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How do you adjust the zoom of a camera connected to the network?

Press the [TELE] button to enlarge (zoom in), and the [WIDE] button reduce (zoom out).

How do you manually adjust the iris of the camera lens?

Turn the dial clockwise to operate the iris in the open direction, and counterclockwise to operate it in the close direction.

How do you check the iris setting (auto/manual)?

Check the iris setting (auto/manual) on the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camera.

How do you manually adjust the focus of the camera lens?

Turn the dial clockwise to move the focus farther away, and counterclockwise to move it nearer.

How do you check the focus setting (auto/manual) on the camera?

Check the focus setting (auto/manual) on the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camera.

How do you select the video source (background) for program output?

Press the Program bus selection buttons [PGM 1 to 8/CLIPS/STILLS] to select the video source (background) for program output. The button of the selected video signal lights in red.

How do you select the video source for preview output?

Press the Preview bus selection buttons [PVW 1 to 8/CLIPS/STILLS] to select the video source for preview output. The button of the selected video signal lights in green.

How do you set the video source to input?

When the [INPUT SETUP] button is pressed, a list of the video sources appears on the LED display in the menu control area. Select the video source to input with the menu selection buttons.

How do you select the transition of the video layer?

When the [SELECT TRANS] button is pressed, the preset numbers of the transitions appear on the LED display in the menu control area. Select the preset to use with the menu selection buttons.

How do you execute a straight cut for all selected video layers (title, picture-in-picture, and video source)?

Press the [CUT] button to execute a straight cut for all selected video layers.

How do you execute the transition assigned to the selected video layer?

Press the [AUTO] button to execute the transition assigned to the selected video layer.

Can you stop the transition operation?

Pressing the [AUTO] button during transition execution allows you to stop operation. Press it once again to complete the operation.

What does the Fader lever control?

The Fader lever controls the selected video layer.

How do you fade the program output to a black screen?

Press the [FTB] button to fade the program output to a black screen.

How do you control the display of the title page?

Press the [TITLE] button to control the display of the title page.

How do you control the display of the picture-in-picture (PIP)?

Press the [PIP] button to control the display of the picture-in-picture (PIP).

How do you control the display of the video source?

Press the [BKGD] button to control the display of the video source.

What are the condition(s) for use?

AV-HLC100 is only intended to be used by or operated under the supervision of responsible adults able to ensure the safe operation of professional audio/video equipment.

What precautions should you take when handling the unit?

Handle the unit carefully.

Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or vibration.
Do not carry or move the product by the fader lever.

This is important to prevent malfunctioning or accidents.

What is the appropriate ambient temperature for use?

Use the product in an ambient temperature of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Avoid using the product at a cold place below 0 °C (32 °F) or at a hot place above 40 °C (104 °F) because extremely low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.

What precautions should you take before connecting or disconnecting cables?

Power off before connecting or disconnecting cables. Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch power off.

What environments should you avoid?

Avoid humidity and dust. Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place because much humidity and dust will cause damage to the parts inside.

How do you maintain the unit?

Turn off the unit’s power and wipe the product using a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted solution of kitchen detergent (neutral), wring it out well, and wipe the product gently. Then, after wiping the product with a moist cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

What should you avoid using when cleaning the unit?

Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile fluids.

What precautions should be taken if using a chemical cleaning cloth?

If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully read through the precautions for its use.

What precautions should be observed during production?

This product’s image switching and image effect functions can be used to produce images which flicker rapidly or images which change rapidly. However, bear in mind when using these functions in production that the kinds of images produced may have an adverse effect on the viewer’s physical well-being.

What should you do when discarding the product?

When the product is to be discarded at the end of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly in order to protect the environment.

What is Part I of the operating instructions about?

Part I – Getting Started provides an introduction to Panasonic AV-HLC100 – connecting devices (cameras, monitors, etc.).

What is Part II of the operating instructions about?

Part II – Reference covers the fine details of using your system (for those who need it, or simply like to know everything there is to know).

What is Part III of the operating instructions about?

Part III – Appendices leads off with a discussion of audio/video latency challenges.

Appendix B lists all shortcut keys.
You will also find a comprehensive keyword index in Part III.

What are some of the key features of the AV-HLC100 Live Production Center?

The Panasonic AV-HLC100 Live Production Center is a powerful video production system that supports web streaming and capture, internal media players, and an integrated control surface complete with PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera control. The system fully supports NewTek’s innovative NDI (Network Device Interface) protocol.

What are the features of the AV-HLC100’s control surface?

The control surface has a traditional video mixer’s Program and Preview row configuration, with Cut and Auto buttons and Fader lever along with overlay (Picture in Picture and Title) controls.
It also features audio input and output controls, media players (Clip and Still), and a 3-axis joystick to control up to eight individual PTZ cameras.

What are the features of the AV-HLC100’s rear panel?

The rear panel provides:

Keyboard, mouse and external storage solutions can be connected to the USB 3.0 connectors at left, while a monitor for the user interface is supported by nearby HDMI and Display ports.
Connect HDMI and SDI video sources, or use the two network inputs for a/v input and output using NDI (Network Device Interface) supported by many video products – including a number of Panasonic professional cameras.

When does the AV-HLC100’s Administration Panel appear?

The AV-HLC100’s Administration panel appears shortly after you first launch your system.

What is the purpose of the Administration Panel?

Determine the video format.
Provides access to a number of utilities, settings, and information.

Does the Administration panel appear each time you launch AV-HLC100?

No. The Administration panel is not shown each time you launch AV-HLC100 thereafter. The settings you choose are retained, as are any assets you might have imported, along with configuration options for video and audio inputs and control states.

Can you recall the Administration panel?

Of course you can recall the Administration panel at will. It can be displayed on launch from the Windows Start menu folder named “Panasonic AV-HLC100”, or you can display it on Exit from the Live Desktop.

What happens when you click the Launch button at the lower right of the Administration panel?

Clicking the Launch button at lower right takes you directly to the Live Desktop to begin production.

What is the Live Desktop used for?

AV-HLC100’s live production features are all available from its Live Desktop.

How are the various features and controls and modules comprising the Live Desktop arranged?

The various features and controls and modules comprising the Live Desktop are arranged in horizontal bands.

What are the features of the horizontal bands in the Live Desktop?

The top-most band comprises a convenient and powerful Dashboard.
The area just below the Dashboard is devoted to a multi-viewport monitoring display, providing visibility of all connected video sources, Program output and Preview.
The central Live Control section is home to the Video Mixer, Transitions, and Overlay channels, including PiP (Picture in Picture) and Titles controls.

What are some of the key physical features of the AV-HLC100?

Compact, sturdy chassis, with easily accessible audio, video, monitoring and network connectors from the rear for convenient installation in industry standard configurations.
Professional grade fader lever and 3-axis joystick for video mixing, PTZ control and more.
Audio and video connectors (except HDMI) use industry standard BNC and ¼” (6.35 mm) TRS jacks.
Fast USB 3.0 connectors support connectivity for external storage devices for capture.
15-pin DE-15 (‘VGA-style’) Tally output connector.

What are the multi-tier failsafe features?

‘Always on Air’ features provide multi-tiered redundant software failsafe mechanisms. Some include:

AV-HLC100 also has a comprehensive integrated system restore feature. You can quickly restore factory defaults, or create a custom drive image on another volume and either restore from that.
Multiple software failsafe systems continually monitor and safeguard the live performance. Recoverable software error conditions are quickly and unobtrusively dealt with.

What are the A/V input and output features?

Connect and switch up to 8 external video sources, and two internal sources. AV-HLC100 supports SDI video input and output, internal, NDI and NDI|HX video sources, and both analog and digital audio input and output. * requires installation of the NewTek NDI|HX driver for Windows®.
Distribute your program over two SDI outputs, which can carry the main program or another individually selected video source.
Transmit output to other NDI-enabled systems across the network. AV-HLC100’s NDI output can substitute for multiple traditional outputs, without requiring an external distribution amp.
Professional BNC connectors provide increased durability and reliability for camera connections.
Control supported robotic (PTZ) cameras via network connection.
Freely mix 16:9 or 4:3 SD formats, and output as UHD, HD and SD simultaneously.
Media Player modules allow you to insert pre-recorded video and imagery into your live presentations.
Select Microsoft® Windows® or Apple Macintosh computers on the same network as Switcher inputs for your live productions using NDI Scan Converter clients.
Mix and route internal and external audio sources, including analog or (digital) embedded audio.

What does the AV-HLC100’s support for Microsoft’s powerful Skype TX platform allow you to do?

AV-HLC100’s support for Microsoft’s powerful Skype TX platform allows you introduce Skype calls from almost anywhere in the world into your programs.

What are the requirements for using Skype TX?

Skype TX requires nothing more than a network connection to an external computer running the (free) Skype TX control application that provides call management.

What does the AV-HLC100’s Live Desktop include?

AV-HLC100’s Live Desktop includes a large monitoring pane with multiple viewports showing Program output and Look Ahead Preview monitors, along with all external sources and Media Players.

What are the video processing features?

Full 4:4:4:4 32-bit floating point internal processing of all video sources.
Proc Amps, White Balance and Auto Color features for every source preserve pristine color fidelity.

What does the switcher and NewTek’s NDI (Network Device Interface) support do?

The AV-HLC100’s switcher and NewTek’s NDI (Network Device Interface) support puts countless video sources at your fingertips.

What does the Transition section of the Live Desktop provide?

The Transition section of the Live Desktop provides powerful tools for arranging and displaying the numerous video and graphic layers contributing to your ultimate program output.

What are the switcher features?

Freely hot-punch or transition external or internal video sources.
PiP and Title sources are displayed in the interface by small full-motion confidence monitors.
Use any of the hundreds of transitions supplied to reveal either Background or Overlay channels with animated wipes, trajectories and dissolves.
Select individual transition effects for any layer and adjust Speed, Reverse and Ping Pong options.

What are the Overlay channel features?

Display PiP or Titles independently with custom transitions.
Independent Crop, Position, 3D Rotation, and Scale controls for each Overlay channel.

What are the record and stream features?

Record your live-switched production, and easily grab still images from Program or external inputs.
Stream to multiple Internet destinations for redistribution. * Requires the NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin.

What is the Audio Follow feature?

Use AV-HLC100’s convenient audio Follow feature to ensure you hear the sources you want in your audio mix based on visible Switcher sources.

What are the audio mixer features?

Adjust and sweeten audio sources for your program manually or automatically. Control external audio sources supplied via SDI, analog, or NDI.
Control output levels for program and headphones.
Extensive and flexible ‘audio follow video’ options.
Exclusive or latched Solo controls.
Independent 7-band EQ, Compressor/Limiter and Noise Gate for each source and output.
Configurable VU meter scales: Show VU meter calibration as digital (dBFS) or analog (dBVU or dBu).

What are the features of the integrated Clip and Still Players?

Create playlists including a/v clips, sound files or still image files.
Trim and re-order playlist entries.
Flexible playback controls include variable Speed and Loop options.
Control Clips player volume and other advanced audio options in the Audio Mixer.
Autoplay feature starts and stops Clips playback automatically based on Switcher activity.

What are the features of Titles?

Edit titles live, even while ‘on air’.
Quickly switch between 8 different title presets.
Automatically update text values in title pages based on media metadata.
Import layered Photoshop® PSD files and automatically convert these to live-editable title pages.

What are the accessories that come with the AV-HLC100?

Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for.

After removing the product from its container, dispose of the power cable cap and packing materials in an appropriate manner.
- AC adaptor … 1
- Power cable
  - AV-HLC100P … 1
  - AV-HLC100E … 2
- Keyboard … 1
- Mouse … 1

What are the pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards?

Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
- The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus.
- The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.
For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.

What cables should be used for video signal connections?

Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface).
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals.

What cables should be used for audio signal connections?

If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals.

What cables should be used for other connecting cables (IEEE1394, USB)?

Use double shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.

What should you use when connecting to the DVI signal terminal?

When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.

Where should ferrite cores be attached?

If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.

What is the performance level of the apparatus?

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.

What can adversely affect the apparatus?

However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.).

How can you minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this?

It is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.
Change the direction of the apparatus.
Change the connection method used for the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.

Where is the AV-HLC100 manufactured?

The AV-HLC100 is manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan

Who is the importer pursuant to EU rules?

Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

What do the symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean?

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.

Where should old products and used batteries be taken?

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

What are the benefits of disposing of old products and used batteries correctly?

By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

Who should you contact for more information about collection and recycling?

For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality, dealer or supplier.

What could happen if waste is incorrectly disposed of?

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

What might the battery symbol (bottom symbol) be used in combination with?

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

What does the Administration panel provide access to?

The Administration panel provides access to a number of utilities, settings, and information.

What are some of the utilities available in the Administration Panel?

Video Settings
Utilities
Title Page Defaults
Footer Tools

What does the Live Desktop provide?

The Live Desktop provides all of the live production features for the AV-HLC100.

What are the Display Requirements for the Live Desktop?

For optimal performance, it is recommended that you run the AV-HLC100 Live Desktop on a dedicated monitor or touchscreen. This dedicated display can be connected to the unit via either the HDMI or DisplayPort output.

It is generally not recommended that you attempt to run the Live Desktop on the same display that is being used for other Windows® programs.

What is the top-most band of the Live Desktop?

The top-most band of the Live Desktop is a convenient and powerful Dashboard.

What does the Dashboard band provide?

This band provides quick access to several frequently used controls, including a clock, audio level meters for the headphone output, and controls for audio monitoring.

What is located directly below the Dashboard?

The area directly below the Dashboard is a multi-viewport display. This is where you can see live video from connected sources, as well as Preview and Program output.

What is located directly below the multi-viewport display?

The area directly below the multi-viewport display provides all the tools you’ll need to create your program, including Source, Transition, and Overlay channel controls, Media Players, and the Title Editor.

What are the different control types of the Live Desktop?

The interface uses several different control types:

Buttons, Sliders, Knobs, and Checkboxes. These are pretty straightforward.
Drop-down lists provide a convenient way to select from a number of options, without taking up much space in the interface. Simply click the down arrow at the right to reveal the contents of the list, and click the item you wish to choose.
Text Entry boxes are used to enter values for things like IP addresses and other custom text. Click once on the box to highlight the existing entry, or double-click to select everything in the field.
Color Swatches provide a quick and easy way to assign or modify colors used for text or other graphic elements in your Titles. Double-click on the swatch to display the familiar Windows® Color Picker, and select the color you want.
Spin Controls allow you to set values (usually numeric) for a control. Click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the value shown.

What are the menu options in the Dashboard?

The Dashboard features two small menu buttons at its right side.

File
Options

What are the File menu options in the Dashboard?

The File menu provides the following options:

Save Layout – Saves the current state of all Live Desktop modules to a file that can be recalled later.
Restore Layout – Restores a previously saved Layout.
Import Images – Allows you to import any number of still image files to the Stills playlist. Supported formats are BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, and TIF. The images are automatically added to the Stills playlist and are available for use in your production immediately.
Exit – Returns you to the Administration Panel, or closes the AV-HLC100 application altogether if you launch it from the Windows® Start Menu.

What are the options menu options in the Dashboard?

The Options menu offers additional control of your AV-HLC100 system, including:

General – Launches the AV-HLC100’s Preferences control panel. This is where you can choose options for audio and video format, assign colors, and customize other operational settings. This is covered in detail in a later chapter.
System Status – Shows information about the current state of the AV-HLC100 system, including CPU and GPU load levels, and network bandwidth usage.
Audio Settings – Accesses a control panel for setting audio input and output levels and other operational settings.
NDI Sources – Opens a panel allowing you to select video and audio sources available via NewTek’s NDI protocol.
Control Surface – Opens a control panel to customize operation of the AV-HLC100 control surface, including Fader operation and Joystick mapping.
Layout – Displays a menu allowing you to select a pre-defined layout for the multi-viewport monitor.
Window – Provides access to the Viewport Configuration dialog. This provides a visual interface for selecting the video sources to be displayed in each viewport.

