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SE-3000
HOW-TO GUIDES
SUPPLEMENT TO SE-3000
VISUAL QUICK START GUIDE
Covers firmware versions 9.9.9b and earlier
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HOW USER SETTINGS
MAKE LIFE EASY
SE-3000 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT
UPDATED 9/7/2012
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How User Settings Make Switching Easy for Live Programs On a Studio or Stage
This explanation will be helpful to your production set-up if
you are switching live on a stage, in a studio or in a
controlled environment. Usually shots and set-ups are
established and repeated, (almost cycled through) as the
program moves forward and the characters tell their story.
Examples:
Cooking show
News & Interview Program
Religious Broadcast
A cooking show will always have repetitive shots; something like these:
1. A medium shot of the food preparation area.
2. A close ups of the cooks hands.
3. A wider shot of the prep area/cooking area.
4. A close-up of the cooking area.
5. A close-up of the ovens.
6. CG or camera card to show ingredients, etc.
7. A wide shot of the audience.
8. Roving audience camera(s).
In a News & Interview Program (like the Morning or Evening News), the
show will most likely have a set up where one or two people are at a desk
and 2 reporters or interviews are coming in remotely.The shots will consist
of something like this:
1. Front closeup of the main talent.
2. Side closeup of the main talent.
3. Side shot of the talent with the two interviewees as PiP’s.
(Sometimes with a way to indicate which is speaking-maybe a
colored border. Like a tally light for the PIP’s.)
4. Side shot of the talent with the one of the PiP interviewes replaced
with a different source – such as a pre-recorded clip or a graphic.
5. Full frame of remote 1.
6. Full frame of remote 2, (and so on).
In a House of Worship Setting, shots may consist of:
1. A close-up of the preacher.
2. A wide shot of the preacher and the congregation.
3. A medium shot to show the Choir or Singers
4. CG to show passages that the Preacher is speaking from.
5. A Powerpoint presentation to show the lyrics of songs.
City Council Meeting
In Council Meeting shots may consist of:
1. A close-ups of the council members
2. A wide shot of the attendees and the council members
3. A Powerpoint presentation
4. Roving camera(s) that view the whole auditorium or City Council
Meeting Room.
THE USER SHOT BOX
Regardless of the production set-up, you can
preset and recall eight different switcher
configurations by storing them in the User
Shot Box.
You can save more user set-ups by
entering the USER Menu in the Menus
Button Group, for a total of 999 User
Set-ups!
This is a small Q/A about the applicability of this approach.
Q: How do I monitor the ‘next’ set-up without
a Preview bus?
A: Since this is a shot that you will repeat, It is best to monitor your source.
You should also check if the camera is focused for each input source. To
monitor specific input sources, you can assign them to the AUX outputs.
These are located in the AUX Delegates button group (AUX 1-4). This way
you can use a larger monitor to check camera focus, and the on-screen
talents makeup, and so on.
This is also helpful if the sources will be used for PiP’s, because even
though they will appear smaller in the Main Program output, they will look
even better if they are in focus.
Q: As I change from “User” to “User” do the
AUX bus assignments change as well?
A: Yes, the AUX settings are also stored per User Setting.
Q: What are the transitions available from
one USER or SHOT to another? Or, how
should I think about the transitions?
A: Technically, you can only cut from User to User. However, you can get
creative about how you use your other inputs in conjunction with your User
Memory. For example, you can CUT to User 1, MIX to Input 2, bring up a
PIP in the PRESET bus and then Mix it into the PGM out, then cut to user 2.
You can also use the Flex Button in the PRESET or PGM Bus to create wipe
and DVE transitions, but note however, that you would have to plan the
User settings carefully for these transitions because each User Memory also
saves the settings for the whole control panel.
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HOW TO UPDATE THE
FIRMWARE ON THE
SE-3000
VISUAL GUIDE
Updated 9/7/2012
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How To Update Firmware On The SE-3000
Keeping your SE-3000’s firmware updated is essential.
New updates will always be available to download from
the SE-3000 product page on the Datavideo US website.
It is quite easy to update the firmware yourself.
What you will need:
USB extension cord (included with the SE-3000)
USB thumb drive (not included)
Note: You must update both the processor and the control
panel for the firmware to take effect. If you update only
one, the menu functions on the SE-3000 will not work
correctly.
DOWNLOAD THE FIRMWARE
1. Download the
latest firmware
revision from the
SE-3000 product
page on our
website:
www.datavideo.us
. It will be shown
as a zip file.
Click on the “Product
Downloads” Tab to see the
available software
downloads for the SE3000.
Note: The SE-3000 folder should have the following files:
2. Open the
downloaded zip
file from your
download folder or
from your saved
directory and copy
the “se3000”
folder onto an
empty USB stick or
thumb drive.
Note: Your USB
stick or thumb drive should
only have the “se3000”
folder on the main
directory. No other files
should be saved on the
drive while updating.
Release Notes.txt
Se3000 Panel
Se3000 Processor
Se3000_CP_usb_startup.bat
Se3000_PU_usb_startup.bat
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THE SE-3000 PROCESSOR UPDATE ( Always do this first)
1. Power off the SE-3000 processor and the control panel.
2.
Remove the front panel from the processor by unscrewing
the four perimeter thumb screws.
Insert the USB extension cord that came with the SE-3000
into the USB slot on the circuit board.
Connect your thumb drive to the USB extension cord.
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3. Power on the SE-3000 processor and the control panel.
4.
Press the “SET UP” button in the Menu Button Group on the
control panel to check the firmware version number.
The latest firmware version number will appear under
the control panel’s firmware information on the LCD
Screen.
You have now successfully updated the firmware on the SE3000 processor, now you can update the SE-3000 Control
Panel.
5. Remove the USB extension cord and thumb drive, and reattach the processor panel.
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THE SE-3000 CONTROL PANEL UPDATE
1. Power off the SE-3000 processor and the control panel.
2.
Insert the thumb drive into the USB port on the side of the
touch screen monitor on the rear of the SE-3000 control
panel.
3. Power on the SE-3000 processor and the control panel.
The Control Panel will automatically detect the thumb drive.
