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  • Page 1 Ross Video Limited Vision Operator’s Manual Software Issue: v12.0 MD...
  • Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 4 8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

  • Page 5: Emc Notices

    Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 6 • Power down the system before PCB removal. A Word About Static Discharge Throughout the many procedures in this Engineering Manual, please observe all static discharge precautions. Caution — Avoid handling the switcher circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn.

  • Page 7: Warranty And Repair Policy

    Software upgrades for switchers may occur from time to time, and are determined by Ross Video. The upgrades are posted on the Ross Video website, and are free of charge for the life of the switcher.

  • Page 8: Environmental Information

    The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
  • Page 9 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York Canada USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Video Routing ....................Ops 4-2 Video Layering....................Ops 4-3 Panel Row ........................Ops 4-5 Crosspoint Buses ....................Ops 4-5 Display......................Ops 4-6 Select Button ....................Ops 4-7 Re-entry ........................Ops 4-12 Video Preview......................Ops 4-14 Preview Module.................... Ops 4-14 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Contents • i...
  • Page 12 Setting a Transition Limit ................Ops 5-17 Using a Transition Limit................Ops 5-17 WhiteFlash ........................Ops 5-19 Setting Up a WhiteFlash Transition .............Ops 5-19 Key Priority Transitions....................Ops 5-21 Key Priority Transition .................Ops 5-21 Manual Key Priority Cuts ................Ops 5-22 ii • Contents Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 13 MultiDSK Operation ..................Ops 7-37 MultiDSK Key Setup ...................Ops 7-37 AuxKeys ........................Ops 7-40 AuxKey Operation..................Ops 7-40 AuxKey Setup ....................Ops 7-40 Memory Functions Memory System ......................Ops 8-2 Effects Memory Modules ................Ops 8-2 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Contents • iii...
  • Page 14 Audio Transitions ..................Ops 10-11 Audio Only Transitions ................Ops 10-12 Audio Level Adjustment................Ops 10-13 Robotic Camera Control ...................Ops 10-14 Robotic Camera Commands ...............Ops 10-14 Camera Shotbox..................Ops 10-15 Character Generator Control ..................Ops 10-17 Character Generator Commands..............Ops 10-17 iv • Contents Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 15 Locate........................Ops 13-13 Defaulting .........................Ops 13-14 Picture Frame Borders Border Size ......................... Ops 14-2 Border Appearance ..................... Ops 14-3 Border Style ........................ Ops 14-5 Border Color ....................... Ops 14-6 Defaulting ........................Ops 14-8 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Contents • v...
  • Page 16 Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences..............Ops 18-2 Copying Sequences to the Switcher ................Ops 18-5 Standard Wipes ......................Ops 18-6 Classic Wipes....................Ops 18-6 Rotary Wipes ....................Ops 18-6 Matrix Wipes ....................Ops 18-7 Special Wipes ....................Ops 18-7 Vision Slots .........................Ops 18-8 vi • Contents Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 17 Offsets......................Ops 19-4 Gamma ......................Ops 19-6 Hue Rotate ....................Ops 19-6 RGB Color Correctors ....................Ops 19-8 Gain ......................Ops 19-8 Offsets......................Ops 19-9 Gamma ....................... Ops 19-10 Glossary of Terms Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Contents • vii...
  • Page 18 • Contents Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Multi-Level Effects (MLE®) switcher that is ready to take on all creative challenges in today’s competitive broadcast environment. You’ll be pleased at how easily your Vision switcher fits into your overall working environment. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 20: About This Manual

    MD-X, QMD, or MD frame. If, at any time, you have a question pertaining to the installation of your Ross Vision switcher, please contact us at the numbers listed in the front of this manual. Our technical staff are always available for consultation, training, or service.

  • Page 21: Documentation Conventions

    Note — If the DHCP option in On, the remaining settings are automatically configured. If the DHCP is Off, you will have to manually enter values into all the fields. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Introduction • Ops 1–3...

  • Page 22: Documentation Terms

    The Mix/DSK option is applied to this MLE. • “Full MLE” refers to the full featured MLEs of a switcher. On a Vision 2.5, for example, MLEs 1 and 2 are Full MLEs, because they are fully functional, but MLE 3 is a Half MLE.

  • Page 23: Abbreviations

    High Definition Multi-definition Multi-level Effects Program Bus Preset Bus PST PATT Preset Pattern Preview Rack Unit Standard Definition Technical Director Video Cassette Recorder VDCP Video Disk Communications Protocol Video Tape Recorder Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Introduction • Ops 1–5...

  • Page 24: Related Publications

    Related Publications All Vision switchers come with a complete set of system documentation that includes an Operator’s Manual and an Engineering Manual. For a complete operational overview of the Vision product line, refer to the following publications: • Vision Engineering Manual, Ross Part Number: 4800DR-401 •...

  • Page 25: A Word About Technical Support

    A Word About Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-Hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.
  • Page 26 Ops 1–8 • Introduction Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 27: Control Panel Introduction

    Control Panel Introduction In This Chapter This chapter provides a basic introduction to the Vision switcher, including an overview of the boards in the control panel and frame, as well as an introduction to the various ports, and video buses.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Modules

    Module for each MLE. Vision 4 Control Panel The Vision 4 control panels (Figure 2.1) have 4 Panel Rows, 40 Crosspoint Buttons per Bus, 40 Custom Control Buttons, a Transition Module, Effects Memory Module and Keyer Module per MLE and a Positioner Module as standard.
  • Page 29 Vision 3 Control Panel The Vision 3 control panels (Figure 2.2) have 3 Panel Rows, 32 Crosspoint Buttons per Bus, 32 Custom Control Buttons, a Transition Module, an Effects Memory Module and Keyer Module per MLE, and a Positioner Module as standard.
  • Page 30 Vision 3M Control Panel The Vision 3M control panels (Figure 2.4) have 3 Panel Rows, 24 Crosspoint Buttons per Bus, 24 Custom Control Buttons, a Transition Module, an Effects Memory Module and Keyer Module per MLE, and a Positioner Module as standard.
  • Page 31 Figure 2.6 Vision 2 Control Panel (4-Keyer Shown) Vision 1M Control Panel The Vision 1M control panel (Figure 2.7) has 1 Panel Row, 24 Crosspoint Buttons per Bus, 24 Custom Control Buttons, a Transition Module, a Keyer Module, and a Positioner Module as standard.
  • Page 32 The Effects Memory Module allows you to store and recall memory registers within each MLE. On the Vision 1, 1M, 2, and 2M control panels, the Global Memory Module is used to store and recall memories. Unlike the Global Memory Module, the Effects Memory Module applies only to the individual MLE it is assigned to, and not the entire control panel.
  • Page 33 When the SEL button for a Keyer is selected, the Key Bus on the MLE, and the Keyer Module, are assigned to that key. The Vision switcher supports a 2-Keyer and 4-Keyer, Keyers Module for each MLE, depending on whether the 4-Keyer option has been installed.
  • Page 34 “KEY PRIOR” on page Ops 5-4. • on key priority, refer to the section “Video Layering” on page Ops 4-3. Ops 2–8 • Control Panel Introduction Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 35 Bus, or a Utility Bus, or the entire Crosspoint Group of MLE 1 to an AuxKey, or another MLE. For More Information... • on the Crosspoint Group, refer to the section “Panel Row” on page Ops 4-5. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Control Panel Introduction • Ops 2–9...
  • Page 36 For More Information... • on the Custom Control Group, refer to the section “Custom Controls” on page Eng 10-2. Ops 2–10 • Control Panel Introduction Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 37: Resetting The Switcher

    Resetting the Switcher If required, the Vision switcher can be reset from the control panel. This can be either a software based reset, or a restart of the entire switcher. • Software Reset — A Software Reset affects software only, returning the switcher to the default state.
  • Page 38 Press and hold both the Recall and Store buttons in the Effects Memory Module • (Figure 2.11). FFECTS EMORY Reset MLE RECALL STORE Reset MLE ATTRIB RATE KEYS ONLY RATE BANK ENTER DISS RATE Figure 2.11 Press to Reset an individual MLE Ops 2–12 • Control Panel Introduction Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 39: Full Restart

    — The control panel will not start up properly if there is a USB flash drive in the USB port on the control panel. You must remove the USB flash drive from the USB port on the control panel before powering the control panel up. 2. Press Restart. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Control Panel Introduction • Ops 2–13...

  • Page 40: Default State

    F:20 — DSK fade-to-black transition rate is 20 frames (Interlaced at 59.94 Hz) › • Auto Select is selected as the key type in each Keyer. • The Default MLE Map will be loaded. Ops 2–14 • Control Panel Introduction Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 41: Control Panel Timeout

    Control Panel Timeout The Vision switcher goes into a timeout mode if no buttons are touched, or faders are moved, for a preset amount of time. The factory default interval is 30 minutes. If the timeout occurs, press any button to bring the control panel back to full operation. The switcher will not act upon the button press.
  • Page 42 Ops 2–16 • Control Panel Introduction Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 43: Using The Menu System

    Using the Menu System In This Chapter This chapter provides information on using the menu system and adjusting and using the touchscreen display of the Vision switcher. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Touchscreen Interface • Menu System Basics •...

  • Page 44: Touchscreen Interface

    Squeeze & Tease Position/Crop Menu is displayed. Note — The Touchscreen Display is an option with the Vision 1 and 2 control panels. If you do not have the Touchscreen Display, an LCD computer monitor with a DVI-D connector is required.
  • Page 45 Refer to the section “Fail Indicators Diagnosis” on page Eng 17-10 for more information. 12. Touchscreen Adjustment Buttons The Touchcreen Adjustment Buttons allow you to adjust the characteristics, such as brightness and contrast, of the touchscreen display. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Using the Menu System • Ops 3–3...

  • Page 46: Menu System Basics

    Menu System Basics The menu system on the Vision switcher allows you to set up the switcher, interface with external equipment, set up and perform complex shots or sequences, and record and edit custom controls. The menu system is set up with a branching architecture, with the Main Menus as the starting point of all menus.
  • Page 47 If you hover the mouse pointer over a knob value, the scroll wheel on the mouse can be used to adjust the knob value. The scroll wheel acts as if you are turning the knob. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Using the Menu System • Ops 3–5...

