Major Features - Videonics MXPro DV User Manual

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MXProDV contains features found on most video mixers. In addition, it contains the
special features described in this section.
FireWire
two for DV (Digital Video) input and one for DV output. Each FireWire connection
carries both audio and video data simultaneously. DV audio inputs can be either 32
kHz or 48 kHz: 44.1 kHz audio is not supported.
Fast Cuts —With two DV and two analog inputs, MXProDV can cut from one source
to another almost instantly.
Superb Video Quality — To ensure highest video quality, MXProDV uses 10-bit
(4:2:2) video technology for Y/C applications, and 8-bit 4:2:2 for composite applica-
tions. DV inputs and outputs conform to the DV standard at 4:1:1 (NTSC) and 4:2:0
(PAL).
Four Input Synchronized Switcher — MXProDV provides four input channels and
can mix DV and analog sources. This makes MXProDV useful in live production set-
tings where up to four cameras or other sources might be in use. MXProDV synchro-
nizes the inputs, so picture disruptions do not occur when switching between
sources.
Effects Generator — Use a variety of effects to enhance a source or transition
between sources. Select from over 500 effects, including natural shapes (diamonds,
stars, and so forth), fancy edges, and borders. And, you can build your own custom
menu for quick access to those effects you use most often.
Time Base Corrector (TBC) — MXProDV automatically corrects the output's time
base. MXProDV stabilizes the output signal even when the input sources are not sta-
ble.
Frame Synchronizer and Digital Video Mixer — Mix any two input sources together
using a variety of transitions — wipes, dissolves, flips, and so forth. With the frame
synchronizer you can mix independent video signals.
TM In and Out — MXProDV has three FireWire (1394, i.LINK
Picture-in-Picture (PIPs) — PIP allows
multiple pictures to share the screen in
various configurations. For example,
one source might take the entire back-
ground while another image appears
inside a separate, smaller window, both
sharing the screen at the same time.
You can use up to 16 images in a PIP
configuration.
Chromakey — Keying replaces
parts of one picture with
another, based on their color.
Here the solid background
behind Kong is replaced by the
picture of the bridge. The chro-
makey version shows Kong con-
templating the bridge.
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