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Broadcast Pix Slate 100G Operator's Manual

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1ME HD & SD Video Switchers
Operators Manual
Slate G Series
Software Version 7.3
Broadcast Pix V7.3
install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix

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  • Page 1 Slate 100G / 1000G / 2100G / 3000G 1ME HD & SD Video Switchers Operators Manual Slate G Series Software Version 7.3 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 2 (14) months from shipment from Manufacturer. Broadcast Pix will repair or, at its sole option, replace any component found to be faulty on any system returned to the service center of Broadcast Pix in the USA for repair.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HD I/O 1.1.3 Optional DVI-I I/O Broadcast Pix Slate 100G 1.2.1 System Contents 1.2.2 Wiring Diagram 1.2.3 Optional Slate 100G Control Panels Broadcast Pix Slate 1000G 1.3.1 System Contents 1.3.2 Wiring Diagram 1.3.3 Optional Tally Box Wiring 1.3.4 Installing Tally Box Drivers 1.3.5...
  • Page 4 HD Video Detail 1.15 Control Panel Installation 1.16 Premium Workstations 1.16.1 Redundant Power Supplies 1.16.2 Removable Media Drives 1.16.3 Back-Up Software Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section 2 Broadcast Pix Concepts Broadcast Pix Switcher Features 2.1.1 Video Flow Diagram PixButtons for Executing with Confidence Devices Device Controls 2.4.1 Assigning the Device Controls 2.4.2 PixPad Navigation 2.4.3 Multi-View PixPad 2.4.4 PixPad Order Controls 2.4.5...
  • Page 6 3.7.3 Adding Wildcard Devices 3.7.4 Show Memories 3.7.5 Global Naming of Memories 3.7.6 Custom Images on Memory PixButtons Tally Remapping Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 7 Activating the Chromakey 4.7.2 Settings for the Chromakey 4.7.3 Adjusting the Chromakey Luma Key 4.8.1 Activating & Adjusting the Luma key Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 8 To Turn On & Set Up iBoB DSK 4.9.6 To Operate & Modify iBoB DSK 4.10 Auxiliary Output Control 4.10.1 Aux Out on Slate 100G & 1000G 4.10.2 Aux Out on Slate 2100G 4.10.3 Aux Out on Slate 3016G 4.10.4 Aux Out on Slate 3032G 4.10.5...
  • Page 9 CG Installation 5.1.1 TitleMotion Pro Canvas Creating Still CG Graphics 5.2.1 Exporting a Still Graphic from Inscriber to Broadcast Pix 5.2.2 Exporting Graphics from Photoshop to Broadcast Pix CG Rolls and Crawls 5.3.1 To Create CG Graphics that Roll or Crawl 5.3.2...
  • Page 10 Selecting Clips to Access 6.8.4 Adding DDR Control to a Show 6.8.5 Controlling External DDR 6.8.6 Looping 6.8.7 Accessing More Channels Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 11 7.14 Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control 7.14.1 Enabling Audio Follow 7.14.2 Activating Audio Follow 7.14.3 Audio Follow Setup 7.14.4 Audio Follow Operation Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 12 Installing System Options Classic Show Editor Control Panel Internal Operation Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Video Connector Pin-Outs Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Audio Breakout Cable RS-232 Serial Pin-Out for Slate 2100G & Slate 3000G Fail-Safe Control Broadcast Pix Slate Technical Specifications A.10...

  • Page 13: Installation And Getting Started

    Section 1: Installation and Getting Started Thank you for purchasing a Broadcast Pix Slate video switcher, soon you will be experiencing how we have redefined the switcher. There are a total of 25 Slate switcher models, as shown below, all of which use the same BP Switcher software, each with unique hardware to control the software.

  • Page 14: Video I/O Configurations

    (325 feet) for HD, as signal quality will be degraded. For longer runs, it is necessary to install video amplifiers/reclockers to boost the signal, although external components may increase overall system delay. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 15 NOTE: On HD I/O cards with the optional DVI I/O card, output D/E can not output both a HD-SDI and a DVI/VGA signal at the same time, either one or the other as selected in the Slate I/O Assignments window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 16: Analog Video I/O

    BNC breakout cables provided by Broadcast Pix. Composite cables are included with all Slate switcher models for each analog input and output. Three component/composite break out cables are included with the Slate 100G and Slate 1000G models, and one component cable with the Slate 2100G and Slate 3000G models.

  • Page 17: Hd I/O

    If two DVI ports are needed, then two HD I/O cards are necessary. You can not output through the DVI card and the HD card simultaneously. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 18: Broadcast Pix Slate 100G

    1.2 Broadcast Pix Slate 100G This section covers the typical installation of a Broadcast Pix Slate system and some options. Other options that require installation are covered in their sections. 1.2.1 Slate 100G System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 100G is comprised of the following components:...
  • Page 19 Broadcast Pix Slate 100G System Includes: Hardware Workstation, with Slate board and I/O board, 1 removable media drive 25-Pin to 6-XLR Audio Breakout cable (for analog audio I/O) Inscriber USB Dongle, installed internally in the workstation at the factory PS2 keyboard...

  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram

    1.2.2 Wiring Diagram for Slate 100G The Slate 100G and Slate 1000G are identical systems except the 1000G has a physical control panel connected, while the 100G uses the custom keyboard and a SoftPanel. The keyboard can be enabled by pressing Shift and Panel Video Outputs On/Off on the keyboard.

  • Page 21: Optional Slate 100G Control Panels

    1.2.3 Optional Slate 100G Control Panels As an option, every Slate 100G System can have a custom panel attached for greater control. Either a Slate 100 Panel or Custom Keyboard may be connected to the Slate System. The Slate 100 Control Panel is connected to the workstation with a standard USB-A connection, with the supplied hardwired 10ft (3.2 m) cable.
  • Page 22 These windows can be saved and recalled, similar to other windows in Broadcast Pix, as described in section 2.5.8. Each window is resizable and takes up a Panel License, a normal Slate 100 system has 2 available Panel Licenses, if more licenses are needed for your system please contact Broadcast Pix Sales.

  • Page 23: Broadcast Pix Slate 1000G

    1.3 Broadcast Pix Slate 1000G 1.3.1 Slate 1000G System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 1000G is comprised of the following components: Broadcast Pix Software, Software: Showing the Multi-View BPSwitcher V7 Inscriber TitleMotion Pro HD Character Generator Microsoft Windows XP (VGA monitor...
  • Page 24 Broadcast Pix Slate 1000G System Includes: Hardware Broadcast Pix Control Panel Workstation, with Slate board and I/O board, 1 removable media drive Network Crossover Cable (to connect panel to workstation) 25-Pin to 6-XLR Audio Breakout cable (for analog audio I/O)

  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram

    Fail-Safe video to work properly. other. Both need be be either Video Composite, Y/C or YUV. Wires Ethernet Video Connectors Network Serial Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.2...
  • Page 26 1.3.3 Optional Tally Box on the Slate 100G and 1000G The tally box option is a stand-alone Sense & Switch 8 tally and GPIO box that plugs into the workstation via a USB connection. It provides 8 relays for tally output to your camera control units and 8 isolated inputs for General Purpose Inputs/Outputs contact points.
  • Page 27 Camera Control Units or other source. The Tally Box only opens and closes the tally circuit. Check your Camera Control Unit’s user manual for more information. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 28 If not, check your connections to the tally box and to the workstation. 9.  Close all the windows in InstaCal, you are now ready to use the tally box. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.3.4...
  • Page 29 A standard system usually uses one tally box, however multiple tally boxes may be installed on a Broadcast Pix system. Multiple tally boxes expands the number tally outputs as well the number of General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPIOs), which can be used with Fluent Macros.
  • Page 30 For automated control of external audio mixers, see section 7.14. One clip store is included on the Slate 100G and Slate 1000G. On a Slate 2100G and Slate 3000G two clip store channels are included. The clip store can be used with or without...
  • Page 31 To Assign the Slate I/O: Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on it's switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up the large Broadcast Pix switcher window, which contains a blank Multi-View, and various drop down menus at the top.
  • Page 32 Cam1, for Camera 1. To create your own custom name, select Custom from the drop down menu. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 33 Note: you can not output embedded audio on a HD I/O card. Click on Save in the lower right corner of the Slate IO Assignments window to save and exit. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 34 None (Stretch) To set the aspect treatment of a source: In the Broadcast Pix Switcher, launch a show from the Multi-View. (File, Load show) On the Setup drop down window, shown in the illustration at the right, click on Slate IO assignments…, and the Slate IO...
  • Page 35 NOTE: When a source is treated, it will appear with that treatment on all video outputs, and on the program and preview windows of the Multi-View. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 36: Broadcast Pix Slate 2100G

    1.6 Broadcast Pix Slate 2100G 1.6.1 Slate 2100G System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 2100G is comprised of the following components: Broadcast Pix Software, Showing the Multi-View Software: BPSwitcher V7 Inscriber TitleMotion Pro HD Character Generator Microsoft Windows XP (VGA monitor...
  • Page 37 Broadcast Pix 2100G System Includes: Hardware Broadcast Pix physical control panel (Control panel) Broadcast Pix Break-out-Box (iBoB) Workstation, with Slate board and I/O board, 2 removable media drives Ethernet 10/100 switch (for private control network) (3) Straight Network Cables (for private control network)
  • Page 38 4.  Attach three network cables (Cat 5) from the private Ethernet 10/100 switch to the Broadcast Pix components, as follows: From Hub Any port To workstation NIC 2, next to the USB ports...

