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1. Input SD IN HDMI IN DVI I IN VIDEO IN REF IN syste an nos MTS Output SDI OUT DVI D OUT VIDEO OUT AUX REF OUT Format Digital Analog System PGM AUX1 AUX Mv SD 576i 50 576i 50 Not ot XGA 1024x768 60 PAL PAL BB Format AUX2 MV supported supported SXGA 1280x1024 SUED TER d mum PAL PALBB 60 576i 5 576 51 lot supporte 576i 5 WXGA 1280x768 60 480 59 94 480i 59 94 Not supported 480i 59 94 NTSC NTSC BB 480 59 94 480i 59 94 Not Not XGA 1024x768 60 NTSC NTSC BB F supported supported sxc A 1280x1024 HD 1080 50 1080i 50 1080i 50 1080i 50 Not supported PAL BB WXGA 1280x768 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 Not supported NTSC BB 60 720p 50 720p 50 720p 50 720p 50 Not supported PAL BB HD 1080 50 1080 50 1080 50 1080p 50 XGA 1024x768 60 Not PAL BB SXGA 1280x1024 supported de ica 720p 59 94 720p 59 94 720p 59 94 720p 59 94 Not supported NTSC BB WXGA 1280x768 60 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 1080p 60 XGA 1024x768 60 Not NTSC BB SXGA 1280x1024 supported 1080i 60 59 94 3D system Single Dual Stream WXGA 1280x768 tri level 60 Output SDI OUT DVI D OUT VIDEO OUT AUX REF OUT 720p 50 720p 50 720p 50 Not XGA 1024x768 60 Not PAL BB supported SXGA
2. Basic adjustment knob operations Items area Turn the V1 knob left or right to move the cursor up or down If the 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 Names and Functions of Parts Cross Point Control Block 9 e BKGD KEY AUX 1 AUX 2 0000 00000000 8 SHIFT Q Bus delegation buttons Use the cross point buttons to switch which bus to control The transition types that can be selected will also change during this time Bus Bus controlled by Selectable delegation cross point buttons transition button type PGM row PST KEY row lection button BKGD PGM bus PST bus MIX EFF KEY PGM bus KEY bus fill bus MIX EFF and source bus AUX 1 Aux1 PGM Aux1 PST bus MIX only bus AUX 2 Aux2 PGM Aux2 PST bus MIX only bus To select the key source Press a PST KEY cross point button while holding down the KEY button PGM
3. Select Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V3 Hour Hour 0 to 23 V4 Min Minute 0 to 59 6 Press the V3 or V4 knobs 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 Signal Description name 1to4 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 SDI The signals that are input differ depending on the HDMI For HD mode 1t03 Assign the video of the HDMI signals that are input to the HDMI 1 to 3 connectors These signals cannot be used in SD mode Content with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP cannot be used VIDEO For SD mode 1to3 Assign the video of the analog composite signals that are input to the VIDEO 1 to 3 connectors 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 x 768 60 Hz SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz WXG
4. Menu selection buttons Display a menu that corresponds with the button pressed The selected button will light orange KEY button page 1 33 Displays the Key menu gt Advanced Settings EFF effect button Displays the Effect menu gt Advanced Settings FM frame memory button Displays the Frame Memory menu 2 Advanced Settings MISC miscellaneous button Displays the Misc menu gt Advanced Settings FILE button Displays the File menu gt Advanced Settings SETUP button pages I 19 to I 27 Displays the Setup menu gt Advanced Settings MENU1 and 2 buttons menu shortcut buttons Assign shortcuts to frequently used menus to these buttons Assigning menu shortcuts Hold down the MENU button while the menu you want to assign is displayed in the menu display Canceling menu shortcut assignments Hold down the MENU button To save the button assignments perform Startup Define in the Setup menu before turning the unit off page I 40 To change the menu assigned to a MENU button cancel the current assignment before assigning the new menu Menu shortcuts cannot be assigned to the MENU buttons in 3D mode X Y pointer gt Advanced Settings POS position button gt Advanced Settings Q F1 button When the resizer function is enabled this selects whether to use the X Y pointer as a resizer or a positioner The button lights orange when resizer is selected and green
5. 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 Configuring Audio Signal Settings suoneiedei4 Z 1e1deu9 I 25 suonejedeJjd z 1edeu9 I 26 Adjusting the Audio Quality for Each Channel You can adjust audio quality by adjusting the levels for the audio signals that are input to the unit and adjusting the high middle and low frequency bands 1 Press the ACCESS PFL button in the same column as the channel fader to which the audio you want to adjust is assigned to display the Audio Channel menu 2 Turn the V1 knob to select Input Trim and turn the V4 knob to adjust the input level Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values Va Level Adjusts 15 dB to 15 dB input level 0 dB 3 Turn the VI knob to select the audio frequency Equalizer High Equalizer Mid Equalizer Low you want to adjust turn the V2 knob to turn on the equalizer function and turn the V3 and V4 knobs to configure the center fre
6. Installing Application Software and Firmware Install Appendix Message List Index Table of Contents 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 Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values 720p59 720p50 480i59 576i50 Test1 Test2 Test3 V3 Format Signal format 108059 108050 V4 Aspect Aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 About references References to the Operating Instructions Volume II Advanced Settings are indicated by the gt mark as follows Example 1 POS position button 2 Advanced Settings Example 2 For details see Message List gt Advanced Settings To find information on a specific topic See Index page I 47 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 About This Manual I 7 1 8 Usage Precautions Note on Faulty Pixels on the LCD Panel The LCD panel
7. M L5 M L6 L7 L8 SDI1L SDI2L SDI3L SDI4L HDMHL HDMI2L HDMI3L Left audio signal V4 Right Right audio signal NotUse M L1 M L2 M L3 M L4 M L5 M L6 L7 L8 SDI1R SDI2R SDI3R SDI4R HDMHR HDMI2R HDMISR 4 Repeat step 3 for assignments to other channel faders Configuring Audio Signal Settings suoneiedei4 Z 181deu9 1 23 Tip The following assignments are set under factory default settings Channel Default setting fader L R 1 LR MIC LINE IN 1 2 LR MIC LINE IN 2 3 LR MIC LINE IN 3 o 4 L R MIC LINE IN 4 EB 5 MIC LINE IN 5 5 R MIC LINE IN 6 3 6 L LINE IN 7 5 6 R LINE IN 8 S AV Link function You can link PGM bus cross point buttons 1 to 6 with audio channel faders of the same number AV Link function When AV Link is enabled and you press a cross point button the audio channel of the same number will be enabled In such cases other audio channels for which AV Link is enabled will be disabled In addition audio channels can be enabled or disabled regardless of their AV Link setting The AV Link function cannot be used when the cross point button delegation is AUX 1 or AUX 2 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 VI knob to select the channel fader number Audio Input A
