Using Headphones, Advanced Audio Steps | FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV

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USING HEADPHONES

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USING HEADPHONES

You might find headphones helpful for monitoring audio input signals. You can plug a set of head- phones directly into the MX-4 DV by connecting them to the headphone jack located on the rear panel of the unit. Headphone audio is stereo.

Normally, headphones carry only the main sound, that is, the sound coming from the CURRENT input source. You can, however, monitor the sound from the NEXT source without disturbing the audio going to the output device.

To monitor the audio on the NEXT source:

•Press SHIFT+AUDIO/VIDEO.

Each time you press SHIFT+AUDIO/VIDEO, you toggle between the audio on the CURRENT source and that on the NEXT source.

ADVANCED AUDIO STEPS

If you have an external audio mixer device available, FOCUS Enhancements recommends you use that device to manually control all sound. you can:

•Connect the external mixer’s output to any MX-4 DV audio input, and permanently set that source as your sound input source. This lets you use the external mixer when you need flexi- bility, or use the MX-4 DV when you want control of the audio. The latter gives you the ability to perform more activities, like fading audio automatically when video transitions run.

•Meter line out, which is not necessarily the source you’re working on. For example, suppose the Program out is on Source A, but your adjusting the gain for Source B. You won’t see that reflected in the LED meter (if Source B was on the program out you would). The line out slider should affect the meter.

USING THE ANALOG AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS FUNCTION

Use the Audio Adjustments Function to adjust the analog audio input levels and add delay to the analog or DV audio path. These are advanced functions and most users should leave the system set to its default settings: 0dB gain and 2.25 fields of delay. Use these functions if you need fine con- trol over your audio inputs or to compensate for video delays that may have occurred in other devices in your video stream.

