Ross Video Limited

CrossOver
User Manual

Software Issue: v1.4

Ô CrossOver • User Manual
• Ross Part Number: 4801DR-002
• Document Issue: 1C
• Release Date: May 26, 2009. Printed in Canada.
• Software Issue: v1.4
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.

Ô Copyright
© 2009 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video
Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.

Ô Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should
not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability
for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Ô Trademarks

• is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.

• Ross, ROSS, ROSS ®, CrossOver, and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited.
• All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for
identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

Ô Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel

Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below
to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory
compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific
requirements.

Ô Symbol Meanings
Protective Earth — This symbol identifies a Protective Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for
connection of the supply system’s protective earth (green or green/yellow) conductor.

This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed this information may present a
major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment.
Warning — The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution — The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
Warning Hazardous Voltages — This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of shock to persons.
ESD Susceptibility — This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Ô Important Safety Instructions
Warning 1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14.Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
15.To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the AC receptacle.
16.The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

Warning 17.Indoor Use: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
18.The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided. A
grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must
be connected to an earthed ground.

Warning 19.WARNING: This product includes an “Ethernet Port” which allows this product to be
connected to a local area network (LAN). Only connect to networks that remain inside the
building. Do not connect to networks that go outside the building.
20.WARNING: This apparatus, when equipped with multiple power supplies, can generate high
leakage currents. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure that each individual supply cord
is connected to its own separate branch circuit with an earth connection.
21.CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the
operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
22.Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel
from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after servicing.
 23.Certain parts of this equipment still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF
position. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear
appliance connectors before servicing.
24.This product contains safety critical parts, which, if incorrectly replaced, may present a risk of
fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power supplies and power
supply area are not intended to be customer-serviced and should be returned to the factory for
repair.
25.To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
26.Use only power cords specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Refer to
the Product Power Cord Requirement section that follows.
27.The safe operation of this equipment requires that the user heed and adhere to all installation
and servicing instruction contained within the equipment’s User Manual.

Ô EMC Notices
Unites States of America
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CANADA
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

EUROPE
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive
93/68/EEC.

INTERNATIONAL
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002, and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Notice — This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.

General Handling Guidelines

• Careful handling, using proper ESD precautions, must be observed.
• Power down the system before PCB removal.

A Word About Static Discharge

Throughout the many procedures in this Engineering Manual, please observe all static discharge precautions.
Caution — Avoid handling the switcher circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted
areas, and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Touch the frame to dissipate static charge before
removing boards from the frame, and exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit
boards.
Ô Warranty and Repair Policy
Ross Video Limited (Ross) warrants its switchers and related options, to be free from defects under normal use and
service for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of shipment. Fader handle assemblies are warranted for the life of
the product. If an item becomes defective within the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the defective item,
as determined solely by Ross.
Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the
customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will apply. At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan basis,
plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo
repair. Return packing, shipping, and special handling costs are the responsibility of the customer.
Software upgrades for switchers may occur from time to time, and are determined by Ross Video. The upgrades are
posted on the Ross Video website, and are free of charge for the life of the switcher.
This warranty is void if products are subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation or application, or
unauthorized modification.
In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
(including loss of profit). Implied warranties, including that of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.
This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent owners, subject to Ross’ notification of change of ownership.

Ô Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may
contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction
of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse
or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health
conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional
waste administration.
You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.

Ô Company Address

Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated

8 John Street P.O. Box 880
Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York
Canada USA 13669-0880

General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886

Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425
Technical Support: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886
After hours emergency: (+1) 613 • 349 • 0006
E-mail (Technical Support): [email protected]
E-mail (General Information): [email protected]
Website: http://www.rossvideo.com
Ô Contents
Introduction 1 Advanced Operation 4
About This Manual ............................................ 1-1 Using the Memory System .................................4-1
Documentation Terms........................................ 1-1 Memory AI and Recall to Preview .....................4-2
Technical Support .............................................. 1-1 Transition Limit..................................................4-3
Switcher Installation .......................................... 1-2 Reset Options......................................................4-4
Control Panel Overview..................................... 1-2 USB Storage .......................................................4-6
Control Panel Rear Connections Overview ....... 1-3 Software Upgrades .............................................4-8
Frame Overview................................................. 1-3 Advanced Keying ...............................................4-8
Frame Rear Connections Overview ................... 1-4 Modifying Wipes..............................................4-11
Removing the Frame Door................................. 1-4 Aux Buses.........................................................4-12
Menu System ..................................................... 1-4 Tallies ...............................................................4-13
Knobs ................................................................. 1-5 General Purpose Interface (GPI) ......................4-14
Buttons ............................................................... 1-5 Editor Port.........................................................4-14
Button Inserts ..................................................... 1-5
Shift.................................................................... 1-6 Media-Store 5
Fader .................................................................. 1-6
Positioner ........................................................... 1-6 Media-Store Overview .......................................5-1
Selecting Colors ................................................. 1-6 Loading an Image or Animation by Browsing ...5-1
Understanding Media Numbers..........................5-2
Loading an Image or Animation by
Configuration 2
Media Number....................................................5-2
Reference Type .................................................. 2-1 Modifying Media-Store Image Attributes ..........5-3
Switcher Video Format ...................................... 2-1 Animation Control..............................................5-4
Format Conversion and Frame Sync.................. 2-2 Saving and Reverting Attributes.........................5-5
Output Reference Sync ...................................... 2-4
Aspect Ratio....................................................... 2-5 Specifications 6
Ancillary Data .................................................... 2-5
Input BNC Configuration .................................. 2-6 Dimensions .........................................................6-1
Output Configuration ......................................... 2-6 Weight: ...............................................................6-1
Clean Feed ......................................................... 2-7 Power Requirements...........................................6-1
IP Address .......................................................... 2-7 Ports ....................................................................6-1
Switcher Personality .......................................... 2-8 Video Formats ....................................................6-1
Inputs/Outputs ....................................................6-1
GVG100 Protocol Supported Commands ..........6-2
Basic Operation 3
Transition Overview .......................................... 3-1
Configuring the Auto Trans Rate....................... 3-2
Wipe Transitions ................................................ 3-2
Pausing a Transition........................................... 3-2
Keying Overview ............................................... 3-3
Key Transitions .................................................. 3-3
Dedicated Key Transitions................................. 3-4
Chroma Key ....................................................... 3-4
Mattes................................................................. 3-5
Fade to Black ..................................................... 3-6

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ii CrossOver 6 / 12 User Manual (v1.4)
Ô Introduction
The CrossOver 6 and CrossOver 12 combine Ô Technical Support
professional switcher quality with an easy to use and
mobile design. They can be easily integrated into At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our
your workflow to create professional style products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close
broadcasts. as the nearest telephone.
Our 24-Hour Hot Line service ensures you have
Ô About This Manual access to technical expertise around the clock.
After-sales service and technical support are
Before operating your switcher, please read this
provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During
manual carefully and store it in a safe and accessible
business hours (eastern standard time), technical
place for future reference.
support personnel are available by telephone any
This manual is designed to familiarize the user with time. Outside of normal business hours and on
switcher layout, menu navigation, basic and weekends, a direct emergency technical support
advanced operation. phone line is available. If the technical support
personnel who is on call does not answer this line
Several switcher functions are customizable. When
immediately, a voice message can be left and the call
using this manual, consider your requirements and
will be returned shortly. Our technical support staff
style when adjusting items that involve colors,
are available to react to any problem and to do
patterns, and effects. The manual provides
whatever is necessary to ensure customer
instructions on how to adjust these items but you can
satisfaction.
tailor their use to your production requirements.
• Technical Support: (+1) 613-652-4886
Ô Documentation Terms • After Hours Emergency: (+1) 613-349-0006
• “Switcher” refers to the CrossOver 6 or the
CrossOver 12 switcher.
• “Operator,” “User,” and “You” refer to the
person who uses the switcher.
• “HD-SDI” refers to High Definition Serial Digital
Interface, a digital video signal that is distributed
via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors.
• “Setup” refers to a group, or set, of values that are
stored together either on the switcher or USB
drive. Setups can be stored and recalled to quickly
configure the switcher for different productions.

Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout the
manual:
• AUX (Auxiliary)
• HD (High Definition)
• HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface)
• MD (Multi-Definition)
• PGM (Program)
• PST (Preset)
• PV (Preview)
• SD (Standard Definition)

CrossOver 6 / 12 User Manual (v1.4) Introduction • 1–1

Ô Switcher Installation 3. Mount the frame to the front rails of the rack
cabinet using four rack screws fastened through
Control Panel the front mounting flanges.
The switcher control panel is designed to sit on a 4. At the rear of the cabinet, slide the bracket slots
desk or table. Alternately, it may be mounted in-desk over the rear of the support bars and secure to
or rack-mounted, both of which require the addition the cabinet rear rails with two rack screws each.
of a rackmount kit. Contact your dealer or Ross
Video for information on the Rackmount kit. Cabling

Switcher Frame Refer to the Getting Started Guide for instructions

on connecting all cables to your switcher control
Under normal conditions, mounting the frame to the panel and frame.
front of a standard equipment rack with four rack
screws is sufficient to carry the load, including the Ô Control Panel Overview
weight of the accompanying cables. The support bars
and brackets are specifically engineered to The CrossOver 12 and CrossOver 6 control panels
compensate for extra load stress associated with offer similar functionality. The CrossOver 12 control
certain applications, such as mobile truck panel is equipped with additional source buttons, key
installations. control buttons, and a positioner for additional
control of wipes and patterns.

1 2 3 12

4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11

Figure 1.2 CrossOver 12

1 2 3
4 5 7

8 9 10 11

Figure 1.3 CrossOver 6

1. Pattern Select Buttons

Figure 1.1 Installing the Frame in an Equipment Rack • Press buttons in the pattern group to select
wipe patterns.
To install the rear support brackets to your frame:
2. Menu and Memory Control Buttons
1. The rear support bars can be attached to the
frame in one of the possible positions illustrated • Press MENU to access the menu system.
in (Figure 1.1). Choose the position that suits Press one of the Pattern Select buttons to
the cabinet depth that will give approximately select the corresponding menu.
1/2 inch projection beyond the rear vertical • Press NEXT to cycle through the available
mounting rails. menus.
• Press STORE and RECALL to save and
2. Using four screws per bar, fasten one bar to each
load memory registers.
side of the frame.

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 3. Menu Screen and Knobs Ô Control Panel Rear Connections
• Rotate a knob to change the menu option Overview
displayed above it.
• Press the knob to select a menu item. 1

4. Key Type Buttons ON

OFF

• Selects key type for all keys. PS 1 PS 2 FRAME

EXT
LINK

• Assigns Key/Aux bus to Key 1. 3

5. Key 2 and 3 Select buttons 2 4

• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to Key 2 or 3 when Figure 1.4 CrossOver 12 and 6
button is pressed (CrossOver 12 only).
• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to Key 2 or Aux bus 1. Power Switch
1 when button is pressed (CrossOver 6 only).
• Turns the control panel on and off.
6. AUX Bus Buttons
2. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)
• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to selected Aux bus
• Connects the control panel to the DC power
when button is pressed (CrossOver 12 only).
supply.
• Aux bus assignment is done through the menu
• Second power connector is for redundant
interface on CrossOver 6 switchers.
power supply (optional).
7. On-air LEDs
3. Frame Port
• The LEDs light to indicate which keys are
• Connects the control panel to the frame.
on-air.
4. External Link Port
8. Key/Aux, Program, and Preset Bus
• Reserved for future expansion.
• Press source buttons on the Key/Aux,
Program, or Preset bus to select video sources
on each bus.
Ô Frame Overview
• Selected source buttons glow with a The frame contains the video processing hardware
user-definable color. Sources that are on-air and provides the inputs and outputs for the switcher.
glow red. The control panel connects to the frame via the Panel
Port on the frame and the Frame Port on the control
9. Next Transition Area
panel.
• Selects the elements (background, keys) to
include in the next transition. 1
• Selects the transition type. POWER
3
2
• Performs an automatic transition or a cut.
10. Fader
Figure 1.5 CrossOver Frame (Door Removed)
• Use the Fader to manually control transitions.
11. Key Transition Shortcut Buttons 1. Power Switch

• Performs a transition of the selected key. • Turns the frame on and off

12. Positioner 2. Cooling Fans

• Use the positioner to control wipes, borders, • The fans provide airflow to cool the
and washes (CrossOver 12 only). electronic components in the frame.
3. USB Port
• Plug a USB drive into the USB port to load
and store memories and to perform software
upgrades.

CrossOver 6 / 12 User Manual (v1.4) Introduction • 1–3

Ô Frame Rear Connections Overview port, replace the frame door to ensure proper airflow
through the frame.

IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12
To remove the frame door:
TALLY

PS 1 PS 2
EDITOR 2 GPI PANEL
AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 PV
3
PGM1 PGM2 ANLG REF REF REF REF IN
OUT OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3

6 1 POWER
1

1 4 5
Figure 1.6 CrossOver 12 2 2
Figure 1.8 Removing the Frame Door
IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6

1. Using both hands, grasp the door tabs.

TALLY

PS 1 PS 2
EDITOR 2 GPI PANEL 3
AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 PV PGM1 PGM2 ANLG REF REF REF REF IN
OUT OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3

6 2. Gently pull the door tabs towards the center of

the door, releasing the door from the frame.
1 4 5
3. Pull the door towards you and place it on a
Figure 1.7 CrossOver 6
clean, flat, static-free surface.
1. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant) To attach the frame door:
• Connects the frame to the DC power supply. 1. Using both hands, slide the door onto the frame
• The second power connector is for redundant ensuring that the door tabs engage sides of the
power supply (optional). frame.

2. Editor, Tally, and GPI Ports 2. Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the
frame door is securely attached to the frame.
• The ports allow your switcher to be controlled
by external editors, control tally lights, and
Ô Menu System
respond to GPI commands.
There are two ways to access the menu system:
3. Input BNCs
• Pressing MENU
• 12 or 6 High Definition serial digital video
inputs. • Using Auto-follow

4. Panel Port To access a menu using the MENU button:

• Connects the frame to the control panel. 1

5. Ethernet Port
• Enables the switcher to connect to your 2
network.
6. Output and Reference BNCs
• 1 analog video output.
• 2 High Definition serial digital video Program
Bus outputs.
• 1 High Definition serial digital video Preview
Bus output. 1. Press MENU. The Wipe Pattern buttons
illuminate.
• 3 High Definition serial digital video Aux
Bus outputs. 2. Press a Pattern button to select the
• 1 External Tri-level or Black Burst reference corresponding menu.
input. Auto-Follow
• 3 Internal Reference outputs. Auto-follow is a feature that displays the menu for a
selected function when the button for that function is
Ô Removing the Frame Door pressed. Auto-follow is always active — when you
You must remove the frame door to access the USB press any button on the control panel that has a
port. Once you are finished working with the USB

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 corresponding menu, the menu is automatically • On/Selected — Several buttons are On/Off
displayed. buttons. If the button feature is turned off, it is lit
with the Panel Glow color. If the button feature is
Menu Navigation turned on, the button is lit with a brighter shade of
Some menus have multiple pages. When the NEXT the Panel Glow color.
button is lit, multiple menu pages exist. Press NEXT For More Information on...
to move to the next menu page. Press and hold
• adjusting the panel glow, refer to the section
NEXT and then press MENU to move to the
“Customizing the Panel Glow” on page 2-8.
previous menu page.
Some menus contain sub-menus. Press the knob Ô Button Inserts
corresponding to the sub-menu to access it. Press and
hold the NEXT button and then press the RECALL Insert films can be installed into most switcher
button to return from the sub-menu. buttons. Insert films allow you to name specific
source buttons, control buttons, or replace the default
If you wish to return to the first page of a top-level button names with those of a different language.
menu, Press and hold the NEXT button and then
press the STORE button. Installing Your Own Insert Films

Note: All inserts must be cut to the dimensions indicated

for small (1) or large (2) buttons. Using insert films
• You can exit the menu system by pressing any that do not meet the recommended criteria may
button other than a Wipe Pattern or source button damage the button cap and diffuser.
while the menu system is active.
0.444" 0.468"

Ô Knobs
The control panel has three continuously rotatable 1 2
pushbutton knobs located below the display screen.
The knobs are used to select and alter menu options. 0.504" 0.528"

To use the knobs:

To install switcher button inserts:

1. Remove the Cap Assembly (1) from the Switch

Assembly (2) by grasping it firmly and pulling
away from the control panel surface.

• Rotate the knob to adjust the corresponding value. 2

To default a value using the knobs:

• Double-press a knob to default the value currently 2. Remove the Lens (1) from the Diffuser (2) by
associated with that knob. using your fingernail, or common end micro
screwdriver, to pry the two apart.
Ô Buttons
The buttons illuminate to indicate one of four states:
1
• Glow — When a button on the board is lit with the
Panel Glow color, it is in a resting state. All
buttons are lit with the Panel Glow color unless 2
selected, turned on, in use, or on-air.
• On-air — Source buttons corresponding to on-air
sources are red. 3. Place the Insert Film (2) into the Lens (1) so the
• Menu — A button is green when the associated readable side is facing up. The notches on the
menu is displayed.

CrossOver 6 / 12 User Manual (v1.4) Introduction • 1–5

 sides of the Lens must be at the sides of the text Transitions
on the Insert Film.
The progress of the transition is shown on the
Progress Bar to the left of the Fader handle. As the
Fader handle moves from one limit to the other, the
1 Progress Bar indicates the progress of the transition.

Ô Positioner

T
2
U
C The CrossOver 12 has a joystick positioner for
positioning wipes, patterns, and washes. The
3 CrossOver 6 does not have a positioner.

Ô Selecting Colors
4. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Lens (1)
and Diffuser (3), press the Lens and Diffuser Functions such as mattes, and Panel Glow have
together until they click. options for adjusting the appearance of a selected
color. Individual adjustments for colors are:
5. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Cap
Assembly (1) to the tabs on the side of the • Luminance
Switch Assembly (2), press Cap Assembly down • Hue
onto the Switch Assembly with a rolling motion
until they click together. • Saturation

Luminance
Luminance affects the brightness of the video signal.
1 Increasing luminance gives a brighter color while
decreasing luminance gives a darker color.

2 Hue
Hue controls the shade of color (red, yellow, green,
blue, etc.).
Ô Shift Saturation
Shifting allows access to the secondary sources for
Saturation affects the vividness of a color. Increasing
each source button.
saturation produces a more vivid color while
To shift a bus and access the secondary sources: decreasing saturation produces a less vivid color.
Fully decreasing the saturation produces gray.

2 1

1. Press and hold SHIFT.

2. Press the required source button to access the
secondary source.

Ô Fader
The Fader is used to manually perform a wipe or
dissolve transition. Move the Fader handle from one
limit to the other to perform a transition.

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Ô Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure your Note:
switcher to meet your requirements. Setup and
• 59.94Hz is displayed as 60Hz to save display
switcher personality options are discussed.
space.

Ô Reference Type Multi-Definition Video Formats

The switcher supports both external and internal Multi-Definition switchers support the following
reference types. video formats:
To set the reference type: • 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz
• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
3
• 720p at 50 or 59.94Hz
2
5 • 1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz
To change the reference video format:
4
2
1
3 4

1. If you are using an external reference signal,

ensure that it is connected to the REF IN input.
2. Press MENU.
3. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
4. Press NEXT until RefSrc is displayed. 1. Press MENU.
5. Use the RefSrc knob to select the reference 2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
source. You can choose from the following:
3. Use the Format knob to select the desired video
• Ext — Use an external reference source. format. You can choose from the following:
• Int — Use the internal reference generator. • 480i
6. Press the RefSrc knob to save the selection. • 576i
Note: • 720p (Multi-Def switchers only)
• 1080i (Multi-Def switchers only)
• If the external reference is lost, the switcher will
automatically switch to internal reference. 4. Use the Freq knob to select the desired
frequency. You can choose from the following:
Ô Switcher Video Format • 60 Hz (59.94 Hz)
There are separate standard definition and multi- • 50 Hz
definition versions of the switcher. 5. Press the Format knob to save the selection.
Standard Definition Video Formats Note:
Standard definition switchers support the following • The 480i video format is locked to 59.94 Hz.
video formats:
• The 576i video format is locked to 50 Hz.
• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz
• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz

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Ô Format Conversion and Frame Sync To assign an FCFS channel:

The switcher has four input format converter / frame

2
synchronizer (FCFS) channels that can be used for
1
the following: 6 4
• Converting incoming video to the current switcher
video format. The format converters can convert 3
input video from many formats to the current
switcher video format according to Table 2.1
• Correcting mis-timed or drifting input signals in
any of the supported video formats. The frame
synchronizers can not completely correct badly
formatted video streams, mis-timed switches, 1. Press MENU.
signal dropouts, or similar issues..
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
Table 2.1 Format Conversions
3. Press NEXT until Fcfs is displayed.
Switcher Video
Allowable Input Formats 4. Use the Fcfs knob to select the FCFS channel
Format
1080i / 59.94Hz 480i, 720p / 59.94Hz you wish to assign.

1080i / 50Hz 576i, 720p / 50Hz 5. Press the Fcfs knob to display the FCFS menu.

720p / 59.94Hz – 6. Use the Fcfs1-4 knob to assign the FCFS

channel. You can choose from the following:
720p / 50Hz –
• Off — The FCFS channel is not assigned.
480i / 59.94Hz 480i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p, • Input — The FCFS channel is assigned to a
1080i / 59.94Hz single input.
576i / 50Hz 576i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p, • Bus — The FCFS channel is assigned to all
1080i / 50Hz inputs on a specific bus.
Configuring FCFS Channel Modes
Assigning FCFS channels Once an FCFS channel has been assigned, you must
FCFS channels are assigned to either specific inputs configure the conversion behavior depending on the
or bus-pairs. Each bus-pair requires two FCFS mode you set the FCFS channel to.
channels. The bus pairs are as follows: To configure an FCFS channel set to Input mode:
• PGM – Preset buses
4 2 3
• Key 1 Video – Key 1 Alpha buses
• Key 2 Video – Key 2 Alpha buses
• Key 3 Video – Key 3 Alpha buses
• Key 4 Video – Key 4 Alpha buses
• Aux 1 – not paired
• Aux 2 – not paired
• Aux 3 – not paired. 1. Assign an FCFS channel to a specific input.
Note: 2. Use the Input knob to select which input the
• Using an FCFS channel creates a one frame delay FCFS channel is assigned to.
for the input video being processed. 3. Use the Aspect knob to set the aspect ratio
conversion mode. You can choose from the
following:
• Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to fill the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as

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 the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the 5. Use the Convrt knob to select the type of
new aspect ratio. conversion. You can choose from the following:
• Zoom — The central portion of the video • SD->HD — only available when running in
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new an HD video format
video format. No aspect distortion is
• HD->SD — only available when running in
introduced.
an SD video format
• LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top and
• SD->SD — only available when running in
bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in
an SD video format
a 4:3 video format.
• PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right 6. Use the InFmt to select the video format of the
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in incoming video to convert. All video signals on
a 16:9 video format. the bus must be in this video format or the
switcher reference video format. You can choose
4. Press the Fcfs1-4 knob to save the changes. from the following:
5. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change • 480i
and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob
• 576i
to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.
• 720p
For More Information on...
• 1080i
• Assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the procedure
“To assign an FCFS channel:” on page 2-2 7. Use the Aspect knob to set the aspect ratio
conversion mode. You can choose from the
To configure an FCFS channel set to Bus mode: following:
• Full — The video signal is scaled
2 3
disproportionately to fill the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as
4 the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the
new aspect ratio.
• Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced.
1. Assign an FCFS channel to a specific bus. • LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top and
bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in
2. Use the Bus knob to select which bus the format
a 4:3 video format.
converter / frame synchronizer is assigned to.
• PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
3. Use the 2ndCh knob to select the FCFS channel and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in
to assign to the paired bus. a 16:9 video format.
4. Press NEXT. 8. Press NEXT.
9. Press the Fcfs1-4 knob to save the changes.
5 6 7
10. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob
8 to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.
Note:
• Aux buses are do not have assigned pairs when
using Bus mode.
• If one FCFS channel in a Bus mode pair is turned
off, the paired FCFS channel is also turned off.
• If you change the switcher video format,
frequency, or aspect ratio, all FCFS channels are
turned off.

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 • The switcher is set to switch on the first field
when using Bus mode. 6 7 8
• If a video format not compatible with the currently
defined conversion is used, the video image is
frozen with the last successfully processed image
frame.
For More Information on...
• switch on Field/Frame settings, refer to the section
“Switch on Field or Frame” on page 2-11
6. Use the OSync1-3 knob to set the output
• assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the procedure reference format. You can choose from the
“To assign an FCFS channel:” on page 2-2 following:
• switcher video formats, refer to the section
• NTSC/PAL — Reference format is set to
“Switcher Video Format” on page 2-1
standard definition.
• 720p — Reference format is set to 720p.
Ô Output Reference Sync
• 1080i — Reference format is set to 1080i.
The switcher has three reference outputs that can be • Off — No output reference signal is
configured independently. generated.
Setting the Output Reference Sync 7. Use the Mode knob to configure the different
If you are using one of the output references to time delay settings for the selected output reference
external devices, ensure that they are connected to formats. You can choose from the following:
the appropriate REF OUT 1, REF OUT 2, or REF • V — Configure vertical delay (lines).
OUT 3 outputs. • H — Configure horizontal delay (pixels).
Different applications require different output • F — Configure frame delay (frames)
reference formats and delay settings. Consult a (NTSC/PAL output reference format only).
facility engineer for assistance in configuring these
8. Use the Value knob to set the selected delay
settings.
value.
To set the output reference sync:
9. Press the left knob to save the changes.
2 10. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
1 and exit the Output Sync menu. Press the
4 Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu
for further editing.
3 Resetting the Output Reference Sync
You can quickly reset the output reference sync
values to the default settings.
To reset the output reference sync values:

1. Press MENU. 2
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button. 1
4
3. Press NEXT until OSync is displayed.
4. Use the OSync knob to select the reference 3
output you wish to configure. You can choose
from the following:
• OSync 1 — Configure reference output 1.
• OSync 2 — Configure reference output 2.
• OSync 3 — Configure reference output 3. 1. Press MENU.
5. Press the OSync knob to display the Output 2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
Sync menu.

