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  • Page 1 Ross Video Limited Operator’s Manual Software Issue: 7.2 MD-S100...
  • Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 4 8) Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
  • Page 5 Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 6 EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93/68/EEC. INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002, and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device. Notice This is a Class A product.
  • Page 7 Ross will repair or replace the defective item, as determined solely by Ross. Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will apply. At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan basis, plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair.
  • Page 8 The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
  • Page 9 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York Canada USA 13669-0880 (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Fax: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Menu Button Operation ..................4-4 Auto Recall ......................4-5 Global-Store Memory Recall ................4-6 Isolate MultiDSK ....................4-7 Basic Switcher Functions .....................4-8 Buttons ........................4-8 Reverse SHIFT Mode ...................4-9 Flip Flop Operations ....................4-9 Key Bus .......................4-10 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Contents • i...
  • Page 12 Choosing an UltraChrome Operating Mode ............7-13 Performing an UltraChrome Chroma Key in Basic Mode ......... 7-14 Performing an UltraChrome Chroma Key in Advanced Mode ......7-19 Chroma Key Lighting Tips ................. 7-30 ii • Contents Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 13 Operating a Remote Aux Panel ................10-6 Preview Overlay ........................10-7 Center Overlay .....................10-7 Safe Title Overlay ....................10-8 Editor Interface ........................10-9 Copy and Swap Functions ....................10-10 Copy Key ......................10-10 Key Swap ......................10-11 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Contents • iii...
  • Page 14 Working with Channels ....................12-20 Assigning Multiple Channels to a Flying Key ..........12-20 Channel Management ...................... 12-21 Navigating to the Channel Management Menu ..........12-21 Channel Selection ..................... 12-21 iv • Contents Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 15 Border Corners ....................15-8 Border Color ........................15-10 Adjusting the Border Color ................15-10 Working with Multiple Channels ..................15-12 Preprocessor Effects In This Chapter ........................16-1 Preprocessor Effects Menu ....................16-2 Defocus Effect ........................16-3 Mosaic Effect ........................16-4 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Contents • v...
  • Page 16 Storing Individual Squeeze & Tease Sequences ..........17-34 Recalling Sequences and Squeeze & Tease Wipes ............17-37 Recalling an Entire Set of Sequences ............... 17-37 Recalling a Specific Squeeze & Tease Wipe ............ 17-38 vi • Contents Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 17 Global-Store Menu Tree ....................20-12 Squeeze & Tease MD Menu Tree ..................20-13 Help Menu Tree .......................20-14 Appendix B. Synergy Effects In This Appendix .......................21-1 Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences ..............21-2 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Contents • vii...
  • Page 18 Hotkey Labels ..................... 22-2 Using Hotkeys ........................22-3 Using Hotkeys ....................22-3 Hotkey Functions ......................22-4 Channel Selection Hotkeys ................. 22-4 Menu Hotkeys ..................... 22-4 Sequences Hotkeys ..................... 22-5 Glossary of Terms Index viii • Contents Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 19: Introduction

    ® is ready to take on all creative challenges in today’s competitive broadcast environment. You will be pleased at how easily your Synergy 100 MD switcher fits into your working environment. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Introduction • 1–1...

  • Page 20: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual covers the operation of the Synergy 100 MD switcher. The following chapters are included: • The Front Matter of this manual includes information on the warranty and repair policy, and all regulatory and safety notices and compliance issues.
  • Page 21 An Index is also provided for your reference. If, at any time, you have a question pertaining to the operation of your Ross Synergy 100 MD switcher, please contact us at the numbers listed in the front of this manual. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.

  • Page 22: Documentation Conventions

    Clean Feed outputs will not be affected by Fade to Black. • Asterisks (*) in Synergy 100 MD menu trees denote levels of association. For example, all items marked with two asterisks (**) are grouped together, all items marked with three asterisks (***) are grouped together, and so on.

  • Page 23: Documentation Terms

    “Frame” and “Electronics Frame” both refer to the electronics chassis of Synergy 100 MD Live Production Engine. • “Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses the Synergy 100 MD Live Production Engine. • “Control Panel” both refer to the large multi-button control panel of the Synergy 100 MD Live Production Engine.

  • Page 24: Abbreviations

    Identification Multi-definition Multi-level Effects Program Bus Preset Bus Preset Pattern PST PATT Preview Rack Unit Standard Definition Technical Director Video Cassette Recorder VDCP Video Disk Communications Protocol Video Tape Recorder 1–6 • Introduction Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 25: Related Publications

    Related Publications All Synergy 100 MD switchers come with a complete set of system documentation that includes an Operator’s Manual and an Engineering Manual. For a complete overview of the physical installation and system configuration of the Synergy 100 MD switcher, refer to the following publication: •...

  • Page 26: Product Overview

    This operational simplicity frees operators to concentrate on the content — instead of the equipment. The Synergy 100 MD series (our fifth generation of switchers) was designed with the direct input of video professionals experienced in news, sports, and mobile production. Key members of the Synergy 100 MD design team are part of an ongoing program where they demonstrate the product, assist with installations and provide operator training.
  • Page 27 RS-422 serial port to other devices. • Small Audio Mixer Interface — This powerful option is available for those who wish to control an audio mixer from the Synergy 100 MD panel, making an integrated A/V production possible. •...

  • Page 28: Standard Features

    Regardless of what options are ordered, you will always receive a control panel with every button, knob, display, and light installed. This means that your Synergy 100 MD and your control room will look their very best - even if your budget is tight.
  • Page 29 Every output is fully timed to provide consistent and adjustable output phasing. Analog Reference Input All Synergy 100 MD switchers use an analog reference that consists of a pair of looping reference BNC connectors, in addition to the standard 16 inputs, on the rear panel of the Video Input Board.
  • Page 30 It is useful in the alignment of text and other information. Powerful and Intuitive Control Panel The Synergy 100 MD is packed with features that make it easy and enjoyable to put together a great production. Here’s a quick list of product highlights: •...
  • Page 31 • Auto DSK Drop — The Synergy 100 MD can help you do two things at once when switching a fast paced show! When you take a new background directly to air on the background bus, the DSK can be programmed to automatically cut off at the same time.
  • Page 32 The system hard disk drive is located on the CPU Board in the Synergy 100 MD frame. Switcher settings can also be stored here for quick recall. This is the same hard disk drive that is used to store stills, logos, animated logos, and short video clips.
  • Page 33 General Purpose Interface The Synergy 100 MD is equipped with ten dedicated GPI inputs. Each GPI input can be used to perform simple editing and switcher functions such as fade to black, an auto transition, and a memory recall.

  • Page 34: System Options

    The Synergy 100 MD incorporates a special mode in which pseudo-random information is statistically measured on a cumulative basis. System Options This section lists the options available for the Synergy 100 MD. All options can be easily installed in the field. Note Refer to Chapter 15 “Hardware Options”...
  • Page 35 Squeeze & Tease MD One Squeeze & Tease MD option provides two channels of 3D planar effects. The Synergy 100 MD can have up to two of these options, providing an impressive 4 channels of 3D DVE. Note The Squeeze & Tease MD can only be installed on the Squeeze &...
  • Page 36 These effects can be applied to transitions or Keys where a planar channel or Key-combined group of channels is being used. Note The Synergy 100 MD Switcher will support only one S&T WARP option. WARP Effects WARP effects include such ones as page turn, ripple, wave, mirror, melt, lenses and many more.
  • Page 37 It is common to use an editor to control a video production switcher in linear editing and packaging applications. With the editor interface option, the Synergy 100 MD can interface to all popular editing systems. Any area of the switcher can be controlled using an RS-232 or RS-422 interface and industry-standard GVG 100, 200, or 4000 editor protocol.
  • Page 38 Control Panel Redundant Power This provides a spare “quick swap” power supply for the Synergy 100 MD control panel. The control panel power supply consists of a custom external “brick” which includes a locking connector. It can be easily changed in a few seconds.

  • Page 39: A Word About Technical Support

    A Word about Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24 Hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.

  • Page 40: Product Comparison Charts

    * There is reduced functionality on the Keyers of the Half MLE. † The Synergy 1 MD does not have Downstream Keyers as standard. The MultiDSK option must be installed in order to use the Downstream Keys. 1–22 • Introduction Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 41: Control Panel Introduction

    Control Panel Introduction In This Chapter This chapter provides an introduction to the Synergy 100 MD control panel. The following topics are discussed: • Control Panel Sections • Video Flow through the Switcher • Switcher Timeout • Resetting the Switcher •...

  • Page 42: Control Panel Sections

    Control Panel Sections The following figure displays a top view of the Synergy 100 MD control panel, with each control panel section identified. The legend beneath the illustration names each section. E F F E C T S C O N T R O L...
  • Page 43 The XFX Board with Dual Border option is not yet implemented. In addition, there are CHAR GEN1 and CHAR GEN2 buttons, which allow you to pick your favorite CGs for immediate keying. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Control Panel Introduction • 2–3...

  • Page 44: Usb Port

    WARP MD option is installed, the Positioner can be used to manipulate the X, Y, and in the case of the Squeeze & Tease WARP MD option, the Z position of a Squeeze & Tease MD Key. 2–4 • Control Panel Introduction Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 45: Video Flow Through The Switcher

    Output Synergy 100 MD Video Flow (with Optional MultiDSK installed) The Synergy 100 MD is a single MLE switcher with 16 standard inputs. Video flows into the MLE, as indicated above, where crosspoints can be selected for effects creation. The Program and Preset buses are electronically the farthest upstream, the Effects Keys appear mid stream and the Downstream Key appears downstream.

  • Page 46: Switcher Timeout

    The switcher does not act on a button push when it is coming out of “sleep” mode. The factory default timeout interval is 10 minutes. For instructions on programming an alternate timeout interval, refer to the Synergy 100 MD Engineering Manual. 2–6 • Control Panel Introduction Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 47: Resetting The Switcher

    BLACK will be selected on all buses. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Control Panel Introduction • 2–7...

  • Page 48: Shutting Down The Switcher

    Shutting Down the Switcher This section provides information and instructions for safely shutting down your Synergy 100 MD Switcher. Important Due to the sensitive electronics used in your Synergy 100 MD Switcher, you should not shutdown the switcher by turning off the power supplies.

  • Page 49: Restarting The Switcher

    Restarting the Switcher This section provides information and instructions for safely restarting your Synergy 100 MD Switcher. Important Due to the sensitive electronics used in your Synergy 100 MD Switcher, you should not restart the switcher by turning the power supplies off and on again.
  • Page 50 2–10 • Control Panel Introduction Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 51: Using The Menu System

    Using the Menu System In This Chapter This chapter introduces the menu system of the Synergy 100 MD Switcher. The following topics are discussed: • Menu System Basics • Menu Information • Navigation Menus • Option Menus • Split Menus •...

