Sony Switch Mcs 8M Users Manual

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Multi Format
Compact Switcher

Operating Instructions (Volume I Basic Operation)
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

MCS-8M
Software Version 1.00

4 2 9 6 4 3 8 1 1 6 *

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
When installing the installation space must be secured in
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.
• Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right
side panels, and vents of the fans.
• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
• Leave more than 40 cm (15 3/4 in.) of space in the rear of
the unit to secure the operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at
least 10 cm (4 in.) of space in the left and right sides.
Leaving 40 cm (15 3/4 in.) or more of space above the unit
is recommended for service operation.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap
Cord
Length
Rating

I-2

Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.),
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.)
Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require
the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
OTHER COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord
/ Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
For the customers in Taiwan only

AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.
AVERTISSEMENT
1. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise
à la terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité
locale applicable.
2. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon
d’alimentation/fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus,
consultez un technicien du service après-vente qualifié.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques
(émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1
(résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio de télévision).
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les
adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de
garantie séparés.

I-3

WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
WARNUNG
1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend
den Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land
gelten.
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den
geeigneten Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1
(Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien)
und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei
jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst
oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.

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Table of Contents
(this manual)

(Volume II Advanced Settings)

Usage Precautions ............................................................I-7

(CD-ROM manual)

Chapter 1 Overview

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction

Introduction.........................................................................I-8
Names and Functions of Parts ......................................I-9

Chapter 2 Video Switching
Chapter 2 Preparations
Connecting Devices........................................................I-15
Configuring System Settings .......................................I-17
Configuring Video Signal Settings .............................I-19
Configuring Audio Signal Settings.............................I-21
Configuring Multi Viewer Settings ..............................I-23

Overview
Setting the Transition Type
General Transition Settings ([Misc] menu)
Bus Delegation
Setting Wipes
Setting DME Wipes
Details on [Effect] Menu
Setting Keys

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Details on [Key] Menu

Switching Video ...............................................................I-25
Cross-Point Button Switching ................................................... I-25
Checking the Preview Video before Switching with the
CUT Button......................................................................... I-25
Applying Effects while Switching (Mix/Effect) .......................I-26
Configuring the Transition Rate ................................................ I-27
Selecting Effects with the Numeric Keypad
(Direct Selection) ................................................................I-27

Composing Images with Keys .....................................I-28
Composing Images with Luminance Keys................................ I-29
Composing Images with Chroma Keys .....................................I-30

Chapter 3 Audio Mixing
Overview
Details on [Audio Channel] Menu

Chapter 4 Input Image Freezing
and Frame Memory
Overview

Mixing Audio.....................................................................I-32

Freezing Input Images

Snapshots..........................................................................I-34

Selecting Frame Memory for Use as Frame Memory

Saving and Selecting Settings.....................................I-35

Video (FM)
Saving Images to Frame Memory

Appendix

Importing and Exporting Images

Effect Pattern List............................................................I-37

Maintenance......................................................................I-39

Chapter 5 Importing and Exporting
Files

Specifications ...................................................................I-39

Importing and Exporting Configuration Data

Index ..................................................................................I-43

Importing and Exporting Snapshots

Troubleshooting ..............................................................I-38

Formatting a USB Flash Drive

Table of Contents

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Chapter 6 3D System

About This Manual

Overview
Making the Necessary Settings

Chapter 7 Controlling External
Devices
Enabling/Disabling Operation from External Devices
Connecting with External Devices

This manual describes the preparations necessary to use
this unit and its basic operations.
Basic video switching and composition operations and
audio mixing can be performed by following the procedure
in this manual.
For details on advanced settings and operations, see the “Operating
Instructions (Volume II Advanced Settings).”

Details on [GPI/Tally] Menu

How to Read the Manual
Chapter 8 Setup ([Setup] Menu)
Overview
System Setup (System)
Audio Setup (Audio)

Notes on setting values
Setting values that appear in bold indicate factory default
settings.
Example:

Video Input Setup (Video (Input))

Knob

Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Assigning Video Input Signals to the Cross Point

Format

Signal format

108059, 108050,
720p59, 720p50,
480i59, 576i50,
Test1, Test2, Test3

Aspect

Aspect ratio

16:9, 4:3

Buttons (Video (XPT))
Video Output Setup (Video (Output))
Setup of Other Video Related Items (Video (Misc))
Displaying Various Information (Information)
Installing Application Software and Firmware
(Install)

Appendix
Message List
Index

About references
References to the Operating Instructions (Volume II
Advanced Settings) are indicated by the c mark as
follows.
Example 1:
POS (position) button (c Advanced Settings)
Example 2:
For details, see “Message List” (c Advanced Settings).

To find information on a specific topic
See “Index” (page I-43) at the end of this manual.
The index indicates whether the information can be found
in “Volume I Basic Operation” or “Volume II Advanced
Settings” and the corresponding page numbers.

I-6

About This Manual

Usage Precautions
Note on Faulty Pixels on the LCD
Panel
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high
precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at
least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels
maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red,
green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period
of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid
crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear
spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.
Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded
data.

Using the CD-ROM
Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals
(Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Simplified Chinese, Korea and Portuguese versions).

Preparations
The following program must be installed on your computer
in order to read the Operating Instructions contained in the
CD-ROM.
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded
from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

To Read the CD-ROM Manual
To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM
disc, do the following:

Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM
disc.

Select and click the operation manual that you want to
read.
The selected file opens.

Memo

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the
version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL mentioned in
“Preparations” above.
Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony
service representative.

Usage Precautions / Using the CD-ROM Manual

I-7

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

Chapter

Introduction
The MCS-8M Multi Format Compact Switcher is a compact switcher that can be
used in SD, HD, and 3D systems. This unit allows you to perform video switching
with added effects and audio mixing via simple operations.

System configuration example: Live recording / production system (HD system)
Presenter
microphone

Projector

Host microphone

Presenter computer

MIC
DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable
DVI-I

MIC
CD/DVD
player

USB flash drive
(CG material)
Camera with HD SDI output

DVI-D
Multi Viewer display

S&Q

LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM

Full MF

ASSIGN

40
25
10

FOCUS

30
10

SLOT SELECT

HD SDI

CH-1
2

AUDIO
LEVEL

1
ZEBRA

PEAKING FULL AUTO

CH-2

15
5

ND
FILTER

MACRO

LINE

OFF ON
OFF

OPEN
GAIN
L
M
H

5.8

10
3

4 2.8 1.9

IRIS

MANU AUTO

5.6

ft
mm

81.2

AF/MF

OPEN

WHITE BAL

CACHE REC

B
A
PRST

MANU AUTO

PUSH AF

Camera with HDMI output

DVI-D

HDMI

DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable

HD SDI

Recording equipment with
HD SDI output

Headphones

HD SDI
PGM monitoring display

HD SDI
PGM OUT
PA, etc.

For details on configurations for SD or 3D systems, see “System Configuration Examples” (c Advanced Settings).

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Introduction

Recording equipment
with HD SDI input

Names and Functions of Parts
Front Panel
2 Menu control block (page I-10)

Power switch (page I-16)

USB connector (page I-13)

Chapter 1 Overview

1 Audio control block (page I-9)

5 Numeric keypad block (page I-12)
4 Transition control block (page I-11)
3 Cross-point control block (page I-11)

1 Audio Control Block
1

a ACCESS/PFL (access/pre-fade listen) buttons
(page I-33, c Advanced Settings)
b CH ON (channel on) buttons (page I-32)
c DIM (dimmer) button (page I-33)

6
7

d MONITOR SEL (monitor select) button
(page I-33)
e MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob (page I-33)
f Peak indicator (page I-22)
g Input signal indicator (page I-22)
8

h Channel faders (pages I-21, I-32)
i Audio level meters (page I-33)
j Program fader (page I-32)

Names and Functions of Parts

I-9

Viewing the menu screen

2 Menu Control Block

1
1

Rate
0001

4
Mon

PGM

Chapter 1 Overview

Effect

Modify

2/8

Back
Effect Transition
Wipe Adjust
Wipe Edge

Direct

Enter

PtnNum

Norm

7
6

a Menu display
b Menu selection buttons
Display a menu that corresponds with the button
pressed.
• KEY button (page I-29)
Displays the [Key] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
• EFF (effect) button
Displays the [Effect] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
• FM (frame memory) button
Displays the [Frame Memory] menu.
(c Advanced Settings)
• MISC (miscellaneous) button
Displays the [Misc] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
• FILE button
Displays the [File] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
• SETUP button (pages I-17 to I-23)
Displays the [Setup] menu. (c Advanced Settings)
• MENU1 and 2 buttons (for future expansion)
c X-Y pointer (c Advanced Settings)
d POS (position) button (c Advanced Settings)
e F1 and F2 buttons (for future expansion)
f Adjustment knobs 1 to 4 (V1 to V4) (page I-11)

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Names and Functions of Parts

a Effect pattern area (page I-37)
Displays the effect pattern icon and number currently
selected for the effect transition.
b Transition rate area (page I-27)
Displays the transition rate of the current effect
transition.
c Snapshot area (page I-34)
d Audio monitor area (page I-33)
e Menu name area
Left: Displays the name of the current menu.
Right: Displays the item number of the currently
selected menu item or a message (c Advanced
Settings).
f Items area
Displays the menu items.
g Parameters area
Displays the parameter names and setting values.

Menu operations
When you press a menu selection button or an ACCESS/
PFL button, setting items and values appear in the
parameters area at the bottom of the screen. You can use
the corresponding adjustment knobs to perform
adjustments and selections.

