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Synergy Series Operation Guide (v18) Introduction • 1–13
Memory System
Each switcher is equipped with a standard 100-event memory for complete switcher snapshots. At the
touch of a button, the entire switcher (or simply a portion of the switcher) can be recalled directly
from an MLE keypad. You can also associate “attributes” with memory recalls. These could be
dynamic “effects dissolves,” auto transitions or external device commands. All switcher memories
can be stored on disk for operator (and program content) convenience. The alphanumeric display in
each MLE tells you what you have recalled, or what you are
about to recall.
Matte Generators
Each MLE has three simple color generators and two complex ones that are capable of multi-color
washes. Any one of the color generators can be assigned to COLOR BKGD 1 or 2, key fill 1 or 2, key
border 1 or 2, or wipe pattern edges. Note that each MLE has its own dedicated COLOR BKGD video
inputs to make memory recalls of individual MLEs simple and predictable.
Displays and Indicators
Every Synergy switcher always keeps you informed.
• Bright red LEDs at the end of every bus indicate what is on air. Yellow non-sync LEDs
warn you that an input is untimed.
• LEDs under the key transition buttons (and in the keyers themselves) glow red when the
key is on air, or green when the keyer is active (but the MLE is
not on air).
• Every auto transition rate is constantly visible — including the main transition rates, the
dedicated keyer rates and the fade-to-black rate.
• The last memory number recalled (per MLE) is displayed along with an associated
eight-character memory name.
General Purpose Interface
Each Synergy switcher is equipped with twelve dedicated GPI inputs and twelve dedicated GPI
outputs.
• GPI Inputs allow the switcher to interface with peripheral equipment such as editors
and DVEs. Each input can be assigned to perform functions such as a fade-to-black or an
MLE auto-transition. For more complex editing capabilities, the
Editor Interface
option is available.
• GPI Outputs are used to trigger remote events such as “Still Store Next Page”. They
can also be tied to the switcher’s Custom Control buttons.
• The input GPIs can also be programmed to assist with Aux Bus tallies, with the ability to
trigger “on air” status each time a different input source is used in an effect. For more
complex DVE integration, the
DVE Send and Remote Control option is available.
Tally Outputs
The standard system (on all Synergy switchers) includes 36 tally relays. These relays are located in
the control panel — conveniently close to your monitors. Any tally can be assigned to any video input
(or MLE program output). Even though 36 tallies are enough for
most systems (even those fully
loaded with 64 inputs), 36 additional tallies are available as a hardware option.