  • Page 48: Using The Punchpad

    Punchpad (Figure 3.5). The Punchpad remains on screen until you close it or you navigate away from the menu. Selecting another option on the menu, or pressing More does not close the Punchpad. Ops 3–6 • Using the Menu System Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 49 The Default button resets the currently selected knob to the default value. All other knob values remain unchanged. This is the same functionality as double-pressing the knob. The Close Window button closes the Punchpad. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Using the Menu System • Ops 3–7...

  • Page 50: Using The Positioner With The Menu System

    For More Information... • on using the positioner, refer to the section “Using the Positioner” on page Ops 4-37. Ops 3–8 • Using the Menu System Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 51: Quick Navigation Buttons

    Refer to the section “Help Features” on page Ops 3-11 for more information on using the help. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Using the Menu System • Ops 3–9...
  • Page 52 Squeeze & Tease Menus. Cust Ctrl — The Custom Control button displays the Custom Control ShotBox • Menus. From these menus you can run any custom control on the switcher. Ops 3–10 • Using the Menu System Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 53: Help Features

    Online Manuals A complete set of the Vision Manuals are provided on the switcher and can be viewed on the touchscreen display or downloaded to a USB drive.

  • Page 54: Screen Captures

    Screen captures are stored to your removable USB flash drive. Use the following procedure to capture the current state of the menu system: 1. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port on the Fade to Black Module of the Vision control panel.

  • Page 55: Switcher Basics

    Switcher Basics In This Chapter This chapter provides a basic introduction to the Vision switcher, including an overview of the boards in the control panel and frame, as well as an introduction to the various ports, and video buses. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: •...

  • Page 56: Switcher Operation Overview

    Switcher Operation Overview The Vision switcher operates by routing video signals through the various boards and cards in the frame and feeding them out of the assigned Output BNCs. Which MLE a source is selected on, or which key on that MLE, determines how each of those video signals is layered in the video output.

  • Page 57: Video Layering

    “Video Routing” on page Eng 2-19. Video Layering How video is layered in the output of the Vision switcher depends on how each MLE is re-entered onto the other, and what keyers are on-air for the MLE. If we assume that each MLE has all keyers on-air, and that each MLE is re-entered into the MLE below, the layering will start with MLE 1 Background and progress to MLE 4 Keyer 4 (Figure 4.3).
  • Page 58 • on re-entering an MLE, refer to the section “Re-entry” on page Ops 4-12. • on performing a key over, refer to the section “KEY PRIOR” on page Ops 5-4. Ops 4–4 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 59: Panel Row

    TRANS TRANS Figure 4.4 Vision 4 — Panel Row (4-Keyer Shown) Each Panel Row is made up of three buses of crosspoint buttons, a display, a select button, Keyers Module, Memory Module, and Transition Module (Figure 4.4). The functionality of each of these components depends on what the Panel Row is assigned to, an MLE or Aux Bus for example.

  • Page 60: Display

    Figure 4.6 Assigned to MLE — Panel Row Display In the example shown (Figure 4.6), the Panel Row is assigned to MLE 1 and Camera 5 is selected on Keyer 2. Ops 4–6 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 61: Select Button

    Quick Preset, refer to the section “Assigning a Quick Preset” on page Ops 4-11. • on editing a bus map, refer to the section “Creating Bus Maps” on page Eng 7-13. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–7...
  • Page 62 Panel Row changes to the Aux glow color and the mnemonics for the Panel Row show the sources for the Aux Bus. Use the following procedure to assign the Key Bus to an Aux Bus: Ops 4–8 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 63 1. Press the SEL button on the Panel Row that is assigned to MLE 1. The MLE SEL Button Menu is displayed. 2. Press Key 4 Flexi Mode on the MLE SEL Button Menu. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–9...
  • Page 64 1. Press the SEL button on the Panel Row that you want to assign the MLE to. The MLE SEL Button Menu for the selected Panel Row is displayed. 2. Press Assign MLE on the MLE SEL Button Menu. Ops 4–10 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 65 4. Press the preset button on the MLE SEL Button Menu to store the current Panel Row setup to that Quick Preset. This completes the procedure for storing a bus assignment to a Quick Preset button. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–11...

  • Page 66: Re-Entry

    3. Select MLE 1 as a source on the Background Bus of MLE 2 (Figure 4.10). Notice that the output of MLE 1 is now being used as the background of MLE 2. MLE1 Background MLE1 MLE2 Key1 Key1 Figure 4.10 MLE 1 Re-entered onto MLE 2 Ops 4–12 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 67 Re-entry Loops option, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. • on the Re-entry Depth option, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–13...

  • Page 68: Video Preview

    MLE assigned to it, the Preview Module on your control panel does not affect the preview output of the switcher. On the Vision 1, the Preview Bus and Preview Overlay functions are located on the same module (Figure 4.12).
  • Page 69 Operating Tip — On the Vision 1, pressing MENU displays the Preview Overlay Menu. On this menu you can select the MLE that you want to view the preview or program from. Refer to the section “Vision 1/1M Preview Output” on page Ops 4-15 for more information.

  • Page 70: Look Ahead Preview

    Figure 4.13 Preview Overlay Module — Vision 4 Control Panel Operating Tip — On the Vision 1 (Figure 4.14), the Preview Overlay functions can be turned off and on from the Preview Menus. Navigate to the Preview Menu by pressing MENU on the Preview Overlay Module.
  • Page 71 VTR Timecode overlay, refer to the section “VTR Timecode” on page Eng 12-32. • on the VTR POL Display features, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–17...

  • Page 72: Safe Title

    This function makes it easy to identify various masks, particularly when one may be placed near the edge of the screen. Mask PV Figure 4.18 Mask PV Preview Overlay Element Ops 4–18 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 73 When the HIDE OVLY button is active, all enabled overlay buttons will remain active so that the overlays can be turned on or off without showing them on the preview. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–19...

  • Page 74: Multipanel Operation

    MultiPanel Operation MultiPanel allows you to connect up to nine Vision control panels to a QMD/X, or MD/X, frame (Figure 4.19). Connected to each frame there is a single Master Panel, and up to eight Satellite Panels. HOME Device HOLD...

  • Page 75: Multipanel Operational Notes

    MLEs that were assigned to the control panel that the custom control was recorded • Different Bus Maps can be assigned to the same MLE from different control panels. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–21...

  • Page 76: Gpi Output Control

    GPI custom controls, refer to the section “Programming Special Functions” on page Eng 10-15. • on setting up GPI inputs and outputs, refer to the section “Standard GPI Setup” on page Eng 12-9. Ops 4–22 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 77: Smartconversion

    SmartConversion™ The Vision switcher can only operate in a single video format at a time. In order to mix and manipulate video signals of different video formats, the SmartConversion option is required. Once set up, SmartConversion™ automatically assigns up/down converters to the various inputs to ensure that all the video signals are in the same format.

  • Page 78: Smartconversion Override

    1. Double-press the crosspoint button for the video source that you want to override. This can be on an MLE or an Aux Bus. The Video Correction Menus are displayed. 2. Press SmartConversion on the Video Correction Menu 1-2. Ops 4–24 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 79 3. Select the video format by pressing the associated button. If the video format is not displayed, press Input is Other Type and use the Type knob to select the video format. This completes the procedure for overriding the video format of an Input BNC. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–25...

  • Page 80: Color Correction

    Color Correction Color correction in the Vision switcher is performed by either Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) in the HSL (Y-Cr-Cb) color space or by RBG Color Correctors in the RBG color space. Both Proc Amps and RGB Color Correctors allow you to apply color correction to video sources on the fly to input video signals, entire buses, or Aux Bus outputs.
  • Page 81 Use the Cr Offset knob on the Proc Amp Menu to adjust the offset of the Cr. The • Cr graphs update to reflect your selection. 5. Adjust the Cb as follows: Press Cb Adjust on the Proc Amp Menu. • Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–27...
  • Page 82 Rotation turns the color wheel counter-clockwise. The graphs are not affected by hue adjustments. 7. Adjust the Black Level as follows: Press Hue/Black Level on the Proc Amp Menu. • Hue/Black Level — Proc Amp Menu Ops 4–28 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 83: Rgb Color Correction

    Default button on the RGB Menu 2-2. The Default RGB returns all RGB components to their default values. 3. Adjust the RGB Color Components simultaneously as follows: Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–29...
  • Page 84 — The Green and Blue components are adjusted in the same way as the Red. Use the information provided in Step (4.) to adjust either of these components. 4. Adjust the Red Component as follows: • Adjust the Red Component as follows: Ops 4–30 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 85 This completes the procedure for applying color correction to a video signal using an RGB Color Corrector. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–31...

  • Page 86: Aux Bus Color Correction

    Aux Bus Color Correction The Vision switcher has a set number of color correctors that can be assigned to Aux Buses, based on the number of MLEs that your switcher has. For example, if you have 4 MLEs, you will have 4 color correctors available to your Aux Buses.

  • Page 87: Defaulting Color Correctors

    1. Double-press the crosspoint button for the video source, or bus, that you want to copy. The current selection is displayed in the upper left corner of the menu. 2. Press More. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–33...
  • Page 88 A new color corrector is assigned to the bus if one was not already assigned. This completes the procedure for copying Proc Amp and RGB color correction settings. Ops 4–34 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 89: Fade To Black

    MLEs or Keyers that were on-air are flashing. For More Information... • on setting up Fade to Black, refer to the section “Fade to Black Setup” on page Eng 8-8. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–35...
  • Page 90 Fade to Black rate, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. • on setting the Fade to Black display, refer to the section “Fade to Black Display Mode for Up/Down Converters” on page Eng 16-7. Ops 4–36 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 91: Using The Positioner

    HOLD LINK CLEAR Figure 4.21 Vision 4 Positioner Module Positioner Module Display The display on the Positioner Module shows you where the positioner is assigned, and what it is controlling. The first line of the display shows where the Positioner Module is assigned. In this example (Figure 4.22), the positioner is assigned to Channel 1, on Key 1 of MLE 2.

