Datavideo SE-900 Instruction Manual

Datavideo SE-900 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Video Switcher SE-900 Instruction Manual www.datavideo-tek.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Warnings and Precautions ....................... 5 Warranty ............................ 6 Standard Warranty ......................6 Two Year Warranty ......................6 Disposal ............................. 6 For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking................. 6 Packing List ..........................7 Introduction ..........................7 Features ........................... 8 Overview ............................
  • Page 3 Setting the Size and Aspect of the Preview Images............. 31 Setting the Multi Image Background ................31 Setting the Border Brightness ..................31 Modifying the Labels ...................... 32 Control Panel .......................... 33 Adjustments and Set Up ....................34 Modifying the appearance of the Control Panel .............. 35 Main Source and Sub Source Rails ................
  • Page 4 Disclaimer of Product and Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete.
  • Page 5: Warnings And Precautions

    7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first). Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.
  • Page 7: Packing List

    Each channel also has an RGB Colour Processor. The SE-900 allows options for paired input video channels of foreground and background to be configured to provide up to 4 Chroma keyed views giving the option to create productions with a virtual studio feel.
  • Page 8: Features

    Features Video Formats - SDI (Support SMPTE 259M-C 270Mbps) - DV interface by DV25 format at Y.U.V. 4:1:1 NTSC or Y.U.V. 4:2:0 PAL 25Mbps bit rate - Analogue Y.U.V. Video (Sony Betacam standard) - Analogue Y/C and Composite at CCIR601 NTSC/PAL Video Inputs - 8 input channels with four selectable video modules or cards: -.
  • Page 9: Overview

    The Control Panel is a desk mount unit which attaches to the Base Unit via a single (Sub-D 9 pin) cable. The Control Panel has all of the controls, and a series of set up menus for configuring the SE-900.
  • Page 10: Connections & Controls

    Connections & Controls Base Unit Front Panel The front panel of the SE-900 base unit has a ventilation panel; to prevent overheating please ensure that adequate airflow is provided. The Base Unit also comes with 19” rack mounts already fitted. Rear Panel...
  • Page 11: Input, Output & Feature Cards

    Slot 9 - Chroma Key Feature Card - adds a 4 Channel Chroma Keyer. With this you can key green, blue or luma, to create overlay and virtual studio effects. Slot 10 - External Genlock Feature Card - Allows the SE-900 to be synchronised to an external house sync source. As standard the SE-900 can synchronise all eight input channels internally.
  • Page 12 Slots 7 & 8 fitted with DVI / VGA Input cards Connect a DVI or VGA sources to the SE-900 with this type of card. The DVI Input cards also provide a composite video monitor output.
  • Page 13: Installing A Card

    ESD damage to cards is rare but will not be covered by warranty if it occurs, so be careful. The SE-900 has been designed to allow I/O Cards to be easily added or changed to suit your requirements. The SE-900 is supplied with blanking plates, which cover the unused slots.
  • Page 14: Power Connections

    Power Connections There are two power switches to look at on the SE-900, one on the base unit and the other on the Control Panel. Base Unit On / Off Switch Control Panel On / Off Switch Base Unit Connect the supplied 12V 10A power supply to the DC Power Input on the rear of the Base Unit. The power supply should be connected to a suitable mains electric outlet using the supplied mains cable.
  • Page 15: Monitor Connections

    Monitor Connections Multi Image Preview It is possible to operate the SE-900 with just one TLM-170 monitor. The Multi Image Preview, supplied from card/slot 11, can provide images from all eight inputs plus next source preview (PST) and output (PGM). It will also supply basic tally information by highlighting the live source with a red border, and the cued source with a yellow border.
  • Page 16: Composite Monitor Configuration

    Card 11 also has a Composite Next Source (PST) output. Using these monitoring outputs it is possible to connect monitors, one for each input plus one for PST and one for PGM, to the SE-900. Illustrated below are two Datavideo TLM-404H (4 x 4” Monitors) these are connected to the Composite Monitor outputs from Cards 1~8 on the SE-900 rear panel.
  • Page 17: Video Connections

