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  • Page 1 Mica 2000 1ME HD Video Switchers Operators Manual Mica Software Version 3.0 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 2 Made in the United States of America © 2012 Copyright Broadcast Pix, Inc. February, 2012 Broadcast Pix, Mica, PixButtons, PixMaster, PixPad, iPixPad, iPixPanel, AutoAspect and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1.1 Mica Server Mica System Installation Broadcast Pix Mica 2000 1.3.1 System Contents 1.3.2 Wiring Diagram for a Mica 2000 Tally/GPIOs on the Mica Switcher 1.4.1 Optional Tally Box a Mica 2000 1.4.2 Installing Optional 8 port Tally Box 1.4.3 Installing Optional 24 port Tally Box 1.4.4...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Section 2 Broadcast Pix Concepts Broadcast Pix Switcher Features 2.1.1 1 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 PixPad Order Controls 2.4.5...
  • Page 5 3.7.3 Show Memories 3.7.4 Global Naming of Memories 3.7.5 Custom Images on Memory PixButtons 3.7.6 Memory Row Assignments Tally Remapping Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 6 Activating the Chromakey 4.7.2 Settings for the Chromakey 4.7.3 Adjusting the Chromakey Luma Key 4.8.1 Activating & Adjusting the Luma key Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 7 Image Editor 4.10 External Key 4.10.1 To Setup External Key 4.10.2 External Key Operation 4.11 Auxiliary Output Control 4.11.1 Aux Out on Mica 2000 4.11.2 Assigning Output Sources 4.11.3 PowerAux Control 4.11.4 Optional Remote Panels 4.11.5 Remote Panel Wiring 4.11.6 Remote Panel Configuration 4.11.7...
  • Page 8 CG and Graphics CG Installation 5.1.1 TitleMotion GS 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 Rolls/Crawls 5.3.2 To Play a Roll or Crawl 5.3.3...
  • Page 9 Selecting Clips to Access 6.5.4 Adding DDR Control to a Show 6.5.5 Controlling External DDR 6.5.6 DDR Controls 6.5.7 Accessing More Channels Broadcast Pix V3.0 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 11 VOX Software Editor 7.19.5 Running VOX 7.19.6 Adding VOX Control to a Show 7.19.7 Selecting VOX Control in a Production Broadcast Pix V3.0 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 Mica Technical Specifications Broadcast Pix Contact Information Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 13: Installation And Getting Started

    Section 1: Installation and Getting Started Thank you for purchasing a Broadcast Pix Mica Video Production System, soon you will be experiencing how we have redefined the video production switcher. Take note to which model and/or option you have purchased and refer to that section in this manual prior to using your Broadcast Pix Switcher.

  • Page 14: Mica Switcher

    Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 15: Mica Server

    USB 2.0 Ports Status Lights Power Switch System C Drive NOTE: The System hard drive is removable, but are not hot-swappable. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.1.1...

  • Page 16: Mica System Installation

    Mica System Dimensions: 19 in 48 cm 21.5 in 22.5 in 54.6 cm 57.1 cm 17.25 in 43.8 cm Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 17: Broadcast Pix Mica 2000

    1.3 Broadcast Pix Mica 2000 1.3.1 Mica 2000 System Contents The Broadcast Pix Mica 2000 is comprised of the following standard components: Broadcast Pix Software, Software: Showing the Multi-View BPswitcher V2 Inscriber TitleMotion GS HD Character Generator Microsoft Windows XP FES, SP3...
  • Page 18 Broadcast Pix Mica 2000 System Includes: Hardware 1 M/E Control Panel Mica System Inscriber USB Dongle, installed internally in the Server at the factory USB Keyboard USB Mouse Network Crossover Cable (to connect panel to Server) Software Broadcast Pix Software V2...
  • Page 19 1.3.2 Wiring Diagram for Mica 2000 Top I/O In 1 Out 1 In 2 Out 2 HD/SD-SDI In 3 Assignable in Out 3 Mica Output In 4 Out 4 Live Inputs Assignments In 5 Out 5 Auto-Detect HD/SD-SDI 1 & 3 are Failsafe...

  • Page 20: Tally/Gpios On The Mica Switcher

    GPI 4 Input 8 GPI 5 GPO 1 GPI 6 GPO 2 GPI 7 GPO 3 GPI 8 GPO 4 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 21: Optional Tally Box A Mica 2000

    1.4.1 Optional Tally Box on the Mica 2000 There are 2 tally box options for Mica Switchers to provide a contact closure/relay connection in addition to the standard open collector tally on the Mica Switcher. The tally boxes are stand-alone: Sense & Switch 8 and a Measurement Computing USB-ERB24 that plug into the Server via a USB connection.

  • Page 22: Installing Optional 8 Port Tally Box

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 23 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 24: Installing Tally Box Drivers

    If not, check your connections to the tally box and to the workstation. Close all the windows in InstaCal, you are now ready to use the tally box. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Audio I/O

    The 2 XLR input connectors are reserved for future use. Clip store Clip store Left Out Right Out Animation Animation store 1 store 1 Left Out Right Out Function Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 27: Audio Output Control

    -8dB, -6dBFS for -14dB and 0 dBFS for -20dB. 4.  Click on the OK button. This will close the System Settings window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.5.1...
  • Page 28 An application restart is necessary for this setting to take affect. 4.  Click on the OK button. This will close the System Settings window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.6.1...

  • Page 29: Running A Show

    Multi-View. To run the Broadcast Pix system and to use a control panel a show must be loaded. A show is running when the Multi-View is filled with content/video.
  • Page 30 A video initialization progress window will appear, please wait unit the Multi-View is loaded with video, this may take a few minutes. Once the progress window disappears you are now ready to start using your Broadcast Pix Mica System. To Change what Show is Running: 1. ...

  • Page 31: Mica I/O Assignments

    Start the Broadcast Pix application and load a show, as described in section 1.6. 2.  Click on the Broadcast Pix menu button icon, as shown on the right. The menu button is usually found in the top right corner of the Multi-View.
  • Page 32 Remove Label or Remove Name button. Click on the OK button to save and apply the custom Names and Labels to their drop down list. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 33 Source Controls, see section 4.6. Click on the OK button to save and close the Input Assignments window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 34 Click on the OK button to save and close the Output Assignments window. In the Mica IO Assignments window, click on the OK button to close the window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 35: Autoaspect Inputs

    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, the source monitors will show only the native aspect ratio. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.7.1...

