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2. Hardware Orientation

M/E Input Notes

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Please note the following important points regarding M/E inputs:

•Single Processor Configurations (VP and VPx) — Inputs are connected to the VP in the normal manner. You can connect a total of six inputs to each M/E:

~Three inputs can connect to layer A (HD/SDI, analog and DVI).

~Three inputs can connect to layer B (HD/SDI, analog and DVI).

Note	In a widescreen configuration, a VPx cannot function in a
	standalone manner, but must always work downstream of a
	standard VP. Here, a VPx cannot be the first processor in an
	Encore configuration.
	In the special widescreen “preview” configuration, a VPx can
	be used as a standalone destination that accepts DVI input
	signals only — but no other input types are accepted, and no
	genlock circuitry is provided.

Using the setup menus, each input can be assigned to a source button on the Controller, but only two inputs can be used “on air” from an M/E at a time — the one assigned to layer A and the one assigned to layer B.

Thus, in a three-M/E configuration, you can populate all 18 physical inputs, but only six PIPs can be used “on air” — using both layers on each mixer.

•Multiple Processor Configurations (VP and VPx) — In these configurations, you only need to connect inputs to the first Processor. Inputs are automatically looped to all other Processors via the Source Link connections.

•Routers (VP only) — You can connect sources directly to the M/E inputs, or for the greatest flexibility, you to connect router outputs to the M/E inputs. In this manner, one input represents any number of video or graphic sources.

•HD/SDI Inputs (VP Only) — For the two HD/SDI input connectors on an M/E, you can set the input to accept SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, NTSC or PAL) or HD-SDI(SMPTE 292M, HDTV).

•DVI-I Connectors (VP and VPx) — There are two DVI-I input connectors for each M/E (A and B), and each contains both a digital and an analog input. Depending upon your application (and the location of the M/E), you can use the input for a scaled or an unscaled source:

~The “digital” side accepts connections from a standard DVI output or digital graphic router. This side of the input can be used as both a scaled input source or as an unscaled Background / DSK source.

~Using a breakout cable, the “analog” side accepts connections from a VGA output or VGA router. This side is designed for inputting the system’s unscaled sources — Background and DSK.

•The lowest priority M/E in your system must be used for inputting the Background source.

•The highest priority M/E in your system must be used for inputting the DSK source.

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