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1. configuration notes oooooionicncicnncnonnonnos display format c seee frame count range l eenenzznzznn M Mac OS X using with CompactFlash card Make Linear option 6 sse eneeneenenenni Master audio level setting 0 0 0 0 eee MCI MK AGB L eenenennenznennznenn Media files adjusting on air properties of Capacity miii CompactFlash card using exceeding image cache file naming conventions FTP connection using a L image specifications A a EEN A IA si ie gie Eet Play E supported formats Meters audio erre Mix transition ii N Naming media files Lm 0 On Air Control interface EoI ETES A EAA E aa adita locking Asia A lu OVETVIEW ascii On Ar 0 Overview Key setup sis iii g dada Key Setup Menus cocococccccnnncconncnnnccnnoss Logos Menus media TCS ss ia ssa ana P Parameters KEYS iaa A A ste PGM Audio area eee Play Mode interlaced formats ss seeeenenenenni logo channels m dia TES xo en SST MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 6 6 H Home tab ee l Images management overview size restrictions 0 0 specifications media files Invert KEY atra sin J JPEG format sosmarinas K Kev auto select type clip adjusting en
2. N Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user mav have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properlv please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All openGear products are covered by a generous 5 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contac
3. Key Alpha Type The card performs an additive key The Key Alpha cuts a hole in the BKGD and the Key Video is added to the Shaped BKGD Shaped Key alphas are sometimes used with Character Generators to cut very precise holes for the Key Video fill Reverses the polarity of the Key Alpha A Key Invert can Key Invert be applied to any key type The Key Alpha is not inverted Resets the clip and gain values to the default settings The Default Make Lines default setting for this is Cleared unselected Assigns the external key source as the keyer output You External will also need to configure the settings in the External Keyer Source Sources tab Table 7 5 on page 7 7 Logo gb Assigns the selected Logo media file as the keyer output a The default Keyer Source is as follows Key 1 is Logo 1 Key 2 is Logo 2 Key 3 is Logo 3 Key 4 is Logo 4 b When using an EAS device Logo 4 is automatically assigned to Key 4 for EAS text crawls Therefore do not use Logo 4 and Keyer 4 for any other purpose when EAS is enabled MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 7 3 Logos Tabs Table 7 3 summarizes the Logos tab options available in DashBoard Each logo has a sub tab to select which logo is to be modified Table 7 3 Logos Tab Options Description Displays a small image that represents the currently loaded media file For animations the fifth frame is displayed
4. 4 6 Previewing 4 Squeeze Effect da 4 6 Transitions with SqueezeBack 22 4 6 5 In This Chapter ii aci 5 1 Audio Interfaces Hast pal va Da ee oe 5 2 Audio OVerviewinc sie eel aR a ie eel ee a a ee 5 4 Audio Mol eet Age 5 4 Gain and Duck Levels iii ea 5 4 Audio Sh fili gi RR NR E hbo RO RD A 5 4 Audio Processing cessa iii ai 5 5 Audio 5 5 Trans EE 5 5 Setting the Master Audio Level 5 6 Audio Pro essiti eere i p iii 5 7 Contents i MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio Shufflit s sisien sia 07 Using Audio Profiles Recalling an Audio Profile EAS Audios sis i a ld VOICE dd e tin Setting the Voice Over Duck Gain Level Including a Voice Ovet Media File Management In This Chapter ess ms ni ato sa a Loading Media Files iii Loading a Media File mn Managing Media les Media File Notes Image 001110810 File Naming Specifications Connection using PIP Connection using RossLinq CompactFlash Card eee Adjusting On Air Properties Displaying Timecode in a Logo Channel OVERVIEW ri g A To display timecode in a logo channel Configuration Appendix A DashBoard Menus In This Anpendis Home Tab eene Keyes Tabs da aces Logos Tab ii is SqueezeBack Effects Tabs men Voi
5. 08 1 Setup your effect using the tabs in the SqueezeBack Effects tab as outlined in the section Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset on page 4 5 2 Usethe EFFECT SELECT button to specify the desired squeeze effect for the transition This is the effect that you configured in step 1 3 Select in the Transition Type area The Effect status field now indicates ON PST You can preview the squeeze dimensions on your Preview monitor 4 Select the SQUEEZE button Select TAKE Dissolve to a Static Squeeze Effect Prerequisite You have a pre squeezed effect ready on Preview Description When you select TAKE the Program dissolves to the pre squeezed effect After you have set up the transition and during the transition the Preview monitor is accurate Operation 1 Select the EFFECT SELECT button to specify the desired squeeze effect for the transition 2 Select a dissolve transition type Fade Fade Take Fade Ensure the SQUEEZE button is selected 4 The Preview monitor shows the squeeze effect MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 SqueezeBack Effects 7 4 8 SqueezeBack Effects MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 This chapter outlines the audio features of the On Air Control interface using audio proc amps mapping channels applying audio profiles and using voice overs Audio 1 Audio In This Chapter The following topics are discussed Audio Interfaces Audio Overview Setting the Master Audio Lev
6. from left to right 3 2 Transitions MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 e T Select this button to perform a cut transition from one source to the next or to cut to a squeeze effect This type can be combined with a squeeze effect e Select this button to perform a V Fade transition from the Program source to Black to the Preset source The MC1 MK fades down from one source to black and then transitions to the next source During a hot punch transition the video performs a CUT while the audio performs a V Fade This type can be combined with a squeeze effect e Y Select this button to perform a cut to black then fade up to the next source This type can be combined with a squeeze effect e XX Select this button to perform a gradual fade from one source to the next The MC1 MK performs a cross fade between sources Note that this button is selected after performing a factory default reset This type can be combined with a squeeze effect e Select this button to fade from one source to black and then cut to the next source This type can be combined with a squeeze effect e O Select this button to perform a SqueezeBack effect by reducing the size of the video over time to the dimensions set in the Squeeze Effects tab Unlike the above types you may not change your background or keys on air with this transition type The corresponding buttons are grayed out 3 Transition Speed Buttons Thes
7. Each logo channel has a sub tab in the Logos tab that enables you to specify the media files the channel uses Refer to the section Loading Media Files on page 6 2 for details 3 Program Keyer Select Buttons When lit red a button indicates that specific kever is currently on air on the Program bus Selecting a button will immediately perform cuts on that keyer 4 Preset Keyer Select Buttons These buttons are used to choose which keyer is included in the next transition Note that depending on a Personality tab setting once a transition is performed the buttons are no longer lit 2 2 Keving MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Configuring a Key The MC1 MK provides the ability to associate each keyer 1 4 with the following sources external key video fill or a logo channel This section briefly describes how to set up Key Alphas Auto Keys adjust the clip and gain values For More Information on e specifying the Preset Keyers behavior refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual the Keyers menu items refer to Table 7 2 on page 7 3 e loading media files to logo channels refer to the section Loading Media Files on page 6 2 e performing transitions refer to the section Performing Transitions on page 3 4 Overview This section outlines the key types and key alpha types supported by the MC1 MK Key Types The MC1 MK supports the following key types Auto Select An Auto Select Key uses two video
8. Logo image field 2 Status EAS text overlay 7 7 2 file logo channel 7 4 filename logo 68061 nn 7 4 7 5 logo channel video 7 4 logo channels res 7 4 media file selected 0080 0 7 4 DO ZI adic DER RR ER PDR E ERRA dees 7 4 Still image positioning a cooccnccinnnonnonnconcnnonnnonos 6 7 T Tab HOME CEA dean DES 7 2 KA Tias 2 2 7 3 LOBOS gei tipicas ice 2 2 7 4 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer 1 613 652 e 4886 1 613 349 6 techsupport rossvideo com 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com e Product information and pricing e Technical support e Upcoming trade show information Telephone pia After Hours Emergency Email Telephone General Fax Information Email Website Visit Us Visit our website for e Company information and news e Related products and full product lines e Online catalog e Testimonials
9. MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 File Naming Specifications The name can contain letters numbers and spaces but cannot contain symbols such as 8 O Animation consist of multiple files each must be numbered in the sequence that it will play out The following restrictions apply to file names for animations Each file can use a minimum 3 digit number including all the leading zeros The numbering can start from any value The file name must consist of the characters that are constant for this animation sequence followed by an underscore _ followed by three or more digits followed by a period followed by the filename extension Each file in the sequence must have the same numbering scheme e Files are loaded in numerical order The following is an example of a 10 frame animation using a typical numbering scheme s DTVB 000 tga DTVB_001 tga DTVB_009 tga Connection using FTP You can use an FTP connection to transfer media files to and from the CompactFlash Card of the MC1 MK You can also use an FTP client to delete images on the CompactFlash Card and re name images To access the MC1 MK via FTP e Have the IP address from Config gt Ethernet e Ensure an ethernet cable is connected to the MC1 MK rear module Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for connection details An FTP connection to the MC1 MK should be established by your IT department The following information is requi