8. program cross point buttons 1 to 8 SHIFT pages I 21 1 29 Q PST KEY preset key cross point buttons 1 to 8 SHIFT pages 1 21 1 29 4 Transition Control Block 10 BKGD KEY l FTB Lj KEY TRANS AUTO TRANS CUT Q Transition type selection buttons MIX button pages 1 50 I 31 EFF effect button pages 1 30 1 31 Next transition selection buttons BKGD background button page 1 13 KEY button pages I 13 1 33 I 34 FTB fade to black button When you press the FTB button the current program output image will fade out to a black screen When you press the FTB button again the original image will fade in from the black screen AUTO TRANS auto transition button page 1 30 Q CUT button page 1 30 Q Transition indicators page 1 31 Fader lever page 1 30 Q KEY TRANS key transition button gt Advanced 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 Next transition Operation selection button BKGD The background video is switched at the next transition KEY The key is inserted or removed at the next transition If the key is not currently inserted it is inserted at the next transition If the key is inserted it is removed at the next transition BKGD KEY The background video is sw
9. 10 screen layout Video Misc Multi Viewer GPI Tally Information suoneiedei4 Z saydeup 3 Turn the V1 knob to select Viewer Mode and turn The numbers indicate the number assignments for each the V4 knob to select the split screen layout sub screen Multi Viewer output example 10 screen layout Red frames indicate the sub screens for video inputs that Multi Viewer are currently on air i e the program video 5 Back Viewer Mode Signal Assign 1 Signal Assign 2 Select Preview video Program video Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V4 Split Split screen 4 10 layout Em TD du M 4 Turn the V1 knob to select the sub screen Signal ev 4 Assign 1 to Signal Assign 10 to which you want to KEY SOURCE fi Zn i assign the video signal and turn the V4 knob to select the video signal Red frame Multi Viewer If a frame memory key is on air the red frame appears in Back the FM V video sub screen Viewer Mode Signal Assign 1 Signal Assign 2 Select Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V4 Source Video Black SDI1 to 4 signal DVI H V1 to 3 ColBg FM V FM K PGM PVW Aux1PG Aux1PV Aux2PG Aux2PV Configuring Multi Viewer Settings I 27 suonejedeJjgd z 1edeu9 I 28 5 Notes on setting values Black Black video SDI1 to 4 Video input from the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors DVI Video input fr
10. 1280x1024 supported 720p 50 System PGM AUX1 AUX mv XGA 1280x768 ee Format AUX2 MV x 60 HD 1080i 50 1080i 50 1080i 50 1080i 50 Not supported PAL BB 720p 59 94 720p 59 94 720p 59 94 Not XGA 1024x768 60 Not NTSC BB supported SXGA 1280X1024 supported ea 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 Not supported NTSC BB WXGA 1280x768 tri level 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 1 WXGA 1280 x 768 supports only the following formats 1 MV MULTI VIEWER Resolution Frequency Hz fs MHz fH KHz fV Hz H pix V line 1280x768 60 68 250 47 396 59 995 1440 790 3D system Single Dual Stream Audio input Input SDI IN SDI IN HDMI IN DVH IN VIDEO IN REF IN i System 1 D2 R 3 L 4 R 1t03 1to3 Analog input 1 and 2 Forma us XLR TRS combo 2 HD 1080 50 1080 50 1080 50 Not Not Not Not PAL BB supported supported supported supported foe MIC LINE 1 and 2 male 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 1080i 59 94 Not Not Not Not NTSC Reference input level 44 dBu 20 dBu supported supported supported supported BB u 1080 4 dBu input impedance 3 3 kQ or tri level more 720p 50 720p 50 720p 50 Not Not Not Not PAL BB supported supported supported supported 720p 50 Analog input 3 to 6 tri level 720p 59 94 720p 59 94 720p 59 94 Not Not Not Not NTSC TRS phone 4 MIC LINE 3
11. 30 Pre Fade Listen I 37 Preview Video 1 27 Program Fader I 10 I 37 Program Video 1 27 PST KEY Cross Point Button 1 12 I 21 I 29 R REF OUT Phase II 49 Reference Signal Input Output Block I 16 Resizer I 23 Resizer Menu II 26 Aspect I 26 Location I 26 Rotation I 27 Rotation Mode II 26 Rotation I 17 II 29 Rotation Adjust II 17 II 29 Rotation Mode II 26 S Sample Mark 1 35 II 27 Sample Mark Adjust 1 35 II 27 Saving Settings I 40 SDI II 52 SDI OUT AUX Assign 11 51 II 54 SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER Assign II 51 II 54 SDI OUT PGM Assign 11 50 II 54 Select 11 35 Setup II 48 SETUP Button I 11 I 19 I 20 I 21 I 22 I 48 Setup Menu II 45 II 48 II 50 1 52 1 53 II 54 II 55 Audio II 50 GPI Tally II 45 Information II 55 Install II 55 Multi Viewer I 27 Startup Define I 40 System II 48 Video Input II 52 Video Misc II 55 Video Output II 54 Video XPT 1 53 SHIFT 1 53 Signal Assign 1 27 Signal Format I 19 Size II 18 Slide I 41 Snapshot 1 38 II 39 Recalling 1 39 Saving I 38 SNAPSHOT Button I 13 I 38 Specifications 1 43 Squeeze I 41 Startup Define I 40 Startup Mode I 49 STORE Button I 13 I 39 System Configuration Example 3D System II 6 HD System I 9 SD System 1I 5 System Format I 19 II 49 System Menu II 49 3D Mode II 49 Date II 49 LCD Backlight 11 49 REF OUT Phase II 49 Startup Mode I 49 System Format II 49 System Reference I 49 Time 1 49 System Reference I 49 T Tally Input I 46 Ta
12. 33 I 39 II 19 AUX 1 Buttons I 12 AUX 2 Buttons I 12 BKGD Button 1 12 I 39 KEY Button I 12 I 33 I 39 II 19 II 20 C CH ON Button I 10 1 37 Channel Fader 1 10 I 23 1 37 11 31 Chr 1 35 Chr Key Adjust II 28 Chr Key Window 11 28 Chr Key Window Adj 1 28 Chroma Key 1 32 I 34 Detailed Adjustments II 21 Chromakey Auto Adj 1 35 II 24 Chromakey Manual Adj II 24 Color BKGD I 8 Color Cancel II 28 Color Cancel Adjust I 28 Compressor I 32 Configuration Data 11 38 CropH I 18 Crop V I 18 Cropping 1 13 Cross Point Button 1 21 I 29 Assigning Video Signals I 21 Switching 1 29 Cross Point Control Block I 12 CUT Button 1 13 I 29 D Date I 20 Date and Time I 20 Defocus I 41 Digital Multi Effect II 8 II 20 DIM Button 1 10 I 38 Dimmer 1 38 Direct Selection I 31 DIRECT ESC Button 1 13 I 32 DME II 8 II 20 DME Wipe II 12 Basic Operations I 12 Detailed Adjustments I 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 CropH 1I 18 Crop V I 18 Positioner I 18 Positioner Adjust II 18 Size II 18 Door I 41 DVI 1 22 II 52 DVI Input Signals II 52 DVI OUT AUX Assign II 54 DVI OUT MULTI VIEWER Assign II 54 DVI Video Inputs I 22 E EFF Button I 11 I 13 I 32 I 33 I 34 II 10 11 15 II 19 Effect 1 30 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
13. ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Specifications xipueddy I 45 Pin Configurations TALLY GPI connector 15 pin D sub male Pin No Signal name Description 1 GPO1 GPI output 1 tally 1 2 GPO2 GPI output 2 tally 2 3 GPO3 GPI 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 8 GPO8 GPI output 8 tally 8 9 GND GND 10 GND GND E 11 GPI1 GPI input 1 8 12 GPI2 GPI input 2 x 13 GPI3 GPI input 3 14 GPI4 GPI input 4 15 GND GND REMOTE connector RS 232C 9 pin D sub male Example Connection of GPI Input Switch or relay connection 5 V External device m NN e 1kQ a i Open collector connection External device Example Connection of Tally GPI Output Pin No Signal name Description 1 No Connection 2 RX Received Data 3 TX Transmitted Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send 9 No Connection Tip You can connect an external device to the REMOTE connector and control the unit from the device For details on the communication protocol contact your local Sony representative I 46 Specifications External device Maximum voltage 5 V A M
14. Input Signal Indicator I 10 I 25 Input Trim II 31 K Key 1 32 I 19 Basic Operations II 19 Detailed Adjustments I 20 KEY Button I 11 I 12 I 13 I 33 1 39 I 19 I 20 11 23 Index Key DME Wipe II 24 Key DME Wipe Modify Menu 11 30 Positioner II 30 Positioner Adjust II 30 Size 1 30 Key Edge Type II 25 Key Fill Mat Adjust II 23 Key Fill Src Select 1 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 1 25 Fine Key Adjust V II 25 Key DME Wipe II 24 Key Edge Type 1 25 Key Fill Mat Adjust II 23 Key Fill Src Select I 23 Key Invert I 24 Key Mask 1 25 Key Mask Box H II 25 Key Mask Box V I 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 1 23 Resizer II 23 Key Soft Edge I 25 KEY TRANS Button I 13 II 8 II 20 II 23 Key Transition II 20 Key Type II 21 Key Type Select 1 33 I 35 II 23 Key Wipe II 24 Key Wipe Edge II 24 Key Wipe Modify Menu 1 29 Aspect 1 30 Multi 1 30 Multi Adjust II 30 Positioner II 29 Positioner Adjust II 29 Rotation I 29 Rotation Adjust II 29 L LCD Backlight 11 49 Limiter II 32 Limiter Compressor I 32 Lin Key Adjust I 23 Lin Key Mode II 24 Linear Key 1 32 II 21 Locatio