    1024x768 or 800x600 depending on the graphics capability of the PC or Laptop connected. Again the connection type and resolution input should be set via the SE-900 Set Up Menu - see Set Up Menus - Video In for details.
  • Page 18: Video Outputs

    Video Outputs The SE-900 has multiple Program video outputs. It is possible to output SD-SDI, DV, Component (YUV (Y Pb Pr)) , Composite and S-Video. The SDI and DV outputs can include embedded audio from the SE-900 Audio Delay Circuit.
  • Page 19: Audio Connections

    Audio Connections The SE-900 does not have any audio mixing capabilities but it does feature an Audio Delay Circuit. It is also able to de-embed audio streams from DV and SDI inputs, and supply balanced audio from each of these input channels.
  • Page 20: Set Up Menus

    Set Up Menus The SE-900 is set up by a series of menus. Once the initial settings have been made they are stored in the system, so it may be only necessary to make these changes once. Overview The LCD display initially shows the current configuration of the SE-900 TRANS.
  • Page 21 ESCAPE, and press the Enter Key again, or simply press the ESC Key three times to leave the System Set Up and return to normal SE-900 operation. Pressing in the Adjust Knob has the same effect as pressing the Enter key.
  • Page 22: Chroma Key

    This section covers the Set Up Menus in numerical order, as they appear in the SE-900 settings menu. These settings may also appear in more detail elsewhere in this instruction manual. 1. CHROMA KEY Title Values Description CHROMA KEY No.
  • Page 23: Video In

    14 - 17 WINDOW X These set the working area of the keyer. Also known by many users as “Garbage Matte”. If your back cloth does not fill the whole shot, E.G. when working with wide angle shots, you can mask off the non keyable background areas. The settings are based on the width and height of the video frame, which is 720 x 576 in PAL, so 000 - 720 describes the position from fully left to fully right, and 000 - 576 describes the position from top to bottom.
  • Page 24: Video Out

    MODE_1 = Windows XP PC MODE_2 = Windows 2000 PC MODE_3 = MAC MODE_0 = CAMCORDER / DV DECK / Datavideo DN-300/400/500 2: V. OUT 7.5 IRE ON / OFF Sets the IRE (black level) to 0 or 7.5. This is only necessary for NTSC set up.
  • Page 25: Logo (Luma Key)

    4. LOGO (LUMA KEY) Title Values Description 1: Source INTERNAL / BG / CH 1 / Sets the Luma Key source. 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / NO 2: KEY LEVEL MAX. 0 - 255 Sets the maximum value for the luma keyer.
  • Page 26: Audio Delay

    6. AUDIO DELAY Title Values Description 1: AUDIO_DELAY ON / OFF Switches the Audio Delay Circuit On/Off 2: DELAY_TIME 0.0 - 17.0 FRAME Sets the delay time in either frames or milli- seconds - according to the setting of 3: 00 to 700 mSEC TIME_UNIT 3: TIME_UNIT...
  • Page 27: Ext. Genlock

    8. EXT. GENLOCK Title Values Description When set to external the SE-900 will fall into sync with a reference signal supplied via card 1: GENLOCK SOURCE INTERNAL / EXTERNAL slot 10 2: VERTICAL OFFSET 0 ~ 625 3: HORIZONTAL OFFSET...
  • Page 28: 12. Update Firmware

    12. UPDATE FIRMWARE See page 76 also Title Values Description 1: NORMAL (RECOMMENDED) See Sub Menus below 2: DETAIL See Sub Menus below 3: READ VERSION See Sub Menus below SUB MENUS - Each of the above menu options have sub-menus as follows: 1: NORMAL (RECOMMENDED) 1: CONTROLLER Highlight to update the Controller software...
  • Page 29: 13. Count Down Timer

    3: READ VERSION This menu is for information only. It displays the firmware version of each installed card. Below Example shows the firmware versions displayed for SE-900 release v1.5 See page 76 also 1: VIN_1 = AV C:00.22 F1:00.13 2: VIN_2 = AV C:00.22...
  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation Multi Image Preview – Overview The SE-900 has a Multi Image Preview Output. This shows all eight possible inputs plus the PST and PGM selections. The Multi Image Preview Board can output either DVI-D (1920x1024@60Hz) or Composite Video PST output.
  • Page 31: Modifying The Layout