Where is the System Status information displayed?

System Status information is displayed at the left side of the Dashboard.

What does the System Status information include?

The current date and time are shown at the upper left. Just below that you’ll see several icons indicating the status of your network connection, hard drive activity, CPU and GPU load level, and current memory usage.

What is located just below the Dashboard?

The area just below the Dashboard is the multi-viewport monitoring display.

What is the multi-viewport monitoring display?

This is where you’ll monitor the video signals connected to your AV-HLC100, along with Preview and Program output.

What does the multi-viewport monitoring display provide?

It provides visibility of all connected video sources, Program output and Preview.

What does the Program viewport display?

The Program viewport displays what’s currently being sent to the SDI Program output of your AV-HLC100.

What does the Preview viewport display?

The Preview viewport shows what’s selected on the Preview row of the AV-HLC100 control surface.

What do the Source viewports show?

The Source viewports show video from any or all video inputs, internal media players, or other sources available via NewTek’s NDI protocol.

What does the Grab viewport show?

The Grab viewport shows the most recently grabbed frame.

What are the Configuration Options for the multi-viewport monitoring display?

Layout – Allows you to select from a number of pre-defined layouts for the multi-viewport display, each optimized for a specific type of production. For example, one layout is designed for monitoring multiple cameras, while another provides larger viewports for monitoring Preview and Program. You can quickly try different layouts to find one that suits your current workflow.
Viewport Configuration – This option provides a visual interface for selecting and assigning video sources to each viewport. Simply click the viewport you wish to modify, then choose the video source to be displayed in it from the drop-down list provided.

What are the types of video sources that you can configure?

There are several types of video sources that you can configure:

External Inputs – Video sources connected to the AV-HLC100 via the SDI input connectors on the unit’s rear panel.
Media – Internal Media Players (Clips and Stills)
NDI – Video sources available on the network using NewTek’s NDI protocol

What options does the Source Options dialog provide?

The Source Options dialog provides access to controls to fine-tune the appearance of the video signal. The options available vary slightly depending on the type of video source selected.

What are the Source Options for External Inputs?

External Inputs provide the following options:

Format – Determines how the AV-HLC100 interprets the incoming video signal. This is especially important if the input signal is standard definition (SD) video, which can be displayed in a variety of ways. The options available depend on the type of signal detected at the input connector:
- If a high definition (HD) signal is detected, the options are as follows:
  - Native – displays the image as-is
  - Letterbox – adds black bars above and below the image to maintain the proper aspect ratio when displaying a 16:9 image in a 4:3 frame
  - Anamorphic – stretches the image to fill the entire frame, but can distort image elements
- If an SD signal is detected, additional options are available:
  - Center Cut – displays only the center portion of the 4:3 image
  - Side Crop – crops the sides of the 4:3 image to fit a 16:9 frame
  - Anamorphic 16:9 – stretches the image to fill the entire 16:9 frame
  - Over Scan – crops a small portion from around the edges of the image
  - Under Scan – adds a small black border around the image to ensure the entire image is visible
Signal Status – Provides detailed technical information about the incoming video signal, including video format and frame rate, audio status, and color space information.
Proc Amp – Opens the Proc Amp dialog, which provides tools to adjust and fine-tune various image parameters.

What are the Source options for Media?

Media Player sources provide access to the following options:
- Proc Amp – Opens the Proc Amp dialog, which provides tools to adjust and fine-tune various image parameters.
- Input Names – Provides a convenient method for assigning custom names to your internal Media Players.

What are the Source options for NDI sources?

NDI sources have a limited number of available controls:
- Signal Status – Provides detailed technical information about the incoming video signal.
- Input Names – Allows you to assign custom names to NDI sources.

What does the Input Names option provide?

The Input Names option provides a convenient method for assigning custom names to any video source, including External, Media, or NDI. This can be helpful when working with multiple similar sources.

What does the PTZ (Connection) section display?

The PTZ (Connection) section displays the current IP address and connection status of any supported PTZ camera that is properly connected to the network.

How do you connect to a PTZ camera?

To connect to a PTZ camera:

Enter the camera’s IP address into the box provided and press Enter on your keyboard. You can also select the camera from the list of compatible cameras in the drop-down list.
The Connection status should change to Connected.

What does the PTZ tab provide?

The PTZ tab provides access to the extensive PTZ control features of the AV-HLC100 system. This is where you’ll control the pan, tilt, zoom, and other camera parameters.

What are the three ways you can navigate a PTZ camera?

You can use the 3-axis joystick on the AV-HLC100 control surface to move the camera.
Click and drag the mouse pointer in the Navigation area to pan and tilt the camera.
Use the PTZ camera’s built-in controls. The method and availability of these controls depend on the specific model of camera being used.

How do you use the mouse to control the PTZ camera?

Simply click and drag in the Navigation area to move the camera:

Dragging upward moves the camera up
Dragging downward moves the camera down
Dragging left moves the camera left
Dragging right moves the camera right

How do you control the zoom of the PTZ camera using the mouse?

Dragging toward the center of the Navigation area zooms in
Dragging away from the center of the Navigation area zooms out

What does the Camera Selection area allow you to do?

The Camera Selection area (at the lower left of the PTZ tab) allows you to quickly select which PTZ camera is to be controlled by the AV-HLC100 system.

What do PTZ Presets provide?

PTZ Presets provide a convenient way to save and recall commonly used camera positions, along with zoom and focus settings. This can be a real time-saver during live production, allowing you to quickly and accurately re-frame shots without fumbling around with camera controls.

How many presets are available?

Up to 100 presets are available.

How do you save a PTZ preset?

To save a preset, simply position the camera as desired, adjust the zoom and focus as needed, then click the Save button.

How do you recall a PTZ preset?

To recall a preset, double-click on the desired preset in the list. The PTZ camera will move to the saved position and settings.

How do you use the PTZ controls on the Control Surface?

The 3-axis joystick controls camera pan and tilt, and the outer ring controls zoom.
A small button located at the top of the joystick can be configured to temporarily override preset recall speed, allowing you to move the camera more quickly or slowly.
The eight Camera selection buttons on the control surface also function as Preset recall buttons when used in conjunction with the SHIFT button. For example, pressing SHIFT + CAMERA 1 recalls Preset 1.

What does the Color tab provide?

The Color tab provides tools and controls for fine-tuning the color of the video image. These tools are available for all video sources, regardless of input type (External, Media, or NDI).

What are the three methods for adjusting color in the Color tab?

Auto Color – This convenient feature analyzes the video image and attempts to adjust various color parameters to provide the most pleasing result. This can often improve the overall appearance of the image with a single click.
White Balance – These controls allow you to fine-tune the balance between the red, green, and blue components of the video image.
Proc Amp – Provides the tools to precisely adjust a number of critical image parameters, including:
- Brightness – Adjusts the overall brightness of the image
- Contrast – Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the image
- Hue – Shifts the overall color of the image
- Saturation – Adjusts the intensity of the color
- Sharpness – Adjusts the definition of edges within the image

What does the Auto Color feature do?

The Auto Color feature analyzes the video image and automatically adjusts a number of parameters to create a visually appealing image.

What does the Proc Amp provide?

The Proc Amp provides the tools to precisely adjust a number of critical image parameters.

What are the Proc Amp controls?

The Proc Amp controls are:

Brightness – Adjusts the overall brightness of the image
Contrast – Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the image
Hue – Shifts the overall color of the image
Saturation – Adjusts the intensity of the color
Sharpness – Adjusts the definition of edges within the image

What does the Switcher do?

AV-HLC100’s powerful integrated video switcher allows you to select from any connected video source or internal Media Player and route this signal to either of the two SDI outputs or to the network via NDI.

What adjusts the volume level?

The [VOLUME] dial adjusts the volume level.

What does the Volume indicator do?

The Volume indicator indicates the volume level. When lit in red, it indicates that clipping has occurred.

What does the [SETUP] button configure?

The [SETUP] button configures the settings of each audio channel. When the [SETUP] button is pressed, a list of the audio sources appears on the LED display in the menu control area. Select an audio source with the menu selection buttons and then configure the necessary settings.

What does the [SCROLL] dial do?

The [SCROLL] dial changes the page to display on the LED display. Turn the dial to change the page, and press it to return to the previous display.

What does the LED display do?

The LED display displays various menus. The same menu as the input setting panel ([Color] tab) of the live desktop is displayed.

What does the [PTZ PRESET] button do?

The [PTZ PRESET] button displays the preset list of the camera being controlled by the joystick on the LED display.

What is the [ALT] button used for?

The [ALT] button is used to operate the functions (PTZ PRESET, etc.) of the menu control area.

What does the [OSD] button do?

The [OSD] button displays the OSD menu of a camera connected to the network. The settings of the OSD menu can be changed with the buttons and dials of the menu control area.

What do the Menu selection buttons do?

The Menu selection buttons select the menus and options displayed on the LED display.

What does the [GRAB] button do?

The [GRAB] button captures a still image from the program output. Note: This button is enabled only when the NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin is installed.

What does the [REC/STREAM] button do?

The [REC/STREAM] button switches between the STREAM and RECORD functions on the dashboard of the live desktop. Note: This button is enabled only when the NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin is installed.

What does the Joystick control?

The Joystick controls the function of each of the [PTZ], [PIP], and [TITLE] buttons.

What does the Adjustment ring do?

Turn the Adjustment ring to adjust the function (zoom/focus) selected with the top button.

What does the Top button do?

Each press of the Top button switches the function of the adjustment ring (zoom/focus).

What does the [PTZ] button do?

The [PTZ] button selects the camera to control using each of the buttons in the menu control area.

What does the [PIP] button allow?

The [PIP] button allows you to move and resize the picture-in-picture (overlay) using the joystick.

What does the [TITLE] button allow?

The [TITLE] button allows you to move and resize the title (overlay) using the joystick.

How is the product turned on?

Press the [] button to turn on the power and start up the unit. To turn off the power, press the [] button again.

Where is the supplied AC adaptor connected?

The supplied AC adaptor is connected to the Power input socket.

What is connected to the USB connectors?

A keyboard and mouse are connected to the USB connectors.

What are the LAN connectors used for?

The LAN connectors (RJ-45) are used to connect with a local network using a LAN cable.

What are the HDMI/DP connectors used for?

The HDMI/DP connectors are used to connect with an external computer monitor using an HDMI cable or DisplayPort cable.

What does the [LINE OUT] connector output?

The [LINE OUT] connector outputs audio.

What does the [MIC] connector input?

The [MIC] connector inputs audio.

What is connected to the [TALLY] connector?

An external tally light or similar device is connected to the [TALLY] connector. External tally output occurs only when switched to VIDEO IN 1 to 4. Output does not occur for a camera connected via the network. For details, refer to the operating instructions.

What do the VIDEO IN connectors input?

The VIDEO IN connectors input video signals (HDMI or SDI) from an external device.

What do the SDI VIDEO OUT connectors output?

The SDI VIDEO OUT connectors output SDI video signals to an external device.

What do the Analog AUDIO IN connectors input?

The Analog AUDIO IN connectors input analog audio signals from an external device (audio mixer, etc.).

What do the Analog AUDIO OUT connectors output?

The Analog AUDIO OUT connectors output analog audio signals to an external device.

What is the minimum monitor resolution required for the graphical user interface?

The graphical user interface requires a minimum monitor resolution of 1600×900 pixels.

How is an external computer monitor connected?

Connect an external computer monitor to either of the ports in the HDMI/Display group on the motherboard backplate at left on AV-HLC100’s rear.

How are the mouse and keyboard connected?

Connect the mouse and keyboard to nearby USB ports.

How is the product powered on?

Connect the power cord to an A/C power receptacle, and the round power connector to the matching input connector at left on the motherboard backplate. Press the Power rocker switch located just above the power input connector on AV-HLC100’s rear panel.

How is the AV-HLC100 connected to a local network?

Connect AV-HLC100 to your local network using the standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the motherboard backplate.

What is encouraged to be used with the product?

The use of an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) is encouraged, as for any ‘mission critical’ system. Likewise, consider A/C “power conditioning”, especially in situations where local power is unreliable or ‘noisy’. (Surge protection is especially important in some locales.) Power conditioners can reduce wear on power supplies and other electronics, and provide a further measure of protection from surges, spikes, lightning and high voltage.

What type of UPS is recommended?

“Pure sine wave” UPS units are recommended. These units can be relied on to supply very clean power, eliminating potential problems, and are recommended for applications demanding high reliability.

How are local SDI or HDMI video sources connected?

Connect local SDI or HDMI video sources to connectors in the VIDEO IN section (note that input 1 can be used to connect and HDMI source or an SDI one, but not both at once). Note: Video sources with embedded audio do not necessarily require separate audio connections.

How are analog audio sources connected?

Connect any analog audio sources you wish to use (such as output from an external audio mixer) to the Audio IN jacks; note that these are Line level, balanced audio inputs.

How are downstream video production devices connected?

Connect downstream video production devices to the connectors in the SDI OUT section as desired. Hint: The output video format is configured in the Administration panel.

What does network (NDI and Stream) output require?

Network (NDI and Stream) output obviously requires a network connection; in addition to optional add-on software, streaming usually also requires an Internet connection. The video format for NDI outputs is handled automatically. NDI merely requires a network connection to communicate with NDI-enabled systems on the same network.

How are external audio devices connected?

Connect external audio devices to the connectors in the AUDIO OUT section.

What do tally lights provide?

Tally Light support allows you to connect external tally lights and similar devices. These typically provide a red LED for the video input that is currently selected on the Switcher’s Program row. (NDI outputs also natively support tally over the network, without a separate connection.)

What is the pin-out listing for the HD15 Tally connector?

Here is a pin-out listing for the HD15 Tally connector:

Pin1 – LED1
Pin2 – LED2
Pin3 – LED3
Pin4 – LED4
Pin5 – unused
Pin6 – unused
Pin7 – unused
Pin8 – unused
Pin9 – GND
Pin10 – GND
Pin11 – unused
Pin12 – unused
Pin13 – unused
Pin14 – 3.3V (20 Ohms current limit)
Pin15 – unused

What are some engineering notes for the HD15 Tally connector?

 Pins 1-4 are ‘hot’ when the LED should be illuminated.  Each LED pin (1 – 4) has a 200 ohm current limiting resistor inside AV-HLC100.  With no load (open circuit) the LED pins can reach 5V. With a typical LED load, they can be expected to reach about 3V.  To prevent damage to internal components when making connections to the tally light jacks, care should be taken that connection to Pins designated GND (Ground) are always at ground potential.

How is a production session started?

If AV-HLC100 is not already running, power it up now to reveal the Administration panel. Hint: If the Live Desktop is already visible you may need to use the File menu item “Exit to Administration” to return to the Administration panel.

How is a production prepared for use in the user’s locale?

Continue preparing for production by designating the video Standard used in your locale, either NTSC or PAL under the heading Video Settings.

What should the user click for the video format?

Click the nearby HD 3G format preset button (even if the cameras you plan to connect output something different). Finally, click the Launch button at the bottom of the panel.

How are video inputs configured?

Source selection settings for video inputs can be accessed in the Live Desktop’s monitoring section. Move your mouse over the viewport for INPUT 1, and notice that a Configure button (gear icon) appears on it at lower-right. Click this Configure button to open a tabbed settings panel. As a quicker way to access the Input configuration panel, simply double-click the viewport.

How are available sources viewed?

Click the Source drop-down menu to see a list of available sources. The Local inputs, Black and Input 1-4, are listed first along with the Skype TX Caller option. NDI (Network Device Interface) sources discovered by AV-HLC100 are grouped below under headings identifying channel(s) provided by the source device, or in some cases, device type. Hint: If an NDI source is no longer sending frames but remains connected, in some cases the last frame seen may be shown.

