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Sony MLS-X1 User Manual (538 pages)

Live Production Processor System

Brand: Sony | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 26.12 MB

Functions Supported in Version 2.1
3
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Overview

16
Introduction

16
- Notation in this Manual
  16
System Configuration

17
- Boxes and Islands
  17
- MLS Manager
  17
- Logical Switchers
  17
- Physical Box Ids
  17
- Logical Box Ids
  17
- About Inaccessible Boxes
  17
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

19
Control Panel

19
Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X7000)

20
- Cross-Point Control Block
  22
- Transition Control Block
  26
- Transition Control Block (Simple Type)
  28
- Independent Key Transition Control Block
  30
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  31
- Key Control Block
  32
- Key Fader Control Block
  34
- Device Control Block
  36
- Numeric Keypad Control Block
  40
- Utility/Shotbox Control Block
  42
- AUX Bus Control Block
  43
Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X1000 Series)

47
- Cross-Point Control Block
  48
- Transition Control Block
  51
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  53
- Device Control Block
  54
- Utility Control Block
  58
Power Supply and Connectors

60
Menu

67
- Screen Structure
  67
- Pop-Up Window
  69
Chapter 3 Menu Operation

70
Overview

70
- Menu Operating Environment
  70
- Installing a Root Certificate
  70
Signing in / Signing out

71
Displaying the User's Guide

72
Displaying License Information

73
Shutting down / Rebooting

73
- Shutting down the System
  73
- Rebooting the System
  73
Basic Menu Operation

74
- Menu Selection
  74
- Setting Menu Items
  75
- Selecting and Setting List Items
  76
- Setting Parameters
  77
- Initializing Settings (Default Recall)
  78
- Switching Taskbars
  79
Registering Menus as Favorites

80
Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

80
Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

81
Selecting and Displaying Regions

82
- Types of Regions
  82
- Selecting a Region
  82
Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

84
Overview

84
Selecting a Bus (Cross-Point Control Block)

88
- Operation Mode of a Button Row
  88
- Bus Types and Assignments
  88
Selecting a Bus (aux Bus Control Block)

90
- Operation Mode of a Button Row
  90
- Bus Types and Assignments
  91
Selecting Signals

92
Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

96
- Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons (Inhibit Function)
  96
- Preventing Operation of a Cross-Point Button Row (Protect Function)
  96
Chapter 5 Transitions

97
Overview

97
Basic Operation for Transitions

98
Next Transitions

99
- Selecting a Next Transition
  99
Key Priority

100
- Setting Key Priority
  101
Transition Type

102
- Setting a Transition Type
  102
- Setting Super MIX
  103
- Setting a Preset Color MIX
  103
Transition Rate

104
- Transition Rate Input/Display Mode
  104
- Setting the Transition Rate
  104
Executing a Transition

105
- Auto Transitions
  106
- Manual Transitions (Fader Lever)
  107
- Fader Lever Operation
  107
Pattern Limit

109
- Setting a Pattern Limit
  109
- Executing a Pattern Limit
  109
Transition Preview

111
- Setting Transition Preview
  111
- Executing Transition Preview
  111
Independent Key Transitions

112
Fade-To-Black

118
- Setting Fade-To-Black
  118
- Executing Fade-To-Black
  118
Chapter 6 Keys

119
Overview

119
- Key Fill and Key Source
  119
- Key Type
  119
- Key Modifiers
  120
- Key Memory
  120
- Resizer
  120
- SL Key
  120
Key Type

121
- Setting the Key Type (Menu)
  121
- Setting the Key Type (Key Control Block)
  122
Chroma Key

124
- Overview
  124
- Setting a Chroma Key
  125
- Adjusting a Chroma Key (Menu)
  125
- Adjusting a Chroma Key (Key Control Block)
  127
Key Fill and Key Source

128
- Selecting Signals (Menu)
  128
- Selecting Signals (Key Control Block)
  129
- Selecting SL Key Content
  130
Key Edges

