Sony XKS-C9111 User manual

Multi Format Switcher System
XVS-9000 System
XVS-8000 System
XVS-7000 System
XVS-6000 System
(With ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel)
User’s Guide [English]
Software Version 3.5 and Later
1st Edition (Revised 11)
XVS-9000 XVS-8000 XVS-7000 XVS-6000
XKS-S9112 XKS-S8110 XKS-S8111 XKS-S8112 XKS-T8110
XKS-Q8111 XKS-C9111 XKS-C9111N XKS-C8111 XKS-C9121
XKS-C9121N XKS-S9167 XKS-S8165 XKS-S8167 XKS-T8165
XKS-Q8166 XKS-C8166 XKS-8160 XKS-8210 XKS-8215
XKS-7210 XKS-7215 XKS-8440 XKS-8460 XKS-8470
XKS-8475
XZS-9200 XZS-9510 XZS-9520 XZS-9530 XZS-9540
XZS-9550 XZS-8200 XZS-8510 XZS-8520 XZS-8530
XZS-8540 XZS-8550 XZS-7200 XZS-7510 XZS-7520
XZS-7530 XZS-6200 XZS-6510 XZS-6520
ICP-X7000 MKS-X7075 MKS-X7011 MKS-X7017 MKS-X7018
MKS-X7019 MKS-X7020 MKS-X7021 MKS-X7023 MKS-X7024
MKS-X7026 MKS-X7031TB MKS-X7032 MKS-X7033 MKS-X7035
MKS-X7040 MKS-X7041 MKS-X7042
MKS-X2700 MKS-X7700 MKS-X7701 MKS-X7702

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3
Functions Supported in Version 3.5
The functions newly supported in XVS-9000/8000/7000/
6000 System Ver. 3.5 are as follows.
Functions common to the M/E-1 to M/E-5 menus and
PGM/PST menu are indicated using M/E-1 menu
numbers. Functions common to key 1 to key 8 are
indicated using key 1 menu numbers.
For details about the menu numbers of each switcher bank,
see “Menu Tree” (page 503).
Functions relating to the switcher
Functions relating to operability
Functions and Operations Not
Supported in Version 3.5
The following functions are not supported in Ver. 3.5. The
related button operation and menu settings are disabled.
For details about the timing and version for support,
contact your Sony service or sales representative.
DME channels 5 to 8
• DME channel 5 to 8 operation and settings
• DME channel 5 to 8 related bus operation and settings
• DME channel 5 to 8 region operation and settings
• 2nd DME related settings
Classification Functions
supported
Menu
No.
See page
M/E and PGM/
PST banks
(XVS-9000/8000)
XKS-8215 Mix
Effect Board
–page 107
page 525
(XVS-7000)
XKS-7215 Mix
Effect Board
–page 107
page 525
Key (XVS-9000/8000/
7000)
Four keys (full
function keys) in
3840×2160P format
–page 107
Classification Functions
supported
Menu
No.
See page
NS-Bus NS-Bus alias name
display on multi
viewer screen
7326 page 430
Transition Setting to prevent
[CUT] button
double-press
7326.5 page 432

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Table of Contents
Functions Supported in Version 3.5..............3
Functions and Operations Not Supported in
Version 3.5...........................................3
Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction ............................................... 16
Features ..................................................... 17
Main Functions.......................................... 18
Image Creation ............................................18
Image Data Management and Operation.....19
Setup............................................................19
Chapter 2 Menus and Control Panel
Names and Functions of Parts of the
Control Panel ...................................... 21
Control Panel Configuration .......................21
Cross-Point Control Block ..........................22
Transition Control Block.............................29
Transition Control Block (Simple Type) ....32
Independent Key Transition Control
Block..................................................33
Flexi Pad Control Block..............................34
Key Control Block ......................................36
Key Fader Control Block ............................39
Device Control Block (Trackball)...............40
Numeric Keypad Control Block..................43
Utility/Shotbox Control Block ....................45
AUX Bus Control Block .............................46
Menu Panel..................................................50
Names and Functions of Parts of the Menu
Screen .................................................52
Overview .....................................................52
Top Menu List.............................................52
Menu Screen................................................52
Top Menu Window .....................................55
Numeric Keypad Window...........................56
Keyboard Window ......................................56
Color Palette Window .................................58
Basic Menu Operations ............................ 59
Recalling a Menu.........................................59
Selecting a Menu .........................................59
Selecting a List Item....................................59
Setting Parameters.......................................59
Returning Settings to Default Values..........60
Using a Mouse.............................................60
Using the Shortcut Menu.............................60
Switching between the Main Menu Site and
Sub Menu Site....................................61
Shutting Down the Menu ............................61
Shutting Down the Switcher System...........62
Power Supply and Connector Section .... 63
XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 Multi Format
Switcher .............................................63
Control Panel...............................................69
MKS-X7011 Menu Panel............................70
MKS-X2700/X7700 System Interface
Unit ....................................................71
Chapter 3 Signal Selection and
Transitions
Image Creation Operation Flow ............... 74
Signal Selection ........................................ 75
Overview .....................................................76
Bus Selection...............................................77
Signal Assignment and Selection ................79
Inhibiting Operation of Cross-point
Buttons ...............................................81
Signal Name Display...................................81
Transitions................................................. 82
Overview .....................................................82
Transition Type ...........................................84
Basic Operation for Transitions .............. 84
Key Priority Settings................................. 86
Setting the Key Priority (Transition
Control Block) ...................................87
Key Priority Setting Operations (Menu) .....87
Displaying the Key Output Status and
Priority ...............................................88

