Page 1 © Copyright Broadcast Pix, Inc. December, 2007 Broadcast Pix, Slate, iBoB, PixButtons, PixMaster, PixPad, AutoAspect and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix Inc. install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operators Manual Table of Contents Section 1 Installation and Getting Started Broadcast Pix Slate 100 1.1.1 System Contents 1.1.2 Wiring and Setting Up a Slate 100 (see Section 1.2.2) Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 1.2.1 System Contents 1.2.2 Wiring Diagram 1.2.3 I/O Configurations 1.2.4...
Page 3 Operators Manual Table of Contents Section 2 Broadcast Pix Concepts Broadcast Pix Switcher Features 2.1.1 Video Flow Diagram PixButtons for Executing with Confidence Devices Device Controls 2.4.1 Assigning the Device Controls 2.4.2 PixPad Navigation 2.4.3 Multi-View PixPad 2.4.4 PixPad Order Controls 2.4.5...
Page 4 4.4.4 Transitioning Keys individually with PixButtons 4.4.5 Transitioning Keys with other keys or with the Background 4.4.6 Modifiers for Keyers install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix Broadcast Pix V6.2...
Page 5 To Enable/Disable iBoB DSK 4.8.2 To Turn on and Set Up iBoB DSK 4.8.3 To Operate iBoB DSK Auxiliary Output Control 4.9.1 Aux Out on Slate 100 or 1000 4.9.2 Aux Out on Slate 2100 4.9.3 PowerAux Control 4.10 StudioMemory 4.10.1...
Page 6 CG Installation 5.1.1 TitleMotion Pro Canvas Creating Still CG Graphics 5.2.1 Exporting a Still Graphic from Inscriber to Broadcast Pix 5.2.2 Exporting Graphics from Photoshop to Broadcast Pix CG Rolls and Crawls 5.3.1 To Create CG Graphics that Roll or Crawl 5.3.2...
Page 7 Selecting Clips to Access 6.8.4 Adding DDR Control to a Show 6.8.5 Controlling External DDR 6.8.6 Looping 6.8.7 Accessing More Channels install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix Broadcast Pix V6.2...
Page 8 7.11 Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control 7.11.1 Enabling Audio Follow 7.11.2 Activating Audio Follow 7.11.3 Audio Follow Setup 7.11.4 Audio Follow Operation install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix Broadcast Pix V6.2...
Page 9 Updating the Software to Future Versions Updating the Control Panel or iBoB Firmware Installing System Options Classic Show Editor Control Panel Operation, Technical Appendix Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Video Connector Pin-Outs Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Audio Breakout Cable Broadcast Pix Slate Technical Specifications Glossary A.10...
Page 10: System Contents
Section 1: Installation and Getting Started This section covers the typical installation of a Broadcast Pix Slate system and some options. Other options that require installation are covered in their sections. 1.1 Broadcast Pix Slate 100 1.1.1 Slate 100 System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 100 is comprised of the following components.
Page 11 Sync Generator or other source of house black burst (analog reference) 1.1.2 Wiring and Setting Up a Slate 100 For instruction on how to wire and set up a a Slate 100 system see the Slate 1000 section, starting at section 1.2.2.
Page 12 1.2 Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 1.2.1 Slate 1000 System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 is comprised of the following components. Broadcast Pix Software, Showing the Multi-View (VGA monitor not included ) Software: BPSwitcher V6 Inscriber TitleMotion Pro Character Generator...
Page 13 Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 System Includes: Hardware Broadcast Pix physical control panel (Control panel) Workstation, with Slate board and I/O board Network Crossover Cable, to connect panel to workstation Inscriber USB Dongle, installed internally in the workstation at the factory...
Page 14: Wiring Diagram
1.2.2 Wiring Diagram for Slate 1000 and Slate 100 Switchers Video Outputs (assignable under the Slate I/O Assignments) • Program • Preview • Clean Feed • Auxiliary (Aux) Out 1 Monitor(s) Slate Board Set (left I/O board is optional) Input 1 is...
Page 15: I/O Configurations
NOTE: It is not recommended to have long cable runs over 100 meters (300 feet), as signal quality will be degraded. For longer runs, it is necessary to install video amplifiers/reclockers to boost the signal. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 16 1.2.3 I/O Configurations Continued Optional Second I/O Board using HD Each of the 9 I/O configurations shown above is available on the Slate 100 and Slate 1000. The Slate 2100 must always have at least one SDI I/O board to connect to the iBoB and so it has 3 configurations available.
Page 17: Analog I/O
Broadcast Pix. Composite cables are included with all Slate switcher models for each analog input and output. Three component/composite break out cables are included with the Slate 100 and Slate 1000 models, and one composite cable with the Slate 2100 model. Additional component cables are available as an option.
Page 18: Optional Hd I/O
The DVI-I option is included with the HD I/O card and uses one input and one output from the HD card. If two DVI-I ports are needed, then two HD I/O cards are necessary. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 19: Audio I/O
1.2.7 Audio I/O on the Slate 100 and 1000 A clip store is included on the Slate 100 and Slate 1000. The clip store can be used with or without audio, and can either have embedded audio in/out through the Slate SD-SDI in/outputs or analog stereo audio through the 25 pin dim to XLR break out cable, which plugs into the back of the workstation.
Page 20: Slate I/O Assignments
To Assign the Slate I/O: Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on it's switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up the large Broadcast Pix switcher window, which contains a blank Multi-View, and various drop down menus at the top.
Page 21 1.2.7. Click on Save in the lower right corner of the Slate IO Assignments window to save and exit. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.2.8...
Page 22 None (Stretch) To set the aspect treatment of a source: 1. In the Broadcast Pix Switcher, launch a show from the Multi-View. (File, Load show) 2. On the Setup drop down window, shown in the illustration at the right, click on Slate IO assignments, and the Slate IO assignments window will open as shown on the next page.
Page 23 NOTE: When a source is treated, it will appear with that treatment on all video outputs, and on the program and preview windows of the Multi-View. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 24 1.2.10 Optional Tally on the Slate 100 and 1000 The tally option is a stand-alone box that plugs into the workstation via a USB connection. It has convenient screw terminals and secure hold-downs. The illustration below shows the screw terminal pin names and location for the I/O signals.
Page 25 Camera Control Units or other source. The Tally Box only opens and closes the tally circuit. Check your Camera Control Unit’s user manual for more information. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 26: System Contents
1.3 Broadcast Pix Slate 2100 1.3.1 Slate 2100 System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 2100 is comprised of the following components. Broadcast Pix Software, Showing the Multi-View Software: BPSwitcher V6 Inscriber TitleMotion Pro Character Generator Microsoft Windows XP (VGA monitor...
Page 27 Broadcast Pix 2100 System Includes: Hardware Broadcast Pix physical control panel (Control panel) Broadcast Pix Break-out-Box (iBoB) Workstation, with Slate board and I/O board Ethernet 10/100 switch (For private control network) Straight Network Cables 9-Pin Male to Female Serial Cable...
