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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

4-296-438-11 (1)

© 2011 Sony Corporation

I-2

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.

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 Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)

Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires

Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.),

Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.)

Rating 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.

WARNING

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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

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.

AVERTISSEMENT

I-4

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.

WARNUNG

Table of Contents I-5

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

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction.........................................................................I-8

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

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

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

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

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

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

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

Appendix

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

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

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

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

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

Table of Contents

(this manual) Table of Contents

(Volume II Advanced Settings)

(CD-ROM manual)

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

Chapter 2 Video Switching

Overview

Setting the Transition Type

General Transition Settings ([Misc] menu)

Bus Delegation

Setting Wipes

Setting DME Wipes

Details on [Effect] Menu

Setting Keys

Details on [Key] Menu

Chapter 3 Audio Mixing

Overview

Details on [Audio Channel] Menu

Chapter 4 Input Image Freezing

and Frame Memory

Overview

Freezing Input Images

Selecting Frame Memory for Use as Frame Memory

Video (FM)

Saving Images to Frame Memory

Importing and Exporting Images

Chapter 5 Importing and Exporting

Files

Importing and Exporting Configuration Data

Importing and Exporting Snapshots

Formatting a USB Flash Drive

I-6 About This Manual

About This Manual

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).”

How to Read the Manual

Notes on setting values

Setting values that appear in bold indicate factory default

settings.

Example:

About references

References to the Operating Instructions (Volume II

Advanced Settings) are indicated by the c mark as

follows.

Example 1:

POS (position) button (cAdvanced Settings)

Example 2:

For details, see “Message List” (cAdvanced 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.

Chapter 6 3D System

Overview

Making the Necessary Settings

Chapter 7 Controlling External

Devices

Enabling/Disabling Operation from External Devices

Connecting with External Devices

Details on [GPI/Tally] Menu

Chapter 8 Setup ([Setup] Menu)

Overview

System Setup (System)

Audio Setup (Audio)

Video Input Setup (Video (Input))

Assigning Video Input Signals to the Cross Point

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

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V3Format Signal format 108059, 108050,

720p59, 720p50,

480i59, 576i50,

Te s t 1 , Te st 2 , Te s t 3

V4 Aspect Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3

I-7

Usage Precautions / Using the CD-ROM 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

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:

1

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.

2

Select and click the operation manual that you want to

read.

The selected file opens.

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.

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can

purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony

service representative.

Memo

Memo

Note

Introduction

I-8

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter1

Overview

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)

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

OPEN

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AF/MF Full MF

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Presenter computer

Presenter

microphone

Projector

DVI-D

DVI-D

Host microphone

DVI-I

HD SDI

HDMI

HD SDI

PA, etc.

Multi Viewer display

Headphones

PGM monitoring display

Recording equipment

with HD SDI input

Camera with HD SDI output

Recording equipment with

HD SDI output

CD/DVD

player

HD SDI

USB flash drive

(CG material)

PGM OUT

HD SDI

Camera with HDMI output

MIC

MIC

LINE

DVI⇔HDMI

conversion cable

DVI⇔HDMI

conversion cable

I-9

Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

1 Audio Control Block

aACCESS/PFL (access/pre-fade listen) buttons

(page I-33, cAdvanced Settings)

bCH ON (channel on) buttons (page I-32)

cDIM (dimmer) button (page I-33)

dMONITOR SEL (monitor select) button

(page I-33)

eMONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob (page I-33)

fPeak indicator (page I-22)

gInput signal indicator (page I-22)

hChannel faders (pages I-21, I-32)

iAudio level meters (page I-33)

jProgram fader (page I-32)

1 Audio control block (page I-9)2 Menu control block (page I-10)

USB connector (page I-13)Power switch (page I-16)

5 Numeric keypad block (page I-12)

4 Transition control block (page I-11)

3 Cross-point control block (page I-11)

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I-10 Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

2 Menu Control Block

aMenu display

bMenu selection buttons

Display a menu that corresponds with the button

pressed.

•KEY button (page I-29)

Displays the [Key] menu. (cAdvanced Settings)

• EFF (effect) button

Displays the [Effect] menu. (cAdvanced Settings)

• FM (frame memory) button

Displays the [Frame Memory] menu.

