Ross Vision - Fade to Black; Setting the Fade to Black Rate; Performing a Fade to Black

Vision Operator’s Manual (v12.0 MD) Switcher Basics • Ops 4–35
Fade to Black
The Fade To Black Module (Figure 4.20) allows you to cut or fade the entire output of the
control panel to black. This can include just the MLEs assigned to the control panel, depending
on how you have Fade to Black set up, and what MLEs are assigned to your panel. Downstream
Keyers are also affected by the Fade to Black.
If you are controlling an Audio Mixer from the switcher, performing a Fade to Black will not
change the level of the on-air audio channel. Instead, Fade to Black turns off the Master Audio
Control on the Audio Mixer.
Figure 4.20 Fade to Black
The Fade to Black Module has a CUT and FADE button that are used to transition the switcher
output to black, or out of black. The display to the right of the buttons shows either the current
transition rate of the Fade to Black, or the number of Up/Down Converters that are installed on
the switcher.
Setting the Fade to Black Rate
The Fade to Black rate, as shown in the display on the Fade to Black Module, is set from the
Global Memory Module. Each control panel has a unique fade to black rate.
Use the following procedure to set a Fade to Black rate:
1. Press FADE RATE on the Global Memory Module.
2. Use the keypad on the Global Memory Module to enter the new Fade to Black rate, in
frames. The ENTER button lights up.
3. Press ENTER on the Global Memory Module to change the Fade to Black rate. The
display on the Fade to Black Module updates to show the new rate.
This completes the procedure for setting a Fade to Black rate.
Performing a Fade to Black
A Fade to Black is performed as either a cut, using the CUT button, or a transition, using the
FADE button on the Fade to Black Module. Once at black, the same procedure is used to take
the switcher out from black.
Note — Fade to Black only affects the MLEs that are assigned to your control panel, and that
Fade to Black is turned on for. If more than one control panel has the same MLE assigned to it,
performing a fade to black sets that MLE to black on all control panels.
When the switcher is at black, the FADE button is lit with the on-air color, and all the on-air
indicators for MLEs or Keyers that were on-air are flashing.
For More Information...
• on setting up Fade to Black, refer to the section “Fade to Black Setup” on page Eng 8-8.
F ADE T O B LACK
CUT FADE
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