    Modifying the Layout It is advisable to have the Multi Image Preview on the monitor in question beforehand so that you can see the affect of the different settings as you change them. Top or Bottom View To set the Multi Image preview to Top or Bottom view press the Setting Key, to call up the Set Up Menus, highlight option 7.
  • Page 32: Modifying The Labels

    Modifying the Labels The eight inputs channels are initially labelled CAM1 to CAM8 by default. These labels can be customised to suit your requirements. For example you may want to use the names of the crew, or label a channel “B-Roll” or “DVD”.
  • Page 33: Control Panel

    Control Panel has all of the controls, and a series of set up menus for configuring the SE-900. When you power up the SE-900 the keys on the control panel will light up. It should look something like this: You will notice that the CK SYNC, and CK Keys on the Main and Sub Source Rails do not light up during normal operation, this is intentional.
  • Page 34: Adjustments And Set Up

    Adjustments and Set Up All of the settings for the SE-900 are controlled from the LCD Display and the menu Keys / Adjustment Knob The LCD display will display the status of the SE-900 during operation, and will display the Set Up Menus during Set Up.
  • Page 35: Modifying The Appearance Of The Control Panel

    Modifying the appearance of the Control Panel There are a number of settings which alter the way the Control Panel looks; you can set these to your own preference, or to suit the environment you’re working in. Press the Settings Key to call up the Set Up Menus and highlight option 10. CONTROLLER. Press the Enter Key to call up the CONTROLLER SETTING Menu 1.
  • Page 36: Main Source And Sub Source Rails

    Main Source and Sub Source Rails The Main Source Rail shows the active channel, this is the Live output. The active channel will appear as the Program Output (PGM). You can switch from one channel to another directly on the Main Source Rail, you will see the PGM Output switch as you press different keys along the rail.
  • Page 37 The Multi Image Preview Screen will show the Main Source with a red border and sub-source as a yellow border. The Main Source will appear in the PGM window, and the sub source will appear in the PST window. In this example Channel 2 is Live and Channel 3 is Cued When you press the TAKE Key, or move the T-Bar you will see the PGM and PST channels swap over.
  • Page 38: T-Bar And Take Keys

    T-Bar and Take Keys The T-Bar and the Take Keys enable you to manually or automatically perform transitions. The T-Bar is manual way to perform a transition. The T-Bar travels from top to bottom, or bottom to top. The active transition will be performed at the same speed as the movement of the T-Bar.
  • Page 39: Transitions And Effect Keys

    Transitions and Effect keys The SE-900 features a variety of different Effects and Transitions which can be set up as presets, or performed manually. Transition Keys The SE-900 features 14 programmable wipe patterns and an A/B dissolve. All wipes can have optional colour borders applied, and each can be set to one of six preset speeds.
  • Page 40: Effects Keys

    Effects keys The Effects of the SE-900 are PIP (Picture in Picture), Mosaic, Paint, Strobe, B/W (Monochrome). Additional options within the effects panel are CK (Chroma Keying), CK Sync (Virtual Studio Chroma Keying), CG (Character Generator), LOGO (Internal Luma Keying), BDR (Border, for some Effects and Transitions such as PIP and Wipes), BDR CLR (Border Colour) and BG COLOR (Background Colour).
  • Page 41: Joystick

    Joystick The Joystick is used in conjunction with several features. It is used to adjust the RGB colour settings of the video inputs, and to position mosaic or PIP effects. Used to set RGB colour correction and to position PIP and Mosaic effects RGB - (Red / Green / Blue) sets the Joystick to colour correction mode for Video Input setting POS CNTL - Position Control sets the Joystick to positioning mode for PIP and Mosaic effects Preset Effects...
  • Page 42: Level / Speed

    Each preset will store an effect or transition together with the speed, border setting and screen position, where applicable. To access presets F1 to F5 simply press the respective key. To access presets F6 to F10 first press the F6-10 key, so that it lights up as active and then press F1 for F6, F2 for F7 and so on.
  • Page 43: Transitions