Page 28: Wiring Diagram
7. Plug in power to the workstation, iBoB and control panel. 8. See Section 1.3.5 to set the inputs on the iBoB for format, name and timing. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 29: Control Panel
Network Switch 10/100 for Out D Broadcast Pix Network control External Network for moving content Fail-Safe Serial Cable Control Panel Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.2...
Page 30 There are similar status Leds for program and preview to indicate whether analog component or Y/C has been selected. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.2...
Page 31 AES/EBU For Recording Output Output to the Clip Store For Playing For Playing Clip Store 1 Clip Store 2 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.3...
Page 32: Ibob Tally Wiring
If you have an optional input card and would like to tally sources 9-12, you may use the optional tally box used on a Slate 100/1000. Input 9-12 correspond to terminals 4-7 on the tally box. See section 1.2.10 for more information.
Page 33: Ibob Assignments
Control panel as described in section 1.3.6. To Assign the iBoB I/O: Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on the switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up the large Broadcast Pix switcher window, which contains a blank Multi-View and various drop down menus at the top.
Page 34 9-12, see section 1.2.9. You may also treat the sources with the Source Controls from the control panel, see section 4.6 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.5...
Page 35 SDI). For the selectable analog input, use the drop down window to select the desired format. For example, in the illustration below YUV is being selected for Program. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.5...
Page 36 Slate IO Assignments window from the Setup drop down menu, as shown here. NOTE: If you wish to set up iBoB DSK, see sections 4.8. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.5...
Page 37: Setting Up The Ibob From The Control Panel
NOTE: In this same setup you may also assign the Key Cut/Fill for the iBoB DSK, as well which 2 sources are being using for a cascaded router setup. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 38: The Sample Show
To run a Show (when the Sample Show is set to auto-load): Click on the Broadcast Pix Switcher application on the desktop, and it will open and display the Multi-View for the sample show, and then the Control panel will fill in its PixButtons for the sample show.
Page 39 Whatever is attached to input 5* Whatever is attached to input 6* * Input number is on Slate Whatever is attached to input 7* boards for Slate 100 and Whatever is attached to input 8* 1000, and on iBoB for Slate 2100 Broadcast Pix V6.2...
Page 40: Testing The System
Key 2 over a map still You can customize any of these, or add your own, see section 4.10 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 41: Troubleshooting
The Multi-View always displays a status light in the top left corner. If it is green all is OK, if not (Red) select the Status Tab in the lower left corner of the Multi-View and the following detailed status window will appear. Lights during normal operation Status on Slate 100 and Slate 1000 Status of Light Indicates...
Page 42 Computer message on what is currently happening Reset Video Will reset the sources/video on iBoB Caution: will cause all video to flash on program/air Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 43: Input Timing & Asynchronous Sources
1.7 Input Timing & Asynchronous Sources Reference The Broadcast Pix Switcher requires a reference input from an analog sync generator. Format Internally, the Broadcast Pix uses the SDI format (SMPTE 259M), and all systems provide SD-SDI digital video I/O with embedded audio.
Page 44: Changing What Show Is Running
If you turn off auto-loading, then Broadcast Pix Switcher will still open, but you need to then Load Show as described above.
Page 45 NOTE: You may change any of the above settings at any time. For any changes to take effect, you must quit and restart the application. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 46: Enabling Dualaspect
As described in section 1.9.3 Broadcast Pix Slate switchers come standard with selectable 4:3 or 16:9 video aspect ratios. As an option, Broadcast Pix can output both 4:3 and 16:9 video aspects simultaneously. This is ideal when you need to simulcast to two different mediums, i.e.
Page 47: Control Panel Sleep Mode
To disable the sleep mode see section A.5 towards the end of this manual. 1.11 Console Installation Most Broadcast Pix systems are used on a tabletop, which is a better viewing angle in most light conditions, especially to view the PixButtons. The system may also be recessed into a hole cut out of the table top or console.
Page 48: Broadcast Pix Concepts
Section 2: Broadcast Pix Concepts 2.1 Broadcast Pix Features Integrated Broadcast Studio Contains an entire control room of devices; including switcher, clip store, character generator, still stores, logos, DVEs, monitoring, optional camera and external DDR control. Pristine SDI Video Create superb digital video (SMPTE 259M)
Page 49: Video Flow Diagram
2.1.1 Video Flow Diagram Every Broadcast Pix Slate system has an integrated Windows XP computer, which enables the switching matrix to be extended into the computer, so it can access into disks of clips, graphics and animations. As shown in the above diagram, the Slate Mix Effects system has up to a 9 x 22 matrix, plus there is a 10th video layer downstream.
Page 50: Pixbuttons For Executing With Confidence
2.2 PixButtons for Executing with Confidence Much of the versatility of the Broadcast Pix system is due to its unique picture buttons, called PixButtons. Each has a small computer VGA display built into the button, which has a resolution of 36x24 pixels.
Page 51 Effects DVE boxes Five Kinds of PixButtons A total of 28 PixButtons are used in 5 different areas of the Broadcast Pix control panel: 1. 12 in the PixPad To select content within a device, and for modifiers 2. 9 Sources To see what is on each source, and selection without preview 3.
Page 52: Device Controls
PixPad of 12 PixButtons. The list of supported devices will grow over time, check for new devices at www.broadcastpix.com. Each device has a unique icon that appears on the top of the PixButtons. Broadcast Pix Software Version 6 supports the following devices, and use the following icons:...
Page 53 An option which enables an external video server to be controlled from the panel through a serial connection using the VDCP Protocol, having its clip name appear in the PixPad. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 54 Device Controls portion of Panel Display Device Select 3 Axis 3 Knobs Motion Joystick Buttons PixPad with 12 PixButtons Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 55: Assigning The Device Controls
At all times you can tell what device is assigned to the Device Controls, by looking at the upper left corner of the display, in this illustration is it the first channel of CG. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 56: Pixpad Navigation
There is also an up button, to move up from control PixPads, to a previous PixPad. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 57: Multi-View Pixpad
NOTE: The Panel PixPad will always update with the control panel PixPad, no matter if Panels are locked or unlocked. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 58: Pixpad Order Controls
Click OK. Now the order will appear as you prepared it. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.4...
Page 59: Floating Pixpads
Click on the drop down menu on the floating PixPad, and select the size you want. The illustration below shows three sizes: 150%, 100% and 75% Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.5...
Page 60: Monitor Sizes
Traditional Aspect Ratio Monitor 1280x1024 pixels, for traditional monitors, and almost all touchscreen monitors. Widescreen Monitors 1680x1050 for widescreen monitors Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.1...
Page 61: Overview Of The Multi-View
2.5.2 Overview of the Multi-View Panels Connected Preview Monitor Program Monitor Panel Status PixPad Indicator Clock Clip Counters Sources Tab Window Keyer Window Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.2...
Page 62: Sources On Multi-View
To view sources above the first 8 or 9 shown, click the sources tab on the Multi-View, as shown below: Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 63 (or orange if its key transition button is on). Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.4...
Page 64: Keyer On The Multi-View
Modifiers applied to a Key are also shown on the Multi-View. Key transition rate Lit when DVE or Reposition is on Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.4...
