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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions ..........................5 Warranty ................................6 Standard Warranty ............................6 Two Year Warranty ............................6 Disposal ................................6 Chapter 1 Introduction ............................. 7 Features ............................... 7 System Diagram........................... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Connections ........................9 Front Panel ............................
  • Page 3 6.1.2 PROGRAM ..........................24 6.1.3 PRESET ............................24 6.2 TRANSITION CONTROLS Panel ....................... 25 6.2.1 Previewing a Selected Transition/Wipe ..................25 6.2.2 Rev and Nrm (NORM) / Rv (REV) Buttons ..................25 6.2.3 Key 1 & Key 2 PRIORITY Key Function ................... 25 Transition Effects ..........................
  • Page 4 Disclaimer of Product and Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete.

  • Page 5: Warnings And Precautions

    7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    • Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first). Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Clean Preview, Clean Program, Program with DSK overlay, Preview Out or Multi-view as well as Inputs 1~6. The SDI or HDMI outputs can be taken to other Datavideo products (separate purchase) such as the HDR- 70 HD recorder, TLM-170G HD monitor and can also be streamed to web based viewers using the Datavideo NVS-25 Video Streaming Server.

  • Page 8: System Diagram

    System Diagram...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Connections

    Chapter 2 Hardware Connections Front Panel Power ON /OFF switch Rear Panel Video IN The SE-1200 MU is equipped with six video input channels. Video Input set is comprised of four SDI connectors and two HDMI ports. Video OUT HDMI 1 and the two SDI outputs can be used for monitoring video in a number of different configurations including Program, Preview and or Multi-view.
  • Page 10 Ethernet Ports For connection of the Main Unit to the PC such that the SE-1200 MU can be remotely controlled on a graphical user interface. RS-232 For remote control interface such as RMC-260. TALLY Output The SE-1200 MU Tally Output Port provides bi-colour tally information (Red and Amber);...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Network Setup

    DHCP / LAN network. • An RJ-45 ethernet cable. • Windows 7/8 laptop or PC. • The Datavideo SE-1200 MU controller software. Instructions 1. First connect the SE-1200 MU and the Windows computer together using an RJ-45 ethernet cable.

  • Page 12: Installing The Se-1200 Mu Controller Software To A Windows Computer

    DHCP network environment. Please note IP finder can only find devices that are on the same network domain as the PC. If you cannot remember your device IP, please contact your local Datavideo distributor for assistance as there is currently no reset function for network settings. Upon launch of the SE-1200 MU controller software, you will be prompted to select one Ethernet Interface Card.

  • Page 13: Router Based Dhcp Setup

    In order to initially set up the SE-1200 MU, you may need the assistance of your local I.T. specialist to help with the network settings. To help guide you, we have included a simplified network set up example below, further advice may be available through your dealer locally or your Datavideo regional office.

  • Page 14: How To Control The Se-1200 Mu From Another Building Or City

    Instructions 1. First connect the router to the SE-1200 MU and the Windows computer using two RJ-45 patch leads. 2. Turn on the Windows computer and set it to DHCP setup within the Windows Network and Sharing Centre. 3. Now click the Windows start button and run the CMD prompt window. 4.

  • Page 15: Setting The Target Ip Address With The Controller Software

    • Incoming commands on Ports 5003 and 5004 at Site A will be port forwarded to the internal private IP address of Datavideo SE-1200 MU at site A to allow control from site B. • The Public IP address for site A needs to be discovered, this will be used as the Target IP address for both VLC player and the SE-1200 MU Controller software at site B.
  • Page 16 If the network settings are wrong then you may not be able to control the SE-1200 MU. Always keep a note of the last IP settings used and change these settings carefully to avoid problems. Target IP address – This IP address is the location on the local network, or the internet, where the software can talk to the SE-1200 MU.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Se-1200 Mu Video Setup

    Chapter 4 SE-1200 MU Video Setup SE-1200 MU Multi View Output The SE-1200 MU multi view output can be supplied locally, from either the HDMI1 or SDI outputs 1 and 2 on the units rear panel, see section 2.2 (Chapter 2). The multi view can also be streamed over a LAN/internet connection, see section 3.2.2 (Chapter 3).

