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Appendix B: Connect Tally and GPI Control
2. Connect Video Outputs 1 and 2 from each Deko to switcher inputs, typically through a patch
field or router. Note that Deko Key Outputs 1 and 2, although not shown in the diagram, are
also connected to switcher inputs.
3. Connect tally outputs from each switcher, corresponding to Deko Video Inputs 1 and 2, to
their respective tally matrices and distribute to monitors, Under Monitor Displays and other
appropriate devices.
4. Connect a matrix output for each Deko video channel to a GPI input on one of two Burst GPI-
10 Converters.
5. Connect switcher output GPIs to remaining inputs on each Burst GPI-10 Converter.
6. Connect the RS-232 output of each Burst GPI-10 Converter to COM-1 of the DekoMOS
Playback Controller assigned to the Control Room.
Hardware and Software Configuration
Once all physical connections are made, the DekoMOS Playback Controller hardware and the
switcher must be configured for tally/GPI control.
To configure the DekoMOS Playback Controller hardware for tally/GPI control:
Note: Complete information regarding installation and configuration of all DekoMOS components is in the
chapter beginning on page 21.
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