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Table 4: Shape Transitions (continued)

Bounce off edges/Wipe

747 748 749 750 751

Ctr Wipe (A) to 1/16 screen; CCW spiral reveal

752 753 754 755 756

Random Sizes Flips (B): fills screen at end

757 758 759 760 761

Random Wipes (B): Ctr wipe to full screen

762 763 764 765 766

(A) wanders out

767	768	769	770	771

Horizontal Curtain Expand (B) from Ctr to full

772	773	774	775	776

Horizontal Compress (A) to Ctr line; Expand (B) from line

777	778	779	780	781

Horizontal Compress (A) L to 1/2 screen slice; Slide slide R*

782	783	784	785	786

Horizontal Compress (A) L to 1/2 screen slice; Slide slide R; compress to Ctr line*

787	788	789	790	791

Horizontal Compress (A) R to 1/2 screen slice; Slide slide L; slide under Ctr line*

792	793	794	795	796

Horizontal Compress line to L edge; Expand to full screen

797	798	799	800	801

Horizontal wipe

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Contents

Page 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 TransitionCutting Between Sources To change the color, press BG Color Using CUT Transitions Running Transitions Other Features Using Transition CategoriesChoosing Transitions MX-4 DV User Guide Installing the MX-4 DV Sources and Output Preview and Program Monitors Program Monitor Preview MonitorNumber of Monitors Understanding MX-4 DV Connectors MX-4 DV Rear Panel To connect the power cord and transformer Power ConnectorCables and Adapters Good BAD Microphones Installation Examples Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks VCR Selector Switches Using HeadphonesGeneral Notes 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 Transitions Menu Color SelectorSelected Transition Using Current and Next Sources To identify the Current and Next sources Using the VIDEO/AUDIO Selector Selecting Sources Swapping Between Two Sources Swapping SourcesSimple Cuts To do this type of mixing Default Colors and Numbers To switch sources using this methodWorking with Colors Changing Colors and Styles Using Color BackgroundsIdentifying Colors To make the selection Creating Custom Colors Using BordersTo create a custom color Changing Border Styles Border Styles DefaultsTo change a border style setting To specify border color Keys for Changing Border Attributes Move shadow downPage 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 CategoryEdges Transitions Category Shapes Transitions Category Changing User Transitions Menu To restore the default set of transition to the User menuTo change a transition in the User menu Setting the Next Source Setting the Current SourceSelecting Transition Sources Selecting Transitions Using the Transitions MenuTo select a transition from the Transitions Menu Using Transition Numbers To select a transition using transition numbers Changing Transition Direction Adjusting TransitionsChanging Transition Speed To change the transition’s speed To invoke the Auto-Reverse feature To reverse a transition Running Transitions Manually Running TransitionsRunning Transitions Automatically To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed Input Effects Input Effects Menu Main Mode Input Effects Key Combinations Input Effects Mode Key CombinationsSpecial Key Combinations Using Input Effects To apply a parameter value Flip Horizontal PosterizeParameter Values Zero or one Color NEG MosaicColor Correct To use Color Correct Flip Vertical Video AdjustmentChromakey StrobePage Functions Running a Locked Demo To run the demo in Locked modeDemo To run the demo Display Two Channel SHIFT+2 Setup Setup Menu Navigation Keys Dual Monitor Mode GPI Out ModeAudio 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 Background Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients Backgrounds Sub-Route MenusMenus Learn Freeze ComposeAudio MIX Field and Frame Freezes Freeze Examples Major Freeze FunctionsTo use Freeze with Single Source Editing To create a still montage MX-4 DV User Guide Pips Foreground Tile Single PIPBackground 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 Playing the Composition Exiting from Compose ModeTo play a composition on the output device Chromakey Preparing the Background Footage Preparing the Chromakey Footage Preparing the Keyed FootageTo prepare the chromakey footage Chroma Key Cursor Performing the Chroma KEY Fine-Tuning Key ColorsEnding Chroma Key Page Learn Mode Create a Learned Environment Learned Environments 102 103 Learned ScriptsTo create a Learned Environment Learn mode involves the following steps Using Learn Mode104 Aborting a Playback Session Other Useful Information105 Page Working with Audio Controlling Audio Transitions Audio Devices YOU can USEWays YOU can Control Audio 108 109 Ways to USE AudioSelecting Audio Sources Audio Accompanies Video Continuous Audio 110To use continuous audio Using the Audio Mixer 111 112 Using Background AudioAdjusting Audio Levels Audio Mixer Controls Advanced Audio Steps Using HeadphonesUsing the Analog Audio Adjustments Function 113 114 Selecting Audio DelayTo adjust the audio delay for your analog sources Selecting Manual Levels Advanced Operations 116 Using TitlesUsing Color Bars To display the built-in color bars Cutting Between Scenes Performing Roll Edits117 Roll Edits Transitions to and from Solid Colors 118To run this type of transition 119 Operating in Live EnvironmentsSecurity Monitoring Transitions to Modified Sources Using a GPI Device 120 121 Instructions for Building a GPI TriggerParts Required To reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory DefaultsUsing a GPI Trigger Device 122 123 Connecting with EthernetTo connect to a network Static IP 124 IP Setup for a Computer or LaptopSelect Local Area Connection and click Properties 125 126 127 128 129 To connect to a network Dynamic IP 130 Transferring Files to or from the MX-4 DV Updating System Software 131 132 Information About FTP Clients 133 134 Transitions List Basic Transitions 136 137 Basic Transitions 138 Descriptions of Basic Transitions 139 140 141 BRC 142 BLC 143 144 Edge Transitions 145 Misc. Transitions 146 Shape Transitions 147 148 149 150 Horizontal Compress A/Wipe B 151Horizontal Compress a to L edge Expand B from edge Page Time Base Corrector Dual TBC ModeVertical Interval Data TBC Technical Information 154 Video Quality Preview Image Quality Video Processing Artifacts Video Scaling ArtifactsFreeze Quality 156 Technical Specifications MX-4 DV Technical Specifications 158 Effects Help for Mxpro DV Users MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-ChannelsTransitions Organized Differently 160 Camcorder RollBetacam Composite Video Time Code VideoVideo Editing D E Index Strobe