Grass Valley Kalypso User Manual V.15.0 - Manual (Page 323)

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DoubleTake Option Operation
Version Display
Software and hardware versions can be reported on the Shot Box Readout
display. Microcontroller code (M), PLD code (P), and the board hardware
assembly (H) are shown.
To Display Versions:
1. Press Page to enter the page selection mode.
2. Press the M/E 3 button. The versions will appear on the character display
(for example, M1.0 P1.0 H1.0 )
3. Press the 0 button to return to normal Shot Box operating mode.
DoubleTake Option Operation
Introduction
The DoubleTake option allows the operator to divide a Kalypso system
M/E into two partitions (Primary and Secondary) by enabling Split Mode
on that M/E. Each Split Mode M/E partition can be assigned resources
(keyers and wipe generators) of that M/E. Each partition can be setup and
controlled from the Main panel using the
Pri and Sec delegation buttons,
and each partition has its own E-MEM level, permitting precise indepen-
dent control of M/E partition effects. A powerful aspect of DoubleTake is
control of the partitioning resides in the E-MEM system itself. It is possible
to create M/E partitions when needed with an effect recall, and then
quickly return the M/Es to full functionality with another effect recall. The
DoubleTake feature also provides Preview outputs for each partition
Putting M/Es in Split Mode essentially gives the operator more M/Es (up
to eight on a 4-M/E Kalypso system), each with less functionality. This can
be useful for some styles of production. In fast paced programs an operator
may dedicate an M/E to a simple task for the duration of the show and
never change it. DoubleTake provides a way to use some resources of an
M/E for these set and forget requirements, and allow the operator to use
the remaining resources of the M/E for other purposes.
An example of using DoubleTake in this manner is a shot clock at a sporting
event. The shot clock composite requires only one or two keys plus a back-
ground and uses a fixed camera that doesn’t move. During pre-production
M/E 1 can be split and the Secondary partition can be set up with the shot
clock composite. When the shot clock is needed during the show, that par-
tition of the M/E is taken on-air. The Main panel M/E 1 controls can be del-
egated to the Primary partition and be used for other effects, which can be