4. Press the “SET UP” button in the Menu Button Group on the
control panel to check the firmware version number.
The latest firmware version number will appear under
the control panel’s firmware information on the LCD
Screen.
You have now successfully updated the firmware on the SE3000 Control Panel.
5. Now remove the USB stick from the SE-3000 control panel, and reboot the SE-3000. This is to verify everything has
been updated. After the panel initializes, press the “SET UP” button on the control panel to check the firmware
version number. The latest firmware version number should appear under the control panel’s firmware information in
the LCD Screen. This is how you will know that you now have the latest firmware, and the update was successful.
6. If you still see the old firmware version in the “SET UP” menu, the update was not successful. Repeat the steps from
the very beginning.
NOTE: If you have any problems with completing an SE-3000 firmware update, please call the
Datavideo USA office at 562-696-2324 (North, South and Central America customers only.)
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HOW TO CHANGE THE
VIDEO SETTINGS OF THE
SE-3000
VISUAL GUIDE
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Changing the Video Settings of the SE-3000
1. Press the SET-UP Button in the Menu Button
Group.
2. In the bottom left of the Menu, select
“Standard.”
You will see your options pop up in a blue
bar.
You can select which video setting to set the
SE-3000 in by touching the option on the
LCD Touch Screen.
Once it is highlighted, it is enabled. You will
also see it under the word “Standard.”
NOTE:
Once you change the video settings it affects
the HD inputs globally.
Firmware revisions are being made to
change the SD modes, please see the SE3000 Product page for the most updated
firmware version.
NOTE: TO SAVE YOUR VIDEO FORMAT SET-UP SO THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CHANGE IT EACH TIME
YOU TURN ON THE SWITCHER, MAKE SURE YOU SELECT “SAVE SET-UP” ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF
THE SET–UP SCREEN.
SE-3000 Outputs: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD Component.
1080p devices are not compatible.
Output settings on the SE-3000 can be changed to the following:
720p 50Hz : 720x1280 Progressive Scan(PAL derived)
720p 59.94Hz : 720x480 Progressive Scan
720p 60Hz : 720x480 Progressive Scan
1080i 50Hz : 1920 x 1080 Interlaced Scan (PAL derived)
1080i 59.94Hz : 1920 x 1080 Interlaced Scan
1080i 60Hz : 1920 x 1080 Interlaced Scan
DVI-D out from the SE-3000 is only for Multiview Preview, it is not a video output.
Note: The SD outputs have not been configured as of May 2011. Please see www.datavideo.us for
the latest firmware updates on the SE-3000 Product page.
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HOW TO CONFIGURE
HD AND SD INPUT
MODES
VISUAL GUIDE
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How to Configure HD and SD Input Modes
The SE-3000 allows users to configure inputs to best fit their application.
With a few easy steps, you can change your HD-SDI inputs to SD-SDI inputs.
NOTE: By default, video inputs 1-8 are in HD-SDI. There is no option to down convert or accept SD signal
for these.
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
1. In the Menu Button Group select
“INPUTS”
(highlighted green).
You will see the Inputs Menu on the LCD
Touch Screen (Fig A).
2. In the “INPUTS” Menu, you will see
numbers in the middle of a blue
rectangle. They represent each input.
A.
A.
Select the input that you want to change
(any from 9-16).
It will be highlighted with yellow once you
select it (Fig A).
3. After selecting the input, you will see just
the input name on the screen, and the
input modes at the bottom of the screen
(Fig A).
Modes are located at the bottom of the
LCD touch screen (described here from left
to right):
HD = High Definition 16:9
SD Full Height = 4:3
SD Full Width = 16:9
SD Full Screen = Forced 16:9(Black
bars will appear on the left and right
side of the input – See last page for
images.)
A.
4. Select a mode to change what the input
accepts. Here we selected SD Full Width:
B.
A.
When the selected mode is highlighted, it is
enabled (Fig. B).
Now you can test the input source.
Please see below for how the image will
appear on the Preview screen.
Modes:
HD – 16:9
SD Full Height = 4:3
SD Full Width = 16:9
SD Full Screen = Forced
16:9
This mode is for High Definition
inputs. The image will be 16:9
(rectangular).
Note that the HD input on the SE3000 accepts only 1080i, not
1080p.
This mode is for SD inputs
that you do not want or
need to be scaled to fit
16:9. The image will be
4:3 (square).
The input will appear to have
the aspect ratio of HD (16:9),
but it is only scaled to look
that way. This is best for
occasions when you are
mixing SD and HD sources.
Note that some parts of the
image will be cropped to
scale the image.
This mode creates an output
that will be 16:9 but the SD
image will not be scaled.
Instead, the black bars will be
added to fit the “Full Screen”
space.
NOTE: You also have the option to change the
name of the input. After you select an input from the
main INPUT Menu, simply press “Name”.
A.
Then use the LCD Screen keyboard to enter a name
(Fig. B).
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HOW TO CONNECT A
MONITOR TO THE
SE-3000
VISUAL GUIDE
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9/7/2012
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How to Connect One or Two Monitors with Multiview
1. To connect to just one
monitor, you will only need
to use the DVI-D out on the
SE-3000.
(Back of the Processor Unit)
2. Once you have connected
your monitor, go into the
Outputs menu.
Select Multiviewer, and then select
select how you would like your inputs to
appear by touching
“1. Inputs 1-16”
3. You will see several options
pop up on a light blue
menu. Select the one you
like and it will now appear
on your single monitor.
Two Monitors with Multiview
1. On the back of the
processor unit, connect
one of the monitors to
the DVI-D output of the
SE-3000 using a DVI-D
cable.
2. Connect the second
monitor to the MULTI 2
output of the SE-3000
using a BNC cable.
NOTE: If your monitor does
not have a HD-SDI input,
you can use a Datavideo
DAC-8 converter to convert
the signal from HD-SDI to
HDMI. Then, use a HDMI
cable to connect the DAC-8
to your monitor.
(Back of the Processor Unit)
DAC-8 HD-SDI to HDMI Converter
HDMI Monitor
1. In the MENU button group, go into the
“OUTPUTS” menu and select “Multiviewer”.