131
- Setting Key Edges (Menu)
  131
- Setting Key Edges (Key Control Block)
  133
- Setting Key Drop
  134
- Setting a Zabton
  135
Masks

136
- Setting a Mask
  136
Processed Keys

137
Other Settings

139
- Blink
  139
- Video Process
  139
- Show Key
  140
- Initializing Key Settings
  140
Resizer

140
- Overview
  140
- Two-Dimensional Transforms on Keys
  141
- Setting Rotation
  142
- Removing the Virtual Image
  143
- Setting a Border
  143
- Setting a Crop
  144
- Setting a CG Border
  145
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  146
- Setting Resizer Effects
  146
Key Snapshots

148
Chapter 7 Wipes

151
Overview

151
Setting a Wipe

152
- Setting a Wipe Pattern
  152
- Setting a Pattern MIX
  152
- Setting Modifiers
  154
Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

161
- Setting a Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Transition
  161
- Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers
  161
Wipe Snapshots

163
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  163
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  164
Chapter 8 DME Wipes

165
Overview

165
Setting a DME Wipe

168
- Setting a DME Wipe Pattern
  168
- Setting Modifiers
  169
Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

173
- Setting a DME Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Transition
  173
- Setting Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Modifiers
  173
DME Wipe Snapshots

175
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  175
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  175
Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

176
Overview

176
Setting a Clip Transition

176
- Selecting a Transition Type
  176
- Setting a Clip Transition
  177
Chapter 10 Frame Memory

179
Overview

179
- Areas Used for Frame Memory
  179
- Frame Memory Input and Output
  179
- Frame Memory Content
  180
Frame Memory Operations

181
Still Image Operations

185
- Creating a Still Image (Freeze)
  185
- Recalling a Still Image
  185
Video Operations

186
- Creating Video (Record)
  186
- Recalling Video
  187
- Playing Video
  187
Chapter 11 Clip Players

190
Overview

190
- Areas Used by Clip Player
  190
- Clip Player Outputs
  190
- Clip Player Content
  190
Clip Player Operations

191
Video Operations

194
- Recalling Video
  194
- Playing Video
  194
Chapter 12 Dmes

197
Overview

197
- Three-Dimensional Transforms
  197
- Types of Three-Dimensional
  199
- Transforms
  199
- Graphics Display
  201
- DME Effects
  201
- Global Effects
  202
Three-Dimensional Transforms

202
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Device Control Block)
  202
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Menu)
  205
Graphics Display

206
- Overview
  206
- Setting a Graphic
  207
Edge Effects

208
- Setting a Border
  208
- Setting a Crop
  208
- Setting a Wipe Crop
  209
Video Modifier Effects

210
- Setting Defocus
  210
- Setting Sepia
  210
- Setting Mono
  211
- Setting a Mosaic
  211
- Setting a Mask
  211
Freeze Effects

212
- Setting a Freeze
  212
Nonlinear Effects

213
- Setting a Nonlinear Effect
  213
- Setting a Page Turn
  213
- Setting a Roll
  213
Other Settings

214
- Setting a Background
  214
- Setting Inversion (Invert)
  214
- Setting Separate Sides
  214
- Removing the Virtual Image
  215
- Setting Key Density
  215
- Setting a Key Source Signal
  215
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  215
Global Effects

216
- Overview
  216
- Setting a Combiner
  216
- Setting a Brick
  216
- Setting a Shadow
  217
Chapter 13 External Devices

219
External Device Control

219
Control of Vtrs and Disk Recorders

220
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Operations (Device Control Block)
  220
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Status Display
  222
- Cueup & Play
  222
- DDR/VTR Timeline
  225
- Disk Recorder File Operations
  227
Control of P-Bus Devices

