Chapter 14: Video Input; Connecting The Video Feed; Configuring The Video Input - High End Systems CATALYST Series User Manual

Chapter 14:
Video Input
Choosing a Library parameter DMX value of 255 for any layer switches that layer's
content source from the Media Server hard drive to a video feed input. The video feed can
then be manipulated with the Layer's parameters in the same manner as content played
back from the hard drive.

Connecting the Video Feed

Video feeds are input into the Catalyst Media Server via the PowerMac's FireWire
connection or with an optional video input card. The Catalyst Media Server supports a
wide variety of video input cards from most major manufacturers. To determine whether
the Catalyst Media Server supports a particular card, contact High End Systems customer
support.
1. Shutdown the PowerMac computer.
2. On the back of the computer, connect your video feed to a FireWire port or video
input card.
3. Reboot the computer and launch the Catalyst application.

Configuring the Video Input

Use the Video Input panel on the Catalyst Control window to configure Video Input.
1. Click on the round On/Off button to activate the Video Input pane.l
Outlines turn
yellow when
activated
2. Click on the Video Input selection field to select a Video Input device. A popup menu
will display any devices found by the Catalyst application.
Video Input
Field
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