Ü·¹·¬¿´ Ê·¼»± Í©·¬½¸»® ÍÛóëðð Û®®±®ÿ ×ÒÍÌÎËÝÌ×ÑÒ ÓßÒËßÔ Ø¬¬°æññ©©©ò¼¿¬¿ª·¼»±ó¬»µò½±³ Rev 300606 Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions Warnings and Precautions Radio and Television Interference Warranty Disposal Introduction Introduction Product overview Features Packing List Installation, Connections, Set Up Some General Notes on Installation Power Up State Connecting Video sources Connecting Audio sources Outputs and Monitoring Audio Mixer RS-232 control Tally Light output MIDI control Quick Start Front panel Rear panel Selecting video input formats and adjusting audio levels Selecting video output format Using Video and Audio Monitors Cutting between sources Dissolving between sources Other Transitions between sources Effects Controls and Operations Video Source Color Processor Menu Audio Inputs, Levels, and Meters Using Transitions Selecting a Transition: Fade, Wipe Playing a Transition Manually Playing a Transition Automatically List of Transitions Using Effects Effects: Quad Effects: Split Effects: Picture in Picture Freeze Border Background 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 13 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 20 20 22 23 23 23 23 24 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 1 Sample applications Four Camera Shoot: Live Stage Performance/Sporting Event Live Conference Live Event Mixing: Club VJ/Concert Using SE-500 with CG-100 for Titles/Graphics/Logos overlay Troubleshooting / FAQ No power No image at output / S-Video output is black and white Audio clipping Frozen image at output Image distortions etc How does RS 232 work in practice Appendix Glossary of terms Tech notes (Video Standards, Formats, and Quality; Monitor Calibration) Specifications Useful Accessories RS-232 Remote Control Commands MIDI Control Commands Tally Pinouts cross reference between the TLM-404 & the SE-500 Service and Support 29 30 31 32 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 37 40 42 45 50 52 54 2 Warnings and Precautions 1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this unit in or near water. 5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage. 6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed. 9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cords rating. 10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit. 12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel. 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed; b. When liquid has spilled into the unit; c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water; d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation; e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged; f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. Radio and Television Interference UNITED STATES: The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and/or additional suggestions. N.B.: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users right to operate this equipment. Peripherals used in conjunction with this equipment must be connected via shielded interface cables. Use of unshielded interface cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception, and may void the users right to operate this equipment. Warranty Datavideo warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of product purchased. If equipment fails due to such defects, Datavideo will, at its option, repair or provide a replacement for the defective part or product. Equipment that fails after the warranty period, has been operated or installed in a manner other than that specified by Datavideo, or has been subjected to abuse or modification, will be repaired for time and material charges at the Buyers expense. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights within the Country of purchase. For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking. This symbol on the product indicates that it will not be treated as household waste. It must be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local Datavideo office. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Datavideos SE-500 Digital Video Switcher. We hope you will be pleased with your purchase, and with what you can achieve with this advanced piece of technology. In order to get the most out of your new switcher, we recommend that you spend some time getting familiar with this manual, as it will describe in detail all the functions of this unit. In addition, youll find some useful background information on video and audio, and some detailed examples of ways to use your new switcher. If you are experienced in video production, you may want to immediately take a look at the Quick Start section on °¿¹» ç 4 Product Overview The Datavideo SE-500 is an analog input, digital processing video switcher. The SE-500 includes 4 groups of video input (4 x composite & 4 x S-Video), a 3 channel audio mixer, 2 microphone inputs, color correction, digital video transition effects, MIDI control interface, Tally out, RS-232 remote control interfaceand many more professional features. A built in TBC in each channel with YUV 4:2:2 frame synchronizer for Composite, and S (Y/C) inputs and outputs assures stable and high quality video from virtually any source. A built in R.G.B. Color Processor and a Color Corrector for each video input, with settings that are saved, allow you to fine tune your video. The SE-500 has 15 different digital effects, which include Quad, Split, PIP, Wipes, and Fade. Additionally, the SE-500 includes a truly unique feature Quad Preview. This preview output displays both tally light signals, and next video effects indicator. The operator can use one single monitor to observe four video input sources, camera activities, and video transition effects. The SE-500 has all the popular features of many more expensive mixers and it is extremely compact in size. Now you can shoot, mix, and edit, all within this compact size digital switcher. With the Datavideo DAC-6 (DV to Composite, Y/C, and Component converter), VP-314 (DV Repeater), and 10, 20, 40meter DV cables, you may use DV cameras to feed video from up to 200 meters away. Features Digital Processor, high image quality Four inputs of S-Video (Y/C) and Composite video Quad video preview monitor output with tally & transition indicators on screen Optional YUV output via supplied breakout cable Quad, Split, PIP, Wipe, and Fade digital video effects T-Bar control of digital video effect transitions Color processor for video correction RS232 remote control MIDI control interface Tally output Audio mixer with two microphone channels and one auxiliary input Packing List 1. SE-500 switcher x 1 2. BNC to RCA 1.2m cable x 2 3. S-Video 1.2m Cable x 1 4. YUV Breakout cable (BNC x 3 to S(Y/C)+BNC cable) 1.2m x 1 5. RCA to RCA stereo cable 1.5m x 1 6. AC/DC Switching adapter x 1 7. BNC to RCA connector x 2 8. Instruction Manual x 1 5 Installation, Connections, Set up Some General Notes on Installation There are a few other things to be aware of when you are installing and integrating the SE-500. Please make sure you have read the Warnings and Precautions section on °¿¹» íò The SE-500 sends and receives analog signals except the RS-232, MIDI, and Tally. You need to be aware that cable lengths, impedance, crossing power cords, and adaptors might interfere with video transmission. The cautions below, with the exception of physical damage, will give you the general idea about cabling for analog video or audio. We strongly recommend you use analog video and audio cables that are roughly the right length to connect between components. The longer the cable, the more noise and deterioration of the video signal can be introduced. We strongly recommend that you check the integrity of each analog cable before installation by using a continuity tester (available from most electronic and video supply stores). Cables can go bad over time, with use, by someone walking on them, carts rolling over them, or even for no apparently good reason. It will happen eventually. Have a continuity tester handy and save yourself some troubleshooting headaches. Make sure you dont run video/audio cables and power lines together, on top of each other, or across each other. This is another good way to introduce noise and signal degradation. Cable connectors will eventually become dirty or oxidation will start. The dirt can cause a bad connection or introduce noise in the signal. It is advisable to buy some electrical contact cleaning products. Use adaptors if you must, but keep in mind that each connector is one more accident waiting to happen, one more place the signal can be degraded or broken. Finally, for examples of how to connect and integrate the SE-500 into a variety of set ups, take a look at the brief Quick Start on °¿¹» ç and the more in depth explanations in Sample Applications on °¿¹» îç. Power up State When you first power up the SE-500, you will need to check each channel s connection and set the audio levels. All the setting will be retained except color bar output, see MENU on °¿¹» îð. At power up, channel 1 will be the selected Main Video Source and channel 2 will be the selected Sub Video Source. Settings that are retained are: color co ...