229
- P-Bus Timeline
  229
- P-Bus Trigger
  230
Control of GPI Devices

231
- GPI Timeline
  231
Control of Routers

232
- Destination Input List Display
  232
- Selecting a Level
  232
- Switching the Destination Input
  232
- Router Operations (aux Bus Control Block)
  233
Chapter 14 Other Functions

234
Utility Functions

234
Multi Program 2

238
- Overview
  238
- Setting Multi Program 2 Mode
  239
- Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions
  241
AUX Bus Functions

242
- Selecting an aux Bus/Edit Preview Bus Signal
  242
- AUX MIX
  242
- AUX Bus Color Corrector
  244
Color Backgrounds

246
- Overview
  246
- Setting a Color Background
  246
Image Effect

248
- Overview
  248
- Setting the Image Effect Function
  249
- Executing the Image Effect Function
  249
Video Process

250
- Overview
  250
- Video Process Memory
  250
- Setting the Video Process Function
  250
Safe Title

251
Copy and Swap

251
- Overview
  251
- Executing a Copy/Swap
  252
DME Override

253
DME Channel Status Display

253
Chapter 15 Effect Timelines

254
Overview

254
- Recalling and Saving an Effect Timeline
  254
- Editing an Effect Timeline
  254
- Attributes
  255
- Duration and Delay
  255
- Keyframe Path
  255
- Executing an Effect Timeline
  256
Effect Timeline List

256
- Displaying the Effect Timeline List
  256
- Setting the Effect Timeline List View
  257
Effect Timeline Operations (Utility/Shotbox Control Block and Numeric Keypad Control Block)

258
- Recalling an Effect Timeline
  259
- Saving an Effect Timeline
  260
- Creating and Editing an Effect Timeline
  260
- Setting the Duration and Delay
  263
Effect Timeline Operations (Menu)

265
- Recalling an Effect Timeline
  265
- Saving an Effect Timeline
  266
- Creating and Editing an Effect Timeline
  266
- Setting the Duration and Delay
  269
- Setting the Keyframe Path
  271
Executing an Effect Timeline

274
Effect Timeline Register Operations

277
- Displaying an Effect Timeline Register
  277
- Editing an Effect Timeline Register
  278
Chapter 16 Snapshots

281
Overview

281
- Attributes
  281
- Bus Override
  282
Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

282
- Recalling a Snapshot
  283
- Saving a Snapshot
  283
Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)

284
- Recalling a Snapshot
  284
- Saving a Snapshot
  284
Snapshot Operations (Menu)

285
- Recalling a Snapshot
  285
- Saving a Snapshot
  286
Snapshot Register Operations

288
- Displaying a Snapshot Register
  288
- Editing a Snapshot Register
  290
Key Snapshot Register Operations

292
- Displaying a Key Snapshot Register
  292
- Editing a Key Snapshot Register
  292
Wipe Snapshot Register Operations

294
- Displaying a Wipe Snapshot Register
  294
- Editing a Wipe Snapshot Register
  294
DME Wipe Snapshot Register Operations

296
- Displaying a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  296
- Editing a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  296
Chapter 17 Shotboxes

297
Overview

297
Shotbox Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)

297
- Creating and Editing a Shotbox
  297
Shotbox Operations (Menu)

299
- Creating and Editing a Shotbox
  299
Executing a Shotbox

301
Shotbox Register Operations

303
- Displaying a Shotbox Register
  303
- Editing a Shotbox Register
  304
Chapter 18 Macros

306
Overview

306
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  307
- Executing a Macro
  308
Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

309
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  310
- Editing a Macro Event
  311
Macro Operations (Utility/Shotbox Control Block and Numeric Keypad Control Block)

313
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  314
- Editing a Macro Event
  315
Macro Operations (Menu)

317
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  317
- Editing a Macro Event
  318
Executing a Macro

321
Macro Register Operations

323
- Displaying a Macro Register
  323
- Editing a Macro Register
  323
Macro Attachments

