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Sony ZCP Series User Manual (490 pages)

Multi Format Switcher System With ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel

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Functions and Operations Not Supported in XVS-8000 Version 2.1
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Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Overview

15
Introduction

15
Features

16
Main Functions

17
- Image Creation
  17
- Image Data Management and Operation
  18
- Setup
  18
Chapter 2 Menus and Control Panel

20
Names and Functions of Parts of the Control Panel

20
- Control Panel Configuration
  20
- Cross-Point Control Block
  21
- Transition Control Block
  26
- Transition Control Block (Simple Type)
  29
- Independent Key Transition Control Block
  30
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  31
- Key Control Block
  33
- Key Fader Control Block
  36
- Device Control Block (Trackball)
  37
- Numeric Keypad Control Block
  40
- Utility/Shotbox Control Block
  42
- AUX Bus Control Block
  43
- Menu Panel
  47
Names and Functions of Parts of the Menu Screen

49
- Overview
  49
- Top Menu List
  49
- Menu Screen
  49
- Top Menu Window
  52
- Numeric Keypad Window
  53
- Keyboard Window
  53
- Color Palette Window
  54
Basic Menu Operations

56
- Recalling a Menu
  56
- Selecting a Menu
  56
- Selecting a List Item
  56
- Setting Parameters
  56
- Returning Settings to Default Values
  57
- Using a Mouse
  57
- Using the Shortcut Menu
  57
- Switching between the Main Menu Site and Sub Menu Site
  58
- Shutting down the Menu
  58
- Shutting down the Switcher System
  59
Power Supply and Connector Section

60
- XVS-8000 Multi Format Switcher
  60
- Control Panel
  63
- MKS-X7011 Menu Panel
  64
- MKS-X2700/X7700 System Interface Unit
  65
Chapter 3 Signal Selection and Transitions

68
Image Creation Operation Flow

68
Signal Selection

69
- Overview
  70
- Bus Selection
  70
- Signal Assignment and Selection
  73
- Inhibiting Operation of Cross-Point Buttons
  74
- Signal Name Display
  75
Transitions

76
- Overview
  76
- Transition Type
  77
Basic Operation for Transitions

78
Key Priority Settings

80
Transition Type Selection

82
Executing a Transition

84
Transition Preview

91
Independent Key Transitions

92
Fade-To-Black

98
Chapter 4 Keys

99
Overview

99
- Key Types
  99
- Key Modifiers
  100
- Key Memory
  101
- Key Defaults
  101
Key Setting Operations (Menu)

102
- Key Setting Menus
  102
- Setting the Key Type
  102
- Selecting Key Fill and Key Source
  103
- Chroma Key Composition and Settings
  105
Key Adjustments (Menu)

106
- Chroma Key Adjustments
  106
- Key Edge Modification
  108
- Mask
  111
- DME Effects for Keys
  113
- Specifying the Key Output Destination
  114
- Blink
  115
- Video Process
  115
- Key Modify Clear
  115
Key Operations (Key Control Block)

116
- Selecting the Bank and Keyer
  116
- Setting the Key Type
  116
- Selecting a Key Fill
  117
- Selecting a Key Source
  117
Key Adjustments (Key Control Block)

118
- Chroma Key Adjustments
  118
- Key Edge Modification
  118
- DME Effects for Keys
  119
- Other Key Adjustments
  120
Resizer

121
- Two-Dimensional Transforms and Rotation of Keys
  121
- Rotation Settings
  123
- Virtual Image Cancelation
  124
- Interpolation Settings
  124
- Crop/Border Settings
  124
- CG Border Settings
  125
- Effect Settings
  126
Key Snapshots

128
- Key Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  128
- Key Snapshot Operations (Key Fader Control Block)
  129
Chapter 5 Wipes

131
Overview

131
- Types of Wipe Pattern
  131
Basic Wipe Setting Operations

131
- Selecting a Wipe Pattern
  131
- Pattern MIX
  132
- Setting Wipe Modifiers
  134
- Wipe Modify Clear
  140
Basic Independent Key Transition Wipe Setting Operations

140
- Selecting an Independent Key Transition Wipe Pattern
  140
- Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers
  140
Wipe Snapshots

142
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  142
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  143
Chapter 6 DME Wipes

144
Overview

144
- Types of DME Wipe Patterns
  144
- DME Wipe Pattern Variation and Modifiers
  147
- DME Wipe Restrictions
  147
Basic DME Wipe Setting Operations