2. On the touch screen LCD, select Multiviewer at
the bottom left hand corner. A popup menu will
appear.
3. Select Dual Mode 1 or Dual Mode 2 to
enable the two Multiview outputs.
Note: Each Mode gives you options for your
Multiview Preview Screen Layout.
The diagrams shown on the right are
representative of how the inputs will appear on
your monitors.
Dual Mode 1: This will show all of your 16
inputs on one monitor. On the second monitor,
PGM, PVW and 2 still images ( Still 1 and Still 2)
will appear.
Dual Mode 2: This will display PGM, PVW
nd
and input 1-8 on one monitor. On the 2
Monitor, Still 1, Still 2 and inputs 9-16 will be
displayed.
Dual Mode 1
NOTE:
You can customize MULTI1 or MULTI 2 to have
dedicated output for the PGM, PVW, DSK 1
or DSK 2.
Dual Mode 2
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HOW TO CONNECT SE3000 OUTPUTS TO
MULTIPLE DEVICES
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Connecting Output To Several Devices At The Same Time
You can send the output of the SE-3000 to several devices at the same time. Once you have connected your main
Multiview monitors, you can use the following outputs:
HD-SDI, HD Component, SD Component, and 4 Auxiliary outputs
Here is a list of devices that you can connect to the SE-3000 while the Multiview monitors are connected.
Video Outputs:
These are the available video outputs on the SE-3000, please see the color coding below:
Auxiliary Outs
Dedicated
( You can assign your
PGM and
inputs to each of these
PVW
auxiliary outs)
WHAT YOU WANT TO HAVE
A dedicated Preview monitor
A dedicated Program monitor
A hard disk recorder to record PGM out
A DVD recorder to record PGM or PVW out
A Media capture device
2 Multiview monitors
HD-SDI
Multiview
1+2
SD
Component
(PGM out)
HD
Component
(PGM out)
DVI-D out
( For
Multiview
only)
HOW TO CONNECT IT
Via HD-SDI PVW output
Via HD-SDI PGM output
Via HD Component, HD-SDI PGM out, or SD Component
out.
Via SD Component
Via PGM, PVW HD-SDI or HD Component ( PGM out)
Via HD-SDI Multiview 1+2 or
Via DVI-D out and HD-SDI Multiview 1
These are only a few of the many devices you can connect to without having to change any output
settings on the SE-3000!
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HOW TO ASSIGN AUX
OUTS WITH THE SE-3000
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How to Assign the Auxiliary Outputs
The SE-3000 has 4 Auxiliary HD-SDI outputs to which you can assign your video inputs or assign the PVW or PGM content
for additional production purposes (additional monitor for a dedicated input, a projector, a recorder, etc). These outputs can
help maximize the number of video signals you can send out of the switcher without having to add distributions amps or
signal splitters.
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
Before you start, we suggest you take 2-3 minutes to do some planning. Decide what you need the
additional outputs for. This will help you assign all your AUX outputs with ease. Make a quick list or
diagram to assist you once you move away from the SE-3000 Processing Unit.
Assigning PGM , PVW, DSK 1 or DSK 2
1. On the SE-3000 control panel, select AUX 1 in
the Aux delegate’s button group.
2. In the AUX Bus select SHIFT.
3. In the AUX Bus select the video input which you
would like to send to your device.
For PGM select [1]
For PVW select [2]
For DSK 1select [3]
For DSK 2 select [4]
4. You should now see the output from AUX 1 on
whichever device you have it connected to.
Here we show that our selected input is going to
another monitor. Repeat these steps to assign the
rest of the AUX outputs.
Assigning one of the 16 Inputs to the AUX outs
1. To assign one of your 16 input sources to the
AUX outs, press AUX 1 in the AUX delegate’s
button group.
2. In the AUX Bus, select the input that you would
like to use. ( DO NOT PRESS SHIFT)
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
We show monitors
here, but you can
connect any device
that accepts HD-SDI
3. Repeat these steps to assign the rest of the AUX outputs.
Note: AUX assignments will be saved until you reassign them, however if you update the firmware, input
assignments may need to be redone.
Please see the SE-3000 Product page on our website, www.datavideo.us, for the latest firmware version of the SE-3000.
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HOW TO CONNECT
AUDIO TO THE SE-3000
VISUAL GUIDE
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How do you connect Audio to the SE-3000?
The SE-3000 has two stereo pairs, or 4 XLR audio inputs for balanced audio.
The inputs will accept the (XLR) audio output of an audio mixer or a camera and embed the audio into the program out
video. It is designed with two stereo pairs so you can have STAGE FRONT (L&R) and STAGE REAR (L&R) on playback.
Stereo Pair
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
1 .Connecting direct from your camera.
Look for the XLR Audio outs on your camera. Connect to
one of the stereo pairs on the SE-3000 (CH1 and CH2
or CH3 and CH4).
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
You must use an
external monitor to
check the audio levels
from the SE-3000. The
SE-3000 has no
internal audio
monitoring system at
the moment.
Note: If it is anything other than an XLR, you will need
an adapter to covert the connection type. The SE-3000
only has balanced XLR connectors for audio inputs.
2. If you have a Mixing Board:
Connect your audio channels out from the mixer into one
of the XLR stereo input pairs.
Back of Small Audio Mixer:
Small Audio Mixer
SE-3000 Audio inputs
Please note that the audio system is still under development, and we are currently working on adding embedded audio from
external sources. This will be available to you via firmware update. Note, If your audio is embedded on the SDI stream you
audio will be preserved on the SDI out. Please see the SE-3000 Product page on our website, www.datavideo.us, for the
latest firmware version of the SE-3000.
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HOW TO USE
TRANSITION CONTROLS
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How to Use the Transition Controls on the SE-3000
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
The Transition Controls Button
Group selects how your transitions
will appear, enables transitions on
or off, and controls how extra
effects can be applied to the
transitions selected. The best way
to get to know these buttons is to
prepare a basic set-up to practice
each control.
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
A.
BASIC TRANSITION SET-UP:
1. Select BGND in the Transition
Controls Button group. (Fig A)
2. Pick an input from your PGM
(Program) Bus. It will appear in the
PROGRAM Screen of your
Multiview preview. We have
selected Input1 here. (Fig B).