10. Menu Title Parameters Description Applies the audio settings of the selected Load Profile profile to the currentiv selected Preset crosspoint on the next transition Resets the parameters for the specified channel only to the default values When the button is red the specified output channel is muted The default is not selected Adjusts the gain of the specified channel of audio a Channel f alko a Does not affect Audio Over gain levels Select 0 when using non PCM audio data Sums the outputs of channel pairs 1 and 2 3 and 4 within a group Channel Pair Both channels will carrv the average of the two input channels A B 2 The default is not selected a The default value is 0 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 9 Audio Shuffle Tab Table 7 8 summarizes the Audio Shuffle tab options available in DashBoard Table 7 8 Audio Shuffle Tabs Options Menu Title Parameters Description Applies the audio settings of the selected Load Profile profile to the currently selected Preset crosspoint on the next transition Group Ch f Embeds the specified Group and Channel pair Channel f Hz Tone Channel kHz Tone Source Embeds the selected test tone Group Resets the specified group settings to pass the default input channels to the output channels The mute gain sum and invert settings for the specific group are reset to the default values Resets all grou
11. Next in the Personality tab For More Information on e the corresponding buttons in the Keyers Area refer to the chapter Keyers Overview on page 2 2 the Take Button on Panel setting refer to the MC1 MK Installation Manual configuring remote control via an automation protocol refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Transitions 3 3 Performing Transitions You can perform transitions in one of the following manners hot punching a crosspoint on the Program bus selecting a Kever 1 4 button from the Keyer Area to transition a kever on or off air and using the options in the Transition Area to add elements to the transition To set the transition rate From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Home tab Specify the rate in number of frames as required in the Slow Rate Medium Rate and Fast Rate fields Set the Fade to Black transition rate using the FTB Rate field 1 2 3 4 5 To perform a transition From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard In the Transition Area select the elements you want to add to the next transition by selecting the BKGD button to add the Background video source and the Key 1 4 buttons to add t
12. Only available when the card ethernet port is connected and properly configured A black box with text indicates that no image is currently loaded Displays a small image that represents the Alpha channel of the currently loaded media file For animations the fifth frame is displayed A blank area indicates that the current image has no alpha channel Indicates the full path of the currently loaded file where xxx represents the file path HHHH represents the duration of the file if it is an animation yyy represents the file extension Displays information about the channel in both the number of frames integer and in the number of seconds fractional Any errors during loading are also displayed When the file s have loaded this field displays the dimensions of the image e g 1920x1080 Indicates all the key s or backgrounds that currently have the media file selected Indicates the on air key s or backgrounds that have this media file selected Provides a list of virtual files loaded in the card memory such as timecode information The field displays the directory the currently selected media file is located in Provides a list of all of the directories on the CompactFlash card Selecting this option clears the logo channel This item is automatically selected without clearing the channel when the user switches to a new directory MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Parameters Displays a thumb
13. configuring 0 ee eeeneenennzni gain adjusting o semen invert option LLes ss enenenri self type s anri shaped selecting type selecting eee unshaped 501600115 Key alpha A unshaped e enenennennni Key Invert option Key Setup tab onesies Key Type auto select Selecting Luisa A Kien SOLE So iia Keyer area 0 1 tabs cara transitions 0 L Loading media files Lock Aspect Ratio cece Lock Aspect Ratio squeeze effects Lock but ticas Logo channels loading media files MENUS sara ergue OVETVIEW A aeee reih Play mode isentas timecode displaying Logos Alpha Image field auto play mode eee directory field tile field a on air properties parameters wn IX 2 Index 1 2 7 3 7 8 7 8 7 6 4 5 4 5 4 5 7 6 SETUP esses o a EE TAKE button oo ccc Take Fade 5110 0 TGA POrmat ii a o 6 4 Timecode see LTC Timer display Eden Transitions ALCA OMC Wives audio performing ocoonccconconnonnconnnnnnanonnnonnonno auto performing fade to black performing s mnn 0 0 Speed geed ENEE ve 3 3 erleedegt Transparency adjusting 0 mm enenennnena RY Pes Keyes tutte 70 Ao as U Unlock interface Unshaped key ooooonoconocnoccconocnnononononnnnnnonnnon nos 2 3 V Voice over cocooccccnnoc
14. gt Full Screen from the DashBoard toolbar 2 To exit out of full screen mode press Shift F 11 again To lock the MC1 MK interface 1 To lock the interface select the Lock button located in the upper right corner of the On Air Control interface 2 To unlock the interface use the provided Unlock spinner 1 2 On Air Control Overview MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Menu System Basics The On Air Control interface enables you to set up and perform transitions configure keyers monitor and control audio levels This section provides a brief overview of the controls available in this interface 23 d A External Sources Voice Over Audio Processing Audio Shuffle y Preset Program Keyers SqueezeBack Effects Transition Rates frames Slow Rate 300 IR BMG 20 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 356 8 EAS Status OFF wm E a Shift geng ed n Transi e eet u Router 060 Tran e Tran Figure 1 1 MC1 MK On Air Control Interface 1 Channel Select Buttons 5 Crosspoint Buses 9 Automation Button 2 Setup Tabs 6 Transition Area 10 Program Audio Area 3 Audio Meters 7 Keyer Area 11 Lock Button 4 Timer Display 8 Fade to Black Button 1 Channel Select Buttons This area includes buttons that allow you to toggle between multiple MC1 MK interfaces Selecting a button displays the corresponding MC1 MK On Air Control interface in DashBoard A lit button indicates that the corresponding On
15. iia idas 6 5 Full screen mode 1 2 G Gain Ge UE ue 2 4 0 5 3 E 3 Gain a dio A ec 5 7 Index 1 Index A Alpha Image field re 7 4 Animation file yenen erenn R 6 7 7 4 A TMN button n a 1 4 Audio Channel map 5 8 channel 5 8 EE EE 5 11 ET EE 1 4 3 5 7 gain resettin cis 5 6 master level setting 6 5 6 TELES asia i i l 4 5 3 Oe E 5 7 transitions 010 5 9 VOICE 008 5 2 5 3 5 11 5 13 8 AUDIO OVER button ococcnnocconocicncncancncnnons 5 3 5 13 Auto Play lides ad nba 6 7 7 5 Auto Select key coccion iii tinsa 2 3 7 3 Auto Trans Type ET black coi is 3 4 fade fade option 3 3 fade take option m re 3 3 MIX OPIO RS 3 3 Speed ini tia 3 4 take fade option 3 3 Automation sensensa ein ea 1 4 B BKGD button n 3 3 3 4 Cc Card CompactFlash 6 6 Channel map audio c iii 5 8 Channel Select buttons 1 3 Channels mapping audio 2 ss eee 5 8 Clip adjusting rear 2 4 7 3 CompactFlash file Capac esta a ki Saad 6 2 FTP connection 6 5 Media aere as este at aes 6 2 6 4 notes on USING 6 6 supported formats 0 6 6 Configuring audio gain 1 4 5 9 7 2 4 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Play Mode varia status field Video Image field 6 Logos tab xi sesta btu ic e e ds Looping animations 6 LTC assigning to an output
16. the screen 6 To squeeze the image appearance e Use the X Size slider to squeeze horizontally Use the Y Size slider to squeeze vertically Select the Lock Aspect Ratio check box to squeeze in both directions at the same time Note You can reset the image to the default image settings by pressing Reset to Defaults 7 In the Reveal Source area select the video source the squeeze effect will reveal MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 SqueezeBack Effects 5 Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets This section provides examples of performing transitions with SqueezeBack Presets Your requirements may differ from what is presented here Notes on Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets Keep the following in mind when performing transitions with SqueezeBack presets You can pre define up to four different SqueezeBack Presets Effects 1 4 A squeeze effect does not consume any existing keyers and you can specify any of the logo channels to use as a reveal source for that effect e When the video format is 4801 59 94 the Line 21 closed captioning is re inserted from the video source into the output of the MC1 MK when the NTSC Pass Line 21 setting is enabled Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for details Ifa squeeze effect is on air and you press a crosspoint on the Program bus the squeeze effect will be cleared from Program and the new crosspoint will be put on air e Squeeze effec
17. 08 External Sources Tab Table 7 5 summarizes the External Sources tab options available in DashBoard Table 7 5 External Sources Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Selecting a button specifies that video source as the External source This source my be used for a key or the reveal of a squeeze effect We recommend just one External D The default External Source for the External Key is the Sources first unshifted router source When operating in an 1 Stand alone setup the default source is depends on how you configured your crosspoints Shift Select this to shift the sources MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 7 Voice Over Tab Table 7 6 summarizes the Voice Over tab options available in DashBoard Table 7 6 Voice Over Tabs Options Menu Title Parameters Description This ducks the Voice Over source and the input Ee audio The AUDIO OVER button is lit This applies a gain to the Voice Over source Gain dB and the input audio The AUDIO OVER button is lit a The default is 10dB b The default is 3 7 8 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio Processing Tab Table 7 7 summarizes the options in the Audio Processing sub tabs available in DashBoard Note that channels 1 8 are available on the first sub tab and channels 9 16 are on the second sub tab Table 7 7 Audio Processing Tabs Options
18. 0GO 7 mn shir E CTER TTI Tr Audio Shuffle Tab 4 To map a channel e From the associated Channel f Source menu select an audio source to include in the embedded audio output e Note that if the selected source is not present on the input video silence is embedded 5 To reset the settings of a group to pass the input channels to the output channels in a direct 1 1 configuration click Pass for the specific group Note Clicking Pass resets all attributes of the group including gain invert mute and sum 6 To pass all groups click Pass in the All Groups area 5 8 Audio MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Performing Transitions During all audio transitions the MC1 MK keeps track of three separate levels for each audio channel or group These levels are as follows Current The Current level is the level of the channel or group that is currently on air Preset The Preset level is the level of the channel or group that takes effect during the next transition of the audio This level can be adjusted using an audio profile Default The Default level is the level that the channel or group was set to originally When you perform an Audio Reset by clicking the Pass button for all groups or a specific group all off air audio channels will have their preset levels changed to the default level This will not change the Preset levels for the audio channels that are on air During
