1. Functions in each area

1-2. Crosspoint area

PGM/A bus crosspoint switches [PGM/A 1 to 7]

These are used to select the PGM/A bus video signals. In the case of the flip-flop system, the main line video (PGM) signals are always selected.

PST/B bus crosspoint switches [PST/B 1 to 7]

These are used to select the PST/B bus video signals. In the case of the flip-flop system, the images inserted next (PST) are always selected. When a B bus crosspoint switch is pressed while one of the source selector switches (6) is held down, key signals or AUX signals are selected.

Source selector switches [SOURCE SELECT/AUX, KEY-S, KEY-F]

When a B bus crosspoint switch (5) is pressed while the [AUX] source selector switch is held down, the AUX signals are selected, and when a B bus crosspoint switch (5) is pressed while the [KEY-S] or [KEY-F] source selector switch is held down, the key signals are selected.

While a switch is held down, its indicator lights in amber.

In addition, if the [CLN], [PVW] or [PGM] wipe pattern selector switch (7) is pressed while the [AUX] switch is held down, the switch will operate as an AUX bus selector switch.

[CLN]: Clean signals are output to the AUX bus. See 3-2-2

[PVW]: PVW signals are output to the AUX bus. See 3-2-2

[PGM]: PGM signals are output to the AUX bus. See 3-2-2

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Philips AV-HS300G Crosspoint area,  PGM/A bus crosspoint switches PGM/A 1 to,  PST/B bus crosspoint switches PST/B 1 to

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