B.
3. Pick an input from your PRESET
Bus. It will appear in the PREVIEW
Screen of your Multiview preview.
We selected Input 6 here. (Fig C).
4. You can now complete
transitions using the T-Bar, CUT or
Auto Trans in conjunction with any
of the Transition effects. Please see
the “How to use the Transition
Effects” instruction sheet for more
information.
BACKGROUND: If this button is
not selected, no transitions will
work, including TRANS PVW.
This is how you will know whether
or not the BGND Button is on:
1. BGND will be illuminated
green.
2. The Program Output is on
both the Preview and
Program screens in the
Multiview Preview (Fig D.)
C.
D.
KEY 1 AND KEY 2: These
correspond to your stored
Chromakey set-ups. The Key 1 or
Key 2 button has to be enabled
(illuminated) in order to complete a
Chromakey transition correctly.
Key 1 Chromakey set-up.
Key 1 with source keyed inside
the circle.
Chromakey source
transition without Key 1
(or Key 2) enabled.
Chromakey source
transition with Key 1 (or
Key 2) enabled.
The source for this WIPE
transition is inside the
Chromakey source area.
This is incorrect.
The source for this WIPE
transition is now over the
Chromakey source area.
This is correct.
PRIORITY:
Switches the priority of Key 1 over
Key 2. By default, the Chromakey
Source you saved in Key 1 is the
Priority for transitions.
NORM/REV (This only works with Wipes
and DVE Transitions): If this button is
selected, you can complete a transition in
its default state, and then in reverse of its
default state using the T-Bar.
Transition in its “Normal”
direction going down.
REV: (only for Wipe and DVE Transition):
If enabled, the transition will be completed
in reverse of its default state. For example,
if a transition usually comes in on the left, it
will now come in on the right.
When you use the T-Bar or
AUTO Trans, the transition
will move in the “Reversed”
direction.
In the example to the
left, the transition is
normal when the image
moves DOWN and
into the frame. When
REV is enabled, it will
now always move UP
and out of the frame.
TRANS PVW – Used to preview
transition effects.
If enabled, you can preview the transition
before it goes live.
1. Select what type of transition you
want to use from the transitions
button group.
2. Press the TRANS PVW Button to
enable the preview in the Preview
Screen of the Multiview Preview.
3. You can use the T-Bar or the AUTO
TRANS Button to complete the
transition preview.
You will see the transition effect
appear in the PREVIEW Screen of
the Multiview Preview.
Note: If you like how your transition looks in the preview, make sure you turn
the TRANS PVW button is off before going live. Otherwise you will not see the
transition in the Main Program out.
In this image, when TRANS
PVW is enabled, the
transition from Input 5 to Input
6 is shown in the Preview
Screen of the Multiview
Preview only.
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HOW TO USE
FLEX SOURCE
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How to Use Flex Source
Flex Source on the SE-3000 is a unique and powerful feature that can maximize the production value of any set up whether
you have 4 or 16 video sources. You can set up several shot configurations and save them in the user shot box to recall them
later at the push of a button. This can save you a lot of time and headache from trying to remember a complicated set-up that
you may need to use frequently.
Flex Source also works with several other effects in the SE-3000 such as the built in keyer, all without affecting accessibility to
your input and effects sources in the PROGRAM or PRESET BUS. In short, it’s like having 2 feature rich switchers to seamlessly
mix your sources at the same time.
This sheet will give you brief overview of how to use Flex Source, but you will find that once you
understand the basic controls, you can accomplish many professional looking effects and transitions with
a minimal learning curve. The overview is divided into Sections A-E, each covering the basic controls of
Flex Source.
NOTE: Please see the SE-3000 Visual Quick Start Guide for an overview of the SE-3000 Control Panel.
This will help you navigate the button groups and LCD menus more easily.
The SE-3000 Control Panel
Section A: How To Select Your Sources
1. Press FLEX in the Menu Button Group.
It will light up yellow. (Fig A.)
You will see the FLEX Source Main Menu
“SOURCE SELECTS”. This is where you
can select your sources. (Fig B.)
2. At the bottom of the menu screen, you will
see the options available to assign your
sources to. (Fig C.)
Simply touch the option, and it will be
highlighted as shown below.
3. Now select the input source that you
would like to use from the AUX BUS in the
Source Selects Menu Button Group. You
only need to press it once.
4. You can continue to assign sources to all
the options or you can save what you
have selected:
4a. To assign another source, simply
touch the next source on the LCD screen,
and then select the source from the AUX
BUS Button Group.
4b. To Save your set up, see Section B.
4c. To Preview your set up see Section C.
A.
B.
The Flex Button will always light up as yellow.
C.
Flex Src Bgnd
This will be the
background of the
shot you are
setting up. If you
decide to use 1 or
2 PiP’s for a shot,
this source will be
behind the PiP
images.
Flex Src DVE 1
This can be
designated as one
of your PiP’s or you
can change the
parameters to have
this take up any
area of the screen
that you choose.
This source will
always be layered
over the Flex Src
Bgnd.
Flex Src DVE 2
This can also be
designated as one
of your PiP’s or you
can change the
parameters to have
this take up any
area of the screen
that you choose.
This source will also
always be layered
over the Flex Src
Bgnd.
Section B: How To Save and Delete Your Set-ups
1. After you have created a set-up
that you are happy with, select
SAVE in the numeric keypad.
2. You will see the option to save
your set up in a USER Shot box
by entering a number on the LCD
screen.
Once the Set-up is saved, the
number you selected will be
illuminated green in the USER
Shot Box.
3. To delete your user set-ups, select
USER from the Menu Button
Group.
4. You will see blue thumbnails with
numbers next to them on the LCD
Menu screen. This represents the
User set-ups that you have saved.
If there are no numbers visible,
then there are no saved set-ups
(as shown here.)
Flex Src Keyer Key
This source can be
used for Character
Generator input.
You will have to
connect your CG
as one of the
video inputs.
Flex Src Keyer Fill
Designed to be
used with Flex
Src Keyer Key for
DSK Purposes.