19. Air Control interface is the currently active one in DashBoard The icons on these buttons can be changed as described in the MCI MK Installation Manual By default and after a factory default reset is performed these buttons do not display an icon the button faces are blank 2 Setup Tabs The tabs located near the top left of the interface provide options for configuring the keyers on air controls and selecting logo channel sources Refer to the chapter Appendix A DashBoard Menus on page 7 1 for a list of the tabs and parameters available MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 On Air Control Overview 1 3 3 Audio Meters The On Air Control interface displays an audio meter for the first eight audio channels of Program and Preset note that display will not be real time The meter scale ranges from 0 to 120dBFS Refer to the section Audio Interfaces on page 5 2 for details 4 Timer Display This display is a free running timer that counts to a maximum of 23 59 59 hh mm ss and can be reset to 00 00 00 using the Reset button 5 Crosspoint Buses This area is used to select the video sources for cach bus Each crosspoint button will display the name of its source on the button face The last button of the row is a Shift button which provides access to 10 additional selectable crosspoints The default bus mapping is outlined in the MCI MK Installation Manual The following buses are available e Program Bus T
20. ER button refer to the section Audio Interfaces on page 5 2 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio 3 5 14 Audio MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Media File Management In This Chapter DashBoard enables you to select and configure the four Logo channels in the MC1 MK Each Logo channel has a sub tab that enables you to assign a media file to the specified logo channel view a thumbnail that represents the media file currently loaded and adjust on air properties This chapter provides information on managing the images and animations using the DashBoard options available for the MC1 MK The following topics are discussed e Loading Media Files e Managing Media Files e Adjusting On Air Properties Displaying Timecode in a Logo Channel MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Media File Management 1 Loading Media Files There are four Logo channels Logos 1 4 into which you can load files from the CompactFlash Card physically installed on the board Depending on the model each board has 2GB or 4GB of DDR playout memory MC1 MK Table 6 1 lists an estimation of how many uncompressed frames can fit into the playout memory of the MC1 MK Table 6 1 MC1 MK Full Frame Animation Format Image Size No Alpha With Alpha 1920x1080 1280x720 720x576 720x486 MC1 MK 4GB Table 6 2 lists an estimation of how many uncompressed frames can fit into the playout memory of the MC1 MK 4GB Table 6 2 MC1 MK 4
21. File on page 6 2 Adjust the position of a still image in the viewing area of the screen using the X and Y Position sliders Adjust the characteristics of an animation using the Auto Play and Looping boxes Select how an image is displayed by selecting an option from the Play Mode menu 1 2 Note The Play Mode feature only applies to Interlaced video formats and has no effect when using Progressive video formats MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Media File Management 6 7 Displaying Timecode in a Logo Channel The Logos and Keyers tabs in DashBoard enable you to assign an LTC input to a Logo channel then assign that Logo channel to an output This section summarizes the steps required to configure an output to display LTC text and provides additional configuration information Overview The timecode information displays on screen in one of the following formats a e This format is used when no LTC input signal is received This is the standard format The timecode is displayed in Hours HH MM SS FF Minutes Seconds and Frames The drop frames is not active This is the drop frame format The timecode is displaved in Hours HH MM SS FF Minutes Seconds and Frames The drop frame is active Frame Count Range The frame count range depends on the video format vou are using e When using 4801 59 94 Hz and 10801 59 94Hz the range is from 00 to 29 When using 5761 50112 and 10801 50Hz the range is from 00
22. GB Full Frame Animation Format Image Size No Alpha With Alpha 1920x1080 1280x720 720x576 720x486 Loading a Media File From the Directorv menu in the each Logo sub tab files mav be loaded from the following PATTERNS A virtual directory containing timecode overlays and EAS text crawls Refer to the section To display timecode in a logo channel on page 6 8 for information on loading timecode files e RAM CACHE A virtual directory that displays media files that are already loaded in the playout memory Selecting this directory enables you to quickly access a pre loaded file from the memory ROOT This is the default directory and represents the top most directory on the CompactFlash Card You can manage files on the CompactFlash Card using an FTP connection Refer to the section Managing Media Files on page 6 4 for details e ross This directory contains graphics used in the Basic Tree View Channel Select buttons and Home tab for the MC1 MK card Refer to the MCI MK Installation Guide for information on managing the icon images used by the Tree View node Home tab Channel Select buttons and On Air Controls node for your MC1 MK User created directories A list of user created directories using an FTP connection 6 2 Media File Management MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 To load a media file into a Logo channel Note Very large animations may take several mi
23. LAN Only connect to networks that remain inside the building Do not connect to networks that go outside the building EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to complv 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 mav cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likelv to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense N Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressiv approved bv Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device
24. Selecting this button performs a SqueezeBack effect with the transition You must pre configure your SqueezeBack presets then select the preset you want to apply to the transition before executing your transition 4 SQUEEZE Button Selecting this button applies the squeeze effect as specified using the EFFECT SELECT button to the next transition Note that the SQUEEZE button will be selected lit yet locked out when the transition type is Squeeze or when a squeeze effect is on air MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 SqueezeBack Effects 3 Working in 2D Space In order to maximize the features of the SqueezeBack feature it helps to have a basic understanding of two dimensional 2D space Two axes X and Y are used to define 2D space The position of an image on each of the two axes determines its location in 2D space e X Refers to the horizontal left right position of the image on the screen Y Refers to the vertical up down position of the image on the screen X X p s Center Point or Zero Point FY Figure 4 2 Basics of 2D Space Image Position in 2D Space The center point of the screen is the center zero point Each axis has a positive and negative region Moving an image to the left of the center or zero point locates it in X space e Moving an image to the right of the center locates it in X space e Moving an image below the center point locates it in Y space Moving an image abov
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26. an audio transition the MC1 MK prepares to take the Preset audio channel to air as follows The MC1 MK checks for audio profiles that will turn the channels or groups off or on depending on how they are set in the Preset Audio bus The MC1 MK performs the audio transition by fading the Preset channels to their Preset audio levels These levels then become the Current audio levels for those channels or groups The MC l MK then saves the Current levels of the audio channels that were taken off air at the Preset levels for those channels or groups These levels will be used as the Preset levels for the next transition 1 Notes on Audio Transitions Keep the following in mind when performing transitions including audio A two frame V Fade is performed on the audio if a different source is hot punched on the Program bus Audio transitions are Mix or V Fade on video fade and cuts However during cut transitions the audio transition is a V Fade Depending on how the Reset Audio Gain feature is configured the audio gain level may be reset to OdB after a transition Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for details For More Information on performing transitions refer to the section Transition Notes on page 3 4 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio 9 Using Audio Profiles Each of the four audio profiles are defined using the Configuration interface and capture the settings specified in the Audio tabs of th
27. an store depends on the type of file PNG TGA JPG The CompactFlash Status field in the Hardware tab displays how much space is available on the CompactFlash Card refer to the MCI MK Release Notes for information on formatting the CompactFlash 6 6 Media File Management MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Adjusting On Air Properties The Logos tab in DashBoard allows you to adjust the position and play modes of media files The following features are supported Auto Play When set the animation will play from the first frame when it is brought to air When clear bringing the animation to air does not affect playback Looping When set the animation will cycle continuously from the last frame back to the first in an endless loop When cleared the animation plays once and freezes on the last frame Hold Time When set the animation will play but before looping back if looping is enabled it pauses on the last frame for the specified Hold Time in frames Parameters that are adjusted are saved with the image animation When a logo animation is subsequently re loaded these parameters are also recalled However if there are no saved parameters for a recalled logo animation then the parameters remain unchanged For More Information on the Logos menu items refer to Table 7 3 on page 7 4 To adjust the on air properties of a media file Load a media file as outlined in the section Loading a Media
