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FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Basic Operations

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CHAPTER 4

BASIC OPERATIONS

This chapter describes several basic MX-4 DV operations, including:

•Starting and stopping the MX-4 DV

•Using the MX-4 DV keyboard

•Using the Preview screen

•Using CURRENT and NEXT sources

•Selecting Sources

•Using the VIDEO/AUDIO selector

•Cutting Between Sources

•Working with Color

•Using Backgrounds

•Using Borders

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FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Basic Operations

Contents

Page Disclaimer N T E N T S Glossary Index ContentsIntroduction Major Features Introduction Common Uses for MX-4 DV MX-4 DV MX-4 DV Package ContentsIntroduction About this User GuideTechnical Specifications MX-4 DV User Guide Quick Start Quick Start Steps Setting UpPreview Screen Press any key to stop the demo at any time Running the DemoTo change the color, press BG Color Setting up a TransitionCutting Between Sources Borders and Solid Color BackgroundsRunning Transitions Using CUT TransitionsChoosing Transitions Using Transition CategoriesOther Features MX-4 DV User Guide Installing the MX-4 DV Preview and Program Monitors Sources and OutputNumber 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 Microphones Good BADCorrelating Input Sources to MX-4 DV Jacks Installation ExamplesGeneral Notes Using HeadphonesVCR Selector Switches Post Production Configuration Preview Monitor Live Broadcast Configuration Preview Monitor To connect a microphone Using a Microphone with MX-4 DVBasic Operations Understanding the Keyboard Starting and Stopping the MX-4 DVMX-4 DV Keyboard MX-4 DV User Guide Changing the Display Configuration Using the Preview ScreenActive Source Highlights Input Source PreviewsSelected Transition Color SelectorTransitions Menu To identify the Current and Next sources Using Current and Next SourcesSelecting Sources Using the VIDEO/AUDIO SelectorTo do this type of mixing Swapping SourcesSimple Cuts Swapping Between Two SourcesWorking with Colors To switch sources using this methodDefault Colors and Numbers To make the selection Using Color BackgroundsIdentifying Colors Changing Colors and StylesTo create a custom color Using BordersCreating Custom Colors To specify border color Border Styles DefaultsTo change a border style setting Changing Border StylesMove shadow down Keys for Changing Border AttributesPage Transitions To run a transition Basic Transition ConceptsAt this point, you can do one of the following Transition Category Buttons Transition Categories and MenusShapes Transitions Category Basic Transitions CategoryEdges Transitions Category Misc. Transitions CategoryTo 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 To select a transition using transition numbers Using Transition NumbersTo change the transition’s speed Adjusting TransitionsChanging Transition Speed Changing Transition DirectionTo reverse a transition To invoke the Auto-Reverse featureTo run a transition automatically at a predetermined speed Running TransitionsRunning Transitions Automatically Running Transitions ManuallyInput Effects Input Effects Menu Special Key Combinations Input Effects Mode Key CombinationsMain Mode Input Effects Key Combinations To apply a parameter value Using Input EffectsParameter Values Zero or one PosterizeFlip Horizontal To use Color Correct MosaicColor Correct Color NEGStrobe Video AdjustmentChromakey Flip VerticalPage Functions To run the demo To run the demo in Locked modeDemo Running a Locked DemoDisplay Two Channel SHIFT+2 Setup Menu Navigation Keys SetupForce Field Freeze GPI Out ModeAudio Mode Dual Monitor ModeRoute Configuring the MX-4 DVTo change the routing Changing the RoutingExample Changing the Routing To route audio through the Color or Background Channels Routing Audio Through Color or Background ChannelsMenus Sub-Route MenusBackground Graphics Menu Solid Color Gradients Backgrounds Learn Field and Frame Freezes ComposeAudio MIX FreezeTo use Freeze with Single Source Editing Major Freeze FunctionsFreeze Examples To create a still montage MX-4 DV User Guide Pips To create and apply a single PIP Single PIPBackground Tile Foreground TilePosition Manipulating PIPs TilesManipulating PIPs Mask Using Other Effects with Single PIPsTo create a multi-PIP image such as the one shown above Multi-PIP Screen ConfigurationsTo use the Freeze effect with Multi-PIPs Using Freeze Effect with Multi-PIPsCompose Backgrounds Basic Composition StepsManipulating Tiles Foreground TilesSizing Tiles Composition RulesTo create a composition Creating a Composed ImageTo 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 Create a Learned Environment Learn Mode102 Learned EnvironmentsTo 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 108 Audio Devices YOU can USEWays YOU can Control Audio Controlling Audio TransitionsAudio Accompanies Video Ways to USE AudioSelecting Audio Sources 109To use continuous audio 110Continuous Audio 111 Using the Audio MixerAudio Mixer Controls Using Background AudioAdjusting Audio Levels 112113 Using HeadphonesUsing the Analog Audio Adjustments Function Advanced Audio StepsSelecting Manual Levels Selecting Audio DelayTo adjust the audio delay for your analog sources 114Advanced Operations To display the built-in color bars Using TitlesUsing Color Bars 116Roll Edits Performing Roll Edits117 Cutting Between ScenesTo run this type of transition 118Transitions to and from Solid Colors Transitions to Modified Sources Operating in Live EnvironmentsSecurity Monitoring 119120 Using a GPI DeviceParts Required Instructions for Building a GPI Trigger121 122 Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory DefaultsUsing a GPI Trigger Device To reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaultsTo 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 To connect to a network Dynamic IP 129Transferring Files to or from the MX-4 DV 130131 Updating System SoftwareInformation About FTP Clients 132133 134 Transitions List 136 Basic TransitionsBasic Transitions 137Descriptions of Basic Transitions 138139 140 BRC 141BLC 142143 Edge Transitions 144Misc. Transitions 145Shape Transitions 146147 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 154 TBC Technical InformationPreview Image Quality Video Quality156 Video Scaling ArtifactsFreeze Quality Video Processing ArtifactsMX-4 DV Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsEffects 158Transitions Organized Differently MX-4 DV Defaults to Y/C on All 4-ChannelsHelp for Mxpro DV Users 160 Composite Video RollBetacam CamcorderVideo Editing VideoTime Code D E Index Strobe