(cAdvanced Settings)

• MISC (miscellaneous) button

Displays the [Misc] menu. (cAdvanced Settings)

• FILE button

Displays the [File] menu. (cAdvanced Settings)

•SETUP button (pages I-17 to I-23)

Displays the [Setup] menu. (cAdvanced Settings)

• MENU1 and 2 buttons (for future expansion)

cX-Y pointer (cAdvanced Settings)

dPOS (position) button (cAdvanced Settings)

eF1 and F2 buttons (for future expansion)

fAdjustment knobs 1 to 4 (V1 to V4) (page I-11)

Viewing the menu screen

aEffect pattern area (page I-37)

Displays the effect pattern icon and number currently

selected for the effect transition.

bTransition rate area (page I-27)

Displays the transition rate of the current effect

transition.

cSnapshot area (page I-34)

dAudio monitor area (page I-33)

eMenu name area

Left: Displays the name of the current menu.

Right: Displays the item number of the currently

selected menu item or a message (cAdvanced

Settings).

fItems area

Displays the menu items.

gParameters area

Displays the parameter names and setting values.

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6

4

5

0001

Rate SS

11

Mon

PGM

Effect 2/8

Back

Effect Transition

Wipe Adjust

Wipe Edge

Modify Direct PtnNum

Norm 1

30

Enter

7

5

6

1234

I-11

Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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.

3 Cross-Point Control Block

aBus delegation buttons

(cAdvanced Settings)

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

•KEY button (pages I-29, I-30, I-35)

• AUX 1 and 2 (auxiliary) buttons

(cAdvanced Settings)

bPGM (program) cross-point buttons 1 to 8/

SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)

cPST/KEY (preset/key) cross-point buttons 1 to

8/SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)

4 Transition Control Block

aTransition type selection buttons

• MIX button (pages I-26, I-27)

• EFF (effect) button (pages I-26, I-27)

bNext transition selection buttons

• BKGD (background) button (page I-12)

•KEY button (pages I-12, I-29, I-30)

cFTB (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.

dAUTO TRANS (auto-transition) button

(page I-26)

eCUT button (page I-26)

fTransition indicators (page I-27)

0001

Rate SS Mon

PGM

Effect

2/8

Back

Effect Transition

Wipe Adjust

Wipe Edge

Modify Direct PtnNum

Norm 1

3011

Enter

V1 V2 V3V4

Parameters

area

Items area

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I-12 Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

gFader lever (page I-26)

hKEY TRANS (key transition) button

(cAdvanced Settings)

Using the next transition selection buttons

Turn on (i.e., light) the buttons by pressing them to specify

which part of the video is switched at the next transition.

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

aSNAPSHOT button (page I-34)

bEFF (effect) button (page I-27)

cNumeric buttons (0 to 9) (page I-27)

dENTER button (pages I-28, I-34)

eSTORE button (page I-34)

fDIRECT/ESC (direct/escape) button (page I-27)

Entering numeric values

The numeric buttons are used to enter numeric values for

operations such as specifying effect pattern numbers and

saving or recalling snapshots.

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

(When specifying an effect pattern number, be sure to

turn off the DIRECT/ESC button.)

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

The entered value appears in white at the top of the

menu screen.

3Press the ENTER button to confirm.

The numeric value appears in orange after it is

confirmed.

If you press the DIRECT/ESC button before pressing the

ENTER button after entering the numeric value, the value

will be canceled.

Next transition

selection button Operation

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.

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I-13

Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

Rear Panel

aAnti-theft cable slot

Connect a commercially available anti-theft cable

(3 mm × 7 mm) here to prevent theft.

bUSB connector

Connect a USB flash drive here.

cAC IN (power input) connector (page I-16)

dTALLY/GPI connector (15-pin D-sub, male)

(page I-42)

eREMOTE connector (RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub,

male) (page I-42)

fGround connector

Connect the system grounding wire here.

1 Audio Output Block

aHEADPHONES connector (standard stereo

phone) (page I-33)

bMON OUT (monitor output) L and R connectors

(TRS phone) (page I-33)

cMIX OUT (mix output) L and R connectors

(phono jack) (cAdvanced Settings)

dAUX OUT (auxiliary output) 1 and 2 connectors

(TRS phone)

(cAdvanced Settings)

ePGM OUT (program output) L and R

connectors (XLR, male) (page I-33)

2 Audio Input Block

aLINE IN (line input) 7 and 8 connectors (phono

jack) (page I-21)

bMIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) 3 to 6

connectors (TRS phone) (page I-21)

cMIC/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).

