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Sony XZS-G1800 User Manual (390 pages)

Multi Format Switcher System

Brand: Sony | Category: Switch | Size: 21.06 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Overview

12
Introduction

12
- Notation in this Manual
  12
- About Dmes
  12
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

14
Control Panel

14
- Control Panel Configuration
  14
- Cross-Point Control Block
  15
- Transition Control Block
  18
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  20
- Device Control Block
  21
- Utility Control Block
  25
Power Supply and Connectors

27
Menu

31
- Screen Structure
  31
- Pop-Up Window
  32
Chapter 3 Menu Operation

34
Overview

34
- Menu Operating Environment
  34
- Installing a Root Certificate
  34
Signing in / Signing out

35
Displaying the User's Guide

36
Displaying License Information

36
Shutting down / Rebooting

37
- Shutting down the System
  37
- Rebooting the System
  37
Basic Menu Operation

37
- Menu Selection
  37
- Setting Menu Items
  38
- Selecting and Setting List Items
  39
- Setting Parameters
  40
- Switching Taskbars
  42
Registering Menus as Favorites

42
Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

43
Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

43
Selecting and Displaying Regions

44
- Types of Regions
  44
- Selecting a Region
  45
Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

46
Overview

46
Selecting a Bus

47
- Operation Mode of Cross-Point Button Rows
  47
- Bus Types and Assignments
  47
Selecting Signals

49
- Assigning Signals
  49
- Cross-Point Button Numbers
  49
- Cross-Point Button Display
  50
- Cross-Point Hold
  50
Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

52
- Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons (Inhibit Function)
  52
- Preventing Operation of a Cross-Point Button Row (Protect Function)
  52
Chapter 5 Transitions

53
Overview

53
Basic Operation for Transitions

54
Next Transitions

55
- Selecting a Next Transition
  55
Key Priority

56
- Setting Key Priority
  57
Transition Type

58
- Setting a Transition Type
  58
- Setting Super MIX
  59
- Setting a Preset Color MIX
  59
Transition Rate

60
- Transition Rate Input/Display Mode
  60
- Setting the Transition Rate
  60
Executing a Transition

61
- Auto Transitions
  61
- Manual Transitions (Fader Lever)
  61
- Fader Lever Operation
  62
Pattern Limit

63
- Executing a Pattern Limit
  64
Transition Preview

65
- Setting Transition Preview
  65
- Executing Transition Preview
  65
Independent Key Transitions

66
Fade-To-Black

70
- Setting Fade-To-Black
  70
- Executing Fade-To-Black
  70
Chapter 6 Keys

71
Overview

71
- Key Fill and Key Source
  71
- Key Type
  71
- Key Modifiers
  72
- Key Memory
  72
- Resizer
  72
- Key
  72
Key Type

73
- Setting the Key Type
  73
Chroma Key

75
- Overview
  75
- Setting a Chroma Key
  75
- Chroma Key Adjustments
  75
Key Fill and Key Source

78
- Selecting Signals
  78
- Selecting SL Key Content
  80
Key Edges

81
- Setting Key Edges
  81
- Setting Key Drop
  83
- Setting a Zabton
  84
Masks

85
- Setting a Mask
  85
Processed Key

86
- DME Effects for Keys
  86
Other Settings

88
- Blink
  88
- Video Process
  88
Resizer

89
- Overview
  89
- Two-Dimensional Transforms on Keys
  89
- Setting Rotation
  90
- Removing the Virtual Image
  90
- Setting a Border
  91
- Setting a Crop
  92
- Setting a CG Border
  92
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  93
- Setting Resizer Effects
  94
Key Snapshots

96
- Key Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  96
- Key Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  96
Chapter 7 Wipes

98
Overview

98
Setting a Wipe

99
- Setting a Wipe Pattern
  99
- Setting a Pattern MIX
  99
- Setting Modifiers
  101
Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

108
- Setting a Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Transition
  108
- Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers
  108
Wipe Snapshots

110
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  110
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  111
Chapter 8 DME Wipes

112
Overview

112
Setting a DME Wipe

115
- Setting a DME Wipe Pattern
  115
- Setting Modifiers
  116
Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

120
- Setting a DME Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Transition
  120
- Setting Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Modifiers
  120
DME Wipe Snapshots

122
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  122
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  122
Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

123
Overview

123
Setting a Clip Transition

123
- Selecting a Transition Type
  123
- Setting a Clip Transition
  124
Chapter 10 Frame Memory

126
Overview

126
- Areas Used by Frame Memory
  126
- Frame Memory Input and Output
  126
- Frame Memory Content
  126
Frame Memory Operations

128
Still Image Operations

131
- Creating a Still Image (Freeze)
  131
- Recalling a Still Image
  131
Video Operations

132
- Creating Video (Record)
  132
- Recalling Video
  133
- Playing Video
  133
Chapter 11 Clip Player

