CONTENTS
Preface 2
Features 2
Precautions 3
Major operating controls and their functions 4
System Connection 14
Operation 17
A Pre operational Set up 17
B Basic operation 1 18
C Basic operation 2 Digital Effect bloc 20
D Basic operation-3 Mix and Wipe block 22
E Basic operation-4 Downstream Key 32
F Basic operation 5 Fade 33
G Basic operation-6 Audio Follow 34
H Application 35
Interface 38
Specifications 40
Standard Accessory 40
Optional Accessories . 40
PREFACE
The Panasonic Production Mixer WJ MX50 is designed for
use in producing specially effected images by utilizing digital
processing circuitries like the built in Frame Synchronizer
In addition to the Mix Effect of the conventional Production
Mixer, the WJ-MX50 includes such features as Chroma Key
and Luminance Key functions Additionally this unit has
various functions such as Digital Effect, Downstream Key
Effect, Wipe Effect, Fade Control, Memory and much more
Also VTR Editing Controller can be connected for AB roll
editing purposes This operating manual is intended to
explain the Generators many operational features With
the WJ MX50 and your imagination there are many possible
function combinations which are left to your creativity
MAIN FEATURES
1 Built-in Frame Synchronizers for A bus and B-bus
2 Four audio/video source inputs
3 Digital Effects such as Nega, Mosaic, Mono, Paint, Still,
Strobe, Multi, Trail and AV Synchro
4 Several combinations between the Chroma Key,
Luminance Key, NAM, Mix, and Wipe
5 287 Wipe-pattern combinations are available
6 9 standard background matte colours are avilable from
the Matte Generator
7 Audio fade, DSK fade and/or video fade are available
either independently or in combination
8 The interval time for the Auto Fade and Auto-Take can
be adjusted independently
9 The audio level can also be linked with movement of
the Wipe lever
10 8 special effects (factory set up) included
11 8-events memory available
12 GPI and RS422 /RS232C connectors for external VTR
Editing Contioller
13 Black Burst signal, Advance Sync signal and Advance
Reference signal output connectors for use with VTR
editing systems
14 Built in Demonstration mode available
15 Reset ON mode for returning to reset mode conditions
after power interrupt i o n
16 The mode selection of all buttons will be held
for approximately 1 week when the AC power is
disconnected as this unit has memory back up
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