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panel via the Custom Control macro system. GPIs can also be programmed to press cut
or auto transition buttons directly.
VTR Remote Control S4MDX-901
This option makes it possible to control multiple VTRs, disk recorders, video servers, or
other devices that use the near-universal Sony** BVW-75 Betacam protocol - directly from
the switcher panel.
Every MLE’s transition area has a ROLL VTR button. When that button is pressed, a play
command is sent to the device selected on the preset bus. Once the preroll time is over,
the operator takes the source to air - with precise timing guaranteed. The ROLL VTR
button can also be assigned to “arm” the cut and auto transition buttons. In this mode,
pressing the cut and auto buttons will roll the VTR on preset, wait the preroll time
associated with that device, and then proceed with the transition.
The VTR CLIP button in the Global Memory System area is used to cue up the next VTR.
Each clip memory has an associated device (e.g., VTR RED) and a stored time code.
Frequently used video clips can be accessed over and over at the touch of a button.
VTR Remote Control can also be tied into the Custom Control buttons. Any Custom
Control button can be attached to functions such as cue to time code, play, stop, rewind,
fast forward, frame advance, gang roll, and more.
DVE Send and Remote Control S4MDX-902
The Synergy series of switchers was designed to work with most popular brands of DVEs
seamlessly as if they were part of the switcher during on air production. The DVE Send
and Remote Control option makes this possible.
It’s as easy as selecting the next transition (BKGD, BKGD and key, or key), the DVE
SEND transition type (as opposed to wipe or dissolve), and press the auto transition
button. Transitions do not consume a keyer, as there is a third hidden keyer in each MLE
just for DVE re-entries. The switcher also handles all Aux Bus and signal routing issues
automatically.
Depending upon the capabilities of the DVE, transitions can also be run manually with
the fader bar.
DVE effects can be recalled directly using the RECALL DVE button in the Global Memory
System area. DVE effects will be recalled along with MLE memory recalls when the INCL
DVE button is illuminated.
To top it off, your tallies will always be correct - regardless of the complexity of the video
signal routing.
Video Server Control S4MDX-903
This is a very powerful interface. It enables control over multiple channels of video server
using the VDCP (Harris/Louth) Protocol. Clip name and duration are displayed in the
Synergy System Control Area. The video server interface can be used to cue and roll clips
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