Mon

2/8

Back
Effect Transition
Wipe Adjust
Wipe Edge
Modify

Items area
Direct

Enter

PtnNum

Norm

• KEY button (pages I-29, I-30, I-35)
• AUX 1 and 2 (auxiliary) buttons
(c Advanced Settings)
b PGM (program) cross-point buttons 1 to 8/
SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)

PGM

Effect

• BKGD (background) button (page I-35)

c PST/KEY (preset/key) cross-point buttons 1 to
8/SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)

Chapter 1 Overview

Rate
0001

a Bus delegation buttons
(c Advanced Settings)

Parameters
area

4 Transition Control Block
1

Basic adjustment knob operations
Items area
Turn the V1 knob left or right to move the cursor up or
down.
If the B icon appears for an item, pressing the V1 knob
moves to the sub menu of that item.
Parameters area
Turn the V2 to V4 knobs left or right to increase, decrease,
or cycle through setting values.
You can make incremental adjustments to parameters in
the [Effect] menu, [Key] menu (excluding some
parameters in the [Resizer] menu), and the [Misc] menu
that include decimal number values by turning the knobs
while pressing them.
If an action (saving, applying of setting values, etc.) is
associated with the respective item, pressing the knob
performs this action.

5 6 7

a Transition type selection buttons
• MIX button (pages I-26, I-27)
• EFF (effect) button (pages I-26, I-27)
b Next transition selection buttons
• BKGD (background) button (page I-12)

3 Cross-Point Control Block
1

• KEY button (pages I-12, I-29, I-30)
c FTB (fade-to-black) button
When you press the FTB button, the current program
output image will fade out to a black screen. When you
press the FTB button again, the original image will fade
in from the black screen.
d AUTO TRANS (auto-transition) button
(page I-26)
e CUT button (page I-26)

f Transition indicators (page I-27)

Names and Functions of Parts

I-11

Chapter 1 Overview

g Fader lever (page I-26)

Entering numeric values

h KEY TRANS (key transition) button
(c Advanced Settings)

The numeric buttons are used to enter numeric values for
operations such as specifying effect pattern numbers and
saving or recalling snapshots.

Using the next transition selection buttons

1 Press the EFF button or SNAPSHOT button to light it.

Turn on (i.e., light) the buttons by pressing them to specify
which part of the video is switched at the next transition.

2 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the numeric value.

Next transition
Operation
selection button
BKGD

The background video is switched at
the next transition.

KEY

The key is inserted or removed at the
next transition. If the key is not currently
inserted, it is inserted at the next
transition. If the key is inserted, it is
removed at the next transition.

BKGD+KEY
(simultaneous)

The background video is switched and
the key is inserted or removed at the
next transition.

Tip

When the AUX 1 or AUX 2 button is selected (i.e., lit) in
the bus delegation buttons, the next transition is fixed at
BKGD.

5 Numeric Keypad Block
12

a SNAPSHOT button (page I-34)
b EFF (effect) button (page I-27)
c Numeric buttons (0 to 9) (page I-27)
d ENTER button (pages I-28, I-34)
e STORE button (page I-34)
f DIRECT/ESC (direct/escape) button (page I-27)

I-12

Names and Functions of Parts

(When specifying an effect pattern number, be sure to
turn off the DIRECT/ESC button.)

The entered value appears in white at the top of the
menu screen.
3 Press the ENTER button to confirm.

The numeric value appears in orange after it is
confirmed.
Tip

If you press the DIRECT/ESC button before pressing the
ENTER button after entering the numeric value, the value
will be canceled.

Rear Panel
2 Audio input block (page I-13)
1

1 Audio output block (page I-13)

3
Chapter 1 Overview

4
5

6
5 Video input block (page I-14)
4 Reference signal input/output block (page I-14)
3 Video output block (page I-14)

a Anti-theft cable slot
Connect a commercially available anti-theft cable
(3 mm × 7 mm) here to prevent theft.
b USB connector
Connect a USB flash drive here.
c AC IN (power input) connector (page I-16)
d TALLY/GPI connector (15-pin D-sub, male)
(page I-42)

d AUX OUT (auxiliary output) 1 and 2 connectors
(TRS phone)
(c Advanced Settings)
e PGM OUT (program output) L and R
connectors (XLR, male) (page I-33)

2 Audio Input Block

e REMOTE connector (RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub,
male) (page I-42)
f Ground connector
Connect the system grounding wire here.
1

1 Audio Output Block

a LINE IN (line input) 7 and 8 connectors (phono
jack) (page I-21)
b MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) 3 to 6
connectors (TRS phone) (page I-21)

a HEADPHONES connector (standard stereo
phone) (page I-33)

c MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) 1 and 2
connectors (XLR, female/TRS phone combo)
(page I-21)
These do not supply power (e.g., for condenser
microphones).

b MON OUT (monitor output) L and R connectors
(TRS phone) (page I-33)
c MIX OUT (mix output) L and R connectors
(phono jack) (c Advanced Settings)

Names and Functions of Parts

I-13

3 Video Output Block

5 Video Input Block
1

Chapter 1 Overview

2
2

a VIDEO OUT AUX (video output auxiliary)
connector (BNC type) (c Advanced Settings)
This output is used for confirming video.
b DVI-D OUT (DVI-D output) connectors (DVI-D
type)
• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)
• AUX (auxiliary) connector
(c Advanced Settings)
Outputs 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, and
720p/50 signals.
c SDI OUT (SDI output) connectors (BNC type)
• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)
• AUX (auxiliary) 1 and 2 connectors
(c Advanced Settings)
• PGM (program) connector (page I-33)

4 Reference Signal Input/Output
Block
1

a REF OUT (reference signal output) connector
(BNC type) (c Advanced Settings)
b REF IN (reference signal input) connectors
(BNC type)
Input an external reference sync signal here. One of the
connectors can be used as a loop-through output
connector. If you will not be using loop-through output,
terminate the connector with a 75 Ω terminator. (page
I-16)

I-14

Names and Functions of Parts

a VIDEO IN (video input) 1 to 3 connectors
(BNC type) (page I-19)
b HDMI IN (HDMI input) 1 to 3 connectors
(page I-19)
c DVI-I IN (DVI-I input) connector (DVI-I type)
(page I-19)
d SDI IN (SDI input) 1 to 4 connectors (BNC type)
(page I-19)

Preparations

Chapter

2
Chapter 2 Preparations

Connecting Devices
Connect each device to the rear panel of the unit.

Connection example: HD system
CD/DVD
player
LINE IN

Microphone

PGM OUT
PA

MIC/LINE IN
75 Ω terminator

REF IN

HEADPHONE
Headphones

DVI-I IN

DVI-D OUT

DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable

Computer
(presenter)

DVI-D OUT
DVI⇔HDMI
conversion cable

SDI IN
HDMI IN
Camera

SDI OUT

S&Q

LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM

Full MF

ASSIGN

40
25
10

FOCUS

30
10

SLOT SELECT

CH-1
2

AUDIO
LEVEL

1
ZEBRA

PEAKING FULL AUTO

CH-2

15
5

ND
FILTER

MACRO

OFF ON
OFF

OPEN
GAIN
L
M
H

5.8

10
3

4 2.8 1.9

IRIS

MANU AUTO

5.6

ft
mm

81.2

AF/MF

OPEN

MANU AUTO

WHITE BAL
B
A
PRST

CACHE REC

Camera

PUSH AF

Multi Viewer display

SDI OUT

Reference signal
input

Projector

Reference signal
generator

PGM monitoring display
REF IN

Connecting Devices

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Notes

Chapter 2 Preparations

• When you are using a reference signal generator, and do
not want to perform loop-through output of the reference
signal input to one of the REF IN connectors of the unit,
attach a 75 Ω terminator to the other connector (see page
I-14). In addition, be sure to install termination resistors
of 75 Ω on each device connected to the unit. For details
on how to install the termination resistors, refer to the
operating instructions for each device.
• When the unit is connected to a device that cannot input
external reference signals, you can enable
synchronization by enabling the frame synchronizer
function of the SDI input connector connected to the
device (default: enabled). For details on configuration,
see the “Operating Instructions (c Advanced Settings).”
This is always enabled for the VIDEO IN 1 to 3
connectors.

Turning the Unit On/Off
Turning the unit on

Connect the power cord (sold separately) to the AC IN
connector on the rear panel of the unit, and connect the
other end of the cord to an AC power supply.

Set the power switch to the ? position.
Power switch

The unit turns on and starts up.
After startup is complete, a menu screen appears in the
menu display and the unit is ready for operations.
Tip

The [Misc] (miscellaneous) menu appears after startup
is complete.

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Connecting Devices

Raise or lower the fader lever all the way up or down.
Fader lever

Turning the unit off
Set the power switch to the a position.
Note

When you turn off the unit, the configurations for the
current effects, keys, and setup are not saved. To save the
current configurations, perform [Startup Define] in the
[Setup] menu.
For details on this operation, see “Saving Settings” (page I-35).

Configuring System
Settings

Turn the V1 knob to select [System Format], and
select the signal format and aspect ratio with the
respective knobs.
Rate
0001

Mon

PGM

System

Configure the system mode, system date and time, and
other system settings in the menu control block.