How is connection setup completed for NDI video sources?

Simply making a selection completes the connection setup for NDI video sources. Note: To receive NDI|HX sources, such as the output from NDI-enabled Panasonic cameras, the NewTek NDI|HX driver for Windows® must be installed on AV-HLC100.

How are HDMI sources configured?

HDMI sources (Input 1 option only) also configure Format automatically.

What should be done if an SDI source is connected?

If you connect an SDI source, the Format menu defaults to SDI Auto. If auto-detect is unable to determine a suitable format you can specify a format manually.

How are additional video sources connected and configured?

Continue to connect and configure additional video sources in the same manner. You should be able to view the video inputs you have configured on the Live Desktop multiview monitors.

How is the Audio Mixer accessed?

Click the Audio Mixer button in the Dashboard at the top of the Live Desktop to reveal the Audio Mixer, which provides configuration controls for all internal and external audio sources and output. In addition to internal sources and output, the Audio Mixer supports eight independent external audio source connections. Each input (and output) has its own control panel with Volume slider, VU meters, and other convenient features.

How is the Configuration panel accessed?

An identifying label sits at the top of each control panel. Roll the mouse pointer over a label to reveal a Configuration button (gear) at right which, when clicked, opens the Configuration panel for that Mixer column.

What does the Connection menu group in the Configuration panel display?

In the Configuration panel’s Connection control group, the Connection menu group displays optional sources for inputs. You will see the four local hardware inputs listed first (after Silence) in the menu as “Input 1”, “Input 2”, etc.).

What can each of the Local connections be assigned to?

Each of the Local connections can be assigned to:

Follow the video source – this is the default setting.
A selected embedded audio source (SDI, HDMI or NDI) from among those connected to any Video Switcher input.
Input 2 uniquely provides access to the analog audio inputs on AV-HLC100’s backplane, and is available in any Audio Mixer column assigned to Input 2 when the Line option is selected in the Format menu at right. Note: Analog audio levels conform to SMPTE RP-155. The maximum input/output level is +24 dBu and the sample rate is 48 kHz. Analog inputs comprise “line level, balanced” connections.

What is provided in the audio Input Configuration panel?

Returning to the audio Input Configuration panel, note that it holds both basic and advanced audio features. In the former category, volume sliders are provided below VU meters for each audio source and output. Source sliders default to their 0 dB gain setting on first launch. After adding audio sources, adjust these sliders as required. Hint: Most numeric controls in the interface can be reset to their defaults by pressing Shift while double-clicking the control knob in the interface.

What happens in digital audio systems when levels exceed ‘legal’ values?

In digital audio systems, levels exceeding ‘legal’ values are ‘clipped’ (uniformly assigned the maximum value). This results in audible issues that cannot be easily or fully corrected later. For this reason, it’s customary to configure normal operating level (also referred to as the ‘alignment level’, or sometimes ‘nominal level’) well below the clipping limit so that occasional excessively loud sounds (for example, loud laughter or applause) can be accommodated without risk.

What is audio headroom?

This range above between nominal level and the highest possible level is referred to as ‘audio headroom’. What is considered a suitable headroom allowance varies from one locale to another, in different industry applications, and even in individual studios. AV-HLC100’s audio calibration follows well-established conventions, providing 20 dB of headroom above nominal level (+4 dBu at 0 dB on the VU scale).

What scale do analog and digital devices typically use?

Confusion can sometimes arise because different calibration scales are common in various audio realms, and even for different device types and software. For example, analog mixers commonly show levels on VU scales indexed as just described. In contrast, digital devices and editing software usually display levels in dBFS (Decibels Full Scale), with 0 dBFS – the absolute maximum signal level that can be recorded – at the top. AV-HLC100’s VU meters have selectable calibration, allowing you to view a traditional dB VU scale or dBFS as you please.

What can be used to prevent clipping?

Whatever scale you choose, use the Gain controls in the audio Input Configuration to avoid over-modulation. The Compressor/Limiter feature (also located in the Input Configuration) is another powerful tool to help you prevent clipping.

What is required for the product to support NDI sources and NDI outputs?

Of course, AV-HLC100 provides extensive support for NDI sources and NDI outputs across a network. Naturally this advanced feature requires your system to be connected to the network. AV-HLC100 supplies two ‘Gigabit’ network connections on its backplane. Generally, simply connecting a suitable cable from an Ethernet port on the unit’s backplate to your local network is all that is required to connect to a local area network (LAN). In some settings, additional steps may be required. You can access the Windows Network and Sharing control panel to accomplish more extensive configuration tasks. If further help connecting is required, please consult your system administrator. Note: To receive NDI|HX sources, such as the output from NDI-enabled Panasonic cameras, the NewTek NDI|HX driver for Windows® must be installed on AV-HLC100.

How is the Administration panel displayed?

Initially, this panel is the first thing you encounter on launching AV-HLC100, in order to allow you to configure your system for your locale an applications. On subsequent launches, it is normally bypassed, but you can display it easily later if you wish to make modifications to your established settings, or to access the utilities it hosts. To recall the Administration panel, access the Windows Start menu folder named Panasonic AV-HLC100, and select the AV-HLC100 link. Alternatively, if AV-HLC100’s Live Desktop is displayed, you can chose Exit to Administration from the File menu.

What does the Video Settings control group allow?

The Video Settings control group allows you to choose the operating format for your local video standard and production purposes. Note: The choices you make here will govern not only the current operating Video Standard, but also the format of the system’s video output, and the expanded list of input connection types supported.

How is the appropriate video standard and format selected?

Under the label Standard, select NTSC or PAL as appropriate to your locale. Continue to choose a video format suited to your needs:

Clicking a format Preset button such HD 3G, HD, or SD automatically selects a suitable entry in the Format menu at right.
Or you can manually select another suitable format using the Format menu. Having made your selections, you would normally click the Launch button at lower right to display the Live Desktop.

What does the NDI Access Manager allow users to do?

At times, though, you may want to limit visibility of NDI channels on your local network to selected viewers. Or you may need access to NDI channels from another subnet. The NDI Access Manager lets you assign sources on individual host systems to groups, and choose which of these group that you receive. You can also access NDI sources from other subnets or even other networks.

What does the Receive Groups tab do?

The Receive Groups tab lists all NDI groups from remote systems that will be visible to the local system. By default, NDI sources all contribute channels to the “Public” group, whose members are visible to all NDI clients on the same subnet whose host systems include a matching “Public” entry in their own Output tab. Conversely, adding a custom group in the Output tab lets others access your system’s NDI output by adding a matching to their own Receive group list. If you remove “Public” from your Output groups list, only systems configured to receive one of your custom groups will see your NDI output. Similarly, from your Receive entries groups tells your local system to ignore channels that aren’t supplied by a Receive groups.

How is a custom group added to either the Receive or Output tab?

To add a custom group to either the Receive or Output tab, click the New button in the footer of the panel.

What is the difference between the entries in the Remote Sources tab and the Receive Groups tab?

The Remote Sources tab is somewhat similar to the Receive Groups tab, in that its entries add sources to the list of those visible to NDI enabled applications on the local host. The difference is that that entries in the Remote Sources do not identify NDI groups, but rather individual remote NDI and NDI|HX sources (including Panasonic cameras supporting NDI|HX). Remote sources are identified in this panel by their IP address, rather than their NDI device or channel name. To receive NDI|HX sources, the NewTek NDI|HX driver for Windows® must be installed on AV-HLC100. Note that sources listed in this panel can traverse subnets on the local network, and even connect across different networks when specific criteria are met. (This may require your IT team to open specific ports for this traffic. Please refer to NDI documentation for more information on these advanced topics.)

What does clicking ‘Restore Session Defaults’ do?

AV-HLC100 retains various configuration settings, including video and audio sources used in your production, along with the CLIPS and STILLS media playlists you create (and so on) from one production session to the next. At times, though, you will want a ‘fresh start’. Clicking Restore Session Defaults clears out your playlists and resets controls to default settings. Note that content stored in the default folders will be deleted, including imported clips, images and titles, and any clips captured to the default session folders (unless you have deliberately saved the projects and related files to locations outside the default production folders).

What does the system restoration feature do?

AV-HLC100 provides a powerful system restoration feature to aid you should your software installation ever be corrupted. Normally, using this feature uses a hidden software backup partition located on the local hard drive to renovate the system partition. However the utility can also create a complete custom system backup on an external USB hard drive with a capacity of at least 256 GB.

What happens when the ‘View Documentation’ button is clicked?

Click this button to view user documentation and licenses installed on AV-HLC100.

What do the AV-HLC100’s title pages support?

Naturally, AV-HLC100’s title pages support embedded text and images, and these can be modified on the fly using the integrated Title Editor (see Chapter 12). However, it’s helpful to know that title pages also support NewTek’s DataLink system, which provides a convenient and powerful alternative method to update text and images.

How does DataLink work?

Briefly, DataLink allows title pages to be updated automatically using data served by various local host or network sources. It works like this:

DataLink tracks values assigned to a set of special variables called DataLink keys. When used in title pages, these keys are identified by a name wrapped in % signs – for example, %Session Title Name%.
So, while you might add a company name to a title page as a literal entry, e.g., “MyFirm Incorporated”, the very same text value could be supplied by a DataLink key instead.
You would enter %Session Title Name% on the title page, and assign “MyFirm Incorporated” as the value of the corresponding DataLink key.
When displayed on output, DataLink keys are dynamically evaluated, with the result that “MyFirm Incorporated” is shown in place of the key.

What DataLink keys do the title pages supplied with the AV-HLC100 include?

Almost all of the hundreds of title pages supplied with AV-HLC100 include the %Session Title Name% and %Session Title Description% keys. Some also use %Session Title Image%.

How do you modify the three DataLink keys in AV-HLC100’s Administration panel?

The Title Page Defaults control group in AV-HLC100’s Administration panel allows you to easily modify these three DataLink keys in one convenient location.

What is a way to save time when modifying the three DataLink keys in the AV-HLC100’s Administration panel?

Having set the name, description, and image key values in the Title Page Defaults control group, every single title page on the system where those keys have been used will immediately update to show the new values without any need to manually edit them. Whether you set the value for %Session Title Name% to a company or team name, or something else, this can be a huge timesaver. Likewise, assign your company logo as the value for the key %Session Title Name%, and it will automatically appear in scores of title pages.

What is the “About” button in the Administration panel’s footer used for?

Click the About button to view AV-HLC100’s software version information.

How do you close the Administration panel without opening the Live Desktop?

If you wish to close the Administration panel without opening the Live Desktop, click Exit.

How do you display the Live Desktop and begin video production?

Click Launch to display the Live Desktop and begin video production.

What does the Live Desktop provide?

AV-HLC100’s Live Desktop provides a complete visual representation of your live production, each connection, control, and option. It launches from the Administration panel or automatically on logging into the system.

What is the minimum monitor resolution required for the Live Desktop?

The Live Desktop requires a minimum monitor resolution of 1600×900 pixels.

What visual feedback does the Live Desktop provide?

The Live Desktop provides visual feedback for operations, including monitoring, live switching, and so on.

How is the Live Desktop divided?

It can be divided into three horizontal bands.

What are the three bands of the Live Desktop?

From top to bottom, the three bands are:

Quick access to File and Options menus, and important tools including optional Record and Stream features
Audio Mixer – open to access input configuration tools, level control, EQ, and Compressor/Limiters
Monitor external video inputs along with internal sources, plus Look Ahead Preview and Program output
Configuration inputs and output, and work with playlists for CLIPS, STILLS, and TITLES
PTZ (robotic) camera controls
Grab still images from video sources
The Switcher row – provides quick and easy control over your primary program output
Transition controls – choose Cut or selectable Transition mode
Overlay video layer configuration and controls
Overlay Transition selection

What are some examples of the control types used in the Live Desktop?

Some examples are shown in the table below.

Control Type	Type Examples	Usage
Numeric Slider	Gain, Pan	Drag in line with the control’s orientation to raise or lower the current value.
Rotary slider	Position, Size, Rotate	* Drag up-down to adjust one value, left-right to adjust the other value, diagonally to adjust two different values simultaneously. * Hold down Alt while dragging vertically to modify the third value (Z) when provided.
Rotary Knob (single-value)	Audio Gain	Drag left-right to adjust the current value.
Combo-Slider	Transition, Zoom Duration	* Drag left/right to raise or lower the current value. * Click the digits to type in a new value. * Or click the triangle to open a drop-down menu.

How do you make very fine adjustments to slider values?

To make very fine adjustments to slider values, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging the mouse (this increases accuracy by 10x).

How do you reset most controls to their default values?

Hold down the Shift key and double-click most controls to reset them to their default values.

Where is the Dashboard located?

The Dashboard is home to several important features. Prominently located at the very top of the Live Desktop, the Dashboard occupies the full width of the screen.

What are the various components of the Dashboard?

The various components of the Dashboard are listed below (starting from the left):

File menu
Options menu
Information Display
AUDIO MIXER button (see Chapter 13)
STREAM/RECORD button and Configuration (see Chapter 14)

What menu items are revealed in the File menu?

This menu drops down to reveal the following items:

Eject: opens a sub-menu that lets you safely disconnect selected storage volumes
Share Media: enable this option to expose AV-HLC100’s default media folders
Exit To Windows: close your live production session (current settings are retained), and return to the Windows desktop
Exit To Administration: close your live production session (current settings are retained), return to the Windows desktop, and launch AV-HLC100’s Administration panel
Shutdown: close your live production session and safely power the unit down

What does the Options menu allow you to do?

The Options menu allows you to set the AUX Video Default.

What does AV-HLC100’s AUX video output carry?

AV-HLC100’s AUX video output is carried by SDI Output 2, and also the AUX NDI output channel.

What is the initial output of AV-HLC100?

Initially, this output duplicates the Program video stream shown on the primary output.

How can you toggle the display of any single Switcher source on AUX?

Using either the user interface or integrated control surface, it is possible to toggle the display of any single Switcher source on AUX.

Why would you send output from the STILLS player to a projection system?

For example, you might want to send output from the STILLS player to a projection system, to complement your main video presentation.

What happens to the video source for AUX when you toggle STILLS output to AUX off?

When you toggle STILLS output to AUX off again later, the video source for AUX automatically reverts to the default chosen in the Options menu – either Program, or Preview (please note that when displayed on Aux, Preview is actually “Clean Preview”, thus does not show any overlays).

What is the information display in the center of the Dashboard used for?

An information display in the center of the Dashboard at the top of the Dashboard posts useful information of various kinds about AV-HLC100.

What might the information display alert you to?

This display may show simple status updates or the information displayed may alert you to environmental conditions that are cautionary in some form.

How long do status messages pertain to operations or system conditions?

Status messages may pertain to operations or system conditions; they may be benign notifications or cautionary. The display automatically clears itself a few moments later so as not to pose an unnecessary distraction.

How are messages in the information display color-coded?

Messages here are color-coded (green, amber, and red) by importance or severity.

What do high-priority alerts in the information display generally indicate?

Generally, the high-priority alerts indicate that remedial steps might be in order.

How do you display the installed AV-HLC100 software version?

Press ALT+b on the keyboard to display the installed AV-HLC100 software version.

What does the AV-HLC100 provide to help you control your live productions?

As you would expect, your AV-HLC100 provides complete monitoring capabilities to help you control your live productions.

Where is the monitoring section of the Live Desktop located?

The monitoring section of the Live Desktop occupies by far the largest part of the interface.

What does the monitoring area of the Live Desktop provide access to?

This area also provides access to input setup controls, audio VU ‘confidence’ meters, a large clock, and also advanced options providing quality control and creative alternatives.

Where is the Program monitor located on the Live Desktop?

The Program monitor could hardly be more important, hence it’s prominent default location at upper-left on the Live Desktop.

What does the Program monitor normally show?