3

1

4

5 Video input block (page I-14)

2

5

1 Audio output block (page I-13)

6

3 Video output block (page I-14)

2 Audio input block (page I-13)

4 Reference signal input/output block (page I-14)

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I-14 Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

3 Video Output Block

aVIDEO OUT AUX (video output auxiliary)

connector (BNC type) (cAdvanced Settings)

This output is used for confirming video.

bDVI-D OUT (DVI-D output) connectors (DVI-D

type)

• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)

• AUX (auxiliary) connector

(cAdvanced Settings)

Outputs 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, and

720p/50 signals.

cSDI OUT (SDI output) connectors (BNC type)

• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)

• AUX (auxiliary) 1 and 2 connectors

(cAdvanced Settings)

• PGM (program) connector (page I-33)

4 Reference Signal Input/Output

Block

aREF OUT (reference signal output) connector

(BNC type) (cAdvanced Settings)

bREF 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)

5 Video Input Block

aVIDEO IN (video input) 1 to 3 connectors

(BNC type) (page I-19)

bHDMI IN (HDMI input) 1 to 3 connectors

(page I-19)

cDVI-I IN (DVI-I input) connector (DVI-I type)

(page I-19)

dSDI IN (SDI input) 1 to 4 connectors (BNC type)

(page I-19)

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I-15

Connecting Devices

Chapter

Chapter 2 Preparations

2

Preparations

Connecting Devices

Connect each device to the rear panel of the unit.

Connection example: HD system

OPEN

CLOSE

AF/MF Full MF

15 25 40 81.210

310 mm5

10 30ft15

5.8

C

MANU AUTO

MANU AUTO

MACRO

FOCUS

PUSH AF

IRIS

OFF ON

85.6 4 2.81.916

AB

123

ASSIGN

LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM

ZEBRA PEAKING

GAIN

OFF

2

1

ND

FILTER

B

A

PRST

L

M

H

WHITE BAL

FULL AUTO

SLOT SELECT

S&Q

CH-1

AUDIO

LEVEL

CH-2

CACHE REC

OPEN

PA

PGM OUT

REF IN

DVI-D OUT

SDI OUT

SDI IN

DVI-I IN

MIC/LINE IN

SDI OUT

HDMI IN

DVI-D OUT

Headphones

Projector PGM monitoring display

REF IN

Camera

Reference signal

input

Camera

Computer

(presenter)

LINE IN

CD/DVD

player

Reference signal

generator

Microphone

Multi Viewer display

75 Ω terminator

HEADPHONE

DVI⇔HDMI

conversion cable

DVI⇔HDMI

conversion cable

I-16 Connecting Devices

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 (cAdvanced Settings).”

This is always enabled for the VIDEO IN 1 to 3

connectors.

Turning the Unit On/Off

Turning the unit on

1

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.

2

Set the power switch to the ? position.

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.

The [Misc] (miscellaneous) menu appears after startup

is complete.

3

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

Turning the unit off

Set the power switch to the a position.

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).

Notes

Tip

Power switch

Note

Fader lever

I-17

Configuring System Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

Configuring System

Settings

Configure the system mode, system date and time, and

other system settings in the menu control block.

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

Configuring the Signal Format and

Aspect Ratio

Specify the image signal format and aspect ratio to be used

by the unit.

1

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

2

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

knob.

3

Turn the V1 knob to select [System Format], and

select the signal format and aspect ratio with the

respective knobs.

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.

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.

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.

4

Press the V3 or V4 knobs.

A confirmation message appears.

5

Press the V3 knob.

The confirmation message disappears.

6

Turn off the unit and turn it on again.

The unit will restart with the specified signal format

and aspect ratio applied.

V1 V2 V3V4 SETUP

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 2/11

Select

Startup Define

System

Audio

Video (Input)

Enter

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V3Format Signal format 108059, 108050,

720p59, 720p50,

480i59, 576i50,

Te s t 1 , Te s t 2 , Te s t 3

V4 Aspect Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3

Note

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

System 1/8

Select Format Aspect

10805916:9

Back

System Format

3D Mode

System Reference

OK

I-18 Configuring System Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

• 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.

Configuring the Date and Time

Configure the unit’s internal clock.

1

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

2

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

knob.

3

Turn the V1 knob to select [Date], and set the date with

the respective knobs.

4

Press the V2, V3, or V4 knobs.

5

Turn the V1 knob to select [Time], and set the clock

with the respective knobs.

6

Press the V3 or V4 knobs.

Notes

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V2 Year Year 2000 to 2099

V3Month Month 1 to 12

V4 Day Day 1 to 31

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 2/11

Select

Startup Define

System

Audio

Video (Input)

Enter

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

System 6/8

Select Month Day

11

Date

Time

LCD Backlight

Back

Year

2011

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V3Hour Hour 0 to 23

V4 Min Minute 0 to 59

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

System 7/8

Select Hour Min

12 0

Date

Time

LCD Backlight

Back

I-19

Configuring Video Signal Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

Configuring Video Signal

Settings

Configure settings for handling video signals on the unit.