  • Page 18: Setting The Video Outputs

    Setting the Video Outputs These rear panel video outputs are initially set as follows when shipped from the factory. SDI 1 Factory default – Program out with DSK SDI 2 Factory default – Program out with DSK HDMI 1 Factory default – Multi view output HDMI 2 Not currently supported –...

  • Page 19: Se-1200 Mu Video Layers

    The Down Stream Key layers (DSK 1 & DSK 2) are placed on top of all the previous layers. These layers are typically used with Character Generator inputs for displaying titles, graphics, lower thirds, clocks and logos. Datavideo offer several Character Generator products (additional purchase) such as TC-200, CG-250, CG-...
  • Page 20 350 and CG-500. If set up incorrectly these DSK layers can also stop the video layers behind them being displayed properly. Note: Where possible, prepare and position the upper video layers in advance of the live production starting to avoid appearing on the program output incorrectly. These can be saved as user setups in the shot box area of the software control interface for quick and easy recall.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5 Video Connection Setup

    Chapter 5 Video Connection Setup Inputs – Setup 5.1.1 Crosspoint The physical input sources can be swapped around within the SE-1200 MU by using the cross point section of the Inputs menu. Click a crosspoint (lower row) then click again on the required input (upper row) to link them.

  • Page 22: Preparing The Se-1200 Mu Stream Output

    This streamed multi view can then be viewed using a third party software application called VLC Media Player, version 2.1.5 or later is recommended. To download the latest free version of VLC Media Player please visit http://www.videolan.org/ 5.2.1 Preparing the SE-1200 MU Stream Output First click the OUTPUTS menu button in the SE-1200 MU software control interface.

  • Page 23: Vlc Media Player - Stream Caching

    5.2.2 VLC Media Player - Stream Caching The stream caching feature within VLC media player is there to allow enough time for the data being received to be converted to a stable or smooth video feed. The default caching value is a 1000ms (milliseconds) or 1 second.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6 Pc Control Panel

    Chapter 6 PC Control Panel Sources Panel This panel on the SE-1200 MU control software consists of three identical rows of buttons and is used to assign sources or select images for Program or Preset outputs. The buttons are labelled from left to right as Black, sources 1 to 6, and Bkg.

  • Page 25: Transition Controls Panel

    6.2 TRANSITION CONTROLS Panel 6.2.1 Previewing a Selected Transition/Wipe It is possible to see, or test the effect, of a selected transition in the Preview output before applying it to the Program output. In our example below we want to test a selected wipe. Input 1 is being sent to Program and Input 2 in Preview will be shown next.

  • Page 26: Transition Effects

    Transition Effects The SE-1200 MU allows the user options for cutting or transitioning between the selected preset and program video sources. 6.3.1 CUTTING between Sources Cutting between sources is a clean switch from the current Program video to the next source image. This can be achieved in two ways: 1.

  • Page 27: Wiping Between Sources

    The timing of a Mix transition can also be manually decided when moving the T- Bar or completed over a set duration when using the AUTO button. 6.3.3 Wiping between Sources In order to wipe between two video sources first ensure the Background Transition or Bgnd button is ON / backlit green in the transition controls area of the user interface.

  • Page 28: Clip Between Sources (Stinger Transition)

    Each wipe pattern consists of blue and white colours. The white represents the current Program image (A) and the blue represents the WIPE-IN image (B). There are a total of 32 WIPE presets offered by the SE- 1200 MU as shown below. 6.3.3.2 Wipe border options Options in the yellow menu column...
  • Page 29 Clicking on the Clips button on the MENU SELECT panel will open a menu screen (shown below) that allows the user to select the current clip transition to use when moving from the current video source on the Program row to the selected next source on the Preset row.

  • Page 30: Ftb Key Function

    The timing of a Clip transition can also be manually decided when moving the T-Bar or completed over a set duration when using the AUTO button. FTB Key Function 6.4.1 Enable Enable the Fade to Black function. 6.4.2 FTB Fade to Black, this button fades the current video program source to black. When clicked again, it acts in reverse from complete black to the currently selected program video source.

  • Page 31: Chapter 7 Applications

    Chapter 7 Applications Luma Key - Quick DSK 1 Setup Note: The DSK 1 and DSK 2 keyers can only be used for Linear or Luma keying. Chroma keying is not supported on DSK 1 and DSK 2. In this example, we are supplying the SE-1200 MU with an HD-SDI live video signal to input 2, this is selected on the Program row.