Normally, the Program monitor shows what AV-HLC100 is displaying to your principal viewing audience at any moment. Thus it displays the BKGD video layer as well as any Overlay layers displayed above it (FTB, or ‘Fade to Black’, constitutes a final, completely opaque video layer that completely hides all other output).

Where is the Program output sent to by default?

By default, Program output is sent to both SDI 1, the primary NDI output channel, labeled “MIX 1”, and also the “AUX” NDI output.

What surrounds the Program monitor?

Please notice that a semi-transparent red border surrounds the Program monitor.

What is the semi-transparent red border that surrounds the Program monitor referred to as?

This is referred to as ‘tally’ notification, which is also supplied to upstream NDI video sources that support tally, and the hardware Tally port on AV-HLC100’s backplane.

Where is the Look Ahead Preview monitor displayed?

The Live Desktop also prominently displays the Look Ahead Preview monitor (labeled simply Preview) at upper-right.

What does the Look Ahead Preview display?

The Look Ahead Preview is versatile and powerful. Instead of showing just one video source (the Preview row selection), it displays the final result of a Cut operation performed using the Control Surface.

What will the Preview monitor show when BKGD is delegated?

When BKGD is delegated, the Preview monitor will show the source selected on the Preview row on the Control Surface.

When are overlay layers shown on Preview?

Overlay layers are shown on Preview when they will be displayed after the next transition.

What happens when BKGD is not delegated on the Control Surface?

When BKGD is not delegated on the Control Surface, that layer will not change during a transition (initiated using the Control Surface). Consequently, in this case, the Preview and Program monitors share identical backgrounds.

What does the Control Surface allow you to do?

The background video layer is always included in any Live Desktop transition, but the Control Surface allows you to assign the CUT, AUTO and Fader lever controls independently to the background layer, Overlay layers, or any combination of these, using the delegate buttons beside the fader lever.

What does the Preview monitor let you do?

‘What you see (on Preview) is what you will get’ – after performing the next Cut, Auto, or Fader lever operation. This lets you set up the next shot, check its composition (including TITLES and PiP positioning), and switch to it with confidence.

What does the Preview monitor have?

Note that the Preview monitor has a green tally border, and a similar border is shown around the viewport for any Switcher source that is currently visible on Preview.

How do you grab an image from any viewport?

To grab an image from any viewport, simply move the mouse over the target viewport and click the snapshot (camera) icon that is shown next to the source label immediately below the monitor. Requires the NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin.

What is shown when you move the mouse-pointer over a viewport?

When you move the mouse-pointer over a viewport, a configuration gadget (gear) is shown at lower right above the viewport.

What happens when you click the configuration gadget or double-click the viewport?

Clicking this gear, or double-clicking the viewport (above the label) opens the Input Configuration panel for the corresponding Switcher input.

What does the viewport label show?

In addition to features mentioned above, note that the viewport label shows an indicator when the integrated Proc Amp is applied to modify the source’s color characteristics, and the CLIPS player monitor displays a convenient timecode countdown.

What does the addition of NDI (Network Device Interface) support provide the AV-HLC100?

The addition of NDI (Network Device Interface) support to its four 3G SDI and the HDMI input provides AV-HLC100 a full range of input and output possibilities.

What configuration does an NDI source need?

Generally, an NDI source needs little if any configuration, but traditional sources may require you to choose between optional connection methods and settings.

What must be installed on the AV-HLC100 to receive NDI|HX sources?

To receive NDI|HX sources, such as the output from NDI-enabled Panasonic cameras, the NewTek NDI|HX driver for Windows® must be installed on AV-HLC100.

Where are the settings for NDI|HX sources provided?

These settings are provided in the Input Configuration panel for each Switcher source.

What is the first tab of the Input Configuration panel labeled?

The first tab is labeled Input Settings, and it allows you to manage all source configuration, connection and control, and identification matters.

Where are local sources listed in the Source menu?

Local sources are listed first in the Source menu.

What do most local sources consist of?

Most of the local sources consist of the four hardware inputs found on the back of the system (Input 1 being shared between SDI and HDMI input ports). In addition, you will see an entry labeled Skype TX Caller.

What does the Auto Detect option in the Format menu feature do?

The Auto Detect option in the Format menu feature makes configuring SDI, HDMI and NDI sources easy.

What is an easy way to see a camera signal?

Generally, you can simply connect a camera and see the signal immediately, without any need to set resolution and framerate options.

What formats are supported by SDI and NDI inputs only?

Note: 1080/59.94p and 1080/50p formats are supported by SDI and NDI inputs only.

When might you occasionally need to manually select the format for SDI sources?

For SDI sources, however, you may occasionally need to manually select the format in certain cases.

What does the Format menu list?

The Format menu lists appropriate options for the current session video standard – PAL or NTSC.

What must all connected sources conform to?

Hint: All connected sources must conform to the current session’s video standard.

What are some standard SDI and HDMI options?

Other standard SDI and HDMI options are described below: The standard definition options listed below are provided in both 4:3 and 16:9 versions:

Format	Description
1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50p, 1080/50i	* Digital source, high definition, progressive or interlaced * 1920×1080 pixels, 16:9 picture aspect * Optionally carries embedded audio
1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/23.98p, 1080/23.98p Telecine, 1080/25PsF	* Digital source, high definition, progressive scan, or PsF (a hybrid) * 1920×1080 pixels, 16:9 picture aspect * Optionally carries embedded audio
720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/23.98p, 720/50p, 720/25p	* Digital source, high definition, progressive scan * 1280×720 pixels, 16:9 picture aspect * Optionally carries embedded audio
480i, 16:9	* NTSC digital format, standard definition, interlaced * 720×480 pixels, anamorphic 16:9 picture aspect * Optionally carries embedded audio
480i, 4:3	* NTSC digital format, standard definition, interlaced * 720×480 pixels, 4:3 picture aspect or anamorphic 16:9 picture aspect * Optionally carries embedded audio
576, 16:9	* PAL analog format, Standard definition, interlaced * 720×576 pixels, anamorphic 16:9 picture aspect * Connected by SDI input connectors * Optionally carries embedded audio
576, 4:3	* PAL digital format, standard definition, interlaced * 720×576 pixels, 4:3 picture aspect * Connected by SDI input connectors * Optionally carries embedded audio

What does the ‘telecine’ option remove?

The ‘telecine’ option removes ‘2:3 pull-up’ in output from cameras claiming 24PsF but actually supplying video at 30 fps (to make it suitable for 24P sessions).

What is the Video Delay setting helpful for?

The Video Delay setting can be very helpful in cases where upstream audio processing results in sound arriving at AV-HLC100’s inputs ‘late’.

When would you use the Low Bandwidth switch?

The Low Bandwidth switch is shown for NDI sources and allows you to request a lower quality signal. You might use this option for inputs that aren’t needed at high resolution – for example a game clock camera that you intend to show as a Picture in Picture overlay – or to reduce bandwidth requirements on congested or slow networks.

What might you wish to replace the default Switcher input names with?

Often you will wish to replace the default Switcher input names like (INPUT 1, 2, etc.) with something more descriptive.

What does the Input Names group contain?

The Input Names group contains three editable text fields.

Where is the Video label displayed?

The Video label is displayed beneath viewports.

Where does the Button label appear?

The shorter Button label appears on Switcher buttons.

What can the Comment field be used as?

The longer Comment field can be used as a memo, but, like the Video label, is also available as a DataLink key for use in titling (see Section 12.2 and 7.1.3).

What can properly prepared title pages use the Comment field to do?

Properly prepared title pages can use this to automatically ‘pull in’ data from these fields from the information you enter here, allowing you to show titles that properly identify their source every time.

What are PTZ or ‘robotic’ cameras playing an increasingly important role in?

PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom), or ‘robotic’ cameras are playing increasingly important roles in video production.

How many PTZ cameras can the AV-HLC100 control?

And AV-HLC100 is able to control multiple PTZ cameras across a network connection.

How do Connection controls vary?

Connection controls shown in the PTZ group vary according to the Connection type you select from the following two options:

NDI – Choose this control connection option for NDI-enabled Panasonic cameras or other devices. No other settings are required in this case.
Panasonic – Choose this control connection option for Panasonic PTZ cameras supplying video by SDI or HDMI video connections. Then continue to configure the device by entering values.

How do you choose your camera protocol?

Choose your camera protocol using the drop-down menu.

What is normally all you need to do for NDI cameras?

For NDI cameras, that is normally all you need to do.

What will you need to enter to control the connection to Panasonic cameras lacking NDI connectivity?

To control the connection to Panasonic cameras lacking NDI connectivity, you will also need to enter the IP address for the unit.

What happens when an NDI source is identified as one that offers a webpage for settings?

There is an added benefit to the NDI camera connection method. When an NDI source is identified as one that offers a webpage for settings, as cameras often do, a Configure button is added beside the Source menu.

What will happen when you click the Configure button?

Clicking this button will open the device webpage in AV-HLC100’s web browser, allowing you to configure any advanced settings that may be provided.

How many Switcher inputs can be configured as a PTZ camera?

Any of AV-HLC100’s eight Switcher inputs can be configured as a PTZ camera.

How can a PTZ camera be controlled once a control connection is established?

Once a control connection is established for a PTZ camera, the camera can be controlled directly from the Live Desktop or the Control Surface.

Where are PTZ camera controls hosted in the Live Desktop?

In the Live Desktop, PTZ camera controls are hosted in a special tab that is added to the Input Configuration panel when the camera control is established.

What can you manage in addition to pan, tilt, and zoom control?

In addition to pan, tilt, and zoom control, you can also manage the camera’s White Balance settings, Focus and Iris (or ‘brightness’), settings for supported cameras.

What kind of system does the AV-HLC100 provide?

AV-HLC100 also provides a convenient, visual PTZ preset system allowing you to ‘lock in’ your shots and access them quickly.

Where does the set of manual Position, Zoom, Focus, and Iris controls sit?

A set of manual Position, Zoom, Focus and Iris controls sits centrally just beneath the PTZ preset bin.

How do you make manual adjustments to the Position, Zoom, Focus, and Iris controls?

Drag the mouse on these to make manual adjustments. (The latter two items are supplemented by Auto Focus and Auto Iris toggle switches just beneath.)

What does the large Preset Bin show?

The large Preset Bin just above shows thumbnail icons for the first 24 of the camera’s PTZ presets (the control surface provides access to up to 99 presets).

What happens when you click a preset icon?

Click a preset icon, and the camera will automatically begin moving to the stored position.

How do you configure and store a preset?

To configure and store a preset:

Use the Position, Zoom and Focus controls to navigate to the desired camera angle, etc.
Then move the mouse over the preset icon you wish to store (or update), and click the Snapshot (camera) gadget that pops up in the upper-right corner of the icon.

How do you update the representative thumbnail image without modifying the preset already stored in that slot?

Hold Shift when clicking the Snapshot (camera) gadget to update the representative thumbnail image without modifying the preset already stored in that slot.

What does the White Balance menu offer for Panasonic PTZ cameras?

For Panasonic PTZ cameras, the White Balance menu offers AWA and AWB presets, along with 3200 and 5600 Kelvin options.

How is White Balance stored?

(White Balance is a ‘global’ setting, and is not stored in camera presets. By contrast, the Focus setting, and the state of its Auto switch are stored individually in each preset. This is also true for the Iris setting, and its Auto switch.)

What does the Flip switch allow you to do?

The Flip switch allows you to compensate when the camera is mounted in an inverted configuration.

What do the Pan, Tilt, and Zoom switches in the Invert group allow you to do?

The Pan, Tilt and Zoom switches below in the group labeled Invert allow you to reverse the direction of the named control operations.

Where is pan, tilt, zoom control, and preset selection for connected robotic cameras directly supported?

Pan, tilt, zoom control, and preset selection for connected robotic cameras are also directly supported on the control surface.

Where are extensive color control processing options provided for every video source?

AV-HLC100 provides extensive color control processing options for every video source. These are hosted in the Color tab of the Input Configuration panel.

When can lighting conditions change dramatically?

Lighting conditions can change dramatically during many live events, especially those held outdoors.

What problem does production usually involve?

Adding to this problem, production usually involves multiple cameras and, all too often, these may not have uniform color characteristics.

What can be troublesome and expensive?

Ensuring consistent color when switching from one angle to another, avoiding unwelcome brightness or color shifts as evening falls or when a cloud obscures the sun briefly can be troublesome, and expensive.

What does the Auto Color feature update?

To help you overcome these problems, the Auto Color feature updates the color characteristics of your video sources as lighting conditions vary.

What is all it takes to produce a show that looks amazingly consistent?

In many cases, simply enabling the Auto Color switch is all it takes to produce a show that looks amazingly consistent.

How is each camera with Auto Color enabled processed by default?

By default, each camera with Auto Color enabled is processed uniquely – without reference to other sources.

When can even greater consistency be achieved?

Often, though, even greater consistency can be achieved by treating sources in similar illumination environments as a group.

What does enabling Multicam for several cameras cause?

Enable Multicam for several cameras causes Auto Color to evaluate and adjust these cameras in unison.

What might you enable Multicam for?

You might, for example, enable Multicam for court-side cameras in an interior sports venue, while treating exterior or studio feeds individually.

What does the Listen Only switch allow you to do?

The Listen Only switch allows you to include a source in the Multicam group without adding its own feed to the group evaluation.

What is an example of how you might use the Listen Only switch?

Thus a camera trained on a giant purple dinosaur can be automatically corrected without disproportionately biasing the group evaluation and consequent Auto Color correction.

What could you do with the Listen Only switch?

Alternatively, one might enable Multicam for a number of sources, turning Listen Only on for all but one camera – effectively making that camera the color reference all other cameras in the group will follow.

What is downstream of the Auto Color System?

Note: The Proc Amp, discussed next, is downstream of the Auto Color system.

What does being downstream of the Auto Color System allow the Proc Amp to do?

This allows you to apply further manual color adjustments to your individual sources, whether for fine-tuning or to achieve a specific “look”.

What does a switch at the top of the Proc Amp control group do?

A switch at the top of the Proc Amp control group toggles the feature on/off.

What are the other controls of the Proc Amp control group and how do they operate?

Other controls operate as follows:

Brightness: Adjustment range from -50 to +50 IRE (the default being 0). As reference, the full luminance range of the visible portion of a video signal can be thought of as ‘100 IRE units’ (named for the Institute of Radio Engineers) – ignoring minor regional variations.
Contrast – Adjustment range from 25 – 400% (default 100%).
Hue – Adjustment range between -180° and +180°. Adjusts the master color of the video signal from the attached source, swinging the entire image through the color wheel’s spectrum.
Saturation – Adjustment range from 0-500%. Zero saturation results in a ‘black and white’ picture; increased saturation results in richer colors. High saturation values can exaggerate the color portion of the signal. (Note that over-saturated colors are considered illegal for broadcast transmission, and may result in display problems on some devices.)
White Balance – to automatically white balance, click and hold the mouse button on the Color well, and then slide the ‘eyedropper’ pointer onto the monitor for the corresponding source. Release the mouse button over a part of the image that should appear as white after processing.

When are Proc Amp adjustments applied?

Hint: Proc Amp adjustments are also applied after LiveMatte is processed, which can help when composing greenscreen shots to match a background or LiveSet.

What is revealed when you click the triangle gadget beside the Advanced Color Controls label?

This secondary control group is revealed when you click the triangle gadget beside its label.

What does the Advanced Color Controls group add in addition to per color channel (RGB) Brightness and Contrast sliders?

In addition to per color channel (RGB) Brightness and Contrast sliders, it adds U Offset and V Offset controls.

What does the U portion of the video signal carry?

The U portion of the video signal carries blue and yellow color information.

What happens when you rotate the U Offset knob clockwise and counter-clockwise?

Rotating the U Offset knob clockwise shifts the signal toward blue, while a counter-clockwise twist shifts the signal toward yellow.

What does the V portion of the video signal carry?

