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Page 1: Instruction Manual
HD/SD 12-CHANNEL DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCHER SE-2850 ( 8 / 12 CHANNEL ) Instruction Manual... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ........................4 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ........................4 WARRANTY ..............................5 ............................5 TANDARD ARRANTY ............................5 HREE ARRANTY DISPOSAL ................................. 6 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................7 ..............................7 EATURES ............................ - Page 3 Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office dealer.
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Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement
AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed. -
Page 5: Warranty
Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for the first 10000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first). Any three-year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires. -
Page 6: Disposal
Disposal For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
SE-2850 is a multi-definition switcher designed for productions requiring 8 to 12 channels of HD or SD inputs. Being one of Datavideo’s most flexible switcher solutions, the SE-2850 is able to accept inputs in varying combinations of HD/SD SDI and HDMI. It is ready for every live production, giving producers the opportunity to output graphics with rich, visually appealing programming. - Page 8 13. Powerful multi-screen via HDMI outputs. 3 way operation such as one or two monitors at 1920 x 1080i resolution. 14. Support XPT cross point: XPT Video and XPT Audio. 15. Audio delay for each de-embedded audio source. 16. SMPTE/ EBU Audio selectable via OSD. 17.
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Page 9: System Diagram
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Connections And Controls
2.1 Main Unit – Front Panel The front panel on the SE-2850 main unit has a grille for two airflow cooling fans. Please do not block or cover this grille as the unit may overheat. This grille should also be kept free of dust. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
2.2.1 Rear Panel Connections Video Input Modules (1 – 12) The SE-2850 can be supplied with eight or twelve video input channels. An SE-2850 with eight input channels (Input 1 to 8) has two video input modules installed. There are four video input channels on each Video Input Module. - Page 12 HD to SD resolution. ETHERNET PORT (18) This RJ45 Ethernet port (18) is used to connect the SE-2850 to a PC for remote control, or to update the unit’s firmware, or to configure the switcher. See Chapter 3 more details.
- Page 13 RS-422 REMOTE (21) In addition to the Ethernet port for remote control, you can also connect your PC to this port for controlling the SE-2850 with the SE Remote software. See Section 2.3.8 SE Remote Control Software for details.
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Page 14: Control Panel Overview
2.3 Control Panel Overview Frame Store & AUX button Speed Selection Crosspoint buttons AUTO TAKE PC / Menu control 10. FTB – Fade To Black 11. CUT Transition selection Logos 1 & 2, Clock & Timer 12. T-Bar – Manual Transitions PIP selection PST &... -
Page 15: Background
The Background button assigns a background colour or SMPTE 75% bars for use on the Program and Preset row. 2.3.2 Video Transitions The SE-2850 features six user defined wipe buttons, an A/B dissolve or MIX button, an INV or Invert wipes button and a FREEZE button. -
Page 16: Triggering The Transition
Transition Effect Indication The selected transition will be indicated in the status area of the HDMI multi-view output. When the INV button is pressed, the six wipe icons change to their opposite direction icon. Triggering the Transition SPEED There are three speed buttons which can be defined by the user. -
Page 17: Logo And Clock
2.3.3 Logo and Clock The SE-2850 has the ability to store six static logos and one dynamic logo. The logo files are transferred to the SE-2850 from a Windows PC using the Ethernet connection and the supplied SEConfig software. See... -
Page 18: Picture-In-Picture And Downstream Key
Function. DSK Preset and DSK Program When looking at the top right corner of the SE-2850 Control Panel / Keyboard there are four DSK keys. These are labelled Program and Preset. The upper DSK1 and DSK2 keys relate to activating Down Stream Keying on the Program outputs. -
Page 19: Frame Store And Audio Control
This still image can be called into the production by using the FS button located at the top left corner of the SE-2850 Control Panel / Keyboard. The FS button allows the user to toggle between the still image of the Frame Store or the live video input also connected to that same video channel. -
Page 20: Crosspoint
HDMI 1 Multi-view output. This section covers the Menu options in the order that they appear on the SE-2850 HDMI 1 Multi-view. These settings may also appear in more detail elsewhere in this instruction manual. Options may vary depending on the firmware version in use. - Page 21 EXTERNAL ANALOG AUDIO Tick selection for ON or OFF AUDIO PASS THROUGH On Preview Video Adjustment 72 to 184, default 128 Brightness Select the input that you 36 to 92, default 64 want to adjust in the PVW Contrast window. Saturation 36 to 92, default 64 This is a fine adjustment, the...
- Page 22 V-Type Tick selection / V type = Fade out A then Fade in B T-Bar Audio Mixing Type Tick selection / use the option enabled in Auto Audio Mixing Follow Auto (X or V) Type Type By the End Tick selection / clean cut or immediate audio switch PIP Set Up Horizontal Position (Left to 000-097...