136
Overview

136
- Areas Used by Clip Player
  136
- Clip Player Outputs
  136
- Clip Player Content
  136
Clip Player Operations

137
Video Operations

140
- Recalling Video
  140
- Playing Video
  140
Chapter 12 Dmes

142
Overview

142
- Three-Dimensional Transforms
  142
- Types of Three-Dimensional Transforms
  144
- Graphics Display
  146
- DME Effects
  146
- Global Effects
  147
Three-Dimensional Transforms

147
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Device Control Block)
  147
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Menu)
  150
Graphics Display

151
- Overview
  151
- Setting a Graphic
  151
Edge Effects

152
- Setting a Border
  152
- Setting a Crop
  153
- Setting a Wipe Crop
  153
Video Modifier Effects

155
- Setting Defocus
  155
- Setting Sepia
  155
- Setting Mono
  155
- Setting a Mosaic
  155
- Setting a Mask
  155
Freeze Effects

157
- Setting a Freeze
  157
Nonlinear Effects

157
- Setting a Nonlinear Effect
  157
- Setting a Page Turn
  157
- Setting a Roll
  158
Other Settings

159
- Setting a Background
  159
- Setting Inversion (Invert)
  159
- Setting Separate Sides
  159
- Removing the Virtual Image
  159
- Setting Key Density
  159
- Setting a Key Source Signal
  159
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  160
Global Effects

161
- Overview
  161
- Setting a Combiner
  161
- Setting a Brick
  161
- Setting a Shadow
  162
Chapter 13 External Devices

164
External Device Control

164
Control of Vtrs and Disk Recorders

165
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Operations (Device Control Block)
  165
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Status Display
  166
- Cueup & Play
  167
- DDR/VTR Timeline
  169
- Disk Recorder File Operations
  171
Control of P-Bus Devices

173
- P-Bus Timeline
  173
- P-Bus Trigger
  174
Control of GPI Devices

175
- GPI Timeline
  175
Control of Routers

176
- Destination Input List Display
  176
- Selecting a Level
  176
- Switching the Destination Input
  176
Chapter 14 Other Functions

177
Utility Functions

177
Multi Program 2

181
- Overview
  181
- Setting Multi Program 2 Mode
  182
- Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions
  183
AUX Bus Functions

184
- Selecting an AUX Bus/Edit Preview Bus Signal
  184
- AUX MIX
  184
- AUX Bus Color Corrector
  185
Color Backgrounds

188
- Overview
  188
- Setting a Color Background
  188
Image Effect

190
- Overview
  190
- Setting the Image Effect Function
  190
- Executing the Image Effect Function
  190
Video Process

191
- Overview
  191
- Video Process Memory
  191
- Setting the Video Process Function
  191
Safe Title

192
Copy and Swap

193
- Overview
  193
- Executing a Copy/Swap
  193
DME Override

194
DME Channel Status Display

195
Chapter 15 Effect Timelines

196
Overview

196
- Recalling and Saving an Effect Timeline
  196
- Editing an Effect Timeline
  196
- Attributes
  197
- Duration and Delay
  197
- Keyframe Path
  197
- Executing an Effect Timeline
  198
Effect Timeline List

198
- Displaying the Effect Timeline List
  198
- Setting the Effect Timeline List View
  199
Setting an Effect Timeline

200
- Recalling an Effect Timeline
  200
- Saving an Effect Timeline
  201
- Creating and Editing an Effect Timeline
  201
- Setting the Duration and Delay
  204
- Setting the Keyframe Path
  206
Executing an Effect Timeline

209
- Executing an Effect Timeline (Utility Control Block)
  209
- Executing an Effect Timeline (Menu)
  210
Effect Timeline Register Operations

211
- Displaying an Effect Timeline Register
  211
- Editing an Effect Timeline Register
  212
Chapter 16 Snapshots

215
Overview

215
- Attributes
  215
- Bus Override
  216
Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

216
- Recalling a Snapshot
  217
- Saving a Snapshot
  217
Snapshot Operations (Menu)

218
- Recalling a Snapshot
  218
- Saving a Snapshot
  219
Snapshot Register Operations

221
- Displaying a Snapshot Register
  221
- Editing a Snapshot Register
  222
Key Snapshot Register Operations

225
- Displaying a Key Snapshot Register
  225
- Editing a Key Snapshot Register
  225
Wipe Snapshot Register Operations

227
- Displaying a Wipe Snapshot Register
  227
- Editing a Wipe Snapshot Register
  227
DME Wipe Snapshot Register Operations

229
- Displaying a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  229
- Editing a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  229
Chapter 17 Shotboxes

230
Overview

230
Shotbox Operations

230
- Creating and Editing a Shotbox
  230
- Displaying a Shotbox Register
  231
- Editing a Shotbox Register
  232
Executing a Shotbox