  • Page 92: Buttons

    What you are controlling is always shown on the left side on the display. For More Information... • on defaulting a flying key, refer to the section “Defaulting” on page Ops 13-14. Ops 4–38 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 93: Copy Mle

    If a specific keyer was active in the source MLE, it becomes active in the destination. Copy MLE Using Control Panel You can copy the contents of one MLE to another quickly using the buttons on the Vision control panel.
  • Page 94 3. Use the Source MLE knob on the Copy MLE Menu to select the MLE that you want to copy from. 4. Press Copy on the Copy MLE Menu to perform the copy. This completes the procedure for copying the contents of one Panel Row to another. Ops 4–40 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 95: Copy And Swap Buses

    Copy or Swap. 5. Press Perform on the Copy Buses Menu to perform the copy or swap. This completes the procedure for copying or swapping the contents of a bus to another. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–41...

  • Page 96: Copy And Swap Keyers

    — You cannot have the same keyer selected for the Destination and Source to perform a Copy. Only one Destination and one Source keyer can be selected to perform a Swap. 4. Perform the copy or swap as follows: Ops 4–42 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 97: Swap Keyer

    MLE or a different MLE. The button that you select is the Keyer that is swapped. 3. Release both buttons. Both selected Keyers swap their contents. This completes the procedure for performing a swap of the Keyers. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–43...

  • Page 98: Copy Squeeze & Tease Channels

    4. Press the KEYX button on the Transition Module for the keyer that you are copying the Squeeze & Tease channel in. This completes the procedure for copying a Squeeze & Tease channel in the same keyer. Ops 4–44 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 99: Transitions

    Transitions In This Chapter This chapter provides a basic introduction to the Vision switcher, including an overview of the boards in the control panel and frame, as well as an introduction to the various ports, and video buses. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: •...

  • Page 100: Transition Module

    Aside from transitions, the fader can also be used to manually run a sequence. As with performing a transition, the progress bar next to the fader handle lights up to show how far through the sequence you are. Ops 5–2 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 101: Next Transition Select

    KEY 3 KEY 4 KEY 4 TRANS TRANS BKGD PRIOR LIMIT DISS DISS WIPE WIPE FRAMES FRAMES ROLL AUTO AUTO CLIP TRANS TRANS Figure 5.4 Transition Parameters — Transition Module (4-Keyer Shown) Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Transitions • Ops 5–3...
  • Page 102 Transitions” on page Ops 5-21 for more information performing a Key Priority transition. Figure 5.5 Normal Keyer Priority For More Information... • on key priority, Refer to the section “Video Layering” on page Ops 4-3. Ops 5–4 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 103: Transition Type Buttons

    Roll Clip only works with external devices that are being controlled by the Vision switcher. The Roll Clip operates in one of two modes as follows: Play — In Play mode, pressing the ROLL CLIP button immediately plays the cued clip •...

  • Page 104: Transition Buttons

    When a sequence is selected, the display to the right of the AUTO TRANS button shows the sequence rate in frames. For More Information... • on performing a transition, refer to the section “Performing Transitions” on page Ops 5-12. Ops 5–6 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 105: Transition Types

    Transition Types The Vision switcher can perform 4 different types of transitions. These include Cuts, Dissolves, Wipes, and Squeeze & Tease Wipes. When a transition is performed, the switcher uses the transition type to replace the on-air video source with the one you are transitioning to.

  • Page 106: Wipe

    “Running a Squeeze & Tease MD Wipe Transition” on page Ops 15-13. • on the wipe patterns, refer to the section “Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences” on page Ops 18-2. Ops 5–8 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 107: Transition Rates

    1. Press MLE RATE on the Effects Memory Module for the MLE that you want to set the background transition rate for (Figure 5.14). FFECTS EMORY RECALL STORE ATTRIB RATE KEYS ONLY RATE BANK ENTER DISS RATE Figure 5.14 MLE Rate — Effects Memory Module Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Transitions • Ops 5–9...

  • Page 108: Setting The Keyer Rate

    Figure 5.17 New Keyer Rate — Effects Memory Module Display 3. Press ENTER on the Effects Memory Module to accept the new rate. This completes the procedure for setting the keyer transition rate for an MLE. Ops 5–10 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 109: Setting The Rate From The Global Memory Module

    The Keyer, Effects, and MLE rates for an MLE can also be set from the Global Memory Module. This allows you to set the MLE 1 rates on the Vision 2 switcher, which does not have an Effects Memory Module.

  • Page 110: Performing Transitions

    Refer to the section “Non-Sync Detection” on page Eng 7-9 for more information non-sync detection. 2. Select the video source that you want to transition to on the Preset bus of the same MLE (Figure 5.18). Ops 5–12 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 111 6. After the transition is complete, notice that the video sources you selected on the Background and Preset buses have swapped, or flip-flopped (Figure 5.21). What was on the Preset bus is now on the Program bus. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Transitions • Ops 5–13...

  • Page 112: Performing An Auto Transition

    3. Select BKGD as the next transition selection on the Transition Module (Figure 5.23). The BKGD button will be lit and the video source selected on the Preset bus will be shown on the Preview output. Ops 5–14 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 113 Figure 5.25 Video Sources Selected — After Transition This completes the procedure for performing an auto transition. You can use the same procedure to perform a transition on any other MLE or AuxKey. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Transitions • Ops 5–15...
  • Page 114 “Wipe Transitions” on page Ops 6-3. • on setting up a Squeeze & Tease transition, refer to the section “Using Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences” on page Ops 15-13. Ops 5–16 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 115: Transition Limits

    A transition limit can be used with any Auto Transition on the Transition Module of the MLE that the limit was set on. The transition limit will not work on cuts or manual transitions. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Transitions • Ops 5–17...
  • Page 116 5. Press AUTO TRANS on the Transition Module to perform the second part of the transition. The transition progresses back to the starting point. This completes the procedure for using a transition limit. Ops 5–18 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 117: Whiteflash

    WhiteFlash. The Onset, Hold, and Fade rates are the number of frames for each part of the WhiteFlash. The MLE Rate is not used for this transition. 5. Set the Onset, Hold, and Fade rates as follows: Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Transitions • Ops 5–19...
  • Page 118 — Press Assign As Default on the WhiteFlash Setup Menu to store your current settings as the default settings for WhiteFlash. 8. Perform the transition as desired. This completes the procedure for setting up a WhiteFlash transition. Ops 5–20 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 119: Key Priority Transitions

    X is the number of the keyer. The remaining keys shift layers to accommodate the change. Keys at the same layer, or above, the selected layer are shifted up. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Transitions • Ops 5–21...

  • Page 120: Manual Key Priority Cuts

    4. Both Key 1 and Key 4 remain in their original order, with Key 4 on top of Key 1 (Figure 5.28). Figure 5.28 New Keyer Priority 5. Release the KEY PRIOR button. This completes the procedure for manually setting key priority. Ops 5–22 • Transitions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 121: Wipes, Patterns, Washes, And Mattes

    Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes In This Chapter This chapter provides information and instruction on working with wipes, patterns, washes, and mattes on the Vision switcher. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Pattern Generators • Wipes •...

  • Page 122: Pattern Generators

    Pattern Generators The Vision switcher has 8 Pattern Generators per MLE that provide wipes, preset patterns, washes, and masks. The Pattern Generators are used as follows: • Complex Pattern Generators — These two (2) pattern generators provide Wipe transition patterns, as well as Preset Patterns or Masks for keyers. These pattern generators float between the transition area and keyers.

  • Page 123: Wipes

    7. Press Modify Pattern on the Pattern Selection Menu to adjust the pattern parameters as required. Refer to the section “Pattern Parameters” on page Ops 6-5 for more information. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes • Ops 6–3...

  • Page 124: Assigning User Wipes

    “Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences” on page Ops 18-2. • on the different categories and wipes available, refer to the section “Standard Wipes” on page Ops 18-6. Ops 6–4 • Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 125: Pattern Parameters

    You can apply multiple rotation types to the same pattern at the same time. Use the following procedure to adjust the rotation of a pattern: 1. Press Rotation on the Pattern Parameters Menu 1-2. Pattern Rotation Menu Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes • Ops 6–5...
  • Page 126 5. Apply a fixed rotation to the pattern as follows: Press User-Controlled Rotation on the Pattern Rotation Menu. • Ops 6–6 • Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 127: Border Size And Softness

    — If you are adjusting a Preset Pattern key, the Size knob allows you to adjust the size of the pattern. Size does not apply to a pattern that is being used for a transition. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes • Ops 6–7...

  • Page 128: Horizontal And Vertical Multiplication

    Vertical Multiplication — Press V-Mult on the Pattern Parameters Menu 1-2 until the • required number of multiples is reached. A maximum of 5 multiples can be used. Horizontal and Vertical Multiplication — Pattern Parameters Menu 1-2 Ops 6–8 • Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 129: Matrix Tile Size

    — Press Clear on the Wipe Modulation Menu to return all the pattern modulation setting to the default values. Press Vertical Params on the Wipe Modulation Menu. • Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes • Ops 6–9...
  • Page 130 A value of 0 causes the ripples not to move. This completes the procedure for adjusting the wipe modulation. Ops 6–10 • Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 131: Washes And Mattes

    Refer to the section “Pattern Parameters” on page Ops 6-5 for more information on this menu. • Proceed to Step (7.) to apply the color wash effect. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes • Ops 6–11...
  • Page 132 6. Create a SuperBlack wash as follows: Use the Type knob on the Modify Wash Menu to select SuperBlack. • • Proceed to Step (8.) to complete the procedure. Ops 6–12 • Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 133: Creating Mattes

    Use the following procedure to create a matte color: 1. Press Matte on the Mattes Selection Menu. 2. Press Modify Color on the Mattes Selection Menu. Matte — Color Selection Menu Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes • Ops 6–13...
  • Page 134 3. Select the color you want to use for Color 1 using the knobs, positioner, or by selecting a point on the Color Wheel. This completes the procedure for creating a matte color. Ops 6–14 • Wipes, Patterns, Washes, and Mattes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 135: Keying

    Keying In This Chapter This chapter provides a basic introduction to the concepts behind keying on the Vision switcher. This includes performing different types of keys, as well as using MultiDSK and AuxKeys. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: •...

  • Page 136: Keyers Module

    Module is being controlled by Keyer 3. Pressing either SEL button assigns the Keyer Module to that Keyer. For More Information... • on layering, or key priority, refer to the section “Video Layering” on page Ops 4-3. Ops 7–2 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 137: Key Type Buttons And Mnemonics

    MASK PATT PATT MGMT MGMT AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS Figure 7.4 Key Modifier Buttons — Keyers Module (4-Keyer Shown) Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–3...