15. Lum luminance key Lin linear key Chr chroma key 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 3 Advanced Settings 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 31 Luminance key settings can be saved as snapshots and recalled when necessary For details see Snapshots page I 38 Composing Images with Keys suonejedo seg Ja deuD 1 33 suonejedo oiseg e 1ejdeu9 I 34 Selecting the key fill and key source Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values separately V3 Source Key source Self Auto Split selection mode Perform the following between step 7 and 8 of the DCR progenie Press the PST KEY cross point button to be used for the key source while holding down the KEY bus Turn the V1 knob to select Key Fill Src Select and delegation button turn the V3 knob to select Split Key Transition Key Type Select Resizer Key Fill Src Select Source Fill Split Bus Composing Images with Chroma Keys This section describes how to perform auto chroma key You can also adjust
16. Start Enter 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 Tip Youcan also use the F2 button to execute auto chroma key 1 3 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 31 Chroma key settings can be saved as snapshots and recalled when necessary For details see Snapshots page 1 38 Composing Images Using Picture in Picture PinP Composing Images Using Picture in Picture PinP With the picture in picture effect you can compose an image by inserting another video image inside an existing image Inserted image 1 Press the BKGD bus delegation button 2 Press the PGM cross point button of the video for program output 3 Press the PST KEY cross point button for the video you want to insert 4 Press the BKGD next transition selection button to light it D Press the EFF button in the numeric keypad block to light it 6 Press the DIRECT ESC button to light it and press the 0 numeric button Tip You can also specify the PinP effect by entering the effect pattern number PinP 1251 7 necessary adjust the size and position of the i
17. Startup Mode turn the V4 knob to select the mode and press the knob Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V4 Def Recalled Fact User settings Notes on setting values Fact Factory default settings User Saved settings Appendix Effect Pattern List Wipe UD 4 R m L 7 mM F m dd i gt u yr 12 b Ea Hn lt i 15 4 te A 17 LE 18 19 P lt 2d gt lt 22 pie m e O Mix 900 NAM non additive mix 901 Slide n 15 1002 MW 1003 S 1004 E 1005 ibas 1007 m 1008 Squeeze SIDE elle 1027 1028 1029 E oat Door ZU cit ich Frame In Out 1201 wu 1202 gt 1203 M m 1204 HH 1205 1206 ES E 1207 1208 1221 um FADE FADE Sirene FADE FADE Flip Tumble 1101 Eu 1102 jam PinP picture in picture Na v 1251 pg Pal LS Mosaic e Defocus 1 Can only be used for BKGD transitions Effect Pattern List xipueddy I 41 xipueddy I 42 Troubleshooting Please verify the problem again If the problem persists contact your local Sony representative Problem The video output is not displayed and the display is black Possible cause The FTB button is lit on Solu
18. assigned 1 Inthe 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 Chapter PGM cross point buttons a LI LI o BKGD KEY AUX 1 AUX2 00000000 8 SHIFT The button that is lit red indicates the current program video 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 Inthe 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 Switching Video suonejedo oiseg Ja deyo I 29 suonejedo oiseg e 1ejdeu9 1 30 3 Press the CUT button in the transition control block NEXT TRANS BKGD KEY O 0 i MIX EFF OWI AUTO TRANS CUT Lj KEY TRANS The program video interchanges with the preview video The lit PGM cross point and PST K
19. 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 x 122 x 265 mm 16 7g x 4 7 8 x 10 7 in WHD excluding protrusions Mass Approx 5 0 kg 13 Ib 4 oz xipueddy 122 mm 4 7 g in 265 mm 10 1 3 in Video signals Video input SDI BNC 4 75 Q 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 Q Reference BNC 2 loop through 75 Q Analog black burst or tri level sync signal 6 dB to 3 dB reference value Maintenance Specifications 1 43 gt D 3 Q x 1 44 Supported input formats HD SD system Supported output formats HD SD system
20. 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 Usage Precautions Using the CD ROM Manual 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 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 Sele
21. when positioner is selected Tip When the resizer function is disabled this button remains unlit and does not function Q F2 button When sample mark display for chroma key is enabled this executes auto chroma key page I 34 Adjustment knobs 1 to 4 V1 to V4 page I 12 MOSIAJOAQ 181deu9 Viewing the menu screen e 9 o oe Effect 2 8 Back Effect Transition Wipe Edge Modity Direct Enter Norm PtnNum 1 Effect pattern area page 1 41 Displays the effect pattern icon and number currently selected for the effect transition Transition rate area page I 31 Displays the transition rate of the current effect transition Q Snapshot area page 1 38 Audio monitor area page 1 37 Menu name area Left Displays the name of the current menu Right Displays the item number of the currently selected menu item or a message gt Advanced Settings Qi Items area Displays the menu items Names and Functions of Parts I 1 1 MAIMJOAC Jeydeyg I 12 Parameters area Displays the parameter names and setting values Menu operations When you press a menu selection button or an ACCESS PFL button setting items and values appear in the parameters area at the bottom of the screen You can use the corresponding adjustment knobs to perform adjustments and selections Items area Parameters area
22. 1 and 2 connectors XLR female TRS phone combo page 1 23 These do not supply power e g for condenser microphones Names and Functions of Parts MOSIAJOAQ 181deu9 I 15 M Q Jeydeyg I 16 Video Output Block 5 Video Input Block Mr aa D MULTI VIEWER A AUX AUX Po PGM 9000 7 DVI D OUT 3 MULTI VIEWER AUX Q VIDEO OUT AUX video output auxiliary connector BNC type Advanced Settings This output is used for confirming video DVI D OUT DVI D output connectors DVI D type MULTI VIEWER connector page I 27 AUX auxiliary connector gt Advanced Settings Outputs 1080i 59 94 1080i 50 720p 59 94 and 720p 50 signals SDI OUT SDI output connectors BNC type MULTI VIEWER connector page I 27 AUX auxiliary 1 and 2 connectors gt Advanced Settings PGM program connector page 1 37 4 Reference Signal Input Output Block REF OUT REF IN Q REF OUT reference signal output connector BNC type Always outputs black burst BB signals page I 44 REF IN reference signal input connectors BNC type Input an external reference sync signal here One of the connectors can be used as a loop through output connector If you will not be using loop through output terminate the connector with a 75 Q terminator page I 18 Names and Functions of Parts Q VIDEO IN vide
23. 4 296 435 12 1 SON Y 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 03 or later Homi 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 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 4in or more of spac
