THOMSON GRASS VALLEY KayakDD-1 User manual

KayakDD™
DIGITAL PRODUCTION SWITCHER
User Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 6.7.1
071826206
JUNE 2005

KayakDD - Digital Production Switcher
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Contents Page
1PREFACE .......................................................................................................................................................15
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL..................................................................................................................................15
1.2 STANDARD DOCUMENTATION SET...............................................................................................................15
1.3 OTHER DOCUMENTATION............................................................................................................................15
2CONCEPT.......................................................................................................................................................17
2.1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................17
2.1.1 KayakDD-1........................................................................................................................................18
2.1.2 KayakDD-2........................................................................................................................................19
2.2 KAYAKDD SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW..........................................................................................20
2.3 INSTALLATION (ENGINEERING SETUPS)........................................................................................................21
2.4 CONFIGURATIONS.......................................................................................................................................21
2.5 PERSONALITY SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................22
2.6 SIGNAL ROUTING........................................................................................................................................23
2.6.1 Inputs and Sources...........................................................................................................................23
2.6.2 Source Definition ..............................................................................................................................23
2.6.3 Button Assignment (Source to Button Mapping) ..............................................................................23
2.6.4 Key Memory......................................................................................................................................24
2.6.5 Buses and Crosspoints.....................................................................................................................24
2.6.6 Shifted Sources ................................................................................................................................25
2.7 THE MIX/EFFECTS (M/E) STAGE.................................................................................................................26
2.7.1 Alternate Buses and Delegation.......................................................................................................27
2.7.2 Utility Bus..........................................................................................................................................27
2.7.3 Effects Send......................................................................................................................................27
2.7.4 Outputs .............................................................................................................................................28
2.7.5 Program and Preview Output Buses................................................................................................28
2.7.6 Aux Buses.........................................................................................................................................28
2.8 RESOURCE SHARING AND POINT OF USE ....................................................................................................29
2.9 TRANSITIONS .............................................................................................................................................29
2.9.1 Cut ....................................................................................................................................................29
2.9.2 Mix ....................................................................................................................................................30
2.9.3 Full Additive Mix................................................................................................................................30
2.9.4 Wipe..................................................................................................................................................30
2.9.5 Other Wipe Pattern Generator Uses ................................................................................................31
2.9.6 Preset Black......................................................................................................................................31
2.9.7 Fade to Black....................................................................................................................................31
2.9.8 Transition Rate..................................................................................................................................31
2.9.9 Flip Flop Background Buses.............................................................................................................31
2.9.10 Look Ahead Preview.........................................................................................................................32
2.9.11 Current and Next Stack ....................................................................................................................32
2.9.12 Key Priority and Transitions..............................................................................................................32
2.10 KEYING......................................................................................................................................................33
2.10.1 Matte Fill Key Example.....................................................................................................................34
2.10.2 Shaping Video...................................................................................................................................35
2.10.3 Key Control Signal Adjustment.........................................................................................................35
2.10.4 Clip and Gain....................................................................................................................................36
2.10.5 High Gain, Low Gain, and Unity Gain...............................................................................................36
2.10.6 Clip Hi and Clip Lo............................................................................................................................37
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2.10.7 S-Shaped Key Signals..................................................................................................................... 38
2.10.8 Additional Keying Controls............................................................................................................... 38
2.10.9 Linear Key........................................................................................................................................ 40
2.10.10 Luminance Key and Self Key....................................................................................................... 41
2.10.11 Chroma Key.................................................................................................................................. 42
2.10.12 Primary and Secondary Color Suppression................................................................................. 43
2.10.13 Flare Suppression ........................................................................................................................ 43
2.10.14 Chroma Key Shadow Generator.................................................................................................. 43
2.10.15 Preset Pattern............................................................................................................................... 44
2.10.16 Split Key ....................................................................................................................................... 44
2.10.17 Properly and Improperly Shaped Video....................................................................................... 45
2.11 3-D DIGITAL EFFECTS CONCEPTS.............................................................................................................. 49
2.11.1 Translation and Transformation....................................................................................................... 49
2.11.2 Axis Location.................................................................................................................................... 52
2.11.3 Source and Target Space................................................................................................................ 53
2.11.4 Post Transform Space ..................................................................................................................... 55
2.11.5 Front and Back, Near and Far ......................................................................................................... 56
2.11.6 Transform Numbering Systems....................................................................................................... 56
2.11.7 Screen Coordinates ......................................................................................................................... 57
2.11.8 Spin and Rotation Relationship........................................................................................................ 59
2.11.9 Path Control..................................................................................................................................... 60
2.11.10 Tension Control............................................................................................................................ 63
2.11.11 Continuity Control......................................................................................................................... 65
2.11.12 Bias Control.................................................................................................................................. 67
2.11.13 Sure Touch................................................................................................................................... 69
3CONTROL PANELS...................................................................................................................................... 73
3.1 OVERVIEW KAYAKDD-1 PANEL.................................................................................................................. 73
3.2 OVERVIEW KAYAKDD-2 PANEL.................................................................................................................. 74
3.3 BACKGROUND BUS SELECTION .................................................................................................................. 75
3.3.1 Unshifted and Shifted Sources ........................................................................................................ 75
3.4 MISCELLANEOUS BUS SELECTION .............................................................................................................. 76
3.4.1 Available Bus Delegations............................................................................................................... 76