  • Page 138: Key Preview Buttons

    The Key Preview buttons (Figure 7.5) allow you to preview different aspects of the selected key. This functionality includes previewing a transition on the preview output, or showing the alpha signal that is being used to cut the key. Ops 7–4 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 139: Key Transition Buttons

    The rate at which the auto transition is performed is shown as the Key Rate on the Memory System Module for the MLE, or the Global Memory System Module for the Program/Preset MLE. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–5...

  • Page 140: Channel Management Button

    MASK MASK PATT PATT MGMT AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS Figure 7.7 Channel Management Button — Keyers Module (4-Keyer Shown) Ops 7–6 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 141: Self Key

    MATTE FILL (not available on the Downstream Keyers of a half MLE switcher) • KEY INV • MASK • FLY KEY (Squeeze & Tease MD only) • BORD ON (XFX Dual Border Generator only) • Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–7...
  • Page 142 “Performing Transitions” on page Ops 5-12. • on working with Squeeze & Tease MD, refer to the section “Flying Keys” on page Ops 12-10. Ops 7–8 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 143: Auto Select Key

    (0%) to fully transparent (100%). 6. Select additional key modifiers as desired, using the buttons on the Keyers Module. The available modifiers are as follows: MATTE FILL • KEY INV • Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–9...
  • Page 144 “Performing Transitions” on page Ops 5-12. • on working with Squeeze & Tease MD, refer to the section “Flying Keys” on page Ops 12-10. Ops 7–10 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 145: Chroma Key

    3. Press CHROMA KEY on the Keyers Module to select the key type. The UltraChrome Menu is displayed for the selected Keyer and a small triangle appears in the bottom right corner of the Keyer mnemonic. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–11...
  • Page 146 This completes the procedure for setting up a Chroma Key. Once set up, the key can be taken on-air using the transition button on the Keyers Module, or using the Transition Module. Ops 7–12 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 147: Basic Ultrachrome Settings

    3. Adjust the Foreground colors, or hues, as follows: Press Foreground on UltraChrome Menu 1-2. • Foreground — UltraChrome Menu 1-2 Use the Clip knob on the UltraChrome Menu 1-2 to adjust the foreground • clipping as follows: Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–13...
  • Page 148 Press Spill Suppress on the UltraChrome Menu 1-2. • Spill Suppress — UltraChrome Menu 1-2 Use the Range knob on the UltraChrome Menu 1-2 to remove any color cast onto • the foreground as follows: Ops 7–14 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 149 This option will reduce the overall noise in the key image that can be the result of certain lighting conditions or high detail camera settings.This is the default setting. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–15...

  • Page 150: Advanced Ultrachrome Settings

    Transition — Transition elements are those pixels in the source video with colors that are not within any of the previous three ranges and are also not considered part of the Ops 7–16 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 151 Translucent area to the Shadow area. › Decreasing the Range value narrows the Shadow area by excluding high-luminance colors. These excluded colors move back into the Translucent area. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–17...
  • Page 152 (i.e. not in the Shadow or Translucency area). The Transition settings allows you to adjust the appearance of the Transition area. Transition — UltraChrome Menu 1-2 Ops 7–18 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 153 6. Adjust the Foreground area as follows: Press More Foreground on the UltraChrome Menu 2-2. The Foreground • settings allow you to adjust the range of colors which are considered Foreground colors, and thus keyed fully on. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–19...
  • Page 154 Press Spill Suppress on the UltraChrome Menu 2-2. • Spill Suppress — UltraChrome Menu 2-2 Use the Clip knob on the UltraChrome Menu 2-2 to adjust spill suppress clipping • as follows: Ops 7–20 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 155 Increasing the Width value increases the amount that the key encroaches onto the foreground image. › Decreasing the Width value decreases the amount that the key encroaches onto the foreground image. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–21...

  • Page 156: Ultrachrome Alpha And Color Map

    UltraChrome chroma key and makes for easier adjustments. The Alpha and Color Map previews use the Preview output of the selected Ops 7–22 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 157 Squeeze & Tease MD, refer to the section “Flying Keys” on page Ops 12-10. • on setting default color or mode for UltraChrome, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–23...

  • Page 158: Preset Pattern Key

    Use the Softness knob on the PST Key Setup Menu to adjust the softness of the • edges of the pattern. 8. Adjust the parameters of the selected pattern as follows: Press Modify Pattern on the Pattern Parameters Menu 1-2. • Ops 7–24 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 159 “Performing Transitions” on page Ops 5-12. • on working with Squeeze & Tease MD keys (Fly Keys), refer to the section “Flying Keys” on page Ops 12-10. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–25...

  • Page 160: Split Keys

    6. Fine tune the key as required. Refer to the section “Auto Select Key” on page Ops 7-9 for more information on adjusting an Auto Select key. This completes the procedure for performing a split video. Ops 7–26 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 161: Key Masks

    7. Toggle Invert on the Box Mask Menu to On to reverse the mask. The portion of the image that was masked out is now visible, and the portion that was visible is masked. This completes the procedure for applying a box mask to a key. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–27...

  • Page 162: Pattern Mask

    10. Adjust the pattern parameters (Rotation, H-Mult, V-Mult, and Aspect) as required. Refer to the section “Pattern Parameters” on page Ops 6-5 for more information. This completes the procedure for applying a pattern mask to a key. Ops 7–28 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 163: Utility Mask

    This completes the procedure for applying a utility mask to a key. For More Information... • on the number of pattern generators available for masks, refer to the section “Pattern Generators” on page Ops 6-2. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–29...

  • Page 164: Key Borders

    Note — If you are using Shadow Mode, there is no Size knob, or adjustment, on the Border Menu. Only Border Mode and Outline Mode have the size adjustment. Ops 7–30 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 165 Key Trails, refer to the section “Key Trails” on page Ops 7-32. • on adjusting the matte or wash color of the border, refer to the section “Washes and Mattes” on page Ops 6-11. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–31...

  • Page 166: Key Trails

    2. Use the Border Mode knob on the Border Menu to select Trails. 3. Use the Trails Mode knob on the Border Menu to select Soft. 4. Press Decay on the Border Menu. Soft Trails — Border Menu Ops 7–32 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 167: Hard Trails

    If the decay rate is set to 0.1%, the trail decays very slowly, and the image becomes static. If the decay rate is set to 0.0%, no trail is created. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–33...

  • Page 168: Key Trails

    Use the Decay To knob on the Border Menu to select the type of decay that is • used. You can choose between the following: Video — Select this option to use the video content of the key to create the › trail. Ops 7–34 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 169: Key Smear Trails

    2. Use the Border Mode knob on the Border Menu to select Trails. 3. Use the Trails Mode knob on the Border Menu to select Key Smear. 4. Press Decay on the Border Menu. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–35...
  • Page 170 Select the color you want to use for the trail using the knobs, positioner, or by selecting a point on the Color Wheel. This completes the procedure for applying a Key Smear trail to a key. Ops 7–36 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 171: Multidsk Keys

    MultiDSK Keys The MultiDSK™ option adds two additional Downstream Keyers to the Vision switcher. MultiDSK Operation Although the operation of the MultiDSK Keyers is similar to that of the existing Keyers, there are some notable differences as follows: • MultiDSKs can only perform Cuts or Dissolves. If a MultiDSK key is included in a Wipe transition, the MultiDSK performs a Dissolve.
  • Page 172 This completes the procedure for setting up a MultiDSK Key. Once set up, the key can be taken on-air using the transition button on the Keyers Module, or using the Transition Module. Ops 7–38 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 173 For More Information... • on performing transitions, refer to the section “Performing Transitions” on page Ops 5-12. • on setting up the MultiDSK option, refer to the section “MultiDSK” on page Eng 8-19. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–39...

  • Page 174: Auxkeys

    Step (5.) below. 3. Press SELF KEY or AUTO SELECT on the Keyers Module to select the key type. The Aux Mix Key Setup Menu is displayed for the selected Keyer. Ops 7–40 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 175 For More Information... • on performing transitions, refer to the section “Performing Transitions” on page Ops 5-12. • on setting up the AuxKey option, refer to the section “AuxKeys” on page Eng 8-22. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Keying • Ops 7–41...
  • Page 176 Ops 7–42 • Keying Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 177: Memory Functions

    Memory Functions In This Chapter This chapter provides information on using the memory system on the Vision switcher, as well as storing and recalling memories, files, and setups. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Memory System •...

  • Page 178: Memory System

    Memory System The Memory Modules on the Vision switcher (Figure 8.1) are used to store and recall switcher memory registers. There are two types of memory modules on the switcher, the Effects Memory Modules that are assigned to particular panel row, or MLEs, and the Global Memory Module that can store and recall memories on any, or all, panel rows.
  • Page 179 KEY RATE — The Key Rate button allows you to set a new keyers transition rate for the • panel row. If the panel row is assigned as an AuxKey, this rate will be the keyer transition rate for the AuxKey. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Memory Functions • Ops 8–3...

  • Page 180: Global Memory Module

    +4 — The +4 buttons allows you to select an MLE above MLE 4. When the +4 button is • toggled on, the MLE 1 through MLE 4 buttons become MLE 5 through MLE 8 buttons, Ops 8–4 • Memory Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 181 Auto Recall, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. • on recalling a clip on a device, refer to the section “Cueing a Clip Using the Keypad” on page Ops 10-8. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Memory Functions • Ops 8–5...

  • Page 182: Storing And Recalling Memories

    Dissolve or Keys Only setting with a memory. 4. Press ENTER to store the memory. The Change Memory Name is displayed. At this point you can choose to name the memory, or continue working with other memories Ops 8–6 • Memory Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 183: Recalling Memories

    Dissolve or Keys Only setting with a memory. This completes the procedure for recalling a memory. For More Information... • on locking or unlocking a memory, refer to the section “Locking Memories” on page Ops 8-8. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Memory Functions • Ops 8–7...

  • Page 184: Locking Memories

    MLE that you want to lock. As you scroll through the memory registers, the lock status of each memory register is indicated. 3. Lock an individual memory register as follows: Ops 8–8 • Memory Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 185 For More Information... • on storing or recalling files on the hard drive or USB flash drive, refer to the section “Storing and Recalling Files and Setups” on page Eng 13-4. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Memory Functions • Ops 8–9...

