Analog Way Pulse - Manual (Page 6)

1-1. THE PLS300 OPERATING MODE
Before you start setting up your PLS300 for the first time, be sure you know what you actually want to do with
it. The PLS300 offers a one operating mode, which results in a versatile video production tool for live event
staging and fixed installation applications.
* NOTE * : We recommend resetting the device to its default values every time you set up your shows or
events.
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND: a “Background” is a source, typically originating from a computer. PLS300 enables you to
work with live or still (frame) background sources - visually in back of all other sources.
LAYER: a “Layer” is an image display element (such as a PIP, Key, Logos or Background) that has an
associated visual priority — either in front (or in back) of another layer.
The PLS300 can simultaneously view no less than 4 layers (2 video, or live layers, 1 frame layer, or
background, and 2 logo layers).
PLS300 can insert up to 1 PIPs on a live background, plus 2 logos.
PIP: a “PIP” (Picture In Picture), is a picture, typically of reduced size, which is positioned over another
background image or PIP. PIPs can be reduced, enlarged, bordered and shadowed. PIPs can overlap,
depending on their visual priority.
PLS300 allows for Dynamic PIP on the opening and closing of the sequence, vertically or horizontally. A
“flying” PIP is also possible over the screen with vertical, horizontal or diagonal animation.
A PIP is considered as a live layer.
FRAME: a “Frame” is a full screen image which is selected from one of he seven still frames which you can
capture with the PLS300 . A Frame can be flash captured and imported from any video or computer source
plugged into the machine.
LOGO: a “Logo” is a part of screen image that can be flash captured and imported from any Video or
Computer source, by keying or image cut-out. PLS300 can record up to seven still logos. They can be
positioned anywhere on the screen.
KEYING: a “Key” is an electronic process whereby an image is electronically superimposed over another
source or background, by cutting out either a color (chroma key), or its brightness or luminance levels (luma
key). Keys are typically used for titles, logos and special effects.
PLS300 allows to use a live source with green or blue background and to key it over any other live input.
1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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