Page 65: Clip Store Counters
NOTE: The Clip Counters bar will turn red at 10 seconds remaining only if the Clips Controls Settings are set to not Loop, see section 6.5.4 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 66 To change this in BPswitcher go to the Setup drop down window and select Clicking Sources Switches, then select the desired style. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 67 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.7...
Page 68: About Tab
The About tab in the lower left corner of the Multi-View reveals information about the installation, including the: Current software version installed of Broadcast Pix Switcher Settings for NTSC/PAL and 4:3/16:9 If the iBoB is installed and the current iBoB firmware installed...
Page 69: Floating Monitors
Source monitors are 180x120. When resizing monitors be cautious of how large you make each monitor, as the resolution may be distorted. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 70 NOTE: To close or modify one floating monitor, right click on the window and select Show/hide frame to activate the window frame for that one monitor or select Close window to close that monitor. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 71 4 external sources can be updated live at any given time. When using the optional Slate input card, all 4 of those sources can update live. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 72: List Of Screen Resolutions
2560!1600 2048!1536 It is important to set your Windows desktop settings prior to starting the Broadcast Pix Switcher application. It is not advised to change the desktop resolutions while the application is running. Be advised that some large LCD/Plasma monitors do not accept high resolutions on the VGA input, but do on a HDMI input.
Page 73: Pixmaster Storage System
Section 3: PixMaster Show Editor The Broadcast Pix System is designed for the real-time production of live shows to a live audience, or recorded live for viewing later on DVD or other medium. In both scenarios, the PixMaster show editor delivers comprehensive pre-production capabilities, enabling you to stage all of your assets for a smooth production experience.
Page 74: Creating A New Show
This will open the PixMaster: Start Window as shown below. The main Broadcast Pix Switcher application needs to be closed in order to launch PixMaster. Click on Create New Show. This opens the Create a new show window.
Page 75 NOTE: when giving a new show a name, standard Microsoft Windows conventions apply. For example, you cannot use a colon (:) in a name. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 76: Selecting An Existing Show To Edit
NOTE: If you do not have a show open, you can not access the PixMaster Show Editor from the Multi- View, as it will be grayed out. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 77: Editing A Show
Save Show memories etc. PixMaster Show Editor NOTE: It is recommended to restart the Broadcast Pix Switcher application when adding, removing or arranging a lot of content to prevent stability issues. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 78: Editing A Show's Content
NOTE: the location of the clip library for the show is indicated at the bottom – in this case D:\clips\ Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 79 NOTE: When you edit a device’s content or the switcher source assignments, and then click on OK, the changes you just made are temporary. They will be saved permanently when you click on Save Show. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 80: To Reorder Content
NOTE: If you’re doing a lot of editing, you do not have to press OK until you are done with everything. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 81: To Reorder A Group Of Content
In this case, four adjacent clips were moved down to the bottom of the list. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.2...
Page 82: To Preview Content
To close the still being previewed, click on the red X in its upper right corner. NOTE: If no Preview is shown, then a thumbnail needs to created for that clip, see section 6.1.1 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 83: To Remove Content From A Show
NOTE: the Refresh List button is used if you edit a library using Microsoft Windows, then changes made can be seen by clicking on refresh list (or reopening PixMaster). Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 84 NOTE: The newly added content is now grayed out on the library list to indicate that it is now in the show. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 85: To Add A Group Of Content From The Central Library
This is a standard Windows convention, and works in all other areas of the system. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 86 Select it and it will appear in the File name window. Press Open. The clip imports. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 87 In this example we created a subfolder called “Sample.” Consequently the word “Sample” was added in the folder column when the clip was imported. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.6.1...
Page 88: Resize And Soften Images
3.6.3 Importing PowerPoint Slides into a Still Store In PowerPoint use “Save As” to save your presentation as a series of .bmp or .jpg files. When importing them into Broadcast Pix be sure to choose Resize and soften images. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.6.2...
Page 89: To Delete Content From The Library (Permanently
Click OK. It’s gone. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 90: Show Content Summary
Content Summary If you have a printer installed on your system, you can print the list by clicking on Print. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 91 More devices for the three wildcard device PixButtons. Memories for preset onscreen layouts and actions. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 92: Switcher Source Assignments
Click on the device you want – Cam5 in this example. Your choice is now reflected in the source assignments window. Click on OK. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.9.1...
Page 93 3.9.2 Auto Fail Safe Setting The Broadcast Pix Slate 2100 Switcher has extensive fail safe capabilities that enable you to continue a broadcast uninterrupted even if your computer workstation goes offline (see section 4.11). If the workstation or its network is ever lost, unplugged or locks up in the middle of a show, the system’s fail safe mechanism takes over and brings to program whatever Fail...
Page 94: Adding Wildcard Devices
3.9.3 Adding Wildcard Devices The Sample Show that comes with the Broadcast Pix system has four standard content devices: Clip1, Still1, CG1 and Logo1, and there are dedicated buttons on the source panel for each. There are an additional 3 wildcard device buttons in the top...
Page 95: Show Memories
3.9.4 Show Memories The StudioMemory on the Broadcast Pix enables panel setups to be saved that contain all the classic switcher settings, like key settings, DVEs, sources, etc. as well as the exact content in clip and graphic stores, complete with attributes, like mark points, auto-start, crawl speed, etc.
Page 96 PixButton in the upper right corner. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.9.4...
Page 97: Global Naming Of Memories
Press OK. The Memory will now appear with it’s name in Memory list for the show. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.9.5...
Page 98: Custom Images On Memory Pixbuttons
C Drive. NOTE: Some examples of custom memory PixButtons are shown in the sample show, see section 1.6.1 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 99: Switcher Controls
SoftPanel. Many switching functions can also be run from the Multi-View, see section 2.5.6. 4.0 Switcher Controls When you launch Broadcast Pix Switcher and a show is loaded (see section 1.9.1), the switcher controls fill in on the panel as shown below. Transition...
Page 100 Broadcast Pix uses tally to identify at a glance what has been selected. Tally is displayed simultaneously on the panel and on the Multi-View. On the Slate 2100 tally signals are sent out of the iBoB to light the tally lights on cameras. The Slate 100 and 1000 have an optional tally box.
Page 101: Video Sources
Source Program Preview Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 102: Program Row Source Selection
(This shortcut is fast but more prone to error than using preview, so preview is usually used) Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.1.1...
Page 103: Accessing Inputs 9-18 With Shift
4.1.2 Accessing Inputs 9-18 with Shift The shift button is used to access sources 10-18. This enables the Broadcast Pix panel to control twice as many sources as there are buttons for. These “shifted sources” are typically used for sources that are used less frequently than the first 9 sources, such as black or a rarely used extra tape deck.
Page 104: Transitions
To Set Auto Transition Style Select Mix or Effect Effect PixButton Auto To Execute a Transition Use Cut, Auto or Fader Arm Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 105: Transition Preview
[Fader Arm], the Transition Preview button will remain on. To turn off this function you can press the [Trans Pvw] and the orange light will go off. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 106: Background Cut Transition
The illuminated buttons will also “flip-flop” in the program and preview rows, as shown: Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.2...
