6Table of Contents
Connecting a DVI Signal Output Device............................................ 36
Connecting Monitors to the PGM1 And PGM2 Connectors ..............37
Connecting Monitors to the AUX1 And AUX2 Connectors .............. 37
Connecting a Monitor or Projector Equipped with a DVI Input......... 38
Connecting a Computer for Storing the Setting Data.......................... 38
Connecting an External Sync Signal................................................... 39
Installation and Connection of the Switcher...............................40
Installing an Interface Board............................................................... 40
Connecting the Processor Unit and Control Panel.............................. 42
Turning on the Power.......................................................................... 45
Menu Operation .............................................................................46
Displaying the Menus.......................................................................... 46
Operating the Menu............................................................................. 48
Basic Setups for the Switcher......................................................50
Setting the Video Signal Format and Aspect Ratio (Menu Page
951)............................................................................................ 50
Setting Up the Video Input Signals..................................................... 51
Setting Up the Video Output Signals.................................................. 54
Setting the Bus Mode for the Cross-Point Buttons (Menu Page
943)............................................................................................ 56
Setting Up the VISCA Camera ...........................................................57
Setting Up the Switcher for Connecting the Computer (Menu Page
963)............................................................................................ 60
Chapter 4 Switching Operation
Before Starting the Switching Operation ....................................63
Enabling SW Mode............................................................................. 63
Selecting the Auxiliary Output Video................................................. 64
Basics of Video Switching............................................................65
Switching the Video with a Cut ....................................................66
Switching Directly with the PGM Select Button................................ 66
Switching with the CUT Button After Checking the Next Video in the
Preview Window........................................................................ 67
Switching the Video with an Effect (Transition Effect).............. 69
Switching the Video with a Dissolve Effect (Mix)............................. 71
Switching the Video with a Wipe........................................................ 72
Composing Videos Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP).....................75
Executing Picture-in-Picture ..............................................................76
Adjusting the Size and Display Position of an Embedded Video in
Picture-in-Picture....................................................................... 77
Setting the Transition Time ..........................................................80
Setting a Border for a Wipe or PIP...............................................81
Using the Color Bars or Color Mattes..........................................82
Assigning the Color Bar or Color Matte to the PGM or NEXT Select
Button......................................................................................... 82
Changing the Color of Color Matte..................................................... 82