24. A 1280 x 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 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 VI 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 Video XPT Back XPT Assign 1 XPT Assign 2 XPT Assign 3 Select Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values DVI H V1 to 3 ColBg FM PGM V4 Source Video signal Black SDI1 to 4 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 Configuring Video Signal Settings suoneiedei4 Z 181deu9 1 21 Tip The following assignments are set under factory default settings 1 PGM PST K
25. Adjust II 15 Wipe Edge II 15 Wipe Edge Color I 15 Effect Pattern List I 41 Effect Transition II 15 Effects I 30 ENTER Button 1 13 I 32 1 39 Equalizer 11 32 Equalizer High 11 32 Equalizer Low 1I 32 Equalizer Mid 11 32 Export I 36 Export Config I 38 Export Snapshot 11 39 Exporting 11 36 II 38 II 39 Configuration Data 11 38 Frame Memory 11 36 Snapshot II 39 F F1 Buttons I 11 F2 button I 11 Fade To Black 11 55 Fader Lever I 13 I 30 FILE Button I 11 II 38 File Menu 11 38 II 39 II 40 Export Config I 38 Export Snapshot I 39 Index xepu I 47 xepu I 48 Import Config I 39 Import Snapshot I 40 USB Memory Format I 40 Fine Key II 25 Fine Key Adjust H II 25 Fine Key Adjust V II 25 Flip Tumble I 41 FM Button I 11 II 34 Formatting USB Flash Drive II 40 Frame In Out I 30 I 41 Frame Memory II 34 Frame Memory Freeze 11 35 Frame Memory Menu II 34 11 35 11 36 Export 11 36 Frame Memory Freeze 11 35 Import 11 36 Input Freeze 1I 34 Select I 35 Freezing II 34 Front Panel I 10 FTB Button 1 13 II 8 II 55 G GPI Input 1 46 II 44 II 45 GPI Output 1 46 II 44 GPI Output Tally II 46 GPI Tally Menu 11 45 GPIInput II 45 GPI Output Tally II 46 On Air Source II 47 H HDMI 11 52 Import 11 36 Import Config I 39 Import Snapshot II 40 Importing 11 36 I 39 II 40 Configuration Data II 39 Image 1I 36 Snapshot II 40 Information II 55 Input Freeze 1I 34 Input Reference Signals I 48
26. D Q sia L R o o o o o o o e o o oe e d o o o 200 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o oe 6 PGM 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 Tips If you press another ACCESS PFL button for at least 0 5 second during PFL the sound of the subsequently specified channel is added This does not affect the program output AUX output or MIX output Snapshots 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 stor
27. EY cross point button Default setting SDI1 SDI2 SDIS SDI4 DVI H V1 H V2 l NI O1 A D H V3 suonejedeJjd z 1edeu9 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 2 I 22 Press the SETUP button to display the Setup menu Turn the V1 knob to select Video Input and press the knob Video XPT Video Output Turn the V1 knob to select DVI turn the V3 knob to select the signal format and press the knob Rate SS 0001 30 Video Input Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V3 Format Signal format of XGA SXGA DVI I video WXGA input HDTV50 HDTV60 Configuring Video Signal Settings Notes on setting values XGA Analog 1024 x 768 60 SXGA Analog 1280 x 1024 60 WXGA Analog 1280 x 768 60 HDTV50 Digital 1080p 50 HDTV60 Digital 1080p 60 HDTV50 and HDTV60O can only be selected when the system format is set to 10801 59 94 or 10801 50 In such cases only 1080p signals can be input for DVI video input 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 pan
28. EY 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 31 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 41 With this effect the next video for output replaces the current program video output as if wiping it away Switching Video Example Frame In Out page I 31 With this effect the next video is superimposed as a frame within the current program video output and gradually expands to replace the current video Superimposed frame Multiple patterns may be available for certain effects For details on the different patterns see Effect Pattern List page I 41 Basic operation flow Select the video for program output l Select the next video for output l Select an effect mix effect l Execute the transition To execute the transition Press the AUTO TRANS button in the transition control block or operate the fader lever Fader lever NEXT TRANS ooi BKGD KEY C u KEY TRANS J _ AUTO TRANS EFF J v CUT AUTO TRANS button AUTO TRANS button au
29. GPI Input I 46 Example Connection of Tally GPI Output I 46 D 1 47 Table of Contents I 5 1 6 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 AUX Mixing 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 Chapter5 Importing and Exporting Files Importing and Exporting Configuration Data Importing and Exporting Snapshots Formatting a USB Flash Drive 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
30. ansition 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 41 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 Tip If you press the DIRECT ESC button before pressing the ENTER button after entering the pattern number the entry will be canceled and revert to the original pattern number Composing Images with Keys 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 33 Based on the brightness luminance of the key source key fill 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 A B AB h T Wor
31. art Deutschland Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst oder Garantiedokumenten aufgef hrten Anschriften Table of Contents this manual Usage Precautions eeennese 1 8 Note on Faulty Pixels on the LCD Panel 1 8 Using the CD ROM Manual se 1 8 Pr p tations n anse prt er e ee I 8 To Read the CD ROM Manual Chapter 1 Overview Introduction 1 9 Names and Functions of Parts seessessoreseoseoseoresessees 1 10 Pront Panel nn seen nem IS I 10 1 Audio Control Block I 10 Menu Control Block Cross Point Control Block Transition Control Block Numeric Keypad Block Audio Output Block Audio Input Block Video Output Block Reference Signal Input Output Block I 16 Video Input Block I 16 Chapter 2 Preparations Connecting DeviCES sseee I 17 Turning the Unit On Off ce cece cence eset ceteenenseaaees 1 18 Configuring System Settings se I 19 Configuring the Signal Format and Aspect Ratio I 19 Configuring the Date and Time Configuring Video Signal Settings Assigning Video Signals to the Cross Point Buttons 1 21 Configuring the Format of the Signal Input to the D VEI Connector 22 OO 1 22 Configuring Audio Signal Setti
32. aximum load current 5 mA VAS 4 gt h Index Numerics 3D Mode II 42 I 49 3D System II 41 S SHIFT I 12 A ACCESS PFL Button 1 10 I 38 II 31 Adjustment Knobs 1 to 4 I 11 Adjustment knobs 1 to 4 Incremental Adjustment I 12 Aspect II 17 I 26 I 30 Aspect Ratio I 19 Audio 1 23 I 37 Mixing 1 37 Monitoring 1 37 Audio Channel Menu II 31 AUX OUT Assign 11 33 Equalizer High 11 32 Equalizer Low I 32 Equalizer Mid II 32 Filter II 31 Input Trim II 31 Limiter Compressor 11 32 MIX OUT Assign 11 33 Pan II 32 PGM Assign 11 33 Audio Control Block I 10 Audio Input Assign 1 23 I 50 Audio Input Block I 15 Audio Input Signals 1 23 Audio Inputs 1 25 Audio Level Meters I 10 I 37 Audio Menu 1I 50 Audio Input Assign II 50 Audio Output Delay II 51 MIC LINE Level I 50 Oscillator II 51 Output Level II 51 SDI OUT AUX Assign I 51 SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER Assign II 51 SDI OUT PGM Assign 1 50 Audio Mixing II 31 Audio Monitor I 11 Audio Output Block I 15 Audio Output Delay II 51 Auto Adjust Execute 1 36 II 27 Auto Chromakey Menu II 27 Auto Adjust Execute II 27 Sample Mark 11 27 Sample Mark Adjust II 27 AUTO TRANS Button 1 13 I 30 II 8 AUX 1 Buttons I 12 AUX 2 Buttons I 12 AUX OUT Assign 11 33 AV Link I 24 BKGD Button I 12 I 13 I 39 Border Adjust I 25 Border Matte Adjust I 25 Bus Delegation II 9 Bus Delegation Button I 12 1