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagram

    Broadcast Pix Network control Fail-Safe Network for moving Serial Cable content Control Panel Video Ethernet Wires Serial Connectors Network Serial Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.6.2...
  • Page 40 There are similar status Leds for program and preview to indicate whether analog component or Y/C has been selected. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.6.2...

  • Page 41: Ibob Audio I/O Wiring

    AES/EBU For Recording Output Output to the Clip Store For Playing For Playing Clip Store 1 Clip Store 2 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.6.3...

  • Page 42: Ibob Tally Wiring

    If you have an optional input card and would like to tally sources 9-12, you may use the optional tally box used on a Slate 100G/1000G. Inputs 9-12 correspond to terminals 4-7 on the tally box. See section 1.3.3 for more information.

  • Page 43: Ibob Assignments

    To Assign the iBoB I/O: 1.  Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on the Switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up the large Broadcast Pix switcher window, which contains a blank Multi-View and various drop down menus at the top.
  • Page 44 1.5 You may also treat the sources with the Source Controls from the control panel, see section 4.6 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.6.5...
  • Page 45 For example, in the illustration below YUV is being selected for Program and Preview. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 46 Slate IO Assignments window from the Setup drop down menu, as shown here. NOTE: If you wish to set up iBoB DSK, see sections 4.8. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.6.5...

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Ibob From The Control Panel

    Either Y/C or YUV. NOTE: In this same setup you may also assign the Key Cut/Fill for the iBoB DSK. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 48: Broadcast Pix Slate 3000G

    1.7 Broadcast Pix Slate 3000G 1.7.1 Slate 3000G System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 3000G is comprised of the following components. Broadcast Pix Software, Showing the Multi-View Software: BPSwitcher V7 Inscriber TitleMotion Pro HD Character Generator Microsoft Windows XP (VGA monitor...
  • Page 49 Broadcast Pix 3000G System Includes: Hardware Broadcast Pix physical control panel (Control Panel) 16x16 or 32x32 Broadcast Pix Router (HD or SD) Workstation, with Slate board and I/O board, 2 removable media drives Ethernet 10/100 Switch (for private control network)
  • Page 50 Auxes, Output 3-8 to auxiliary outputs 4.  Attach three network cables (Cat 5) from the private Ethernet 10/100 switch to the Broadcast Pix components, as follows: From Hub Any port To workstation NIC 2, next to the USB ports Any port...
  • Page 51 I/O cable NIC 2 Out C: 10/100MB Separate Analog Output for Clean Network for moving content Feed, Program or Preview. See section 1.5 Network Switch for Broadcast Pix control Control Panel Video Ethernet Wires Serial Fail-Safe Serial Cable Connectors Network Serial Broadcast Pix V7.3...
  • Page 52 Auxes, Output 3-24 to auxiliary outputs 4.  Attach three network cables (Cat 5) from the private Ethernet 10/100 switch to the Broadcast Pix components, as follows: From Hub Any port To workstation NIC 1, next to the USB ports Any port...
  • Page 53 I/O cable NIC 2 Out C: 10/100MB Separate Analog Output for Clean Network for moving content Feed, Program or Preview. Network Switch See section 1.5 for Broadcast Pix control Control Panel Video Ethernet Wires Serial Fail-Safe Serial Cable Connectors Network Serial Broadcast Pix V7.3...
  • Page 54 Connect two 1 M/E control panels or have a combination with a 1 M/E and a 2 M/E control panel from the Slate 5000G (or use a custom keyboard from a Slate 100G). There are a total of 24 external live inputs that are either independent or shared across both systems, and 8 outputs for each system (Preview/Program &...

  • Page 55: Example Slate 3032G & Slate 3032G Wiring

    In 6  In 26  Slate 1 Out 26  In 7  In 27  Slate 1 Out 27  In 8  In 28  Slate 1 Out 28  Slate 2 Worksta1on  In 29  Slate 1 Out 29  In 30  Slate 1 Out 30  In 31  Slate 1 Out 31  In 32  Slate 1 Out 32  32x32 Router  Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.7.5...

  • Page 56: Optional Tally Box Wiring

    USB ports, and needs to be plugged into an electrical socket with the supplied power supply. This tally box does not have GPIOs, if needed, then the tally box from a Slate 100G/1000G needs to be used for this purpose and can be used in conjunction with a Slate 3000G tally box.

  • Page 57: Optional Remote Aux Panel Wiring

    1 on (up). All the other dip switches should be set to the off (down) position. NOTE: For operation of the Remote Aux Panel, see section 4.10.6. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 58: Router Assignments

    To Assign the Router I/O: 1.  Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on the Switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up the large Broadcast Pix switcher window, which contains a blank Multi-View and various drop down menus at the top.
  • Page 59 Note: The last 4 inputs will always be grayed out and not configurable, since they are connected to the Slate Output cards. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.7.8...
  • Page 60 None, Box, 14x9, or Crop. For more information about AutoAspect see section 1.5.1. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.7.8...
  • Page 61 When all the Router Assignments are configured, select the OK button to save and exit the Router Assignments window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.7.8...

  • Page 62: Optional Multi-System Control Assignments

    To Assign the Router I/O: 1.  Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on the Switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up the large Broadcast Pix switcher window, which contains a blank Multi-View and various drop down menus at the top.
  • Page 63 Slate system, as shown below. Follow the steps from section 1.7.8 to assign the inputs and outputs. System 1 System 2 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.7.9...

  • Page 64: Running A Show

    When the system comes from the factory the application loads with an empty Multi-View. To run the Broadcast Pix system and to use the control panel a show must be loaded. A show is running when the Multi-View is filled with content/video.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    If it is green all is OK, if not (Red) click on the status light, which will bring up the Status Tab on the Multi-View and the following detailed status window will appear. Lights during normal operation Status on Slate 100G and Slate 1000G Status of Light Indicates...
  • Page 66 Computer message on what is currently happening Reset Video Will reset the sources/video on iBoB Caution: will cause all video to flash on program/air Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 67 Ethernet communication to Router is OK - (Grey) It is not Status message Computer message on what is currently happening Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 68: Input Timing & Asynchronous Sources

    1.10 Input Timing & Asynchronous Sources Reference The Broadcast Pix Switcher requires a reference input from an analog black burst sync generator. Format Internally, the Broadcast Pix uses the SDI format (SMPTE 259M), and all systems provide SD-SDI digital video I/O with embedded audio (SMPTE 272M ).

  • Page 69: System Delay

    HD I/O card for HD up-conversion, and only using a SD-SDI or Analog card for input with no HD signals. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.10.1...

  • Page 70: Changing What Show Is Running

    When the system ships from the factory it is not set to load any show. You can turn on auto-loading, or after you create more shows, you can change the system to auto-load a different show. If you turn off auto-loading, then Broadcast Pix Switcher will still open, but you need to then Load Show as described above.

  • Page 71: Selecting Between Ntsc/525 And Pal/625

    Close and restart the BPswitcher application. 1.12.3 Selecting 4:3 or 16:9 Aspect Ratios The Broadcast Pix Slate system can switch between 4:3 and 16:9 shows easily, without the need of a restart. All outputs are a pixel for pixel (or 1:1) output and rely on the output device (like a monitor, projector or VTR) to apply any letterboxing.

  • Page 72: Dualaspect

    4:3 or 16:9 video aspect ratios. On HD Slate systems with 2 HD cards, Broadcast Pix can output both 4:3 and 16:9 video aspects simultaneously. This is ideal when you need to simulcast to two different mediums, i.e. TV broadcast and Internet or Image Magnification (IMAG) and TV broadcast.

  • Page 73: Hd Video Detail

    Output slider affects the entire picture, including graphics and clips. To save and close the Video Detail window, click on OK. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.14...

  • Page 74: Control Panel Installation

    1.15 Control Panel Installation Most Broadcast Pix control panels are used on a tabletop, which provides a better viewing angle in most light conditions, especially to view the PixButtons. The panel may also be recessed into a hole cut out of a table top or console. If a cut out installation is desired, then the following dimensions should be used to cut the hole in the console top.

  • Page 75: Premium Workstations

    There are two hard drives that are raided together (Raid 0), when swapping out drives keep raided/paired hard drives together to prevent any lost media. These hard drives are not hot-swappable and can be ordered from Broadcast Pix. If a hard drive should fail, contact Broadcast Pix Technical Support.
  • Page 76 NOTE: When importing foreign disks, any shared networking that had been previously done to the drive will no longer be visible. You will need to reset any network settings on the Video D drive. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 77: Back-Up Software

    CGs and Logos will be backed up, however Clips can not be backed up with this option. New systems from Broadcast Pix will have both a factory restore point and a set of DVDs to recover from (in addition to a Windows Restore point). It is recommended to created a restore point after your system has been installed and configured.
  • Page 78 It is advised not to use the system while the back up is occurring. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.16.3...
  • Page 79 To restore a backup in Paragon: 1.  Quite all applications, including Broadcast Pix Switcher. Double-click the yellow Paragon icon on the desktop. If the icon is not on the desktop navigate to The Start Menu, All Programs, Paragon Drive Backup 9 Personal, Paragon Drive Backup.
  • Page 80 Any files that are on the current System drive and not on the backup will be deleted. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.16.3...
  • Page 81 Next button. The following screens will be similar to the ones described above when restoring from inside the Paragon software. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.16.3...
  • Page 82 DVD, close the Wizard windows and reboot the workstation. The restore point should load and you are now ready to use the system. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.16.3...
  • Page 83 Since the Backup Capsule on the System drive is only 70GB, the capsule may fill up with multiple restore points. 1.  Quite all applications, including Broadcast Pix Switcher. Double-click the yellow Paragon icon on the desktop. If the icon is not on the desktop navigate to...