1/8

Back
System Format
3D Mode
System Reference
Aspect

Fo r m a t

108059

Configuring the Signal Format and
Aspect Ratio
Specify the image signal format and aspect ratio to be used
by the unit.
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [System], and press the
knob.
Rate

Setup
Startup Define
System
Audio
Video (Input)
Select

Enter

Setting values

Format

Signal format

108059, 108050,
720p59, 720p50,
480i59, 576i50,
Test1, Test2, Test3

Aspect

Aspect ratio

16:9, 4:3

Notes on setting values
108059: 1080i/59.94 (HD mode)
108050: 1080i/50 (HD mode)
720p59: 720p/59.94 (HD mode)
720p50: 720p/50 (HD mode)
480i59: 480i/59.94 (SD mode)
576i50: 576i/50 (SD mode)
Test1: Used for tests.1)
Test2: Used for tests.
Test3: Used for tests.

For details on operations, see “Menu operations” (page I-11).

0001

Knob Parameter Meaning

SETUP

16:9

Chapter 2 Preparations

Select

1) When [Test1] is selected while VGA signals (640 × 480/
59.94p, 60p) are input to HDMI IN 1 to 3, and you select
HDMI inputs 1 to 3 using the PGM cross-point buttons 6
to 8, 480i/59.94 signals will be output to PGM OUT.
Note

Mon
PGM

Under normal circumstances, do not use the Test1 to
Test3 settings as they are intended for tests.
Functioning and performance are not guaranteed if
you use Test1 to Test3.

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Press the V3 or V4 knobs.
A confirmation message appears.

Press the V3 knob.

The confirmation message disappears.

Turn off the unit and turn it on again.
The unit will restart with the specified signal format
and aspect ratio applied.

Configuring System Settings

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Notes

• When the signal format is set to an HD mode, the 4:3
aspect ratio cannot be selected.
• To save effects, keys, and other setup configurations,
perform [Startup Define] in the [Setup] menu before
turning off the unit (see page I-35).
• If you want to configure other settings that require a
system restart, configure all of the settings before
restarting the unit.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Time], and set the clock
with the respective knobs.
Rate
0001

Mon

PGM

System

7/8

Date
Time
LCD Backlight
Back
Select

Min

Hour

Chapter 2 Preparations

Configuring the Date and Time
Configure the unit’s internal clock.

Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [System], and press the
knob.
Rate

0001

Mon

PGM

Setup

2/11

Startup Define
System
Audio
Video (Input)
Select

Enter

Turn the V1 knob to select [Date], and set the date with
the respective knobs.
Rate

0001

Mon

PGM

System

6/8

Date
Time
LCD Backlight
Back
Select

Ye a r

Knob

Day

Month

2011

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Parameter Meaning

1
Setting values

Year

2000 to 2099

Month

1 to 12

Day

1 to 31

Press the V2, V3, or V4 knobs.

Configuring System Settings

Knob

Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Hour

0 to 23

Min

Minute

0 to 59

Press the V3 or V4 knobs.

Configuring Video Signal
Settings

Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Video (XPT)], and press
the knob.
Rate

Configure settings for handling video signals on the unit.

Description

SDI
1 to 4

The signals that are input differ depending on the
system mode.
For SD mode:
Assign the video of the SDI signals that are input
to the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors.
For HD mode:
Assign the video of the HD SDI signals that are
input to the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors.

HDMI
1 to 3

Select

Enter

Rate

Mon

PGM

Video (XPT)

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Back
XPT Assign 1
XPT Assign 2
XPT Assign 3
Source

Select

SDI1

For HD mode:
Assign the video of the HDMI signals that are
input to the HDMI 1 to 3 connectors.

Knob

Parameter Meaning

Source

Setting values

Video signal Black, SDI1 to 4,
DVI, H/V1 to 3,
ColBg, FM, PGM

For SD mode:
Assign the video of the analog composite
signals that are input to the VIDEO 1 to 3
connectors.
Note

These signals cannot be used in HD mode.
The signals that are input differ depending on the
system mode.
Assign the video of the DVI-I signals that are input
to the DVI-I connector.
Analog: XGA (1024 × 768) 60 Hz,
SXGA (1280 × 1024) 60 Hz,
WXGA (1280 × 768) 60 Hz
Digital:
When the system format is 720p/59.94, 720p/50,
480i/59.94, 576i/50: Cannot be used.
When the system format is 1080i/59.94,
1080i/50: 1080p/50, 1080p/60

Turn the V1 knob to select the number of the
cross-point button ([XPT Assign 1] to [XPT Assign
14]) to which you want to assign the video signal, and
turn the V4 knob to select the video signal source.

0001

• These signals cannot be used in SD mode.
• Content with High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP) cannot be used.

DVI-I

5/11

Audio
Video (Input)
Video (XPT)
Video (Output)

Notes

VIDEO
1 to 3

PGM

Chapter 2 Preparations

Signal
name

Mon

Setup

Assigning Video Signals to the
Cross-Point Buttons
Assign the video signals that are input to the video input
connectors on the rear panel of the unit and the unit’s
internal signals to cross-point buttons 1 to 8 (PGM and
PST/KEY) in the cross-point control block.

0001

Repeat step 3 for assignments to other buttons.

Note

Only signals of the format that is specified under [System
Format] in the [Setup] menu can be input for SDI 1 to 4,
HDMI 1 to 3, and VIDEO 1 to 3.

Configuring Video Signal Settings

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Tip

The following assignments are set under factory default
settings.
PGM, PST/KEY
Default setting
cross-point button

Chapter 2 Preparations

SDI1

SDI2

SDI3

SDI4

DVI

H/V1

H/V2

H/V3

Note

Digital signals are not accepted (i.e., not supported) in
720p/59.94, 720p/50, 480i/59.94, or 576i/50 mode.

Configuring the Format of the Signal
Input to the DVI-I Connector
To use DVI video inputs, configure the format of the signal
input to the DVI-I connector on the rear panel of the unit.

Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Video (Input)], and press
the knob.
Rate

0001

Mon
PGM

Setup

4/11

Audio
Video (Input)
Video (XPT)
Video (Output)
Select

Enter

Turn the V1 knob to select [DVI], turn the V3 knob to
select the signal format, and press the knob.
Rate
0001

Mon
PGM

Video (Input)

5/11

DVI
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
Select

Format

XGA

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Notes on setting values
XGA: Analog, 1024 × 768/60
SXGA: Analog, 1280 × 1024/60
WXGA: Analog, 1280 × 768/60
HDTV50: Digital, 1080p/50
HDTV60: Digital, 1080p/60

Knob

Parameter Meaning

Format

Name

DVI
Setting values

Signal format of XGA, SXGA,
DVI-I video
WXGA,
input
HDTV50,
HDTV60

Configuring Video Signal Settings

Configuring Audio Signal
Settings

Turn the V1 knob to select the channel fader number
([Audio Input Assign 1] to [Audio Input Assign 6]) to
which you want to assign the audio signal, and select
the audio signals for L and R with the respective
knobs.

Configure settings for handling audio signals on the unit.

Rate

0001

Mon

PGM

Audio

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Assigning Audio Input Signals to the
Channel Faders

Select

Assign the audio signals that are input to the audio input
connectors on the rear panel of the unit to the channel
faders (1 to 6).
Assigning separate audio to the left and right channels (L/
R) of a fader creates a stereo fader, while assigning the
same audio to the left and right channels creates a
monaural fader.

Right

Left

M/L1
Knob

Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Left

Left audio
signal

NotUse, M/L1,
M/L2, M/L3,
M/L4, M/L5,
M/L6, L7, L8,
SDI1L, SDI2L,
SDI3L, SDI4L,
HDMI1L,
HDMI2L, HDMI3L

Right

Right audio
signal

NotUse, M/L1,
M/L2, M/L3,
M/L4, M/L5,
M/L6, L7, L8,
SDI1R, SDI2R,
SDI3R, SDI4R,
HDMI1R,
HDMI2R,
HDMI3R

Audio input signals
Signal

Description

MIC/LINE
1 to 6

Assign the audio that is input to the MIC/
LINE IN 1 to 6 connectors.

LINE 7 and 8

Assign the audio that is input to the LINE
IN 7 and 8 connectors.

SDI 1 to 4

Assign the embedded audio of the SDI
signals that are input to the SDI IN 1 to 4
connectors.
Note

These signals will be assigned as stereo.
HDMI 1 to 3

For HD mode:
Assign the embedded audio that is input
to the HDMI 1 to 3 connectors.
Note

These signals will be assigned as stereo
in HD mode. These signals cannot be
used in SD mode.

Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Audio], and press the
knob.
Rate
0001

Setup
Startup Define
System
Audio
Video (Input)

Mon

M/L1

Chapter 2 Preparations

Back
Audio Input Assign 1
Audio Input Assign 2
Audio Input Assign 3

Repeat step 3 for assignments to other channel faders.
Tip

The following assignments are set under factory default
settings.
Channel
fader (L/R)

Default setting

1 (L/R)

MIC/LINE IN 1

2 (L/R)

MIC/LINE IN 2

3 (L/R)

MIC/LINE IN 3

4 (L/R)

MIC/LINE IN 4

5 (L)

MIC/LINE IN 5

PGM

5 (R)

MIC/LINE IN 6

3/11

6 (L)

LINE IN 7

6 (R)

LINE IN 8

Select

Enter

Configuring Audio Signal Settings

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Configuring the Mic/Line Levels for
Audio Inputs
Adjustment of mic/line levels is necessary when the peak
indicators light red, or when the input signal indicators do
not light while audio signal input exists.

Peak
indicator

Setting example:
If a peak indicator lights at the default setting of
[–20 dB], select the [+4 dB] setting. (However, the
peak indicator may also light at the [+4 dB] setting in
some cases.)

