Memory Frame 7 Chapter

Setting a mask

Masks can be set separately for frame memory source buses 1 and 2. To apply a mask to the signal selected on frame memory source bus 1, for example, use the following procedure.

1 In the Frame Memory menu, select VF2 ‘Edit’ and HF6 ‘Input Mask.’

The Edit> Input Mask menu appears.

2 Select the mask source.

[Box Mask1] may be used alone or in combination with [Pattern] or [Ext Key] in the <Sub Mask1> group.

Box Mask1: Dedicated box generator signal

<Sub Mask1> group

Pattern: Dedicated pattern generator signal

Ext Key: Signal selected on frame memory source bus 2.

The [Ext Key] selection is only possible when [V/K Mode] is enabled.

3 Set the mask source parameters.

• When [Box Mask1] is selected

Knob

Parameter

Adjustment

Setting values

 

 

 

 

1

Top

Top position

100.00 to +100.00

 

 

 

 

2

Bottom

Bottom position

100.00 to +100.00

 

 

 

 

3

Left

Left position

100.00 to +100.00

 

 

 

 

4

Right

Right position

100.00 to +100.00

 

 

 

 

• When [Pattern] is selected

Knob

Parameter

Adjustment

Setting values

 

 

 

 

1

Size

Size of pattern

0.00 to 100.00

 

 

 

 

2

Soft

Edge softness of pattern

0.00 to 100.00

 

 

 

 

5

Pattern

Pattern number

1 to 24 a)

a)The patterns are the same as standard wipes. (See the appendix “Wipe Pattern List” (Volume 2).)

The same patterns are commonly used on frame memory source buses 1 and 2.

You can also select a pattern in the Input Mask menu, by pressing [Pattern Select], to access the Edit>Input Mask>Pattern Select menu.

Press any of the displayed patterns (standard wipes pattern 1 to 24) to select it, then adjust the following parameters.

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