3.5 TRANSITION CONTROL ............................................................................................................................... 78
3.5.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 78
3.5.2 Transition Types...............................................................................................................................80
3.5.3 Performing Transitions..................................................................................................................... 81
3.5.4 Preset Black..................................................................................................................................... 81
3.5.5 Transition Preview............................................................................................................................ 82
3.5.6 Transition Rates............................................................................................................................... 82
3.5.7 Other Transition Control Interactions............................................................................................... 82
3.6 KEYER SUBPANEL...................................................................................................................................... 83
3.6.1 Key 1...4........................................................................................................................................... 83
3.6.2 Key Types........................................................................................................................................ 84
3.6.3 Preset Pattern Key........................................................................................................................... 85
3.6.4 Key Sources..................................................................................................................................... 85
3.6.5 Automatic Key Adjustment............................................................................................................... 87
3.6.6 FGD Fade ........................................................................................................................................ 88
3.6.7 Key Prior Button...............................................................................................................................88
3.6.8 Key Over.......................................................................................................................................... 88
3.6.9 Key Invert......................................................................................................................................... 88
3.6.10 Mask Delegation Buttons................................................................................................................. 89
3.6.11 Key PVW.......................................................................................................................................... 89
3.6.12 Freeze Fill Button............................................................................................................................. 89
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3.6.13 Freeze Key Button............................................................................................................................89
3.6.14 DPM Button.......................................................................................................................................89
3.7 POSITIONER SUBPANEL ..............................................................................................................................90
3.7.1 Positioner..........................................................................................................................................91
3.7.2 Positioner Button ..............................................................................................................................91
3.7.3 Positioner Delegation........................................................................................................................92
3.7.4 Axis Lock Buttons............................................................................................................................93
3.8 EFFECTS SUBPANEL...................................................................................................................................94
3.8.1 DPM..................................................................................................................................................95
3.8.2 Ram ..................................................................................................................................................99
3.8.3 MP (Media Player)..........................................................................................................................102
3.9 E-MEM...................................................................................................................................................104
3.9.1 Definition of Terms.........................................................................................................................105
3.9.2 Display............................................................................................................................................106
3.9.3 Enabling and Disabling Bank Mode................................................................................................107
3.9.4 Selecting a Register During Storing ...............................................................................................107
3.9.5 Selecting a Register During Recalling............................................................................................108
3.9.6 Storing a Snapshot.........................................................................................................................108
3.9.7 Deleting Snapshots and Timelines.................................................................................................108
3.9.8 Dissolve Functions Depending on Snapshot or Timeline Preselection..........................................109
3.9.9 Other Button Functions...................................................................................................................110
3.9.10 Timeline Editing ..............................................................................................................................111
3.10 MAKE......................................................................................................................................................120
3.10.1 Selecting a Register for Record Start.............................................................................................120
3.10.2 Recalling a Macro...........................................................................................................................121
3.11 MENU SUBPANEL .....................................................................................................................................122
3.11.1 Home ..............................................................................................................................................122
3.11.2 Menu Lock ......................................................................................................................................122
3.11.3 Live Mode .......................................................................................................................................122
3.11.4 Last Menu.......................................................................................................................................123
3.11.5 User1 – User4.................................................................................................................................123
4MENUS OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................125
4.1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................125
4.1.1 Menu Panel Description..................................................................................................................125
4.1.2 Touch Screen..................................................................................................................................126
4.1.3 Soft Knobs (Digipots)......................................................................................................................126
4.1.4 Menu Screen Organization and Components ................................................................................127
4.1.5 Data Pads and Touch Buttons........................................................................................................128
4.1.6 Menu Title.......................................................................................................................................129
4.1.7 Menu Category Selection ...............................................................................................................129
4.1.8 Delegation Group............................................................................................................................129
4.1.9 Mode Selection...............................................................................................................................129
4.1.10 Parameter Control Area..................................................................................................................129
4.1.11 Additional Function Buttons............................................................................................................130
4.1.12 Menu Access Touch Button............................................................................................................130
4.1.13 Numeric Keypad.............................................................................................................................130
4.1.14 Alphanumeric Keypad.....................................................................................................................131
4.1.15 Menu and Panel Interactions..........................................................................................................132
5MENU SUMMARIES.....................................................................................................................................133
5.1 HOME MENU ............................................................................................................................................134
5.1.1 Home Menu Buttons.......................................................................................................................135
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5.2 INSTALL MENUS....................................................................................................................................... 137
5.2.1 Install - Calibration Menu............................................................................................................... 137
5.2.2 Install – E-Box................................................................................................................................ 139
5.2.3 System Setup Menu....................................................................................................................... 155
5.2.4 Licenses Menu............................................................................................................................... 164
5.2.5 Diagnosis Menu ............................................................................................................................. 166
5.3 CONFIG MENUS....................................................................................................................................... 167
5.3.1 Application Control......................................................................................................................... 167
5.3.2 E-Box Configurations..................................................................................................................... 170
