Magni MCP-601 Operator's Manual page 12

MCP-601 Operator's Manual
The MCP-601's novel Video/Graphics Split function provides a way to add graphic-based information from
the computer display—such as commercial messages—to the output, while preserving the full television
picture in reduced size. The input video can be resized from 5% to 100% and positioned anywhere within the
frame in the video output. This allows the addition of graphics and messages in the output video screen
without interfering with the original video picture.
The MCP-601 provides several powerful keying functions. Internal keying or external keying can be
selected for use with mixers and switchers. The unique SDI 601 key output provides downstream
keying capability for digital switchers. Key colors are palette register selectable from a VGA display
or from a video signal, and are used to overlay graphics onto the video as in chroma keying, or
overlay video onto the scan converted VGA in the video output. The Transparent Key mode
provides a convenient method of adding transparent logos to video. The Alpha Key mode provides a
method of full field spatial keying defined by luminance key levels. The Alpha Key levels are stored
as a template in the MCP-601and used to key the VGA display onto the video.
The MCP-601 can be controlled by a hand-held IR remote controller, the Magni Premier application
software through the RS-232 or USB ports, and the FX-1 controller unit. Resident software is not
required on the computer to operate the unit.
Fig 2-1 Front and Rear Panels
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