33. c Keypad Direct Selection The following effect patterns are pre assigned to the numeric buttons 0 to 9 in the numeric keypad block These buttons make it easy for you to apply effects Numeric Effect pattern Numeric Effect pattern button button a Bes P 0009 A zl PinP Wipe 0023 0021 1 Wipe 6 Wipe Diamond Box 0024 0001 em gt NIS Circle Horizontal 3 Frame 8 M Fou Wipe 4 0017 9 0007 Wipe Wipe 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 For details on specifying other effect patterns see Specifying effects by pattern number page I 32 1 2 Press the PGM cross point button of the video for program output Press the PST KEY cross point button for the next video for output Switching Video suonejedo oiseg e Ja deyo I 31 suonejedo oiseg 1ejdeu9 1 32 3 Select an effect in the numeric keypad block Press the EFF button to light it If the DIRECT ESC button is not lit press the button to light it 3 Press the numeric button to which the effect pattern you want to use is assigned 4 Execute the tr
34. chroma keys manually manual chroma key where you specify a portion of the foreground video e g For details see Making Detailed Adjustments to the Chroma Key a blue background color and use it as a reference signal Advanced Settings for creating the chroma key image through automatic adjustment 7 11 Ne 1 Press the KEY bus delegation button 4 Press the KEY next transition selection button The selected image in its key on state is used for 2 Press the PGM cross point button of the video for PVW output program output 3 Press the PST KEY cross point button of the key 9 Press the MIX button or EFF button material i e the image to be superimposed on the program video output Composing Images with Keys 6 Press the KEY button in the menu control block to 10 Turn the V1 knob to select Sample Mark and press display the Key menu the V4 knob 7 Tum the V1 knob to select Key Type Select and turn the V4 knob to select Chr Auto Chromakey Back Sample Mark Sample Mark Adjust Auto Adjust Execute Auto chroma key mode is enabled and a white sample mark appears in the PVW image Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V4 Type Key type Lum luminance key Sample mark selection Lin linear key Chr chroma key wv 8 Turn
35. ct 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 Overview Chapter Introduction The MCS 8M Multi Format Compact Switcher is a compact switcher that can be used in SD HD and 3D systems This unit allows you to perform video switching with added effects and audio mixing via simple operations System configuration example Live recording production system HD system Presenter microphone Projector Host microphone DVI HDMI conversion cable EJ USB flash drive EJ 7 material Multi Viewer display LINE DVI D l DVISHDMI conversion cable HDMI on HD SDI ROM oc 000000 UJ UJ mme D SDI Headphones oo PN PGM monitoring display HD SDI at ef o oo Recording equipment with HD SDI output oco 00000 UJ PGM OUT Recording equipment with HD SDI input EM etc For details on configura
36. d the audio for monitoring switches in the following sequence with each press PGM AUXI AUX2 gt MIX4 t The current selection appears at the top right of the menu screen E 0001 Audio Channel1 Back Filter Equalizer High Select 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 L R o o Over level display m Lights red when the 8 o6 o o level reaches 0 dB ow o CO 42 o o Each level lights Ee c green as it is o9 exceeded e 40 o c c Ce 54 c el The lowest level ee U is always lit green Tips Peak hold is performed During PFL pre fade listen the PFL audio levels are displayed Mixing Audio suonejedo oiseg e Ja deyo I 37 suonejedo oiseg 1ejdeu9 I 38 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 DIM button MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob RO o 10 MONITOR LEVEL CQ
37. e Mic Line Levels for Audio Inputs Adjustment of mic line levels is necessary when the peak indicators light red or when the input signal indicators do not light while audio signal input exists Peak 0 000000 ao indicator om O OOOO B L500 fo 0 fo of fo o fo o fo ol ee o o0 o0 o0 oo Oo o si Input signal u u indicator L S S 0000000000000000 07 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 E Rate SS 0001 30 Audio MIC LINE 1 Level MIC LINE 2 Level MIC LINE 3 Level MIC LINE 4 Level Select Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V4 Level Input level 44 dB 20 dB 4 dB 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
38. e 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 use
39. e the system mode system date and time and other system settings in the menu control block on i OG O QQ Q y 2 0 M I Vi V2 V3 V4 For details on operations see Menu operations page I 12 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 Tum 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 Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V3 Format Signal format 108059 108050 720p59 720p50 480159 576150 Test1 Test2 Test3 V4 Aspect Aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 Notes on setting values 108059 10801 59 94 HD mode 108050 10801 50 HD mode 720p59 720p 59 94 HD mode 720p50 720p 50 HD mode 480159 4801 59 94 SD mode 576150 5761 50 SD mode Test1 Used for tests Test2 Used for tests Test3 Used for tests 1 When Test1 is selected while VGA signals 640 x 480 59 94p 60p are input to HDMI IN to 3 and you select HDMI inputs 1 to 3 using the PGM cross point buttons 6 to 8 4801 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 p
40. 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 gt Advanced Settings This is always enabled for the VIDEO IN 1 to 3 connectors Turning the Unit On Off Turning the unit on 1 Connectthe 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 Setthe power switch to the I position Power switch 0 D 0 0 0 Ly CO The unit turns on and starts up After startup is complete a menu screen appears in the menu display and the unit is ready for operations Tip The Misc miscellaneous menu appears after startup is complete Connecting Devices 3 Raise or lower the fader lever all the way up or down Fader lever sa m 00 MIX EFF OOH O AUTOTRANS CUT KEY TRANS Turning the unit off Set the power switch to the O 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 40 Configuring System Settings Configur
41. ed in a snapshot Cross point button numbers Backgrounds keys Effect patterns Key setting status Transition status Frame memory setting Saving Snapshots EFF c SNAPSHOT 4 X 1 3 c m DIRECT ENTER STORE PRE 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 Tip 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 Tip The snapshot is registered To recall a snapshot without changing the cross point press the ENTER button while holding down the PGM Tip cross point button and or PST KEY cross point If you enter a number that is already in use the Dutton previous snapshot will be overwritten Bus Cross point row Unchanged delegation cross point Example When registered to number 8 gen a BKGD PGM PGM bus PST KEY PST bus KEY PGM PGM bus PST KEY KEY bus Fill bus Transition Rate 1 2 and Source bus Transition Rate 2 2 Color BKGD Port Enable Snapshots can be exported to and imported from USB flash drive For details on operations see Importing Snapshots 9 Advanced Settings suonejed