  • Page 52: Menu System Basics

    Menu System Basics The menu system is accessed using the System Control Group of the Synergy 100 MD control panel and displayed on the preview monitor as a Preview Overlay. The following figure details the panel buttons that are used to access the menus.

  • Page 53: Menu Information

    Effects Control and System Control Groups. Menu Information There are 3 types of menus on the Synergy 100 MD Switcher that allow you to alter settings and configure inputs and outputs. These types are Navigation Menus, Option Menus, and Split Menus.

  • Page 54: Software Version

    When menu item 0 is set to a BNC, all other menu items update to show the current configuration for the BNC you selected for 0. Input. 3–4 • Using the Menu System Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 55 Menu Items, or headings, can be selected to change their current settings, or used to navigate to sub-menus. Menu items that do not have selections next to them will take Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Using the Menu System • 3–5...
  • Page 56 Secondary DNS. This concludes the discussion on the types of menus on the Synergy 100 MD. For more information on using the menu system, refer to the section “Menu System Operation” on page 3–7.

  • Page 57: Menu System Operation

    Menu System Operation The menu system on the Synergy 100 MD allows you to set up the various inputs and outputs, as well as communications with external devices and various peripheral settings for switcher operation. In order to navigate through the menus of the Synergy 100 MD, you will have to learn how to access the menu system, navigate to the various menus on the switcher, and alter the settings you find on the menus.
  • Page 58 0. Inputs 1. Panel 2. Tally 3. Audio 4. Reference MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Inputs Menu 1 Press 0. Inputs to display the Inputs Menu 2. 3–8 • Using the Menu System Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 59 Alpha — Select this option when an alpha signal (also known as a “Key” signal) is connected to the frame. Devices such as DVEs, Character Generators, Graphics (Paint) Systems, and Still Stores typically provide unique alpha signals. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Using the Menu System • 3–9...
  • Page 60 Accept or cancel these changes as follows: Important As this has been an example, you should press 1. Cancel so as not to change the setting of your Synergy 100 MD switcher. Press 0. Confirm to accept the changes. •...

  • Page 61: Help Features

    Help Features A help feature is provided for convenient online asisstance as you operate your Synergy 100 MD switcher. Help Menu The Help Menu provides a list of important “hidden” switcher functions. For example, you can access instructions to use the two-button Copy Key function.
  • Page 62 3–12 • Using the Menu System Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 63: Switcher Basics

    Flip Flop Operations • Key Bus • On-Air Indicators • Knobs • Fade to Black • Resetting the Switcher • Software Reset • Full Restart • Shutting Down the Switcher Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Switcher Basics • 4–1...

  • Page 64: Switcher Personality

    To perform a Transition Preview, press and hold the transition type button (DISS or WIPE) while performing the transition. The complete transition will be displayed on the Preview Monitor. This completes the procedure for enabling the auto transition feature. 4–2 • Switcher Basics Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 65: Dsk Drop

    Note Having the switcher go into sleep mode, or pressing a button to bring the switcher out of sleep mode, will not affect the current settings of the switcher. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Switcher Basics • 4–3...

  • Page 66: Menu Button Operation

    You must have an editor set up in the communications menu in order to be able to control the Synergy 100 MD switcher from an editor. Use the following procedure to set the action taken when the MENU button is pressed.

  • Page 67: Auto Recall

    Use the following procedure to enable the auto recall feature. Navigate to the Personality Menu as follows: Press MENU to display the Main Menu. • • Press 6. Personality to display the Personality Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Switcher Basics • 4–5...

  • Page 68: Global-Store Memory Recall

    Press 5. GstoreMem. Press SEL in the System Control Group to toggle this feature On or Off. • This completes the procedure for enabling the Global-Store Memory Recall feature. 4–6 • Switcher Basics Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 69: Isolate Multidsk

    Menu Only 4. AutoRcall MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Personality Menu Press 6. Isolate DSK to toggle this option on or off. This completes the procedure to isolate your MultiDSKs. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Switcher Basics • 4–7...

  • Page 70: Basic Switcher Functions

    SHIFT Buttons There are three SHIFT buttons on the Synergy 100 MD control panel, one for each bus. These shift buttons are pressed and held in order to access video and key sources that have been mapped to 4–8 •...

  • Page 71: Reverse Shift Mode

    VTR 1 will be taken on-air during the next Background transition. Operating A Background transition is between the PGM bus and PST bus, and does not involve the Key bus. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Switcher Basics • 4–9...

  • Page 72: Key Bus

    As you switch between Key 1, Key 2, and the DSKs, the crosspoint buttons will indicate which sources are selected for that key. If you change a source, this will not affect the other selections. 4–10 • Switcher Basics Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 73: On-Air Indicators

    On-Air Indicators There are several ON AIR indicators on the Synergy 100 MD control panel that indicate what is contributing to the main Program output at any one time. These indicators are located in the Effects Keyers Group and the Transition Control Group, as indicated in the following illustration.

  • Page 74: Knobs

    If you perform a transition, you will see the crosspoint button change color from White to Red, indicating that it is now on-air. Knobs There are ten rotary, end-stop, knobs on the Synergy 100 MD control panel that allow you to adjust various values. M A T T E S...

  • Page 75: Fade To Black

    Press the SEL button in the System Control Group repeatedly until the word FADE appears in the Mode Area. • Use the 100, 10 and 1 buttons to set the rate for the transition in frames. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Switcher Basics • 4–13...
  • Page 76 Reverse Fade to Black and return to the normal program output. Press the FADE TO BLACK button again to fade from black to the normal program output. This completes the procedure for performing a Fade to Black operation. 4–14 • Switcher Basics Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 77: Resetting The Switcher

    Resetting the Switcher If required, the Synergy 100 MD can be reset manually from the control panel. There are two types of resets: • A Software Reset affects software only • A Full Reset affects hardware and software simultaneously Software Reset The software reset function is performed in the Effects Control and System Control groups.

  • Page 78: Full Restart

    Press 0. Confirm to restart the switcher. Operating Press 1. Cancel to not restart the switcher and return to the Default Menu. This completes the procedure for restarting the switcher. 4–16 • Switcher Basics Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 79: Shutting Down The Switcher

    Are you sure you want to SHUTDOWN the system? 0. Confirm 1. Cancel Down Accept System Shutdown Confirmation Screen Press 0. Confirm to shutdown the switcher. This completes the procedure for shutting down the switcher. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Switcher Basics • 4–17...
  • Page 80 4–18 • Switcher Basics Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 81: Transitions

    Changing Auto Transition Rates • Performing Manual Transitions • Performing Cuts • Performing Dissolves • Performing a Transition Limit Effect • Performing a Transition Preview • Performing a Preset Black Transition Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Transitions • 5–1...

  • Page 82: Transition Control Group

    You select which buses you want to take to air during the next transition, as well as how you want the transition to be performed. Transition Control Group Overview This section includes descriptions of the Transition Control Group of the Synergy 100 MD control panel. TRANS...
  • Page 83 PGM video signal and the buses flip-flop. The DISS button is mutually exclusive with the WIPE and DVE buttons. Refer to section “Performing Dissolves” on page 5–11 for more information. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Transitions • 5–3...
  • Page 84 If the Key 2 is currently off-air, the next transition will take Key 2 on-air. If the Key 2 is currently on-air, the next transition will take Key 2 off-air. Refer to the section below for more information on performing a transition. 5–4 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 85: Working With Next Transitions

    T R A N S I T I O N C O N T R O L Performing a transition at this point will transition the PGM and PST buses only. Press the KEY2 button. Notice that the BKGD button is no longer lit. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Transitions • 5–5...
  • Page 86 The resulting transition will take Key 2 off-air and the ON AIR indicator below the KEY2 button will no longer be lit. Simultaneously press the BKGD, KEY1, and KEY2 buttons. All three buttons will now be lit. 5–6 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 87 The preview monitor output will show you the next scene. For example, if a key is currently on-air and the desired key button is lit, the preview monitor will show the key off. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Transitions • 5–7...

  • Page 88: Performing Transitions

    AUTO TRANS button is pressed again.: The CUT button is pressed. Note The AUTO TRANS button will remain lit until the transition has been completed, or the fader takes control of the transition. 5–8 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 89 If you press and hold one of the buttons, that value will reset back to the beginning. This completes the procedure for setting the Auto Transition Rate. The switcher will use this rate for the next Auto Transition that is run. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Transitions • 5–9...

  • Page 90: Performing Manual Transitions

    — before the cut. KEY1 BLACK KEY2 BLACK BLACK Preview Monitor Program Monitor (VTR 1) (CAM 2) Sample Setup – Before a Cut 5–10 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 91: Performing Dissolves

    — before the dissolve. KEY1 BLACK KEY2 BLACK BLACK Preview Monitor Program Monitor (VTR 1) (CAM 2) Sample Setup – Before the Dissolve Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Transitions • 5–11...

  • Page 92: Performing A Transition Limit Effect

    Use the following procedure to perform a transition limit effect: Ensure the Fader is at an upper or lower limit and note the limit that you choose. The Fader must be returned to this limit in a subsequent step. 5–12 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 93: Performing A Transition Preview

    If there is a transition in progress when the Transition Type button is released, the preview monitor output will not return to its look-ahead preview mode until the transition is complete. This completes the procedure for performing a Transition Preview. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Transitions • 5–13...

  • Page 94: Performing A Preset Black Transition

    PST BLACK button while selecting the desired source on the PST bus. This completes the procedure for performing a Preset Black transition. 5–14 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 95: Pattern And Effects Control

    This chapter provides information and instructions for using the Effects Control Group of the switcher. The following topics are discussed: • Effects Control Groups • Effects Control Modes • Wipes • Using Wipes • Selecting Wipes • Mattes Group Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Pattern and Effects Control • 6–1...

  • Page 96: Effects Control Groups

    Effects Control Groups. In addition, the button of the controlling feature (for example, WIPE or FLY KEY) will illuminate green, instead of yellow. The following figure illustrates the Effects Control Groups on the Synergy 100 MD control panel: E F F E C T S C O N T R O L...
  • Page 97 (*3) If you have the Squeeze & Tease WARP MD option installed, the key can also be rotated. (*4) Only valid when in the S&T MD Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Pattern and Effects Control • 6–3...

  • Page 98: Wipes

    In addition, it is used to default flying keys, CNTR including Squeeze & Tease boxes, to full screen. When recalling memories, this button enables you to perform an “effects dissolve” between two switcher setups. 6–4 • Pattern and Effects Control Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 99 When the button is on, certain patterns can be rotated a full 360 degrees. When the button is off, all rotation is removed and the pattern returns to its default position. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Pattern and Effects Control • 6–5...