5.3.3 Config – Panel Assignment............................................................................................................ 179
5.4 PERSONAL SETTINGS MENUS................................................................................................................... 182
5.5 WIPES MENUS......................................................................................................................................... 184
5.5.1 Point of Use.................................................................................................................................... 185
5.5.2 Pattern Selection Menu.................................................................................................................. 187
5.5.3 Wipe Pattern Number Code........................................................................................................... 188
5.5.4 Wipe Modifier................................................................................................................................. 190
5.6 KEYERS MENUS ...................................................................................................................................... 192
5.6.1 Key Mode....................................................................................................................................... 193
5.6.2 Keyer Priority Misc Menu............................................................................................................... 194
5.6.3 Keyer Mask Menu.......................................................................................................................... 195
5.6.4 Keyer Mattes Menu........................................................................................................................ 199
5.6.5 Chroma Key................................................................................................................................... 200
5.6.6 Preset Pattern................................................................................................................................ 201
5.7 BACKGROUND MATTES MENUS ................................................................................................................ 202
5.8 M/E MENUS............................................................................................................................................ 204
5.9 YUV BUS CORRECTION MENUS............................................................................................................... 206
5.10 RGB INPUT CORRECTION MENUS ............................................................................................................ 207
5.11 DPM (TRANSFORM ENGINES) MENUS ...................................................................................................... 209
5.11.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 209
5.11.2 Misc. Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... 210
5.11.3 Drop Shadow ................................................................................................................................. 212
5.11.4 Transform Menus........................................................................................................................... 215
5.11.5 Timeline Menus.............................................................................................................................. 219
5.11.6 Show Timeline Menu...................................................................................................................... 224
5.11.7 SpecFX Kurl Menu......................................................................................................................... 231
5.11.8 Misc Menu...................................................................................................................................... 241
5.11.9 Digital Effects Library..................................................................................................................... 244
5.11.10 Catalog of Effects....................................................................................................................... 247
5.12 RAM RECORDER MENUS......................................................................................................................... 253
5.12.1 Stills Menu...................................................................................................................................... 254
5.12.2 Clip Select Menu............................................................................................................................ 258
5.12.3 Clips Play Menu............................................................................................................................. 259
5.12.4 Clips Record Menu......................................................................................................................... 262
5.12.5 RAM Recorder Live Mode Menu.................................................................................................... 264
5.12.6 RAM Transfer Menu....................................................................................................................... 266
5.13 E-MEM MENUS........................................................................................................................................ 268
5.14 MEDIA PLAYER MENUS ............................................................................................................................ 271
5.14.1 Clip Select Menu............................................................................................................................ 272
5.14.2 Clips Play Menu............................................................................................................................. 273
5.15 OTHER MENUS........................................................................................................................................ 275
6SYSTEM OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 277
6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 277
6.2 MATTE MENU CONTROLS......................................................................................................................... 278
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6.3 KEYER PRIORITY......................................................................................................................................280
6.3.1 To Change the Current Keyer Priority............................................................................................280
6.3.2 To Transition Between Different Keyer Priorities............................................................................281
6.4 CHROMA KEY OPERATING NOTES.............................................................................................................283
6.4.1 Auto Setup......................................................................................................................................283
6.4.2 To Chroma Key Using Auto Setup .................................................................................................284
6.4.3 To Chroma Key Using Auto Setup with FGD Fade........................................................................285
6.4.4 Manual Chroma Key Adjustments..................................................................................................285
6.4.5 Primary Suppression ......................................................................................................................286
6.4.6 Key Controls ...................................................................................................................................288
6.4.7 FGD Fade.......................................................................................................................................289
6.4.8 Secondary Color Suppression........................................................................................................290
6.4.9 Other Chroma Key Controls ...........................................................................................................292
6.5 PATTERN MIX...........................................................................................................................................293
6.5.1 To Create a Pattern Mix..................................................................................................................293
7SIDEPANEL PROGRAM..............................................................................................................................295
7.1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................295
7.1.1 Sidepanel Glossary.........................................................................................................................296
7.1.2 What’s a Sidepanel Menu...............................................................................................................296
7.1.3 Color Coding...................................................................................................................................297
7.1.4 Fixed Softkeys ................................................................................................................................298
7.1.5 Bar Graphics...................................................................................................................................300
7.1.6 Digipot Designator..........................................................................................................................301
7.1.7 Selection Box..................................................................................................................................301
7.1.8 List Boxes and Index Cards............................................................................................................302
7.1.9 Typewriter.......................................................................................................................................303
7.1.10 Using a Mouse................................................................................................................................304
7.1.11 Dialog Title......................................................................................................................................304
7.1.12 Menu Groups and Hierarchy...........................................................................................................305
7.2 STARTUP MENU .......................................................................................................................................307
7.2.1 Selection of the Mainframe.............................................................................................................308
7.2.2 Selection of a Attached Panel.........................................................................................................308
7.2.3 Close / Minimize / Shut Down.........................................................................................................309
7.3 STATUS MENU .........................................................................................................................................310
7.3.1 Selecting the M/E Main Menus.......................................................................................................311
7.3.2 Enable / Disable the Faders ...........................................................................................................311
7.3.3 User Definable Presets...................................................................................................................311
7.3.4 Attached Macros.............................................................................................................................312
7.4 M/E MENU...............................................................................................................................................313