  • Page 84: Broadcast Pix Concepts

    Section 2: Broadcast Pix Concepts 2.1 Broadcast Pix Features Integrated Broadcast Studio Contains an entire control room of devices including: switcher, clip stores, character generator still stores, logos, DVEs, monitoring, optional audio, camera and external DDR control. Pristine SDI Video...
  • Page 85 2.1.1 Video Flow Diagram Every Broadcast Pix Slate system has an integrated Windows XP computer, which enables the switching matrix to be extended into the computer, so it can access disk space for clips, graphics and animations. As shown in the above diagram, sources may come in from a wide range of creation points.

  • Page 86: Pixbuttons For Executing With Confidence

    2.2 PixButtons for Executing with Confidence Much of the versatility of the Broadcast Pix system is due to its unique picture buttons, called PixButtons. Each has a small computer VGA display built into the button, which has a resolution of 36x24 pixels.
  • Page 87 Effects DVE boxes Five Kinds of PixButtons A total of 28 PixButtons are used in 5 different areas of the Broadcast Pix control panel: 1. 12 in the PixPad To select content within a device, and for modifiers 2. 9 Sources To see what is on each source, and selection without preview 3.

  • Page 88: Devices

    PixPad of 12 PixButtons. The list of supported devices will grow over time, check for new devices at www.broadcastpix.com. Each device has a unique icon that appears on the top of the PixButtons. Broadcast Pix Software Version 7 supports the following devices, and use the following icons:...
  • Page 89 VDCP Protocol, having its clip name appear in the PixPad. Currently 360 Systems and Harris Nexio are supported. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 90: Device Controls

    Device Controls portion of Panel Display Device Select 3 Axis 3 Knobs Motion Joystick Buttons PixPad with 12 PixButtons Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 91: Assigning The Device Controls

    At all times you can tell what device is assigned to the Device Controls, by looking at the upper left corner of the display, in this illustration it is the first channel of CG. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 92: Pixpad Navigation

    - There is also an up button, to move up from control PixPads, to a previous PixPad. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 93: Multi-View Pixpad

    NOTE: The Multi-View PixPad will update with the control panel PixPad if the Follow panel check box is selected. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.3...

  • Page 94: Pixpad Order Controls

    4.  Click OK. Now the order will appear as you prepared it. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.4...

  • Page 95: Floating Pixpads

    The illustration below shows three sizes: 150%, 100% and 75% NOTE: To have Floating PixPads not follow the control Panel PixPad, deselect the Follow panel check box. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.5...

  • Page 96: Multi-View

    Place a check mark next to Move windows with menu bar, as shown above. 2.  Click and hold down on the top Menu bar, by the Broadcast Pix Switcher icon. 3.  Drag the layout across the monitor and release at the desired location.

  • Page 97: Overview Of The Multi-View

    Digital Clock Timer/Countdown Status Bar/Indicator Menu Bar Multi-View PixPad Preview Monitor Program Monitor Clip Counters Keyer Windows Input Sources Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.1...

  • Page 98: Sources On Multi-View

    18 inputs. See section 2.5.8. NOTE: The ME 1 tally will only be active on systems with the 2ME SoftPanel option installed Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 99 (or orange if its key transition button is on). NOTE: The ME 1 tally will only be active on systems with the 2ME SoftPanel option installed Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 100: Program/Preview Overlays On The Multi-View

    The active/selected overlays will now show a check mark, as shown on the right. To deselect any overlays on Program/Preview, repeat steps 1-2. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.4...

  • Page 101: Clip Store Counters

    NOTE: The Clip Counters bar will turn red at 10 seconds remaining only if the Clips Controls Settings are set to not Loop, see section 6.5.5. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 102: Basic Switching On The Multi-View

    To change this in BPswitcher go to the Setup drop down window, Engineering settings and select Clicking Sources Switches, then select the desired style. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 103: Advanced Switching On The Multi-View

    (Auto executes whichever transition click on the Preview monitor: style and rate is selected). Click on Cut, Mix or Wipe. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.7...

  • Page 104: Floating Monitors

    180x120. When resizing monitors be cautious of how large you make each monitor, as the resolution may get distorted. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 105 NOTE: To close or modify one floating monitor, right click on the window and select Show/hide frame to activate the window frame for that one monitor or select Close window to close that monitor. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 106 You can also remove/delete a saved layout by selecting Remove Layout… in the above list. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.8...

  • Page 107: Clocks On The Multi-View

    2.5.9 Clocks on the Multi-View There are 3 types of clocks on the Broadcast Pix Multi-View: an Analog Clock, a Digital Clock and a Timer. All three options are floatable and resizable, as described in the previous section and all three can be floated at the same time. The analog clock provides a graphical analog clock with a seconds hand in both 12-hour and 24- hour formats and allows for time-shifting and color settings.
  • Page 108 To stop and reset the stopwatch zero, left-click on the red stop/square button in the lower left hand corner of the timer window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.9...
  • Page 109 Click on OK to save the clock and its settings. All saved clocks will now be accessed under the Window-Float-Clock menu under the Remove clock setting. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.9...

  • Page 110: List Of Screen Resolutions

    2048×1152 2560×1600 It is important to set your Windows desktop settings prior to starting the Broadcast Pix Switcher application. It is not advised to change the desktop resolutions while the application is running. Be advised that some large LCD/Plasma monitors do not accept high resolutions on the VGA input, but do on a HDMI input.

  • Page 111: Optional Quad Monitor Card

    NOTE: The maximum resolution of either monitor card depends on the resolution capabilities of the monitor you are connecting. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.6.2...

  • Page 112: Enabling Keyboard Shortcuts

    Even though you may not have a custom keyboard, keyboard shortcuts can still be enabled and used on any Broadcast Pix Slate system, with a standard keyboard. Broadcast Pix Custom Shortcuts Keyboard 2.7.1 Enabling Keyboard Shortcuts...
  • Page 113 Simply repeat the same steps which were used to enable shortcuts. When disabled, the on screen message on the Multi-View will change saying that the shortcuts have been disabled. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.7.1...

  • Page 114: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

    2.7.2 Using Keyboard Shortcuts The Broadcast Pix Shortcuts Keyboard is color-coded for ease of use, and is separated by 5 different colors: Red: Auto Trans & Direct Keys Blue: Device Selectors Purple: PixPad, Motion Controls & Transition Controls Off-White: Preview, Program & Source Rows Black: Knobs &...

  • Page 115: Pixmaster Show Editor

    Section 3: PixMaster Show Editor The Broadcast Pix System is designed for the real-time production of live shows to a live audience, or recorded live for viewing later on DVD or other medium. In both scenarios, the PixMaster show editor delivers comprehensive pre-production capabilities, enabling you to stage all of your assets for a smooth production experience.

  • Page 116: Creating A New Show

    Launch PixMaster by double-clicking on the PixMaster icon on the desktop, as illustrated at the right. This will open the PixMaster: Start Window as shown below. The main Broadcast Pix Switcher application needs to be closed in order to launch PixMaster. 2. ...
  • Page 117 NOTE: when giving a new show a name, standard Microsoft Windows conventions apply. For example, you cannot use a colon (:) in a name. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 118: Selecting An Existing Show To Edit

    NOTE: If you do not have a show open, you can not access the PixMaster Show Editor from the Multi- View, as it will be grayed out. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 119: Editing A Show

    10-18 wildcard buttons. content. NOTE: It is recommended to restart the Broadcast Pix Switcher application when adding, removing or arranging a lot of content to prevent stability issues, if you are using the PixMaster Show Editor function. Broadcast Pix V7.3...

  • Page 120: Editing A Show's Content

    NOTE: the location of the clip library for the show is indicated at the bottom – in this case D:\clips\ Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 121: Reordering, Adding Or Removing Content

    NOTE: If you’re doing a lot of editing, you do not have to press OK until you are done with everything. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 122: To Reorder A Group Of Content

    In this case, four adjacent clips were moved down to the bottom of the list. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.2...

  • Page 123: Adding Content From The Central Library

    NOTE: the Refresh List button is used if you edit a library using Microsoft Windows, then changes made can be seen by clicking on refresh list (or reopening PixMaster). Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 124 NOTE: The newly added content is now grayed out on the library list to indicate that it is now in the show. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 125: Adding A Group Of Content From The Central Library

    This is a standard Windows convention, and works in all other areas of the system. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 126: Manually Importing Content

    “Importing files”. Wait unit this message disappears before continuing. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.5...

  • Page 127: Importing A Content Into A Subfolder

    In this example we created a subfolder called “Sample.” Consequently the word “Sample” was added in the folder column when the clip was imported. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.6...

  • Page 128: Fluent Watch Folders

    To not use a subfolder, and to have content added to the central library, leave the pull down menu blank, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.7...
  • Page 129 Broadcast Pix system effortlessly. Non-G Series Slates do no have this feature pre-installed, if you have upgraded you will need to manually configure your network connections.
  • Page 130 Once all the watch folders have been enabled in PixMaster, the C and D hard drives will show the enabled Broadcast Pix shows in a series of folders. Inside of each show folder will be the active folders, as shown below in the 6pm News show example:...