The V portion of the video signal carries red and green color information.

What happens when you rotate the V Offset knob clockwise and counter-clockwise?

Rotate V Offset clockwise to shift the signal toward red and counter-clockwise to shift the signal toward green.

What is the bottom band of the Live Desktop host to?

The bottom band of the Live Desktop, below the monitoring section, is host to the Switcher and related controls and features, including the Overlay Controls.

What does the AV-HLC100 use to accomplish operations that would otherwise take at least two steps using the Control Surface?

AV-HLC100 uses a quick and convenient single-row Switcher to accomplish operations that would otherwise take at least two steps using the Control Surface.

What does a single click on a Switcher button do?

Thus a single click on a Switcher button thus does several things as follows:

The clicked source is assigned to AV-HLC100’s internal ‘Preview’ row (associated audio sources may also be affected by Switcher activity – see Section 13.8.4).
AV-HLC100 performs a transition to display the designated (Preview) source by applying the transition defined by the Transition Mode settings at right.

What can the Switcher row also be used to determine?

The Switcher row can also be used to determine what video source is sent to the AUX video bus (carried by the SDI 2 and the AUX NDI outputs).

How can any Switcher source be sent to AUX?

By holding down ALT on the keyboard while punching a Switcher row button, any Switcher source can be sent to AUX instead. An AUX tag is added to the Switcher display to identify the selected source.

How do you revert to the default AUX source?

To revert to the default AUX source, roll the mouse over this tag and click the (x) gadget that it shows.

Where can AV-HLC100’s internal Program and Preview buses be seen and controlled?

Although AV-HLC100’s internal Progam and Preview busses are not independently depicted in the Live Desktop, they can be seen (and controlled) on the Control Surface.

What does the Background (also referred to as “BKGD”) video layer comprise?

This layer comprises the current blend of two primary video layers, Program and Preview.

What determines the dominant source of the Background layer?

The Program row selection determines the dominant source of the Background layer.

What determines which source is queued up for display in the Background layer by the next transition?

The Preview row selection determines which source is queued up for display in the Background layer by the next transition.

What does the Background layer include during a transition?

During a transition, the Background layer includes increasing greater portions of the incoming Preview row video source until eventually, the outgoing source is completely removed from the output (having been swapped into the place of the former Preview row selection).

What are Overlay layers (also called “downstream keys”) typically used for?

Overlay layers are typically used for overlaying graphics and titles, etc., though they may serve other purposes as well.

How many Overlay layers does the AV-HLC100 provide?

AV-HLC100 really provides three Overlay layers (only the first two are shown in the Live Desktop):

What two additional options does the Duration menu for the Background transition offer?

Reverse – configures the current transition to run in reverse direction the next time it is applied.
Ping Pong – when enabled, this option causes the direction of the transition to be automatically swapped after each time it is applied.

How do you hide or display an Overlay layer?

Clicking the live viewport of an Overlay layer will hide or display the layer, using the transition effect represented by the icon and label below. A progress meter shown behind the transition label informs you of the current visibility state of the layer.

How do you configure transitions for each Overlay layer?

Similar to the Transition mode controls for the Switcher, click the transition icon below an Overlay viewport to reveal a transition preset bin. Click an entry in the palette to select it, or move the mouse pointer to the “+” sign that pops up for each icon and click to open AV-HLC100’s Media Browser. In the Media Browser, you can choose from the hundreds of transition effects included with AV-HLC100, including colorful Animation Store effects. The selected effect will replace the current one in the preset bin.

How do Transitions applied as Overlay layer effects work?

The direction of Transitions applied as Overlay layer effects automatically alternates. If the first click displays the layer using an effect, the next click removes it using the reverse effect. This ‘Ping Pong’ behavior is optional for Background layer transitions.

How do you resize and position an overlaid source?

Each Overlay layer also includes Position controls, to let you resize the overlaid source and place it according to taste. Roll the mouse pointer over the layer’s viewport to reveal the familiar gear icon. Click this to open the Positioning settings pane for the associated layer.

How do you relocate the PiP layer vertically or horizontally within the frame?

Click and drag on the Position button to relocate the PiP layer vertically or horizontally within the frame. Dragging left or right directly on either of the two nearby numeric controls adjusts the position on a single axis only.

How do you constrain mouse actions to one axis when relocating the PiP layer?

You can also constrain mouse actions to one axis by holding down the Ctrl key before dragging.

How do you adjust the apparent size of the overlay?

Dragging the cursor on the Zoom button (magnifying glass) affects the apparent size of the overlay. If you drag just one of the associated numeric gadgets, you can adjust the corresponding layer in one dimension–width or height.

How do you turn the overlay source on three axes?

Drag the pointer over the Rotation button with the left mouse button depressed to turn the overlay source on three axes as follows:

Drag left/right to rotate the source about the Y (vertical) axis.
Drag up/down to rotate about the X (horizontal) axis.
Drag while holding Alt down to rotate about the Z axis.
Drag on a single numeric slider, or hold down Ctrl to constrain rotation to one axis.

How do you type a value into a numeric field using the keyboard?

If you click a numeric field (or right-click it), you can type a value into the gadget using the keyboard; press Enter to complete the editing action, or Esc to cancel it.

When are Overlay layers automatically shown on the Preview monitors?

Overlay layers are automatically shown on the Preview monitors when the Position panel is open. This allows you to adjust positioning without the result being inadvertently shown on output.

What do the Edges tab controls allow you to do?

The Edges tab controls are similar to those just described, but allow you to crop the Picture in Picture layer overlay (only).

How do you reset individual Edges settings to their default values?

Individual Edges settings can be reset to their default values by double-clicking with the Shift key held down. Restore default settings to all parameters of the Position or Edges tabs by clicking Reset.

What items can include an embedded alpha channel?

Items in the CLIPS playlist file can include an embedded alpha channel, as can NDI sources and title pages.

How do Overlay layers handle transparency channels?

Overlay layers automatically respect the transparency channel supplied by the source. The Background layer will appear through or around sources with transparency as appropriate.

What type of files should you use in the CLIPS players?

Use files with straight (a.k.a. “non-premultiplied”) alpha channels in the CLIPS players. Premultiplied files will generally not yield correct results when overlaid on other imagery.

What are some creative possibilities of the PiP layer?

The PiP layer offers a lot of creative possibilities. Beyond the obvious, it can serve to display a station ID ‘bug’ or company logo, to add a ‘spinning globe’ animation playing in CLIPS, or many other purposes.

How do you configure AV-HLC100 to automatically show a title page when the Background layer transition occurs?

To delegate an Overlay layer to transition simultaneously with the Background layer, simply click the Overlay layer label (PiP or Titles) above the small viewport for the layer. The label button for the corresponding Overlay layer will turn blue, and a blue border will surround its viewport. The next time you click a Switcher button, the Overlay transition and Background transition will both be initiated at the same time.

What does the Look Ahead Preview monitor allow you to do?

The Look Ahead Preview monitor respects your Overlay delegate selections, allowing you to configure layers for upcoming switcher operations with great confidence.

What are the two internal Media Players included in AV-HLC100 called and what are they designed for?

AV-HLC100 includes two internal Media Players, referred to as CLIP and STILL players. These names of these players give you an idea what different media types they are designed for:

The CLIP player is designed to display video clips – including long format ‘movies’. It can also play audio files.
The STILL player is provided to show image files such as photos, graphics, etc.

How are the video and audio file formats supported by the Media Players extended?

The video and audio file formats supported by the Media Players are extended by installing the optional NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin.

How is the content of AV-HLC100’s internal Media Players organized?

The content of AV-HLC100’s internal Media Players is organized in a storyboard-style playlist, shown in a tab in its Input Configuration panel.

How do you open the Input Configuration panel for the Media Players?

Open this panel by clicking the gear that is shown when you move the mouse over the CLIP or STILL viewport in the monitoring section of the Live Desktop.

What happens to the play position for the CLIP player when a clip is newly selected?

The play position for the CLIP player is automatically set to the first frame when a clip is newly selected.

How do you begin playback from the In Point of the current file in the CLIP player?

Double-clicking a thumbnail (or clicking the Play button) begins playback from the In Point of the current file. Double-clicking elsewhere in the playlist pane opens the Media Browser (hold down shift when clicking to open a system file explorer instead of the custom Media Browser).

What happens during playback in the CLIP player?

During playback, the footer of playlist items illuminates in blue as each is played in turn. When necessary, the playlist pane scrolls to display the icon for the currently playing item. A progress bar is displayed in the label beneath the currently playing thumbnail.

What is the status of selected items in the Playlist pane during playback?

During playback, selection status is independent of the clip playing. Selected items have a white border in the Playlist pane.

How can icons in the playlist be re-ordered?

Icons in the playlist can be re-ordered quickly and easily using familiar drag and drop techniques. The playlist can even be altered during playback (of course, if the currently playing item is removed, playback stops immediately).

What is displayed below an icon in the playlist?

An Alias (by default, the item’s filename) is displayed below the icon. Items in the CLIP player playlist also show their duration. Clicking an item in the playlist selects it. Standard Shift + click and Ctrl + click multi-selection operations are supported, and all selected items are denoted by a white border around their icon.

How do you open the Media Browser from the playlist?

Click the large + (Add Media) button at left beneath the playlist pane to open the Media Browser. Alternatively, double-click in an empty part of the Playlist pane.

What happens to newly-added files in the Playlist pane?

Newly-added files become selected items in the Playlist pane.

How do you show a menu with context-relevant items in the playlist pane?

Right-click in the playlist pane to show a menu with context-relevant items from the following list (operations affect selected playlist items):

Cut
Copy
Paste
Remove
Properties

What standard keystrokes are supported for playlist entries?

Standard Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete keystrokes are supported for playlist entries.

What happens to un-playable file icons?

Un-playable (missing, corrupt, or unsupported) file icons are dimmed.

What operations is multi-selection supported for?

Multi-selection is supported for most operations, including Set Duration (applies to Still and Title only).

What does the Properties panel allow you to edit?

The Properties panel allows you to edit the Display Name for a file in the playlist. This entry defaults to the filename, but is actually a local alias, or ‘nickname’.

Does editing the Display Name change the name of the file on your hard drive?

Editing the name does not actually change the name of the file on your hard drive. Roll the mouse over the icon to see the true filename and its path.

What does the Comment box permit you to do?

The Comment box permits to enter metadata to associate with the file.

What is available as DataLink keys?

Both the Display Name and Comment box content for the selected clip are available as DataLink keys, which can in turn be served to live title pages.

What kind of alpha channels should you use for files with transparency?

For files with transparency such as 32bit image files, use non-premultiplied (or ‘straight’) alpha channels. Premultiplied files will not give the correct results when overlaid on other imagery.

What does AV-HLC100’s custom Media Browser provide?

AV-HLC100’s custom Media Browser provides easy navigation and selection of content. It is available anywhere in the Live Desktop that you might wish to select content, transitions or effects for use in your production.

What is the panel layout of the Media Browser principally comprised of?

The panel layout is principally comprised of two panes, left and right, that we’ll refer to as the Location List and File Pane.

What is the Location List?

The Location List is a column of favorite “locations”, grouped under headings such as Clips, Titles, Stills, and so on. The Media Browser is context sensitive, so the headings shown are always appropriate for the purpose for which they were opened. A list of sub-headings may appear under each main heading in the Location List. When you select a sub-heading, the right hand pane – the File Pane – is populated.

What does clicking Browse open?

Clicking Browse opens a standard system file explorer, rather than the custom Media Browser.

How do you jump to the standard system file explorer from a Media Player?

To jump to the standard system file explorer (rather than the custom Media Browser) from a Media Player, hold keyboard Shift while clicking the Add button.

What do the icons appearing in the File Pane represent?

Icons appearing in the File Pane represent content located inside the sub-heading selected at left in the Locations List. These are grouped under horizontal dividers named for sub-folders, which allows related content to be organized conveniently.

How is the File Pane view filtered?

The File Pane view is filtered to show only relevant content. For example, when selecting Titles, the browser only shows Title page files (.cgxml).

What does the File Pane filter do?

An additional filter appears above the File Pane. This filter quickly locates files matching criteria you enter, doing so even as you type. For example, if you enter “PNG” into the filter field, the File Pane displays all content at the current location with that string as part of its filename. This would include any file with the extension “.PNG” (a Portable Network Graphic formatted image file), but also “PNGirl.jpg”.

What does right-clicking on a file icon in the right-hand pane show?

Right-click on a file icon in the right-hand pane to show a menu providing Rename and Delete options. Be aware that Delete really does remove content from your hard drive. (This menu is not shown if the item is write-protected.)

What do the Player Controls provide?

A simple set of controls beneath the Playlist pane provides playback-related functions:

Previous button: go to previous playlist entry
Stop (clicking Stop when already stopped goes to the first frame)
Play
Next button: go to next playlist entry
(Not shown): Double-click an entry in the playlist pane to begin playback at the start of that playlist entry
Timecode: counts down while the item plays; turns amber and then red to indicate 10 seconds and 5 seconds remaining to play.

What does enabling the Loop gadget do?

Enabling the circular Loop gadget repeats playback of the item continuously.

What happens when the Autoplay switch is enabled?

When enabled, the Autoplay switch has several important effects. First, it initiates playback automatically when the associated Media Player is placed on Program by a Switcher operation either directly or by being displayed via an Overlay operation.

What happens when player output is displayed on Program when the Autoplay switch is enabled?

If player output is displayed on Program, the reverse Switcher transition occurs automatically as the end of play approaches. Then the playhead position advances to the next item in the Playlist after playback is automatically stopped.

Does the Overlay ‘out’ effect occur automatically as the end of play approaches?

Unlike Switcher transitions, the Overlay ‘out’ effect does not occur automatically as the end of play approaches.

How do you open AV-HLC100’s Title Editor?

Open AV-HLC100’s Title Editor by clicking the gear icon that appears at lower-right when you move the mouse over the Title viewport at right in Switcher section of the Live Desktop.

How do you resize the Title Editor panel?

This panel can be re-sized by dragging its lower-right corner, and re-positioned by dragging the titlebar.

Can you modify title pages during live production?

Opening the pop-up Title Editor during display is permitted, allowing you to modify title pages during live production (changes are shown immediately). When you move the mouse pointer over editable text in the Title Page Editor’s preview, a white bounding-box surrounds the text. If you click inside the box the text object is selected and a text edit field is shown.

How do you complete editing operations in the Title Editor?

Press Enter or click outside the box to complete editing operations, or press Tab to advance to next entry field (press Shift + Tab instead to jump to the prior text field).

What does a red line under a character or word indicate?

A red line under a character or word indicates the spell-checker is questioning its spelling. Right click the word to open a menu suggesting alternatives. Click any entries shown if you wish to update the original.

What can be used to navigate in and between text fields on the current title page?

Note that the cursor keys – that is, the left/right and up/down arrows – can also be used to navigate in and between text fields on the current title page.

How can selected text be ‘nudged’?

Selected text can be ‘nudged’ a pixel at a time using ALT + the keyboard arrow keys. If you hold down both SHIFT and ALT, the arrow keys move the text object in five pixels increments.

What are the two tabs in the Title Editor labeled and what controls do they contain?

The Title Editor has two tabs, labeled Edit and Position. The controls in the latter tab are identical to those discussed under the heading Position Tab. In this chapter, we will concentrate on the Edit tab.

What do the text attribute controls in the header of the Title Editor include?

The header of the Title Editor holds an assortment of text attribute controls. These include a Font selector menu, numeric Size control, and Bold, Italic, Underline and ‘ALLCAPS’ switches.

What does clicking Load do in the Title Editor?

Clicking Load opens AV-HLC100s Media Browser allowing you to select a title template.

What does clicking Clear do in the Title Editor?

Clear removes the current page.

How can you tell if an image embedded in a Title Page is a stand-in?