5. If you would like to delete a setup that has been saved, select
the User Set-up that you would
like to delete by touching it on
the LCD Screen or using the
Numeric keypad.
It will be highlighted yellow.
6. Select Delete Memory.
The number will disappear in the
on-screen menu. In the User Setup/Shot box Button group, the
button with the same number will
no longer be lit.
Note:
You cannot undo a
delete.
Section C: How To Preview Your Flex Source Configuration
You will not be able to see your Flex Source configurations unless you have the “FLEX” Button enabled in the PRESET or
PROGRAM BUS. It is best to have “FLEX” enabled in the PRESET bus when setting up your configuration.
1. Before you create a set up, press “FLEX”
The PRESET Bus is the third row in the Source Selects button
in the PRESET Bus.
group.
2. Follow the steps noted above to create
and save several user set-ups. You will
now be able to see a live preview of
your configuration in the Preview
Screen of the Multiview Preview.
3. When you are ready to take a shot live,
you can cut to your new set-up by
selecting another input in the PRESET
bus and then enabling “FLEX” in the
PROGRAM bus. This will appear as a
hard cut.
You will now see the configuration in the
PROGRAM Screen of the Multiview Preview.
The PROGRAM Bus is the middle row of the Source Select Button Group.
Section D. How to Recall Different Flex Source User set-ups for a shooting Sequence.
If you have several saved Flex Source set-ups, you can access them live by using the Preset bus.
1. When you are ready to use
The PRESET Bus is the third row in the Source Selects button group.
a saved Flexsource with your
existing set-up, press FLEX in the
PRESET bus.
A.
B.
2. By default the Flex Source
set-up that appears is the last
one you used or saved. (Fig. A)
To call up another shot simply
press the USER button where
you had saved your set-up.
(Fig. B)
The User Memory will now load
into the PREVIEW screen of the
Multi-view preview.
3. Now you can make your
user set-up “live” by pressing
FLEX in the PROGRAM bus.
You can also use a transition to
take your set up live. (See steps
on the next page)
This is what the viewing audience
will see.
The User Memory in the PROGRAM Screen.
Section E. How To Use Flex Source With Transitions
1. Load a Flex Source user set up into the
PRESET Bus. Press FLEX in the Preset Bus, and
then press one of the User Memories of your
choice.
In the picture on the right, note that a User
Memory has been loaded, and is now visible in
the Preview Screen of the Multi-view Preview.
2. Make sure that the BGND button is enabled,
otherwise transitions will not work.
3. Your live shot will always be the input
selected from the PROGRAM bus.
Here we have selected Input 6.
4. Select the Transition that you would like to
use.Here we have selected MIX.
You can also just CUT to your
desired User Memory by
selecting it in the USER SHOT
BOX.
5. You can now use the T-BAR to complete the
transition. Once the transition is completed,
your User Memory will be the live shot.
The PRESET Bus is the second
row in the Source Selects Button
Group.
The User Memories are selected
by pressing the corresponding
buttons in the USER SHOT BOX
button group.
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HOW TO ADD A PIP
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How To Configure One or Two PIP’s
To create one or two PiP images quickly, you can use the SE-3000’s Flex Source. First set up the sources for your PiP, and
then configure them on to a Key Layer. Setting the PiP in either Key 1 or Key 2 of the AUX Delegates Button Group will
allow you to bring them up by pressing the PiP button in the Keyer Controls Button Group.
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
1. In the “MENU” Button Group,
select “FLEX”. It will be lit
yellow (Fig. A).
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
A.
B.
You will see the Flexsource
Menu.
“Source Select” will be
highlighted on the left. This is
where you can select what
source you want to appear in
DVE 1 or DVE 2 (Fig. B).
C.
1a. In the menu bar at the bottom of
the LCD Touch Screen, select DVE 1
(Fig. C).
The AUX BUS is the first row of the
SOURCE SELECT Button Group.
1b. Choose your source from the AUX
BUS. This input will now be set as the
source for DVE 1 (or PiP 1). (Fig. D)
Note: You must select DVE in the
on screen menu first, and then
hit the input button in the AUX
BUS. It will not work otherwise.
2. After selecting your source for
DVE 1, select “DVE 1” on the
left of the LCD Menu screen to
control the position, size and
border of your PiP. (Fig. A)
You will see the DVE 1 Menu
( Fig. B)
D.
A.
B.
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DVE Position controls where the PiP will
be on your screen.
NOTE:
If you want to add a border around your PIP window, select the color of your choice in the “DVE Border” menu, then adjust
the “size” to a number larger than “0” for the border to appear. See the next page for screen shots of how each parameter
looks.
DVE Size
DVE Size controls how big or small the
PiP will be.
X= Width,
Y= Height,
Z= Width and Height.
Use Z when you want to adjust the PiP
size evenly in width and height.
3. After adjusting your PiP
parameters, go back to the Main
Flex Menu and select DVE 1
( Fig A and B).
Make sure “ENABLE” (in the
bottom right corner) is on (Fig. C
and D).
If ENABLE is off the PiP
will not work.
NOTE: If you selected DVE 1,
notice that in the Joystick Button
Group, the “FLEX 1”button is lit
up. If you had selected DVE 2,
the “FLEX 2” button would have
been lit up.
DVE Border
DVE Crop
DVE Border controls the size,
opacity, color and sharpness of the PiP
border.
Luma – Changes the amount of black
or white in a color. This will make the
color appear darker or lighter.
Sat - Changes the colors intensity.
Hue - Changes the shade of the
color.
Size - Changes the width of the
border.
Soft - Changes the sharpness of the
border.
A.
DVE Crop controls the area of the
input that you would like to show in the
PiP
B.
D.
4. To apply the PiP, hit the “FLEX” Button in
the Preset Bus.
If you choose to use “FLEX” in the
Program Bus, the PiP will appear in the
program screen of the Multiview
Preview
(Fig. A) and in the main program
output.
A.
C.
B.
PiP in the Program Screen.
Pip in the Preview Screen
If you press “FLEX” in the Preset bus,
you will see the PiP in the Preview
screen of the Multi-view Preview. ( Fig.