  • Page 36: 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 Mica 2000 Status of Light...

  • Page 37: Input Timing

    1.9 Input Timing Reference The Broadcast Pix Switcher can auto-detect external reference, either analog blackburst or Tri-Level sync in these formats: 480i29.97 (NTSC), 720p59.94, 1080i59.94, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF29.97, 576i25 (PAL), 720p50, 1080i50, 1080p25, 1080PsF25. If no reference is connected, the Mica Switcher can generate internal sync. In this mode the Ref I/O connection can be set to output blackburst to external equipment.
  • Page 38 1.9 Input Timing Reference The Broadcast Pix Switcher can auto-detect external reference, either analog blackburst or Tri-Level sync in these formats: 480i29.97 (NTSC), 720p59.94, 1080i59.94, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF29.97, 576i25 (PAL), 720p50, 1080i50, 1080p25, 1080PsF25. If no reference is connected, the Mica Switcher will generate internal sync. In this mode the 3 Ref outputs on the Mica switcher can output blackburst to external equipment.
  • Page 39 40 mS 1080i/720p Synchronous/Timed Sources 67 mS 80 mS 1080i/720p Asynchronous/Untimed Sources SD Outputs + 33 mS + 40 mS Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 40: System Settings

    If you turn off auto-loading, then Broadcast Pix Switcher will still open, but you need to then Load a Show as described above.

  • Page 41: Selecting Between 60 And 50 Hz

    5.  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. To switch back the video standard, repeat steps 1-6. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 42: Changing The Output Settings

    Place a check mark next to the SD filtering option. 4.  Click on the OK button. This will close the System Settings window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.10.3...

  • Page 43: Control Panel Installation

    1.11 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 44: Back-Up Software

    Stills, CGs and Animations will be backed up, however Clips can not be backed up with this option. New systems from Broadcast Pix will have both a factory restore point and a bootable DVD to recover from (in addition to a Windows Restore point). It is recommended to created a restore point after your system has been installed and configured.
  • Page 45 It is advised not to use the system while the back up is occurring. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.12...
  • Page 46 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 47 Any files that are on the current System drive and not on the backup will be deleted. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.12...
  • Page 48 Next button. The following screens will be similar to the ones described above when restoring from inside the Paragon software. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.12...
  • Page 49 DVD, close the Wizard windows and reboot the Server. The restore point should load and you are now ready to use the system. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 1.12...
  • Page 50 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 51: Broadcast Pix Concepts

    Section 2: Broadcast Pix Concepts 2.1 Broadcast Pix Features Integrated Broadcast Studio Contains an entire control room of devices w/ Fluent Workflow Software including: switcher, clip store, character generator still stores, logos, animations, DVEs, Multi-View monitoring, Macros, optional audio, camera and external DDR control.

  • Page 52: E Control Panel Overview

    The Broadcast Pix 1 M/E Control Panel has a wide layout, resembling more 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. There are 16 direct input source buttons, plus access to 16 more inputs with a shift, for a total of 32 inputs.
  • Page 53 Display Devices 3-axis Joystick 4 Knobs 8 Content Devices 2 Switcher 4 Motion 2 Switcher Controls Controls Controls PixPad Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.1.1...

  • Page 54: 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 55 Effects DVE boxes Seven Kinds of PixButtons A total of 74 PixButtons are used in 7 different areas of the Broadcast Pix control panel: 1. 12 in a PixPad 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 56: 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 2 of Mica supports the following devices, and use the following icons:...
  • Page 57 TCP/IP. Select recorded clips directly in the PixPad showing clip names, play/rewind/fast forward clips and start/stop recording of new clips using the motion controls. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 58: Device Controls

    12 PixButtons called the PixPad, and a display, as shown below. When any device is selected, all of these the controls are dedicated to it. Device Controls portion of Panel Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 59: Assigning The Device Controls

    Device Controls section, in this illustration it is the first channel of CG. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 60: Pixpad Navigation

    - There is also an up button, to move up from control PixPads, to a previous PixPad. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 61: Multi-View Pixpad

    Now any button selected on any control panel will update any Multi-View PixPad that is following. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.3...
  • Page 62 Button 10 on control panel Button 12 on control panel To move down to the Controls PixPad Button 11 on control panel Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.3...
  • Page 63 Activate the Joystick Return to the thumbnail view of the device Control for the device (not available for all devices) Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.4.3...
  • Page 64 Clicking on the 4 arrows or magnifying glass will ‘nudge’ the joystick, providing a finer control. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 65: Pixpad Order Controls

    The top of each PixPad share the same group of 5 devices. Use the forward and back error buttons to switch the next group of 5 devices. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 66: Floating Pixpads

    NOTE: To have Floating PixPads not follow the control Panel PixPad, deselect the Follow panel option in the right-click menu box. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 67 To load the default layout at application startup, hold the Shift button on the keyboard when the application is being launched. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 68: Overview Of The Multi-View

    Timer/Countdown Digital Clock Status Bar/Indicator Menu Button Multi-View PixPad Preview Monitor Program Monitor Clip/Animation Counters Keyer Windows Input Sources Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.1...

  • Page 69: Sources On Multi-View

    32 inputs. See section 2.5.9. NOTE: The ME tally will only be active on systems with the 2ME SoftPanel option installed Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 70: Keyer Windows On The Multi-View

    (or orange if its key transition button is on). NOTE: The ME 1 tally will only be active on systems with the 2ME SoftPanel option installed Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 71: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.4...

  • Page 72: Counters

    NOTE: The 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 73 Click on the Direct Key Click on the Trans button(s). preview. thumbnail. Will perform a Mix or Cut at the assigned keyer rate. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.6...
  • Page 74 The mouse course will change to a key icon. Once a source is selected, the Assign button will turn off. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 75 And, enable/disable the clicking on the Preview and/or Program windows to perform a transition. Click on the OK button to apply the changes. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.7...

  • Page 76: Floating Monitors

    480x320. When resizing monitors be cautious of how large you make each monitor, as the resolution may get distorted. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 77 Windows XP desktop to your liking in the Display Properties of the workstation and deselect Use Colored Background. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.8...
  • Page 78 NOTE: To close one floating monitor, right click on the window and select Close window to close that monitor. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.8...
  • Page 79 You can also remove/delete a saved layout by selecting Remove Layout… in the above list. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.8...