  • Page 100: Using Wipes

    (VTR 1 and CAM 1) MLE and Monitor Setup – Performing a Transition At the end of the transition, the PST video completely replaces the PGM video and the buses flip-flop. 6–6 • Pattern and Effects Control Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 101: Selecting Wipes

    You will now have control of the System Control Group, and can use the 100, 10, and 1 buttons to select the patterns as desired. Refer to the following figure: Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Pattern and Effects Control • 6–7...
  • Page 102 This completes the procedure for selecting a wipe. Classic Wipes The following figure illustrates the available “Classic” Wipes – Class 0. Classic Wipes – Class 0 6–8 • Pattern and Effects Control Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 103 The following figure illustrates the available “Special” Wipes – Class 3. Wipe number 300 is the special animated “fire” wipe, and wipe number 301 is a “plasma” wipe. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Pattern and Effects Control • 6–9...

  • Page 104: Mattes Group

    Rotate the SAT knob to change the color saturation of the selected matte generator. • Saturation can be adjusted from 0 (monochrome or no saturation) to 100 percent — full color saturation. 6–10 • Pattern and Effects Control Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 105 Any of the buttons relating to Key 2 in the Effects Keyer Group except PST PATT. When KEY2 is selected, you can adjust the Effects Key 2’s matte fill color using the three Matte Color knobs. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Pattern and Effects Control • 6–11...
  • Page 106 Effects Keyers Group is pressed. When S&T2 is selected, you can adjust the Effects Key 2 Squeeze & Tease box’s border color using the three Matte Color knobs. 6–12 • Pattern and Effects Control Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 107: Keying

    Keying In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for using the Keys of your Synergy 100 MD Switcher. The following topics are discussed: • Introduction to Keying • Effects Keyers Group • Downstream Keyer Group • A Word About FlexiClean •...

  • Page 108: Introduction To Keying

    MLE priority, and layering. Key Group Basics The Synergy 100 MD control panel includes two Key groups, the Effects Keyers Group and the Downstream Keyer Group. Please note the following basic rules regarding the two Key groups: •...
  • Page 109 When you choose an Auto Select Key and press a Key source (on the Key Bus), the switcher automatically selects both the alpha and fill signals. These signals were linked together during the installation procedure. Refer to Chapter 7, “BNC Configuration and Check” in the Synergy 100 MD Engineering Manual for details. •...
  • Page 110 Use the CLIP knob to adjust the luminance or threshold level of the Key. Only the areas of the source video that are higher than the setting of the threshold will cut a hole in the background video. CLIP 7–4 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 111: Downstream Keyer Group

    Effects Keyers Group back to Key 1, toggle the KEY2 button Off KEY2 (unlit). Downstream Keyer Group The following figure illustrates the Downstream Keyer Group of the Synergy 100 MD control panel: Note If you have the MultiDSK option installed, MultiDSK4 and MultiDSK5 are not controlled from the Downstream Keyer Group.
  • Page 112 These signals were linked together during the installation procedure. Refer to Chapter 7 “BNC Configuration and Check” of the Synergy 100 MD Engineering Manual for information on assigning a Key alpha to a video input.
  • Page 113 The DSK PV button is active only as long as the button is held down. When released, the preview monitor once again displays the Preview output (based on the “Next Transition” buttons selected) and the button will no longer be lit. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–7...

  • Page 114: A Word About Flexiclean

    If you have the MultiDSK (DSK4and DSK5) option installed on a Synergy 100 MD, the FlexiClean output can be configured to pull the output from before each Key and DSK, independently, as illustrated below.

  • Page 115: Using Keys

    KEY INVERT — Select this button to invert the Key polarity of the hole cut by the clip and gain of the source. • MASK — Select this button to activate the mask feature and mask out a rectangular part of the source video. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–9...

  • Page 116: Performing An Auto Select Key

    There is no undo function. If you re-store clip and gain, you cannot recall previous values unless you recall settings from memory. Refer to the section “Storing Memory Registers” on page 9-3 for information. 7–10 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 117: Performing A Preset Pattern Key

    You can adjust the Clip and Gain as needed by using the CLIP and GAIN knobs in the Effects Keyers Group. You can also adjust the size and location of the pattern using the Positioner. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–11...
  • Page 118 Perform a CUT, AUTO TRANS, or move the fader from one limit to the other to take your Preset Pattern Key on-air. This completes the procedure for performing a Preset Pattern Key in Key 1. 7–12 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 119: Ultrachrome Chroma Keys

    To create an UltraChrome Chroma Key in Advanced Mode, proceed to the section “Performing an UltraChrome Chroma Key in Advanced Mode” on page 7-19. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–13...

  • Page 120: Performing An Ultrachrome Chroma Key In Basic Mode

    Yellow — Select this option to have yellow removed from the video signal. Red — Select this option to have red removed from the video signal. Magenta — Select this option to have magenta removed from the video signal. 7–14 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 121 Press 6. Color Map to toggle this feature On or Off. • Off — This is the default mode. When the Color Map is toggled Off, the Chroma Key is displayed on the Preview monitor without the Color Map feature. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–15...
  • Page 122 Every time 1. Initialize Key is pressed, the switcher will reset all the Chroma Key parameters to their optimal default values for the video. Press 2. Background to display the Background Menu. 7–16 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 123 Hue — Use the SAT knob to adjust the Foreground Range in terms of colors. This selects the central, or base, color for the Foreground. Increasing the hue value moves counter-clockwise around the color wheel while selecting a base color. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–17...
  • Page 124 Background color spill. Decreasing the range value causes fewer of the Foreground colors to be corrected for Background color spill. Press 5. Softness to display the UltraChrome Edge Softness Menu. 7–18 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 125: Performing An Ultrachrome Chroma Key In Advanced Mode

    • Shadow — Shadow elements are those areas in the source video with colors that are within the Background range but with lower luminance values. You modify the Shadow Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–19...
  • Page 126 8. Softness and Luma 4. Transition 9. Color Map Color Pick Key Mode: Advanced Color: Blue Use positioner or Hue, Sat, Lum to modify UltraChrome Parameters — Color Pick Menu 7–20 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 127 The Color Map Preview, when in Basic Mode, shows the three different colored regions that represent the elements that the UltraChrome Chroma Keyer breaks an image into. The following table summarizes this breakdown. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–21...
  • Page 128 Every time 1. Initialize Key is pressed, the switcher will reset all the Chroma Key parameters to their optimal default values for the video. Press 2. Shadow to display the Shadow Menu. 7–22 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 129 7. Spill Suppress 3. Translucency 8. Softness and Luma 4. Transition 9. Color Map Translucency Range: 0.0% Gain: 0.0% Use positioner or Hue, Sat, Lum to modify UltraChrome Parameters — Translucency Menu Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–23...
  • Page 130 Gain — Use the Hue knob to make the Transition Area pixels more transparent or more opaque. Increasing the gain value makes the Transition Area pixels more opaque. Decreasing the gain value makes the Transition Area pixels more transparent. 7–24 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 131 Increasing Positive Hue Green adds more Yellow adds more Cyan Primary Color Effects of Positive and Negative Background Hue Adjustments 11. Press 6. Foreground Range to display the Foreground Range Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–25...
  • Page 132 Decreasing the reject value increases the amount of adjacent hues that are included in the Foreground. Note You cannot rotate the Foreground area so that it falls in an area that is the same as the Background. 7–26 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 133 Operating Adjust the Hue and Reject values first and then, if you cannot remove enough Background Spill from the Foreground of your image, reduce the Clip value. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–27...
  • Page 134 MATTE FILL — Select this button to fill the hole cut by the Chroma Key with a matte color. KEY INVERT — Select this button to invert the polarity of the Chroma Key. • 7–28 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 135 No — Proceed to the next step. • Yes — Adjust the Saturation Range of the Background so that the Gray elements on the Background become Red or Green. You can further decrease the Transition Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–29...

  • Page 136: Chroma Key Lighting Tips

    Generally speaking, best Chroma Key results are achieved with an even level of light on the background in the area of 60 – 75 IRE on a waveform monitor. However, conditions specific to your application may dictate a value outside of that range. 7–30 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 137 Chroma Key is directly related to the quality of the camera shooting the scene. The background video can come from any number of sources and may be quite Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–31...
  • Page 138 Key sources from 4:1:1 formats, highly compressed material (more than 4 to 1), or composite analog recordings. The technical nature of their formats and storage algorithms defeat the Chroma Key circuits and will seldom deliver acceptable results. 7–32 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 139: Split Keys

    Key type, the split is removed and you must set up the split Key again. Pressing AUTO SELECT again does not re-establish the split Key. This completes the procedure for performing a split Key in Key 1. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–33...

  • Page 140: Performing A Split Video

    Key type, the split is removed and you must set up the split Key again. Pressing SELF KEY again does not re-establish the split Key. This completes the procedure for performing a split video in Key 1. 7–34 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 141: Multidsk Option

    DSK4 DISS, and DSK5 DISS, respectively. To accommodate this, a Key Caps Kit is included with your option package. For new customers who purchase a new Synergy 100 MD Switcher with a downstream Keyer options package, the appropriate Key caps are installed in the panel before shipping.
  • Page 142 Aspect knob to select a source. • Press SEL to save the setting. Set the transition rate for DSK5 as follows: Press 3. DSK5 Rate to activate this menu item. • 7–36 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 143: Dsk Drop

    Press 1. DSK Drop to display the DSK Drop Menu. DSK Drop 0. DSK3 Drop Manual 1. DSK4 Drop Manual 2. DSK5 Drop Manual MENU Exit Previous Down Accept DSK Drop Menu Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–37...

  • Page 144: Isolate Multidsk

    This completes the procedure to isolate your MultiDSKs. MultiDSK Control Using a GPI MultiDSK transitions on the Synergy 100 MD switcher can be performed via a GPI. This feature is configured via the Frame GPIs Menu. Use the following procedure to configure GPI control of the MultiDSK option: Navigate to the Personality Menu as follows: •...
  • Page 145 Pressing the BACK or MENU while changing a setting will abandon those changes in the Frame GPIs Menu. This completes the procedure to configure GPI control of the MultiDSK option. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Keying • 7–39...

  • Page 146: Programming A Favorite Cg

    CG, the system will automatically select AUTO SELECT and KEY MEM (provided the Auto Select Key with the appropriate Key Memory values has been set up in the installation). 7–40 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 147: Using Auto Transitions With Keys

    The time duration of a frame rate will vary, depending on the type of video format the switcher is running in. Refer to Chapter 2, “System Architecture”, in the Synergy 100 MD Engineering Manual for more information. For example, with an AUTO rate of 20 frames and a DSK rate of 15 frames, you could fade in a Key at 20 frames (using the AUTO TRANS button in the Transition Control Group) and fade out the downstream Key at 15 frames using the DSK DISS button in the Transition Control Group.
  • Page 148 7–42 • Keying Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 149: Key Modifiers

    Key Modifiers In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for using the keys of your Synergy 100 MD Switcher. The following topics are discussed: • Filling a Key with Matte • Masking Keys • Inverting Keys • Flying Keys •...