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Transition Type Selection ........................ 89
Setting the Transition Type (Menu) ............89
Super Mix Settings......................................89
Preset Color Mix Settings ...........................89
Executing a Transition.............................. 91
Transition Indicator .....................................91
Setting the Transition Rate..........................91
Pattern Limit................................................93
Executing an Auto Transition .....................94
Executing a Transition with the Fader Lever
(Manual Transition) ...........................95
Auto/Manual Transition Combination ........95
Non-Sync State............................................95
Fader Lever Operation in Bus Fixed
Mode ..................................................96
Split Fader ...................................................97
Transition Preview ....................................98
Independent Key Transitions ................... 99
Overview .....................................................99
Basic Independent Key Transition
Operations........................................101
Selecting Independent Key Transition
Type .................................................103
Setting the Independent Key Transition
Rate ..................................................103
Fade-to-Black .......................................... 105
AUX Mix Transitions ............................... 105
Chapter 4 Keys
Overview .................................................. 107
Key Types .................................................107
Key Modifiers ...........................................108
Key Memory .............................................109
Key Defaults..............................................109
Key Setting Operations (Menu)..............110
Key Setting Menus ....................................110
Setting the Key Type.................................110
Selecting Key Fill and Key Source ...........111
Chroma Key Composition and Settings ....113
Key Adjustments (Menu) ........................114
Chroma Key Adjustments .........................114
Key Edge Modification .............................117
Mask ..........................................................120
DME Effects for Keys...............................121
Specifying the Key Output Destination.....123
Blink ..........................................................123
Video Process ............................................124
Key Modify Clear......................................124
Key Operations (Key Control Block) ..... 124
Selecting the Bank and Keyer ...................125
Setting the Key Type.................................125
Selecting a Key Fill ...................................125
Selecting a Key Source..............................126
Key Adjustments (Key Control
Block) ................................................ 127
Chroma Key Adjustments .........................127
Key Edge Modification .............................127
DME Effects for Keys...............................128
Other Key Adjustments .............................129
Resizer ..................................................... 130
Two-Dimensional Transforms and Rotation
of Keys .............................................130
Rotation Settings .......................................132
Virtual Image Cancelation.........................132
Interpolation Settings ................................133
Crop/Border Settings.................................133
CG Border Settings ...................................135
Effect Settings ...........................................136
Key Freeze Setting ....................................138
Key Snapshots ........................................ 138
Key Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad
Control Block) .................................138
Key Snapshot Operations (Key Fader
Control Block) .................................139
Chapter 5 Wipes
Overview .................................................. 141
Types of Wipe Pattern...............................141
Basic Wipe Setting Operations..............141
Selecting a Wipe Pattern ...........................141
Pattern Mix ................................................142
Setting Wipe Modifiers .............................144
Wipe Modify Clear....................................150

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Basic Independent Key Transition Wipe
Setting Operations ........................... 151
Selecting an Independent Key Transition
Wipe Pattern ....................................151
Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe
Modifiers..........................................151
Wipe Snapshots ......................................152
Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad
Control Block) .................................152
Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu) ...........153
Chapter 6 DME Wipes
Overview .................................................. 155
Types of DME Wipe Patterns ...................155
DME Wipe Pattern Variation and
Modifiers..........................................158
DME Wipe Restrictions ............................159
Basic DME Wipe Setting Operations.....160
Selecting a DME Wipe Pattern .................160
Setting DME Wipe Modifiers ...................161
DME Wipe Modify Clear..........................164
Basic Independent Key Transition DME
Wipe Setting Operations..................165
Selecting an Independent Key Transition
Wipe Pattern ....................................165
Setting Independent Key Transition DME
Wipe Modifiers ................................165
DME Wipe Snapshots .............................167
DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad
Control Block) .................................167
DME Wipe Snapshot Operations
(Menu) .............................................167
Creating User Programmable DME
Patterns ............................................. 167
User Programmable DME Transition
Mode ................................................167
Chapter 7 Frame Memory
Overview .................................................. 170
Frame Memory Operations..................... 172
Preparations ...............................................172
Frame Memory Menu................................172
Selecting an Input Image...........................174
Selecting an FM Output ............................174
Loading Image Data ..................................175
Folder and File Selection...........................175
Still Image Operations ............................176
Creating a Still Image (Freeze) .................176
Recalling Still Images ...............................177
Clip Operations ....................................... 177
Creating a Clip (Recording) ......................177
Recalling Clips ..........................................178
Playing a Clip ............................................178
Clip Transitions ....................................... 180
Clip Transition Settings.............................180
Editing Folders and Files ....................... 181
Pair File Processing ...................................182
Copying and Moving Folders/Files...........182
Creating Folders ........................................182
Deleting Folders/Files ...............................183
Renaming Folders/Files.............................183
Saving Files (Store) ...................................183
Chapter 8 Color Backgrounds, Copy
and Swap, and Other Settings
Color Backgrounds................................. 184
Basic Color Background Setting
Operations ........................................184
Copy and Swap ....................................... 186
Overview ...................................................186
Basic Copy and Swap Operations .............187
Register Groups ...................................... 188
Copying Data Between Control
Panels................................................ 189
Misc Menu................................................ 189
Setting DME Override (DME Forced Select
Mode)...............................................189
Enabling Operation from an
Application.......................................189
Setting the Safe Title Area ........................190

