Page 1 Live Production Processor System MLS-X1 System MLS-X1 MKS-X1110 MKS-X1115 MKS-X1140 MKS-X1210 MKS-X1700 MKS-XIC01 MKS-XIC03 MKS-XIC15 MZS-X1500 MZS-X1610 MZS-X1620 MZS-X1750 MZS-X1770 MZS-X1800 MLSU-X1 ICP-X7000 MKS-X7017 MKS-X7018 MKS-X7019 MKS-X7020 MKS-X7021 MKS-X7023 MKS-X7024 MKS-X7026 MKS-X7031TB MKS-X7032 MKS-X7033 MKS-X7035 MKS-X7040 MKS-X7041 MKS-X7042 MKS-X7075 ICP-X1116...
Page 2 NOTICE TO USERS © 2023 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
Page 3: Functions Supported In Version 2.1
• Functions common to clip player output channel (Clip1/ Functions Supported in Version 2.1 Clip2, Clip3/Clip4) menus are indicated using Home > Clip Player > Clip1/Clip2 menu numbers. The functions newly supported in MLS-X1 System Ver. • Functions common to DME channel (Channel1 to 2.1 are as follows.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Utility Control Block........58 Table of Contents Power Supply and Connectors ....60 MLS-X1 Live Production Processor ...60 ICP-X7000 Control Panel ......65 Functions Supported in Version 2.1 ....3 ICP-X1000 Series Control Panel....66 Menu............67 Screen Structure ..........67 Chapter 1 Overview Pop-up Window...........69 Introduction ..........
Page 5 Bus Types and Assignments .......88 Setting Transition Preview ......111 Selecting a Bus (AUX Bus Control Executing Transition Preview ....111 Block) ..........90 Independent Key Transitions....112 Operation Mode of a Button Row ....90 Overview ...........112 Bus Types and Assignments .......91 Basic Independent Key Transition Selecting Signals ........
Page 6 Setting a Zabton ........135 Wipe Snapshots ........163 Masks ............136 Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)..........163 Setting a Mask ...........136 Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu) ...164 Processed Keys ........137 DME Effects for Keys.......137 Selecting a DME Channel (Menu) ....137 Selecting a DME Channel (Key Control Chapter 8 DME Wipes Block)..........138...
Page 7 Selecting a Frame Memory Output Setting a Graphic ........207 Channel ..........181 Edge Effects ..........208 Frame Memory Content Operations..183 Setting a Border.........208 Still Image Operations ......185 Setting a Crop..........208 Creating a Still Image (Freeze) ....185 Setting a Wipe Crop ........209 Recalling a Still Image ......185 Video Modifier Effects ......
Page 8 P-Bus Timeline..........229 Overview ...........251 P-Bus Trigger ..........230 Executing a Copy/Swap ......252 Control of GPI Devices ......231 DME Override .......... 253 GPI Timeline ..........231 DME Channel Status Display ....253 Control of Routers ........232 Destination Input List Display ....232 Selecting a Level ........232 Chapter 15 Effect Timelines Switching the Destination Input ....232...
Page 9 Editing an Effect Timeline Register..278 Executing a Shotbox....... 301 Executing a Shotbox (Flexi Pad Control Block)..........301 Executing a Shotbox (Utility/Shotbox Control Chapter 16 Snapshots Block)..........301 Executing a Shotbox (Utility Control Overview ..........281 Block)..........301 Attributes ...........281 Executing a Shotbox (Cross-Point Control Bus Override ..........282 Block)..........302 Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control...
Page 10 Macro Register Operations ....323 System Configuration Data File Operations ........346 Displaying a Macro Register.....323 Target Category Menus ......346 Editing a Macro Register......323 Loading a File..........346 Macro Attachments......... 325 Saving a File..........347 Overview ...........325 Copying a File ...........347 Setting a Macro Attachment......326 Deleting a File ...........348 Displaying a Macro Attachment List ..328 Renaming a File.........348...
Page 11 Setting DME Channel Enhanced Function Setting a Logical V/K Pair Color ....387 Mode ..........367 Creating a Cross-Point Assign Table..388 Setting the Signal Format....... 367 Creating Tables 1 to 14 ......388 Setting the Signal Format and Setting the Shift Button ......388 Frequency.........367 Assigning a Cross-Point Assign Setting the Reference Signal .....368...
Page 12 Setting the Operation Mode When the Pattern Setting a Cross-Point Pad ......416 Limit is Released ......400 Setting External Devices ......420 Setting the Default Wipe Edge Softness ...401 Setting the P-Bus Control Mode ....420 Enabling/Disabling Video Process Setting the AUX Bus Override Mode ..420 Memory..........401 Setting Channel Selection Buttons ....420 Setting Show Key........401...
Page 13 Setting a VTR..........436 Setting the Network Interface....453 Setting a Disk Recorder (VDCP) ....437 Setting the Connection for an NMOS System With RDS.........453 Setting a Disk Recorder (Odetics).....438 Setting the Connection for an NMOS System Setting an AMP Compatible Device ..438 Without RDS........454 Setting a TCP/IP Connected Device ..439 Setting the Startup Mode......454...
Page 14 Setting the Switcher to Act as an NTP Configuring Control Panel Network Server ..........463 Settings..........481 Managing Firmware Versions ....463 Assigning/Releasing Function Licenses..482 Displaying Package Status ......463 Configuring Initial Setup......482 Repairing a Version Mismatch....463 Checking and Applying an Island Configuration ........483 Managing Function Licenses....
Page 15 Appendix Wipe Pattern List........499 Wipe Pattern List........499 DME Wipe Pattern List......500 Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List....504 Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice ..........505 Number of Switcher Resources..... 509 Input/Output Numbers ......511 Input numbers..........511 Output numbers (2160P) ......513 Output numbers (other than 2160P) ..516 SL Key Restrictions ........
Page 16: Introduction
Overview Chapter Notation in this Manual Introduction Signal formats This manual describes building a switcher system using The signal formats in the menu and this manual are the MLS-X1 Live Production Processor for switcher denoted as given below. image creation and configuration using the ICP-X7000 Signal formats 2160P 2SI, 1080P, 1080i, and 720P are Integrated Control Panel or ICP-X1000 series Compact supported.
Page 17: System Configuration
1 unit 4 units box configuration An MLS-X1 with two MKS-X1110 IP Input & Output Boards or two MKS-X1115 SDI Input & Output Boards 4M/E box configuration – 4 units installed is called an M/E box, and an MLS-X1 with an...
Page 18 • Cross-point box when the signal format of the cross- point box and system signal format do not match • The following boxes when the system signal format is 1080P, 1080i, or 720P - Boxes with logical box ID of 2 or higher when both the switcher configuration comprises two or more M/E boxes and the M/E boxes with logical box ID of 2 or higher do not belong to the same physical box ID...
Page 19: Chapter 2 Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts Chapter Control Panel A switcher system that uses an MLS-X1 is comprised by Note a single switcher and up to two control panels. Some button operations and menu settings may be The ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel or ICP-X1000 disabled depending on the configuration of installed series Compact Control Panel (ICP-X1224, ICP-X1216, options and connected control panels.
Page 20: Control Panel Configuration (Icp-X7000)
Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X7000) The ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel is a control Control block Module panel that comprises multiple modules. Flexi Pad control block MKS-X7024 The control blocks and supported modules of the control Key control block MKS-X7035 panel are described below. Key fader control block MKS-X7032 Control block...
Page 21 Configuration example using a simple-type transition control block a AUX bus control block (see page 43) j Key control block (see page 32) A cross-point module connected in an AUX bank row is Up to four key control block modules can be connected. used as an AUX bus control block.
Page 22: Cross-Point Control Block
Cross-Point Control Block The cross-point control block is used to select the signals You can set the mode to key/AUX bus delegation mode to be used in the switcher bank. or free assign mode in the Home > Setup > Panel > Xpt The button rows on the cross-point control block are set Module >...
Page 23 Cross-point pad operation Name Description 4th row • Selects the background B bus signal when in key/AUX bus delegation mode or key bus Current page mode. name display button • Selects the bus signal assigned by the HOME button delegation buttons in the cross-point pad when in free assign mode.
Page 24 Function name Button Description Function name Button Description name name Others: Displays the currently Row-n Func: Displays the bus/ M/E Status M/E1 to set switcher bank. Assign Status function name assigned M/E5 In multi program 2 to the 1st row to 4th mode, the main and sub row.
Page 25 Function name Button Description Function name Button Description name name Row-n Func: ROWn Assigns the cross-point Others: EVENT Displays the macro Bank Table BANK assign table set on the Macro Status XX/XX status. TABLE switcher bank to the 1st XX/XX = Executed row to 4th row.
Page 26: Transition Control Block
d) Disabled for SL keys. e) 1st row is disabled in key/AUX bus delegation mode. f) Disabled in free assign mode. g) 1st row and 2nd row are disabled in key bus mode. h) 1st row and 2nd row are disabled in key/AUX bus delegation mode. Transition Control Block The transition control block is used to execute transitions.
Page 27 • Center display: Function Button Description State (displayed highlighted when on) and priority of name name key 1 to key 4 FM 1&2 Clip FM1&2 Selects clip transition. Main and sub assignment status when in multi program to FM 15&16 CLIP to 2 mode (M, S) Clip...
Page 28: Transition Control Block (Simple Type)
d Independent key transition execution section Function Button Description name name Display Key 1 KEY1 ON Inserts or removes a key Transition to KEY8 instantaneously. to Key 8 If a key is currently inserted, the Transition button is lit amber. AUTO Inserts or removes a key TRANS...
Page 29 a Transition settings/execution buttons (assignable Function Button Description buttons) name name You can assign functions, such as settings and execution, Take TAKE Executes an auto transition with for transitions in the Home > Setup > Panel > Module > the set transition rate and Button Assign menu (19104.21).
Page 30: Independent Key Transition Control Block
c Fader lever/transition indicator Name Description Fader lever Move this up or down to execute a transition. You can press the [KF] button, turning it on, to use the fader lever as a keyframe Fader lever fader. You can press the lock button to unlock the fader lever and split it into two for use Lock button as split faders.
Page 31: Flexi Pad Control Block
For details about the content name display of keys, see Destination Names” (page 422) and “Setting a Logical “Setting Logical V/K Pair Names/Source Names and V/K Pair” (page 386). Flexi Pad Control Block The Flexi Pad control block is used for recalling and Function Button Description...
Page 32: Key Control Block
b Memory recall section (memory recall buttons) • The [UNDO] button cannot be used in macro operation mode. Also, the [DEL] button cannot be used in edit This section displays the functions assigned to the buttons mode. for the selected operation mode. The top right button is used to display the selected pattern Bank selection buttons number, register number, macro event number, transition...
Page 33 Key fill/key source selection buttons Button Description Selects a key fill and key source. name When the [MAT FILL] button is selected, the parameters Used as the [TRANS] button on the sub side appear on the display and you can set the parameters TRANS when in multi program 2 mode.
Page 34: Key Fader Control Block
e Function buttons Button Description Selects the function to use for a key operation. name SHOW Displays the key-processed, key source signal Button Description in the preview output (show key function). name AUTO Switches the delegation of the key control OVERRIDE Assigns a DME channel (DME1 to DME4) DELEG block automatically in sync with the following...
Page 35 a Key delegation buttons Button name Description There are four key delegation buttons (1 to 4) in the order DME WIPE Selects DME wipe. top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right. Selects cut. You can assign keys of any switcher banks (M/E-1 to M/E-5, P/P) in the Home >...
Page 36: Device Control Block
Device Control Block The device control block is used for three-dimensional devices/frame memory/clip players, entering menu transforms using a DME, two-dimensional transforms parameters, and other functions. using a resizer, executing effect timelines, controlling a Mode selection buttons / channel selection buttons Function Button name Description...
Page 37 Channel selection buttons Function Button Description name name Function Button Description Shift SHIFT Used in combination with the name name [CTR], [CLR WORK BUFR], and Channel 1 to CH1 to CH1 to CH4: [BDR/CROP] buttons. Channel 12 CH12 Selects the target DME Clear Work •...
Page 38 Function Button Description Function Button Description name name name name Center • When the [CTR] button is Location LOC SIZE • Moves an image using the Size pressed once: trackball. Adjusts the two-dimensional • Scales an image (shrink/ transform parameters to the magnify) using the Z-ring.
Page 39 For details about clip player operations, see “Playing Function Button Description Video” (page 194). name name Center • When the [CTR] button is c Trackball pressed once: This adjusts the parameters of items selected in resizer Adjusts the three-dimensional operation mode, three-dimensional transform operation transform parameters to the mode, and menu parameter operation mode.
Page 40: Numeric Keypad Control Block
Numeric Keypad Control Block The numeric keypad control block is used for selecting shotboxes, for recalling and creating macros, for entering regions, recalling and saving effect timelines/snapshots/ the transition rate, and for other tasks. a Mode selection buttons • When multiple regions are selected, the first selected button becomes the reference, and is lit green.
Page 41 Function name Button name Description Button name Description – Select all regions +/– • Inverts the + (plus) and – (minus) configured EFF DISS signs. beforehand • In effect timeline operation mode If you press the and snapshot operation mode, [ALL] button while use to add the effect dissolve a region is...
Page 42: Utility/Shotbox Control Block
Utility/Shotbox Control Block The utility/shotbox control block is used to execute execute effect timelines, edit macros, display the functions assigned to memory recall buttons, edit and transition rate, and other tasks. a Mode selection buttons / operation buttons / bank Effect timeline operation buttons selection buttons (assignable buttons) Function name...
Page 43: Aux Bus Control Block
b Memory recall section (memory recall buttons) Bank selection buttons This section displays the functions assigned to the buttons Function name Button name Description for the selected operation mode. Bank 1 to Bank BANK1 to Switches the memory BANK20 recall section to Note function recall mode of the selected bank.
Page 44 b Display Name Description In AUX bus operation mode, the following information is 3rd row • When second delegation mode is enabled, displayed. selects the signal for the bus assigned by • Settings of buttons on the 1st row to 4th row (bus name the 1st row delegation buttons.
Page 45 For details about the method of operation, see “Cross- Function name Button Description point pad operation” (page 23). name Others: Displays the signal name/ Assignable functions Selected Src source name selected by Status the bus/destination on the Function name Button Description 1st row or 2nd row name...
Page 46 Function name Button Description name Others: AUX MIX In second delegation 2nd Aux Mix mode, executes an AUX mix on the 4th row. Others: Selects the signal on the key side in the 3rd row and 4th row. In second delegation mode, selects the signal on the key side in the 3rd row.
Page 47: Control Panel Configuration (Icp-X1000 Series)
Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X1000 Series) The ICP-X1000 series Compact Control Panel supports the following four types of control panel according to the number of M/E banks and cross-point buttons. Control panel Number of M/E Number of cross- banks point buttons ICP-X1224 ICP-X1216 ICP-X1124...
Page 48: Cross-Point Control Block
Cross-Point Control Block The cross-point control block is used to select the signals You can set the mode to key bus mode or free assign to be used in the switcher bank. mode in the Home > Setup > Panel > Xpt Module > The button rows on the cross-point control block are set Operation Mode menu (19104.31).
Page 49 d Function button section (assignable buttons) Name Description You can assign functions, such as settings and operations, 3rd row • Selects the background A bus signal when of the cross-point button rows in the Home > Setup > in key/AUX bus delegation mode or key Panel >...
Page 50 Function name Button Description Function name Button Description name name Others: PRE MCRO Sets macro attachment Others: INHBT Releases inhibit mode Pre Macro in pre-macro mode. Xpt Inhibit All Clear ALLCLR for all cross-point buttons. Others: POST Sets macro attachment Post Macro MCRO in post-macro mode.
Page 51: Transition Control Block
Transition Control Block The transition control block is used to execute transitions. For details, see “Chapter 5 Transitions” (page 97). It supports common transitions and independent key transitions. Transition indicator Fader lever AUTO TRANS button CUT button a Transition execution section Next transition selection buttons Name Description...
Page 52 Transition type selection buttons Main/sub switching buttons (multi program 2 mode) Function Button name Description name Function Button name Description name Selects mix. Main MAIN Switches operation to the Selects NAM (non- function on the main side additive mix). in multi program 2 mode. Super Mix SUPER MIX Selects super mix.
Page 53: Flexi Pad Control Block
Flexi Pad Control Block The Flexi Pad control block is used for recalling and Function Button name Description saving snapshots, wipe snapshots, DME wipe snapshots, name and key snapshots, for recalling and creating macros, for Wipe WIPE Switches to wipe recalling shotboxes, for entering the transition rate, and snapshot operation mode.
Page 54: Device Control Block
b Memory recall section (memory recall buttons) Notes This section displays the functions assigned to the buttons • The [UNDO] button and [DEL] button cannot be used for the selected operation mode. in shotbox operation mode. The top right button is used to display the selected pattern •...
Page 55 Mode selection buttons Function Button name Description name Function Button name Description Clip Player 1 CLIP1 to Selects the target clip name to Clip Player CLIP4 player output channel in Menu MENU • Switches to menu device/frame memory/clip parameter operation player operation mode.
Page 56 Function Button name Description Function Button name Description name name Clear Work CLR WORK • When the [CLR WORK M/E Default M/E DEF When the [M/E DEF Buffer BUFR Recall RCALL RCALL] button is pressed BUFR] button is twice: pressed once: Returns the switcher bank Returns the two- to the initial settings.
Page 57 Function Button name Description Function Button name Description name name Aspect/ ASP PERS • When the [ASP PERS] Restricts the parameters Perspective targeted by the operation. button is pressed in When the [X] button is lit: source space: Operations on Adjusts the aspect ratio parameters on the X-axis of an image using the...
Page 58: Utility Control Block
For details about clip player operations, see “Playing Function Button name Description Video” (page 194). name Fine FINE Switches to fine mode, c Trackball enabling fine adjustment This adjusts the parameters of items selected in resizer control of setting values using the trackball and operation mode, three-dimensional transform operation Z-ring.
Page 59 Numeric keypad mode Function Button name Description Pressing the [BANK SEL] button switches the memory name recall section to numeric keypad mode, where you can Menu MENU Switches to menu enter bank numbers. parameter operation The currently set numeric value or the value entered in mode.
Page 60: Power Supply And Connectors
Power Supply and Connectors MLS-X1 Live Production Processor Front view a Power button f Status indicators Turns the box on/off. Displays the status by the color of the LEDs. Lit green The button is lit when turned on. during normal operation. REF indicator: Reference status b Front panel LED Lit red when an error occurs.
Page 61 • Group: 1 to 4, N/A • LBID (logical box ID): 1 to 5, N/A • MMgr: Enable, Disable • MLS Manager: Configures MLS Manager settings. Press the [SET] button to display [Enable] and [Disable]. Press the [SELECT] button to select an item, and press [SET] to apply the setting.
Page 62 Rear view When MKS-X1110 IP Input & Output Boards are installed Cross-point box M/E box a LAN 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2 connectors (QSFP28 type) For details, see “Setting the Output Signal” (page 377). Connectors for transmitting IP signals (ST 2110 stream). Connectors with names with an odd-number suffix For details about input/output numbers, see “Input/ (primary) and an even-number suffix (redundant) support...
Page 63 Can be used when an MKS-X1700 Legacy Interface switcher system. Board (option) is installed. Connect to a device that supports VTR (Sony 9-pin VTR e LAN 2 connector (RJ-45, 1000BASE-T compliant) protocol), disk recorder (Video Disk Communications LAN connector for standard interface 2.
Page 64 When MKS-X1115 SDI Input & Output Boards are installed For details about common parts, see “When MKS-X1110 IP Input & Output Boards are installed” (page 62). Cross-point box M/E box a OUTPUT connectors (BNC type) For details about connecting, refer to the MLS-X1 Program outputs, preview outputs, and AUX outputs can Installation Manual.
Page 65: Icp-X7000 Control Panel
For details about PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) Connect to the supplied AC adaptor. compatible Ethernet switches that can be used, consult your Sony representative. b LAN connector (RJ-45, PoE+, 1000BASE-T compliant) Connect to the switcher system network via an Ethernet switch.
Page 66: Icp-X1000 Series Control Panel
Side view ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel MKS-X7075 Extension Adaptor a U (signal ground) terminal Connect to a ground wire. ICP-X1000 Series Control Panel Rear view The following illustration shows the ICP-X1224. a DC IN A and B connectors d LAN A2 connector (RJ-45, 1000BASE-T Connect to the supplied AC adaptor.
Page 67: Menu
Menu The menu is used configure data management, setup, and For details about menu operations, see “Chapter 3 Menu other settings related to the switcher and control panel. It Operation” (page 70). can also be used to configure transitions, keys, and image creation settings using menu operations.
Page 68 Press and hold a button to display a pull-down list to Sign Out select and recall a menu from the history. Signs out from the MLS-X1 menu. c Menu number button Menu selection area Displays the menu number. A heart-shaped icon is Selects the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th level in the menu displayed for menus registered as favorites.
Page 69: Pop-Up Window
Pop-up Window Depending on the menu button, a pop-up window may be For details, see “Entering a difference from a current displayed in the menu display area when the button is value” (page 81). pressed. Setting / selection window Numeric keypad window Displays operation buttons and input fields used to set Displays a numeric keypad for entering numeric values.
Page 70: Chapter 3 Menu Operation
Menu Operation Chapter iPadOS version 17.0.3 Overview Browser: Safari version 17.0.1 Number of sessions that can be connected simultaneously The MLS-X1 menu is a web-based application. Up to 16 sessions are supported. (If MLS Manager is The menu can be operated using the touch panel of a running on the primary box, up to 16 sessions counting computer (tablet or PC) connected to the switcher system the MLS-X1 menu.)
Page 71: Signing In / Signing Out
Note Signing In / Signing Out The installation method may vary depending on your computer (tablet or PC). For details about installing a certificate, refer to the operating instructions for the When signing in for the first time using an computer.
Page 72: Displaying The User's Guide
To change the password Displaying the User’s Change the password in the System Configuration > User Account > Manage Users menu (20601.11). Guide For details, see “Changing a user account password” (page 465). You can display the User’s Guide in English or Japanese. Select a control panel to connect and press [OK].
Page 73: Displaying License Information
Displaying License Shutting Down / Information Rebooting Press the overflow button in the header area and select Shutting Down the System [End-User License Agreement] from the pull-down list. The software license information (end user license Press the overflow button in the header area and select agreement) is displayed.
Page 74: Basic Menu Operation
Level 2 / level 3: Basic Menu Operation Level 2 and level 3 menus are displayed in tree format on the left side of the menu selection area. You can scroll up/down using a swipe operation or using the scrollbar slider. Menu Selection Select a level 2 menu to display the level 3 menus immediately below.
Page 75: Setting Menu Items
Button Description Note Shortcut button You can also display the Top Menu List menu by Jumps to the specified menu. selecting [Shortcut] in level 2 of the menu selection area. On/off switch Displaying a menu by double-pressing control Turns a function on/off (enable/disable). panel buttons The control panel has buttons that can display a menu when double-pressed.
Page 76: Selecting And Setting List Items
