ultimatte dv User manual

User Guide

CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................4
WARNING .......................................................................................4
Precautions ....................................................................................5
Fuse Positioning ............................................................................6
Regulatory Information ................................................................7
Getting Started ............................................................................10
Camera Setup Tips ......................................................................11
Hardware Connections ...............................................................12
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................12
TYPICAL SETUP ............................................................................................................13
Controls Overview ......................................................................14
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) ...................................................................................14
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .......................................................................................15

On-Screen Display Controls .......................................................15
Front Panel Controls ...................................................................16
RESET . 16
OUTPUT .............................................................................................................................16
TRANSPARENCY Set these controls while viewing the matte or the composite. ..............16
SPILL Set these controls while viewing the composite ...........................................................17
CLEANUP Set this control while viewing the matte or composite. ........................................17
FADE Set this control while viewing the composite. ...............................................................18
FREEZE ..............................................................................................................................18
Specifications and Technical Data .............................................18
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS .............................................................................................21
ADDITIONAL NOTES ....................................................................................................22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE
BEFORE OPERATING THE ULTIMATTE DV UNIT. SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFER-
ENCE.


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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Ultimatte Corp, or
parties authorized by Ultimatte, could void the warranty and the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Read this user’s guide before operating the Ultimatte DV unit.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a qualified technician when
service or repair is required.
5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce
heat.
6. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
FUSE REPLACEMENT: Two (2) 5mm X 20mm fuses must be installed on the ULTIMATTE DV power entry
module. Fuses are positioned as shown below.
 CAUTION: For Continued Protection Against Risk Of Fire, Replace Only With Same Type And Rating
Of Fuse.

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FUSE POSITIONING
Second fuse on opposite side.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Ultimatte Corporation
Model No.: Ultimatte DV
Responsible Party: Ultimatte Corporation
20945 Plummer Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
USA
Telephone: [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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User Guide

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GETTING STARTED
1 Gather or make a list of all the equipment you will be using with your Ultimatte DV. Keep in mind you will need a foreground input, a
background input and a monitor (and recording device if desired) for the resulting output.
2 After selecting your equipment, use the Back Panel Connections and Typical Setup diagrams (in the next section - Hardware Connections) to
ensure the connection types present on your equipment are compatible with the corresponding inputs and outputs on the Ultimatte DV.
3 Setup your bluescreen or greenscreen with some subject matter (a doll makes a good test subject while you are learning.)
4 Connect and power up your equipment.
5 Power up the Ultimatte DV.
6 Read the Controls Overview section that follows to get an overall feel for how the controls on the Ultimatte DV work.
7 Read the On-Screen Display Controls section for a more in-depth understanding of how to setup the operating environment options.
8 Read the Front Panel Controls section for a more in-depth understanding of how to refine your composite for the best possible results.
9 Practice! Experiment with the Ultimatte DV’s controls to get a better understanding of exactly what they do and when to use them.
Experiment with your camera, lighting and background to get a better understanding of the pitfalls (and how to avoid them) of bluescreen/
greenscreen shots.