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Menu Operations

Chapter 3 Preparations

The names of menus and sub menus in the GUI menu screens differ from the

names that appear in the display panel of the control panel. See page 176 for a

list of menus and their names as they appear in GUI menu screens and the

display panel.

Note

F1 knob

operation area

F2 knob

operation area

F3 knob

operation area

F4 knob

operation area

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Chapter 1 Overview11
Features of this System11
- Functions Newly Supported in Version 2.012
- Functions Newly Supported in Version 2.112
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts13
BKDF-901 1M/E Control Panel13
- BKDF-901 Operating Blocks13
- External Connections and Power Block14
- KEYER Block14
- KEY DELEGATION Block15
- Cross-Point Bus Block15
- Transition Block15
- Joystick Block16
- Numeric Keypad17
- DME/SETUP Block18
- Display Panel/Menu Control Block19
- BKDF-901 Rear Panel19
BKDF-902 1.5M/E Control Panel21
- BKDF-902 Operating Blocks21
- External Connections and Power Block22
- KEYER Block22
- Key/Aux (Auxiliary) Bus Control Block22
- 4 M/E Cross-Point Bus Block23
- PROGRAM/PRESET Cross-Point Bus Block23
- PROGRAM/PRESET Transition Block24
- DSK (Downstream Key)/Fade to Black Control Block24
- 8 M/E Transition Block25
- DME/SETUP Block25
- Joystick Block26
- Qa Numeric Keypad26
- Qs Display Panel/Menu Control Block26
- BKDF-902 Rear Panel26
DFS-900M Processor Unit28
- Front Panel28
- Rear Panel28
  - Power Connectors30
  - Ground Terminal30
Options31
- BKDF-910 4 SDI Input Board31
- BKDF-911 2 SD Video Input Board31
- BKDF-912 2 DVI Input Board31
- BKDF-960 4 SDI Output Board31
- BKDF-961 2 SD Video Output Board31
- BKDF-962 2 DVI Output Board32
- BKDF-990 Power Supply Unit32
- Other Options32
Chapter 3 Preparations33
Connecting Peripheral Devices33
- Connection Example 1: Live Recording / Playout System33
- Connection Example 2: System with Editor Connected35
- Connection Example 3: Connection to a Device Equipped with a DVI (DVI-I) Connector37
Installing Optional Expansion Boards39
- Installing I/O Expansion Boards39
- Installing Function Expansion Boards46
- Installing the BKDF-990 Power Supply Unit51
Connecting up the Switcher54
- Changing the Internal Switch Setting in the Processor Unit (When Using the BKDF-902)54
- Connecting the Processor Unit and the Control Panel57
- Powering the System on58
Menu Operations63
- Basic Menu Configuration63
- Displaying Menus63
- Operating in Menus64
- Menu Operations in the GUI Menus64
Basic Switcher Settings71
- Setting the Video Format71
- Making Input and Output Reference Sync Signal Settings73
- Making Settings Related to Input Signals74
- Making Settings Related to Output Signals89
- Making Other Settings104
- Setting the Date and Time106
Chapter 4 Basic Operations108
Selecting Backgrounds108
Switching Backgrounds109
- Cutting to a New Background109
- Cutting by Using GPI Output111
- Using Transitions to Switch to the Next Video (MIX and Wipe)111
- Switching with MIX Transitions113
- Switching with Wipe and DME Wipe Transitions115
- Setting Transition Rates117
Using Color Mattes117
- Assigning Color Mattes to Cross-Point Selection Buttons117
- Changing the Colors of Color Mattes117
- Using Color Mattes in Background Transitions118
Using Internally Stored Still Images118
- Acquiring Still Image Files118
- Using Stored Still Images in Background Transitions120
- Using 32-Bit TGA Still Image Files in Keys120
- Writing Still Images to USB Flash Drives121
- Deleting Still Image Files121
Using Keys to Compose Video122
- Setting up Keys122
- Inserting Keys by a Cut Transition126
- Inserting Keys by a MIX Transition127
- Inserting Keys by a Wipe or DME Wipe Transition127
- Changing Key Priorities128
- Applying DME Effects to Keys129
- Inserting Downstream Keys (with a Cut)129
- Inserting Downstream Keys (with a MIX)130
Using Fade to Black131
Chapter 5 Adjusting Wipes and Keys132
Customizing Wipe Patterns132
- Adding Borders to Wipe Patterns132
- Modifying Wipe Patterns133
- Registering User Patterns133
Customizing DME Effects134
- Changing the Position, Shape, and Size of Images134
- Adding Borders to Images137
- Adding Trail Effects, and Changing the Color Type139
- Adjusting 3D DME Warp Effects140
- Adding Lighting Effects146
- Registering User Patterns147
Applying Masks to Keys147
Adding Edges to Keys148
Masking Downstream Keys with Box Masks150
Chapter 6 Registering Operations and Settings151
Event Operations151
- Registering Events151
- Recalling Events152
- Deleting Events155
Sequence Operations156
- Creating Sequences156
- Recalling Sequences156
- Playing Sequences158
- Editing Sequences159
- Deleting Sequences160
Chapter 7 External Control Interface Settings161
Serial Interface Settings161
- Communications Protocol Settings162
- Baud Rate Settings162
- Parity Bit Settings162
GPI Input Settings163
Tally Output Settings164
GPI Output Settings166
Chapter 8 Other Operations and Settings167
Backing up Data167
- Backing Up, Restoring, and Clearing All Data168
- Backing Up, Restoring, and Clearing System Data168
- Backing Up, Restoring, and Clearing File Data168
Updating the System169
Status Information170
- To Display the Status Sub Menus170
- Option Board Information171
- Software Version Information171
- Alarms171
Chapter 9 3D Mode172
Overview172
I/O of 3D Mode Signals172
Mode Signal Assignments173
System Settings174
- Switching to 3D Mode174
- Selecting the 2D/3D Mode of Stored Still Images174
3D Mode Operations175
Appendix176
Menu Structure176
- Transition Menu (for Transition, Wipe, and DME Settings)176
- Keyer Menu (for Key Settings)177
- Still Store Menu (for Still Image Settings)179
- Sequence Event Menu (for Sequence and Event Registration)179
- Setup Menu (for System Settings)180
- DME Menu (for DME Settings)183
Pattern List189
- Wipe189
- Mask191
- DME Wipe192
Messages and Actions to Take197
Updating the Software202
- Checking the Software Versions202
- Preparing for Software Update202
- Performing Update Confirmation, Data Clear, and Data Restoration203203
Troubleshooting205
- Problems During Startup205
- Problems on Video Input and Output205
- Problems on Functions206
Specifications207
- DFS-900M Processor Unit207
- BKDF-901 1M/E Control Panel207
- BKDF-902 1.5M/E Control Panel208
- Optional Products208
- Pin Assignments211
- Example Connection of GPI Input214
- Example Connection of Tally/Gpi Output214
External Dimensions215
Glossary218
Index219

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