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Tektronix Grass Valley 3000 User Manual (284 pages)

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User Manual
1
Customer Support
2
Table of Contents
3
Preface

11
- Welcome to the Model 3000
  11
  - Organization of this Manual
    12
- How to Use this Manual
  13
- Conventions Used in this Manual
  14
  - Button and Panel Knob References
    14
  - Menu References
    15
  - Keyer Menu
    15
  - Soft Button and Soft Knob References
    15
Section 1 - System Overview

17
- Introduction
  17
- General Description
  18
- Standard Features
  19
- Optional Features
  20
- Physical Description
  21
  - Signal Processor Frame
    21
  - Power Supplies
    22
  - Control Panel
    23
- Video and Key Inputs and Outputs
  25
  - Inputs
    25
  - Outputs
    27
- Functional Description
  29
  - Overview
    29
  - Video Processing
    30
- Description of Options
  34
- Dual Chroma Keyer
  34
- Borderline® Key Edge Generation
  34
- Secondary Wipe Generator
  34
- Safe Title/Action Area Generator
  35
- MIX/Effects Clean Feed
  35
- Frame Store
  35
- Effects Send
  35
- Tally Output
  36
- Tally Expansion
  36
- Remote Auxiliary Bus Control Panels
  36
- Chroma Key Auto Setup
  36
Section 2 - Startup & Configuration

37
- Startup & Configuration
  37
- Introduction
  37
- Powering up
  38
  - Boot-Up
    38
  - System Status
    39
  - Status Menu
    39
- Software Setup
  43
  - The Configuration Menu
    43
- Setting System Parameters
  46
  - Setting the System Clock
    48
  - Set Clock Menu
    48
- Configuring Inputs
  50
- Conﬁguring Inputs
  50
  - Inputs Menu
    51
  - Setting Input Digital Resolution
    52
  - Configuring External Key Sync
    53
  - Configuring Key Setup
    54
  - Mapping Crosspoints
    55
  - Input Type
    56
  - Formatting Chroma Key Inputs
    58
  - Assigning GPI Inputs
    59
  - Gpi Inputs Menu
    59
- Configuring Outputs
  62
  - Setting Switcher Output Timing
    64
  - Setting Output Digital Resolution
    66
- Configuring External Interfaces
  68
- Conﬁguring External Interfaces
  68
  - Setting Editor Port Parameters
    69
  - Configuring a DPM
    70
    
    Video Connection (aux Buses and Return Inputs)
    70
    
    DPM Capabilities (Fixed and Pooled)
    71
    
    Control Connections
    76
    
    Configuring the DPM Interface
    77
    
    For a DPM-700
    78
    
    For Kaleidoscope
    78
    
    For Dveous
    79
    
    For Other Non-Poolable Dpms
    79
    
    Mapping DPM aux Buses
    80
    
    Mapping DPM Inputs
    81
    
    Mapping DPM Returns
    82
    
    Mapping Kaleidoscope Source Buttons
    84
    
    Configuring the Peripheral Interface
    85
    
    Assigning Peripheral Triggers
    86
    
    Configuring GPI Outputs
    88
  - Formatting aux Buses
    89
  - Setting User Preferences
    90
    
    Setting Shift Lock Operation
    90
    
    To Shift Lock a Bus
    91
    
    To Unshift Lock a Bus
    91
    
    Setting Keyer Preferences
    92
    
    Preview Prefs Menu
    94
    
    Setting Preview Preferences
    94
    
    Setting Beeper Preferences
    98
  - Setting User-Defined System Defaults
    99
  - Operating Notes
    100
    