Chapter 2 Preparations

When the input signal indicators do not light even when
audio signals are being input, the reference values for the
mic/line levels are not being met. In such cases, perform
the previous peak indicator procedure, and configure the
lower mic/line levels for the respective channels.

When the peak indicators light red
A channel fader’s peak indicator will light red if the audio
signal input is too loud. In this case, since the analog mic/
line level exceeds the input level of the currently selected
line, use the following procedure to adjust it.

Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Audio], and press the
knob.
Rate

0001

Mon

PGM

Setup

3/11

Startup Define
System
Audio
Video (Input)
Select

Enter

Turn the V1 knob to select the number of the MIC/
LINE IN connector ([MIC/LINE 1 Level] to [MIC/
LINE 6 Level]) for which you want to configure the
mic/line level, and turn the V4 knob to select the level.
Rate
0001

Mon

PGM

Audio

7/20

MIC/LINE 1 Level
MIC/LINE 2 Level
MIC/LINE 3 Level
MIC/LINE 4 Level
Level

Select

-20dB

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Repeat step 3 to configure the levels for the other MIC/
LINE IN connectors.

When the input signal indicators do not
light

Input signal
indicator

Knob

Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Level

–44 dB, –20 dB,
+4 dB

Input level

Configuring Audio Signal Settings

Setting example:
If an input signal indicator does not light at the default
setting of [–20 dB], select the [–44 dB] setting.

Configuring Multi Viewer
Settings

When using the Multi Viewer, specify the video output for
each sub-screen.

Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Multi Viewer], and press
the knob.

The Multi Viewer allows you to display multiple video
inputs, program video outputs, and preview video outputs
simultaneously on a monitor connected to the unit. A
4-screen layout and a 10-screen layout are available.

Mon

PGM

Setup

8/11

Video (Misc)
Multi Viewer
GPI/Tally
Information

10-screen layout
2

Select
3

Enter

(The numbers indicate the number assignments for each
sub-screen.)

Rate

Multi Viewer output example: 10-screen layout
Red frames indicate the sub-screens for video inputs that
are currently on air (i.e., the program video).
Preview video

0001

Mon

PGM

Multi Viewer

1/11

Back
Viewer Mode
Signal Assign 1
Signal Assign 2

Program video
PGM

PVW

Turn the V1 knob to select [Viewer Mode], and turn
the V4 knob to select the split-screen layout.

Chapter 2 Preparations

4-screen layout

Rate
0001

Split

Select

SDI1

SDI2

SDI3

ColBg

DVI

H/V1

H/V2

Black

KEY SOURCE

Knob

Parameter Meaning

Setting
values

Split

4, 10

Split-screen
layout

Turn the V1 knob to select the sub-screen ([Signal
Assign 1] to [Signal Assign 10]) to which you want to
assign the video signal, and turn the V4 knob to select
the video signal.

Red frame
Rate

Note

If a frame memory key is on air, the red frame appears in
the [FM-V] (video) sub-screen.

0001

Mon
PGM

Multi Viewer

2/11

Back
Viewer Mode
Signal Assign 1
Signal Assign 2
Source

Select

PVW
Knob

Parameter Meaning Setting values

Source

Video
signal

Black, SDI1 to 4,
DVI, H/V1 to 3,
ColBg, FM-V, FM-K,
PGM, PVW,
Aux1PG, Aux1PV,
Aux2PG, Aux2PV

Configuring Multi Viewer Settings

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Chapter 2 Preparations

Notes on setting values
Black: Black video
SDI1 to 4: Video input from the SDI IN 1 to 4
connectors
DVI: Video input from the DVI-I IN connector
H/V1 to 3: Video input from the HDMI IN 1 to 3
connectors or VIDEO IN 1 to 3 connectors
ColBg: Color background video
FM-V: Frame memory video
FM-K: Frame memory key
PGM: Program video output
PVW: Preview video output
Aux1PG: Program video output of the Aux1 bus
Aux1PV: Preview video output of the Aux1 bus
Aux2PG: Program video output of the Aux2 bus
Aux2PV: Preview video output of the Aux2 bus

Repeat step 4 to configure the other sub-screens.
Tip

The following video signals are assigned to each
sub-screen under factory default settings.
Sub-screen

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Video signal

PVW

PGM

SDI1

SDI2

SDI3

SDI4

DVI

H/V1

H/V2

H/V3

Configuring Multi Viewer Settings

Basic Operations

Chapter

PGM cross-point buttons

Switching Video

The button that is lit red indicates
the current program video output.

Frequently used effects can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when
necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).

Cross-Point Button Switching

This is the most basic form of switching. Switching
between video A and video B occurs instantly without
added effects.
A

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Switch between video signals that are input to the unit,
compose images, and output programs from the PGM
output connector.
This section describes simple operations for switching
video and applying effects while switching.

Determine the next video to be used for program
output, and press the corresponding PGM cross-point
button.
The program video switches.

Checking the Preview Video before
Switching with the CUT Button
Preview the next video that will be used for the program
output before switching.

You can cut between videos by pressing a PGM
cross-point button to which a different video is assigned.

In the cross-point control block, press the PGM
cross-point button to which the video you want to
switch is assigned.
The button you pressed lights red, and the video is
output as the program output.

In the cross-point control block, press the PGM
cross-point button to which the video you want to
switch is assigned.
The PGM cross-point button you pressed lights red.

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button to which the
next video to be used for program output (i.e., the
target for switching) is assigned.
The PST/KEY cross-point button you pressed lights
orange, and the selected video is used for PVW output.

Switching Video

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Press the CUT button in the transition control block.

Example: Frame In/Out (page I-27)
With this effect, the next video is superimposed as a frame
within the current program video output and gradually
expands to replace the current video.
Superimposed
frame

Multiple patterns may be available for certain effects. For details on the
different patterns, see “Effect Pattern List” (page I-37).

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

The program video interchanges with the preview
video.
The lit PGM cross-point and PST/KEY cross-point
buttons also interchange.

Basic operation flow
Select the video for program output.
r
Select the next video for output.

Applying Effects while Switching
(Mix/Effect)
Instead of an instantaneous cut, you can gradually switch
from one video to another through the various effects.
Mix (page I-27)
Transition into the next video by gradually overlapping the
existing image.

r
Select an effect (mix/effect).
r
Execute the transition.

To execute the transition
Press the AUTO TRANS button in the transition control
block, or operate the fader lever.
Fader lever

Effect
You can use Wipe, NAM (non-additive mix), Slide,
Squeeze, Door, Frame In/Out, Flip Tumble, PinP
(picture-in-picture), Mosaic, and Defocus effects.
Example: Wipe (page I-37)
With this effect, the next video for output replaces the
current program video output as if wiping it away.
AUTO TRANS button

AUTO TRANS button (automatic execution)
The video switches automatically at the current speed
(transition rate) setting.
You can change the transition rate under [Transition Rate (1/2)] in the
[Misc] menu. For details on configuration, see “Configuring the Transition
Rate” (page I-27).

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Switching Video

Fader lever (manual execution)
The video switches over as you move the lever.
Move the lever in the direction of the lit transition
indicator. The transition starts, and proceeds according to
the rate at which you move the lever.
When the lever is completely raised or lowered, the
transition is complete and the transition indicator for the
opposite direction will light.

Rate

Select

Press the MIX button in the transition control block.
The button lights orange.

E f fe c t

Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Effect

Effect transition 1 to 999 frames
(30)

Key

Key transition

1 to 999 frames
(30)

FTB

FTB
(fade-to-black)
transition

1 to 999 frames
(30)

Selecting Effects with the Numeric
Keypad (Direct Selection)
The following effect patterns are pre-assigned to the
numeric buttons (0 to 9) in the numeric keypad block.
These buttons make it easy for you to apply effects.
Numeric Effect pattern
button

1251
(PinP)

0009
(Wipe)

0023
(Wipe:
Diamond)

0021
(Wipe:
Box)

0024
(Wipe:
Circle)

0001
(Wipe:
Horizontal)

1201
(Frame
In/Out)

0005
(Wipe)

0017
(Wipe)

0007
(Wipe)

Execute the transition.

Configuring the Transition Rate

Knob

Numeric Effect pattern
button

MIX
button

FTB

Ke y

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button for the next
video for output.

1/4

Switching with mix

PGM

Transition Rate (1/2)
Transition Rate (2/2)
Color BKGD
Port Enable

If both the indicators are lit, completely raise or lower the
fader lever in either direction.

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for
program output.

Mon

Misc

Note

0001

For details on specifying other effect patterns, see “Specifying effects by
pattern number” (page I-28).

You can change the rate at which a video switches over
(i.e., transition rate) when the AUTO TRANS button is
used to execute a transition.

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for
program output.

Press the MISC button to display the [Misc] menu.

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button for the next
video for output.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Transition Rate (1/2)], and
configure the transition rate with the V2 knob.

Switching Video

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Select an effect in the numeric keypad block.
1

Composing Images with
Keys

Keying is a function in which part of the background
image is replaced by another image or superimposed text.
The following keys can be used with this unit to compose
video.

1 Press the EFF button to light it.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations

2 If the DIRECT/ESC button is not lit, press the
button to light it.
3 Press the numeric button to which the effect pattern
you want to use is assigned.

Perform the following to specify effects by entering effect
pattern numbers.
For details on pattern numbers, see “Effect Pattern List” (page I-37).

Press the EFF button in the numeric keypad block to
light it.

If the DIRECT/ESC button is lit, press the button to
turn it off.

Use the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the pattern
number.
The pattern number entered appears at the top left of
the menu screen.

