................................486
Metal Settings......................................................................................488
Dim and Fade Settings ........................................................................489
Glow Settings ......................................................................................490

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Mask Settings ......................................................................................491
Freeze Settings ....................................................................................494
Nonlinear Effect Settings ....................................................................496
Lighting Settings .................................................................................522
Trail Settings .......................................................................................527
Motion Decay Settings ........................................................................531
Keyframe Strobe Settings....................................................................533
Wind Settings ......................................................................................535
Spotlighting Settings ...........................................................................537
Background Settings............................................................................552
Separate Sides Settings........................................................................553
Shaped Video Settings.........................................................................554
Invert Settings......................................................................................556
Key Density Settings ...........................................................................556
Key Source Selection ..........................................................................557
Interpolation Settings ..........................................................................558
Global Effect Operations ...........................................................................560
Combiner Settings ...............................................................................561
Brick Settings ......................................................................................569
Shadow Settings ..................................................................................572
Chapter 12 External Devices
Control of External Devices.......................................................................576
Shared Functions for External Device Control ...................................577
Control of P-Bus Devices ...........................................................................579
Creating and Editing the P-Bus Timeline............................................579
P-Bus Trigger ......................................................................................582
Control of GPI Devices ..............................................................................584
GPI Timeline Creation and Editing.....................................................584
Control of VTRs, Extended VTRs, and Disk Recorders ........................588
Manual Operation................................................................................589
Controlling the Tape/Disk Transport ..................................................589
Checking VTR/Disk Recorder/Extended VTR Information ...............595
Cueup & Play ......................................................................................596
VTR/Disk Recorder/Extended VTR Timeline ....................................604
Disk Recorder/Extended VTR File Operations...................................611
Chapter 13 Keyframe Effects
Regions.........................................................................................................617

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Registers ......................................................................................................619
Keyframes ...................................................................................................621
Effects..................................................................................................621
Saving and Recalling Effects ..............................................................621
Effect Attributes ..................................................................................621
Effect Editing ......................................................................................622
Time Settings.......................................................................................623
Paths ....................................................................................................627
Effect Execution ..................................................................................633
Master Timelines.................................................................................633
Sequence of Keyframe Operations......................................................633
Displaying the Timeline Menu ..................................................................635
Interpreting the Timeline Menu ..........................................................635
Settings in the Timeline Menu ............................................................637
Recalling a Register....................................................................................639
Specifying the Region and Edit Points......................................................642
Selecting the Region in Which Editing Applies..................................642
Setting the Edit Points .........................................................................644
Creating and Editing Keyframes ..............................................................646
Creation ...............................................................................................646
Insertion...............................................................................................647
Modification ........................................................................................647
Deletion ...............................................................................................651
Movement............................................................................................652
Copying ...............................................................................................653
Pause....................................................................................................653
Keyframe Loop (Repeated Execution of a Specified Range) .............654
Undoing an Edit Operation..................................................................657
Duration Mode Setting ........................................................................657
Transition Mode Settings for User Programmable DME....................658
Time Settings...............................................................................................659
Setting the Keyframe Duration............................................................659
Setting the Effect Duration..................................................................660
Setting the Delay .................................................................................661
Path Setting .................................................................................................662
Basic Procedure for Path Settings .......................................................662
Executing Effects ........................................................................................666
Executing Effects in the Keyframe Control Block..............................666
Setting the Run Mode..........................................................................667