7.4.1 M/E Main Menu...............................................................................................................................313
7.4.2 Auto Times Menu............................................................................................................................318
7.4.3 Color Background Menu.................................................................................................................320
7.5 REMOTE MENU ........................................................................................................................................323
7.5.1 Main Menu......................................................................................................................................323
7.5.2 GPI-Out Menu.................................................................................................................................325
7.5.3 Remote P-Bus.................................................................................................................................327
7.6 EXTERNAL DVE MENU .............................................................................................................................330
7.6.1 Dialog Buttons.................................................................................................................................330
7.6.2 Function Buttons.............................................................................................................................331
7.7 MEDIA PLAYER MENU...............................................................................................................................332
7.7.1 MP Status Menu .............................................................................................................................332
7.7.2 Media Player Clip Menu..................................................................................................................334
7.7.3 RAM Recorder Transfer Menu........................................................................................................336
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7.8 INSTALLATION MENU................................................................................................................................ 340
7.8.1 Install Main Menu........................................................................................................................... 340
7.8.2 Install E-Box Menu......................................................................................................................... 342
7.8.3 Install Panel Menu.......................................................................................................................... 359
7.9 SYSTEM MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 366
7.9.1 Dialog Buttons................................................................................................................................ 366
7.9.2 Diagnosis Menu ............................................................................................................................. 369
7.10 CONFIGURATION MENU............................................................................................................................ 371
7.10.1 Config Main Menu.......................................................................................................................... 371
7.10.2 Copy Config ................................................................................................................................... 375
7.10.3 Config Copy Simple Menu ............................................................................................................. 376
7.10.4 Config Copy Detailed Menu........................................................................................................... 378
7.10.5 Config E-Box Menu........................................................................................................................ 380
7.10.6 Config Panel Menu......................................................................................................................... 403
7.10.7 Attached Macros Menu.................................................................................................................. 417
7.11 PERSONALITY MENU............................................................................................................................... 421
7.12 TIM/E MEMO MENU................................................................................................................................. 424
7.12.1 TiM/E Memo Select Menu.............................................................................................................. 424
7.12.2 Define Memo Menu........................................................................................................................ 428
7.12.3 Edit Menu....................................................................................................................................... 430
7.13 AUX MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 437
8GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................................................. 439
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Table of Figures
Figure 1 KayakDD-1 Control Panel.................................................................................................................18
Figure 2 KayakDD-2 Control Panel.................................................................................................................19
Figure 3 Buses with Crosspoints ....................................................................................................................24
Figure 4 Multiple Crosspoint Control...............................................................................................................25
Figure 5 Simplified Mix Effects (M/E) Subsystem...........................................................................................26
Figure 6 Effects Send Diagram.......................................................................................................................27
Figure 7 Normal and FAM Mixes.....................................................................................................................30
Figure 8 Matte Fill Luminance Keying Example..............................................................................................34
Figure 9 Key Clip, Gain, and Key Control Signal............................................................................................36
Figure 10 Keying Gain Values..........................................................................................................................36
Figure 11 Key Hi, Clip Lo vs. Clip and Gain......................................................................................................37
Figure 12 S-Shaped Luminance Key Control Signal...............................................................................................38
Figure 13 Linear Keying....................................................................................................................................40
Figure 14 Luminance Keying (Self Key)................................................................................................................41
Figure 15 Chroma Key (Additive or Multiplicative)..................................................................................................42
Figure 16 Preset Pattern...................................................................................................................................44
Figure 17 Video and Key Signals from DPM....................................................................................................45
Figure 18 Correctly Shaped DPM Key Example...............................................................................................46
Figure 19 Incorrect Key with Dark Halo............................................................................................................46
Figure 20 Incorrect Keying with Shaped Input..................................................................................................47
Figure 21 Incorrect Key With White Halo..........................................................................................................47
Figure 22 Incorrect Keying with Unshaped Key Fill..........................................................................................48
Figure 23 Picture Translation............................................................................................................................49
Figure 24 Rotate ...............................................................................................................................................50
Figure 25 Aspect, Skew, Perspective...............................................................................................................50
Figure 26 Frame of Reference Axis Locations .................................................................................................52
Figure 27 Source and Target Space.................................................................................................................53
Figure 28 Source and Target Space Translation..............................................................................................53
Figure 29 Channel Translate with Global Rotated............................................................................................54
Figure 30 Global Channel Translate with Global Rotated ................................................................................54
Figure 31 Post Transform Translation ..............................................................................................................55
Figure 32 Screen Coordinates..........................................................................................................................57
Figure 33 Viewer Location in 3-D Space ..........................................................................................................57
Figure 34 Spin and Rotate Transform Nesting.................................................................................................59
Figure 35 Path Types........................................................................................................................................60
Figure 36 Path Vectors .....................................................................................................................................62
Figure 37 Tension Control Setting Zero............................................................................................................63
Figure 38 Tension Control Setting 1.0..............................................................................................................64
Figure 39 Tension Control Setting - 1.0............................................................................................................64
Figure 40 Continuity Control Setting Zero.........................................................................................................65
Figure 41 Continuity Control Setting 1.0...........................................................................................................65
Figure 42 Continuity Control Setting - 1.0.........................................................................................................66
Figure 43 Bias Control Setting Zero..................................................................................................................67
Figure 44 Bias Control Setting 1.0....................................................................................................................68
Figure 45 Bias Control Setting - 1.0..................................................................................................................68