28. at interface These profiles that can be recalled from the On Air Control interface via the top row of buttons on the Audio Processing tab and Audio Shuffle tab of the On Air Control interface For More Information on creating audio profiles refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual Recalling an Audio Profile Recalling an audio profile does not affect the Voice Over or EAS settings To use an audio profile Configure the audio profile as outlined in the MCI MK Installation Manual On the Preset bus select the crosspoint button for the source you wish to take to air The button is now lit blue Select the Audio Processing tab or the Audio Shuffle tab to display the available profiles External Sources Voice Over Audio Processing es CS Keyers SqueezeBack Effects Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 2 Ch 4 Pass Pass Pass Pass Audio Processing Tab Load Profile Buttons Select the button for the audio profile that you want to use during the next transition The profile settings are used until another profile is loaded or the user changes any of the settings Select the TAKE button The selected crosspoint is taken to air and the corresponding button is lit in the Program bus The settings in the audio profile are applied only to this crosspoint during the transition To apply a different audio profile to the next transition repeat steps 2 to 5 MC1 MK Operation Manual Is
29. bly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event bb gt lt POP Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series Frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products Warning Certain parts of this equipment namelv the power supply area still present a safetv hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all A C power cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area Warning Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and N service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safetv replace all barriers after anv servicing This product contains safetv critical parts which if incorrectiv replaced mav present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained with the product s power supplies and power supplv area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factorv for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same time and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Warning This product includes an Ethernet Port which allows this product to be N connected to a local area network
30. ce Over Tab Audio Processing Tab Audio Shuffle Tab Index ii e Contents On Air Control Overview In This Chapter This chapter provides a basic introduction to the MC1 MK including an overview of the different areas of the On Air Control interface using the menu system as well as a brief summary of how video is controlled by the MC1 MK The following topics are discussed e Navigating to the On Air Control Interface e Menu System Basics e Switcher Basics MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 On Air Control Overview 1 1 Navigating to the On Air Control Interface This section provides a brief overview of navigating the MC1 MK interface in DashBoard To launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 6 2 0 or higher The software and DashBoard User Manual are available from the Ross Video website 2 Launch DashBoard by double clicking its icon on your desktop Locate the MC1 MK in the Basic Tree View of DashBoard If the card does not appear consult the MFC 8300 Series or MFC OG3 Series User Manual and DashBoard User Manual To access the MC1 MK On Air Control interface 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access 2 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard To set the MC1 MK On Air Control interface to full screen 1 Press Shift F11 to display the interface in full screen mode You can also select Window
31. different video This chapter provides a summary of the MC1 MK keying features The following topics are discussed e Keyers Overview e Configuring a Key MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Keying 1 Keyers Overview MC 1 MK includes four high quality HD SD SDI video keyers In addition to the external Key Video and Key Alpha source there are also four internal static animation playout channels An excellent device for keying external devices such as character generators graphic systems and EAS devices into a program feed and or keying with four internal logo channels The card offers full key control with shaped and unshaped keying self key or auto key with clip and gain control External Sources Voice Over Audio Processing Audio Shuffle Preset Program Hom 1 2 rey hoo Keys D DV ms Key Type Key Alpha Type Key Invert De ato Select Shaped 0 Make 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Keyer Source AE Reset Effect 1 Figure 2 1 Keyer Controls 1 Keyers Tab 3 Program Keyer Select Buttons 2 Logos Tab 4 Preset Keyer Select Buttons 1 Keyers Tab Each keyer has a sub tab that enables you to select video sources key types and adjust transparency clip and gain The MC1 MK supports Auto Select and Self keys The External sub tab enables you to specify the router source that feeds input on the KEY VIDEO Input or KEY ALPHA Input used as the External source when configuring keyers 2 Logos Tab
32. e Effect using the EFFECT SELECT button Cleared Disables the effect Adjusts the horizontal position of the image on A a Posten S the screen in number of pixels Adjusts the vertical position of the image on 8 a Y Position id the screen number of lines Squeezes the image horizontally to the b X Size 0 specified in number of pixels Squeezes the image vertically to the specified l b X Size 0 4 in number of lines Effect Locks the aspect ratio given the current X and Selected Y size parameters Changing one parameter Lock Aspect Ratio will cause the other parameter to automatically change to maintain this ratio Cleared X and Y parameters are adjusted independently Specifies that a router source will be the video source to be revealed by the squeeze effect You must also specify the router source using Reveal Source the options in the External Sources tab External Specifies the logo channel as the video source to be revealed by the squeeze effect Logo r Returns all parameters on the SqueezeBack ne Effects tab to the factory default values a The range is from to The default value is O which positions the image at the center point of the visible area b The default value is 100 c The default Reveal Source is as follows Effect 1 defaults to Logo 1 Effect 2 to Logo 2 Effect 3 to Logo 3 Effect 4 to Logo 4 7 6 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss
33. e buttons apply the rate slow medium fast to the next transition The transition rates are specified in the Home tab Note that the Slow button is selected after performing a factory default reset Note that if you are controlling the MC1 MK via Automation and these buttons are not lit the transition rate applied is set by the Automation command If you wish to apply one of these rates remember to select the required transition speed button before performing a transition e g selecting TAKE 4 BKGD Button The BKGD button is used to add or remove the BKGD from the next transition Toggling this button will immediately affect the Background video that is visible on the Preset output 5 SQUEEZE Button The SQUEEZE button is used to add or remove the selected squeeze effect preset from the next transition Toggling this button will immediately affect the video that is visible on the Preset output You may not de select this button if a squeeze effect is on air This can be done with a Squeeze transition to perform a SqueezeBack or as part of another transition Take Mix Fade Fade 6 TAKE Button Selecting the TAKE button performs the transition between the sources and effects selected in the Program and Preset buses using the specified Transition Type and Transition Speed The button is labeled TAKE NEXT when Automation is configured and enabled the ATMN button is toggled ON and the Take Button on Panel setting is set to Take
34. e the center point locates it in Y space When working with images keep in mind that the 2D space extends beyond the visible area of the screen Images can be positioned and manipulated outside of the viewable area to create some interesting effects For example and image can be positioned in such a way that it appears to roll into view from a point outside the screen and roll out of view on the other side 4 4 SqueezeBack Effects MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset This section outlines how to configure Preset Effect 1 in preparation of including it in a transition The same procedure can be used to configure any of the effect presets for your MC1 MK Note You cannot change the size of the image You can only change the distance of the image from the center point For More Information on the menu options when configuring your SqueezeBack presets refer to Table 7 4 on page 7 6 To configure an effect 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access 2 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the SqueezeBack Effects tab 4 Select the Effect 1 tab to configure the first effect 5 To specify the position of the image in the viewing area of the screen e Use the X Position slider to adjust the horizontal position of the image on the screen Use the Y Position slider to adjust the vertical position of the image on
35. el Audio Processing Audio Shuffling Performing Transitions Using Audio Profiles EAS Audio Voice Overs MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio Interfaces This section briefly summarizes the audio monitoring and controls available in the On Air Control interface for the MC1 MK Program 14 15 16 12345678 9 10111213 1516 Reset Effect 1 z Figure 5 1 On Air Control Interface Audio 1 Voice Over Tab 3 Audio Shuffle Tab 5 AUDIO OVER Buttons 2 Audio Processing Tab 4 Audio Meters 6 Audio Fader Controls 1 Voice Over Tab This tab provides options for configuring the duck level and gain for the voice over output 2 Audio Processing Tab The MC1 MK provides the ability to adjust the gain or mute individually each of the 16 embedded channels You can sum every adjacent pair of audio groups with the first channel on the Odd Channel numbers e g Channels 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 etc You can also recall audio profiles from this tab This tab also indicates the crosspoint button currently selected on the Preset bus This information is displayed in blue text at the top of the tab contents This information is useful when selecting audio profiles allowing you to see which crosspoint the audio profile will apply to during the next transition 3 Audio Shuffle Tab The MC1 MK provides the flexibility to modify the map of audio channels inside the SDI bit stream This is useful when the incoming feed
