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Basic Operation
This chapter describes the general operation of your switcher. Basic information is provided to help get you up and running quickly.
Transition Overview
Transitions allow you to replace the
You can perform three types of transitions:
•Cuts — The video image instantly switches between selected sources.
•Dissolves — The video image gradually fades from the
•Wipes — The selected source wipes over the
To perform a transition:
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1.Select the elements to include in the next transition by pressing and one of the following:
•BKGD
•KEY 1
•KEY 2
•KEY 3
2.Select the source on the Preset bus (when BKGD is selected as part of the next transition), that you want to take
3.If you selected any keys for the transition in step 1, select Keyers and sources on the Key/Aux bus.
4.Choose the type of transition you wish to perform:
•Press DISS to select a dissolve transition.
•Press WIPE to select a wipe transition.
5.Perform the transition by choosing one of the following:
•Press CUT to immediately cut the selected source
•Press AUTO TRANS to have the switcher perform a smooth transition.
•Move the Fader from one limit to the other to perform a manual transition..
Note:
•You can select multiple elements for the next transition by pressing and holding the button for the first element, then pressing one or more of the other next transition buttons.
•While still holding the first element button, press an element button again to remove it from the next transition.
For More Information on...
•including keys in transitions, refer to the section “Key Transitions” on page 19.
•the Next Transition area state after a transition, refer to the section “Next Transition Area Reset” on page 15.
Cutting on the Program Bus
Cuts are the simplest transition, performing an instantaneous change between sources. You can perform a cut transition as described in the previous section, or you can perform the transition directly on the Program bus.
This also applies to keys. If a key is
To cut on the Program bus:
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1.Select the source you want to take
Note:
•You can not preview the next source on your preview monitor when cutting on the Program Bus.
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