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Broadcast Pix Slate 5008G Operator's Manual

2me hd & sd video switchers
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Slate G Series
Software Version 8.5
Broadcast Pix V8.5
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  • Page 1 Slate 5008G / 5016G / 5032G 2ME HD & SD Video Switchers Operators Manual Slate G Series Software Version 8.5 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 2 (14) months from shipment from Manufacturer. Broadcast Pix will repair or, at its sole option, replace any component found to be faulty on any system returned to the service center of Broadcast Pix in the USA for repair.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing Tally Box Drivers 1.2.5 Installing Multiple Tally Boxes Audio I/O Slate I/O Assignments 1.4.1 AutoAspect for Inputs Broadcast Pix Slate 5016G & 5032G 1.5.1 System Contents 1.5.2 Slate 5016Gdd & 5016Ghh Wiring Diagram 1.5.3 Slate 5032Gdd & 5032Ghh Wiring Diagram 1.5.4...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Section 2 Broadcast Pix Concepts Broadcast Pix Switcher Features 2.1.1 Video Flow Diagram 2.1.2 2 M/E Control Panel Overview PixButtons for Executing with Confidence Devices Device Controls 2.4.1 Assigning the Device Controls 2.4.2 PixPad Navigation 2.4.3 Multi-View PixPad 2.4.4...
  • Page 5 3.7.4 Show Memories 3.7.5 Global Naming of Memories 3.7.6 Custom Images on Memory PixButtons 3.7.7 Memory Row Assignments Tally Remapping Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 6 4.7.2 Settings for the Chromakey 4.7.3 Adjusting the Chromakey Luma Key 4.8.1 Activating & Adjusting the Luma key Fluent Controls Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 7 External Key 4.10.1 To Setup External Key 4.10.2 To Operate External Key 4.11 Auxiliary Output Control 4.11.1 Aux Out on Slate 5008G 4.11.2 Aux Out on Slate 5016G 4.11.3 Aux Out on Slate 5032G 4.11.4 Assigning Output Sources 4.11.5 Remote Aux Panel on Slate 5016G/5032G 4.11.6...
  • Page 8 CG Installation 5.1.1 TitleMotion Pro Canvas Creating Still CG Graphics 5.2.1 Exporting a Still Graphic from Inscriber to Broadcast Pix 5.2.2 Exporting Graphics from Photoshop to Broadcast Pix CG Rolls and Crawls 5.3.1 To Create CG Graphics that Roll or Crawl 5.3.2...
  • Page 9 Selecting Clips to Access 6.6.4 Adding DDR Control to a Show 6.6.5 Controlling External DDR 6.6.6 DDR Controls 6.6.7 Accessing More Channels Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 10 Adjusting CCU Functions 7.14 Panasonic Camera Control Settings 7.14.1 Adjusting CCU Functions 7.15 Telemetrics Camera Control Settings 7.15.1 Adjusting CCU Functions Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 11 Remote Operator in the Back Room Dual Panels for Back-Up Redundancy Remote Control from a Distance 8.10 Remote Control from an iPhone/iPod/iPad Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 12 Updating the Software to Future Versions Installing System Options Control Panel Internal Operation Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Video Connector Pin-Outs Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Audio Breakout Cable RS-232 Serial Pin-Out for Slate 5016 & Slate 5032 Fail-Safe Control Broadcast Pix Slate Technical Specifications...

  • Page 13: Installation And Getting Started

    Section 1: Installation and Getting Started Thank you for purchasing a Broadcast Pix Slate video switcher, soon you will be experiencing how we have redefined the switcher. The Broadcast Pix Slate 5000G is the industry’s first live integrated production system to incorporate a 2 Mix/Effect (M/E) functionality with a Multi-View, Character Generator, Clip Store and Still Stores.

  • Page 14: Video I/O Configurations

    (325 feet) for HD, as signal quality will be degraded. For longer runs, it is necessary to install video amplifiers/reclockers to boost the signal, although external components may increase overall system delay. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 15 NOTE: On HD I/O cards with the optional DVI I/O card, output D/E can not output both a HD-SDI and a DVI/VGA signal at the same time, either one or the other as selected in the Slate I/O Assignments window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 16: Analog Video I/O

    The Analog video I/O connectors on the Slate board set are 7-pin Geo-Port connectors which can accept S-Video cables directly, and Composite and Component signals via BNC breakout cables provided by Broadcast Pix. Composite cables are included with all Slate switcher models for each analog input and output. One component cable is included with the Slate 5000G.

  • Page 17: Hd I/O

    If two DVI ports are needed, then two HD I/O cards are necessary. You can not output through the DVI card and the HD card simultaneously. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 18: Broadcast Pix Slate 5008G

    1.2 Broadcast Pix Slate 5008G 1.2.1 Slate 5008G System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 5008G is comprised of the following components: Broadcast Pix Software, Software: Showing the Multi-View BPSwitcher V8 Inscriber TitleMotion Pro Character Generator Microsoft Windows XP (VGA monitor not included )
  • Page 19 Broadcast Pix Slate 5008G System Includes: Hardware Broadcast Pix 2 M/E Control Panel Premium Workstation, with Slate and I/O boards, 2 removable media drives Network Crossover Cable (to connect panel to workstation) 25-Pin to 6-XLR Audio Breakout cable (for analog audio I/O)

  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram

    1.2.2 Wiring Diagram for Slate 5008G SD-SDI Output (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux) Slot 1 Inputs Outputs Out A SD-SDI Output (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux) Out B Analog Composite Analog Output (Program/Preview/Clean Feed or Aux) Out C Blackburst Ref In Slot 2...
  • Page 21 1.2.3 Optional Tally Box on the Slate 5008G The tally box option is a stand-alone Sense & Switch 8 tally and GPIO box that plugs into the workstation via a USB connection. It provides 8 relays for tally output to your camera control units and 8 isolated inputs for General Purpose Inputs/Outputs contact points.
  • Page 22 Camera Control Units or other source. The Tally Box only opens and closes the tally circuit. Check your Camera Control Unit’s user manual for more information. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 23 If not, check your connections to the tally box and to the workstation. 9.  Close all the windows in InstaCal, you are now ready to use the tally box. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.2.4...

  • Page 24: Installing Multiple Tally Boxes

    A standard system usually uses one tally box, however multiple tally boxes may be installed on a Broadcast Pix system. Multiple tally boxes expands the number tally outputs as well the number of General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPIOs), which can be used with Fluent Macros.

  • Page 25: Audio I/O

    NOTE: For technical specifications of the pin-out of the analog audio breakout cable, see Appendix A.6. The HD I/O card does not support embedded audio. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 26: Slate I/O Assignments

    Slate video cards in the workstation needs to be configured with this assignment window to ensure proper operation. To Assign the Slate I/O: 1.  Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on it's Switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up the large Broadcast Pix switcher window, which...
  • Page 27 Cam1, for Camera 1. To create your own custom name, select Custom from the drop down menu. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 28 Note: you can not output embedded audio on a HD I/O card. Click on Save in the lower right corner of the Slate IO Assignments window to save and exit. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 29 None (Stretch) To set the aspect treatment of a source: 1.  In the Broadcast Pix Switcher, launch a show from the Multi-View. (File, Load show) On the Setup drop down window, shown in the illustration at the right, click on Slate IO assignments…,...
  • Page 30 NOTE: When a source is treated, it will appear with that treatment on all video outputs, and on the program and preview windows of the Multi-View. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 31: Broadcast Pix Slate 5016G & 5032G

    1.5 Broadcast Pix Slate 5016G & 5032G 1.5.1 Slate 5016G & 5032G System Contents The Broadcast Pix Slate 5016G & 5032G are comprised of the following components. Broadcast Pix Software, Showing the Multi-View Software: BPSwitcher V8 Inscriber TitleMotion Pro Character Generator...
  • Page 32 Broadcast Pix 5016G & 5032G System Includes: Hardware Broadcast Pix 2 M/E control panel (Control Panel) 16x16 or 32x32 Broadcast Pix Router (HD or SD) Premium Workstation, with Slate and I/O boards, 2 removable media drives Ethernet 10/100 Switch (for private control network)
  • Page 33 Auxes, Output 3-8 to auxiliary outputs 4.  Attach three network cables (Cat 5) from the private Ethernet 10/100 switch to the Broadcast Pix components, as follows: From Hub Any port To workstation NIC 2, next to the USB ports Any port...
  • Page 34 BP Control 100BASE Keyboard USB Network Hub Mouse USB Slate Workstation Straight cat 5 network cable to control panel Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.2...
  • Page 35 Auxes, Output 3-24 to auxiliary outputs 4.  Attach three network cables (Cat 5) from the private Ethernet 10/100 switch to the Broadcast Pix components, as follows: From Hub Any port To workstation NIC 1, next to the USB ports Any port...
  • Page 36 Out 31 Mouse USB In 32 Straight network Out 32 Slate Workstation cable to 32x32 Router control panel Network Hub Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.3...
  • Page 37 1.5.4 Optional Multi-System Control Wiring Unique to the Broadcast Pix Slate 5032G is the option to hook two or more Slate systems to one centralized router to share inputs and outputs. Great for larger facilities where multiple studios/control points are needed, it simplifies wiring by having one access point for all connections and lowers overall cost.
  • Page 38 In   3 2   Slate   1   O ut   3 2   32x32   R outer   Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.5...