Figure 46 Overview KayakDD-1 Control Panel ................................................................................................73
Figure 47 Overview KayakDD-2 Control Panel ................................................................................................74
Figure 48 Subpanel Background Bus Selection...............................................................................................75
Figure 49 Subpanel Transition Control.............................................................................................................78
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Figure 50 Subpanel Keyers.............................................................................................................................. 83
Figure 51 Key Type Buttons............................................................................................................................. 84
Figure 52 Subpanel Positioner......................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 53 Positioner......................................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 54 Subpanel Effects.............................................................................................................................. 94
Figure 55 Components of Timeline................................................................................................................ 111
Figure 56 Components of Timeline................................................................................................................ 122
Figure 57 Touch Screen Display.................................................................................................................... 125
Figure 58 Soft Knobs (Digipots)..................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 59 Example Screen Organization and Components........................................................................... 127
Figure 60 Numeric Key Pad........................................................................................................................... 130
Figure 61 Alphanumeric Key Pad................................................................................................................... 131
Figure 62 Home Menu.................................................................................................................................... 134
Figure 63 Home Menu - Recall Preset........................................................................................................... 136
Figure 64 Install - Calibration Menu............................................................................................................... 137
Figure 65 Install – E-Box Setup Dialog.......................................................................................................... 139
Figure 66 Install - Genlock Menu................................................................................................................... 140
Figure 67 Install - Genlock Menu with asynchronous buses.......................................................................... 141
Figure 68 Install - Editor Menu....................................................................................................................... 143
Figure 69 Install - Editor Menu....................................................................................................................... 144
Figure 70 Install - GPI Menu .......................................................................................................................... 145
Figure 71 Install - GPO Menu......................................................................................................................... 146
Figure 72 Install - Misc Menu......................................................................................................................... 147
Figure 73 Install – Machine Control Menu ..................................................................................................... 148
Figure 74 VDCP Protocol Options.................................................................................................................. 149
Figure 75 ODETICS Protocol Options ........................................................................................................... 150
Figure 76 BVW-75 Protocol Options.............................................................................................................. 151
Figure 77 ODETICS Protocol Options ........................................................................................................... 152
Figure 78 Install – VTR Emulation.................................................................................................................. 153
Figure 79 Install – Select VTR Emulation ...................................................................................................... 154
Figure 80 Install – Select VTR Emulation Devices......................................................................................... 154
Figure 81 System Setup Dialog...................................................................................................................... 155
Figure 82 Device Control Menu...................................................................................................................... 156
Figure 83 Device Control Menu with Software Update Dialog....................................................................... 157
Figure 84 Start Installation Procedure............................................................................................................ 158
Figure 85 Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................... 158
Figure 86 Cancel Installation Procedure........................................................................................................ 159
Figure 87 Finish Installation ........................................................................................................................... 159
Figure 88 CPLD Update................................................................................................................................. 161
Figure 89 Configure Devices.......................................................................................................................... 162
Figure 90 Reset/Clear/Check Devices Menu................................................................................................. 163
Figure 91 Install Licenses Menu..................................................................................................................... 164
Figure 92 Install Diagnosis Menu................................................................................................................... 166
Figure 93 Config – Application Control .......................................................................................................... 167
Figure 94 Config – Application Control – Edit Devices.................................................................................. 168
Figure 95 Config – Application Control – Change Devices............................................................................ 169
Figure 96 Config – E-Box Configuration ........................................................................................................ 170
Figure 97 Config - GPI Menu ......................................................................................................................... 171
Figure 98 Config - GPI Functions................................................................................................................... 172
Figure 99 Config - GPO Menu........................................................................................................................ 173
Figure 100 Config - GPO / Tally Mode Selection............................................................................................. 173
Figure 101 Config - Key Couple Menu............................................................................................................. 174
Figure 102 Config – Coupled Key Selection Menu.......................................................................................... 174
Figure 103 Config - Aux Menu ......................................................................................................................... 175
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Figure 104 Config – M/E Menu.........................................................................................................................176
Figure 105 Config – Cleanfeed Layer...............................................................................................................176
Figure 106 Config – DPM Menu .......................................................................................................................177
Figure 107 Config – DPM Menu .......................................................................................................................178
Figure 108 Config – Panel Assignment Menu..................................................................................................179
Figure 109 Config – Panel Assignment - Bus Row Selection Menu.................................................................180
Figure 110 Config – Panel Assignment – Reset...............................................................................................181
Figure 111 Personal Settings Menu..................................................................................................................182
Figure 112 Personal Settings – XBar Tally Mode.............................................................................................183
Figure 113 Personal Settings – Macro Attachment Play Mode........................................................................183
Figure 114 Wipe Menu – Pattern Selection......................................................................................................184
Figure 115 Typical Wipe Switching Matrix and Point of Use............................................................................186
Figure 116 Pattern Selection Menu ..................................................................................................................187
Figure 117 Wipe Menu – Modifier 1..................................................................................................................190
Figure 118 Wipe Menu – Modifier 3..................................................................................................................191
Figure 119 Wipe Menu – Modifier 3..................................................................................................................191
Figure 120 Keyer Menu.....................................................................................................................................192
Figure 121 Keyer Menu – Mode Selection........................................................................................................193
Figure 122 Keyer Menu - Priorit........................................................................................................................194
Figure 123 Keyer Menu – Mask........................................................................................................................195
Figure 124 Keyer Menu – Mask Source ...........................................................................................................196
Figure 125 Keyer Menu – Box Mask.................................................................................................................196
Figure 126 Keyer Menu - Wipe Mask ...............................................................................................................197
Figure 127 Keyer Menu – Utility Bus Mask.......................................................................................................198
