power as possible without affecting on-air video.

Sleep — The menu display turns off. Buttons light and slowly fade in a raindrop pattern.

4.Use the right knob to set the power-save timeout (in minutes). You can select a value from 0 (off) to 999 minutes.

Transition Rate Units

You can select the units used to specify durations for various switcher transitions. Choose the units that you are most comfortable working with.

To select the units for switcher transitions:

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1.Press MENU.

2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.

3.Use the Rate knob to select the units used to specify switcher transition rates. You can choose from the following:

Frames — Switcher transitions are specified in frames.

Secnds — Switcher transitions are specified in seconds.

Double-Press Rate

You can set the double-press rate of the switcher to suit your preference. Setting a fast rate requires you to double-press the knobs in quick succession in order to be recognized as a double press. Setting a slow rate allows more time between presses but may register two single presses as a double press. Find a value that is most comfortable for your operating style.

To set the switcher double press rate:

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1.Press MENU.

2.Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.

3.Press the DblPrs Speed knob.

4.Double-press the middle knob at a rate you feel comfortable. This defines the double press rate.

5.Press MENU to save the setting.

Resource Sharing

The switcher can only use one Chroma Key at a time. You can specify how the Chroma Key is shared between the keys on your switcher.

To specify Chroma Key resource sharing:

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1.Press MENU.

2.Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

3.Press the Rsrc Mode knob to display the Resource Mode menu.

4.Use the ChrKey knob to select how the Chroma Key resource is shared between keys. You can choose from the following:

KEY1 — The Chroma Key is locked to Key 1. Only Key 1 can display a Chroma Key.

KEY2 — The Chroma Key is locked to Key 2. Only Key 2 can display a Chroma Key.

KEY3 (KM-H3000 only) — The Chroma Key is locked to Key 3. Only Key 3 can display a Chroma Key.

FLOAT — The Chroma Key can be used by any key. If a Chroma Key is on-air and you attempt to create a second Chroma Key, you are asked if you wish to take the first Chroma Key off-air and use the Chroma Key resource for the new key.

ASK — The Chroma Key can be used by any key. If a Chroma Key is in-use (on or off-air), you are asked if you wish to convert the original Chroma Key to an Auto-Select key, take it off-air, and use the Chroma Key resource for the new key.

5.Press the ChrKey knob to select the Chroma Key sharing mode.

6.Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the change.

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KM-H2500, KM-H2500U, KM-H3000U, KM-H2500E, KM-H3000E specifications

The JVC KM-H3000E, KM-H2500E, KM-H3000U, KM-H2500U, and KM-H2500 are professional video production switchers designed to meet the demands of live broadcasting, events, and production environments. These switchers are renowned for their robust construction, intuitive operation, and advanced features that cater to a wide range of workflow requirements.

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