42. el 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 Signal MIC LINE 1to6 LINE 7 and 8 Description Assign the audio that is input to the MIC LINE IN 1 to 6 connectors Assign the audio that is input to the LINE IN 7 and 8 connectors Assign the embedded audio of the SDI signals that are input to the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors SDI 1 to 4 Embedded audio signals can only be assigned to channels 1 and 2 These signals will be assigned as stereo For HD mode Assign the embedded audio that is input to the HDMI 1 to 3 connectors HDMI 1 to 3 Embedded audio signals can only be assigned to channels 1 and 2 These signals will be assigned as stereo in HD mode These signals cannot be used in SD mode 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 VI 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 Audio Input Assign 2 Audio Input Assign 3 Knob Parameter V3 Left Meaning Setting values NotUse M L1 M L2 M L3 M L4
43. erformance 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 Configuring System Settings suogeiedaid Z 1e1deu9 I 19 suonejedeJjgd zg 1edeu9 I 20 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 40 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 Tum the VI knob to select System and press the knob 3 Turn the V1 knob to select Date and set the date with the respective knobs Time LCD Backlight Back Select Year 2011 Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V2 Year Year 2000 to 2099 V3 Month Month 1 to 12 V4 Day Day 1 to 31 4 Press the V2 V3 or V4 knobs Configuring System Settings 5 Turn the V1 knob to select Time and set the clock with the respective knobs LCD Backlight 9 Back
44. esidential 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 str mfordelingssystem 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 Jta EIK AVERTISSEMENT Afin de r duire les risques d incendie ou d lectrocution ne pas exposer cet appareil la pluie ou l humidit Afin d carter tout risque d lectrocution garder le coffret ferm Ne confier l entretien de l appareil qu un personnel qualifi CET APPAREIL DOIT TRE RELI LA TERRE AVERTISSEMENT Utilisez un cordon d alimentation c ble secteur 3 fils fiche femelle fiche m le avec des contacts de mise la terre conformes la r glementation de s curit locale applicable 2 Utilisez un cordon d alimentation c ble secteur 3 fils fiche femelle fiche m le avec des caract ristiques nominales tensio
45. euchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden darf das Geh use nicht ge ffnet werden Uberlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal DIESES GERAT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN WARNUNG 1 Verwenden Sie ein gepr ftes Netzkabel 3 adriges Stromkabel einen gepr ften Ger teanschluss einen gepr ften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend den Sicherheitsvorschriften die im betreffenden Land gelten 2 Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel 3 adriges Stromkabel einen Ger teanschluss einen Stecker mit den geeigneten Anschlusswerten Volt Ampere Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel Ger teanschluss Stecker haben wenden Sie sich bitte an qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal F r Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE Kennzeichnung und erf llt die EMV Richtlinie der EG Kommission Angewandte Normen EN55103 1 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit St raussendung EN55103 2 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit St rfestigkeit F r die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen E1 Wohnbereich E2 kommerzieller und in beschr nktem Ma e industrieller Bereich E3 Stadtbereich im Freien und Ed kontrollierter EMV Bereich z B Fernsehstudio Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan Der autorisierte Repr sentant f r EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttg
46. itched and simultaneous the key is inserted or removed at the next transition Tip When the AUX 1 or AUX 2 button is selected i e lit in the bus delegation buttons the next transition is fixed at BKGD 5 Numeric Keypad Block I EFF SNAPSHOT 4 LE ENTER STORE x ESC Q SNAPSHOT button page 1 38 EFF effect button page 1 31 Numeric buttons 0 to 9 page 1 31 ENTER button pages 1 32 1 39 Q STORE button page 1 38 Q DIRECT ESC direct escape button page 1 31 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 Press the EFF button or SNAPSHOT button to light it When specifying an effect pattern number be sure to turn off the DIRECT ESC button Names and Functions of Parts MOSIAJOAQ 181deu9 I 13 M Q Jeydeyg I 14 2 Press the numeric buttons 0 to 9 to enter the numeric value The entered value appears in white at the top of the menu screen 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm The numeric value appears in orange after it is confirmed Tip If you press the DIRECT ESC button before pressing the ENTER button after entering the numeric value the value will be canceled Names and Functions of Parts Rear Panel 1 Audio output b
47. k 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 gt Video Misc menu Set Fade To Black to Enbl The KEY TRANS button in the transition control block does not function The EFF button in the transition control block does not function The KEY next transition button does not turn on i e light 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 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 Troubleshooting 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
48. ld Market gt Won nana 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 gt Advanced Settings Chroma key page 1 34 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 m Background Image to be superimposed Composing Images with Luminance Keys J00 OO oo o oo oo NS Press the KEY bus delegation button Press the PGM cross point button of the video for program output Press the PST KEY cross point button of the key material 1 e the image to be superimposed on the program video output Press the KEY next transition selection button The selected image in its key on state is used for PVW output Press the MIX button or EFF button Press the KEY button in the menu control block to display the Key menu Turn the V1 knob to select Key Type Select and turn the V4 knob to select Lum Knob Parameter Meaning V4 Type Setting values Key type selection
49. lly Output II 44 Time 1 20 Transition Control Block I 13 Transition Indicator I 13 I 31 Transition Rate 1 31 II 8 Transition Rate Area I 11 Transition Type II 8 Transition Type Selection Button I 13 EFF Button I 13 I 33 I 34 II 10 II 19 MIX Button I 13 I 31 1 33 1 34 11 19 Troubleshooting I 42 Turning the Unit On Off I 18 U USB Memory Format I 40 V VI I 12 V2 I 12 V3 I 12 V4 I 12 VIDEO II 52 Video Input I 22 Video Input Menu II 52 DVI II 52 HDMI 1 52 SDI II 52 VIDEO II 52 Video Misc Menu I 55 Fade To Black 11 55 Switch Timing 11 55 Video Output Menu II 54 DVI OUT AUX Assign I 54 DVI OUT MULTI VIEWER Assign II 54 SDI OUT AUX Assign II 54 SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER Assign I 54 SDI OUT PGM Assign II 54 VIDEO II 54 Video XPT I 21 Video XPT Menu I 53 XPT Assign 1 53 XPT Shift Mode I 53 Video Input Block I 16 Video Output Block I 16 Video Switching 1 29 II 7 Viewer Mode 1 27 W Wipe 1 30 I 41 II 8 H 10 II 20 Wipe Adjust II 15 Wipe Edge 11 12 II 15 Wipe Edge Color II 15 Wipe Modify Menu I 16 Aspect II 17 Multi II 17 Multi Adjust II 17 Positioner II 16 Positioner Adjust I 16 Index xepu I 49 xepu I 50 Rotation II 17 Rotation Adjust II 17 Wipe Patterns I 10 X XPT Assign I 21 II 53 XPT Shift Mode II 53 X Y Pointer I 11 II 11 I 13 Index The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is in