  • Page 80: Clocks On The Multi-View

    2.5.9 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 81 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.9...
  • Page 82 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.9...

  • Page 83: Controlling Timer On The Multi-View

    Timer Control, as shown on the right. Click on the OK button, then Close and then Save Show to close PixMaster. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.10...
  • Page 84 (zero), either stopping at zero or counting back up to show the elapsed time, in this case it will stop at zero. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 85 For example to enter 1 min and 30 seconds push [1], [3], [0] or [9], [0] for 90 seconds. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.10...
  • Page 86 [Go Up at Zero] PixButton, the display will now read Count reverses at zero, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.10...
  • Page 87 When the timer is set to count up the stop at zero and start counting PixButtons do not function. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 2.5.10...

  • Page 88: 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 89: Pixmaster Show Editor

    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 90: Creating A New Show

    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 91 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 92: Selecting An Existing Show To Edit

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 93: Editing A Show

    PixButton to edit 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 V3.0...

  • Page 94: Editing A Show's Content

    NOTE: the location of the clip library for the show is indicated at the bottom – in this case D:\clips\ Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 95: Reordering, Adding Or Removing Content

    NOTE: If you’re doing a lot of editing, you do not have to press OK until you are done with everything. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 96: To Reorder A Group Of Content

    In this case, four adjacent clips were moved down to the bottom of the list. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.2...

  • Page 97: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 98 NOTE: The newly added content is now grayed out on the library list to indicate that it is now in the show. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 99: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 100: Manually Importing Content

    “Importing files”. Wait unit this message disappears before continuing. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.5...

  • Page 101: Importing Content Into A Subfolder

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.6...

  • Page 102: Fluent Watch Folders

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.7...
  • Page 103 Broadcast Pix system effortlessly. Please note that a maximum of 10 network clients may be connected to the Broadcast Pix Server at any given time.
  • Page 104 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 105: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 106: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 107: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 108: Removing Content From A Show

    If you want to delete content from the hard drive, see section 3.5.12. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 109: Permanently Deleting Content From The Library

    This act is not undoable. Click Yes. It’s gone. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.5.12...

  • Page 110: Show Content Summary

    Content Summary If you have a printer installed on your system, you can print the list by clicking on Print. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 111 Device Control, i.e. Camera Control. Memories for adding, removing, sorting and naming SnapShot Memories or Macros for the MEM device. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 112: Switcher Source Assignments

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 113: Adding Wildcard Devices

    3.7.2 Adding Wildcard Devices The Broadcast Pix system has 7 standard content devices: Clips (ch 1), Anim (ch 1), Anim (ch 2), Stills (ch 1), Stills (ch 2), CG (ch 1) and CG (ch 2), 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 114: Show Memories

    3.7.3 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 115 PixButton in the upper right corner. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.3...

  • Page 116: Global Naming Of Memories

    Press OK. The Memory will now appear with it’s name in Memory list for the show. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.4...

  • Page 117: Custom Images On Memory Pixbuttons

    C Drive. NOTE: Some examples of custom memory PixButtons are shown in the sample show, see section 1.6.1 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 118: Memory Row Assignments

    The Assign memory to button window will appear, as shown below, showing a list of created SnapShot and Macro Memories. Click on the desired memory to select it. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.6...
  • Page 119 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 3.7.6...

  • Page 120: Tally Remapping

    Broadcast Pix Switcher, 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 121: Switcher Controls

    Operation works the same way from either a physical control panel or a SoftPanel. 4.0 Switcher Controls When you launch Broadcast Pix Switcher and a show is loaded, see section 1.7, the switcher controls fill in on the panel as shown below. Source...
  • Page 122 4.0.1 Tally Broadcast Pix uses tally to identify at a glance what has been selected. Tally is displayed simultaneously on the panel, Multi-View and Mica Switcher tally output. If the optional tally box is installed, the program tally is also sent out.

  • Page 123: Video Sources

    Sources Row Source Controls/Macros Row Program Row Preview Row Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 124 This row can also be used for other switcher functions like source controls and triggering memories and Macros, see section 4.6. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 125: 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 126: Lock Shift

    To turn off Lock Shift: 1.  Repeat step 1-3 above or double-punch the [Shift] button. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.1.2...

  • Page 127: Transitions

    To Set Auto Transition Style Select Mix or Effect To Execute a Transition Use Cut, Auto or Fader Arm Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 128: Transition Preview

    Under the Options section, place a check mark next to Use transition preview, as shown on the right. Every Mica 2000 system comes with Transition Preview enabled (checked). Click on the OK button to save and exit the System Settings window.

  • Page 129: Background Cut Transition

    The illuminated buttons will also “flip-flop” in the program and preview rows, as shown: Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.2...

  • Page 130: Background Mix Transition

    4.3.3. To execute a manual mix, move the Fader Arm up or down. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.2.3...

  • Page 131: Background Effects Transition

    4.3.3. To execute a manual effect, move the Fader Arm up or down. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 132: Transition Effects

    PixButton, and it will illuminate red and the previously selected effect will turn to green. This will also change the selected effect shown in the display and on the [Effects] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 133 [Back] PixButton 6.  To return the the home or first page of the Effect PixPad, press the [Effects] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 134: Effects Styles And Pixbuttons

    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 135 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 136: Selecting A New Effect By Number

    Effects: Fx 122 Dual Clock Top Rate Trate: 30 Effects PixButton Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.2...

  • Page 137: Changing Effect Transition Rates

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 138 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 139: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 140: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.5...

  • Page 141: Fade To Black

    Multi-View source monitors will remain tallied showing what sources are under black for reference. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.6...
  • Page 142 [Numbers] PixButtons. As you enter each number it will appear in the display. Press the [Enter] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.3.6...

  • Page 143: Keys

    4.4 Keys The Broadcast Pix Mica system combines multiple layers that can include a background video image and up to six overlays, each of which is known as a key. 6 keyers are standard. All 6 keys can hold a graphic, such as a CG, Still or Animation, or a DVE box (Picture-in-Picture) which can hold a camera, still, clip or any other source.

  • Page 144: 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 145: Assigning A Source To Keys

    Only one button in the source row may be illuminated at a time. The new source, and its current contents, will also appear in the appropriate [Direct Key] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 146 Transition Controls, by clicking in the keyer window on the Multi-View or by using the Direct Key buttons. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 147 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 148: Pro Transition Mode

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.5...