Tabs To select multiple items, place a check mark for the target items for operation. Select All checkbox To select or deselect all items, use the Select All checkbox. When there are items selected in a list, a blue square is displayed in the Select All checkbox.
Page 77: Setting Parameters
Changes to the setting of a parameter in the analog Parameters on two pages controls section are applied only to the item selected as Parameter Adjustment the target, even if multiple items are selected. Also, you may not be able to change other settings simultaneously. Position of top edge Left Position of left edge...
Page 78: Initializing Settings (Default Recall)
Entering parameters by touch operation The parameters return to the initial status saved data setting values. You can enter parameters in the parameter adjustment area. The entered numeric value is displayed at the top center Entering parameters using the utility of the parameter adjustment area.
Page 79: Switching Taskbars
For details, see “Returning parameters to the initial • Type > Type Select menu > [Key Source] group settings” (page 78). settings • You can initialize a key setting values using buttons in • Type > Chroma Adjust menu > [Sample Mark] button the key control block.
Page 80: Registering Menus As Favorites
Registering Menus as Linking a Control Panel Favorites with the Menu You can register frequently used menus or other menus as You can set a menu to operate by linking it with an “favorites.” operation from a control panel. A favorite menu can be recalled by pressing a shortcut Multiple MLS-X1 menu sessions can be connected button displayed in the [Favorites] taskbar.
Page 81: Entering And Displaying Text/Numbers
Timecode input mode Entering and Displaying Press [TC] in the numeric keypad window, turning it on, to select timecode input mode. Text/Numbers Enter a value in “hh:mm:ss:ff” (hour:minute:second:frame) format. The “:” (colon) is inserted automatically. Example: Press a numeric keypad input button to display the To set 3 minutes, 7 seconds, and 15 frames, enter numeric keypad window and enter a numeric value.
Page 82: Selecting And Displaying Regions
Device 4 > Device 5 > Device 6 > Device 7 > Device 8 > Selecting and Displaying Device 9 > Device 10 > Device 11 > Device 12 > P-Bus > GPI > Macro > Router Regions Selecting a Region The term “region”...
Page 83 Region display section The region display section shows the region selection status. • Selected region: White text • Deselected region: Gray text • Reference region: Highlighted display...
Page 84: Chapter 4 Selecting Signals
Selecting Signals Chapter Overview You can select a signal using the cross-point button rows in the cross-point control block or AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode) of each switcher bank. ICP-X7000 cross-point control block The number of buttons in a button row varies depending Note on the modules used.
Page 85 ICP-X1000 series cross-point control block The number of buttons in a button row varies depending Note on the control panel used. When the button row operation mode is key bus mode or • ICP-X1224, ICP-X1124: 24 buttons free assign mode, the 1st row becomes a cross-point •...
Page 86 ICP-X7000 AUX bus control block (AUX bus operation mode) The number of buttons in a button row varies depending The illustration below shows a 36-button AUX bus on the modules used. control block (AUX bus operation mode). • MKS-X7017: 36 buttons •...
Page 87 Example 2: The following assignment in the Home > Note Setup > Switcher > Config > M/E Assign menu The shift button cannot be used in a delegation button row (19103.11) (1st row) on a cross-point control block in key/AUX bus •...
Page 88: Selecting A Bus (Cross-Point Control Block)
Bus Types and Assignments Selecting a Bus (Cross- You can select buses using the delegation buttons for Point Control Block) assignment to cross-point button rows. The assignable buses and assignment operation are as follows. The cross-point button rows in a cross-point control block are shared by multiple buses.
Page 89 Assignment operation Assignment operation Utility 1 bus • ICP-X7000: Press Frame memory source 1 bus • In free assign mode, press Utility 2 bus Frame memory source 2 bus delegation buttons [UTL1] delegation buttons [FMS1] and [UTL2], turning them and [FMS2], turning them •...
Page 90: Selecting A Bus (Aux Bus Control Block)
Utility bus mode Selecting a Bus (AUX The following buses can be assigned to the 1st row to 4th row while the [UTIL] button assigned to the cross-point Bus Control Block) pad/function button section of the cross-point control block is pressed. While the [UTIL] button is pressed, the DME utility 1 bus The cross-point button rows in an AUX bus control block and DME utility 2 bus delegation buttons are displayed in...
Page 91: Bus Types And Assignments
Assignment operation Bus Types and Assignments DME1 key bus to Press the [DME1K] to [DME4K] DME4 key bus buttons in the 1st row/2nd row, You can select buses using the delegation buttons for turning them on. assignment to the 3rd row/4th row cross-point button rows.
Page 92: Selecting Signals
Cross-point control block Selecting Signals Each cross-point button has two button numbers, and you use the [SHIFT] button to switch between these numbers. In a 36-button row, the button numbers are as follows. Assigning Signals Button Button number Button number when the [SHIFT] when the [SHIFT] button is off...
Page 93: Cross-Point Button Display
When selecting the bus/signal of button numbers 36 to 70 Notes in the 1st row and 3rd row, press and hold the [SHIFT] • The [SHIFT ALL] button is enabled, even if the button and press the corresponding number button. [SHIFT] button use is disabled.
Page 94: Cross-Point Hold
Destination Names” (page 422) and “Setting a Logical • [XPTHLD A] button: Cross-point hold for the V/K Pair” (page 386). background A bus • [XPTHLD B] button: Cross-point hold for the background B bus Colors of lit cross-point buttons • [XPTHLD UTL2] button: Cross-point hold for the In a single cross-point button row, only the last pressed utility 2 bus.
Page 95: Selecting A Video Signal/Key Signal
cross-point button in the 1st row of the cross-point Notes control block. • The [KEY] button cannot be used when a cross-point • Press a cross-point button in the cross-point button row control block is set to key bus mode. assigned with the key fill bus in the AUX bus control •...
Page 96: Preventing Operation Of Cross-Point Buttons
Preventing Operation of a Cross- Preventing Operation of Point Button Row (Protect Function) Cross-point Buttons You can temporarily prevent button operations for each cross-point button row on the cross-point control block. To enable/disable the protect function, use the following Preventing Operation of Cross- buttons.
Page 97: Chapter 5 Transitions
Transitions Chapter background always switches from background A to Overview background B. When the transition completes, the cross- points of the background A bus and background B bus interchange. In bus fixed mode, depending on the transition, the cross- Switching from the current output image to a new image points of the background A bus and background B bus do is referred to as a transition.
Page 98: Basic Operation For Transitions
Transition type Basic Operation for You can set the way in which the transition occurs. You can select the following transition types. Transitions Transition type Description The new image progressively The basic transition operation flow is as follows. fades in over the current image. The sum of the two image outputs is maintained constant, and the Select a background image using the background A...
Page 99: Next Transitions
For details about transition preview, see “Transition Next Transitions Preview” (page 111). When a wipe or DME wipe is selected as the transition type, you can set the transition execution You can select the switch target of a transition. range (pattern limit). Next transitions are configured using the transition For details about pattern limits, see “Pattern Limit”...
Page 100: Key Priority
For details about settings, see “Enabling double-press Key Priority for the [BKGD] button in the transition control block” (page 424). To change the key overlay sequence When multiple keys are inserted, you can set the overlay Press the [KEY PRIOR] button. sequence of the keys.
Page 101: Setting Key Priority
Setting the key priority (menu) Setting Key Priority This section describes the M/E-1 menu as an example. Setting the key priority (transition control Open the Home > M/E-1 > Common > Key Priority/ block) Key Assign menu (11110.11). You can set the key priority using the transition control Select the target key priority (current key priority or block of the target switcher bank.
Page 102: Transition Type
When super mix is selected Transition Type Set the output level at the mid-point of the transition. For details, see “Setting Super Mix” (page 103). When preset color mix is selected You can set the way in which the transition occurs. Set the color matte to insert during the transition.
Page 103: Setting Super Mix
For details, see “Setting a Preset Color Mix” Note (page 103). In bus fixed mode, single mode is selected. When a wipe is selected Set the wipe pattern. One-time mode: Return to the previous transition type when the preset For details, see “Setting a Wipe” (page 152). color mix transition is completed.
Page 104: Transition Rate
Setting the transition rate (Flexi Pad Transition Rate control block) You can set the transition rate using the Flexi Pad control block of the target switcher bank. You can set the time taken from the beginning of a transition to its completion. Press the [TRANS RATE] button.
Page 105: Executing A Transition
In frame number input mode, enter three digits. In Executing a Transition timecode input mode, enter four digits. To delete the entered value Press the [CLR] button. Transitions are executed using the transition control block or simple-type transition control block. Note You can also execute auto transitions using the menu.
Page 106: Auto Transitions
partly completed, or completing a transition started with the fader lever as an auto transition. ICP-X7000 transition control block (simple type) Transition indicator You can check the transition execution status using the transition indicator on the transition control block/ transition control block (simple type). The transition indicator displays the transition execution status by which LEDs are lit and which are not, both for manual transitions and auto transitions.
Page 107: Manual Transitions (Fader Lever)
Press the [AUTO TRANS] button. • If the fader lever is moved in the direction away from the lit/flashing LEDs, a 100% transition is executed over the remaining part of the fader lever travel and the LEDs turn off. Manual Transitions (Fader Lever) •...
Page 108 Bus fixed mode • If the transition type is a clip transition, Mix or NAM Depending on the transition, the cross-points of the (non-additive mix) is selected for the background background A bus and background B bus do not transition type. interchange.
Page 109: Pattern Limit
Note Pattern Limit Check that the [PTN LIMIT] button is off. Move the fader lever to the position corresponding to When a wipe or DME wipe is selected as the transition the desired pattern size. type, you can specify the transition execution limit. When the pattern limit function is enabled, the following Press the [LIMIT SET] button.
Page 110 You can set the operation mode for executing a transition Auto Trans Rate: Follow the current transition rate. when releasing a pattern limit to manual or auto. Independ Trans Rate: Set an independent transition rate for releasing a pattern limit. For details about setting the operation mode, see “Setting When the [Independ Trans Rate] button is selected, the Operation Mode When the Pattern Limit is Released”...
Page 111: Transition Preview
The [TRANS PVW] button is lit green, and the Transition Preview switcher enters transition preview mode. The current program output is displayed on the preview output monitor. In transition preview mode, the status during a transition Execute a transition. is output on the preview output of the switcher bank. You can check the change in the image due to a transition The status during the transition is displayed on the in advance using a monitor configured for the preview...
Page 112: Independent Key Transitions
When the common transition and independent Independent Key key transition are executed at offset times If a key is inserted: Transitions The key is removed in both transition types at offset times. When the common transition ends, both transitions are completed even if the independent key transition is in progress.
Page 113 Setting the independent key transition Note type (key fader control block) When an operation mode that supports configuration of You can set the independent key transition type for a key transitions where keys are inserted/removed assigned to a key delegation button. independently is set, the transition type for inserting and removing keys can be set separately.
Page 114: Setting The Independent Key Transition Rate
Select a transition type in the [Transition Type] The independent key transition rate is configured using group. the utility/shotbox control block and numeric keypad control block, or the menu. Mix: Mix Wipe: Wipe Note DME Wipe: DME wipe Cut: Cut When an operation mode that supports configuration of When an operation mode that supports configuration transitions where keys are inserted/removed...
Page 115: Executing An Independent Key Transition
To delete the entered value Press the [Edit] button. Press the [CLR] button. The transition rate setup window appears. Note Press a [Key1] to [Key8] button and enter a transition You can also enter a difference value from the rate in the numeric keypad window. currently set value using the [TRIM] button.
Page 116 Executing an independent key transition To insert/remove a key instantaneously Press a [KEY1 ON] to [KEY8 ON] button. (transition control block) To insert/remove a key with the preset transition type and transition rate ICP-X7000 transition control block Press the following buttons. •...
Page 117 Executing an independent key transition Execute a transition. (key fader control block) To insert/remove a key instantaneously You can execute an independent key transition for a key Press the [KEY ON] button. assigned to a key delegation button. To insert/remove a key with the preset transition type and transition rate For details about assigning key delegation buttons, see Press the [KEY TRANS] button.
Page 118: Fade-To-Black
Executing Fade-to-Black Fade-to-Black This section describes operation using a memory recall button ([FTB] button) in the utility/shotbox control block This function gradually darkens the image and changes or utility control block assigned with the “Fade To Black” the P/P program output image to black. utility command.
Page 119: Chapter 6 Keys
Keys Chapter Key Type Overview The key type sets the manner in which the key source is used to cut out the background. A key is a function in which a part of the background You can select the following key types. image is replaced by inserting an image or superimposed Key type Description...
Page 120: Key Modifiers
Zabton Key Modifiers Inserts a translucent pattern to the key background. You can adjust the pattern size, color, and other parameters. Edge type Adds borders and other modifiers to the edge to a key. Mask A mask is a function that allows a part of the image to be Edge type Description replaced by the background or a key.
Page 121: Key Type
In an SL key, there are restrictions on the functions and Key Type settings that can be used. For details about setting SL keys, see “Setting an SL key” (page 391). The key type sets the manner in which the key source is used to cut out the background.
Page 122: Setting The Key Type (Key Control Block)
To set the wipe pattern for a key wipe pattern key Parameter Adjustment Press the [Pattern Select] button and open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Transition > Wipe menu (11101.52). H Phase Simultaneous adjustment of position of key left and right Select a pattern and set modifiers.
Page 123 green, the 6th and subsequent parameters (page 2 Parameter Adjustment parameters) are displayed. GAIN Key gain You can adjust parameters whose setting buttons are lit DENSITY Key density green. If a button is lit amber, press the button, turning it on green, then perform the operation.
Page 124: Chroma Key
Chroma key adjustments Chroma Key Automatic adjustment using an auto chroma key and separate manual adjustment of required processing can be performed. When chroma key is selected as the key type, you can Auto chroma key configure and adjust the chroma key. You can specify a specific color (blue background, for example) of the foreground to automatically generate a chroma key.
Page 125: Setting A Chroma Key
Y balance Setting the plane function In a chroma key, the key signal is created based on the chrominance component only, and all elements of the Note foreground with the same hue are replaced by the When the chroma key composition method is a normal background.
Page 126 Set the [Key Active] button to the on state and set the Parameter Adjustment following parameters. Luminance Key luminance Gain Key gain Parameter Adjustment Density Key density Clip Reference level for key signal generation Soft Softness of shadow Gain Key gain Key hue Adjusting color cancel Density...
Page 127: Adjusting A Chroma Key (Key Control Block)
Set the [Y Balance] button in the [Color Cancel] Press the [AUTO STRT] button. group to the on state and set the following parameter. The auto chroma key is executed. Adjust the ratio in which Y balance is applied to the During the auto chroma key execution, the [AUTO color cancel key.
Page 128: Key Fill And Key Source
Set the [Mix Color] button in the [Fill Matte] group to Key Fill and Key Source the on state and set the following parameters. Parameter Adjustment Size Pattern size Selecting Signals (Menu) Soft Softness of the pattern contour Set the signals to insert in the key fill and key source. This section describes the M/E-1 key 1 menu as an To set a single color, set the [Flat Color] button to the example.
Page 129: Selecting Signals (Key Control Block)
To swap color 1 and color 2 in a color mix Press the [Edit] button for [Fill]. Set the [Color Invert] button to the on state. The [Key Fill Bus] window appears. To set modifiers for a color mix pattern You can press the [Pattern Adjust] button and set the Set the button for the target video signal to the on following modifiers from the displayed menu.
Page 130: Selecting Sl Key Content
This section describes the M/E-1 key 5 menu as an Parameter Adjustment example. Luminance Saturation Note Content loading and unloading operations are common to the key 5 to key 8 menus. Content cannot be loaded/ When mix is selected, set the following parameters. unloaded individually for each key.
Page 131: Key Edges
Select content to unload. Key Edges To select and unload multiple content, place a check mark beside the target content to unload. To select and unload all content, place a check mark When edge type is selected, you can add modifiers, such in the Select All checkbox.
Page 132 Set the signal to insert in the edge. Set the [Separate Edge] button to the on state. For a border, drop border, or shadow Set the [Border] button or the [Outline] button in the In the [Edge Fill] group, select an edge fill signal. [Edge] group to the on state and set the following Utility 1 Bus : Utility 1 bus signal parameters.
Page 133: Setting Key Edges (Key Control Block)
Set the [Mix Color] button in the [Edge Matte] group Parameter Adjustment to the on state and set the following parameters. To swap color 1 and color 2 in a color mix Parameter Adjustment Set the [Color Invert] button to the on state. Size Pattern size To set modifiers for a dedicated pattern for a...
Page 134: Setting Key Drop
Setting a border To adjust the color of the edge fill signal When a color matte is selected for the signal to insert in an edge, you can adjust color 1. Press the [BDR] button, turning it on green. For details about selecting an edge fill signal, see Set the following parameters.
Page 135: Setting A Zabton
To set to key drop off mode, set the [Key Drop] Setting a zabton pattern button to the off state. Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Edge > Zabton Set 8H mode/4H mode using the [8H Mode] button. Adjust menu (11101.23).
Page 136: Masks
To set modifiers for a mask pattern Masks You can set the following modifiers when a mask pattern is selected. Position: Set the [Position] button to the on state and set the You can set a main mask and sub mask. parameters.
Page 137: Processed Keys
To invert a mask area Processed Keys Set the [Sub Mask Invert] button to the on state. A processed key uses DME effects on a key. DME Effects for Keys DME restrictions • When the system signal format is 2160P, the DME function must be enabled for use.
Page 138: Selecting A Dme Channel (Key Control Block)
Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Resizer/Proc Key 4th channel signal: DME utility 2 bus signal > Resizer Adjust/DME Select menu (11101.41). Assigning to DME monitor outputs In the [DME Select] group, select a DME channel (DME 1 to DME 4) to assign. Open the Home >...
Page 139: Other Settings
Press the [M/E-1] button, turning it on. Other Settings Press the [KEY1] button, turning it on. Select a DME channel to assign using the DME Blink channel selection buttons (DME1 to DME4). When using two DME channels There are two types of blinks. Press the [DME1] button and [DME2] button, the Key blink: The key is turned on and off at fixed intervals.
Page 140: Show Key
Set the [Video Process] button to the on state and set Resizer the following parameters. Parameter Adjustment A resizer is used to set a two-dimensional transform or Video Gain Video signal gain effect on a key. Y Gain Luminance signal gain This section describes an example setting a resizer on key C Gain Chrominance signal gain...
Page 141: Two-Dimensional Transforms On Keys
• A resizer and dual resizer effects cannot be used on Parameter Adjustment additional keys. LOC X Movement in horizontal direction Two-Dimensional Transforms on LOC Y Movement in vertical direction SIZE Size of key Keys ROT X Rotation around X-axis ROT Y Rotation around Y-axis Reducing, enlarging, moving, and rotating...
Page 142: Setting Rotation
To change the position and size of a key parameters. Enter a value in the numeric keypad area and Press the [LOC SIZE] button, turning it on, and adjust press the [ENTER] button to apply the setting. the setting values using the trackball/Z-ring. Note To change the rotation and viewpoint position of a You can also enter a difference value from the currently...
Page 143: Removing The Virtual Image
Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Resizer/Proc Key Parameter Adjustment > Resizer Adjust/DME Select menu (11101.41). Rotation X Rotation in horizontal direction Set the [Resizer] button to the on state. Perspective Viewpoint position (perspective) Set the [Wrap Around] button to the on state. When the [Y] button is selected, set the following The virtual image portions are removed.
Page 144: Setting A Crop
Trackball (vertical rotation): Adjusts the border Parameter Adjustment width in the Y-axis direction (top/bottom edges) Bottom Position of bottom edge Z-ring: Adjusts the border width simultaneously in Simultaneous adjustment of the X-axis and Y-axis directions position of top, bottom, left, and right edges To finely adjust the setting values of parameters Press the [FINE] button, turning it on.
Page 145: Setting A Cg Border
• Inserting key 1 also inserts key 2 in unison. Selecting/ Parameter Adjustment releasing key 1 in a next transition also selects/releases key 2 in unison. Inserting/removing key 2 only and Soft Edge softness transition operations using key 2 only are not possible. •...
Page 146: Setting Interpolation Processing
Mode1: Even when the picture is reduced, add compensation so that it can be seen clearly (standard). Mode2: Suppress aliasing when enlarging or reducing the picture (soft). Mode3: Do not suppress aliasing when enlarging or reducing the picture (sharp). Setting a CG border The image to embed in the border and the key signal for keying the image are selected on key 1.
Page 147 Set the [Dual Rszr Effect] button to the on state. Video: Video signal Set the [Drop Shadow] button to the on state and set Note the following parameters. When a video signal and key signal are selected for mosaic, crop and mask are disabled. Parameter Adjustment To make a mosaic look like a relief...
Page 148: Key Snapshots
Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Resizer/Proc Key Key Snapshots > Enhanced Effect menu (11101.42). Set the [Resizer] button to the on state. You can save key settings (excluding key inserted/ Set the [Dual Rszr Effect] button to the on state. removed (on/off) status and key priority) in a register and recall the settings when required.
Page 149: Key Snapshot Operations (Key Fader Control Block)
Press the [KEY1] button. For details about assigning key delegation buttons, see “Assigning Control Panel Buttons” (page 408). Press and hold the [KEY] button and press the button for the target register to save. You can select a key and press the [K-SS] button to switch the key fader control block to key snapshot The register button is lit orange and the key settings operation mode, and recall and save key snapshots.
Page 150: Key Snapshot Operations (Menu)
For details, see “Setting the key snapshot recall Recalling a key snapshot mode” (page 150). Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Key Snapshot To undo a register recall menu (11101.71). To undo a recall immediately after recalling a register, press the [UNDO] button.
Page 151: Chapter 7 Wipes
Wipes Chapter Note Overview In an independent key transition, a pattern mix cannot be used. Dust mix A wipe is a function that switches from the current image to a new image using a wipe pattern. This applies a diamond dust wipe effect to a pattern You can also switch the background and insert/remove created using a wipe pattern or pattern mix.