  • Page 186: Mle Memory Attributes

    Y is the number of the keyer, recalled with the memory. Keyer parameters such as key type, clip, and gain settings are always recalled with a memory. The default is on. Ops 8–10 • Memory Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 187 Transition Parameter and Transition Type buttons, but not the Fader, Transition or Next Transition Select buttons, recalled with the memory. The default is on. 9. Press AuxBus on the MLE Memory Attributes Setup Menu. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Memory Functions • Ops 8–11...
  • Page 188 MLE Memory Attributes and then save the memory. If the MLE Memory Attributes for a memory have not been set, or the memory was stored on an older software version, the default MLE Memory Attributes settings are used. Ops 8–12 • Memory Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 189: Effects Dissolve

    4. Create the second keyframe in your effect. For example, move the key to the lower right corner of the screen (Figure 8.7). Destination Effect Figure 8.7 Destination Memory — Final Keyframe Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Memory Functions • Ops 8–13...

  • Page 190: Effects Rate

    3. Press ENTER on the Effects Memory Module to accept the new rate. This completes the procedure for setting the effects rate. For More Information... • on the default effects dissolve rate, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. Ops 8–14 • Memory Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 191: Still-Store

    Still-Store In This Chapter This chapter provides information on transferring images to and from the Vision switcher, as well as how to set up and use both the Global-Store™ and MLE-Store™ features. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: •...

  • Page 192: Still-Store Overview

    Still-Store Overview The Vision switcher provides two types of still-stores. The Global-Store™ which provides three, or four still-store channels switcher wide, and the MLE-Store™ option which provides four channels of still-store to the MLE that it is installed on. •...

  • Page 193: Loading Stills

    — A yellow A in the upper left corner of the thumbnail indicates that the original image has an alpha associated with it. A pink M in the upper right corner of the thumbnail indicates that the original image is an animation. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Still-Store • Ops 9–3...

  • Page 194: Assigning A Default Still

    Global Memory Module. Use the following procedure to remove a still from cache: 1. Navigate to the Still-Store Menu as follows: Press HOME Effects Still Store More View Cache. • Ops 9–4 • Still-Store Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 195 3. Press Remove From Cache on the Still-Store Cache Menu to remove the currently selected still from cache. This completes the procedure for removing a still from cache. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Still-Store • Ops 9–5...

  • Page 196: Capturing Stills

    Use the knobs or positioner to adjust the position and size of the capture area. 6. Adjust the shape of the capture area as follows: Press Top/Left on the Global-Store Capture Menu. • Ops 9–6 • Still-Store Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 197 Use the knobs or positioner to adjust the location of the bottom-right corner of the capture area. 7. Press Capture on the Global-Store Capture Menu to capture the image. This completes the procedure for capturing a still-store image. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Still-Store • Ops 9–7...

  • Page 198: Adjusting On-Air Properties

    — You cannot position any portion of an image off-screen, as this may cause video errors. Full screen images cannot have their position adjusted. 5. Adjust the still properties as follows: Press Still Properties on the Still-Store Properties Menu. • Ops 9–8 • Still-Store Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 199 Use this option if the image you want to use is of a different resolution than the switcher is operating in. 7. Adjust the characteristics of a still-store animation as follows: Press Animation on the Still-Store Properties Menu. • Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Still-Store • Ops 9–9...
  • Page 200 This completes the procedure for adjusting the on-air properties of a still. For More Information... • on shaped and unshaped auto keys, refer to the section “Assigning Input Types” on page Eng 7-4. Ops 9–10 • Still-Store Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 201: Still-Store Image Specifications

    Still-Store Image Specifications Still-store images and animations are transferred to and from the Vision switcher using the WebDAV protocol. Once transferred on to the hard drive of the switcher, the files can be loaded into the Global-Store or MLE-Store of the switcher.

  • Page 202: Transferring Stills

    Windows XP®, Windows 7®, Mac OS® X 10.5, or Linux Fedora 8® operating systems. For information on establishing a connection from a computer running a different operating system, refer to the documentation that came with your computer, or contact Ross Video Technical Support.

  • Page 203: Transferring Stills Using Ftp

    IP Address of the switcher, refer to the section “Network Setup” on page Eng 4-5. • on the user name and password of the switcher, refer to the section “Vision Web Interface Account” on page Eng 6-2. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 204: Transferring Stills Using Usb

    1. Copy the stills that you want to transfer to the switcher to the root directory, of a blank USB drive. 2. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the top of the Vision control panel. 3. Navigate to the Select Still Menu as follows:...

  • Page 205: Managing Stills

    Press ENTER on the Global Memory Module. • This completes the procedure for renaming or renumbering a still. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Still-Store • Ops 9–15...

  • Page 206: Creating And Renaming Directories

    Any still-store image, or empty still-store directory, on the switcher can be deleted. Only an empty directory can be deleted. You must delete or move the still-store images from a directory before you can delete it. Ops 9–16 • Still-Store Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 207: Moving Stills

    7. Press Paste on the Select Still Menu 1-2 to paste the still to the current directory. This completes the procedure for moving a still from one directory to another. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Still-Store • Ops 9–17...
  • Page 208 Ops 9–18 • Still-Store Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 209: Peripheral Control

    Video Server Clip Control • Router Matrix Control • Audio Mixer Control • Robotic Camera Control • Character Generator Control • Editor Interface Control • OverDrive Interface Control • Monitor Wall Interface Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Peripheral Control • Ops 10–1...

  • Page 210: Gpi Interface Control

    GPI Interface Control The GPI interface allows the Vision switcher to be controlled by external GPI signals. The status of the GPI Interface is shown on the Main Menu under Remote Enables and can be turned on or off from the Remote Enables Menu.

  • Page 211: External Still Store Interface Control

    External Still Store Interface Control The Vision switcher interfaces with external still-store devices using the Intelligent Interface protocol. You can load different stills that are stored on the external still-store device directly from the switcher using the still number. To load a still from the control panel, you must have communications with the external still-store device set up on the switcher, as well as the input BNC on the switcher that is connected to the device assigned to the external still-store.

  • Page 212: Vtr Clip Control

    Use the following procedure to cue a clip using the Remote Control Menu: 1. Navigate to the Remote Control Menu as follows: Press HOME Effects More Remote Ctrl Select. • Ops 10–4 • Peripheral Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 213 6. Press Cue Clip on the Remote Control Menu 1-2 to cue the selected clip. The clip is now ready to be played using the ROLL CLIP button. This completes the procedure for cueing a clip using the Remote Control Menu. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Peripheral Control • Ops 10–5...

  • Page 214: Audio Server Clip Control

    3. Use the Device knob on the Audio Server Menu to select the audio server that you want to cue and play a clip on. 4. Press Cut ID on the Audio Server Menu. Cut ID (DigiCart) — Audio Server Clip Menu Ops 10–6 • Peripheral Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 215 Use the Cut knob on the Audio Server Menu to select the clip. • 6. Use the transport controls to Play, Pause, or Stop the clip. This completes the procedure for selecting and playing an audio clip. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Peripheral Control • Ops 10–7...

  • Page 216: Video Server Clip Control

    The timecode at the top of the Remote Control Menu is the time remaining for the current clip on the Program bus, or Keyer. This may not be the currently selected clip. Ops 10–8 • Peripheral Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 217 6. Press Cue Clip on the Remote Control Menu 1-2 to cue the selected clip. The clip is now ready to be played using the ROLL CLIP button. This completes the procedure for cueing a clip using the Remote Control Menu. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Peripheral Control • Ops 10–9...

  • Page 218: Router Matrix Control

    Router Matrix Control The Vision switcher allows you to control the source selection for a router that is controlled from the switcher. Source changes are made by selecting the crosspoint button that is assigned to the router, and then selecting the new router source on the Matrix Control Menu.

  • Page 219: Audio Mixer Control

    Audio Mixer Control When an Audio Mixer is connected to the Vision switcher, it can be operated in one of two ways; normal Audio Follow Video (AFV) mode, or Override mode. Audio Follow Video The AFV mode is where an audio channel is taken to air when the video (Input BNC) it is assigned to is taken to air.

  • Page 220: Audio Only Transitions

    In order to properly perform your next transition, you should check the audio crosspoints and run an Audio Reset Pst custom control to return to AFV. This completes the procedure for performing an Audio Only transition. Ops 10–12 • Peripheral Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 221: Audio Level Adjustment

    This completes the procedure for adjusting the volume and pan settings of a selected audio channel. For More Information... • on the Assign Audio custom control, refer to the section “Programming Special Functions” on page Eng 10-15. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Peripheral Control • Ops 10–13...

  • Page 222: Robotic Camera Control

    Robotic Camera Control The Vision switcher can interface with specific robotic camera controllers, allowing you to control the various aspects of the robotic camera. All robotic camera control is performed from the Camera Head Control Menu. The contents of these menu is specific to the robotic camera you are controlling.

  • Page 223: Camera Shotbox

    You can place this menu in the upper display region for quick access to camera shots. The Camera Shotbox is not associated with Custom Control Shot Box pages. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Peripheral Control • Ops 10–15...
  • Page 224 Press Perform Recall on the Camera Shotbox Menu to recall the shot. You can • also double-press the Shot X button to recall the shot immediately. This completes the procedure for storing and recalling shots for the selected camera. Ops 10–16 • Peripheral Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 225: Character Generator Control

    Character Generator Control The Vision switcher can interface with character generators, allowing you to control the various aspects of the character generator, including loading and running effects, loading and navigating through a playlist, or template, and editing the character generator text directly from the control panel.
  • Page 226 Templates stored with non-numerical names cannot be recalled using the keypad on the Global Memory Module. • Character generator parameters that are modified from the switcher are only in effect for the current session. Ops 10–18 • Peripheral Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 227: Editor Interface Control

    Editor Interface Control The editor interface allows the Vision switcher to be controlled by an external editor. The status of the Editor Interface is shown on the Main Menu under Remote Enables and can be turned on or off from the Remote Enables Menu.

  • Page 228: Overdrive Interface Control

    This completes the procedure for turning the Editor Interface on or off. OverDrive and 2 MLE Switchers OverDrive requires at least 2 Effects MLEs in order to operate properly. With the Vision 2 switcher, there is only one Effects MLE and the Program/Preset MLE. OverDrive compensates for this by using the Program/Preset MLE as an Effects MLE.