    Field Dominance Selection
    100
    
    Use of Field Dominance
    100
    
    Using the Mask Draw Feature
    101
    
    Mask Draw Setup
    103
    
    Operating the Model 3000 with a DPM-700
    104
    
    To Enable the Model 3000
    104
    
    Operating the Model 3000 with Kaleidoscope
    106
    
    To Enable Kaleidoscope
    106
    
    To Enable the Model 3000
    106
    
    Joystick Override Programming
    107
    
    Remote aux Panel Joystick Override
    107
    
    Switcher Concepts
    109
Section 3 - Switcher Concepts

110
- Clear Working Buffer
  110
  - CWB Modes of Operation
    111
- Auto Delegation
  112
- Crosspoint Bus
  113
- Transitions
  114
  - Cut Transition
    114
  - MIX Transition
    114
  - Wipe Transition
    116
- Keys
  117
  - Luminance Key
    118
  - Linear Key
    120
  - Preset Pattern Key
    120
- Shaped and Unshaped Video
  121
  - Input Shaped and Unshaped Video
    122
  - Output Shaped and Unshaped Video
    122
- Super Black
  123
- Chroma Key
  124
- Coring
  126
- Layering
  127
- E-MEM Effects Memory
  128
  - Effects and Keyframes
    128
  - Enables and Delegates
    129
    
    Enables and Delegates Button Tallies
    130
    
    Operation
    130
- Keyframing / Timelines / Effects Editing
  131
  - Effects Editing Definitions
    132
  - Timeline Menu
    133
- Manipulating Video Images
  134
- Effects Send (Option)
  136
- Frame Store (Option)
  137
Section 4 - Switcher Operations

139
- About this Section
  139
- Switcher Operations
  139
- Starting Conditions
  140
  - Switcher Hardware Setup
    140
  - Clearing the Switcher
    142
- Transitions - MIX/Effects Bus Operations
  144
  - Background Cut
    144
  - Background MIX
    147
- Wipe Operations
  149
  - Background Wipe
    149
    
    Pattern Mixing
    153
    
    Learning User Wipes
    154
  - Fade to Black
    157
  - Setting Transition Rates
    158
  - Background and Matte Generator Operations
    160
    
    Matte Selection
    160
    
    Super Black
    160
- Luminance and Linear Keying Operations
  162
  - Key Transition
    166
- Preset Pattern Keying Operations
  167
- Layered Mode Operations
  170
- Chroma Keying Operations
  171
  - Auto Chroma Keying Procedure
    172
    
    Auto Setup
    174
    
    Basic Manual Adjustment
    175
    
    Optimization Adjustments
    177
- E-MEM (Effects Memory) Operations
  181
  - New Operational Mode Available - Version 5.1 and Later
    182
    
    Normal Mode
    182
    
    Learn a Register
    183
    
    Recall a Register
    184
  - 300 Style Mode - 3-M/E Switchers Only
    185
  - Operational Defaults in Either Mode
    185
  - Setup
    186
  - Basic E-MEM Operations
    186
    
    Enabling E-MEM Register Levels
    186
    
    Learn Enables
    187
  - Storing an Effect
    188
  - Recalling an Effect
    188
  - Learning Effects Dissolve Transitions
    189
  - E-MEM Learn Sequence Operations
    190
- Undo Function
  191
- Keyframe Operations
  192
  - Setup
    192
  - Basic Editing
    192
    
    Learn Keyframes
    193
  - Advanced Keyframe Editing
    194
    
    Version 5.2 and Later Software Changes
    196
    
    Working with Keyframe Timelines
    198
    
    Setting and Adjusting Start Times
    199
    
    Zoom and Pan Timeline Effects
    200
    
    Cut, Copy, and Paste Keyframes
    201
    
    Constant Duration Mode
    203
    
    Effects Editing with Get and Put
    203
    
    Using Path Types to Change an Effect
    204
- Effects Send Operations (Option)
  206
  - Setup
    206
  - Effects Send Looping Mode
    208
  - Effects Send Non-Looping Mode
    208
- Frame Store Operations (Option)
  209
  - Setup
    209
  - Output Routing
    209
  - Still Image Storage
    210
    
    Building a Recursive Effect
    210
    
    Mask Store
    211
    
    Video and Key
    211
  - Freeze Mode
    212
  - Frame Store Field Modes
    212
    
    Field / 4 Field
    212
    
    Field 1 / Field 2
    212
  - Grab Mode
    213
  - Dropshadow Mode
    213
  - Repositioning
    214
  - Mosaics
    214
  - Pseudo Color
    214
  - Filter
    214
  - Crop
    214
  - Floppy Disk Drive Operations
    215
    