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.

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.

1

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

2

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

the knob.

3

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.

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: Frame memory video

PGM: Program video output

4

Repeat step 3 for assignments to other buttons.

Signal

name 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

For HD mode:

Assign the video of the HDMI signals that are

input to the HDMI 1 to 3 connectors.

Notes

• These signals cannot be used in SD mode.

• Content with High-bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP) cannot be used.

VIDEO

1 to 3

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.

DVI-I 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

Note

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V4 Source Video signal Black, SDI1 to 4,

DVI, H/V1 to 3,

ColBg, FM, PGM

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 5/11

Select

Audio

Video (Input)

Video (XPT)

Video (Output)

Enter

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Video (XPT) 1/15

Select Source

SDI1

Back

XPT Assign 1

XPT Assign 2

XPT Assign 3

I-20 Configuring Video Signal Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

The following assignments are set under factory default

settings.

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.

1

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

2

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

the knob.

3

Turn the V1 knob to select [DVI], turn the V3 knob to

select the signal format, and press the knob.

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

Digital signals are not accepted (i.e., not supported) in

720p/59.94, 720p/50, 480i/59.94, or 576i/50 mode.

Tip

PGM, PST/KEY

cross-point button Default setting

1SDI1

2SDI2

3SDI3

4SDI4

5DVI

6H/V1

7H/V2

8H/V3

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V3Format Signal format of

DVI-I video

input

XGA, SXGA,

WXGA,

HDTV50,

HDTV60

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 4/11

Select

Audio

Video (Input)

Video (XPT)

Video (Output)

Enter

0001

Rate 30

SS Mon

PGM

Video (Input) 5/11

Select FormatName

XGA DVI

DVI

HDMI1

HDMI2

HDMI3

Note

I-21

Configuring Audio Signal Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

Configuring Audio Signal

Settings

Configure settings for handling audio signals on the unit.

Assigning Audio Input Signals to the

Channel Faders

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.

Audio input signals

1

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

2

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

knob.

3

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.

4

Repeat step 3 for assignments to other channel faders.

The following assignments are set under factory default

settings.

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 8Assign 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 3For 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.

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 3/11

Select

Startup Define

System

Audio

Video (Input)

Enter

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V3Left 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

V4 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

Tip

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

5 (R) MIC/LINE IN 6

6 (L) LINE IN 7

6 (R) LINE IN 8

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Audio 1/20

Select Left Right

M/L1 M/L1

Back

Audio Input Assign 1

Audio Input Assign 2

Audio Input Assign 3

I-22 Configuring Audio Signal Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

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.

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.

1

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

2

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

knob.

3

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.

4

Repeat step 3 to configure the levels for the other MIC/

LINE IN connectors.

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.)

When the input signal indicators do not

light

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.

Setting example:

If an input signal indicator does not light at the default

setting of [–20 dB], select the [–44 dB] setting.

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V4 Level Input level –44 dB, –20 dB,

+4 dB

Peak

indicator

Input signal

indicator

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 3/11

Select

Startup Define

System

Audio

Video (Input)

Enter

0001

Rate 30

SS Mon

PGM

Audio 7/20

Select Level

-20dB

MIC/LINE 1 Level

MIC/LINE 2 Level

MIC/LINE 3 Level

MIC/LINE 4 Level

I-23

Configuring Multi Viewer Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

Configuring Multi Viewer

Settings

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.

(The numbers indicate the number assignments for each

sub-screen.)

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).

If a frame memory key is on air, the red frame appears in

the [FM-V] (video) sub-screen.

When using the Multi Viewer, specify the video output for

each sub-screen.

1

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

2

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

the knob.

3

Turn the V1 knob to select [Viewer Mode], and turn

the V4 knob to select the split-screen layout.

4

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.

4-screen layout 10-screen layout

Note

12

34

12

35

46

78910

KEY SOURCE

PVW PGM

SDI1 SDI2 SDI3 ColBg

Black

H/V2

DVI H/V1

Preview video Program video

Red frame

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting

values

V4 Split Split-screen

layout

4, 10

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V4 Source Video

signal

Black, SDI1 to 4,

DVI, H/V1 to 3,

ColBg, FM-V, FM-K,

PGM, PVW,

Aux1PG, Aux1PV,

Aux2PG, Aux2PV

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 8/11

Select

Video (Misc)

Multi Viewer

GPI/Tally

Information

Enter

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Multi Viewer 1/11

Select Split

10

Back

Viewer Mode

Signal Assign 1

Signal Assign 2

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Multi Viewer 2/11

Select Source

PVW

Back

Viewer Mode

Signal Assign 1

Signal Assign 2

I-24 Configuring Multi Viewer Settings

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

5

Repeat step 4 to configure the other sub-screens.