Page 152: Setting A Wipe
a) At –100.00, tiles appear from the top edge or left edge of the screen; at +100.00, tiles appear from the bottom edge or right edge of the screen. Setting a Wipe b) At –100.00, tiles in all rows appear simultaneously; at +100.00, tiles appear in the next row after the tiles in the previous row are completely displayed.
Page 153 Relationship between main pattern and sub pattern Sub patterns may not be available for some patterns, depending on the selected main pattern. A pattern mix cannot be configured for the following combinations of main pattern and sub pattern. • When the main pattern or sub pattern is a rotary wipe •...
Page 154: Setting Modifiers
Select a wipe pattern in the same way as for the main Parameter Adjustment pattern. H Size Particle width V Size Particle height Notes Flash Rate Rate of generation of • Rotary wipe patterns cannot be selected. particles • Some patterns may not be available for a sub pattern, depending on the selected main pattern.
Page 155 The following modifiers can be set separately for the For details about assigning buttons, see “Assigning main pattern and sub pattern. Control Panel Buttons” (page 408). Modifiers for the main pattern are set in the Main Modify menu, and modifiers for the sub pattern are set in the Sub On the transition control block, use the following wipe Modify menu.
Page 156 For details about selecting a signal, see “Chapter 4 Selecting Signals” (page 84). Matte: Color matte When the [Matte] button is selected, set color 1 using the following parameters. Soft Border Parameter Adjustment Softens a border applied to a pattern. Luminance Luminance Saturation...
Page 157 Setting the wipe pattern position Note (Position) The [Color 1] button parameters are shared with the You can move a wipe pattern to a desired position. [Matte] button parameters in the [Edge Fill] group in the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > Wipe > Pattern Mix/Edge/Direction menu (11109.33).
Page 158 Speed Parameter Adjustment Rotates a pattern at a fixed speed. Angle Angle of pattern at start of transition • A value of –100.00 corresponds to a rotation of one turn counterclockwise. • A value of +100.00 corresponds to a rotation of one turn clockwise.
Page 159 Pairing disabled Pairing enabled Multi disabled Multi enabled Open the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > Wipe > Open the Home > M/E-1 > Bus/Transition > Wipe > Main Modify menu (11109.35). Main Modify menu (11109.35). Set the [Pairing] button to the on state and set the Set the [Multi] button to the on state and set the following parameters.
Page 160 Parameter Adjustment Width Size and direction of the warp • A value of –100.00 corresponds to maximum inward warpage. • A value of +100.00 Fringe (radial modulation) corresponds to maximum This modulates the pattern in the radial direction. outward warpage. Adding a spiral effect to a wipe pattern (Spiral) This transforms the pattern into a spiral pattern.
Page 161: Setting An Independent Key Transition Wipe
Normal/Reverse: Alternate directions between Setting an Independent normal and reverse after each transition. Reverse: Wipe in the opposite direction of the Key Transition Wipe normal direction. Softening the wipe pattern edge (Soft Wipe patterns and modifiers for independent key edge) transitions are configured using the menu.
Page 162 Set the [Aspect] button to the on state and set the Parameter Adjustment following parameter. Angle Inclination angle of pattern • A value of –100.00 Parameter Adjustment corresponds to a rotation of one turn counterclockwise. Aspect Aspect ratio • Negative values expand •...
Page 163: Wipe Snapshots
You can select wipe snapshot registers (1 to 10) using the Wipe Snapshots buttons in the memory recall section. The wipe pattern icon is displayed on buttons for registers with a registered snapshot. The register number is displayed on buttons for registers You can save a snapshot of a wipe pattern together with without a registered snapshot.
Page 164: Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
Press and hold the [WIPE] button and press the button Press the [Current Pattern] button and enter a pattern for the target register to save. number in the numeric keypad window. The register button is lit orange and the wipe settings The icon for the selected wipe pattern is displayed on are saved in the snapshot.
Page 165: Chapter 8 Dme Wipes
DME Wipes Chapter DME wipe patterns Overview DME wipe patterns are classified into the following groups. Also, there are three DME wipe execution modes, depending on the number of DME channels available: A DME wipe is a function that uses a DME effect to 1-channel mode, 2-channel mode, and 3-channel mode.
Page 166 DME wipe execution mode and pattern Pattern group Description numbers P in P (Picture-in- In 1-channel mode: picture) Completed in two transitions. The execution modes and pattern numbers supported in In the first transition, the current each DME wipe pattern group are shown in the following image shrinks, and the new image table.
Page 167 Relationship with resizers Pattern Execution Pattern Background Keys • DME wipes and resizer DME wipes cannot be used on group mode number keys with a resizer enabled. Mosaic 1701 × • When a dual resizer effect is set on either of the two Defocus 1702 ×...
Page 168: Setting A Dme Wipe
Adjusting DME wipe pattern parameters Setting a DME Wipe When the following patterns are selected, set the parameters. Squeeze (1-channel mode) pattern numbers DME wipe patterns and modifiers are configured using 1032, 1033 the menu. Crop Slide (2-channel mode) pattern numbers This section describes the M/E-1 menu as an example.
Page 169: Setting Modifiers
Frame I/O (2-channel mode) pattern numbers Edge 2861 to 2864 Adds a border to a DME wipe pattern. Parameter Adjustment Note Rot X Rotation around Y-axis (rotation in The edges cannot be set for the following patterns. horizontal direction) • Split pattern numbers 1011, 1012, 1013 Rot Y Rotation around X-axis (rotation •...
Page 170 On the transition control block (simple type), use the Note following wipe direction selection buttons. Cropping cannot be set for the following patterns. [NORM/REV] button: Normal/Reverse • Mosaic pattern number 1701 [REV] button (when not lit): Normal • Defocus pattern number 1702 [REV] button (when lit): Reverse •...
Page 171 Set the [Position] button in the [Position] group to the In the [Ch Select] group, select the target DME on state and set the following parameters. channel to set. Set the [Size] button to the on state and set the Parameter Adjustment following parameter.
Page 172 Cut: The cropping does not change during the transition, and the cropping is removed after the transition has Dead band completed. Last 5%: The cropping is maintained for the first 95% of the transition, and is removed during the last 5% of the transition.
Page 173: Setting An Independent Key Transition Dme Wipe
Setting Independent Key Transition Setting an Independent DME Wipe Modifiers Key Transition DME Wipe For details about the supported modifiers, see “Setting Modifiers” (page 169). DME wipe patterns and modifiers for independent key transitions are configured using the menu. Setting the DME wipe direction (Direction) This section describes the M/E-1 key 1 menu as an example.
Page 174 Setting the DME wipe pattern position To crop to 4:3 aspect ratio Press the [4:3 Crop] button in the [Crop Mode] group. (Position) To set the movement during transition execution Open the Home > M/E-1 > Key1 > Transition > DME In the [Crop Transition] group, select the crop operation Wipe menu (11101.53).
Page 175: Dme Wipe Snapshots
DME Wipe Snapshots You can save a snapshot of a DME wipe pattern together with all modifiers and pattern limit settings in a register for recall when required. There are ten DME wipe snapshot registers on each switcher bank. For details about editing a DME wipe snapshot register, see “DME Wipe Snapshot Register Operations”...
Page 176: Chapter 9 Clip Transitions
Clip Transitions Chapter Overview Setting a Clip Transition You can play frame memory video content linked to a This section describes clip transitions using frame background transition, such as a mix or wipe. memory output channels 1 and 2 on M/E-1 as an example. A key for a clip transition is mixed with the background during execution of the transition.
Page 177: Setting A Clip Transition
Transition > Wipe > Main Pattern menu (11109.31) Note and select a wipe pattern. When the system signal format is 2160P, only the [FM For details, see “Setting a Wipe” (page 152). 1&2 Clip]/[FM 3&4 Clip]/[FM 5&6 Clip] button or the [FM 7&8 Clip]/[FM 9&10 Clip]/[FM 11&12 Clip] button When [DME Wipe] is selected, press the [DME can be selected depending on the setting in the Home >...
Page 178 • Press the button on the right side of the [Set Start] button and enter a start position in the numeric keypad window (number of frames). To set the stop position Set using any of the following methods. • Move the fader lever to the stop position and press the [Set Stop] button.
Page 179: Chapter 10 Frame Memory
Frame Memory Chapter Frame Memory Input and Output Overview There are two systems for frame memory input: frame memory source 1 bus and frame memory source 2 bus. A frame memory is a function that freezes and captures a The frame memory source bus must be assigned to the single frame of the input video for use as content.
Page 180: Frame Memory Content
• When the system signal format is 4K, assign the frame Note memory source bus to either the box that is using FM1 Operation is not guaranteed for all content in the to FM6 or to the box that is using FM7 to FM12. following file formats.
Page 181: Frame Memory Operations
Notes Frame Memory • Audio is recorded in video content, even if the video Operations content is created with audio disabled on a frame memory output channel. Audio recording cannot be disabled. • To play audio, set the signal output to through mode. Assigning a Frame Memory Output For details about through mode, see “Setting Through Mode”...
Page 182 • Status icon buttons for the even-numbered frame memory output channel (FM2) are shown at the bottom. Icon Status For combined channels, information and operation buttons for the combined frame memory output Black output channels (FM1/FM2) are shown. To create still image content or video content: Through output Open the Home >...
Page 183: Frame Memory Content Operations
combined and content 2 corresponding to the Notes combined content on FM1 is recalled on FM2. • Only video content with a frame rate the same as the – If content 1 of combined content is recalled on FM1 system frequency or a frame rate half the system and other content is recalled on FM2, a message frequency can be loaded.
Page 184 Saving content to content storage Press the [Name] button and enter a content name (up to 64 characters) using the keyboard. You can save content that is present only in the frame memory work area to content storage. Select a save destination folder in [Folder]. Open the Home >...
Page 185: Still Image Operations
Recalling a Still Image Still Image Operations Open the Home > Frame Memory > FM1/FM2 > Clip/Still > Recall menu (13101.11). This section describes the operation on frame memory output channel 1 (FM1) as an example. Content can be displayed in list view or thumbnail view.
Page 186: Video Operations
When group mode is enabled, the frame memory Video Operations output channel display changes to [FM1/FM2]. Set the [Through] button for [FM1] to the on state. This section describes the operation on frame memory The frame memory source bus signal is output on the output channel 1 (FM1) as an example.
Page 187: Recalling Video
System signal format Output conditions 2160P • When signals on ports on slot 1 are selected on the frame memory source bus and recorded, and the frame memory assigned to No. 7 to 12 using the Home > Setup > Switcher > Box Settings >...
Page 188 Video playback operations Button Operation Set current position as playback start point Set current position as playback stop point g End of video content To play audio Set the [Audio On] switch to the on state. To repeat playback (looping) Press the [Set Loop Playback] button.
Page 189 To delete regions outside the playback range Video playback operations (trimming) Operate using the following buttons. Press the [Trim] button, check the message, then press Button Operation [OK]. The region before the set playback start point and the FM LOOP Repeat (loop) playback region after the set playback stop point are deleted.
Page 190: Chapter 11 Clip Players
Clip Players Chapter Notes Overview • Clip players operate on a box-by-box basis. When the system signal format is 2160P, only two channels comprising Clip 1 and Clip 2 can be used. The same The clip player is a function for recalling and playing channels are linked and operate together, even though video content.
Page 191: Clip Player Operations
• MP4 file Clip Player Operations Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 4:2:0 8-bit Audio: AAC or PCM, 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 16-bit/ 24-bit Assigning Clip Player Outputs Note MOV files and MP4 files may not be displayed correctly, To output clip player images to a monitor, for example, depending on the content.
Page 192: Clip Player Content Operations
For details, see “Properties display” (page 353). Notes • Channels cannot be combined/uncombined in the Selecting a clip player output channel following cases. Use the menu for the target clip player output channel for – When channels are locked – When playing video operation.
Page 193 Loading content Editing content properties You can load content into the clip player from content You can edit the properties of content in content storage. storage. Press the [Edit Properties] button in the Home > Clip Player > Clip Common > Load > Load menu (14103.21) and edit the properties in the [Edit Properties] window.
Page 194: Video Operations
Playing video (menu) Video Operations Open the Home > Clip Player > Clip1/Clip2 > Clip > Play menu (14101.12). This section describes the operation on clip player output When group mode is enabled, the clip player output channel 1 (Clip 1) as an example. channel display changes to [Clip 1/Clip 2].
Page 195 Playing video (device control block) Button Operation The device control block can be switched to device/frame Pause playback memory/clip player operation mode for playback control of video. Playback For details about the operation buttons in device/frame memory/clip player operation mode, see “VTR/disk Move to video playback stop point recorder operations”...
Page 196 • CRNT: Current playback position timecode (hour:minute:second:frame) • START: Playback start point timecode (hour:minute:second:frame) • STOP: Playback stop point timecode (hour:minute:second:frame) Note The content name is displayed left-justified in ASCII characters only (up to 20 characters).
Page 197: Chapter 12 Dmes
DMEs Chapter When the system signal format is 2160P, a box DME can Overview be set for use as DME Ch1/2 or as DME Ch3/4 using the Home > Setup > Switcher > Box Settings > DME/FM Channel Assign menu (19103.53). DME function For details about assigning a DME channel, see “Setting DME (Digital Multi Effects) allows you to add three-...
Page 198 the position of the virtual viewpoint of the image, and so On a 16:9 monitor screen, the reference values of parameters for the image (source space) and screen (target space) are as follows. Center of image or screen: X = 0.00, Y = 0.00, Z = 0.00 Source space Target space Upper right corner of image or screen:...
Page 199: Types Of Three-Dimensional
Detents Image movement in target space In three-dimensional space, points called “detents” are defined at regular intervals. You can set the current three-dimensional parameter values to the closest detent point. The intervals between detents are defined as follows. Operation Detent interval Movement in X-axis Movement in Y-axis Move image (Location XYZ)
Page 200 Image rotation in target space Shrinking and magnifying an image in source space is done in three-dimensional space, so magnifying an image enhances perspective. Shrinking and magnifying an image in target space is a conversion to a two-dimensional image for display on a monitor screen, so shrinking and magnifying does not change the shape of the image.
Page 201: Graphics Display
The X-axis and Y-axis values define the position of the Effect Description viewpoint, and the Z-axis value defines the distance from Crop Crop the top, bottom, left, and right of an the viewpoint. image. Wipe crop Display an image inside or outside a wipe pattern.
Page 202: Global Effects
Global Effects Three-Dimensional Global effects are effects created by combining multiple Transforms consecutive DME channels. The following global effects can be configured. Three-dimensional transform operations are performed Effect Description using the device control block. Combiner Combines overlaid images. You can also adjust three-dimensional parameters using Brick Create a rectangular block with three the menu.
Page 203 Button Description Button Description Enable source space operations. Restricts the parameters targeted by the Cannot be selected at the same time as the operation. [TRGT] button. You can select multiple buttons. When the [X] button is lit: TRGT Enable target space operations. Operations on parameters on the X-axis Cannot be selected at the same time as the using the trackball are enabled.
Page 204 you turn clockwise, and increase as you turn • Selected three-dimensional space: LOCAL, GLB and counterclockwise. SRC, TRGT • Selected parameter name: ASP PERS, LOC SIZE, LOC XYZ, ROT, AXIS LOC, SPIN, SKEW • X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis settings Transforming an image in three- dimensional space Press the [DME] button.
Page 205: Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Menu)
In the [Source/Target] group, select source space or Note target space. You can also enter a difference value from the currently Source: Source space set value using the [TRIM] button. Target: Target space Either source space or target space can be selected. For details, see “Entering a difference from a current value”...
Page 206: Graphics Display
For details about detents, see “Detents” (page 199). Graphics Display To return parameters to the initial settings The parameters return to the initial status saved data setting values. Overview The operation must be performed separately for global space and local space. This function allows you to display wire frames, For details about initial status, see “Setting Startup”...
Page 207: Setting A Graphic
Grid Axis: Coordinate axes Displays a grid on the monitor screen. It is enabled when Axis Name: Axis names setting the position of an image in two-dimensional space. Ch ID: Channel ID Wire Frame: Wire frame Grid: Grid To reduce the display size of graphics display Set the [Scale] button to the on state and set the following parameter.
Page 208: Edge Effects
Setting a Crop Edge Effects Open the Home > DME > Channel1 > Edge > Border/ Crop menu (15101.21). This section describes the menu for DME channel 1 as an example. Set the [Crop] button to the on state and set the following parameters.
Page 209: Setting A Wipe Crop
To set the wipe crop pattern position and size Setting a Wipe Crop (Position/Size) Set the [Position/Size] button to the on state and set the following parameters. Note When Brick is set, Wipe Crop cannot be enabled. Parameter Adjustment Horizontal position Open the Home >...
Page 210: Video Modifier Effects
Parameter Adjustment Video Modifier Effects Amplitude Amplitude of modulation Frequency Frequency of modulation This section describes the menu for DME channel 1 as an Speed Speed of ripples • Negative values create waves example. in the down and left directions. •...
Page 211: Setting Mono
Parameter Adjustment Note Mix C Chrominance signal mix If a border has been set and then masks are enabled on amount both group 1 effects and group 2 effects, the Border effect Mix All Simultaneous adjustment of will also be masked. luminance signal and chrominance signal mix Open the Home >...
Page 212: Freeze Effects
When the [Speed] button is selected, set the following Freeze Effects parameter. Parameter Adjustment Speed Rotation speed of pattern The following three types of freeze effects can be set. • A value of –100.00 corresponds Hard freeze: Generate a still image at an arbitrary to 4 revolutions/second position.
Page 213: Nonlinear Effects
When the [Flat] button is selected, set the following Nonlinear Effects parameters. Parameter Adjustment Luminance Luminance It is not possible to apply two or more nonlinear effects at Saturation Saturation the same time. Enabling an effect automatically disables the previously enabled effect. This section describes the menu for DME channel 1 as an When the [Hue Rotation] button is selected, set the example.
Page 214: Other Settings
Parameter Adjustment Other Settings Luminance Luminance Saturation Saturation This section describes the menu for DME channel 1 as an example. When the [Hue Rotation] button is selected, set the following parameters. Setting a Background Parameter Adjustment Luminance Luminance You can select a signal to insert into the background of an Saturation Saturation image.
Page 215: Removing The Virtual Image
Open the Home > DME > Channel1 > Input/Output > Parameter Adjustment Video/Key menu (15101.02). Gain Key gain Set the [Separate Side] button to the on state. Note If a DME channel is assigned as the 1st channel, only Removing the Virtual Image the [Ext Key] button can be selected.
Page 216: Global Effects
Setting a Brick Global Effects Images selected on three DME channels can be combined into a brick shape. Overview Global effects are effects created by combining multiple consecutive DME channels. The following global effects can be configured. • Combiner • Brick •...
Page 217: Setting A Shadow
Channel Shadow setting Parameter Adjustment Ch1 + Ch2 Ch2 + Ch3 Position of top edge Ch1 + Ch2 – – Left Position of left edge + Ch3 Right Position of right edge Ch2 + Ch3 – – + Ch4 Bottom Position of bottom edge Ch1 + Ch2 –...
Page 218 To set a shadow on channel 1 for the background for the images on channels 1 and 3: Set the [Ch 1 Shadow] button to the on state. To set a shadow on channel 2 for the background for the images on channels 1 and 2: Set the [Ch 2 Shadow] button to the on state.
Page 219: Chapter 13 External Devices
• P-Bus (Peripheral Bus II protocol) devices You can register external device control data on an effect • GPI devices timeline. • VTRs (Sony 9-pin VTR protocol) • Disk recorders (video disk communications protocol, Effect timeline registers Odetics protocol) The maximum number of registers that can be used in an •...
Page 220: Control Of Vtrs And Disk Recorders
Note Control of VTRs and Disk External devices connected via general-purpose TCP/IP Recorders connection cannot be operated using the device control block buttons, Cueup & Play, DDR/VTR timeline, or similar functions. Control of external devices is supported by sending commands using macros. VTR/Disk Recorder Operations (Device Control Block) Operating a VTR/disk recorder...
Page 221 To change the playback speed Press the [VAR] button, [SHTL] button, or [JOG] button, then turn the Z-ring during playback. Turn the Z-ring clockwise to play in the normal direction, or counterclockwise to play in the reverse direction. The playback speed varies according to the angle. To cancel variable-speed playback, press the [STOP] button.
Page 222: Vtr/Disk Recorder Status Display
• Home > External Device > Device > Timeline > Still image Rewind Action menu (16101.42) Low speed Low speed Information for the assigned VTR/disk recorder is displayed for each channel selection button. You can check the current timecode in [Current TC]. You can check the current VTR/disk recorder status in Reverse Forward...
Page 223 Cueup & play is configured using the device control For details about recall operations using the menu, block or the menu. You can recall a register in which see “Setting cueup & play (menu)” (page 223). cueup & play settings are saved, and then control operation using the utility/shotbox control block, utility Press the [DEV] button.
Page 224 For details about recalling an effect timeline register, Selecting a region and recalling an effect timeline register see “Recalling an Effect Timeline” (page 265). are controlled using the numeric keypad control block or the menu. Open the Home > External Device > Device > Cueup &...
Page 225: Ddr/Vtr Timeline
[RUN] button: Start playback. Playback stops at the stop back as a clip and the remaining 15 frames show the point timecode. 15th frame as a still image. Executing cueup & play (menu) 30 frames 30 frames Select an external device region and recall an effect timeline register.
Page 226 – Press the [RUN] button to play to a point close to the • Folder selection cannot be set on a timeline for the end of a file t stop playback t press the [RUN] AMP protocol. button again. Perform the following operation if playback freezes. Setting an action –...
Page 227: Disk Recorder File Operations
Start: Set a start action. Note Stop: Set a stop action. If a start point is not configured for a disk recorder, the file loaded at the keyframe point when the effect Press the left button in the [Start TC] group and enter timeline is executed becomes the target of the action.
Page 228 Updating a file list To sort the folder list display You can press a display item title to sort the display. Pressing a title switches between ascending and Open the Home > External Device > Device > File descending order each time you press the title, and List menu (16101.21).
Page 229: Control Of P-Bus Devices
Press the [New File] button. Control of P-Bus Devices The [New File] window appears. Press the input field and enter a file name using the You can control a P-Bus (Peripheral Bus II protocol) keyboard. external device via a serial port or network port. Enter 8 or up to 23 characters.
Page 230: P-Bus Trigger
P-Bus timeline settings information is displayed for For details, see “Setting the operation of the first each device (0 to 23). keyframe when rewind is executed” (page 427). Select the target device for operation. Open the Home > External Device > P-Bus > Timeline >...
