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Multi Format Switcher System

XVS-8000 System

(With ICP-X7000 Integrated Control Panel)

User’s Guide [English]

Software Version 2.10 and Later

1st Edition (Revised 2)

XVS-8000 XKS-S8110 XKS-T8110 XKS-8160

XKS-S8165 XKS-T8165 XKS-8210 XKS-8440

XKS-8460 XKS-8470 XZS-8200 XZS-8510

XZS-8520 XZS-8530 XZS-8540 XZS-8550

ICP-X7000 MKS-X7075 MKS-X7011 MKS-X7017

MKS-X7018 MKS-X7019 MKS-X7020 MKS-X7021

MKS-X7023 MKS-X7024 MKS-X7026 MKS-X7031TB

MKS-X7032 MKS-X7033 MKS-X7035 MKS-X7040

MKS-X7041 MKS-X7042

MKS-X2700 MKS-X7700 MKS-X7701 MKS-X7702

Default Chapter3
- Functions and Operations Not Supported in XVS-8000 Version 2.13
- Table of Contents4
Chapter 1 Overview15
Introduction15
Features16
Main Functions17
- Image Creation17
- Image Data Management and Operation18
- Setup18
Chapter 2 Menus and Control Panel20
Names and Functions of Parts of the Control Panel20
- Control Panel Configuration20
- Cross-Point Control Block21
- Transition Control Block26
- Transition Control Block (Simple Type)29
- Independent Key Transition Control Block30
- Flexi Pad Control Block31
- Key Control Block33
- Key Fader Control Block36
- Device Control Block (Trackball)37
- Numeric Keypad Control Block40
- Utility/Shotbox Control Block42
- AUX Bus Control Block43
- Menu Panel47
Names and Functions of Parts of the Menu Screen49
- Overview49
- Top Menu List49
- Menu Screen49
- Top Menu Window52
- Numeric Keypad Window53
- Keyboard Window53
- Color Palette Window54
Basic Menu Operations56
- Recalling a Menu56
- Selecting a Menu56
- Selecting a List Item56
- Setting Parameters56
- Returning Settings to Default Values57
- Using a Mouse57
- Using the Shortcut Menu57
- Switching between the Main Menu Site and Sub Menu Site58
- Shutting down the Menu58
- Shutting down the Switcher System59
Power Supply and Connector Section60
- XVS-8000 Multi Format Switcher60
- Control Panel63
- MKS-X7011 Menu Panel64
- MKS-X2700/X7700 System Interface Unit65
Chapter 3 Signal Selection and Transitions68
Image Creation Operation Flow68
Signal Selection69
- Overview70
- Bus Selection70
- Signal Assignment and Selection73
- Inhibiting Operation of Cross-Point Buttons74
- Signal Name Display75
Transitions76
- Overview76
- Transition Type77
Basic Operation for Transitions78
Key Priority Settings80
- Setting the Key Priority (Transition Control Block)80
- Key Priority Setting Operations (Menu)81
- Displaying the Key Output Status and Priority81
Transition Type Selection82
- Setting the Transition Type (Menu)82
- Super MIX Settings82
- Preset Color MIX Settings82
Executing a Transition84
- Transition Indicator84
- Setting the Transition Rate84
- Pattern Limit86
- Executing an Auto Transition88
- Executing a Transition with the Fader Lever (Manual Transition)88
- Auto/Manual Transition Combination89
- Non-Sync State89
- Fader Lever Operation in Bus Fixed Mode90
- Split Fader90
Transition Preview91
Independent Key Transitions92
- Overview92
- Basic Independent Key Transition Operations95
- Selecting Independent Key Transition Type96
- Setting the Independent Key Transition Rate97
Fade-To-Black98
Chapter 4 Keys99
Overview99
- Key Types99
- Key Modifiers100
- Key Memory101
- Key Defaults101
Key Setting Operations (Menu)102
- Key Setting Menus102
- Setting the Key Type102
- Selecting Key Fill and Key Source103
- Chroma Key Composition and Settings105
Key Adjustments (Menu)106
- Chroma Key Adjustments106
- Key Edge Modification108
- Mask111
- DME Effects for Keys113
- Specifying the Key Output Destination114
- Blink115
- Video Process115
- Key Modify Clear115
Key Operations (Key Control Block)116
- Selecting the Bank and Keyer116
- Setting the Key Type116
- Selecting a Key Fill117
- Selecting a Key Source117
Key Adjustments (Key Control Block)118
- Chroma Key Adjustments118
- Key Edge Modification118
