JVC KM-H3000U, KM-H2500U, KM-H3000E, KM-H2500E manual Chroma Key Fine Tuning

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To modify a mask:

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To modify the clip or gain:

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1.Select the key you wish to modify.

2.If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor.

3.Press NEXT until Mask is displayed.

4.Use the Mask knob to select the mask source. You can choose from the following:

Off — This is the default setting.

Box — This creates a box mask.

Pattrn — This creates a pattern mask.

5.Press the M-Frceknob to force the area inside the mask region to the foreground. Press again to return the mask to normal.

6.Press the M-Invknob to invert the mask. Press again to return the mask to normal.

Note:

The wash pattern and the key pattern mask are shared. Any adjustments affect both patterns.

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selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting Keys” on page 19.

Modifying Other Attributes

There are a number of other attributes you can modify to change the mask appearance. Press NEXT and use the knobs to access and change other attributes.

Modifying Clip and Gain for Unshaped Auto-Select Keys

If an Auto-Select key is unshaped, you can also modify clip and gain.

The Clip function adjusts the threshold level of the key. Only areas of the source video that are higher than the setting of the threshold cut a hole in the background video.

Increasing Gain causes the color to become increasingly saturated.

1.Select the key you wish to modify.

2.If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor.

3.Rotate the Clip and Gain knobs until the desired effect is achieved.

For More Information on...

selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting Keys” on page 19.

Converting Between Shaped and Unshaped Auto-Select Keys

You can convert an unshaped Auto-Select Key to a shaped Auto-Select Key by using the Make Linear function. This defaults any modifiers to the selected key.

To convert an unshaped Auto-Select Key to shaped:

1.Press MENU.

2.Press NEXT until Make Linear is displayed.

3.Press the Make Linear knob.

Chroma Key Fine Tuning

You can control aspects of the Chroma Key using the Chroma Key menus. The following effects can be adjusted:

Edge

Shadow

Gain

Spill

Chroma key adjustments are persistent and are not affected by a soft reset or switcher reboot. However, initializing the Chroma or performing a factory reset returns all adjustments to default values.

Using the Edge, Shadow, Gain and Spill Effects

The Edge effect controls the sharpness of the key edge.

The Shadow effect allows you to include or removed any shadows that are cast on the Chroma Key background.

The Gain effect controls color saturation. Increasing the Gain causes the video signal colors to become

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Contents KM-H2500E/U KM-H3000E/U Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety Precautions Environmental Information Contents Introduction Advanced Operation Page Documentation Terms About This ManualAbbreviations Control Panel OverviewMenu System To access a menu using the Menu buttonControl Panel Rear Connections Overview Menu Navigation Installing Your Own Insert FilmsKnobs ButtonsFader ShiftTransitions PositionerReference Type Switcher Video FormatEuropean Video Formats North American Video FormatsTo assign an Fcfs channel Assigning Fcfs ChannelsFormat Conversions for Bus Mode Format Conversions for Input ModeOutput Reference Sync Setting the Output Reference SyncTo set the output reference sync Aspect Ratio Resetting the Output Reference SyncAncillary Data Output Configuration Input BNC ConfigurationDefault Alpha Channel Mappings To configure the Clean Feed output Clean FeedTo configure a Dhcp IP address for your switcher IP AddressAux Bus Memory Recalls Switcher PersonalityCustomizing the Panel Glow Saving Color Schemes Power-Save ModeLoading Color Schemes Double-Press Rate Transition Rate UnitsResource Sharing Next Transition Area Reset Switch on Field or FrameEditor Control Transition Resume DirectionTo set the transition resume direction Next Transition Key BehaviorTo set the Next Transition Key behavior Cutting on the Program Bus Transition OverviewTo perform a transition KEYPausing a Transition Configuring the Auto Trans RateWipe Transitions Keying OverviewKey Transitions Video LayeringSelecting Keys Performing Key TransitionsDedicated Key Transitions Setting the Transition Rate for Dedicated Key TransitionsChroma Key Using other Adjustments Using a MatteMattes Selecting a Matte ColorFade to Black To apply other adjustmentsTo fade to black Choosing a Memory Access Mode Using the Memory SystemStoring Memory Registers Recalling Memory RegistersMemory AI and Recall to Preview Bus HoldMemory AI and Keys Memory AI and Recall to Preview ExamplesTransition Limit To set the Recall to Preview modeRecall to Preview On Memory AIConfiguring Default Settings Reset OptionsTo Quickly Reset the Transition Limit To configure user-defined defaultsResetting the Switcher Restoring Default Settings to Factory StateResetting Individual Settings Shared ParametersRestoring to Factory Defaults Resetting Menu ItemsUSB Storage Saving Memory Banks and RegistersTo upgrade the switcher software Software UpgradesPress Next until Run Software Upgrade From USB is displayed Loading Memory Banks and RegistersAdvanced Keying Completing a Software UpgradeModifying Keys Chroma Key Fine Tuning Split Keys Modifying Split KeysTo modify the appearance of a Split Key Modifying Wipes Accessing the Aux BusesAux Buses To modify time and directionSelecting a Source for the Aux Buses TalliesEditor Port General Purpose Interface GPISupported Editors Pin TriggerPage File Formats Media-Store OverviewTransparency Loading an Image or Animation by BrowsingEntering Media Numbers Understanding Media NumbersLoading an Image or Animation by Media Number To lock or unlock place and bank valuesTo modify the position of a Media-Store image Modifying Media-Store Image AttributesTo change an image between shaped and unshaped Animation Control Modifying Animation PlaybackSaving and Reverting Attributes To revert to saved attribute values To save attributes for an imagePage Weight DimensionsPower Requirements HD-SDI Input and Output SpecificationsGVG100 Protocol Supported Commands Error MessagesSwitcher Error Messages GVG100 Supported CommandsLast 5 bits used bit 0 is Name MLE/Keyer Byte Code GVG100 Supported Analog ControlsGVG100 Supported Lamps GVG100 Supported Buttons GVG100 Supported Buttons Page 多格式数字高清切换台

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