  • Page 150: Filling A Key With Matte

    This completes the procedure for filling a key with matte color in Key 1. Refer to the section “Mattes Group” on page 6–10 for more detailed color instructions. 8–2 • Key Modifiers Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 151: Masking Keys

    Perform a CUT, AUTO TRANS, or move the fader from one limit to the other to take your key on-air. This completes the procedure for masking a Key in Key 1. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Key Modifiers • 8–3...

  • Page 152: Inverting Keys

    Perform a CUT, AUTO TRANS, or move the fader from one limit to the other to take your key on-air. This completes the procedure for inverting a key in Key 1. 8–4 • Key Modifiers Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 153: Flying Keys

    The Fly Key allows you to apply DVE effects to any of the four Key Types, with the ability to control the size, horizontal position, and vertical position. Refer to the section “3D Guidelines” on page 12–16 for more information on flying keys in Squeeze & Tease MD. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Key Modifiers • 8–5...

  • Page 154: Positioner

    It also provides a means of rotating the vertical and horizontal wipes when the ROTATE button is active and the planar (or Z-axis) rotation of a flown key when the Squeeze & Tease MD option is installed. 8–6 • Key Modifiers Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 155: Memory And Disk Functions

    Memory Functions • Storing Memory Registers • Recalling Memory Registers • Effects Dissolve • Using Storage Devices • Disk Menu Tree • Saving Registers • Recalling Registers Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Memory and Disk Functions • 9–1...

  • Page 156: Memory Functions

    System Control Group. The example above shows memory 25, this is Bank 2, Memory register 5. 9–2 • Memory and Disk Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 157: Storing Memory Registers

    Auto Recall feature must be on in order to store the Effects Dissolve with the memory. Refer to the Chapter “Completing Setup”, in the Synergy 100 MD Engineering Manual for more information. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Memory and Disk Functions • 9–3...
  • Page 158 Auto Recall feature must be on in order to store the Effects Dissolve with the memory. Refer to Chapter 10, “Completing Setup”, in the Synergy 100 MD Engineering Manual for more information. Press the REV (LEARN) button to enter memory store mode.

  • Page 159: Recalling Memory Registers

    Operating The memory bank is also displayed following the MEM on the display in the Effects Control Group. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Memory and Disk Functions • 9–5...
  • Page 160 When a register is recalled that includes an off-limit Fader, the system brings the effect back as a temporary “wipe limit.” You can use the AUTO TRANS button to complete the transition. 9–6 • Memory and Disk Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 161 This feature applies to both Key buses and DSK bus, as well as the Background and Preset buses. • It is possible to trigger a memory recall using a frame GPI input. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Memory and Disk Functions • 9–7...

  • Page 162: Effects Dissolve

    Only analog functions, such as border color, clip levels and pattern positions, slew between a current setting and a new recalled setting. When the CNTR (EFF D) button is armed, and the recall function is performed, the Synergy 100 MD first recalls all non-dissolving values prior to beginning the effects dissolve itself.

  • Page 163: Creating A Basic Effects Dissolve

    Destination Effect Destination Effect — Second Keyframe Recall the first setup from memory. Refer to the section “Recalling Memory Registers” on page 9–5 for more information. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Memory and Disk Functions • 9–9...

  • Page 164: Working With Channels And Objects

    Channel 2 will interpolate to the destination effect for Channel 2. Note: This will occur no matter what video sources are assigned to Channels 1 and 2. 9–10 • Memory and Disk Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 165 The source effect has two channels and Both channels will transition to the you are recalling a destination effect with destination effect and be made part of an a two-channel object. object. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Memory and Disk Functions • 9–11...

  • Page 166: Using Storage Devices

    Using Storage Devices This section provides instructions for storing and recalling Synergy 100 MD registers on a storage device, such as the internal hard drive of the switcher or a USB Drive. Disk Menu Tree The following figure illustrates the portion of the menu tree that is used for saving and recalling switcher setups.

  • Page 167: Saving Registers

    You can select between the following: Hard Drive — This option will allow you to store the files on the internal hard drive. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Memory and Disk Functions • 9–13...
  • Page 168 Press 1. No to exit the menus, without saving the selected category of registers to a • storage device. This completes the procedure for storing your setups to a storage device. 9–14 • Memory and Disk Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 169: Recalling Registers

    Recalling Registers The Synergy 100 MD switcher allows you to recall all categories of registers from a storage device, or you can recall the desired individual category. Caution If you are going to recall any set of registers (e.g., memory), ensure that your current on-line set of registers are stored to another storage device or SETUP.

  • Page 170: Notes On Using A Usb Drive

    You must wait 5 seconds after inserting the USB Drive into the USB port before you can save or recall files. • A delay can be expected when saving files to a USB Drive with more than half of the available memory allocated. 9–16 • Memory and Disk Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 171: Peripheral Control And More

    • Using the Aux Bus • Remote Aux Panels • Preview Overlay • Center Overlay • Safe Title Overlay • Editor Interface • Copy and Swap Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Peripheral Control and More • 10–1...

  • Page 172: Gpi Control

    GPI Control The GPI function of the Synergy 100 MD switcher provides 10 input ports, each of which can be programmed for specific functions. A GPI input pulse can be associated with a specific area and button on the switcher, which triggers when that pulse is received from an external device.

  • Page 173: Using The Aux Bus

    Using the Aux Bus The Synergy 100 MD switcher provides 10 Aux Buses that can be used to route video to monitors, Still Stores, as well as other devices. The video sources for these Aux Buses are selected using the Key Bus and the special Preset Bus crosspoints on the control panel.
  • Page 174 Press and hold the left SEL button in the Effects Control Group until the AUX# is • no longer displayed. This completes the procedure for assigning a crosspoint to an Aux Bus. 10–4 • Peripheral Control and More Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 175: Remote Aux Panels

    Remote Aux Panels are one-piece panels that provide remote control (or monitoring) capability of one (or more) of the Aux Buses on the Synergy 100 MD switcher. These panels are typically mounted close to the destination devices to which they route their sources. Video does not flow through the panels —...

  • Page 176: Operating A Remote Aux Panel

    The special crosspoints, such as PV and CLN FEED, do not support the shifted function. This completes the procedure to operate a Remote Aux Panel in Regular Mode. 10–6 • Peripheral Control and More Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 177: Preview Overlay

    Previous Down Accept Effects Menu Press Center to toggle the Center Overlay On or Off. This completes the procedure for toggling the Center Overlay on or off. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Peripheral Control and More • 10–7...

  • Page 178: Safe Title Overlay

    Effects Menu Press 3. Safe Title to toggle the Safe Title Overlay On or Off. This completes the procedure for toggling the Safe Title Overlay on or off. 10–8 • Peripheral Control and More Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 179: Editor Interface

    Editor Interface The Editor option allows the Synergy 100 MD switcher to be controlled by an editing system using the GVG 100, GVG 200, or GVG 4000 protocol. The Editor software option must be enabled. Note The Editor Option must be installed in order to be able to interface with an editing system.

  • Page 180: Copy And Swap Functions

    Keyer is copied to the destination, including the selected Key crosspoint. Release both buttons. This completes the procedure for copying Key 1 into Key 2. 10–10 • Peripheral Control and More Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 181: Key Swap

    Note This function can also be performed in the reverse order, pressing KEY1 first, followed by the KEY2 button. This completes the procedure for swapping keys. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Peripheral Control and More • 10–11...
  • Page 182 10–12 • Peripheral Control and More Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 183: Global-Store

    100 MD switcher using drag and drop, and how to use these images in the internal Global-Store. The following topics are discussed: • Preparing for Image Transfers • Creating a Connection to Your Switcher • Transferring Still Images and Animations • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–1...

  • Page 184: Preparing For Image Transfers

    Preparing for Image Transfers Images are transferred to and from the Synergy 100 MD switcher using the WebDAV protocol. Stills and logos are stored on the switcher hard drive, and can be transferred to other control-room devices via Ethernet. Image Specifications...

  • Page 185: File Naming Conventions

    Each frame number must have between two and five digits. • Each frame number must have the same number of digits (i.e., you must use leading zeros to pad the frame number length). Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–3...
  • Page 186 The filename can contain letters, numbers, and spaces. The characters ! @ # * ( ) / , (comma) ? ‘ (apostrophe) “ (quotation mark) cannot be used in the filename 11–4 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 187: Creating A Connection To Your Switcher

    Creating a Connection to Your Switcher Transferring still images and animations from your computer to your Synergy 100 MD switcher is accomplished just like you would copy or move files and folders on your computer (drag and drop). Before you can transfer files, however, you must establish a connection between your computer and switcher using the WebDAV protocol.

  • Page 188: Alternate Connection Method

    192.168.1.10, the FTP mount point would be ftp://192.168.1.10. Refer to the section “Network Setup” in the chapter, “Software Upgrades and Options”, of the Synergy 100 MD Engineering Manual for details on setting or determining the IP address of your switcher.

  • Page 189: Transferring Still Images And Animations

    Consult your IT department or operating system documentation for details on your installation. This completes the procedure for copying still images and animations to your switcher. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–7...

  • Page 190: Copying Images And Animations From Your Switcher

    *.sti, *stp, *.ati, and *.atp legacy files. Consult your IT Department or operating system documentation for assistance. 11–8 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 191: Global-Store

    3. Reserved 4. Animation New Name: MENU Use Positioner or HUE, SAT, LUM to modify Exit 0: Next 1: Prev 2: Space 3: Accept Pos: Scroll letters Global-Store Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–9...

  • Page 192: Selecting A Still For A Global-Store Channel

    As you select the channel you will notice that the Global-Store in the top right corner changes to indicate what Global-Store channel you are working in. • Press the right SEL button to accept the new setting. 11–10 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 193: Renaming A Still

    Frames: 1 Current directory:/ Global-Store — Select Menu Press 2. Rename to display the Rename Menu. Note You cannot have multiple files of the same name in the same directory. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–11...