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Displaying a List of Transition Rates and
Changing the Settings ......................190
Setting the AUX Mix Transition Rate.......191
Aux Menu ................................................. 191
Setting the Color Corrector for an AUX
Bus ...................................................191
Status Menu............................................. 193
Router Menu ............................................ 194
Destination Input List Display ..................194
Switching the Source for a Destination.....194
Video Process ......................................... 195
Overview ...................................................195
Video Process Memory .............................195
Setting the Video Process..........................195
Image Effect............................................. 196
Chapter 9 Special Functions
Side Flags ................................................197
Overview ...................................................197
Side Flag Settings......................................197
Wipe Action on Images with Side Flags...198
DME Wipe Action on Images with Side
Flags.................................................199
Multi Program 2 .......................................200
Overview ...................................................200
Multi Program 2 Mode Settings (Basic
Operation) ........................................202
Multi Program 2 Mode Settings (Other
Operations).......................................203
Functions Added in Multi Program 2
Mode ................................................206
Differences Between Multi Program 2 Mode
and Standard Mode ..........................206
Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions..........207
M/E Configuration Switching
(M/E Split).......................................... 208
M/E Split Mode Settings ...........................208
Resource Sharing ................................... 208
Overview ...................................................208
Configuring Resource Sharing ..................208
Frame Memory Operations .......................210
Leveraging Resources using Resource
Sharing .............................................211
Chapter 10 DMEs
Overview .................................................. 213
Transforms in Three-Dimensional Space
(Transforms) ....................................214
Transform Operation Modes .....................216
Graphics Display .......................................218
Three-Dimensional Parameter Display .....219
Special Effects...........................................219
Global Effects............................................225
Three-Dimensional Transform
Operations ........................................ 225
Three-Dimensional Transform Basic
Operations ........................................225
Three-Dimensional Parameter Display .....227
Three-Dimensional Parameter Entry.........228
Graphics Display .......................................229
Virtual Image Cancelation.........................229
Applying Special Effects (Common
Operations) ....................................... 230
Applying Special Effects (Edge
Effects) .............................................. 230
Border Settings ..........................................230
CG Border Settings ...................................231
Crop Settings .............................................232
Beveled Edge Settings...............................233
Key Border Settings ..................................233
Art Edge Settings.......................................234
Flex Shadow Settings ................................236
Wipe Crop Settings ...................................239
Color Mix Settings ....................................241
Applying Special Effects (Effects on the
Overall Signal) .................................. 242
Defocus Settings........................................242
Blur Settings ..............................................243
Multi Move Settings..................................243
Sepia Settings ............................................243
Mono Settings............................................243
Posterization/Solarization Settings............244
Nega Settings.............................................244

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Contrast Settings .......................................244
Mosaic Settings .........................................244
Sketch Settings ..........................................245
Metal Settings............................................246
Dim and Fade Settings ..............................246
Glow Settings ............................................246
Mask Settings ............................................247
Freeze Settings ..........................................248
Applying Special Effects (Nonlinear Effect
Settings) ............................................ 249
Wave Settings............................................249
Mosaic Glass Settings ...............................251
Flag Settings..............................................251
Twist Settings............................................251
Ripple Settings ..........................................251
Rings Settings............................................253
Broken Glass Settings ...............................254
Flying Bar Settings....................................254
Blind Settings ............................................254
Split Settings .............................................255
Split Slide Settings ....................................255
Mirror Settings ..........................................255
Multi Mirror Settings ................................256
Kaleidoscope Settings ...............................256
Lens Settings .............................................256
Circle Settings ...........................................257
Panorama Settings .....................................257
Page Turn Settings ....................................257
Roll Settings ..............................................258
Cylinder Settings .......................................258
Sphere Settings..........................................258
Explosion Settings.....................................259
Swirl Settings ............................................259
Melt Settings .............................................259
Character Trail Settings.............................260
Applying Special Effects (Lighting/
Recursive Effects) ............................ 261
Lighting Settings .......................................261
Trail Settings .............................................263
Motion Decay Settings ..............................264
Keyframe Strobe Settings..........................265
Wind Settings ............................................266
Spotlighting Settings .................................267
Applying Special Effects (Other
Effects) .............................................. 273
Background Settings..................................273
Separate Sides Settings..............................273
Invert Settings............................................273
Key Density Settings.................................273
Key Source Selection ................................273
Interpolation Settings ................................274
Corner Pinning Settings.............................275
Global Effects .......................................... 276
Overview ...................................................276
Combiner Settings .....................................276
Brick Settings ............................................279
Shadow Settings ........................................280
Chapter 11 External Devices
Control of External Devices ................... 282
Shared Functions for External Device
Control .............................................282
Control of P-Bus Devices ....................... 283
Creating and Editing the P-Bus
Timeline ...........................................283
P-Bus Trigger ............................................284
Control of GPI Devices ........................... 285
Creating and Editing the GPI Timeline.....285
Control of VTRs and Disk Recorders.... 287
Controlling the Tape/Disk Transport ........287
Displaying VTR/Disk Recorder
Information ......................................289
Cueup & Play ............................................290
DDR/VTR Timeline ..................................291
Disk Recorder File Operations ..................294
Chapter 12 Keyframes
Regions .................................................... 296
Registers.................................................. 297
Keyframes................................................ 297
Effects........................................................297
Saving and Recalling Effects ....................297