  • Page 39: Optional Tally Box Wiring

    Camera Control Units or other source. The Tally Box only opens and closes the tally circuit. Check your Camera Control Unit’s user manual for more information. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 40: Optional Remote Aux Panel Wiring

    1 on (up). All the other dip switches should be set to the off (down) position. NOTE: For operation of the Remote Aux Panel, see section 4.10.5. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 41: Router Assignments

    To Assign the Router I/O: 1.  Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on the Switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up a blank Multi-View and the Menu button. 2.  Click on the Menu button and select the Setup drop down menu and select Router assignments…, as shown below.
  • Page 42 Note: The last 4 inputs will always be grayed out and not configurable, since they are connected to the Slate Output cards. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.8...
  • Page 43 None, Box, 14x9, or Crop. For more information about AutoAspect see section 1.4.1. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.8...
  • Page 44 When all the Router Assignments are configured, select the OK button to save and exit the Router Assignments window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.8...

  • Page 45: Optional Multi-System Control Assignments

    Slate systems. To Assign the Router I/O: 1.  Start the Broadcast Pix application by clicking on the Switcher icon on the desktop, which will bring up a blank Multi-View and the Menu button. 2. ...
  • Page 46 Slate system, as shown below. Follow the steps from section 1.5.8 to assign the inputs and outputs. System 1 System 2 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.9...

  • Page 47: Running A Show

    When the system comes from the factory the application loads with an empty Multi-View. To run the Broadcast Pix system and to use the control panel a show must be loaded. A show is running when the Multi-View is filled with content/video.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    If it is green all is OK, if not (Red) click on the status light, which will bring up the Status Tab on the Multi-View and the following detailed status window will appear. Lights during normal operation Status on Slate 5008G Status of Light Indicates...
  • Page 49 Ethernet communication to Router is OK - (Grey) It is not Status message Computer message on what is currently happening Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 50: Input Timing & Asynchronous Sources

    1.8 Input Timing & Asynchronous Sources Reference The Broadcast Pix Switcher requires a reference input from an analog black burst sync generator. Format Internally, the Broadcast Pix uses the SDI format (SMPTE 259M), and all systems provide SD-SDI digital video I/O with embedded audio (SMPTE 272M ).

  • Page 51: System Delay

    HD I/O card for HD up-conversion, and only using a SD-SDI or Analog card for input with no HD signals. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.8.1...

  • Page 52: Changing What Show Is Running

    When the system ships from the factory it is not set to load any show. You can turn on auto-loading, or after you create more shows, you can change the system to auto-load a different show. If you turn off auto-loading, then Broadcast Pix Switcher will still open, but you need to then Load Show as described above.

  • Page 53: Selecting Between Ntsc/525 And Pal/625

    If a Router is powered, unplug the Router and plug it in again to reset the video standard. 6.  Restart the application by double-clicking the Broadcast Pix Switcher on the desktop. To switch back the video standard, repeat steps 1-6. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.10.2...
  • Page 54 1.10.3 Selecting 4:3 or 16:9 Aspect Ratios The Broadcast Pix Slate system can switch between 4:3 and 16:9 shows easily, without the need of a restart. All outputs are a pixel for pixel (or 1:1) output and rely on the output device (like a monitor, projector or VTR) to apply any letterboxing. If a HD card is installed the HD output may compensate in place of the output device, see the next section regarding Dual Aspect.

  • Page 55: Dualaspect

    4:3 or 16:9 video aspect ratios. On HD Slate systems with 2 HD cards, Broadcast Pix can output both 4:3 and 16:9 video aspects simultaneously. This is ideal when you need to simulcast to two different mediums, i.e. TV broadcast and Internet or Image Magnification (IMAG) and TV broadcast.

  • Page 56: Me Bus Mode

    1.12 2ME Bus Mode There are several ways in which you can use the resources of a Broadcast Pix Slate 5000G switcher, and depending on your show needs you will need to select the appropriate 2 ME Bus Mode. If the Preview bus is needed on both M/Es, then the ME1 preview, 5 keys, no Slate aux mode needs to be selected.

  • Page 57: System Settings

    Close the BPswitcher application by selecting the File menu then Quit. 6.  Restart the application by double-clicking the Broadcast Pix Switcher on the desktop. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 58: Hd Video Detail

    To save and close the Video Detail window, click on the OK button. This will close the System settings window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.13...

  • Page 59: Control Panel Installation

    1.14 Control Panel Installation Most Broadcast Pix control panels are used on a tabletop, which provides a better viewing angle in most light conditions, especially to view the PixButtons. The panel may also be recessed into a cut out of a table top or console. If a cut out installation is desired, then the following dimensions should be used to cut the hole in the console top.

  • Page 60: Premium Workstations

    There are two hard drives that are raided together (Raid 0), when swapping out drives keep raided/paired hard drives together to prevent any lost media. These hard drives are not hot-swappable and can be ordered from Broadcast Pix. If a hard drive should fail, contact Broadcast Pix Technical Support.
  • Page 61 NOTE: When importing foreign disks, any shared networking that had been previously done to the drive will no longer be visible. You will need to reset any network settings on the Video D drive. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 62: Back-Up Software

    In this type of backup, if the primary system drive should fail, the mirrored drive can be used to boot from and used with the Broadcast Pix Slate system. If the System drive should fail, contact Broadcast Pix Technical Support. The Paragon Back-Up software allows users to create manual back up points onto a Linux partition on the System drive.
  • Page 63 It is advised not to use the system while the back up is occurring. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.15.3...
  • Page 64 X at the top right corner. To restore a backup in Paragon: 1.  Quit all applications, including Broadcast Pix Switcher. Double-click the yellow Paragon icon on the desktop. If the icon is not on the desktop navigate to The Start Menu, All Programs, Paragon Drive Backup 9 Personal, Paragon Drive Backup.
  • Page 65 Any files that are on the current System drive and not on the backup will be deleted. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.15.3...
  • Page 66 Next button. The following screens will be similar to the ones described above when restoring from inside the Paragon software. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.15.3...
  • Page 67 DVD, close the Wizard windows and reboot the workstation. The restore point should load and you are now ready to use the system. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.15.3...
  • Page 68 Using the Desktop Shortcuts: On new systems from Broadcast Pix, 4 desktop icons are available as shortcuts for both creating and resorting a backup. There are 2 shortcuts to create a backup, Backup 1 and Backup 2. These backups automate the above steps without the need of entering the Paragon application.

  • Page 69: Broadcast Pix Concepts

    Section 2: Broadcast Pix Concepts 2.1 Broadcast Pix Features Integrated Broadcast Studio Contains an entire control room of devices including: switcher, clip stores, character generator still stores, logos, DVEs, monitoring, optional audio, camera and external DDR control. Classic 2 M/E Panel Layout 16 direct input source buttons, 16 shifted input source buttons for a total of 32 mapable inputs.

  • Page 70: E Control Panel Overview

    2.1.2 2 M/E Control Panel Overview The Broadcast Pix 2 M/E Control Panel has a classic layout of a traditional 2 M/E panel on the left side, plus direct access to Broadcast Pix devices on the right side of the panel.
  • Page 71 2.4.1. 4 “wildcard” Devices Display 4 Knobs 3 Switcher Controls 8 Content PixPad Devices Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.1.2...

  • Page 72: Pixbuttons For Executing With Confidence

    2.2 PixButtons for Executing with Confidence Much of the versatility of the Broadcast Pix system is due to its unique picture buttons, called PixButtons. Each has a small computer VGA display built into the button, which has a resolution of 36x24 pixels.
  • Page 73 Effects DVE boxes Seven Kinds of PixButtons A total of 87 PixButtons are used in 5 different areas of the Broadcast Pix control panel: 1. 24 in 2 PixPads To select content within a device and for modifiers. 2.  32 Source Displays To see what device is on each source, and to modify controls.

  • Page 74: Devices

    PixPad of 12 PixButtons. The list of supported devices will grow over time, check for new devices at www.broadcastpix.com. Each device has a unique icon that appears on the top of the PixButtons. Broadcast Pix Software Version 8 supports the following devices, and use the following icons:...
  • Page 75 An option which enables control of ViewCast streamers/encoders through TCP/IP. Control the starting and stopping of up to 12 groups. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 76: Device Controls

    Device Control (like a Keyer) the display will read out “Device Control is held”, releasing the Hold button will grant access to the device. Device Controls portion of Panel Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 77: Assigning The Device Controls

    Device Controls section, in this illustration it is the first channel of CG. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 78: Pixpad Navigation

    - There is also an up button, to move up from control PixPads, to a previous PixPad. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 79: Multi-View Pixpad

    NOTE: The Multi-View PixPad will update with the control panel PixPad if the Device drop down menu is set to A or B. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 80: Pixpad Order Controls

    4.  Click OK. Now the order will appear as you prepared it. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.4...

  • Page 81: Floating Pixpads

    Right-Click on the bottom of the PixPad. 2.  In the pop-up menu, select the Device option. 3.  Select either None, Device A, or Device B. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.5...
  • Page 82 To load the default layout at application startup, hold the Shift button on the keyboard when the application is being launched. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 83: Overview Of The Multi-View

    Timer/Countdown Digital Clock Status Bar/Indicator Menu Button Multi-View PixPad Preview Monitor Program Monitor Clip Counters Keyer Windows Input Sources Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.1...

