Grass Valley KayakDD-1 Quick Start - Manual (Page 2)

GENLOCK SETUP
(Menu Install -- E--Box -- Genlock)
By default your KayakDD is set for analog (Blackburst) Reference -- on the
REFERENCE loop--through connectors and ’AutoDetect’ for 625Lines/50Hz and
525Lines/60Hz.
D First make sure that an analog reference is connected to the reference
input of the frame or select the input for Digital reference.
D To adjust genlock settings, bring up the install menu by pressing the ”Install”
button in the main menu.
D Make sure that the right video standard and genlock input type (analog or
digital) is selected.
D If not, change them by pressing the ”Video Std.” / ”GL Inp. Type” buttons.
D If the input type is digital, choose the desired input source using the ”GL Dig.
Inp. Src.” button.
D Check that the displayed ”Ext. Ref.” standard matches the ”Video Std.”
setting.
D The Genlock Phase shifts the switcher timing with respect to the reference
signal.
D Whether the source signals are within the auto--timing window can be
checked by selecting them on AUX bus 1.
D To adjust the genlock phase, turn the digipot to the left or to the right.
D The source is within the auto--timing window when the marker is displayed
in the middle of the timing bar on a green background.
KEYING TIPS
KEYING a Character Generator.
D Use ADD KEY if you use a character generator that produces
ANTI--ALIASED lettering or an external Digital Effects device that produces
soft borders on its video output.
D In the Keyer Mode Menu check that the key signal is being used correctly
by going to the setup menu.
D Switch to Clip High/Low and set Clip High to 100% and Clip Low to 0%. If
you prefer Clip and Gain control set the value of Clip to 50% and Gain to
100%.
D If you have problems with a keyer setup, press the KEY PVW button in the
Keyer Area. It will automatically switch your Preview Monitor to show only
the currently delegated keyer over the background.
D Pressing it again will display the monochrome key signal (Show Key).
D For a CG this should match exactly the key signal from the unit.
D Pressing KEY PVW a third time will restore the Preview Monitor to
Look--ahead Preview mode.
D Use LUM key for a caption camera.
D Use SELF KEY for a caption camera and other selfkey sources, like
Chromakey cameras.
CHROMAKEY AUTOSETUP
D To perform a chroma key using auto setup, first select one of the four keyers
by using the key delegation buttons or the keyer menu.
D Push the chroma key button at the keyer subpanel.
D Make sure “FGD Fade” is switched off.
D Chose a chroma key source on the key bus corresponding to the
selected keyer.
D Use the PGM bus to select the desired background signal.
D Press the cursor button at the keyer subpanel to enter the automatic cursor
assisted key adjustment.
D After pressing the cursor button the preview output will display the chroma
key source with a superimposed crosshair cursor.
D with the Positioner move the cursor to the colour to key on.
D Press “Auto” or the button on the Positioner to start the auto--adjustment.
MASKING TIPS
D Press INHIB(inhibit) or FORCE MASK in the Keyer Area to go to the mask
menu.
D The switcher will highlight FORCE or INHIBIT Mask control databox for
you.
D Choose the MASK SOURCE.
D For WIPES choose the pattern. (Don’t forget each keyer has a wipe
generator and a box mask).
D Set the SIZE of a Wipe, and SOFTNESS. The Positioner will only work if
you switch it on in the wipe selection menu.
D For a BOX MASK set each edge position and softness.
D If you need to see through the mask use OPACITY (100% = full masking).
TRANSITION MODES
You can select any combination of BGND, KEY1, KEY2, KEY 3, KEY 4 and PRIOR
TRANS for any transition. Just press the buttons simultaneously.
D To change only Background from PGM to PST use BGND transition.
D To change whether a keyer is ON or OFF select the desired KEY n.
D Any combination you can press is good -- just check on Preview to see your
result.
D Move the Lever arm in the direction of the blue arrow, or press CUT or
AUTO to make your transition.
D Keyers also have CUT and MIX buttons that can be used even if the lever
arm is doing a different transition. This operates the keyers like being DSKs.
To change AUTO transition duration.
D Press and Hold the TRANS DUR Button in the EFFECTS subpanel.
D The AUTO, KEY1 MIX, KEY2 MIX, KEY3 MIX, KEY4 MIX and the FTB
AUTO buttons will blink.
D Press the AUTO button for which you want to alter the transition duration.
Use the Effects Keypad to type the number of frames you want it to be and then
ENTER.
E--MEMt TIPS
D E--Mem operates in ”Normal Mode” and ”Bank” Mode. Bank Mode is more
similar to traditional E--Mem operation than Normal Mode.
Modes are switched with the BANK button. If it is lit Bank Mode is active.
The display also shows a ”B” in front of the register number.
D Store a snapshot in Normal Mode: Press STORE, type in register number
(two digits), press ENTER. Switcher confirms with ”Stored”.
D Recall a snapshot in Normal Mode: Type in register number (two digits),
press CUT for recall, or press AUTO for Effects Dissolve.
D Store a snapshot in Bank Mode: Press STORE, press register number
(0--9), press ENTER. Switcher confirms with ”Stored”.
D Recall a snapshot in Bank Mode: Press register number (0--9).
D Changing Bank in Bank Mode: hold down BANK and press Bank number
(0--9) KayakDD E--Mem can also do timelines.
Please see the User Manual how to work with timelines.
EXPLORE
If you wish to explore Look in the Menu
D Genlock or uncal indications Install -- E--Box -- Genlock
D Reset to factory settings Home -- Recall Preset --
Factory Preset
D Video Input mapping Config -- Panel Assign
D Tally Assignment Install -- E--Box -- GPO
D DVE capability DPM
D RAMRecorder capability RAMRecorder
D Installed options Install -- E--Box -- Licenses
TECHNICAL SUPPORT NUMBERS
For other issues, please refer to the KayakDD Installation or User Manuals.
Otherwise contact your Thomson Customer Support.
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Copyright E 2005, Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions, Inc.
Order number: 071837401 March, 2005