Page 231: Control Of Gpi Devices
[REWIND] button: Trigger 4 Control of GPI Devices Numeric keypad control block [RCALL] button: Recall [STORE] button: Learn You can control a GPI external device via a GPI output [Effect Timeline Recall/Store] taskbar port. [Run] button: Trigger 1 Operate an external device using a GPI timeline. [Rewind] button: Trigger 4 [Effect Timeline Edit] taskbar GPI Timeline...
Page 232: Control Of Routers
Setting an action when rewind is executed Control of Routers On a GPI timeline, normally when the [REWIND] button is pressed, an action set for the first keyframe is not executed. When the [RUN] button is pressed, then the first keyframe action is executed. Destination Input List Display To execute a specific action when the [REWIND] button is pressed, set a rewind action.
Page 233: Router Operations (Aux Bus Control Block)
Press the [Select Source] button. Selecting a level Select using the [LEVEL BTN1] button to [LEVEL A source selection window appears. BTN4] button assigned to the cross-point pad. Switch the source using the source selection buttons. Select a tab to change the button number to display. Setting a source selection button to the on state switches the source.
Page 234: Chapter 14 Other Functions
Other Functions Chapter On: Lit light purple Utility Functions Off: Lit purple Cross-point buttons in the cross-point control block The utility functions assign a specific function (action) to On: Lit amber a button for recall when the button is pressed. Off: Not lit You can assign the following actions to the memory recall buttons in the utility/shotbox control block, the memory...
Page 235: List Of Utility Commands
List of Utility Commands The following utility commands can be assigned. Command Function M/E-x PGM1 ST Enable/disable M/E-x program output safe title M/E-x PGM2 ST x = 1 to 5 M/E-x PGM3 ST M/E-x PGM4 ST M/E-x PVW ST Enable/disable M/E-x preview output safe title x = 1 to 5 M/E-x CLEAN ST Enable/disable M/E-x clean output safe title...
Page 236: Executing A Utility Function (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)
Command Function AUTO PVW Auto preview Preset PVW Preset preview M/E-x Preview M/E-x preview x = 1 to 5 P/P Preview P/P preview M/E-x Sub Preview M/E-x preview on the sub side in multi program 2 mode x = 1 to 5 P/P Sub Preview P/P preview on the sub side in multi program 2 mode M/E-x K-PVW1...
Page 237: Executing A Utility Function (Utility Control Block)
For details about assigning buttons, see “Assigning Select a bank. Control Panel Buttons” (page 408). For details about selecting a bank, see “Selecting a bank” (page 237). Executing a utility function Press the button assigned with the target action to Select a bank.
Page 238: Multi Program 2
The utility functions for the selected bank are assigned to Multi Program 2 the 1st row or 2nd row in key bus mode, and to the 1st row to 4th row in free assign mode. Executing a utility function Overview This section describes execution in key/AUX bus delegation mode as an example.
Page 239: Setting Multi Program 2 Mode
Program output on the sub side Example: Dedicated M/E-1 main and dedicated M/E-1 sub on two M/E banks Background B Background A Use for M/E-1 main operations Use for M/E-1 sub operations Key (key 1 to key 8) Setting Multi Program 2 Mode Setting multi program 2 mode flow Set the operation mode for a switcher bank (see page 392).
Page 240 Setting control panel buttons when sharing main Open the Home > M/E-1 > Common > Key Priority/ and sub Key Assign menu (11110.11). You can assign the main/sub switching buttons ([MAIN] The key assignment status of the program 1 output to button and [SUB] button) to the cross-point control block, program 4 output are shown at the bottom.
Page 241: Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions
Image creation operation – When using a DME wipe only 1-channel mode DME wipe: Can be used separately This section describes the operation of a switcher bank on main and sub. shared between main and sub as an example. 2-channel mode or 3-channel mode DME wipe: Can To switch between main and sub, press the [MAIN] be used on either main or sub only.
Page 242: Aux Bus Functions
• When a preset color mix is selected on main or sub, it is AUX Bus Functions not possible to perform an independent key transition operation on main and sub. Selecting an AUX Bus/Edit Preview Bus Signal You can select and switch AUX bus and edit preview bus signals using the menu.
Page 243 Select an output in the Home > Setup > System > Output • The AUX mix transition rate is configured using the > Output Assign menu (19101.41) and assign two menu. consecutive AUX buses as a group (Aux1/2 to Aux47/ For details about settings, see “Executing an AUX mix 48).
Page 244: Aux Bus Color Corrector
The image during the transition is output on the Setting the video process function AUX1 bus. The selected image is output on the AUX2 bus. Open the Home > Other Effects > Aux Bus > Aux Bus CCR menu (18102.21). AUX Bus Color Corrector Select the target AUX bus to set.
Page 245 Parameter Adjustment Output level R signal adjustment White balance adjustment Green G signal adjustment Blue B signal adjustment Simultaneous adjustment of all RGB signals a) [Red] parameter value is shown. To return primary color correction settings to Input level Black the defaults balance Press the [Unity] button in the [Primary CCR] group,...
Page 246: Color Backgrounds
Note Color Backgrounds The enable/disable setting is applied to all link groups. Open the Home > Other Effects > Aux Bus > Aux Bus CCR menu (18102.21). Overview Set the [Link Enable] button in the [Aux Bus CCR A color background is a function used to create a color Link] group to the on state.
Page 247 To replicate a pattern (Multi) Parameter Adjustment You can replicate a pattern horizontally, vertically, or Soft Softness of the pattern both up to 63 times. contour Pattern Pattern number For details about pattern layouts, see “Replicating a wipe pattern (Multi)” (page 162). a) Linked to the pattern number selected using the [Mix Pattern Select] button.
Page 248: Image Effect
To make a wipe pattern like a window blind Image Effect (Pairing) Set the [Pairing] button to the on state and set the following parameter. Parameter Adjustment Overview Width Width Image effect is a function used to apply a DME effect to To add modulation to a pattern (Modulation) the signal selected on the background A bus or B bus for In the [Modulation] group, select a modulation type.
Page 249: Setting The Image Effect Function
Recalling a snapshot/keyframe Executing the Image Effect Picture flashing may occur when executing a snapshot or Function keyframe that uses the image effect. To prevent picture flashing from occurring, a flash prevention bus must be configured. The image effect function can be executed on the cross- point control block of the target switcher bank.
Page 250: Video Process
For utility 1 bus Video Process Set the [Video Process] button in the [Utility 1] group to the on state. For utility 2 bus Set the [Video Process] button in the [Utility 2] group Overview to the on state. Video process is a function that adjusts the luminance and Set the following parameters.
Page 251: Safe Title
Safe Title Copy and Swap You can enable/disable the safe title function. When Overview enabled, the safe title area is displayed. You can set the safe title area display method (Box1, You can copy the settings of a switcher bank or key to Box2, Cross, Grid) in the Home >...
Page 252: Executing A Copy/Swap
– Key snapshots Copy target Using buttons – Key memory Keys [KEY1] button to [KEY8] button in key • When using DME channels on a key to be copied/ operation mode in the Flexi Pad control swapped, the DME channel selection status may not be block able to be copied/swapped depending on the number of Copy source: Delegation buttons [KEY1]...
Page 253: Dme Override
DME Override DME Channel Status Display When DME override is enabled and an effect timeline or snapshot is recalled, the DME channel that was used Open the Home > Utility > Status > DME menu when saving can be forcibly selected. (18201.51).
Page 254: Chapter 15 Effect Timelines
Effect Timelines Chapter By default, the first keyframe is executed when an effect Overview timeline is recalled. You can also configure a setting such that the first keyframe is not executed. For details about first keyframe operation, see “Setting An effect timeline is a function for arranging multiple the operation of the first keyframe when a register is keyframes on the time axis (timeline) and interpolating recalled”...
Page 255: Attributes
Attributes Edit point Variable duration Constant mode duration mode You can add specific attributes for running an effect Edit target when Currently selected Currently selected timeline when it is recalled. an edit point is at keyframe keyframe The attributes are set for an effect timeline register. a keyframe becomes the edit becomes the edit...
Page 256: Executing An Effect Timeline
Note Effect Timeline List The keyframe path cannot be set for an effect timeline of an external device region. Displaying the Effect Timeline List Executing an Effect Timeline Open the Home > Register > Effect Timeline > Timeline You can execute an effect timeline using the [RUN] View >...
Page 257: Setting The Effect Timeline List View
j Pause Open the Home > Register > Effect Timeline > Displayed when a pause is set. Timeline View > Assign menu (18301.12). “Enabled” is displayed for [Display] in the list on the k Stop point timecode left for regions set for display. l Effect duration In the list on the left, select the target region to set.
Page 258: Effect Timeline Operations (Utility/Shotbox Control Block And Numeric Keypad Control Block)
Press the [EFF] button in the numeric keypad control Effect Timeline block, turning the [EFF] button and [RCALL] button on amber, to switch to effect timeline operation mode. Operations (Utility/ Select a region using the region selection buttons, then enter a register number in the numeric keypad area to Shotbox Control Block select a register.
Page 259: Recalling An Effect Timeline
For details about setting the regions selected Effect Timeline/Macro Edit Mode (Utility/ simultaneously, see “Setting Regions Selected Shotbox Control Block) Simultaneously” (page 408). KF MCRO EDIT button Note Duration/delay setting buttons When multiple regions are assigned to the region selection button that is lit green, the region with the highest priority becomes the reference region and an asterisk “*”...
Page 260: Saving An Effect Timeline
For details about settings, see “Inserting the first Saving an Effect Timeline keyframe automatically when an empty register is recalled” (page 426). An effect timeline register can be saved by switching the • You can configure a setting such that when another numeric keypad control block to effect timeline operation effect timeline register is recalled while editing an mode.
Page 261 Effect timeline creation/edit flow Press the [KF MCRO EDIT] button. The memory recall section switches to effect Numeric keypad control block: Select a region (see page 259). timeline/macro edit mode. Select the target region to set. Press the [EDIT ENBL] button, turning it on orange. Numeric keypad control block: Effect timeline edit mode becomes enabled.
Page 262 To insert before the selected position, press and hold Select a copy destination edit point. the [SHIFT] button and press the [INS] button. Press the [PASTE] button. Modifying a keyframe The copied keyframe is inserted after the selected position. Select an edit point (keyframe). To insert before the selected position, press and hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PASTE] button.
Page 263: Setting The Duration And Delay
Press the [PAUSE] button, turning it on orange. Undoing an edit operation To undo an operation immediately after inserting, A pause is set at the selected keyframe. modifying, deleting, or pasting a keyframe, press the [UNDO] button. Setting keyframe loop You can specify a range on an effect timeline to execute the range repeatedly.
Page 264 Enter an effect duration in the numeric keypad area in Setting the delay the numeric keypad control block. Press the [KF MCRO EDIT] button. Enter a duration as a timecode (minute:second:frame). The memory recall section switches to effect timeline/macro edit mode. Note Press the [EDIT ENBL] button, turning it on orange.
Page 265: Effect Timeline Operations (Menu)
[ME] tab: Switcher bank regions Effect Timeline [User] tab: User regions [DME] tab: DME regions Operations (Menu) [External Device] tab: External device regions The first selected region becomes the reference region. To select all regions configured beforehand Recalling an Effect Timeline Set the [All Regions] button to the on state.
Page 266: Saving An Effect Timeline
Selecting a register The currently recalled register number is displayed Select a register using the numeric keypad area at the on the numeric keypad area display. To select another bottom right of the [Recall/Store Register] window. register, enter a register number. Enter a register number in the numeric keypad area and For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting press [Enter] to apply the setting.
Page 267 Effect timeline creation/edit flow Note Select a region (see page 265). You can perform the same operation using the [Previous Select the target region to set. KF] button in the [Effect Timeline Edit] taskbar. To move to the next keyframe Recall an effect timeline register (see page 265).
Page 268 Modify a keyframe. Example: To change the horizontal position of background B using Press the [Modify] button. keyframe 2 when keyframes 1 to 3 are selected: The horizontal position of background B in keyframes 1 The keyframe is modified. and 3 changes by the same amount as that in keyframe 2. Notes : Background A : Background B...
Page 269: Setting The Duration And Delay
Press the [Paste Before] button or [Paste After] Setting keyframe loop button. You can specify a range on an effect timeline to execute the range repeatedly. The copied keyframe is inserted before or after the A loop can be configured at only one location on an effect selected position.
Page 270 For details about recalling an effect timeline register, see Setting the keyframe duration “Recalling an Effect Timeline” (page 265). Notes For details about saving an effect timeline, see “Saving • In constant duration mode, it is not possible to set the an Effect Timeline”...
Page 271: Setting The Keyframe Path
Enter a delay in the numeric keypad area. Item Description Transition Transitions Enter a delay as a timecode (second:frame). Key1 to Key8 All key items Note Source Key source You can also enter a difference value from the Fill Key fill currently set value.
Page 272 Item Description Item Description All [Rot] items Loc XYZ All [Loc XYZ] items Rot X Rotation around Y-axis Loc X Movement in X-axis direction Rot Y Rotation around X-axis Loc Y Movement in Y-axis direction Rot Z Rotation around Z-axis Loc Z Movement in Z-axis direction Spin...
Page 273 Item Description Icon Name Description In/Out All input/output items Step No path is drawn between keyframes, and parameters are Bkgd Backgrounds updated each time a keyframe is Video/Key Video/key passed. Linear Linear path is drawn between Home > Register > Effect Timeline > KF Path > keyframes and a constant speed DME Global Effect menu (18301.26) is maintained.
Page 274: Executing An Effect Timeline
For details about path types, see “Path types” Executing an Effect (page 273). When [Spline] is selected, set the following Timeline parameters. Parameter Adjustment You can execute an effect timeline using the utility/ Tension Tension shotbox control block, utility control block, or in the Bias Bias menu.
Page 275: Executing An Effect Timeline (Utility Control Block)
Executing an Effect Timeline (Utility Note You can set the operation when the [RUN] button is Control Block) pressed again during effect timeline execution. You can select a region and recall an effect timeline For details, see “Setting the operation when the [RUN] register using the menu.
Page 276: Executing An Effect Timeline (Menu)
Setting a loop Setting the execution direction Press the [EFF LOOP] button, turning it on. Display the [Effect Timeline Recall/Store] taskbar. When an effect timeline is executed, it repeats executing in an infinite loop. The effect timeline switches to recall/store mode. To stop the loop, press the [EFF LOOP] button, turning it off.
Page 277: Executing An Effect Timeline (Device Control Block)
Keyframe fader Effect Timeline Register Press the [KF] button, turning it on, in the transition control block/transition control block (simple type) on the Operations ICP-X7000. You can execute an effect timeline manually by configuring a fader lever as a keyframe fader and using the fader lever.
Page 278: Editing An Effect Timeline Register
Set the button for the target region to the on state. Press [OK]. You can select multiple regions. Setting an attribute Select a tab to change the region to display. [ME] tab: Switcher bank regions You can add the effect dissolve attribute to an effect [User] tab: User regions timeline.
Page 279 The [Select Region] window appears. Only registers containing the entered character string are displayed. Set the button for the copy source region to the on To copy without renaming a destination register state. Set the [w/o Name] button to the on state. Select a tab to change the region to display.
Page 280 Locking a register In the list on the left, select the target register to delete. Open the effect timeline register display menu. To select and delete multiple registers, place a check mark beside the target registers to delete. To lock a multi region register To select and delete all registers, place a check mark Open the Home >...
Page 281: Chapter 16 Snapshots
Snapshots Chapter Attribute types Overview You can add the following attributes. Cross-point hold: When the snapshot is recalled, the cross-point selection information remains unchanged. A snapshot is a function that saves the configured status Auto transition: An auto transition starts simultaneously for applying an effect to an image in a register which can after a snapshot is recalled.
Page 282: Bus Override
Configurable attributes Snapshot Operations The attributes that can be configured vary depending on the region. (Flexi Pad Control Block) a: Available ×: Not available In the Flexi Pad control block, you can perform Attributes Switcher User External operations on snapshots for switcher bank region targets. bank regions regions...
Page 283: Recalling A Snapshot
The button color varies as follows, according to the Saving a Snapshot register state. Gray characters: Register not containing a registered snapshot Switcher bank region snapshot White characters: Register containing a registered Set the state to save in a snapshot and use the following snapshot procedure to save in a snapshot register.
Page 284: Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)
Press the [SNAPSHOT] button. Snapshot Operations The [SNAPSHOT] button and [RCALL] button turn on amber, and the numeric keypad control block (Numeric Keypad Control switches to snapshot operation mode. Block) Select the target region to set using the region selection buttons. You can operate a snapshot in a region assigned to a You can select multiple regions.
Page 285: Snapshot Operations (Menu)
Select the target region to set using the region Snapshot Operations selection buttons. You can select multiple regions. (Menu) For details about selecting a region, see “Selecting a region” (page 258). A snapshot for a switcher bank region target can be To select all regions configured beforehand recalled and saved using the Common >...
Page 286: Saving A Snapshot
The memory recall section switches to display the Note selected bank. In the [Recall/Store Register] window, it is not possible to add the cross-point hold temporary Press the button for the target register to recall. attribute. The register button is lit orange and the snapshot is You can use the bus override function and the cross- recalled.
Page 287 settings and display of the memory recall buttons in the To rename a register Flexi Pad control block and in the menu are linked. This section describes the M/E-1 menu as an example. Note Set the state to save in a snapshot and use the following A locked register cannot be renamed.
Page 288: Snapshot Register Operations
To add the effect dissolve attribute Snapshot Register Set [Effect Diss] in the numeric keypad area to the on state. Operations For details about setting an attribute, see “Setting an attribute” (page 289). Enter a register number in the numeric keypad area. Displaying a Snapshot Register The currently recalled register number is displayed on the numeric keypad area display.
Page 289 You can select multiple regions. Setting an attribute Select a tab to change the region to display. You can add attributes to a snapshot. [ME] tab: Switcher bank regions The attributes that can be configured vary depending on [User] tab: User regions the region.
Page 290: Editing A Snapshot Register
The [Edit Auto Play] window appears. You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and enter a register number in the numeric keypad Set the button for the target channel to the on state. window. You can select multiple channels. Press the [Select] button in the [Region] group on the right.
Page 291 To move without renaming a destination register In the list on the left, select the target register to lock. Set the [w/o Name] button to the on state. To select and lock multiple registers, place a check mark beside the target registers to lock. Swapping registers To select and lock all registers, place a check mark in the Select All checkbox.
Page 292: Key Snapshot Register Operations
Renaming a register Key Snapshot Register Note Operations A locked register cannot be renamed. Open the snapshot register display menu. Displaying a Key Snapshot Register To rename a multi region register Open the Home > Register > Snapshot > Edit Open the Home >...
Page 293 In the list on the left, select a copy source register. Swapping registers Select the registers to swap in the same way as for To select and copy multiple registers, place a check copying a register and press the [Swap] button. mark beside the target registers to copy.
Page 294: Wipe Snapshot Register Operations
Check the message, then press [OK]. Wipe Snapshot Register Renaming a register Operations Note A locked register cannot be renamed. Displaying a Wipe Snapshot Register Open the Home > Register > Key Snapshot > Edit Register > Browse menu (18303.11). Open the Home >...
Page 295 Set the button for the copy source switcher bank to For details, see “Copying a register” (page 294). the on state. To move without renaming a destination register Press [OK]. Set the [w/o Name] button to the on state. In the list on the left, select a copy source register. Swapping registers To select and copy multiple registers, place a check Select the registers to swap in the same way as for...
Page 296: Dme Wipe Snapshot Register Operations
To select and delete all registers, place a check mark DME Wipe Snapshot in the Select All checkbox. You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and Register Operations enter a register number in the numeric keypad window. Press the [Delete] button. Displaying a DME Wipe Snapshot Check the message, then press [OK].
Page 297: Chapter 17 Shotboxes
Shotboxes Chapter Overview Shotbox Operations (Numeric Keypad Control A shotbox is a function that saves one or more Block) combinations of a region with an effect timeline, snapshot, or key snapshot in a register for recall as required. Shotbox operation mode There are 99 shotbox registers on each control panel.
Page 298 Editing a shotbox Note You can change an effect timeline/snapshot register and A key snapshot cannot be registered using the numeric the region to register in a shotbox. keypad control block. Press the [SHOTBOX] button. Recall an effect timeline register/snapshot register to register in a shotbox.
Page 299: Shotbox Operations (Menu)
To save in a different shotbox register Shotbox Operations Enter a register number in the numeric keypad area. (Menu) Press the [ENTER] button. The [STORE] button turns off and the [RCALL] button turns on amber. Creating and Editing a Shotbox You can register a region with either an effect timeline or a snapshot in a shotbox register.
Page 300 The selected regions are displayed in white characters In the list on the right, select the target region to set. in the region display section at the top. To select and set multiple regions, place a check mark Select a tab to change the region to display. beside the target regions to set.
Page 301: Executing A Shotbox
Notes Executing a Shotbox • When auto run is disabled, an effect timeline is not executed when a shotbox register is recalled. Press the [RUN] button to execute. You can execute a shotbox using the Flexi Pad control • You can set the operation when the [RUN] button is block, utility/shotbox control block, utility control block, pressed again during effect timeline execution.
Page 302: Executing A Shotbox (Cross-Point Control Block)
Press the [UTIL/SBOX] button. When auto run is enabled, the registered effect timeline is executed at the same time the register is The memory recall section switches to utility/shotbox recalled. operation mode. To execute an effect timeline Select a bank. Use the utility/shotbox control block, utility control block, or the menu.
Page 303: Executing A Shotbox (Menu)
Executing a Shotbox (Menu) Shotbox Register Operations Open the Home > Register > Shotbox > Edit Shotbox menu (18306.11). In the list on the left, select the target shotbox register Displaying a Shotbox Register to recall. You can also press the [Select Register] button and Open the Home >...
Page 304: Editing A Shotbox Register
To enable auto run To search for a register Press the [Auto Run On] button. Press the [Search] button, enter a character string to search for in the input field in the displayed window, and To disable auto run press the [Enter] button. Press the [Auto Run Off] button.
