Operator`s manual

that are used during a live production. This is ideal for commonly used clips such as
opening animations and animated backgrounds that are used again and again.
While setting up a clip for later recall, Synergy can download up to 1000 clip ID’s from
the server and then sort them alphanumerically. The user then easily chooses the clip for
later recall. The server clips can also be chosen directly by name. Once chosen, in points
and out points can be added to the clip on Synergy without affecting the original clip on
the server. This is done while moving through the video in real time. A constantly
updated bar graph summarizes the process. The current time code is also displayed on the
Preview Overlay. Finally, the clip can be given a unique name on Synergy to simplify later
recall.
During a live production, clips from any device can be cued directly from the Global
Memory keypad. Clips for a particular server channel can be accessed by selecting the
channel on a preset bus, and then choosing from a list of named Synergy clips. The
dedicated menu for that server channel also provides controls for cue, play, stop, fast
forward, and rewind.
Audio Server Control S4MDX-904
The Audio Server Control option enables control for up to eight 360 Systems DigiCart
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audio servers. This interface uses the DigiCart native protocol and allows the Synergy
operator to dial up the hard drive, directory and clip number.
The clip name and duration is displayed on the Synergy System Control Area. Clips can
be saved into a clip list and recalled instantly with VTR and video server Clips. Using
Custom Control macros, audio clips can be tied to video effects for the whoosh on page turn
and other effect types.
Note: You cannot control a 360 Systems DigiCart Audio Server using the Remote Serial
Port Expander.
Routing Switcher Interface S4MDX-905
This option adds routing switcher interface capability to your Synergy digital production
switcher.
Any number of the Synergy MD-X’s 96 inputs can be assigned as a router input. When you
select a source fed by a router on the program or preset bus, the router control menu
automatically appears. The router menu shows Synergy’s name for the source (e.g.,
ROUTER1) and the router’s name for the source (e.g., VTR12). The router menu also
displays every source available on that router by name and by router input number. The
menu knobs allow for fast access to every available source. A single button push
automatically assigns the chosen source to Synergy.
Preview Overlay also comes into play with routers. When the Source ID display is active on
the preview monitor, router sources selected on the background or preset buses are given
extra identification. In the example above, Synergy would display both the name ROUTER
1 and VTR 12 to give the full picture of the source’s origins.
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