Analog Way Smart Quad - Manual (Page 35)

Working with Frames
It is possible to store up to 7 frames in the SQD200 non volatile memory. Frames are mainly used as
backgrounds in a typical show or event setup, and can be recorded from any of the SQD200 ’
11 sources and called back at the press of a single button. To use a frame, be sure first that it is well saved,
then:
Press [BACKGROUND FRAME] button → Press [FRAME #] button → Press [TAKE] button to display
* TIP * : frames may be used only one at a time and can be placed only in the background Frame layer.
Capturing still Frames
To capture a frame, display the exact content you want to save on one of your outputs, at the exact resolution,
you can use the [FREEZE] button if you want. Then follow this step:
Logos/Frames menu → record Frame menu→ Frame #
Choose the frame number slot and wait until the unit to finish saving. Your frame is now saved and you can
use it through the [BACKGROUND FRAME] button.
The capture of frames can be done only under the following conditions:
- the capture can be done the Main output or the Preview output,
- the disappearance of frames on the Preview and Main output is normal during the save.
A frame save captures the state of the specified output at the main output resolution, and must be recalled using the
same output resolution. Resizing or other image manipulation of the captured frame is not possible.
Attempting to use a Frame at a different resolution will result in a partial Frame display or a Frame which does not fill
the step.
The captured output is outlined by a white border and includes the pixels beneath the white border.
The SQD200 offers a wide variety of transitions between the scenes you create for your shows and events.
It allows for live recall of 4 user presets, each of which you can edit at any given time.
1. Whether catering for complex event setups, or putting together intricate shows, your
SQD200 will
also deliver some of what you could expect from a dedicated mixer, along with its switcher and scaler
capabilities.
2. In the Layer Selection section, press the [W1] button. The button will start blinking. On your Preview
screen, [W1] will appear as a color rectangle. The parameters of the layer will automatically appear on
your SQD200 VFD menu screen.
3. In the Layer Menu, make the position, size, border and transparency settings you like, then select Opening
Effect in the layer options, press the [ENTER] button and select Type. Select Slide Left - Right for example,
and press the [ENTER] button to confirm. Navigate to Duration in the Opening Effect sub-menu, and set
the duration of your effect by rotating the SCROLL knob and pressing [ENTER] .
Repeat the procedure in the Closing Effect sub-menu to determine the way your layer will close. Try Slide
From Left - Right for the closing type with a duration of 1.5 seconds for example.
Layer transitions & effects
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