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Saving Effects..............................................................................................669
Creating and Saving a Master Timeline...................................................671
Creating and Saving a Master Timeline Using the Buttons in the Numeric
Keypad Control Block .............................................................671
Creating and Saving a Master Timeline With the Menu.....................673
Register Operations in the Menus.............................................................676
Effect Attribute Settings......................................................................676
Effect Status Display ...........................................................................677
Effect Register Editing ........................................................................677
Displaying a List of Effect Registers for Editing ................................682
Chapter 14 Snapshots
Overview......................................................................................................686
Snapshot Types....................................................................................686
Snapshot Attributes .............................................................................687
Snapshot Operations From the Numeric Keypad Control Block ..........690
Saving and Recalling Snapshots..........................................................690
Snapshot Operations in the Menus ...........................................................695
Selecting a Region or Reference Region in a Menu............................695
Setting Snapshot Attributes.................................................................695
Snapshot Status Display ......................................................................698
Setting Key Snapshot Attributes .........................................................699
Creating and Saving a Master Snapshot..............................................700
Snapshot Register Editing ...................................................................701
Displaying a List of Snapshot Registers for Editing ...........................701
Operations in the Misc >Snapshot Menu ............................................702
Chapter 15 Utility/Shotbox
Utility Execution .........................................................................................706
Executing a Utility With the User Preference Buttons (Menu Control
Block).......................................................................................706
Executing a Utility in the Utility/Shotbox Control Block (MKS-8033
Utility/Shotbox Module, Option).............................................707
Shotbox ........................................................................................................709
Shotbox Register Creation.........................................................................710
Creating a Shotbox Register in the Numeric Keypad Control Block..710
Creating a Shotbox Register Using the Menus ...................................712
Shotbox Execution ......................................................................................715
Shotbox Execution From the Numeric Keypad Control Block...........715

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Shotbox Execution in the Utility/Shotbox Control Block (MKS-8033
Utility/Shotbox Module, Option).............................................717
Shotbox Register Editing ...........................................................................719
Chapter 16 Macros
Macros .........................................................................................................722
Overview .............................................................................................722
Macro Creation and Editing ................................................................723
Macro Execution .................................................................................726
Macro Operations in the Numeric Keypad Control Block and the Key-
frame Control Block .......................................................................728
Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a Macro...........................730
Creating and Editing a Macro .............................................................731
Saving a Macro....................................................................................737
Macro Editing Using Menus......................................................................739
Macro Register Editing .......................................................................739
Online Editing of Macro Events..........................................................739
Offline Editing of Macro Events .........................................................745
Macro Attachment Assigning....................................................................751
Setting and Canceling a Macro Attachment........................................753
Displaying the Macro Attachment List ...............................................756
Executing a Macro by Macro Attachment...........................................757
Menu Macros ..............................................................................................760
Recalling a Menu Macro Register and Executing a Menu Macro ......761
Menu Macro Creation and Editing......................................................763
Menu Macro Register Editing .............................................................768
Macro Timeline...........................................................................................770
Creating and Editing a Macro Timeline ..............................................772
Chapter 17 Files
Overview of File Operations......................................................................776
Operations on Individual Files ..................................................................780
Displaying the Individual File Operation Menus ................................780
Viewing Detailed File Information .....................................................780
Selecting Regions ................................................................................782
Selecting a Device for Operations.......................................................782
Saving Files .........................................................................................783
Loading Files.......................................................................................784
Copying Files ......................................................................................786

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Renaming Files....................................................................................787
Deleting Files ......................................................................................789
File Batch Operations.................................................................................792
Displaying the Batch Operation Menu................................................792
Batch Saving Files...............................................................................792
Batch Loading Files.............................................................................793
Batch Copying Files ............................................................................794
Importing and Exporting Files..................................................................795
Displaying the Import/Export Menu ...................................................795
Importing Frame Memory Data ..........................................................795
Exporting Frame Memory Data ..........................................................796
Directory Operations..................................................................................797
Displaying the Directory Menu...........................................................797
Creating a New Directory....................................................................797
Renaming a Directory .........................................................................798
Deleting a Directory ............................................................................798
Copying Files Between Different Unit IDs ...............................................799
Saving Files Recalled by Autoload............................................................801
Appendix (Volume 2)
SpotLighting................................................................................................804
Texture Patterns...................................................................................804
Shape Patterns .....................................................................................805
Functional Differences With Models of DME..........................................806
Macro File Editing Rules ...........................................................................809
Macro File Syntax ...............................................................................809
Syntax of Event and Continue Statements ..........................................810
File Name ............................................................................................811
Saving and Recalling a File.................................................................811
Errors ...................................................................................................812
Correspondence Between Events and Symbols ..................................812
Symbols and Parameters .....................................................................814
Example of File Contents ....................................................................821
About the Macro Attachment List Display ..............................................822
M/E and PGM/PST Banks ..................................................................822
Other Blocks........................................................................................827
Menu Operations Not Recorded in a Menu Macro.................................828

