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Specifications
Install
Default Colors and Numbers
Selecting Audio Delay
Connecting with Ethernet
Post Production Configuration
Setting Up
Power Connector
Adjusting Transitions
Fine-Tuning Key Colors
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NOTES
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Contents
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Disclaimer
N T E N T S
Contents
Glossary Index
Introduction
Major Features
Introduction
Common Uses for MX-4 DV
MX-4 DV Package Contents
MX-4 DV
About this User Guide
Introduction
Technical Specifications
MX-4 DV User Guide
Quick Start
Setting Up
Quick Start Steps
Preview Screen
Running the Demo
Press any key to stop the demo at any time
Borders and Solid Color Backgrounds
Setting up a Transition
Cutting Between Sources
To change the color, press BG Color
Using CUT Transitions
Running Transitions
Choosing Transitions
Using Transition Categories
Other Features
MX-4 DV User Guide
Installing the MX-4 DV
Sources and Output
Preview and Program Monitors
Number of Monitors
Preview Monitor
Program Monitor
Understanding MX-4 DV Connectors
MX-4 DV Rear Panel
Cables and Adapters
Power Connector
To connect the power cord and transformer
Good BAD
Microphones
Installation Examples
Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks
General Notes
Using Headphones
VCR Selector Switches
Post Production Configuration
Preview Monitor
Live Broadcast Configuration
Preview Monitor
Using a Microphone with MX-4 DV
To connect a microphone
Basic Operations
Starting and Stopping the MX-4 DV
Understanding the Keyboard
MX-4 DV Keyboard
MX-4 DV User Guide
Using the Preview Screen
Changing the Display Configuration
Input Source Previews
Active Source Highlights
Selected Transition
Color Selector
Transitions Menu
Using Current and Next Sources
To identify the Current and Next sources
Using the VIDEO/AUDIO Selector
Selecting Sources
Swapping Between Two Sources
Swapping Sources
Simple Cuts
To do this type of mixing
Working with Colors
To switch sources using this method
Default Colors and Numbers
Changing Colors and Styles
Using Color Backgrounds
Identifying Colors
To make the selection
To create a custom color
Using Borders
Creating Custom Colors
Changing Border Styles
Border Styles Defaults
To change a border style setting
To specify border color
Keys for Changing Border Attributes
Move shadow down
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Transitions
Basic Transition Concepts
To run a transition
At this point, you can do one of the following
Transition Categories and Menus
Transition Category Buttons
Misc. Transitions Category
Basic Transitions Category
Edges Transitions Category
Shapes Transitions Category
To change a transition in the User menu
To restore the default set of transition to the User menu
Changing User Transitions Menu
Selecting Transition Sources
Setting the Current Source
Setting the Next Source
To select a transition from the Transitions Menu
Using the Transitions Menu
Selecting Transitions
Using Transition Numbers
To select a transition using transition numbers
Changing Transition Direction
Adjusting Transitions
Changing Transition Speed
To change the transition’s speed
To invoke the Auto-Reverse feature
To reverse a transition
Running Transitions Manually
Running Transitions
Running Transitions Automatically
To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed
Input Effects
Input Effects Menu
Special Key Combinations
Input Effects Mode Key Combinations
Main Mode Input Effects Key Combinations
Using Input Effects
To apply a parameter value
Parameter Values Zero or one
Posterize
Flip Horizontal
Color NEG
Mosaic
Color Correct
To use Color Correct
Flip Vertical
Video Adjustment
Chromakey
Strobe
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Functions
Running a Locked Demo
To run the demo in Locked mode
Demo
To run the demo
Display
Two Channel SHIFT+2
Setup
Setup Menu Navigation Keys
Dual Monitor Mode
GPI Out Mode
Audio Mode
Force Field Freeze
Configuring the MX-4 DV
Route
Changing the Routing
To change the routing
Example Changing the Routing
Routing Audio Through Color or Background Channels
To route audio through the Color or Background Channels
Menus
Sub-Route Menus
Background Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients Backgrounds
Learn
Freeze
Compose
Audio MIX
Field and Frame Freezes
To use Freeze with Single Source Editing
Major Freeze Functions
Freeze Examples
To create a still montage
MX-4 DV User Guide
Pips
Foreground Tile
Single PIP
Background Tile
To create and apply a single PIP
Manipulating PIPs Tiles
Position
Using Other Effects with Single PIPs
Manipulating PIPs Mask
Multi-PIP Screen Configurations
To create a multi-PIP image such as the one shown above
Using Freeze Effect with Multi-PIPs
To use the Freeze effect with Multi-PIPs
Compose
Basic Composition Steps
Backgrounds
Foreground Tiles
Manipulating Tiles
Composition Rules
Sizing Tiles
Creating a Composed Image
To create a composition
To play a composition on the output device
Exiting from Compose Mode
Playing the Composition
Chromakey
Preparing the Background Footage
To prepare the chromakey footage
Preparing the Keyed Footage
Preparing the Chromakey Footage
Chroma Key Cursor
Ending Chroma Key
Fine-Tuning Key Colors
Performing the Chroma KEY
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Learn Mode
Create a Learned Environment
Learned Environments
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To create a Learned Environment
Learned Scripts
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Using Learn Mode
Learn mode involves the following steps
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Other Useful Information
Aborting a Playback Session
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Working with Audio
Controlling Audio Transitions
Audio Devices YOU can USE
Ways YOU can Control Audio
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Ways to USE Audio
Selecting Audio Sources
Audio Accompanies Video
To use continuous audio
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Continuous Audio
Using the Audio Mixer
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Using Background Audio
Adjusting Audio Levels
Audio Mixer Controls
Advanced Audio Steps
Using Headphones
Using the Analog Audio Adjustments Function
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Selecting Audio Delay
To adjust the audio delay for your analog sources
Selecting Manual Levels
Advanced Operations
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Using Titles
Using Color Bars
To display the built-in color bars
Cutting Between Scenes
Performing Roll Edits
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Roll Edits
To run this type of transition
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Transitions to and from Solid Colors
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Operating in Live Environments
Security Monitoring
Transitions to Modified Sources
Using a GPI Device
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Parts Required
Instructions for Building a GPI Trigger
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To reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults
Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory Defaults
Using a GPI Trigger Device
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To connect to a network Static IP
Connecting with Ethernet
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Select Local Area Connection and click Properties
IP Setup for a Computer or Laptop
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To connect to a network Dynamic IP
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Transferring Files to or from the MX-4 DV
Updating System Software
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Information About FTP Clients
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Transitions List
Basic Transitions
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Basic Transitions
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Descriptions of Basic Transitions
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BRC
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BLC
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Edge Transitions
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Misc. Transitions
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Shape Transitions
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Horizontal Compress a to L edge Expand B from edge
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Horizontal Compress A/Wipe B
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Vertical Interval Data
Dual TBC Mode
Time Base Corrector
TBC Technical Information
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Video Quality
Preview Image Quality
Video Processing Artifacts
Video Scaling Artifacts
Freeze Quality
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Technical Specifications
MX-4 DV Technical Specifications
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Effects
Transitions Organized Differently
MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-Channels
Help for Mxpro DV Users
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Camcorder
Roll
Betacam
Composite Video
Video Editing
Video
Time Code
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Index
Strobe
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