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Effect Attributes ........................................298
Effect Editing ............................................298
Time Settings.............................................298
Paths ..........................................................299
Effect Execution........................................302
Master Timelines.......................................302
Sequence of Keyframe Operations............302
Displaying the Timeline Menu................ 304
Interpreting the Timeline Menu ................304
Timeline Menu Display Settings...............305
Recalling a Register................................ 306
Recalling a Register (Numeric Keypad
Control Block) .................................306
Specifying the Region and Edit
Points ................................................308
Region Selection .......................................308
Edit Point Specification.............................308
Creating and Editing Keyframes............309
Creating Keyframes...................................309
Inserting Keyframes ..................................310
Modifying Keyframes ...............................310
Deleting Keyframes...................................311
Moving Keyframes....................................312
Copying Keyframes...................................312
Pause..........................................................312
Keyframe Loop (Repeated Execution of a
Specified Range)..............................312
Undoing an Edit Operation .......................314
Duration Mode Setting ..............................314
Transition Mode Settings for User
Programmable DME ........................314
Time Settings...........................................317
Setting the Keyframe Duration .................317
Setting the Effect Duration........................317
Delay Setting .............................................317
Path Settings ...........................................318
Basic Path Setting Operations ...................318
Effect Execution ......................................320
Effect Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control
Block)...............................................320
Setting the Run Mode................................320
Saving Effects ......................................... 321
Creating and Saving a Master
Timeline............................................. 322
Creating and Saving a Master Timeline
(Numeric Keypad Control Block)....322
Creating and Saving a Master Timeline
(Menu)..............................................323
Recalling and Executing a Master
Timeline............................................. 324
Recalling and Executing a Master Timeline
(Flexi Pad Control Block)................324
Editing Registers..................................... 325
Effect Status Display .................................325
Effect Attribute Settings............................325
Effect Register Editing ..............................325
Effect Register List View and Editing ......327
Chapter 13 Snapshots
Overview .................................................. 328
Snapshot Types..........................................328
Snapshot Attributes ...................................328
Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad
Control Block)................................... 329
Saving and Recalling Snapshots................329
Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control
Block) ................................................ 331
Banks and Registers ..................................331
Saving and Recalling Snapshots................332
Snapshot Operations (Menu) ................. 334
Selecting a Region or Reference Region...334
Setting Snapshot Attributes.......................334
Snapshot Status Display ............................335
Setting Key Snapshot Attributes ...............335
Creating and Saving a Master Snapshot....335
Snapshot Register Editing .........................336
Snapshot Register List View and
Editing..............................................336
Operations in the Misc >Snapshot Menu on a
Switcher Bank..................................336

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Chapter 14 Utility/Shotbox
Utility Overview ....................................... 338
Utility Execution ......................................338
Utility Execution (Menu Panel) ................338
Utility Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control
Block)...............................................339
Utility Execution (Cross-Point Control
Block)...............................................339
Shotbox Overview................................... 340
Shotbox Register Creation..................... 341
Shotbox Register Creation (Numeric Keypad
Control Block) .................................341
Shotbox Register Creation (Menu) ...........342
Shotbox Execution..................................343
Shotbox Execution (Numeric Keypad Control
Block)...............................................343
Shotbox Execution (Flexi Pad Control
Block)...............................................344
Shotbox Execution (Utility/Shotbox
Control Block) .................................344
Shotbox Execution (Cross-Point Control
Block)...............................................345
Shotbox Register Editing ....................... 345
Chapter 15 Macros
Macros...................................................... 346
Overview ...................................................346
Macro Creation and Editing ......................347
Macro Execution .......................................348
Macro Operations (Numeric Keypad
Control Block and Utility/Shotbox
Control Block)................................... 349
Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a
Macro ...............................................350
Macro Creation and Editing ......................350
Saving a Macro..........................................354
Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control
Block) ................................................354
Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a
Macro ...............................................354
Macro Creation and Editing ......................355
Saving a Macro..........................................357
Deleting a Macro .......................................357
Macro Operations (Cross-Point Control
Block) ................................................ 358
Macro Operations (Menu)....................... 358
Macro Register Editing .............................358
Online Editing of Macro Events................358
Offline Editing of Macro Events ...............361
Macro Attachments................................. 363
Setting and Canceling a Macro
Attachment.......................................364
Displaying the Macro Attachment
Settings.............................................366
Executing a Macro by Macro
Attachment.......................................366
Menu Macros ........................................... 368
Recalling a Menu Macro Register and
Executing a Menu Macro.................368
Creating and Editing a Menu Macro .........370
Menu Macro Register Editing ...................372
Macro Timeline ........................................ 373
Creating and Editing a Macro Timeline ....374
Chapter 16 Files
Overview of File Operations................... 375
Operations on Individual Files............... 376
Detailed File Information ..........................376
Region Selection........................................377
Selecting a Device for Operation ..............377
Saving Files ...............................................377
Loading Files.............................................378
Copying Files ............................................378
Renaming Files..........................................378
Deleting Files ............................................378
Batch File Operations ............................. 379
Saving Files in Batch.................................379
Loading Files in Batch ..............................379
Copying Files in Batch ..............................380
Frame Memory File Operations ............. 381
Basic Operation .........................................381
File Operations ..........................................382
Importing and Exporting ...........................383