148
- Selecting a DME Wipe Pattern
  148
- Setting DME Wipe Modifiers
  149
- DME Wipe Modify Clear
  152
Basic Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Setting Operations

153
- Selecting an Independent Key Transition Wipe Pattern
  153
- Setting Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Modifiers
  153
DME Wipe Snapshots

155
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  155
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  155
Creating User Programmable DME Patterns

155
- User Programmable DME Transition Mode
  155
Chapter 7 Frame Memory

158
Overview

158
Frame Memory Operations

159
- Preparations
  159
- Frame Memory Menu
  160
- Selecting an Input Image
  161
- Selecting an FM Output
  161
- Loading Image Data
  162
Still Image Operations

163
- Creating a Still Image (Freeze)
  163
- Recalling Still Images
  163
Clip Operations

164
- Creating a Clip (Recording)
  164
- Recalling Clips
  164
- Playing a Clip
  164
Clip Transitions

166
- Clip Transition Settings
  166
Editing Folders and Files

168
- Copying and Moving Folders/Files
  168
- Deleting Folders/Files
  168
- Renaming Folders/Files
  168
- Saving Files (Store)
  168
Chapter 8 Color Backgrounds, Copy and Swap, and Other Settings

169
Color Backgrounds

169
- Basic Color Background Setting Operations
  169
Copy and Swap

171
- Overview
  171
- Basic Copy and Swap Operations
  172
Misc Menu

173
- Setting DME Override
  173
- Select Mode)
  173
- Setting the Safe Title Area
  173
- Displaying a List of Transition Rates and Changing the Settings
  174
Aux Menu

175
- Setting the Color Corrector for an AUX Bus
  175
Status Menu

176
Router Menu

177
- Destination Input List Display
  177
- Switching the Source for a Destination
  177
Video Process

178
- Overview
  178
- Video Process Memory
  178
- Setting the Video Process
  178
Chapter 9 Special Functions

179
Side Flags

179
- Overview
  179
- Side Flag Settings
  179
- Wipe Action on Images with Side Flags
  180
- DME Wipe Action on Images with Side Flags
  181
Multi Program 2

182
M/E Configuration Switching (M/E Split)

190
- M/E Split Mode Settings
  190
Chapter 10 Dmes

191
Overview

191
- Transforms in Three-Dimensional Space (Transforms)
  191
- Transform Operation Modes
  193
- Graphics Display
  195
- Three-Dimensional Parameter Display
  196
- Special Effects
  196
- Global Effects
  202
Three-Dimensional Transform Operations

203
- Three-Dimensional Transform Basic Operations
  203
- Three-Dimensional Parameter Display
  205
- Three-Dimensional Parameter Entry
  205
- Graphics Display
  206
- Virtual Image Cancelation
  206
Applying Special Effects (Common Operations)

207
Applying Special Effects (Edge Effects)

208
- Border Settings
  208
- CG Border Settings
  208
- Crop Settings
  209
- Beveled Edge Settings
  210
- Key Border Settings
  211
- Art Edge Settings
  211
- Flex Shadow Settings
  214
- Wipe Crop Settings
  217
- Color MIX Settings
  219
Applying Special Effects (Effects on the Overall Signal)

220
- Defocus Settings
  220
- Blur Settings
  220
- Multi Move Settings
  220
- Sepia Settings
  221
- Mono Settings
  221
- Posterization/Solarization Settings
  221
- Nega Settings
  221
- Contrast Settings
  221
- Mosaic Settings
  222
- Sketch Settings
  222
- Metal Settings
  223
- DIM and Fade Settings
  223
- Glow Settings
  224
- Mask Settings
  224
- Freeze Settings
  225
Applying Special Effects (Nonlinear Effect Settings)

226
- Wave Settings
  226
- Mosaic Glass Settings
  228
- Flag Settings
  228
- Twist Settings
  228
- Ripple Settings
  229
- Rings Settings
  231
- Broken Glass Settings
  231
- Flying Bar Settings
  231
- Blind Settings
  232
- Split Settings
  232
- Split Slide Settings
  232
- Mirror Settings
  233
- Multi Mirror Settings
  233
- Kaleidoscope Settings
  233
- Lens Settings
  234
- Circle Settings
  234
- Panorama Settings
  235
- Page Turn Settings
  235
- Roll Settings
  235
- Cylinder Settings
  236
- Sphere Settings
  236
- Explosion Settings
  236
- Swirl Settings
  237
- Melt Settings
  237
- Character Trail Settings
  238
Applying Special Effects (Lighting and Recursive Effects)

