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5–14 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
Performing a Preset Black Transition
The Preset Black function is a special two-stage transition that allows you to take the switcher to
black (or any other desired source) with the first transition, and then proceed to the next transition
previously indicated. This function is quite useful for dipping the switcher to black or transitioning to
a commercial.
Pressing
PST BLACK
causes the
BLACK
crosspoint to be selected on the PST bus, replacing the
currently selected PST source. The buttons in the Next Transition Section may change , depending on
what is currently on air.
Preset Black Overview
There are two stages to a Preset Black transition:
• When you press
PST BLACK
, the switcher presets a dissolve to black. An alternate
transition type can be selected, if desired. If a key or a combination of keys are on, but
their “next transition” buttons are
not lit, the switcher automatically lights the button for
you.
The first transition dissolves the switcher to black and dissolves off all keys. The
buttons in the Next Transition Section then change, presetting the switcher with the
original preview scene. This scene now appears on the Preview monitor.
• The second transition brings the switcher back up from black to the scene previously
shown on Preview — regardless of the combination of background and key sources
selected.
Performing a Preset Black Transition
Use the following procedure to perform a Preset Black transition:
1. Press
PST BLACK
. The preview monitor will now show a black picture.
2. Perform a transition with the Fader , AUTO TRANS , or CUT . The program transitions
to black. Note that when black is reached, the switcher presets the scene previous to the
black picture, and displays it on
Preview .
3. Perform a second transition using the Fader , AUTO TRANS , or CUT . The switcher
transitions to the previous scene, at the end of which the PST BLACK light turns off.
This completes the procedure for performing a Preset Black transition.
Note If you have the MultiDSK option installed, refer to the section
“
MultiDSK Operation ” on page 7–35 for information on performing
transitions.
Operating
Tip
After Step 1, a different source other than black can be selected on
PST . This would allow you to dip to COLOR BKGD (white, for
example), for a creative “flash-frame” transition. In addition, BLACK
can be permanently overridden by holding down the PST BLACK
button while selecting the desired source on the PST bus.