  • Page 84: Sources On Multi-View

    To view more sources above the sources shown, you may create your own custom layout and float up to all 32 inputs. See section 2.5.9. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 85: Keyer On The Multi-View

    Multi-View. This will cause this key to fade off-air at the rate for that keyer, and the tally underneath will change color to red (or orange if its key transition button is on). Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 86: Program/Preview On The Multi-View

    (ME 1 Program, ME 1 Preview, ME 2 Program and ME 2 Preview), only 2 output monitors can be seen on the Broadcast Pix Multi-View. Depending on your show needs, you may configure the Multi-View to monitor the appropriate Mix/Effect bus, and if all four outputs are desired external monitors are necessary to view the other M/E.

  • Page 87: Program/Preview Overlays On The Multi-View

    The active/selected overlays will now show a check mark, as shown on the right. To deselect any overlays on Program/Preview, repeat steps 1-2. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.5...

  • Page 88: Clip Store Counters

    NOTE: The Clip Counters bar will turn red at 10 seconds remaining only if the Clips Controls Settings are set to not Loop, see section 6.5.5. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 89: Floating Monitors

    180x120. When resizing monitors be cautious of how large you make each monitor, as the resolution may get distorted. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 90 Windows XP desktop to your liking in the Display Properties of the workstation and deselect Use Colored Background. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.7...
  • Page 91 NOTE: To close one floating monitor, right click on the window and select Close window to close that monitor. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.7...
  • Page 92 You can also remove/delete a saved layout by selecting Remove Layout… in the above list. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.7...

  • Page 93: Clocks On The Multi-View

    2.5.8 Clocks on the Multi-View There are 3 types of clocks on the Broadcast Pix Multi-View: an Analog Clock, a Digital Clock and a Timer. All three options are floatable and resizable, as described in the previous section and all three can be floated at the same time. The analog clock provides a graphical analog clock with a seconds hand in both 12-hour and 24- hour formats and allows for time-shifting and color settings.
  • Page 94 To stop and reset the stopwatch zero, left-click on the red stop/square button in the lower left hand corner of the timer window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.8...
  • Page 95 Click on OK to save the clock and its settings. All saved clocks will now be accessed under the Window-Float-Clock menu under the Remove clock setting. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.8...

  • Page 96: List Of Screen Resolutions

    2048×1152 2560×1600 It is important to set your Windows desktop settings prior to starting the Broadcast Pix Switcher application. It is not advised to change the desktop resolutions while the application is running. Be advised that some large LCD/Plasma monitors do not accept high resolutions on the VGA input, but do on a HDMI input.

  • Page 97: Optional Quad Monitor Card

    NOTE: The maximum resolution of either monitor card depends on the resolution capabilities of the monitor you are connecting. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.6.2...

  • Page 98: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Even though you may not have a custom keyboard, keyboard shortcuts can still be enabled and used on any Broadcast Pix Slate system, with a standard keyboard. Broadcast Pix Custom Shortcuts Keyboard 2.7.1 Enabling Keyboard Shortcuts...
  • Page 99 Simply repeat the same steps which were used to enable shortcuts. When disabled, the on screen message on the Multi-View will change saying that the shortcuts have been disabled. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.7.1...

  • Page 100: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

    2.7.2 Using Keyboard Shortcuts The Broadcast Pix Shortcuts Keyboard is color-coded for ease of use, and is separated by 5 different colors: Red: Auto Trans & Direct Keys Blue: Device Selectors Purple: PixPad, Motion Controls & Transition Controls Off-White: Preview, Program & Source Rows Black: Knobs &...
  • Page 101 Section 3: PixMaster Show Editor The Broadcast Pix System is designed for the real-time production of live shows to a live audience, or recorded live for viewing later on DVD or other medium. In both scenarios, the PixMaster show editor delivers comprehensive pre-production capabilities, enabling you to stage all of your assets for a smooth production experience.
  • Page 102 Launch PixMaster by double-clicking on the PixMaster icon on the desktop, as illustrated at the right. This will open the PixMaster: Start Window as shown below. The main Broadcast Pix Switcher application needs to be closed in order to launch PixMaster. 2. ...
  • Page 103 NOTE: when giving a new show a name, standard Microsoft Windows conventions apply. For example, you cannot use a colon (:) in a name. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 104 NOTE: If you do not have a show open, you can not access the PixMaster Show Editor from the Multi- View, as it will be grayed out. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 105 3.2.1 Converting a 1ME Show to a 2ME Show For existing users of a 1ME Broadcast Pix Slate system, you may easily convert your show file to work with a Slate 5000G. To convert a show: In BPswitcher, select the File drop down menu.

  • Page 106: Editing A Show

    17-32 content. NOTE: It is recommended to restart the Broadcast Pix Switcher application when adding, removing or arranging a lot of content to prevent stability issues, if you are using the PixMaster Show Editor function. Broadcast Pix V8.5...
  • Page 107 NOTE: the location of the clip library for the show is indicated at the bottom – in this case D:\clips\ Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 108 NOTE: If you’re doing a lot of editing, you do not have to press OK until you are done with everything. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 109 In this case, four adjacent clips were moved down to the bottom of the list. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.2...

  • Page 110: Adding Content From The Central Library

    NOTE: the Refresh List button is used if you edit a library using Microsoft Windows, then changes made can be seen by clicking on refresh list (or reopening PixMaster). Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 111 NOTE: The newly added content is now grayed out on the library list to indicate that it is now in the show. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 112: Adding A Group Of Content From The Central Library

    This is a standard Windows convention, and works in all other areas of the system. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 113 “Importing files”. Wait unit this message disappears before continuing. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.5...
  • Page 114 In this example we created a subfolder called “Sample.” Consequently the word “Sample” was added in the folder column when the clip was imported. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.6...
  • Page 115 To not use a subfolder, and to have content added to the central library, leave the pull down menu blank, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.7...
  • Page 116 Broadcast Pix system effortlessly. Non-G Series Slates do no have this feature pre-installed, if you have upgraded you will need to manually configure your network connections.
  • Page 117 Once all the watch folders have been enabled in PixMaster, the C and D hard drives will show the enabled Broadcast Pix shows in a series of folders. Inside of each show folder will be the active folders, as shown below in the 6pm News show example:...

  • Page 118: Resizing And Softening Images

    NOTE: When the Resize and Soften function is selected, the file(s) will automatically be copied to the folder, there is no need to select Copy or Move. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 119: Previewing Content

    To close the still being previewed, click on the red X in its upper right corner. NOTE: If no Preview is shown, then a thumbnail needs to created for that clip, see section 6.1.1 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 120: Renaming Content

    NOTE: It is important to leave the file extension at the end of the file name for PixMaster to recognize the file. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 121: Removing Content From A Show

    If you want to delete content from the hard drive, see section 3.5.12. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 122: Permanently Deleting Content From The Library

    This act is not undoable. Click Yes. It’s gone. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.12...
  • Page 123 Content Summary If you have a printer installed on your system, you can print the list by clicking on Print. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 124 Device Control-A, i.e. Camera Control. Memories for adding, removing, sorting and naming SnapShot Memories for ME 1, ME 2 and Overall MEMs. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 125 Click on OK when complete. NOTE: These settings do not take effect until you Save the show in PixMaster, as shown in section 3.3. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 126: Auto Fail-Safe Setting

    3.7.2 Auto Fail-Safe Setting The Broadcast Pix Slate 5016G & 5032G Switchers have extensive fail-safe capabilities that enable you to continue a broadcast uninterrupted even if the workstation goes offline, see section 4.13. If the workstation or its network is ever lost, unplugged or locks up in the middle of a show, the system’s fail safe mechanism takes over and brings to program whatever Fail...

  • Page 127: Adding Wildcard Devices

    3.7.3 Adding Wildcard Devices The Broadcast Pix system has 7 standard content devices: Clips (ch 1),Clips (ch 2), Stills (ch 1), Stills (ch 2), CG (ch 1), CG (ch 2) and Logo, which have their own dedicated button in Device Control-A. There are an additional 4 wildcard device buttons in the top right corner of the panel which can be assigned to external camera control and server control.

