Introduction; Product Overview; Features - Datavideo se-500 Instruction Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Datavideo's SE-500 Digital Video Switcher. We hope you will be pleased with your
purchase, and with what you can achieve with this advanced piece of technology. In order to get the most
out of your new switcher, we recommend that you spend some time getting familiar with this manual, as it will
describe in detail all the functions of this unit. In addition, you'll find some useful background information on
video and audio, and some detailed examples of ways to use your new switcher.
If you are experienced in video production, you may want to immediately take a look at the
section.
1.1

Product Overview

The Datavideo SE-500 is an analog input, digital processing video switcher. The SE-500 includes 4 groups
of video input (4 x composite & 4 x S-Video), a 3 channel audio mixer, 2 microphone inputs, color correction,
digital video transition effects, MIDI control interface, Tally out, RS-232 remote control interface...and many
more professional features.
A built in TBC in each channel with YUV 4:2:2 frame synchronizer for Composite, and S (Y/C) inputs and
outputs assures stable and high quality video from virtually any source. A built in R.G.B. Color Processor and
a Color Corrector for each video input, with settings that are saved, allow you to fine tune your video. The
SE-500 has 15 different digital effects, which include Quad, Split, PIP, Wipes, and Fade.
Additionally, the SE-500 includes a truly unique feature "Quad Preview." This preview output displays both
tally light signals, and next video effects indicator. The operator can use one single monitor to observe four
video input sources, camera activities, and video transition effects. The SE-500 has all the popular features
of many more expensive mixers and it is extremely compact in size. Now you can shoot, mix, and edit, all
within this compact size digital switcher.
With the Datavideo DAC-6 (DV to Composite, Y/C, and Component converter), VP-314 (DV Repeater), and
10, 20, 40meter DV cables, you may use DV cameras to feed video from up to 200 meters away.
1.2

Features

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Digital Processor, high image quality
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Four inputs of S-Video (Y/C) and composite video
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Quad video preview monitor output with tally & background indicators on screen
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Optional YUV output – via breakout cable
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Quad, Split, PIP, Wipe, and Fade digital video effects
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T-Bar control of digital video effect transitions
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Color processor for video correction
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RS232 remote control
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MIDI control interface
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Tally output
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Audio mixer with two microphone channels and one auxiliary input
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Quick Start