325
- Overview
  325
- Setting a Macro Attachment
  326
- Displaying a Macro Attachment List
  328
- Executing a Macro Assigned in a Macro Attachment
  329
Macro Timelines

330
- Overview
  330
- Creating a Macro Timeline
  330
Chapter 19 File Management

332
Overview

332
Package Operations

333
- Displaying a Package
  333
- Copying a Package
  334
- Deleting a Package
  335
- Locking a Package
  335
- Editing Package Properties
  335
- Importing/Exporting a Package Archive File
  336
Batch File Operations

337
- Loading Files
  337
- Saving Files
  337
- Copying Files
  338
Setup Data File Operations

339
- Target Category Menus
  339
- Loading a File
  339
- Saving a File
  340
- Copying a File
  340
- Deleting a File
  340
- Renaming a File
  341
Register Data File Operations

341
- Target Category Menus
  341
- Loading a File
  342
- Saving a File
  343
- Copying a File
  344
- Deleting a File
  345
- Renaming a File
  345
System Configuration Data File Operations

346
- Target Category Menus
  346
- Loading a File
  346
- Saving a File
  347
- Copying a File
  347
- Deleting a File
  348
- Renaming a File
  348
Locking File Loading

348
Chapter 20 Content Management

351
Content Operations

351
- Displaying Content
  351
- Copying Content
  354
- Moving Content
  354
- Deleting Content
  355
- Locking Content
  355
- Editing Content Properties
  355

Sony MLS-X1 User Manual (532 pages)

Live Production Processor System

Brand: Sony | Category: Switch | Size: 25.47 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
15
Notation in this Manual
15
About Inaccessible Boxes
16
Boxes and Islands
16
Logical Box Ids
16
Logical Switchers
16
MLS Manager
16
Physical Box Ids
16
System Configuration
16
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

18
- Control Panel
  18
- Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X7000)
  19
- Cross-Point Control Block
  21
- Transition Control Block
  25
- Transition Control Block (Simple Type)
  27
- Independent Key Transition Control Block
  29
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  30
- Key Control Block
  31
- Key Fader Control Block
  33
- Device Control Block
  35
- Numeric Keypad Control Block
  39
- Utility/Shotbox Control Block
  41
- AUX Bus Control Block
  42
- Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X1000 Series)
  46
- Cross-Point Control Block
  47
- Transition Control Block
  50
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  52
- Device Control Block
  53
- Utility Control Block
  57
- Power Supply and Connectors
  59
- MLS-X1 Live Production Processor
  59
- ICP-X7000 Control Panel
  63
- ICP-X1000 Series Control Panel
  64
- Menu
  65
- Screen Structure
  65
- Pop-Up Window
  67
Chapter 3 Menu Operation

68
- Overview
  68
- Menu Operating Environment
  68
- Installing a Root Certificate
  68
- Signing in / Signing out
  69
- Displaying the User's Guide
  70
- Displaying License Information
  70
- Shutting down / Rebooting
  71
- Shutting down the System
  71
- Rebooting the System
  71
- Basic Menu Operation
  71
- Menu Selection
  71
- Setting Menu Items
  72
- Selecting and Setting List Items
  73
- Setting Parameters
  74
- Initializing Settings (Default Recall)
  76
- Switching Taskbars
  77
- Registering Menus as Favorites
  77
- Linking a Control Panel with the Menu
  78
- Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers
  78
- Selecting and Displaying Regions
  79
- Types of Regions
  79
- Selecting a Region
  80
Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