36. es Followed by color coded text 20 7 2 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Keyers Tabs Table 7 2 summarizes the Keyers tab options available in DashBoard Each key has a sub tab to select which key is to be modified Table 7 2 Keyers Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Adjusts the transparencv level of the key e 0 The key is completely opaque there is no difference between the original key and the key with the EE PG transparencv effect applied to it 100 The key is completely transparent the key is not visible on the screen Adjusts the clip values default is 92 the maximum luminance range not including Super White 0 to 100 Adjusts the gain values default is 50 A Key which uses two video signals Alpha and Fill the MAR E Kev Alpha Tvpe is automaticallv set to Shaped uto Selec If vou configure an internal Logo channel as Auto Select the associated alpha signal is used Kev Tvpe A Key that uses the luminance values of the KEY VIDEO source for the alpha the Key Alpha Type is automatically set to Unshaped Ifyou configure an internal Logo channel as Self the luminance value of the associated alpha is used The card performs a multiplicative key The Key Alpha luminance value mixes linearly the Key Video with the Unshaped Background Shades of gray in the Key Alpha are translated into transparency levels giving the key a soft edge
37. f the 16 embedded channels The audio processing and shuffle settings are retained on a per crosspoint basis Audio Profiles Each profile displays as a selectable button on the Audio Processing tab and Audio Shuffle tab of the On Air Control interface Note that profiles do not capture the Voice Over or EAS settings Selecting an audio profile applies the saved settings to the selected crosspoint on the next TAKE transition Note You can only recall audio profiles from the On Air Control interface Saving audio settings to an audio profile is done via the Configuration interface Refer to the MC1 MK Installation Manual for details For example your incoming fee has multiple languages with each language consisting of a channel pair You can create one audio profile to ensure that the proper language makes it onto the Program air path and that other languages are muted or removed from the path Transitions You can specify which audio groups are the output by default all groups are included During transitions the audio ramps smoothly between Program and Preset sources matching the video transition All channels of enabled groups are processed MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio 2 5 5 Setting the Master Audio Level The master audio level can be adjusted manually using the Audio Gain slider This slider applies a gain in dB to the audio that is included with the output To set the Master Audio level 1 From
38. figured in the previous steps 11 To adjust the on screen position of the timecode return to the Logos tab and use the X and Y Position sliders Configuration Notes Keep the following in mind when configuring a Logo channel for displaying LTC on screen The Status field on the Logos tab indicates the dimensions of the timecode file in the number of pixels Note that this value changes depending on the video format you are using To assign the same LTC to multiple outputs configure a Logo channel with the LTC and then assign that Logo channel to multiple key sources For example to assign LTC to the Logo 3 channel and then assign it to multiple outputs Configure Logo 3 to display LTC lt Select Logo 3 as the Keyer Source box for Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 and Key 4 Should you attempt to load the same LTC to a second Logo channel an error occurs and a message is displayed in the Status field of the second Logos tab e You can transition between the keys or the Background when using an MC1 MK This can be used to transition the LTC on and off air MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Media File Management 9 6 10 Media File Management MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus In This Appendix This appendix briefly summarizes the On Air Control menus available in the DashBoard Control System for the MC1 MK Default values are noted with an asterisk The following topics are discussed e Ho
39. fy whether the key is inverted To specify a router crosspoint as the External Keyer source 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the External Sources tab From the External Sources row select the button for the router crosspoint you want to assign as the External source The button is now lit and this crosspoint will be used whenever External is selected as the source for any Keyer The crosspoint is identified by the default name displayed on the button in the External sub tab For More Information on changing the crosspoint naming and or mapping refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 2 3 4 2 4 Keying Transitions In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of performing transitions in DashBoard For information on performing SqueezeBack transitions refer to the chapter SqueezeBack Effects on page 4 1 The following topics are discussed e Transition Area e Performing Transitions MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Transitions 1 Transition Area Transitions are used to change the background video and take keys on and off air A transition can include any combination of Background video and keys The BKGD A Program and BKGD B Preset inputs allows for background dissolves and V Fades behind the external key source Aud
40. has multiple languages with each language consisting of a channel pair By mapping the channels you ensure that the proper language makes it onto the Program air path and that the other languages can be muted or removed from the air path You can also recall audio profiles from this tab Refer to the section Audio Shuffling on page 5 8 for details on using the options in this tab This tab also indicates the crosspoint button currently selected on the Preset bus This information is displayed in blue text at the top of the tab contents This information is useful when selecting 5 2 Audio MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 audio profiles allowing you to see which crosspoint the audio profile will apply to during the next transition 4 Audio Meters This area displays Preset and Program audio peak level measurements for your audio channels Measurement units are in dBFS decibel full scale where OdBFS is the maximum digital value Each audio meter displays audio level information as illustrated in Figure 5 2 0 00 dBFS gt 4 50 o 9 00 11 75 14 50 17 25 20 00 EZ 24 00 28 00 ES 32 00 i 36 00 Es 40 00 ES 45 00 50 00 60 00 70 00 Figure 5 2 Illustrative Example of Audio Level Information 5 AUDIO OVER Buttons An AUDIO OVER button is included on each bus Selecting the button in the PST bus includes the voice over channel in the next transition You can also hot punch the AUDIO OVER button
41. he Program Bus is used to select the video source that will show as the Background on the Program output After performing a factory default reset the first unshifted router source Router 1 is selected on this bus e Preset Bus The Preset Bus is used to select the video source that is visible on the Preview output After performing a factory default reset the second unshifted router source Router 2 is selected on this bus 6 Transition Area This area provides the options for selecting transition rates slow medium fast and type take fade fade take fade mix fade take and SqueezeBack Refer to the chapter Transitions on page 3 1 for details 7 Keyer Area This area includes the four kevers of the MC1 MK and allows you to perform the key transitions Refer to the chapter Keying on page 2 1 for details 8 Fade to Black Button Use this button to fade the Program bus to black The Fade to Black FTB rate is specified in the Home tab After performing a factory default reset this button is toggled off unlit You can also disable this button using the option available in the Personality tab Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for details on configuring the option 9 Automation Button Toggling this button on button will be lit allows an Automation System to control the MC1 MK After performing a factory default reset this button is toggled off unlit 10 Program Audio Area This area include
42. he image are swapped when they are displayed Field 1 Only Field 1 of the image is displayed Field 2 Only Field 2 of the image is displayed The animation automatically starts to play Selected e when it is taken on air Auto Playd The animation starts playing as soon as the Cleared animation is loaded to the bus The animation starts over when it reaches the Selected SSES last frame of the animation Looping AT The animation stops when it reaches the last Cleared NA frame of the animation The animation plays but before looping back Hold Time He if looping is enabled it pauses on the last frame for the specified number of frames a Requires an ethernet connection and sufficient free space on the CompactFlash card b These settings only apply when there is an image loaded in the Logo channel When the Logo channel is empty these settings have no effect The default is 0 which represents the top left corner of the active picture area This option is only applicable when an animation file is selected e The default is 0 a9 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 7 5 SqueezeBack Effects Tabs Table 7 4 summarizes the SqueezeBack Effects tab options available in DashBoard Table 7 4 SqueezeBack Effects Tabs Options Menu Title Parameters Description Selected Enables the effect to be selected for a transition Hid
43. he required keyer s On the Preset bus select the video source you want to take on air Select a Transition Speed button Slow Medium or Fast Select a Transition Type button Select Take 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To perform a Fade to Black The FTB button allows you to fade to black where the Program bus is faded to black at the FTB rate the audio goes to silence and closed captioning information is not passed The Fade to Black rate is set in the Home tab as outlined above When the FTB button is selected or lit the MC1 MK performs an Auto transition to black Selecting the FTB button does not affect EAS audio however any EAS text will be removed from the output Transition Notes Keep the following in mind when performing transitions To allow for audio cross fading a cut takes two frames One frame is used for the audio fade down the video is then cut followed by the one frame audio fade up The speed at which the Auto transition is performed in number of frames is determined by the setting Slow Medium or Fast in the Transition Rate area Before proceeding ensure the Transition Type is set to the desired type When switching between router sources there is an additional time after the visible transition while the router sources are switched If you see a glitch at the end of the transition this indicates that the Delay setting in the Router setup tab is set too low Ifa crosspoint or transition but