B) We recommend that you always
press FLEX in the PRESET BUS.
The PROGRAM BUS is the second row
in the SOURCE SELECTS Button group.
The PRESET BUS is the third row.
( Fig. C)
5. To enable both PiP’s hit “FLEX” again in
the Menu Button Group, this will take
you to the main menu of the Flex Src.
Repeat the steps outlined above, only
this time selecting DVE 2 in the Flex
Source Menu.
A.
C.
B.
Both PiP’s in the Program Screen. This is
because the FLEX button is on in the
PROGRAM Bus.
After you press DVE 2, make sure
“ENABLE” is on. If it is off the PiP will
not work.
Please see “How to use DVE Transitions with Flex Source” below for steps on how to make transitions
with PiP enabled.
How to Turn off Flexsource PiP
1. Hit FLEX in the Menu Button Group.
2. In the Main Flexsource Menu (Fig A),
choose the DVE (1or 2) that you want to
turn off.
(Fig B).
A.
B.
3. You will see the option “ENABLE” in the
bottom left of the LCD touch screen.
(Fig A)
A.
B.
Touch it to set ENABLE to “OFF.”
(Fig B)
4. The PiP will disappear from which ever
screen you have it on. (Fig A)
NOTE: This is the only way to
turn off the PiP.
A.
PiP has been removed.
How to use Flex Source PiP with Transitions
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
1. Make sure that the
BGND Button is
enabled in the
Transition Controls
Button Group. See
“How to use
Transition
Controls” for more
info.
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
Here the BGND is not
enabled.
No Transition effects will
work.
When the BGND is enabled, the Transition
effects will work
2.
Press FLEX in the
PRESET BUS to show
the PiP in the
PREVIEW screen of
the Multi-view
Preview. (Fig A)
A.
3. In the Transitions
Button Group, select
DVE, or any transition
you would like to use.
( Fig. B)
C.
B.
When you have selected a
Transition, it will be highlighted
yellow (Fig. D)
3a. If you selected DVE for your
transition, select TRANS to select the
transition effect that you would like
to use.
Now you can use the T-Bar to
complete the transition in the PiP
window.
D.
Adding your PIP to a Key Layer.
1. Set up your PiP sources as instructed above. You will
see the Preview of your PiP in the PVW screen of the
Multiview preview.
2. Press Key 1 in the AUX Bus Button Group
3. Press ON in the Keyer Controls Menu.
This will activate the Key 1 layer.
4. Press PiP in the Keyer Controls Button Group.
This will activate the PiP sources, but you should
now see the PiP in the PGM out.
To turn off the PiP, press ON again in the Keyer
Controls Button Group. The button will no longer be
lit, meaning it is off.
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HOW TO SET UP
CHROMAKEY ON THE
SE-3000
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How to Set Up a Chromakey
The SE-3000 can use two Chromakey set ups at the same time. You can store each set up in either Key 1 or Key 2 of the
Aux Bus Delegates. Please see the instructions “How to Use Two Chromakey Set ups” for more information.
These instructions will explain how to create a basic set up; keying an object in the foreground, as well as how to key out
a background.
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
1. Under the Aux Buses select Key 1.
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
2. For best results, the object that you want
to key should be a solid color. The best
results will be with chromakey green or
blue because they contain less of the
other colors (not green or not blue). But
the SE-3000 will allow you to select any
color that you are working with.
Note: Lighting is very important in
making a good key. The more light you
have on the subject, the easier it will be
for camera electronics to produce it and
the switcher electronics to recognize it.
Even light is better that a spot light.
See more about lighting in the
section below labeled “Lighting.”
3. Under Keyer Controls, make sure that
ON, LIN, CHROMA, and SELF
buttons are selected.
4. Select the input source with the object in
the AUX BUS.
(Here ON is not selected.
ON will be illuminated
green when it is enabled.)
5. Select the input source that you want to
replace or “Key” the object with on the
PROGRAM BUS.
Note: this can also be a still image. To
choose a still image, simply select STILL
on the PROGRAM BUS.
Please read “How to Grab and Save Still
Images” to see how to load a still for this
purpose.
6. In the MENU button group,
select CHROMA. The
Chromakey Control menu will
appear on the touch screen.
•
•
•
•
Under Quick Setup, select
Quick Green 1.
Under Chroma Matte, you
adjust your Green, Red, and
Blue levels if needed.
Under Chroma Key Ctrl, you
can adjust the key acceptance
level, key gain, and key lift if
needed
Under Color Spill, you can
adjust the Chroma acceptance
level, and Chroma Suppress
level if needed.
NOTE: “Quick Set-Up” is an
easy way to set up Green or
Blue as your Chroma colors, but
you can select a color of your
choice by choosing a color in
Chroma Matte.
Quick Set- up
Chroma Matte
Chroma Key Control
Color Spill
7. Under Transition
Controls, make
sure that BGND
and Key 1 are
selected.
8. You should now
see the image
from the
PROGRAM Bus
inside the object
on the Preview
Screen of the
Multiview
Preview.
9. Keying Out the
Background:
The process for keying out
a background is
The same, only this time
you will need to have a
solid background color.
The background is now Chromakey Green.
The source from PROGRAM Bus is now
behind the woman.
NOTE: Even if you do not have a solid colored background, you can still key out colors in
the background of your source by selecting the color of your choice in the “Chroma Matte”
Menu.
Lighting
Flat lighting for the background
Chromakey works best with lots of flat, even light, similar to the
natural light that we see each other with everyday.
It may be difficult to illuminate the whole
Background so it is even.
However if you have a bright or dark areas, the switcher has a
“Mask” feature that can limit the key area of your Chroma
background.
A. An example of aiming for even lighting
for a Chromakey Background.
Balance the light levels
You will get better results if the light on the background and the light
on the subject are of similar brightness levels. Try not to create spot
light on your subject. If you cannot avoid it, you can use the “Mask”
feature that can limit the key area of your Chroma.
B. An example of even background and
subject lighting
The MASK Menu:
The purple area of the mask indicates what area will
show on your PGM out
Example B image after Masking is applied:
Note that now
only the area
with most
even lighting
is selected
without
zooming in
with the
camera.