  • Page 131: Resize And Soften Images

    Note: When the Resize and Soften function is selected, the file(s) will automatically be copied to the folder, there is no need to select Copy or Move. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 132: Previewing Content

    To close the still being previewed, click on the red X in its upper right corner. NOTE: If no Preview is shown, then a thumbnail needs to created for that clip, see section 6.1.1 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 133: Renaming Content

    NOTE: It is important to leave the file extension at the end of the file name for PixMaster to recognize the file. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 134: Removing Content From A Show

    If you want to delete content from the hard drive, see section 3.5.12. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 135: Permanently Deleting Content From The Library

    This act is not undoable. Click Yes. It’s gone. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.12...

  • Page 136: Show Content Summary

    Content Summary If you have a printer installed on your system, you can print the list by clicking on Print. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 137 PixButtons, i.e. camera control. Memories for adding, removing, sorting and naming SnapShot & Macro Memories Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 138: Switcher Source Assignments

    Click on the device you want – Cam5 in this example. Your choice is now reflected in the source assignments window. Click on OK. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.1...

  • Page 139: Auto Fail-Safe Setting

    3.7.2 Auto Fail-Safe Setting The Broadcast Pix Slate 2100G, 3016G & 3032G Switchers have extensive fail-safe capabilities that enable you to continue a broadcast uninterrupted even if your computer workstation goes offline (see section 4.11). If the workstation or its network is ever lost, unplugged or locks up in the middle of a show, the system’s fail safe mechanism takes over and brings to program whatever Fail...

  • Page 140: Adding Wildcard Devices

    3.7.3 Adding Wildcard Devices The Broadcast Pix system has four standard content devices with four dedicated control panel buttons: Clips (ch 1), Stills (ch 1), CG (ch 1) and Logo. In addition, Clips (ch 2), Stills (ch 2) and CG (ch 2) are accessed through the [Shift] function and then...

  • Page 141: Show Memories

    3.7.4 Show Memories The Integrated Memories on the Broadcast Pix enables panel setups to be saved that contain all the classic switcher settings, like key settings, DVEs, sources, etc. as well as the exact content in clip and graphic stores, complete with attributes, like mark points, auto-start, crawl speed, etc.
  • Page 142 PixButton in the upper right corner. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.4...

  • Page 143: Global Naming Of Memories

    Press OK. The Memory will now appear with it’s name in Memory list for the show. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.5...

  • Page 144: Custom Images On Memory Pixbuttons

    C Drive. NOTE: Some examples of custom memory PixButtons are shown in the sample show, see section 1.6.1 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 145: Tally Remapping

    Broadcast Pix router, the tally outputs may need to be reassigned to accommodated other equipment upstream/downstream of the Broadcast Pix system. For example, a large ‘house’ router may feed not only the Broadcast Pix system but as well as other studio equipment, where source locations can easily be varied. The remapping of tally outputs allows for each source to be appropriately paired with its tally signal from Broadcast Pix.

  • Page 146: Switcher Controls

    SoftPanel. Many switching functions can also be run from the Multi-View, see section 2.5.6. 4.0 Switcher Controls When you launch Broadcast Pix Switcher and a show is loaded (see section 1.11), the switcher controls fill in on the panel as shown below. Transition Controls...

  • Page 147: Tally

    Broadcast Pix uses tally to identify at a glance what has been selected. Tally is displayed simultaneously on the panel and on the Multi-View. On the Slate 2100G tally signals are sent out of the iBoB to light the tally lights on cameras. The Slate 100G, 1000G and 3000G have an optional tally box.

  • Page 148: Video Sources

    Source Program Preview Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 149 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 150: Accessing Inputs 10-18 With Shift

    For shows that consist of more than 9 inputs, the [Shift] button is used to access sources 10-18. This enables the Broadcast Pix panel to control twice as many sources as there are buttons for. These “shifted sources” are typically used for sources that are used less frequently than the first 9 sources, such as black or a rarely used extra tape deck.

  • Page 151: Lock Shift

    Click on Lock Shift to place a check mark next to it, as shown on the right. ✓ To turn off Lock Shift: Repeat step 1 above. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.1.2...

  • Page 152: Transitions

    To Set Auto Transition Style Select Mix or Effect Effect PixButton Auto To Execute a Transition Use Cut, Auto or Fader Arm Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 153: Transition Preview

    [Fader Arm], the Transition Preview button will remain on. To turn off this function you can press the [Trans Pvw] and the orange light will go off. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 154: Background Cut Transition

    The illuminated buttons will also “flip-flop” in the program and preview rows, as shown: Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.2...

  • Page 155: Background Mix Transition

    4.3.3. To execute a manual mix, move the Fader Arm up or down. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.3...

  • Page 156: Background Effects Transition

    4.3.3. To execute a manual effect, move the Fader Arm up or down. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 157: Transition Effects

    PixButton, and it will illuminate red and the previously selected effect will turn to green. This will also change the selected effect shown in the display and on the [Effects] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 158 [Back] PixButton 6.  To return the the home or first page of the Effect PixPad, press the [Effects] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 159: Effects Styles And Pixbuttons

    4.3.1 Effects Styles and PixButtons The Broadcast Pix Switcher has over 150 effects. Each effect has a unique number, name and PixButton icon image. The PixButton icons are intended to show the effect style at a glance. The conventions used for these PixButtons are: Black shows the foreground, while the background video is blank.
  • Page 160 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 161: Selecting A New Effect By Number

    Effects: Fx 122 Dual Clock Top Rate Trate: 30 Effects PixButton Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.2...

  • Page 162: Changing Effect Transition Rates

    TRate: 30. This rate will be now be used for all transitions until changed. Effects: Fx 05 Push Rate Trate:30 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.3...
  • Page 163 Press the [Enter] PixButton and the rate will appear in the display, and the PixPad will revert to PixPad containing the selected effect. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 164: Reversing An Effect

    To remove reverse and return to the normal state, press the [Reverse] PixButton again, and the (R) in the display will be removed. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 165: Modifying An Effect

    To change the Aspect ratio of a gradient wipe, turn the [2 Knob]. Effects: Fx 103 Circle SFT:50 ASP:1.0 Trate:30 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.5...

  • Page 166: Keys

    4.4 Keys The Broadcast Pix Slate system combines multiple layers that can include a background video image and up to six overlays, each of which is known as a key. 3 are standard and 6 are optional (option #126), plus a seventh key downstream in the iBoB. Each of the first 6 keys can hold a graphic, such as a CG, Still or Logo, or a DVE box (Picture-in- Picture) which can hold a camera, still, clip or any other source.

  • Page 167: Key Controls

    4.4.1 Key Controls The Broadcast Pix panel provides three groups of buttons for controlling the first 3 keys: Key Select Buttons, Key Transition Buttons and Direct Key Buttons. The Source Row is also used with the Key Select Buttons. Each of the 3 Keyers is treated as a device, so pressing any one of the three Key Select buttons assigns all of the device controls to that Key, including: Joystick, 3 knobs, PixPad and the Display.

  • Page 168: Assigning A Source To Keys

    Key 2 from CG to Logo, press Logo in the source row (the last button). Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 169 Transition Controls, by clicking in the keyer window on the Multi-View or by using the Direct Key buttons. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 170 Key 1 is already on, and you wish to bring it off with a background transition, while bringing on Key 2, the illumination of the [Key Transition] buttons would be: Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 171: Pro Transition Mode

    Now, any transition layer that is selected will automatically turn off any previously select layers. To disable Pro Transition mode, repeat step one. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.5...

  • Page 172: Modifiers For Keyers

    You can reset the cropping to none/000 by pressing the [Crop Reset] button in the Keyer Modifier PixPad Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.6...

  • Page 173: To Change The Key Fade Rate

    [numeric keypad], as done for a transition rate, and press [Enter] to apply the rate. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 174: Dve Boxes (Picture In Picture)

    (DVE) to appear in the display to let you know the DVE is applied, as shown below: Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Rate Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 175 [Direct Key Button] To remove/reset the DVE box and return the Keyer to full screen mode, press the [DVE OnOff] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.1...

  • Page 176: Modifying A Dve Box

    The numbers refer to pixels (full screen 4x3 NTSC is 720x486 pixels, and PAL is 720x576 ). Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Size W:270 H:360 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.2...
  • Page 177 NOTE: In the above illustration, the two DVE boxes are placed on an animated background that is playing out from the system’s clip store with a crawl placed on the bottom. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 178: Accessing Keys

    4.5.4 Accessing Keys 4-6 Most Broadcast Pix Slate switchers come standard with 3 Keyers, as an option every model can be upgraded to a total of 6 Keyers allowing for 6 picture-in- pictures. Even though Keys 4-6 have the same capabilities as Keys 1-3, as described in section 4.5, they can not be tied to a transition with the transition...

