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FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Introduction

Models: MX-4DV

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the MX-4 DV, and thank you for buying FOCUS Enhancements products.

This chapter contains:

•Brief descriptions of major MX-4 DV features

•Typical uses for the MX-4 DV

•How to contact FOCUS Enhancements

•An inventory of package contents

•Description of the contents of this User Guide

Please take a few moments to read the material so you can take full advantage of all MX-4 DV benefits.

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FOCUS Enhancements MX-4DV manual Introduction

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 DemoCutting Between Sources Setting up a TransitionBorders and Solid Color Backgrounds To change the color, press BG ColorRunning 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 SelectorSimple Cuts Swapping SourcesSwapping Between Two Sources To do this type of mixingWorking with Colors To switch sources using this methodDefault Colors and Numbers Identifying Colors Using Color BackgroundsChanging Colors and Styles To make the selectionTo create a custom color Using BordersCreating Custom Colors To change a border style setting Border Styles DefaultsChanging Border Styles To specify border colorMove 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 MenusEdges Transitions Category Basic Transitions CategoryMisc. Transitions Category Shapes 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 NumbersChanging Transition Speed Adjusting TransitionsChanging Transition Direction To change the transition’s speedTo reverse a transition To invoke the Auto-Reverse featureRunning Transitions Automatically Running TransitionsRunning Transitions Manually To run a transition automatically at a predetermined speedInput 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 Color Correct MosaicColor NEG To use Color CorrectChromakey Video AdjustmentFlip Vertical StrobePage Functions Demo To run the demo in Locked modeRunning a Locked Demo To run the demoDisplay Two Channel SHIFT+2 Setup Menu Navigation Keys SetupAudio Mode GPI Out ModeDual Monitor Mode Force Field FreezeRoute 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 Audio MIX ComposeFreeze Field and Frame FreezesTo use Freeze with Single Source Editing Major Freeze FunctionsFreeze Examples To create a still montage MX-4 DV User Guide Pips Background Tile Single PIPForeground Tile To create and apply a single PIPPosition 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 Ways YOU can Control Audio Audio Devices YOU can USEControlling Audio Transitions 108Selecting Audio Sources Ways to USE Audio109 Audio Accompanies VideoTo use continuous audio 110Continuous Audio 111 Using the Audio MixerAdjusting Audio Levels Using Background Audio112 Audio Mixer ControlsUsing the Analog Audio Adjustments Function Using HeadphonesAdvanced Audio Steps 113To adjust the audio delay for your analog sources Selecting Audio Delay114 Selecting Manual LevelsAdvanced Operations Using Color Bars Using Titles116 To display the built-in color bars117 Performing Roll EditsCutting Between Scenes Roll EditsTo run this type of transition 118Transitions to and from Solid Colors Security Monitoring Operating in Live Environments119 Transitions to Modified Sources120 Using a GPI DeviceParts Required Instructions for Building a GPI Trigger121 Using a GPI Trigger Device Resetting the MX-4 DV Factory DefaultsTo reset the MX-4 DV to its factory defaults 122To 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 QualityFreeze Quality Video Scaling ArtifactsVideo Processing Artifacts 156MX-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 Betacam RollCamcorder Composite VideoVideo Editing VideoTime Code D E Index Strobe