  • Page 149: Modifiers For Keyers

    View will read out Cr next to the key rate, signifying cropping has been applied. You can reset the cropping to none/000 by pressing the [Crop Reset] button in the Keyer Modifier PixPad. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.6...
  • Page 150 [Posit Reset] button in the Keyer Modifier PixPad. Or when no DVE is applied, twist the Joystick to reset the position to 0,0. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.6...

  • Page 151: To Change The Key Fade Rate

    [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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.7...

  • Page 152: Key Priority

    Key Transition button. 4.  To move a different keyer up one layer, repeat step 2. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.4.8...
  • Page 153 2. NOTE: Key Priority is not saved in a SnapSnot Memory, however, it is recalled in a Macro. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 154: Dve Boxes (Picture In Picture)

    (DVE) to appear in the display to let you know the DVE is applied, as shown below: Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Rate Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 155 [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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.1...

  • Page 156: Modifying A Dve Box

    Knob] to individually control width and height respectively. The numbers refer to HD pixels (full screen 16:9, 1920x1080). Key1 (Ra1, DVE) Size W:270 H:360 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.5.2...

  • Page 157: Multiple Dve Boxes

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 158: Source Controls

    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 159 The Animation store does not have any Aspect Controls, since all content must be 1920x1080 – 16:9. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 160: Chromakey

    One Chromakey comes standard with the Broadcast Pix switcher, and as an option multiple sources may have a Chromakey assigned to it, ideal for creating virtual sets.
  • Page 161 Blue] or [Key Green] in the above PixPad. This will activate the factory settings for either Chromakey, additional adjustments may be needed. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 162 (0 to 180) Suppression Clip [SCl]: Same as Clip, but for a hard edge mask. (-100 to -5) Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 163: Adjusting The Chromakey

    Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 164: Luma Key

    One Luma key comes standard with the Broadcast Pix switcher, and as an option multiple sources may have a Luma key assigned to it.
  • Page 165 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 166: Fluent Controls

    To adjust the Chromakey controls: 1.  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, click on the Input Settings button, as shown on the right.
  • Page 167 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 168 If the input is set to 16:9, then all Auto Treatments as ignored, as all Mica Systems process video at 16:9. For more information about AutoAspect, see section 1.8.1. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 169: Virtual Sets

    Although there are up to 8 ‘angles’ which can activated, only 3 can be used on Preview, Program or Keyer simultaneously. To enable/disable Virtual Sets: 1.  Click on the Broadcast Pix menu button. 2.  Select the Setup, System Settings… option, as shown on the right.
  • Page 170 To activate angles: 1.  Open the Fluent Controls window by selecting the Panel, Fluent Controls menu from the Broadcast Pix menu button, as shown on the right. 2.  Along the left edge of the Fluent Control window, select the Virtual Sets button, it will illuminate blue as shown of the right.
  • Page 171 Virtual Sets directory must be refreshed. Click on the Images: menu bar and click on the Re-scan Virtual Sets option. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.1...
  • Page 172 ‘VS’ icon visible on each source monitor, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.1...
  • Page 173 Preset X button, as shown on the right. The background for each Angle will update, for the displayed Angles. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.1...
  • Page 174 Anim 2 or Black can be routed to Key 3 and no DVE is available. Keyers 1 & 2 are full function keyers with DVE. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 175: Image Editor

    Original Image section and the final cropped and processed output will appear in the Output section. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.2...
  • Page 176 Aspect Ratio checkbox. 7.  To restore the image back to the original with no effect, click on the Reset All button. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.9.2...
  • Page 177 After applying the desired effects, the image may be temporally sent to the selected Angle so it may be previewed in the Broadcast Pix Switcher, without the need of saving and importing the file. Select the desired Angle, then click and hold down on the Live Preview (Hold down) button, as shown on the right.

  • Page 178: External Key

    The Broadcast Pix Mica systems supports 1 external keyer, useful when connecting an external graphics system to use in conjunction with the Broadcast Pix. It supports clip and gain adjustments, unshaped signals and key inversion and may be used on any key layer.

  • Page 179: External Key Operation

    Knob]. To invert the key to adjust the clip/gain settings, select the [X Key Invert] PixButton. The display will read out Inv. To turn off the invert, reselect the [X Key Invert] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.10.2...

  • Page 180: Auxiliary Output Control

    For the most part, traditional switchers offer only one layer to be sent to an Auxiliary output. All Broadcast Pix Mica switchers have the ability to overlay any/all of Keys 1-6 onto one Aux output, this is known as PowerAux.

  • Page 181: Assigning Output Sources

    4.11.1 Aux Output on Mica 2000 Mica 2000 switchers have 1 Aux output, any source mapped to the show/panel may be routed to the PowerAux output. To operate Aux 1: 1.  On the control panel (or SoftPanel), press the [Aux 1] PixButton in the Destinations row and it will illuminate orange, as shown below.

  • Page 182: Poweraux Control

    PowerAux, if you remove it from Preview or Program. Version 2 does not allow for Program or Clean Feed to be assigned to the PowerAux output. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 183: Optional Remote Panels

    Wire the Remote Panel(s) as described below: 1.  Connect the Remote Panel(s) to a Network Switch using the To Switcher connector. (Note the Network Switch is not provided by Broadcast Pix) 2.  Connect the Mica Server to the same Network Switch using the motherboard NIC connector.

  • Page 184: Remote Panel Configuration

    While the panel connects, the Status LED will blink blue, once connected with a valid IP address the LED will turn to solid blue. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 185 6.  Press the [Output] PixButton labeled Set Black to apply the changes and to return to the setup menu. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.6...

  • Page 186: Remote Panel Setup

    To Setup the Remote Panels: 1.  Launch BPswitcher and load a show, as described in section 1.6. 2.  Click on the Broadcast Pix Menu and select File, Edit Show…, as shown on the right. 3.  In the PixMaster window, select the Remote Panels button, as shown on the right.
  • Page 187 To access buttons C and D click on the Shift button and repeat this step. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.7...
  • Page 188 Assign memory window click on the Unassign Memory button. The PixButton will now be blank. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.7...

