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Television screens are simulated and subject to change without notice. This device is not to be used for the unauthorized copying of copyrighted material.

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MX-4 DV, the FOCUS Enhancements logo, and MX-4 DV are trademarks or registered trademarks of FOCUS Enhancements Hi8 and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony Corporation. FireWire is a reg- istered trademark of Apple Computer. VHS is a registered trade- mark of JVC. Other product and brand names might be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

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FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer- cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user must correct the interference at his/her own expense.

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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 Choosing Transitions Using Transition CategoriesOther Features MX-4 DV User Guide Installing the MX-4 DV Sources and Output Preview and Program Monitors Number of Monitors Preview MonitorProgram Monitor Understanding MX-4 DV Connectors MX-4 DV Rear Panel Cables and Adapters Power ConnectorTo connect the power cord and transformer Good BAD Microphones Installation Examples Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks General Notes Using HeadphonesVCR 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 SelectorTransitions 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 SourcesSimple Cuts To do this type of mixing Working with Colors To switch sources using this methodDefault Colors and Numbers Changing Colors and Styles Using Color BackgroundsIdentifying Colors To make the selection To create a custom color Using BordersCreating Custom Colors 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 To change a transition in the User menu To restore the default set of transition to the User menuChanging User Transitions Menu Selecting Transition Sources Setting the Current SourceSetting the Next Source To select a transition from the Transitions Menu Using the Transitions MenuSelecting Transitions 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 Special Key Combinations Input Effects Mode Key CombinationsMain Mode Input Effects Key Combinations Using Input Effects To apply a parameter value Parameter Values Zero or one PosterizeFlip Horizontal 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 Menus Sub-Route MenusBackground Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients Backgrounds Learn Freeze ComposeAudio MIX Field and Frame Freezes To use Freeze with Single Source Editing Major Freeze FunctionsFreeze Examples 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 To play a composition on the output device Exiting from Compose ModePlaying the Composition Chromakey Preparing the Background Footage To prepare the chromakey footage Preparing the Keyed FootagePreparing the Chromakey Footage Chroma Key Cursor Ending Chroma Key Fine-Tuning Key ColorsPerforming the Chroma KEY Page Learn Mode Create a Learned Environment Learned Environments 102 To create a Learned Environment Learned Scripts103 104 Using Learn ModeLearn mode involves the following steps 105 Other Useful InformationAborting a Playback Session 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 To use continuous audio 110Continuous 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 To run this type of transition 118Transitions to and from Solid Colors 119 Operating in Live EnvironmentsSecurity Monitoring Transitions to Modified Sources Using a GPI Device 120 Parts Required Instructions for Building a GPI Trigger121 To reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory DefaultsUsing a GPI Trigger Device 122 To connect to a network Static IP Connecting with Ethernet123 Select Local Area Connection and click Properties IP Setup for a Computer or Laptop124 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 to L edge Expand B from edge 151Horizontal Compress A/Wipe B Page Vertical Interval Data Dual TBC ModeTime Base Corrector 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 Transitions Organized Differently MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-ChannelsHelp for Mxpro DV Users 160 Camcorder RollBetacam Composite Video Video Editing VideoTime Code D E Index Strobe