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Sony MLSU-X1 User Manual (538 pages)

Live Production Processor System

Brand: Sony | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 26.12 MB

Functions Supported in Version 2.1
3
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Overview

16
Introduction

16
- Notation in this Manual
  16
System Configuration

17
- Boxes and Islands
  17
- MLS Manager
  17
- Logical Switchers
  17
- Physical Box Ids
  17
- Logical Box Ids
  17
- About Inaccessible Boxes
  17
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

19
Control Panel

19
Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X7000)

20
- Cross-Point Control Block
  22
- Transition Control Block
  26
- Transition Control Block (Simple Type)
  28
- Independent Key Transition Control Block
  30
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  31
- Key Control Block
  32
- Key Fader Control Block
  34
- Device Control Block
  36
- Numeric Keypad Control Block
  40
- Utility/Shotbox Control Block
  42
- AUX Bus Control Block
  43
Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X1000 Series)

47
- Cross-Point Control Block
  48
- Transition Control Block
  51
- Flexi Pad Control Block
  53
- Device Control Block
  54
- Utility Control Block
  58
Power Supply and Connectors

60
Menu

67
- Screen Structure
  67
- Pop-Up Window
  69
Chapter 3 Menu Operation

70
Overview

70
- Menu Operating Environment
  70
- Installing a Root Certificate
  70
Signing in / Signing out

71
Displaying the User's Guide

72
Displaying License Information

73
Shutting down / Rebooting

73
- Shutting down the System
  73
- Rebooting the System
  73
Basic Menu Operation

74
- Menu Selection
  74
- Setting Menu Items
  75
- Selecting and Setting List Items
  76
- Setting Parameters
  77
- Initializing Settings (Default Recall)
  78
- Switching Taskbars
  79
Registering Menus as Favorites

80
Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

80
Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

81
Selecting and Displaying Regions

82
- Types of Regions
  82
- Selecting a Region
  82
Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

84
Overview

84
Selecting a Bus (Cross-Point Control Block)

88
- Operation Mode of a Button Row
  88
- Bus Types and Assignments
  88
Selecting a Bus (aux Bus Control Block)

90
- Operation Mode of a Button Row
  90
- Bus Types and Assignments
  91
Selecting Signals

92
Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

96
- Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons (Inhibit Function)
  96
- Preventing Operation of a Cross-Point Button Row (Protect Function)
  96
Chapter 5 Transitions

97
Overview

97
Basic Operation for Transitions

98
Next Transitions

99
- Selecting a Next Transition
  99
Key Priority

100
- Setting Key Priority
  101
Transition Type

102
- Setting a Transition Type
  102
- Setting Super MIX
  103
- Setting a Preset Color MIX
  103
Transition Rate

104
- Transition Rate Input/Display Mode
  104
- Setting the Transition Rate
  104
Executing a Transition

105
- Auto Transitions
  106
- Manual Transitions (Fader Lever)
  107
- Fader Lever Operation
  107
Pattern Limit

109
- Setting a Pattern Limit
  109
- Executing a Pattern Limit
  109
Transition Preview

111
- Setting Transition Preview
  111
- Executing Transition Preview
  111
Independent Key Transitions

112
Fade-To-Black

118
- Setting Fade-To-Black
  118
- Executing Fade-To-Black
  118
Chapter 6 Keys

119
Overview

119
- Key Fill and Key Source
  119
- Key Type
  119
- Key Modifiers
  120
- Key Memory
  120
- Resizer
  120
- SL Key
  120
Key Type

121
- Setting the Key Type (Menu)
  121
- Setting the Key Type (Key Control Block)
  122
Chroma Key

124
- Overview
  124
- Setting a Chroma Key
  125
- Adjusting a Chroma Key (Menu)
  125
- Adjusting a Chroma Key (Key Control Block)
  127
Key Fill and Key Source

128
- Selecting Signals (Menu)
  128
- Selecting Signals (Key Control Block)
  129
- Selecting SL Key Content
  130
Key Edges