Figure 128 Keyers Mattes Menu.......................................................................................................................199
Figure 129 Keyers Mode Chroma Key Menu....................................................................................................200
Figure 130 Keyer Mode – Preset Pattern .........................................................................................................201
Figure 131 Background Matte Menu.................................................................................................................202
Figure 132 Background Mattes Menu - Wash..................................................................................................203
Figure 133 M/E Menu – Wipe Trans.................................................................................................................204
Figure 134 M/E Menu – Border Matte...............................................................................................................205
Figure 135 YUV Bus Correction Menu..............................................................................................................206
Figure 136 RGB Input Correction Menu ...........................................................................................................207
Figure 137 DPM – Misc - Setup Menu..............................................................................................................210
Figure 138 Key Selection for DPM Channels...................................................................................................211
Figure 139 DPM – Misc – Drop Shadow 1........................................................................................................212
Figure 140 DPM – Misc – Drop Shadow 2........................................................................................................213
Figure 141 DPM – Misc – Shadow Crop...........................................................................................................214
Figure 142 DPM – Key 1 -Transform Menu......................................................................................................215
Figure 143 DPM – Edit Gang Selection............................................................................................................216
Figure 144 DPM – Path Type Selection............................................................................................................216
Figure 145 DPM – Spin Selection.....................................................................................................................217
Figure 146 DPM – Adjust Tension, Continuity, and Bias..................................................................................217
Figure 147 DPM – Key 1 – Transform - Crop...................................................................................................218
Figure 148 DPM – Timeline – Save/Recall Menu.............................................................................................219
Figure 149 DPM – Timeline – Save/Discard.....................................................................................................220
Figure 150 DPM – Timeline – Modify................................................................................................................221
Figure 151 DPM – Timeline – Video Sources...................................................................................................222
Figure 152 DPM – Timeline – Video Sources...................................................................................................223
Figure 153 DPM – Timeline – Edit Menu..........................................................................................................224
Figure 154 DPM – Timeline – Delegation Selection.........................................................................................225
Figure 155 DPM – Timeline – Direct Mode Buttons .........................................................................................227
Figure 156 DPM – Timeline – Popup Buttons...................................................................................................227
Figure 157 DPM – Timeline – Modify Keyframe...............................................................................................228
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Figure 158 DPM – Timeline – Insert Buttons................................................................................................... 228
Figure 159 DPM – Timeline – Delete Buttons.................................................................................................. 229
Figure 160 DPM – Timeline – Duration / Start Time Buttons........................................................................... 229
Figure 161 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Off).................................................................................................. 231
Figure 162 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Mode Selection........................................................................................... 232
Figure 163 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Page Turn Mode)............................................................................ 233
Figure 164 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Pos/Size Mode)............................................................................... 235
Figure 165 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Horiz. Mode Selection).................................................................... 236
Figure 166 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Pattern Selection) ........................................................................... 237
Figure 167 Available Wave Patterns................................................................................................................ 237
Figure 168 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Pos/Size Mode)............................................................................... 238
Figure 169 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Slits Mode)...................................................................................... 239
Figure 170 DPM – SpecFx – Kurl Menu (Slits Mode)...................................................................................... 240
Figure 171 DPM – Kurl Mode – Misc Selection ............................................................................................... 241
Figure 172 DPM – Set to Default ..................................................................................................................... 242
Figure 173 DPM – Default Selection................................................................................................................ 242
Figure 174 DPM – Timeline – Modify............................................................................................................... 243
Figure 175 Config - DPM – Timeline – Modify................................................................................................. 244
Figure 176 Home Menu.................................................................................................................................... 253
Figure 177 RAM Recorder - Stills..................................................................................................................... 254
Figure 178 Delegation Buttons......................................................................................................................... 254
Figure 179 RAM Recorder – Readout Buttons ................................................................................................ 255
Figure 180 RAM Recorder – Vid/Key Mode Buttons........................................................................................ 256
Figure 181 RAM Recorder – Stills.................................................................................................................... 257
Figure 182 RAM Recorder – Clip Select.......................................................................................................... 258
Figure 183 RAM Recorder – Clips Play........................................................................................................... 259
Figure 184 Modify Buttons ...............................................................................................................................260
Figure 185 RAM Recorder – Clips Record....................................................................................................... 262
Figure 186 RAM Recorder – Live Mode Stills Recall....................................................................................... 264
Figure 186 RAM Recorder – Clips/Stills Transfer............................................................................................ 266
Figure 188 RAM Recorder – Transfer Stills to USB......................................................................................... 267
Figure 189 RAM Recorder – Transfer Stills to RAM........................................................................................ 267
Figure 187 E-Mem – Define Memo PP............................................................................................................ 268
Figure 188 E-Mem – Define Memo ME1.......................................................................................................... 269
Figure 189 E-Mem – Define Memo Misc Intern ............................................................................................... 269
Figure 190 E-Mem – Define Memo Misc Extern.............................................................................................. 270
Figure 191 Media Player – Clip Select............................................................................................................. 272
Figure 192 Media Player – Clips Play.............................................................................................................. 273
Figure 193 Media Player – Delegation............................................................................................................. 274
Figure 194 Matte Menu, Wash Control Selected............................................................................................. 278
Figure 195 Matte Menu, Base Color Selected................................................................................................. 279
Figure 196 Keyer Priority Menu, Current Stack Selected................................................................................ 280
Figure 197 Keyer Priority Menu, Next Stack Selected..................................................................................... 282
Figure 198 Keyer menu, Chroma Keyer .......................................................................................................... 284
Figure 199 Keyer Chroma Menu, Pri Suppress, Part1, Luma / Chroma / Flare S........................................... 286
Figure 200 Key Controls, Part1, Clip HI, Clip Low, Opacity............................................................................. 288
Figure 201 Sec Suppress Controls Part1, Luma / Chroma / Angle ................................................................. 290
Figure 202 Other Controls Part1, Shadow Clip / Shadow Gain / Shadow Opacity......................................... 292
Figure 203 Pattern Mix Menu........................................................................................................................... 293
Figure 204 Sidepanel Menu Strucure .............................................................................................................. 297
Figure 205 Sidepanel – List Box ...................................................................................................................... 302
Figure 206 Sidepanel – Typewriter.................................................................................................................. 303