Page 107: Background Mix Transition
If you wish to execute a manual mix, then instead of pressing the [Auto Trans] button, use the Fader Arm instead. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 108: Background Effects Transition
If you wish to execute a manual effect, then instead of pressing the [Auto Trans] button, use the Fader Arm. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 109: Transition Effects
This will also change the selected effect shown in the display and on the [Effects PixButton]. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 110: Effects Styles And Pixbuttons
4.3.1 Effects Styles and PixButtons The Broadcast Pix Switcher has over 150 effects. Each effect has a unique number, name and PixButton icon image. The PixButton icons are intended to show the effect style at a glance. The conventions used for these PixButtons are: Black shows the foreground, while the background video is blank.
Page 111 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 112: Selecting A New Effect By Number
Effects: Fx 122 Dual Clock Top Rate Trate: 30 Effects PixButton Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.2...
Page 113: Viewing More Effects In The Library
To back up and look at the previous PixPad, press the [Back] PixButton NOTE: You can always return to the first page of effects, by pressing the [Effects PixButton] again. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 114: Changing Effect Transition Rates
Effects: Fx 05 Push Rate Trate:30 Multi-View Rate Displays The Multi-View always shows you the rates set for Transitions : Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.4...
Page 115 NOTE: You can also change the Auto Transition Rate by pressing the [Mix] button, which will bring up a numeric PixPad. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 116: Modifying An Effect
It may be advised to modify an effect in pre- production and then save the modifications using a memory. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 117 To remove reverse and return to the normal state, press the [Reverse] PixButton again, and the (R) in the display will be removed. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 118 4.4 Keys The Broadcast Pix switcher combines multi-layer pictures that can include a background video image (such as a camera), clip or full page graphic and up to six overlays (3 standard and 6 as an option), each of which is known as a key, plus a seventh key downstream in the iBoB.
Page 119: Key Controls
4.4.1 Key Controls The Broadcast Pix panel provides three groups of buttons for controlling the first 3 keys: Key Select Buttons, Key Transition Buttons and Direct Key Buttons. The Source Row is also used with the Key Select Buttons. Each of the 3 Keyers is treated as a device, so pressing any one of the three Key Select buttons assigns all of the device controls to that Key, including: Joystick, 3 knobs, PixPad with 12 PixButtons in the PixPad, and the Display.
Page 120 Key 2 from CG to Logo, press Logo in the source row (the last button). Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 121: Direct Keys Control
NOTE: If the rate for a Key on the control panel display is set to 1, the Key will cut on/off program. To change the Key rate see section 4.4.7 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 122: Transitioning Keys With Other Keys Or With The Background
Key 1 is already on, and you wish to bring it off with a background transition, while bringing on Key 2, the illumination of the [Key Transition] buttons would be: Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 123 Trans For more on Transition Preview, see section 4.2.1 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.5...
Page 124: Modifiers For Keyers
(shown) to LeftBot, RightTop and RightBot. You can reset the cropping to none by pressing the [Crop Reset] button. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.6...
Page 125: To Change The Key Fade Rate
[numeric keypad], as done for a transition rate, and press [Enter] to apply the rate. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 126: Dve Boxes (Picture In Picture
(DVE) to appear in the display to let you know the DVE is applied, as shown below: Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Rate Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 127 [Direct Key Button] To remove/reset the DVE box and return the Keyer to full screen mode, press the [DVE OnOff] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.1...
Page 128: Modifying A Dve Box
The numbers refer to pixels (full screen 4x3 NTSC is 720x486 pixels, and PAL is 720x576 ). Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Size W:270 H:360 Trate:30 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.2...
Page 129 NOTE: in the above illustration, the two DVE boxes are placed on an animated background that is playing out from the system’s clip store with a crawl placed on the bottom. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 130 4.5.4 Accessing Keys 4-6 Most Broadcast Pix Slate switchers come standard with 3 Keyers, as an option every model can be upgraded to a total of 6 Keyers allowing for 6 picture-in- pictures. Even though Keys 4-6 have the same capabilities as Keys 1-3, as described in section 4.5, they can not be tied to a transition with the transition...
Page 131: Source Controls
4.6 Source Controls All Broadcast Pix sources, both external live and internal graphics and clips, have various parameters which can be modified known as Source Controls. For external live sources you can set the AutoAspect treatment, as described in section 1.2.7, as well as chromakey levels.
Page 132: Activating The Chromakey
One Chromakey comes standard with the Broadcast Pix switcher, and as an option 8 sources may have a Chromakey assigned to it, ideal for creating virtual sets.
Page 133 Blue] or [Key Green] in the above PixPad. This will activate the factory settings for either Chromakey, additional adjustments may be needed. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 134 (0 tp 180) Suppression Clip [SCl]: Same as Clip, but for a hard edge mask. (-100 to -5) Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 135: Adjusting The Chromakey
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Page 136 If you have a show where you would rather use this wildcard button for another device, then you can disable iBoB DSK by going to the Broadcast Pix Switcher application and clicking on the Setup menu, select iBoB, and then uncheck Use iBoB DSK.
Page 137 If needed, turn the Gain and Clip knobs to the appropriate levels for the key source by turning [left knob] and [center knob] Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.8.2...
Page 138 In the iBoB DSK default settings box above, enter the desired clip, gain and sources for cut and fill, and whether the key needs to be shaped or inverted. Press Save. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.8.2...
Page 139: To Operate Ibob Dsk
NOTE: iBoB DSK can only cut on/off, you can not add any mix/effects or tie it to a transition. iBoB DSK also is downstream of all the keys, meaning that it will appear on top of all key layers. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 140: Auxiliary Output Control
4.9.1 Aux Output on Slate 100 and Slate 1000 In version 6, Slate 100 and 1000 switchers have assignable video outputs on the Slate switcher card called out A, B, C, D or E if a second I/O card is installed.
Page 141 Out C or E to an input on the iBoB. Now Aux 3 is an input to your switcher so what ever is selected on Aux 3 can now be accessed by Aux 1 and 2. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 142: Poweraux Control
2ME switcher. On A Slate 100 or 1000 PowerAux controls are accessed through Aux 1 on a Slate 2100 PowerAux is controlled through Aux 3.
Page 143: Studiomemory
4.10 StudioMemory The Broadcast Pix system has a powerful memory system that can combine all devices in the system. It enables the saving and instant recall of a panel’s set-ups, or the set-ups plus the sources assigned, or even the individual content element in a device, such as a specific lower third graphic in the CG.
Page 144 If you press it a third time no key 1 information will be saved, and the display will reflect that. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 145 6 is something else, then care should be taken, as this mem will still recall whatever is in source 6. The same applies for internal content CGs, Clips, Stills and Logos. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 146 Direct Keys 1 to 6. Press again and it clears all 6 Direct Keys from the display. (D123456 or blank) Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 147 “Mem X failed to fully load”. In BPswitcher go to Logging, Error Log to view what element failed to load. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 148: Scripts
You may have as many script windows running as you like, although you need to have enough licenses to run them, just like a SoftPanel. You may purchase more licenses from Broadcast Pix. To view how many Panels are licensed, in BPswitcher select the About Tab.