The following video signals are assigned to each

sub-screen under factory default settings.

Tip

Sub-screen Video signal

1 PVW

2PGM

3SDI1

4SDI2

5SDI3

6SDI4

7DVI

8H/V1

9H/V2

10 H/V3

I-25

Switching Video

Chapter

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

3

Basic Operations

Switching Video

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.

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.

You can cut between videos by pressing a PGM

cross-point button to which a different video is assigned.

1

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.

2

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.

1

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.

2

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.

AB

PGM cross-point buttons

The button that is lit red indicates

the current program video output.

I-26 Switching Video

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

3

Press the CUT button in the transition control block.

The program video interchanges with the preview

video.

The lit PGM cross-point and PST/KEY cross-point

buttons also interchange.

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.

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.

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.

Multiple patterns may be available for certain effects. For details on the

different patterns, see “Effect Pattern List” (page I-37).

Basic operation flow

To execute the transition

Press the AUTO TRANS button in the transition control

block, or operate the fader lever.

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).

Select the video for program output.

r

Select the next video for output.

r

Select an effect (mix/effect).

r

Execute the transition.

Superimposed

frame

AUTO TRANS button

Fader lever

I-27

Switching Video

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

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.

If both the indicators are lit, completely raise or lower the

fader lever in either direction.

Switching with mix

1

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for

program output.

2

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button for the next

video for output.

3

Press the MIX button in the transition control block.

The button lights orange.

4

Execute the transition.

Configuring the Transition Rate

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.

1

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

2

Turn the V1 knob to select [Transition Rate (1/2)], and

configure the transition rate with the V2 knob.

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.

For details on specifying other effect patterns, see “Specifying effects by

pattern number” (page I-28).

1

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for

program output.

2

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button for the next

video for output.

Note

MIX

button

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V2 Effect Effect transition 1 to 999 frames

(30)

V3Key Key transition 1 to 999 frames

(30)

V4 FTB FTB

(fade-to-black)

transition

1 to 999 frames

(30)

Numeric

button Effect pattern Numeric

button Effect pattern

01251

(PinP) 50009

(Wipe)

1

0023

(Wipe:

Diamond)

6

0021

(Wipe:

Box)

2

0024

(Wipe:

Circle)

7

0001

(Wipe:

Horizontal)

3

1201

(Frame

In/Out)

80005

(Wipe)

40017

(Wipe) 90007

(Wipe)

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Misc 1/4

Select Key FTB

3030

Transition Rate (1/2)

Transition Rate (2/2)

Color BKGD

Port Enable

Effect

30

I-28 Composing Images with Keys

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

3

Select an effect in the numeric keypad block.

1Press the EFF button to light it.

2If the DIRECT/ESC button is not lit, press the

button to light it.

3Press the numeric button to which the effect pattern

you want to use is assigned.

4

Execute the transition.

Specifying effects by pattern number

Perform the following to specify effects by entering effect

pattern numbers.

For details on pattern numbers, see “Effect Pattern List” (page I-37).

1

Press the EFF button in the numeric keypad block to

light it.

2

If the DIRECT/ESC button is lit, press the button to

turn it off.

3

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.

4

Press the ENTER button.

The pattern icon of the number entered appears, and

the effect pattern number changes to an orange

display.

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

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.

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.

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.

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” (cAdvanced 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.

Tip

13

2

World Market World Market

ABAB

ABAB

Background Image to be

superimposed

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Composing Images with Keys

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Composing Images with Luminance Keys

1

Press the KEY bus delegation button.

2

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for

program output.

3

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button of the key

material (i.e., the image to be superimposed on the

program video output).

4

Press the KEY next transition selection button.

The selected image in its “key on” state is used for

PVW output.

5

Press the MIX button or EFF button.

6

Press the KEY button in the menu control block to

display the [Key] menu.

7

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

the V4 knob to select [Lum].

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” (cAdvanced Settings).

8

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).

Luminance key settings can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when

necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).

2

3

76

8

45

1

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Key 2/27

Select Type

Lum

Back

Key Transition

Key Type Select

Resizer

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V4 Type Key type

selection

Lum (luminance key),

Lin (linear key),

Chr (chroma key)

I-30 Composing Images with Keys

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Selecting the key fill and key source

separately

Perform the following between step 7 and 8 of the

previous procedure.

1Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Fill/Src Select], and

turn the V3 knob to select [Split].

2Press the PST/KEY cross-point button to be used for

the key source while holding down the KEY bus

delegation button.