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 3. Press NEXT until OSync is displayed. 5. Press the Aspect knob to save the selection.
4. Use the OSync knob to select the reference Note:
output you wish to reset. You can choose from
• The aspect ratio is locked to 16:9 when operating
the following:
in 720p or 1080i video formats.
• OSync 1 — Reset reference output 1.
• OSync 2 — Reset reference output 2. Ô Ancillary Data
• OSync 3 — Reset reference output 3. Ancillary data is information such as closed
5. Press the OSync knob to display the Output captioning or embedded audio. The switcher can be
Sync menu. configured to pass this data or strip it from the output
video. The following parameters are available:
7 • Normal Strip — Ancillary data is stripped from
all outputs.
6 • Normal Pass — Any ancillary data is passed
unmodified.
• Long Strip — Ancillary data and the first several
lines of active picture are stripped from all
outputs.
• Long Pass — Ancillary data and the first several
6. Press NEXT. lines of active picture are passed unmodified. This
7. Press the Reset knob to reset the output sync is useful to ensure data such as timecodes and
values to default settings. standard definition closed captioning remains
intact.
8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change
and exit the Output Sync menu. Press the To configure ancillary data parameters:
Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu
for further editing. 2
1
4
Ô Aspect Ratio
The switcher supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
3
when running in the 480/576i video format.
To change the aspect ratio:

2
1
4 1. Press MENU.
2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3
3. Press NEXT until Anclry is displayed.
4. Use the Anclry knob to select an ancillary data
parameters. You can choose from the following:
• N Strip — Remove ancillary data from the
video signal.
1. Press MENU.
• N Pass — Pass ancillary data without
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button. modification.
3. Press NEXT until Aspect is displayed. • L Strip — Remove ancillary data and the first
several lines of picture from the video signal.
4. Use the Aspect knob to select the desired aspect
• L Pass — Pass ancillary data and the first
ratio. You can choose from the following:
several lines of picture.
• 4:3
• 16:9

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Ô Input BNC Configuration Table 2.2 Default Alpha Channel Mappings

Many video sources have an associated video source Input Default Alpha Input
that contains alpha (transparency) information. You CrossOver 6
must configure the switcher to use the correct alpha 5 6
source. Once you associate a video and alpha source,
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they are linked and used for Auto-Select keying.
9 11
Alpha sources are designated as shaped or linear
(unshaped). Shaped sources convert partial 10 12
transparency to either fully transparent or fully
opaque, giving the video signal well-defined edges. For More Information on...
Linear (unshaped) sources use the full range of • fine-tuning the Auto-Select Key features, refer to
transparency in the alpha channel to give smooth the section “Auto-Select Key Fine Tuning” on
transitions between transparent and opaque areas. page 4-8.
Use linear if you are unsure which setting to use.
For More Information on... Ô Output Configuration
• Auto-Select keys, refer to the section “Keying The switcher has the following outputs:
Overview” on page 3-3.
• 2 Program Out HD-SDI
To associate video and alpha inputs:
• 1 Preview Out HD-SDI

2 • 3 Auxiliary Out HD-SDI

1 • 1 Analog (NTSC or PAL) Out
3 5
The analog output allows the switcher to output
signals in NTSC and PAL formats. It can be routed
from the Preview, Program, or any of the primary
inputs. The analog output is not aspect ratio
converted. Downconversions from 16:9 HD sources
display as 16:9 SD video.
To configure the analog output:

1. Press MENU.
2
2. Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button. 1
4 5 3
3. Press the Input knob to display the Input menu.
4. Use the left knob to select the input you wish to
configure.
5. Use the middle knob to select the desired input
that will provide the alpha (transparency) signal.
You can choose from the following:
• None — Do not use an associated alpha
signal. 1. Press MENU.
• Lin1 - Lin12 — The selected input is used as 2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
an unshaped (linear) alpha source.
3. Press the Analog Out knob to display the
• Shpd1 - Shpd12 — The selected input is Analog Out menu.
used as a shaped alpha source.
4. Use the AnOut knob to select the source. You
can choose from the following:
• Prview — Preview bus output.
• Progrm — Program bus output.
• Aux 1 - 3 — Aux bus 1-3 outputs.
• In 1 - 12 — Inputs 1-12 (CrossOver 12 only).
• In 1 - 6 — Inputs 1-6 (CrossOver 6 only).

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 5. Use the AnMode knob to set the appearance of default gateway if your network does not have a
the analog output. You can choose from the DHCP server.
following:
Note:
• Full — Full screen display.
• You do not need to connect your switcher to a
• LtrBox — Letter box display. network for it to function.
Note: To configure a DHCP IP address for your
• If your switcher is operating in a 4:3 aspect ratio, switcher:
you can not set the analog output to letter box.
3
Ô Clean Feed 2
6 5
The Clean Feed output provides a second program
output that is derived from a different location than
4
the standard program output. Using the Clean Feed
allows you to remove particular keys without
affecting the primary program output. Typical
applications are:
• Multilingual and live-to-tape productions
• Recording call-in shows for later airing without 1. Ensure your switcher is connected to your
telephone numbers displayed network via the ethernet port.

To configure the Clean Feed output: 2. Press MENU.

3. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
2
1 4. Press NEXT until IP Addr is displayed.
3
5. Press the IP Addr knob to display the IP
Address menu.
6. Use the IPMode knob to select DHCP.
7. Press the IPMode knob to enter the selection.
8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change.
Press the Cancel knob to discard the change and
return to the previous setting.
1. Press MENU.
To configure a static IP address for your switcher:
2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
3. Use the CLEAN knob to select where in the 3
output stream the Clean Feed is derived. You can 2
6 5
choose from the following:
• Key 1 — Clean Feed output is taken before
any keys are added. 4
• Key 2 — Clean Feed output is taken after
Key 1 but before Key 2 or 3 is added.
• Key 3 — (CrossOver 12 only) Clean Feed
output is taken after Key 1 and 2 but before
Key 3 is added.
1. Ensure your switcher is connected to your
network via the ethernet port.
Ô IP Address
2. Press MENU.
The switcher is equipped with an Ethernet port to
allow remote access. By default, the switcher uses 3. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. You 4. Press NEXT until IP Addr is displayed.
can manually set an IP address, network mask, and

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 5. Press the IP Addr knob to display the IP To set the Aux Bus Recall Mode:
Address menu.
6. Use the IPMode knob to select Static. 1

7. Press the IPMode knob to enter the selection. 3

8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change.

Press the Cancel knob to discard the change and 2
return to the previous setting.

10 11 12

9 1. Press RECALL.
2. Press NEXT until AuxMem is displayed.
3. Press the AuxMem knob to set the Aux Bus
Recall Mode. You can choose from the
following:
9. Press NEXT until IPAddr is displayed.
• NoRcll — Aux buses ignore the input saved
10. Use the left knob to select the data to configure. with the recalled memory and retain the
You can choose from the following: current input.
• IPAddr — Configure the IP address • Recall — Aux bus inputs change to the input
(configure this first). saved with the recalled memory.
• Mask — Configure the network mask. For More Information on...
• Gatwy — Configure the default gateway. • saving and recalling switcher settings, refer to the
section “Using the Memory System” on page 4-1.
11. Use the middle knob to select the fields in the
address. Customizing the Panel Glow
12. Use the right knob to modify the field value. Panel buttons are set to a glow color which is used
13. Repeat steps 9 to 12 for Mask (network mask), when the button is not selected. This glow color can
and Gatwy (network gateway). be customized to your preference.
To customize the Panel Glow color:
14. Press the left knob to save all network settings.
15. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. 1
Press the Cancel knob to discard the change and 3 4 5
return to the previous setting.
2
Ô Switcher Personality
The switcher has customizable features that allow
you to tailor operation to your personal preferences.

Aux Bus Memory Recalls

You can set the behavior of the Aux buses during a 1. Press MENU.
memory recall. The buses can be configured to hold 2. Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.
inputs (overriding whatever input is saved in the
recalled memory) or to change to the input saved in 3. Use the HUE knob to adjust the Panel Glow
the recalled memory. hue.
4. Use the SAT knob to adjust the Panel Glow
saturation.
5. Use the LUM knob to adjust the Panel Glow
luminance.

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 Note: To load a custom Panel Glow color scheme:
• It is not recommended to set the Panel Glow color
to red. Red indicates a source is on-air. 1
5 3
For More Information on...
• hue, saturation, and luminance, refer to the section 2 4
“Selecting Colors” on page 1-6.

Saving Color Schemes

You can save a custom Panel Glow color scheme so
that it may be recalled as needed.
To save a custom Panel Glow color scheme: 1. Press MENU.
2. Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.
2
6 4 3. Press the Scheme knob to display the Color
Scheme menu.
3 5 4. Press NEXT until Load is displayed.
5. Use the Load knob to select the color scheme
you want to load. You can select from a list of
presets or one of the custom color schemes you
have previously saved.

1. Modify the Panel Glow as described above, to 6. Press the Load knob to load the color scheme.
obtain the desired appearance. 7. Press the Confrm knob to commit the load.
2. Press MENU. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the load.

3. Press the USER Wipe Pattern button. Power-Save Mode

4. Press the Scheme knob to display the Color The switcher goes into a Power-Save mode after a
Scheme menu. certain amount of time (20 minutes by default)
without user interaction. Touching any control will
5. Press NEXT until Save is displayed.
wake the switcher. Any functionality associated with
6. Rotate the Save knob to select the custom the touched control is ignored until the unit is active
scheme you wish to save. and all lights and display are turned on.
7. Press the Save knob to save the color scheme. During Power-Save mode, video related hardware is
not affected and video signals are still passed through
8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the save (if
the switcher.
there was a color scheme saved to the selected
custom scheme, it is overwritten). Press the To configure the power-save timeout:
Cancel knob to cancel the save.
1
Loading Color Schemes 3
You can load a custom color scheme or one of the
preset color schemes that are included on your 2
switcher.

1. Press MENU.
2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.

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 3. Press the right knob to set the switcher To set the switcher double press rate:
power-save behavior. You can choose from the
following: 1
3 4
• PwrSve — All buttons and the menu display
turn off. The switcher conserves as much
power as possible without affecting on-air 2
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) 1. Press MENU.
to 999 minutes.
2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
Transition Rate Units
3. Press the DblPrs Speed knob.
You can select the units used to specify durations for
various switcher transitions. Choose the units that 4. Double-press the middle knob at a rate you feel
you are most comfortable working with. comfortable. This defines the double press rate.

To select the units for switcher transitions: 5. Press MENU to save the setting.

Resource Sharing
1
3 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.
2
To specify Chroma Key resource sharing:

2
1
3
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. 1. Press MENU.
• Secnds — Switcher transitions are specified 2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.
in seconds.
3. Press the Rsrc Mode knob to display the
Double-Press Rate Resource Mode menu.
You can set the double-press rate of the switcher to 4. Use the ChrKey knob to select how the Chroma
suit your preference. Setting a fast rate requires you Key resource is shared between keys. You can
to double-press the knobs in quick succession in choose from the following:
order to be recognized as a double press. Setting a
• KEY1 — The Chroma Key is locked to Key
slow rate allows more time between presses but may
1. Only Key 1 can display a Chroma Key.
register two single presses as a double press. Find a
value that is most comfortable for your operating • KEY2 — The Chroma Key is locked to Key
style. 2. Only Key 2 can display a Chroma Key.
• KEY3 (CrossOver 12 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

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 are asked if you wish to take the first Chroma when transitions are initiated. You can choose
Key off-air and use the Chroma Key resource from the following:
for the new key.
• F1 — Field 1 (Odd Field) transitions are
• ASK — The Chroma Key can be used by any initiated after the odd field of the source video
key. If a Chroma Key is in-use (on or off-air), is drawn.
you are asked if you wish to convert the
• F2 — Field 2 (Even Field) transitions are
original Chroma Key to an Auto-Select key,
initiated after the even field of the source
take it off-air, and use the Chroma Key
video is drawn.
resource for the new key.
• BOTH — Transitions can be initiated on
5. Press the ChrKey knob to select the Chroma either even or odd fields or frames.
Key sharing mode.
5. Press the FldSwt (FrmSwt if you are using a
6. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. progressive scan video format) knob to commit
Press the Cancel knob to cancel the change. the selection.
For More Information on...
Editor Control
• creating and using Chroma Keys, refer to the
section “Chroma Key” on page 3-4. Your switcher can be controlled by external editors
using the GVG100 protocol. You can enable or
Switch on Field or Frame disable external control.
The Switch On feature allows you to select when the To enable or disable external editor control:
switcher triggers a transition from one video source
to the next when you are running in an interlaced 1
video format. Each interlaced video frame is 4
composed of an odd field and an even field and you
can specify that transitions are initiated on: 2 3
• even fields only
• odd fields only
• either even or odd fields
If you are running in a progressive scan video
format, setting your switcher to transition on even or 1. Press MENU.
odd fields will cause the switcher to only allow 2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
transitions on every second frame.
3. Press NEXT until Editor is displayed.
To set when the switcher initiates transitions:
4. Use the Editor knob to enable or disable
1 external editor control. You can choose from the
4 following:
• GVG100 — Editor control is enabled.
2 3 • G100L — Legacy editor control is enabled.
• Off — Editor control is disabled.
For More Information on...
• external editor control, refer to the section “Editor
Port” on page 4-14.
1. Press MENU.
Next Transition Area Reset
2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
You can choose the state of the Next Transition area
3. Press NEXT until FldSwt (FrmSwt if you are after a transition is performed.
using a progressive scan video format) is
displayed.
4. Use the FldSwt (FrmSwt if you are using a
progressive scan video format) knob to select

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 To set the Next Transition area reset behavior: Next Transition Key Behavior
You can choose whether a Key remains in the Next
1 Transition area or is removed if a dedicated key
4
transition is performed.