  • Page 189: Remote Panel Operation

    Save Show button. 4.11.8 Remote Panel Operation As each Remote Panel connects to a running Broadcast Pix show, the last selected mode for each panel is recalled. Any panel may have access to all 22 modes. To Set a Mode on the Remote Panel: 1. ...
  • Page 190 To unlock the panel, select the [Lock] button, and it will turn off. The Remote Panel is now back in it’s normal operational mode. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.11.8...
  • Page 191 NOTE: Only one Macro at a time may be played out. Selecting a Macro while one is playing will stop the Macro. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 192: Snapshot Memories

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 194 PixPad that lets you select the each option. When finished press the [Up Arrow] to return to the main element selection PixPad. (see next page) Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 195 PixPad that lets you select the each option. When finished press the [Up Arrow] to return to this PixPad. (see next page) Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 196 Once select the display will read out that your memory is saved, similar to as shown below. Main Mem PixPad Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.12.1...
  • Page 197 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 198: Fluent Macros

    Contains the available tools to record and playback a macro. Details Panel Displays the available editing options for a specific command selected in the Action List. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13...

  • Page 199: Opening The Macros Interface

    To open the Macros window: In BPswitcher select the Panel drop down menu. 2.  Select Macros, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.1...

  • Page 200: Recording A Macro

    When the macro is finished being recorded, select the Stop Record button in the Macros Control Bar. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.2...
  • Page 201 4.12.1. NOTE: All Macros must live in the C:\BroadcastPix\memories folder to be accessed by the system. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.2...

  • Page 202: Editing A Macro

    All the editing is done in the Macro Editor with the keyboard and mouse. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 203 SnapShot memory. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.3...
  • Page 204 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.3...
  • Page 205 Save As… button in the Menu Bar. This will bring up a Save As window, name the file as described in section 4.13.2, step 7. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.3...

  • Page 206: Inserting Actions

    .tln macro file from the memories folder as one step. To insert a macro seeing all the actions, use the Append… function in the Toolbar. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.4...
  • Page 207 The Details Panel will revert to the editing screen, select the desired command as described in the previous section. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.4...
  • Page 208 Click on - Minus button, to the right to the Action List. This will permanently delete the row, there is no undo. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.4...
  • Page 209 In addition, a progress bar will appear behind the counter representing the progress to the end of the macro. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.5...

  • Page 210: Assigning Macros In The Macro Player

    The Macros window will open. 3.  With the mouse, select the Macro Player button, it will illuminate blue, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 211 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 212 Small, Medium or Large, as shown on the right. Now the entire bank of buttons will change to the select button size. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 213 Clicking this button will open a confirmation box, click on Yes or No. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...
  • Page 214 Buttons 1 through 8 correspond to the internal Mica GPI, and buttons 8 through 96 map to the external USB tally boxes. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.6...

  • Page 215: Running Macros

    Auto button and it will illuminate blue. The control panel has a similar function for triggering SnapShots and Macros from the panel. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.7...
  • Page 216 NOTE: Only one Macro at a time may be played out. Selecting a Macro while one is playing will stop the Macro. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 217 The Macro Row display will update showing the select memory with name and timing information, as is done in the MEM device control. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.8...

  • Page 218: Playing Back Files Not In Shows

    The control panel source PixButtons and display will look similar to the example below: Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 219: Alpha Wipes

    This ensures that the correct file/effect will play out every time. Below is a sample alpha wipe macro. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.13.9...

  • Page 220: Fail-Safe

    Fail-Safe. Mica Fail-Safe: Input 1 is outputted Input 2 is outputted SDI output 1 SDI output 3 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 4.14...

  • Page 221: Cg Installation

    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 222: Titlemotion Gs Canvas

    (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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 223: Creating Still Cg Graphics

    CG templates provided by Inscriber. The canvas size of Inscriber is automatically set by Broadcast Pix and is always 1920x1080. When the Broadcast Pix Switcher application is opened, it will automatically open TitleMotion and minimize it, ready for use. It is recommended not to close TitleMotion and use the minimize button to hide the application, when not in use.
  • Page 224 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 225: Exporting A Still Graphic From Inscriber To Broadcast Pix

    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 226 \animations\ respectively). Click On Save. You may now add the created graphics to your Broadcast Pix show, as described in Section 3 with PixMaster. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 227: Exporting Graphics From Photoshop To Broadcast Pix

    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 228 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 229: Cg Rolls And Crawls

    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 230: Motion Controls For Rolls And Crawls

    CG for the crawls. (Similar issue if you have a crawl on air and attempt to switch to a roll.) Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 231: Modifiers For Rolls And Crawls

    2.  Press the [Controls] PixButton, which will bring up the following PixPad of Modifiers: CG Controls PixPad Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
  • Page 232 You can add blank pages to both the beginning and end if desired. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.3.4...
  • Page 233 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 234: Updating Cg Graphics On-The-Fly

    To perform more edits repeat steps 2-4. To minimize the TitleMotion application click on the – (minimize button) on the menu bar. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 235: Overwriting A File

    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 236: Animation Store

    5.5 Animation Store The Broadcast Pix Animation Store plays out native image sequences without the need of conversion. There are up to 2 animation stores that can play uncompressed files in a TGA, BMP, GIF, JPG or PNG image sequence, in addition to the Apple Animation Codec in a .mov file.

  • Page 237: Creating An Animated Graphic

    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 238 After the animation is exported from the Inscriber CG, it can added to the Animation Store, as described in section 3. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.5.1...

  • Page 239: Creating Animations In A 3 Rd Party Application

    Digital Juice, Art Beats, Adobe After Effects, Apple Motion and others to make animations for the Broadcast Pix system. In general, any animation system that can export a sequence of frames of images will work, as these frames can be brought into the Broadcast Pix Animation store.
  • Page 240 (for example alphawipe_00001.tga and alphawipe.wav). The .wav file needs to be PCM Data 16 bit at 48 kHz. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 241: Modifiers For Animations

    5.  See section 6.3 for more information on clip/ animation controls. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.5.4...
  • Page 242 5.6 Basic CG & Stills Operation The unified control architecture of the Broadcast Pix system manages all content devices the same way. For example, once you learn how to control CGs, you have also learned the basic elements of how to control Stills, Clips and Animations.