44. his product and nay associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Product may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements Symbol Meanings This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which ifnot avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assem
45. hot the audio channels for both the talent and the key would be on air as per normal AFV If you transition to a shot with only a VTR clip then the audio from the talent would be taken off air If you wanted both audio channels to remain you would have to set up an audio profile by turning on the audio crosspoint for the talent on the Preset bus When you make the transition the MC1 MK takes the video off air but keeps the audio on Gain and Duck Levels When setting up the gain and duck levels note that audio sources are layered with the EAS positioned downstream from the Voice Over channel For example applying a duck level when EAS is active also applies that value to the Voice Over channel if active and the other incoming audio sources That means when both Voice Over and EAS audio are in effect it is possible to duck the incoming audio twice Q 2 no E Voice Over Figure 5 3 Audio Layering Audio Shuffling You can shuffle the 16 audio channels within the embedded Channels with no de embedding required This re shuffle is invoked in real time except when that input is on air the setting will 5 4 Audio MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 not be editable in this case For the case where Preset follows Program the audio map is editable but not applied on the Program bus until the TAKE button is selected Audio Processing The MC1 MK provides the ability to adjust the gain or mute individually each o
46. in the Program bus 6 Audio Fader Controls Use the slider to apply an audio gain value on the Program and Preset bus The gain range is 72dB to 12dB Use the Reset Audio Gain button to set the gain value to 0 MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio 3 Audio Overview This section outlines the audio features such as gain and duck levels channel mapping applying audio proc amps transitions and audio profiles Audio Modes The MC1 MK can be operated in one of two ways normal Audio Follow Video AFV mode or Override mode Audio Follow Video The Audio Follow Video AFV mode is where an audio channel is taken to air when the video it is associated with is taken to air The audio will follow the video on and off air like this for transitions For example there may be a number of camera setups in the studio each on focusing on a different talent When a particular camera is taken on air you also want the audio from the talent s microphone to be taken on air When the camera is taken off air you also want the corresponding audio channel to be taken off air This is normal AFV mode operation Audio Overrides The Override mode is when the normal AFV mode has been altered either by changing the gain taking more or fewer channels to air or altering the channels that will be taken to air on the next transition Overrides are also applied by selecting one of the audio profiles For example if you have an over the shoulder s
47. io Shuffle Preset Program SqueezeBack Effects KT Clip Gain A US Key Alpha Type Key iver geen Keyer Source gt Preset Bus gt 4 Tran Fast 4 ye Figure 3 1 Transition Area 1 Keyer Area 3 Transition Speed Buttons 5 SQUEEZE Button 2 Transition Type Buttons 4 BKGD Button 6 TAKE Button 1 Keyer Area The Keyer Area enables you to add or remove keyers in transitions This area includes the following controls The top row of buttons labeled Key 1 4 are used to perform cuts on the specified keyer directly on the Program Bus without affecting their inclusion in the next transition A lit button indicates that the specified keyer is currently on air The middle row displays thumbnails of the video source selected for that kever when possible Note that images are only provided for the internal logo sources and not for external router sources The bottom row of buttons labeled Key 1 4 are used to add or remove the specified keyer to the next transition Selecting the button toggles the keyer on off and selects removes the keyer to the Preset Bus respectively Once the transition is executed and depending on a Personality tab setting the button s are no longer lit in this row but are lit red in the top row e Refer to the section Audio Interfaces on page 5 2 for information on the AUDIO OVER buttons 2 Transition Type Buttons The following Transition Type buttons are available
48. ions are transferred to and from the MC1 MK using FTP protocol The media files are stored on a CompactFlash card that is installed on the MCI MK e Ifyou select an image size that is larger than the current video format only a portion of the image will be visible When a media file is loaded metadata such as X Y position is also loaded if it exists Otherwise default values are used For animations parameters are recalled after the last frame is loaded Metadata is stored with the image on the CompactFlash Card and is therefore no affected by loading factory default values e When using Mac OS X to transfer files to the CompactFlash Card via an FTP server you may only have read only access Refer to your Mac OS X documentation for details Image Specifications Media files used on the MC1 MK must meet the specifications outlined in Table 6 3 Table 6 3 Media File Specifications Parameter Specification File Type BMP GIF JPEG PNG TGA Compression compressed and uncompressed Max Image Width 32 768 pixels Interlaced formats 1080i 480i 5761 Max Image Height dependent on available memory Max Image Width 65 536 pixels Progressive formats 720p Max Image Height dependent on available memory Animation Maximum Length 10 000 frames For More Information on e the specifications for the files located in the ross directory refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual 6 4 Media File Management
49. me Tab e Keyers Tabs Logos Tabs e SqueezeBack Effects Tabs External Sources Tab Voice Over Tab e Audio Processing Tab e Audio Shuffle Tab MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Appendix A DashBoard Menus 1 Home Tab Table 7 1 summarizes the Home tab options available in DashBoard Table 7 1 Home Tab Options Menu Title Parameters Description Slow Rate 2 to 9992 Defines the Slow Rate in frames Medium Rate 2 to 999 Defines the Medium Rate in frames Transition Rates frames Fast Rate 2 to 999 Defines the Fast Rate in frames FTB Rate 2 to 9994 Defines the Fade to Black Rate in frames Station Logo Displays an image of the station logo using image the file ross station logo large png Indicates that an installed EAS is providing content to the MC1 MK text overlay the text 18 displayed in this area when the EAS is EAS Status active Indicates that EAS content is not provided to SE the MC1 MK text overlay The default value is 60 frames 2 seconds when using 59 94Hz formats When using 50Hz formats the default value is 50 frames The default value is 30 frames 1 second when using 59 94Hz formats When using 50Hz formats the default value is 25 frames The default value is 15 frames 0 5 second when using 59 94Hz formats When using 50Hz formats the default value is 12 frames The default value is 30 frames 1 second when using 59 94Hz formats When using 50Hz formats the default value is 25 fram
50. nail image Displays a thumbnail image HHHH yyy Loading frame X of Y Animation loaded f Single image loaded f Idle HHH None HHH PATTERNS RAM CACHE ROOT TOSS NONE Video Image Alpha Image File read only Status read only Selected on read only On Air read only Directory Filename DashBoard Menus Tab Title 7 4 Appendix A Table 7 3 Logos Tab Options Tab Title Parameters Description Displays the name of the currently selected media file Animation filenames include an underscore followed by three or more digits The number of frames and duration in seconds is Filename displayed in brackets after the filename Updated when a new Directory is selected in the Directory menu Provides a list of all the media files in the currently selected directory Note that animations appear as a single entry Pressing the button File List updates the Directory menu options updates the Filename menu options e Adjusts the position of the image along the X axis in number of pixels PAQ b c phen id The range varies depending on the output video format e Adjusts the position of the image along the Y axis in number of pixels PAQ b c age LION GE The range varies depending on the output video format Normal The entire frame of the image is displayed A Field 1 and Field 2 of t
51. nncnnnonns 5 2 5 3 5 11 5 13 Voice Over tabs eee ane 5 2 5 12 X X Position squeeze effects ss sse 4 4 X Position SqueezeBack preset X Size squeeze effects ss ssennnenenznnnnnzon X Size SqueezeBack preset Y Position SqueezeBack preset 4 4 Y Size SqueezeBack preset 4 5 Index 7 IX 3 PNG format du sen EE 6 4 6 6 Proc Amps audio erre 5 7 R Reset Audio Gain button sse eeenennzn 5 3 5 6 Reveal Source squeeze effects 4 5 7 6 ROSSEANG E 6 5 5 Selected on field yenen os 7 4 Selecting lge ue ai A as wee 2 4 Pega KE E 2 4 Key Alpha Type assess eras es 2 4 enee eeh 2 3 7 3 EE 6 2 Squeeze effet eee 4 2 transparency Value 2 4 Self Kev 23 Select tiles 2 4 7 3 Setup Key RR ER PESAR RR et eee 2 4 master audio level eennenenenzennn 5 6 PSA EEE 3 2 Shaped Keira dd 2 3 7 3 Shuffling 8 07 5 8 Specifications media files 0 6 4 SQUEEZE button seieren eaii 4 3 4 6 Squeeze effects Effects sub tabs ss sseeenennnnnenzzn 4 5 2 hiding an effect sis aiii 7 6 4 5 reveal source Selecting ss eeneenennenznni 7 6 TT EE 4 5 5 12 Squeeze Effects tab 4 2 4 5 7 6 7 9 7 10 SqueezeBack Lock Aspect Ratio 0 4 5 position image oe 4 5 SIZES MALO i A a E E ARMEL 4 5 Station
52. nual Iss 08 Keying 3 Configuring Key Sources You can assign any of the four logo channels or a router crosspoint as the source for a keyer The specific router crosspoint assigned to the Key Video source can be selected using the options in the External tab Note Leave Logo 4 assigned to Key 4 to ensure that EAS text crawls output To configure a key 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Keyers tab From the Keyers tab select the tab for the key you wish to configure From the Keyer Source area select the button for the video source you want to assign to the Keyer The button for the selected source is now lit If you selected External you may also need to specify the router crosspoint as outlined in the section To specify a router crosspoint as the External Keyer source below Toggle the Key Type button to set the Key Type to Auto Select or Self If required toggle the Key Alpha Type button to set the Key Alpha Type to Unshaped or Shaped Adjust the Clip and Gain values of the key using the corresponding sliders Note Ross Video strongly recommends leaving the Clip and Gain values at the default settings to avoid undesirable effects Use the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency level of the key 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 Toggle the Key Invert button to speci