2 3 To set the Next Transition Key behavior:

1
4

2 3
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until Trans is displayed.
4. Use the Trans knob to set the behavior of the
1. Press MENU.
Next Transition area after a transition is
performed. You can choose from the following: 2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
• Reset — The Next Transition area is reset to 3. Press NEXT until ARKey is displayed.
a background dissolve transition
4. Use the ARKey knob to set whether a Key
• NotRst — The Next Transition area is not remains or is removed from the Next transition
reset. area after a dedicated key transition is
Transition Resume Direction performed. You can choose from the following:

You can choose which direction a paused transition • Off — The Key is removed from the Next
proceeds in when it is re-started. Transition area after a dedicated key
transition is performed.
To set the transition resume direction:
• On — The Key remains active in the Next
Transition area after a dedicated key
1 transition is performed.
4

2 3

1. Press MENU.
2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.
3. Press NEXT until Resume is displayed.
4. Use the Resume knob to set the transition
direction used when a paused transition is
re-started. You can choose from the following:
• Fwd — The transition completes as originally
set.
• Rev — The transition reverses and the
switcher returns to the on-air state it was in
before the transition was started.

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Ô Basic Operation
This chapter describes the general operation of your • Press WIPE to select a wipe transition.
switcher. Basic information is provided to help get
5. Perform the transition by choosing one of the
you up and running quickly.
following:
Ô Transition Overview • Press CUT to immediately cut the selected
source on-air (selected transition type is
Transitions allow you to replace the on-air video ignored).
source with another source. During a transition, the
• Press AUTO TRANS to have the switcher
source you selected on the Preset bus becomes active
perform a smooth transition.
on the Program bus and the source that was active on
the Program bus is now on the Preset bus. • Move the Fader from one limit to the other to
perform a manual transition..
You can perform three types of transitions:
Note:
• Cuts — The video image instantly switches
between selected sources. • You can select multiple elements for the next
transition by pressing and holding the button for
• Dissolves — The video image gradually fades
the first element, then pressing one or more of the
from the on-air source to the selected source.
other next transition buttons.
• Wipes — The selected source wipes over the
• While still holding the first element button, press
on-air source using a user-specified pattern and
an element button again to remove it from the next
direction.
transition.
To perform a transition: For More Information on...
• including keys in transitions, refer to the section
“Key Transitions” on page 3-3.
3
1 • the Next Transition area state after a transition,
refer to the section “Next Transition Area Reset”
3 on page 2-11.
4
Cutting on the Program Bus
2
Cuts are the simplest transition, performing an
5 instantaneous change between sources. You can
perform a cut transition as described in the previous
1. Select the elements to include in the next section, or you can perform the transition directly on
transition by pressing and one of the following: the Program bus.
• BKGD This also applies to keys. If a key is on-air, you can
• KEY 1 select alternate sources on the Key/Aux bus and have
• KEY 2 them instantly cut on-air.
• KEY 3 (CrossOver 12 only) To cut on the Program bus:
2. Select the source on the Preset bus (when
BKGD is selected as part of the next transition),
that you want to take on-air. The selected source
appears on your preview monitor.
3. If you selected any keys for the transition in step
1, select Keyers and sources on the Key/Aux
1
bus.
4. Choose the type of transition you wish to
perform:
• Press DISS to select a dissolve transition.

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 1. Select the source you want to take on-air by To select a wipe transition pattern:
pressing a source button on the Program bus.
Note: 3
2
• You can not preview the next source on your
preview monitor when cutting on the Program
Bus.
1
Ô Configuring the Auto Trans Rate
You can control the amount of time a dissolve or
wipe transition takes to complete when you press the 4
AUTO TRANS button. Transitions performed with
the Fader are not affected. 1. Prepare a transition using WIPE as the type of
transition, but do not perform the transition.
To change the rate for automatic transitions:
2. Select the pattern you wish to use for the wipe.
2 3. Use the Time knob to change the transition
duration.
4. Press AUTO TRANS to perform the dissolve.
For More Information on...
1 • preparing transitions, refer to the section
“Transition Overview” on page 3-1

3 Ô Pausing a Transition
1. Prepare a transition using DISS or WIPE as the You can pause a dissolve or wipe transition while it
type of transition, but do not perform the is in progress.
transition. To pause and resume a transition in progress:
2. Use the Time knob to change the transition
duration. The duration is specified in frames.
3. Press AUTO TRANS to perform the transition.
Note:
• You can set different transition rates for the
dedicated KEY TRANS buttons.
For More Information on...
• dedicated key transitions, refer to the section 2
“Dedicated Key Transitions” on page 3-4.
1. Prepare a dissolve or wipe transition.
Ô Wipe Transitions 2. Press AUTO TRANS to start the transition.
You can select from a number of predefined patterns 3. Press AUTO TRANS again to pause the
and control the amount of time a wipe transition transition.
takes to complete.
4. Press AUTO TRANS to resume the transition.
Note:
• The transition will continue or reverse based on
the setting of the Resume personality option.
For More Information on...
• setting the behavior of a resumed transition, refer
to the section “Transition Resume Direction” on
page 2-12.

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Ô Keying Overview › KEY 2 SEL — selects Key 2.

Keying allows you to insert portions of one scene › KEY 3 SEL — selects Key 3 (CrossOver 12
into another. Keys appear as overlays over the only).
background image. Note:
The switcher supports three key types: • If you select Key 1, you are selecting a key and
key type simultaneously.
• Auto-Select Key — Key alpha (transparency) is
provided on one input and key fill video is Performing Key Transitions
provided on a second input (character generators
Key transitions are performed similarly to
and graphics systems typically provide fill and
background transitions. All transition types are
alpha on separate channels).
available for key transition.
• Self Key — Key transparency is derived from the
To perform a key transition:
luminance of the key fill video.
• Chroma Key — A user defined color hue is
selected for transparency (such as blue or 3 2
green-screen applications).
The CrossOver 6 supports 2 keys. The CrossOver 12 4
5
supports 3 keys. 6
Video Layering
Video is layered as shown in (Figure 3.1). 7

1. Ensure the key you are using in the transition is

1 not on-air.
2 2. Select the key you wish to use.
3
3. Select the key type by pressing one of the
4 following:
• CHR KEY to create a Chroma Key.
• AUTO SELECT to create an Auto-Select
Figure 3.1 Video Layering
Key.
1. Program 4. Press the corresponding key button in the Next
2. Key 1 Transition area to include the key in the
transition. You can choose from the following:
3. Key 2
• KEY 1 to include Key 1.
4. Key 3 (CrossOver 12 only) • KEY 2 to include Key 2.
• KEY 3 to include Key 3 (CrossOver 12 only).
Ô Key Transitions
5. Select a source on the Key/Aux bus that you
Key transitions are similar to background transitions.
want to take on-air. The selected source appears
You can perform key and background transitions
on your preview monitor over the background
simultaneously.
image.
Selecting Keys 6. Choose the type of transition you wish to
Selecting a key allows you to configure the key type perform:
and select a source for that key. • Press DISS to select a dissolve transition.
To select a key: • Press WIPE to select a wipe transition.
• Select a key by pressing one of the key select 7. Perform the transition by using one of the
buttons. You can choose from the following: following methods:
› SELF KEY, AUTO SEL, or CHR KEY —
selects Key 1 and sets the key type.

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 • Press CUT to immediately cut the selected Setting the Transition Rate for Dedicated
source on-air (selected transition type is Key Transitions
ignored).
You can set the transition rate for the dedicated key
• Press AUTO TRANS to have the switcher transition buttons independently of the other switcher
perform a smooth transition. transition rates.
• Move the Fader from one limit to the other to
To change the transition rate for dedicated key
perform a manual transition. transitions:
Note:
• To include multiple keys in the transition, push the 3
desired combination of KEY 1, KEY 2, and KEY
3 buttons simultaneously. 2
• When a key is on-air, the tally above the on-air
key glows red. 1
For More Information on...
• selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting
Keys” on page 3-3.
1. Press DISS.

Ô Dedicated Key Transitions 2. Press NEXT.

If an immediate transition is required or an 3. Use the Key 1-3 (1-2 on CrossOver 6) knobs to
unexpected transition needs to be performed, the change the transition rate for the specified key.
switcher allows for a dedicated key transition. Note:
Dedicated key transition buttons for this purpose are
located to the right of the Fader. Only dissolve • If the transition rate is set to CUT and a transition
transitions can be performed with the dedicated key is in progress, pressing a dedicated key transition
transition buttons. button immediately cuts the associated key to the
previous state (either on or off-air). The rest of the
To perform a dedicated key transition: transition proceeds.
For More Information on...
1 1 • the Next Transition area behavior, refer to the
section “Next Transition Key Behavior” on
page 2-12.
1
Ô Chroma Key
2
The Chroma Key masks a specified color allowing
you to quickly extract a foreground subject from a
controlled-color background. The switcher can mask
1. Ensure that a key, key-type, and source are
the following colors: blue, green, red, cyan, magenta,
selected.
and yellow. The default color is blue.
2. Take the desired key on or off-air by performing
To create a Chroma Key:
one of the following:
• Press KEY 1 TRANS to transition Key 1. 3 5
• Press KEY 2 TRANS to transition Key 2. 2 1
• Press KEY 3 TRANS to transition Key 3
(CrossOver 12 only). 4
Note:
• When a key is on-air, the appropriate dedicated
key transition button glows red.
For More Information on... 1. Select the key you wish to use.
• selecting Keys, refer to the section “Selecting
2. If you are not using Key 1, press CHR KEY to
Keys” on page 3-3.
set the selected Key to a Chroma Key.

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 3. If you have already assigned a Chroma Key to Selecting a Matte Color
one of the other keyers and the Chroma Key
You can use two methods to select a matte color:
share mode is set to FLOAT or ASK, you are
asked whether you want to steal the Chroma • Specify hue, saturation, and luminosity
Key resource to use on the new key. You can • Load a preset color
choose from the following:
To select a matte color by specifying hue,
• Press the Confrm knob to steal the Chroma saturation, and luminosity:
Key resource for the new key. The old
Chroma Key is taken off-air and converted to 3
an Auto-Select Key.
• Press the Cancel knob to cancel the new
Chroma Key and leave the resource with the
key it is currently assigned to.
4. Select the desired source on the Key/Aux bus.
5. Use the Color knob to select the color to make
transparent. You can choose from the following: 2 1
• Blue (default)
1. Press and hold SHIFT.
• Cyan
• Green 2. Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte
menu.
• Yellow
• Red 3. Use the corresponding knob to adjust the Hue
(Hue1), Saturation (Sat1), and Luminance
• Magenta
(Lum1) to the desired effect.
6. Press Init.
To select a matte color by loading a preset:
For More Information on...
• selecting Keys, refer to the section “Selecting 4
Keys” on page 3-3.
• Chroma Key sharing, refer to the section 3
“Resource Sharing” on page 2-10.
• modifying Chroma Key settings, refer to the
section “Chroma Key Fine Tuning” on page 4-10.
• taking a Chroma Key on-air, refer to the section
“Key Transitions” on page 3-3. 2 1

Ô Mattes 1. Press and hold SHIFT.

A Matte is a solid color signal that is generated by 2. Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte
the switcher and can be adjusted for hue, saturation, menu.
and luminance. It can also be adjusted for position, 3. Press NEXT.
size, aspect, border, and softness.
4. Rotate the Load knob to select the preset color
For More Information on...
you wish to use.
• setting hue, saturation, and luminance, refer to the
section “Selecting Colors” on page 1-6. 5. Press the Load knob to load the preset color.

Using a Matte
Mattes can be a solid color or a wash. A wash fills
the matte with one of the 10 patterns. The wash is off
by default and the pattern is set to the first pattern
button by default. If the wash is turned off, the
pattern does not appear.

