Ops 4–18 • Switcher Basics Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD)
Safe Title
The Safe Title overlay shows guides for Safe Title, Safe Action, and Minimum Text Size
(Figure 4.17) using the SMPTE standards. A number of pre-defined Safe ID setups are stored on
the switcher. The size and position of the elements for these Safe ID setups can be adjusted and
stored.
Figure 4.17 Safe Title Preview Overlay Elements
For More Information...
• on changing the Safe Title, refer to the section “Safe Title” on page Eng 12-33.
Center
The Center overlay shows a crosshairs on the Preview Overlay to indicate the center of the
picture. The position of the crosshairs can be adjusted and stored.
For More Information...
• on changing the location of the Center, refer to the section “Center” on page Eng 12-35.
Time Clock
The Time Clock overlay shows a count-down, count-up, or count-down-then-up timer on the
Preview Overlay. The Time Clock can be set up to start counting down, or up, on every transition,
from a preset start time. This can be tied to any MLE, or just a particular MLE, or Fade to Black
transition.
For More Information...
• on changing the Time Clock, refer to the section “Time Clock” on page Eng 12-36.
Mask PV
The Preview Mask overlay places an outline around any active box mask, but cannot be applied
to a pattern mask. This function makes it easy to identify various masks, particularly when one
may be placed near the edge of the screen.
Figure 4.18 Mask PV Preview Overlay Element
Safe Action
Safe Title
Minimum Text