Page 149 Save the script by clicking on Save As. In the save window, enter the name of the script, and click on save. All scripts are saved in the C:\\broadcastpix\Scripts folder. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.1...
Page 150 NOTE: You can not use Key the 1, 2 & 3 buttons for double-punch if you have 6 keyers enabled, since they are reserved for Keys 4-6. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 151: Playing A Script
The smaller the number the faster you need to double-punch. NOTE: Scripts requires use of a panel license, to purchase more licenses contact Broadcast Pix. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 152: Fail-Safe On-Air Production
In the Slate 100 and Slate 1000, one camera is sent to program output. On the Slate 2100, the iBoB enables all cameras the are attached to the iBoB to still be switched even if the workstation is unplugged.
Page 153 The Fail-Safe Device is show specific so that different shows may specify different fail safe sources. To set the Fail-Safe Device, see section 3.9.2 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 154 Panel Join Fail Set-up Safe &Test Show Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.3...
Page 155: Capture Of Stills
4.13 Capture of Stills The Broadcast Pix system can capture a still image of program output or preview output. The still image can then be loaded into a still store and used in a show. 4.13.1 To Capture a Still Image In BPswitcher select the Capture drop down menu, as shown below.
Page 156: Capture Folder Destination
When you choose the folder you want click on Select. The default folder is C:\BroadcastPix\Captures. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 157: Cg Installation
Instead, this section 5 of the Broadcast Pix manual provides a quick overview of how to create CG graphics, and then focuses on how to import them into the Broadcast Pix system, and how to control them on-air from the Broadcast Pix control panel.
Page 158: Titlemotion Pro Canvas
Inscriber canvas. This will act as a guide when creating graphics so your text does not get cut off on the edges of TV screens. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 159: Creating Still Cg Graphics
Double-Click on the TitleMotion Icon on the desktop to start the Inscriber application and the application will launch a blank canvas, as illustrated below. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 160 Scroll down through the many templates until you find one you like. As you scroll down a preview of each template is shown as illustrated below: Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 161 You may now Click + drag to position text or ALT + Arrow Keys to nudge text by small amounts. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 162: Exporting A Still Graphic From Inscriber To Broadcast Pix
5.2.1 Exporting a Still graphic from Inscriber to Broadcast Pix Once you have created a CG, you then need to export it for the Broadcast Pix system to access it. You can save it to many common files types, such as Bitmaps, JPEGs, Targas, as well as editable Inscriber .ICG files.
Page 163: Exporting Graphics From Photoshop To Broadcast Pix
5.2.2 Exporting Graphics from Photoshop to Broadcast Pix When exporting from Adobe Photoshop, you may export to many popular file formats, like .JPEG and .BMP, to import into the Broadcast Pix system. Although neither file format supports an alpha channel or transparency layer, a Targa/Truevision, .TGA, file does support a 32 bit alpha channel.
Page 164 Targa. Select 32 bits/pixel under the Options Window (so the transparency layer gets saved). Name your file, Choose your directory where the rest of your Broadcast Pix graphics are saved (C:graphics\) and click on Save. Import/Add your file to your show using PixMaster, as described in section 3.
Page 165: Cg Rolls And Crawls
5.3 CG Rolls and Crawls CG graphics can also be created to roll vertically or crawl horizontally, and then later controlled by Broadcast Pix to a custom speed setting. Ideal for making a credit roll or a ticker at the bottom of the screen.
Page 166: Motion Controls For Rolls And Crawls
CG for the crawls. (Similar issue if you have a crawl on air and attempt to switch to a roll.) Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 167: Modifiers For Rolls And Crawls
Press the [Controls] PixButton, which will bring up the following PixPad of Modifiers: CG Controls PixPad Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
Page 168 You can add blank pages to both the beginning and end if desired. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
Page 169 0:00:00 NOTE: When playing a Roll or a Crawl, Broadcast Pix does not auto-detect if the CG is a Roll or Crawl, it will always default to C for Crawl. It will be necessary to manually change your files accordingly.
Page 170: Creating An Animated Cg Graphic
The Inscriber operators manual contains much more detail on animations. The basics are covered here in this Broadcast Pix system manual. 5.4.1 To Create an Animated Graphic In Inscriber, as you would for any CG graphic, select the default template or another template you wish to use, type in your text and perform any modifications to it.
Page 171 Save the animation by clicking on File, and then a drop down menu appears and click on Import/Export, and then Export All Frames, as shown below: Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.4.1...
Page 172 After the animated title is exported from the Inscriber CG, it must then be converted into a clip for play out, as described on the next page. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 173: Importing An Animated Cg Graphic Into Broadcast Pix
After an animated title is created and exported, it then must be converted into a clip for play out by the Broadcast Pix Clip Store. The animation is exported by Inscriber as a sequence of individual Targa files, one for each frame in the animation.
Page 174: On-Air Operations For Cg Animations
Import. This will covert all the individual Targa files into one file, which can be played through the clip store of Broadcast Pix. If the status bar does not start within 30 seconds, then the animation file was not exported correctly.
Page 175: Creating Animations In 3Rd Party Applications
3. Set the file type to be Targa*, with the right number of frames per second (depending on whether you are in NTSC/525 or PAL/625.) 4. Run Digital Juice to create the animation sequence. 5. Import the animation into Broadcast Pix just as if it were coming from Inscriber, see section 5.4.2. •...
Page 176: Basic Cg On-Air Operation
5.5 Basic CG On-Air Operations The unified control architecture of the Broadcast Pix system manages all content devices the same way. For example, once you learn how to control CGs, you have also learned the basic elements of how to control Stills, Clips and Logos. CG and Clips have more modifiers/controls since they involve motion, where as Stills and Logos only have aspect ratio controls.
Page 177: Updating Cg Graphics On-The-Fly
In BPswitcher, go to Setup, Engineering Settings, Allow Fast ICG Editing. As shown below. NOTE: The Broadcast Pix Switcher has two editing speed, fast and normal. Fast leaves the Inscriber open so it comes up quicker. Normal leaves it off. Select the desired speed on Setup, and select Enable Fast ICG Editing if desired.
Page 178 Another way to update a file that is currently in your show is to simply overwrite the file using standard Microsoft Windows. This may be desired if you have the Broadcast Pix workstation plugged into a separate local network, where files can be shared and saved.
Page 179 5.7 Dual CG The Broadcast Pix Switcher software enables a second channel of CG to be used in a show. This enables two CG graphics to be displayed on-air at once, one in its own keyers, taking up 2 Keyers.
Page 180: Still Store And Logo Operation
5.8 Still Store and Logo Operation The unified control architecture of the Broadcast Pix system manages all content devices the same way. Once you learn how to control the Clips Store, you have also learned how to control the Still Store, CG Store and Logo Store.
Page 181: Optional Cg Connect Software
RTX Tags. When you’re in Off-Air Mode the Display button is deactivated, so no changes will go to Broadcast Pix until you enter the On-Air (red) Mode. The Preview Button is active for your to preview how the CG Layout will look before going On-Air.
