Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–23
SmartConversion™
The Vision switcher can only operate in a single video format at a time. In order to mix and
manipulate video signals of different video formats, the SmartConversion option is required.
Once set up, SmartConversion™ automatically assigns up/down converters to the various inputs
to ensure that all the video signals are in the same format. SmartConversion can also be applied to
outputs to convert the output of an MLE or Aux Bus to a different video format.
SmartConversion operates automatically when you select a source on an MLE or Aux Bus.
SmartConversion determines if there is a video format mismatch between the selected source and
the MLE or Aux Bus output formats. If there is a video format mismatch, the appropriate
Conversion Loop is used to convert the input source to the correct output format to match the
MLE or Aux Bus.
For More Information...
• on setting up a SmartConversion, refer to the section “Setting Up a Conversion Loop”
on page Eng 16-2.
Viewing SmartConversion Status
You can view the status of all the up/down converters that SmartConversion is managing either in
the display on the Fade to Black Module, or on the Converter Status Menu. The Fade to Black
Module must be set up to display the number of free up/down converters from the Personality
Menu.
Use the following procedure to display the Converter Status Menu:
1. Double-press the crosspoint button for the video source that you want to view the
up/down converter status for. This can be on an MLE or an Aux Bus. The Video
Correction Menus are displayed.
2. Press SmartConversion on the Video Correction Menu.
3. Press Converter Status on the Converter Status Menu.
This completes the procedure for displaying the Converter Status Menu.
Up/Down Converter Status
The Converter Status shows all the up/down converters that SmartConversion is controlling.
Status — Converter Status Menu
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