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HOW TO CAPTURE STILL
IMAGES WITH THE
SE-3000
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How To Capture Still Images from your Video Input on the SE-3000 (v9.9.9b and up)
Please review the following terms to help you with the interface of the SE-3000 Control Panel and LCD
Menus. NOTE – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FREEZE YOUR INPUT TO GRAB STILLS
Still: A frozen image captured from your live input sources.
To ensure that you can see what image you are grabbing, select still in the preset button group so that
you can preview it before saving it.
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
1. In the preset bus, select “STILL”
This way you will be able to see what
your capture still looks like.
2. Press STILL in the menu select button
group.
3. Press Grab and Save in the MENU
4. Select the source from the PROGRAM
nd
BUS (The 2 Row in the Source Select
Button Group.)
5. The Still you captured (the image on
the left) will now be seen in the
Preview Screen (Make sure STILL is
selected in the PRESET BUS)
6. To save the still in the still store, select
an empty thumbnail square.
7. Press SAVE STILL in the stills menu.
8. The message “Please wait will
appear.”
9. When the still is saved, it will appear
as a new thumbnail.
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How to Delete Still Images
1. Go into “STILL” in the Menu button g roup.
You will see the Still Menu with the saved
stills shown as thumbnails.
2. On the left hand side of the Still Menu,
select “Delete”.
3. You will now see the Delete Menu.
4. Select the still image that you want to
delete from thumbnails. It will be
highlighted yellow when you have selected
it.
5. At the bottom of the screen, select delete
again to permanently delete from the still
memory slot.
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HOW TO USE CG
WITH THE DSK FEATURES
OF SE-3000
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How to Use CG as a DSK
There are several options to create character generation on the SE-3000.
You can either use a downstream keyer source to the SE-3000 or you can use the SE-3000’s internal keyer.
Creating Character Generation with the CG-350 Kit as a Downstream Keyer ( DSK)
Datavideo’s CG-350 Character Generation Software Kit can be used as a downstream key source to overlay animated
graphics and text.
How it works:
The Blackmagic DECKLINK HD Extreme 3D video card (included with the CG-350 kit) has a built in keyer that can place an
image from the CG-350 software over the video output from the SE-3000. When you use the keyer from this card, it is
called Downstream Keying. This means that you can still use all of the SE-3000’s menu functions to adjust your video
sources while using an external keyer.
You will need a computer to use the CG-350 software kit with the SE-3000.
What you will need (along with the SE-3000):
CG-350 Kit ( includes Blackmagic DECKLINK HD Extreme 3D card)
(2) BNC cables
PC Computer w/monitor ( MAC OS does not support the CG-350 Kit)
NOTE: CG-350 software can be purchased alone and used with the AJA Kona LHi card or AJA Kona LHe card if using a
Dell Computer.
TERMS:
Graphic Slide (for Title Composer): Similar to a PowerPoint presentation slide, this slide has all the information about
the animation or effects that you have designed with your text or imported images. Each time you create a new animation
for a text or image element, you will create a new slide.
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
1. Install an AJA or Blackmagic DECKLINK
video input/output card into your PC
Tower. The CG-350 is PC based, and
these video cards will not install with a
laptop.
2. Install the CG-350 software in your PC.
Windows XP™, Vista™, Windows 7™ (
32 or 64 bit)
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
Blackmagic Decklink HD Extreme
Card
3. Install the AJA or Blackmagic DECKLINK
driver software into your PC.
The Blackmagic design CD will be with the card.
If you lose the CD, you can also download the
software here:
http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/software/
4. Connect the output from the SE-3000 to the input
of the video card using one of the BNC cables.
NOTE:
If you do not have a BNC
Connection on your monitor,
you can use the included
breakout cable to configure
your monitor. You will have
to change the output settings
of the Blackmagic Design
video card.
5. Using the other BNC cable, connect the output
from the video card to an input of the monitor or
preview device to see how your final output looks.
NOTE: the input and output slots on the video
card can be identified in the DECKLINK manual,
they are not labeled on the actual card.
6. Insert the CG-350 dongle into your computer to
unlock the software (Fig. A, B).
You will see 2 icons. One is Title Composer, one
is CG-350. ( Fig. C)
NOTE: Title Composer helps you create a graphic
slide, and the CG-350 helps to place the graphic
slide over the output video.
A. CG300/350
Dongle
B. You can connect the
dongle to any available
USB port on your PC
Tower.
7. Create your graphics or text slides in Title
Composer and save them.
The Title Composer Interface
C.
CG-350 &
Title
Composer
8. Open the CG-350 (click on the CG-350 icon) and
add the graphic or text slides that you created and
saved with Title Composer into the Play List.
9. Click “Start Auto Sequence” to see a real-time
preview of the animated graphics that you have
created. This option will play all your graphic
slides in sequence.
The CG-350 Software Interface
The “Start Auto Sequence” button is located
on the right hand side of the CG-350
interface, above the “Page Off” Button.
10. If you cannot see the text/graphic slide over the
video, please check that the BNC cables are
configured correctly. If this still does not work,
you will need to check the settings on your
computer.
Go into “My Computer” and open the Blackmagic
Control Panel. Make sure that the inputs and
outputs for the video card are set to accept and
output the correct video signal (HD-SDI).
In the above slide, lower third graphics have been overlaid on
to video of a cooking show. This is how a properly made
graphic or text slide should appear on your preview screen.
NOTE: After the initial set-up of your character generator station, you can leave your BNC cables connected. You do not
have to reconnect your BNC cables each time you are creating graphics, unless you breakdown the entire set-up.
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Using the Datavideo CG-350 as a Key and Fill
Datavideo’s CG-350 Character Generation Software Kit can be used as a Key and Fill source to overlay animated graphics
and/or text on the program out video.
What you will need:
• CG-350 Kit ( includes software and Blackmagic DECKLINK HD Extreme 3D card)
PC tower w/monitor (MAC OS does not support the CG-350 Kit)
NOTE: Datavideo’s CG-350 software can be purchased alone and used with the AJA Kona LHi card or AJA Kona
LHe card if using a Dell Computer. It will not work without a video input card
WHAT TO DO IN WORDS
1. Install an AJA or Blackmagic DECKLINK
video input/output card into your PC.