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”

(cAdvanced Settings).

1

Press the KEY bus delegation button.

2

Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for

program output.

3

Press the PST/KEY cross-point button of the key

material (i.e., the image to be superimposed on the

program video output).

4

Press the KEY next transition selection button.

The selected image in its “key on” state is used for

PVW output.

5

Press the MIX button or EFF button.

0001

Rate 30 SS Mon

PGM

Key 4/27

Select Source Fill

Spl it Bus

Key Transition

Key Type Select

Resizer

Key Fill/Src Select

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V3Source Key source

selection mode

Self, Auto, Split

2

3

7 - 11 6

12

45

1

I-31

Composing Images with Keys

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

6

Press the KEY button in the menu control block to

display the [Key] menu.

7

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

the V4 knob to select [Chr].

8

Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Fill/Src Select], and

turn the V3 knob to select [Self].

9

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.

10

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

the V4 knob.

Auto chroma key mode is enabled, and a white sample

mark appears in the PVW image.

To disable auto chroma key mode, press the V4 knob

again.

11

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

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.

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

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V4 Type Key type

selection

Lum (luminance key),

Lin (linear key), Chr

(chroma key)

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V3Source Key source

selection mode

Self, Auto, Split

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Key 2/27

Select Type

Chr

Back

Key Transition

Key Type Select

Resizer

0001

Rate 30 SS Mon

PGM

Key 4/27

Select Source Fill

Self Bus

Key Transition

Key Type Select

Resizer

Key Fill/Src Select

Tip

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V2 Pos H Horizontal

position –100.00 to +100.001)

(0.00)

V3Pos V Vertical

position –100.00 to +100.001)

(0.00)

V4 Size Size 1.00 to 100.00

(25.00)

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Auto Chromakey 1/3

Select Mark

Back

Sample Mark

Sample Mark Adjust

Auto Adjust Execute

Enter

Sample mark

0001

Rate 30 SS Mon

PGM

Auto Chromakey 2/3

Select Pos V Size

0.00

Back

Sample Mark

Sample Mark Adjust

Auto Adjust Execute

Pos H

0.00 25.00

I-32 Mixing Audio

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

12

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

press the V4 knob.

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.

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).

Chroma key settings can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when

necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).

Mixing Audio

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).

1

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

2

Adjust the audio levels using each channel fader to

perform mixing.

3

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.

Tip

0001

Rate 30 SS Mon

PGM

Auto Chromakey 3/3

Select Start

Back

Sample Mark

Sample Mark Adjust

Auto Adjust Execute

Enter

Button status Meaning

Lit green On Audio is output

Not lit Off (default) Audio disabled

1

23

I-33

Mixing Audio

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Switching audio 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.

The current selection appears at the top right of the menu

screen.

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

Viewing the audio level meters

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).

• Peak hold is performed.

• During PFL (pre-fade listen), the PFL audio levels are

displayed.

Adjusting audio levels for monitoring

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.

MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob

Turn the knob to perform adjustment of the audio level for

monitoring.

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.

Monitoring the Audio of a Particular

Channel Only

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.

• 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.

PGM t AUX1 t AUX2 t MIX

Tips

R

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Audio Channel1 1/11

Select Level

0dB

Back

Input Trim

Filter

Equalizer High

The lowest level, –∞,

is always lit green.

Each level lights

green as it is

exceeded.

Over level display

Lights red when the

level reaches 0 dB.

Tips

MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knobDIM button

I-34 Snapshots

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Snapshots

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.

The following information is stored in a snapshot.

• Cross-point button numbers

• Backgrounds/keys

• Effect patterns

• Key setting status

• Transition status

Saving Snapshots

1

Press the SNAPSHOT button in the numeric keypad

block to light it.

2

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.

If a snapshot is not currently registered to the number

entered, “E” (empty) will appear to the left of the

number.

3

Press the STORE button.

The snapshot is registered.

If you enter a number that is already in use, the

previous snapshot will be overwritten.

Example: When registered to number 8

Snapshots can be exported to and imported from USB flash drive. For

details on operations, see “Importing Snapshots” (cAdvanced

Settings).

Recalling Snapshots

1

Press the SNAPSHOT button in the numeric keypad

block to light it.

2

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.

If a snapshot is not currently registered to the number

entered, “E” (empty) will appear to the left of the

number.

3

Press the ENTER button.

The snapshot is recalled.

Tip

12

3

Tip

Tip

0001

Rate 30SS Mon

PGM

Misc 1/4

Select Key FTB

Transition Rate (1/2)

Transition Rate (2/2)

Color BKGD

Port Enable

Effect

303030

8

12

3

I-35

Saving and Selecting Settings

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

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.