  • Page 128: Show Memories

    3.7.4 Show Memories The Integrated Memories on the Broadcast Pix enables panel setups to be saved that contain all the classic switcher settings, like key settings, DVEs, sources, etc. as well as the exact content in clip and graphic stores, complete with attributes, like mark points, auto-start, crawl speed, etc.
  • Page 129 ME 1 and ME 2, as shown on the right. Select the desired memory bank. Add, remove and/or reorder the available memories, as described above. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.4...
  • Page 130 Press OK. The Memory will now appear with it’s name in Memory list for the show. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.5...
  • Page 131 C Drive. NOTE: Some examples of custom memory PixButtons are shown in the sample show, see section 1.6.1 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 132 You may select a Memory from ME 1, ME 2 or Overall MEM by selecting the ME drop down menu. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 133 In the Assign memory button window, click on Unassign memory. 3.  Click on OK in the Memory row organizer to apply the changes. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.7...
  • Page 134 Broadcast Pix router, the tally outputs may need to be reassigned to accommodated other equipment upstream/downstream of the Broadcast Pix system. For example, a large ‘house’ router may feed not only the Broadcast Pix system but as well as other studio equipment, where source locations can easily be varied. The remapping of tally outputs allows for each source to be appropriately paired with its tally signal from Broadcast Pix.
  • Page 135 SoftPanel. Many switching functions can also be run from the Multi-View, as described in section 2.5.6. 4.0 Switcher Controls When you launch Broadcast Pix Switcher and a show is loaded, see section 1.10, the switcher controls fill in on the panel as shown below. ME 1...
  • Page 136 4.0.1 Tally Broadcast Pix uses tally to identify at a glance what has been selected. Tally is displayed simultaneously on the panel and on the Multi-View. The Multi-View always displays the program and preview tally of sources in both ME 1 and ME 2, as described in section, 2.5.2.
  • Page 137 1 through 3, ensuring that no check mark is present. 6.  Click on OK to save and exit the System Settings window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.0.2...

  • Page 138: Video Sources

    Display/Memory Row ME 1 Program Row ME 1 Preview Row Display/Memory Row ME 2 Program Row ME 2 Preview Row Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 139 Both display rows are identical, the display row can also be used for other switcher functions like source controls and triggering memories and Macros, see section 4.6. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 140: Accessing Inputs 17-32 With Shift

    For shows that consist of more than 16 inputs, the [Shift] button is used to access sources 17-32. This enables the Broadcast Pix panel to control twice as many sources as there are buttons. These “shifted sources” are typically used for sources that are used less frequently than the first 16 sources, such as a rarely used extra tape deck, video feed and black.

  • Page 141: Lock Shift

    To turn off Lock Shift: 1.  Repeat step 1-3 above or double-punch the [Shift] button. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.1.2...
  • Page 142 To get access to sources 17-32 To Execute a Transition Use Cut, Auto or Fader Arm Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 143 Click on the OK button to save and exit the System Settings window. To turn off Transition Preview, repeat these steps. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.1...

  • Page 144: Background Cut Transition

    The illuminated buttons will also “flip-flop” in the program and preview rows, as shown: Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.2...

  • Page 145: Background Mix Transition

    4.3.3. To execute a manual mix, move the Fader Arm up or down. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.3...

  • Page 146: Background Effects Transition

    NOTE: Only one [Effects] PixButton may be selected at time, is doing so the other M/E will automatically select the [Mix] button. Your effects are remembered on both M/Es for quick recall. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 147: Transition Effects

    This will also change the selected effect shown in the display and on the [Effects] PixButton. NOTE: ME 2 Effects appear in Device Control-A and ME 1 Effects appear in Device Control-B. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 148 [Back] PixButton 6.  To return the the home or first page of the Effect PixPad, press the [Effects] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 149 4.3.1 Effects Styles and PixButtons The Broadcast Pix Switcher has over 150 effects. Each effect has a unique number, name and PixButton icon image. The PixButton icons are show the effect style at a glance. The conventions used for these PixButtons are: Black shows the foreground, while the background video is blank.
  • Page 150 NOTE: You can not use a squeeze effect to transition between ME 1 and ME 2. In this case, a message will appear in the LED display “Can’t use squeeze w/ ME 1”. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 151 Effects: Fx 122 Dual Clock Top Rate Trate: 30 Effects PixButton Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.2...
  • Page 152 The number of frames will be shown in the right corner of the display TRate: 30. This rate will be now be used for all transitions until changed. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 153 Press the [Enter] PixButton and the rate will appear in the display, and the PixPad will revert to PixPad containing the selected effect. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 154 To adjust a Key transition rate, as described in section 4.4.7, select the desired [Key Rate] PixButton instead on the ME 1 Trans button, and repeat step 3-5. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.3...

  • Page 155: Reversing An Effect

    To remove reverse and return to the normal state, press the [Reverse] PixButton again, and the (R) in the display will be removed. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 156: Modifying An Effect

    To change the Aspect ratio of a gradient wipe, turn the [2 Knob]. Effects: Fx 103 Circle SFT:50 ASP:1.0 Trate:30 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.5...
  • Page 157 Also, selecting Cut, Auto Trans or using the T-Bar in the ME 1 transition section, will automatically turn off ME 2 Link. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.6...
  • Page 158 4.4 Keys The Broadcast Pix Slate system combines multiple layers that can include a background video image and up to six overlays, each of which is known as a key. Each keyer can be assigned a graphic, such as a CG, Still or Logo, or a DVE box (Picture-in-Picture) which can hold a camera, clip or any other source including ME 1 Program.

  • Page 159: Key Controls

    4.4.1 Key Controls The Broadcast Pix panel provides three groups of buttons for controlling the 6 keys: Key Select Buttons, Direct Key Buttons and Key Transition Buttons. The Source Row and Display Row are also used with the Key Select Buttons.
  • Page 160 [Direct Key] PixButton in the middle of the panel in ME 2. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 161 Transition Controls, by clicking in the keyer window on the Multi-View or by using the Direct Key buttons. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 162 Key 1 is already on, and you wish to bring it off with a background transition, while bringing on Key 2, the illumination of the [Key Transition] buttons would be: Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 163 Now, any transition layer that is selected will automatically turn off any previously select layers. To disable Pro transition mode, repeat the steps above. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.5...
  • Page 164 You can reset the cropping to none/000 by pressing the [Crop Reset] button in the Keyer Modifier PixPad. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.6...
  • Page 165 [numeric keypad], as done for a transition rate, and press [Enter] to apply the rate. The display will change to the newly selected rate. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.7...
  • Page 166 Control-B, which will cause the word (DVE) to appear in the display to let you know the DVE is applied, as shown below: Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Rate Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 167 [DVE OnOff] PixButton. To return to the main page of the PixPad either select the [Up] PixButton or select the [Key Select] button in the Destinations Row. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.1...
  • Page 168 The numbers refer to pixels (full screen 4x3 NTSC is 720x486 pixels, and PAL is 720x576). Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Size W:270 H:360 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.2...
  • Page 169 NOTE: In the above illustration, the two DVE boxes are placed on an animated background that is playing out from the system’s clip store with a crawl placed on the bottom. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 170 4.6 Source Controls All Broadcast Pix sources, both external live and internal graphics and clips, have various parameters which can be modified known as Source Controls. For external live sources you can set the AutoAspect treatment, as described in section 1.4.1, as well as chromakey levels.
  • Page 171 Note that the Multi-View source monitors will only show the native aspect ratio, 16:9 or 4:3 boxed, whereas the Multi-View Preview and Program monitors will also show the applied treatment. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 172 One Chromakey comes standard with the Broadcast Pix switcher, and as an option 8 sources may have a Chromakey assigned to it, ideal for creating virtual sets.
  • Page 173 Blue] or [Key Green] in the above PixPad. This will activate the factory settings for either Chromakey, additional adjustments may be needed. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 174 (0 to 180) Suppression Clip [SCl]: Same as Clip, but for a hard edge mask. (-100 to -5) Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 175: Adjusting The Chromakey

    Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 176: Luma Key

    One Luma key comes standard with the Broadcast Pix switcher, and as an option 8 sources may have a Luma key assigned to it.
  • Page 177 Inv, as shown at the top of the page. Inverting the key reverses the values used in the luminance key. Inverting the key can assist in fine-tuning the key. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 178 Fluent Controls window. To adjust the Chromakey controls Open the Fluent Controls window by selecting the Panel, Fluent Controls menu from the Broadcast Pix menu button, as shown on the right. 2.  The Fluent Controls window will appear, as shown on the right.
  • Page 179 Invert button and it will illuminate blue, as shown on the right. 2.  To revert to normal video, reselect the Invert button and it will turn black. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 180 4.10 External Key The Broadcast Pix Slate 5000G supports 1 external keyer, useful when connecting an external graphics system to use in conjunction with the Broadcast Pix. Although this feature uses 2 keyers (Key 3 and Key 4) it supports clip and gain adjustments, unshaped signals, key inversion as well as horizontal and vertical offset.
  • Page 181 [Key 4 Transition] button. Adjust the Clip by using the [Clip Knob] and adjust the Gain by using the [Gain Knob]. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.2...
  • Page 182 In the Key 4 PixPad, select the [X Key Invert] PixButton. The Device Control-B display will read out Inv. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.2...
  • Page 183 Key 4 is applied to. Click on OK, to save the External key cut offset. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.2...
  • Page 184 Aux operation. 4.11.1 Aux Output on a Slate 5008G Slate 5008G switchers have assignable video outputs on the Slate switcher card called out A, B, C, D or E. Out A - E can be assigned to Program, Preview, Clean feed (of any Key under Clean Feed Assignments under the Setup menu), ME 1 Program, ME 1 Preview or Aux 1.
  • Page 185 NOTE: Since Aux bus selection is a vertical interval cut, there may be a glitch on the Aux output if switching between different formats (SD to HD) and if switching between genlocked and non-genlocked sources. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.2...
  • Page 186 NOTE: Since Aux bus selection is a vertical interval cut, there may be a glitch on the Aux output if switching between different formats (SD to HD) and if switching between genlocked and non-genlocked sources. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.3...
  • Page 187 To unlock the panel, simply select the [Lock] button again. Enable button Lock button Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.4...
  • Page 188 Open the Router Mapper application by navigating to Start menu, Leitch Routing Switching, Router Mapper. The Router Mapper application window will open, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.6...
  • Page 189 Place a check next to Panel 0. Click on the Add Newly Discovered button at the bottom of the screen. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 190 On the main Router Mapper window, click on the red X or File, Quit to exit the Router Mapper application. It is not necessary to save the configuration settings. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 191 For the most part, traditional switchers offer only one layer to be sent to an Auxiliary Output. All Broadcast Pix Slate 5000G switchers have the ability to overlay any/all of Keys 1-5 onto one Aux output, this is known as PowerAux. PowerAux can only be applied to Aux 1-4 and only when a 2ME Bus Mode which has aux output enabled is activated.
  • Page 192 4.12 SnapShot Memories The Broadcast Pix system has a powerful memory system that can combine all devices in the system. It enables the saving and instant recall of a panel’s set-ups, or the set-ups plus the sources assigned, or even the individual content element in a device, such as a specific lower third graphic in the CG.
  • Page 193 If you press it a third time no key 1 information will be saved, and the display will reflect that. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 194 6 is something else, then care should be taken, as this mem will still recall whatever is in source 6. The same applies for internal content CGs, Clips, Stills and Logos. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 195 PixPad that lets you select the each option. When finished press the [Up Arrow] to return to this PixPad. (see page after next) Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 196 [Mem Save All] PixButton is a short cut for saving all 8 Auxes. Press again and it clears all 8 Auxes from the display. (A12345678 or blank) Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 197 ME 1 and the display. When finished press the [Up Arrow] to return to the previous PixPad. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 198 Keypad] PixButton, and a keypad will appear on which you can enter the MEM number ME 1 & ME 2 Controls PixPad desired. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 199 Select the [Save MEM] PixButton to save the ME 1 or ME 2 specific SnapShot Memory. The display will read out that the memory is saved. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 200 At times the display may read “Mem X failed to fully load”. In BPswitcher go to Logging, Error Log to view what element failed to load. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 201 Contains the available tools to record and playback a macro. Edit Window Displays the available editing options for a specific command selected in the Action List. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13...
  • Page 202 To open the Macros window: In BPswitcher select the Panel drop down menu. 2.  Select Macros, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.1...
  • Page 203 When the macro is finished being recorded, select the Stop Record button in the Macros Control Bar. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.2...
  • Page 204 4.12.1. NOTE: All Macros must live in the C:\BroadcastPix\memories folder to be accessed by the system. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.2...
  • Page 205 All the editing is done in the Macro Editor with the keyboard and mouse. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 206 SnapShot memory. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.3...
  • Page 207 List will show a red highlight, as shown on the right, to signify that the source/content is not available in your show or system. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.3...
  • Page 208 Save As… button in the Menu Bar. This will bring up a Save As window, name the file as described in section 4.12.2, step 7. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.3...
  • Page 209 To insert a macro seeing all the actions, use the Append… function in the Toolbar. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.4...
  • Page 210 When recording is finished, click on Stop Record in the Control Bar. The macro is now ready to be edited, as described in the previous section. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.4...
  • Page 211 In addition, a progress bar will appear behind the counter representing the progress to the end of the macro. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.5...
  • Page 212 4.  Select Player, under the Macro Screens section, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 213 Add a custom caption to the button, enter a name in the Caption field. Once finished assigning the button, click on the OK button. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 214 Size – Medium or Button Size – Large, as shown on the right. Now the entire bank of buttons will change to the select button size. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 215 Group Bank…: organizes the buttons based on their assigned button color. Clicking this button will open a confirmation box, click on Yes or No. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 216 To have more than 8 GPIs, then additional tally boxes need to be installed on the system, as described in section 1.25. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 217 Auto button and it will illuminate blue. The control panel has a similar function for triggering SnapShots and Macros from the panel. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.7...
  • Page 218 NOTE: Only one Macro at a time may be played out. Selecting a Macro while one is playing will stop the Macro. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 219 If the device control is set to MEM, then the display and motion controls may also be used, as described above. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.8...
  • Page 220 The control panel source PixButtons and display will look similar to the example below: Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 221 They are created in any graphics applications, exported as a 32 bit image sequence and converted into a Broadcast Pix file (as described in section 5.4.2) onto the clipstore. When designing alpha wipes, as in the example “02 Light Swipe”...
  • Page 222 On the Slate 5008G, one camera is sent to program output. On the Slate 5016G and 5032G the router enables all sources to still be switched even if the workstation is unplugged.
  • Page 223 The Fail-Safe Device is show specific so that different shows may specify different fail safe sources. To set the Fail-Safe Device, see section 3.7.2 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.14.2...
  • Page 224 Press the [Join the Show] PixButton in the upper right corner of Device Control- A, to enter into the show and to return the control panel to its normal mode. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 225 4.15 Capture of Stills The Broadcast Pix system can capture a still image of the program output or preview output. The still image can then be loaded into a still store and used in a production. 4.15.1 To Capture a Still Image 1. ...
  • Page 226 C:\watch\(show name)\Still 1. See section 3.5.7 for more information on Watch Folders. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.15.2...
  • Page 227 Instead, this section 5 of the Broadcast Pix manual provides a quick overview of how to create CG graphics, and then focuses on how to import them into the Broadcast Pix system, and how to control them on-air from the Broadcast Pix control panel.
  • Page 228 (monitor icon with a checkmark). This will act as a guide when creating graphics so your text does not get cut off on the edges of TV screens. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 229 The easiest way to get started however, is to use one of the over 200+ pre- designed CG templates provided by Inscriber. The size is determined by the Slate IO Assignment settings in Broadcast Pix. On all G Series workstations if an HD card is installed, the canvas size will be set to either 720x486/576, 1280x720 or 1920x1080, depending on what resolutions output D/E is set to.
  • Page 230 Use the various tabs on the bottom of the canvas to change these attributes. See the Inscriber Manual or help menus for more information. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 231 5.2.1 Exporting a Still Graphic from Inscriber to Broadcast Pix Once you have created a CG, you then need to export it for the Broadcast Pix system to access it. You can save it to many common files types, such as Bitmaps, JPEGs, Targas, as well as editable Inscriber .Scribe files.
  • Page 232 Click On Save. You may now add the created graphics to your Broadcast Pix show, as described in Section 3 with PixMaster. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 233 5.2.2 Exporting Graphics from Photoshop to Broadcast Pix When exporting from Adobe Photoshop, you may export to many popular file formats, like .JPEG and .BMP, to import into the Broadcast Pix system. Although neither file format supports an alpha channel or transparency layer, a Targa/Truevision, .TGA, file does support a 32 bit alpha channel.
  • Page 234 Targa. Select 32 bits/pixel under the Options Window (so the transparency layer gets saved). Name your file, Choose your directory where the rest of your Broadcast Pix graphics are saved (C:graphics\) and click on Save. 7.  Import/Add your file to your show using PixMaster, as described in section 3.
  • Page 235 5.3 CG Rolls and Crawls CG graphics can also be created to roll vertically or crawl horizontally, and then later controlled by Broadcast Pix to a custom speed setting. Ideal for making a credit roll or a ticker at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 236 CG for the crawls. (Similar issue if you have a crawl on air and attempt to switch to a roll.) Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 237 2.  Press the [Controls] PixButton, which will bring up the following PixPad of Modifiers: CG Controls PixPad Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
  • Page 238 You can add blank pages to both the beginning and end if desired. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
  • Page 239 0:00:00 NOTE: When playing a Roll or a Crawl, Broadcast Pix does not auto-detect if the CG is a Roll or Crawl, it will always default to C for Crawl. It will be necessary to manually change your files accordingly.
  • Page 240 To perform more edits repeat steps 2-4. To minimize the TitleMotion application click on the – (minimize button) on the menu bar. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 241 Another way to update a file that is currently in your show is to simply overwrite the file using standard Microsoft Windows. This may be desired if you have the Broadcast Pix Server plugged into a separate local network, where files can be shared and saved.
  • Page 242 The TitleMotion operators manual contains much more detail on animations. The basics are covered here in this Broadcast Pix system manual. To Create an Animation in TitleMotion: 1. ...
  • Page 243 After the animation is exported from the Inscriber CG, it must then be converted into a clip for play out, as described on the next page. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 244 After an animated title is created and exported, it then must be converted into a clip for play out by the Broadcast Pix Clip Store. The animation is exported by Inscriber as a sequence of individual Targa files, one for each frame in the animation.
  • Page 245 Import. This will covert all the individual Targa files into one file, which can be played through the clip store of Broadcast Pix. If the status bar does not start within 30 seconds, then the animation file was not exported correctly.
  • Page 246 5.6 Still Store and Logo Operation The unified control architecture of the Broadcast Pix system manages all content devices the same way. Once you learn how to control the Clips Store, you have also learned how to control the Still Store, CG Store and Logo Store.
  • Page 247 PixMaster section (Section 3). Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 248 In the Keyboard layout/IME drop down menu select the desired keyboard layout. 7.  Click on OK to close the window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 249 In normal operation, it will display EN for English. When Farsi is enabled it will display FA, as shown below. (or whatever other language you have installed) Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 250 Click on File, Save. Close the inscribe.ini file by clicking on the Red X, in the top right corner. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 251 Fluent Rapid CG provides an interface for linking TitleMotion GS with external data sources. It inserts text and images into Inscriber .SCRIBE template files and then updates and displays them on the Broadcast Pix Switcher. Text and images can be updated manually or automatically from XML or Microsoft Access database (.mdb) files.
  • Page 252 The Status Bar will display Live output OFF. This is useful when the selected file in Rapid CG is on air with Broadcast Pix, but modifications need to be made to other files. 5.9.3 Adding the RTX Tags Rapid CG updates text fields and logo objects in the CG layout, these text fields and logo objects must be assigned a RTX tag within TitleMotion GS.
  • Page 253 Rapid CG will change are the RTX Tag values. No color, font or sizing attributes will be affected. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 254 TitleMotion GS Canvas Window RTX Tags on Text/Logo Fields News Edit Display Options Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.3...
  • Page 255 Up to 100 files may be added and sorted per project. Editor: A preview window to view the selected Scribe file from the Content panel and where tag fields are linked to data sources. Also the output of Rapid CG to Broadcast Pix Switcher.
  • Page 256 Search Text Start to search by the first word of a tag field. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.5...
  • Page 257 Select either Small, Medium or Large. A checkmark will appear on the selected size, and The thumbnails will resize within the Content Panel. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.5...
  • Page 258 The Editor Panel is the output of Rapid CG, and is what the file _RapidCG_A is outputting to Broadcast Pix Switcher. It displays a larger image of the selected file from the Content Panel and is an edit window to link the RTX tags assigned from TitleMotion with data sources.
  • Page 259 This feature is handy when new graphics of the same template is needed quickly, for example lower third names for a talk show. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.6...
  • Page 260 Clocks button on the bottom of the Rapid CG window, it will illuminate blue, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 261 To configure Countdown2, Stopwatch1 and/or Stopwatch2, repeat steps 3 - 6. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 262 The Date1 display will update showing the new separator. To configure Date2 and/or Date3 repeat steps 3 - 5. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 263 The information in the RSS Feed will update using a cut transition. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 264 The name of the city and state will appear in the display area, plus list of weather conditions will appear in a grid below the zip code entry. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 265 For example, searching by a player number to quickly recall statistics for an individual player, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 266 The complete file name or data source will appear. The text will now change and the TagName is now linked. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 267 Now that all the Tags have been linked with data sources all the files in the Content Panel will update. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 268 Only a number value may be entered when Minus is selected as an action. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 269 Action Button will appear at the end of the the Action Button Panel. Color TagName Assigned to All TagNames Caption/Value/ Image Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 270 Button button, as shown on the right, and the Action Button will appear at the end of the the Action Button Panel. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 271 To remove all Action Buttons to clear the panel, click on the Action Buttons menu and select Clear User Action Buttons, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 272 To load the project file, click on Load Project… in the above menu and select a file in the Explorer window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 273 QuickTime movie files, as described in section 6.3.4, and import animation sequences in many formats for playout of animated titles and backgrounds with and without audio as described in section 5.4.2. As an option, the Broadcast Pix system can also control external DDRs/Servers, as described in section 6.6.
  • Page 274 Inputs 1-8 on Slate 5016dd or Inputs 1-24 on 5032dd Inputs 1-8 on Slate 5008dd or 5008da Media name.bpv video Clip Drive name.wav audio Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.0.1...

