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Sima SFX-10 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual for SFX-10 Video Effects Mixer...
  • Page 2 Oakmont, PA 15139 800-345-7462 www.simacorp.com PN 21753 ©2007 by Sima Products Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Sima Products Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ................4 Information ........................4 Warnings and Safety information ..................4 Controls and Functions ............5 Control Panel diagram.......................5 Front Panel diagram......................5 Rear panel diagram......................6 Typical Hook-up ........................7 Section 1 – Power Indicator ....................7 Section 2 –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Signal Processing video mixer designed to give amateur and home videographers professional-level effects. This unit is capable of editing two or more tapes into a single finished piece. Note: the SFX-10 abides by copy protection regulations and will not accept copy-protected signals. When a copy-protected signal is fed into the SFX-10, the unit will display a blank screen and the Video Source Select Key light will flash.

  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions ONTROLS AND UNCTIONS Control Panel diagram 1. Digital Effects keys 5. Joystick position control 2. Audio mixer controls 6. Background color selection control 3. Source Selection keys 7. Power Indicator Light 4. Mode Control keys 8.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Diagram

    ** Note: the SFX-10 abides by copy protection regulations and will not accept copy-protected signals. When a copy-protected signal is fed into the SFX-10, the unit will display a blank screen and the Video Source Select Key light will flash.

  • Page 7: Typical Hook-Up

    Section 1 – Power Indicator POWER INDICATOR – The POWER INDICATOR light shows at a glance that power to the SFX-10 is turned on. The power switch is located on the back panel. (See rear panel diagram on page 6.)

  • Page 8: Section 2 - Video Source Select

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Section 2 – Video Source Select You can make a transition between any two sources while applying digital effects, wipes, color keys and PIP modes. Two Sample set-ups Use these buttons to select from 4 video inputs...

  • Page 9: Section 3 - Digital Effects (Source A & B)

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Section 3 - Digital Effects (Source A & B) EFFECTS ON (A and B) – This off/on button allows you to activate digital effects for either source A or B or both. Press once to turn on, press a second time to turn off. The red LED indicates that the effects are activated for the given source.

  • Page 10: Section 4 - Mode Control

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Section 4 – Mode Control MODE CONTROL – These keys allow you to select the type of transition between two sources. Note: All of the transitions are made by using the A/B slide control located in the Video Source Select box.

  • Page 11: Section 5 - Functions

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Section 5 – Functions FUNCTIONS – These buttons allow you to select a variety of wipe patterns, PIP modes and color key selections. Some of the buttons in this section are marked 1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 indicating they are two, three or four step buttons that provide more than one selection.

  • Page 12: Section 6 - Joystick Control

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Section 6 – Joystick Control JOYSTICK CONTROL – The JOYSTICK control allows you to position and move the PIP window and the center wipe function as needed to achieve the desired results. Section 7 – Background Color BACKGROUND COLOR –...

  • Page 13: Section 8 - Audio Mixer

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Section 8 - Audio Mixer The audio mixer allows to mix the soundtrack from 2 video sources, an audio source (background music) and a microphone. Note: the audio sources are controlled independently from the video sources.

  • Page 14: Section 9 - Audio Level

    Audio Mixer control box. This displays the mixed audio signal that is being output by the SFX-10 to tape. Try to keep the audio level from exceeding the 0 dB level to avoid distortion.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Power up – The power switch for the SFX-10 is found on the rear panel of the unit. Turn on the SFX-10. With power on, the power indicator light on the front panel and several red LED lights located on control buttons will light up.

  • Page 16: To Try A Typical Mix (Dissolve)

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations To Try a Typical MIX (Dissolve) Step 1 Push the Video Source Select slide to the top “A” Source Selection position. Step 2 Select any video input to be Source A by pushing the appropriate button(s).

  • Page 17: Typical Pip (Picture - In - Picture)

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Typical PIP (Picture - In - Picture) Source Selection Step 1 Push slide on Video Source Select to the top “A” position. Step 2 Select video inputs for Source A and Source B by pushing the appropriate button(s).

  • Page 18: Try A Typical Key Edit (Luma Key And Blue Key)

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Try a Typical Key edit (LUMA KEY and BLUE KEY) Source Selection Step 1 Push slide on Video Source Select to the top “A” position. Step 2 Select video inputs for Source A and Source B by pushing the appropriate button(s).

  • Page 19: Typical Auto Fade/Wipe

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Typical Auto FADE/WIPE Source Selection Step 1 Push slide on Video Source Select to the top “A” position. Step 2 Select video inputs for Source A and Source B by pushing the appropriate button(s). Mode Selection Step 3 Select WIPE from the MODE CONTROL panel.

  • Page 20: Digital Effects

    Digital Effects The SFX-10 provides a set of 5 digitally generated effects that can be applied to video images from Source A, Source B or both. Some of the effects have more than one setting and some can be used in combination.

  • Page 21: Audio Mixer

    The audio level is displayed by the Audio Level meter, located in the top right hand corner of the SFX-10 (shown at right). Use this meter to monitor the master output volume level. Occasional peaks in the red zone (above 0 dB) are...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    SFX-10 Video Mixer Specifications PECIFICATIONS Source Inputs Four Video Inputs Composite Video Input : x 2 (Source 1,2) 1.0Vp-p 75Ω composite signal, Pin Jacks S-Video (Y/C Input) Input : x 2 (Source 3, 4): Y signal: 1.0 vp-p 75Ω C signal: 0.3Vp-p 75V, Mini Din 4-pin connector Audio Input: x 2 -6dbv/20k Ω, Pin Jacks (L/R)

  • Page 23: World Wide Compatibility

    Trouble Shooting World Wide compatibility By pressing special key combinations, you can change the video system of the SFX-10 to make it compatible with different video formats used worldwide. This feature is not available on earlier versions of this product. If your manual includes this page, then the worldwide compatibility feature is fully functioning.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Sima Products Corporation at 800-345-7462. Limitation of Liability and Remedies Sima Products Corporation shall have no liability for any damages due to lost profits, loss of use or anticipated benefits, or other incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from the use of, or the inability to use, this product, whether arising out of contract, negligence, tort or under any warranty, even if Sima Products Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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