    Transitions A transition is a way to get from one image to another. The simplest transition is a Cut, or Switch, where one image is immediately replaced by another. This is often too harsh, so other methods such as dissolves and wipes are used to give a more pleasing result.
  • Page 44: Setting The Speed

    Channel 2 is now Live and Channel 3 is Cued. Setting the Speed When you press the Take Key the SE-900 performs a transition automatically. The transition will be performed at one of six preset speeds from 1 - Fastest to 6 - Slowest.
  • Page 45: Previewing A Transition

    PST window; once the transition has finished the PST window will return to showing the Cued source. Effects The SE-900 has several effects which can be applied to the video image. PIP - Picture in Picture Picture in Picture displays the sub source image in a small window which is superimposed over the main source.
  • Page 46: Setting The Size

    Setting the Size Two sizes are available, Large and Small. These are set using the following Keys: LARGE SMALL Setting the Position Four Preset Positions are available. These are selected using the following Keys BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT It is also possible to position the PIP in any other area by using the Joystick Position Control.
  • Page 47: Setting The Border

    Setting the Border To help the PIP window stand out you can add a coloured border. The border can be one three widths, and one of eight colours. No Border Medium Red Border The Border Width and Colour are indicated in the Status Display. You can set the Border width by repeatedly pressing the BDR Key - The Status Display will show the following options: BORDER =...
  • Page 48: Mosaic

    Press the transition Key that you want to use, so that it becomes active. Press the PVW Key, on the Sub Source Rail to see how the transition looks. You can use the Speed Keys 1 to 4 to set the speed of the transition. Once you are happy with how the transition looks press the Take Key to send the PIP live.
  • Page 49: Paint

    Paint Press the Paint Key to activate the Paint Effect. You will see that a number of Keys do not light in the Effect and Transition area. The Keys that are not lit do not apply to the Paint effect. The Paint effect can be set to six different levels using the Level / Speed Keys.
  • Page 50: B/W - Monochrome

    Colour correction is applied to each video input channel individually. The settings are stored per channel, so it is possible to white balance between the different channels. The settings are non-volatile, so they are stored even when the SE-900 is switched off. Each channel can be set for Brightness, Contrast, Colour Saturation and RGB Colour Correction.
  • Page 51: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation

    Brightness, Contrast, Saturation Brightness, Contrast and Saturation are all set in the same way. This is how to set up the Brightness, use the same procedure for Contrast or Saturation. Having selected the Channel No. use the Adjustment Knob to scroll down and highlight 2. BRIGHTNESS. Press the Enter Key so that the Brightness value is highlighted and then use the Adjustment Knob to set the value.
  • Page 52: Agc - Automatic Gain Control

    AGC - Automatic Gain Control Each analogue video input board has an automatic gain control circuit, which can be applied to composite video and S-Video (Y/C) inputs only. The AGC circuit stabilises the video level and optimises the image. The AGC can be switched On or Off, as there may be occasions where signals contained in the incoming signal interfere with the operation of the circuit.
  • Page 53: Chroma Keying

    Chroma Keying N.B. In order to use the Chroma Key function the SE-900 must be fitted with a Chroma Key board. See I/O Card Options on Page 13 for more details. Overview Chroma Keying is punching out a coloured background and replacing it with an alternative. It is often referred to as Green Screen, or Blue Screen, as these are the two colours most often associated with the effect.
  • Page 54: Setting Up A Chroma Key Channel

    Setting up a Chroma Key Channel The SE-900 features a number of fine tune adjustments, these will eliminate edges and colour balance problems from your source, but it is really important to get the lighting right. If you have good lighting then setting up the key will be easy, with bad lighting you will need to work a lot harder.
  • Page 55 There are four Chroma Key channels which each have individual settings. The four Chroma Key are not tied to any particular input channel, for example, Chroma Key Channel 1 could be CAM 2, or any other input channel. Highlight Chroma Key No and press the Enter Key, so that the value is highlighted. Use the Adjustment Knob to set the value, and then press the ESC Key.
  • Page 56 You now need to optimise the key effect. 4. GREEN / BLUE OFFSET - There are many different shades of green and blue, which will differ according to your backcloth and lighting. Green / Blue Offset fine tunes the key colour to best match your backcloth colour.
  • Page 57 7. DARK - Dark adjusts the shadow area of the subject, the higher the value the more shadow detail. 8. DARK DENSITY - Dark Density adjusts the intensity of the shadow area, the higher the value the darker the shadow area. 9.
  • Page 58: Chroma Keying