World Market

Tip

If you press the DIRECT/ESC button before pressing
the ENTER button after entering the pattern number,
the entry will be canceled and revert to the original
pattern number.

Composing Images with Keys

World Market

Linear key
This is a type of luminance key with a reduced variability
in gain that allows more precise adjustment.
For details on operations, see “Making Detailed Adjustments to the Linear
Key” (c Advanced Settings).

Chroma key (page I-30)
A particular color (chroma) component is removed from
image B, and image B is superimposed on image A (i.e.,
the background). Typically, a subject is shot in front of a
blue screen and the portions of the background that contain
blue components are later removed, leaving only the
subject to be superimposed.
B

Press the ENTER button.
The pattern icon of the number entered appears, and
the effect pattern number changes to an orange
display.

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1) The signal for cutting out the background is called a key source, and the
signal for filling the cutout portion is called a key fill.

Execute the transition.

Specifying effects by pattern number

Luminance key (page I-29)
Based on the brightness (luminance) of the key source1),
key fill1) image B is cut out and superimposed on image A
(i.e., the background).
In this composition example, the same image is selected as
the key source and key fill.

Background

Image to be
superimposed

Composing Images with Luminance Keys

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Chapter 3 Basic Operations

1
2
3

8
1

Press the KEY bus delegation button.

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for
program output.

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button of the key
material (i.e., the image to be superimposed on the
program video output).

Press the KEY next transition selection button.
The selected image in its “key on” state is used for
PVW output.

Knob

Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Type

Lum (luminance key),
Lin (linear key),
Chr (chroma key)

Key type
selection

If necessary, you can also configure the clip value
(brightness), gain value, and key transparency.
For details on configuration, see “Making Detailed Adjustments to the
Luminance Key” (c Advanced Settings).

Execute the transition.

Press the MIX button or EFF button.

The image of the PST/KEY cross-point button is
superimposed on the program video output.

Press the KEY button in the menu control block to
display the [Key] menu.

You can also configure the duration for video composition (transition
rate). For details on configuration, see the “Configuring the Transition
Rate” (page I-27).

Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Type Select], and turn
the V4 knob to select [Lum].

Luminance key settings can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when
necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).

Rate
0001

Mon
PGM

Key

2/27

Back
Key Transition
Key Type Select
Resizer
Select

Type

Lum

Composing Images with Keys

I-29

Selecting the key fill and key source
separately
Perform the following between step 7 and 8 of the
previous procedure.

Rate

Mon

Key

Parameter

Meaning

Setting values

Source

Key source
selection mode

Self, Auto, Split

2 Press the PST/KEY cross-point button to be used for
the key source while holding down the KEY bus
delegation button.

1 Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Fill/Src Select], and
turn the V3 knob to select [Split].
0001

Knob
V3

PGM

4/27

Key Transition
Key Type Select
Resizer
Key Fill/Src Select
Select

Source

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Spl it

Fill

Bus

Composing Images with Chroma Keys
This section describes how to perform “auto chroma key”
where you specify a portion of the foreground video (e.g.,
a blue background color) and use it as a reference signal
for creating the chroma key image through automatic
adjustment.

You can also adjust chroma keys manually (manual chroma key).
For details, see “Making Detailed Adjustments to the Chroma Key”
(c Advanced Settings).

5 4

7 - 11

1
2
3

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Press the KEY bus delegation button.

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for
program output.

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button of the key
material (i.e., the image to be superimposed on the
program video output).

Composing Images with Keys

Press the KEY next transition selection button.
The selected image in its “key on” state is used for
PVW output.

Press the MIX button or EFF button.

6
7

Press the KEY button in the menu control block to
display the [Key] menu.

10 Turn the V1 knob to select [Sample Mark], and press
the V4 knob.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Type Select], and turn
the V4 knob to select [Chr].

Rate

0001

Mon

PGM

Auto Chromakey
Rate

0001

Mon
PGM

Key

2/27

Back
Key Transition
Key Type Select
Resizer

Enter
Type

Chr
Parameter Meaning Setting values

Type

Auto chroma key mode is enabled, and a white sample
mark appears in the PVW image.

Key type Lum (luminance key),
selection Lin (linear key), Chr
(chroma key)

Sample mark

Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Fill/Src Select], and
turn the V3 knob to select [Self].
Rate

Mon

Key

Tip
PGM

4/27

Key Transition
Key Type Select
Resizer
Key Fill/Src Select
Fill

Self

Bus

Knob Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Self, Auto, Split

Source

To disable auto chroma key mode, press the V4 knob
again.

11 Turn the V1 knob to select [Sample Mark Adjust], and
Source

Select

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Knob

0001

Mark

Select

1/3

Back
Sample Mark
Sample Mark Adjust
Auto Adjust Execute

Key source
selection mode

Turn the V1 knob to select [Chromakey Auto Adj],
and press the knob.
The menu changes to the [Auto Chromakey] menu for
automatic chroma key adjustment.

turn the respective knobs to move the sample mark to
specify the color to remove (i.e., the reference signal
for the chroma key).
You can adjust the size and position of the sample
mark using the following knob operations.
Rate
0001

Mon

Auto Chromakey

PGM

2/3

Back
Sample Mark
Sample Mark Adjust
Auto Adjust Execute
Select

Po s H

Size

Po s V

0.00

25.00

Knob Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Pos H

Horizontal
position

–100.00 to +100.001)
(0.00)

Pos V

Vertical
position

–100.00 to +100.001)
(0.00)

Size

1.00 to 100.00
(25.00)

1) The setting range will vary depending on the size setting.

Composing Images with Keys

I-31

12 Turn the V1 knob to select [Auto Adjust Execute], and

Mixing Audio

press the V4 knob.
Rate
0001

Mon

Auto Chromakey

PGM

3/3

Back
Sample Mark
Sample Mark Adjust
Auto Adjust Execute
Select

Start

Enter

Mix audio that is input to the unit, and output the final
audio (i.e., program output) from the PGM OUT connector
of the audio output block.
Input signals must be assigned to the channel faders (1 to 6) in the audio
control block beforehand. For details on configuration, see “Assigning
Audio Input Signals to the Channel Faders” (page I-21).

Auto chroma keying is executed using the color
specified with the sample mark as a reference signal,
and the composed image is output in the PVW area.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Tip

After the auto chroma keying is executed, the sample
mark disappears automatically.

13 Execute the transition.
The image of the PST/KEY cross-point button is
superimposed on the program video output.
You can also configure the duration for video composition (transition
rate). For details on configuration, see the “Configuring the Transition
Rate” (page I-27).

2
1

Chroma key settings can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when
necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).

In the audio control block, press the CH ON buttons
for the channels to which the audio signals you want to
mix are assigned to light them.
The button lights green or turns off with each press.
CH ON button status
Button status

Meaning

Lit green

Audio is output

Not lit

Off (default)

Audio disabled

Adjust the audio levels using each channel fader to
perform mixing.

Use the program fader to adjust the audio level of the
program output.
If the peak indicators light red or the input signal indicators do not
light, see “Configuring the Mic/Line Levels for Audio Inputs” (page
I-22) and adjust the mic/line levels.

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Mixing Audio

Switching audio for monitoring

Adjusting audio levels for monitoring

Press the MONITOR SEL button to select [PGM].
The button lights orange for a moment and the audio for
monitoring switches in the following sequence with each
press.

Use the MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob and the DIM
button to adjust the level of the audio that is output to
devices connected to the MON OUT L and R connectors
and the HEADPHONES connector.

PGM t AUX1 t AUX2 t MIX

DIM button

MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob

The current selection appears at the top right of the menu
screen.
Rate
0001

Mon
PGM

Audio Channel1

1/11

Select

Level

0dB

Audio for monitoring
PGM: Audio output from the PGM OUT L and R
connectors
AUX1: Audio output from the AUX OUT 1 connector
AUX2: Audio output from the AUX OUT 2 connector
MIX: Audio output from the MIX OUT L and R
connectors

MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob
Turn the knob to perform adjustment of the audio level for
monitoring.

Viewing the audio level meters

Monitoring the Audio of a Particular
Channel Only

The audio level meters display the levels of the audio
selected with the MONITOR SEL button within a 0 dB to
–60 dB range (16 levels).

Over level display
Lights red when the
level reaches 0 dB.
Each level lights
green as it is
exceeded.

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Back
Input Trim
Filter
Equalizer High

DIM button
Pressing the button lights it orange and enables the dimmer
function, which lowers the monitor level 20 dB. Pressing
the button again disables the dimmer function and returns
the original monitor level.

Use the Pre-Fade Listening (PFL) function to check the
audio on a channel without the channel fader adjustments.
You can do this, for example, on the MON OUT L and R
connectors and the HEADPHONES connector.
Hold down the ACCESS/PFL button for the channel you
want to monitor for at least 0.5 seconds. While the button
is held down, the audio for that channel is monitored.
When you release the ACCESS/PFL button, the
monitoring is ended.

The lowest level, –∞,
is always lit green.

Tips

• Peak hold is performed.
• During PFL (pre-fade listen), the PFL audio levels are
displayed.

Tips

• If you press another ACCESS/PFL button for at least 0.5
second during PFL, the sound of the subsequently
specified channel is added.
• This does not affect the program output, AUX output, or
MIX output.

Mixing Audio

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Snapshots

Press the STORE button.
The snapshot is registered.
Tip

The snapshot function allows you to save effect and key
settings for specific scenes. By saving frequently used
settings as snapshots, you can quickly recall settings when
necessary. Up to 20 snapshots can be saved.