  • Page 229: Monitor Wall Interface Control

    The text address must be assigned to a template for the custom control to be able to change the text. A different custom control must be created for each text change you want to make from the switcher. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Peripheral Control • Ops 10–21...
  • Page 230 Ops 10–22 • Peripheral Control Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 231: Auxiliary Panels

    This chapter provides operational information on the Auxiliary Control Panel and Remote Aux Panels. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Auxiliary Control Panel Operation • Remote Aux Panel Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Auxiliary Panels • Ops 11–1...

  • Page 232: Auxiliary Control Panel Operation

    AuxKey, you can double-press the Assign button on the Auxiliary Control Panel to assign the AuxKey to a row on the Vision control panel. The particular panel row that the AuxKey is assigned to is the panel row that the Auxiliary Control Panel is assigned to from the Panel Modules Menu.
  • Page 233 Control Shot Box Module Setup” on page Eng 15-2. • on assigning a Bus Map to an Auxiliary Control Panel, refer to the section “Assigning Panel Bus Maps” on page Eng 7-19. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Auxiliary Panels • Ops 11–3...

  • Page 234: Remote Aux Panel Operation

    In addition to crosspoint buttons, all Remote Aux Panels include dedicated buttons for Program, all available MLEs, and Clean Feed. The Assignable Remote Aux Panel (Figure 11.3) for all Vision switchers are similar, and differ only in the number of crosspoint buttons, MLE buttons, and Assign buttons.
  • Page 235 Assign +4 and Assign 4 Bank2: Aux1 Assign +8 and Assign 1 Bank2: Aux2 Assign +8 and Assign 2 Bank2: Aux3 Assign +8 and Assign 3 Bank2: Aux4 Assign +8 and Assign 4 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Auxiliary Panels • Ops 11–5...
  • Page 236 Ops 11–6 • Auxiliary Panels Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 237: Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation

    Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation In This Chapter This chapter provides a basic introduction to the Squeeze & Tease option for the Vision switcher. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Operational Overview • Working in 3D Space •...

  • Page 238: Operational Overview

    The image is being taken from a position outside of the Visible Area into the Visible Area. 3D World Visible Area Image Flying Key (Video Signal) Figure 12.1 Image Overview Ops 12–2 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 239: Working In 3D Space

    You can move the image 144.000 full screen heights in either direction on the Y-Axis. • You can move the image 400.000 full screen widths in either direction on the Z-Axis. • Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation • Ops 12–3...

  • Page 240: Screen And Image Location

    Figure 12.4 Screen and Image Locations in 3D Space The visible area is the area within 3D space that can be seen from the viewpoint (Figure 12.5). Ops 12–4 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 241: Perspective

    (Figure 12.6). Images that are closer also appear over top of images that are further away. 10.000 10.000 10.000 10.000 Figure 12.6 Relative Size of Two Images on the Z-Axis Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation • Ops 12–5...
  • Page 242 The same effect can be seen when moving an image up or down on the Y-Axis when using a fixed viewpoint (Figure 12.9). If the image is moved higher in 3D space, you see the image as if you are looking up at it. Ops 12–6 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 243: Image Rotation

    40 complete rotations. The greater rotation value (negative or positive), the more times the image spins around the pivot point. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation • Ops 12–7...
  • Page 244 — As you rotate an image, the relative directions of rotation (the positive and negative rotation) may swap if you switch from one axis to another without centering the image. Ops 12–8 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 245: Image Centering

    “Flying Keys” on page Ops 12-10. • individual centering images, refer to the section “Image Centering” on page Ops 12-9. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation • Ops 12–9...

  • Page 246: Flying Keys

    This completes the procedure for flying a key. When a key is flying, you can use the S&T MD menus to adjust size, location and other aspects of the key. Ops 12–10 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 247: Assigning Multiple Channels To A Flying Key

    Assigning Multiple Channels to a Flying Key Your Vision switcher allows you to assign additional keys to each Keyer as long as there are sufficient Squeeze & Tease channel resources available. The channels in this combined key can be manipulated separately or together.
  • Page 248 — Using the Intersecting option with planes that are almost parallel to each other, or with planes that have Aspect applied, may not produce the desired effect. Ops 12–12 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 249 — If you toggle the FLY KEY button Off, the channel that was assigned to the Keyer will be released and available for use. This completes the procedure for assigning two channels to the same Keyer. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation • Ops 12–13...

  • Page 250: Frontside/Backside Video

    › H-V Flip — The video is flipped both horizontally and vertically. › This completes the procedure for adjusting the frontside and backside video of a key. Ops 12–14 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 251: Frontside/Backside Video And S&T Wipes And Sequences

    Frontside/Backside and Auto Flip settings. This completes the procedure for using the Frontside/Backside and Auto Flip features in a Squeeze & Tease Wipe or Sequence. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation • Ops 12–15...
  • Page 252 Ops 12–16 • Squeeze & Tease Basic Operation Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 253: Position/Crop Functions

    The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Position/Crop Menu • Position • Pivot Location • Rotation • Aspect Ratio • Cropping • Transparency • Freeze • Spin • Viewpoint • Locate • Defaulting Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Position/Crop Functions • Ops 13–1...

  • Page 254: Position/Crop Menu

    “Using the Positioner” on page Ops 4-37. • on working with channels and layering, refer to the section “Assigning Multiple Channels to a Flying Key” on page Ops 12-11. Ops 13–2 • Position/Crop Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 255: Position

    3D view. For More Information... • on using the positioner, refer to the section “Using the Positioner” on page Ops 4-37. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Position/Crop Functions • Ops 13–3...

  • Page 256: Pivot Location

    Use the Pivot knob on the S&T MD Position/Crop Menu 1-2 to select the pivot • location you want to use. 3. Select a pivot point for the channel manually as follows: Press Pivot Position on the S&T MD Position/Crop Menu 1-2. • Ops 13–4 • Position/Crop Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 257 Use the Z Location knob on the S&T MD Position/Crop Menu 1-2, or the • positioner, to move the pivot point along the Z-Axis. This completes the procedure for selecting a Point of Rotation for a channel. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Position/Crop Functions • Ops 13–5...

  • Page 258: Rotation

    Use the Z Rotation knob on the S&T MD Position/Crop Menu 1-2, or the • positioner, to rotate the channel around the Z-Axis. This completes the procedure for adjusting the rotation of a channel. Ops 13–6 • Position/Crop Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 259: Aspect Ratio

    2.000, the Y Aspect to 1.000, and the Size value to 2.000, the width of the channel (X Aspect) is quadrupled and the height (Y Aspect) is doubled. This completes the procedure for adjusting the aspect ratio and size of a channel. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Position/Crop Functions • Ops 13–7...

  • Page 260: Cropping

    This completes the procedure for adjusting the cropping of a channel. Ops 13–8 • Position/Crop Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 261: Transparency

    100% — The channel is completely transparent and the graphic in the • Transparency Area is empty. At this value, the channel is not visible on the screen. This completes the procedure for adjusting the transparency of a channel. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Position/Crop Functions • Ops 13–9...

  • Page 262: Freeze

    Keyer. This completes the procedure for freezing a video signal in a channel. Ops 13–10 • Position/Crop Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 263: Spin

    This completes the procedure for adjusting the spin of a channel. For More Information... • on working with sequences, refer to the section “Using Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences” on page Ops 15-13. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Position/Crop Functions • Ops 13–11...

  • Page 264: Viewpoint

    This completes the procedure for adjusting the viewpoint of a channel. For More Information... • on perspective and viewpoints, refer to the section “Working in 3D Space” on page Ops 12-3. Ops 13–12 • Position/Crop Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 265: Locate

    Use the Y Locate knob on the S&T MD Advanced Positioning Menu to move • the viewpoint and channel right or left along the Y-Axis. This completes the procedure for adjusting the position of a channel and the viewpoint. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Position/Crop Functions • Ops 13–13...

  • Page 266: Defaulting

    Locate + CLEAR — Returns the selected channel to the default location. • For More Information... • on using the positioner to default a parameter, refer to the section “Using the Positioner” on page Ops 4-37. Ops 13–14 • Position/Crop Functions Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 267: Picture Frame Borders

    This chapter provides instructions for applying Advanced Picture Frame Borders. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Border Size • Border Appearance • Border Style • Border Color • Defaulting Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Picture Frame Borders • Ops 14–1...

  • Page 268: Border Size

    5. Use the Size knob on the S&T MD Border Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the size of the border around the channel. This completes the procedure for adjusting the size of the border. Ops 14–2 • Picture Frame Borders Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 269: Border Appearance

    6. Use the Symmetry knob on the S&T MD Border Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the border symmetry. The graphic in the Softness box shows a profile of the border with the difference in the sides representing the symmetry. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Picture Frame Borders • Ops 14–3...
  • Page 270 As you adjust the Interior Transparency, the center of the border profile moves up or down. This completes the procedure for adjusting the appearance of the border. Ops 14–4 • Picture Frame Borders Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 271: Border Style

    Size area of the menu. This completes the procedure for adjusting the style of the border. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Picture Frame Borders • Ops 14–5...

  • Page 272: Border Color

    Use the Green knob on the S&T MD Border Color Menu to adjust the amount of • green that is being mixed (0.0% has no intensity, and 100.0% has full intensity). Ops 14–6 • Picture Frame Borders Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 273 You cannot default the levels if you are controlling multiple Flying Keys with different border styles. This completes the procedure for adjusting the color of the border. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Picture Frame Borders • Ops 14–7...

  • Page 274: Defaulting

    Advanced + CLEAR — Returns the border to the default interior and exterior edge • transparency. For More Information... • on using the positioner to default a parameter, refer to the section “Using the Positioner” on page Ops 4-37. Ops 14–8 • Picture Frame Borders Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 275: Squeeze & Tease Sequences And Wipes

    Creating a Sequence • Editing a Sequence • Squeeze & Tease Wipes • Saving and Loading Sequences and Wipes • Using Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes • Ops 15–1...