    Chroma Keying Once you have set up your chroma key channels leave the set up menus, by pressing the ESC key, so that the Status Display is shown on the LCD Display. Press the CK Key, so that it becomes active. You will see on the Sub-Source Rail, CK is active in red, as is one of the channels;...
  • Page 59: Changing The Background

    Changing the Background At the PST stage, while the CK light is on the Sub Source Rail, you can choose to change the background source. Press the CK key on the Sub Source Rail and it will change from red to yellow, as will the source number.
  • Page 60: Ck Sync Operation

    CK Sync Operation For virtual studio set ups you can assign up to four chroma key channels with a foreground source and a background source. In Chroma Key Sync mode you can switch these pairs live on the main rail. In this example we have four camera angles set up on CAM1, CAM2, CAM3 and CAM4.
  • Page 61: Luma Keying

    Press the CK Key followed by the CK SYNC Key, so that both become active. You will see on the Sub-Source Rail, CK is active in red, as is one of the channels; in this example 2. You can select the channel that you want to send live by pressing the number on the sub source rail. You will see the chroma key effect in the PST window.
  • Page 62: Setting Up A Luma Key

    Setting up a Luma Key Press the CK Key, so that it becomes active and then press the Take Key, so that the CK Key on the Main Source Rail also becomes active. It doesn’t matter at this stage which channel is active. Go into the Chroma Key Set Up Menu and select the Chroma Key No.
  • Page 63: Logo Display

    Logo Display Overview The SE-900 can display one or two logos in any position on the screen. If you want a larger logo it is possible to create two halves and combine them on the screen. The Logo function can also be used for Luma Key overlay, from any one of the eight input channels. For example you could take an output from a PC or Laptop via DVI, and key out the background to create a txt or graphic overlay.
  • Page 64: Luma Keying With Logo Function

    The Luma Key using the Chroma Key more is more flexible however it is possible to get a good key using the Logo Function. The benefit of using the Logo Function for Luma Keying is that you can still use the SE-900 as a vision mixer, or even use the Chroma Key in combination it with the Luma Key.
  • Page 65: Dsk - Down Stream Keying - Cg (Graphic Overlay)

    Key Level Min = 0 DSK - Down Stream Keying - CG (Graphic Overlay) The SE-900 has either internal or external downstream keying, this enables CG overlay to be added to the finished output. External DSK relies on an external card, such as a Black magic Design Card, to overlay the graphics and return the signal to the SE-900.
  • Page 66: Internal Dsk

    Internal DSK With Internal DSK the SE-900 does the keying internally, removing the background from the CG input. The levels can be set to remove black levels or white levels according to the graphic you are working with. External DSK External DSK relies on an external card, such as a Black magic Design Card, to overlay the graphics and return the signal to the SE-900.
  • Page 67: Internal Dsk Settings - Sdi Overlay

    Internal DSK Settings - SDI Overlay It is easier to set the overlay up while it is showing on the output monitor so press the CG key so that it is active. Press the Settings Key to call up the Set Up Menus and highlight option 5. CG INPUT. Press the Enter Key to call up the CG CARD Setting Menu.
  • Page 68: Audio Delay Circuit

    Highlight option 1: MODE and set it to EXTERNAL - You will see that options 2, 3 and 4 do not apply to external keying, as the work is being done by an external keyer. 5: VER. OFFSET of SDI_IN adjusts the position of the overlay on the screen. Press the ESC Key three times to exit the set up menu and return to normal operation/ You can switch the overlay On / Off simply by pressing the CG Key.
  • Page 69: Audio Delay Guide