50. lock page I 15 2 Audio input block page 1 15 HEADPHONES MON OUT MIX OUT PGM OUT R L 26660600 Tee a JUNE N E MOLNE n I 6 5 Video input block page 1 16 4 Reference signal input output block page I 16 Video output block page 1 16 Anti theft cable slot Connect a commercially available anti theft cable 3 mm x 7 mm here to prevent theft USB connector Connect a USB flash drive here AC IN power input connector page 1 18 TALLY GPI connector 15 pin D sub male page I 46 REMOTE connector RS 232C 9 pin D sub male page I 46 Ground connector Connect the system grounding wire here 1 Audio Output Block PGM OUT R L 96569690203 Q HEADPHONES connector standard stereo phone page 1 38 MON OUT monitor output L and R connectors TRS phone page 1 37 MIX OUT mix output L and R connectors phono jack gt Advanced Settings HEADPHONES MON OUT MIX OUT AUX OUT auxiliary output 1 and 2 connectors TRS phone 2 Advanced Settings Q PGM OUT program output L and R connectors XLR male page I 37 2 Audio Input Block MIC LINE IN poe ge c Ni QD X oo 0000 O LINE IN line input 7 and 8 connectors phono jack page 1 23 MIC LINE IN microphone line input 3 to 6 connectors TRS phone page 1 23 MIC LINE IN microphone line input
51. n amp rage appropri es Pour toute question sur l utilisation du cordon d alimentation fiche femelle fiche m le ci dessus consultez un technicien du service apr s vente qualifi Pour les clients au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Pour les clients en Europe Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme la Directive sur la compatibilit lectromagn tique EMC mise par la Commission de la Communaut europ enne La conformit cette directive implique la conformit aux normes europ ennes suivantes EN55103 1 Interf rences lectromagn tiques mission EN55103 2 Sensibilit lectromagn tique immunit Ce produit est pr vu pour tre utilis dans les environnements lectromagn tiques suivants El r sidentiel E2 commercial et industrie l g re E3 urbain ext rieur et E4 environnement EMC contr l ex studio de t l vision Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japon Le repr sentant autoris pour EMC et la s curit 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 indiqu es dans les documents de service ou de garantie s par s I 3 I4 Um die Gefahr von Branden oder elektrischen Schl gen zu verringern darf dieses Ger t nicht Regen oder F
52. n II 26 Lum 1 33 Lum Key Adjust II 23 Lum Key Mode 1 23 Luminance Key 1 32 I 33 II 21 Manual Chromakey Menu 11 28 Chr Key Adjust II 28 Chr Key Window I 28 Chr Key Window Adj 1 28 Color Cancel II 28 Color Cancel Adjust I 28 Menu Operations I 12 Viewing I 11 Menu Control Block I 11 Menu Selection Button I 11 EFF Button I 11 II 15 FILE Button I 11 II 38 FM Button I 11 II 34 KEY Button 1 11 II 23 MENU and 2 Buttons I 11 MISC Button I 11 II 8 SETUP Button I 11 I 19 I 20 1 21 1 22 II 48 MENU and 2 Buttons I 11 Message List I 56 MIC LINE Level 1 25 H 50 MISC Button I 11 H 8 Misc Menu Il 8 Color BKGD II 8 Port Enable II 8 Transition Rate II 8 Mix 1 30 I 31 I 41 II 20 MIX Button 1 13 I 31 I 33 I 34 II 19 MIX OUT Assign 1 33 MONITOR LEVEL Adjustment Knob _ I 10 I 38 MONITOR SEL Button 1 10 I 37 Mosaic I 41 Multi II 17 I 30 Multi Adjust I 17 II 30 Multi Viewer I 27 N NAM I 41 II 8 Next Transition Selection Button 1 13 BKGD Button I 13 KEY Button 1 13 Non Additive Mix II 8 Numeric Buttons 0 to 9 1 13 I 31 Numeric Keypad 1 31 Numeric Keypad Block 1 13 O On Air Source Il 47 Oscillator II 51 Output Level II 51 P Pan I 32 Peak Indicator I 10 I 25 PFL I 38 PGM Assign 1 33 PGM Cross Point Button I 12 I 21 I 29 Pin Configurations I 46 PinP I 41 II 13 Port Enable 1I 8 POS Button I 11 II 11 II 13 Positioner 11 16 II 18 II 29 Positioner Adjust 11 16 II 18 II 29 II
53. ngs I 23 Assigning Audio Input Signals to the Channel Faders 1 23 Configuring the Mic Line Levels for Audio Inputs 1 25 Adjusting the Audio Quality for Each Channel 1 26 Configuring Multi Viewer Settings 1 27 Chapter 3 Basic Operations Switching Video 1 29 Cross Point Button Switching sess 1 29 Checking the Preview Video before Switching with the CUT B lfton nsise enr Erik 1 29 Applying Effects while Switching Mix Effect 1 30 Configuring the Transition Rate Selecting Effects with the Numeric Keypad Direct Selection nn 1 31 Composing Images with Keys I 32 Composing Images with Luminance Keys 1 33 Composing Images with Chroma Keys Composing Images Using Picture in Picture MPP coria nun es tis 1 36 Mixing Audio nu nie 1 37 Irc m 1 38 Saving SnapShots 3 aee Hr dee ee educ 1 38 Recalling Snapshots eese enenatis 1 39 Saving and Selecting Settings 1 40 Saving SettiniBS eodera n e eae Rire 1 40 Selecting the Settings Recalled at Startup I 40 Appendix Effect Pattern List 1 41 Troubleshooting ses I 42 Maintenance 1 43 Specificati ns s ssussesessnsensorsnessssnsnsenssnssnensnssnennensenrsnenns 1 43 Pini Configurations erret einer tron esas I 46 Example Connection of
54. nserted image in the DME Wipe Modify menu For details see Adjusting the size of the sub screen used for Frame In Out and PinP gt Advanced Settings 8 Execute the transition 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 23 MONITOR SEL o 10 MONITOR LEVEL im L o o o o o 0000000000000000 07 8 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 Button status Meaning Lit green On Not lit Off default Audio is output Audio disabled 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 1 25 and adjust the mic line levels Switching audio for monitoring Press the MONITOR SEL button to select PGM The button lights orange for a moment an
55. o input 1 to 3 connectors BNC type page 1 21 HDMI IN HDMI input 1 to 3 connectors page I 21 DVI I IN DVI I input connector DVI I type page I 21 SDI IN SDI input 1 to 4 connectors BNC type page I 21 Preparations Chapter Connecting Devices Connect each device to the rear panel of the unit Connection example HD system CD DVD player LINE IN Microphone PGM OUT PA REF IN MIC LINE IN 75 Q terminator DVI I IN N HEADPHONE wa 900 Headphones DVI D se Computer DVIS HDMI presenter conversion cable DVI D OUT DVI HDMI conversion cable HDMI IN Camera SDI OUT SDI OUT Camera DES eS Reference signal input m Reference signal PGM monitoring display i generator Projector Connecting Devices suoneiedei4 z 19 dey9 I 17 suonejedeJjgd z 1edeu9 I 18 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 Q terminator to the other connector see page I 16 In addition be sure to install termination resistors of 75 Q on each device connected to the unit For details on how to install the termination resistors refer to the operating instructions for
56. o oiseg e Ja dey9 Recalling Snapshots 3 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 Tip 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 Snapshots 1 39 suonejedo oiseg 1ejdeu9 I 40 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 Tum the V1 knob to select Startup Define and press the V4 knob E Rate SS 0001 30 Setup Startup Define System Audio Video Input The effect Key and setup settings are saved Tip 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 Saving and Selecting Settings 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
57. om 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 Aux bus Aux1PV Preview video output of the Aux1 bus Aux2PG Program video output of the Aux2 bus Aux2PV Preview video output of the Aux2 bus Repeat step 4 to configure the other sub screens Tip The following video signals are assigned to each sub screen under factory default settings Sub screen Video signal PVW PGM SDI1 SDI2 SDI3 SDI4 DVI H V1 jo jojo mneco nnm H V2 _ o H V3 Configuring Multi Viewer Settings 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 38 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