  • Page 194: Cancelling A Still From A Global-Store Channel

    Navigate to the Global-Store Menu as follows: Press MENU to display the Main Menu. • • Press 0. Effects to display the Effects Menu. • Press 6. Global-Store to display the Global-Store Menu. 11–12 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 195: Managing Stills And Directories

    Use the following procedure to create a directory: Navigate to the Global-Store Menu as follows: Press MENU to display the Main Menu. • • Press 0. Effects to display the Effects Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–13...
  • Page 196 2. Create Directory button will appear gray and you will not be able to create another sub-directory at that level. Note You cannot have multiple directories of the same name in the same parent directory. 11–14 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 197 Navigate to the Global-Store Menu as follows: • Press MENU to display the Main Menu. Press 0. Effects to display the Effects Menu. • • Press 6. Global-Store to display the Global-Store Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–15...
  • Page 198 Navigate to the Global-Store Menu as follows: • Press MENU to display the Main Menu. Press 0. Effects to display the Effects Menu. • • Press 6. Global-Store to display the Global-Store Menu. 11–16 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 199: On Air Properties

    Use the following procedure to adjust the on-air properties of the stills in a Global-Store: Navigate to the Global-Store Menu as follows: Press MENU to display the Main Menu. • • Press 0. Effects to display the Effects Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–17...
  • Page 200 Press 1. Select to assign the selected still to the Global-Store channel. • A loading progress indicator displays while the still is loading. Press BACK to display the Global-Store Menu. 11–18 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 201 5. Store Properties as Default 1. Shaped 2. Display Mode 3. Reserved 4. Animation Shaped/Unshaped: Shaped MENU Use Positioner or HUE, SAT, LUM to modify Exit Global-Store — Shaped/Unshaped Menu Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–19...
  • Page 202 Swap — Select this option to have field 1 and field 2 of the image swapped when they are displayed. 10. Set the Animation characteristics of an animation as follows: Press 4. Animation. • 11–20 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 203 4. Reserved Alpha: No Frames: 1 5. Assign as Default 6. View Default MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Global-Store — Main Menu Press 0. Select to display the Select Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–21...
  • Page 204 Properties” on page 11-17 for instructions on adjusting specific properties of the still. Press. 5. Store Properties as Default to save the adjusted properties of the still as default for that still. 11–22 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 205: Default Stills

    As you select the channel you will notice that the Global-Store in the top right corner changes to indicate what Global-Store channel you are working in. Press the right SEL button to accept the new setting. • Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–23...
  • Page 206 Alpha: No 4. Reserved 5. Assign as Default Frames: 1 6. View Default MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Global-Store — Main Menu Press 0. Select to display the Select Menu. 11–24 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 207: Capturing Stills

    Refer to the section “Transferring Still Images and Animations” on page 11-7 for information on transferring files using a WebDAV connection. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–25...

  • Page 208: Restarting The Global-Store

    The System Resets Menu includes the Restarting Global-Store function. This function resets the Synergy 100 MD Global-Store and video processor. Use this procedure if you are experiencing difficulties with the Preview Overlay, Global-Store, or as directed by Ross Video Technical Support.
  • Page 209 Press 0. Confirm to restart the Global-Store. Operating Press 1. Cancel to not restart the Global-Store to the System Resets Menu. This completes the procedure to restart your Global-Store to factory defaults. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Global-Store • 11–27...
  • Page 210 11–28 • Global-Store Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 211: Squeeze & Tease Md Basic Operation

    Refer to the section “Introduction to Keying” on page 7–2 for a complete description of Effects Keyers and Downstream Keyers. The operational descriptions provided in this chapter refer only to the 3D capabilities of Flying Keys. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–1...

  • Page 212: Operational Overview

    Visible Area. This allows you to perform transition effects where the channel appears to fly in from one side. The channel is being taken from a position outside of the Visible Area into the Visible Area. 12–2 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 213: Working In 3D Space

    You can move a channel 144.000 full screen widths in either direction on the X-Axis. • You can move a channel 144.000 full screen heights in either direction on the Y-Axis. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–3...

  • Page 214: Screen And Channel Location

    3D space, but outside the visible area Visible Area Channel being manipulated Viewpoint within the visible area 3D Space Working in 3D Space – Top View 12–4 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 215: Perspective

    Although both channels are moving at the same rate, the closer channel will reach the end of the field of view first, giving the impression that it was moving faster. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–5...
  • Page 216 In Squeeze & Tease MD, you can change the viewpoint to create a different perspective. You can also choose to have the viewpoint repositioned along with the channel to eliminate perspective effects. 12–6 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 217: Channel Rotation

    The channel rotates vertically about the X-Axis. A positive rotation will spin the channel from top to bottom and a negative rotation will spin it from bottom to top. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–7...

  • Page 218: Channel Centering

    When manipulating images in the Squeeze & Tease MD system, you have the option of controlling one channel, selecting multiple channels. Single Channel This control is used when you want to manipulate one image at a time. 12–8 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 219: Conclusion

    In the end, your knowledge of position and rotation coordinates will help you manipulate your channels creatively and accurately for repeatable results. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–9...

  • Page 220: Using The Positioner

    When rotating a channel, twist the Positioner clockwise to rotate the channel clockwise, twist it counter-clockwise to rotate the channel counter-clockwise. 12–10 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 221: Using The Mattes Color Knobs

    Therefore, you must re-synchronize each knob before adjusting a parameter. Re-synchronize a knob by turning it fully clockwise, then fully counter-clockwise a few times. Full-range adjustments can now be made. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–11...

  • Page 222: Squeeze & Tease Menu System

    You can toggle between SHOW and HIDE Mode by pressing the left SEL button, in the Effects Control Group. 12–12 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 223 Position X: 0.0 Y:0.0 Z:0.0 Press Effect "SEL" to show menu Position/Crop Menu — Hide Mode Press the left SEL button to toggle SHOW Mode back on. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–13...
  • Page 224 4. Aspect 9. Adv. Positioning MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Position/Crop Menu — Show Mode This completes the procedure for toggling Hide Mode On and Off. 12–14 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 225: Squeeze & Tease Md Menu Tree

    Unused (04) Type: Smooth Frames: 30 Rotate: Normal MENU MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Exit Previous Down Accept Squeeze & Tease MD Setup Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–15...

  • Page 226: 3D Guidelines

    Key automatically turns the Fly Key mode off and switches to the selected Keying mode. • Advanced Picture Frame Borders can only be applied to Preset Pattern Keys. 12–16 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 227: Using Two Channels In Different Keys

    All other Position / Crop changes are applied to both keys, however the menu on the Preview monitor displays information on a single key only. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–17...

  • Page 228: Channel Listing

    • Assigned — Assigned channels will appear White. These are the channels that have been assigned to the Key, but are not currently being manipulated. 12–18 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 229: Channels

    Keys must be Flying. Key 1 Active Keyer Note You can only Fly a Key in the Effects Keyer. Downstream Keys do not support Flying Keys. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–19...

  • Page 230: Working With Channels

    “Channel Status” on page 12–18 for information on verifying the status of your channels. Assigning Multiple Channels to a Flying Key Your Synergy 100 MD switcher allows you to assign a second channel to Key 1 as long as there are sufficient Squeeze & Tease MD resources available.

  • Page 231: Channel Management

    Frontside/Backside effects. Navigating to the Channel Management Menu Your Synergy 100 MD switcher allows you to configure the properties of your Squeeze & Tease MD channels via the Channel Management Menu. Use the following procedure to navigate to the Channel Management Menu: Press MENU to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 232 If not enough channels are available for the operation, a warning message is displayed. This completes the procedure to activate or deactivate a channel in a Key Group. 12–22 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 233: Channel Layering And Intersect

    Chan2 on Top — Channel 2 is always on top with no intersection. • This completes the procedure to adjust the layer of images in the same Keyer. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–23...

  • Page 234: Frontside/Backside Video

    Use the HUE knob, or move the Positioner left and right, to select a crosspoint for • the Backside video. This completes the procedure to select crosspoints for the Frontside and Backside Video. 12–24 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 235: Auto Flip

    Press 5. Front and select a front crosspoint. • • Press 6. Back and select a back crosspoint. • Press 7. Auto Flip to select an Auto Flip option. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–25...

  • Page 236: Using Frontside/Backside Video With Squeeze & Tease Wipes

    The Squeeze & Tease Wipe will use the selected Frontside/Backside and Auto Flip settings. This completes the procedure for using the Frontside/Backside and Auto Flip features in a Squeeze & Tease Wipe. 12–26 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 237: Order Of Channel Processing

    Squeeze & Tease MD uses four levels of processing for each channel. Keyframe effects are processed in the following order: Preprocessor Effects (Defocus, Mosaic, Posterize, Colorize, Strobe) Planar Effects (Positioning, Layering, Borders) Object Positioning (if applicable) WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation • 12–27...
  • Page 238 12–28 • Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 239: Position/Crop Functions

    The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Position/Crop Menu • Channel Position • Channel Pivot Location • Channel Rotation • Channel Aspect Ratio • Cropping • Transparency • Freeze Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Position/Crop Functions • 13–1...

  • Page 240: Position/Crop Menu

    You must be Flying a Key to display the Position/Crop Menu for that Key. From the Position/Crop Menu you can access the following features: • Channel Position • Channel Pivot Location • Channel Aspect Ratio • Cropping • Transparency • Freeze 13–2 • Position/Crop Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 241: Channel Position

    X-Axis — Move the Positioner left or right to control the horizontal position of the channel on screen. • Y-Axis — Move the Positioner up or down to control the vertical position of the channel on screen. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Position/Crop Functions • 13–3...
  • Page 242 This completes the procedure for adjusting the position of the key on the screen. Refer to the section “Using the Positioner” on page 12–10 for more information on the 3-axis positioner. 13–4 • Position/Crop Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 243: Channel Pivot Location

    Use the HUE knob, or move the Positioner left and right, to select the Pivot Preset you want to use. This completes the procedure for setting the point of rotation using a preset point. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Position/Crop Functions • 13–5...

  • Page 244: Pivot Position

    Z-Axis — Use the LUM knob, or twist the Positioner knob clockwise and counter-clockwise, to move the pivot position along Z-Axis. This completes the procedure for manually setting the Pivot Point. 13–6 • Position/Crop Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 245: Channel Rotation

    Z-Axis — Use the LUM knob, or twist the Positioner knob clockwise and counter-clockwise, to rotate the channel around the Z-Axis. This completes the procedure for adjusting the rotation of the channel around the Pivot Point. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Position/Crop Functions • 13–7...

  • Page 246: Channel Aspect Ratio

    Size to 2.000, the width of the channel image (X-Aspect) will be quadrupled and the height (Y-Aspect) will be doubled. This completes the procedure for adjusting the aspect values of an channel image. 13–8 • Position/Crop Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 247: Cropping

    As the middle knob is turned, the right edge moves left and crops the right side of the channel image. This completes the procedure for cropping the horizontal sides of the channel image. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Position/Crop Functions • 13–9...

  • Page 248: Crop Vertical

    Bottom — Use the SAT knob, or move the Positioner up and down, to adjust the cropping on the lower edge of the channel image. This completes the procedure for cropping the vertical edges of the channel image. 13–10 • Position/Crop Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 249: Transparency

    • Invisible — At 100% transparency the channel image will not be visible on screen. This completes the procedure for adjusting the transparency of a channel image. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Position/Crop Functions • 13–11...

  • Page 250: Freeze

    For example, if a channel is on Key 2 and you unfly it and then reallocate it to Key 1, the channel image will no longer be frozen. 13–12 • Position/Crop Functions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 251: Advanced Positioning

    This chapter provides detailed instructions for using the Squeeze & Tease Advanced Positioning functions. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Advanced Positioning Menu • Spin • Viewpoint • Locate Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Advanced Positioning • 14–1...