  • Page 276: Sequence Overview

    — When attempting to run a sequence on a background rather than a key, it automatically runs as a dissolve. You cannot select PST BKGD or Trans PV with sequence mode. Ops 15–2 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 277: Creating A Sequence

    — If you are creating a Squeeze & Tease wipe that uses WARP effects, you must apply the WARP to all keyframes in the sequence. If you want to use the wipe as a Background transition, start with the channel full screen. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes • Ops 15–3...
  • Page 278 10. If you selected Spline as the type of motion, adjust the spline parameters as follows: Press More Spine Params on the S&T MD Sequence Menu 2-2. • Spline Parameters — S&T MD Sequence Menu 2-2 Ops 15–4 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 279 The speed and direction of rotation between the two keyframes determines the speed and direction for the channel moving off screen. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes • Ops 15–5...
  • Page 280 — If you want to run a sequence with multiple channels, ensure the sequence was created with multiple channels. Running a sequence created with a single channel on a Keyer with multiple channels active will only move the first channel. Ops 15–6 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 281: Editing A Sequence

    1. Load the sequence you want to modify. 2. Press the DVE quick navigation button to display the S&T MD Main Menu 1-2. 3. Press Sequence on the S&T MD Main Menu 1-2. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes • Ops 15–7...
  • Page 282 This completes the procedure for modifying multiple keyframes. For More Information... • on storing and recalling sequences, refer to the section “Saving and Loading Sequences and Wipes” on page Ops 15-10. Ops 15–8 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 283: Squeeze & Tease Wipes

    To load new sequences unto your switcher, you must copy the wipes from the CD to a USB flash drive. Then you recall the sequences on your Vision control panel. For More Information...

  • Page 284: Saving And Loading Sequences And Wipes

    3. Press Save Sequence on the S&T MD Sequence Load/Save Menu to save the sequence to the selected register. 4. Press Rename Sequence on the S&T MD Sequence Load/Save Menu. Sequence Name Menu Ops 15–10 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 285: Loading A Sequence

    3. Press Load Sequence on the S&T MD Sequence Load/Save Menu to save the sequence to the selected register. This completes the procedure for loading a sequence. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes • Ops 15–11...

  • Page 286: Squeeze & Tease Md Pattern Button Assignment

    This completes the procedure for assigning Squeeze & Tease wipes to buttons on the Pattern Menu. Ops 15–12 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 287: Using Squeeze & Tease Md Wipes And Sequences

    6. Toggle Flip Flop on the S&T MD Wipe List Menu to select either On or Off. With Flip/Flop toggled On, the sequence will run forward and then reverse. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes • Ops 15–13...

  • Page 288: Running A Sequence

    8. Run the sequence using the fader, or by pressing the AUTO TRANS or CUT button on the Transition Module. This completes the procedure for running a sequence. Ops 15–14 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 289 “Creating a Sequence” on page Ops 15-3. • on the default sequence rate, refer to the section “Personality List” on page Eng 11-2. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes • Ops 15–15...
  • Page 290 Ops 15–16 • Squeeze & Tease Sequences and Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 291: Lighting & Preprocessor Effects

    This chapter provides detailed instructions for setting up and applying Squeeze & Tease Lighting and Preprocessor Effects. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Lighting • Preprocessor Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Lighting & Preprocessor Effects • Ops 16–1...

  • Page 292: Lighting

    Use the Ambient knob on the S&T MD Lighting Menu, or the positioner, to • select the amount of ambient light you want. 6. Turn on a directional light as follows: Press Lighting Setup on the S&T MD Lighting Menu. • Ops 16–2 • Lighting & Preprocessor Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 293 8. Adjust the position of the directional light source as follows: Press Position on the S&T MD Lighting Menu. • Position — S&T MD Lighting Menu Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Lighting & Preprocessor Effects • Ops 16–3...
  • Page 294 Use the Max. Light knob on the S&T MD Lighting Menu to adjust the maximum • luminance threshold level. This completes the procedure for applying a lighting effect. Ops 16–4 • Lighting & Preprocessor Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 295: Preprocessor Effects

    7. Use the Overall knob on the S&T MD Preprocessor Menu, or positioner, to adjust the amount of horizontal and vertical defocus. This completes the procedure for applying a defocus effect to a channel. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Lighting & Preprocessor Effects • Ops 16–5...

  • Page 296: Mosaic

    2. Press the DVE quick navigation button to display the S&T MD Main Menu 1-2. 3. Press Preprocessor on the S&T MD Main Menu 1-2. 4. Toggle Posterize on the S&T MD Preprocessor Menu to On to apply this effect. Ops 16–6 • Lighting & Preprocessor Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 297: Colorize

    4. Toggle Colorize on the S&T MD Preprocessor Menu to On to apply this effect. Colorize — S&T MD Preprocessor Menu 5. Use the Hue knob on the S&T MD Preprocessor Menu, or positioner, to select the color you want to use. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Lighting & Preprocessor Effects • Ops 16–7...

  • Page 298: Strobe

    Menu, or positioner, to select the number of frozen fields (or frames) after the live ones. This completes the procedure for applying a strobe effect to a channel. Ops 16–8 • Lighting & Preprocessor Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 299: Warp Effects

    Magnify WARP • Melt WARP • Obscure WARP • Page Roll WARP • Pixie Dust WARP • Ripple WARP • Sand WARP • Split WARP • Star WARP • Stretch WARP Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–1...

  • Page 300: Warp Resources

    • MLE Copy In these cases, the action was performed without the requested WARP resources. You must perform the action again to have the WARP resources assigned to the effect. Ops 17–2 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 301: Selecting A Warp Effect

    6. Press Select on the S&T WARP Menu to activate the WARP. This completes the procedure for selecting a WARP. Depending on the WARP you activated, you will have to set up the parameters for the WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–3...

  • Page 302: Film Warp

    Use the Film Jump knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to select the • amount of film jump, or jitter, of the key video. Ops 17–4 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 303 Use the Saturation knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • saturation of the film effect. Use the Hue knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the hue of • the film effect. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–5...
  • Page 304 Use the Luma Contrast knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to • adjust the luminance and contrast of the key video. This completes the procedure for setting up a Film WARP. Ops 17–6 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 305: Globe Warp

    Use the X-Pos knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • horizontal position of the globe. Use the Y-Pos knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • vertical position of the globe. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–7...
  • Page 306 Use the Highlight knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • brightness of the light. Use the Shadow knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • amount of shadow. Ops 17–8 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 307 Use the X-Y Rot. knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to rotate the • light source around the globe in the X and Y-Axes. This completes the procedure for setting up a Globe WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–9...

  • Page 308: Heart Warp

    WARP. Use the Y-Rotation knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust • the number of vertical rotations the heart does along the path of the WARP. Ops 17–10 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 309 Use the Saturation knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • saturation of the border color. Use the Hue knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the hue of • the border color. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–11...
  • Page 310 Use the Z-Rate knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the rate • at which the heart will fly off in the Z-Axis. This completes the procedure for setting up a Heart WARP. Ops 17–12 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 311: Lens Flare Warp

    Use the Brightness knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust • the brightness of the light source, flares, and washout light. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–13...
  • Page 312 Use the Saturation knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • saturation of the effect. Use the Hue knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the hue of • the effect. Ops 17–14 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 313 Use the Flares knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • number of flares (0 through 4) used in the effect. This completes the procedure for setting up a Lens Flare WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–15...

  • Page 314: Magnify Warp

    Use the Aspect Ratio knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust • the aspect ratio of the magnified area. Use the Magnification knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to • adjust the magnification of the effect. Ops 17–16 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 315 Use the Angle (deg.) knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust • the angle of the magnified area. This completes the procedure for setting up a Magnify WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–17...

  • Page 316: Melt Warp

    Use the Lateral Dist. knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to shrink • or expand the key video based on the type of melt you selected. Ops 17–18 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 317 Use the Phase knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • position of the waves across the trailing edge of the melt. This completes the procedure for setting up a Melt WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–19...

  • Page 318: Obscure Warp

    Use the Size knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the size of • the obscure over the key video. Ops 17–20 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 319 Use the Angle (deg.) knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to select • the rotation of the embossing effect around the obscure. This completes the procedure for setting up an Obscure WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–21...

  • Page 320: Page Roll Warp

    Page Roll (Light) — S&T WARP Menu Use the Model knob on the S&T WARP Menu to select either a Natural (brighten • the highlight) or White (blends the highlight) light source. Ops 17–22 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 321 Use the Shadow knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • intensity of the shadow inside and below the roll. This completes the procedure for setting up a Page Roll WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–23...

  • Page 322: Pixie Dust Warp

    Use the Aspect knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • aspect ratio of the pixie dust effect area. Use the Pattern knob on the S&T WARP Menu to select the shape of the pixie • dust effect area. Ops 17–24 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 323 Use the Movement knob on the S&T WARP Menu to select Yes (pixels will • appear to move) or No (image is static) to apply movement to the effect. This completes the procedure for setting up a Pixie Dust WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–25...

  • Page 324: Ripple Warp

    Use the Center (Y) knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to vertically • adjust the position of the center of the ripples. Ops 17–26 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 325 Use the Waterdrop knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust • the intensity of the waterdrop effect at the center of the ripple effect. This completes the procedure for setting up a Ripple WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–27...

  • Page 326: Sand Warp

    Changing this in a sequence creates the illusion of movement in the sand. Use the Velocity knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • perceived velocity of the wind. Ops 17–28 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 327 Use the Phase knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • position of the peaks along the trailing edge of the effect. This completes the procedure for setting up a Sand WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–29...

  • Page 328: Split Warp

    Use the Angle knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • angle of the split between the two pieces. This completes the procedure for setting up a Split WARP. Ops 17–30 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 329: Star Warp

    WARP. Use the Y-Rotation knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust • the number of vertical rotations the star does along the path of the WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–31...
  • Page 330 Use the Saturation knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the • saturation of the border color. Use the Hue knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the hue of • the border color. Ops 17–32 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 331 Use the Z-Rate knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the rate • at which the star will fly off in the Z-Axis. This completes the procedure for setting up a Star WARP. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) WARP Effects • Ops 17–33...

  • Page 332: Stretch Warp

    4. Use the Y Aspect knob on the S&T WARP Menu, or the positioner, to adjust the size of the key vertically. This completes the procedure for setting up a Stretch WARP. Ops 17–34 • WARP Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 333: Appendix A: Pre-Loaded Effects

    Appendix A: Pre-loaded Effects In This Appendix This appendix provides a brief description of the pre-programmed Squeeze & Tease wipes and sequences and the standard wipes that are supplied with your Vision switcher. The following topics are discussed in this appendix: •...