  • Page 179: Source Controls

    4.6 Source Controls All Broadcast Pix sources, both external live and internal graphics and clips, have various parameters which can be modified known as Source Controls. For external live sources you can set the AutoAspect treatment, as described in section 1.5.1, as well as chromakey/luma key levels.
  • Page 180 Note that the Multi-View source monitors will only show the native aspect ratio, 16:9 or 4:3 boxed, whereas the Multi-View Preview and Program monitors will also show the applied treatment. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 181: Chromakey

    One Chromakey comes standard with the Broadcast Pix switcher, and as an option 8 sources may have a Chromakey assigned to it, ideal for creating virtual sets.
  • Page 182 Blue] or [Key Green] in the above PixPad. This will activate the factory settings for either Chromakey, additional adjustments may be needed. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 183 (0 to 180) ! Suppression Clip [SCl]: Same as Clip, but for a hard edge mask. (-100 to -5) Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 184: Adjusting The Chromakey

    Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 185: Activating & Adjusting The Luma Key

    One Luma key comes standard with the Broadcast Pix switcher, and as an option 8 sources may have a Luma key assigned to it.
  • Page 186 Inv, as shown at the top of the page. Inverting the key reverses the values used in the luminance key. Inverting the key can assist in fine-tuning the key. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 187: External Key

    4.9 External Key The Broadcast Pix Slate systems supports 1 external keyer, useful when connecting an external graphics system to use in conjunction with the Broadcast Pix. Although this feature uses 2 keyers (Key 3 and Key 4) it supports clip and gain adjustments, shaped and unshaped signals, key inversion as well as horizontal and vertical offset.
  • Page 188 [Key 4 OnOff Prog] PixButton in the PixPad. Adjust the Clip by using the [Clip Knob] and adjust the Gain by using the [Gain Knob]. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.2...
  • Page 189 In the Key 4 PixPad, select the [X Key Shape] PixButton. The display will read out Shp. The default state for the external keyer is unshaped. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 190 Key 4 is applied to. Click on OK, to save and close the External key cut offset window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.2...
  • Page 191 If you have a show where you would rather use this wildcard button for another device, then you can disable iBoB DSK by going to the Broadcast Pix Switcher application and clicking on the Setup menu, select iBoB, and then uncheck Use iBoB DSK.
  • Page 192 If needed, turn the Gain and Clip knobs to the appropriate levels for the key source by turning the [1st knob] and [2nd knob]. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.5...
  • Page 193 To save and exit the iBoB Assignments window, click on Save. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.5...
  • Page 194 NOTE: iBoB DSK can only cut on/off, you can not add any mix/effects or tie it to a transition. iBoB DSK also is downstream of all the keys, meaning that it will appear on top of all key layers. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 195: Auxiliary Output Control

    4.10.1 Aux Output on Slate 100G and Slate 1000G Slate 100G and 1000G switchers have only one Aux output, which is assignable on the Slate switcher card called out A, B, C, D or E if a second I/O card is installed.
  • Page 196 Multi-View and the display will read out the newly selected source. In the illustration shown below Aux 2 has been assigned to Cam 2. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 197 Aux at a time can output internal content. Aux 1 and Aux 2 can not output internal content Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 198 NOTE: Since Aux bus selection is a vertical interval cut, there may be a glitch on the Aux output if switching between different formats (SD to HD) and if switching between genlocked and non-genlocked sources. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.3...
  • Page 199 NOTE: Since Aux bus selection is a vertical interval cut, there may be a glitch on the Aux output if switching between different formats (SD to HD) and if switching between genlocked and non-genlocked sources. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.4...

  • Page 200: Assigning Output Sources

    To unlock the panel, simply select the [Lock] button again. Enable button Lock button Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.5...

  • Page 201: Programming The Remote Aux Panel

    Open the Router Mapper application by navigating to Start menu, Leitch Routing Switching, Router Mapper. The Router Mapper application window will open, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.7...
  • Page 202 Place a check next to Panel 0. Click on the Add Newly Discovered button at the bottom of the screen. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 203 On the main Router Mapper window, click on the red X or File, Quit to exit the Router Mapper application. It is not necessary to save the configuration settings. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 204: Poweraux Control

    For the most part, traditional switchers offer only one layer to be sent to an Auxiliary Output. As an option, all Broadcast Pix Slate switchers have the ability to overlay any/all of Keys 1-6 onto one Aux output, this is known as PowerAux. This feature is ideal for producing two simultaneous shows from the same system for two different audiences, without the cost and complexity of a 2ME switcher.

  • Page 205: Integrated Memories

    4.11 Integrated Memories The Broadcast Pix system has a powerful memory system that can combine all devices in the system. It enables the saving and instant recall of a panel’s set-ups, or the set-ups plus the sources assigned, or even the individual content element in a device, such as a specific lower third graphic in the CG.
  • Page 206 If you press it a third time no key 1 information will be saved, and the display will reflect that. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 207 6 is something else, then care should be taken, as this mem will still recall whatever is in source 6. The same applies for internal content CGs, Clips, Stills and Logos. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 208 PixPad that lets you select the each option. When finished press the [Up Arrow] to return to this PixPad. (see next page) Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.1...
  • Page 209 [Mem Save All] PixButton is a short cut for saving all 8 Auxes. Press again and it clears all 8 Auxes from the display. (A12345678 or blank) Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.1...
  • Page 210 At times the display may read “Mem X failed to fully load”. In BPswitcher go to Logging, Error Log to view what element failed to load. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 211: Fluent Macros

    Contains the available tools to record and playback a macro. Edit Window Displays the available editing options for a specific command selected in the Action List. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12...

  • Page 212: Opening The Macros Interface

    Select Macros, as shown on the right. Or on the keyboard select Ctrl and M at the same time. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...

  • Page 213: Recording A Macro

    When the macro is finished being recorded, select the Stop Record button in the Macros Control Bar. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.2...
  • Page 214 4.11.1. NOTE: All Macros must live in the C:\BroadcastPix\memories folder to be accessed by the system. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.2...

  • Page 215: Editing A Macro

    All the editing is done in the Macro Editor with the keyboard and mouse. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 216 SnapShot memory. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.3...
  • Page 217 List will show a red highlight, as shown on the right, to signify that the source/content is not available in your show or system. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.3...
  • Page 218 Save As… button in the Menu Bar. This will bring up a Save As window, name the file as described in section 4.12.2, step 7. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.3...

  • Page 219: Inserting Actions

    To insert a macro seeing all the actions, use the Append… function in the Menu Bar. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.4...
  • Page 220 When recording is finished, click on Stop Record in the Control Bar. The macro is now ready to be edited, as described in the previous section. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.4...

  • Page 221: Reviewing Macro

    In addition, a progress bar will appear on top of the counter representing the progress to the end of the macro. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.5...

  • Page 222: Assigning Macros In The Macro Player

    With the mouse, click on the Macro Player tab to activate the Macro Player, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.6...
  • Page 223 Add a custom caption to the button, enter a name in the Caption field. Once finished assigning the button, click on the OK button. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.6...
  • Page 224 Yes or When Bank customization is complete, click on the Done With Changes button, in the Menu Bar. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.6...
  • Page 225 To have more than 8 GPIs, then additional tally boxes need to be installed on the system, as described in section 1.3.5. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 226: Running Macros In The Macro Player

    Auto Start is OFF button. The control panel has a similar function for triggering SnapShots and Macros from the panel. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.7...
  • Page 227 NOTE: Only one Macro at a time may be played out. Selecting a Macro while one is playing will stop the Macro. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 228: Playing Back Files Not In Shows

    The control panel source PixButtons and display will look similar to the example below: Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 229: Alpha Wipes

    They are created in any graphics applications, exported as a 32 bit image sequence and converted into a Broadcast Pix file (as described in section 5.4.2) onto the clipstore. When designing alpha wipes, as in the example “02 Light Swipe”...

  • Page 230: Fail-Safe On-Air Production

    On the Slate 100G and Slate 1000G, one camera is sent to program output. On the Slate 2100G, the iBoB enables all sources attached to the iBoB to still be switched even if the workstation is unplugged.

  • Page 231: Fail-Safe On Slate 2100G & 3000G

    The Fail-Safe Device is show specific so that different shows may specify different fail safe sources. To set the Fail-Safe Device, see section 3.7.2 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 232: Fail-Safe Operation On Slate 2100G

    Panel Join Fail Set-up Safe &Test Show Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.3...

  • Page 233: Fail-Safe Operation On Slate 3000G

    Panel Join Fail Set-up Safe &Test Show Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.4...

  • Page 234: Capture Of Stills

    4.14 Capture of Stills The Broadcast Pix system can capture a still image of program output or preview output. The still image can then be loaded into a still store and used in a show 4.14.1 To Capture a Still Image 1. ...
  • Page 235 C:\watch\(show name)\Still 1. See section 3.5.7 for more information on Watch Folders. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.14.2...

  • Page 236: Cg Installation

    Instead, this section 5 of the Broadcast Pix manual provides a quick overview of how to create CG graphics, and then focuses on how to import them into the Broadcast Pix system, and how to control them on-air from the Broadcast Pix control panel.

  • Page 237: Titlemotion Pro Canvas

    Inscriber canvas. This will act as a guide when creating graphics so your text does not get cut off on the edges of TV screens. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 238: Creating Still Cg Graphics

    CG templates provided by Inscriber. The canvas size of Inscriber is automatically set by Broadcast Pix, when it is first launch. The size is determined by the Slate IO Assignment settings in Broadcast Pix. On all G Series workstations if an HD card is installed, the canvas size will be set to either 720x486/576, 1280x720 or 1920x1080, depending on what resolutions output D/E is set to.
  • Page 239 Scroll down through the many templates until you find one you like. As you scroll down a preview of each template is shown as illustrated below: Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 240 You may now Click + drag to position text or ALT + Arrow Keys to nudge text by small amounts. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 241: Exporting A Still Graphic From Inscriber To Broadcast Pix

    5.2.1 Exporting a Still graphic from Inscriber to Broadcast Pix Once you have created a CG, you then need to export it for the Broadcast Pix system to access it. You can save it to many common files types, such as Bitmaps, JPEGs, Targas, as well as editable Inscriber .ICG files.

  • Page 242: Exporting Graphics From Photoshop To Broadcast Pix

    5.2.2 Exporting Graphics from Photoshop to Broadcast Pix When exporting from Adobe Photoshop, you may export to many popular file formats, like .JPEG and .BMP, to import into the Broadcast Pix system. Although neither file format supports an alpha channel or transparency layer, a Targa/Truevision, .TGA, file does support a 32 bit alpha channel.
  • Page 243 Targa. Select 32 bits/pixel under the Options Window (so the transparency layer gets saved). Name your file, Choose your directory where the rest of your Broadcast Pix graphics are saved (C:graphics\) and click on Save. 7.  Import/Add your file to your show using PixMaster, as described in section 3.