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Contents

Page Disclaimer N T E N T S Glossary Index Contents Introduction Major Features Introduction Common Uses for MX-4 DV MX-4 DV MX-4 DV Package Contents Introduction About this User Guide Technical Specifications MX-4 DV User Guide Quick Start Quick Start Steps Setting Up Preview Screen Press any key to stop the demo at any time Running the Demo Cutting Between Sources Setting up a TransitionBorders and Solid Color Backgrounds To change the color, press BG Color Running Transitions Using CUT Transitions Using Transition Categories Other FeaturesChoosing Transitions MX-4 DV User Guide Installing the MX-4 DV Preview and Program Monitors Sources and Output Preview Monitor Program MonitorNumber of Monitors Understanding MX-4 DV Connectors MX-4 DV Rear Panel Power Connector To connect the power cord and transformerCables and Adapters Microphones Good BAD Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks Installation Examples Using Headphones VCR Selector SwitchesGeneral Notes Post Production Configuration Preview Monitor Live Broadcast Configuration Preview Monitor To connect a microphone Using a Microphone with MX-4 DV Basic Operations Understanding the Keyboard Starting and Stopping the MX-4 DV MX-4 DV Keyboard MX-4 DV User Guide Changing the Display Configuration Using the Preview Screen Active Source Highlights Input Source Previews Color Selector Transitions MenuSelected Transition To identify the Current and Next sources Using Current and Next Sources Selecting Sources Using the VIDEO/AUDIO Selector Simple Cuts Swapping SourcesSwapping Between Two Sources To do this type of mixing To switch sources using this method Default Colors and NumbersWorking with Colors Identifying Colors Using Color BackgroundsChanging Colors and Styles To make the selection Using Borders Creating Custom ColorsTo create a custom color To change a border style setting Border Styles DefaultsChanging Border Styles To specify border color Move shadow down Keys for Changing Border AttributesPage Transitions To run a transition Basic Transition Concepts At this point, you can do one of the following Transition Category Buttons Transition Categories and Menus Edges Transitions Category Basic Transitions CategoryMisc. Transitions Category Shapes Transitions Category To restore the default set of transition to the User menu Changing User Transitions MenuTo change a transition in the User menu Setting the Current Source Setting the Next SourceSelecting Transition Sources Using the Transitions Menu Selecting TransitionsTo select a transition from the Transitions Menu To select a transition using transition numbers Using Transition Numbers Changing Transition Speed Adjusting TransitionsChanging Transition Direction To change the transition’s speed To reverse a transition To invoke the Auto-Reverse feature Running Transitions Automatically Running TransitionsRunning Transitions Manually To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed Input Effects Input Effects Menu Input Effects Mode Key Combinations Main Mode Input Effects Key CombinationsSpecial Key Combinations To apply a parameter value Using Input Effects Posterize Flip HorizontalParameter Values Zero or one Color Correct MosaicColor NEG To use Color Correct Chromakey Video AdjustmentFlip Vertical StrobePage Functions Demo To run the demo in Locked modeRunning a Locked Demo To run the demo Display Two Channel SHIFT+2 Setup Menu Navigation Keys Setup Audio Mode GPI Out ModeDual Monitor Mode Force Field Freeze Route Configuring the MX-4 DV To change the routing Changing the Routing Example Changing the Routing To route audio through the Color or Background Channels Routing Audio Through Color or Background Channels Sub-Route Menus Background Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients BackgroundsMenus Learn Audio MIX ComposeFreeze Field and Frame Freezes Major Freeze Functions Freeze ExamplesTo use Freeze with Single Source Editing To create a still montage MX-4 DV User Guide Pips Background Tile Single PIPForeground Tile To create and apply a single PIP Position Manipulating PIPs Tiles Manipulating PIPs Mask Using Other Effects with Single PIPs To create a multi-PIP image such as the one shown above Multi-PIP Screen Configurations To use the Freeze effect with Multi-PIPs Using Freeze Effect with Multi-PIPs Compose Backgrounds Basic Composition Steps Manipulating Tiles Foreground Tiles Sizing Tiles Composition Rules To create a composition Creating a Composed Image Exiting from Compose Mode Playing the CompositionTo play a composition on the output device Chromakey Preparing the Background Footage Preparing the Keyed Footage Preparing the Chromakey FootageTo prepare the chromakey footage Chroma Key Cursor Fine-Tuning Key Colors Performing the Chroma KEYEnding Chroma Key Page Create a Learned Environment Learn Mode 102 Learned Environments Learned Scripts 103To create a Learned Environment Using Learn Mode Learn mode involves the following steps104 Other Useful Information Aborting a Playback Session105 Page Working with Audio Ways YOU can Control Audio Audio Devices YOU can USEControlling Audio Transitions 108 Selecting Audio Sources Ways to USE Audio109 Audio Accompanies Video 110 Continuous AudioTo use continuous audio 111 Using the Audio Mixer Adjusting Audio Levels Using Background Audio112 Audio Mixer Controls Using the Analog Audio Adjustments Function Using HeadphonesAdvanced Audio Steps 113 To adjust the audio delay for your analog sources Selecting Audio Delay114 Selecting Manual Levels Advanced Operations Using Color Bars Using Titles116 To display the built-in color bars 117 Performing Roll EditsCutting Between Scenes Roll Edits 118 Transitions to and from Solid ColorsTo run this type of transition Security Monitoring Operating in Live Environments119 Transitions to Modified Sources 120 Using a GPI Device Instructions for Building a GPI Trigger 121Parts Required Using a GPI Trigger Device Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory DefaultsTo reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults 122 Connecting with Ethernet 123To connect to a network Static IP IP Setup for a Computer or Laptop 124Select Local Area Connection and click Properties 125 126 127 128 To connect to a network Dynamic IP 129 Transferring Files to or from the MX-4 DV 130 131 Updating System Software Information About FTP Clients 132 133 134 Transitions List 136 Basic Transitions Basic Transitions 137 Descriptions of Basic Transitions 138 139 140 BRC 141 BLC 142 143 Edge Transitions 144 Misc. Transitions 145 Shape Transitions 146 147 148 149 150 151 Horizontal Compress A/Wipe BHorizontal Compress a to L edge Expand B from edge Page Dual TBC Mode Time Base CorrectorVertical Interval Data 154 TBC Technical Information Preview Image Quality Video Quality Freeze Quality Video Scaling ArtifactsVideo Processing Artifacts 156 MX-4 DV Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Effects 158 MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-Channels Help for Mxpro DV UsersTransitions Organized Differently 160 Betacam RollCamcorder Composite Video Video Time CodeVideo Editing D E Index Strobe