Images embedded in Title Pages may be locked, or they may be editable ‘stand-ins’. When you roll the mouse over an embedded image and a white border is displayed around the image, the image is a stand-in. Click a stand-in to open the Media Browser, and select an image file (hold Shift to use the system file explorer instead).

What does right-clicking a stand-in image allow you to do?

If you right-click a stand-in image, a context menu lets you select between optional methods of fitting the image to its frame. Stretch causes the image to completely fill the frame. Fill Area retains the interested image’s original aspect, cropping as necessary to fit inside the frame. Show All Image also retains the original image aspect, but fits the complete image into the frame (which may result in ‘pillar-boxing’ or ‘letter-boxing’).

What does the Image Properties panel provide?

This dialog provides the same set of Fill Mode options, but adds an Image Source box supporting direct entry of the path to an image file. The Image Source box comes into play in connection with the next topic, DataLink.

What do text and images on title pages accept as input?

Both text and images on title pages accept DataLink keys as input.

How does the Title Editor indicate which entry boxes accept DataLink keys?

The Title Editor indicates which entry boxes accept DataLink keys by showing a custom mouse pointer (%DL).

How are available DataLink keys listed?

To make key entry faster, available DataLink keys are listed in a drop-down menu as soon as you enter a % sign into a text entry box (key names are in the format %key name%). If you continue typing, the list shown is filtered to show only relevant key names.

What will happen to a line of text or image on a title page that has been set to a key name?

A line of text or image on a title page that has been set to a key name will be automatically replaced by the current value assigned to that key when the page is displayed.

How can title pages be populated across the network?

You can also take advantage of the DataLink extension for the popular Chrome web browser, which makes it easy to populate title pages across the network from a browser running on virtually any platform.

What does the Presets control at top-right in the Title Editor do?

The Presets control at top-right in the Title Editor pops up a bin with 8 preset slots. When you move the mouse over a preset slot, a Snapshot (camera) gadget is shown. Clicking this gadget stores the current title page, including any settings applied in the Position panel. Right-click to Clear or Update the preset using the context menu.

What happens when you click the preset gadget in the header label of the Titles Overlay control in the Switcher?

A similar preset gadget appears in the header label of the Titles Overlay control in the Switcher. Clicking it opens the preset bin, to permit you to quickly change from one preset to the next during production.

How do you open the Audio Mixer?

To open the Audio Mixer, click the button with the same name in the Dashboard at the top of the Live Desktop.

What do the compact sub-panels in the Audio Mixer provide?

Compact sub-panels in this pane provide configuration and control for individual audio sources and also audio outputs as follows, from left to right:

Controls for audio Inputs 1-8.
TALKBACK: a special input provided for use with SkypeTX inputs.
CLIP: sound embedded in video clips in the CLIP player playlist.
Master: controls the primary audio bus. AV-HLC100’s stereo analog output connections carry the first two channels of the Master audio mix.

What is the maximum input/output level of AV-HLC100’s analog audio, what is the nominal input level, and what is the sample rate?

AV-HLC100’s analog audio conforms to SMPTE RP-155. The maximum input/output level is +24 dBu. Nominal input level is +4 dBu (-20 dBFS), and the sample rate is 48 kHz. Levels above 0 dBVU are shown in red in the VU meters, to caution you that overly high levels can result in clipping in recordings.

What audio will headphones connected to the stereo output jack carry?

By default, headphones connected to this stereo output jack will carry the first two channels of the audio signal from the bus designated Master – that is, the same audio carried by analog outputs marked 1 and 2 in the AUDIO OUT group on the unit’s backplane.

What else affects the Headphone output?

Remember that the Headphone output is also affected by Solo switches located at the bottom of each control group in the Audio Mixer. When Solo is enabled for one or more sources, only the soloed sources are sent to the connector.

How can the calibration of the VU meters be changed?

The calibration of the VU meters can be changed to suit your preference. Click the label below the Headphone control at left to open a small menu offering three options as follows:

dBVU : most familiar to users of typical analog audio mixers
dBFS : dB ‘Full Scale’ – the digital standard
dBU : based on a voltage of 0.775 VRMS (a shy scale rarely seen in public, supplied for completeness, comparison, and the amusement of audiophiles)

What can each of the Inputs 1-8 in the Audio Mixer be assigned to?

Each of these can be assigned to any audio source available – whether analog (line level) sound supplied to rear panel connectors, SDI or HDMI embedded audio from one of the backplane video inputs, or any available network audio source.

How do you access the Connection menu in the Audio Mixer?

To access the Connection menu, move the cursor into the label of an input, and click the Configure (gear) button that appears just at right. The Advanced Audio Configuration panel will be shown. The drop-down Connection menu at the top of this pane allows the selection of one of the supported sources:

By default, local physical sources are listed as Input 1, 2, and so on
Follow Video Source – the default selection, follows the same numbered Switcher video input
All available NDI (network) audio sources

How can you connect directly to any external audio source?

You can connect directly to any external audio source in the Advanced Configuration panel. Also, for reasons of your own, you may well prefer to treat various audio sources as independent of the nominally associated video input.

How do you access the Connection menu to select the connection type?

By default, local physical sources are listed as Input 1, 2, and so on
Follow Video Source – the default selection, follows the same numbered Switcher video input
All available NDI (network) audio sources

How do you connect to the analog audio input connectors?

For most Inputs 1-8, the connection type control at right defaults to either Auto-Detect (or Embedded in Video), providing automatic detection of sound from HDMI, SDI and NDI video sources. To connect to the analog audio input connectors, instead, select Input 2 and then choose the Line option from this menu.

What happens when one of AV-HLC100’s video inputs is assigned to the Skype TX Caller source?

When one of AV-HLC100’s video inputs is assigned to the Skype TX Caller source, the audio control group is thus automatically assigned to govern incoming audio from that remote Skype caller by default.

Is it necessary to configure a special audio ‘mix minus’ to serve as the return sound for the remote Skype caller?

It is not necessary to configure a special audio ‘mix minus’ to serve as the return sound for the remote Skype caller. AV-HLC100 handles this automatically, ensuring that (except when the TalkBack feature is engaged) the remote caller receives a special mix comprised of the Master mix with the remote caller’s sound removed.

What does the TALKBACK input in the Audio Mixer provide?

The Audio Mixer input labeled TALKBACK serves a special purpose, providing a way to converse with remote Skype TX Callers off-air (i.e., without intruding into your live program). You can choose what audio source to supply for TalkBack purposes from a variety of input types, as discussed in the previous sections.

What happens when an audio control is ‘listening’ to a Skype TX channel?

As mentioned earlier, the default Connection option for an external Audio Mixer input assigned to a Skype TX channel allows the corresponding controls to govern audio from the remote Skype caller. In this case (that is, when an audio control is ‘listening’ to a Skype TX channel), a new button labeled TALK is added beside the group’s SOLO button.

What happens when the TALK button is lit?

When the TALK button is lit, audio you supply via the TALKBACK input (perhaps sound from the 1/8” motherboard audio input) is sent to the remote caller, temporarily replacing the normal mix-minus sound that remote caller would otherwise hear. At the same time, AV-HLC100 sends the incoming sound from the remote Skype caller to its Headphone output, enabling you to have a two way conversation off-air.

What should you do to prevent sound from the Skype caller being sent to your live audio mix during TalkBack conversations?

You’ll want to take steps (such as by enabling Mute, or perhaps Follow Program Video) to prevent sound from the Skype caller being sent to your live audio mix during TalkBack conversations.

What do Mute switches do?

Mute switches for inputs and outputs appear as ‘speaker’ icons located just above in the main Mixer panel. A single switch controls multiple channels, as appropriate for that source. Enabling Mute removes the sound from that source from all downstream audio mixes and outputs.

How do muted sources display signal activity on the VU meters?

Muted sources still show signal activity on the VU meters, but levels are drawn in gray rather than full color. This is also true for sources with Follow set that are not currently audible on output.

What happens when you enable Solo for a source?

Consider a few basic design concepts:

Enabling Solo for a source sends its (post-fader) sound to the Headphones output, and removes all other sources from that output.
Solo has no impact on the Master audio mix.
The Solo feature is normally operates as what it often called ‘exclusive Solo’ (or ‘X-Or’ type). This means that enabling Solo for a given source disables all other Solo buttons.
It is possible to use what is called ‘Solo latching’, ganging multiple sources for Solo output. Hold down the Ctrl key and click additional Solo buttons to add or remove their respective audio contributions from the latched Solo group.

How do you audition an audio source without allowing the test sound to be audible on Program output?

To audition an audio source in this manner:

First Mute the source, removing it from primary outputs. (This step may not be required if you are using the audio Follow option.)
Then enable Solo to hear it on the Headphones output.

How many audio channels does the CLIP player output?

Video and audio-only files in the CLIP player playlist may contain audio. At most, the CLIP player outputs the first four audio channels – additional embedded channels are ignored. Other options and controls in these sub-panels are similar to those provided for external audio sources.

What does the configuration button for inputs and outputs open?

The controls for all inputs (including internal audio sources) as well as the Effects, Stream, Aux and Master output groups include a configuration button shown when you move the mouse over the input label. The familiar ‘gear’ icon opens the Audio Configuration panel. We touched on this panel earlier when we discussed selecting and configuring Connections for external audio inputs. The Audio Configuration panel offers additional features and controls, however. Let’s explore these now.

What does AV-HLC100 provide to mitigate video arriving later than the corresponding sound?

Audio and video arriving at inputs in sync will maintain sync throughout the system to output or recording. However, you should note that upstream issues can cause video to arrive later than the corresponding sound. To mitigate this sort of external problem, AV-HLC100 provides an adjustable Audio Delay setting.

What can in-camera processing delay?

Many cameras support simultaneous digital and analog audio output. In-camera processing can delay digital a/v output, resulting in analog audio output actually leading the digital output by a meaningful measure.

What does the Pan control in the Audio Configuration panel do?

The Audio Configuration panel also provides Pan control. Pan is a very useful feature; it adjusts placement of sound from source audio channels on the stereo channels comprising the audio mix(es). Using Pan, you can place all or part of channel 1 onto channel 2, and vice versa. When Pan is set to the extreme left position for channel 1, its audio is sent exclusively to the first channel for the Input 1 group. Centering the Pan knob labeled 1 splits the sound from Input 1 equally onto channels 1 and 2.

What happens when you slide Pan for channel 1 all the way to the right?

Sliding Pan for channel 1 all the way to the right results in that source only being audible on channel 2, removing it completely from its original channel. Pan also modulates the sound levels on the left and right channels so that the overall volume neither rises nor drops as a result of adjustments.

Is “Pan” the same as “Balance”?

“Pan” is not the same as “Balance”. The balance control in a stereo system varies the relative level of the left and right channels, but sound from the left channel will never come out of the right speaker, or vice versa (Pan does permit this).

What does the second tab in Audio Configuration, Processing, hold?

The second tab in Audio Configuration is named Processing, and likewise holds very valuable features.

What does the seven-band equalizer allow you to do?

The seven-band equalizer allows you to ‘shape’ sound to taste, accommodate sources with different acoustic characteristics (say, mismatched mics), minimize feedback or roll off unwanted parts of the audio spectrum. Enable or disable the Equalizer using the switch beside the label above its control group. The vertical sliders attenuate or boost the tonal range centered on the frequency shown at the top. The effect applied falls off gradually as sound draws closer to neighboring frequencies on either side. Click Reset to return all sliders to 0 dB.

What might reducing or increasing the level of one or more tonal bands using the equalizer call for you to do?

Naturally, reducing or increasing the level of one or more tonal bands affects the overall output level as well. This may call for you to trim the main level setting for the affected input or output.

What is the Compressor/Limiter capable of doing?

The Compressor/Limiter is capable of preventing clipping from unexpected peaks or transients, and making talent sound better than they do in real life, bringing voices, music and other audio sources into an optimal dynamic range. Being able to do this independently for each output too is icing on the cake, especially for Internet streaming, as it ensures correct levels at any time.

What happens to sound above the set Threshold level of the Compressor/Limiter?

Sound above the set Threshold level will be compressed; the amount of compression and the manner in which it is applied are both dictated by the other settings.

What does a Ratio of 4:1 mean in the Compressor/Limiter?

A Ratio of 4:1 means that if input level is 4 dB over the threshold, the output signal level after compression will be just 1 dB over the threshold. The gain (level) is reduced by 3 dB. Very high ratio settings are the reason the word “limiter” is part of the title for this feature. The highest ratio setting will effectively reduce any signal that would rise above the threshold all the way down to the threshold level (with the exception of a brief period during a sudden increase in source loudness, as dictated by the Attack setting).

How do you install the NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin?

Connect the unit to the internet.
Click Stream/Record button in the Dashboard area on the live operation GUI screen.
“Do you want to download and install this plugin?” appears in a pop-up screen. Click the Download button.
A dialog box pops up, and “Please wait…” is displayed and the installation process is performed.
When “A restart will be needed for full plugin functionality.” appears on the screen, the installation is finished. Click the Close button to close the screen.
Restart the live operation GUI screen. You can now use the grab and stream/record functions.

What is required to enable encoding?

A NewTek plugin.

How do you open the Streaming Configuration panel?

Click the Configure button (gear) at right of the Dashboard’s large STREAM/RECORD button.

How are the settings for the encoder configured?

Settings for the encoder are configured in the Configure Encoder dialog. Open this dialog by clicking the configuration (gear) icon labeled Encoding at left in the header of the Streaming Configuration panel.

How do you configure the encoder?

Select an encoder Preset (such as Medium or High), or manually configure custom settings using controls in the Video and Audio control groups below, and click OK.

Where is the information for a given CDN (Content Delivery Network) or other encoder target retained?

The information for a given CDN (Content Delivery Network) or other encoder target is also retained in a preset.

How are new presets added to the main Streaming Configuration panel?

New presets are added to the main Streaming Configuration panel using the New Preset menu at left in the footer of the panel.

What does a default File Capture preset allow you to do?

A default File Capture preset allows you to capture output from either encoder to a file.

How do you toggle streaming output from the Encoder to the preset?

Checkboxes beside each entry you add to the Streaming Configuration preset list allow you to toggle streaming output from the Encoder to the preset at right.

How do you configure the preset or sign in to the preset?

If you move the mouse pointer over a Preset, two new gadgets are shown at right. Click the familiar Configure gear to open a suitable dialog. It may invite you to enter your account credentials for a site and Sign In, or provide suitable controls for other relevant settings that are required.

How do you choose the path for encoded file output?

For a File Capture preset, you can choose the path for encoded file output.

How do you delete a preset?

Clicking the little (x) gadget will delete the Preset.

What does the dialog for the Custom menu item allow you to do?

The dialog this selection opens allows you to enter the details typically required by generic streaming services.

How do you record program output?

Recording program output really simply involves archiving your live stream file as it is created by the encoder. Simply configure and check-mark a File Capture preset for this purpose.

What does the Web Browser button do?

The Web Browser button in the header of the Streaming Configuration panel opens a web browser.

Why is the Web Browser feature provided?

This feature is provided for your convenience when working with web streams or your content delivery network account.

What is not recommended during live operations?

General purpose web surfing.

How do you bring the browser window to the front again if it is hidden?

If the web browser is hidden from view because a Live Desktop operation took precedence, you can re-use this button to bring the browser window to the front again.

How do you initiate streaming?

When you are ready, initiate streaming to the Preset targets you have check-marked in the Streaming Configuration panel by clicking the STREAM/RECORD button in the Dashboard at the top of the Live Desktop panel.

What is one of the best approaches when beginning to stream your productions?

One of the best approaches when beginning (to stream your productions) is to establish a relationship with a commercial streaming media provider.

What can a good provider do?

A good provider can guide you past firewalls, provide public addresses for everyone to view your stream, and provide no end of valuable guidance.

Why might using a commercial streaming media provider not be as expensive as you think?