- Page 23 Speed 1 1-64 (Frames) Speed 2 1-64 (Frames) Speed 3 1-64 (Frames) Wipe Button Set Up WIPE Soft Edge Button 1-6 1=White, 2=Yellow, Color 3=Cyan, 4=Green, 5=Magenta, 6=Red, 7=Blue, 8=Black Outputs Mode and Standard HD SDI Standard & Format SD SDI 4:3 SD SDI 16:9 Program Output 1/2/3/4...
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Page 24: Pc Control - Se Remote Software
The SE Remote software supplied with the switcher needs to be installed on the computer first. The SE-2850 then needs to be placed into PC Control mode. To do this press the PC Control button on the SE-2850 Control Panel. Once launched, the Remote software displays... -
Page 25: Set Function
SE Remote software on the PC. Locate SET function button which is located just above the T-Bar. When clicked a new window will open as shown below. This Settings window is used to match the software to the IP address of the connected SE-2850 switcher. -
Page 26: Rec & Play Functions
T-Bar in the SE Remote display above. TIME Function This button is located just above the T-Bar in the SE Remote display above. Mouse clicking on the TIME button will synchronize the time on the SE-2850 switcher to the current time on the computer. -
Page 27: Chapter 3 Switcher Configuration Utility (Seconfig Software)
(1) Connect the PC to the SE-2850 switcher using an Ethernet cable. (2) Turn on the PC and the SE-2850. (3) The SE-2850 then needs to be placed into PC Control mode. To do this press the PC Control button on the SE-2850 Control Panel or keyboard. - Page 28 (7) On the Ethernet Status Window, click the Properties button. (8) On the Ethernet Properties window, double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to open a window on which you will be allowed to manually enter an IP address for your...
- Page 29 (9) Please remember that the PC used must be in the same IP network as the SE-2850. So the first three octets (numbers) in the IP Address field must match the first three octets of the switcher IP address. The fourth octet should be a different number for the PC and switcher.
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Page 30: Connecting The Seconfig Software To The Switcher
If you immediately get an error window, do not worry, this just means the “PC Control” button in the MENU area of the SE-2850 keyboard has not been enabled. Make sure the “PC Control” button is enabled and then click OK. -
Page 31: Change The Switcher Ip Address
3.2.1 Change the Switcher IP Address The Switcher Network Setup Utility allows the user to change the switcher IP address. Locate, on your desktop, the icon as shown in the diagram on the left and then double click it to open the utility software. After the Switcher Network Setup Utility is opened, you will see the following SE Network Setup window on the screen. -
Page 32: Switcher Tab
This first tab can be used to choose the method of connection between the computer and the switcher. In this case the SE-2850 is connected using selected Ethernet IP addresses. Note that the first three numbers in the IP addresses of the switcher and computer should be the same. -
Page 33: Inputs Tab
3.4.1 Inputs tab The Input settings of inputs 1 to 12 can thus be configured from the computer. Clicking the Inputs tab will display a list of various input settings. Note due to the design of the switcher, different inputs (SDI or HDMI) may have more or less options as they are not all the same. -
Page 34: Audio Tab
Down Counter value is set in minutes and seconds (MM:SS) – MAX. = 1 Hour or 60:00, and Default = 15 Seconds or 00:15. Options in the table below will be available for HDMI inputs. HDMI Color Mode User choice of HDMI Color Modes YUV 4:2:2 YUV 4:4:4 HDMI De-Embedded Audio Pair... - Page 35 Any of input audio Button 2 sources can be Button 3 associated with any of Button 4 input button (or Button 5 buttons). Different Button 6 video sources with the Button 7 same audio. Button 8 Audio source from Input 2 to: Audio source from Input 2 to: Button 1 Button 2...
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Page 36: Video Xpt Tab
Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 Audio source from Input 7 to: Audio source from Input 7 to: Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 Audio source from Input 8 to: Audio source from Input 8 to: Button 1 Button 2... - Page 37 Video XPT Video from Input 1 to: Video from Input 1 to: Any of video sources can be Button 1 associated with any of Console Button 2 1-8 buttons. Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 Video from Input 2 to: Video from Input 2 to: Button 1...
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Page 38: Common Setup
Button 7 Button 8 Note: In the SE-2850, each input source must be associated with only one button. If you associate one source to more than one button, corrupted small windows will appear on the SE-2850 Multiview display. To avoid this please make sure your XPT setting is configured to one input to one button arrangement. - Page 39 AUX Source AUX 1 Source 1 – 12 AUX 2 Source 1 – 12 Clock Position Clock X 0 – 110 X-Position = Left to Right; Clock Y 124 – 0 Y-Position = Lower to Upper; Set Hours; Set Minutes; Clear Seconds Console T-Bar Mode One Way...
