Grass Valley LGK-3901 User Manual
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
2 | LGK-3901/DSK-3901
1.2 Features
MODULAR, 3G/HD/SD BRANDING PROCESSOR
• Single, modular card channel branding processor
• Module is housed in Densité 3 frame, with up to 10 cards (channels) per frame
• Supports 3G/HD/SD (1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p59.94, 720p50, 525i59.95, 625i50)
• Uses widely adopted Oxtel automation protocol (Ethernet, RS-232/422)
• Manual control options include Branding Panel, Xpanel GUI, and iControl PC-based control
MULTI-LAYERCHANNEL
• Five independent keying layers: three can be fed by internally stored stills/animations/text, and two layers are
fed by external graphics devices (dual fill & key inputs)
• Integral storage capacity of up to 4000 images/animations/text
• Independent preview output
• AB mixing of video sources for cuts, cross-fades and V-fades with variable rates (LGK-3901-OPT-ABMIX)
• Automated character generation for static or data-driven text rendering and crawls (LGK-3901-OPT-TXT)
• In-vision digital/analog clock insertion (LGK-3901-OPT-TXT)
• Emergency Alert System (EAS) support (USA only) (LGK-3901-OPT-EAS)
• Temperature probe for dynamic display of temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit (LGK-3901-OPT-TEMP)
DYNAMIC AUDIO PROCESSING
• AB mixing of multi-channel audio sources for cuts and variable rate fades (LGK-3901-OPT-AUD/OPT-ABMIX)
• Multi-channel voice-overs from embedded SDI or external AES inputs (LGK-3901-OPT-AUD)
• Wide shuffles and per-channel control of gain level, trim, phase and mute (LGK-3901-OPT-AUD)
• Dynamic selection of audio preview points and metering (LGK-3901-OPT-AUD)
• Fade to silence and configurable audio delays (LGK-3901-OPT-AUD)
• Multi-channel audio clip playback of up to 8 channels in 2 streams (Easyplay) (LGK-3901-OPT-AUD)
STREAMLINED WORKFLOW
• Fully compatible with Xmedia Suite branding graphics automation and asset management system for highly
productive, cost-saving workflows
• Easy integration into an Adobe After Effects based workflow, using the Xmedia Suite After Effects Plug-in
• Media management over Ethernet using Xmedia Suite, OxSox, or FTP
ROBUST DESIGN
• Compact flash memory for O/S, software and graphics storage
• Robust Linux architecture (like Imagestore 750)
• Densité 3 frame offers redundant, hot swappable power supplies
• Mechanical bypass of program input to program output
• Dedicated GPI support for 8 GPI inputs and 8 GPI outputs
• One line FIFOs on each input for simplified system timing
• Easy diagnostics via Densité 3 front panel, video thumbnails over IP, and iControl monitoring & control
• Built-in web server providing front panel control, system information, message logs and diagnostics, media
management, audio templates, system backup and restore and software upgrades
• Configuration tool for granular control of system setup and audio route management
COMPREHENSIVE Densité RANGE
• LGK-3901 processor can be easily combined with other Densité modules in the 3RU frame, including routers,
DAs, converters, reference, and monitoring modules
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