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Directory Operations .............................. 386
Creating a Directory ..................................386
Renaming a Directory ...............................386
Protecting (Write Inhibit) a Directory .......386
Deleting a Directory ..................................387
Copying Files Between Unit IDs ............387
Copying Files Between Different Unit
IDs....................................................387
Chapter 17 System Setup
Settings Relating to the Network...........388
Setting the Group ID and Unit ID of the
Menu Panel ......................................388
Configuring the NFS Server......................388
Initializing Network Interface Settings .....389
Setting the Network Connector Board Service
Port...................................................389
Configuring a Network Interface ..............389
Setting the Network Interface Protocol .....393
Settings Relating to System
Configuration.................................... 394
Selecting the Operation Mode...................394
Specifying the Switcher Controlled by the
Control Panel ...................................394
Specifying the DME Used on the
Switcher ...........................................395
Settings Relating to Signal Formats .....395
Setting the Signal Format..........................396
Setting the OETF and Color Gamut..........396
Enabling Passage of 59.94 (2×) Format
Signals on an AUX Bus ...................397
Switching the Input Reference Signal .......397
Adding a Payload ID .................................397
Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio ................398
Power-On (Startup) State Selection ......398
Saving and Recalling Setup Data ..............399
Selecting the Startup State.........................399
Saving User-Defined Settings ...................400
Restoring Initial Status File Settings.........400
Reset and Initialization ........................... 400
Settings Relating to Installation and
Devices.............................................. 401
Displaying Installation Detail
Information ......................................401
Installing Software ....................................401
Configuring Settings to Use the
Software ...........................................401
Settings Relating to Device
Management ..................................... 403
Setting the Date and Time .........................403
Using a Removable Drive .........................403
Setting a Removable Drive as the Primary
Device ..............................................404
Initializing the Local Drive .......................404
Locking Setup Menu Settings ...................404
Locking File Loading Operations..............405
Enabling/Disabling SDI Output
Connectors .......................................405
Chapter 18 Control Panel Setup
Settings Relating to Control Panel
Configuration.................................... 407
Setting the Configuration for Each
Bank .................................................407
Inhibiting Operation on a Bank .................407
Assigning a Single M/E to Two M/E
Banks................................................407
Linking Switcher Bus and Router
Destinations......................................408
Linking Transitions Between Keyers ........409
Setting the Buttons and Fader Levers on the
Key Fader Control Block .................409
Assigning a Region to the Region Selection
Buttons in the Numeric Keypad Control
Block ................................................410
Setting Transition Control Block Button
Assignments.....................................411
Setting Independent Key Transition Control
Block Button Assignments ..............411
Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button
Assignments.....................................411
Setting Utility/Shotbox Control Block Button
Assignments.....................................412

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Setting Device Control Block (Trackball)
Button Assignments.........................412
Setting Menu Panel Button
Assignments.....................................412
Inhibiting Utility 2 Bus and Key
Operations........................................412
Inhibiting DME Channel Selection
Operations........................................413
Inhibiting Operation on the Key Control
Block................................................413
Cross-Point Settings............................... 414
Creating Cross-Point Assign Tables .........414
Copying Cross-Point Assign Tables .........416
Selecting Cross-Point Assign Tables ........416
Copying Cross-Point Settings ...................416
Exporting Source Names and Destination
Names ..............................................417
Assigning the [SIDE FLAG] Button.........417
Setting the Cross-Point Delay ...................418
AUX Bus Control Block Settings ...........418
Setting the AUX Bus Operation Mode .....418
Setting the Router Operation Mode ..........418
Settings Relating to Button
Assignment....................................... 420
Assigning Functions to User Preference
Buttons .............................................420
Assigning a Function to a Memory Recall
Button in the Utility/Shotbox Control
Block................................................424
Assigning Functions to Cross-Point Buttons of
the Cross-Point Control Block.........427
Settings Relating to Device
Connections......................................428
Setting the Control Mode for P-Bus
Devices.............................................428
Assigning the Target Port to a Channel
Selection Button...............................428
Setting the AUX Bus Override Operation
Mode ................................................429
Settings Relating to Operation .............. 429
Setting the On-Air Tally............................429
Setting the Transition Rate Display
Mode ................................................429
Setting the Main Fader Lever....................429
Configuring Settings Relating to
Effects ..............................................430
Setting Source Names and Destination
Names ..............................................430
Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button
Display and Operation .....................431
Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation
Mode ................................................431
Setting the Operation Mode of the [ALL]
Button in the Transition Control
Block ................................................432
Setting the Operation Mode of the [CUT]
Button in the Transition Control
Block ................................................432
Setting Device Control Block Button and
Trackball Operation .........................433
Setting the Macro Operation Mode ...........433
Setting the Operation Mode of the Cross-Point
Control Block Button Rows.............434
Setting Button and Indicator Status on the
Cross-Point Control Block/AUX Bus
Control Block...................................434
Configuring the Cross-Point Pad...............434
Copying Cross-Point Pad Settings ............436
Setting the Display Mode of the Cross-
Point Control Block/AUX Bus Control
Block ................................................437
Setting Utility Bus Mode...........................437
Settings Relating to Control Panel
Management ..................................... 438
Setting the Screen Saver............................438
Setting Panel Sleep Mode..........................438
Adjusting the Brightness ...........................438
Setting the State of Buttons that are Not
Lit.....................................................438
Setting Beep Sound for Touch
Operation..........................................438
Calibrating the Touch Panel ......................438
Setting the Menu to Display at Startup .....438
Inhibiting Operation in the Sub Menu
Site ...................................................439
Setting the Mouse Wheel Function when
Setting Parameters ...........................439
Setting the Mouse Button Function when
Setting Parameters ...........................439