  • Page 275: Audio Flow With Analog Stereo Audio

    In addition to embedded audio, the Slate system can also play and record Analog Stereo audio. On a Slate 5008G, 5016G and 5032G you need to connect your audio source with the provided break-out-cable, as shown below. The audio break-out-cable uses balanced line level XLR connectors.
  • Page 276 5000s Breakout Cable Audio Inputs (check labels) Clip Store Audio Input Left/Right Media name.bpv video Clip Drive name.wav audio Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.0.2...
  • Page 277 Broadcast Pix system. To advance the audio: 1. ...
  • Page 278 To record a clip onto the Broadcast Pix Clip Store: If you have a Slate 5008G, you can select which input you wish to record from in the top right corner of the Clip Ingest window, as shown on the next page If you have a Slate 5016G or Slate 5032G: 1. ...
  • Page 279 Double-click on the Clip Ingest icon on the desktop and the Clip Ingest Window will appear, as shown below. Slate 5016G/5032G Slate 5008G Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 280 When you’ve completed all your ingesting, be sure to close the Clip Ingest window prior to starting Broadcast Pix Switcher by pressing the Close button. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 281: Clip Store Playout

    Clips 1 Device Controls Multi-View PixPad on control panel PixPad Display Clips1: 02 box notext (LAXR) Scrub 0:00:00 Knobs Motion Controls Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 282 NOTE: To select a clip by number, the clip file name must have digits in front of the name, i.e. “02 Open”. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 283 NOTE: You can always return to the first page of clips, by pressing the [Clips] device once, and you can jump to the last page by double-punching the [Clips] device button. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 284 D drive, and so if you use the same clip in another show, you will not have to create another thumbnail for it. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.2.5...

  • Page 285: Clip Motion Controls

    The clip’s runtime is also shown on the Multi-View, and clips can be set to count up or count down, see section 2.5.6 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 286: Clip Motion Controls On The Multi-View

    6.3. 5.  To view the scrub controls click on the the Knobs button on the PixPad. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.2...
  • Page 287 [Mark In] PixButton. When the clip reaches the point you wish for a mark-out point, press the [Mark Out] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.1...
  • Page 288 (If other modifiers are turned on they will also appear) Clip: 01 Head Open (A) Scrub 0:00:00 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.2...

  • Page 289: Auto Stop Clips

    NOTE: If a clip has audio associated with it, the audio will cut off once the clip is taken off of program, if it is desired to be able to keep playing the audio once transitioned off, deselect Auto-Stop. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 290: Loop Clips

    Scrub 0:00:00 5.  To remove the Loop point and to enter a new one, select the [Rem Loop Point]. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.5...
  • Page 291 [Rem Cut Point]. Only one cut point may be marked at a time per clip. Clip: 01 Head Open (AXRC) Scrub 0:00:00 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.6...

  • Page 292: Auto Transition

    To turn off the Auto Trans, select the [Auto Trans] PixButton until the display clears the T and T+. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.7...
  • Page 293 To turn off the Auto Next, select the [Auto Next] PixButton on the desired clips until the display clears the N. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.8...

  • Page 294: Autoaspect Controls

    Native 4:3 or Native 16:9. 4.  Now select the desired treatment to be applied to the clip. Either None, Box, 14:9 or Crop. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.9...

  • Page 295: Scrubbing A Clip

    To scrub faster through a clip use the x10 or x100 knobs to quickly advance through the clip. x100! Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.10...
  • Page 296 - Audio Settings: Stereo PCM Data, 16 bit, 48kHz (or any sample rate) - File Extension: .mov 2.  Copy the movie file to the D:\clips directory of the Broadcast Pix workstation. 3.  Add the file to your show using PixMaster as described in section 3.
  • Page 297 Select Settings under the Video section, to change the video compression settings. The Prepare for Internet Streaming setting has no effect for playout in Broadcast Pix. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 298 H.264, ProRes PX, ProRes LT or ProRes 422. Choosing any other setting will not create a file recognizable in Broadcast Pix. Under the Motion section, select a Frame Rate drop down menu and select 29.97/59.94 for NTSC or 25/50 for PAL.
  • Page 299 Where: drop down menu. 21.  Click on Save to export and save your QuickTime move. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
  • Page 300 Receive A (RX-) 3.  Attach the included Edge Port 422 Hub to a USB port on the Broadcast Pix Workstation. Then attach the 422 cables from the Edge Port to each channel of the DDR that you wish to control, as shown below, ensuring that you align Channel 1 with Port 1, Channel 2 with Port 2 and Channel 3 with Port 3.
  • Page 301 7.  For each channel window, click on the ✓ Serial Control check box, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.6.1...
  • Page 302 Click on the OK button to apply the changes. Click on the Next button, then click on the Finish button. Restart the Nexio Server. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.6.1...
  • Page 303 12.  Click on the Apply button and then on the OK button to save the settings. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.6.1...
  • Page 304 Deactivate Selected button. 6.  Click on the Edit link for the desired Player, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.6.1...
  • Page 305 Active the modified players by playing a check mark next to each player and click on the Active Selected button, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.6.1...
  • Page 306 Under Industrial Settings, ensure that each COM port is set to RS422: Non Terminating Resistor. Select the Update button to save changes, then close the Edgeport Properties window Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.6.2...
  • Page 307 DDR Control or Omneon Server Control. Click on the OK button, then Close and then Save Show to close PixMaster. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 308 6.6.4 Selecting Clips to Access from Broadcast Pix Similar to the internal clipstore in Broadcast Pix, you can select all or just a subset of clips from the external DDR to be accessed in your show. The clips selected in the following menu are the clips accessible through the Broadcast Pix Control Panel.
  • Page 309 NOTE: When naming your clips on an external server, it is important not to have a name longer than 8 characters long. The VDCP protocol only supports file names with 8 or less characters. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 310 [Next] PixButton or by now assigned to this device. using the numeric keypad, see sections 6.2.2 and 6.2.4. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.6.5...
  • Page 311 Any fast button-pushes may break the communication to your external DDR. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 312: Ddr Controls

    6.6.6 DDR Controls Similar to the internal Broadcast Pix clip store, each external clip from the DDR/ Server may be set to loop continuously and/or set to Auto-Start when transitioned to Program. To set a clip to loop: 1.  Select a clip, as described in section 6.6.5 above 2. ...