  • Page 252: Advanced Positioning Menu

    You must be Flying a Key to display the Adv. Positioning Menu for that Key. From the Adv. Positioning Menu you can access the following features: • Spin • Viewpoint • Locate 14–2 • Advanced Positioning Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 253: Spin

    Z-Spin — Use the LUM knob, or twist the Positioner knob clockwise and counter-clockwise, to spin the channel around the Z-Axis of the screen. This completes the procedure for spinning a channel. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Advanced Positioning • 14–3...

  • Page 254: Viewpoint

    Viewpoint cannot be used with objects. You must set the viewpoint for each channel before you create the object. This completes the procedure for changing the perspective of a channel. 14–4 • Advanced Positioning Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 255: Locate

    Y-Locate — Use the SAT knob, or move the Positioner up and down, to move the • channel and viewpoint up or down along the Y-Axis. This completes the procedure for moving a channel and viewpoint together. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Advanced Positioning • 14–5...
  • Page 256 14–6 • Advanced Positioning Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 257: Borders

    The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Picture Frame Borders Menu • Border Size • Border Appearance • Border Texture and Corners • Border Color • Working with Multiple Channels Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Borders • 15–1...

  • Page 258: Picture Frame Borders Menu

    You must be Flying a Key to display the Border Menu for that Key. From the Border Menu you can access the following features: • Border Size • Border Appearance • Border Texture and Corners • Border Color 15–2 • Borders Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 259: Border Size

    Channel Border Edge Border Size Graphic This completes the procedure for adjusting the size of a border. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Borders • 15–3...

  • Page 260: Border Appearance

    5. Auto Default 1. Style 2. Corners 3. Color 4. Advanced Size Size: 0.0% Softness: 15.0% Symmetry: 50.0% Use positioner or Hue, Sat, Lum to modify Border — Size Menu 15–4 • Borders Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 261: Border Symmetry

    Press MENU to display the Main Menu. Press 8. S&T MD to display the S&T MD Menu. • • Press 1. Border to display the Border Menu. Press 0. Size to display the Size Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Borders • 15–5...

  • Page 262: Border Transparency

    Press MENU to display the Main Menu. • Press 8. S&T MD to display the S&T MD Menu. • Press 1. Border to display the Border Menu. Press 4. Advanced to display the Advanced Menu. 15–6 • Borders Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 263 Use the SAT knob, or move the Positioner up and down, to adjust the transparency of the relative center of the Flying Key border. This completes the procedure for adjusting the symmetry of the border. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Borders • 15–7...

  • Page 264: Border Texture And Corners

    You can use the BORDER hotkey to display the Border Menu directly. • Press MENU to display the Main Menu. • Press 8. S&T MD to display the S&T MD Menu. 15–8 • Borders Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 265 Use the HUE knob, or move the Positioner left and right, to select the type of corner you want to apply to the border. This completes the procedure for applying corner styles. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Borders • 15–9...

  • Page 266: Border Color

    • Hue — Use the HUE knob, or move the Positioner left and right, to adjust the color of the border. A full 360 degrees of hue adjustment is provided. 15–10 • Borders Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 267 The Default Colors feature will remove any color adjustments you have made and return the color selections for the borders to the default setting. This completes the procedure for adjusting the border colors. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Borders • 15–11...

  • Page 268: Working With Multiple Channels

    A message is displayed to indicate the values are values are different. different. The values for Channel 1 are displayed. The knobs can be used to increase or decrease border color values by an equal percentage. 15–12 • Borders Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 269: Preprocessor Effects

    Squeeze & Tease effects, such as a wipe. The following topic is discussed in this chapter: • Preprocessor Effects Menu • Defocus Effect • Mosaic Effect • Posterize Effect • Colorize Effect • Strobe Effect Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Preprocessor Effects • 16–1...

  • Page 270: Preprocessor Effects Menu

    You must be Flying a Key to display the Preprocessor Menu for that Key. From the Preprocessor Menu you can access the following features: • Defocus Effect • Mosaic Effect • Posterize Effect • Colorize Effect • Strobe Effect 16–2 • Preprocessor Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 271: Defocus Effect

    Overall — Use the LUM knob, or twist the Positioner knob clockwise and counter-clockwise, to adjust both values by an equal percentage. This completes the procedure for applying the Defocus Effect to a channel image. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Preprocessor Effects • 16–3...

  • Page 272: Mosaic Effect

    Overall — Use the LUM knob, or twist the Positioner knob clockwise and counter-clockwise, to adjust both values adjust both values equally. This completes the procedure for applying the Mosaic Effect to a channel image. 16–4 • Preprocessor Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 273: Posterize Effect

    Overall — Use the LUM knob, or twist the Positioner knob clockwise and counter-clockwise, to adjust the level of both luminance and chrominance equally. This completes the procedure for applying the Posterize Effect to a channel image. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Preprocessor Effects • 16–5...

  • Page 274: Colorize Effect

    Monochrome or no saturation — set the value to 0%. Full color saturation — set the value to 100%. This completes the procedure for applying the Colorize Effect to a channel image. 16–6 • Preprocessor Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 275: Strobe Effect

    Frames or Fields, that the channel image will be frozen for. This completes the procedure for applying the Strobe Effect to a channel image. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Preprocessor Effects • 16–7...
  • Page 276 16–8 • Preprocessor Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 277: Squeeze & Tease Md Sequences And Wipes

    Note Refer to the section “Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences” on page 21–2 for a description of each wipe and sequence supplied. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–1...

  • Page 278: Introduction To Sequences

    The image acquires a border and moves to the position shown in Keyframe 4. Keyframe 4 Keyframe 1 Keyframe 2 Keyframe 3 Initial Position Example of a Four Keyframe Sequence 17–2 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 279: Keyframe Transitions

    Linear motion — The sequence moves from Keyframe to Keyframe at a constant velocity. This produces a step-motion effect. You can also specify how quickly you want the sequence to move from Keyframe to Keyframe. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–3...

  • Page 280: Using The Sequence Menus

    Using the Sequence Menus The Synergy 100 MD Sequence Menus includes options to create and load sequences, modify the parameters of sequences, and save sequences for future use. Navigating to the Sequence Menus Use the following procedure to navigate to the Sequence Menu: Press MENU to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 281 Duration — This field (shown in minutes, seconds, and frames), indicates the programmed duration of the sequence for the selected Key. The Duration only applies to the sequence. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–5...

  • Page 282: Creating A Sequence

    3D space. Refer to the section “Position/Crop Menu” on page 13–2 for details. 17–6 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 283 Use the SAT knob to adjust the duration, in frames, to 30. • Press BACK to return to the Sequence Menu. Press 4. Overwrite Keyframe to save your changes to the duration. • Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–7...
  • Page 284 Squeeze & Tease – Keyframe 3 • Press SEL/DVE and Seq to display the Sequence Menu. • Press 3. Insert Keyframe to insert Keyframe 3. 17–8 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 285 “Renaming a Sequence” on page 17–21 for information on renaming a sequence. This completes the procedure to create a simple, four Keyframe sequence. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–9...

  • Page 286: Modifying Spline Motion

    The figure below shows examples of various tension effects on a standard spline path. 17–10 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 287 Notice how increasing the bias shifts the bulge of the curve to the right of keyframe 2 while decreasing the bias shifts the bulge to the left. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–11...

  • Page 288: Adjusting Tension, Bias, And Continuity

    Press SEL/DVE and Seq to display the Sequence Menu. • Press 9. Keyframe Parameters to display the Keyframe Parameters Menu. • Press 2. Spline Params to display the Spline Parameters Menu. 17–12 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 289 Use the LUM knob to change the continuity of the spline path at the current keyframe. This completes the procedure for adjusting the Tension, Bias, and Continuity of a spline path. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–13...

  • Page 290: Modifying The Keyframes Of A Sequence

    6. Crop Vertical 2. Pivot Preset 7. Transp. 3. Pivot Position 8. Freeze 4. Aspect 9. Adv. Positioning MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Position/Crop Menu 17–14 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 291 Keyframes 2, 3, and 4 inclusive. Press 2. Perform Modify. Save your sequence as follows: • Press SEL/DVE and L to display the Load/Save Seq. Menu. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–15...
  • Page 292 17–17 for details on using this feature. This completes the procedure to modify the range of keyframes in a sequence using the Modify Keyframe function. 17–16 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 293: Overwriting A Keyframe

    Use the knobs to select a sequence position in the list. • Press 1. Save Sequence to save the sequence. This completes the procedure to overwrite a Keyframe using the Overwrite Keyframe feature. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–17...

  • Page 294: Adding A Hold To A Sequence

    Keyframe Parameters Key 1 0. Duration 1. Hold 2. Spline Params Hold: Use positioner or Hue, Sat, Lum to modify Keyframe Parameters — Hold Menu 17–18 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 295 “Renaming a Sequence” on page 17–21 for information on renaming a sequence. This completes the procedure to add a Hold to a sequence. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–19...

  • Page 296: Working With Sequences

    Press 0. Load Sequence to load the sequence and display the Sequence Menu. The sequence appears in the workspace. This completes the procedure to load any of the available sequences from memory. 17–20 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 297: Renaming A Sequence

    When you are finished entering the sequence name, press 3. Accept. This completes the procedure to rename any of the available sequences. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–21...

  • Page 298: Deleting A Sequence

    The switcher enables you to store up to 100 sequences. • You can store up to 800 Keyframes in total. • Each sequence can have up to 25 Keyframes. 17–22 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 299: Running A Sequence

    . You must have a Fly-Key selected as the next transition. Keep in mind when the sequence runs in reverse, it snaps to the last keyframe in the sequence. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–23...

  • Page 300: Running A Sequence At A Specific Rate

    This completes the procedure to run the sequence at a specific rate. When both keys are selected for sequence transition, the panel displays both sequence durations, alternating; when only one key is selected, its duration is shown. 17–24 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 301: Running A Sequence With A Hold

    Press the flashing AUTO TRANS button to continue running the sequence. The sequence will continue as saved. This completes the procedure to run a sequence with a Hold. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–25...

  • Page 302: Using The Pattern Control Buttons

    System Control Group, scroll to the desired sequence number. Press SEL in the System Control Group to save the assignment. This completes the procedure to program pattern buttons. 17–26 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 303: Introduction To Squeeze & Tease Wipes

    The image moves to the The image slides off full-screen and centered top left corner of the the screen screen Example of a Background Wipe Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–27...
  • Page 304 Squeeze & Tease Wipe. If you are not familiar with these menus, refer to the section “Working with Sequences” on page 17–20 for detailed descriptions. 17–28 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 305: Creating A Squeeze & Tease Wipe

    Keyframes to create the effect. Note When this is the first Keyframe in the sequence, delete the existing workspace if the timeline is not already empty. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–29...
  • Page 306 (positive Z location). Adjusting the Z location so that the image appears to move toward the viewer until it disappears (negative Z location). 17–30 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 307: Loading A Squeeze & Tease Wipe

    Press 0. Load Sequence . The sequence appears in the workspace. This completes the procedure to load any of the available Squeeze & Tease Wipes. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–31...