  • Page 32: Keyer Control

    white or black key using the Lift, Gain, Opacity and Invert Functions. The Keyer Control section (7.1.1) will explain the effects of Lift, Gain, Opacity and Invert. Step 6: Once you are happy with the settings of the key, you can take it to the program output with a fade transition.

  • Page 33: Keyer Matte

    7.1.2 Keyer Matte 1. The Colour Palette allows selection of a colour for the Keyer Matte. 2. Click on the Colour Palette and the crosshair will move to display the currently selected colour where the mouse pointer was located. The selected colour RGB values will also be shown to the right. 3.
  • Page 34 Step 1: Choose the DSK Keyer channel that you wish to use. In our example, we clicked the DSK 2 button on the AUX BUSES panel. Step 2: We then choose the Lin or Linear and Split buttons from the KEYER CONTROLS panel to select a linear key.

  • Page 35: Picture In Picture (Pinp) Function

    AUTO TRANS ACTIVE ON PGM Picture in Picture (PinP) Function The SE-1200 MU has an optional PiP function which can be sized, rotated, positioned and cropped. The PiP window can also have a user-defined coloured border too. To configure a PiP window please follow the steps below.

  • Page 36: Pip Position

    Step 6: PiP options displayed in the yellow menu area: Position, Border and Crop. The sections below will describe how Position, Border and Crop can be adjusted. 7.3.1 PIP Position Values are shown along the bottom of the screen. The X and Y values change the location of the PiP image. •...

  • Page 37: Pip Crop

    Luma, Sat, Hue and Size values define the PIP border. 1. The Luma value determines how bright or dark the selected colour or hue is. The Luma value can be adjusted by the Luma Function keypad. 2. The Sat or Saturation value moves the crosshair from the center of the colour palette to the outer edge.

  • Page 38: Clips - Quick Setup

    3. The circular Colour Palette allows selection of a colour for the Bus Matte. 4. Click anywhere on the Colour Palette to move the crosshair and display the currently selected Hue or colour. The RGB values for the selected colour are then shown on the right. 5.
  • Page 39 Click Setup from the MENU SELECT area and select Import-Export from the yellow menu options. To import a clip from the computer into the SE-1200 MU select Import Clip. Caution: The PC Control App can now do the conversion from bmp/png/jpg to SE-1200 MU format .pic files.
  • Page 40 Click open to start the clip import. If your files are not the SE-1200 MU’s .pic format, they will be automatically converted to .pic format by the SE- 1200 MU PC Control APP first. After the conversion, the clip import will then start.

  • Page 41: Chapter 8 Chroma Key Functions

    Chapter 8 CHROMA Key Functions Overview The Chroma Key feature of the SE-1200 MU is easy to use. Typical Blue and Green screen studios can be quickly incorporated into an SE- 1200 MU production. The following is a quick overview of Chroma Key basics.

  • Page 42: Chroma Matte

    In the diagram, you will see that we recommend a minimum of four lights and we keep the subject more than 1m away from the backdrop. It is always easier to get more even lighting if the subject is farther away from the backdrop (no shadows).

  • Page 43: Chroma Key Ctrl

    Chroma Key Ctrl The Chroma Key Ctrl parameters and values are shown along the bottom of the display. Two colour palettes, Main and Chroma, are shown in the diagram. The Main palette corresponds to values of Key Acceptance and Key Lift. The Chroma palette corresponds to the Color Spill settings.

  • Page 44: Chroma Key - Setup

    Saving the Chroma Key Setup. Remember to save your current user setup. In this way, several Chroma Key setups can be saved to different user memory slots, thus allowing you to switch from a Blue screen setup to a Green screen setup instantly. Chroma Key - Setup The SE-1200 MU offers two Chroma key channels in the Key 1 and Key 2 Aux buses.

  • Page 45: Key Mask Function

    Step 5: To quickly adjust the active Chroma key. Click Chroma button in the MENU SELECT panel. Fine tune the key using Chroma Key Ctrl and Color Spill options as described in previous sections (8.3 and 8.4). Once you are happy with the Chroma key settings click the Auto button in the Transition panel to make the key active in the Program output.