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Chapter 19 Switcher Setup
Settings Relating to Switcher
Configuration.................................... 440
Adjusting the Reference Phase..................440
Specifying the Video Switching Timing...440
Setting the Operation Mode ......................440
Setting User Regions.................................442
Assigning PGM/PST Logically to an
M/E ..................................................442
Setting DME Channel Assignments..........442
Setting the Side Flag Material and
Operation .........................................442
Setting the Sub Key Mode ........................443
Setting the Keys and DME Channels used in a
CG Border........................................443
Setting Extended Re-Entry........................443
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs.........444
Setting Through Mode ..............................445
Setting the Illegal Color Limiter ...............446
Setting Dedicated Inputs ...........................446
Setting Internal Format Converter
Inputs ...............................................446
Setting an Input Format Converter............450
Setting the Input Signal Color
Corrector ..........................................454
Setting the Active Area .............................454
Settings Relating to Signal Outputs......455
Assigning Output Signals..........................457
Adjusting Video Clips...............................458
Setting the Vertical Blanking Interval and
Through Mode .................................458
Setting the Safe Title Area ........................459
Cropping a 4:3 Mode Image in HD
Format..............................................459
Setting the SDI Output Mode....................459
Setting M/E Dedicated Outputs.................460
Setting the Internal Format Converters .....460
Setting Internal Format Converter
Outputs.............................................461
Setting an Output Format Converter .........463
Setting the P/I Converter ...........................464
Configuring Multi Viewer.........................464
Enabling AUX Mix Transitions ................467
Setting the Active Area .............................467
Settings Relating to Video Switching.... 468
Enabling/Disabling the Fade-to-Black
Function ...........................................468
Setting a Preset Color Mix ........................468
Setting Fader Lever Operations.................468
Setting the DME Wipe Edge Softness
Function ...........................................468
Selecting the Bank to Configure ...............468
Settings Relating to Keys, Wipes, and
Frame Memory.................................. 469
Setting the Video Process Memory ...........469
Setting Show Key......................................469
Setting the Key Auto Drop Function.........469
Selecting the Bank to Configure ...............470
Settings Relating to Function Links...... 471
Setting a Cross-Point Button Link.............471
Setting a Link Between M/E Banks ..........471
Setting Key Transition Links ....................472
Setting a Color Corrector Link Group.......472
Settings Relating to Device
Connections...................................... 473
Assigning an AUX Bus to Ext In on a
DME.................................................473
Chapter 20 DME Setup
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs......... 474
Setting Initial Crop ....................................474
Setting the Illegal Color Limiter for Matte
Signals..............................................474
Chapter 21 DCU Setup
Parallel Input Settings ............................ 475
Assigning a GPI Input Port .......................475
Releasing a GPI Input Port Assignment....476
GPI Input Settings................................... 476
Configuring GPI Inputs .............................476
Parallel Output Settings ......................... 478
Assigning a GPI Output Port.....................478

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Releasing a GPI Output Port
Assignment ......................................478
GPI Output Settings ................................479
Configuring GPI Outputs ..........................479
Configuring the Connection Port of
External Devices............................... 480
Configuring the Connection Port ..............480
Configuring the Connected Device ...........480
Chapter 22 Router Interface and
Tally Setup
Router Interface Settings ....................... 486
Assigning Switcher Inputs/Outputs to
S-Bus/NS-Bus Space .......................486
Setting External Boxes 1 to 12..................487
Setting the Group Number of a Description
Name/Alias Name............................487
Tally Group Settings ...............................488
Setting the Tally Group .............................488
Wiring Settings........................................ 488
Configuring Wiring ...................................488
Modifying Wiring Settings........................488
Deleting Wiring Settings...........................489
Sorting Wiring Settings.............................489
Tally Generation Settings.......................489
Configuring Tally Generation ...................489
Modifying Tally Generation......................489
Deleting Tally Generation .........................490
Setting Advanced Tally.............................490
Tally Copy Settings.................................490
Configuring Tally Copy ............................490
Modifying Tally Copy...............................490
Deleting Tally Copy ..................................491
Parallel Tally Settings .............................491
Configuring/Modifying Parallel Tally ......491
Deleting Parallel Tally ..............................492
Serial Tally Settings ................................ 492
Configuring/Modifying Serial Tally .........492
Configuring the Serial Tally Source
Address ............................................493
Clearing Source Address Settings .............493
Chapter 23 Diagnostics
Control Panel Connection Status .......... 494
Remote Panel Connection Status.......... 495
Appendix
Wipe Pattern List..................................... 496
Wipe Pattern List.......................................496
DME Wipe Pattern List.............................497
Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List................502
Menu Tree ................................................ 503
M/E-1 to M/E-5 Menus, PGM/PST
Menu ................................................503
Frame Memory Menu................................505
Color Bkgd Menu......................................506
Aux Menu..................................................506
Copy/Swap Menu ......................................506
Misc Menu.................................................506
Status Menu...............................................507
DME Menu................................................507
Global Effect Menu ...................................509
Router Menu..............................................509
Device Menu .............................................509
Macro Menu ..............................................510
Key Frame Menu.......................................511
Effect Menu...............................................511
Snapshot Menu ..........................................513
Shotbox Menu ...........................................514
File Menu ..................................................514
Engineering Setup Menu ...........................516
Diag Menu.................................................521
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button
Twice ................................................. 522
XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 System
Configuration Comparison.............. 525
4K Format Restrictions........................... 527
Resource Sharing Configuration
Operations ........................................ 528
File Manager ............................................ 532
Preparations ...............................................532
Switcher/Panel Menu Operations..............532