    Format Diskettes
    215
    
    Creating Directories and Files
    216
    
    Store and Name an E-MEM File
    216
    
    Store and Name a Configuration File
    217
    
    Deleting Files and Directories
    220
    
    Viewing (Listing) Files and Directories
    220
Appendix A - Shaped and Unshaped Video

223
- Introduction
  223
- What Are Shaped and Unshaped Video
  223
- Input Shaped and Unshaped Video
  224
  - Configuring the Input
    225
- Examples of Operation with Shaped and Unshaped Fill Video
  226
  - Correct Input Configuration
    228
    
    Correct Operation with Shaped Fill Video
    228
    
    Correct Operation with Unshaped Fill Video
    230
  - Incorrect Input Configuration
    231
    
    Incorrect Operation with Shaped Fill Video
    231
    
    Incorrect Operation with Unshaped Fill Video
    233
- Output Shaped and Unshaped Video
  235
  - For the Model 3000
    235
  - Outputs Menu
    236
  - For the Model 4000 or Model 2200
    237
- Installation Considerations
  238
Appendix B - Keyframe Facts

241
- Keyframe Timelines
  241
  - Master Timeline
    241
- Enables and Delegates
  243
- Keyframe Path Control
  245
  - Tension, Continuity, and Bias Controls
    245
    
    Path Vectors
    246
    
    Tension Control
    247
    
    Continuity Control
    250
    
    Bias Control
    253
Appendix C - Super Black

257
- Definition of Super Black
  257
- Objective
  257
- Limitations
  257
- Usage
  258
- Using the Super Black Output
  258
  - Generating Super Black
    259
    
    First Method
    260
    
    Second Method
    260
  - Reconstructing the Signal
    261
Glossary

263

Tektronix Grass Valley 3000 Installation And Service (254 pages)

Video Production Switcher

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Switch | Size: 2 MB

Customer Support
2
Table of Contents
3
Important Safety Notices

9
- Symbols and Their Meaning in this Manual
  9
- Danger
  10
- Warnings
  10
- Cautions
  11
- Power Cord Notices
  11
  - North American Power Supply Cords
    11
  - International Power Supply Cord
    11
- EMC Regulatory Notices
  12
Section 1 - System Overview

13
- Introduction
  13
- System Description
  13
- Available Options
  15
  - Input Modules
    15
  - Output Modules
    16
  - Crosspoint Name Displays
    16
  - Frame Store
    17
  - Effects Send Matrix
    17
  - Dual Chroma Keyer
    18
  - Chroma Key Auto Setup
    18
  - Borderline Key Edge Generation
    19
  - Secondary Wipe Generator
    19
  - Safe Title/Action Area Generator
    20
  - Remote Auxiliary Bus Control Panels
    20
  - Tally Expansion Chassis
    20
  - Power Supplies
    21
    
    Control Panel Power Supplies
    21
    
    Frame Power Supplies
    21
  - Extender Modules
    21
- Physical Description
  22
  - Control Panel
    22
  - Signal Frame
    22
- System Specifications
  24
Section 2 - Installation

31
- Introduction
  31
- Unpacking
  32
- Pre-Installation Procedures
  33
  - Items Required but Not Supplied
    33
  - Physical Specifications and Installation Requirements
    33
    
    Environmental Characteristics
    34
    
    Power Requirements
    34
    
    Safety Requirements
    34
- Installation
  36
- Cable Connections
  60
- Power Connections
  77
  - Connecting the Control Panel to the AC Power Source
    77
  - Connecting the Frame Power Supply to the AC Power Source
    77
    
    For 220-Volt Operation
    77
    
    For 110-Volt Operation
    78
- Powering up
  82
  - Preliminary Checks
    82
  - Power-On
    82
- Redundant Power Supply Voltage Adjustments
  84
- System Setup
  86
- Installation of Options
  89
  - Crosspoint Name Displays (Model 3000-3 Only)
    89
    