234
Chapter 18 Macros

236
Overview

236
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  237
- Executing a Macro
  237
Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

239
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  239
- Editing a Macro Event
  241
Macro Operations (Menu)

242
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  242
- Editing a Macro Event
  243
- Editing a Macro Register
  246
Executing a Macro

248
Macro Attachments

250
- Overview
  250
- Setting a Macro Attachment
  250
- Displaying a Macro Attachment List
  252
- Executing a Macro Assigned in a Macro Attachment
  253
Macro Timelines

254
- Overview
  254
- Creating a Macro Timeline
  254
Chapter 19 File Management

255
Overview

255
Package Operations

256
- Displaying a Package
  256
- Copying a Package
  257
- Deleting a Package
  258
- Locking a Package
  258
- Editing Package Properties
  258
- Importing/Exporting a Package Archive File
  259
Batch File Operations

260
- Loading Files
  260
- Saving Files
  260
- Copying Files
  260
Setup Data File Operations

262
- Target Category Menus
  262
- Loading a File
  262
- Saving a File
  262
- Copying a File
  263
- Deleting a File
  263
- Renaming a File
  263
Register Data File Operations

264
- Target Category Menus
  264
- Loading a File
  265
- Saving a File
  266
- Copying a File
  267
- Deleting a File
  268
- Renaming a File
  268
Locking File Loading

269
Chapter 20 Content Management

270
Overview

270
Content Operations

271
- Displaying Content
  271
- Copying Content
  274
- Moving Content
  274
- Deleting Content
  275
- Locking Content
  275
- Editing Content Properties
  275
Combining Content

276
Importing/Exporting Content

278
- Importing Content
  278
- Importing a Content Archive File
  279
- Exporting a Content Archive File
  279
Editing a Folder

280
Editing a Tag

281
Chapter 21 System Setup

282
Setting Startup

282
- Saving and Recalling Setup Data
  282
- Setting the Startup Mode
  283
- Applying Initial Status File Settings
  283
- Initializing the System
  284
Setting the System Configuration

285
- Setting Dual Simul Mode
  285
- Setting M/E Split
  286
- Setting a GPU
  286
- Setting DME Channel Enhanced Function Mode
  286
Setting the Signal Format

287
- Setting the Signal Format and Frequency
  287
- Setting the Reference Signal
  287
- Setting the Image Switch Timing
  287
- Setting the Reference Phase
  287
- Setting the Dynamic Range
  288
Setting the Input Signal

290
- Setting a Source Name
  290
- Selecting Inputs Configurable with a Color Corrector/Hdr Converter
  290
- Setting a Frame Delay
  290
- Setting a Frame Synchronizer
  291
- Setting a Format Converter
  291
- Setting a Color Corrector
  292
- Setting an HDR Converter
  293
Setting the Output Signal

296
Chapter 22 Cross-Point Setup

301
Creating a Cross-Point Assign Table

301
- Creating the Main Table
  301
- Creating Tables 1 to 14
  301
- Setting the Shift Button
  302
Assigning a Cross-Point Assign Table

303
Setting a Source Signal

303
- Setting a Source Name
  303
- Setting the Source Color
  303
Setting the Cross-Point Delay

304
Copying a Cross-Point Assign Table

305
- Copying a Table
  305
- Copying a Table to a Remote Panel
  305
Chapter 23 Switcher Setup

306
Setting the Switcher Configuration

306
- Setting a Switcher Bank
  306
- Setting the Operation Mode and Output for a Switcher Bank
  306
- Setting Extended Re-Entry
  308
- Setting a DME Channel
  309
- Setting a User Region
  309
Setting a Multi Viewer

309
- Assigning Signals
  310
- Displaying a Signal Name
  310
Setting a DME External Input (Ext In)

311
Setting the Transition Mode

311
Keys/Wipes

313
Chapter 24 Control Panel Setup

315
Setting the Control Panel Configuration

315
- Assigning a Switcher Bank
  315
- Setting Switcher Banks in Multi Program 2 Mode
  315
- Inhibiting Switcher Bank Operation
  315
- Inhibiting Key Operation
  315
- Setting Dual M/E
  316
- Setting Regions Selected Simultaneously
  316
Assigning Control Panel Buttons

317
Assigning a Utility Function

318
- Setting an Action
  318
Inhibiting DME Channel Operations

319
Setting Cross-Point Button Rows in the Cross-Point Control Block

320
- Setting the Operation Mode of a Button Row
  320
- Setting Buttons and Indicators
  320
- Setting the Display
  321
- Setting Utility Bus Mode
  321
Setting External Devices

322
Setting a Router

323
- Assigning a Destination
  323
- Assigning a Source Table
  323
- Setting Levels
  323
Setting the Display/Operation Mode