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

1

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

2

Turn the V1 knob to select [Startup Define], and press

the V4 knob.

The effect, key, and setup settings are saved.

When settings are saved, the [Startup Mode] automatically

changes to [User].

The current settings will be lost if the unit is turned off

without saving.

Tip

Bus

delegation Cross-point row Unchanged

cross-point

BKGD PGM PGM bus

PST/KEY PST bus

KEY PGM PGM bus

PST/KEY KEY bus (Fill bus

and Source bus)

Tip

Note

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 1/11

Select Store

Startup Define

System

Audio

Video (Input)

Enter

I-36 Saving and Selecting Settings

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Selecting the Settings Recalled at

Startup

1

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

2

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

knob.

3

Turn the V1 knob to select [Startup Mode], turn the V4

knob to select the mode, and press the knob.

Notes on setting values

Fact: Factory default settings

User: Saved settings

Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values

V4 Def Recalled

settings

Fact, User

0001

Rate

30

SS Mon

PGM

Setup 2/11

Select

Startup Define

System

Audio

Video (Input)

Enter

0001

Rate 30

SS Mon

PGM

System 5/8

Select Def

User

REF OUT Phase

Startup Mode

Date

Time

I-37

Effect Pattern List

Appendix

Appendix

Effect Pattern List

Wipe

Mix

NAM (non-additive mix)

Slide

Squeeze

Door

Frame In/Out

Flip Tumble1)

PinP (picture-in-picture)1)

Mosaic1)

Defocus1)

1) Can only be used for BKGD transitions.

123

456

789

10 11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18

19 20 21

22 23 24

900

901

1001 1002 1003

1004 1005 1006

1007 1008

MIX

NAM

1021 1022 1023

1024 1025 1026

1027 1028 1029

1030 1031

1041 1042 1043

1044

1201 1202 1203

1204 1205 1206

1207 1208 1221

1222 1223 1224

1101 1102

1251

1701

1702

I-38 Troubleshooting

Appendix

Troubleshooting

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

Problem Possible cause Solution

The video output is not displayed and

the display is black.

The FTB button is lit (on). 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

the resizer function is [On].

Select a key transition type other than

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

number is in progress in the numeric keypad

block.

Operate the menu after you finish

entering the effect pattern number or

snapshot number.

Movement to sub-menus (lower

menu levels) is disabled.

The FTB button in the transition

control block does not function.

AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the cross-

point 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].

The KEY TRANS button in the

transition control block does not

function.

AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the cross-

point 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

settings, the settings appear

incorrectly after restarting the power.

If the date and time appear incorrectly, the

internal battery may be weak.

Contact your local Sony representative.

I-39

Maintenance / Specifications

Appendix

Maintenance

Remove dust from the ventilation holes once a month or

whenever the holes are dirty.

Specifications

General

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.)

Video signals

Video input

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

HDMI HDMI (Type A) (3)

HDCP not supported, CEC not supported

DVI-I DVI (1) (DVI-IN)

HDCP not supported, digital/analog RGB

supported

Composite BNC (3), 1 Vp-p ±2 dB, negative sync

(75 Ω)

Reference BNC (2), loop through 75 Ω

Analog black burst or tri-level sync signal

+6 dB to –3 dB reference value

420 mm (16 5/8 in.)

265 mm (10 1/2 in.)

265 mm (10 1/2 in.)

122 mm (4 7/8 in.)

58 mm

(2 3/8 in.)

I-40 Specifications

Appendix

Supported input formats

• HD/SD system

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

• 3D system (Single, Dual Stream)

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)

Supported output formats

• HD/SD system

• 3D system (Single, Dual Stream)

1) MV: MULTI VIEWER

Audio signals

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

SD/HD Input

Format

SDI IN

1 to 4 HDMI IN

1 to 3 DVI-I IN VIDEO IN

1 to 3 REF IN

Digital Analog1)

SD 576i/50 576i/50 Not

supported

Not

supported

XGA (1024×768) / 60

SXGA (1280×1024) /

60

WXGA) 1280×768) /

60

PAL PAL BB

480i/59.94 480i/59.94 Not

supported

Not

supported

XGA (1024×768) / 60

SXGA (1280×1024) /

60

WXGA) 1280×768) /

60

NTSC NTSC BB

HD 1080i/50 1080i/50 1080i/50 1080p/50 XGA (1024×768) / 60

SXGA (1280×1024) /

60

WXGA) 1280×768) /

60

Not

supported

PA L B B

1080i/50

(tri-level)

1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080p/60 XGA (1024×768) / 60