Page 305 Deleting a register Note A locked register cannot be deleted. Open the Home > Register > Shotbox > Edit Register > Browse menu (18306.21). Select the target register to delete. To select and delete multiple registers, place a check mark beside the target registers to delete. To select and delete all registers, place a check mark in the Select All checkbox.
Page 306: Chapter 18 Macros
Macros Chapter Control block Event Overview Flexi Pad control • Select transition type of block independent key transition • Recalling the following functions – Snapshot A macro is a function that saves control panel operations – Key snapshot and menu operations in a register which can be used to –...
Page 307: Creating And Editing A Macro
• Menu recall operations utility/shotbox control block, the memory recall buttons • Parameter setting operations using touch control in the in the utility control block, and the cross-point buttons in analog controls window the cross-point control block. (Parameter setting operations using numeric keypad “Macro AT with Rate”...
Page 308: Executing A Macro
Auto pause insert mode Step execution mode In addition to the auto insert mode function, auto pause When execution of an event ends, execution is paused. insert mode automatically inserts a pause event between The next event is executed by a take operation. events.
Page 309: Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
For details about GPI inputs, see “Setting a GPI Input” Macro Operations (Flexi (page 432). Pad Control Block) You can create and edit a macro on the Flexi Pad control block in macro operation mode. Notes • Menu operation events cannot be registered using the Flexi Pad control block.
Page 310: Creating And Editing A Macro
You select registers (1 to 999) and execute take The current event number and total number of events are operations using the buttons in the memory recall section. displayed on the top right button. To allow operations on the 999 macro registers, the Flexi Pad control block groups the registers.
Page 311: Editing A Macro Event
For details about setting auto insert mode, see Editing a Macro Event “Setting auto insert mode” (page 310). Register/edit events. Selecting an edit point When creating a macro Move to the target event (edit point) to edit in the macro. Perform an operation to register as an event in a To move to the previous event macro.
Page 312 Press the [MOD] button. All events in the recalled register are inserted after the selected event. The selected event is modified. Note You can also select and modify all events. For details, see “Selecting all events” (page 312). Deleting an event Select an edit point.
Page 313: Macro Operations (Utility/Shotbox Control Block And Numeric Keypad Control Block)
For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting a Macro Operations register” (page 259). (Utility/Shotbox Control Note Block and Numeric Displaying the [Edit Macro Event] window using the menu switches the numeric keypad control block to Keypad Control Block) macro operation mode. Edit mode Press and hold the [MCRO] button and press the You can edit a macro in the utility/shotbox control block...
Page 314: Creating And Editing A Macro
Press the [KF MCRO EDIT] button in the utility/ Creating and Editing a Macro shotbox control block. The memory recall section switches to effect Setting auto insert mode timeline/macro edit mode. When the numeric keypad control block is set to You can enable/disable auto insert mode in the utility/ macro edit mode, the utility/shotbox control block shotbox control block in effect timeline/macro edit mode.
Page 315: Editing A Macro Event
For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting Select an edit point. a register” (page 259). Press the [PAUSE] button, turning it on blue, in the Press the [ENTER] button. utility/shotbox control block. The created/edited macro is saved in the register, and Enter a pause time in the numeric keypad area in the the [STORE STATS] button and [RCALL] button numeric keypad control block and press the [ENTER]...
Page 316 Enter the number of the last event for the specified Note range in the numeric keypad area in the numeric You can also select and delete multiple events. keypad control block. For details, see “Selecting multiple events” To change the number of the first event in the (page 316).
Page 317: Macro Operations (Menu)
numeric keypad control block closes the [Edit Macro Macro Operations (Menu) Event] window. Creating and Editing a Macro Macro edit mode You can create and edit a macro using the Home > Open the Home > Register > Macro > Edit Macro Register >...
Page 318: Editing A Macro Event
Press the [Store] button and enter the target register • Number and name of register being edited number in which to save in the numeric keypad • Selected event number and total number of events window. • Current event symbol and data A “…”...
Page 319 Press the [Event] button or [Continue] button in the Note [Symbol/Parameter] group. You can insert before or after the selected event using The [Symbol] window appears. the [Insert Before] button or [Insert After] button in the [Edit Macro Event] window. Press the button for the target symbol to set.
Page 320 Modifying an event Copying an event In the event list, select a copy source event. Note Menu operation events cannot be modified. In the [Edit Macro Event] window, press the [Copy] button. In the event list, select the target event to modify. In the event list, select the event at the insertion Press the [Edit Event] button.
Page 321: Executing A Macro
Merging registers Executing a Macro You can insert all events from another register at a specified position. In the event list, select the event at the insertion You can execute a macro using the Flexi Pad control position. block, utility/shotbox control block, utility control block, cross-point control block, or numeric keypad control In the [Edit Macro Event] window, press the [Merge] block.
Page 322: Executing A Macro (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)
Select a bank. Select a bank. For details about selecting a bank, see “Selecting a For details about selecting a bank, see “Selecting a bank” (page 310). bank” (page 236). Press the button for the target register to recall. Press the button for the target register to recall. For details about selecting a register, see “Selecting When a button assigned with a macro register is a register”...
Page 323: Executing A Macro (Numeric Keypad Control Block)
In normal execution mode, the macro is executed Macro Register automatically. To recall a macro using cross-point pad buttons Operations You can assign the macro register recall function to buttons in the cross-point pad of a cross-point control block/AUX bus control block on the ICP-X7000. Press the button for the target register to recall the macro.
Page 324 You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and To swap without renaming the registers enter a register number in the numeric keypad Set the [w/o Name] button to the on state. window. Locking a register In the list on the right, select a copy destination register.
Page 325: Macro Attachments
To select and rename multiple registers, place a check Macro Attachments mark beside the target registers to rename. To select and rename all registers, place a check mark in the Select All checkbox. You can also press the [Select Register(s)] button and Overview enter a register number in the numeric keypad window.
Page 326: Setting A Macro Attachment
• ICP-X7000: [MACRO ATTACH ENABLE] button Control block Button assigned to the cross-point pad in the cross-point Transition control • Fader lever control block block (simple type) • Buttons assigned with the following • ICP-X1000 series: [MCRO ATTCH ENBL] button functions.
Page 327 To assign in macro only mode Assign a macro register to the fader lever. Simultaneously press and hold both the [PRE To assign to a position other than the operation MACRO] button and [POST MACRO] button in the start point/operation end point cross-point control block and press the assignment Press and hold the [PRE MACRO] button or [POST target button.
Page 328: Displaying A Macro Attachment List
To release a macro attachment set to a fader Check the message, then press [OK]. lever Press and hold the [PRE MACRO] button or [POST MACRO] button in the cross-point control block and Displaying a Macro Attachment List press the [LIMIT SET] button or [PRIOR SET] button in the transition control block/transition control block You can check the information for a button/fader lever to (simple type).
Page 329: Executing A Macro Assigned In A Macro Attachment
[M/E-1] tab to [M/E-5] tab, [P/P] tab: Switcher registration, the contents of the macro may not be bank cross-point control block and transition reproduced correctly when the macro is recalled. control block/transition control block (simple • When executing a macro, if you switch to macro edit type)/independent key transition control block mode, the macro currently being executed stops.
Page 330: Macro Timelines
For details about settings, see “Lighting buttons Macro Timelines configured with a macro attachment” (page 428). Enable macro attachments. For details, see “Enabling macro attachments” Overview (page 329). A macro timeline is an effect timeline for macros. Press the button with a set macro attachment. You can execute macros in sequence by setting macro recall/execute actions at keyframe points on an effect The macro is executed according to the link mode.
Page 331 For details about setting an effect timeline, see “Effect Timeline Operations (Menu)” (page 265). Open the Home > Register > Macro > Timeline > Action menu (18307.41). In the [Action] group, select an action to set. No Action: Do not set an action. Recall: Recall a macro register.
Page 332: Chapter 19 File Management
File Management Chapter Packages Overview Setup data and register data files are saved in switcher storage as a package. You can create a package with files in a single category or files in multiple categories. You can save setup and register data in switcher storage You can add tags to packages for efficient identification and then recall it as required.
Page 333: Package Operations
e Select All checkbox Package Operations f Checkbox g Package name Displaying a Package h Package modification date and time Open the Home > File > Package > Browse menu i Package size (10101.11). A list of packages appears. j Tags added to package k Lock icon A lock icon is displayed when a package is locked.
Page 334: Copying A Package
Specifying search criteria You can specify an AND condition or OR condition to search for multiple character strings. Note An AND condition search only matches within each item (package name, tag, memo). You cannot search across multiple items. Input example Search criteria aaa bbb Includes both “aaa”...
Page 335: Deleting A Package
Press the [Copy] button. Note If an unlocked package is selected as the target for Check the message, then press [OK]. operation, the unlocked status is retained. For the duplicate packages, a copy count (underscore and copy number) is added to the package name. Editing Package Properties Note Tags and memos added to a package are also copied.
Page 336: Importing/Exporting A Package Archive File
Note Note When multiple packages are selected, the memo of all If a default package is imported, it overwrites the packages will have the same description. current default package. Press [OK]. Exporting a package archive file Open the Home > File > Package > Import/Export > Importing/Exporting a Package Export menu (10101.22).
Page 337: Batch File Operations
Note Batch File Operations User account data can be saved in batch but cannot be loaded in batch. To load, load the files individually. For details about the method of operation, see You can select multiple categories and perform batch “Loading a File”...
Page 338: Copying Files
Select the target category to copy. Note To select all categories, set the [All Categories] The user account category is not included in the button to the on state. selection target of the [All Categories] button. To select a setup data category, select a button in the [Setup] group.
Page 339: Setup Data File Operations
Categories Level 4 > level 5 Menu Setup Data File number 100G IP I/F 100G IP I/F > Load 10103.91 Operations 100G IP I/F > Save 10103.92 100G IP I/F > Copy 10103.93 100G IP I/F > Browse 10103.94 Target Category Menus Files This section describes the system setup data menu as an Setup data file operations are performed using the Home...
Page 340: Saving A File
Select a copy source package and press [OK]. Saving a File To select the default package Press the [Default Package] button. Note Files cannot be saved in a locked package. Press the [Select] button in the [Target Package] group. Open the Home > File > Setup > System > Save menu The [Select Package] window appears.
Page 341: Renaming A File
Check the message, then press [OK]. Register Data File The file is deleted. Operations Renaming a File Target Category Menus Note Files in a locked package cannot be renamed. Register data file operations are performed using the Home > File > Register menu. Open the Home >...
Page 342: Loading A File
You can also press the [Select File(s)] button and Categories Level 4 > level 5 Menu enter a file number in the numeric keypad window. number Macro attachment Macro Attachment > 10104.81 Load Notes Macro Attachment > 10104.82 • Selection of a file is not required in the macro Save attachment category as there is only one file.
Page 343: Saving A File
[Browse] button. For the macro attachment category, The name of the most recently loaded package and press the [Attachment] button. the free space in storage are displayed at the top right. To display the file view/edit menu Select a region. The list of files included in the selected package is displayed in the [Package] group.
Page 344: Copying A File
You can also press the [Select Destination] button Note and enter a file number in the numeric keypad Files cannot be copied to a locked package. window. The save destination of the first register selected in Open the Home > File > Register > Effect Timeline > the [Switcher] group is the first file selected in the Copy menu (10104.13).
Page 345: Deleting A File
For details, see “Editing Package Properties” Select a region. (page 335). The regions that can be selected vary depending on To select the default package the category. Press the [Default Package] button. For details, see “To select a region” (page 343). In the [Target Package] group list, select a copy Note destination file.
Page 346: System Configuration Data File Operations
For details, see “To select a region” (page 343). System Configuration Note Data File Operations Selection of a region is not required in the shotbox, macro, and macro attachment categories. Press the [Select] button in the [Package] group. Target Category Menus The [Select Package] window appears.
Page 347: Saving A File
Copying a File Note After loading a user account category, all users are signed You can copy category files between packages. out when loading is completed successfully and the login screen appears. Note To display the file view/edit menu Files cannot be copied to a locked package. The file included in the selected package is displayed in the [Package] group.
Page 348: Deleting A File
Deleting a File Locking File Loading Note You can prevent the loading of files for each category. Files in a locked package cannot be deleted. Open the Home > File > File Common > File Load Open the Home > File > System Config > Config > Lock menu (10111.11).
Page 349 Press [OK]. To change the set password Press the [Change Password] button. The [Change Password] window appears. Press the [Current Password] button and enter the current password using the keyboard. Press the [New Password] button and enter a new password (up to 32 characters) using the keyboard. Press the [Confirm New Password] button and enter the same password using the keyboard.
Page 350 Content Management Chapter Importing/exporting Overview You can import still image/video/audio files from a computer and save it in switcher content storage. You can also import/export content archive files between switcher content storage and a computer. You can manage image and audio content used in frame memory, clip players, and SL keys.
Page 351: Content Operations
Content Operations Displaying Content Open the Home > Content > Browse menu (10201.11). A list of content is displayed. List view (with properties) a Show properties button Toggles between showing/hiding properties. b Content storage free space i j k Displays the available content storage space. Notes List view (without properties) •...
Page 352 n Tags added to content When search criteria is configured, the [Search] button is displayed highlighted. Displays up to two tags in list view or only one tag in thumbnail view. g [Filter] button o Content import date and time/creation date and Filters the list view/thumbnail view by folder, tag, type, and status selection criteria.
Page 353 [Duration]: Content duration Size: Sort by size [Tags]: Tags added to content (1 only) Filtering by criteria Properties display Press the [Filter] button and set the filter criteria in the You can check the following information. criteria setup window. • Type icon Only content matching the selected folder, tag, type, or •...
Page 354: Copying Content
Only content containing the entered character string is To select all displayed content, place a check mark in the displayed. Select All checkbox. Copying Content Open the Home > Content > Browse menu (10201.11). Select the target content to copy. Press the input field in the search window and enter a To select and copy multiple content, place a check character string to search for using the keyboard.
Page 355: Deleting Content
To select and move multiple content, place a check Locking Content mark beside the target content to move. To select and move all displayed content, place a Open the Home > Content > Browse menu check mark in the Select All checkbox. (10201.11).
Page 356 Select tags to add to content in [Tags]. Combining Content Place a check mark for each tag to add. Note Combining images When multiple content is selected, clearing a check You can combine video and video content resources or mark for a tag removes the tag from all content. still image and still image content resources.
Page 357 • The content name is the name of content 1 with • The content name is the name of the video content with “_CMB” appended to the end. “_LNK” appended to the end. If the name exceeds 64 characters, some characters at If the name exceeds 64 characters, some characters at the end of the content 1 name will be deleted.
Page 358 Place a check mark for each tag to add. Importing/Exporting To create a tag Press the [New Tag] button to display the [New Tag] Content window. Press the input field and enter a tag name (up to 24 characters) using the keyboard, then press [OK]. Importing Content Press the input field in [Memo] and enter a memo (up to 255 characters) using the keyboard.
Page 359 Reduce the size of the archive file, for example by File name before Content name after importing reducing the number of content resources, and then importing (series of still images) execute the export again. MON101.tga MON102.tga Open the Home > Content > Import/Export > Export MON103.tga as Archive menu (10201.33).
Page 360 Note Editing a Folder A folder cannot be created when a folder at the 5th level of the hierarchy is selected. Creating a folder Press [OK]. The folder is moved into the selected folder. Open the Home > Content > Folder/Tag > Folder If a folder with the same name exists, a copy count menu (10201.41).
Page 361 Note Editing a Tag It is not possible to select and rename multiple tags. Press the [Rename] button. You can create, delete, and rename tags to add to content or packages. The [Rename Tag] window appears. For details about packages, see “Chapter 19 File Press the input field and enter a tag name (up to 24 Management”...
Page 362: Chapter 21 System Setup
System Setup Chapter number of content resources to load is high, loading Setting Startup may take some time. Saving and Recalling Setup Data You can select the settings status (startup mode) used at startup. The following two modes are available. Storage Resume: Resume mode Start with the status at the last shutdown.
Page 363: Setting The Startup Mode
Saving user setup Setting the Startup Mode User configured setup data and initial status data are saved in non-volatile memory. You can set the startup mode for each of the switcher, frame memory/clip player/SL key, and control panel. For details about saved data, see “Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status Define]”...
Page 364: Initializing The System
Enable/disable the function using the [Load and Setting the System Recall Initial Status] switch. On: Enabled. Configuration Off: Disabled. Setting Dual Simul Mode Initializing the System When dual simul mode is enabled, two switchers can be Initializing the switcher/control panel controlled simultaneously from a single control panel.
Page 365 • Home > Register > Effect Timeline (switcher banks, Playback users, DME regions only) Move to video playback stop point • Home > Register > Snapshot (switcher banks, users, Move to end of video content DME regions only) [Variable Speed] button •...
Page 366: Setting The Box Configuration
Setting M/E split Setting the Box You can split an M/E hardware block (physical M/E block) of the switcher for use as two sub blocks. Configuration You can assign a logical M/E to each sub block. For details about assigning a logical M/E, see “Assigning a logical M/E”...
Page 367: Setting Dme Channel Enhanced Function Mode
In the [GPU Config] group of each box, select a Setting the Signal Format function to enable. DME: Enable DME. SL Key: Enable SL key. Setting the Signal Format and Press the [Apply] button. Frequency To return to the previous setting Press the [Clear] button.
Page 368: Setting The Reference Signal
Setting the input reference signal Note When the system signal format is 720P, [Frequency] Note is set to [59.94] (fixed). Cannot be set when the reference signal is in internal lock Apply the settings. mode. In a 1M/E box switcher configuration: Open the Home >...
Page 369: Setting The Image Switch Timing
M/E box with MKS-X1110 IP Input & Output Boards installed for input/output. The combinations of signal formats and OETF/color space that can be selected are as follows. M/E-SDI M/E box with MKS-X1115 SDI Input & Output Boards installed for input/output. Signal format OETF Color space...
Page 370 Setting HDR Signal format OETF Color space You can configure HDR when the OETF is set to [HLG], 1080P BT.709 [PQ], [S-Log3 (HDR)], or [S-Log3 (Live HDR)]. HLG, PQ, S-Log3 BT.2020 Highlight Creation: Highlight creation function for when (HDR), S-Log3 (Live converting from SDR to HDR HDR) Highlight creation is a function that makes high-...
Page 371 Enable/disable the knee function using the [Knee] Note button. When the OETF is set to [PQ], [S-Log3 (HDR)], or On: Enable the knee function. [S-Log3 (Live HDR)], [Natural] cannot be set. Off: Disable the knee function. To set the HDR black compression function When disabled, proceed to step 5.
Page 372: Setting The Input Signal
Select the target input to set. Setting the Input Signal To select and set multiple inputs, place a check mark beside the target inputs to set. This section describes how to set the switcher input Set the [CCR/HDR] switch to the on state. signal.
Page 373: Setting A Format Converter
To select and set multiple inputs, place a check mark System signal format Signal format of input beside the target inputs to set. (frequency) signal To select and set all inputs, place a check mark in the 1080i 720P Select All checkbox. (59.94, 50) 1080i a) Configurable only for 100G IP input.
Page 374: Setting A Color Corrector
1: Highest proportion converted from frames (still image To return color corrector settings to the defaults priority mode). Press the [Unity] button in the [CCR] group, check the 2: Higher proportion converted from frames. message, then press [OK]. 3: Higher proportion converted from fields. To set primary color correction 4: Highest proportion converted from fields (motion Set the [Primary CCR] button in the [Primary CCR]...
Page 375 Press the [Color] button and select a color space from For a Sony system camera input signal the pull-down list. Press the [Sony System Camera] button. Press the [Master Black (Abs.)] button and enter a Select [BT.709] or [BT.2020]. master black value in the numeric keypad window.
Page 376 button and enter a video signal level in the Note numeric keypad window. When the conversion mode is set to [Display Off: Disable the white clip function. Referred] in the [Conversion Mode] group, this cannot be set. Press the [SDR Gain (dB)] button and enter a gain for converting in the numeric keypad window.
Page 377: Setting The Output Signal
On: Adjust the saturation. Setting the Output Signal Press the right button and enter a saturation in the numeric keypad window. Off: Do not adjust the saturation. This section describes how to set the switcher output Set the look conversion function using the [Look signal.
Page 378: Selecting Outputs Configurable With A Color Corrector/Hdr Converter
Select the target output to set. • When the system signal format is 2160P: Slot 1: M/E or multi viewer assigned to bank 1 Slot 4: M/E or multi viewer assigned to bank 2 To select and set multiple outputs, place a check mark •...
Page 379: Setting The Video Clip Function
• When MKS-X1110 IP Input & Output Boards are Setting the Safe Title Area installed, ancillary data is deleted from the signals on inputs 1 and multiples of 4 + 1 (1, 5, 9, and so on). Open the Home > Setup > System > Output > Safe •...
Page 380: Setting An Hdr Converter
Setting an HDR Converter Note When the system signal format is 720P, a format You can set the output signal OETF, color space, and converter cannot be used. HDR converter for outputs that have color corrector/HDR converter enabled. Setting the conversion format For details about each HDR conversion item, see You can set the signal format of an output signal to “Setting HDR”...