53. nutes to load 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard Select the Logos tab then select the Logo sub tab for the logo channel you want to load the media file for 4 Iffiles were added or re named using an FTP connection select Rescan to update the list of directories and filenames 5 From the Directory menu select the directory you wish to load a file from When changing directories it may take a few moments for the Filename list to be updated 6 From the Filename menu select the file You can clear the Logo channel by selecting NONE from the Filename menu MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Media File Management 6 3 Managing Media Files Media files such as animations and still images can be transferred to and from the CompactFlash Card using an FTP connection Once transferred to the CompactFlash Card you use the options in the Logos tab to load the files and assign them to a Logo channel This section outlines the specifications for media files and provides general information on using the CompactFlash Card and an FTP connection For More Information on e assigning media files to Logo channels refer to the section Loading a Media File on page 6 2 Media File Notes The following tips and restrictions apply when managing your media files e Media files such as stills and animat
54. o sum the outputs of channel pairs within a group select the Sum button for the channel pair Note that both channels will carry the average of the two input channels A B 2 7 To reset the parameters for the specified channel to the default values select the associated Reset button 8 Ifrequired repeat steps 4 to 6 for each channel in the group MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio 7 Audio Shuffling The MC1 MK provides the flexibility to modify the map of audio channels inside the SDI bit stream This is useful when the incoming feed has multiple languages with cach language consisting of a channel pair By mapping the channels you ensure that the proper language makes it onto the Program air path and that the other languages can be muted or removed from the air path Operating Tip The settings on the Audio Shuffle tab are included when saving audio profiles To map the audio channels 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Audio Shuffle tab 234 5 Es Home Keyers SqueezeBack Effects Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 p4 Group 1 Group1Ch1 Group 1 Ch2 Group 2Ch2 CI Group 4 Ch 2 Group1Ch3 Group2Ch3 roup 3 Group 4 Ch 3 Group 1Ch 4 Group 2Ch4 Group 4 Ch 4 Effect 1 rogram Bus Kees kk RR a a Du Ee ua Prosot Bus Router R L
55. p settings to pass the default input channels to the output channels The mute gain sum and invert settings for all groups are reset to the default values All Groups a Default is embedded 1 1 mapping e g GICI OUT is mapped to G1C1 IN 7 10 Appendix A DashBoard Menus MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 key SQUICES lii kai is 2 4 A ines setas obesa assis 1 3 2 3 3 logo channels 0 7 6 9 7 4 RossLing connection eneenenzznnznn 6 6 Connection KR DANE tess SAP ET RN CREED A 6 5 Rossi iii asta 6 5 Crosspoint 2 2 LOCO 1 4 POINT aa 2 4 D DashBoard audio Meters 22 a eiii EE 1 4 Channel Select buttons 1 3 CTOSSPOINS visit a ts l 4 Key Setup tab occ ea 2 4 keyer area iss ques ii 1 4 1 0107 7 3 LogositaD iss ria serei eee 7 4 navigating OVErVIEW sms eesenesnzenzenzznnzni l 2 On Air Control interface sse l 2 OVERVIEW LS iii ek A Irene EAR 1 timer display 1 4 transition area 7 1 4 Directory field asia rega o 7 4 E EAS embedded audio source 5 11 7 2 10 BEE 2 4 text OVER 2 EFFECT SQUEEZE button 4 2 4 3 6 F Fade to black performing Les aE 97 3 4 6 2 transition Late gt 7 3 4 3 3 Fade Take transition rei 3 3 File naming media files 6 5 Files media Ass II AL B Pt 6 7 RTR button visir e 1 4 3 4 FEB Rate field si 7 2 FTP
56. red to create an FTP connection e User Name user Password password Connection using RossLinq RossLinq enables you to transfer still images directly from the XPression to a MC1 MK Logo channel You can transfer files into any of the directories for any of the Logo channels on the card There are four directories each corresponding to a specific Logo channel on the card The file can be a format as listed in Table 6 3 Note that the transfer of animations is not supported at this time Note The RossLing channel in XPression must be set as a passive FTP connection in order to set up communications between XPression and the MC1 MK Refer to the XPression documentation for details MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Media File Management 5 To connect to the XPression via RossLinq establish an FTP connection using the following information IP Address Refer to the Ethernet tab in the MC1 MK Configuration interface e User Name xpression e Password password Note When using an EAS Logo 4 channel is automatically reserved for the EAS use Do not attempt to transfer files via RossLinq into Logo channel 4 when EAS is enabled CompactFlash Card The following tips and restrictions apply when using the CompactFlash Card e the CompactFlash Card must be installed on the MC1 MK before the board powers up and must remain inserted the CompactFlash Card is 2GB or 4GB in size the number of files you c
57. rnally generated black To select a video source on a bus you must identify the bus you want to assign a video source to and then press the crosspoint button you want to select on that bus Video Layering Key lavering is fixed for the MC1 MK and starts with Background and proceeds to Keyer 4 Background Figure 1 2 Video Layering Video Preview Video preview allows you to use an additional monitor to preview what the next shot is going to be The Preset bus of MC1 MK shows what is selected for the next transition This includes the keys and background video sources that will be on air after the next transition Overlay The overlay feature provides one layer of text in real time as a source for any Keyer The text can be from an EAS or LTC source Multiple MC1 MK Operation DashBoard enables you to have multiple On Air Control interfaces open with each interface for a specific MC1 MK Master Control Switcher Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for details on setting up multiple cards MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 On Air Control Overview 1 5 1 6 On Air Control Overview MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Keying In This Chapter Keying is the term used to describe when you insert or electronicallv cut portions of one screen into another or place titles over background images Keys are made up of two basic components an alpha that cuts the hole in the background video and a fill that fills the hole with
58. s 08 1 2 5 10 Audio EAS Audio The MC1 MK supports embedding Emergency Alert EAS audio Setup EAS audio channel selection is done via the Audio Over Selection tab in the Configuration interface EAS audio will be mixed into the Program path on the stage just before the final fade to silence Duck Gain Levels When EAS is active all audio channels on the Program shall be adjusted by a value specified on the Audio tab in the Configuration interface The default is to reduce the gain by 10dB When using a Sage Digital ENDEC EAS the MC1 MK reacts to the Sage Push To Talk PTT relay closure to activate audio voice over While the PTT relay is closed the MC1 MK applies the EAS Duck Level specified on the Sage EAS Setup tab to the incoming Program audio and performs a cut transition by mixing the incoming audio from the channel at a specified level MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio 1 Voice Overs The MC1 MK enables flexible audio voice over mixing with a variable program audio duck level audio over gain control and preset mixing with transition control When Voice Over or EAS is active all channels are mixed If the source contains more audio channels that you want mixed ensure to use the Mute setting for those channels The Voice Over source is selected using the Audio Over Selection tab in the Configuration interface A Voice Over can also be triggered using GPIs For More Information on setting up GPI
59. s refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual Setting the Voice Over Duck Gain Level You can adjust the duck and gain levels of the Voice Over channel Note that if both Voice Over and EAS audio is in effect the MC1 MK ducks the incoming audio twice The Voice Over duck gain is set in the Voice Over tab of the On Air Control interface To set the duck gain level 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access 2 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Voice Over tab Program Effect 1 PGM E BR EEE Program Bus Geen d r Router HIT exa Shift bn A be be a be o rd EE 4 Preset Bu BLACK toso toso ESCH EX KEN E cE Tran Type Transitio eed Transit nsition In Voice Over Tab 4 Use the Duck Level slider to apply a negative gain in dB to the Voice Over channel 5 Use the Gain slider to apply a gain in dB to the Voice Over channel 5 12 Audio MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Including a Voice Over The Voice Over feature is triggered on off by pressing the AUDIO OVER button located on the On Air Interface Once the button is selected button is lit the voice over will remain active until the button is selected again button is unlit For More Information on selecting the source for your Voice Over refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual the location of the AUDIO OV
60. s an audio fader that enables you to control the Program audio gain The slider is set by default to O and has a range of 72 to 12dB Use the Default button to reset the audio gain You can also configure an option in the Personality tab to automatically reset the audio gain to 0dB after any Background transition Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for details on configuring the option 11 Lock Button Use this button to lock the interface so that users are locked out of the interface This prevents anyone from changing settings on this MC1 MK interface To lock the interface select the button To unlock use the provided Unlock rotary spinner 1 4 On Air Control Overview MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Switcher Basics This section gives an overview of how video is controlled by the MC1 MK This includes video sources video layering and preview For information on setting up crosspoints and video inputs refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual Video Sources The MC1 MK has access to two basic types of video sources external and internal All video sources can be assigned to video source crosspoint buttons By pressing a crosspoint button on a bus the video source assigned to that button is selected External External video sources come from SDI inputs on the rear module Internal Internal video sources come from internally generated video such as any of the four internally generated Logo channels or an inte