Page 182 View/CG operators monitor during your production. Now both the Preview and Program buttons are active and any changes made will go onto your Broadcast Pix program. When in On-Air Mode, you may not make changes to the setup of your CG layout, i.e.
Page 183: Adding The Rtx Tags
Export your CG layout as an .ICG file, saving it in the cg folder in your C drive with the rest of your CG graphics for Broadcast Pix, and add the file to your show through PixMaster, as described in section 3.
Page 184: Loading Cg Connect With A Layout
The directory for the most part will be C:\\graphics\cg, once selected click OK. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 185: Updating The Cg Layout
The tag Type determines how the content of the assigned RTX Tag can be updated. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 186: Adding A Data Source With Xml Files
The XML file will be loaded and tables found in the XML file are listed in the Tables list. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 187 The Value field will now consist of a dropdown list containing all the record data for the selected table and field, all of these values are being reference to your original data source/XML file. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.4...
Page 188 Apply button. Now, anytime that data source file changes, like from a scoreboard, those changes will reflect on-air in Broadcast Pix without having the need to select Program. NOTE: When choosing automatic update, only the first record in the XML file can be updated. Therefore, you would generally only enter a single data record in this XML file and have your external source update this record with the new data you want to display on the screen.
Page 189: Creating Your Own Xml File
All your fields will be listed below your table. To delete a Table click on the Table and select Delete. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 190: Using Images With Cg Connect
Unlike your CG Layouts, the directory will not be the cg folder. It is recommended to make a CG Connect Images folder on your C drive, to keep your files separated from your Broadcast Pix files. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 191 Your logo objects are indicated by a picture frame, where as your text fields are indicated by an ‘A’. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 192: Using Clocks With Cg Connect
In the Layout Tags Grid, select the Clocks Type for your source. Now when you go On-Air the clock is ready to use. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 193: Displaying The Cg Layout
The Preview Tab will appear showing you the image. To commit the changes to the layout and send the CG to the Broadcast Pix Switcher, click on the Program button (or F7 on the keyboard) and the changes will reflect automatically on the switcher.
Page 194: Using International Characters With Inscriber
In the Installed Services section select the Add button, which will bring the the window below. In the drop down menu select Farsi. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 195 To change the Language Bar, Left-Click on the EN and choose Farsi. You must first select the appropriate language prior to launching TitleMotion Pro. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 196: Audio Flow With Embedded Audio
To enable embedded audio see section 1.2.7 Playing Embedded Audio On a Slate 100 or 1000 all Slate SD-SDI video outputs can be assigned to playback embedded audio on clip 1 or clip 2, this is configured in the Slate I/O Assignments window, see section 1.2.7 for more information.
Page 197 Recording Embedded Audio On a Slate 100 and 1000 all the SD-SDI video inputs, 1-8, can accept embedded audio from a SDI stream. On a Slate 2100 only the SDI inputs, 1-8, can accept embedded audio from a SDI stream.
Page 198 Input Audio from a drop down menu, as shown at the right. Select Pass through. Now, whatever audio is embedded in the SDI stream of the video being recorded will be captured. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.0.1...
Page 199: Audio Flow With Digital Aes/Ebu Audio
In addition to embedded audio, a Slate 2100 can also play and record Digital AES/EBU audio, on a Slate 100 and 1000 you need to go through a 3rd party audio de-embedder for digital audio. Digital audio is connected via the XLR connectors on the iBoB, labeled ‘Digital’, at a line level.
Page 200: Audio Flow With Analog Stereo Audio
6.0.3 Audio Flow with Analog Stereo Audio Lastly, the Slate 100, 1000 and 2100 can all play and record Analog Stereo audio. On a Slate 100 and 1000 you need to connect your audio source with the provided break-out- cable, which plugs into the back of the workstation, see section 1.2.7 for more information.
Page 201 Recording Analog Stereo Audio When recording analog audio on a Slate 100 or 1000 you need to disable the embedded audio function. In BPswitcher go to Setup, Engineering Settings and deselect Embedded Audio, for more information see section 1.2.7. When recording analog audio on a Slate 2100, you need to specify where the audio is coming in from.
Page 202: Recording A Clip
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *If you have a Slate 100 or 1000, you can select which input you wish to record from in the top right corner of the Clip Ingest window, as shown on the next page.
Page 203 Double-click on the Clip Ingest icon on the desktop and the Clip Ingest Window will appear, as shown below. Slate 2100 Slate 100/1000 Audio Monitoring, if desired, on Slate 2100 The audio that is to be recorded can be monitored from any of the analog or digital XLR audio outputs, on the iBoB.
Page 204 When you’ve completed all your ingesting, be sure to close the Clip Ingest window prior to starting Broadcast Pix Switcher by pressing the Close button Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 205: Creating Clip Thumbnails
As an alternative, you may specify the frame number of the clip you wish to capture, as shown above. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.1.1...
Page 206: Clip Store Playout
Panel PixPad PixPad on the Multi-View on the Control Panel Panel Display Clip1: 01 Head Open Scrub 0:00:00 Knobs Motion Controls Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 207: To Select A Clip By Name
NOTE: To select a clip by number, the clip file name must have digits in front of the name, i.e. “02_Open”. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 208: Selecting A Clip With The Multi-View
To select a clip not currently shown on the Multi-View, use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the PixPad, the left and right arrows. Navigation buttons Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.2...
Page 209: Viewing More Clips In The Library
2. Press the [Back] PixButton, to go back to the previous page. NOTE: You can always return to the first page of clips, by pressing the [Clips] PixButton again. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 210: Playback Of Compressed Clips
6.3.4 Compressed Clips The internal clip store of the Broadcast Pix can support playback of compressed clips, either QuickTime movies or MPEG movies. This is ideal if you are exporting video files from a non-linear editing system like Avid or Final Cut Pro or even an animated background from Adobe After Effects or Apple Motion.
Page 211: Clip Motion Controls
The clip’s runtime is also shown on the Multi-View, and clips can be set to count up or count down, see section 2.5.5 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 212: Mark In And Out Points
[Mark-In] PixButton. When the clip reaches the point you wish for a mark-out point, press the [Mark-Out] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
Page 213 (If other modifiers are turned on they will also appear) Clip: 01 Head Open (A) Scrub 0:00:00 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.2...
Page 214: Auto Stop Clips
NOTE: If a clip has audio associated with it, the audio will cut off ounce the clip is taken off of program, if it is desired to be able to keep playing the audio once transitioned off, deselect Auto-Stop. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 215: Loop Clips
Now select the desired treatment to be applied to the clip. Either None, Box, 14:9 or Crop. For more information on AutoAspect, see section 1.2.9. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.5...
Page 216: Scrubbing A Clip
To scrub faster through a clip use the x10 or x100 knobs to quickly advance through the clip. Clip: 01 Head Open Scrub x100 0:00:00 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.7...
Page 217: Setting The Clip Audio Advance
Broadcast Pix system. To advance the audio: In BPswitcher, make sure a show is not running. Click on Setup, and the following drop-down menu will appear: Click on Clip Audio Advance and the following window will appear.