131
- Setting Key Edges (Menu)
  131
- Setting Key Edges (Key Control Block)
  133
- Setting Key Drop
  134
- Setting a Zabton
  135
Masks

136
- Setting a Mask
  136
Processed Keys

137
Other Settings

139
- Blink
  139
- Video Process
  139
- Show Key
  140
- Initializing Key Settings
  140
Resizer

140
- Overview
  140
- Two-Dimensional Transforms on Keys
  141
- Setting Rotation
  142
- Removing the Virtual Image
  143
- Setting a Border
  143
- Setting a Crop
  144
- Setting a CG Border
  145
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  146
- Setting Resizer Effects
  146
Key Snapshots

148
Chapter 7 Wipes

151
Overview

151
Setting a Wipe

152
- Setting a Wipe Pattern
  152
- Setting a Pattern MIX
  152
- Setting Modifiers
  154
Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

161
- Setting a Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Transition
  161
- Setting Independent Key Transition Wipe Modifiers
  161
Wipe Snapshots

163
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  163
- Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  164
Chapter 8 DME Wipes

165
Overview

165
Setting a DME Wipe

168
- Setting a DME Wipe Pattern
  168
- Setting Modifiers
  169
Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

173
- Setting a DME Wipe Pattern for an Independent Key Transition
  173
- Setting Independent Key Transition DME Wipe Modifiers
  173
DME Wipe Snapshots

175
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)
  175
- DME Wipe Snapshot Operations (Menu)
  175
Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

176
Overview

176
Setting a Clip Transition

176
- Selecting a Transition Type
  176
- Setting a Clip Transition
  177
Chapter 10 Frame Memory

179
Overview

179
- Areas Used for Frame Memory
  179
- Frame Memory Input and Output
  179
- Frame Memory Content
  180
Frame Memory Operations

181
Still Image Operations

185
- Creating a Still Image (Freeze)
  185
- Recalling a Still Image
  185
Video Operations

186
- Creating Video (Record)
  186
- Recalling Video
  187
- Playing Video
  187
Chapter 11 Clip Players

190
Overview

190
- Areas Used by Clip Player
  190
- Clip Player Outputs
  190
- Clip Player Content
  190
Clip Player Operations

191
Video Operations

194
- Recalling Video
  194
- Playing Video
  194
Chapter 12 Dmes

197
Overview

197
- Three-Dimensional Transforms
  197
- Types of Three-Dimensional
  199
- Transforms
  199
- Graphics Display
  201
- DME Effects
  201
- Global Effects
  202
Three-Dimensional Transforms

202
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Device Control Block)
  202
- Three-Dimensional Transform Operations (Menu)
  205
Graphics Display

206
- Overview
  206
- Setting a Graphic
  207
Edge Effects

208
- Setting a Border
  208
- Setting a Crop
  208
- Setting a Wipe Crop
  209
Video Modifier Effects

210
- Setting Defocus
  210
- Setting Sepia
  210
- Setting Mono
  211
- Setting a Mosaic
  211
- Setting a Mask
  211
Freeze Effects

212
- Setting a Freeze
  212
Nonlinear Effects

213
- Setting a Nonlinear Effect
  213
- Setting a Page Turn
  213
- Setting a Roll
  213
Other Settings

214
- Setting a Background
  214
- Setting Inversion (Invert)
  214
- Setting Separate Sides
  214
- Removing the Virtual Image
  215
- Setting Key Density
  215
- Setting a Key Source Signal
  215
- Setting Interpolation Processing
  215
Global Effects

216
- Overview
  216
- Setting a Combiner
  216
- Setting a Brick
  216
- Setting a Shadow
  217
Chapter 13 External Devices

219
External Device Control

219
Control of Vtrs and Disk Recorders

220
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Operations (Device Control Block)
  220
- Vtr/Disk Recorder Status Display
  222
- Cueup & Play
  222
- DDR/VTR Timeline
  225
- Disk Recorder File Operations
  227
Control of P-Bus Devices

