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5–8 • Transitions Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
Performing Transitions
This section includes information on performing auto transitions, manual transitions, cuts, dissolves, a
transition limit effect, a Transition Preview, and a Preset Black transition. Information is also provided
for preparing and running a transition.
Eight Steps to a Flawless Transition
The following steps will help you prepare and run a transition of either the PGM / PST buses, or any of
the Keys :
1. Ensure that you have a Preview monitor connected.
2. Look at your Program monitor and determine which video elements you want to change
— the background, Effects Keys, or a combination of the elements.
3. Press the desired “next transition” button(s).
4. Look at your Preview monitor and confirm that the monitor shows the desired video
elements in the desired states (e.g., keys on, keys off, proper background video selected).
5. If one of the key elements is in the wrong state, press its associated “next transition”
button and re-confirm the new composite image on Preview .
6. If you are bringing on a new key , ensure that the correct key source is selected and that it
appears properly on Preview . If required, adjust the key source accordingly.
7. If the background image is wrong, select the correct image on the PST bus — or change
the state of the BKGD button.
8. Once you have confirmed that the next image is correct on Preview , perform the
transition — either manually with the Fader , or automatically using
CUT
or
AUTO
TRANS
. Remember that the “next transition” buttons stay lit after the transition is
complete.
Performing Auto Transitions
The AUTO TRANS button is used to run an automatic, timed, transition between the selected
Preview and Program video signals. The following rules apply to Auto Transitions:
• Auto Transition will perform a steady, timed transition from one video source to another.
• Once started, an Auto Transition cannot be aborted back to the original video signal.
• An Auto Transition can be completed by either pressing the CUT button, or moving the
fader from one limit to the other.
• If the fader is moved during an Auto Transition, the transition will pause until one of the
following is done
~ The fader is moved to the opposite limit to complete the transition.
~ The fader is returned to the original limit without having taken control of the
transition and the
AUTO TRANS button is pressed again.:
~ The CUT button is pressed.
Note
The
AUTO TRANS
button will remain lit until the transition has been
completed, or the fader takes control of the transition.