  • Page 243: Preparing Still Content

    PixMaster section (Section 3). Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 244: Using International Characters With Inscriber

    In the Keyboard layout/IME drop down menu select the desired keyboard layout. 7.  Click on OK to close the window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 245 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 246 Click on File, Save. Close the inscribe.ini file by clicking on the Red X, in the top right corner. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 247: Optional Fluent Rapid Cg Software

    Rapid CG must be opened, one instance will run channel A and the other B. Both output files can be added to the CG, Stills or Animation device of a Broadcast Pix show using PixMaster. This method replicates a ‘traditional’ CG where only one or two outputs from a ‘CG’...

  • Page 248: Adding The Rtx Tags

    The Status Bar will display Live buffer 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 in Rapid CG. 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 249 Rapid CG will change are the RTX Tag values. No color, font or sizing attributes will be affected. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 250 TitleMotion GS Canvas Window RTX Tags on Text/Logo Fields News Edit Display Options Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.3...

  • Page 251: Rapid Cg Overview

    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. Data: Where all custom data sources are viewed, as well as where Clocks, Timers, Dates, RSS Feeds and US Weather sources are configured.
  • Page 252 Search Text Start to search by the first word of a tag field. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.5...
  • Page 253 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.5...
  • Page 254 4.  Click on the OK button, and the new alias name will appear on the bottom of the thumbnail. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.5...
  • Page 255 Content panel. This process may take several minutes depending on how many files are in the Content panel. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.5...
  • Page 256 The Editor Panel is the output of Rapid CG, and is what the RapidCG_A and RapidCG_B files are 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 257 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.6...
  • Page 258 Clocks button on the bottom of the Rapid CG window, it will illuminate blue, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 259 To configure Countdown2, Stopwatch1 and/or Stopwatch2, repeat steps 3 - 6. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 260 The Date1 display will update showing the new separator. To configure Date2 and/or Date3 repeat steps 3 - 5. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 261 The information in the RSS Feed will update using a cut transition. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 262 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 263 For example, searching by a player number to quickly recall statistics for an individual player, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 264 The complete file name or data source will appear. The text will now change and the TagName is now linked. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...
  • Page 265 Now that all the Tags have been linked with data sources all the files in the Content Panel will update. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.7...

  • Page 266: Action Buttons Panel

    Only a number value may be entered when Minus is selected as an action. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 267 Action Button will appear at the end of the the Action Button Panel. Color TagName Assigned to All TagNames Caption/Value/ Image Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 268 Button button, as shown on the right, and the Action Button will appear at the end of the the Action Button Panel. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 269 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.8...
  • Page 270 To modify the running Timer, you may access the Data Panel by right-clicking on the Action Button to automatically open the properties in the Data Panel. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.9...

  • Page 271: Project Files

    To load the project file, click on Load Project… in the above menu and select a file in the Explorer window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 5.9.9...
  • Page 272 In the Windows Open window, navigate to where the EZN file lives. This files can live on the Broadcast Pix system or on any remote/networked system. 6.  Click on the OK button, as shown on the right.

  • Page 273: Clip Store

    Section 6: Clip Store The Broadcast Pix system contains a one channel clip store. Clips are imported into the Server and then selected like a still image for playout. All clips must be compressed as a QuickTime movie file encoded as a H.264 wrapped as a .mov or .mp4 extension or Apple ProRes wrapped in a .mov extension.

  • Page 274: Clip Store Playout

    Clips 1 Device Controls Multi-View PixPad on control panel PixPad Display Clips1: 02 Light Swipe (AXR) Scrub 0:00:00 Knobs Motion Controls Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 275: To Select A Clip By Name

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 276: Selecting A Clip With The Multi-View

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 277: Creating Clip Thumbnails

    Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.1.5...
  • Page 278 Multi-View PixPad. The image will be saved in the same folder with the clip on the Servers C drive. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.1.5...

  • Page 279: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 280: Clip Motion Controls On The Multi-View

    By default the first knob label (in this case ‘Scrub’) is selected. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.2.2...

  • Page 281: Mark In And Out Points

    [Mark In] PixButton. When the clip reaches the point you wish for a mark-out point, press the [Mark Out] PixButton. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.1...
  • Page 282 (If other modifiers are turned on they will also appear) Clip: 01 Head Open (A) Scrub 0:00:00 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.2...

  • Page 283: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 284: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.5...

  • Page 285: Cut Points

    [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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.6...

  • Page 286: Auto Transition

    To turn off the Auto Trans, select the [Auto Trans] PixButton until the display clears the T and T+. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.7...

  • Page 287: Auto Next

    To turn off the Auto Next, select the [Auto Next] PixButton on the desired clips until the display clears the N. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.8...

  • Page 288: 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.9...

  • Page 289: Scrubbing A Clip

    To scrub faster through a clip use the x10 or x100 knobs to quickly advance through the clip. x100! Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.3.10...
  • Page 290 - Audio Settings: Stereo PCM Data, 16 bit, 48kHz - File Extension: .mov or .mp4 2.  Copy the movie file to the D:\clips directory of the Broadcast Pix Server. 3.  Add the file to your show using PixMaster as described in section 3.

  • Page 291: Exporting Compressed Clips From Final Cut Pro

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 292 Select H.264, ProRes Proxy, ProRes LT or ProRes, as shown on the right. Choosing any other setting will not create a file recognizable in Broadcast Pix. 7.  Under the Motion section, select the Frame Rate drop down menu and select 29.97 for NTSC/60hz or 25 for PAL/50Hz, as shown on the right.
  • Page 293 16 bits under the Sample size drop down menu. 21.  Click on the OK button once all these settings have been selected. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.1...
  • Page 294 Folder or to the D:Clips directory. 22.  Click on the Save button to export and save your QuickTime movie. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.4.1...
  • Page 295 Receive A (RX-) 3.  Attach the included Edge Port 422 Hub to a USB port on the Broadcast Pix Server. 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 296 Click on the OK button to apply the changes. 7.  For each channel window, click on the Serial Control check box, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
  • Page 297 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
  • Page 298 12.  Click on the Apply button and then on the OK button to save the settings. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
  • Page 299 Deactivate Selected button. 6.  Click on the Edit link for the desired Player, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
  • Page 300 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.1...
  • Page 301 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.2...

  • Page 302: Selecting Clips To Access

    6.5.3 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 303 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 304: Adding Ddr Control To A Show

    DDR Control or Omneon Server Control. Click on the OK button, then Close and then Save Show to close PixMaster. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 305: Controlling External Ddr

    6.1.1 and 6.1.3. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 6.5.5...
  • Page 306 Any fast button-pushes may break the communication to your external DDR. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 307: Ddr Controls

    6.5.6 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 6.5.5 above 2. ...