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Frame Memory Import Menu
Operations........................................533
Resource Share Menu Operations .............534
Simple Connection of the MKS-8080/8082
AUX Bus Remote Panel ...................535
Procedure for Simple Connection .............535
Setting Status of the MKS-8080/8082 in
Simple Connection...........................536
Network AUX Remote Panel...................537
Macro File Editing Rules ........................538
Macro File Syntax .....................................538
Syntax of Event and Continue
Statements........................................538
File Name ..................................................538
Saving and Loading a File.........................539
Errors .........................................................539
Correspondence Between Events and
Symbols ...........................................539
Symbols and Parameters ...........................541
Example of File Contents..........................545
Content Displayed in Macro Attachment
List ..................................................... 546
M/E and PGM/PST Banks ........................546
AUX Bus Control Block ...........................547
Other Blocks..............................................548
Menu Operations Not Registered in a Menu
Macro................................................. 549
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Init
Status Define] ................................... 550
Data Saved by [Setup Define] ...................550
Data Saved by [Init Status Define]............551
Error Messages ....................................... 554
Error Messages Displayed in the Error
Status/Error Log Menu ....................554
Error Messages Appearing in a Message
Box...................................................555
Error Messages Shown in the Error
Information Menu ............................560
Maintenance ............................................ 561
Replacing Keytop Labels ..........................561
Cleaning the Control Panel .......................561
Index ........................................................ 562

Chapter 1
16
Overview
Introduction
This manual describes the functions and operation of the
XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 Multi Format Switcher
system.
It describes picture creation and configuration settings
using the ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel.
System configuration devices
The principal components of the XVS-9000/8000/7000/
6000 system and the terms used in this manual are as
follows.
Signal format notation
The signal formats in the menu and this manual are
denoted as given below.
a) SMPTE ST 425-5/SMPTE ST 2082-1, Level A, 2-sample interleave
division (2SI) and square division (SQD) compliant.
b) Square division (SQD) compliant.
c) SMPTE ST 425-1, Level A compliant.
3840×2160PsF format
In this format, 3840×2160 images are subdivided into four
and are transferred as four 1080PsF format signals.
Unless stated otherwise in this document, the term “4K
format” includes the 3840×2160PsF format.
About screenshots and illustrations
The display of operation buttons and menu screens vary,
depending on the system configuration.
Configuration
device
Terms used in this manual
XVS-9000
Multi Format
Switcher
• XVS-9000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
XVS-8000
Multi Format
Switcher
• XVS-8000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
XVS-7000
Multi Format
Switcher
• XVS-7000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
XVS-6000
Multi Format
Switcher
• XVS-6000
•Switcher
• Multi format switcher
ICP-X7000
Integrated Control
Panel
• ICP-X7000
• Control panel
• Integrated control panel
PWS-110SC1
Switcher Control
Station
• PWS-110SC1
•SCS
• Switcher control station
PWS-100SC1
Switcher Control
Station
• PWS-100SC1
•SCS
• Switcher control station
XKS-8475
DME Board
• XKS-8475
•DME
• DME board
XKS-8470
HD DME Board
• XKS-8470
•DME
• DME board
MKS-X7700
System Interface
Unit
• MKS-X7700
•SIU
• System interface unit
MKS-X2700
System Interface
Unit
• MKS-X2700
•SIU
• System interface unit
Format terms Format name
4K format 3840×2160P • 3840×2160P/59.94 a)
• 3840×2160P/50 a)
3840×2160PsF • 3840×2160PsF/29.97 b)
• 3840×2160PsF/25 b)
• 3840×2160PsF/24 b)
• 3840×2160PsF/23.98 b)
HD format 1080P • 1080P/59.94 c)
• 1080P/50 c)
1080PsF • 1080PsF/29.97
• 1080PsF/25
• 1080PsF/24
• 1080PsF/23.98
1080i • 1080i/59.94
• 1080i/50
720P • 720P/59.94
• 720P/50
Configuration
device
Terms used in this manual

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Features
The XVS-9000/8000/7000/6000 Multi Format Switcher
system is an extensible, high performance, multi-
functionality switcher system that supports 4K video
creation and networked media interface (NMI) input/
output.
The following are some of the principal features of this
system.
4K format support
4K signal format is supported, enabling 4K video
processing.
The number of M/E (mix/effect) banks, keys, input/
outputs, etc. that support 4K format vary depending on the
switcher.
On the XVS-9000 when the signal format is 3840×2160P
2SI, up to five M/E banks are available, with up to four
keys per M/E bank, up to 80 inputs, and up to 40 outputs
(up to 48 outputs, counting the multi viewer output
connectors).
NMI and ST2110 support
Transfer of input/output signals is supported when
connected to an IP network.
One switcher can support a combination of SDI and IP
networks (NMI or ST2110) using the existing support for
SDI input/output.
Flexible device configuration
The number of M/E banks and number of inputs/outputs
can be changed using combinations of option boards.
Devices can be configured to suit the system scale and
expansion.
Also, installing an optional DME board1) enables DME
functionality on up to four channels.
1) 3840×2160P SQD and 3840×2160PsF SQD signal formats are not
supported.
Powerful frame memory functions
Installing an optional frame memory board enables use of
20-channel frame memory outputs.
With memory that can store about 5,000 frames of HD
images and large-capacity non-volatile storage (SSD)
installed, this enables images saved in storage to be
recalled into memory at high speed.
Flexible control panel layout
Modular design enables flexible layout of the various
sections of the control panel. M/E rows can also be split
and installed on curved surfaces or in different locations.
The control panel can be configured in accordance with the
operational environment and organization of systems.
Panel design for enhanced operability
The control panel features high visibility components,
such as organic EL (OLED) displays, cross-point buttons
with color indicators, and LCD buttons (cross-point pad,
Flexi Pad control block, utility/shotbox control block).
In addition, changeable button layouts improve the
operability, making it ideal for live production
environments in which instantaneous decisions are
required.