- Page 40 Run time of 4-100 effects for Button 3 DSK 1 DSK 1 Mode Luma Key mode SE-2850 has FILL and KEY Fill and Key mode model (alpha channel) Luma Key 1 0 – 255 and LUMA KEY mode 0 Threshold (black) to 255 (white).
- Page 41 (Color 1) to Black (Color Get Color 8 Any Palette Color can be changed by user. PiP 1 PiP X-Axis 0 – 97 User choice of position, Position window size, border PiP Y-Axis 108 – 0 width, and border color Position from 1 to 9.
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Page 42: Outputs Tab
The color can be changed WIPES 3 Effect 1 – 8 in the Palette setup. Border 1 – 5 Width Border 1 – 8 Color WIPES 4 Effect 1 – 8 Border 1 – 5 Width Border 1 – 8 Color WIPES 5 Effect... -
Page 43: Images Upload Tab
Program Logo and Titles Free Preview AUX 1 AUX 2 Format: HD; SD; SD 16:9 SD 16:9 Re-Embedded Audio Group Output 2 Source to Output Program Program Logo Free Program Logo and Titles Free Preview AUX 1 AUX 2 Format: HD; SD; SD 16:9 SD 16:9 Re-Embedded Audio Group Output 3... -
Page 44: Logos
3.5.2 Logos The SE-2850 can store up to eight still logos in its memory. Using the logos tab you can use the LOAD button to browse for a logo stored on the computer. This logo is then loaded into the application window. -
Page 45: Dynamic Logo
3.5.3 Dynamic Logo The SE-2850 can store one dynamic moving logo in its memory. The dynamic logo can be a targa (TGA), png, bmp or jpg sequence, GIF or AVI. It must be no longer than 75 frames/images long. Using the Dynamic logo tab you can use the LOAD button to browse for a logo sequence of images stored on the computer. -
Page 46: Multi Screen Window Signs (Labels) Tab
3.6 Multi screen window signs (labels) tab This tab allows the user to rename the input source labels on the HDMI multi view. The READ button can be used to load the current label of a selected input into the application window on the left. -
Page 47: Multiview Layout Tab
The WRITE button can then be used to write the new label text into the switcher’s memory. 3.7 Multiview Layout Tab The Multiview Layout Tab allows you to set the Multiview Layout displayed on the two HDMI outputs. There are five variants listed as follows: W1 = PVW / PGM / Inputs 1-2 W2 = Inputs 3-8 W1 = PVW / PGM / Inputs 1-8... - Page 48 The WRITE button can be used to set the new Multiview layout. NOTE: Only change these layouts with guidance from your local Datavideo office as attempting to edit or load your own layouts may result in a poor outcome or a non-responsive...
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Page 49: Chapter 4 Switcher Video
Switcher Video 4.1 HDMI Multi-View SE-2850 Multi-view monitoring is available across one or two HDMI monitors (not supplied). These HDMI outputs can be used to monitor video and audio in a number of different configurations. For each setup, embedded audio level indication is also available on all inputs as well as the Preview and Program windows. -
Page 50: Video Layers
4.2 Video Layers The SE-2850 is a Standard Definition or High Definition Digital Video Switcher and as well as mixing video and audio sources it has additional functions such as Picture In Picture (PIP), DSK LUMA KEY and LOGOs. - Page 51 Re-adjust your DSK 1 settings or switch off the DSK1 function on the SE-2850 to restore the video behind it. The DSK 2 layer can occupy the whole screen. If set up incorrectly this layer can stop the video layers behind it from being seen properly.
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Page 52: Chapter 5 Audio Function
Once the audio has been mixed externally in the AM-100 with any microphones or music sources it can then be fed back into the SE-2850 on the analogue XLR inputs. The SE-2850 can then embed this externally mixed audio on to the Program SDI and HDMI outputs. - Page 53 As each SDI / HD-SDI source can have up to sixteen channels of audio, and HDMI eight channels, we need to choose the audio channels with the options above and by using the following reference tables. SDI Embedded Audio Group Stereo Pair Channel Embedded Channel No.