Page 381 If the system settings are disabled, press the [Adjust signal OETF is set to [SDR], [Output Look] cannot be Details] button and configure the HDR conversion set. settings in the [HDR Converter] window. Returning [HDR Converter] window Note settings to the initial settings When multiple outputs are selected, the [Follow Press the [Default Recall] button in the [HDR Converter] System Settings] switch settings do not change in...
Page 382: Setting 100G Ip Input/Output Signals
Select a tab to switch the target to set. Setting 100G IP Input/ [Video] tab: Change video settings [Audio] tab: Change audio settings Output Signals [Meta] tab: Change metastream settings Note Note Audio and metastreams can be configured only for If no MKS-X1110 IP Input &...
Page 383: Setting The Audio Format
To set consecutive addresses, select multiple buttons 48kHz/1ms/2ch and enter an address. 48kHz/1ms/4ch Consecutive addresses starting from the entered 48kHz/1ms/8ch number are configured. Press the [Apply] button. Notes To return to the previous setting • When consecutive multiple buttons are selected Press the [Clear] button.
Page 384: Setting A Physical V/K Pair
The settings for all the physical V/K pair numbers not Setting a Physical V/K deleted move up in sequence. To insert a physical V/K pair number setting Pair Select the physical V/K pair number at the insertion position and press [Insert]. A physical V/K Pair number is inserted and the settings of You can assign V/K signals in pairs to physical V/K pair all other numbers are shifted by one.
Page 385: Setting A Source Signal Name
For details, see “Name settings when multiple items Note are selected” (page 81). This cannot be set if MKS-X1115 SDI Input & Output Boards are not installed. Enable/disable using the button for the target output connector to set.
Page 386: Chapter 22 Cross-Point Setup
Cross-Point Setup Chapter Press [OK]. Setting a Logical V/K Pair To rename a logical V/K pair Press the [Logical V/K Pair Name] button and enter a logical V/K pair name (up to 16 characters) using the A physical V/K pair assigned to a logical V/K pair keyboard.
Page 387: Setting A Logical V/K Pair Color
Select the target user color (User Color 1 to User Note Color 8) to set in [Target]. When multiple logical V/K pair numbers are selected, consecutively numbered logical V/K pair names are Adjust the color in [Adjust Color]. set. Color adjustment sliders and the adjusted colors are For details, see “Name settings when multiple items displayed in [Adjust Color].
Page 388: Creating A Cross-Point Assign Table
To return to the initial settings Creating a Cross-Point Press the [Default Recall] button, check the message, then press [OK]. Assign Table Setting the Shift Button You can create up to 14 other tables (Table1 to Table14) as cross-point assign tables. Setting the [SHIFT] button operation You can set logical V/K pairs in a cross-point assign mode...
Page 389: Assigning A Cross-Point Assign Table
On: Set to Hold mode. The shifted state of the cross- Assigning a Cross-Point point buttons for all buses is enabled while the [SHIFT ALL] button is pressed. Assign Table Off: Set to Lock mode. Each time the [SHIFT ALL] button is pressed, the cross-points are switched between the shifted and unshifted states for all buses.
Page 390: Setting The Cross-Point Delay
Setting the Cross-Point Copying a Cross-Point Delay Assign Table You can set a delay so that cross-point switching occurs Copying a Table after a specified delay has elapsed since selecting the cross-point. You can copy settings between cross-point assign tables. You can use this in combination with the advanced tally function to output a tally prior to the actual switching of Open the Home >...
Page 391: Chapter 23 Switcher Setup
Switcher Setup Chapter Press the [No.of full keys] button and select the Setting the Switcher number of full keys from the pull-down list. When the system signal format is 2160P, you can Configuration select 0, 2, or 4. When the system signal format is 1080P, 1080i, or 720P, you can select 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.
Page 392: Setting The Operation Mode And Output For A Switcher Bank
Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Config > M/E Out2: Program 2 output Assign menu (19103.11). Out3: Key preview 1 output Out4: Key preview 2 output Select the [Logical Box ID] tab, switch boxes, and select the target physical M/E block/sub block to set. Notes •...
Page 393 Select the target program output to set. Press the [Background] button and select a background from the pull-down list. Press the [Background] button and select a You can select the following backgrounds. background from the pull-down list. Standard mode: Clean You can select the following backgrounds.
Page 394: Setting Extended Re-Entry
Setting the recall target for an effect The [Select DME Channel] window appears. timeline/snapshot Place a check mark in the DME channels to enable. When an effect timeline or snapshot is saved or recalled, the settings data of the following menus becomes the Press [OK].
Page 395: Setting A Multi Viewer
Note Setting a Multi Viewer When [Independent] is selected in the [Tally Type] group in the Home > Setup > Panel > Custom > Button Tally menu (19104.64), tallies are not displayed on the multi A multi viewer is a function that splits the screen for viewer screen.
Page 396: Assigning A Multi Viewer Channel
[Input 101-150] tabs: Input signals 101 to 150 Select a tab to change the multi viewer to display. [Input 151-160] tabs: Input signals 151 to 160 [MV1] tab: Multi viewer 1 [Clock] tab: Clock [MV2] tab: Multi viewer 2 [MV3] tab: Multi viewer 3 For details about the [Clock] tab, see “Displaying a [MV4] tab: Multi viewer 4 clock”...
Page 397: Setting A Dme External Input (Ext In)
Note Setting a DME External In a 1M/E box switcher configuration, the channel is Input (Ext In) fixed and hence a channel cannot be assigned. Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Multi Viewer > Channel Assign menu (19103.22). You can set the signal (AUX bus output) that is input on Ext In on a DME.
Page 398: Setting The Transition Mode
Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Custom > Setting the Transition Transition menu (19103.41). Mode Select the target switcher bank to set. Enable/disable using the [Bus Toggle] switch. On: Flip-flop mode Setting the Transition Preview Mode Off: Bus fixed mode You can set the transition preview mode for when the [TRANS PVW] button is pressed.
Page 399: Enabling/Disabling Fade-To-Black
On: Enable the edge softness function. Note Off: Disable the edge softness function. When a switcher bank is set to flip-flop mode, split faders are disabled. Setting the Fader Lever Operation Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Custom > Mode Transition menu (19103.41).
Page 400: Setting Keys/Wipes
Setting the Cross-Point Hold Setting Keys/Wipes Operation Mode You can set the cross-point hold operation mode on a key Setting the Key Memory Mode bus. The cross-point hold operation mode is also applied to snapshot attributes. Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Custom > Key/ Wipe menu (19103.43).
Page 401: Setting The Default Wipe Edge Softness
Setting the Default Wipe Edge Setting Key Auto Drop Softness The “key auto drop” function automatically switches off a particular key when you press a cross-point button on a Open the Home > Setup > Switcher > Custom > Key/ bus that is output as the background on a switcher bank.
Page 402: Configuring Boxes
Configuring a Flash Prevention Bus Configuring Boxes for when Recalling DME Effects Picture flashing may occur when executing a snapshot or Setting a Bus keyframe that uses a DME wipe or the image effect. Configure a bus to prevent flashing. All input signals collected from each box to the cross- Open the Home >...
Page 403 [Prevention of picture flash when recalling DME] group button settings Set the buttons in the [Prevention of picture flash when recalling DME] group according to the switcher bank operation mode (M/E Config), the M/E Split setting, the DME usage on the target M/E, and the target region when recalling DME effects.
Page 404: Setting Re-Entry Signals
M/E Config is set to Multi Program 2 and recalled DME effects on two channels are different types M/E Split DME usage on Target region when Prevention of picture flash when recalling DME target M/E recalling DME effects Main 1st ch Sub 1st ch 2nd ch (DME External) Main: Not used...
Page 405: Setting Dme/Frame Memory Channels
[M/E-3] tab: M/E-3 block re-entry signals FM7 - FM12: Frame memory channel 7 to channel [M/E-4] tab: M/E-4 block re-entry signals [M/E-5] tab: M/E-5 block re-entry signals [P/P] tab: P/P block re-entry signals Press the [Apply] button. [MV/DME/CB] tab: Multi viewer, DME, color To return to the previous setting background signals Press the [Clear] button.
Page 406: Chapter 24 Control Panel Setup
Control Panel Setup Chapter The M/E bank number indicates a physical position on the Setting the Control Panel control panel. On a control panel with two M/E bank rows, the rows are numbered 1 and 2 from the back. Configuration Open the Home >...
Page 407: Inhibiting Switcher Bank Operation
Inhibiting Switcher Bank Operation Setting Dual M/E You can inhibit operation of switcher bank assigned to an You can assign the cross-points for the shifted state and M/E bank. unshifted state of a single switcher bank to two consecutive M/E banks. Open the Home >...
Page 408: Setting Regions Selected Simultaneously
Setting Regions Selected Assigning Control Panel Simultaneously Buttons You can set the regions that are selected simultaneously Assigning Buttons (ICP-X7000) when using the [All Regions] button in the effect timeline and snapshot menus or the [ALL] button in the numeric You can select the functions to assign to the assignable keypad control block.
Page 409 For a Flexi Pad control block, transition control Set the button for the target key to the on state and press block, transition control block (simple type), [OK]. independent key transition control block All: Enable operation for all four keys assigned to key Select the target switcher bank to set.
Page 410: Assigning Buttons (Icp-X1000 Series)
Set the button for the region to assign to the on state. Assigning Buttons (ICP-X1000 To release the region assignment series) Set the [No Assign] button to the on state. You can select the functions to assign to the assignable Press [OK].
Page 411: Setting Transition Rate Display Mode Buttons
shared main and sub, the assignable button Assigning a Utility assignments are also shared. Function Set the button for the function to assign to the on state. To release a function assignment You can assign the following functions (actions) to the Set the [No Assign] button to the on state.
Page 412 [Safe Title(Out 1-50)] tab: Safe title (Output) setup Press the [Action Group] button and select [Macro commands Recall] or [Shotbox Recall] from the pull-down list. [Safe Title(Out 51- )] tab: Safe title (Output) setup commands Press the [Edit] button for [Action] and enter a [Safe Title(D-Out 1-50)] tab: Safe title (Dedicated register number to assign in the numeric keypad Out) setup commands...
Page 413: Inhibiting Dme Channel Operations
The setup operation ends and the buttons stop Inhibiting DME Channel flashing. To set a name Operations Press the [Name] button and enter a name (up to 8 characters) using the keyboard. When multiple buttons are selected, consecutively You can inhibit DME channel selection operations in the numbered names are set.
Page 414: Setting A Cross-Point Control Block/Aux Bus Control Block
A list of button rows is shown on the left and a list of Setting a Cross-Point assignable buses/banks is shown on the right. Control Block/AUX Bus In the list on the left, select the target button row (1 to 4) to set.
Page 415: Setting Buttons And Indicators
Setting a delegation button row Setting Buttons and Indicators You can assign bus delegation buttons to the delegation button rows (1st row/2nd row) in an AUX bus control Setting the on/off state of cross-point block. indicators Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Xpt Module > Key Cross-point indicators light up in the logical V/K pair Deleg/AUX Assign menu (19104.33).
Page 416: Setting Utility Bus Mode
Select a tab to change the switcher bank/AUX bus In the list on the left, select the target button row (1 to control block (AUX 1, AUX 2) to display. 4) to set. Select the target display mode (1 to 6) to set. In the list on the right, select a bus to assign.
Page 417 Display the target page to set. Note Select a tab to change the page (Page 1 to Page 14) to The page recall function can be assigned to buttons in the display. cross-point pad to which already have another function assigned.
Page 418 current status are not reflected in the [Button Assign] Function name Cross-point Logical Signal button image. The button name displayed in the control button V/K pair number number panel may vary depending on the button. Row-n Xpt Btn M/E-5 Out5 Open the Home >...
Page 419 Copying cross-point pad settings the [Page] button selection is changed to a page number on either side, the [Page] button selection You can copy the settings of the cross-point pad in the on the other side is also changed to page number. cross-point control block or AUX bus control block.
Page 420: Setting External Devices
Note Setting External Devices A port configured with a P-Bus compatible device or serial tally cannot be assigned to a channel selection button. Setting the P-Bus Control Mode Press the [Device Channel] button and select a channel (Device Ch1 to Device Ch12) from the pull- You can set the mode for controlling P-Bus compatible down list.
Page 421: Setting A Router
In the [Destination Shift Mode] group, select an Setting a Router operation mode. Hold: Enable the destination in the shifted state of the delegation buttons while pressing the shift button. Assigning a Destination Lock: Switch the destination between the shifted state and unshifted state of the delegation buttons You can assign a destination to a cross-point (destination each time the shift button is pressed.
Page 422: Setting Levels
You can also press the [Select Source] button and Setting the Display/ enter a source number in the numeric keypad window. Operation Mode Press the [Set] button. To inhibit operation of buttons Select the target button and set the [Inhibit] button to the Setting Logical V/K Pair Names/ on state.
Page 423: Setting The Transition Operation Buttons And Display Mode
In the [Trans Rate Display] group, select a display Notes mode. • Line breaks in names are enabled only when [Auto] Frame: Display as number of frames. is selected. Timecode: Display as timecode. • Up to two lines are displayed when the display mode is set to split display.
Page 424 Enable: Lit green during transition execution, and at Key1 to Key8: [KEY1] button to [KEY8] button the end of the transition it is lit red if on-air or lit amber if not on-air. Enabling double-press for the [BKGD] button in the transition control block Setting the operation when an auto When double-press is enabled, pressing the [BKGD] transition execution button is pressed...
Page 425: Setting The Mode Of Buttons In The Cross-Point Control Block
In the [Non Sync Fader Indicator] group, select a Key: The [KEY] button is always lit and only key display mode. signals can be selected. Video & Key: Enables key signals or video signals to Normal: The transition indicator is lit when in non- be selected using the [KEY] button operation.
Page 426: Setting The Button And Trackball Sensitivity
To release the register assignment 1/4: Move 1/4 the distance of 1× speed of normal Set the [Activate] button in the [Bank 0 Register Assign] mode. group to the off state. 1/8: Move 1/8 the distance of 1× speed of normal mode.
Page 427: Setting The Macro Mode
Setting the default keyframe duration Setting the operation when the [RUN] button is pressed during effect timeline Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Custom > Effect execution TL/Macro Mode menu (19104.63). You can set the operation when the [RUN] button in the utility/shotbox control block and utility control block or Press the [Default KF Duration] button and enter the the [Run] button in the menu is pressed again while...
Page 428: Setting High Tally
Normal: Normal execution mode In the [Attachment Setting Mode] group, select an Step: Step execution mode operation mode. With Button Function: Simultaneously execute To enable simultaneous execution of button function. multiple macros W/o Button Function: Do not execute button function. You can enable macro multi mode.
Page 429: Adjusting The Control Panel Buttons/Display
R1 to R8: Red tally in tally group 1 to 8 Adjusting the Control Independent: Tally generated by the switcher To return to the previous setting Panel Buttons/Display Press the [Clear] button. Press the [Apply] button. Setting Sleep Mode You can enable sleep mode on the control panel. In sleep mode, the brightness of the buttons and display on the control panel is reduced.
Page 430: Setting The Lit State Of Buttons When Off
Setting the Lit State of Buttons When Off Open the Home > Setup > Panel > Button/Display Adjust menu (19104.71). Press the [Panel Glow] button. On: Set buttons to dimly lit state when off. Off: Set buttons to not lit state when off.
Page 431: Chapter 25 External Device Setup
External Device Setup Chapter Copying External Device Settings Information Setting Parallel Input When using two control panels in a switcher system, external devices are controlled by control panel 1. Ports Consequently, the external device settings information for control panel 1 must be copied to control panel 2. Copy the external device setup data using the Home >...
Page 432: Setting A Gpi Input
Note Setting a GPI Input Ports on boards 2 and 3 can be used when an MKS-X1700 Legacy Interface Board (option) is installed. You can configure the trigger type and action for each GPI input. In the list on the right, select the GPI input to assign. GPI input via a network Press the [Set] button.
Page 433 When the trigger type is [Level] 1) “M/E-x” is M/E-1 to M/E-5 “Keyx” is Key1 to Key8 Configure the action and high level/low level “Auxx” is Aux1 to Aux48 settings. 2) When the trigger type is [Rising Edge] or [Falling Edge] only Press the [Action] button and select an action from the pull-down list.
Page 434: Setting Parallel Output Ports
Setting Parallel Output Setting a GPI Output Ports You can configure the trigger type and action for each GPI output. The use of parallel output ports is assigned in the GPI output via a network following priority sequence. On GPI outputs via a network, GPI control is performed 1.
Page 435: Setting The Connection Port Of External Devices
Note P-Bus: P-Bus compatible device A trigger is not output when the trigger type is [Status]. VTR: VTR (Sony 9-pin VTR protocol) DDR VDCP: Disk recorder (video disk Open the Home > Setup > External Device > GPI communications protocol) Output Assign menu (19105.41).
Page 436: Setting A P-Bus Compatible Device
Press the [TCP/IP Port] button and enter a port Notes number in the numeric keypad window. • Set [Serial Tally 1] or [Serial Tally 2] when used as a serial tally port. For details, see “Setting a Serial Tally” Setting a VTR (page 446).
Page 437: Setting A Disk Recorder (Vdcp)
Zero based: Timecode sense (detection), taking the Item Item description first frame of the loaded file as 00:00:00:00. VTR Constant START DELAY (FRAME) SOM based: Sense (detection) occurs using the Block2 Byte2 timecode recorded in the loaded file. VTR Constant AFTER SYNC DELAY –...
Page 438: Setting A Disk Recorder (Odetics)
Enable/disable recueing using the [Recue] button. Setting an AMP Compatible Device On: Enable recueing. After playing the loaded file, recue the beginning and then stop. Open the Home > Setup > External Device > Serial/ Off: Disable recueing. Net Port Setting > AMP menu (19105.65). A list of ports is shown on the left and the settings status of the selected port is shown on the right.
Page 439: Setting A Tcp/Ip Connected Device
Setting a TCP/IP Connected Device Open the Home > Setup > External Device > Serial/ Net Port Setting > General TCP/IP menu (19105.66). A list of ports is shown on the left and the settings status of the selected port is shown on the right. In the list on the left, select the target port to set.
Page 440: Chapter 26 Router/Tally Setup
Router/Tally Setup Chapter Copying router/tally settings information Setting the NS-Bus When using two control panels in a switcher system, the tally is controlled by control panel 1. Matrix Consequently, the router/tally settings information for control panel 1 must be copied to control panel 2. Copy the router/tally setup data using the Home >...
Page 441: Selecting An Alias Name Group
Select the target external box to set. Press the [Source] button and enter an address for the first source in the numeric keypad window. Select [Ext Box 1] to [Ext Box 12] for [Device]. Press the [Destination] button and enter the same first address as for external box 1 in the numeric keypad Press the [Matrix Size] button and select a size from window.
Page 442: Setting A Tally Group
Setting a Tally Group Setting Wiring You can select a tally group (1 to 8) controlled using NS- You can set output and input connection information Bus. You can set multiple tally groups. (wiring) in NS-Bus space. The wiring settings are common to both parallel tally and Open the Home >...
Page 443: Setting Tally Generation
Set the button for the target parallel input port to the Setting Tally Generation on state. Note You can set the reference destination and tally type for Ports on boards 2 and 3 can be used when an tally generation. MKS-X1700 Legacy Interface Board (option) is The tally generation settings are common to both parallel installed.
Page 444: Setting Advanced Tally
Setting Advanced Tally Setting Tally Copy You can use cross-point delay in combination with the You can copy the tally information for a particular source advanced tally function to output a tally prior to the actual to a different source. switching of the cross-point.
Page 445: Setting A Parallel Tally
Press the [Level] button and enter a level (1 to 8) in Setting a Parallel Tally the numeric keypad window. Press the [Edit] button for [Tally Type]. You can set the output port for a parallel tally. The [Select Tally Type] window appears. Open the Home >...
Page 446: Setting A Serial Tally
[Serial Tally 1]: Port number 2022 [Serial Tally 2]: Port number 2023 When using other than the recommended port numbers, consult your Sony representative. You can set the output port for a serial tally. Two ports (serial tally ports 1 and 2) can be used.
Page 447: Chapter 27 Link Setup
Link Setup Chapter The link function is enabled at the same time you Setting a Cross-Point move the fader lever. Button Link Press [OK]. Press the [Edit] button for [Linked Bus]. You can set the bus link function that links together two The [Assign Linked Bus] window appears.
Page 448: Setting An M/E Link
Press the [Edit] button. Setting an M/E Link The [Assign V/K Pair] window appears. Set the button for the link destination logical V/K pair You can link the transition operations between switcher number to the on state. banks. Select a tab to change the logical V/K pair number to The following operations are linked.
Page 449: Setting A Key Link
Open the Home > Setup > Link > Key Transition Setting a Key Link Link > Link in Multi M/Es menu (19107.32). Select the target link number to set. To select and set multiple link numbers, place a check Setting a Transition Link mark beside the target link numbers to set.
Page 450: Setting A Color Corrector Link Group
Setting a Color Corrector Setting a Bus and Link Group Destination Link You can configure an AUX bus color corrector link You can link a switcher bus with a router destination. group. Open the Home > Setup > Link > Aux Bus CCR Link Setting a Matrix menu (19107.41).
Page 451: Setting A Link Table
Press the [Matrix No.] button and select a matrix (1 to 8) to set from the pull-down list. Press the [Linked Destination] button and enter a link destination address in the numeric keypad window. You can set up to 128 addresses from the first destination address of a matrix.
Page 452: Displaying 100G Ip I/F Setup Information
100G IP I/F Setup Chapter Displaying 100G IP I/F Setting the Control Setup Information Protocol You can check the status information of each LAN port of You can set the control communications protocol for ST the 100G IP interface using the Home > Setup > 100G IP 2110 transmission connections.
Page 453: Configuring Nmos
To return to the previous setting Configuring NMOS Press the [Clear] button. Check the message, then press [OK]. You can configure the settings required for the ST 2110 routing function of the NMOS controller. The configure Setting the Connection for an procedure changes depending on whether the NMOS system has RDS (Registration and Discovery System), NMOS System With RDS...
Page 454: Setting The Connection For An Nmos System Without Rds
mDNS Setting the Startup Mode This function automatically detects an RDS belonging to the same network segment as the switcher. When both [IP You can set the behavior when the switcher is rebooted Address] is set to “0.0.0.0” and [Service Domain Name] for ST 2110 routing according to Device Connection is left blank in the [DNS] group, the switcher attempts to Management (IS-05) from the NMOS controller.
Page 455: Setting Ndcp (Lsm)
Check the message, then press [OK]. Setting NDCP (LSM) To check the LSM (Live System Manager) connection status You can check the LSM connection information for each You can configure the required setting using the ST 2110 100G port using [Connection Status] in the Home > Setup routing function of LSM (Live System Manager).
Page 456: Synchronizing The Network
To return to the previous setting Synchronizing the Press the [Clear] button. Network Check the message, then press [OK]. To check the network synchronization state The following network synchronization information is You can set the network synchronization function displayed for each box under [Genlock Status] in the required for ST 2110 transmission.