238
- Lighting Settings
  238
- Trail Settings
  240
- Motion Decay Settings
  242
- Keyframe Strobe Settings
  242
- Wind Settings
  243
- Spotlighting Settings
  244
Applying Special Effects (Other Effects)

250
- Background Settings
  250
- Separate Sides Settings
  250
- Shaped Video Settings
  251
- Invert Settings
  252
- Key Density Settings
  252
- Key Source Selection
  252
- Interpolation Settings
  252
- Corner Pinning Settings
  253
Global Effects

255
- Overview
  255
- Combiner Settings
  255
- Brick Settings
  258
- Shadow Settings
  259
Chapter 11 External Devices

261
Control of External Devices

261
- Shared Functions for External Device Control
  261
Control of P-Bus Devices

262
- Creating and Editing the P-Bus Timeline
  262
- P-Bus Trigger
  263
Control of GPI Devices

264
- Creating and Editing the GPI Timeline
  264
Control of Vtrs, Disk Recorders, and Extended Vtrs

266
Chapter 12 Keyframes

275
Regions

275
Registers

276
- Keyframes
  276
  - Effects
    276
  - Saving and Recalling Effects
    276
  - Effect Attributes
    277
  - Effect Editing
    277
  - Time Settings
    277
  - Paths
    278
  - Effect Execution
    281
  - Master Timelines
    281
  - Sequence of Keyframe Operations
    281
Displaying the Timeline Menu

283
- Interpreting the Timeline Menu
  283
- Timeline Menu Display Settings
  284
Recalling a Register

285
- Recalling a Register (Numeric Keypad Control Block)
  285
Specifying the Region and Edit Points

287
- Region Selection
  287
- Edit Point Specification
  287
Creating and Editing Keyframes

288
- Creating Keyframes
  288
- Inserting Keyframes
  289
- Modifying Keyframes
  289
- Deleting Keyframes
  290
- Moving Keyframes
  291
- Copying Keyframes
  291
- Pause
  291
- Keyframe Loop (Repeated Execution of a Specified Range)
  291
- Undoing an Edit Operation
  293
- Duration Mode Setting
  293
- Transition Mode Settings for User Programmable DME
  293
Time Settings

296
- Setting the Keyframe Duration
  296
- Setting the Effect Duration
  296
- Delay Setting
  296
Path Settings

297
- Basic Path Setting Operations
  297
Effect Execution

299
- Effect Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)
  299
- Setting the Run Mode
  299
Saving Effects

300
Creating and Saving a Master

301
- Timeline
  
  301
  - Creating and Saving a Master Timeline (Numeric Keypad Control Block)
    301
  - Creating and Saving a Master Timeline (Menu)
    302
Recalling and Executing a Master Timeline

303
- Recalling and Executing a Master Timeline (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  303
Editing Registers

304
- Effect Status Display
  304
- Effect Attribute Settings
  304
- Effect Register Editing
  305
- Effect Register List View and Editing
  306
Chapter 13 Snapshots

308
Overview

308
- Snapshot Types
  308
- Snapshot Attributes
  308
Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)

309
- Saving and Recalling Snapshots
  309
Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

311
- Banks and Registers
  311
- Saving and Recalling Snapshots
  312
Snapshot Operations (Menu)

314
Chapter 14 Utility/Shotbox

318
Utility Overview

318
Utility Execution

318
Shotbox Overview

320
Shotbox Register Creation

321
- Shotbox Register Creation (Numeric Keypad Control Block)
  321
- Shotbox Register Creation (Menu)
  322
Shotbox Execution

323
Shotbox Register Editing

325
Chapter 15 Macros

326
- Macros
  326
  - Overview
    326
  - Macro Creation and Editing
    327
  - Macro Execution
    328
Macro Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block and Utility/Shotbox Control Block)

329
- Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a Macro
  329
- Macro Creation and Editing
  330
- Saving a Macro
  333
Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

334
- Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a Macro
  334
- Macro Creation and Editing
  335
- Saving a Macro
  336
- Deleting a Macro
  336
Macro Operations (Cross-Point Control Block)

337
Macro Operations (Menu)

338
- Macro Register Editing
  338
- Online Editing of Macro Events
  338
- Offline Editing of Macro Events
  340
Macro Attachments