  • Page 308: Accessing More Channels

    Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 309: Optional Device Controls

    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 310: Installation Of Sony Cameras

    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 311 ‘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 312: Sony Wiring Configurations

    7.2.1 Sony Wiring Configurations RS-232 Daisy Chain Set-Up: Broadcast Pix RS 232 to VISCA Cable Server Sony VISCA Cable Sony VISCA Cable RS-422 Star Configuration: USB A-B Cable 4/8 port Edgeport Server DB-9 to Screw Terminal RS-422 Custom Serial Cables...

  • Page 313: Installation Of Hitachi Cameras

    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 314: One Camera Installation

    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 315: Multi-Camera Installation

    The multi-camera set-up is illustrated below: Pan-Tilt head Pan-Tilt head Pan-Tilt head RS-485 Multiplexer Power Supply Server COM 1 or COM 2 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.3.2...

  • Page 316: Installation Of Panasonic Cameras

    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 317: Panasonic Wiring Configurations

    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. Server RS-232 DP-9 Male to Female Cable Com 1 or Com 2 Broadcast Pix V3.0...

  • Page 318: Installation Of Telemetrics Camera Systems

    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 319: Telemetrics Wiring Configurations

    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 320: Telemetrics Dip Switch Settings

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 321: Sony Camera Control Settings

    To save the settings, select the Close button. In the System Settings window, click on the OK button to close the window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 322: Hitachi Camera Control Settings

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.2...
  • Page 323 Defaults button. In the System Settings window, click on the OK button to close the window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.2...
  • Page 324 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 325 Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.3...

  • Page 326: Panasonic Camera Control Settings

    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 327 The Other option will control any non 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. 7.  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 328: Telemetrics Camera Control Settings

    To save the settings, select the Close button. In the System Settings window, click on the OK button to close the window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.7.5...

  • Page 329: Adding Camera Control To A Show

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 330: Selecting Camera Control In A Production

    Focus and Iris aren’t always present), while the third knob changes to one of many camera control settings, including gain. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 331: Controlling A Camera Manually

    Left/Right Up/Down Diagonally For Slow movement, move the joystick a little For Rapid movement, move the joystick a lot Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10...
  • Page 332 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10...
  • Page 333 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 334 [>] 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.2...
  • Page 335 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.3...
  • Page 336 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.10.3...

  • Page 337: Setting Camera Preset Positions

    255 presets. 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 338 Hitachi cameras only, the recall speed will be captured at whatever speed is set to the camera, see section 7.11.2. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 339 NOTE: If Preset 1 already had a saved preset position, this will now be overwritten with the position you just saved. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 340: Recalling Preset Camera Positions

    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 341 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.11.1...

  • Page 342: Recall Speed For Hitachi Preset Positions

    Fast, Medium or Slow Turn the right knob to the desired speed and it is set. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 343: Hitachi Camera Control Settings

    Press the [Settings] PixButton and the Settings PixPad will appear, as shown below right. Presets PixPad Camera Settings PixPad Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.12...
  • Page 344 On the above PixPad, press the [Clear Limits] PixButton, and all four limits will be removed for this camera. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.12.1...

  • Page 345: Adjusting Ccu Functions

    The setting will be saved in either in Memory 1 or Memory 2 of the above White Balance function. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 346 Turn the 3 knob to adjust, select either Rainbow for type 1/C- mount lenses or Fujinon for type 2/Bayonet lenses. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.12.2...
  • Page 347 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 348 Sony & Panasonic to invert the camera. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 349: Sony Camera Control Settings

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 350 [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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.13.1...

  • Page 351: Panasonic Camera Control Settings

    Auto Focus On, as shown below. To turn off Auto Focus and to manually focus, simply turn the Focus knob. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 352 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.14.1...
  • Page 353 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 354: Telemetrics Camera Control Settings

    Turn the first knob labeled Focus. The display will update showing positive or negative Focus numbers. Focus Iris M.Black Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.15...
  • Page 355 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 356: Optional Audio-Follow-Video Control

    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 357 6.  In that window select Setup, View Setup. The window expands to reveal the programming interface, as shown below. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.16.2...

  • Page 358: Audio Follow Setup

    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 359 To tie a video source to another video source, simply type: t and the number of the other source. (i.e. t2) Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 360 To close the programming section, either click the Save and Close button or uncheck the Setup, View Setup menu option. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 361: Audio Follow Operation

    Operation can be disabled and re-enabled using the Setup, Disable audio follow menu option in the Audio Follow window. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.16.4...

  • Page 362: Installing Streamer Control

    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 363: Adding Streamer Control To A Show

    Click on OK, to apply the Streamer Control the show, then Close in the Edit Show Settings window and Save Show to apply all the settings. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 364: Streamer Control Settings

    Click on the OK button in the System Settings window to close Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.17.3...

  • Page 365: Selecting Streamer Control In A Production

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 366: Controlling A Streamer Group

    Stopped status, once the group has fully stopped. To stop more groups, repeat steps 1 & 2 above. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.17.5...

  • Page 367: Installing Kipro Control

    If connecting to the Broadcast Pix Control (NIC 2 on the Server as shown below), the 192.168.53.XXX subnet must be used. If using the other NIC card, it may be configured with you own network settings.

  • Page 368: Adding Kipro Control To A Show

    Click on OK, to apply the KiPro Control the show, then Close in the Edit Show Settings window and Save Show to apply all the settings. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 369 Click on the OK button in the System Settings window to close it. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.18.3...

  • Page 370: Selecting Kipro Control In A Production

    The bottom right side displays a timecode counter for the selected clip. When playing/recording HH:MM:SS are displayed, when stopped/paused HH:MM:SS:FF are displayed. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.18.4...

  • Page 371: Controlling A Kipro Unit

    The [>] motion may also be used to stop a recording. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.18.5...
  • Page 372 Controls PixPad select the [Prev Clip] or [Next Clip] PixButton, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.18.5...
  • Page 373 When the clip reaches the start of the clip, rewind will stop. To pause the clip from rewinding, select the [>] motion control button. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.18.5...
  • Page 374 NOTE: The Loop feature is a global setting for all clips, either all clips have loop on or off. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.18.5...
  • Page 375 2.  A web browser will open showing the AJA controls. Please refer to the AJA manual for further information. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.18.5...