  • Page 313: Accessing More Channels

    Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 314 Section 7: Optional Device Controls The Broadcast Pix system may control a number of external devices, one of which is DDR control which was described in the previous section. As an option the switcher can also control robotic cameras, external audio mixers and streamers, for a true one- man production.
  • Page 315 9600 bps, for both a RS-232 and a RS-422 connection, this is also selectable on the bottom of each camera with dip-switches. The COM ports out of the Broadcast Pix workstation are RS-232 connections. Depending on which option is purchased, the correct adapter is supplied, either a RS-232 cable or a converter to RS-422 (B&B 422-PP9TB).
  • Page 316 ‘Auto’ or ‘0’, as the Broadcast Pix software will automatically detect the correct settings. On an EVI-70 there is no such setting, as it is internally set to ‘Auto’, on a BRC-300 the camera address is changed on the bottom of each camera via dip-switches.
  • Page 317 7.2.1 Sony Wiring Configurations RS-232 Daisy Chain Set-Up: Broadcast Pix RS 232 to VISCA Cable Workstation Sony VISCA Cable Sony VISCA Cable RS-422 Star Configuration: USB A-B Cable 4/8 port Edgeport Workstation DB-9 to Screw Terminal RS-422 Custom Serial Cables...
  • Page 318 Most of the instructions for how to install this camera control system come from Display Devices, the makers of the pan/tilt head that is being used by Broadcast Pix. Please refer to the Display Devices/Eagle manual for more information, there are various dip switches that must be placed in the correct position depending on the camera model, both in the pan/tilt head and camera.
  • Page 319 7.3.1 One Camera Installations 1.  Run two video cables to the pan/tilt head: one for video to the Broadcast Pix, and one for genlock/reference. Run a serial cable from the serial port of the Broadcast Pix workstation to the B&B Electronics RS-232 to RS-485 converter, as shown below. It is also possible to plug the converter directly into on the workstation’s COM port, if...
  • Page 320 The multi-camera set-up is illustrated below: Pan-Tilt head Pan-Tilt head Pan-Tilt head RS-485 Multiplexer Power Supply Workstation COM 1 or COM 2 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.3.2...
  • Page 321 7.4 Installation of Panasonic Cameras The Broadcast Pix system can control a wide-range of Panasonic cameras in the AW series, including the AW-HE100, AW-PH400 and other Panasonic pan-tilt camera control systems. Panasonic controlled cameras are connected using a RS-422 serial connection, with a maximum connection length of 1200 meters (4000 feet).
  • Page 322 4/8 port Edgeport Any USB Port DB-9 to RJ-45 Custom RS-422 Serial Cables Panasonic Controller Configuration: Connect up to 5 cameras through the AW-RP655, then connect to the Broadcast Pix with a RS-232 serial cable. Workstation RS-232 DP-9 Male to Female Cable Com 1 or Com 2 Broadcast Pix V8.5...
  • Page 323 This configuration allows for up to 50 cameras to be controlled through the Telemetrics CPS-ST-S software application. Full shading/white balance control is provided by the CPS-ST-S, and not by Broadcast Pix. A single serial cable from the Broadcast Pix workstation to the CPS-ST-S is needed.
  • Page 324 The Telemetrics STS-12 Control Transfer Switch is needed. The STS-12 must be ordered with at least (1) RS-232 port if connecting directly to the Broadcast Pix workstation, as shown below. If using a RS-422 connection, then a RS-232 to RS-422 convertor must be used on the Broadcast Pix end.
  • Page 325 Options Key Code, which was supplied once you ordered the Camera Control Option. See section A.2 for more information about Installing System Options. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 326 To save the settings, select the Close button. In the System Settings window, click on the OK button to close the window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 327 To change the COM port being used, click on the the Communications tab and select the appropriate comm port under the Comm Port drop down menu. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.2...
  • Page 328 Defaults button. In the System Settings window, click on the OK button to close the window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.2...
  • Page 329 To assign numbers to each camera: Create a Broadcast Pix show, as described in section 3. Add camera control to that show, as described in section 7.8. Decide what address each Pan/Tilt Head is going to be. In order to set the address of the head, the panel sends out a command to all connected heads.
  • Page 330 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.3...
  • Page 331 If desired the Broadcast Pix system may control different models of cameras within the same show. In addition to having Broadcast Pix being the camera controller, the first 5 cameras may also be controlled with a Panasonic controller, like the AW-RP655.
  • Page 332 100/300 model camera. You may mix and match model numbers within a show. Only the Panasonic AW series may be controlled from Broadcast Pix. To have dual control with a Panasonic controller, like the AW-RP655, place a check mark next to Cams 1 to 5 thru Remote Panel option.
  • Page 333 To save the settings, select the Close button. In the System Settings window, click on the OK button to close the window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.5...
  • Page 334 Click on OK, to apply the Camera Control the show, then Close in the Edit Show Settings window and Save Show to apply all the settings. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 335 Focus and Iris aren’t always present), while the third knob changes to one of many camera control settings, including gain. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 336 Left/Right Up/Down Diagonally For Slow movement, move the joystick a little For Rapid movement, move the joystick a lot Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10...
  • Page 337 To adjust the focus of the active camera, twist the left knob 4.  To adjust the Iris of the active camera, twist the center knob Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10...
  • Page 338 Medium, simply deselect the [<] or [>] motion button and they will go off. NOTE: All three of the above speed setting may me adjusted, as described in section 7.7.2 Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 339 [>] motion button and it will turn off. The display will read out “Fast controls”, as shown below. Now when you move the joystick and knobs the motion will be at faster. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.2...
  • Page 340 Now when you move the joystick the motion will be at selected speed assigned in the Camera Control Settings window. Focus Iris M.Black Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.3...
  • Page 341 Back motion control button is not illuminated. Press the [<] motion control button and the display will read out “Joystick P/T”, as shown below. Focus Iris M.Black Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.3...
  • Page 342 These presets can be assigned to the PixPad for rapid recall. With Telemetrics systems, timed sequences may not be stored/saved by Broadcast Pix, this function must be done with the Studio Software CTS-ST-S. Only snapshot presets can be saved from the Broadcast Pix.
  • Page 343 Hitachi cameras only, the recall speed will be captured at whatever speed is set to the camera, see section 7.11.2. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 344 NOTE: If Preset 1 already had a saved preset position, this will now be overwritten with the position you just saved. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 345 7.11.1 Recalling Preset Camera Positions Preset Positions are designed to be recalled rapidly. When using Telemetrics Studio Software, sequences stored in the CTS-ST-S may be triggered by the Broadcast Pix at the stored recall speed. To recall a preset position: 1. ...
  • Page 346 When you reach the desired location press its [Preset Position] PixButton. The camera will move to it, and the large display will show this preset position number. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.11.1...
  • Page 347 Fast, Medium or Slow Turn the right knob to the desired speed and it is set. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 348 Press the [Settings] PixButton and the Settings PixPad will appear, as shown below right. Presets PixPad Camera Settings PixPad Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.12...
  • Page 349 On the above PixPad, press the [Clear Limits] PixButton, and all four limits will be removed for this camera. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.12.1...
  • Page 350 The setting will be saved in either in Memory 1 or Memory 2 of the above White Balance function. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 351 Turn the 3 knob to adjust, select either Rainbow for type 1/C- mount lenses or Fujinon for type 2/Bayonet lenses. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.12.2...
  • Page 352 Auto – for the camera to automatically set the Iris Remote – for the middle knob on the Broadcast Pix panel to control Iris Manual – for manual control of the Iris by the iris ring on the camera 10. To Invert Tilt In some installations that Pan/Tilt head is installed upside down.
  • Page 353 Sony & Panasonic to invert the camera. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 354 Auto Exposure uses Gain and Iris to adjust the picture. To turn off Auto Exposure and to manually adjust the iris, simply turn the Iris knob. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 355 [One Push W Bal] PixButton in the PixPad. When the camera has successfully white balanced, the display will show White Balance Set, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.13.1...
  • Page 356 Auto Focus On, as shown below. To turn off Auto Focus and to manually focus, simply turn the Focus knob. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 357 To set the camera to an outdoor 5600K color temperature preset, press the [White Bal Outsid] PixButton in the PixPad. The display will show White Balance Outside, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.14.1...
  • Page 358 To access the camera’s internal menu, press the [Online Menu] PixButton in the PixPad. This will display the camera menu on the camera’s video output, which is visible on the Broadcast Pix Multi-View. Assign the camera on the preview row to view the on-screen menu items.
  • Page 359 Turn the first knob labeled Focus. The display will update showing positive or negative Focus numbers. Focus Iris M.Black Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.15...