Costs vary based on considerations such as how many viewers you expect, how much web bandwidth you use each month, and so-on. Some services based on an advertising model will even host your stream free.

How is ‘on demand’ streaming different than live streaming?

The difference is similar to:

watching a television program you previously recorded at a time convenient for you, or
watching a live event.

Where are on demand streams stored?

On demand streams are stored on a server (often supplied by an external service provider), ready to be transmitted whenever a viewer wishes.

When are live streams available?

Live streams are available at the time they are broadcast, such as during a live concert or event (some CDNs blur the boundaries between live streaming and VOD by offering DVR-style pause and rewind features).

What does AV-HLC100 permit you to do when the NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin is installed?

AV-HLC100 permits you to record live productions to local storage.

What can be done with the resulting files?

The resulting files can be hosted on a network later, so viewers can connect whenever they like.

What are your options for hosting the video?

If you have the resources available, you can host the video yourself – but if many people will likely want to view your production, you will likely avail yourself of a service to stream it on your behalf.

Ideally, when should ‘on demand’ streaming video begin to play?

Ideally, ‘on demand’ streaming video begins to play on request after a few moments.

What is buffering?

Letting the stream get a bit ahead of the client playback device is called ‘buffering’, and helps ensure smooth playback.

What is the contrast between ‘on demand’ streaming and other types of online video distribution?

This stands in contrast to other types of online video distribution which requires the viewer to completely download the video file before he can begin play.

What are the results of a sufficiently high speed connection between host and viewer?

Given a sufficiently high speed connection between host and viewer, they may well be able to enjoy a seamless viewing experience without stuttering or other issues.

What is live streaming?

Live streaming is a growing international market, and one you may well wish to serve. This form of streaming is a somewhat more demanding implementation. Rather than record a file and deal with it later, live video is transmitted over the network (in ‘near realtime’ – give or take a little time ‘in the pipe’, as it were.)

What does delivering a good quality stream require you consider?

Delivering a good quality stream requires that you consider both your network connection capabilities and that of your viewers.

What is ideal to ensure reliable delivery?

As well, to ensure reliable delivery, you will ideally have some idea of the size of your audience.

Why is streaming video highly compressed?

Naturally, streaming video is highly compressed to reduce bandwidth demands and make it available to a wider group.

What are some things to consider when deciding which encoding format to use for your live stream?

Some corporate and institutional network administrators opt to support one or another format exclusively. (Check with your IT department to find out if this affects your decision).
RTMP and RTSP combined have a very wide installed user base, and work well across multiple platforms (PCs, Macs, Linux, etc.).

What does the term ‘bitrate’ refer to?

This expression refers to data throughput per second (generally measured in Kilobits per second, or Kbps.)

How is bitrate like water flowing through a hose?

You could think of this as being like water flowing through a hose. You control the ‘faucet’, because you get to choose the streaming Profile setting in the system’s Configuration panels. However, you don’t own the ‘hose’ – or, at least, not the entire hose.

What happens once the stream leaves your immediate environment?

Once the stream leaves your immediate environment, even if you can supply good throughput locally, bandwidth may be constricted elsewhere along the transmission path.

What can impose limits on the stream?

The level of Internet traffic can impose limits, but another major factor is the sort of connections your viewing audience may have.

Describe the scenario in which you use a very high outgoing bitrate, but most of your audience connects using relatively slow wireless devices.

Even though you know that most of your audience is going to connect to your program using (relatively slow) wireless devices, you use a very high outgoing bitrate – thinking that this will surely be enough to fill the need. The fact is, though, a high bitrate actually ensures a poor viewing experience in this case. The client player tries to play at the specified bitrate, but (in this example) the wireless bottleneck impedes flow. It is as if you connected a fire hose on your end, giving them a high volume of data – but in the last stage of flow, the stream must pass through a small garden hose. Sadly, the final data stream will be quite insufficient, and output from the ‘nozzle’ (the client player) will falter badly.

What should you try to ensure for reliable performance?

For reliable performance, try to ensure the potential upload bandwidth from your system to the net is around twice the bitrate you choose. You can broadcast at a rate closer to your actual ceiling, but reliable performance cherishes headroom.

What should you consider regarding the expected download abilities of your viewers?

Also consider the expected download abilities of your viewers. Ideally, a safety margin 1.5 times the stream’s bitrate is desirable.

What might you need to consider using for your stream when required?

This may mean you need to consider using a lower resolution, or lower framerate for your stream – but doing so when required will generally deliver a smooth result, and is the wise course. (Nothing inclines viewers to turn away quicker than a stuttering, start and stop stream.

What does using a commercial streaming media provider (sometimes referred to as a Content Delivery Network, or simply ‘CDN’) do?

Using a commercial streaming media provider (sometimes referred to as a Content Delivery Network, or simply ‘CDN’) bypasses otherwise high-bandwidth requirements for the encoding computer.

What happens when you have made arrangements for a streaming media provider to distribute your stream?

When you have made arrangements for a streaming media provider to distribute your stream, the encoder only needs enough bandwidth to get a single a/v stream to the provider. All end users connect to the provider to view the stream.

What do most streaming providers have access to?

Most streaming providers have access to massive bandwidth (and often, with very little notice, they can scale up your allotment to meet a temporary need.)

What are the benefits of sending a high quality stream through a streaming provider?

Since your local bandwidth is really only used for uploading a single stream, you can send a high quality stream, secure in the knowledge that it will not degrade as soon as a second viewer attempts to see it.

What are other variables to keep in mind when you’re creating video for the web?

Other variables to keep in mind when you’re creating video for the web are contrast and motion.

Why is good lighting of your source video essential?

During video encoding for web distribution, a fair amount of video information and detail can be lost. For this reason, good lighting of your source video is essential.

What doesn’t web streaming handle all that well?

Also, web streaming doesn’t handle detail, transitions and motion all that well – so your best shots should be close up, and without a lot of movement.

What kind of microphone should you use?

Too, audio from cameras and camcorders is rarely as good as that from external microphones. You should at least use a clip-on lavaliere microphone, if not a directional or shotgun microphone to be sure you record only the audio you really want.

What is said about video streaming as a technology?

As technologies go, video streaming is still in its adolescent phase, at best. There are a lot of different standards and diverse environments to consider.

What does AV-HLC100 give you?

AV-HLC100 gives you the necessary tools, but there are still some teething problems you may encounter.

What is said about failure to test before using your system in a professional live production environment?

When it comes to using your system in a professional live production environment (i.e., your bread and butter depends on getting it right, and now – not tomorrow), failure to test beforehand is not merely unwise – it can be professional suicide.

Why do you need to perform onsite testing?

But you also need to perform onsite testing, to ensure your live stream is working well before ‘zero hour.’ No-one will thank you for excuses, no matter how brilliantly they point the finger at forces beyond your control.

What are the steps you should take to test your stream?

Set up and enable a test program stream from AV-HLC100.
You can use the integrated web browser to scrutinize the stream, but you should probably confirm using an external system, too.

What does success at this point not necessarily mean?

Success at this point does not necessarily mean you’re done. You may be able to see the stream locally, but can someone outside the local environment connect to it over the Internet?

What is the best way to find out if someone outside the local environment can connect to your stream over the internet?

The best way to find out is to have someone at a remote location verify that your stream is streaming properly. If it is, great; otherwise, please keep reading…

What do client computers (or your service provider) need to be able to do before your stream can be seen?

Before your stream can be seen – whether on a local intranet or the Internet – client computers (or your service provider) need to be able to establish a network connection with your system.

What is Ping?

Ping is a humble but effective tool to ensure the basic connection exists, thus it can help you with streaming connection issues, too (and it works just fine in a multi-platform environment).

What does Ping do?

Ping sends a small set of data packets to the target host (IP number), then ‘listens’ for an echo response in return. Ping estimates the round-trip time in milliseconds, records any data losses, and displays a summary when finished.

What does it mean if you can’t ping your target?

Bottom line, if you can’t ‘ping’ your target, your connection has problems (the problem might be as simple as a bad cable connection).

What do you need to know to issue a ping?

To issue a ping, you need know the IP number of the target computer.

How do you find the IP Address for a Windows system?

Type “run” (without the quotation marks) into the Search field, then press Enter on the keyboard.
Type “cmd” (without the quotation marks) into the dialog, and press Enter on the keyboard.
In the command shell that opens, type “ipconfig” (without the quotation marks) and press Enter again.
The IP Address for the system will be reported in the window (listed next to “IPv4 Address”), along with other data.

How do you find the IP Address for a system running OS X?

Click the Apple icon at upper left on the Desktop, and select About This Mac.
Click More info … in the panel which opens.
Click Network in the Contents column at left.
The IP number for the system will be listed in the right hand pane.

How do you issue a Ping on a Windows system?

Repeat the steps you performed above to re-open a command shell.
Type “ping” (without quotes) followed by a space and the target IP number, as in the image below – then press Enter.
Ping will go to work, and in a moment or two begin reporting results. A ping failure (indicating a network problem) will look like the image. A success ping will display a report.

How do you issue a Ping on a system running Apple’s OS X?

Double-click Terminal in the Applications\Utilities folder.
Type the following command into the Terminal (without quotations) and then add the IP number, and press Enter: “ping –c 4 ipnumber.” (So, for example, you might type: ping –c 4 192.168.1.101)

What does the Ping response indicate?

The response will be similar to the Windows example described above. Again, a ping failure indicates a problem with the network connection.

What can you do to determine if your upload bandwidth is adequate?

A number of websites provide free speed testing. These will give you a basic idea of what your local bandwidth really is. One site which provides a list of online speed test resources is: http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest?more=1

What should you not overlook regarding streaming issues?

With regard to streaming issues, don’t overlook the fact that AV-HLC100 is just one of the pieces of the puzzle. There are many others that are just as important. One useful thing to try is to check the streaming file.

What is one useful thing to try regarding streaming issues?

Use a File Capture preset to archive the streaming output file locally, and then examine it to see if it has any problems. This file corresponds exactly to what AV-HLC100’s encoder is sending the downstream server. In cases of sync problems, low frame-rate problems, audio popping problems, etc., if it’s an encoding issue, the problem will be seen in this file. On the other hand (if the file looks good), then the issue has to be downstream of your Panasonic system.

How can you think about the various control groups provided?

Generally, you can think of the various control groups provided as being organized into several groups.

What are the different control groups?

Controls in each horizontal stripe can be grouped into the following groups:

Camera controls: Zoom, Focus, and Iris
Switcher: Manage the video layers that combine to form your Program using these controls
Audio: Master Volume, VU meters, and selection
Menu: LED display and selection buttons governing A/V sources and more
Grab & Stream/Record
Joystick: PTZ and Positioning

Where are the camera controls located and what do they control?

This control group falls conveniently under your left hand, making it easy to find for quick adjustments. Operations in this group are directed to the same camera that the Joystick is currently controlling.

What is the dominant control in the camera controls group?

The dominant control in the group is a Zoom rocker that you can comfortably operate using index middle fingers to zoom network-connected and configured cameras in and out.

Where are the Iris and Focus knobs located and what do they do?

The Iris and Focus knobs fall conveniently under middle finger and thumb, respectively. Rotate these knobs to adjust the names camera setting, or press them to toggle Auto Iris and Auto Focus options (nearby red LEDs indicate when these are active).

What is the most important control group in the Program and Preview group?

This all important control group is dominated by red and green button rows labeled to identify the Switcher inputs that can be selected as Program and Preview row sources.

What can the Preview row be used to determine?

The Preview row can also be used to determine what video source is sent to the AUX video bus (carried by the SDI 2 and the AUX NDI outputs).

What can the AUX output be set to?

AUX output can be set to default to either Program or (clean) Preview, but can also be assigned in the Live Desktop to show a selected Switcher source (see Section 10.1.1).

What happens if you hold down the control surface ALT button before pressing a Preview row button?

Similarly, if you hold down the control surface ALT button before pressing a Preview row button, the corresponding Switcher source is sent to the AUX outputs.

What happens to the AUX source button in the Preview row when ALT is pressed?

Subsequently, the AUX source button in the Preview row lights when ALT is pressed.

How do you revert to the default AUX source?

To revert to the default AUX source, hold down ALT and press the button that is lit on the Preview row.

What does a short column of buttons positioned at right beside the fader lever determine?

A short column of buttons positioned at right beside the fader lever determines what video layers (see Section 10.1.2) are affected by Cut, Auto, and Fader lever operations.

What are the delegate buttons?

These buttons are referred to as delegate buttons.

What happens when you press the TITLE button?

When you press the TITLE button, the Title Overlay layer is ‘delegated’, and moving the Fader lever (for example) will govern the display of the current title page.

What do Switcher delegate buttons support?

Switcher delegate buttons support multi-selection, allowing you (for example) to introduce a new Background source from the Preview row while simultaneously displaying a suitable Title overlay.

What is located above the delegate button group?

FTB (Fade to Black) is located above the delegate button group, but is not itself a delegate button.

What does the acronym FTB stand for?

The acronym stands for Fade to Black.

What does FTB offer?

FTB offers a convenient method of doing what its name implies – fading Program output completely to black.

What is a helpful way to think of FTB?

It might help to think of FTB as a final video layer added above all others before Program output, completely obscuring everything below it.

What serves as a memory aid for the FTB button?

As a memory aid, the FTB button pulses when the feature is on.

From where does FTB’s fade in/out duration come from?

FTB’s fade in/out duration is taken from the BKGD layer transition duration setting.

What happens when hiding or displaying FTB?

Hiding or displaying FTB triggers Autoplay and Audio Follow Video when these are active and the CLIP player is displayed. FTB also fades Master audio out when displayed, and back in again when removed.

What does clicking the Cut button perform?

Clicking the Cut button performs a straight cut for all video layers (other than FTB, which is a special case as mentioned above) currently selected.

What happens if you press Auto (or the keyboard Spacebar)?

Likewise, if you press Auto (or the keyboard Spacebar), the transitions assigned to any delegated video layers are performed.

How can you halt an Auto operation partway?

You can halt an Auto operation partway by clicking the Auto button a second time during the transition.

When will the Auto operation be completed?

The operation will be completed the next time you click the button.

What is the Fader lever?

The Fader lever is perhaps the most recognizable component of a video control surface, and one of the most important.

How do you manually modify the progress of a transition between delegated video layers?

Adjust the Fader lever to manually modify the progress of a transition between delegated video layers.

What happens when the fader lever is dragged part way?

Naturally, when the fader lever is dragged part way, a partial transition occurs. With certain transitions this can be useful for split screen effects, among other things.

What are the two buttons that comprise the small group just above the right-hand end of the Program row?

This small group just above the right-hand end of the Program row comprises two buttons:

INPUT SETUP
SELECT TRANS

What do the INPUT SETUP and SELECT TRANS buttons allow you to do?

Not surprisingly, the first of these buttons allows you to configure Switcher input video sources – without using the graphical user interface. The second button lets you quickly choose transitions.

What do we have to consider to discuss the functions of the INPUT SETUP and SELECT TRANS buttons?

To discuss these functions, we must also briefly consider the Menu control group, which includes the blue LED display.

What does INPUT SETUP provide complete control over?

INPUT SETUP provides complete control over Switcher video source configuration (of course, you can set up Switcher sources using the features of the Live Desktop as well – see Chapter 9.)

How do you configure a Switcher source?

To configure a Switcher source, press INPUT SETUP to show a list of Switcher sources on the LED display in the Menu group. Select the one you wish to set up using the buttons below the LED. The LED display will update to show a list of source options, the first of which is CFG SRC (Configure Source).

What does the LED display show in addition to CFG SRC?

In addition to CFG SRC, the LED display will show all processing options from the Color tab of the Live Desktop’s Input Configuration panel. (Use the Scroll button beside the LED display to reveal even more options.)

What will the display update to after selecting CFG SRC?

Select CFG SRC, and the display updates again. You can now select LOCAL, then choose between Black, Inputs 1-4, or Skype TX Caller or any available NDI video source.