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Main Functions
Image Creation
Transitions
Switching from the current video feed to a new video feed
is referred to as a transition. Switching a background video
or key insertion/removal can be performed, depending on
the transition.
The method for switching video feeds (transition type) can
be set, and the transition executed using the buttons and
fader levers on the control panel.
Independent key transitions
In addition to common transitions, it is possible to
configure independent transitions on each keyer.
Executing an independent key transition in combination
with a common transition enables different transition types
to be used for the background and keys.
For details, see “Signal Selection and Transitions”
(page 74).
Keys
Images (keys), such as titles, can be superimposed on the
background video. Key processing is performed on a
keyer.
The key source (signal used to cut out a portion of the
background image), key fill (signal to embed in the cutout
portion) and key type (key source processing method) can
be selected for a key.
Resizer
This function adds effects, such as movement, rotation,
and scaling, to the created key.
For details, see “Keys” (page 107).
Wipes
This function switches from the current video feed to a
new video feed using a wipe pattern. There are two types
of wipe: those that can be selected in a common transition,
and those that can be selected in an independent key
transition.
You can apply various modifiers to a wipe pattern, such as
setting the wipe direction and pattern position.
For details, see “Wipes” (page 141).
DME wipes
This function switches from the current video feed to a
new video feed using a DME effect. There are two types of
DME wipe: those that can be selected in a common
transition, and those that can be selected in an independent
key transition.
You can apply various modifiers to a wipe pattern, such as
setting the wipe direction and pattern position.
Resizer DME wipes
Using the resizer, you can execute DME wipes of keys.
For details, see “DME Wipes” (page 155).
Digital Multi Effects (DME)
When used with the switcher, DME allows you to add
three-dimensional effects such as image movement,
rotation, and scaling, as well as a wide variety of special
effects.
Global effects
Global effects are special effects created by combining the
pictures of successive DME channels.
For details, see “DMEs” (page 213).
Frame memory
This function freezes and captures a single frame of the
input video feed as a still image for later use. You can also
specify a range in the input video to create still images to
form a frame memory clip.
For details, see “Frame Memory” (page 170).
Color backgrounds
This function is used to create color background video,
using a color signal created by a dedicated generator.
For details, see “Color Backgrounds” (page 184).
Video process
This function adjusts the luminance and hue of the input
signal.
For details, see “Video Process” (page 195).
Side flags
This function is used to attach separate video to both sides
of a video with a 4:3 aspect ratio to make a 16:9 aspect
ratio.
For details, see “Side Flags” (page 197).

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Image Data Management and
Operation
Keyframes
This function loads the conditions of the video at a point in
time as data which can then be recalled to reproduce the
same conditions.
By arranging multiple keyframes on the time axis
(timeline) and interpolating between successive
keyframes, you can create an effect in which there is a
continuous change from each keyframe to the next
(keyframe effect). You can save the effect in memory
(effect register) and then reproduce the same effect by
recalling it from memory as required.
For details, see “Keyframes” (page 296).
Snapshots
This function saves the conditions configured for applying
an effect to an image as data in memory (snapshot register)
which can be recalled to reproduce the same conditions as
required.
For details, see “Snapshots” (page 328).
Utility
This function is used to assign a specific action or a
shortcut for a frequently used menu to a button, which can
then be recalled by pressing the button.
For details, see “Utility Overview” (page 338).
Shotbox
This function is used to save any combination of snapshots
or keyframe effects specified for a region in memory
(shotbox register) and then recall them simultaneously as
required.
For details, see “Shotbox Overview” (page 340).
Macros
This function is used to store a sequence of control panel
operations (events) as data in memory (macro register),
which you can recall to reproduce the same sequence of
operations as required.
Menu macros
You can register menu operations as events.
Macro timeline
You can execute macros in sequence by registering macro
recall/execute actions as keyframes on the timeline.
Macro attachments
You can execute a sequence of macros when a control
panel button or fader lever is operated by assigning the
control panel button or a fader lever to a macro register.
For details, see “Macros” (page 346).
Copy and swap
You can copy or swap the settings between switcher banks
or between keyers.
For details, see “Copy and Swap” (page 186).
File operations
You can save register data, including setup information
and snapshot information, as a file on the local drive or
removable drive, and recall it as required.
For details, see “Files” (page 375).
External device control
You can control the operation of external devices, such as
GPI-compatible devices, P-Bus compatible devices,
VTRs, and disk recorders.
You can also control external devices by creating a
timeline and configuring operation actions at keyframes.
For details, see “External Devices” (page 282).
Multi Program 2
This function divides a single M/E switcher bank into two
(“main” and “sub”), allowing you to create images
separately on each.
You can set separate backgrounds, keys, and transitions for
the main and sub outputs.
For details, see “Multi Program 2” (page 200).
Setup
You perform the setup operations in the Engineering Setup
menu (hereinafter called the Setup menu).
The Setup menu is separated into the following categories.
System setup (System)
For details, see “System Setup” (page 388).
Panel setup (Panel)
For details, see “Control Panel Setup” (page 407).

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Switcher setup (Switcher)
For details, see “Switcher Setup” (page 440).
DME setup (DME)
For details, see “DME Setup” (page 474).
DCU setup (DCU)
For details, see “DCU Setup” (page 475).
Router/tally setup (Router/Tally)
For details, see “Router Interface and Tally Setup”
(page 486).