  • Page 244: Cg Rolls And Crawls

    5.3 CG Rolls and Crawls CG graphics can also be created to roll vertically or crawl horizontally, and then later controlled by Broadcast Pix to a custom speed setting. Ideal for making a credit roll or a ticker at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 245: Motion Controls For Rolls And Crawls

    CG for the crawls. (Similar issue if you have a crawl on air and attempt to switch to a roll.) Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 246: Modifiers For Rolls And Crawls

    2.  Press the [Controls] PixButton, which will bring up the following PixPad of Modifiers: CG Controls PixPad Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
  • Page 247 You can add blank pages to both the beginning and end if desired. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
  • Page 248 0:00:00 NOTE: When playing a Roll or a Crawl, Broadcast Pix does not auto-detect if the CG is a Roll or Crawl, it will always default to C for Crawl. It will be necessary to manually change your files accordingly.

  • Page 249: Creating An Animated Cg Graphic

    The Inscriber operators manual contains much more detail on animations. The basics are covered here in this Broadcast Pix system manual. 5.4.1 To Create an Animated Graphic In Inscriber, as you would for any CG graphic, select the default template or another template you wish to use, type in your text and perform any modifications to it.
  • Page 250 Save the animation by clicking on File, and then a drop down menu appears and click on Import/Export, and then Export All Frames, as shown below: Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.4.1...
  • Page 251 After the animated title is exported from the Inscriber CG, it must then be converted into a clip for play out, as described on the next page. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 252: Importing An Animated Cg Graphic Into Broadcast Pix

    After an animated title is created and exported, it then must be converted into a clip for play out by the Broadcast Pix Clip Store. The animation is exported by Inscriber as a sequence of individual Targa files, one for each frame in the animation.

  • Page 253: On-Air Operations For Cg Animations

    Import. This will covert all the individual Targa files into one file, which can be played through the clip store of Broadcast Pix. If the status bar does not start within 30 seconds, then the animation file was not exported correctly.

  • Page 254: Creating Animations In 3Rd Party Applications

    3.  Set the file type to be Targa*, with the right number of frames per second (depending on whether you are in NTSC/525 or PAL/625.) 4.  Run Digital Juice to create the animation sequence. 5.  Import the animation into Broadcast Pix just as if it were coming from Inscriber, see section 5.4.2. • ...
  • Page 255 5.5 Basic CG On-Air Operations The unified control architecture of the Broadcast Pix system manages all content devices the same way. For example, once you learn how to control CGs, you have also learned the basic elements of how to control Stills, Clips and Logos. CG and Clips have more modifiers/controls since they involve motion, where as Stills and Logos only have aspect ratio controls.

  • Page 256: Updating Cg Graphics On-The-Fly

    Click on Yes, and the graphic will update with your desired edit, even if it is currently on program/preview. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 257: Overwriting A File

    The file will automatically update, glitch-free, on program/preview. 5.7 Dual CG The Broadcast Pix Switcher software enables a second channel of CG to be used in a show. This enables two CG graphics to be displayed on-air at once, one in its own keyers, taking up 2 Keyers.

  • Page 258: Still Store And Logo Operation

    5.8 Still Store and Logo Operation The unified control architecture of the Broadcast Pix system manages all content devices the same way. Once you learn how to control the Clips Store, you have also learned how to control the Still Store, CG Store and Logo Store.

  • Page 259: Optional Cg Connect Software

    RTX Tags. When you’re in Off-Air Mode the Display button is deactivated, so no changes will go to Broadcast Pix until you enter the On-Air (red) Mode. The Preview Button is active for your to preview how the CG Layout will look before going On-Air.
  • Page 260 View/CG operators monitor during your production. Now both the Preview and Program buttons are active and any changes made will go onto your Broadcast Pix program. When in On-Air Mode, you may not make changes to the setup of your CG layout, i.e.

  • Page 261: Adding The Rtx Tags

    Export your CG layout as an .ICG file, saving it in the cg folder in your C drive with the rest of your CG graphics for Broadcast Pix, and add the file to your show through PixMaster, as described in section 3.

  • Page 262: Loading Cg Connect With A Layout

    The directory for the most part will be C:\\graphics\cg, once selected click OK. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 263: Updating The Cg Layout

    The tag Type determines how the content of the assigned RTX Tag can be updated. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 264: Adding A Data Source With Xml Files

    The XML file will be loaded and tables found in the XML file are listed in the Tables list. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 265 The Value field will now consist of a dropdown list containing all the record data for the selected table and field, all of these values are being reference to your original data source/XML file. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.4...
  • Page 266 Apply button. Now, anytime that data source file changes, like from a scoreboard, those changes will reflect on-air in Broadcast Pix without having the need to select Program. NOTE: When choosing automatic update, only the first table in the XML file can be updated. Therefore, you would generally only enter a single data record in this XML file and have your external source update this record with the new data you want to display on the screen.

  • Page 267: Creating Your Own Xml File

    All your fields will be listed below your table. To delete a Table click on the Table and select Delete. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 268: Using Images With Cg Connect

    Unlike your CG Layouts, the directory will not be the cg folder. It is recommended to make a CG Connect Images folder on your C drive, to keep your files separated from your Broadcast Pix files. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 269 NOTE: If you are using images in your Data Source/XML file, it is important to include the exact file name and extension of the file inside the XML file for CG Connect to properly recognize the file. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 270: Using Clocks With Cg Connect

    In the Layout Tags Grid, select the Clocks Type for your source. Now when you go On-Air the clock is ready to use. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 271: Displaying The Cg Layout

    The Preview Tab will appear showing you the image. To commit the changes to the layout and send the CG to the Broadcast Pix Switcher, click on the Program button (or F7 on the keyboard) and the changes will reflect automatically on the switcher.

  • Page 272: Using International Characters With Inscriber

    In the Keyboard layout/IME drop down menu select the desired keyboard layout. 7.  Click on OK to close the window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.10...
  • Page 273 English. When Farsi is enabled it will display FA, as shown below. (or whatever other language you have installed) Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.10...
  • Page 274 Click on File, Save. Close the inscribe.ini file by clicking on the Red X, in the top right corner. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.10...

  • Page 275: Clip Store

    To enable embedded audio see section 1.4 Playing Embedded Audio On a Slate 100G, 1000G and 3000G all Slate SD-SDI video outputs can be assigned to playback embedded audio on clip 1 or clip 2, this is configured in the Slate I/O Assignments window, see section 1.5 for more information.
  • Page 276 Recording Embedded Audio On a Slate 100G, 1000G & 3000G all the SD-SDI video inputs, can accept embedded audio from a SDI stream. The HD I/O card can not record embedded audio. On a Slate 2100G only the SDI inputs, 1-8, can accept embedded audio from a SDI stream.
  • Page 277 Inputs 7 & 8 can not be forced to A-Sync, those inputs can not be used to record embedded audio. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 278: Audio Flow With Digital Aes/Ebu Audio

    In addition to embedded audio, a Slate 2100G can also play and record Digital AES/EBU audio, on a Slate 100G, 1000G & 3000G you need to go through a 3rd party audio de-embedder for digital audio. Digital audio is connected via the XLR connectors on the iBoB, labeled ‘Digital’, at a line level.

  • Page 279: Audio Flow With Analog Stereo Audio

    Lastly, the Slate 100G, 1000G, 2100G and 3000G can all play and record Analog Stereo audio. On a Slate 100G, 1000G and 3000G you need to connect your audio source with the provided break-out-cable, which plugs into the back of the workstation, see section 1.2.7 for more information.
  • Page 280 Recording Analog Stereo Audio When recording analog audio on a Slate 100G, 1000G or 3000G you need to disable the embedded audio function. In BPswitcher go to Setup, Engineering Settings and deselect Embedded audio enabled, for more information see section 1.4.

  • Page 281: Recording A Clip

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *If you have a Slate 100G or 1000G, you can select which input you wish to record from in the top right corner of the Clip Ingest window, as shown on the next page.
  • Page 282 Double-click on the Clip Ingest icon on the desktop and the Clip Ingest Window will appear, as shown below. Slate 2100G/3000G Slate 100G/1000G Audio Monitoring, if desired, on Slate 2100G The audio that is to be recorded can be monitored from any of the analog or digital XLR audio outputs, on the iBoB.
  • Page 283 When you’ve completed all your ingesting, be sure to close the Clip Ingest window prior to starting Broadcast Pix Switcher by pressing the Close button. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 284: Creating Clip Thumbnails

    As an alternative, you may specify the frame number of the clip you wish to capture, as shown above. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.1.1...

  • Page 285: Clip Store Playout

    Panel PixPad PixPad on the Multi-View on the Control Panel Display Clip1: 02 box notext (LAXR) Scrub 0:00:00 Knobs Motion Controls Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 286: To Select A Clip By Name

    NOTE: To select a clip by number, the clip file name must have digits in front of the name, i.e. “02 Open”. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 287: Selecting A Clip With The Multi-View

    NOTE: You can always return to the first page of clips, by pressing the [Clips] device once, and you can jump to the last page by double-punching the [Clips] device button. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 288 - Audio Settings: Stereo PCM Data, 16 bit, 48kHz (or any sample rate) - File Extension: .mov 2.  Copy the movie file to the D:\clips directory of the Broadcast Pix workstation. 3.  Add the file to your show using PixMaster as described in section 3.