  • Page 360 4.  To control Iris Commands: In the Controls PixPad, press the [Iris PT] PixButton. Now the iris controls can be adjusted by the Broadcast Pix control panel or the Telemetrics controller. To control the iris from a manufactures or 3 party panel, in the Control PixPad, press the [Iris Cam] PixButton.
  • Page 361 7.16 Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control As an option the Broadcast Pix switcher can provide control of virtually any external audio mixer, digital or analog, through a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). Controls can be as simple as turning on a source when it transitions to program, or as complex as calling up scene changes to modify effect parameters like reverb, panning and equalization controls.
  • Page 362 6.  In that window select Setup, View Setup. The window expands to reveal the programming interface, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.16.2...
  • Page 363 Program the On-Air and Off-Air commands in the table provided. Sources 1-32 refer to the inputs on the Broadcast Pix Switcher. The first 9 sources are shown, scroll down to reach the shifted sources (17 through 32). Each show can have its own set of Audio-Follow commands.
  • Page 364 To tie a video source to another video source, simply type: t and the number of the other source. (i.e. t2) Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 365 To close the programming section, either click the Save and Close button or uncheck the Setup, View Setup menu option. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 366 Operation can be disabled and re-enabled using the Setup, Disable audio follow menu option in the Audio Follow window. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.16.4...
  • Page 367 7.17 Streamer Control As an option the Broadcast Pix switcher can also provide control of the full line of ViewCast Streamers, like the Niagara 2120 and 7500, over a TCP/IP connection. Depending on which ViewCast Streamer is used, various compression or bit rates and codecs for streaming can be used.
  • Page 368 Click on OK, to apply the Camera Control the show, then Close in the Edit Show Settings window and Save Show to apply all the settings. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 369 Click on the OK button in the System Settings window to close Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.17.3...
  • Page 370 The right side displays status information for the selected group, if it’s Started, Stopped or in the process of Starting or Stopping, in this case Started. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 371 Stopped status, once the group has fully stopped. To stop more groups, repeat steps 1 & 2 above. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.17.5...
  • Page 372 Large Teams with many panels 8.1 Optional Multi-Panel Support Standard equipment for a Broadcast Pix Switcher includes both a control panel and a SoftPanel. Either can be used to control the show. For example, if the control panel is the one primarily used, and should fail and lose its network connection, then the SoftPanel can be used (or visa versa).
  • Page 373 NOTE: There is no difference between the Internet Explorer and Flash SoftPanels, either may be used. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 374 IP address that are currently connected. You can then select one and force it to disconnect. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 375 The resulting portion of the SoftPanel can then be sized and positioned like any other window. (To return to the full panel, right-click and click-on Show All) Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 376 Graphics Creator Show Creator NOTE: Only one keyboard and one mouse can be connected to the workstation at any given time. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 377 8.4. Dual Monitor Output VGA/DVI Graphics Creator with CG PixPad and Show Creator Keyer control Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 8.5.2...
  • Page 378 Control Panel, Network Connections to change the IP address of the network card. NIC 2 is for the Control Network for Broadcast Pix (this is located next to the USB ports) and NIC 1 is used for your local private network (this is located next to the graphics card).
  • Page 379 Reconnect will join the show. NOTE: There is a maximum of 10 users that may connect and view the Broadcast Pix system at one given time. Broadcast Pix V8.5...
  • Page 380 Monitor VGA monitor cable can easily run to. (or a back- room PC) Show Creator Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 381 Physical Control Panel and SoftPanels This capability is standard with every Broadcast Pix Switcher system. If the control panel should fail, then press Reconnect on the SoftPanel’s web browser to connect it. If you wish it to be always available, you need an optional additional panel license, see section 8.1.
  • Page 382 2ME panel. Redundant Control Panel and SoftPanel 2ME Control Panel & 1ME Control Panel Redundant 2ME Control Panels Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 383 8.9 Remote Control from a Distance The Broadcast Pix system may be remotely controlled over the Internet. Remote control is done through the system’s second Ethernet port, NIC 1. Advanced network configurations may be necessary, contact your network administrator and Broadcast Pix technical support prior to set up.
  • Page 384 Red X to close the Computer Management Window. NOTE: It is important to consult Broadcast Pix Technical Support prior to changing the Server Ports. Improper setup will cause BPswitcher to not operate correctly. Broadcast Pix V8.5...
  • Page 385 8.6. In the address bar, enter the external IP address of the remote Broadcast Pix system. In most causes this is not the assigned IP address on the workstation NIC card. If the...
  • Page 386 Clear Workstation URL= 5.  Enter the External IP address of the remote Broadcast Pix system, using the numeric PixButtons ensuring that the period . is used. The above example would be Workstation URL= 67.152.12.226 [6] [7] [.] [1] [5][2] [.] [1] [2] [.] [2] [2] [6] Broadcast Pix V8.5...
  • Page 387 Using new URL for Workstation If multiple panels are connected ensure that the Panel IP addresses are different, as described in section 8.8. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 388 Refer to your wireless hub/router for proper installation. The iPixPad replicates a Broadcast Pix PixPad with access to Mems, CG 1, Stills 1 , Logos and Clips 1 and runs on the iPhone or iPod Touch. The iPixPad is a free download from the Apple Application Store, which can be accessed at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ipixpad/id333188743?mt=8...
  • Page 389 Broadcast Pix logo on the home screen, as shown on the right. The Broadcast Pix splash screen will appear. Enter the IP address of the Broadcast Pix system In the IP Address text box, in this case 10.0.0.51. Click the Done button on the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 390 Apple iPad by clicking the Broadcast Pix logo on the home screen. The Broadcast Pix splash screen will appear. Enter the IP address of the Broadcast Pix system In the IP Address text box, in this case 10.0.0.51. Click the Keyboard key on the virtual keyboard to hide the keyboard, as shown right.
  • Page 391 To mute or lower the volume of the clicks, use the volume controls on the side of the iPad. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 8.10...
  • Page 392 Broadcast Pix. It is recommended to download the appropriate software on another workstation and copy the zip file via a CD or USB drive, and not connect the Broadcast Pix system to the internet. To Download New Software: 1. ...
  • Page 393 It will display a series of progress bars to show Broadcast Pix Software being removed. This process may take 2-5 minutes. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 394 To Load the New Version of Broadcast Pix Software: 1.  Once the previous version has been uninstalled and the new version has been downloaded, Open the zip file that you downloaded by double-clicking on it. 2.  Double-click on Setup.exe file, as shown on the right.
  • Page 395 Shutdown the Workstation, by selecting the Start Menu and selecting Shutdown. 8.  Power on the Workstation. The new software is ready to be used. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 396 Close the application (File, Quit) and restart BPswitcher. Your options are ready to use. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 397 192.168.53.250. If it fails to find either a workstation with that address or a Broadcast Pix Switcher show open, then it asks the operator what it should do. It does the same thing if a problem develops during normal operation.
  • Page 398 Show Prev. are labeled on inputs indicating their use as the connections from the Broadcast Pix workstation running the current show. The Cut button is also illuminated, indicating that it can be used to perform cuts between program and preview.
  • Page 399 16x Router mode or 32x Router mode. Select the Select Panel Mode PixButton when the correct mode has been selected. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 400 A.4 Broadcast Pix Slate Analog Video Connector Pin-outs Composite Video (single BNC connection): Pin 6 - Center Pin on BNC , Pin 3 - Shield/Ground Component Video (triple BNC connections): (Y) Pin 6 - Center Pin , Pin 3 - Shield/Ground (Green)
  • Page 401 A.5 Broadcast Pix Slate Analog audio breakout cable Revision A DB25 Male to 4 male and 2 female XLR. 8 foot length shielded audio cable. All inputs and outputs are balanced line level signals. XLR label XLR pin DB25 Pin #...
  • Page 402 NOTE: The maximum length for RS-232 communication is 15 meters (50 ft), if a longer distance is required you may need to convert to RS-422 back to RS-232 with a 3rd party converter. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 403 •  Embedded in the SDI stream (SD only) SMPTE 272M •  Analog stereo audio I/O, balanced line level Workstation •  Software: Broadcast Pix Switcher Version 8, Inscriber TitleMotion GS CG, Windows XP Pro •  Hardware: Pentium D Dual-Core, dual disks, dual monitor support, R/W DVD/CD, keyboard, mouse • ...
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  • Page 405 © 2011 Copyright Broadcast Pix, Inc. Broadcast Pix, Slate, iBoB, PixButtons, PixMaster, PixPad, iPixPad, iPixPanel, AutoAspect, and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 406 Notes Broadcast Pix V8.5 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

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