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 To change the pattern: To apply other adjustments:

4 4
5

3 3

2 1 2 1

1. Press and hold SHIFT. 1. Press and hold SHIFT.

2. Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte 2. Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte
menu. menu.
3. Press NEXT until WASH is displayed. 3. Press NEXT until the desired modifier is
displayed.
4. If the WASH knob is Off, toggle it On by
pressing the WASH knob. 4. Adjust the desired modifier by rotating the
corresponding knob.
5. Use the Pattern buttons to select the desired
pattern. Note:

Note: • The wash pattern and the key pattern mask are
shared. Any adjustments affect both patterns.
• If the wash is turned off, the pattern does not
display.
Ô Fade to Black
Using other Adjustments
Fade to Black is achieved by selecting the black
Mattes can also be adjusted by using these modifiers: source and performing a transition.
• Size — Size To fade to black:
• X-Pos, Y-Pos — Position
• Aspect — Aspect Ratio
• Border — Border Appearance 1
• Softness — Edge Softness
• Hue 2, Sat 2, and Lum 2 — Secondary Color 2
The Aspect function allows you to alter the shape of
the selected wash pattern. For example, if you want
4
the wash to be oval shaped, select the circular pattern 3
and adjust the aspect ratio until the desired oval is
created. 1. Press BKGD and all on-air key buttons
simultaneously to include them in the transition.
Borders are effects created around the selected
pattern for the wash. The Border function allows 2. Select a transition type.
you to adjust the appearance of the border.
3. Press BLACK/MATTE on the Preset bus.
The Softness function controls the edge of the wash.
4. Fade to black by sliding the Fader, pressing
It is a pattern edge effect produced by mixing key
CUT, or pressing AUTO TRANS.
source and key fill signals such that the edge of the
pattern can be sharp or blurred.
The Hue 2, Sat 2, and Lum 2 functions control the
secondary color. If you are creating a wash and want
to add a second color, adjusting these options will
generate and modify another color set within the
pattern.

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Ô Advanced Operation
This chapter describes advanced operating concepts To store a setting to a memory register:
for your switcher. Advanced topics and information
on modifying basic concepts to fit your requirements 1
are discussed.
2
Ô Using the Memory System
The built-in memory system can store up to 100
switcher memories (10 banks of 10 memory
locations). This allows you to save the settings for a
later time without having to make the adjustments
again.

Choosing a Memory Access Mode 1. Press the STORE button.

There are two ways to access the memory system: 2. Select the storage area you wish to save to as
• Direct Access Mode — You can access any of the follows:
100 memories by pressing two buttons (one for • If you are using Bank Mode, select a pattern
the bank and one for the memory location). button to designate the memory register in the
• Bank Mode — You pre-select a bank and then selected bank. You may also use the Bank
access any of the 10 memories in that bank with a knob to change the selected bank before
single button press. storing.
To select the memory access mode: • If you are using Direct Access Mode, select a
pattern button to designate the desired bank
and then select a second pattern button to
1
designate the memory register
3 Note:
• You can exit without storing a memory register by
2 pressing any button other than a Wipe Pattern,
dedicated key transition, CUT, AUTO TRANS,
or source button.
• The switcher is placed in recall mode immediately
after storing a memory register.

1. Press STORE. Recalling Memory Registers

2. Press NEXT. Recalling the memory register allows you to quickly
re-use the effect you previously stored.
3. Press the right knob to toggle between memory
access modes. You can choose from the To recall a setting from a memory register:
following:
• DirAcc — Use Direct Access Mode. 1
• Bank — Use Bank Mode.
2
Storing Memory Registers
Storing settings to a memory register allows you to
save an effect for re-use.

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 1. Press RECALL. and then select a second pattern to designate
the memory register.
2. Select the memory register you wish to recall
from as follows: The source on the bus you selected will not
change when the memory is recalled (the source
• If you are using Bank Mode, select a pattern
setting stored in the memory for that bus is
button to designate the memory register in the
ignored).
selected bank. You may also use the Bank
knob to change the selected bank before
recalling. Ô Memory AI and Recall to Preview
• If you are using Direct Access Mode, select a The switcher can be set so that recalling a memory
pattern button to designate the desired bank does not affect what is currently on-air. There are two
and then select a second pattern button to modes you can choose from:
designate the memory register.
• Recall to Preview — The switcher only recalls
Note: those elements from the memory register that are
not currently on-air. Background elements are
• Recalling a memory register that requires a new
recalled to the Preset bus.
image to be loaded from a USB drive into a
Media-Store channel may result in the currently • Memory AI — The switcher uses the contents of
loaded image being displayed for a few frames the memory register to configure the Next
while the new image is loaded. Transition area and the Preview bus. The switcher
is configured such that the next transition will
• You can exit without recalling a memory register
make the on-air state the same as the state saved in
by pressing any button other than a Wipe Pattern,
the memory register.
dedicated key transition, CUT, AUTO TRANS,
or source button. Memory AI and Keys
Bus Hold Enabling Memory AI mode changes the way key
elements are recalled. If a key is currently on-air, the
You can choose to have a bus remain unaffected by a
element for that key is recalled in the next available
memory recall (the selected source on the bus is not
off-air key. If there is no available off-air keys, the
replaced with the source stored in the memory).
element is not recalled.
To perform a Bus Hold:
All resource sharing is set to FLOAT mode so that
key elements may be recalled to other keys than
2 originally stored.

3 For More Information on...

• Resource sharing, refer to the section “Resource
Sharing” on page 2-10.

Memory AI and Recall to Preview Examples

1
Table 4.1 shows the contents of a memory register
and the state of the switcher in various scenarios.
Table 4.1 Recall to Preview Scenarios
1. Press and hold the desired source button on the
Memory Scenario
desired Program, Preset, or Key/Aux bus. Element
Register 1 2
2. Press RECALL. Input 3 Input 1 Input 1
PGM
3. Select the memory register you wish to recall Bus (on-air) (on-air)
from as follows: Input 4 Input 2 –
Key 1
• If you are using Bank Mode, select a pattern (on-air)
button to designate the memory register in the Input 5 – –
Key 2
selected bank. You may also use the Bank
knob to change the selected bank before Key 3 –
storing.
• If you are using Direct Access Mode, select a
Depending on the Recall to Preview setting, the
pattern button to designate the desired bank
elements recalled are as follows:

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 Recall to Preview Off › Next Transition area is set to transition
background, Key 1 off-air, Key 2 on-air, and
• Scenario 1
Key 3 on-air (CrossOver 12 only).
› Input 3 is recalled to the Program bus (on-air
• Scenario 2
image instantly cuts to Input 3).
› Input 3 is recalled to the Preset bus (on-air
› Input 4 is recalled to Key 1 (on-air image
image is not affected).
instantly cuts to Input 4).
› Input 4 is recalled to Key 1 (on-air image is not
› Input 5 is recalled to Key 2 (on-air image not
affected).
affected as Key 2 is off-air).
› Input 5 is recalled to Key 2 (on-air image is not
› Input 1 is selected on the Preview bus.
affected).
• Scenario 2
› Next Transition area is set to transition
› Input 3 is recalled to the Program bus (on-air background, Key 1 on-air, and Key 2 on-air.
image instantly cuts to Input 3).
To set the Recall to Preview mode:
› Input 4 is recalled to Key 1 (on-air image is not
affected as Key 1 is off-air).
1
› Input 5 is recalled to Key 2 (on-air image is not
affected as Key 2 is off-air). 3
4
› Input 1 is selected on the Preview bus.
Recall to Preview On 2

• Scenario 1
› Input 3 is recalled to the Preset bus (on-air
image is not affected).
› Input 4 is not recalled to Key 1 as Key 1 is
on-air (on-air image is not affected). 1. Press RECALL.
› Input 5 is recalled to Key 2 (on-air image is not 2. Press NEXT.
affected as Key 2 is off-air). 3. Push the RclPv knob to select the Recall to
• Scenario 2 Preview Mode. You can choose from the
› Input 3 is recalled to the Program bus (on-air following:
image instantly cuts to Input 3). • On — Recall to Preview mode.
› Input 4 is recalled to Key 1 (on-air image is not • Off — Recall to Preview and Memory AI
affected as Key 1 is off-air). modes off.
› Input 5 is recalled to Key 2 (on-air image is not • MemAI — Memory AI mode.
affected as Key 2 is off-air). 4. Select the memory register you wish to recall
› Input 1 is selected on the Preview bus. from as follows:
Memory AI • If you are using Bank Mode, select one of the
• Scenario 1 10 pattern buttons to designate the memory
register in the selected bank. You may also
› Input 3 is recalled to the Preset bus (on-air use the Bank knob to change the selected
image is not affected). bank before storing.
› Input 4 is recalled to Key 2 as Key 1 is on-air • If you are using Direct Access Mode, select
(on-air image is not affected). one of the 10 pattern buttons to designate the
› CrossOver 12: Input 5 is recalled to Key 3 as desired bank and then select a second pattern
Key 2 is now in-use (on-air image is not to designate the memory register.
affected).
› CrossOver 6: Input 5 is not recalled as both
Ô Transition Limit
keys are now in use. You can stop a transition at a preset position between
the two Fader limits. With the transition limit
enabled, an automatic transition or a transition

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 performed with the Fader will stop when it reaches Ô Reset Options
the defined limit.
You can restore the entire switcher or individual
To define the transition limit point: settings to default values. Menu items can also be
reset.
3
You can also capture the state of the switcher as a
user-defined default, allowing you to reset to those
settings at any time.
You switcher is shipped with the following default
settings:
• The selected source on each bus is black.
2 • Each key is set to Auto-Select.
• Clip is set to linear.
1. Press DISS or WIPE.
• Gain is set to linear.
2. Move the Fader to the desired position you wish • The Transition Limit is cleared.
to set as a transition limit.
• Keys are off-air.
3. Press the Limit knob.
• The Matte is set to Hue: 30.5%, Sat: 100%, Lum:
The Progress Bar next to the Fader flashes to 50% Size: 0.0%.
indicate the defined transition limit. • The Wash turned off.
Note: • The selected Wipe pattern is the STATUS wipe
• Ensure that you are not on-air when setting the pattern button.
transition limit as you will be moving the Fader • Wipe parameters are defaulted
handle to define the preset position. • The Next Transition is set to dissolve.
To perform a transition with a transition limit set: • Masks are turned off .
• The Fader is disabled if it is off limit.
3
• The main Transition rate is set to:
› 15 frames for 59.94 Hz video formats.
› 13 frames for 50 Hz video formats.
• The Key Transition rate is set to:
› 8 frames for 59.94 Hz video formats.
› 7 frames for 50 Hz video formats.
1
• The Chroma Key is set to Edge: 0.0%, Shadow:
1. Initiate a transition by pressing AUTO TRANS. 100.0%, Gain: 100.0% Spill: 0.0%.
• The Output Sync is turned off.
When the transition reaches the defined limit, it
will stop. • The Frame Sync is turned off
2. To reverse the transition, press AUTO TRANS. • The Power Save timeout is set to 20 minutes.

3. To continue the transition, press the Limit knob Note:

to turn off the transition limit. • Default transition rates vary depending on the
4. Press AUTO TRANS to complete the transition. frequency of the selected video format.

To Quickly Reset the Transition Limit Configuring Default Settings

• Double-press the Limit knob. You can customize any of the default parameters and
save them as a user-defined default.
The transition limit is reset to 50% and the
trans limit feature is turned off.

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 To configure user-defined defaults: Resetting the Switcher
Resetting the switcher restores the user-defined
2 default settings..
5 4
To reset the switcher:
3
1

1. Configure any of the settings in the previous list

as desired. This will become the new default
state.
2. Press MENU.
1. Press and hold MENU.
3. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
4. Press the Aux knob to toggle between including
To reset the switcher using an Alternate Method:
or excluding the Aux buses in the reset.
1. Press MENU.
5. Press the RState Save knob to save the new
default settings. 2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
6. Press the Confrm knob to commit the save. 3. Press the RState Load knob.
Press the Cancel knob to cancel the save and
All switcher settings are restored to the default
return to the previous setting.
values.
Restoring Default Settings to Factory State
Shared Parameters
You can restore user-defined default settings to a
Some parameters are shared between features and if
factory state. This is useful if you wish to begin
reset in one area, are reset in all areas that share that
creating a new user-defined default from a known
parameter. The shared parameters are:
starting configuration.
• Time — This value is shared between dissolves
To restore user-defined default settings to the
and wipes.
factory state:
• Limit — This value is shared between dissolves
1 and wipes.
4
• Pattern (Pattrn) — This value is shared between
wipes and mattes.
2 3
Resetting Individual Settings
You can reset individual settings to default values
rather than resetting the entire switcher.
To reset wipes:

1. Press MENU. 1. Press and hold down WIPE.

2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button. 2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press NEXT. To reset dissolves:

4. Press the Dfault RState knob to restore the 1. Press and hold down DISS.
user-defined defaults to factory settings. 2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
5. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change. To reset Key 2 or 3:
Press the Cancel knob to cancel the change and
return to the previous setting. 1. Press and hold down KEY 2 SEL (or KEY 3
SEL on the CrossOver 12).
2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.