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Page 54: Audio Menu Options - Monitoring The Audio Levels
XLR outputs with the XLR inputs 1 and 2 to re-embed the audio again. 5.3 Audio Menu Options – Monitoring the audio levels The SE-2850 can confirm the incoming audio levels by showing audio peak meters on the HDMI multi-view. Audio level bars to Multi View... -
Page 55: Audio Menu Options - Changing The Audio Input Level
We have two mono mics each connected to a different HD camera. The embedded audio is then output from each camera, HD-SDI, to the SE-2850 switcher. If we want to hear the audio from each camera as the video channels are switched, audio follows video, then we would set up in the following way. -
Page 56: Audio Delay
5.7 Audio Delay The SE-2850 switcher has a feature for Audio Delay up to 16 fields, or 8 frames. The audio delay is expressed in fields with a default setting of ‘02’ (2 fields / 1 frame) on each input until you change it. -
Page 57: Chapter 6 Applications
Applications 6.1 Picture-In-Picture Function The SE-2850 Picture in Picture function allows you to place one or two smaller PIP images over a chosen full size background image. The smaller PIP images can be set to pre-defined sizes and positioned almost anywhere within the Preview/Program screen area. These PIP windows can also have a coloured border applied, and can be brought into the production with a default PIP dissolve transition. -
Page 58: Down Stream Keyer
Border PIP2 6.2 Down Stream Keyer The SE-2850 has two Down Stream Keyers (DSK1, DSK2). This means it is able to take a key source video input and replace the white or black parts of this image with the video from another source. -
Page 59: Se-2850 And Cg Setup
Please follow the steps outlined below to set up the CG-200 Character Generator software with the SE-2850. 1. Connect your PC to Channel 4 or 8 of the SE-2850 (HDMI port) using an HDMI cable. SE-2850... - Page 60 7. On the CG-200 User Interface, select Settings Preference to open the Preference window on which you can choose the appropriate Video Mode (the video mode must be consistent with the SE-2850).
- Page 61 8. Select a Demo file. 9. Enable HDMI Output. 10. Click Play all icon to start playing and streaming your CG contents.
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Page 62: Chapter 7 Appendices
G0911D300413 Nyloc Machine Screw / ISO Round Head φ3.0*4m/m Nickel-Plated*2 G09220639022 VIDIN Block Panel SECC 1.0 VP-639 Painted Dark Blue Fine Weave 2-Plate Molding*1 • Insert the VIDIN board module G13307641201 VP-764 SE-2850 VIDIN Board Module (Dark Blue Fine Weave)*1... - Page 63 • Lock the VIDIN board module in place with screws. G0911D300413 Nyloc Machine Screw / ISO Round Head φ3.0*4m/m Nickel-Plated*2...
- Page 64 Appendix 2 Tally Outputs Dielectric strength: Max. DC 24V The SE-2850 has a D-sub 25 pin female tally output port. These connections provide bi-colour tally Current: Max. 50mA information to a number of other Datavideo products, such as the ITC-100 eight channel talkback system and the TLM range of LCD Monitors.
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Page 65: Appendix 3 Gpi / Gpo Connections
GPI / GPO switch. The GPI interface is a 3.5mm Jack Socket which is situated on the rear panel of the SE-2850. Contact closure between the Outer and Inner contacts on the jack plug will trigger a user selected event. -
Page 66: Appendix 4 Firmware Update
Successful firmware upgrade on SE-2850 requires: The latest firmware update file for the SE-2850 (This can be obtained from your local Datavideo office or dealer). - Page 67 10. The update process will begin and two progress bars will be shown. The lower bar, Total Progress, will take around 15 minutes to complete. 11. Once this process is complete close the application and power cycle the SE-2850. The firmware is now updated, but please continue with the following steps in order to complete the switcher’s update process.
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Page 68: T-Bar Re-Calibration
17. The next step will be to re-calibrate the SE-2850 T-Bar to get it working correctly. T-Bar Re-Calibration After a firmware update of the switcher it will be necessary to re-calibrate the T-Bar to get it working correctly. - Page 69 Press and hold down button 1 on both the Program and Preset rows of the switcher’s keyboard. Power ON the SE-2850 switcher while still holding down the buttons in step 3. The switcher will start but the keyboard lights will remain dead except for the T-Bar progress LEDs.
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Page 70: Appendix 5 Frequently-Asked Questions
Appendix 5 Frequently-Asked Questions This section describes problems that you may encounter while using the SE-2850. If you have any questions, please refer to related sections and follow all suggested solutions. If problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center. -
Page 71: Appendix 6 Dimensions & Weight
Appendix 6 Dimensions & Weight Main Unit Control Unit All measurements in millimeters (mm) Weight: Main Unit 4.7 Kg / Keyboard 2.5 Kg... -
Page 72: Appendix 7 Specifications
Appendix 7 Specifications Interfaces Total 12 CH inputs Total Video Inputs 12 HD/SD SDI and 3 HDMI selectable 4 BNC output connectors for SDI Outputs, Total Outputs 2 HDMI for Multi-Screen (v1.3a) HDMI Video Input 3 x HDMI (RGB/YUV) Analog Audio Input 4 Ch Balanced Audio Analog Audio Output 2 Ch Balanced Audio... -
Page 73: Service And Support
Service & Support It is our goal to make owning and using Datavideo products a satisfying experience. Our support staff is available to assist you to set up and operate your system. Contact your local office for specific support DATAVIDEO WORLDWIDE OFFICES requests.
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