81
Chapter 5 Transitions

94
- Overview
  94
- Basic Operation for Transitions
  95
- Next Transitions
  96
- Selecting a Next Transition
  96
- Key Priority
  97
- Setting Key Priority
  98
- Transition Type
  99
- Setting a Transition Type
  99
- Setting Super MIX
  100
- Setting a Preset Color MIX
  100
- Transition Rate
  101
- Transition Rate Input/Display Mode
  101
- Setting the Transition Rate
  101
- Executing a Transition
  102
- Auto Transitions
  103
- Manual Transitions (Fader Lever)
  104
- Fader Lever Operation
  104
- Pattern Limit
  106
- Setting a Pattern Limit
  106
- Executing a Pattern Limit
  106
- Transition Preview
  108
- Setting Transition Preview
  108
- Executing Transition Preview
  108
- Independent Key Transitions
  109
- Overview
  109
- Basic Independent Key Transition Operations
  109
- Setting the Independent Key Transition Type
  109
- Setting the Independent Key Transition Rate
  111
- Executing an Independent Key Transition
  112
- Fade-To-Black
  115
- Setting Fade-To-Black
  115
- Executing Fade-To-Black
  115
Chapter 6 Keys

116
- Overview
  116
- Key Fill and Key Source
  116
- Key Type
  116
- Key Modifiers
  117
- Key Memory
  117
- Resizer
  117
- SL Key
  117
- Key Type
  118
- Setting the Key Type (Menu)
  118
- Setting the Key Type (Key Control Block)
  119
- Chroma Key
  121
- Overview
  121
- Setting a Chroma Key
  122
- Adjusting a Chroma Key (Menu)
  122
- Adjusting a Chroma Key (Key Control Block)
  124
- Key Fill and Key Source
  125
- Selecting Signals (Menu)
  125
- Selecting Signals (Key Control Block)
  126
- Selecting SL Key Content
  127
- Key Edges
  128
- Setting Key Edges (Menu)
  128
- Setting Key Edges (Key Control Block)
  130
- Setting Key Drop
  131
- Setting a Zabton
  132
- Masks
  133
- Setting a Mask
  133
- Processed Keys
  134
- DME Effects for Keys
  134
- Selecting a DME Channel (Menu)
  134
- Selecting a DME Channel (Key Control Block)
  135
- Other Settings
  136
- Blink
  136
- Video Process
  136
- Show Key
  137
- Initializing Key Settings
  137
- Resizer
  137
- Overview
  137
- Two-Dimensional Transforms on Keys
  138
- Setting Rotation
  139
- Removing the Virtual Image
  140
- Setting a Border
  140
- Setting a Crop
  141
- Setting a CG Border
  142
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  143
- Setting Resizer Effects
  143
- Key Snapshots
  145
- Key Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  145
- Key Snapshot Operations (Key Fader Control Block)
  146
- Key Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  147
Chapter 7 Wipes

148
- Overview
  148
- Setting a Wipe
  149
- Setting a Wipe Pattern
  149
- Setting a Pattern MIX
  149
- Setting Modifiers
  151
- Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe
  158
- Setting a Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Transition
  158
- Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers
  158
- Wipe Snapshots
  160
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  160
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  161
Chapter 8 DME Wipes

162
Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

173
- Overview
  173
- Setting a Clip Transition
  173
- Selecting a Transition Type
  173
- Setting a Clip Transition
  174
Chapter 10 Frame Memory

176
- Overview
  176
- Areas Used for Frame Memory
  176
- Frame Memory Input and Output
  176
- Frame Memory Content
  177
- Frame Memory Operations
  178
- Assigning a Frame Memory Output
  178
- Selecting an Input Signal
  178
- Selecting a Frame Memory Output Channel
  178
- Frame Memory Content Operations
  180
- Still Image Operations
  182
- Creating a Still Image (Freeze)
  182
- Recalling a Still Image
  182
- Video Operations
  183
- Creating Video (Record)
  183
- Recalling Video
  184
- Playing Video
  184
Chapter 11 Clip Player

187
- Overview
  187
- Areas Used by Clip Player
  187
- Clip Player Outputs
  187
- Clip Player Content
  187
- Clip Player Operations
  188
- Assigning Clip Player Outputs
  188
- Selecting a Clip Player Output Channel
  188
- Clip Player Content Operations
  189
- Video Operations
  191
- Recalling Video
  191
- Playing Video
  191
Chapter 12 Dmes