    Input Display Option Board Installation
    89
    
    Input Display Option Kit Contents
    89
  - Tally Output Option
    90
    
    Tally Output Module Switch Settings
    91
    
    Tally Output Connector Pinouts
    94
  - Tally Expansion Option
    95
    
    Installation of Tally Expansion Option
    95
    
    Chassis Installation
    96
    
    Control Cable Installation
    97
    
    Installing Modules
    98
    
    Tally Output Cable Installation
    98
    
    Setting Tally Module Switches
    99
    
    Turning on the Tally Expansion Option
    99
  - Optional Remote aux Control Panels
    100
    
    Disabled Buttons
    101
    
    High Tally
    101
    
    Minimum Requirements
    101
    
    Cable Installation
    102
    
    Chop
    102
    
    Joystick Override
    102
    
    Remote aux Panel Installation
    102
    
    Switcher Interconnect Cable
    103
    
    Changing the Joystick Override Programming
    104
    
    Joystick Override Cable Installation
    104
    
    Joystick Override Programming
    104
    
    Address Switches
    105
    
    Bus to be Controlled (Bus Enable) Switches
    105
    
    Chop Enable Switch
    105
    
    Setting Rear Panel Switches
    105
    
    Delegate Lock Switch
    107
    
    Force High Tally Switch
    107
    
    Remote aux Panel Installation
    107
    
    Remote aux Panel Power Supply Installation
    107
    
    Test Mode Switches
    107
    
    Remote aux Panel Lens Chip Installation
    108
    
    Hardware Requirements
    110
    
    Installation for UD and KT Series
    110
    
    Mask Draw Tablet Installation
    110
    
    Installation for SD Series
    111
- Configuring Your System Software
  112
- Troubleshooting
  113
Section 3 - Functional Description

115
- Introduction
  115
- Functional Description
  115
- System Configuration
  116
- System Overview
  117
  - Signal Formats
    120
    
    Analog Video
    120
    
    SMPTE Composite Parallel Digital
    120
    
    Timing
    120
    
    SMPTE Composite Serial Digital
    121
    
    Clock (SYS2 CLK)
    122
    
    Input Clock (SYS1 CLK)
    122
    
    Input Fast Clock
    122
    
    Output Fast Clock (OFCLK)
    122
- Input and Output Signals
  124
  - Input Modules
    124
    
    Analog 10-Bit Auto-Timing Input Module
    124
    
    Composite Digital D2 Bit-Parallel Input Module
    124
    
    Composite Digital D2 Bit-Serial Input Module
    124
    
    RGB Input Module
    124
  - Output Modules
    125
  - Gpi
    125
  - Editor Port
    126
  - Tally Relay Option
    126
  - Communication Inputs and Outputs
    127
    
    DPM Ports
    127
    
    P E Ri Phe Ra L Bus II
    127
- Signal Processor Frame Description
  129
  - Signal Processor Overview
    129
    
    Control Section
    129
    
    Input Section
    129
    
    Output Section
    129
  - Input Section
    130
  - Video and Effects Section
    133
    
    Chroma Keyers
    134
    
    Keyers, PGM/PST and Borderline
    134
    
    Key Source
    135
    
    Luminance Keys
    135
    
    Borderline
    136
    
    Key Mask
    136
    
    Matte Generation on the Keyers and PGM/PST Modules
    137
    
    Matte Modulation on the Keyers and PGM/PST Modules
    137
    
    Mixer and Wipe Generator Modules
    138
    
    Clean Feed
    139
    
    Frame Store Option
    139
    
    Preset Wipes
    139
    
    Effects Send Module Option
    140
    
    Frame Stores Provide the Following Features
    140
  - Output Section
    141
  - Control Section
    143
    