  • Page 308: Running A Squeeze & Tease Wipe

    You can Squeeze & Tease Wipe a Key whether the FLY KEY is on or not so you do not have to remember to press FLY KEY before performing a wipe. 17–32 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 309: Storing Sequences And Wipes

    USB — This option will allow you to recall the files from a USB Drive. You must wait 5 seconds after inserting the USB Drive into the USB Port before Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–33...

  • Page 310: Storing Individual Squeeze & Tease Sequences

    Press MENU to display the Main Menu . • Press 5. Disk to display the Disk Menu . Press 0. Dest/Source to display the Dest/Source Menu . • 17–34 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 311 Use the HUE knob to select the switcher sequence number that you want to save to the storage device. Use the SAT knob to select the storage device location for the sequence you want to • save. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–35...
  • Page 312 Drive, as well as the data on the next one you insert into the USB port. This completes the procedure to save a specific 3D sequence. 17–36 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 313: Recalling Sequences And Squeeze & Tease Wipes

    5 seconds after inserting the USB Drive into the USB Port before you can recall files. Refer to the section “ Notes on Using a USB Drive ” on page 9–16 for further information. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–37...

  • Page 314: Recalling A Specific Squeeze & Tease Wipe

    Press 0. Dest/Source to display the Dest/Source Menu . Dest/Source 0. Dest/Source Hard Drive 1. Set Names SETUP(00) MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Dest/Source Menu 17–38 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 315 Press 1. No to exit the menus, without making any changes. The system returns to the previously stored settings. This completes the procedure for recalling a specific 3D Wipe. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes • 17–39...
  • Page 316 17–40 • Squeeze & Tease MD Sequences and Wipes Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 317: Lighting

    The instructions in this chapter use the hotkey method to access the main functions of Squeeze & Tease MD . You may also use the menu system to access these functions. Lighting • 18–1 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 318: Using The Lighting Menus

    To access each menu item, use the pattern buttons in the Effects Control Group . To adjust Lighting parameters, use the positioner or Mattes Color knobs. This completes the procedure to access the Lighting Menu . 18–2 • Lighting Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 319: Lighting Setup

    To give the image a more “flattened” effect, increase the Ambient light level. To rely exclusively on directional light, set the Ambient light to zero. This completes the procedure to select the type of lighting. Lighting • 18–3 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 320: Position

    • Press FLY KEY in the Effects Keyers Group . • Press SEL/DVE + Light to display the Lighting Menu . Press 2. Presets to display the Presets Menu . 18–4 • Lighting Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 321 When running wipes, set the lighting to None before you run the wipe if you want to use the lighting effects you applied when you created the wipe. Setting the lighting to Natural will override any lighting effects in the wipe itself. Lighting • 18–5 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 322: Auto Follow

    Luminance Clipping In this instance, you would clip the maximum light to a lower level. If the image appears too dark, adjust the minimum light level to a higher setting. 18–6 • Lighting Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 323 Use the SAT knob, or move the Positioner up and down , to adjust the maximum luminance threshold. This completes the procedure to clip the maximum light and minimum light levels of an image. Lighting • 18–7 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 324: Working With Multiple Channels

    All values are the same for The values are displayed. The knobs can be used to Luminance Clipping both channels adjust the thresholds for both channels. 18–8 • Lighting Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 325: Warp Effects

    Also, the following WARP effects are discussed in this chapter: • Film • Page Roll • Globe • Pixie Dust • Heart • Ripple • Lens Flare • Split • Melt • Star • Obscure • Stretch WARP Effects • 19–1 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 326: Selecting And Working With Warp Effects

    When working with an image, each time you select a new type of WARP, the parameters return to their default values. This completes the procedure for access the WARP Menus . 19–2 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 327: Warp Resources

    0. WARP 1 — Frees the first WARP resource from whatever effect it is being used for and applies it to the new effect. • 5. Cancel — Does not free either WARP resource. The new effect is not performed. WARP Effects • 19–3 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 328 • Memory Register Recall • Key Copy or Swap In these cases, the action proceeds without the associated WARP effect applied. 19–4 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 329: Warp Effects

    Sensitivity — This parameter adjusts the color and luminance of the effect. Warp Key 1 0. Category Favorites 5. Film 1. Warp List Film 6. Defects 7. Light 8. Color 9. Sensitivity Active Warp: Film WARP Menu — Film WARP Effects • 19–5 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 330 7. Light 8. Color 9. Sensitivity Defects: Line Scratch: 0.0% Rand. Scratch: 0.0% Film Jump: 0.0% Use positioner or Hue, Sat, Lum to modify Film WARP Menu — Defects Parameters 19–6 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 331 Use the HUE knob to modify the hue of the effect. • Use the SAT knob to modify the saturation of color on the effect. • Use the LUM knob to modify the luminance of the effect. WARP Effects • 19–7 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 332: Globe

    Light Pos. — This parameter adjusts the position of the lighting effect. Warp Key 1 Favorites 0. Category 5. Rotation Globe 1. Warp List 6. Position 7. Movement 8. Lighting 9. Light Pos. Active Warp: Globe WARP Menu — Globe 19–8 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 333 Use the SAT knob to move the effect along the Y-Axis. Note The center point of the screen is 50.00%. • Use the bottom LUM knob to move the effect around the Z-Axis. WARP Effects • 19–9 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 334 None – Use this option to disable the light source. Flat lighting is used. Natural – Use this option to apply a soft, natural-looking light source. White – Use this option to apply a harsh, white light source. 19–10 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 335: Heart

    Movement — This parameter adjusts the rotation along the X, Y or Z Axis. Warp Key 1 Favorites 0. Category 5. Position Heart 1. Warp List 6. Rotation 7. Border 8. Border Color 9. Movement Active Warp: Heart WARP Menu — Heart WARP Effects • 19–11 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 336 Use the SAT knob to adjust the direction and number of rotations along the Y-Axis. Use the LUM knob to adjust the direction and number of rotations along the Z-Axis. • 19–12 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 337 Use the HUE knob to adjust the hue of the border color. • Use the SAT knob to adjust the saturation of the border color. • Use the LUM knob to adjust the luminance of the border color. WARP Effects • 19–13 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 338: Lens Flare

    Key 1 0. Category Favorites 5. Position 1. Warp List Lens Flare 6. Lighting 7. Placement 8. Color 9. Flare Options Active Warp: Lens Flare WARP Menu — Lens Flare 19–14 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 339 Use the HUE knob to select the color of the washout lighting. • Use the SAT knob to adjust the brightness of the light source, flares, and washout lighting. WARP Effects • 19–15 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 340 Lens Flare WARP Menu— Color Parameters • Use the HUE knob to adjust the hue. • Use the SAT knob to adjust the saturation. Use the LUM knob to adjust the luminance. • 19–16 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 341: Melt

    Curve — This parameter adjusts the amount of curve in the melt. Warp Key 1 0. Category Favorites 5. Melt 1. Warp List Melt 6. Modulation 7. Curve Active Warp: Melt WARP Menu — Melt WARP Effects • 19–17 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 342 Use the SAT knob to adjust the size of the melting waves. • Use the LUM knob to shrink or expand the video, based on the type of melt you have selected. 19–18 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 343: Obscure

    Effects — This parameter adjusts the lighting effects. Warp Key 1 Favorites 0. Category 5. Pixelation Obscure 1. Warp List 6. Position 7. Shape 8. Effects Active Warp: Obscure WARP Menu — Obscure WARP Effects • 19–19 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 344 Use the HUE knob to adjust the position of the video along the X-Axis. • Use the SAT knob to adjust the position of the video alone the Y-Axis. Use the LUM knob to adjust the size of the effect. • 19–20 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 345: Effects Parameters

    • Use the SAT knob to toggle the lighting on or off. • Use the LUM knob to adjust the angle (in degrees) of the lighting for the effect. WARP Effects • 19–21 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 346: Page Roll

    Use the SAT knob to adjust the radius of the fold. This indicates whether the fold is wide or narrow. • Use the LUM knob to adjust the angle or axis of the fold. This specifies the corner at which the fold begins. 19–22 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 347: Pixie Dust

    Randomness — This parameter adjusts the amount of random particle distribution in the effect. Warp Key 1 Favorites 0. Category 5. Position Pixie Dust 1. Warp List 6. Shape 7. Randomness Active Warp: Pixie Dust WARP Menu — Pixie Dust WARP Effects • 19–23 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 348 • Use the HUE knob to change the aspect ratio of the area where the effect appears. • Use the LUM knob to select the shape of the effect. 19–24 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 349: Ripple

    Movement — This parameter adjusts the type of movement you want in the effect. Warp Key 1 0. Category Favorites 5. Wave 1. Warp List Ripple 6. Position 7. Lighting 8. Movement Active Warp: Ripple WARP Menu — Ripple WARP Effects • 19–25 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 350 Ripple WARP Menu — Position Parameters • Use the HUE knob to adjust the horizontal position of the ripple. • Use the SAT knob to adjust the vertical position of the ripple. 19–26 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 351: Sand

    Wind — This parameter adjusts the amount and direction of the wind. • Edge Peaks — This parameter adjusts the edge peaks of the effect. Edge Curve — This parameter adjusts the edge curve of the effect. • WARP Effects • 19–27 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 352 Sand 6. Wind 7. Edge Peaks 8. Edge Curves Wind: Oscillation: 300 Velocity: 25 Direction: 35 Use positioner or Hue, Sat, Lum to modify Sand WARP Menu— Wind Parameters 19–28 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 353: Split

    This WARP has the following parameters that can be adjusted: • Movement — This parameter adjusts direction and size of the split. • Axis — This parameter adjusts the position and angle of the split. WARP Effects • 19–29 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 354 Split WARP Menu — Axis Parameters Use the SAT knob to adjust the position of the split on the image. • Use the LUM knob to adjust the angle of the split. • 19–30 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 355: Star

    • Use the SAT knob to position the center point of the star along the Y-Axis. • Use the LUM knob to change the size of the star. • WARP Effects • 19–31 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 356 Use the HUE knob to modify the number of points in the star. • Use the SAT knob to modify the point size. Use the LUM knob to adjust the size of the border. • 19–32 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 357 Use the SAT knob to adjust the direction and rate of rotation along the Y-Axis. Use the LUM knob to adjust the direction and rate of rotation along the Z-Axis. • WARP Effects • 19–33 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 358: Stretch

    Use the HUE knob to adjust the aspect of the effect along the X-Axis. • Use the SAT knob to adjust the aspect of the effect along the Y-Axis. 19–34 • WARP Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 359: Appendix A. Menu Trees

    Synergy 100 MD switcher. Note Asterisks ( * ) in the Synergy 100 MD menu trees denote levels of association. For example, all items marked with two asterisks ( ** ) are grouped together, all items marked with three asterisks ( *** ) are grouped together, and so on.

