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Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure your
switcher to meet your requirements. Setup and
switcher personality options are discussed.
Reference Type
The switcher supports both external and internal
reference types.
To set the reference type:
1. If you are using an external reference signal,
ensure that it is connected to the REF IN input.
2. Press MENU.
3. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
4. Press NEXT until RefSrc is displayed.
5. Use the RefSrc knob to select the reference
source. You can choose from the following:
• Ext — Use an external reference source.
• Int — Use the internal reference generator.
6. Press the RefSrc knob to save the selection.
Note:
• If the external reference is lost, the switcher will
automatically switch to internal reference.
Switcher Video Format
There are separate standard definition and
multi-definition versions of the switcher.
Standard Definition Video Formats
Standard definition switchers support the following
video formats:
• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz
• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
Note:
• 59.94Hz is displayed as 60Hz to save display
space.
Multi-Definition Video Formats
Multi-Definition switchers support the following
video formats:
• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz
• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz
• 720p at 50 or 59.94Hz
• 1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz
To change the switcher video format:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.
3. Use the Format knob to select the desired
video format. You can choose from the
following:
• 480i
• 576i
• 720p (Multi-Def switchers only)
• 1080i (Multi-Def switchers only)
4. Use the Freq knob to select the desired
frequency. You can choose from the following:
• 60 Hz (59.94 Hz)
• 50 Hz
5. Press the Format knob to save the selection.
Note:
• If you set your switcher to an interlaced video
format and an external reference source, ensure
that you use an interlaced external reference
signal.
• The 480i video format is locked to 59.94 Hz.
• The 576i video format is locked to 50 Hz.
Format Conversion and Frame Sync
The switcher has four input format converter / frame
synchronizer (FCFS) channels that can be used for
the following:
• Converting incoming video to the current switcher
video format. The format converters can convert
input video from many formats to the current
switcher video format.
• Correcting mis-timed or drifting input signals in
any of the supported video formats. The frame
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