  • Page 289: Exporting Compressed Clips From Final Cut Pro

    The Prepare for Internet Streaming section may be uncheck, although this setting has no effect for playout in Broadcast Pix. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 290 H.264, ProRes 422 or ProRes 422 (HQ). Choosing any other setting will not create a file recognizable in Broadcast Pix. Under the Motion section, select a Frame Rate drop down menu and select 29.97/59.94 for NTSC or 25/50 for PAL.
  • Page 291 Where: drop down menu. 21.  Click on Save to export and save your QuickTime move. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.5...

  • Page 292: Clip Motion Controls

    The clip’s runtime is also shown on the Multi-View, and clips can be set to count up or count down, see section 2.5.5 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 293: Mark In And Out Points

    [Mark In] PixButton. When the clip reaches the point you wish for a mark-out point, press the [Mark Out] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
  • Page 294 (If other modifiers are turned on they will also appear) Clip: 01 Head Open (A) Scrub 0:00:00 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.2...

  • Page 295: Auto Stop Clips

    NOTE: If a clip has audio associated with it, the audio will cut off once the clip is taken off of program, if it is desired to be able to keep playing the audio once transitioned off, deselect Auto-Stop. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 296: Loop Clips

    Now select the desired treatment to be applied to the clip. Either None, Box, 14:9 or Crop. For more information on AutoAspect, see section 1.4.1. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.5...

  • Page 297: Scrubbing A Clip

    To scrub faster through a clip use the x10 or x100 knobs to quickly advance through the clip. Clip: 01 Head Open Scrub x100 0:00:00 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.7...

  • Page 298: Setting The Clip Audio Advance

    Broadcast Pix system. To advance the audio: 1. ...

  • Page 299: Optional Dual Clip Store

    NOTE: Even though you may have one clip in both channels of the clip store, any control changes (Mark In/Out, Loop, etc) made on one channel with automatically occur on the other clip channel. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 300 Receive A (RX-) 3.  Attach the included Edge Port 422 Hub to a USB port on the Broadcast Pix workstation. Then attach the 422 cables from the Edge Port to each channel of the DDR that you wish to control, as shown below, ensuring that you align Channel 1 with Port 1, Channel 2 with Port 2 and Channel 3 with Port 3.
  • Page 301 6.8.2 Verifying Installation of External DDR Software On the Broadcast Pix Switcher window, select the Help menu, then About Devices, then DDR Control as shown below…. … and the following window will appear if the external DDR option is present: It may also be necessary to ensure that the Edge Port RS-422 hub is installed/ configured properly.
  • Page 302 Under Industrial Settings, ensure that each COM port is set to RS422: Non Terminating Resistor. Select the Update button to save changes, then close the Edgeport Properties window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.8.2...
  • Page 303 6.8.3 Selecting Clips to Access from Broadcast Pix Similar to the internal clipstore in Broadcast Pix, you can select all or just a subset of clips from the external DDR to be accessed in your show. The clips selected in the following menu are the clips accessible through the Broadcast Pix Control Panel.
  • Page 304 NOTE: When naming your clips on an external server, it is important not to have a name longer than 8 characters long. The VDCP protocol only supports file names with 8 or less characters. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 305: Adding Ddr Control To A Show

    Then select DDR Control from the drop down window, as shown below. 4.  Click on OK and then Save Show. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.8.4...

  • Page 306: Controlling External Ddr

    [Next] PixButton or by using the numeric keypad, see sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.3. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.8.5...
  • Page 307 Any fast button-pushes may break the communication to your external DDR. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 308: Looping

    To turn off looping, press the above [Loop Clip OnOff] PixButton again, and the L will be removed from the display. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 309: Accessing More Channels

    Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 310: Optional Device Controls

    If desired, you may control all 3 types of cameras or any combination of the 3 in any Broadcast Pix Show. 7.1.1 Camera Control Licensing...

  • Page 311: Installation Of Sony Cameras

    ‘Auto’ or ‘0’, as the Broadcast Pix software will automatically detect the correct settings. On an EVI-70 there is no such setting, as it is internally set to ‘Auto’, on a BRC-300 the camera address is changed on the button of each camera via dip-switches.

  • Page 312: Sony Wiring Configurations

    7.2.1 Sony Wiring Configurations RS-232 Daisy Chain Set-Up: Broadcast Pix RS 232 to VISCA Cable Workstation Sony VISCA Cable Sony VISCA Cable RS-422 Star Configuration: USB A-B Cable 4/8 port Edgeport Workstation DB-9 to Screw Terminal RS-422 Custom Serial Cables...

  • Page 313: Installation Of Hitachi Cameras

    Most of the instructions for how to install this camera control system come from Display Devices, the makers of the pan/tilt head that is being used by Broadcast Pix. Please refer to the Display Devices/Eagle manual for more information, there are various dip switches that must be placed in the correct position depending on the camera model, both in the pan/tilt head and camera.

  • Page 314: One Camera Installation

    7.3.1 One Camera Installations 1.  Run two video cables to the pan/tilt head: one for video to the Broadcast Pix, and one for genlock/reference. Run a serial cable from the serial port of the Broadcast Pix workstation to the B&B Electronics RS-232 to RS-485 converter, as shown below. It is also possible to plug the converter directly into on the workstation’s COM port, if...
  • Page 315 The multi-camera set-up is illustrated below: Pan-Tilt head Pan-Tilt head Pan-Tilt head RS- 485 Multiplexer Power Supply Workstation COM 1 or COM 2 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.3.2...

  • Page 316: Installation Of Panasonic Cameras

    7.4 Installation of Panasonic Cameras The Broadcast Pix system can control a wide-range of Panasonic cameras, including the AW-HE100, AW-PH400 and other Panasonic pan-tilt camera control systems. Panasonic controlled cameras are connected using a RS-422 serial connection, with a maximum connection length of 1200 meters (4000 feet).

  • Page 317: Panasonic Wiring Configurations

    Multiple Panasonic RS-422 Configuration: Workstation USB A-B Cable 4/8 port Edgeport Any USB Port DB-9 to RJ-45 Custom RS-422 Serial Cables Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.4.1...

  • Page 318: Adding Camera Control Option To An Existing System

    To view which COM ports are active on the workstation: in Windows, right-click on My Computer, select Manage, Select Device Manager and open the Ports (COM & LPT) section. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 319: Sony Camera Control Settings

    Position 1. Click on Close to save the settings, and to close the window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 320: Hitachi Camera Control Settings

    To save and apply these settings, click on the Accept button. You can return to factory speed settings by clicking on the Defaults button. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.6.2...
  • Page 321 To assign numbers to each camera: Create a Broadcast Pix show, as described in section 2. Add camera control to that show, as described in section 7.7 Decide what address each Pan/Tilt Head is going to be. In order to set the address of the head, the panel sends out a command to all connected heads.
  • Page 322 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.6.3...

  • Page 323: Panasonic Camera Control Settings

    If desired the Broadcast Pix system may control different models of cameras within the same show. In addition to having Broadcast Pix being the camera controller, the first 5 cameras may also be controlled with a Panasonic controller, like the AW-RP655.

  • Page 324: Adding Camera Control To A Show

    Click on OK, to apply the Camera Control the show, then Close in the Edit Show Setting window and Save Show to apply all the settings. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 325: Selecting Camera Control In A Production

    Focus and Isis aren’t always present), while the third knob changes to one of many camera control settings, including gain. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 326: Controlling A Camera Manually

    Pan and Tilt Left/Right Up/Down Diagonally For Slow movement, move the joystick a little For Rapid movement, move the joystick a lot Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 327 To adjust the focus of the active camera, twist the left knob 4.  To adjust the Iris of the active camera, twist the center knob Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 328 Medium, simply deselect the [<] or [>] motion button and they will go off. NOTE: All three of the above speed setting may me adjusted, as described in section 7.6.2 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 329 [>] motion button and it will turn off. The display will read out “Fast controls”, as shown below, Now when you move the joystick and knobs the motion will be at faster. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.9.2...

  • Page 330: Setting Camera Preset Positions

    7’s are related to each other. Device Icon Camera Number indicates Camera Control Preset Position Number Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10...
  • Page 331 Hitachi cameras only, the recall speed will be captured at whatever speed is set to the camera, see section 7.9.2. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 332 NOTE: If Preset 1 already had a saved preset position, this will now be overwritten with the position you just saved. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 333: Recalling Preset Camera Positions

    PixButton and that preset will be loaded, the camera will move to it, and the large display will show that preset position number as shown below. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.1...
  • Page 334 When you reach the desired location press its [Preset Position] PixButton. The camera will move to it, and the large display will show this preset position number. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.1...

  • Page 335: Recall Speed For Hitachi Preset Positions

    Fast, Medium or Slow Turn the right knob to the desired speed and it is set. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 336: Hitachi Camera Control Settings

    Press the [Settings] PixButton and the Settings PixPad will appear, as shown below right. Presets PixPad Camera Settings PixPad Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.11...
  • Page 337 On the above PixPad, press the [Clear Limits] PixButton, and all four limits will be removed for this camera. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.11.1...

  • Page 338: Adjusting Ccu Functions

    Turn the right knob to white balance the camera. The setting will be saved in either in Memory 1 or Memory 2 of the above White Balance function. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 339 Then, Press the [Lens Type] PixButton and the display will show what is illustrated below. Turn the right knob to adjust. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 340 Auto – for the camera to automatically set the Iris Remote – for the middle knob on the Broadcast Pix panel to control Iris Manual – for manual control of the Iris by the iris ring on the camera 10. To Invert Tilt In some installations that Pan/Tilt head is installed upside down.
  • Page 341 Sony & Panasonic to invert the camera. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 342: Sony Camera Control Settings

    Auto Focus On, as shown below. To turn off Auto Focus and to manually focus, simply turn the Focus knob. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 343 [One Push W Bal] PixButton in the PixPad. When the camera has successfully white balanced, the display will show White Balance Set, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.12.1...