  • Page 360: Effects Menu Tree

    2. DSK5 Source Black 3. DSK5 Rate * The MultiDSK menu appears only if the MultiDSK option is enabled. MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Effects Menu Trees 20–2 • Appendix A. Menu Trees Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 361: Options Menu Tree

    IP Address 10.0.2.200 Use Hue to select element, Sat to adjust value. MENU Exit menu and rebootf or settings to take effect. Exit Previous Down Accept Options Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Appendix A. Menu Trees • 20–3...

  • Page 362: Bnc Configuration Menu Tree

    • 576i 16:9 • 1080pSF 23.98 Exit Previous Down Accept • 720p 50 • 1080p 24 • 720p 59.94 • Int • Ext BNC Configuration Setup Menu Tree 20–4 • Appendix A. Menu Trees Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 363: Output Bnc Configuration Menu Tree

    1. MultiDSK • BetweenKey1&2 2. RemAuxPrg Off • BeforeDSK • On • Off MENU Exit Previous Down Accept • Off • On Output BNC Configuration Setup Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Appendix A. Menu Trees • 20–5...

  • Page 364: Personality Menu Tree

    • Off DSK Drop • Auto 0. DSK3 Drop Manual • Manual 1. DSK4 Drop Manual 2. DSK5 Drop Manual MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Personality Menu Tree 20–6 • Appendix A. Menu Trees Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 365: Gpi Setup Menu Tree

    - MLE - DSK • Memory** MENU - Mem 00 - 99 Exit Previous Down Accept • Low • High • Edge • Level GPI Setup Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Appendix A. Menu Trees • 20–7...

  • Page 366: Editor Communication Menu Tree

    - Generic • 38400 • Pattern*** • 57600 - Pattern # • 115200 - Wipe Button • Odd • Even • None Editor Communication Setup Menu Tree 20–8 • Appendix A. Menu Trees Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 367: Audio Communication Menu Tree

    • 115200 • Machine 1*** • Odd - A to I • Even • Machine 2**** • None - A to I Audio Communication Setup Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Appendix A. Menu Trees • 20–9...

  • Page 368: Serial Tally Communication Menu Tree

    • Odd • Start*** • Even - None • None - Init • At Black**** - All Off - Active On Serial Tally Communication Setup Menu Tree 20–10 • Appendix A. Menu Trees Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 369: Disk Menu Tree

    *2. Recall Personality 3. Recall Installation 4. Recall 3D Wipes Hard Drive: SETUP(00) *indicates the file is present on disk MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Disk Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Appendix A. Menu Trees • 20–11...

  • Page 370: Global-Store Menu Tree

    4. Animation New Name: MENU Use Positioner or HUE, SAT, LUM to modify Exit 0: Next 1: Prev 2: Space 3: Accept Pos: Scroll letters Global-Store Menu Tree 20–12 • Appendix A. Menu Trees Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 371: Squeeze & Tease Md Menu Tree

    Unused (03) Unused (04) Type: Smooth Frames: 30 Rotate: Normal MENU MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Exit Previous Down Accept Squeeze & Tease MD Setup Menu Tree Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Appendix A. Menu Trees • 20–13...

  • Page 372: Help Menu Tree

    Set up KEY 1, then press and hold the key type button of KEY 1. Press KEY 2 Effects Keyers group and release both buttons. MENU Exit Previous Down Accept Help Menu Tree 20–14 • Appendix A. Menu Trees Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 373: Appendix B. Synergy Effects

    Appendix B. Synergy Effects In This Appendix This appendix briefly describes the pre-programmed Squeeze & Tease Wipes and sequences that are supplied on the Product Resources CD. Appendix B. Synergy Effects • 21–1 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 374: Squeeze & Tease Md Wipes And Sequences

    Move back, then walk the video down WalkUp Move back, then walk the video up AspectX Compress horizontally to knife edge and back AspectY Compress vertically to knife edge and back 21–2 • Appendix B. Synergy Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 375 X to a knife edge Photo Move away to 3/4 size, light flash, followed by a lighting effect with blur, defocus and sepia while rotating in Y Appendix B. Synergy Effects • 21–3 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 376 21–4 • Appendix B. Synergy Effects Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 377: Appendix C. Hotkeys

    This appendix provides information on the Hotkeys available for accessing the main Squeeze & Tease menus and functions. The following topics are discussed in this appendix: • Overview • Using Hotkeys • Hotkey Functions Appendix C. Hotkeys • 22–1 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 378: Overview

    KEY2 Store1 H1+2 Global BLACK SHIFT Store1 KF D TART Aux PV Aux Clean Aux PGM Global BLACK SHIFT Store1 ORDER REPROC IGHT TILLS Squeeze & Tease Hotkeys 22–2 • Appendix C. Hotkeys Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 379: Using Hotkeys

    Release the middle SEL button. Once you have activated the hotkey, you no longer need to hold down the SEL button. Edit the channel as needed and exit the menu as you would normally. This completes the procedure for activating a hotkey. Appendix C. Hotkeys • 22–3 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 380: Hotkey Functions

    PST Bus Lighting Menu IGHT PST Bus Position/Crop Menu PST Bus Preprocessor Menu REPROC PST Bus Rotation Menu ORDER PST Bus Sequence Main Menu PST Bus Warp Menu 22–4 • Appendix C. Hotkeys Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 381: Sequences Hotkeys

    New Sequence PGM Bus Next Keyframe PGM Bus Overwrite Keyframe PGM Bus Previous Keyframe PGM Bus Run Sequence Forward PGM Bus Run Sequence in Reverse KEY Bus Save Sequence Appendix C. Hotkeys • 22–5 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 382 22–6 • Appendix C. Hotkeys Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 383: Glossary Of Terms Gl

    Frame — One complete picture consisting of two fields of interlaced scanning lines. GPI — An abbreviation for General Purpose Interface, a device which typically allows remote control of the switcher’s automatic transition functions. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Glossary of Terms • GL–1...
  • Page 384 PV Output — A switcher output which shows the scene that will go on-air when the next automatic or manual transition takes place. Self Key — A key effect in which the same video signal serves as both the key signal and key fill. GL–2 • Glossary of Terms Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 385 Wipe — A transition from one video signal to another, in which the change proceeds according to the shape of a specific pattern. A moving transition line separates the two picture signals. Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Glossary of Terms • GL–3...
  • Page 386 GL–4 • Glossary of Terms Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

  • Page 387: Index

    15-6 assign group............ 10-5 rotation ............13-7 using ............... 10-3 Aux Panels, see also Remote Aux Panels transparency ..........13-11 wipe ..............6-5 Advanced mode............ 7-13 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–1...
  • Page 388 10 ..............6-8 Center Overlay ............. 10-7 100 ..............6-8 Centering a channel ..........12-8 ASPECT ........... 3-2 CG, definition ............1-6 AUTO TRANS ......... 5-3 Changing auto transition rates........ 5-9 IX–2 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 389 ..........4-11 Clip, adjusting ............7-9 overview ............4-8 CNTR/EFF D button ........6-4 Custom Cable, control panel ........ 1-20 COLOR BKGD 2..........6-11 Color knobs, matte ..........6-10 definition ............GL-1 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–3...
  • Page 390 ............6-2 CUT button ............5-3 using the SEL button ........6-2 definition............GL-1 Effects Dissolve............9-8 DISS button ............5-3 creating ............. 9-9 Drop feature ..........4-3 7-37 multiple channels..........9-10 IX–4 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 391 ..........11-11 FLY KEY selecting a still ..........11-10 button..............7-4 still position ..........11-19 in Effects Control Group ........6-2 viewing default stills ......11-24 11-26 Globe, warp ............19-8 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–5...
  • Page 392 ..........7-41 HUE/TRANSP knob ..........7-4 definition............GL-2 downstream............GL-1 effects..............5-4 ID................1-6 Effects group............. 2-3 Illegal Characters, Global-Store names.. 11-12 17-21 external ............GL-1 fill, definition ..........GL-2 IX–6 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 393 ..........6-11 Linear key ............GL-2 Keyers ........... 1-11 Linear motion ..........17-3 17-28 downstream ............ 1-11 Load, see Recall Loading downstream, group ........... 7-5 sequences............17-20 groups ............... 7-2 wipes............. 17-31 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–7...
  • Page 394 Registers, storing ..........9-3 Menus, using the positioner........ 12-10 Memory registers advanced recall ..........9-6 definition............GL-2 advanced store ..........9-4 transitions............5-1 quick recall ............9-5 quick store............9-3 abbreviation ............1-6 IX–8 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 395 Page Roll, warp ..........19-22 Operations crosspoints ............4-8 Panel, standard features........1-10 Pattern cut ..............5-10 adjustment section ..........6-5 dissolve............5-11 aspect ratio............6-5 flip flop ............. 4-9 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–9...
  • Page 396 Pixie Dust, warp ..........19-23 output .............GL-2 Position adjusting..........13-3 16-1 coordinates............12-3 X axis ............12-10 Quick Recall ............9-5 Y axis ............12-10 Quick Store............. 9-3 Z axis ............12-10 IX–10 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 397 SDI, reference description........1-5 Remote Aux Panels Section assign group............ 10-5 auto transition rate ..........2-3 assignable ............1-18 control panel overview ........2-2 feature............. 1-18 downstream keyer ..........2-3 overview ............10-5 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–11...
  • Page 398 ............... 7-33 running............17-26 video, performing ........... 7-34 running with a Hold ........17-25 Split screen, definition.........GL-3 storing ............. 9-13 Split, warp ............19-29 storing to disk ..........17-33 IX–12 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 399 WARP option..........1-18 Synergy 100 MD Squeeze & Tease Carrier Board ......1-16 MultiDSK ............7-35 Squeeze & Tease Overview ......... 12-2 overview ............1-8 Standard Features ..........1-10 panel ..............3-2 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–13...
  • Page 400 ............ 5-6 5-10 chroma key ............. 7-13 mix and background ......... 5-1 keys..............7-9 next ..............5-4 menu system ............. 3-7 next transition procedure ........5-8 positioner ............12-10 IX–14 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
  • Page 401 Split .............. 19-29 Star..............19-31 Stretch............19-34 wipe ..............19-2 WARP Effects ............19-5 Warranty ..............1-7 WebDAV connection ............11-5 mount point ............ 11-5 transferring images ......... 11-7 worksheet ............11-5 Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Index • IX–15...
  • Page 402 IX–16 • Index Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)

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