- DME Effects for Keys119
- Other Key Adjustments120
Resizer121
- Two-Dimensional Transforms and Rotation of Keys121
- Rotation Settings123
- Virtual Image Cancelation124
- Interpolation Settings124
- Crop/Border Settings124
- CG Border Settings125
- Effect Settings126
Key Snapshots128
- Key Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)128
- Key Snapshot Operations (Key Fader Control Block)129
Chapter 5 Wipes131
Overview131
- Types of Wipe Pattern131
Basic Wipe Setting Operations131
- Selecting a Wipe Pattern131
- Pattern MIX132
- Setting Wipe Modifiers134
- Wipe Modify Clear140
Basic Independent Key Transition Wipe Setting Operations140
- Selecting an Independent Key Transition Wipe Pattern140
- Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers140
Wipe Snapshots142
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)142
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)143
Chapter 6 DME Wipes144
Overview144
- Types of DME Wipe Patterns144
- DME Wipe Pattern Variation and Modifiers147
- DME Wipe Restrictions147
Basic DME Wipe Setting Operations148
- Selecting a DME Wipe Pattern148
- Setting DME Wipe Modifiers149
- DME Wipe Modify Clear152
Basic Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Setting Operations153
- Selecting an Independent Key Transition Wipe Pattern153
- Setting Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Modifiers153
DME Wipe Snapshots155
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)155
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)155
Creating User Programmable DME Patterns155
- User Programmable DME Transition Mode155
Chapter 7 Frame Memory158
Overview158
Frame Memory Operations159
- Preparations159
- Frame Memory Menu160
- Selecting an Input Image161
- Selecting an FM Output161
- Loading Image Data162
Still Image Operations163
- Creating a Still Image (Freeze)163
- Recalling Still Images163
Clip Operations164
- Creating a Clip (Recording)164
- Recalling Clips164
- Playing a Clip164
Clip Transitions166
- Clip Transition Settings166
Editing Folders and Files168
- Copying and Moving Folders/Files168
- Deleting Folders/Files168
- Renaming Folders/Files168
- Saving Files (Store)168
Chapter 8 Color Backgrounds, Copy and Swap, and Other Settings169
Color Backgrounds169
- Basic Color Background Setting Operations169
Copy and Swap171
- Overview171
- Basic Copy and Swap Operations172
Misc Menu173
- Setting DME Override173
- Select Mode)173
- Setting the Safe Title Area173
- Displaying a List of Transition Rates and Changing the Settings174
Aux Menu175
- Setting the Color Corrector for an AUX Bus175
Status Menu176
Router Menu177
- Destination Input List Display177
- Switching the Source for a Destination177
Video Process178
- Overview178
- Video Process Memory178
- Setting the Video Process178
Chapter 9 Special Functions179
Side Flags179
- Overview179
- Side Flag Settings179
- Wipe Action on Images with Side Flags180
- DME Wipe Action on Images with Side Flags181
Multi Program 2182
- Overview182
- Multi Program 2 Mode Settings (Basic Operation)184
- Multi Program 2 Mode Settings (Other Operations)185
- Functions Added in Multi Program 2187
- Mode187
- Differences between Multi Program 2 Mode and Standard Mode188
- Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions189
M/E Configuration Switching (M/E Split)190
- M/E Split Mode Settings190
Chapter 10 Dmes191
Overview191
- Transforms in Three-Dimensional Space (Transforms)191
- Transform Operation Modes193
- Graphics Display195
- Three-Dimensional Parameter Display196
- Special Effects196
- Global Effects202
Three-Dimensional Transform Operations203
- Three-Dimensional Transform Basic Operations203
- Three-Dimensional Parameter Display205
- Three-Dimensional Parameter Entry205
- Graphics Display206
- Virtual Image Cancelation206
Applying Special Effects (Common Operations)207
Applying Special Effects (Edge Effects)208