343
Menu Macros

347
Macro Timeline

351
- Creating and Editing a Macro Timeline
  352
Chapter 16 Files

354
Overview of File Operations

354
Operations on Individual Files

355
- Detailed File Information
  355
- Region Selection
  355
- Selecting a Device for Operation
  355
- Saving Files
  356
- Loading Files
  356
- Copying Files
  356
- Renaming Files
  357
- Deleting Files
  357
Batch File Operations

358
- Saving Files in Batch
  358
- Loading Files in Batch
  358
- Copying Files in Batch
  358
Frame Memory File Operations

359
- Importing
  359
Directory Operations

360
- Creating a Directory
  360
- Renaming a Directory
  360
- Protecting (Write Inhibit) a Directory
  360
- Deleting a Directory
  360
Copying Files between Unit Ids

361
- Copying Files between Different Unit Ids
  361
Chapter 17 System Setup

362
Settings Relating to the Network

362
- Setting the Group ID and Unit ID of the Menu Panel
  362
- Configuring the NFS Server
  362
Settings Relating to System Configuration

363
Settings Relating to Signal Formats

364
Power-On (Startup) State Selection

366
- Saving and Recalling Setup Data
  367
- Selecting the Startup State
  367
- Saving User-Defined Settings
  367
Reset and Initialization

368
Settings Relating to Installation and Devices

368
Settings Relating to Device Management

370
- Setting the Date and Time
  370
- Using a Removable Drive
  370
- Setting a Removable Drive as the Primary Device
  371
- Initializing the Local Drive
  371
Chapter 18 Control Panel Setup

372
Settings Relating to Control Panel Configuration

372
Cross-Point Settings

378
AUX Bus Control Block Settings

382
- Setting the AUX Bus Operation Mode
  382
- Setting the Router Operation Mode
  382
Settings Relating to Button Assignment

384
Settings Relating to Device Connections

391
Settings Relating to Operation

392
Settings Relating to Control Panel Management

398
Chapter 19 Switcher Setup

400
Settings Relating to Switcher Configuration

400
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs

404
- Setting through Mode
  404
- Setting the Illegal Color Limiter
  404
- Setting Format Converter Inputs
  404
- Setting the Active Area
  405
Settings Relating to Signal Outputs

406
- Assigning Output Signals
  406
- Adjusting Video Clips
  407
- Setting the Vertical Blanking Interval and through Mode
  407
- Setting the Safe Title Area
  407
- Cropping a 4:3 Mode Image in HD Format
  408
- Setting the Format Converter Configuration
  408
- Setting Format Converter Outputs
  408
- Configuring Multi Viewer
  409
- Setting the Active Area
  411
Settings Relating to Video Switching

412
- Selecting the Bank to Configure
  412
Settings Relating to Keys, Wipes, Frame Memory, and Color Correction

413
- Setting the Video Process Memory
  413
- Setting Show Key
  413
- Setting the Key Auto Drop Function
  413
- Selecting the Bank to Configure
  414
Settings Relating to Function Links

415
- Setting a Cross-Point Button Link
  415
- Setting a Link Table
  415
- Setting a Link between M/E Banks
  415
- Setting Key Transition Links
  416
Settings Relating to Device Connections

416
- Assigning an AUX Bus to Ext in on a DME
  416
Chapter 20 DME Setup

417
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs

417
- Setting Initial Crop
  417
- Setting the Illegal Color Limiter for Matte Signals
  417
Chapter 21 DCU Setup

418
Parallel Input Settings

418
- Assigning a GPI Input Port
  418
- Releasing a GPI Input Port Assignment
  419
GPI Input Settings

419
- Configuring GPI Inputs
  419
Parallel Output Settings

420
- Assigning a GPI Output Port
  420
- Releasing a GPI Output Port Assignment
  420
GPI Output Settings

421
- Configuring GPI Outputs
  421
Serial Port Settings

422
- Configuring Serial Port Settings
  422
- Configuring Detailed Settings for an External Device Connected to the Serial Port
  423
Chapter 22 Router Interface and Tally Setup

427
Router Interface Settings

427
- Assigning Switcher Inputs/Outputs to S-Bus Space
  427
- Setting External Boxes 1 to 12
  427
Tally Group Settings

