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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Contents Introduction Typographical conventions Abbreviations Overview of the TX 410 Layout of the TX 410 Source selection busses Source names Video/audio breakaway The unity gain buttons The LCD touchscreen Downstream keyers Audio-over 2.10 Video/audio monitoring 2.11 Machine control... - Page 2 Monitoring an audio source Monitoring in multi-level environment Using machine control Controlling dedicated machines Controlling a routed machine 10 Using the TX 410 with automation 10.1 Activating automated control 11 Bypass switcher control 11.1 Using the bypass switcher panel Issue 2...
- Page 3 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide 12 Using the LCD screen 12.1 The home page 12.2 Screens accessible from the home page 12.3 Stop watch and timer modes 13 Selecting wipe patterns 13.1 Setting wipe pattern, direction and softness 14 Setting up the DSKs 15 Adjusting audio levels 15.1 Buttons and controls...
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Page 5: Introduction
Certain conventions are used in this guide to indicate different types of information. Names of buttons and controls on the TX 410 are shown in this guide in bold capitals, within brackets, like this : <VIDEO ONLY>. Procedures are shown as numbered steps, for example: This is what to do first to perform this operation. -
Page 6: Abbreviations
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Abbreviations Within this document the following abbreviations and acronyms are used: Preset Programme Real Time Clock Time Of Day Time Code Volume Meter Peak Program Meter dBFS Decibels at Full Scale Decibels Auxiliary Downstream Keyer... -
Page 7: Overview Of The Tx 410
TX 410 operators guide 2 Overview of the TX 410 Pro-Bel’s TX 410 Digital Master Control Switcher is a self-contained component digital video and multi-level AES/EBU audio transmission mixing system. It is manually operated from the control panel but can be remotely controlled by an automation system (see chapter 10). -
Page 8: Layout Of The Tx 410
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Layout of the TX 410 The above diagram of the TX 410 shows the buttons and controls that are grouped for various operations. The numbers in the diagram correspond to those included in the following explanations. -
Page 9: Source Selection Busses
Source selection busses There are three source selection busses located in the black background on the panel, PGM, PST and AUX. The TX 410 can have up to 12 primary sources accessible to each bus, with an additional four sources available to the auxiliary bus for monitoring independent sources, for example, DSK and DVE previews and return Air feeds. -
Page 10: Source Names
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Auxiliary bus The white keys (AUX) provide access to sixteen sources, the twelve prime sources and four additional sources. The auxiliary bus is typically used for monitoring applications (see chapter 7). Programme bus The red keys (PGM) are the selection buttons for programme, the sources that are either on air, or may be taken to air. -
Page 11: Video/Audio Breakaway
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Video/audio breakaway Pressing a single source button on PST or PGM selects married video/audio for that source (provided the < VIDEO ONLY > and < AUDIO ONLY > buttons are not lit). Video/audio breakaway is achieved by using the <VIDEO ONLY> or the <AUDIO ONLY>... -
Page 12: The Lcd Touchscreen
· Define audio, DSK, wipe and DVE setups. · Configure the TX 410 system. The home screen There are two home screens (see chapter 12) available to the TX 410; these are the Audio Monitoring and Timer home pages. The Audio Monitoring home page... - Page 13 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Controls for the LCD touchscreen Below the LCD touchscreen are two controls, used for selecting values in the various configuration screens. Turning a control clockwise increases the value, while turning it anti-clockwise decreases it. After leaving either Home page, a <HOME> button is displayed on the screen.