- Border Settings208
- CG Border Settings208
- Crop Settings209
- Beveled Edge Settings210
- Key Border Settings211
- Art Edge Settings211
- Flex Shadow Settings214
- Wipe Crop Settings217
- Color MIX Settings219
Applying Special Effects (Effects on the Overall Signal)220
- Defocus Settings220
- Blur Settings220
- Multi Move Settings220
- Sepia Settings221
- Mono Settings221
- Posterization/Solarization Settings221
- Nega Settings221
- Contrast Settings221
- Mosaic Settings222
- Sketch Settings222
- Metal Settings223
- DIM and Fade Settings223
- Glow Settings224
- Mask Settings224
- Freeze Settings225
Applying Special Effects (Nonlinear Effect Settings)226
- Wave Settings226
- Mosaic Glass Settings228
- Flag Settings228
- Twist Settings228
- Ripple Settings229
- Rings Settings231
- Broken Glass Settings231
- Flying Bar Settings231
- Blind Settings232
- Split Settings232
- Split Slide Settings232
- Mirror Settings233
- Multi Mirror Settings233
- Kaleidoscope Settings233
- Lens Settings234
- Circle Settings234
- Panorama Settings235
- Page Turn Settings235
- Roll Settings235
- Cylinder Settings236
- Sphere Settings236
- Explosion Settings236
- Swirl Settings237
- Melt Settings237
- Character Trail Settings238
Applying Special Effects (Lighting and Recursive Effects)238
- Lighting Settings238
- Trail Settings240
- Motion Decay Settings242
- Keyframe Strobe Settings242
- Wind Settings243
- Spotlighting Settings244
Applying Special Effects (Other Effects)250
- Background Settings250
- Separate Sides Settings250
- Shaped Video Settings251
- Invert Settings252
- Key Density Settings252
- Key Source Selection252
- Interpolation Settings252
- Corner Pinning Settings253
Global Effects255
- Overview255
- Combiner Settings255
- Brick Settings258
- Shadow Settings259
Chapter 11 External Devices261
Control of External Devices261
- Shared Functions for External Device Control261
Control of P-Bus Devices262
- Creating and Editing the P-Bus Timeline262
- P-Bus Trigger263
Control of GPI Devices264
- Creating and Editing the GPI Timeline264
Control of Vtrs, Disk Recorders, and Extended Vtrs266
- Controlling the Tape/Disk Transport266
- Displaying Vtr/Disk Recorder/Extended VTR Information268
- Cueup & Play269
- Vtr/Disk Recorder/Extended VTR Timeline271
- Disk Recorder/Extended VTR File Operations273
Chapter 12 Keyframes275
Regions275
Registers276
- Keyframes276
Displaying the Timeline Menu283
- Interpreting the Timeline Menu283
- Timeline Menu Display Settings284
Recalling a Register285
- Recalling a Register (Numeric Keypad Control Block)285
Specifying the Region and Edit Points287
- Region Selection287
- Edit Point Specification287
Creating and Editing Keyframes288
- Creating Keyframes288
- Inserting Keyframes289
- Modifying Keyframes289
- Deleting Keyframes290
- Moving Keyframes291
- Copying Keyframes291
- Pause291
- Keyframe Loop (Repeated Execution of a Specified Range)291
- Undoing an Edit Operation293
- Duration Mode Setting293
- Transition Mode Settings for User Programmable DME293
Time Settings296
- Setting the Keyframe Duration296
- Setting the Effect Duration296
- Delay Setting296
Path Settings297
- Basic Path Setting Operations297
Effect Execution299
- Effect Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)299
- Setting the Run Mode299
Saving Effects300
Creating and Saving a Master301
- Timeline301
  - Creating and Saving a Master Timeline (Numeric Keypad Control Block)301
  - Creating and Saving a Master Timeline (Menu)302
Recalling and Executing a Master Timeline303
- Recalling and Executing a Master Timeline (Flexi Pad Control Block)303
Editing Registers304
- Effect Status Display304
- Effect Attribute Settings304
- Effect Register Editing305
- Effect Register List View and Editing306
Chapter 13 Snapshots308
Overview308
- Snapshot Types308
- Snapshot Attributes308
Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)309
- Saving and Recalling Snapshots309
Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)311
- Banks and Registers311
- Saving and Recalling Snapshots312
Snapshot Operations (Menu)314
- Selecting a Region or Reference Region314
- Setting Snapshot Attributes314
- Snapshot Status Display315
- Setting Key Snapshot Attributes315
- Creating and Saving a Master Snapshot315
- Snapshot Register Editing316
- Snapshot Register List View and Editing316
- Operations in the Misc >Snapshot Menu on a Switcher Bank316
Chapter 14 Utility/Shotbox318
Utility Overview318
Utility Execution318
- Utility Execution (Menu Panel)318
- Utility Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)319
- Utility Execution (Cross-Point Control Block)319
Shotbox Overview320
Shotbox Register Creation321
- Shotbox Register Creation (Numeric Keypad Control Block)321
- Shotbox Register Creation (Menu)322
Shotbox Execution323
- Shotbox Execution (Numeric Keypad Control Block)323
- Shotbox Execution (Flexi Pad Control Block)323
- Shotbox Execution (Utility/Shotbox Control Block)324
- Shotbox Execution (Cross-Point Control Block)324
Shotbox Register Editing325
Chapter 15 Macros326
- Macros326
Macro Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block and Utility/Shotbox Control Block)329
- Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a Macro329
- Macro Creation and Editing330
- Saving a Macro333
Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)334
- Recalling a Macro Register and Executing a Macro334
- Macro Creation and Editing335
- Saving a Macro336
- Deleting a Macro336
Macro Operations (Cross-Point Control Block)337
Macro Operations (Menu)338
- Macro Register Editing338
- Online Editing of Macro Events338
- Offline Editing of Macro Events340
Macro Attachments343
- Setting and Canceling a Macro Attachment344
- Displaying the Macro Attachment Settings345
- Executing a Macro by Macro Attachment346
Menu Macros347
- Recalling a Menu Macro Register and Executing a Menu Macro347
- Creating and Editing a Menu Macro349
- Menu Macro Register Editing351
Macro Timeline351
- Creating and Editing a Macro Timeline352
Chapter 16 Files354
Overview of File Operations354
Operations on Individual Files355
- Detailed File Information355
- Region Selection355
- Selecting a Device for Operation355
- Saving Files356
- Loading Files356
- Copying Files356
- Renaming Files357
- Deleting Files357
Batch File Operations358
- Saving Files in Batch358
- Loading Files in Batch358
- Copying Files in Batch358
Frame Memory File Operations359
- Importing359
Directory Operations360
- Creating a Directory360
- Renaming a Directory360
- Protecting (Write Inhibit) a Directory360
- Deleting a Directory360
Copying Files between Unit Ids361
- Copying Files between Different Unit Ids361
Chapter 17 System Setup362
Settings Relating to the Network362
- Setting the Group ID and Unit ID of the Menu Panel362
- Configuring the NFS Server362
Settings Relating to System Configuration363
- Selecting the Operation Mode363
- Specifying the Switcher Controlled by the Control Panel363
- Specifying the DME Used on the Switcher364
Settings Relating to Signal Formats364
- Setting the Signal Format364
- Enabling Passage of 59.94 (2×) Format Signals on an AUX Bus365
- Switching the Input Reference Signal365
- Adding a Payload ID365
- Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio365
Power-On (Startup) State Selection366
- Saving and Recalling Setup Data367
- Selecting the Startup State367
- Saving User-Defined Settings367
Reset and Initialization368
Settings Relating to Installation and Devices368
- Displaying Installation Detail Information368
- Installing Software368
- Configuring Settings to Use the Software369
Settings Relating to Device Management370
- Setting the Date and Time370
- Using a Removable Drive370