229
- P-Bus Timeline
  229
- P-Bus Trigger
  230
Control of GPI Devices

231
- GPI Timeline
  231
Control of Routers

232
- Destination Input List Display
  232
- Selecting a Level
  232
- Switching the Destination Input
  232
- Router Operations (aux Bus Control Block)
  233
Chapter 14 Other Functions

234
Utility Functions

234
Multi Program 2

238
- Overview
  238
- Setting Multi Program 2 Mode
  239
- Multi Program 2 Mode Restrictions
  241
AUX Bus Functions

242
- Selecting an aux Bus/Edit Preview Bus Signal
  242
- AUX MIX
  242
- AUX Bus Color Corrector
  244
Color Backgrounds

246
- Overview
  246
- Setting a Color Background
  246
Image Effect

248
- Overview
  248
- Setting the Image Effect Function
  249
- Executing the Image Effect Function
  249
Video Process

250
- Overview
  250
- Video Process Memory
  250
- Setting the Video Process Function
  250
Safe Title

251
Copy and Swap

251
- Overview
  251
- Executing a Copy/Swap
  252
DME Override

253
DME Channel Status Display

253
Chapter 15 Effect Timelines

254
Overview

254
- Recalling and Saving an Effect Timeline
  254
- Editing an Effect Timeline
  254
- Attributes
  255
- Duration and Delay
  255
- Keyframe Path
  255
- Executing an Effect Timeline
  256
Effect Timeline List

256
- Displaying the Effect Timeline List
  256
- Setting the Effect Timeline List View
  257
Effect Timeline Operations (Utility/Shotbox Control Block and Numeric Keypad Control Block)

258
- Recalling an Effect Timeline
  259
- Saving an Effect Timeline
  260
- Creating and Editing an Effect Timeline
  260
- Setting the Duration and Delay
  263
Effect Timeline Operations (Menu)

265
- Recalling an Effect Timeline
  265
- Saving an Effect Timeline
  266
- Creating and Editing an Effect Timeline
  266
- Setting the Duration and Delay
  269
- Setting the Keyframe Path
  271
Executing an Effect Timeline

274
Effect Timeline Register Operations

277
- Displaying an Effect Timeline Register
  277
- Editing an Effect Timeline Register
  278
Chapter 16 Snapshots

281
Overview

281
- Attributes
  281
- Bus Override
  282
Snapshot Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

282
- Recalling a Snapshot
  283
- Saving a Snapshot
  283
Snapshot Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)

284
- Recalling a Snapshot
  284
- Saving a Snapshot
  284
Snapshot Operations (Menu)

285
- Recalling a Snapshot
  285
- Saving a Snapshot
  286
Snapshot Register Operations

288
- Displaying a Snapshot Register
  288
- Editing a Snapshot Register
  290
Key Snapshot Register Operations

292
- Displaying a Key Snapshot Register
  292
- Editing a Key Snapshot Register
  292
Wipe Snapshot Register Operations

294
- Displaying a Wipe Snapshot Register
  294
- Editing a Wipe Snapshot Register
  294
DME Wipe Snapshot Register Operations

296
- Displaying a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  296
- Editing a DME Wipe Snapshot Register
  296
Chapter 17 Shotboxes

297
Overview

297
Shotbox Operations (Numeric Keypad Control Block)

297
- Creating and Editing a Shotbox
  297
Shotbox Operations (Menu)

299
- Creating and Editing a Shotbox
  299
Executing a Shotbox

301
Shotbox Register Operations

303
- Displaying a Shotbox Register
  303
- Editing a Shotbox Register
  304
Chapter 18 Macros

306
Overview

306
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  307
- Executing a Macro
  308
Macro Operations (Flexi Pad Control Block)

309
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  310
- Editing a Macro Event
  311
Macro Operations (Utility/Shotbox Control Block and Numeric Keypad Control Block)

313
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  314
- Editing a Macro Event
  315
Macro Operations (Menu)

317
- Creating and Editing a Macro
  317
- Editing a Macro Event
  318
Executing a Macro