    Control Panel CPU Module
    143
    
    Peripheral Utility Processors (Pups)
    143
    
    Control Processing by the Signal Processor Frame
    146
    
    Data Transfer to the Frame
    146
    
    Status Terminal
    147
  - MIX Effects Modules
    148
    
    Sync Generator and Preview Module
    148
    
    Black and Test Generators Section
    150
    
    Sync Generator Section
    150
    
    Preview Section
    151
    
    Analog Composite Input 10-Bit
    152
    
    Composite Parallel Digital Input
    152
    
    Composite Serial Digital Input
    152
    
    Input Modules
    152
    
    Crosspoint Modules
    156
  - M/E Keyer Module
    157
  - Keyer Module (Continued)
    162
    
    Effects Send Module Option
    165
  - M/E Mixer and Primary Wipe Module
    166
  - PGM/PST and Dual DSK Module
    169
  - Output Modules
    172
    
    Analog NTSC Composite Output
    172
    
    Composite Serial Output
    174
    
    Composite Parallel Digital Output
    176
  - Secondary Wipe Option Module
    178
  - Dual Component RGB Input Option Module
    180
  - Dual Chroma Keyer Option Module
    181
  - Controller Module
    184
- Control Panel Description
  189
  - Control Panel Components
    189
    
    Model 3000-3
    195
  - Control Panel Functional Operation
    196
    
    Model 3000-2
    199
    
    Model 3000-3
    199
  - Peripheral Utility Processor Functional Operation
    200
- Power Supply Description
  201
  - Control Panel
    201
  - Signal Processing Frame
    201
  - Signal Processor Frame Assembly
    202
Section 4 - Maintenance

203
- Introduction
  203
- Servicing Precautions
  203
  - Powering down
    203
  - Removing Circuit Modules
    204
  - Repairing Circuit Modules
    205
- Servicing Procedures
  205
- Repairing Power Supplies
  205
  - Power Supply Configurations
    206
  - Frame Power Supply Replacement
    206
    
    Front Panel
    207
    
    Power Switch
    207
  - Replacement of Individual Power Supply Assemblies
    209
    
    Configurations
    209
    
    Procedures
    209
  - Replacement of Multi-Output Power Supply Assembly
    210
    
    Removal of Pioneer Multi-Output Supply
    210
    
    Installation of Todd Multi-Output Supply
    212
    
    Mount Terminal Block
    212
    
    Install Assembly in Frame
    213
    
    Wiring Diagram
    214
  - Replacement of +5 Volt Power Supply Assembly
    214
    
    Removal of Pioneer +5 Volt Supply
    214
    
    Installation of Todd +5 Volt Supply
    216
    
    Wiring Diagram
    220
- Redundant Power Supply Voltage Adjustments
  220
Section 5 - Diagnostics

239
- Introduction
  239
  - Repairing Circuit Modules
    240
  - Static Charges
    240
  - Recommended Test Equipment
    240
  - Required Reference Signals
    240
  - System 3000 Service Philosophy
    241
    
    Fault-Isolation Diagnostics
    241
    
    Power up Diagnostics
    241
    
    Manual Video Path Testing
    242
    
    Remote Diagnostics
    242
    
    The Software Driven Video Path Diagnostics
    242
    
    Video Path Diagnostics
    242
  - Manual Fault Isolation Procedures
    243
    
    Cabling and New Equipment Installation
    243
    
    CPU Run and Error Leds
    244
    
    Power Supplies
    244
    
    Reference Signals and Sources
    244
    
    Software Updates
    244
  - Isolating Software Operating Faults
    245
  - Isolating Control Panel Faults
    245
  - Isolating Signal Processing Frame Faults
    245
  - Isolating Remote aux Faults
    246
- Draining the Control Processor RAM
  247

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User Manuals: Tektronix Grass Valley 3000 Switcher

Tektronix Grass Valley 3000 User Manual (284 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Section 1 - System Overview

Section 2 - Startup & Configuration

Section 3 - Switcher Concepts

Section 4 - Switcher Operations

Appendix A - Shaped and Unshaped Video

Appendix B - Keyframe Facts

Appendix C - Super Black

Glossary

Tektronix Grass Valley 3000 Installation And Service (254 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Notices

Section 1 - System Overview

Section 2 - Installation

Section 3 - Functional Description

Section 4 - Maintenance

Section 5 - Diagnostics

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