Page 218: Optional Dual Clip Store (Dual Ddr
NOTE: Even though you may have one clip in both channels of the clip store, any control changes (Mark In/Out, Loop, etc) made on one channel with automatically occur on the other clip channel. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 219 Transmit B (TX+) Receive A (RX-) Attach the included Edge Port 422 Hub to a USB port on the Broadcast Pix workstation. Then attach the 422 cables from the Break-out-box to each channel of the DDR that you wish to control, as shown below, ensuring that you align Channel 1 with Port 1, Channel 2 with Port 2 and Channel 3 with Port 3.
Page 220 6.8.2 Verifying Installation of External DDR Software On the Broadcast Pix Switcher window, select the Help menu, then About Devices, then DDR Control as shown below…. … and the following window will appear if the external DDR option is present: It may also be necessary to ensure that the Edge Port RS-422 hub is installed/configured properly.
Page 221 Under Industrial Settings, ensure that each COM port is set to RS422: Non Terminating Resistor. Select the Update button to save changes, then close the Edgeport Properties window. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.8.2...
Page 222: Selecting Clips To Access
You can select all or just a subset of clips on the DDR, to make the collection of clips that you want to have access to from the Broadcast Pix panel. In BPswitcher, select the Setup menu, Device Settings and then the DDR Control menu, as shown below…..
Page 223 NOTE: When naming your clips on an external server, it is important not to have a name longer than 8 characters long. The VDCP protocol only supports file names with 8 or less characters. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 224: Adding Ddr Control To A Show
Then select DDR Control from the drop down window, as shown below. Click on OK and then Save Show. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.8.4...
Page 225: Controlling External Ddr
[Next] PixButton or by using the numeric keypad, see sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.3. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.8.5...
Page 226 Any fast button-pushes may break the communication to your external DDR. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 227: Looping
To turn off looping, press the above [Loop Clip OnOff] PixButton again, and the L will be removed from the display. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 228: Accessing More Channels
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Page 229: Camera Control Option
Section 7: Optional Device Controls The Broadcast Pix system may control a number of external devices, one of which is DDR control which was described in the previous section. As an option the switcher can also control robotic cameras and external audio mixers, for a true one-man production.
Page 230: Installation Of Sony Cameras
‘Auto’ or ‘0’, as the Broadcast Pix software with automatically detect the correct settings. On an EVI-70 there is no such setting, as it is internally set to ‘Auto’, on a BRC-300 the camera address is changed on the button of each camera via dip-switches.
Page 231 RS-232 Daisy Chain Set-Up: Broadcast Pix RS 232 to VISCA Cable Workstation Sony VISCA Cable Sony VISCA Cable RS-422 Star Configuration: USB Cable Workstation Edgeport (3) RS-422 Custom Serial Cables RS-422 Star with Daisy Chain Configuration: USB Cable Workstation Edgeport...
Page 232: Installation Of Hitachi Cameras
Hitachi, Sony or Panasonic. And you need a serial cable to run to the Broadcast Pix adaptor, and 485 cables and video cables to run to the cameras. Refer to the RS-422/RS-485 Application Note for information on selecting cables.
Page 233: One Camera Installation
Two video cables run to the pan/tilt head: one from the Broadcast Pix system’s for the video signal, and one for black reference. Run a serial cable from the serial port of the Broadcast Pix workstation to the Broadcast Pix 232-to-485 converter, as shown below.
Page 234: Multi-Camera Installation
Power Supply for Pan-tilt head and Camera Serial Cable 232 to 485 adaptor Included by Broadcast Pix Serial Port on Workstation Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.3.2...
Page 235: Setting The Com Port
This is set at the factory to COM1 as a default, if the serial cable is installed in a different port, you want to change to the appropriate one. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 236: Camera Control Settings
Camera Number, Comm Port and Daisy Chain Position. Click on Close to save the settings, and to close the window. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 237: Hitachi Camera Control Settings
Device Settings, Camera Control as shown at the right. The settings window will appear as shown below. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.5.2...
Page 238 3. For Knob Settings, click on Knob Settings and the following will appear. 4. Select the knob settings and threshold values desired and press accept. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 239 To assign numbers to each camera: 1. Create a Broadcast Pix show, as described in section 2. 2. Add camera control to this show, as described in section 7.6 3. Decide what address each Pan/Tilt Head is going to be. In order to set the address of the head, the panel sends out a command to all connected heads.
Page 240 If the head does move, you can unplug that camera and repeat the process with the remaining cameras, to assign each a number. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.5.3...
Page 241: Adding Camera Control To A Show
5. Click on camera control, and it will appear on the PixButton, as shown at the right. 6. Click on OK and then Save Show. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 242: Selecting Camera Control In A Production
3. The first two knobs are assigned to focus and iris, while the third changes to one of many settings Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 243: Controlling A Camera Manually
When the joystick is moved diagonally, the camera will pan and tilt simultaneously. For Slow movement, move the joystick a little For Rapid movement, move the joystick a lot Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 244 3. To adjust the focus of the active camera, twist the left knob 4. To adjust the Iris of the active camera, twist the center knob Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 245 NOTE: All three of the above speed setting may me adjusted, as described in section 7.5 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 246: Setting Camera Preset Positions
7 saved, but none of these preset position 7’s are related to each other. Device Icon Camera Number indicates Camera Control Preset Position Number Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 247 Recall speed will be captured at whatever speed is set to, see section 7.5. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 248 NOTE: If Preset 1 already had a saved preset position, this will now be overwritten with the position you just saved. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 249 PixButton and that preset will be loaded, the camera will move to it, and the large display will show that preset position number as shown below. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 250 Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 251: Recall Speed For Preset Positions
Fast, Medium or Slow 3. Turn the right knob to the desired speed, and it is set. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 252: Camera Control Settings
7.10 Camera Control Settings The Broadcast Pix camera control option can adjust many parameters, from panning speed and travel limits to white balance and other camera setups. Not all of these controls are implemented for the Sony camera control option.
Page 253 On the above PixPad, press the [Clear Limits] PixButton, and all four limits will be removed for this camera. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.1...
Page 254: To Adjust Camera Functions
Press the [Auto White] PixButton and the display will show what is illustrated below. Turn the right knob to adjust. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 255 Then, Press the [Lens Type] PixButton and the display will show what is illustrated below. Turn the right knob to adjust. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 256 Auto – for the camera to automatically set the Iris Remote – for the middle knob on the Broadcast Pix panel to control Iris Manual – for manual control of the Iris by the iris ring on the camera 10. To Invert Tilt In some installations that Pan/Tilt head is installed upside down.
Page 257 (as the camera is upside down). On Sony cameras, you may need to go in to the Sony Menu using the remote control supplied by Sony to invert the camera. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 258: Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control
7.11 Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control As an option the Broadcast Pix switcher can provide control of virtually any external audio mixer, digital or analog, through a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). Controls can be as simple as turning on a source when it transitions to program, or as complex as calling up scene changes to modify effect parameters like reverb, panning and equalization controls.
Page 259 Float, Audio Follow. In that window select Setup, View Setup. The window expands to reveal the programming interface, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.11.2...