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Volume 3
Chapter 18 System Setup (System)
Setup for the Whole System.......................................................................834
Network Settings (Network Config Menu)...............................................835
Making the Network Settings..............................................................835
System Settings (System Config Menu)....................................................836
Selecting the System Operation Mode ................................................836
Specifying the Switcher Controlled by the Control Panel ..................837
Specifying the DME Connected to the Switcher.................................838
Setting the Signal Format (Format Menu)...............................................839
Setting the Signal Format ....................................................................839
Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio (Format Menu).....................................841
Selecting the State After Powering On (Start Up Menu)........................842
Saving and Recalling Setup Data ........................................................843
Selecting the State at Start-up .............................................................844
Saving User-Defined Settings .............................................................845
Setting Automatic Loading of Register Data at Power On (Autoload
Function) ..................................................................................845
Reset and Initialization (Initialize Menu).................................................847
Installation and Device Setup (Install/Unit Config Menu) .....................848
Installing Software ..............................................................................848
Making Settings Required to Use the Software ..................................850
Adding User Texture Patterns .............................................................853
Switching the Color Correction Function ...........................................860
System Maintenance (Maintenance Menu)..............................................861
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................861
Using a Memory Card .........................................................................862
Carrying Out the Primary Setting........................................................862
Reloading a USB Driver......................................................................863
Initializing the Hard Disk ....................................................................863
Locking the Setup Menu Settings .......................................................864
Chapter 19 Control Panel Setup (Panel)
Overall Control Panel Settings (Config Menu)........................................872
Panel Setup ..........................................................................................872
Interchanging the Bank Order or Disabling Operation .......................873
Assigning Two M/E Banks to One M/E Bank....................................874

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Assigning the Key Delegation in the Downstream Key Control Block
(MKS-8032 DSK Fader Module, Option) ...............................875
Linking Switcher Bus and Router Destination....................................876
Linking Transitions Between Keyers ..................................................879
Linking the Next Transition Selection Buttons...................................879
Selecting the Module to be the Reference for Device Control Block .880
Assigning a Region to a Region Selection Button in the Numeric Keypad
Control Block...........................................................................880
Setting the Assignment of Transition Type Selection Buttons ...........882
Setting VTR Operation Button Assignment........................................883
Setting the Assignment of Macro Operation Buttons .........................885
Assigning Keys to the DSK1 and DSK2 Buttons in the Downstream Key/
Fade-to-Black Control Block ...................................................885
Assigning Keys to the Independent Key Transition Control Block
(Simple Type) ..........................................................................886
Assigning Preview Output to Preview Selection Buttons...................888
Assigning Functions to the Device Control Block..............................889
Inhibiting Utility 2 Bus and Key Operations.......................................891
Assigning Functions to the Menu Control Block Top Menu and User
Preference Buttons ...................................................................891
Cross-Point Settings (Xpt Assign Menu) ..................................................893
Creating Cross-Point Assign Tables....................................................893
Copying Cross-Point Assign Tables....................................................899
Selecting Cross-Point Assign Tables ..................................................900
Exporting Source Names and Destination Names...............................901
Making Settings for Audio Mixer .......................................................901
Auxiliary Bus Control Block Settings (Aux Assign Menu).....................903
Assigning a Bus to an AUX Delegation Button..................................903
Using the Auxiliary Bus Control Block for Router Control ...............904
Setting Button Assignments (Prefs/Utility Menu) ...................................909
Assigning Functions to User Preference Buttons................................909
Assigning a Function to a Memory Recall Button in the Utility/Shotbox
Control Block (MKS-8033 Utility/Shotbox Module, Option).914
Interfacing With External Devices (Device Interface Menu) .................920
Making Control Panel GPI Input Settings...........................................920
Making Control Panel GPI Output Settings ........................................923
Setting the Control Mode for P-Bus Devices......................................925
Setting the SCU Editor Panel Port ......................................................925
Making DCU Serial Port Settings .......................................................926