What can you do if you choose a hardware input (1-4)?

If you choose a hardware input (1-4), you can continue to specify whether AV-HLC100 will auto-detect the video format (this is the default behavior), or manually designate a specific format (see Appendix D).

Why do CLIP and STILL appear first in the top level CFG SRC menu, ahead of Inputs 1-8?

CLIP and STILL appear first in the top level CFG SRC menu, ahead of Inputs 1-8. This is to provide quick access to player controls unique to these two modules.

What happens when selecting CFG SRC > CLIP?

For example, selecting CFG SRC > CLIP reveals PREV, STOP, PLAY, and NEXT controls on the LED display.

What does the Menu group show when you press SELECT TRANS?

When you press SELECT TRANS, the Menu group shows options labeled TRNS 1-8.

What does making a selection using the buttons below the LED display do?

Making a selection, using the buttons below the LED display, selects the transition effect from the transition bin preset slot for the video layer currently selected in the Switcher Delegates button group beside the Fader lever (see Section 15.3.2).

Where is the Audio control group located?

The Audio control group, at upper left on the surface, includes a Volume knob, LED VU meter, and SETUP (configure) button.

What does the VU meter do?

Displays Master output volume. The red LED at the top indicates that clipping has occurred.

What does the Volume control do?

By default, adjusts the Master volume level, but can be used in conjunction with the SETUP button to control the level of individual channels from selected sources.

What does the SETUP button provide?

Provides similar functionality to the CFG SRC button in the Switcher group (discussed previously).

What happens when you press the SETUP button?

Pressing the SETUP button causes the LED display in the Menu control group to list all audio sources.

What happens when making a selection using the buttons beneath the display?

Making a selection (using the buttons beneath the display) shows CFG SRC and GAIN items for each audio channel from the source.

What does the CFG SRC option allow you to select?

This option allows you to select from the following:

Silence
Follow Video (default)
Local – one of the hardware audio inputs (Input 1-4), the motherboard microphone jack, shown as Micr Real (an abbreviation form of “Microphone (Realtek)”), and Skype TX Caller.
Or any other detected input, including NDI audio sources.

What does the GAIN option do?

The Volume knob will control the level of the selected channel.

What does the OSD button do?

Press this button to display the On Screen Display menu for a network-connected Panasonic PTZ camera. The LED display in the Menu control group will show control commands for the OSD, allowing you to modify the camera settings.

What does the Scroll knob do?

Rotate this knob to move up and down through Menu display pages. Press the knob to go back to the previous menu level.

What does the PTZ Preset button do?

Press this button to show a list of presets for PTZ camera the Joystick is currently controlling (see Section 15.7).

How do you recall a stored preset?

Make a Menu selection to recall the stored preset.

How do you store/update a preset?

Press ALT and select a preset to store/update the preset.

How do you access the extended list of presets for the camera?

Use the Scroll knob to access the extended list of presets for the camera.

What does the ALT button do?

Press this button to modify or extend other features, as described in context elsewhere in this discussion.

What does the GRAB button do?

Punch this button to capture a still image from Program output.

What does the REC/STREAM button do?

This button toggles the STREAM/RECORD feature found in the Dashboard at the top of the Live Desktop.

What is required for Stream/Record?

Stream/Record requires the installation of the the optional NewTek Streaming for AV-HLC100 plugin.

What are the benefits of AV-HLC100’s professional 3-axis joystick?

Obviously, AV-HLC100’s professional 3-axis joystick is easy to use, and provides more functionality than simple PTZ camera control.

What do the three delegate buttons located just below the joystick assign the joystick to control?

Three delegate buttons located just below the joystick assign the joystick to control various features as follows:

PTZ – Press this button, and choose a PTZ camera to control using the Menu controls at left.
PIP – Press this button to use the joystick to move or re-size the Picture in Picture overlay. Choose the PiP source in the Menu.
TITLE – In similar fashion, this button delegates the joystick to control the position and size of the Title overlay. Choose the Title Preset to load using the Menu.

What happens when you push the joystick forward (away from the operator)?

By default, pushing the joystick forward (away from the operator) tilts a PTZ camera down, while pulling back on it tilts it upward, just like the joystick in an airplane would do. But pushing the joystick forward when PIP or TITLE is delegated has the reverse effect, moving the overlay upward on the screen.

What does twisting the joystick do?

Twisting the joystick clockwise zooms a camera in, or scales an overlay up. And, naturally, twisting in the other direction to does the reverse.

Where can the application of PTZ control operations be inverted?

The application of PTZ control operations can be inverted in the Live Desktop (see Section 9.2.)

What does the term IMAG relate to?

It’s a compression of the expression “Image MAGnification.” Typically in modern IMAG applications, video cameras supply live imagery to projection systems, magnifying speakers and performers so that audience members further back in large venues can still see what’s going on.

Begin by assigning one a/v input as a Skype TX input that can be mixed into your program just like an SDI or NDI source. Use the Source menu in AV-HLC100’s Input Configuration panel to select the Local>Skype TX Caller option.

Incoming audio from the remote Skype caller is normally controlled just like any other sound source. When a video input has been assigned to “Skype TX Caller”, the corresponding Audio Mixer input shows a Skype icon, and a TALK button is added to it (beside Solo).

AV-HLC100 automatically prepares a “mix-minus” audio return mix to send back to the remote caller, consisting of the Master program sound with the caller’s audio removed. (This prevents the caller from hearing an annoying ‘echo’.) No configuration is necessary to set up this special audio mix or assign it to the Skype audio return.

You can also configure a special “TALKBACK” input in the Audio Mixer (you might select one of the two 1/4" Line level audio connectors, or the small pink (Mic level) connector on the motherboard).

The AV-HLC100 operator presses the TALK button for his Skype channel incoming sound to talk directly to the remote Skype caller without being heard ‘on air’. This causes incoming Skype TX sound to be removed from the Master audio mix, and redirected to the headphone output.

At the same time, sound from the TALKBACK input goes to the remote caller (only). This is used for ‘call screening’ and off-air direction.

Think of this application as the ‘switchboard’ for Skype TX. It is how Skype calls are initiated, or answered.

Skype TX Control can connect to and control calls sent to multiple Skype TX Clients at one time, including HLC-100, but also (for example) NewTek TriCaster and TalkShow systems.

It provides many features, including access to the Contact list of the Skype account used to log into the control application.

You must connect the Skype TX channel(s) of each Skype TX client device (in this case, AV-HLC100) to the Skype TX Control application to send a/v feeds between the devices.

Begin by telling Skype TX Control to connect to your AV-HLC100. Do this by entering the entering the target system’s IP address into the “Add a Skype TX unit to control” into the Configuration panel of the Control application.

A new column will be shown at left in the main panel of the Control application, asking you if you want to add a channel to control.

Select the channel shown, and you will be asked to enter credentials to access that system.

Your AV-HLC100 must be set to require a password to work with Skype TX.

After this, the Control application connects to the available Skype TX channel from AV-HLC100, and is ready to accept Skype traffic.

Although configuring SkypeTX Control takes a little time, and can be a little intimidating at first, it’s easy to use once you learn how – and only needs to be done once.

If at all possible, match the resolution sent from the switcher to the native resolution of the projector. (On some projectors this allows the unit to avoid using its own internal scaling, which is often a significant factor in unwanted latency.)

Certain projectors provide a ‘low latency mode’ to disable features of the unit that carry a heavy toll in latency. Enabling this mode can make positioning the projector slightly more challenging (as you may sacrifice some ability to position and scale the image using projector menu functions) – but the latency reduction can be very worthwhile.

Some cameras include features that add more latency than you would expect. For instance, image stabilization (by definition) adds one field of latency and sometimes more. Disable anything of that sort that you can.

Latency can be slightly lower for progressive sessions, so for lowest latency, progressive modes are theoretically.

You can actually perform a rough assessment of the latency of your pipeline fairly easily. Run timecode directly to 1) a monitor and at the same time 2) through the switcher to a second (identical) monitor. Take a photograph that encompasses both monitors, and compare the timecode shown.

Operation Shortcut

(Show/Hide) Switcher Input Configuration Dialog top row number (1-8) (Show/Hide) CLIPS Configuration Dialog i (Show/Hide) CLIPS Configuration Dialog o CLIP PREV j CLIP Stop k CLIP Play l CLIP NEXT ; (semi-colon) CLIP Toggle Autoplay ’ (apostrophe) STILL PREV , (comma) STILL NEXT . (period) STILL Toggle Auto Advance / Title Editor (show panel) t Recall Title Preset # numpad (1-8) Store/Update Title Preset # CTRL + numpad (1-8) Close dialog ESC Display software version Alt + b

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

INPUT SETUP Configure Switcher input CLIP PREV Go to previous playlist item STOP Stop/Go to first frame PLAY Play clip NEXT Go to next playlist item RESE ALL Reset all color settings BRT NESS Adjust brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value CONTRAST Adjust contrast -5%, -1%,+1%, +5% Adjust by value HUE Adjust video hue -5 Deg, -1 Deg, +1 Deg, +5 Deg Adjust by value SAT Adjust saturation -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value U OFST Adjust U Offset -5 IRE, -1 IRE, +1 IRE, +5 IRE Adjust by value V OFST Adjust V Offset -5 IRE, -1 IRE, +1 IRE, +5 IRE Adjust by value RED BRGT Adjust red channel brightness -5%, -1%,+1%, +5% Adjust by value RED CONT Adjust red channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value BLUE BRGT Adjust blue channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value BLUE CONT Adjust blue channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value GRN BRGT Adjust green channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description GRN CONT

Adjust green channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value RED WBAL Adjust red White Balance value -5 RED, -1 RED, +1 RED, +5 RED Adjust by value BLUE WBAL Adjust blue White Balance value -5 BLU, -1 BLU, +1 BLU, +5 BLU Adjust by value GRN WBAL Adjust green White Balance value -5 GRN, -1 GRN, +1 GRN, +5 GRN Adjust by value STILL Configure Still player PREV Go to previous playlist item NEXT Go to next playlist item RESE ALL Reset all color settings BRT NESS Adjust brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value CONTRAST Adjust contrast

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

-5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value HUE Adjust video hue -5 Deg, -1 Deg, +1 Deg, +5 Deg Adjust by value SAT Adjust saturation -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value U OFST Adjust U Offset -5 IRE, -1 IRE, +1 IRE, +5 IRE Adjust by value V OFST Adjust V Offset -5 IRE, -1 IRE, +1 IRE, +5 IRE Adjust by value RED BRGT Adjust red channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value RED CONT Adjust red channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

BLUE BRGT Adjust blue channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value BLUE CONT Adjust blue channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value GRN BRGT Adjust green channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value GRN CONT Adjust green channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value RED WBAL Adjust red White Balance value -5 RED, -1 RED, +1 RED, +5 RED Adjust by value BLUE WBAL Adjust blue White Balance value -5 BLU, -1 BLU, +1 BLU, +5 BLU Adjust by value

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

GRN WBAL Adjust green White Balance value -5 GRN, -1 GRN, +1 GRN, +5 GRN Adjust by value IN (1-8) Select Switcher Input to configure (1-8) CFG SRC Configure the selected video input LOCAL Configure a local hardware video source Black Black Inpu 1 (NTSC) HDMI Auto HDMI Auto HDMI Auto-Detect HDMI COMP HDMI Auto-Detect (Computer display) 1080/60p HD SDI 1080/59.94p 1080/60i HD SDI 1080/59.94i 1080/30p HD SDI 1080/29.97p 1080/30s HD SDI 1080/29.97PsF 1080/24p HD SDI 1080/23.98p 1080/Tele HD SDI 1080/23.98 Telecine 720/60p HD SDI 720/59.94p 720/30p HD SDI 720/29.97p 720/24p HD SDI 720/23.98p 480i 16:9 SDI 480/59.94i (16:9) 480i 4:3 SDI 480/59.94i (4:3)

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

(PAL) HDMI Auto HDMI Auto-Detect HDMI COMP HDMI Auto-Detect (Computer display) 1080/50p HD SDI 1080/50p 1080/50i HD SDI 1080/50i 1080/25p HD SDI 1080/25p 1080/25p HD SDI 1080/25PsF 720/50p HD SDI 720/50p 720/25p HD SDI 720/25p 576i 16:9 SDI 575/50i (16:9) 576i 4:3 SDI 575/50i (4:3) Inpu (2-4) (NTSC) 1080/60p HD SDI 1080/59.94p 1080/60i HD SDI 1080/59.94i 1080/30p HD SDI 1080/29.97p 1080/30s HD SDI 1080/29.97PsF 1080/24p HD SDI 1080/23.98p 1080/Tele HD SDI 1080/23.98 Telecine 720/60p HD SDI 720/59.94p 720/30p HD SDI 720/29.97p 720/24p HD SDI 720/23.98p 480i 16:9 SDI 480/59.94i (16:9)

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

480i 4:3 SDI 480/59.94i (4:3) (PAL) 1080/50p HD SDI 1080/50p 1080/50i HD SDI 1080/50i 1080/25p HD SDI 1080/25p 1080/25p HD SDI 1080/25PsF 720/50p HD SDI 720/50p 720/25p HD SDI 720/25p 576i 16:9 SDI 575/50i (16:9) 576i 4:3 SDI 575/50i (4:3) (NDI Device Name) Select an NDI Device (NDI Channel) Select an NDI Channel AUTO C ON Enable Auto Color AUTO C OFF Disable Auto Color RESE ALL Reset all color settings BRT NESS Adjust brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value CONTRAST Adjust contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value HUE Adjust video hue -5 Deg, -1 Deg, +1 Deg, +5 Deg Adjust by value SAT Adjust saturation -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value U OFST Adjust U Offset -5 IRE, -1 IRE, +1 IRE, +5 IRE Adjust by value V OFST Adjust V Offset -5 IRE, -1 IRE, +1 IRE, +5 IRE Adjust by value RED BRGT Adjust red channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

RED CONT Adjust red channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value BLUE BRGT Adjust blue channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value BLUE CONT Adjust blue channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value GRN BRGT Adjust green channel brightness -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value GRN CONT Adjust green channel contrast -5%, -1%, +1%, +5% Adjust by value RED WBAL Adjust red White Balance value -5 RED, -1 RED, +1 RED, +5 RED Adjust by value BLUE WBAL Adjust blue White Balance value -5 BLU, -1 BLU, +1 BLU, +5 BLU Adjust by value

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

GRN WBAL Adjust green White Balance value -5 GRN, -1 GRN, +1 GRN, +5 GRN Adjust by value SELECT TRANS Choose a transition for the delegated video layer TRNS (1-8) Select a transition preset AUDIO Configure an audio source AUD (1-8) Select an Audio Mixer input to configure SET SRC Assign a source to an Audio Mixer input Silence Silence Follow Video Follow video Local Choose a local hardware audio source Inpu (1-4) Select audio from input 1-4 Micro Real Select the motherboard microphone jack Skyp TX C Select the Skype TX Caller audio source (NDI Device Name) Select an NDI Device (NDI Channel) Select an NDI Channel CH (1-4) GAIN Adjust the gain for a single channel (1-4) TALK CH (1-4) GAIN Adjust the gain for a single channel (1-4) CLIP CH (1-4) GAIN Adjust the gain for a single channel (1-4)

1 2 3 4 5 6 Description

PTZ PRESET Select a PTZ Preset for the delegated PTZ camera IN1-8 P(1-100) Select a PTZ Preset (1-100) PTZ Assign the Joystick to a PTZ Camera IN(1-8) PTZ Select PTZ Camera (1-8) PIP Assign the Joystick to the PIP Overlay IN(1-8) Select Input 1-8 CLIP Select the Clip player STILL Select the Still player TITLE Assign the Joystick to the Title Overlay TTL(1-8) Select a Title Preset

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