Figure 207 Sidepanel – Start Menu ................................................................................................................. 307
Figure 208 Sidepanel – Status Menu............................................................................................................... 310
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Figure 209 Sidepanel – M/E Main Menu...........................................................................................................313
Figure 210 Sidepanel – Auto Times Menu M/E................................................................................................318
Figure 211 Sidepanel – Auto Times Menu P/P.................................................................................................319
Figure 212 Sidepanel – Color Background Menu.............................................................................................320
Figure 213 Sidepanel – Remote Menu.............................................................................................................323
Figure 214 Sidepanel – GPI Menu....................................................................................................................325
Figure 215 Sidepanel – Remote P-Bus Menu..................................................................................................327
Figure 216 Sidepanel – External DVE Menu....................................................................................................330
Figure 217 Sidepanel – Media Player Status Menu .........................................................................................332
Figure 218 Sidepanel – Media Player Clip Menu .............................................................................................334
Figure 219 RAM Recorder - Transfer ...............................................................................................................336
Figure 220 RAM Recorder - Transfer ...............................................................................................................337
Figure 221 RAM Recorder - Transfer ...............................................................................................................338
Figure 222 RAM Recorder - Transfer ...............................................................................................................339
Figure 223 Sidepanel – Install Main Menu........................................................................................................340
Figure 224 Sidepanel – Install E-Box Menu......................................................................................................342
Figure 225 Sidepanel – Index Card Copy.........................................................................................................344
Figure 226 Sidepanel – Index Card GPI...........................................................................................................345
Figure 227 Sidepanel – Index Card GPO.........................................................................................................346
Figure 228 Sidepanel – Index Card DVE..........................................................................................................347
Figure 229 Sidepanel – Index Card Router......................................................................................................348
Figure 230 Sidepanel – Index Card External DSK ...........................................................................................349
Figure 231 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux Busses..............................................................................................350
Figure 232 Sidepanel – Index Card Tally..........................................................................................................351
Figure 233 Sidepanel – Index Card Tally Assignment......................................................................................352
Figure 234 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux CP.....................................................................................................353
Figure 235 Sidepanel – Index Card Ext Aux.....................................................................................................354
Figure 236 Sidepanel – Index Card UMD.........................................................................................................355
Figure 237 Sidepanel – Index Card Machine....................................................................................................356
Figure 238 Sidepanel – Index Card Editor........................................................................................................357
Figure 239 Sidepanel – Index Card P-Bus .......................................................................................................358
Figure 240 Sidepanel – Install Panel Menu......................................................................................................359
Figure 241 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux CP.....................................................................................................360
Figure 242 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux Global ...............................................................................................361
Figure 243 Sidepanel – Index Card UPK..........................................................................................................362
Figure 244 Sidepanel – Index Card UMD.........................................................................................................364
Figure 245 Sidepanel – Index Card Sat Panel .................................................................................................365
Figure 246 Sidepanel – System Menu..............................................................................................................366
Figure 247 Sidepanel – Index Card Drives.......................................................................................................367
Figure 248 Sidepanel – Index Card Devices....................................................................................................368
Figure 249 Sidepanel – Diagnosis Menu..........................................................................................................369
Figure 250 Sidepanel – Config Main Menu.......................................................................................................371
Figure 251 Sidepanel – Config Copy Simple Menu..........................................................................................376
Figure 252 Sidepanel – Copy Config Detailed Menu........................................................................................378
Figure 253 Sidepanel – Config E-Box Menu.....................................................................................................380
Figure 254 Sidepanel – Index Card Audio........................................................................................................381
Figure 255 Sidepanel – Index Card Audio Assign............................................................................................382
Figure 256 Sidepanel – Index Card Global.......................................................................................................384
Figure 257 Sidepanel – Index Card Input.........................................................................................................386
Figure 258 Sidepanel – Index Card GPI...........................................................................................................387
Figure 259 Sidepanel – Index Card GPO.........................................................................................................389
Figure 260 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux CP.....................................................................................................390
Figure 261 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux CP Assign.........................................................................................392
Figure 262 Sidepanel – Index Card ME Settings, 1st page..............................................................................394
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Figure 263 Sidepanel – Index Card ME Settings, 2nd page............................................................................ 394
Figure 264 Sidepanel – Index Card Editor....................................................................................................... 396
Figure 265 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux Names.............................................................................................. 397
Figure 266 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux Couple.............................................................................................. 398
Figure 267 Sidepanel – Index Card Subst Table............................................................................................. 399
Figure 268 Sidepanel – Index Card ME Settings............................................................................................. 400
Figure 269 Sidepanel – Index Card Title.......................................................................................................... 401
Figure 270 Sidepanel – Index Card Tally In..................................................................................................... 402
Figure 271 Sidepanel – Config Panel Menu .................................................................................................... 403
Figure 272 Sidepanel – Index Card MaKE....................................................................................................... 404
Figure 273 Sidepanel – Index Card Config Panel............................................................................................ 406
Figure 274 Sidepanel – Index Card Aux CP.................................................................................................... 409
Figure 275 Sidepanel – Index Card MaKE....................................................................................................... 411
Figure 276 Sidepanel – Attached Macros Menu.............................................................................................. 417
Figure 277 Sidepanel – Attachment Display.................................................................................................... 420
Figure 278 Sidepanel – Personality Menu....................................................................................................... 421
Figure 279 Sidepanel – Index Card Panel, 1st page ........................................................................................ 422
Figure 280 Sidepanel – Index Card Panel, 2nd page........................................................................................ 422
Figure 281 Sidepanel – Index Card SidePanel................................................................................................ 423
Figure 282 Sidepanel – Master TiM/E Memo Menu......................................................................................... 424
Figure 283 Sidepanel – Define Memo Menu.................................................................................................... 428
Figure 284 Sidepanel – Master TiM/E Memo Edit Menu................................................................................. 430
Figure 285 Sidepanel – Aux Menu................................................................................................................... 437
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1 Preface
1.1 About This Manual
This KayakDD User Manual Instructions is designed as reference manual for operators
of KayakDD-1 and KayakDD-2 Production Switcher systems.