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Page 14: Downstream Keyers
· <PGM> sets the the main programme audio level. Any one of four external over sources are available to the TX 410, with each source having its own independent settings for <OVER> and <PGM> level. A single button press enables the required over source to be cut or faded to, or from, air with the fade rate being defined from the Audio Setup page on the LCD screen. -
Page 15: Video/Audio Monitoring
Operation is depends on how the TX 410 has been installed, with the buttons dedicated either to two directly connected machines or they can be connected to an external RS422 router, allowing control of up to 12 routed machines. -
Page 16: Automation Control
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 2.13 Automation control If the installation has an automation system (for example, the Pro-Bel Compass System), the following features of the TX 410 can be controlled automatically: PST source selection. Transition type and rate. DSK and audio-over. -
Page 17: Manual Transitions
This chapter describes how to set up the next transition manually and take it to air. If the TX 410 is connected to a presentation automation system, for example, Pro-Bel’s Compass system, the programme can be setup and taken to air automatically. -
Page 18: Selecting Sources On Preset (Pst)
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Selecting sources on preset (PST) It is preferred practice to set up the transition on the preset (PST) bus. The selection can be either select married video/audio from the same source (see Step1 below), or video and audio from different sources (see Steps 2 and 3). -
Page 19: Selecting The Transition Type And Rate
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Note: The level select buttons, <AUDIO> and <VIDEO>, can be configured to either manually or automatically cancel after selection on the PST bus. Refer to the technical manual for details. Selecting the transition type and rate The type and rate of a transition are selected by pressing buttons in the lower left hand corner of the panel. -
Page 20: Taking A Transition To Air
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel <WIPE> Use the currently set up wipe pattern, direction and softness to transition between the PGM and PST sources. The current wipe pattern is shown in the top right of the home screen (see chapter 13). - Page 21 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide DSKs (see chapter4) and an audio-over (see chapter 6) can be set to follow the transition. HU-TX 410OG...
- Page 22 Used to start a machine (for example, a VTR) and take married video/audio to air after a pre-configured pre-roll time. The pre-roll countdown timer is displayed above this button. When the switcher is automated by Pro-Bel automation, pressing the <PRE-ROLL & TAKE> button causes the next event to take. <TAKE>...
- Page 23 Pressing the <ROLL> button rolls the machine currently selected on the PST bus. When the switcher is automated by Pro-Bel automation, pressing the <PRE-ROLL & TAKE> button causes the next event to take. The automation system will roll the machine if necessary.
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Page 24: Taking A 'Pre-Rolled' Machine
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel control when the next transition will be made. Deselecting the <HOLD> button then pressing the <PRE-ROLL/TAKE> button re-starts the schedule. Taking a ‘pre-rolled’ machine Select the required source to the PST bus. To take the transition in one step, including pre-rolling the machine, press <PRE-ROLL &... -
Page 25: Taking A Manually Rolled Machine
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Taking a manually rolled machine Select the required source to the PST bus. Roll the machine manually by pressing <ROLL>. The machine is started, as shown on the PST monitor. Press <TAKE> to take the married video/audio to air. -
Page 26: Leading In Audio Before Video
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Leading in audio before video Select the required source to the PST bus. If applicable, roll the machine (for example, a VTR) manually by pressing <ROLL>. The machine is started, as shown on the PST monitor. -
Page 27: Holding An Automated Transition
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Holding an automated transition If necessary, a transition that is scheduled and controlled by an automated presentation system can be delayed by pressing <HOLD>. The <HOLD> button lights. The on-air sources do not change (that is, the next transition is not taken) until <HOLD>... -
Page 28: Switching On-Air To Black/Silence
TX 410 fades to black/silence The <BLACK/SIL> button flashes when the fade to black/silence is complete. To return the sources currently selected on the TX 410 to air, press the <BLACK/SIL> button. The current sources on the PGM bus, the audio setting, and any DSKs and audio-over currently cut in, are faded back in again. - Page 29 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide HU-TX 410OG...
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Page 30: Using Downstream Keyers
4 Using downstream keyers A downstream keyer (DSK) enables images such as captions and logos to be displayed over the main programme output. The TX 410 provides control of up to two DSKs via pushbuttons located at the bottom right of the panel, enabling them to be cut or faded to/ from air. -
Page 31: Taking A Dsk From Air
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Once the fade is complete, the <CUT> button lights, indicating the DSK is on-air. Taking a DSK from air Either one, or both, of the DSKs can be cut or faded from air independently of a PGM transition. -
Page 32: Setting The Dsk To Follow The Next Transition
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Setting the DSK to follow the next transition Either or both DSKs can be set to ‘Follow’ the next video PST/PGM transition or DVE move. If a DSK has been manually taken to air, it can be ‘followed’... - Page 33 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide HU-TX 410OG...