321
Macro Register Operations

323
- Displaying a Macro Register
  323
- Editing a Macro Register
  323
Macro Attachments

325
- Overview
  325
- Setting a Macro Attachment
  326
- Displaying a Macro Attachment List
  328
- Executing a Macro Assigned in a Macro Attachment
  329
Macro Timelines

330
- Overview
  330
- Creating a Macro Timeline
  330
Chapter 19 File Management

332
Overview

332
Package Operations

333
- Displaying a Package
  333
- Copying a Package
  334
- Deleting a Package
  335
- Locking a Package
  335
- Editing Package Properties
  335
- Importing/Exporting a Package Archive File
  336
Batch File Operations

337
- Loading Files
  337
- Saving Files
  337
- Copying Files
  338
Setup Data File Operations

339
- Target Category Menus
  339
- Loading a File
  339
- Saving a File
  340
- Copying a File
  340
- Deleting a File
  340
- Renaming a File
  341
Register Data File Operations

341
- Target Category Menus
  341
- Loading a File
  342
- Saving a File
  343
- Copying a File
  344
- Deleting a File
  345
- Renaming a File
  345
System Configuration Data File Operations

346
- Target Category Menus
  346
- Loading a File
  346
- Saving a File
  347
- Copying a File
  347
- Deleting a File
  348
- Renaming a File
  348
Locking File Loading

348
Chapter 20 Content Management

351
Content Operations

351
- Displaying Content
  351
- Copying Content
  354
- Moving Content
  354
- Deleting Content
  355
- Locking Content
  355
- Editing Content Properties
  355
Chapter 21 System Setup

362
Setting Startup

362
- Saving and Recalling Setup Data
  362
- Setting the Startup Mode
  363
- Applying Initial Status File Settings
  363
- Initializing the System
  364
Setting the System Configuration

364
- Setting Dual Simul Mode
  364
Setting the Box Configuration

366
Setting the Signal Format

367
- Setting the Signal Format and Frequency
  367
- Setting the Reference Signal
  368
- Setting the Image Switch Timing
  369
- Setting the Reference Phase
  369
- Displaying Box Information
  369
- Setting the Dynamic Range
  369
Setting the Input Signal

372
- Setting a Source Name
  372
- Selecting Inputs Configurable with a Color Corrector/Hdr Converter
  372
- Setting a Frame Delay
  372
- Setting a Frame Synchronizer
  372
- Setting a Format Converter
  373
- Setting a Color Corrector
  374
- Setting an HDR Converter
  374
Setting the Output Signal

377
- Assigning an Output Signal
  377
- Selecting Outputs Configurable with a Color Corrector/Hdr Converter
  378
- Setting through Mode
  378
- Setting the Video Clip Function
  379
- Setting the Safe Title Area
  379
- Setting a Format Converter
  379
- Setting an HDR Converter
  380
Setting 100G IP Input/Output Signals

382
- Setting an ST 2110 Stream
  382
- Setting Multicasting
  382
- Setting the Audio Format
  383
Setting a Physical V/K Pair

384
- Creating a Physical V/K Pair Table
  384
Setting a Source Signal Name

385
Enabling/Disabling an SDI Output Connector

385
Chapter 22 Cross-Point Setup

386
Setting a Logical V/K Pair

386
Creating a Cross-Point Assign Table

388
- Creating Tables 1 to 14
  388
- Setting the Shift Button
  388
Assigning a Cross-Point Assign Table

389
Setting the Cross-Point Delay

390
Copying a Cross-Point Assign Table

390
- Copying a Table
  390
- Copying a Table to a Remote Panel
  390
Chapter 23 Switcher Setup

391
Setting the Switcher Configuration

391
- Setting a Switcher Bank
  391
- Setting the Operation Mode and Output for a Switcher Bank
  392
- Setting Extended Re-Entry
  394
- Setting a DME Channel
  394
- Setting a User Region
  394
Setting a Multi Viewer