    Audio Delay Guide The following table is a guide to the known video delay times within the SE-900. These times are based on internal synchronisation; with an External Genlock card used the delays required could be reduced. Delay Times according to Video I / O Types...
  • Page 70: Storing Presets

    Once the Waiting for store message has gone you gone press the ESC Key three times to leave the Set Up Menus, and then set up the next effect. The Preset Effects are non-volatile; they are still stored when the SE-900 is switched off. To change a Preset Effect, just re-program it with a new effect.
  • Page 71: Tally Output

    Tally Output The SE-900 has two Tally Output ports, one for channels 1 ~ 4 and the other for channels 5~8. These ports provide bi-colour tally information to a number of other Datavideo products, such as the ITC-100 8 Channel Talkback, TLM-404 LCD Monitor.
  • Page 72: Gpi Operation

    GPI triggered Playback For example to set up Playback from a Datavideo DN unit into an input card in the SE-900 we may want to trigger the Playback using the GPI TAKE button on the SE-900 Controller keyboard near the T-Bar.
  • Page 73: Rs-232

    RS-232 The SE-900 features an RS-232 port which is situated on the Remote Control Card in slot 15 - See above. This port is active within the current version of firmware. Please check with your local Datavideo Office for firmware updates and a PDF copy of the control protocol.
  • Page 74: Storing And Recalling User Settings

    Once the Waiting for store message has gone you gone press the ESC Key three times to leave the Set Up Menus, and resume normal operation. The USER Stores are non-volatile; they are still stored when the SE-900 is switched off. To change a USER Store, just overwrite it.
  • Page 75: Recalling User Settings

    Menus, and resume normal operation. The SE-900 settings will have changed to the recalled values. RESET To return the SE-900 to default factory settings press the Settings Key to call up the Set Up Menus and highlight option 11. STORE & RECALL Press the Enter Key to call up the STORE & RECALL Menu.
  • Page 76: Pal - Ntsc

    The SE-900 can be set to NTSC or PAL according to your requirements. To change the video standard setting, switch the SE-900 off and remove the Remote Control Board from slot 15 of the Base Unit. You will see a small jumper at the front of the board which can be simply removed and re-positioned. The jumper position for NTSC or PAL is indicated on the board.
  • Page 77: Updating Firmware

    Updating Firmware The SE-900 firmware will be updated from time to time. This may be to add new features, modify existing features, or to correct errors or bugs. The firmware will be made available to registered users, please ensure that you register your product as it will not be possible to inform you of firmware changes if you do not.
  • Page 78: Normal - Updating

    Once the update is complete the script will read *** You can ESC ***. Press the ESC Key to return to the Normal Update Sub Menu. Once the update is complete you must restart the SE-900 for the new firmware to take effect. N.B. Please note Update ALL BOARDs can take almost an hour, so make sure you have enough time...
  • Page 79: Checking Firmware Revisions

    Checking Firmware Revisions To check the firmware revision for each board within the SE-900, press the Settings Key to call up the Set Up Menus and highlight option 12. UPDATE FIRMWARE. Press the Enter Key to call up the Update Menu.
  • Page 80: Specifications

    FTB, Wipes, Zoom, Fades, PIP, Mosaic, Paint, LOGO Insertion TALLY outputs D-SUB 15pin Interface x 2 for CH1-4 and CH5-8 SD SDI Text Overlay Interface, together with Datavideo CG-100 SDI CG overlay Software and Blackmagic DeckLink SDI cards Others Transition Speed setting, RS-232, RS-422, GPI Remote control…...
  • Page 81: Optional Datavideo Accessory Items For The Se-900

    Optional Datavideo Accessory Items for the SE-900 Datavideo have a number of accessory products which will allow you to get the most from your new SE-900. Please speak to your local dealer or visit the website for your local Datavideo office for more details on these and other products.
  • Page 82: Service And Support

    It is our goal to make your products ownership a satisfying experience. Our supporting staff is available to assist you in setting up and operating your system. Please refer to our web site www.datavideo-tek.com for answers to common questions, support requests or contact your local office below.

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