Ross Synergy 100 MD, Operator'S Manual

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Performing a Split Video
The Split Video function allows you to hold a luminance Key cutter and assign a new video source to
fill the hole.
Use the following procedure to perform a split video in Key 1:
1. Select a background source on the PGM bus. This provides the background over which
the Key will appear.
2. Press
KEY1
in the Transition Control Group to preview the Key. This step will also
serve to assign the Key bus and Effects Keyers Group to Key 1 .
3. Select a Key source on the Key 1 bus.
4. Press
SELF KEY
in the Effects Keyers Group .
5. Press and hold
SELF KEY
.
6. Select the new fill source on the Key 1 bus.
7. Release both buttons.
8. The Key bus will now have two buttons lit:
9. Adjust the Clip and Gain of the Key as needed. Refer to the section “ Performing a Self
Key ” on page 7-9 for more information.
This completes the procedure for performing a split video in Key 1.
Operating
Tip
Both buttons will now be lit on the Key 1 bus. The selected Key alpha
video source will still be lit, and the new split fill video source will be
flashing.
Note The Split Key function is a temporary assignment. If, after setting up
the split Key, you press any button on the Key Bus or select another
Key type, the split is removed and you must set up the split Key again.
Pressing
SELF KEY again does not re-establish the split Key.