395
- Setting Multi Viewer Display Contents
  395
- Assigning a Multi Viewer Channel
  396
Setting a DME External Input (Ext In)

397
Setting the Transition Mode

398
Setting Keys/Wipes

400
Configuring Boxes

402
Chapter 24 Control Panel Setup

406
Setting the Control Panel Configuration

406
- Assigning a Switcher Bank/Aux
  406
- Setting Switcher Banks in Multi Program 2 Mode
  406
- Inhibiting Switcher Bank Operation
  407
- Inhibiting Key Operation
  407
- Setting Dual M/E
  407
Setting Regions Selected Simultaneously

408
Assigning Control Panel Buttons

408
Assigning a Utility Function

411
- Setting an Action
  411
Inhibiting DME Channel Operations

413
Setting a Cross-Point Control Block/Aux Bus Control Block

414
Setting External Devices

420
Setting a Router

421
- Assigning a Destination
  421
- Assigning a Source Table
  421
- Setting Levels
  422
Setting the Display/Operation Mode

422
Adjusting the Control Panel Buttons/Display

429
Chapter 25 External Device Setup

431
Setting Parallel Input Ports

431
- Assigning a GPI Input
  431
Setting a GPI Input

432
Setting Parallel Output Ports

434
- Assigning a GPI Output
  434
Setting a GPI Output

434
Setting the Connection Port of External Devices

435
- Setting the Connection Port
  435
- Setting a P-Bus Compatible Device
  436
- Setting a VTR
  436
- Setting a Disk Recorder (VDCP)
  437
- Setting a Disk Recorder (Odetics)
  438
- Setting an AMP Compatible Device
  438
- Setting a TCP/IP Connected Device
  439
Chapter 26 Router/Tally Setup

440
Setting the NS-Bus Matrix

440
- Assigning Switcher Inputs/Outputs
  440
- Setting an External Box
  440
- Selecting an Alias Name Group
  441
Setting a Tally Group

442
Setting Wiring

442
Setting Tally Generation

443
Setting Advanced Tally

444
Setting Tally Copy

444
Setting a Parallel Tally

445
Setting a Serial Tally

446
Chapter 27 Link Setup

447
Setting a Cross-Point Button Link

447
- Setting a Bus Link
  447
- Setting a Link Table
  447
Setting an M/E Link

448
Setting a Key Link

449
- Setting a Transition Link
  449
Setting a Color Corrector Link Group

450
Setting a Bus and Destination Link

450
- Setting a Matrix
  450
- Setting a Bus
  450
- Setting a Link Table
  451
Chapter 28 100G IP I/F Setup

452
Displaying 100G IP I/F Setup Information

452
Setting the Control Protocol

452
Configuring NMOS

453
Setting NDCP (LSM)

455
Synchronizing the Network

456
Chapter 29 Maintenance

457
Status Information

457
- Displaying Error Information
  457
- Displaying Remote Panel Status
  457
- Displaying the Operating Status
  458
Log Information

458
- Exporting a Log File
  458
Chapter 30 System Configuration and Management

459
Checking System Configuration Devices

459
Setting a Network aux Remote Panel

460
- Enabling/Disabling a Network aux Remote Panel
  460
- Configuring a Remote Panel
  460
Configuring a System Controller

461
- Configuring NS-Bus
  461
Configuring Network Settings

462
Managing Firmware Versions

463
- Displaying Package Status
  463
- Repairing a Version Mismatch
  463
Setting the Date and Time

463
- Displaying the Date/Time
  463
- Setting the Time Zone
  463
- Setting the Switcher to Act as an NTP Server
  463
Managing Function Licenses

464
- Displaying the Function License Status
  464
Configuring Users and Groups

464
- Configuring a User Account
  464
- Configuring a Group
  465
Chapter 31 MLS Manager

467
Overview

467
Signing in / Signing out

468
Shutting down / Rebooting

469
Basic Menu Operation

470
- Menu Selection
  470
- Setting Menu Items
  471
- Displaying Status Within a List
  471
System Configuration Flow