Page 457: Chapter 29 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter displayed. Select [XPT Box] to check the error Status Information information for the cross-point box. Select a tab to change the item to display. You can check the status of the switcher system using the [PSU] tab: Power supply unit status menu.
Page 458: Displaying The Operating Status
Displaying the Operating Status Log Information You can check the operating status of the switcher system. The following information is displayed. Exporting a Log File Item: Item name Value: Operating time You can create a switcher system log file and then export Status: Status icon the file to a computer or external media connected to a Latest Error Date/Time: Date and time the latest error...
Page 459: Chapter 30 System Configuration And Management
System Configuration and Management Chapter System Configuration menu Checking System This menu is used to check network settings and the components of the switcher system, and to create user Configuration Devices accounts. Administrator privileges are required for some menu operations. Checking devices configured in a system For details about system configuration, refer to the MLS-X1 Installation Manual.
Page 460: Setting A Network Aux Remote Panel
For details about connection, refer to the ICP-X7000 Setting a Network AUX Installation Manual or ICP-X1224/X1124/X1216/X1116 Installation Manual. Remote Panel Enabling/Disabling a Network AUX Network AUX remote panel Remote Panel A network AUX remote panel is a function that provides a simple connection of an MKS-R3210/R1620 Remote Open the System Configuration >...
Page 461: Configuring A System Controller
To return to the previous setting Configuring a System Press the [Clear] button in the [Assign] group. Controller Check the message, then press [OK]. Note All the connected remote panels are rebooted. Configuring NS-Bus To display the latest status Press the [Refresh] button. Enabling the NS-Bus External Control protocol Deleting a remote panel from the list...
Page 462: Configuring Network Settings
In the [LAN For Content Transfer] group, select the Configuring Network content file transfer method. [Ctrl LAN] button: Use only Ctrl LAN for content Settings file transfer. [User LAN 1 / Ctrl LAN] button: Use User LAN 1 for content file transfer. Uses Ctrl LAN when the primary box and secondary boxes are not Displaying the Host Name of a Box connected via User LAN 1.
Page 463: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Managing Firmware Time Versions Displaying the Date/Time Displaying Package Status You can check information about the installed packages Open the System Configuration > Date/Time > Date/ in the System Configuration > Version > Information Time Settings menu (20301.11). menu (20401.11).
Page 464: Managing Function Licenses
Managing Function Configuring Users and Licenses Groups You can manage user accounts for users who will operate Displaying the Function License the menu. Status You can create groups according to attributes and uses, and assign groups to which the users belong. You can check the function license information assigned Each user can belong to multiple groups.
Page 465: Configuring A Group
Press the [Set Password] button and enter a password Select the target user to edit. (8 to 32 characters) using the keyboard. Press the [Change Password] button. The password must contain at least one single-byte alphabetic character and at least one single-byte The [Change Password] window appears.
Page 466 Displaying a group You can check information about groups in the System Configuration > User Account > Manage Groups menu (20601.21). Current User: Name of the currently signed-in user Group Name: Names of the registered groups No. of Users: Number of users belonging to a group Creating a group You can create up to 15 groups, not counting the default groups.
Page 467: Chapter 31 Mls Manager
MLS Manager Chapter • Menu operation may be different or the menu may not Overview function correctly depending on the peripheral devices used, such as mouse and keyboard. • Connect using encrypted communication (https://) when accessing the URL of the menu. MLS Manager is a high-level MLS-X1 system •...
Page 468: Signing In / Signing Out
“http://IP address of download page/doc/Certificate/” Signing In / Signing Out Enter one of the following IP addresses of the box running MLS Manager as the IP address of the certificate download page. • IP address displayed on the control panel display When signing in for the first time using the •...
Page 469: Shutting Down / Rebooting
Note Shutting Down / A security warning message may appear when Rebooting displaying the menu screen, but continue the operation. Signing out from the MLS Manager menu You can shut down and reboot the system in island units or as switcher units. Press the overflow button in the header area and select [Sign Out] from the pull-down list.
Page 470: Rebooting All Switchers In An Island
Rebooting All Switchers in an Island Basic Menu Operation Open the MLS Manager Home > Power > Shutdown/ Reboot menu (66101.01). Menu Selection Press [Reboot Island]. Menu hierarchy and menu number Check the message, then press [OK]. The menu hierarchy has four levels, with each menu having a unique menu number.
Page 471: Setting Menu Items
Level 2 / level 3: Note Level 2 and level 3 menus are displayed in tree format There is no taskbar on the MLS Manager menu screen. on the left side of the menu selection area. If level 3 menus are available, select a level 2 menu to display the level 3 menus immediately below.
Page 472: System Configuration Flow
System Configuration Flow This section shows the configuration flow for an MLS-X1 system using MLS Manager. Configuring MLS Manager startup (page 473) Control panel configuration Configuring control panels and network settings (page 473) Island configuration Detecting devices (page 475) Configuring an island (page 476) Setting the island format (page 476) Configuring a switcher (page 477) Configuring box network settings (page 478)
Page 473: Configuring Mls Manager Startup
Configuring MLS Control Panel Manager Startup Configuration MLS Manager runs on one box among up to five boxes in You can configure a control panel and the network an island, so you must configure the box running MLS settings. Manager using the front panel display. In a multiple-box island configuration, it is recommended that MLS Manager runs on the cross-point box.
Page 474: Configuring Control Panel Network Settings
To release a control panel assignment In the [Panel] group list, select the target control Press the [Release] button to release the control panel panel to set. bank assignment for the selected line ID. In the [Panel Bank] group, select [All] or [Selected]. Press the [Apply] button.
Page 475: Island Configuration
To edit remote panel settings Island Configuration Press the [Edit Panel Remote] button and edit the settings in the [Panel Remote Settings] window. Select the switcher to connect in [Processor to Configuring an island involves detecting devices, Connect]. assigning the devices to an island, and configuring the devices.
Page 476: Configuring An Island
Manager Home > System > Island. Check the error Port Status description to resolve the error, then press the [Detect/ Displays the wiring check results and connection Refresh] button in the MLS Manager Home > System > destination port information. Island >...
Page 477: Configuring A Switcher
Open the MLS Manager Home > System > Island > • When a change from [2160P 2SI], [1080P], or Format menu (60211.03). [1080i] to [720P] is applied, all switchers with multiple-box configuration within an island are set In the [Frequency] group, select a system frequency. to [720P].
Page 478: Configuring Box Network Settings
To set standard interface 1 (STD 1) Configuring Box Network Settings Open the MLS Manager Home > System > Island > You can configure the network settings of each box in an Box Network menu (60211.05). island. In the [Network I/F] group list, select standard Setting the network interface interface 1 network interface of the target box to set.
Page 479 Auto: Set automatically using RA (Router Note Advertisement). Multiple selection is supported only for LANs of the DHCP: Set automatically using DHCP. same type (such as Util LAN 1 type, User LAN 1 When [Off], [Auto], or [DHCP] is selected, proceed type).
Page 480: Configuring 100G Ip Network Settings
When not using the IPv4 default gateway, select [No Note Assign]. LANs that are set to a network interface setup mode The [Mode] setting for [IPv4] is linked to the selected other than DHCP cannot be selected. LAN setting. When set to [Off] or [DHCP], proceed to step 6.
Page 481: Configuring Control Panel Network Settings
Press the [IP Address] button and enter an address In the [Panel Bank] group, select [All] or [Selected]. using the keyboard. All: Displays the control panel banks configured in all the control panels displayed in the list in the Notes [Panel] group.
Page 482: Assigning/Releasing Function Licenses
Assigning/Releasing Function Note When a package archive file is specified, all package files Licenses on the current switcher are deleted. You can assign function licenses to the switchers and Open the MLS Manager Home > System > Island > boxes in an island. Initial Setup menu (60211.09).
Page 483: Checking And Applying An Island Configuration
Checking specifications information Checking and Applying an Island You can check the specifications information of the Configuration switchers that can be configured in an island on the information display screen ([Information] tab). You can check the configuration information and specifications of each device in an island using the MLS Open the MLS Manager Home >...
Page 484: Configuring A Device (Off-Island)
The box LAN connectors and configurable LAN types Configuring a Device supported by each network interface are shown below. (Off-Island) Network I/F Configurable LAN Connector STD 1 • Control LAN (Ctrl LAN) STD 2 • Utility LAN 1 (Util LAN 1) •...
Page 485 Press the [LAN] button and select a LAN to set from Note the pull-down list. The standard interface 1 addresses can only be set The types of LAN which can be set will vary manually. depending on the selected network interface. Press the [Address] button for [IPv4] and enter an address using the keyboard.
Page 486 Press the [Address] button for [IPv6] and enter an Press the [Detect/Refresh] button. address using the keyboard. Boxes that are on the same network as MLS Manager and are not assigned to an island are detected. Note When multiple network interfaces are selected, In the [Box] group list, select the target box to set.
Page 487: Configuring 100G Ip Network Settings
In the [Box] group list, select the target box to set. Configuring 100G IP Network Settings Press the [Edit DNS Server] button. The [DNS Server Settings] window appears. You can configure the network settings of the 100G IP interfaces of each box that is not assigned to an island that Press the [Mode] button and select a setup mode from has MKS-X1110 IP Input &...
Page 488: Configuring Control Panel Bank Network Settings
• When setting consecutive IP addresses, set the Control panel banks that are not configured in a prefix length beforehand to avoid setting an IP control panel and are on the same network as MLS address the same as the network address or Manager are detected.
Page 489: Managing System Configuration Files
Deleting a System Configuration Managing System File Configuration Files Open the MLS Manager Home > System Config File > Browse menu (61101.01). You can save the system configuration configured using each menu in MLS Manager Home > System > Island to Select a system configuration file to delete.
Page 490: Managing And Installing Licenses
Press the [Select File] button and select an archive file Managing and Installing to import. The name, last modification date and time, and size of Licenses the selected archive file are displayed. To clear an archive file selection Press the [×] button on the right of the size display. Managing and Installing Function Licenses Press the [Import Now] button.
Page 491: Managing And Installing A Software Update License
Open the MLS Manager Home > License > Manage Model Name Licenses menu (62101.01). number MLSU-X1 1YR Software Update License Press the [Install License] button. A computer file selection dialog appears. Note Software update licenses are issued for boxes. The Select a function license key file to install.
Page 492: Configuring Snmp
Valid from-until: Valid period of the software update Configuring SNMP license Properties: Properties of the software update license selected in the list. You can toggle between showing/hiding properties You can configure SNMP settings. using the [ ] button. Set the [ ] button to the on You can provide information about the boxes and control state to display the properties of the selected software...
Page 493 Setting a community Press the [Apply] button. If there are any blank fields or the same address has Note been entered more than once, the following configuration occurs. The following community names are set by default. To prevent security risks, we recommend changing the SNMP v1/v2c Communication Hosts: community names from the default values.
Page 494: Managing And Installing Firmware Versions
for an island and the version installed on any of Managing and Installing the boxes or control panel banks in an island OK: No mismatch in version data Firmware Versions (Warning icon) + “Incorrect Version”: Mismatch exists in version data ---: Nothing has been installed for an island You can check the version information of firmware installed on devices (boxes, control panel banks) in an...
Page 495: Managing Data In Mls Manager
Installing a package Managing Data in MLS Open the MLS Manager Home > Version > Info/ Manager Install menu (65101.01). Select a tab to change the display (Island or Off- Island). You can rename and delete setup/content package archive files saved in MLS Manager. When [Off-Island] is selected, proceed to step 4.
Page 496: Configuring Mls Manager
To sort the package archive file display Configuring MLS You can press a display item title to sort the display. Pressing a title switches between ascending and Manager descending order each time you press the title, and [v] (ascending) or [V] (descending) is displayed on the right side of the title.
Page 497: Displaying The Mls Manager Version
Enter the date and time. Press the [Confirm Password] button and enter the same password using the keyboard. Enter values in the order year (YYYY), month (MM), day (DD), hour (hh), minute (mm), and second (ss). Press [OK]. Deleting a user account Press [Enter].
Page 498: Mls Manager Log Information
MLS Manager Log Information Exporting a log file You can create an MLS Manager log file and then export the file to a computer or external media connected to a computer. Open the MLS Manager Settings > Log > Export menu (77101.01).
Page 499: Appendix
Appendix Wipe Pattern List The current image is represented by the black area of a white area. The wipe occurs in the direction of the arrow pattern image and the new image is represented by the according to the transition. Wipe Pattern List Standard wipes Enhanced wipes...
Page 500: Dme Wipe Pattern List
Mosaic wipes Random/diamond dust wipes DME Wipe Pattern List DME wipe patterns available in 1-channel mode Slide 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 Squeeze 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033...
Page 501 Split 1011 1012 1013 Door 1041 1042 1043 1044 Flip tumble 1101 1102 Page turn 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1315 1316 1317 1318 1341 1342 1343 1344 1345 Roll 1321 1322 1323 1324 1325...
Page 502 Picture-in-picture 1251 Mosaic 1701 Defocus 1702 DME wipe patterns available in 2-channel mode Slide 2601 2602 2603 2604 2605 2606 2607 2608 Squeeze 2621 2622 2623 2624 2625 2626 2627 2628...
Page 503 Page turn 2701 2702 2703 2704 2705 2706 2707 2708 2709 2710 2711 2712 2713 2715 2716 2717 2718 2741 2742 2743 2744 2745 Roll 2721 2722 2723 2724 2725 2726 2727 2728 2729 2730 2731 2732 2733 2735 2736 2737 2738 2746...
Page 504: Resizer Dme Wipe Pattern List
DME wipe patterns available in 3-channel mode Brick 3601 Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List Slide 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 Squeeze 7021 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030 7031 Frame in/out 7201 7202 7203 7204 7205 7206...
Page 505: Menus Recalled By Pressing A Button Twice
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice The control panel has buttons that can display a menu Notes when double-pressed. • Some button operations and menu settings may be When the following buttons are pressed twice in quick disabled depending on the configuration of installed succession, the corresponding menu is displayed.
Page 506 Button Menu recalled [SUPER MIX] button Home > M/E-x > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type Home > M/E-x Sub > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type Home > P/P > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type Home > P/P Sub > Bus/Transition > Transition > Transition Type (M/E-x = M/E-1 to M/E-5) [PST COLOR MIX] button Home >...
Page 507 Button Menu recalled [LIN] button Home > M/E-x > Keyx > Type > Type Select Home > P/P > Keyx > Type > Type Select (M/E-x = M/E-1 to M/E-5, Keyx = Key1 to Key8) [PTN] button Home > M/E-x > Keyx > Type > Type Select Home >...
Page 508 Utility control block Button Menu recalled [UTIL/SBOX] button Home > Setup > Panel > Module > Utility Function Assign Memory recall buttons assigned with the following Home > M/E-x > Keyx > XX utility commands Home > P/P > Keyx > XX •...
Page 509: Number Of Switcher Resources
Number of Switcher Resources The number of resources that can be used will vary depending on the switcher configuration and system signal format. The maximum number of resources for 4K format (2160P) and HD format (1080P, 1080i, 720P) are shown below. Note To use 4K formats, the MZS-X1500 4K Upgrade License (option) is required.
Page 510 Resource 1M/E box 1M/E box + 2M/E box 2M/E box + 3M/E box 3M/E box + 4M/E box 4M/E box + configuration cross-point configuration cross-point configuration cross-point configuration cross-point configuration configuration configuration configuration DME channels – – – – DME channel 1 –...
Page 511: Input/Output Numbers
Input/Output Numbers The input/output numbers will vary depending on the switcher configuration and system signal format. Input numbers 1M/E box configuration Source System signal format number 2160P Other than 2160P Logical box ID Slot number Port number Logical box ID Slot number Port number 1 to 16...
Page 512 Source System signal format number 2160P Other than 2160P Logical box ID Slot number Port number Logical box ID Slot number Port number 33 to 48 33 to 48 33 to 48 49 to 64 49 to 64 49 to 64 65 to 80 65 to 80 65 to 80...
Page 513: Output Numbers (2160P)
4M/E box + cross-point box configuration Source System signal format number 2160P Logical box ID Slot number Port number 1 to 16 1 to 16 17 to 32 17 to 32 33 to 48 33 to 48 49 to 64 49 to 64 65 to 80 65 to 80...
Page 514 2M/E box configuration Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format 2160P 2160P Logical box ID Slot number Port number Logical box ID Slot number Port number 1 to 4 1 to 4 1 to 4 5 to 8 5 to 8 9 to 12 5 to 8...
Page 515 3M/E box + cross-point box configuration Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format 2160P 2160P Logical box ID Slot number Port number Logical box ID Slot number Port number 1 to 4 1 to 4 1 to 4 5 to 8 5 to 8 9 to 12...
Page 516: Output Numbers (Other Than 2160P)
4M/E box + cross-point box configuration Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format 2160P 2160P Logical box ID Slot number Port number Logical box ID Slot number Port number 1 to 4 1 to 4 1 to 4 5 to 8 5 to 8 9 to 12...
Page 517 1M/E box + cross-point box configuration • Logical box with ID of 1 is IP, logical box with ID of 2 is IP Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format Other than 2160P Other than 2160P Logical box ID IP/SDI Slot Port Logical box ID IP/SDI...
Page 518 2M/E box configuration • Logical box with ID of 1 is IP, logical box with ID of 2 is IP Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format Other than 2160P Other than 2160P Logical box ID IP/SDI Slot Port Logical box ID IP/SDI Slot...
Page 519 • Logical box with ID of 1 is SDI, logical box with ID of 2 is SDI Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format Other than 2160P Other than 2160P Logical box ID IP/SDI Slot Port Logical box ID IP/SDI Slot Port number...
Page 520 • Logical box with ID of 1 is IP, logical box with ID of 2 is SDI, logical box with ID of 3 is IP Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format Other than 2160P Other than 2160P Logical box ID IP/SDI Slot Port...
Page 521 • Logical box with ID of 1 is SDI, logical box with ID of 2 is IP, logical box with ID of 3 is SDI Output Dedicated Output System signal format System signal format Other than 2160P Other than 2160P Logical box ID IP/SDI Slot Port...
Page 522: Sl Key Restrictions
Switcher bank outputs SL Key Restrictions • Key preview output not supported • For program output, SL keys supported However, the following restrictions apply. – SL keys (key 5 to key 8) assigned to program outputs If the number of keys on a single switcher bank is four or as a group lower, SL keys are set as key 5 to key 8.
Page 523: Macro Events
Macro Events The event type is determined by a symbol and the For details about events, see “Events” (page 306) and required data for an event is set using parameters. “Editing a Macro Event” (page 318). Events and Symbols The macro events and event symbol that can be registered are shown below.
Page 524: Symbols And Parameters
Event Symbol Continue Rewind device/frame memory/clip player Rewind Fast forward device/frame memory/clip player Recall frame memory/clip player video content ClipRecall × Enable/disable frame memory/clip player audio Audio × Set frame memory/clip player loop FMLoop Recall utility function in cross-point control block KeyBusUtilButton ×...
Page 525 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description MEAutoTransition ME1 to ME5, PP Switcher bank ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub ME1Main&Sub to ME5Main&Sub, PPMain&Sub Time Current Transition rate (number of frames) 0 to 999 • “Current” = current value ABusXpt Current Background A bus logical V/K pair number 1 to 300 •...
Page 526 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description Stop Device 1 to 12 Device FrameMemory1Clip to • “1 to 12” = device 1 to 12 FrameMemory16Clip ClipPlayer1 to ClipPlayer4 DiskFileLoad Device 1 to 12 Device • “1 to 12” = device 1 to 12 FileName Filename File name (up to 23 characters)
Page 527 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description TimelineRewind Region ME1 to ME5, PP Region ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub • “Current” = currently selected region User1 to User8 DME1 to DME4 Device1 to Device12 PBus Current TimelineFF Region ME1 to ME5, PP Region ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub •...
Page 528 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description NextTransition ME1 to ME5, PP Switcher bank ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub ME1Main&Sub to ME5Main&Sub, PPMain&Sub On, Off Next transition KeyPriority On, Off Next transition BKGD On, Off Next transition Key1 to Key8 On, Off Next transition FadeToBlack Time...
Page 529 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description ClipRecall Device FM1 to FM16 Device ClipPlayer1 to ClipPlayer4 ClipType Pair, Single Image content type ClipFilePath Clip File Path Folder path and content name of image content (folder name and content name delimited by slash (/) characters) Audio Device...
Page 530 Symbol Parameter Parameter setting values Description XptTableForRow MEBank ME1 to ME5, PP Switcher bank ME1Sub to ME5Sub, PPSub 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 3rd&4th, All Button row Table Table1 to Table14 Cross-point assign table BankTable • “BankTable” = Table being set in switcher bank MacroTake Register...
Page 531: Macro Attachment Lists
Button1 Button2 Button3 Macro Attachment Lists UTIL1 Bus V 1st Row XPT 1 to UTIL2 Bus K 1st Row XPT 128 DME EXT Bus V 1st Row Shift Sub UTIL1 Bus K 1st Row Shift You can check macro attachment settings information in Sub UTIL2 Bus V 2nd Row a macro attachment list using the Home >...
Page 532 a) Displays the default button name. When the assignment is changed, the Note changed button name is displayed in parentheses after the button name. b) Indicates a button without an assigned function. A macro attachment cannot be configured when the following buttons are assigned.
Page 533: Aux Block
Block: Key Fader 1 to Key Fader 4 AUX Block (key fader control block) Block: AUX-1, AUX-2 Button1 Button2 Button3 (AUX bus control block) M/E1 to M/E5 KEY1 to KEY8 WIPE DME WIPE Button1 Button2 Button3 EDIT PVW XPT 1 to KEY ON AUX 1 to AUX 48 XPT 128...
Page 534: Data Saved By [Setup Define] And [Initial Status
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status Define] Data Saved by [Setup Define] The following setup data is saved when the [Switcher] pressed in the Home > Setup > System > Start Up menu button or [Panel] button in the [Setup Define] group is (19101.11).
Page 535: Data Saved By [Initial Status Define]
• Cross-point pad display page number Data Saved by [Initial Status Define] AUX bus control block: • Settings of delegation buttons assigned to the 1st row/ The following initial status data is saved when the 2nd row [Switcher/Content] button or [Panel] button in the [Initial •...
Page 536: Control Panel Maintenance
About LCD buttons If you have any concerns about dust or other matter on the LCD buttons in the following control blocks, contact your Sony service representative. • Cross-point pad in the cross-point control block/AUX bus control block • Flexi Pad control block •...
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Sony MKS-X1115 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