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Page 34: Using The Dve
Pro-Bel 5 Using the DVE The optional DVE available with the TX 410 provides the ability to squeeze the PGM output, typically at the end of a programme, and run a trailer or teaser for the next programme at the same time. It is also possible to set the DSKs (see chapter 4) and an audio-over (see chapter 6) to follow on/off with the DVE move. -
Page 35: Selecting A Dve Sequence
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Selecting a DVE sequence Pressing the <DVE SEQ n> push button selects the corresponding sequence (numbered ‘n’) from the DVE. The selected sequence button remains highlighted. It is not possible to select a new sequence if the DVE is either on air;... -
Page 36: Taking A Dve Sequence To Air
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Taking a DVE sequence to air Select the sequence to take to air (refer to section 5.1). Press the red <DVE> button. The selected DVE move will be activated on air. The <DVE> button lights up as the DVE move is in action. Once the move is completed, the <DVE>... - Page 37 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide HU-TX 410OG...
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Page 38: Using Audio-Overs
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 6 Using audio-overs Four audio-overs are provided on the TX 410, enabling sound to be added over the on air programme audio. The audio-over control section is on the right hand side of the panel. -
Page 39: Previewing An Audio-Over
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Previewing an audio-over It is possible to pre-listen to an audio-over before taking it to air, or when setting the PGM and OVER levels. Select <PST> to the loudspeakers (see chapter 8). Press and hold down the required audio-over source. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Audio-Over Levels
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Adjusting the audio-over levels Warning: If the <CUT> button is lit, an audio-over is on-air and the audio-over level controls will affect the programme audio output. Select an audio-over source by pressing one of the four white buttons, <OVER 1>... -
Page 41: Taking An Audio-Over To Air
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Taking an audio-over to air Any one of the four available Audio Overs can be cut or faded to air independently of a PGM Audio transition. If the <CUT> button is lit, the currently selected Over input is already on-air. -
Page 42: Taking An Audio-Over From Air
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Once the fade is complete, the <CUT> button lights, indicating the Over is on-air. Taking an audio-over from air It is possible to take an audio-over from air at any time. If the <CUT> button is not lit, the currently selected Over input is already off-air. -
Page 43: Setting The Audio-Over To Follow The Next Transition
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Setting the audio-over to follow the next transition An audio-over can be set to follow the next audio PST/PGM transition or DVE move. If an audio-over has been manually taken to air, it can be ‘followed’... -
Page 44: Monitoring Using The Aux Bus
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 7 Monitoring using the AUX bus The TX 410 provides a single auxiliary bus for monitoring sources without affecting the on-air sources or those that are pre-selected for the next transition. Sources for the auxiliary bus are selected from the top row of white buttons on the source selection panel. - Page 45 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide HU-TX 410OG...
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Page 46: Using The Audio Monitoring
<CUT> (no sound) and <DIM> (reduced volume) operation. These buttons can be configured to operate as <CUT LEFT> and <CUT RIGHT> respectively. In multi-level systems, the audio level to be heard on the TX 410 monitor output can be selected from the LCD screen. Issue 2... -
Page 47: Monitoring An Audio Source
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Monitoring an audio source To monitor an audio source using either MONITOR 1 or MONITOR 2: Press either <PGM>, <PST>, or <AUX> for monitoring a source, or press <TX> for return monitoring. If the audio for a different source is to be monitored on the selected bus, press a different source button. -
Page 48: Monitoring In Multi-Level Environment
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Monitoring in multi-level environment In multi-level audio systems, it may be necessary to listen to other audio levels on the PGM, PST and AUX busses, or TX/ return Air feed. A ‘soft’ key is provided on the Audio setup page on the touchscreen to switch the required AES level to the Monitor output. - Page 49 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Note: In single level audio systems, this ‘soft’ button appears on the screen, however pressing it will have no effect on the monitor output. HU-TX 410OG...
