332 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04
7. Operations
Working with Layer Functions
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Use the following steps to freeze a layer’s motion. Both PIPs and Keys can be frozen.
1. In the Layer Control Section, select the layer on Preview that you wish to freeze.
2. In the Layer Function Section, press Freeze. The button lights to indicate that
“freeze” is enabled.
3. Transition the frozen layer to/from Program in the normal way.
4. To restore motion to the source, select the frozen layer and press Freeze.
Please note:
If a mixer is in Mix mode, you can only freeze and un-freeze while a layer is
selected on Preview.
If a mixer is in Split mode, you can freeze and un-freeze while a layer is selected
on either Preview or Program.
When Freeze is enabled for a layer, PIP and Key adjustments are not allowed.
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The Black Preview function enables you to transition all layers, backgrounds and the DSK
to black, across all configured screens and all enabled destinations. The button is a toggle
— press to enable black on Preview, press again to restore the previous look.
Use the following steps to use the Black Preview function:
1. Regardless of the setup currently in Preview, in the Transition Function Section
press Black Preview to place source “black” on Preview. All PIPs, keys and
backgrounds are maintained under the black screen. Please note:
~The Black Preview button blinks when enabled.
~All raster boxes remain visible on Preview.
2. Perform a transition in the normal way to fade Program to black.
3. To fade up from black, turn off the Black Preview button. All PIPs, keys and
backgrounds are restored on Preview.
4. Perform a transition in the normal way to fade up from black.
Freeze
Note The lit Freeze button indicates an association between the
selected layer and the “freeze.” If you select a different layer
that does not have an associated freeze, the button turns off.
If you return to the “associated” layer, the button lights again.
Black
Preview