If you enter a number that is already in use, the
previous snapshot will be overwritten.
Example: When registered to number 8

The following information is stored in a snapshot.
• Cross-point button numbers
• Backgrounds/keys
• Effect patterns
• Key setting status
• Transition status

Rate
0001

Mon

PGM

Misc

1/4

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Transition Rate (1/2)
Transition Rate (2/2)
Color BKGD
Port Enable
E f fe c t

Select

Saving Snapshots

FTB

Ke y

Snapshots can be exported to and imported from USB flash drive. For
details on operations, see “Importing Snapshots” (c Advanced
Settings).

2
Recalling Snapshots

3
1

Press the SNAPSHOT button in the numeric keypad
block to light it.

Use the numeric buttons to enter the number (1 to 20)
under which to save the snapshot.
The number entered appears as the snapshot number in
the menu screen.
Tip

If a snapshot is not currently registered to the number
entered, “E” (empty) will appear to the left of the
number.

2
3

Press the SNAPSHOT button in the numeric keypad
block to light it.

Use the numeric buttons to enter the number of the
snapshot to recall.
The number entered appears as the snapshot number in
the menu screen.
Tip

If a snapshot is not currently registered to the number
entered, “E” (empty) will appear to the left of the
number.

Press the ENTER button.
The snapshot is recalled.

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Snapshots

Tip

To recall a snapshot without changing the cross-point,
press the ENTER button while holding down the PGM
cross-point button and/or PST/KEY cross-point
button.
Bus
delegation

Cross-point row

Unchanged
cross-point

BKGD

PGM

PGM bus

PST/KEY

PST bus

PGM

PGM bus

PST/KEY

KEY bus (Fill bus
and Source bus)

KEY

Saving and Selecting
Settings
You can save the current settings for effects, keys, and
setup.
You can also select whether to start up the unit with the
saved settings or with the factory default settings.

Saving Settings
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [Startup Define], and press
the V4 knob.
Rate
0001

Setup

Mon
PGM

1/11

Startup Define
System
Audio
Video (Input)
Select

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Store

Enter

The effect, key, and setup settings are saved.
Tip

When settings are saved, the [Startup Mode] automatically
changes to [User].
Note

The current settings will be lost if the unit is turned off
without saving.

Saving and Selecting Settings

I-35

Selecting the Settings Recalled at
Startup

Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.

Turn the V1 knob to select [System], and press the
knob.
Rate

0001

Mon
PGM

Setup

2/11

Startup Define
System
Audio
Video (Input)
Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Select

Enter

Turn the V1 knob to select [Startup Mode], turn the V4
knob to select the mode, and press the knob.
Rate
0001

Mon
PGM

5/8

System
REF OUT Phase
Startup Mode
Date
Time
Def

Select

User
Knob

Parameter Meaning

Setting values

Def

Fact, User

Recalled
settings

Notes on setting values
Fact: Factory default settings
User: Saved settings

I-36

Saving and Selecting Settings

Appendix
Squeeze

Effect Pattern List
Wipe

1021

1022

1023

1024

1025

1026
1029

1027

1028

1030

1031

Door

1041

1044

Mix
900

MIX

1042

1043

1201

1202

1203

1204

1205

1206

1207

1208

1221

1222

1223

1224

Frame In/Out

Flip Tumble1)

NAM (non-additive mix)
901

Appendix

1101

NAM

Slide

1102

PinP (picture-in-picture)1)

1001

1002

1003

1004

1005

1006

1007

1008

1251

Mosaic1)
1701

Defocus1)
1702
1) Can only be used for BKGD transitions.

Effect Pattern List

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Troubleshooting
Please verify the problem again. If the problem persists, contact your local Sony representative.
Problem

Possible cause

Solution
Turn the FTB button off.

The BKGD and KEY next transition
buttons cannot be selected
simultaneously.

DME wipe is selected for the effect transition
type.

Select an effect transition type other
than DME.

Cannot select DME wipe for the
effect transition type.

DME is selected for the key transition type, or Select a key transition type other than
the resizer function is [On].
DME, or turn the resizer function [Off].

Cannot select DME wipe for the key
transition type.

DME is selected for the effect transition type,
or the resizer function is [On].

Select an effect transition type other
than DME, or turn the resizer function
[Off].

[Resizer] cannot be turned [On].

DME wipe is selected for the effect transition
or key transition type.

Select an effect transition or key
transition type other than DME.

CG files do not appear in the list.

The file is not saved in the import folder.

Save the file in the “\Sony\MCS\FM”
folder.

The file name (including the extension)
consists of 26 characters or more.

Edit the file name to 25 characters or
less (including the extension).

Alpha channel video cannot be
imported.

The CG files that include alpha channels
were not created properly.

Create CG files that include alpha
channels in TGA or TIFF format.

The menu selection buttons do not
function.

Entry of an effect pattern number or snapshot Operate the menu after you finish
number is in progress in the numeric keypad entering the effect pattern number or
block.
snapshot number.

Appendix

The video output is not displayed and The FTB button is lit (on).
the display is black.

Movement to sub-menus (lower
menu levels) is disabled.
The FTB button in the transition
control block does not function.

The KEY TRANS button in the
transition control block does not
function.

AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the crosspoint control block (i.e., the AUX 1 or AUX 2
bus delegation button is selected).

Change the bus delegation button
selection to BKGD or KEY.

[Fade To Black] is set to [Disbl] in the [Setup]
menu >[Video (Misc)] menu.

Set [Fade To Black] to [Enbl].

AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the crosspoint control block (i.e., the AUX 1 or AUX 2
bus delegation button is selected).

Change the bus delegation button
selection to BKGD or KEY.

The EFF button in the transition
control block does not function.
The KEY next transition button does
not turn on (i.e., light).
After configuring the date and time
If the date and time appear incorrectly, the
settings, the settings appear
internal battery may be weak.
incorrectly after restarting the power.

I-38

Troubleshooting

Contact your local Sony representative.

Maintenance
Remove dust from the ventilation holes once a month or
whenever the holes are dirty.
420 mm (16 5/8 in.)

Specifications

58 mm
(2 3/8 in.)

122 mm (4 7/8 in.)

Appendix

Supported formats
1080i/ 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz
720p/ 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz
480i/ 59.94 Hz
576i/ 50 Hz
Power
100 to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
100 V: 0.7 A, 240 V: 0.3 A
Inrush current (1) Maximum possible inrush current at
initial switch-on (Voltage changes
caused by manual switching):
40 A peak, 10 A r.m.s. (240 V AC)
(2) Inrush current after a mains
interruption of five seconds (Voltage
changes caused at zero-crossing):
10 A peak, 5 A r.m.s. (240 V AC)
Operation guarantee temperature
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Performance guarantee temperature
10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions
420 × 122 × 265 mm
(16 5/8 × 4 7/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
(WHD, excluding protrusions)
Mass
Approx. 5.0 kg (13 lb. 4 oz.)

265 mm (10 1/2 in.)

General

265 mm (10 1/2 in.)

Video signals
Video input
SDI

HDMI
DVI-I

Composite
Reference

BNC (4), 75 Ω, 0.8 Vp-p ±10%,
1.5 Gbps, 270 Mbps
SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-299M,
SMPTE-259M-C, SMPTE-272M-A
HDMI (Type A) (3)
HDCP not supported, CEC not supported
DVI (1) (DVI-IN)
HDCP not supported, digital/analog RGB
supported
BNC (3), 1 Vp-p ±2 dB, negative sync
(75 Ω)
BNC (2), loop through 75 Ω
Analog black burst or tri-level sync signal
+6 dB to –3 dB reference value

Maintenance / Specifications

I-39

Supported output formats
• HD/SD system

Supported input formats
• HD/SD system
SD/HD

Input SDI IN
1 to 4

HDMI IN
1 to 3

Format
SD

576i/50

Not
supported

DVI-I IN
Digital

VIDEO IN REF IN
1 to 3

Analog1)

Not
XGA (1024×768) / 60
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /
60
WXGA) 1280×768) /
60

PAL

PAL BB
SD

480i/59.94

Not
supported

Not
XGA (1024×768) / 60
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /
60
WXGA) 1280×768) /
60

NTSC

1080i/50

1080p/50

XGA (1024×768) / 60
SXGA (1280×1024) /
60
WXGA) 1280×768) /
60

Not
PAL BB
supported 1080i/50
(tri-level)

XGA (1024×768) / 60
SXGA (1280×1024) /
60
WXGA) 1280×768) /
60

Not
NTSC BB
supported 1080i/
59.94
(tri-level)

1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080p/60

720p/50

720p/59.94

720p/50

720p/59.94

SD/HD

NTSC BB

Not
XGA (1024×768) / 60
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /
60
WXGA) 1280×768) /
60

Not
PAL BB
supported 720p/50
(tri-level)

Not
XGA (1024×768) / 60
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /
60
WXGA) 1280×768) /
60

Not
NTSC BB
supported 720p/
59.94
(tri-level)

SDI OUT

DVI-D OUT

VIDEO OUT AUX REF OUT

MV1)

PGM, AUX1,
AUX2, MV

AUX

576i/50

Not supported

576i/50

PAL

480i/59.94

Not supported

480i/59.94

NTSC

NTSC BB

1080i/50

Not supported

PAL BB

1080i/59.94

Not supported

NTSC BB

720p/50

Not supported

PAL BB

720p/59.94

Not supported

NTSC BB

PAL BB

• 3D system (Single, Dual Stream)
SD/HD

1) WXGA (1280 × 768) supports only the following formats.