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Page 51: Using Machine Control
TX 410 operators guide 9 Using machine control The TX 410 has a set of buttons for controlling devices, such as VTRs, directly from its console. The machine control panel can be used to preview material before it is taken to air. -
Page 52: Controlling Dedicated Machines
AUTO control is OFF. Controlling dedicated machines If the TX 410 is directly connected to devices, the machine to be controlled can be selected by pressing one button. Press either <1> or <2> on the machine control panel to select the device to be controlled The button lights up to show which machine has been selected. -
Page 53: Controlling A Routed Machine
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Controlling a routed machine If the devices are connected via a router, first select an input bus then select the source on that bus corresponding to the machine to be controlled. Select the input bus to control by pressing the <PST> or <AUX>... - Page 54 TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Issue 2...
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Page 55: Using The Tx 410 With Automation
(See Automation system handbook) . The <HOLD> (see section 3.7) and <STBY> buttons (see section 2.12) are also part of this group of buttons. If there is an automation system connected to the TX 410, it can control these functions: PST source selection. -
Page 56: Activating Automated Control
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 10.1 Activating automated control To turn on automation control of TX 410 functions, press the <AUTO ON> button in the automation panel. The <AUTO ON> button lights up and the automation system is now active, and will react to operational commands received from the automation system. -
Page 57: Bypass Switcher Control
The bypass switcher control buttons are located in the top left of the panel. It should be noted that due to the limited space available on the TX 410 panel, the function of these buttons can be set, at the time of installation, for bypass, VTR or multi-channel control. - Page 58 TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Issue 2...
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Page 59: Using The Bypass Switcher Panel
Press a button on the bypass switcher panel to take that source to air immediately. If the old source was the TX 410 PGM output, the TX 410 is switched from air, so any current audio settings, DSKs, DVE effects and audio-overs on the TX 410 are no longer transmitted. -
Page 60: Using The Lcd Screen
12.1 The home page The home page is the default page used by the system at start up. The TX 410 has two home screens available to the operator; these are the Audio Metering and Timer home pages. Pressing the station clock display, shown as HH:MM:SS in the screenshot below, switches the display between them. - Page 61 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide The audio monitoring home page The audio monitoring home screen displays a set of dual channel audio meters for the PGM, PST, AUX busses and return TX/ On Air feed, a stopwatch/ timer display, station clock and ‘soft’ buttons permitting the operator to access other control screens.
- Page 62 TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Page title In a single level system, the page is titled with the first two channel names specified, for example; ‘CHANNEL1 CHANNEL2’ as shown in the previous diagram. While the page title in a multi-level system takes the following format;...
- Page 63 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Viewing multi-level audio metering In a multi-level system, the metering for each audio level can be viewed on individual pages. These pages can be cycled through by pressing the title bar on the touchscreen (shown with a dotted outline).
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Page 64: Screens Accessible From The Home Page
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 12.2 Screens accessible from the home page The ‘soft’ buttons at the left and right hand side of the display permit the operator to access the system and configuration pages. Each of these pages has a <HOME> ‘soft’ button in the lower right corner, and pressing it will return the display to the home page. - Page 65 · The <WIPE PATTERN> button shows the currently selected wipe pattern graphic and allows entry to the wipe pattern selection page. When control is from an automation system (e.g. Pro-Bel Compass) the displayed wipe pattern changes to reflect the current setting defined by the automation system.
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Page 66: Stop Watch And Timer Modes
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 12.3 Stop watch and timer modes The timer modes shown on the display are configurable. For details of how to configure them please refer to the technical manual. The subsequently available modes are either stop watch (TOD) or timer mode. - Page 67 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide When stop watch mode is selected, the current count is displayed along with three push button controls for the stop watch, as illustrated. The stop watch can count up or down (from a preset value) and can be reset.
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Page 68: Timer Mode
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel Timer mode If timer mode has been configured, the display can be switched between segment and remaining mode. In either mode, the TOD display is replaced with a display showing the time the last transition was made. - Page 69 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Once active the timer counts down each second and only can only be stopped manually or when the terminal count of -999:59 is reached. The time preset is set using the left hand shaft encoder to set the minute (MMM) value, and the right hand shaft encoder is to set the second (SS) value.
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Page 70: Selecting Wipe Patterns
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 13 Selecting wipe patterns There are ten wipe patterns available to the TX 410 which can be selected from the wipe pattern page. In addition, the edge softness and direction of the wipe can also be set. - Page 71 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide To select a different wipe pattern, press the ‘soft’ button that corresponds to the wipe pattern required. The new wipe pattern selected is shown in the lower right corner of the screen. To set the direction of wipe, press the ‘soft’ button to toggle between NORM (normal –...
