User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
1-1. THE STE200 OPERATING MODE
Before you start setting up your STE200 for the rst time, be sure you know what you actually want to do with it.
The STE200 offers one operating mode, which results in a versatile video production tool for live event staging
and xed installation applications.
* NOTE *: We recommend resetting the device to its default values every time you set up your shows or events
(see the “Operating The STE200” chapter, p26).
1-2. USEFUL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
LAYER: a “Layer” is an image display element (such as a Key) that has an associated visual priority — either
in front of background Live.
The STE200 can simultaneously view no less than 4 layers (1 background Live and 1 layer like a key or 2 PIPs
on a background frame + 1 logo).
KEYING: a “Key” is an electronic process whereby an image is electronically superimposed over another
source or background, by cutting out either a color (Chroma Key), or its brightness or luminance levels (Luma
Key). Keys are typically used for titles, logos and special effects. STE200 allows to use a live source with
green or blue background and to key it over any other live input.
This mode allows for a single STE200 to seamlessly switch and blend any of its 12 analog/digital inputs with
any other of the inputs. The Edge Blending Mode is the STE200 native mode, and with no less than 4 layers
(1 background Live + 1PIP + 1 logo + 1 background frame).
Edge Blending Mode