  • Page 344: Panasonic Camera Control Settings

    Auto Focus On, as shown below. To turn off Auto Focus and to manually focus, simply turn the Focus knob. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 345 To set the camera to an outdoor 5600K color temperature preset, press the [White Bal Outsid] PixButton in the PixPad. The display will show White Balance Outside, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.13.1...
  • Page 346 To access the camera’s internal menu, press the [Online Menu] PixButton in the PixPad. This will display the camera menu on the camera’s video output, which is visible on the Broadcast Pix Multi-View. Assign the camera on the preview row to view the on-screen menu items.

  • Page 347: Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control

    7.14 Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control As an option the Broadcast Pix switcher can provide control of virtually any external audio mixer, digital or analog, through a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). Controls can be as simple as turning on a source when it transitions to program, or as complex as calling up scene changes to modify effect parameters like reverb, panning and equalization controls.
  • Page 348 6.  In that window select Setup, View Setup. The window expands to reveal the programming interface, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.14.2...

  • Page 349: Audio Follow Setup

    Program the On-Air and Off-Air commands in the table provided. Sources 1-18 refer to the inputs on the Broadcast Pix Switcher. The first 9 sources are shown, scroll down to reach the shifted sources (10 through 18). Each show can have its own set of Audio-Follow commands.
  • Page 350 To tie a video source to another video source, simply type: t and the number of the other source. (i.e. t2) Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 351 To close the programming section, either click the Save and Close button or uncheck the Setup, View Setup menu option. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 352: Audio Follow Operation

    Operation can be disabled and re-enabled using the Setup, Disable audio follow menu option in the Audio Follow window. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.14.4...

  • Page 353: Optional Multi-Panel Support

    Large Teams with many panels 8.1 Optional Multi-Panel Support Standard equipment for a Broadcast Pix Switcher includes both a control panel and a SoftPanel. Either can be used to control the show. For example, if the control panel is the one primarily used, and should fail and lose its network connection, then the SoftPanel can be used (or visa versa).

  • Page 354: Opening A Softpanel

    1 panel license each. NOTE: There is no difference between the Internet Explorer and Flash SoftPanels, either may be used. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 355: Adding A Separate Graphics Operator

    Graphics Creator Show Creator NOTE: Only one keyboard and one mouse can be connected to the workstation at any given time. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 356: Two Operators With Separate Graphics Operator And 2 Panels

    8.5 Dual VGA Graphics Creator with CG PixPad and Show Creator Keyer control Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 8.3.2...

  • Page 357: Locking Panels Together

    NOTE: On the above menu, if you select Force Disconnect, a window will appear which shows each of the panels’ IP address that are currently connected. You can then select one and force it to disconnect. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 358: Viewing Just A Portion Of The Softpanel

    The resulting portion of the SoftPanel can then be sized and positioned like any other window. (To return to the full panel, right-click and click-on Show All) Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 359: Two Operators With Two Computers

    Control Panel, Network Connections to change the IP address of the network card. NIC 2 is for the Control Network for Broadcast Pix (this is located next to the USB ports) and NIC 1 is used for your local private network (this is located next to the graphics card).
  • Page 360 Reconnect will join the show. NOTE: There is a maximum of 10 users that may connect and view the Broadcast Pix system at one given time. Broadcast Pix V7.3...

  • Page 361: Remote Operator In The Back Room

    Monitor VGA monitor cable can easily run to. (or a back- room PC) Show Creator Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 362: Dual Panels For Back-Up Redundancy

    Physical and SoftPanels This capability is standard with every Broadcast Pix Switcher system. If the control panel should fail, then press Reconnect on the SoftPanel’s web browser to connect it. If you wish it to be always available, you need an optional additional panel license, see section 8.2...
  • Page 363 (if any) To remotely control a system: 1.  Attach the remote panel to NIC1 on the Broadcast Pix workstation, which is the 1 GB Ethernet port, via an appropriate Internet connection (DSL is fine). 2.  In BPSwitcher, select Setup, then...
  • Page 364 5.  Enter the new BPSwitcher server port number. 6.  Press OK. NOTE: It is important to consult Broadcast Pix Technical Support prior to changing the Sever Port. Improper setup will cause BPswitcher to not operate correctly. Broadcast Pix V7.3...

  • Page 365: Appendix

    Broadcast Pix. It is recommended to download the appropriate software on another workstation and copy the zip file via a CD or USB drive, and not connect the Broadcast Pix system to the internet. To Download New Software: 1. ...
  • Page 366 It will ask if you are sure. Click Yes. 5.  It will display a series of growing bars to show Broadcast Pix Software being removed. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 367 1.  Open the zip file that you downloaded by double-clicking on it. Double-click on Setup.exe file. This will open the Broadcast Pix Software Installation Wizard. Click on Next. To add Broadcast Pix to your startup, click on the checkbox, and click on Next.
  • Page 368 When done, this window will appear. Click on Close. Shutdown the computer, and then reboot to the computer to refresh the memory. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 369: Installing System Options

    A.2 Updating the Control Panel and Break-out-Box Firmware While most upgrades are accomplished with the Broadcast Pix software as described in the previous section, it is sometimes desired to upgrade the firmware that lives inside the control panel or iBoB.
  • Page 370 A.4 Building a Show in Classic Mode Classic mode is the show editor that shipped with Version 1 and 2 of the Broadcast Pix system software, which was replaced by PixMaster in Version 3. It is in this manual for those users that use it as a supplement to PixMaster to set up different data storage libraries than the standard libraries.
  • Page 371 A.4.1 Create a Show With the Classic Show Editor To Create a Show: 1. Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on its icon on the desktop GUI, which will bring up the Multi-View window, which contains a blank Multi-View, and various drop down menus at the top.
  • Page 372 4. In the content column of the Show Editor window, for each desired device, select it from the drop-down menu, as shown below: Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 373 Then press the Select button at the bottom of the Select Folder window. 6. Save the show 7. Switch the Show Editor back to PixMaster for editing, as shown on A.4. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix A.4.1...

  • Page 374: Control Panel Internal Operation

    192.168.53.250. If it fails to find either a workstation with that address or a Broadcast Pix Switcher application open to a show, then it asks the operator what it should do. It does the same thing if a problem develops during normal operation.
  • Page 375 1 through 8. Inputs 17 and 18 are labeled Show Prog. and Show Prev., indicating their use as the connections from the Broadcast Pix workstation running the current show. On a Slate 3000G inputs inputs 9 through 14 are labeled 9 thought 14 indicating input channels on the router and inputs 15 and 16 are labeled Show Prog.
  • Page 376 Targa mode, iBoB mode, 16x Router mode or 32x Router mode. Select the Select Panel Mode PixButton when the correct mode has been selected. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 377: Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Video Connector Pin-Outs

    A.6 Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Video Connector Pin-outs Composite Video (single BNC connection): Pin 6 - Center Pin on BNC , Pin 3 - Shield/Ground Component Video (triple BNC connections): (Y) Pin 6 - Center Pin , Pin 3 - Shield/Ground (Green)

  • Page 378: Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Audio Breakout Cable

    A.7 Broadcast Pix Slate Analog audio breakout cable Revision A DB25 Male to 4 male and 2 female XLR. 8 foot length shielded audio cable. All inputs and outputs are balanced line level signals. XLR label XLR pin DB25 Pin #...
  • Page 379 NOTE: The maximum length for RS-232 communication is 15 meters (50 ft), if a longer distance is required you may need to convert to RS-422 back to RS-232 with a 3rd party converter. Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 380: Broadcast Pix Slate Technical Specifications

    I/O, balanced line level •  2100 adds: AES/EBU digital I/O, balanced line level Workstation •  Software: Broadcast Pix Switcher Version 6, Inscriber TitleMotion Pro CG, Windows XP Pro •  Hardware: Pentium D Dual-Core, dual disks, dual monitor support, R/W DVD/CD, keyboard, mouse • ...
  • Page 381 Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix A.10...

  • Page 382: Glossary

    A.10 Glossary AutoAspect A Broadcast Pix feature which allows you to mix 4:3 and 16:9 content in the same show, while maintaining the native aspect ratio of each element. See section 1.5.1. Auxiliary output, which can be assigned to any internal or external source for a separate monitor or record deck.
  • Page 383 The group of 12 PixButtons in the device control portion of the control panel. See section 2.4.2. PowerAux A Broadcast Pix feature which enables Keys to be overlaid onto an Aux output. See section 4.9.5. Preview Video shown on a preset monitor used by the operator before content is taken to air, to avoid mistakes.
  • Page 384 See sections 1.3.3, 1.6.4 or 1.7.6. VGA Monitor A computer monitor. It is used to show the Broadcast Pix Multi-View, show editor, Inscriber and other software. (Resolution of at least 1280 x 1024 is needed).

  • Page 385: Broadcast Pix Contact Information

    Broadcast Pix welcomes suggestions to this manual, please send to manual@broadcastpix.com © 2009 Copyright Broadcast Pix, Inc. Broadcast Pix, Slate, iBoB, PixButtons, PixMaster, PixPad, AutoAspect, and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
  • Page 386 Notes Broadcast Pix V7.3 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

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