Output
Format

Output

SDI OUT

DVI-D OUT

VIDEO OUT AUX

REF OUT

1080i/50

Not supported

PAL BB

1080i/59.94

Not supported

NTSC BB

720p/50

Not supported

PAL BB

720p/59.94

Not supported

NTSC BB

Format

PGM, AUX1,
AUX2 MV1)

AUX

MV1)

1080i/50

1080i/59.94

720p/50

720p/59.94

1) MV: MULTI VIEWER
Appendix

Resolution

Frequency (Hz)

fs (MHz)

fH (KHz)

fV (Hz)

H (pix)

V (line)

1280 × 768

68.250

47.396

59.995

1440

790

Audio signals
• 3D system (Single, Dual Stream)
SD/HD

Input SDI IN
1 (L) 2 (R)
Format

SDI IN
3 (L) 4 (R)

HDMI IN
1 to 3

DVI-I IN

1080i/50

Not
supported

Not
Not
Not
PAL BB
supported supported supported 1080i/50
(tri-level)

1080i/59.94

1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 Not
supported

Not
Not
Not
NTSC
supported supported supported BB
1080i/
59.94
(tri-level)

720p/50

Not
supported

Not
Not
Not
PAL BB
supported supported supported 720p/50
(tri-level)

720p/59.94

Not
supported

Not
Not
Not
NTSC
supported supported supported BB
720p/
59.94
(tri-level)

Digital

Analog

VIDEO IN REF IN
1 to 3

Video output
SDI
BNC (4), 75 Ω, 0.8 Vp-p ±10%,
1.5 Gbps, 270 Mbps
SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-299M,
SMPTE-259M-C, SMPTE-272M-A
DVI-D
DVI (2) (AUX, MULTI VIEWER)
HDCP not supported
Composite
BNC (1), 1 Vp-p ±2 dB, negative sync
(75 Ω)
Output material identical to DVI-D
(AUX) output
Reference
BNC (1), 75 Ω
black burst signal,
NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB, negative sync
(75 Ω)
PAL: 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB, negative sync
(75 Ω)

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Specifications

Audio input
Analog input 1 and 2
XLR+TRS combo (2)
(MIC/LINE 1 and 2), male
Reference input level: –44 dBu, –20 dBu,
+4 dBu, input impedance: 3.3 kΩ or
more
Analog input 3 to 6
TRS phone (4) (MIC/LINE 3 to 6)
Reference input level: –44 dBu, –20 dBu,
+4 dBu, input impedance: 3.3 kΩ or
more
Analog input 7 and 8
Phono jack (2) (LINE 7 and 8)
Reference input level: –10 dBu,
input impedance: 10 kΩ or more
Audio output
Analog output 1 and 2
XLR (2) (PGM OUT L and R), female
Reference level: +4 dBu (10 kΩ load),
max. output level: +24 dBu,
output impedance: 150 Ω
Analog output TRS phone (4)
(AUX 1/AUX 2/MON L/MON R)
Reference level: +4 dBu (10 kΩ load),
max. output level: +24 dBu,
output impedance: 150 Ω
Analog output Phono jack (2) (MIX L/MIX R)
Reference level: 10 dBu (10 kΩ load),
max. output level: 10 dBu,
output impedance: 470 Ω

Headphones output
Standard stereo PHONE (1)
Max. output: 25 mW × 2 (16 Ω load)

Other interfaces
USB
REMOTE

Type A (1)
9-pin D-sub (1), male, RS-232C,
38.4 k Baud
15-pin D-sub (1), male
Input: 4 ch, output: 8 ch Open Corrector
(max. current 5 mA or less, max.
voltage 5 V or less)

TALLY/GPI

Supplied accessories

Appendix

75-Ω termination resistor (1)
Operating Instructions (Volume I Basic Operation)
(Japanese and English, 1 each) (this document)
CD-ROM (Operating Instructions (Volume I Basic
Operation/Volume II Advanced Settings)) (1)
Warranty (1)

• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was
recorded successfully.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON
ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS
RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE
SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE
SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY
TYPE.
• Always verify that the unit is operating properly before
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS
OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE
TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING
THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

Optional accessories
1 AC power code (for USA and Canada)
125 V, 10 A, 2.4 m (7 ft. 10 1/2 in.)
Part number: 1-551-812-31
1 AC power code (for Europe)
250 V, 10 A, 2.5 m (8 ft. 2 1/2 in.)
Part number: 1-782-929-12
1 AC power code (for China)
250 V, 10 A, 1.83 m (6 ft. 1/2 in.)
Part number: 1-830-860-11
2 Holder, Plug (Black)
Part number: 2-990-242-01
1

AC inlet
(Unit)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Specifications

I-41

Pin Configurations
TALLY/GPI connector
15-pin D-sub, male

Example Connection of GPI Input
Switch or relay connection
External device

Appendix

Pin No.

Signal name

Description

GPO1

GPI output 1 / tally 1

GPO2

GPI output 2 / tally 2

GPO3

GPI output 3 / tally 3

GPO4

GPI output 4 / tally 4

GPO5

GPI output 5 / tally 5

GPO6

GPI output 6 / tally 6

GPO7

GPI output 7 / tally 7

GPO8

GPI output 8 / tally 8

GND

GPI1

GPI input 1

GPI2

GPI input 2

GPI3

GPI input 3

GPI4

GPI input 4

GND

MCS-8M

10 kΩ
1 kΩ

Open collector connection
External device

MCS-8M

10 kΩ
1 kΩ

REMOTE connector
RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub, male
Pin No.

Signal name

Description

–

No Connection

Received Data

Transmitted Data

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

GND

Ground

DSR

Data Set Ready

RTS

Request to Send

CTS

Clear to Send

–

No Connection

Example Connection of Tally/GPI
Output
MCS-8M

External device
Maximum voltage: 5 V

Maximum load
current: 5 mA

I-42

Specifications

AUX OUT Assign II-33

Index
Numerics
3D Mode II-41, II-48
3D System II-40
8/SHIFT I-11

BKGD Button I-11, I-12, I-35
Border Adjust II-25
Border Matte Adjust II-25
Bus Delegation II-9
Bus Delegation Button
I-11, I-29, I-35, II-9, II-19
AUX 1 and 2 Buttons I-11, II-9
BKGD Button I-11, I-35, II-9
KEY Button I-11, I-29, I-35, II-9,
II-19, II-20

C
CH ON Button I-9, I-32
Channel Fader I-9, I-21, I-32, II-31
Chr I-31
Chr Key Adjust II-28
Chr Key Window II-28
Chr Key Window Adj II-28
Chroma Key I-28, I-30
Detailed Adjustments II-21
Chromakey Auto Adj I-31, II-24
Chromakey Manual Adj II-24
Color BKGD II-8
Color Cancel II-28
Color Cancel Adjust II-28
Compressor II-32
Configuration Data II-37
Crop H II-18
Crop V II-18
Cropping II-13
Cross-Point Button I-19, I-25
Assigning Video Signals I-19
Switching I-25
Cross-Point Control Block I-11
CUT Button I-11, I-25

D
Date I-18
Date and Time I-18
Defocus I-37
Digital Multi Effect II-7, II-20
DIM Button I-9, I-33
Dimmer I-33
Direct Selection I-27
DIRECT/ESC Button I-12, I-28
DME II-7, II-20
DME Wipe II-13
Basic Operations II-13
Detailed Adjustments II-13
DME Wipe Adjust II-15
DME Wipe Bkgd Color II-16
DME Wipe Edge II-16
DME Wipe Edge Color II-16

E
EFF Button I-10, I-11, I-12, I-28, I-29,
I-30, II-10, II-15, II-19
Effect I-26
Effect Menu II-15
DME Wipe Adjust II-15
DME Wipe Bkgd Color II-16
DME Wipe Edge II-16
DME Wipe Edge Color II-16
Effect Transition II-15
Wipe Adjust II-15
Wipe Edge II-15
Wipe Edge Color II-15
Effect Pattern List I-37
Effect Transition II-15
Effects I-26
ENTER Button I-12, I-28, I-34
Equalizer II-32
Equalizer High II-32
Equalizer Low II-32
Equalizer Mid II-32
Export II-36
Export Config II-37
Export Snapshot II-38
Exporting II-36, II-37, II-38
Configuration Data II-37
Frame Memory II-36
Snapshot II-38

Index

ACCESS/PFL Button I-9, I-33, II-31
Adjustment Knobs 1 to 4 I-10
Incremental Adjustment I-11
Aspect II-17, II-26, II-30
Aspect Ratio I-17
Audio I-21, I-32
Mixing I-32
Monitoring I-33
Audio Channel Menu II-31
AUX OUT Assign II-33
Equalizer High II-32
Equalizer Low II-32
Equalizer Mid II-32
Filter II-31
Input Trim II-31
Limiter/Compressor II-32
MIX OUT Assign II-33
Pan II-32
PGM Assign II-33
Audio Control Block I-9
Audio Input Assign I-21, II-49
Audio Input Block I-13
Audio Input Signals I-21
Audio Inputs I-22
Audio Level Meters I-9, I-33
Audio Menu II-49
Audio Input Assign II-49
Audio Output Delay II-50
MIC/LINE Level II-49
Oscillator II-50
Output Level II-50
SDI OUT AUX Assign II-50
SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER
Assign II-50
SDI OUT PGM Assign II-49
Audio Mixing II-31
Audio Monitor I-10
Audio Output Block I-13
Audio Output Delay II-50
Auto Adjust Execute I-32, II-27
Auto Chromakey Menu II-27
Auto Adjust Execute II-27
Sample Mark II-27
Sample Mark Adjust II-27
AUTO TRANS Button I-11, I-26, II-8
AUX 1 and 2 Buttons I-11

