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Synergy Series Operation Guide (v18)

Introduction • 1–23

dissolve). You can then select the next transition (using the

BKGD

KEY 1

and

KEY 2

buttons) and

press the

AUTO TRANS

button.

DVE Send

transitions do not consume a keyer, and the switcher handles all Aux Bus and signal

routing issues automatically. Please note:

•

Depending upon the capability of the DVE itself, transitions can be run manually with
the fader bar and positioned (or manipulated) with the switcher’s 3-axis joystick.

•

DVE effects can be recalled directly using the

RECALL DVE

button in the

Global

Memory System

area, or by pressing the

DVE

button in the

Pattern Control

group and

using the 40 pattern buttons as a DVE “shot box.”

•

DVE effects can be recalled along with a memory register by pressing the

INCL DVE

button in the

Global Memory System

area.

•

Tallies will always be correct — regardless of the complexity of the video signal routing.

Note that the option is comprised of software plus one serializer and two deserializer modules that
install on the

MLE Carrier Board

. Refer to Chapter 9 for complete details on the

DVE Send

feature.

Extended Tallies

The

standard

system includes 36

configurable

tally relays, each of which can be assigned to any video

input (or MLE program output). The

Extended Tallies

option provides an additional 36 tallies

(bringing the total number to 72). These additional tallies are equally configurable. They can be added
for red/green preview tally systems that require twice as many tallies, or for cases where every single
input requires a tally.

A preview tally system has a “red” output indicating that a source is “on air” and a “green” output
indicating that a source has been selected on a preset bus. This gives the talent an additional warning
as to the director’s next move. “Green” tallies require the

Extended Tallies

option.

Note that the

Extended Tallies

option is comprised of hardware relays that install in the control panel

tub.

Redundant Power

The

Redundant Power Supply

option provides protection against AC power failure — in both the

frame and control panel. The option allows the entire switcher to receive power from two independent
power sources. With the option installed, complete failure of one power source will not affect switcher
operation.

If the main AC power fails, the switcher (and/or control panel) instantly draws power from the
remaining source. The transition from one power source to the other is transparent, and has no affect
on the switcher’s output — a critical feature should one power source fail during an on-air broadcast.

There are two power fail indicator lights on the main panel. They indicate:

•

loss of redundant power, or a fan failure in the frame.

•

loss of redundant power in the control panel.

In the frame, there are lights visible from the front of the unit that indicate:

•

all okay

•

supply 1 failure

•

supply 2 failure