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Edirol LVS-400 Supplementary Manual

Edirol LVS-400 Supplementary Manual

Edirol lvs-400: supplementary guide video mix/live switcher
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Supplement: Additional Functions
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the LVS-400.
In addition to the LVS-400 functions you have come to know, LVS-400 Version 2.0 now also adds an
"A/B mode." A/B mode allows you to utilize the LVS-400 as an even more enhanced video switcher.
This supplement describes the use of "A/B Mode." Please read this material in conjunction with the
main LVS-400 Owner's Manual.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" (LVS-400 Owner's Manual p. 2, p. 3) and "IMPORTANT NOTES"
(LVS-400 Owner's Manual p. 4). These sections provide important information
concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured
that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
LVS-400 Owner's Manual and Supplement: Additional Functions (the document
you are reading) should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Contents
Additional Functions.................................................................................... 2
Differences Between Normal Mode and A/B Mode............................... 2
Preparation for Use of A/B Mode.............................................................. 2
About the New Functions ....................................................... 5
Switching the Input ...................................................................................... 5
Composite Functions.................................................................................... 7
Preview Function ........................................................................................ 13
Other Settings........................................................................ 15
Switching between NTSC and PAL ......................................................... 15
Restoring the Original Factory Settings................................................... 16
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the LVS-400. In addition to the LVS-400 functions you have come to know, LVS-400 Version 2.0 now also adds an “A/B mode.” A/B mode allows you to utilize the LVS-400 as an even more enhanced video switcher.

  • Page 2: Preparations For Use Of The New Function (A/B Mode)

    Preparation for Use of A/B Mode Affixing the Special A/B Mode Panel Sheet Included with the LVS-400 Version 2.0 package is a special panel sheet to be used when the unit is in A/B mode. Affix the sheet to the LVS-400 before using A/B mode.
  • Page 3 Before using the LVS-400, read the section “Connecting Peripheral Devices” in the LVS-400 Owner's Manual. Using the LVS-400 in A/B Mode Use the following procedures in using the LVS-400 Version 2.0 in A/B mode. Power up your LVS-400 while holding down [OUTPUT] and press [POWER]. EFFECTS MODE The opening screen appears in the monitor display connected to MONITOR OUT.
  • Page 4 When turning off the power to the LVS-400... When the LVS-400 is turned off while in A/B mode, it remains set to the A/B mode setting. The next time you turn the LVS-400 back on to use it, the mode switches automatically to A/B mode.

  • Page 5: About The New Functions

    About the New Functions Switching the Input You can switch inputs using a combination of the A-BUS and B-BUS buttons 1–4 and the video fader. Switching the A-BUS Image with Images from Other Inputs This switches the image selected with A-BUS with an image from a different input. Tilt the video fader towards the A-BUS side.
  • Page 6 About the New Functions Switching the Image from A-BUS to B-BUS with the Video Fader You can use the video fader to switch the bus used for the image output. The selected input image on the bus to which side the video fader is tilted becomes the output image.

  • Page 7: Composite Functions

    Composite Functions With Version 2.0, you can assign PinP (Picture-in-Picture) as well as White Luminance Key, Black Luminance Key, and Chroma Key (specific color) to either the A-BUS or B-BUS image. Creating Composite Video with PinP Using the A-BUS Image Within the B-BUS Image his effect layers a small image (the “foreground image”) on top of an image displayed in the full screen (the “background image”).
  • Page 8 About the New Functions Relationship Between the Main and Insert Images in PinP The relationship between the image occupying the entire screen (the main image) and the smaller image within that (the insert image) is determined by the position of the video fader. 1.
  • Page 9 While continuing to hold down the BUS button, turn the EFFECTS LEVEL knob or TRANSITION TIME knob. You can move the insert image vertically with the EFFECTS LEVEL knob and horizontally with the TRANSITION TIME knob. A-BUS B-BUS When you are finished adjusting the position, release the BUS button. Changing the Size of the Insert Image You can change the size of the insert image displayed in PinP.
  • Page 10 The B-BUS button will flash. The image corresponding to the flashing (selected) button becomes the key image (the image portions of which are to be removed). Turn the MODE knob to “WHT” or “BLK” – depending on portion to eliminate. The LVS-400 switches to White or Black Luminance Key mode. A-BUS B-BUS Tilt the video fader towards the B-BUS side.
  • Page 11 Relationship Between the Key and Incorporated Images Using the Key Composite Functions The relationship between the background image and the image used in replacing the specified color in the background image is determined by the position of the video fader. 1.
  • Page 12 Prepare to use Chroma Key, selecting the background and key images. Turn the MODE knob to “CHR.” The LVS-400 switches to Chroma-Key mode. In Normal mode, hold down either [MIX], [WIPE 1], or [WIPE 2] for at least three seconds. In A/B mode, hold down [EFFECTS] for at least three seconds.

  • Page 13: Preview Function

    Preview Function You can preview images in the monitor display connected to the MONITOR OUT connector to confirm composite images and images to be switched before proceeding. Confirming the B-BUS Image While the A-BUS Image Is Being Output (Automatic Transition) Connect a monitor display to the MONITOR OUT connector.
  • Page 14 Here’s how you can temporarily black out the output image. Press [OUTPUT ON/OFF]. When you press the LVS-400's [OUTPUT ON/OFF], the button flashes, and the output from the OUTPUT connector turns black. The image is output when the button is pressed again.

  • Page 15: Other Settings

    Other Settings Switching between NTSC and PAL The LVS-400 can be switched to support either NTSC or PAL format signals. If you are using the LVS-400 in areas that use other format video (such as foreign country), switch the setting as described below.

  • Page 16: Restoring The Original Factory Settings

    Other Settings Restoring the Original Factory Settings You can initialize the settings stored in the LVS-400 to their original factory condition. Power up your LVS-400 while holding down MONITOR [4], [OUTPUT] and press [POWER]. A-BUS The opening screen appears in the monitor display connected to MONITOR OUT.

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