61. signals the Key Alpha is used to cut the hole in the video and the Key Video is used to fill the hole For external keying the source on BNC 2 is the Key Video and the source on BNC 4 is the Key Alpha For internal sources the Key Video and Alpha are generated internally BNC 2 and BNC 4 are not used Note that the Key Alpha Type is automatically set to Shaped e Self A Self Key uses only one video signal the luminance or brightness of the Key Video is used as the Key Alpha For external keying the source on BNC 2 is used as the Key Video and the Key Alpha BNC 4 is not used For internal sources the Key Video is internally supplied BNC 2 nor BNC 4 are used Note that the Key Alpha Type is automatically set to Unshaped Key Alpha Types You can specify a key alpha as one of the following e Unshaped multiplicative keying With an Unshaped Key the Key Alpha luminance value mixes linearly the Key Video with the Background Shades of gray in the Key Alpha are translated into transparency levels giving the key a soft edge Self Keys are set to Unshaped by default Shaped additive keying With a Shaped Key the Key Alpha cuts a hole in the Background based on the luminance value of the Key Alpha and adds the Key Video to the Background hole Shaped Key alphas are sometimes used with Character Generators to cut very precise holes for the Key Video fill Auto Select keys are set to Shaped by default MC1 MK Operation Ma
62. t transitions are also supported under the Presmaster automation protocol Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for details on this protocol e You can also trigger a squeeze effect using a GPI trigger Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for setup details e You can configure a tally to raise when the reveal source is visible This tally will be raised regardless of the configured source This can be used in cases when a graphics station is providing the video and needs to know when to trigger the playing of an animation Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for setup details Previewing a Squeeze Effect You can preview your Effect preset on the Preview monitor without affecting the Program bus However during a SqueezeBack transition the preview output is not accurate To preview a squeeze effect 1 Setup your effect as outlined in the procedure To configure an effect on page 4 5 2 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access 3 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 4 Use the EFFECT SELECT button to specify the desired squeeze effect for the transition 5 Select the SQUEEZE button Transitions with SqueezeBack This section provides examples of executing transitions that include SqueezeBack Preset Basic Transition with a Squeeze Effect Operation This is a SqueezeBack transition 4 6 SqueezeBack Effects MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss
63. t your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 e 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS lt lt Iroquois Ontario KOE 0 Canada General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Contents On Air Control Overview 1 Tin This E EE l 1 Navigating to the On Air Control Interface ss l 2 Menu System Basics ii a tai iaa l 3 Switcher EE l 5 Video B l 5 Mie AO a d A l 5 Video EE 1 5 RE 1 5 Multiple MC1 MK Operation 7 1 5 Keying 2 In This Chapter EE 2 1 Keyers OVINA Ra ara ed 2 2 f ba Read ETA aa 2 3 RE 23 Transitions 3 In This Chapter ss users aci 3 1 Transition AT e laredo 3 2 Performing 7 51 3 4 SqueezeBack Effects 4 This Chapter A Aaa Aas 4 1 SqueezeBack Effects Options Overview 4 2 Working EE 4 4 Configuring a SqueezeBack Dreset 4 5 Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets eres 4 6 Notes on Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets
64. the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access 2 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Specify the audio gain value using the Audio Gain slider The numerical gain value may also be entered directly in the PGM Audio field Audio Gain Slider and PGM Audio Field 4 You can select the Reset Audio Gain button to set the audio gain to OdB This resets the gain preset back to 1 1 5 6 Audio MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Audio Processing The MC1 MK provides the ability to adjust the gain or mute individually each of the 16 embedded channels You can sum every adjacent pair of audio groups with the first channel on the Odd Channel numbers e g Channels 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 etc Operating Tip The settings on the Audio Processing tab are included when saving audio profiles To configure the audio proc amps 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you want to access 2 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Audio Processing tab Program Pr Preset Du Audio Processing Tab 4 To apply a gain to a channel use the associated Ch slider to select a value between 72dB and 12dB Note that this does not affect the Audio Over gain levels 5 To mute a channel select the associated Mute button When the button is red the specified output channel is muted 6 T
65. the competition with respect We will cooperate with and help other friendly companies o oN We will go above and beyond in times of crisis If there s no one to authorize the required action in times of company or customer crisis do what you know in your heart is right You may rent helicopters if necessary MC1 MK Operation Manual Ross Part Number MCIMKDR 004B 08 e Release Date March 23 2015 O 2015 Ross Video Limited Ross openGear and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Patent numbers US 7 034 886 US 7 508 455 US 7 602 446 US 7 802 802 B2 US 7 834 886 US 7 914 332 US 8 307 284 US 8 407 374 B2 US 8 499 019 B2 US 8 519 949 B2 US 8 743 292 B2 GB 2 419 119 B GB 2 447 380 B and other patents pending Copyright Patents Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using t
66. to 24 e When using 1080pSF 23 98Hz and 1080pSF 24112 the range is from 00 to 23 e When using 720p 50Hz the range is from 00 to 49 e When using 720p 59 94Hz the range is from 00 to 59 Note When using a progressive video format the LTC standard only provides a count of every second frame but the MC1 MK will increment and display the frame count on every frame To display timecode in a logo channel 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the MC1 MK you wish to access 2 Select the On Air Control node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Logos tab 4 Select the sub tab for the Logo channel you want to load the timecode file for 5 Select 8 timecode file to load to the Logo channel as follows From the Directory menu select PATTERNS From the Filename menu specify the display font size e g Select Time code small to display text in a small font size Select the Keyers tab Select the sub tab for the Keyer you wish to use to display timecode Adjust the transparency and other on air properties for the output as described in the section Configuring a Key on page 2 3 It is recommended to set the Key Type to Auto Select and the Key Alpha to Unshaped 9 From the Kever Source area select the Logo channel to assign it to the output 6 8 Media File Management MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 10 From the On Air Control interface enable the Keyer which was con
67. ton is selected while a transition is in progress the original transition continues as subsequent button presses are ignored except the FTB button MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 3 4 Transitions e Verify how the Toggle Program Preset Bus and Disarm Preset Keyers options are configured in the Personality tab Refer to the MCI MK Installation Manual for details on configuring these options MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 Transitions 5 3 6 Transitions MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 SqueezeBack Effects In This Chapter The MC1 MK can be used to perform on air SqueezeBack transitions to reveal another video source or graphic You can also transition to pre squeezed effects with standard transitions squeeze in any direction on either X or Y axis or both Four SqueezeBack presets are provided for quick effect recalls on the fly This chapter outlines the SqueezeBack feature of the MC1 MK The following topics are discussed e SqueezeBack Effects Options Overview e Working in 2D Space e Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset e Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 SqueezeBack Effects 1 SqueezeBack Effects Options Overview This section briefly outlines the elements of the On Air Control interface for the SqueezeBack Effects feature Program H 14 IS E m E 6 7 8 9 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 Effect 1 A 2 SES rr El PGM Figure 4 1 SqueezeBack Effects Con
68. trols 1 SqueezeBack Effects Tab 3 SqueezeBack Effect Transition Type Button 2 Effect Select Area 4 SQUEEZE Button 1 SqueezeBack Effects Tab The SqueezeBack Effects tab provides a sub tab for each of the four SqueezeBack presets enabling you to customize each effect separately From these sub tabs you can specify the horizontal and vertical positions of the image on the screen and the reveal source from the four logo channels or an external video source Because the reveal source shares the same sources available to the keyers we encourage users to avoid sharing a source between keyer and reveal operation 2 Effect Select Area This area includes the Effect f status field and an EFFECT SELECT button The status field reports the last applied effect and whether it is on or off air or currently on the Preset Bus While the squeeze effect is on air e the EFFECT SELECT button is locked Even though you can still adjust the options in the SqueezeBack Effects tabs we suggest not doing so since all effect changes are immediately applied e you are unable to change the background or keys with a transition However you can still hot punch a source or key on the Program bus However hot punching a source on the Program bus will take the squeeze effect off air Hot punching keys on off will not take the squeeze effect off air 4 2 SqueezeBack Effects MC1 MK Operation Manual Iss 08 3 SqueezeBack Effect Transition Type Button

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