324
Adjusting the Control Panel Buttons/Display

330
Chapter 25 External Device Setup

331
Setting Parallel Input Ports

331
- Assigning a GPI Input
  331
Setting a GPI Input

332
Setting Parallel Output Ports

333
- Assigning a GPI Output
  333
Setting a GPI Output

334
Setting the Connection Port of External Devices

335
- Setting the Connection Port
  335
- Setting a P-Bus Compatible Device
  335
- Setting a VTR
  335
- Setting a Disk Recorder (VDCP)
  336
- Setting a Disk Recorder (Odetics)
  337
- Setting an AMP Compatible Device
  337
- Setting a TCP/IP Connected Device
  338
Chapter 26 Router/Tally Setup

339
Setting the NS-Bus Matrix

339
- Assigning Switcher Inputs/Outputs
  339
- Setting an External Box
  339
- Selecting an Alias Name Group
  340
Setting a Tally Group

341
Setting Wiring

341
Setting Tally Generation

342
Setting Advanced Tally

343
Setting Tally Copy

343
Setting a Parallel Tally

344
Setting a Serial Tally

345
Chapter 27 Link Setup

346
Setting a Cross-Point Button Link

346
- Setting a Bus Link
  346
Setting an M/E Link

347
Setting a Key Link

348
- Setting a Transition Link
  348
Setting a Color Corrector Link Group

349
Setting a Bus and Destination Link

349
- Setting a Matrix
  349
- Setting a Bus
  349
- Setting a Link Table
  350
Chapter 28 Maintenance

351
Status Information

351
- Displaying Error Information
  351
- Displaying Remote Panel Status
  351
- Displaying the Operating Status
  351
Log Information

352
- Exporting a Log File
  352
Chapter 29 System Configuration and Management

353
Configuring System Devices

353
Setting a Network AUX Remote Panel

354
- Enabling/Disabling a Network AUX Remote Panel
  355
- Configuring a Remote Panel
  355
Configuring a System Controller

356
- Configuring NS-Bus
  356
Setting Startup

356
- Setting an SSD Area
  356
Configuring Network Settings

357
- Setting the Host Name of the Switcher
  357
- Setting the Network Interface
  357
- Setting the Default Gateway
  358
- Setting the DNS Server
  359
Setting the Date and Time

359
- Setting the Time Zone
  359
- Setting the Date/Time
  359
Firmware Version Management and Installation

360
- Displaying Package Status
  360
- Installing a Package
  360
Managing and Installing Licenses

361
- Displaying the License Status
  361
- Installing/Uninstalling a License
  361
Configuring Users and Groups

362
- Configuring a User Account
  362
- Configuring a Group
  363
Configuring SNMP

364
- Enabling/Disabling SNMP
  364
- Configuring an MIB Object
  364
- Configuring SNMP V1 and SNMP V2C
  365
Appendix

366
Wipe Pattern List

366
- DME Wipe Pattern List
  367
- Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List
  370
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice

372
Number of Switcher Resources

375
SL Key Restrictions

375
Macro Events

377
- Events and Symbols
  377
- Symbols and Parameters
  378
Macro Attachment Lists

384
- M/E and P/P Blocks
  384
- Other Blocks
  385
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status

386
- Status Define]
  
  386
  - Data Saved by [Setup Define]
    386
  - Data Saved by [Initial Status Define]
    387
Control Panel Maintenance

388
- Replacing Keytop Labels
  388
- Cleaning the Control Panel
  388

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Control Panel

Power Supply and Connectors

Menu

Chapter 3 Menu Operation

Overview

Signing in / Signing out

Displaying the User's Guide

Displaying License Information

Shutting down / Rebooting

Basic Menu Operation

Registering Menus as Favorites

Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

Selecting and Displaying Regions

Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

Overview

Selecting a Bus

Selecting Signals

Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

Chapter 5 Transitions

Overview

Basic Operation for Transitions

Next Transitions

Key Priority

Transition Type

Transition Rate

Executing a Transition

Pattern Limit

Transition Preview

Independent Key Transitions

Fade-To-Black

Chapter 6 Keys

Overview

Key Type

Chroma Key

Key Fill and Key Source

Key Edges

Masks

Processed Key

Other Settings

Resizer

Key Snapshots

Chapter 7 Wipes

Overview

Setting a Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 8 DME Wipes

Overview

Setting a DME Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

DME Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

Overview

Setting a Clip Transition

Chapter 10 Frame Memory

Overview

Frame Memory Operations

Still Image Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 11 Clip Player

Overview

Clip Player Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 12 Dmes

Overview

Three-Dimensional Transforms

Graphics Display

Edge Effects

Video Modifier Effects

Freeze Effects

Nonlinear Effects

Other Settings

Global Effects