428
Wiring Settings

429
- Configuring Wiring
  429
- Modifying Wiring Settings
  429
- Deleting Wiring Settings
  429
- Sorting Wiring Settings
  429
Tally Generation Settings

430
- Configuring Tally Generation
  430
- Modifying Tally Generation
  430
- Deleting Tally Generation
  430
Tally Copy Settings

431
- Configuring Tally Copy
  431
- Modifying Tally Copy
  431
- Deleting Tally Copy
  431
Parallel Tally Settings

432
- Configuring/Modifying Parallel Tally
  432
- Deleting Parallel Tally
  432
Serial Tally Settings

433
Appendix

434
Wipe Pattern List

434
- DME Wipe Pattern List
  435
- Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List
  440
Menu Tree

441
- M/E-1 to M/E-5 Menus, PGM/PST Menu
  441
- Frame Memory Menu
  443
- Color Bkgd Menu
  444
- Aux Menu
  444
- Copy/Swap Menu
  444
- Misc Menu
  444
- Status Menu
  444
- DME Menu
  445
- Global Effect Menu
  447
- Router Menu
  447
- Device Menu
  447
- Macro Menu
  448
- Key Frame Menu
  449
- Effect Menu
  449
- Snapshot Menu
  451
- Shotbox Menu
  452
- File Menu
  452
- Engineering Setup Menu
  453
- Diag Menu
  457
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice

458
4K Format Restrictions

461
Simple Connection of the MKS-8080/8082 AUX Bus Remote Panel

462
- Procedure for Simple Connection
  462
- Setting Status of the MKS-8080/8082 in Simple Connection
  462
Macro File Editing Rules

463
- Macro File Syntax
  463
- Syntax of Event and Continue Statements
  463
- File Name
  463
- Saving and Loading a File
  464
- Errors
  464
- Correspondence between Events and Symbols
  464
- Symbols and Parameters
  465
- Example of File Contents
  469
Content Displayed in Macro Attachment List

470
- M/E and PGM/PST Banks
  470
- AUX Bus Control Block
  471
- Other Blocks
  472
Menu Operations Not Registered in a Menu Macro

473
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status Define]

474
- Data Saved by [Setup Define]
  474
- Data Saved by [Initial Status Define]
  475
Error Messages

477
Maintenance

482
- Replacing Keytop Labels
  482
- Cleaning the Control Panel
  482
Index

483

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

Features

Main Functions

Chapter 2 Menus and Control Panel

Names and Functions of Parts of the Control Panel

Names and Functions of Parts of the Menu Screen

Basic Menu Operations

Power Supply and Connector Section

Chapter 3 Signal Selection and Transitions

Image Creation Operation Flow

Signal Selection

Transitions

Basic Operation for Transitions

Key Priority Settings

Transition Type Selection

Executing a Transition

Transition Preview

Independent Key Transitions

Fade-To-Black

Chapter 4 Keys

Overview

Key Setting Operations (Menu)

Key Adjustments (Menu)

Key Operations (Key Control Block)

Key Adjustments (Key Control Block)

Resizer

Key Snapshots

Chapter 5 Wipes

Overview

Basic Wipe Setting Operations

Basic Independent Key Transition Wipe Setting Operations

Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 6 DME Wipes

Overview

Basic DME Wipe Setting Operations

Basic Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Setting Operations

DME Wipe Snapshots

Creating User Programmable DME Patterns

Chapter 7 Frame Memory

Overview

Frame Memory Operations

Still Image Operations

Clip Operations

Clip Transitions

Editing Folders and Files

Chapter 8 Color Backgrounds, Copy and Swap, and Other Settings

Color Backgrounds

Copy and Swap

Misc Menu

Aux Menu

Status Menu

Router Menu

Video Process

Chapter 9 Special Functions

Side Flags

Multi Program 2

M/E Configuration Switching (M/E Split)

Chapter 10 Dmes

Overview

Three-Dimensional Transform Operations

Applying Special Effects (Common Operations)

Applying Special Effects (Edge Effects)

Applying Special Effects (Effects on the Overall Signal)

Applying Special Effects (Nonlinear Effect Settings)

Applying Special Effects (Lighting and Recursive Effects)

Applying Special Effects (Other Effects)

Global Effects

Chapter 11 External Devices

Control of External Devices

Control of P-Bus Devices

Control of GPI Devices

Control of Vtrs, Disk Recorders, and Extended Vtrs

Chapter 12 Keyframes

Regions

Registers

Displaying the Timeline Menu