194
- Overview
  194
- Three-Dimensional Transforms
  194
- Types of Three-Dimensional Transforms
  196
- Graphics Display
  198
- DME Effects
  198
- Global Effects
  199
- Three-Dimensional Transforms
  199
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Device Control Block)
  199
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Menu)
  202
- Graphics Display
  203
- Overview
  203
- Setting a Graphic
  204
- Edge Effects
  205
- Setting a Border
  205
- Setting a Crop
  205
- Setting a Wipe Crop
  206
- Video Modifier Effects
  207
- Setting Defocus
  207
- Setting Sepia
  207
- Setting Mono
  208
- Setting a Mosaic
  208
- Setting a Mask
  208
- Freeze Effects
  209
- Setting a Freeze
  209
- Nonlinear Effects
  210
- Setting a Nonlinear Effect
  210
- Setting a Page Turn
  210
- Setting a Roll
  210
- Other Settings
  211
- Setting a Background
  211
- Setting Inversion (Invert)
  211
- Setting Separate Sides
  211
- Removing the Virtual Image
  212
- Setting Key Density
  212
- Setting a Key Source Signal
  212
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  212
- Global Effects
  213
- Overview
  213
- Setting a Combiner
  213
- Setting a Brick
  213
- Setting a Shadow
  214
Chapter 13 External Devices

216
- External Device Control
  216
- Control of Vtrs and Disk Recorders
  217
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Operations (Device Control Block)
  217
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Status Display
  219
- Cueup & Play
  219
- DDR/VTR Timeline
  222
- Disk Recorder File Operations
  224
- Control of P-Bus Devices
  226
- P-Bus Timeline
  226
- P-Bus Trigger
  227
- Control of GPI Devices
  228
- GPI Timeline
  228
- Control of Routers
  229
- Destination Input List Display
  229
- Selecting a Level
  229
- Switching the Destination Input
  229
- Router Operations (aux Bus Control Block)
  230
Chapter 14 Other Functions

231
- Utility Functions
  231
- List of Utility Commands
  232
- Executing a Utility Function (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)
  233
- Executing a Utility Function (Utility Control Block)
  234
- Executing a Utility Function (Cross-Point Control Block)
  234
- Multi Program 2
  235
- Overview
  235
- Setting Multi Program 2 Mode
  236
- Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions
  238
- AUX Bus Functions
  239
- Selecting an aux Bus/Edit Preview Bus Signal
  239
- AUX MIX
  239
- AUX Bus Color Corrector
  241
- Color Backgrounds
  243
- Overview
  243
- Setting a Color Background
  243
- Image Effect
  245
- Overview
  245
- Setting the Image Effect Function
  246
- Executing the Image Effect Function
  246
- Video Process
  247
- Overview
  247
- Video Process Memory
  247
- Setting the Video Process Function
  247
- Safe Title
  248
- Copy and Swap
  248
- Overview
  248
- Executing a Copy/Swap
  249
- DME Override
  250
- DME Channel Status Display
  250
Chapter 15 Effect Timelines

251
Chapter 16 Snapshots

278
- Overview
  278
- Attributes
  278
- Bus Override
  279
- Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  279
- Recalling a Snapshot
  280
- Saving a Snapshot
  280
- Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)
  281
- Recalling a Snapshot
  281
- Saving a Snapshot
  281
- Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  282
- Recalling a Snapshot
  282
- Saving a Snapshot
  283
- Snapshot Register Operations
  285
- Displaying a Snapshot Register
  285
- Editing a Snapshot Register
  287
- Key Snapshot Register Operations
  289
- Displaying a Key Snapshot Register
  289
- Editing a Key Snapshot Register
  289
- Wipe Snapshot Register Operations
  291
- Displaying a Wipe Snapshot Register
  291
- Editing a Wipe Snapshot Register
  291
- DME Wipe Snapshot Register Operations
  293
- Displaying a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  293
- Editing a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  293
Chapter 17 Shotboxes