58. quency and level respectively Equalizer Low Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V2 EQL Turns audio quality Off On adjustment of low frequency band on off V3 Freq Center frequency of 31 0 to low frequency band 420 0 Hz 114 1 V4 Level Level of 15 dB to low frequency band 15 dB 0 dB Equalizer High Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V2 EQH Turns audio quality Off On adjustment of high frequency band on off V3 Freq Center frequency of 1 30 k to high frequency band 17 40 k kHz 4 75 k Va Level Level of 15 dB to high frequency band 15 dB 0 dB Equalizer Mid Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V2 EQM Turns audio quality Off On adjustment of middle frequency band on off V3 Freq Center frequency of 260 0kto middle frequency 6 40 k band kHz 1 28 k V4 Level Level of 15 dB to middle frequency 15 dB band 0 dB Configuring Audio Signal Settings When using the Multi Viewer specify the video output for Configuring Multi Viewer em Setti ngs 1 Press the SETUP button to display the Setup menu 2 Turn the V1 knob to select Multi Viewer and press The Multi Viewer allows you to display multiple video the knob 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 4 screen layout
59. s and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission EN55103 2 Blectromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments El r
60. ssign 1 to Audio Input Assign 6 you want to configure and turn the V2 knob to configure the AV Link function 1 24 Configuring Audio Signal Settings Audio Input Assign 2 Audio Input Assign 3 Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V2 AV Link Turns AV Off On Link on off 4 Repeat step 3 for assignments to other channel faders Audio delaying If the output image is delayed in relation to the audio you can delay the audio so that it matches the image 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 audio output Audio Output Delay 1 or Audio Output Delay 2 you want to delay and turn the V3 and V4 knobs to configure the delay interval 1 20 SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER Assign Audio Output Delay 1 Audio Output Delay 2 Output Level Audio Output Delay 1 Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V3 PGM Delay interval for 0 00 to 7 50 audio output from 1 00 PGM OUT connectors V4 MIX Delay interval for 0 00 to 7 50 audio output from 1 00 MIX OUT connectors Audio Output Delay 2 Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V3 AUX1 Delay interval for 0 00 to 7 50 audio output from 1 00 AUX OUT 1 connector Va AUX2 Delay interval for 0 00 to 7 50 audio output from 1 00 AUX OUT 2 connector Configuring th
61. tended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation Trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Other products or system names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Further the or symbols are not used in the text For Customer in China TER He A REA 9S gt CHL Ro ES ell fin SHINS EOGMEECREDKRU UBHEESHGETUNUSGUA M AOI S 107 EB AP Atoka Bie WF HERR http pro sony com cn HR 20125 http www sony net Sony Corporation
62. the V1 knob to select Key Fill Src Select and turn the V3 knob to select Self suoneledo oiseg e Ja deyo Tip To disable auto chroma key mode press the V4 knob Key Transition agamn Key Type Select Resizer 11 Turn the v1 knob to select Sample Mark Adjust and Key Fill Src Select turn the respective knobs to move the sample mark to EEUU Fill specify the color to remove i e the reference signal Self Bus for the chroma key Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values You can adjust the size and position of the sample v3 Source Key source Self Auto Split mark using the following knob operations selection mode 9 Tum the VI knob to select Chromakey Auto Adj and press the knob The menu changes to the Auto Chromakey menu for automatic chroma key adjustment Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V2 Pos H Horizontal 400 00 to 100 00 position 0 00 V3 PosV Vertical 100 00 to 100 00 position 0 00 V4 Size Size 1 00 to 100 00 25 00 1 The setting range will vary depending on the size setting Tip You can also use the X Y pointer to move the sample mark Composing Images with Keys I 35 suonejedo oiseg 1ejdeu9 I 36 1 2 Turn the V1 knob to select Auto Adjust Execute and press the V4 knob 0001 Auto Chromakey Back Sample Mark Sample Mark Adjust Auto Adjust Execute
63. tion 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 FTB button in the transition control block does not function AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the cross point control bloc
64. tions for SD or 3D systems see System Configuration Examples gt Advanced Settings Introduction MOSIAJOAQ Je1deu9 I 9 Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel Audio control block page 1 10 Power switch page 1 18 M Q Jeydeyg 2 Menu control block page 1 11 USB connector page I 15 0000000000000000 0r 0000000000000000 0 der 58 B s we 3 Cross point control block page I 12 5 Numeric keypad block page 1 13 4 Transition control block page 1 13 1 Audio Control Block o eo 0o o a no 0000 Bs 000000000000 g 000000 40 7 0000000000000000 OF s 8 I 10 Names and Functions of Parts ACCESS PFL access pre fade listen buttons page 1 38 2 Advanced Settings CH ON channel on buttons page 1 37 Q DIM dimmer button page 1 38 MONITOR SEL monitor select button page I 37 Q MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob page 1 38 Q Peak indicator page 1 25 Q Input signal indicator page 1 25 Q Channel faders pages 1 23 1 37 Audio level meters page 1 37 QD Program fader page 1 37 2 Menu Control Block Q Menu display
65. to 6 supported supported supported supported BB 720p Reference input level 44 dBu 20 dBu tri level 1 1 eel 4 dBu input impedance 3 3 kQ or Video output SDI BNC 4 75 Q 0 8 Vp p 10 1 5 Gbps 270 Mbps SMPTE 292M SMPTE 299M SMPTE 259M C SMPTE 272M A DVI 2 AUX MULTI VIEWER HDCP not supported BNC 1 1 Vp p 2 dB negative sync 75 Q Output material identical to DVI D AUX output BNC 1 75 Q black burst signal NTSC 0 286 Vp p 2 dB negative sync 75 Q PAL 0 3 Vp p 2 dB negative sync 75 Q DVI D Composite Reference Specifications more Analog input 7 and 8 Phono jack 2 LINE 7 and 8 Reference input level 10 dBu input impedance 10 KQ or more Audio output Analog output 1 and 2 XLR 2 PGM OUT L and R female Reference level 4 dBu 10 kQ load max output level 24 dBu output impedance 150 Q TRS phone 4 AUX 1 AUX 2 MON L MON R Reference level 4 dBu 10 kQ load max output level 24 dBu output impedance 150 Q Phono jack 2 MIX L MIX R Reference level 10 dBu 10 kQ load max output level 10 dBu output impedance 470 Q Analog output Analog output Headphones output Standard stereo PHONE 1 Max output 25 mW x 2 16 Q 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
66. tomatic 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 31 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 p i MIX MIX EFF button KEY TRANS AUTO TRANS CUT 4 Execute the transition Transition Rate 1 2 Transition Rate 2 2 Color BKGD Port Enable Effect 30 Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values V2 Effect Effect transition 1 to 999 frames 30 V3 Key Key transition 1 to 999 frames V4 FTB FTB 1 to 999 frames fade to black 30 transition Selecting Effects with the Numeri
67. voltage 5 V or less Supplied accessories 75 Q 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 D AC power code for USA and Canada 125 V 10 A 24 m 7 ft 10 7 in Part number 1 551 812 31 CD AC power code for Europe 250 V 10 A 2 5 m 8 ft 2 l in Part number 1 782 929 12 D AC power code for China 250 V 10 A 1 83 m 6 ft 7 in Part number 1 830 860 11 2 Holder Plug Black Part number 2 990 242 01 AC inlet Unit ur L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Always make a test recording and verify that it was recorded successfully SONY WILL NOT BELIABLE 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

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