  • Page 376: Installing Vox

    The VOX unit is a 1 Rack Unit (RU) box with integrated rack ears, for convenient installation in an equipment rack. It is connected to a Broadcast Pix system through a standard straight RS-232 serial connection using the Bpix/Next VOX port on the rear of the VOX Unit.
  • Page 377 Broadcast Pix VOX - Front Green LED Red LEDs Yellow LEDs Indicates Power is Supplied Indicate that the Indicate that signal is present on the VOX unit and audio inputs BPSwitcher Application are communicating with each other, will blink at a fast rate...
  • Page 378 A custom overrode button panel may also be made and connected to the same port using the pinout listed below. There are 4 GPI buttons and 4 LEDs, which give status depending if a Marco is defined/running/paused. Broadcast Pix VOX - Rear Override Panel Custom 15 pin cable...

  • Page 379: Installing Multiple Vox Units

    You may continue to loop through other units in the same manor. The below diagram shows 3 units connected for a total of 24 audio inputs. Broadcast Pix VOX 1 - Rear Straight 9 pin cable Broadcast Pix VOX 2 - Rear...

  • Page 380: Vox Software Editor

    The VOX software has powerful intelligence to turn a basic production into a compelling production. When using a remote PC to run VOX, the remote PC and the Broadcast Pix system must be networked together in order for the Macros to be triggered.
  • Page 381 OK button, as shown on the right. If the connection fails, ensure that both the serial cable is connected and that a show is running on the Broadcast Pix Switcher. Once communication has been established, a series of tabs will appear at the top of the window.
  • Page 382 Mic A Title, as shown on the right. 3.  To unassign the title macro, click on the clear link. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 383 2.  Under the General macro file(s): section, click on the Pick Macros button, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 384 Reload macros button at the top of the window, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 385 Time to run the mic title macro again text box, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 386 Since the General Macros are usually wide shots, these numbers may be slightly longer than the microphone macros. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 387 These settings can be modified under the Advanced timing settings section. It is recommended to use the default settings. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 388 VOX has been turned off Stop: Which completely stops the VOX automation Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 389 Macro to assign a Macro. Use the drop down menu radio button to select the desired Macro, as shown on the right. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...
  • Page 390 Windows open window will appear. Navigate to the specified location path and click on the OK button. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.4...

  • Page 391: Running Vox

    VOX unit being connected and the other for having a connection with the Broadcast Pix software, both need to be in the green state, as shown on the right, for VOX to operate. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.5...
  • Page 392 If the Pause command from the override panels were trigged, then this button would also turn grey. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.5...
  • Page 393 If VOX is restarted, then all the timing is reset and VOX starts from the beginning with a General Macro and its Title Macro. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 7.19.5...

  • Page 394: Adding Vox Control To A Show

    Click on OK, to apply the VOX Control the show, then Close in the Edit Show Settings window and Save Show to apply all the settings. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 395: Selecting Vox Control In A Production

    Pressing the [Pause VOX] PixButton will pause the automation at the current start. Pressing the [Stop VOX] PixButton will stop the automation process. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 396: Optional Multi-Panel Support

    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 397: Opening A Softpanel

    1 panel license each. NOTE: There is no difference between the Internet Explorer and Flash SoftPanels, either may be used. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 398: Locking Panels Together

    IP address that are currently connected. You can then select one and force it to disconnect. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 399: Viewing Just A Portion Of The Softpanel

    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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 400: Adding A Separate Graphics Operator

    Graphics Creator Show Creator NOTE: Only one keyboard and one mouse can be connected to the workstation at any given time. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 401: Two Operators With Separate Graphics Operator And 2 Panels

    8.4. Dual Monitor Output VGA/DVI Graphics Creator with CG PixPad and Show Creator Keyer control Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 8.5.2...

  • Page 402: Two Operators With Two Computers

    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 403 SoftPanel. When the main workstation is back up and connected to a show, clicking on 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 V3.0...

  • Page 404: Remote Operator In The Back Room

    Monitor VGA monitor cable can easily run to. (or a back- room PC) Crossover cable Show Creator Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 405: Dual Panels For Back-Up Redundancy

    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. All Mica 2000 models come with 4 panel licenses. If one panel should fail, the other one may be used without any interruption.
  • Page 406 Redundant Control Panel and SoftPanel 2ME Control Panel & 1ME Control Panel Redundant 1ME Control Panels Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 407: Remote Control From A Distance

    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. NIC 1 Internet Remote NIC 2 SoftPanel or Crossover Cable Control Panel...
  • Page 408 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 V3.0...
  • Page 409 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 410 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 V3.0...
  • Page 411 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 V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 412: Remote Control From An Iphone/Ipod/Ipad

    The iPixPad replicates a Broadcast Pix PixPad with access to Mems, CG 1, Stills 1, 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 413 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 414 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 415 To mute or lower the volume of the clicks, use the volume controls on the side of the iPad. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix 8.10...

  • Page 416: Appendix

    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 417 It will display a series of progress bars to show Broadcast Pix Software being removed. This process may take 2-5 minutes. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 418 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 419 Once the progress bar disappears, the Mica System is now upgraded. You may now start to use the new features. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 420: Installing System Options

    Close the application (File, Quit) and restart BPswitcher. Your options are ready to use. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 421: Control Panel Internal Operation

    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 422 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 423 Select the Mica mode. Select the Select Panel Mode PixButton when the correct mode has been selected. Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...
  • Page 424 85 – 265 VAC, 47 – 63Hz, -10 to +70 degrees Celsius Typical: 26VA @240VAC / 90 BTU/hr Power Consumption Max: 60VA @240VAC / 200 BTU/hr Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

  • Page 425: Broadcast Pix Contact Information

    Mailing Address: 3 Federal Street Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 Broadcast Pix welcomes suggestions to this manual, please send to manual@broadcastpix.com © 2012 Copyright Broadcast Pix, Inc. Broadcast Pix, Mica, Granite, Slate, Fluent, PixButtons, PixMaster, PixPad, iPixPad, iPixPanel, AutoAspect, and SoftPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc.
  • Page 426 Notes Broadcast Pix V3.0 install - concepts - PixMaster - switcher - CG - clips - controls - team - appendix...

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