- Setting a Removable Drive as the Primary Device371
- Initializing the Local Drive371
Chapter 18 Control Panel Setup372
Settings Relating to Control Panel Configuration372
- Setting the Configuration for each Bank372
- Inhibiting Operation on a Bank372
- Assigning a Single M/E to Two M/E Banks372
- Linking Switcher Bus and Router Destinations373
- Linking Transitions between Keyers374
- Setting the Buttons and Fader Levers on the Key Fader Control Block374
- Assigning a Region to the Region Selection Buttons in the Numeric Keypad Control Block375
- Setting Transition Control Block Button Assignments376
- Setting Independent Key Transition Control Block Button Assignments376
- Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button Assignments376
- Setting Utility/Shotbox Control Block Button Assignments377
- Setting Device Control Block (Trackball) Button Assignments377
- Setting Menu Panel Button Assignments377
- Inhibiting Utility 2 Bus and Key Operations377
- Inhibiting DME Channel Selection Operations378
Cross-Point Settings378
- Creating Cross-Point Assign Tables378
- Copying Cross-Point Assign Tables381
- Selecting Cross-Point Assign Tables381
- Exporting Source Names and Destination Names381
- Assigning the [SIDE FLAG] Button381
AUX Bus Control Block Settings382
- Setting the AUX Bus Operation Mode382
- Setting the Router Operation Mode382
Settings Relating to Button Assignment384
- Assigning Functions to User Preference Buttons384
- Assigning a Function to a Memory Recall Button in the Utility/Shotbox Control Block387
- Assigning Functions to 1St Row/2Nd Row Buttons of the Cross-Point Control Block389
Settings Relating to Device Connections391
- Setting the Control Mode for P-Bus Devices391
- Associating a Serial Port with a Device Selection Button391
- Setting the AUX Bus Override Operation Mode391
Settings Relating to Operation392
- Setting the On-Air Tally392
- Setting the Transition Rate Display Mode392
- Setting the Main Fader Lever392
- Configuring Settings Relating to Effects392
- Setting Source Names and Destination Names393
- Setting Flexi Pad Control Block Button Display and Operation393
- Setting the Button and Fader Lever Operation Mode393
- Setting the Operation Mode of the [ALL] Button in the Transition Control Block394
- Setting Device Control Block Button and Trackball Operation394
- Setting the Macro Execution Mode395
- Setting the Cross-Point Control Block to Key/Aux Bus Delegation Mode395
- Setting Button and Indicator Status on the Cross-Point Control Block/Aux Bus Control Block396
- Configuring the Cross-Point Pad396
- Setting the Display Mode of the Cross-Point Control Block/Aux Bus Control Block397
- Setting Utility Bus Mode398
Settings Relating to Control Panel Management398
- Setting the Screen Saver398
- Setting Panel Sleep Mode398
- Adjusting the Brightness398
- Setting the State of Buttons that Are Not Lit399
- Setting Beep Sound for Touch Operation399
- Calibrating the Touch Panel399
- Setting the Menu to Display at Startup399
- Setting the Mouse Wheel Function When Setting Parameters399
- Setting the Mouse Button Function When Setting Parameters399
Chapter 19 Switcher Setup400
Settings Relating to Switcher Configuration400
- Adjusting the Reference Phase400
- Specifying the Video Switching Timing400
- Setting the Operation Mode400
- Setting User Regions402
- Assigning PGM/PST Logically to an M/E402
- Setting DME Channel Assignments402
- Setting the Side Flag Material and Operation402
- Setting the Sub Key Mode403
- Setting the Keys and DME Channels Used in a CG Border403
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs404
- Setting through Mode404
- Setting the Illegal Color Limiter404
- Setting Format Converter Inputs404
- Setting the Active Area405
Settings Relating to Signal Outputs406
- Assigning Output Signals406
- Adjusting Video Clips407
- Setting the Vertical Blanking Interval and through Mode407