Since these video cards are PCI based,
they will not install in a laptop.
2. Install the AJA or Blackmagic DECKLINK
driver software into your PC.
WHAT TO DO IN PICTURES
Blackmagic Decklink HD Extreme
Card
The Blackmagic design CD will be
with the card. If you lose the CD,
you can also download the
software here:
http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/software/
3. Install the CG-350 software in your PC.
Windows XP™, Vista™, Windows 7™ (
32 or 64 bit)
4. Connect the program output from the SE3000 to the input of the video card using
one of the BNC cables.
5. Using the other BNC cable, connect the
output from the video card to an input of
the monitor or preview device to see
how your final output looks.
NOTE:
If you do not have a BNC
Connection on your monitor,
you can use the included
breakout cable to configure
your monitor. You will have
to change the output settings
of the Blackmagic Design
video card.
NOTE: the input and output slots on the
video card can be identified in the
DECKLINK manual, they are not labeled
on the actual card.
6. Insert the CG-350 dongle into your
computer to unlock the software (Fig. A,
B).
You will see 2 icons. One is Title
Composer, one is CG-350. ( Fig. C)
A.
CG-300/350 Dongle
Note: Title Composer helps you create a
graphic slide, and the CG-350 helps to
place the graphic slide over the output
video.
Connect the output from the DECKLINK card to
one of the inputs on the SE-3000.
7. Note: the input and output slots on the
video card can be identified in the
DECKLINK manual, they are not labeled
on the actual card.
8. Create your graphics or text slides in
Title Composer first, and save them.
Make sure that the background is a solid
color. It is best to use neon green.
(Back of the Processor Unit)
The Title Composer Interface
B.
You can connect the
C.
dongle to any available
CG-350 &
USB port on your PC
Title
Tower.
Composer
You can use any one of the
inputs on the
SE-3000 as your CG Source.
9. Open the CG-350 (click on the CG-350
icon) and import the graphic or text slides
that you created and saved with Title
Composer.
10. Now you are ready to Key and Fill.
Select your CG Source in the AUX BUS. This will
be your “Key” Source.
11. In the MENUS Button Group, select
CHROMA. The Chromakey Control menu
will appear on the touch screen.
12. Select the color you would like to key out
by touching the color wheel.
This color should be the same color that
you used for a background in the graphic
slides. (Black is a good choice for this type
of application, see the slide below)
The CG-350 Software Interface
The AUX bus is the first row of buttons in the “SOURCE SELECT”
Button Group
13. Select the “Fill” source in the
PROGRAM BUS.
Under Keyer Controls, make sure that
ON, LIN, CHROMA, and SELF buttons
are selected.
1. You should now be able to see the
background of your graphic slide
keyed out, and filled in with the
background that you selected from the
PROGRAM Bus.
The Fill Source is the input showing
the woman chef mixing
ingredients.
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HOW TO CONNECT THE
SE-3000 TO A
PROJECTOR
VISUAL GUIDE
DVUS
9/7/2012
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How to Connect to a Projector
You can connect a projector using the main PGM out of the SE-3000, while still using the Multi 1 (HD-SDI or DVI-D) or
Multi 2 (HD-SDI) to monitor your input sources and transition effects.
1. Turn off the projector. Make sure your projector accepts HD-SDI. If it doesn’t, you can use a Datavideo DAC-8 (not
included) to convert HD-SDI to HDMI.
NOTE: Not all Projectors have HDMI or HD-SDI input, you will have to find a HD converter that will be appropriate
for your set-up.
2. Connect the PGM output from the SE3000 to the HD-SDI input on the
projector.
Do not connect to the PVW out; it is
not the final output of your transitions
and video effects.
If you are using the DAC-8
converter use an HDMI cable to
connect the DAC-8 to the projector.
3. Turn on the projector and wait for it to recognize the output from the SE-3000. After a few moments, you should be
able to see your PGM through the projector.
NOTE: Please read your projectors instructions first to make sure that all the settings are correct for accepting signal from
the switcher.
If you cannot see an image projected check the cables and also the input settings of the Projector.
DATAVIDEO CORPORATION, 7048 ELMER AVE, WHITTIER CA, 90602
HOW TO CONNECT THE
SE-3000 TO A MEDIA
ENCODER
VISUAL GUIDE
DVUS
9/7/2012
How to Connect the SE-3000 to a Software-based Media Encoder or Media Capture
Device
You can connect a software-based Media Encoder (SBME) or Media Capture Device using the main PGM out of the SE3000, while still using the Multi 1 (HD-SDI or DVI-D) or Multi 2 (HD-SDI) to monitor your input sources and transition effects.
Please follow the instructions that came with your device to configure the set-up for your encoder and your computer.
NOTE: There are several different types of Media encoders and capture devices available. One that has HD-SDI or HD
component input will work best with the SE-3000. Otherwise you will need a converter box. If you are using a softwarebased Media Encoder, your computer will need to have a compatible video capture PCI card installed or an external
capture device as shown below.
You will need to configure the encoding or capture software before you connect the switcher. This is to make sure it is set
to accept the HD-SDI signal from the SE-3000. After you have done this, you can begin these steps.
1. Turn off your capture device and/or
computer. Make sure that your
capture device is properly connected
to your computer.
If you are using a SBME, you will
be connecting to the inputs of your
computers’ video card.
2. Connect the HD-SDI PGM output
from the SE-3000 to the input on the
capture device or video card.
CAPTURE DEVICE
Note: Capture Devices
usually come with
software as well.
CAPTURE CARD
Software Based Media
Encoder
Note: You will usually
need a capture card
installed in your
computer for this type
of encoder to run in
real time.
SE-3000:
Do not connect to the PVW
out.
3. Turn on your device and/or computer.
4. Start the software that came with your capture device, or your video editing software. Follow your software’s
instructions for capturing video.
5. You should now see the output from the switcher appear on your computer via the software that you are using to
control your capture device.
If you cannot see output from the switcher, please check the input settings on your software,
and the cables that you are using.