DME Wipe Modify Menu II-18
Crop H II-18
Crop V II-18
Positioner II-18
Positioner Adjust II-18
Size II-18
Door I-37
DVI I-20, II-51
DVI Input Signals II-51
DVI OUT AUX Assign II-53
DVI OUT MULTI VIEWER
Assign II-53
DVI Video Inputs I-20

F
F1 and F2 Buttons I-10
Fade To Black II-54
Fader Lever I-12, I-26
FILE Button I-10, II-37
File Menu II-37, II-38, II-39
Export Config II-37
Export Snapshot II-38
Import Config II-38
Import Snapshot II-39
USB Memory Format II-39
Fine Key II-25
Fine Key Adjust H II-25

Index

I-43

Fine Key Adjust V II-25
Flip Tumble I-37
FM Button I-10, II-34
Formatting USB Flash Drive II-39
Frame In/Out I-26, I-37
Frame Memory II-34
Frame Memory Freeze II-35
Frame Memory Menu
II-34, II-35, II-36
Export II-36
Frame Memory Freeze II-35
Import II-36
Input Freeze II-34
Select II-35
Freezing II-34
Front Panel I-9
FTB Button I-11, II-8, II-54

Index

GPI Input I-42, II-43, II-44
GPI Output I-42, II-43
GPI Output/Tally II-45
GPI/Tally Menu II-44
GPI Input II-44
GPI Output/Tally II-45
On Air Source II-46

H
HDMI II-51

I
Import II-36
Import Config II-38
Import Snapshot II-39
Importing II-36, II-38, II-39
Configuration Data II-38
Image II-36
Snapshot II-39
Information II-54
Input Freeze II-34
Input Reference Signals II-47
Input Signal Indicator I-9, I-22
Input Trim II-31

K
Key I-28, II-19
Basic Operations II-19
Detailed Adjustments II-20
KEY Button I-10, I-11, I-12, I-29,
I-35, II-19, II-20, II-23
Key DME Wipe II-24
Key DME Wipe Modify Menu II-30
Positioner II-30
Positioner Adjust II-30
Size II-30

I-44

Index

Key Edge Type II-25
Key Fill Mat Adjust II-23
Key Fill/Src Select II-23
Key Invert II-24
Key Mask II-25
Key Mask Box H II-25
Key Mask Box V II-25
Key Menu II-23
Border Adjust II-25
Border Matte Adjust II-25
Chromakey Auto Adj II-24
Chromakey Manual Adj II-24
Fine Key II-25
Fine Key Adjust H II-25
Fine Key Adjust V II-25
Key DME Wipe II-24
Key Edge Type II-25
Key Fill Mat Adjust II-23
Key Fill/Src Select II-23
Key Invert II-24
Key Mask II-25
Key Mask Box H II-25
Key Mask Box V II-25
Key Soft Edge II-25
Key Transition II-23
Key Type Select II-23
Key Wipe II-24
Key Wipe Edge II-24
Lin Key Adjust II-23
Lin Key Mode II-24
Lum Key Adjust II-23
Lum Key Mode II-23
Resizer II-23
Key Soft Edge II-25
KEY TRANS Button
I-12, II-8, II-20, II-23
Key Transition II-20
Key Type II-21
Key Type Select I-29, I-31, II-23
Key Wipe II-24
Key Wipe Edge II-24
Key Wipe Modify Menu II-29
Aspect II-30
Multi II-30
Multi Adjust II-30
Positioner II-29
Positioner Adjust II-29
Rotation II-29
Rotation Adjust II-29

L
LCD Backlight II-48
Limiter II-32
Limiter/Compressor II-32
Lin Key Adjust II-23
Lin Key Mode II-24
Linear Key I-28, II-21

Location II-26
Lum I-29
Lum Key Adjust II-23
Lum Key Mode II-23
Luminance Key I-28, I-29, II-21

M
Manual Chromakey Menu II-28
Chr Key Adjust II-28
Chr Key Window II-28
Chr Key Window Adj II-28
Color Cancel II-28
Color Cancel Adjust II-28
Menu
Operations I-11
Viewing I-10
Menu Control Block I-10
Menu Selection Button I-10
EFF Button I-10, II-15
FILE Button I-10, II-37
FM Button I-10, II-34
KEY Button I-10, II-23
MENU1 and 2 Buttons I-10
MISC Button I-10, II-8
SETUP Button I-10, I-17, I-18,
I-19, I-20, II-47
MENU1 and 2 Buttons I-10
Message List II-55
MIC/LINE Level I-22, II-49
MISC Button I-10, II-8
Misc Menu II-8
Color BKGD II-8
Port Enable II-8
Transition Rate II-8
Mix I-26, I-27, I-37, II-20
MIX Button
I-11, I-27, I-29, I-30, II-19
MIX OUT Assign II-33
MONITOR LEVEL Adjustment
Knob I-9, I-33
MONITOR SEL Button I-9, I-33
Mosaic I-37
Multi II-17, II-30
Multi Adjust II-17, II-30
Multi Viewer I-23

N
NAM I-37, II-7
Next Transition Selection Button I-11
BKGD Button I-11, I-12
KEY Button I-11, I-12
Non-Additive Mix II-7
Numeric Buttons (0 to 9) I-12, I-27
Numeric Keypad I-27
Numeric Keypad Block I-12

O
On Air Source II-46
Oscillator II-50
Output Level II-50

R
REF OUT Phase II-48
Reference Signal Input/Output
Block I-14
Resizer II-23
Resizer Menu II-26
Aspect II-26
Location II-26
Rotation II-27
Rotation Mode II-26
Rotation II-17, II-29
Rotation Adjust II-17, II-29
Rotation Mode II-26

S
Sample Mark I-31, II-27
Sample Mark Adjust I-31, II-27
Saving Settings I-35
SDI II-51
SDI OUT AUX Assign II-50, II-53
SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER
Assign II-50, II-53
SDI OUT PGM Assign II-49, II-53
Select II-35
Setup II-47
SETUP Button
I-10, I-17, I-18, I-19, I-20, II-47
Setup Menu II-44, II-47, II-49, II-51,
II-52, II-53, II-54

Turning the Unit On/Off I-16

Wipe I-26, I-37, II-7, II-10, II-20
Wipe Adjust II-15
Wipe Edge II-12, II-15
Wipe Edge Color II-15
Wipe Modify Menu II-16
Aspect II-17
Multi II-17
Multi Adjust II-17
Positioner II-16
Positioner Adjust II-16
Rotation II-17
Rotation Adjust II-17
Wipe Patterns II-11

Tally Input I-42
Tally Output II-43
Time I-18
Transition Control Block I-11
Transition Indicator I-11, I-27
Transition Rate I-27, II-8
Transition Rate Area I-10
Transition Type II-7
Transition Type Selection Button
I-11
EFF Button
I-11, I-29, I-30, II-10, II-19
MIX Button
I-11, I-27, I-29, I-30, II-19
Troubleshooting I-38

U
USB Memory Format II-39

V
V1 I-11
V2 I-11
V3 I-11
V4 I-11
VIDEO II-51
Video (Input) I-20
Video (Input) Menu II-51
DVI II-51
HDMI II-51
SDI II-51
VIDEO II-51
Video (Misc) Menu II-54
Fade To Black II-54
Switch Timing II-54
Video (Output) Menu II-53
DVI OUT AUX Assign II-53
DVI OUT MULTI VIEWER
Assign II-53
SDI OUT AUX Assign II-53
SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER
Assign II-53
SDI OUT PGM Assign II-53
VIDEO II-53
Video (XPT) I-19
Video (XPT) Menu II-52
XPT Assign II-52
XPT Shift Mode II-52
Video Input Block I-14
Video Output Block I-14
Video Switching I-25, II-7
Viewer Mode I-23

Index

Pan II-32
Peak Indicator I-9, I-22
PFL I-33
PGM Assign II-33
PGM Cross-Point Button
I-11, I-19, I-25
Pin Configurations I-42
PinP I-37, II-13
Port Enable II-8
POS Button I-10, II-11, II-13
Positioner II-16, II-18, II-29
Positioner Adjust
II-16, II-18, II-29, II-30
Pre-Fade Listen I-33
Preview Video I-23
Program Fader I-9, I-32
Program Video I-23
PST/KEY Cross-Point Button
I-11, I-19, I-25

Audio II-49
GPI/Tally II-44
Information II-54
Install II-54
Multi Viewer I-23
Startup Define I-35
System II-47
Video (Input) II-51
Video (Misc) II-54
Video (Output) II-53
Video (XPT) II-52
SHIFT II-52
Signal Assign I-23
Signal Format I-17
Size II-18
Slide I-37
Snapshot I-34, II-38
Recalling I-34
Saving I-34
SNAPSHOT Button I-12, I-34
Specifications I-39
Squeeze I-37
Startup Define I-35
Startup Mode II-48
STORE Button I-12, I-34
System Configuration Example
3D System II-6
HD System I-8
SD System II-5
System Format I-17, II-48
System Menu II-48
3D Mode II-48
Date II-48
LCD Backlight II-48
REF OUT Phase II-48
Startup Mode II-48
System Format II-48
System Reference II-48
Time II-48
System Reference II-48

X
XPT Assign I-19, II-52

Index

I-45

XPT Shift Mode II-52
X-Y Pointer I-10, II-11, II-13

Index

I-46

Index

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