- Setting the Safe Title Area407
- Cropping a 4:3 Mode Image in HD Format408
- Setting the Format Converter Configuration408
- Setting Format Converter Outputs408
- Configuring Multi Viewer409
- Setting the Active Area411
Settings Relating to Video Switching412
- Selecting the Bank to Configure412
Settings Relating to Keys, Wipes, Frame Memory, and Color Correction413
- Setting the Video Process Memory413
- Setting Show Key413
- Setting the Key Auto Drop Function413
- Selecting the Bank to Configure414
Settings Relating to Function Links415
- Setting a Cross-Point Button Link415
- Setting a Link Table415
- Setting a Link between M/E Banks415
- Setting Key Transition Links416
Settings Relating to Device Connections416
- Assigning an AUX Bus to Ext in on a DME416
Chapter 20 DME Setup417
Settings Relating to Signal Inputs417
- Setting Initial Crop417
- Setting the Illegal Color Limiter for Matte Signals417
Chapter 21 DCU Setup418
Parallel Input Settings418
- Assigning a GPI Input Port418
- Releasing a GPI Input Port Assignment419
GPI Input Settings419
- Configuring GPI Inputs419
Parallel Output Settings420
- Assigning a GPI Output Port420
- Releasing a GPI Output Port Assignment420
GPI Output Settings421
- Configuring GPI Outputs421
Serial Port Settings422
- Configuring Serial Port Settings422
- Configuring Detailed Settings for an External Device Connected to the Serial Port423
Chapter 22 Router Interface and Tally Setup427
Router Interface Settings427
- Assigning Switcher Inputs/Outputs to S-Bus Space427
- Setting External Boxes 1 to 12427
Tally Group Settings428
Wiring Settings429
- Configuring Wiring429
- Modifying Wiring Settings429
- Deleting Wiring Settings429
- Sorting Wiring Settings429
Tally Generation Settings430
- Configuring Tally Generation430
- Modifying Tally Generation430
- Deleting Tally Generation430
Tally Copy Settings431
- Configuring Tally Copy431
- Modifying Tally Copy431
- Deleting Tally Copy431
Parallel Tally Settings432
- Configuring/Modifying Parallel Tally432
- Deleting Parallel Tally432
Serial Tally Settings433
- Configuring/Modifying Serial Tally433
- Configuring the Serial Tally Source Address433
- Clearing Source Address Settings433
Appendix434
Wipe Pattern List434
- DME Wipe Pattern List435
- Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List440
Menu Tree441
- M/E-1 to M/E-5 Menus, PGM/PST Menu441
- Frame Memory Menu443
- Color Bkgd Menu444
- Aux Menu444
- Copy/Swap Menu444
- Misc Menu444
- Status Menu444
- DME Menu445
- Global Effect Menu447
- Router Menu447
- Device Menu447
- Macro Menu448
- Key Frame Menu449
- Effect Menu449
- Snapshot Menu451
- Shotbox Menu452
- File Menu452
- Engineering Setup Menu453
- Diag Menu457
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice458
4K Format Restrictions461
Simple Connection of the MKS-8080/8082 AUX Bus Remote Panel462
- Procedure for Simple Connection462
- Setting Status of the MKS-8080/8082 in Simple Connection462
Macro File Editing Rules463
- Macro File Syntax463
- Syntax of Event and Continue Statements463
- File Name463
- Saving and Loading a File464
- Errors464
- Correspondence between Events and Symbols464
- Symbols and Parameters465
- Example of File Contents469
Content Displayed in Macro Attachment List470
- M/E and PGM/PST Banks470
- AUX Bus Control Block471
- Other Blocks472
Menu Operations Not Registered in a Menu Macro473
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status Define]474
- Data Saved by [Setup Define]474
- Data Saved by [Initial Status Define]475
Error Messages477
- Error Messages Displayed in the Error Status/Error Log Menu477
- Error Messages Appearing in a Message Box478
- Error Messages Shown in the Error Information Menu481
Maintenance482
- Replacing Keytop Labels482
- Cleaning the Control Panel482
Index483

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