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Page 72: Setting Up The Dsks
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 14 Setting up the DSKs The individual setup of the DSKs may be modified using the DSK page(s) on the LCD touchscreen. To access this from the home page, press the <DSK> button. The screen displays the current settings for each DSK. - Page 73 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide DSK keying mode The <SELF/EXT> push buttons toggle between self or external keying. Note: ‘EXT’ gives better quality therefore it is best to use this whenever possible. The keyer must however be fed with an external key signal DSK rate The DSK rate selection is set by pressing the ‘soft’...
- Page 74 TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel DSK setup From the plasma display home screen, press the <DSK> button (see chapter 12). The DSK screen is displayed. Select the DSK to be setup by touching the top half of the screen for DSK 1, or the bottom half for DSK 2.
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Page 77: Adjusting Audio Levels
For single level audio setups, mono or stereo source selection can be specified, with phase reversal on channel B. In systems where the TX 410 is set up for multi-level audio operation, similar adjustments can be made for each level. -
Page 78: Buttons And Controls
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 15.1 Buttons and controls Buttons on the audio setup screen associated with source audio parameters provide ‘toggle’ operation to select the required settings and include: <AUX/PGM/PST> - used to select the bus to be adjusted. - Page 79 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide The current source for each bus, when selected, is shown at the top of the page. To set the audio for a source other than the one shown, press the appropriate source selection button in the selected row.
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Page 80: Temporarily Restoring Unity Gain
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 15.3 Temporarily restoring unity gain If the gain of a source has previously been set and is not unity, then the level setting is stored and recalled when the source is selected again on any of the busses. If a selected source is not at unity gain then the small, unmarked, button at the right-hand end of the row the source is selected on will be illuminated. -
Page 81: Multi-Level Audio Routing
TX 410 operators guide 16 Multi-level audio routing If the TX 410 system has been set up for multi-level audio, the <AUDIO RTG> button appears on the home screen. This button provides access to screens which allow viewing and editing of the audio (level) routing for each source on the panel. - Page 82 TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel From the home screen, press the <AUDIO RTG> button. The view audio routing screen is displayed, with the AUX bus selected. The name of the currently selected source is shown above the routing diagram. A u d i o R o u t i n g - V T 1...
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Page 83: Editing The Audio Routing
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide 16.2 Editing the audio routing The edit audio routing screen is accessed from the view audio routing screen (see section 16.1) by pressing the <EDIT> button. It displays the following: · Bus selection buttons. · A diagram of the current routing for the selected bus and source. - Page 84 TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel From the view audio routing screen, press the <EDIT> button (see section 16.1). The edit audio routing screen is displayed with the AUX1 bus selected. The name of the currently selected source is shown in a box beneath the routing diagram.
- Page 85 Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide Pressing the <CON> button connects the selected input/channel combination. The diagram updates to show the new connection. The example shows A1 is now routed to CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 3. To reverse the last connection made in this editing session, press <UNDO>...
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Page 87: Using Multi-Channel Control
TX 410 operators guide 17 Using multi-channel control The TX 410 has the ability to control up to six channels from a single panel if required. This is achieved by using the row of buttons in the top left of the panel. -
Page 88: Selecting Multiple Channels
TX 410 operators guide Pro-Bel 17.1 Selecting multiple channels Press <ASSIGN> to activate the selection controls. The <ASSIGN> button lights. Channel buttons <1> to <6>are now active. Press required channel button <1> to <6>. Pressing an unlit channel button, <1> to <6>causes the button to light and connects the panel to the corresponding TX Series system (chassis). -
Page 89: Controlling Multiple Channels
Pro-Bel TX 410 operators guide 17.2 Controlling multiple channels Linked operation of any number of systems from 2 to 6 is possible from the panel. After selecting multiple chassis (see section 17.1), it is possible to select crosspoints on the PST, PGM and AUX busses, audio-overs, turn keyers on and off, operate the DVE and fade to black.