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 When resetting a key, the selected Chroma Key 1. Press MENU.
color and any Split Key assignments are not
2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
reset.
3. Press NEXT.
To reset Aux buses:
4. Press the Factry Reset knob.
1. Press and hold down AUX SEL (CrossOver 6)
or AUX 1 or AUX 2 or AUX 3 (CrossOver 12). 5. Press the Confrm knob to perform the reset.
Press the Cancel knob to cancel the reset.
2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
To reset the Chroma Key: Ô USB Storage
1. Press and hold down CHR KEY. You can use the USB port to:
2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button. • Save and load memory sets to a USB drive
Note: • Perform software upgrades
• The selected color is not reset. These files and settings can be copied and backed-up
To reset an Auto-Select Key: on a standard computer.

1. Press and hold down AUTO SEL. Note:

2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button. • Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the
USB port before using it.
Resetting Menu Items
For More Information on...
The values for particular parameters can be reset • performing software upgrades, refer to the section
individually. This allows you to restore the default “Software Upgrades” on page 4-8.
setting if you are unsatisfied with the adjusted
values. Saving Memory Banks and Registers

Some parameters are shared between features and, if You can save up to 9 sets of up to 100 memory
reset in one area, will be reset in all areas that share registers on a USB drive.
that parameter. To save memory registers to a USB drive:
To reset individual menu items:
2
1. Select the menu for the value you wish to reset. 4
2. Double press the knob associated with the value.
3 5
Restoring to Factory Defaults
You can restore your switcher to the factory default
settings. You may wish to do this when
troubleshooting problems with your switcher.
Restoring to factory defaults resets the entire
switcher. Save any configuration information to a 1. Insert a USB drive into the USB port.
memory register if you wish to re-load it after 2. Press MENU.
performing the factory default.
3. Press the SAVE Wipe Pattern button.
To restore factory defaults:
4. Press the Mems knob to display the Save
1 Memory menu.
4
5. Press NEXT to cycle through the sets.
6. Press the knob for the set you want to save the
2 3 memory registers to.

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 7. Use the left knob to select which memory To load memory registers from a USB drive:
registers you wish to save. You can choose from
the following: 2
4
• All — All memory banks and registers are
stored to the selected set on the USB drive.
• Bank — You can specify which memory 3 5
bank is stored and which memory bank to
store to the selected set on the USB drive.
• Indiv — You can specify which memory
register is stored and which memory register
to store to the selected set on the USB drive.
1. Insert a USB drive into the USB port.
8. If you selected Indiv or Bank, select the
memory bank or register to store as follows: 2. Press MENU.

• If you selected Indiv, use the Local knob to 3. Press the LOAD Wipe Pattern button.
select the memory register you wish to save. 4. Press the Mems knob to display the Load
The selected register is indicated as X.Y Memory menu.
where X is the memory bank and Y is the
memory register. Use the USB knob to select 5. Press NEXT to cycle through the sets.
the memory register on the USB drive you 6. Press the knob for the set you want to load the
wish to save to. memory registers from.
• If you selected Bank, use the Local knob to
7. Use the left knob to select which memory
select the memory bank you wish to save. Use
registers you wish to load. You can choose from
the USB knob to select the bank on the USB
the following:
drive you wish to save to.
• All — All memory banks and registers are
9. Press the left knob to commit the save.
replaced with the stored memory banks and
10. Press The Confrm knob to perform the save. registers from the selected set on the USB
Press the Cancel knob to cancel the save. drive.
Note: • Bank — You can specify which memory
bank to load from the USB drive and which
• You do not need to store memory banks or memory bank on the switcher to replace with
registers to the same memory banks or registers on the loaded values.
the USB drive. • Indiv — You can specify which memory
• If you save an empty memory bank or register, the register to load from the USB drive and which
destination bank or register on the USB drive is memory register on the switcher to replace
erased. with the loaded values.
For More Information on... 8. If you selected Indiv or Bank, select the
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section memory bank or register to load as follows:
“Frame Overview” on page 1-3.
• If you selected Indiv, use the Local knob to
Loading Memory Banks and Registers select the memory register you wish to
replace with the loaded data. The selected
Once the memory registers are loaded, you can recall register is indicated as X.Y where X is the
them for use. memory bank and Y is the memory register.
Use the USB knob to select the memory
register on the USB drive you wish to load.
• If you selected Bank, use the Local knob to
select the memory bank you wish to replace
with the loaded data. Use the USB knob to
select the bank on the USB drive you wish to
load.
9. Press the left knob to commit the load.

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 10. Press the Confrm knob to perform the load. Note:
Press the Cancel knob to cancel the load.
• Copy the upgrade file to the root level of the USB
Note: drive. Do not copy the upgrade file into a folder.
• You do not need to load memory banks or • Upgrades can take several minutes to complete.
registers on the USB drive to the same memory For More Information on...
banks or registers on the switcher.
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section
• If you load an empty memory bank or register “Frame Overview” on page 1-3.
from a USB drive, the destination bank or register
on the switcher is erased. Completing a Software Upgrade
For More Information on... When the software upgrade is complete, the menu
• using the memory system, refer to the section displays a message indicating the software upgrade
“Using the Memory System” on page 4-1. was successful, the Upgrade LED on the rear of the
switcher turns off, and the switcher performs an
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section automatic restart.
“Frame Overview” on page 1-3.
Once the switcher restarts, it is ready to use. You can
Ô Software Upgrades safely remove the USB drive.
Note:
Software upgrades stored on a USB drive can be
uploaded to the switcher. • If you are upgrading a switcher as a result of a
To upgrade the switcher software: corrupt configuration or a previously failed
upgrade, you may need to reconfigure the network
address and reload switcher memories.
3
6
Ô Advanced Keying
4 5 The Auto Select, Chroma Key and Wipes can be
modified to give them more distinct qualities and
personalize your images.

Auto-Select Key Fine Tuning

You can modify the alpha channel settings for
1. Copy a software upgrade file onto a USB drive. Auto-Select Keys to control the blending of
Do not store multiple upgrade files on the same transparent areas.
USB drive.
For More Information on...
2. Insert the USB drive with the software upgrade • how to associate alpha and video inputs, refer to
file into the USB port. the section “Input BNC Configuration” on
3. Press MENU. page 2-6.
Modifying Auto-Select Keys
4. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
If the Auto-Select Key is shaped or unshaped, the
5. Press NEXT until Run Software Upgrade
following parameters can be modified:
From USB is displayed.
• Transparency
6. Press the left knob.
• Mask
7. Press the Confrm knob to initiate an upgrade.
Press the Cancel knob if you do not wish to The Transparency function allows you to adjust the
perform an upgrade. transparency of the channel from completely opaque
to completely transparent. As the level of
The menu displays a message indicating the software transparency is adjusted, the graphic in the menu
upgrade is in progress. The Upgrade LED on the rear changes to represent the current percentage of
of the switcher is lit, indicating an upgrade is in transparency.
progress.

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 A mask is a keying technique in which a pattern is 6. Press NEXT until Size is displayed.
combined with the key source to block out unwanted
7. Use the Size knob to modify the mask size.
portions of the key source. Mask modifiers are:
8. Press NEXT repeatedly to access other mask
• Force (M-Frce) — forces the area inside the mask
modifiers. Use the knobs to modify mask
region to the foreground.
attributes.
• Invert (M-Inv) — reverses the polarity of the
For More Information on...
mask.
• selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting
To modify the transparency:
Keys” on page 3-3.

3 To Modify a mask:
1
4 5 6
2 1

3 2

1. Select the key you wish to modify.

2. If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to 1. Select the key you wish to modify.
include the key in the next transition and have it
display on the Preview monitor. 2. If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to
include the key in the next transition and have it
3. Rotate the Transp knob until the desired effect display on the Preview monitor.
is achieved.
3. Press NEXT until Mask is displayed.
For More Information on...
• selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting 4. Use the Mask knob to select the mask source.
Keys” on page 3-3. You can choose from the following:

To apply a mask: • Off — This is the default setting.

• Box — This creates a box mask.
4 • Pattrn — This creates a pattern mask.
5 1
5. Press the M-Frce knob to force the area inside
3 the mask region to the foreground. Press again to
2 return the mask to normal.
6. Press the M-Inv knob to invert the mask. Press
again to return the mask to normal.
Note:

1. Select the key you wish to modify. • The wash pattern and the key pattern mask are
shared. Any adjustments affect both patterns.
2. If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to
include the key in the next transition and have it For More Information on...
display on the Preview monitor. • selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting
Keys” on page 3-3.
3. Press NEXT until Mask is displayed.
Modifying Other Attributes
4. Use the Mask knob to select the desired state.
You can choose from the following: There are a number of other attributes you can
modify to change the mask appearance. Press NEXT
• Off — This is the default setting.
and use the knobs to access and change other
• Box — This creates a box mask. attributes.
• Pattrn — This creates a pattern mask.
5. If you are creating a pattern mask, Press a Wipe
Pattern button to select the desired pattern.

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 Modifying Clip and Gain for Unshaped Chroma Key Fine Tuning
Auto-Select Keys
You can control aspects of the Chroma Key using the
If an Auto-Select key is unshaped, you can also Chroma Key menus. The following effects can be
modify clip and gain. adjusted:
The Clip function adjusts the threshold level of the • Edge
key. Only areas of the source video that are higher
• Shadow
than the setting of the threshold cut a hole in the
background video. • Gain

Increasing Gain causes the color to become • Spill

increasingly saturated. Chroma key adjustments are persistent and are not
To modify the clip or gain: affected by a soft reset or switcher reboot. However,
initializing the Chroma or performing a factory reset
returns all adjustments to default values.
3 3
1 Using the Edge, Shadow, Gain and Spill Effects
The Edge effect controls the sharpness of the key
2
edge.
The Shadow effect allows you to include or removed
any shadows that are cast on the Chroma Key
background.

1. Select the key you wish to modify. The Gain effect controls color saturation. Increasing
the Gain causes the video signal colors to become
2. If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to increasingly saturated and vivid. Decreasing the
include the key in the next transition and have it Gain decreases the saturation until the image is black
display on the Preview monitor. and white.
3. Rotate the Clip and Gain knobs until the desired The Spill effect allows you to handle chroma key
effect is achieved. spill where the background color (the color being
For More Information on... removed) spills onto the key object.
• selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting To adjust the Edge, Shadow, Gain, and Spill:
Keys” on page 3-3.
Converting Between Shaped and Unshaped 3
Auto-Select Keys 1

You can convert an unshaped Auto-Select Key to a 2

shaped Auto-Select Key by using the Make Linear
function. This defaults any modifiers to the selected
key.
To convert an unshaped Auto-Select Key to
shaped:
1. Select the key you wish to modify (ensure it is
1. Press MENU. set as a Chroma key).
2. Press NEXT until Make Linear is displayed. 2. If you have already assigned a Chroma Key to
3. Press the Make Linear knob. one of the other keyers and the Chroma Key
share mode is set to FLOAT or ASK, you are
asked whether you want to steal the Chroma
Key resource to use on the new key. You can
choose from the following:
• Press the Confrm knob to steal the Chroma
Key resource for the new key. The old

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 Chroma Key is taken off-air and converted to Modifying Split Keys
an Auto-Select Key.
You can modify the appearance of a Split Key to suit
• Press the Cancel knob to cancel the new your application.
Chroma Key and leave the resource with the
key it is currently assigned to. To modify the appearance of a Split Key:

3. Press NEXT until Edge is displayed.

2
4. Adjust the Edge value by rotating the
corresponding knob until the desired effect is
achieved.
5. Press NEXT.
6. Adjust the Shadow, Gain, SPClip, or SpRjct,
value by rotating the corresponding knob until
the desired effect is achieved.
1. Create a Split Key. The Key Menu is displayed
For More Information on... with a new first page.
• selecting keys, refer to the section “Selecting
Keys” on page 3-3. 2. Use the Alpha knob to select the input used for
the key alpha.
• setting the Chroma Key share mode, refer to the
section “Resource Sharing” on page 2-10. 3. Press the Alpha knob to accept the change.
Note:
Split Keys
• If you wish to use a matte for the key fill, press the
A Split Key allows you to assign a different alpha
Matte button on the Key/Aux bus to access the
source for a Key than the fill/alpha associations that
Matte menu.
are set up during configuration or to use a separate
alpha source for a Self Key. • If you are using a Split Key with a matte key fill
and you wish to turn the key into a Chroma Key,
To create a Split Key:
the switcher will default to black on that key.
For More Information on...
2 • creating a Split Key, refer to the section “Split
Keys” on page 4-11.

1 • modifying the key alpha, refer to the section

“Auto-Select Key Fine Tuning” on page 4-8.

Ô Modifying Wipes
Wipes can be modified to give more distinct qualities
1. Select a source on the Key/Aux bus to act as the and personalize your transitions. The following
video fill (the source can be either an effects can be adjusted:
Auto-Select Key or a Self Key).
• Time, Direction
2. Press and hold the AUTO SEL button. • Pattern, Horizontal Multiplication, Vertical
3. Select a source on the Key/Aux bus to act as the Multiplication
key alpha. • X-Position, Y-Position, Aspect Ratio
Note: • Border, Color, Soft
• Split Keys are initially created with clip set to • Hue, Saturation, Luminosity
50% and gain set to 50%. • Rotation
• While holding the AUTO SEL button to select the
key alpha, the SHIFT button stays active when
pressed. You do not have to hold down SHIFT to
access shifted sources. Press SHIFT again to
return to normal source selection.