System Configuration

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Control Panel

Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X7000)

Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X1000 Series)

Power Supply and Connectors

Menu

Chapter 3 Menu Operation

Overview

Signing in / Signing out

Displaying the User's Guide

Displaying License Information

Shutting down / Rebooting

Basic Menu Operation

Registering Menus as Favorites

Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

Selecting and Displaying Regions

Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

Overview

Selecting a Bus (Cross-Point Control Block)

Selecting a Bus (aux Bus Control Block)

Selecting Signals

Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

Chapter 5 Transitions

Overview

Basic Operation for Transitions

Next Transitions

Key Priority

Transition Type

Transition Rate

Executing a Transition

Pattern Limit

Transition Preview

Independent Key Transitions

Fade-To-Black

Chapter 6 Keys

Overview

Key Type

Chroma Key

Key Fill and Key Source

Key Edges

Masks

Processed Keys

Other Settings

Resizer

Key Snapshots

Chapter 7 Wipes

Overview

Setting a Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 8 DME Wipes

Overview

Setting a DME Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

DME Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

Overview

Setting a Clip Transition

Chapter 10 Frame Memory

Overview

Frame Memory Operations

Still Image Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 11 Clip Players

Overview

Clip Player Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 12 Dmes

Overview

Three-Dimensional Transforms

Graphics Display

Edge Effects

Video Modifier Effects

Freeze Effects

Nonlinear Effects