Operator`s manual

Squeeze & Tease MD Carrier, for MLE 3 & 4 S4MDX-340
This is an optional carrier card equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) module. Only one of these cards must be purchased in order to install any of
the following options:
• S4MDX-341A: Squeeze & Tease MD, Channels 1 & 2 for MLE 3
• S4MDX-341B: Squeeze & Tease MD, Channels 3 & 4 for MLE 3
• S4MDX-441A: Squeeze & Tease MD, Channels 1 & 2 for MLE 4
• S4MDX-441B: Squeeze & Tease MD, Channels 3 & 4 for MLE 4
• S4MDX-342: Squeeze & Tease MD WARP, for MLE 3
• S4MDX-442: Squeeze & Tease MD WARP, for MLE 4
Squeeze & Tease MD S4MDX-x41A/B
One Squeeze & Tease MD option provides two channels of 3D planar effects. Each MLE
including MLE 4 can have up to two of these options. The first option ordered for an
MLE uses the suffix “A” and the second option ordered for an MLE uses the suffix “B”.
The “x” refers to the associated MLE. A total of 8 Squeeze & Tease MD options can be
ordered in a Synergy 4 MD-X, providing an impressive 16 channels of 3D DVE.
An example ordering code would be: S4MDX-341A. This would request two channels of
planar effects for MLE 3. If four channels of planar effects were desired for MLE 3, then
S4MDX-341B would also have to be ordered.
If WARP effects are desired on these 3D channels, please refer to option S4MDX-x42:
Squeeze & Tease MD WARP.
Note that the S4MDX-x40: Squeeze & Tease MD Carrier is required to install Squeeze &
Tease options.
Squeeze & Tease is an extremely popular option that is sold with almost every Ross digital
switcher.
Fly ANY kind of key
Pressing the FLY KEY button easily activates Squeeze & Tease MD allowing you to
transform self keys, linear keys, and chroma keys. You are automatically taken into a
comprehensive and intuitive user menu, where you can set up your desired effects. If you
prefer, the 3-axis joystick can also be used to adjust your key’s parameters.
Preprocessor Effects
Preprocessor effects include wide range defocus with separate H and V controls, mosaic,
posterization, colorization, and a strobe effect that allows you to vary the number of on
and off frames to provide enhanced creative possibilities. All preprocessor effects are
available to be combined simultaneously.
Planar Transforms with Lighting
Squeeze & Tease MD has dedicated circuitry incorporating 10-bit processing, superb
filtering, and full sub-pixel resolution to manipulate 2D images in 3D space with crystal
clear quality.
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