SXGA (1280×1024) /

60

WXGA) 1280×768) /

60

Not

supported

NTSC BB

1080i/

59.94

(tri-level)

720p/50 720p/50 720p/50 Not

supported

XGA (1024×768) / 60

SXGA (1280×1024) /

60

WXGA) 1280×768) /

60

Not

supported

PA L B B

720p/50

(tri-level)

720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 Not

supported

XGA (1024×768) / 60

SXGA (1280×1024) /

60

WXGA) 1280×768) /

60

Not

supported

NTSC BB

720p/

59.94

(tri-level)

Resolution Frequency (Hz) fs (MHz) fH (KHz) fV (Hz) H (pix) V (line)

1280 × 76860 68.250 47.396 59.995 1440 790

SD/HD Input

Format

SDI IN

1 (L) 2 (R) SDI IN

3 (L) 4 (R) HDMI IN

1 to 3 DVI-I IN VIDEO IN

1 to 3 REF IN

Digital Analog

HD 1080i/50 1080i/50 1080i/50 Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

PA L B B

1080i/50

(tri-level)

1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

NTSC

BB

1080i/

59.94

(tri-level)

720p/50 720p/50 720p/50 Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

PA L B B

720p/50

(tri-level)

720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

Not

supported

NTSC

BB

720p/

59.94

(tri-level)

SD/HD Output

Format

SDI OUT DVI-D OUT VIDEO OUT AUX REF OUT

PGM, AUX1,

AUX2, MV AUX MV1)

SD 576i/50 576i/50 Not supported 576i/50 PAL PAL BB

480i/59.94 480i/59.94 Not supported 480i/59.94 NTSC NTSC BB

HD 1080i/50 1080i/50 1080i/50 1080i/50 Not supported PAL BB

1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 Not supported NTSC BB

720p/50 720p/50 720p/50 720p/50 Not supported PAL BB

720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 Not supported NTSC BB

SD/HD Output

Format

SDI OUT DVI-D OUT VIDEO OUT AUX REF OUT

PGM, AUX1,

AUX2 MV1) AUX MV1)

HD 1080i/50 1080i/50 1080i/50 1080i/50 Not supported PAL BB

1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 Not supported NTSC BB

720p/50 720p/50 720p/50 720p/50 Not supported PAL BB

720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 Not supported NTSC BB

I-41

Specifications

Appendix

Headphones output

Standard stereo PHONE (1)

Max. output: 25 mW × 2 (16 Ω load)

Other interfaces

USB Type A (1)

REMOTE 9-pin D-sub (1), male, RS-232C,

38.4 k Baud

TALLY/GPI 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)

Supplied accessories

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)

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

1

2

AC inlet

(Unit)

• 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.

I-42 Specifications

Appendix

Pin Configurations

TALLY/GPI connector

15-pin D-sub, male

REMOTE connector

RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub, male

Example Connection of GPI Input

Switch or relay connection

Open collector connection

Example Connection of Tally/GPI

Output

Pin No. Signal name Description

1 GPO1 GPI output 1 / tally 1

2 GPO2 GPI output 2 / tally 2

3GPO3GPI output 3 / tally 3

4 GPO4 GPI output 4 / tally 4

5 GPO5 GPI output 5 / tally 5

6 GPO6 GPI output 6 / tally 6

7 GPO7 GPI output 7 / tally 7

8GPO8GPI output 8 / tally 8

9GNDGND

10 GND GND

11 GPI1 GPI input 1

12 GPI2 GPI input 2

13GPI3GPI input 3

14 GPI4 GPI input 4

15 GND GND

Pin No. Signal name Description

1 – No Connection

2 RX Received Data

3TX Transmitted Data

4 DTR Data Terminal Ready

5 GND Ground

6 DSR Data Set Ready

7 RTS Request to Send

8CTS Clear to Send

9 – No Connection

External device MCS-8M

10 kΩ

1 kΩ

External device MCS-8M

10 kΩ

1 kΩ

External deviceMCS-8M

Maximum voltage: 5 V

Maximum load

current: 5 mA

Index

I-43

Index

Index

Numerics

3D Mode II-41, II-48

3D System II-40

8/SHIFT I-11

A

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

AUX OUT Assign II-33

B

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

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

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

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

I-44 Index

Index

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

G

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

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

Index

I-45

Index

O

On Air Source II-46

Oscillator II-50

Output Level II-50

P

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

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

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

T

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

Turning the Unit On/Off I-16

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

W

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

X

XPT Assign I-19, II-52

I-46 Index

Index

XPT Shift Mode II-52

X-Y Pointer I-10, II-11, II-13

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