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 To modify time and direction: › Use the BHue, BSat, and BLum knobs
until the desired color is achieved.
2 3 • Rotation (Rot) — to rotate the pattern.
• Horizontal (HMult) and Vertical (VMult)
Multiplication — to create multiple instances
of the pattern.

1 Note:
• You can select a pattern using the Pattern Buttons.
This also displays the Wipe menu.
1. Press WIPE to display the Wipe menu. • The X Pos and Y Pos can be adjusted using the
positioner (CrossOver 12 only).
2. Press NEXT until Time is displayed.
• Aspect adjustments are not available for all
3. Use the Time knob to change the duration of the patterns.
wipe. • Circle, left square, right square, and diagonal
4. Use the Direction knob to set the direction of patterns with aspect adjustments can not be
the wipe. You can choose from the following: rotated.
• Fwd — Wipe runs in the forward (default)
direction.
Ô Aux Buses
• Rev — Wipe runs in the reverse direction. The switcher has three timed Aux buses which have
access to the following sources:
5. Press the Direction knob to alternately enable
and disable the flip-flop direction feature. You • Any primary source (including Media-Store)
can choose from the following: • Program
• Enabled (FF) — The first time a wipe • Clean Feed
transition is performed, it runs in the forward • Preview
direction. Performing a second wipe
transition runs in the reverse direction. • Chroma Key Alpha
• Disabled — Wipes always run in the Accessing the Aux Buses
direction specified in step 4 above.
CrossOver 12: The Aux buses can be accessed from
To change other wipe modifiers: control panel buttons.
1. Press WIPE to access the Wipe menu. CrossOver 6: The Aux buses can be accessed
2. Press NEXT to cycle through the available wipe through the menu system.
modifiers. To access Aux buses on the CrossOver 6:
3. Use the corresponding knob to change the
following:
1
• Pattern (Pattrn) — to find and select a 2
desired pattern.
• X Pos or Y Pos — to position the wipe
pattern.
• Aspect — to adjust the aspect ratio.
• Border Size (Border) — to adjust the size of
the border.
• Image Softness (Soft) — to blur or harden the
border. 1
• Border color (these options only appear if you 2
set the Border Size greater than 0.0%)
› Use the Load knob to select a preset color.
Press the Load knob to load the color.

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 1. Press AUX SEL to display the Aux menu. 3. Press any of AUX PGM, AUX PV, AUX CLN,
or the fourth source button (to access Chroma
2. Select an Aux bus by pressing the corresponding
Key Alpha) on the Preset bus.
knob.
To access Aux buses on the CrossOver 12: Ô Tallies
The switcher has tally relays assigned to inputs as
1 follows (pin 1 is the top right pin when looking at the
Tally Port):

5 4 3 2 1

9 8 7 6

Figure 4.1 Tally Port

Pin Input

1. Select the desired Aux bus by pressing AUX 1 - 1 1

3. 2 3
Selecting a Source for the Aux Buses 3 5
Once an Aux bus has been selected, you can change 4 7
the source.
5 Common Ground
To select a source for an Aux bus:
6 2
1. Select the Aux bus you wish to choose a source
7 4
on.
8 6
2. Press the desired source button on the Key/Aux
bus. 9 8
Selecting a Special Source for the Aux Buses
You can select the following special sources by When the corresponding input is on-air, the
selecting them on the Preset bus: associated tally pin is closed, creating a contact
closure.
• Program (AUX PGM)
Note:
• Preview (AUX PV)
• Clean Feed (AUX CLN) • Tally wiring can be difficult. Consult with your
facility engineer before undertaking any tally
• Chroma Key Alpha (fourth source button)
wiring.
These special sources are found on the first four For More Information on...
buttons on the Preset bus.
• port locations, refer to the section “Frame Rear
To select a special source for an Aux bus: Connections Overview” on page 1-4.

3 2

1. Select the Aux bus you wish to choose a source

on.
2. Press and hold SHIFT on the Key/Aux bus.

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Ô General Purpose Interface (GPI) For More Information on...
• port locations, refer to the section “Frame Rear
The switcher has 24 GPI inputs that are used to
Connections Overview” on page 1-4.
trigger memory recalls, transitions, and Aux bus
input changes.
Ô Editor Port
The GPI inputs are assigned as follows (Pin 1 is the
top right pin when looking at the GPI Port). The switcher has an Editor port that allows you to
control your switcher from a device that supports the
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GVG100 editor protocol. The pinout is as follows:
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

Figure 4.2 GPI Port 5

9
4

8
3

7
2

6
1

Pin Trigger Figure 4.3 Editor Port

1 Dissolve Key 1
Pin Input
2 Dissolve Key 2 1 Not Connected
3 Dissolve Key 3 (CrossOver 12 only) 2 Tx-
4 Perform Auto Transition 3 Rx+
5 Perform Program / Preset Bus cut 4 Ground
6 Perform Key 1 cut 5 Ground
7 Perform Key 2 cut 6 Not Connected
8 Perform Key 3 cut (CrossOver 12 only) 7 Tx+
9 Perform Fade-to-Black 8 Rx-
10 Set Aux Bus 1 to Input 1 9 Not Connected
11 Set Aux Bus 1 to Input 2
12 Set Aux Bus 1 to Input 3 Supported Editors
13 Set Aux Bus 1 to Input 4 The following editors have been tested::
14 Set Aux Bus 1 to Input 5 • Editware LE-2000 Series
15 Recall Memory 0a • Sony BVE-900/910
• Sony BVE-2000
16 Recall Memory 1a
For More Information on...
17 Recall Memory 2a • GVG100 protocol support, refer to the section
“GVG100 Protocol Supported Commands” on
18 Recall Memory 3a page 6-2.
19 Recall Memory 4a • port locations, refer to the section “Frame Rear
Connections Overview” on page 1-4.
20 Recall Memory 5a
21 Recall Memory 6a
22 Recall Memory 7a
23 Recall Memory 8a
24 Recall Memory 9a
25 Ground

a. Only memory registers from memory bank 0

can be recalled with a GPI trigger.

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Ô Media-Store
This chapter describes the Media-Store operation. For More Information on...
Your switcher has 2 Media-Store channels which • Associating alpha channel inputs with video
allow you to display 2 images or animations inputs, refer to the section “Input BNC
(composed of a sequence of images) on-air Configuration” on page 2-6.
simultaneously.
Ô Loading an Image or Animation by
Ô Media-Store Overview Browsing
Images and animations are assigned unique Media You can browse the file system on the switcher or a
numbers that allow the switcher to identify them. USB drive to select images and animations to load.
You can load images and animations into You must use this method the first time an image
Media-Store channels in one of two ways: or animation is loaded in order for it to be
• By browsing the internal file system of the assigned a unique Media number.
switcher or USB drive. To load an image or animation by browsing the
• By using the Wipe Pattern buttons to specify file system:
Media numbers.
4
Animations
Animations are a collection of individual image files
(one file per animation frame) that are played in
sequence.
Animation Naming Convention 3 2
Animation files share a common name with a
sequential frame number appended at the end as
follows: 1. If you are loading from a USB drive, insert it
into the USB port on the switcher.
• Anim001.tga
• Anim002.tga 2. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect
• Anim003.tga
on-air images.
• ...
• Anim100.tga 3. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
Media-Store channel to load into.
These files are treated as a 100 frame animation
named Anim. 4. Press the Browse knob.

Note: 5. Use the left knob to select <..> to move up to the

top level of the file system.
• Files must be numbered sequentially.
6. Use the left knob to select the location you wish
• All files in an animation should be stored in the to browse. You can choose from the following:
same directory.
• INT (0) — internal storage (this feature not
Transparency yet implemented)
The switcher supports images and animations with • USB (1) — USB drive (default)
embedded transparency. You must set the second 7. Use the left knob to browse the file system.
Media-Store channel as the alpha channel of the first Turning the knob cycles through all the files and
Media-Store channel to have the switcher directory names at the current level in the file
automatically load image data and transparency data system.
into the appropriate Media-Store channels.

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 8. Navigate to sub-directories by selecting a To lock or unlock place and bank values:
sub-directory name and then pressing the left
knob. Sub-directories are displayed as follows: 3 7
• <directory-name>
9. Return to a parent directory by selecting <..>. 4

10. Use the left knob to select the image or

animation file you wish to load and press the left 2 1
knob to load it into the selected Media-Store
channel.
Note: 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
Program bus or on-air Key bus, you may affect
• Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the
on-air images.
USB port before using it.
• Turn the middle knob when browsing the file 2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select a
system to display the full text of long directory Media-Store channel.
lists and filenames. 3. Press the Browse knob.
• If you select an animation, the number of frames is 4. Press NEXT.
displayed next to the filename.
5. Press the Place knob to lock or unlock the Place
For More Information on...
value. When locked, the Place value will be
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section surrounded by brackets [].
“Frame Overview” on page 1-3.
6. If you locked the Place value, use the Place
Ô Understanding Media Numbers knob to select the locked value. You can choose
from the following:
Each image and animation is uniquely identified by a
Media number. Media numbers are 4 digits and take • INT (0) — internal storage (this feature not
the following form: yet implemented)
• USB (1) — USB drive (default)

1234 7. Press the Media knob to lock or unlock the

Bank value. When locked, the Bank value will
be surrounded by brackets [].
8. If you locked the Bank value, use the Bank knob
1 2 3 to select the locked value.
Figure 5.1 Media Number
Ô Loading an Image or Animation by
1. Place — Location where image or animation is Media Number
stored.
Once an image has been assigned a Media number, it
• 0 — Internal Memory (this feature not yet can be quickly reloaded by typing the corresponding
implemented) Media number using the Wipe Pattern buttons. The
• 1 — USB drive procedure is slight different if you have locked the
2. Bank — There are 100 (0 - 99) banks where Place and Bank values.
images can be stored. To load an image or animation by Media number
with a locked place and bank number:
3. Item Number — Each bank contains 10 (0 - 9)
images.
4
Entering Media Numbers
Media numbers are entered using the Wipe Pattern
buttons. You can choose to lock the Place and Bank
to specific values which allows you to quickly access
a subset of images. 3 2

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 1. If you are loading from a USB drive, insert it Ô Modifying Media-Store Image
into the USB port on the switcher. Attributes
2. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the You can alter the appearance of a Media-Store image
Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect by modifying display parameters. The parameters
on-air images. you can modify are:
3. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the • X and Y Position
Media-Store channel to load into.
• Shaped/Unshaped
4. Press the Wipe Pattern button corresponding to
• Media number
the item number (in the locked Place and Bank)
of the image you wish to load. To modify the position of a Media-Store image:

Note:
4 5
• Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the
USB port before using it.
3
• Entering a Media number of 000 clears the image
from the selected Media-Store channel.
For More Information on... 2 1
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section
“Frame Overview” on page 1-3.
To load an image or animation by Media number 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
without a locked place or bank number: Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect
on-air images.
5 2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
4
Media-Store channel with the loaded image..
3. Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4. Use the Attrib knob to select X-Pos.
3 2 5. Use the Value knob to select the X position of
the image.
6. Use the Attrib knob to select Y-Pos.
1. If you are loading an image from a USB drive,
insert it into the USB port on the switcher. 7. Use the Value knob to select the Y position of
the image.
2. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect Note:
on-air images. • You can use the positioner to modify the X and Y
3. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the position (CrossOver 12 only).
Media-Store channel to load the image into. To change an image between shaped and
unshaped:
4. Use the Wipe Pattern buttons to type the Media
number corresponding to the image you wish to
load. Type only the unlocked portion of the 4 5
Media number (if the Place value is locked, do
not type a Place value). 3
5. Press the Select knob to load the image.
Note:
2 1
• Entering a Media number of 000 clears the image
from the selected Media-Store channel.
For More Information on...
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section
“Frame Overview” on page 1-3.

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 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the To manually play an animation:
Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect
on-air images. 3
2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
Media-Store channel with the loaded image..
3. Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4. Use the Attrib knob to select Shaped. 2 1
5. Use the Value knob to select whether the images
is shaped or unshaped. You can choose from the
following: 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect
• Yes — Image is shaped.
on-air images.
• No — Image is unshaped.
2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select a
For More Information on...
Media-Store channel with a loaded animation..
• Shaped and Unshaped transparency properties,
refer to the section “Input BNC Configuration” on 3. Press the Run knob to start the animation
page 2-6. playing.

To change the Media number for an image: 4. Press the Stop knob to stop the animation before
reaching the final frame.
4 5 Note:
• You can manually cycle through frames by turning
3 the Run knob while the animation is stopped.

Modifying Animation Playback

2 1 You can set an animation to playback automatically
as well as control playback speed and direction.
To modify animation playback:
1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect
4 5
on-air images.
2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
Media-Store channel with the loaded image.. 3

3. Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.

4. Use the Attrib knob to select Media#. 2 1

5. Use the Value knob to select a new Media

number. Only available Media numbers are 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
displayed. Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect
on-air images.
Ô Animation Control
2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select a
You can play an animation manually or automatically Media-Store channel with a loaded animation..
and also control the behavior of animation playback.
3. Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
4. Use the Attrib knob to select Looping.
5. Use the Value knob to set the looping behavior.
You can choose from the following:
• yes — The animation plays in a continuous
loop until manually stopped.
• no — The animation plays once.
6. Use the Attrib knob to select Reverse.