Page 260 Program the On-Air and Off-Air commands in the table provided. Sources 1-18 refer to the inputs on the Broadcast Pix Switcher. The first 9 sources are shown, scroll down to reach the shifted sources (10 through 18). Each show can have its own set of Audio-Follow commands.
Page 261 To tie a video source to another video source, simply type: t and the number of the other source. (i.e. t2) Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 262 To close the programming section, either click the Save and Close button or uncheck the Setup, View Setup menu option. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 263 Operation can be disabled and re-enabled using the Setup, Disable audio follow menu option in the Audio Follow window. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.11.4...
Page 264: Types Of Multi-User Operation
Large Teams with many panels 8.2 Optional Multi-Panel Support Standard equipment for a Broadcast Pix Switcher includes both a control panel and a SoftPanel. Either can be used to control the show. For example, if the control panel is the one primarily used, and should fail and lose its network connection, then the SoftPanel can be used (or visa versa).
Page 265: Adding A Separate Graphics Operator
Graphics Creator Show Creator NOTE: Only one keyboard and one mouse can be connected to the workstation at any given time. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 266: Two Operators With Separate Graphics Operator And 2 Panels
8.5 Dual VGA Graphics Creator with CG PixPad and Show Creator Keyer control Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 8.3.2...
Page 267: Locking Panels Together
NOTE: On the above menu, if you select Force Disconnect, a window will appear which shows each of the panels’ IP address that are currently connected. You can then select one and force it to disconnect. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 268: Viewing Just A Portion Of The Softpanel
The resulting portion of the SoftPanel can then be sized and positioned like any other window. (To return to the full panel, right-click and click-on Show All) Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 269: Two Operators With Two Computers
Control Panel, Network Connections to change the IP address of the network card. NIC 2 is for the Control Network for Broadcast Pix (this is located next to the USB ports) and NIC 1 is used for your local private network (this is located next to the graphics card).
Page 270: Remote Operator In The Back Room
Monitor VGA monitor cable can easily run to. (or a back- room PC) Show Creator Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 271: Dual Panels For Back-Up Redundancy
If one panel should fail, the other one may be used. Physical and SoftPanels This capability is standard with every Broadcast Pix Switcher system. If the control panel should fail, then press refresh on the SoftPanel’s web browser to connect it.
Page 272: Remote Control
(if any) To remotely control a system: 1. Attach the remote panel to NIC1 on the Broadcast Pix workstation, which is the 1 GB Ethernet port, via an appropriate Internet connection (DSL is fine). 2. In BPSwitcher, select Setup, then...
Page 273 5. Enter the new BPSwitcher server port number. 6. Press OK. NOTE: It is important to consult Broadcast Pix Technical Support prior to changing the Sever Port. Improper setup will cause BPswitcher to not operate correctly. Broadcast Pix V6.2...
Page 274 Broadcast Pix. It is recommended to download the appropriate software on another workstation and copy the zip file via a CD or USB drive, and not connect the Broadcast Pix system to the internet. To Download New Software: Register your unit by going to http://www.broadcastpix.com/support.html,...
Page 275 It will ask if you are sure. Click Yes. It will display a series of growing bars to show Broadcast Pix Software being removed. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 276 Broadcast Pix Software: Open the zip file that you downloaded by double-clicking on it. Double-click on Setup.exe file. This will open the Broadcast Pix Software Installation Wizard. Click on Next. To add Broadcast Pix to your startup, click on the checkbox, and click on Next.
Page 277 When done, this window will appear. Click on Close. Shutdown the computer, and then reboot to the computer to refresh the memory. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 278 No special tools are required as this upgrade uses the systems serial cable, but it is significantly more complex than updating the workstation application so, before attempting it you should call Broadcast Pix technical support, see section A.10. There are also hardware, standard, and option specific versions of panel and iBoB firmware, so please supply the serial number of the panel and iBoB when contacting support.
Page 279 To switch from PixMaster show editing to Classic On the Setup drop down menu, select Engineering Settings, and then Show Editor and then Classic. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 280 A.4.1 Create a Show With the Classic Show Editor To Create a Show: 1. Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on its icon on the desktop GUI, which will bring up the Multi-View window, which contains a blank Multi-View, and various drop down menus at the top.
Page 281 4. In the content column of the Show Editor window, for each desired device, select it from the drop-down menu, as shown below: Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 282 Then press the Select button at the bottom of the Select Folder window. 6. Save the show 7. Switch the Show Editor back to PixMaster for editing, as shown on A.4. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix A.4.1...
Page 283 IP address of 192.168.53.250. If it fails to find either a workstation with that address or a Broadcast Pix Switcher application open to a show, then it asks the operator what it should do. It does the same thing if a problem develops during normal operation.
Page 284 1 through 8. Inputs 17 and 18 are labeled Show Prog. and Show Prev., indicating their use as the connections from the Broadcast Pix workstation running the current show. The Cut button is also illuminated, indicating that it can be used to perform cuts between program and preview.
Page 285 When sleep is disabled the Turn Off Sleep button changes to Force To Sleep and if pressed, re-enables sleeping and forces the panel asleep immediately. Broadcast Pix V6.2 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
Page 286 A.6 Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Video Connector Pin-outs Composite Video (single BNC connection): Pin 6 - Center Pin on BNC , Pin 3 - Shield/Ground Component Video (triple BNC connections): (Y) Pin 6 - Center Pin , Pin 3 - Shield/Ground (Green)
Page 287 A.7 Broadcast Pix Slate Analog audio breakout cable Revision A DB25 Male to 4 male and 2 female XLR. 8 foot length shielded audio cable. All inputs and outputs are balanced line level signals. XLR label XLR pin DB25 Pin #...
Page 288 I/O, balanced line level • 2100 adds: AES/EBU digital I/O, balanced line level Workstation • Software: Broadcast Pix Switcher Version 6, Inscriber TitleMotion Pro CG, Windows XP Pro • Hardware: Pentium D Dual-Core, dual disks, dual monitor support, R/W DVD/CD, keyboard, mouse •...
Page 289 A.9 Glossary AutoAspect A Broadcast Pix feature which allows you to mix 4:3 and 16:9 content in the same show, while maintaining the native aspect ratio of each element. See section 1.2.9. Auxiliary output, which can be assigned to any internal or external source for a separate monitor or record deck.
Page 290 The group of 12 PixButtons in the device control portion of the control panel. See section 2.4.2. PowerAux A Broadcast Pix feature which enables Keys to be overlaid onto an Aux output. See section 4.9.3. Preview Video shown on a preset monitor used by the operator before content is taken to air, to avoid mistakes.
Page 291 See sections 1.2.10 or 1.3.4. VGA Monitor A computer monitor. It is used to show the Broadcast Pix Multi-View, show editor, Inscriber and other software. (Resolution of at least 1280 x 1024 is needed).
Page 292 Broadcast Pix welcomes suggestions to this manual, please send to manual@broadcastpix.com © 2007 Copyright Broadcast Pix, Inc. Broadcast Pix, Slate, iBoB, PixButtons, PixMaster, PixPad, AutoAspect, and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
Page 293 Notes install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix Broadcast Pix V6.2...

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