Grass Valley Karrera Video Production Center v.4.0 - Manual (Page 191)

KARRERA — User Manual 191
Section
6
Switching Basics
Introduction
A basic Karrera system may be equipped with a:
• Control Panel and Menu Panel,
• Control Panel and PC, or
• A KSP Soft Panel.
These separate control components make up a Karrera control surface. A
control surface is typically used by a single operator. Interactions occur
between the components of the control surface. For example, changing con-
trols on the Control Panel can change the status of soft buttons on the Menu
Panel, and vice versa. Remote Aux Panels are also available as an option.
These remote panels are typically used by different operators at different
locations.
Control Panels are organized into ME “Stripes”. An ME Stripe consists of
an area for Source Selection, Transition, and individual E-MEM control.
Master E-MEM, Multi-Function, and System Bar areas are added to com-
plete the control surface functionality.
The basic Karrera system is operated using button, knob, and lever controls
on the Control Panel and Aux panels, touch screen and knob controls on
the Menu Panel, keyboard on a touch screen (optional for KSP). Text and
number entry is also possible via a standard PC computer keyboard. The
Control Panel is used during live operation for fast, real time control. The
Menu Panel is generally used in conjunction with the panel controls to set
up effects and for system configuration. Effects can be saved for future
recall, allowing fast and precise control of complex visual effects in real
time.
The Karrera Video Production Center is an extremely powerful and flexible
production tool, but also provides basic operations available on a typical
production switcher.