472
Configuring MLS Manager Startup

473
Control Panel Configuration

473
- Configuring a Control Panel
  473
- Configuring Control Panel Network Settings
  474
Island Configuration

475
- Detecting Devices
  475
- Configuring an Island
  476
- Setting the Island Format
  476
- Configuring a Switcher
  477
- Configuring Box Network Settings
  478
- Configuring 100G IP Network Settings
  480
- Configuring Control Panel Network Settings
  481
- Assigning/Releasing Function Licenses
  482
- Configuring Initial Setup
  482
- Checking and Applying an Island Configuration
  483
Configuring a Device (Off-Island)

484
Managing System Configuration Files

489
Managing and Installing Licenses

490
- Managing and Installing Function Licenses
  490
- Managing and Installing a Software Update License
  491
Configuring SNMP

492
- Enabling/Disabling SNMP
  492
- Updating the MIB Product ID
  492
- Configuring SNMP V1 and SNMP V2C
  492
Managing and Installing Firmware Versions

494
- Displaying Package Status
  494
- Installing a Package
  494
Managing Data in MLS Manager

495
- Deleting a Package Archive File
  495
- Renaming a Package Archive File
  495
Configuring MLS Manager

496
- Setting the Date/Time in MLS Manager
  496
- Displaying the MLS Manager Version
  497
- Managing MLS Manager Users
  497
- MLS Manager Log Information
  498
Appendix

499
Wipe Pattern List

499
- DME Wipe Pattern List
  500
- Resizer DME Wipe Pattern List
  504
Menus Recalled by Pressing a Button Twice

505
Number of Switcher Resources

509
Input/Output Numbers

511
- Input Numbers
  511
- Output Numbers (2160P)
  513
- Output Numbers (Other than 2160P)
  516
SL Key Restrictions

522
Macro Events

523
- Events and Symbols
  523
- Symbols and Parameters
  524
Macro Attachment Lists

531
- M/E and P/P Blocks
  531
- AUX Block
  533
- Other Blocks
  533
Data Saved by [Setup Define] and [Initial Status

534
- Status Define]
  
  534
  - Data Saved by [Setup Define]
    534
  - Data Saved by [Initial Status Define]
    535
Control Panel Maintenance

536
- Replacing Keytop Labels
  536
- Cleaning the Control Panel
  536

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

System Configuration

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Control Panel

Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X7000)

Control Panel Configuration (ICP-X1000 Series)

Power Supply and Connectors

Menu

Chapter 3 Menu Operation

Overview

Signing in / Signing out

Displaying the User's Guide

Displaying License Information

Shutting down / Rebooting

Basic Menu Operation

Registering Menus as Favorites

Linking a Control Panel with the Menu

Entering and Displaying Text/Numbers

Selecting and Displaying Regions

Chapter 4 Selecting Signals

Overview

Selecting a Bus (Cross-Point Control Block)

Selecting a Bus (aux Bus Control Block)

Selecting Signals

Preventing Operation of Cross-Point Buttons

Chapter 5 Transitions

Overview

Basic Operation for Transitions

Next Transitions

Key Priority

Transition Type

Transition Rate

Executing a Transition

Pattern Limit

Transition Preview

Independent Key Transitions

Fade-To-Black

Chapter 6 Keys

Overview

Key Type

Chroma Key

Key Fill and Key Source

Key Edges

Masks

Processed Keys

Other Settings

Resizer

Key Snapshots

Chapter 7 Wipes

Overview

Setting a Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition Wipe

Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 8 DME Wipes

Overview

Setting a DME Wipe

Setting an Independent Key Transition DME Wipe

DME Wipe Snapshots

Chapter 9 Clip Transitions

Overview

Setting a Clip Transition

Chapter 10 Frame Memory

Overview

Frame Memory Operations

Still Image Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 11 Clip Players

Overview

Clip Player Operations

Video Operations

Chapter 12 Dmes

Overview

Three-Dimensional Transforms

Graphics Display

Edge Effects

Video Modifier Effects