  • Page 334: Squeeze & Tease Md Wipes And Sequences

    Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences This section provides descriptions of the pre-loaded Squeeze & Tease wipes and sequences that are provided with the Vision software. Table 18.1 Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences Number Name Description PageRoll...
  • Page 335 Pivot on Right Center, then Up SpinRtDn Pivot on Right Center, then Down SpinUpLt Pivot on Top, then Left SpinUpRt Pivot on Top, then Right SpinDnLt Pivot on Bottom, then Left Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Appendix A: Pre-loaded Effects • Ops 18–3...
  • Page 336 Move Away to 3/4 size, Light Flash, Lighting Effect with Blur, then Photo Defocus and Sepia while Rotating in Y-Axis Key forw Over the shoulder Top Left moves Forward to Bottom Right Key back Reverse of Key forw Ops 18–4 • Appendix A: Pre-loaded Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 337: Copying Sequences To The Switcher

    Copying Sequences to the Switcher The sequences and wipes that are included with your Vision QMD/X switcher can be found on the Product Resources CD. To copy the sequences to the switcher you must use the web interface to load the sequences into a Setup on the switcher.

  • Page 338: Standard Wipes

    Figure 18.1 Classic Wipes Rotary Wipes Rotary wipes, (Figure 18.2), unlike Classic wipes, involve rotation of a pattern to reveal the destination video. Figure 18.2 Rotary Wipes Ops 18–6 • Appendix A: Pre-loaded Effects Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 339: Matrix Wipes

    Matrix wipes, (Figure 18.3), use a series of blocks to create the pattern for the wipe. Figure 18.3 Matrix Wipes Special Wipes Special wipes, (Figure 18.4), use unique shapes as the pattern for the wipe. Figure 18.4 Special Wipes Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Appendix A: Pre-loaded Effects • Ops 18–7...

  • Page 340: Vision Slots

    Vision Slots The Vision control panel incorporates a special mode in which pseudo-random information is statistically measured on a cumulative basis. Use the following procedure to play the Vision Slot Machine: 1. Navigate to the Device Test Menu as follows:...

  • Page 341: Appendix B: Color Correction Parameters

    Appendix B: Color Correction Parameters In This Appendix This appendix provides an overview of the principles behind color correction on the Vision switcher. The following topics are discussed in this appendix: • Color Correction Overview • Proc Amp Color Correctors •...

  • Page 342: Color Correction Overview

    Color Correction Overview The Vision switcher utilizes two types of color correctors: Proc Amp color correctors and RGB color correctors. Proc Amp color correctors work on the luminance and chrominance components of the video signal while RGB color correctors work on a video signal that the switcher first converts to an RGB format Ops 19–2 •...

  • Page 343: Proc Amp Color Correctors

    Clipping occurs if applied gain changes cause output signal values to fall outside the allowable range. The following graph (Figure 19.2) illustrates the general effect of increased and decreased gain. Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Appendix B: Color Correction Parameters • Ops 19–3...

  • Page 344: Offsets

    Input Input Value Figure 19.2 General Effects of Increased and Decreased Gain The Vision switcher can perform 5 types of Proc Amp gain corrections: • Overall Gain — Affects both chrominance and luminance video signal components simultaneously. Increasing overall gain causes an increase in contrast while also making colors more saturated and vivid.
  • Page 345 A end of the video signal and decreases down to no offset being applied at the B end of the video signal. The Vision switcher can perform 3 types of Proc Amp offset corrections: • Black Offset — Affects the A section of the video signal and how much, if any, of the input video signal values are mapped to black in the output signal.

  • Page 346: Gamma

    Gamma Offset point and Gamma Value are determined, a Bezier curve is drawn from point A, through point C and ended at point B. The Vision switcher can perform gamma corrections to the luminance component of a video signal. Luminance gamma corrections allow for selective brightening or darkening of portions of the video signal.
  • Page 347 The more rotation applied, the further around the wheel colors are shifted. Yellow Green Orange Cyan Magenta Blue Figure 19.8 Color Wheel and Hue Rotate Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Appendix B: Color Correction Parameters • Ops 19–7...

  • Page 348: Rgb Color Correctors

    RGB color correctors are provided as an alternative method for modifying color and brightness in a video signal. The Vision switcher converts the video signal values from Y-Cr-Cb (Luminance, Chrominance) to RGB. Once any corrections are applied to the RGB values, the switcher converts them back to Y-Cr-Cb.

  • Page 349: Offsets

    A end of the video signal and decreases down to no offset being applied at the B end of the video signal. The Vision switcher can perform upper and lower offsets on each RGB component: •...

  • Page 350: Gamma

    This allows you to add a red tint to the image while minimizing the amount of red-clipping that occurs. The Vision switcher can perform gamma corrections on each RGB component. Ops 19–10 • Appendix B: Color Correction Parameters...

  • Page 351: Glossary Of Terms Gt

    Frame — One complete picture consisting of two fields of interlaced scanning lines. GPI — An abbreviation for General Purpose Interface, a device which typically allows switcher automatic transition functions to be controlled remotely. Vision Operator's Manual (v12.0 MD) Glossary of Terms • GT–1...
  • Page 352 Split Screen — An effect in which a wipe pattern provides the key source signal. This is known as a “preset pattern” key. GT–2 • Glossary of Terms Vision Operator's Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 353 Video — The electrical signal produced by a camera, character generator or other image source. The signal amplitude varies in relation to the tonal scale from black to white presented at the source. White produces the highest amplitude; black produces the lowest signal amplitude. Vision Operator's Manual (v12.0 MD) Glossary of Terms • GT–3...
  • Page 354 GT–4 • Glossary of Terms Vision Operator's Manual (v12.0 MD)

  • Page 355: Index

    Auto Select Keys ..........Ops 7-9 MLE ..........Ops 4-14 MultiDSK ..........Ops 7-37 MLE PGM ........Ops 4-14 Auto Trans MLE PV ......... Ops 4-14 Memory Attributes ........ Ops 8-11 PGM ......Ops 4-14, Ops 4-15 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Index • IX–1...
  • Page 356 Translucency ........Ops 7-18 Copying S&T Wipes to the Switcher ...Ops 18-5 Alpha .............Ops 7-22 Copying Stills From USB ......Ops 9-14 Basic Mode Settings ......Ops 7-13 Cr Gain Proc Amp ........Ops 19-4 Background ........Ops 7-13 IX–2 • Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 357 Downstream Keyers ........Ops 7-2 Monitor Walls interface control ......Ops 10-21 definition ..........Ops 1-5 OverDrive DSK RATE, Button ........Ops 8-5 interface control ......Ops 10-20 DSK, see Downstream Keyer Module Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Index • IX–3...
  • Page 358 View Cache ..........Ops 9-4 Full MLE Globe WARP ..........Ops 17-7 reference description .......Ops 1-4 GPI I/Os Full reset ............Ops 2-13 interface control ........Ops 10-2 Function buttons ..........Ops 3-3 GPI Output Control ........Ops 4-22 IX–4 • Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 359 Install Quick Navigation Button ....Ops 3-9 Keys ............... Ops 7-1 Interface, menu ..........Ops 3-2 Alpha ............Ops 7-2 Introduction, Vision panel ......Ops 2-1 AuxKeys ..........Ops 7-40 IR Receive, Robotic Camera ...... Ops 10-15 setup ..........Ops 7-40 Iris, Robotic Camera ........
  • Page 360 MLE RATE, Button ........Ops 8-5 Locking ...........Ops 8-8 MLE reset Modules ...........Ops 8-2 all ............Ops 2-11 Storing ........Ops 8-6, Ops 8-7 individual ..........Ops 2-12 Memory Attributes, see MLE Memory Attributes individual (1-4) ........Ops 2-12 IX–6 • Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 361 Overall Gain, Proc Amp ....... Ops 19-4 Fly Key ........Ops 7-4 OverDrive Key Invert ......... Ops 7-4 2 MLE switchers ......... Ops 10-20 Key Memory ......Ops 7-4 interface control ........Ops 10-20 Mask ......... Ops 7-4 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Index • IX–7...
  • Page 362 Positioner Module ........Ops 4-37 PST PATT, definition ........Ops 1-5 Clear Button ..........Ops 4-38 PST, definition ..........Ops 1-5 control ...........Ops 4-37 Punchpad ............Ops 3-6 display ...........Ops 4-37 PV, definition ..........Ops 1-5 Hold Button ...........Ops 4-38 IX–8 • Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 363 ......... Ops 19-10 keyer ............Ops 5-10 offset ..........Ops 19-9 MLE ............Ops 5-9 overview ........Ops 19-2 Vision 2 ..........Ops 5-11 Ripple WARP ..........Ops 17-26 RECALL CLIP ..........Ops 10-8 Robotic Cameras Button ............Ops 8-4 Camera Shotbox ........
  • Page 364 ...........Ops 16-7 Software defocus ...........Ops 16-5 reset ............Ops 2-11 mosaic ..........Ops 16-6 Source ID, Preview Overlay ......Ops 4-17 posterize .........Ops 16-6 Special Wipes ..........Ops 18-7 strobe ..........Ops 16-8 Spin, Fly Key ..........Ops 13-11 IX–10 • Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 365 ........ Ops 3-3 looping ........... Ops 9-10 Touchscreen Display play mode ......... Ops 9-9 adjusting ..........Ops 3-3 play speed ........Ops 9-10 Touchscreen interface ........Ops 3-2 position ..........Ops 9-8 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Index • IX–11...
  • Page 366 Type, Key ............Ops 7-2 Clip Control Menu ........Ops 10-8 Types of Wipes ..........Ops 18-6 Cue Clip ..........Ops 10-8 Classic ...........Ops 18-6 Video Signal Matrix ............Ops 18-7 clipping ..........Ops 19-3 Rotary ............Ops 18-6 Special ...........Ops 18-7 IX–12 • Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
  • Page 367 Key ..........Ops 7-34 Melt ............. Ops 17-18 Key Smear ........Ops 7-35 Obscure ......Ops 17-20, Ops 17-24 Soft ..........Ops 7-32 Page Roll ......Ops 17-22, Ops 17-34 resources ..........Ops 17-2 Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Index • IX–13...
  • Page 368 IX–14 • Index Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)

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