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 7. Use the Value knob to set the reverse playback To revert to saved attribute values:
behavior. You can choose from the following:
• yes — The animation plays backwards. 4
• no — The animation plays forwards.
8. Use the Attrib knob to select AutoPly. 3

9. Use the Value knob to set the auto playback

behavior. You can choose from the following: 2 1
• yes — The animation starts playing
automatically when it is taken on-air.
• no — Animation playback must be started 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the
manually. Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect
on-air images.
10. Use the Attrib knob to select Speed.
2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the
11. Use the Value knob to set the playback speed. Media-Store channel to load the image into.
You can set a playback speed from:
3. Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed.
• 0.1x – 1.0x in 0.1x increments.
4. Use the Func knob to save the attributes for that
• 1x – 10x in 1x increments.
image. You can choose from the following:

Ô Saving and Reverting Attributes • Revert — Reverts the currently displayed

attribute to the previously saved value. Other
You can save attributes for an image so they are attributes are not affected.
automatically recalled the next time that image is
• RevAll — Reverts all attributes to previously
loaded from a USB drive or internal memory.
saved values.
Image attributes that have been changed since they
were last saved are marked with a ‘*’.
To save attributes for an image:

1. Modify the attributes for an image as necessary

2. Use the Func knob to save the attributes for that
image. You can choose from the following:
• Save — Saves the currently displayed
attribute. Other saved attributes are not
affected.
• SavAll — Saves all attributes.

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Ô Specifications
Ô Dimensions USB Port

Frame: • USB 1.1 compliant

• Width: 19” (fits standard equipment rack)

Ô Video Formats
• Depth: 15.63”
The switcher supports the following video formats:
• Height: 3.5” (2RU)
Standard Definition Version
Control Panel:
• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94 Hz (Default)
• Width: 15.85”
• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
• Depth: 10.64”
• Height: 3.5” Multi Definition Version
• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94 Hz
Ô Weight:
• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
Frame: • 720p at 50, 59.94Hz
• 16.4 lbs • 1080i at 50, 59.94Hz (Default)
Control Panel:
Ô Inputs/Outputs
• CrossOver 6: 7.2 lbs
• CrossOver 12: 7.4 lbs Inputs
• 6 or 12 inputs (depending on version)
Ô Power Requirements • Internal Black and Matte Generators
• Frame: DC 12V, 6 Amps Max
Outputs
• Control Panel: DC 12V, 4 Amps Max
• 2 Program out HD-SDI
Ô Ports • 1 Preview out HD-SDI
• Aux 1 out HD-SDI
Tally Port
• Aux 2 out HD-SDI
• Load voltage: 100Vdc max
• Aux 3 out HD-SDI
• Load current: 120mA max at 85C, 150mA at 25C.
• Analog (NTSC or PAL) output. NTSC 59.94 Hz
• On resistance: 8 mΩ max video standards, PAL is 50 Hz video standard
GPI I/O Absolute Maximum Ratings HD-SDI Input and Output Specifications
• Input voltage range: -0.5V to 5.5V • SMPTE 292M/259M compliant
• Output current: < ±10mA • Levels: 800mV (±10%) peak-to-peak
Editor Port DC Operating Conditions • Return loss: > -15dB to 1.485GHz
• Maximum differential input voltage: ±5V • Input Equalization (SD): 275m
• Differential output voltage (5V circuit): 3.2V • Input Equalization (HD): 110m
Typical across a 100 Ω load (2.3V for 3.3V
Analog Output Specifications
circuit)
• Video: NTSC or PAL, 1V p-p
Ethernet Port
• Output Return Loss: >30dB to 5MHz
• 10/100Mbps Ethernet using Cat 5 cables
• Output to Output Isolation: >45dB to 5Mhz
10BASE-T & 100BASE-Tx
• DC offset: ±50 mV

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 Reference Input and Output Specifications Bi-level Pulse

Tri-level Pulse • Return Loss: ≥30dB to 6 MHz

• Input Return Loss: ≥30dB to 30 MHz • Levels: NTSC: 286mV ± 14mV (40 IRE ±2 IRE)
PAL: 307mV (43 IRE)
• Output Return Loss: ≥23dB to 30 MHz
• Rise Times (10-90%): NTSC 140ns ±20ns PAL:
• Positive Peak: +300mV ±6mV
200ns ±20ns
• Negative Peak: -300mV ±6mV
• Duration: NTSC: 4.7us ±0.1 us PAL: 4.7us ±0.2us
• Rise Times (10-90%): 54ns ±20ns
• Duration: 593ns ±40ns

Ô GVG100 Protocol Supported Commands

The following tables list the Supported GVG100 commands and controls.
Table 6.1 GVG100 Supported Commands
Name MLE/Keyer Length Byte Code Data/Notes
Read MLE Program Bus MLE 2 41 —
Read MLE Preset Bus MLE 2 42 —
Read Keyer Bus Keyer 2 43/44 —
MLE 3 C1 <xpt> An invalid xpt request
Write MLE Program Bus
returns a protocol error
MLE 3 C2 <xpt> An invalid xpt request
Write MLE Preset Bus
returns a protocol error
Keyer 3 C3/C4 <xpt> An invalid xpt request
Write Keyer Bus
returns a protocol error
Read Analog MLE/Keyer 3 45 <control>
Write Analog MLE/Keyer 5 C5 <control> <lsb> <msb>
Read Light On/off MLE/Keyer 3 46/47 —
Write Light On/off MLE/Keyer 3 C6/C7 <lamp>
Read Wipe Pattern MLE 2 48 —
MLE 3 C8 <wipe> Valid wipes are 0-9, as
per the Wipe Pattern
Write Wipe Pattern button numbers. An
invalid wipe number
returns a protocol error.
Read Transition Mode MLE 2 4A —
MLE 3 CA <mode> Last 5 bits used; bit 0 is
key 1, 1 is key 2, 3 is
Write Transition Mode
bkgd, 4 is key 3, 5 is key
4
Read Mle Autotrans Rate MLE 2 4C —
Read Keyer Mix Rate keyer 2 4D —
Read Fade To Black Rate MLE* 2 7D — *Currently MLE-specific
Write Mle Autotrans Rate MLE 5 CC **
Write Keyer Mix Rate Keyer 5 CD **

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 Table 6.1 GVG100 Supported Commands
Name MLE/Keyer Length Byte Code Data/Notes
—* 5 FD ** *Currently not supported.
Fade to black rate is the
Write Fade To Black Rate
same as the transition
rate.
Read Key Settings Keyer 2 53 Not yet implemented
Write Key Settings Keyer 62(?) D3 Not yet implemented
Learn Into Mem — 3 DA <mem#> Supports memories 0-9
Recall From Mem — 3 DB <mem#> Supports memories 0-9
Read Software Version — 2 6C —
Read Field Mode — 2 6D — Field Mark only
Write Field Mode — 2 ED 0 or 1 Field Mark only
All Stop — 3 F2 D0* *Data byte is unused
Read Lamp Status — 3 78 0
— 3 F8 — Included for GVG100
Write Lamp Status
spec completeness only.
Write Button Press Both 3 FB <button>
Send Mem To Editor — 3 7E Not yet implemented
Load Mem From Editor — 73 FE Not yet implemented

**
Data byte 1:
Bit 7: 0=select elements, 1=select elements and Bit 4-6: 4=select key 1, 5=select key 2, 6=select Bit 0-3: binary coded decimal (valid range is
perform transition bkgd b0-b1001, or 0-9)
Data byte 2:
Bit 0-3: binary coded decimal (valid range is
Bit 6-7: Ignored Bit 4-5: 4=select key 3, 5=select key 4
b0-b1001, or 0-9)
Data byte 3:
Bit 0-3: binary coded decimal (valid range is
Bit 4-7: Ignored
b0-b1001, or 0-9)

Table 6.2 GVG100 Supported Analog Controls

Name MLE/Keyer Byte Code Notes
Key Clip Keyer 0x0A
Key Gain Keyer 0x0B
Vert. Position MLE 0x11
Horz. Position MLE 0x12
Key Matte Fill Hue MLE 0x14 Key mattes not supported
Pattern Size MLE 0x15
Chroma Key Hue Keyer 0x17 Write not supported
Key Matte Border Hue Keyer 0x18 Key mattes not supported
Key Matte Border Sat Keyer 0x19 Key mattes not supported

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 Table 6.2 GVG100 Supported Analog Controls
Name MLE/Keyer Byte Code Notes
Key Matte Border Lum Keyer 0x1A Key mattes not supported
Key Matte Fill Lum Keyer 0x1B Key mattes not supported
Aspect MLE 0x1C Aux MLEs not supported
Border Softness MLE 0x1D Aux MLEs not supported
Border Width MLE 0x1E Aux MLEs not supported
Key Matte Fill Sat Keyer 0x1F Key Mattes not supported
Rotate X — 0x20 Not supported
Rotate Y — 0x21 Not supported
Rotate Z — 0x22 Not supported
3D Position X — 0x23 Not supported
3D Position Y — 0x24 Not supported
3D Position Z — 0x25 Not supported
3D Border Softness — 0x26 Not supported
3D Border Width — 0x27 Not supported
Key Clip Keyer 0x08 DSKs
Key Gain Keyer 0x09 DSKs

Table 6.3 GVG100 Supported Lamps

Name MLE/Keyer Byte Code Notes
Program Bus 0-9 MLE 0x00-0x09 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Program Bus On Air MLE 0x0A Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Autotrans MLE 0x0B
Key Dissolve Keyer 0x0C
Key Cut Keyer 0x0D
Wipe Trans MLE 0x0E
Dissolve Trans MLE 0x0F
Preset Bus 0-9 MLE 0x10-0x19 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Preset Bus On Air MLE 0x1A Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
MLE 0x1B Always on. Turning OFF results in a
Aspect On
protocol error.
MLE 0x1C Always on. Turning OFF results in a
Positioner On
protocol error.
Reverse Wipe MLE 0x1D
Keyer 0x1E Always true. All Keyers show on
Dsk Preview Preview Turning OFF results in a
protocol error.
Fade To Black — 0x1F
Key Bus 0-9 Keyer 0x20-0x29 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.

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 Table 6.3 GVG100 Supported Lamps
Name MLE/Keyer Byte Code Notes
Key Bus On Air Keyer 0x2A Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Keyer 0x2F Always true. Turning OFF results in a
Key Video Fill
protocol error.
Wipe Type MLE 0x30-0x39 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Keyer 0x40 DSKs. Turning OFF results in a protocol
Key Invert
error.
Keyer 0x41 DSKs. Turning OFF results in a protocol
Key Mask
error.
Keyer 0x42 DSKs. Turning OFF results in a protocol
Key Autokey
error.
Keyer 0x43 DSKs. Turning OFF results in a protocol
Key Selfkey
error.
Key Invert Keyer 0x44 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Key Mask Keyer 0x45 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
— 0x47 Toggles between memory and pattern
Memory Mode Toggle
modes.
Next Trans Is Bkgd — 0x48 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Next Trans Is Key 1 — 0x49 Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Cut MLE 0x4A Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Key Selfkey Keyer 0x4C Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Key Autokey Keyer 0x4D Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Key Chromakey Keyer 0x4E Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
— 0x4F Editor control is always enabled.
Editor Enable
Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Keyer Active Keyer 0x52

Table 6.4 GVG100 Supported Buttons

Name MLE/Keyer Byte code Notes
Program Bus 0-9 MLE 0x00-0x09
Autotrans MLE 0x0B
Key Trans Keyer 0x0C DSKs
Key Cut Keyer 0x0D DSKs
Wipe Trans MLE 0x0E
Dissolve Trans MLE 0x0F
Preset Bus 0-9 MLE 0x10-0x19
Aspect MLE 0x1B Always on. Button press has no effect.
Positioner On — 0x1C Always on. Button press has no effect.
MLE 0x1D Doubles as memory store/recall toggle
Reverse Wipe
when in memory mode

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 Table 6.4 GVG100 Supported Buttons
Name MLE/Keyer Byte code Notes
— 0x1E Always true. All Keyers show on
Dsk Preview
preview.
Fade To Black 0x1F
Key Bus 0-9 Keyer 0x20-0x29
Key Video Fill Keyer 0x2F Always true.
Wipe Type MLE 0x30-0x39
Key Invert Keyer 0x40 DSKs
Key Mask Keyer 0x41 DSKs
Key Autokey Keyer 0x42 DSKs
Key Selfkey Keyer 0x43 DSKs
Key Invert Keyer 0x44
Key Mask Keyer 0x45
— 0x47 Toggles between memory mode and
Memory Mode Toggle
pattern mode.
Next Trans Is Bkgd — 0x48
Next Trans Is Key 1 — 0x49
Cut MLE 0x4A
Key Selfkey Keyer 0x4C
Key Autokey Keyer 0x4D
Key Chromakey Keyer 0x4E
Editor Enable — 0x4F Editor control is always enabled.

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