294
Chapter 18 Macros

303
- Overview
  303
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  304
- Executing a Macro
  305
- Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  306
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  307
- Editing a Macro Event
  308
- Macro Operations (Utility/Shotbox Control Block and Numeric Keypad Control Block)
  310
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  311
- Editing a Macro Event
  312
- Macro Operations (Menu)
  314
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  314
- Editing a Macro Event
  315
- Executing a Macro
  318
- Executing a Macro (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  318
- Executing a Macro (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)
  319
- Executing a Macro (Utility Control Block)
  319
- Executing a Macro (Cross-Point Control Block)
  319
- Executing a Macro (Numeric Keypad Control Block)
  320
- Macro Register Operations
  320
- Displaying a Macro Register
  320
- Editing a Macro Register
  320
- Macro Attachments
  322
- Overview
  322
- Setting a Macro Attachment
  323
- Displaying a Macro Attachment List
  325
- Executing a Macro Assigned in a Macro Attachment
  326
- Macro Timelines
  327
- Overview
  327
- Creating a Macro Timeline
  327
Chapter 19 File Management

329
- Overview
  329
- Package Operations
  330
- Displaying a Package
  330
- Copying a Package
  331
- Deleting a Package
  332
- Locking a Package
  332
- Editing Package Properties
  332
- Importing/Exporting a Package Archive File
  333
- Batch File Operations
  334
- Loading Files
  334
- Saving Files
  334
- Copying Files
  335
- Setup Data File Operations
  336
- Target Category Menus
  336
- Loading a File
  336
- Saving a File
  337
- Copying a File
  337
- Deleting a File
  337
- Renaming a File
  338
- Register Data File Operations
  338
- Target Category Menus
  338
- Loading a File
  339
- Saving a File
  340
- Copying a File
  341
- Deleting a File
  342
- Renaming a File
  342
- System Configuration Data File Operations
  343
- Target Category Menus
  343
- Loading a File
  343
- Saving a File
  344
- Copying a File
  344
- Deleting a File
  345
- Renaming a File
  345
- Locking File Loading
  345
- Content Operations
  348
- Displaying Content
  348
- Copying Content
  351
- Moving Content
  351
- Deleting Content
  352
- Locking Content
  352
- Editing Content Properties
  352

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

System Configuration

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Control Panel

Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X7000)

Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X1000 Series)

Power Supply and Connectors

Menu

Chapter 3 Menu Operation

Overview

Signing in / Signing out

Displaying the User's Guide

Displaying License Information

Shutting down / Rebooting

Basic Menu Operation

Registering Menus as Favorites

Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

Selecting and Displaying Regions

Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

Overview

Selecting a Bus (Cross-Point Control Block)

Selecting a Bus (aux Bus Control Block)

Selecting Signals

Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

Chapter 5 Transitions

Overview

Basic Operation for Transitions

Next Transitions

Key Priority

Transition Type

Transition Rate

Executing a Transition

Pattern Limit

Transition Preview

Independent Key Transitions

Fade-To-Black

Chapter 6 Keys

Overview

Key Type

Chroma Key

Key Fill and Key Source

Key Edges

Masks

Processed Keys

Other Settings

Resizer

Key Snapshots

Chapter 7 Wipes

Overview

Setting a Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 8 DME Wipes

Overview

Setting a DME Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

DME Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

Overview

Setting a Clip Transition

Chapter 10 Frame Memory

Overview

Frame Memory Operations

Still Image Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 11 Clip Players

Overview

Clip Player Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 12 Dmes

Overview

Three-Dimensional Transforms

Graphics Display

Edge Effects

Video Modifier Effects