1.2 Standard Documentation Set
The standard KayakDD documentation set consists of a:
• User Manual,
• Planning and Installation, and
• Release Notes.
The User Manual contains background information about the KayakDD-1/2
Digital Production Switcher and describes operating procedures. This manual can be
used while learning about KayakDD and for enhancing your basic knowledge of the
system.
The Planning and Installation Manual
contains information about installing, configuring, and maintaining the system.
The Release Notes contain information about new features and system enhancements
for a specific software version, and also includes software installation procedures.
Always check the release notes for your current system software before you begin
operating your system.
1.3 Other Documentation
Communication protocols of KayakDD are available upon request for developers and
software engineers to use to design editor and other external interfaces to the
KayakDD system.
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2 Concept
2.1 Introduction
In general, any video switcher receives multiple video inputs, performs signal
processing on selected input signals, and then outputs the processed video. Efficient
real time switcher operation is essential for live production, and can save valuable time
in post production environments as well.
Several innovative concepts are employed in the KayakDD-1 and KayakDD-2 Digital
Production Switcher to enhance its operational speed and flexibility. Understanding
these concepts, as well as basic switcher fundamentals, will help you take full
advantage of the exceptional power of the KayakDD system.
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2.1.1 KayakDD-1
Figure 1 KayakDD-1 Control Panel
One M/E production switcher with the following features:
• Switchable between 525-line and 625-line formats
• Fully digital 10-bit, 4:2:2 inputs, outputs, and video processing
• Compact, lightweight 2 RU video processing frame
• Low power consumption
• Intuitive menu with touch screen
• 16 inputs
• 5 fixed fixed M/E outputs (2x PGM, 1x Preview, 1xClean, 1xCleanPVW)
• 10 timed auxiliary buses
• Internal frame optional RAMRecorder holds short clips and stills and works as
frame synchronizer
• Remote monitoring support via optional NetCentral software
• Four keyers, each with linear, luminance and optional Chromatte™chroma key
functionality
• Optional RGB color correction
• Four channels of high-end digital effects (Option)
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2.1.2 KayakDD-2
Figure 2 KayakDD-2 Control Panel
Two M/E production switcher with the following features:
• Switchable between 525-line and 625-line formats
• Fully digital 10-bit, 4:2:2 inputs, outputs, and video processing
• Compact, lightweight 3 RU video processor frame
• Low power consumption
• Intuitive menu with touch screen
• 32 inputs
• 10 fixed M/E outputs (2x PGM, 1x Preview, 1xClean, 1xCleanPVW per M/E)
• 10 timed auxiliary buses
• Internal frame optional RAMRecorder holds short clips and stills and works as
frame synchronizer
• Remote monitoring support via optional NetCentral software
• Four keyers, each with linear, luminance and optional Chromatte™chroma key
functionality per M/E
• Optional RGB color correction
• Four channels of high-end digital effects (Option) per M/E
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2.2 KayakDD System Configuration Overview
The KayakDD Digital Production Switcher is designed for operational flexibility, and
can be configured to fit various applications. Different KayakDD systems can have
different capabilities, or the same KayakDD system can be re-configured to have
different capabilities at different times.
The way a KayakDD Digital Production Switcher is wired into your facility affects the
KayakDD system’s capabilities. For example, the number of sources physically
connected to the system obviously determines what video the system can handle.
However, because KayakDD system video/key inputs and Aux Bus outputs can be
configured, once video cables are physically connected they need not be moved.
Configuration settings also control many other capabilities that affect KayakDD system
behavior.
KayakDD Digital Production Switcher configuration information is divided
into three areas:
• Installation (Engineering Setups) (settings established by the engineer in
charge that affect the entire system, which never need to be changed by
operators),
• Configuration (settings for e.g. a production that affect all the operators
working in that suite, that are designed to suit a particular show or production
style and ensure a consistent working environment), and
• Personality Setting (settings that give the operator the ability to customize
his individual work surface to meet his personal preferences).
All KayakDD settings are non-volatile. Disk save and load operations are available via
the Sidepanel Program that allows users to store configuration information on the
hard disk of a PC or on a movable media for easy transport and for use as backup
copies.
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