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Sharing Disk Recorder/Extended VTR File Lists ...............................927
Operation Settings (Operation Menu)......................................................928
Setting the On-Air Tally......................................................................929
Setting the Transition Rate Display Mode ..........................................929
Making Settings Relating to Effects....................................................929
Setting the First Keyframe When a Rewind is Executed ....................930
Setting the Source and Destination Names .........................................930
Settings for the Wipe Snapshot Menu.................................................931
Setting the Button Operation Mode.....................................................932
Setting Trackball, Joystick, Search Dial, and Double-Click Sensitivity...
933
Specifying Main Split Fader................................................................934
Setting the Macro Execution Mode.....................................................934
Screen Saver and Other Settings (Maintenance Menu)..........................936
Screen Saver Settings ..........................................................................936
Adjusting the Brightness .....................................................................936
Adjusting the Alarms...........................................................................937
Calibrating the Touch Panel ................................................................937
Setting the Menu to be Shown When the Menus Are Started.............938
Selecting the Mouse Button Used for Adjusting the Knob Parameters ....
938
Chapter 20 Switcher Setup (Switcher)
Settings for Switcher Configuration (Config Menu)...............................941
Adjusting the Reference Phase............................................................942
Specifying the Video Switching Timing .............................................942
Setting the Operation Mode ................................................................942
Setting User Regions...........................................................................945
Assigning PGM/PST Logically to an M/E..........................................945
Setting the Assignments of DME Channels to Use on the Individual M/E
Banks........................................................................................946
Signal Input Settings (Input Menu) ..........................................................947
Making Phase Adjustment and Through Mode Settings.....................947
Making Video Process Settings...........................................................948
Enabling the Illegal Color Limiter ......................................................948
Signal Output Settings (Output Menu) ....................................................949
Assigning Output Signals....................................................................949
Setting the Reference Output ..............................................................950
Setting the Output Signal ....................................................................951

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Settings Relating to Video Switching (Transition Menu) .......................954
Selecting the Bank to Make the Settings.............................................954
Settings Relating to Keys, Wipes, Frame Memory and Color Correction
(Key/Wipe/FM/CCR Menu)...........................................................957
Switching Video Process Memory On or Off .....................................957
Settings for the Show Key Function....................................................958
Settings for Key Auto Drop Function .................................................958
Automatically Naming and Saving to Frame Memory .......................959
Selecting the Bank to Make the Settings.............................................959
Settings Relating to Function Links (Link Menu)...................................962
Setting a Cross-Point Button Link.......................................................962
Making Link Table Settings ................................................................964
Linking Cross-Point Buttons and GPI Output Ports ...........................964
Making a Setting for Linking Two M/E Banks...................................966
Making a Link Setting for Key Transition ..........................................967
Interfacing With External Devices (Device Interface Menu) .................969
Making 9-Pin Port Device Interface Settings......................................969
Making Switcher Processor GPI Input Settings ..................................970
Making Switcher Processor GPI Output Settings ...............................973
Enabling or Disabling AUX Bus Control............................................974
Setting the Interface Between the DME and the Switcher..................975
Setting the AUX Bus Output and Reentry Input.................................976
Selecting the Mode for Turning Off Keys Upon Receiving the Editor
Command .................................................................................977
Chapter 21 DME Setup (DME)
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs (Input Menu).....................................980
Setting the Initial Crop ........................................................................980
Setting an Illegal Color Limit for Matte Signals.................................981
Making DME System Phase Adjustment............................................981
Setting the TBC Window Center Position ..........................................981
Settings Relating to Signal Outputs (Output Menu) ...............................983
Adjusting the Monitor Output .............................................................983
Setting the Monitor Output..................................................................984
Interfacing With External Devices (Device Interface Menu) .................985
Making DME GPI Input Settings........................................................986
Making DME GPI Output Settings .....................................................988