Using Effects; Effects: Quad; Effects: Split - Datavideo se-500 Instruction Manual

6. Using Effects

The SE-500 is capable of producing a wide variety of digital effects. These falls into 2 categories: single
channel and dual channel effects.
Single channel effects are produced on the source selected in the Main Video Source bus and need no
second video input. Single channel effects include Freeze.
For example, select any input channel having a valid signal as the Main Video Input. Press the Freeze button
once. You'll see, on the program monitor, that the source video stops instantly. Press the button again, and
watch the source video return to full motion. With the Freeze effect, there are no parameters, just a single
source stopping and starting.
For more information on single channel effects, see the appropriate section (Freeze) below.
Dual channel effects are produced on the source selected in the Main Video Source bus and require a
second source, which is always selected in the Sub Video Source bus. Dual channel effects include Picture
in Picture.
For example, select Main and Sub Video Sources, and then press the PIP (Picture in Picture) button;
immediately, on the program monitor, you will see the Sub Video Source in a small window.
For more information on these dual channel effects, see the appropriate sections (Quad, Split, and Picture in
Picture) below.
6.1

Effects: Quad

The Quad effect combines 4 input videos into 1 output. When this effect is activated, it
shows 4 video sources on 1 single monitor. Each source takes one quarter of the entire
screen. Press the button again, and it returns to the previous selected source in full screen.
This is a dual channel effect, and cannot be used with any other transitions or effects.
6.2

Effects: Split

This effect will squeeze the Main Video Source and Sub Video Source into a half size
screen. The default setting is Main Video Source on the left, and the Sub Video Source on
the right. Select different sources for the left window by pressing different channels on the
Main Video Source. You could switch from left to right, or right to left by pressing the "LEFT" or "RIGHT"
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