  • Page 46: Chapter 9 Freezing A Video Input For Stills Capture

    Chapter 9 Freezing a Video Input for Stills Capture This feature freezes a selected video Input (channels 1 to 6) in order for the user to capture a Still image. Usually a new SD card should allow 1000+ frames of available space. The input to be frozen is best displayed on the Program monitor by first selecting it on the Program source row.

  • Page 47: Assigning A Saved Still Image To An Input Channel

    2. Click the Stills button in the MENU SELECT panel. 3. Click Grab and Save from the yellow menu column on the left of the currently stored image matrix. Up to 1000+ images can be stored within the SE-1200 MU. 4.

  • Page 48: Exporting And Importing Stills

    3. Click Still Load in the yellow options area on the left. 4. Change the Still Buf option in the lower row of options to match the desired bus channel that you wish to use to display the still image. In our example we have chosen Input 1. 5.
  • Page 49 Still picture files when exported from the switcher are stored on the computer within the following folders. C: > Datavideo > se1200 > user_data > … Exported Still picture files can be found in the export based stills folder (see opposite).

  • Page 50: Chapter 10 User Memory Functions

    Chapter 10 USER Memory Functions The USER memory function allows you to Save and Load user setups within the SE-1200 MU. If you have standard configurations for your productions then this feature allows you to quickly re-configure the SE- 1200 MU after someone else has used it. Up to 1000 User Setups can be stored within the SE-1200 MU, numbered from 0 to 999.

  • Page 51: Labelling An Existing User Memory Slot

    10.2 Labelling an Existing User Memory Slot In order to easily identify the stored User setup, the User memory slot can be labelled for future reference. Click the User button on the MENU SELECT panel. Select the required User memory slot that you wish to label. Click Name in the lower row menu options an on-screen keyboard will be displayed.

  • Page 52: Loading A Previously Saved User Setup

    10.3 Loading a Previously Saved User Setup There are two ways to load a previously saved user setup. 1. USER/SHOT BOX Panel To load a previously saved SE-1200 MU Setup, simply click the LOAD button on the USER/SHOT BOX panel and an on- screen number pad will open.

  • Page 53: Deleting A User Setup

    10.4 Deleting a User Setup Warning: Be careful, deleted user set ups cannot be restored. 1. Click on Delete Memory from the yellow menu column on the left of the User menu screen. 2. Select the User-defined setup to be deleted from User Memory slot matrix. Be careful to select only the User memory slot to be deleted.
  • Page 54 Export User. The User files when exported from the SE-1200 MU are stored on the computer in the following folders. C: > Datavideo > se1200 > user_data > … Exported User files can be found in the export based mems folder (see opposite).

  • Page 55: Chapter 11 Appendices

    Program output the GPI signal is triggered. A GPI Delay can be set between 0 and 99. This feature could be used to trigger playback from units such as the Datavideo NVP-20 or HRS-30 or HDR- 60/70.

  • Page 56: Appendix 3: Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix 3: Firmware Upgrade From time to time Datavideo may release new firmware to either add new SE-1200 MU features or to fix user reported bugs in the current switcher firmware. Customers can update the switcher firmware themselves if they wish, or they can contact their local supplier or Datavideo office for assistance, should they prefer this method.

  • Page 57: Appendix 4: Dimensions

    Appendix 4: Dimensions All measurements in millimetres (mm)

  • Page 58: Appendix 5: Specifications

    Appendix 5: Specifications Connections Total Video Inputs 2 HDMI (Ver1.3a) + 4 SDI Total Outputs 1 HDMI (Ver 1.3a) + 2 SDI SDI Video Input 4 (1080i / 720p) 2 x HDMI (RGB/YUV) HDMI Video Input 1080i / 720p SDI Audio Output (PGM output) Analog Audio Input 2CH XLR Internal Frame Synchronizers...
  • Page 59 Total 24 Stills on Internal SD Card One dedicated still buffer, one dedicated freeze buffer. Frame store Also, any Input can be used as Frame store. 3 Still frames stored in local frame buffers for instant access Control Panel Compatibility Use PC via Ethernet;...

  • Page 60: Service And Support

    Service and Support...

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