Integrated Apantac Multi-View - Option #347
In some installations it may be desirable to show more external sources in full-motion than in the standard Fluent
multi-view. The Apantac option provides 15 external source monitors in full motion on monitor 1. Then Monitor 2
provides 4 full motion output monitors for program, preview, etc. plus monitors for keys and for inputs above 15
that are in full motion when in use, and otherwise use round robin updates. Plus Monitor 2 also provides monitors
for all internal sources (CG, graphics, animations and clips) and a PixPad of their thumbnail library.
This Apantac option comes with pre-configured set-ups on both the Apantac and Granite systems, that provide a
common Broadcast Pix background across both monitors for tally and mnemonics (which is input to the Apantac
system via its input 16), and the Apantac monitors are tiled on top of this background.
2 Monitor Solution
Fluent Multi-View, Continued
CAT5 to DVI adaptor (included)
Monitor 1:
• External Input 1-15
• Tally
Monitor 2:
• 4 Outputs
• External Inputs > 15
• Internal Inputs
• Keys 1 - 6
• PixPad
• Tally
• Menus
• Clocks
• CG
Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 Installation Planning Guide Jan 2011
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Customizing the Apantac layout
This Apantac option is set up at the Broadcast Pix factory with a special preset to position its 15 monitors on top of a
preset Broadcast Pix background. This may be customized by changing layouts on both systems. For example, some
monitors may be made larger or smaller, or the color scheme can be changed. Or, the program and preview
monitors may be moved to Monitor 1 in place of two of the source monitors, which also enables a more useful
multi-view during any fail-safe operation.
Using Other Multi-Viewers
The Apantac multi-view has been tested and set-up by Broadcast Pix, and lends itself to this application due to its
looping inputs and included HDMI converter. However, another brand of multi-view may be substituted by the user.
Granite Content Server
Apantac Multi-View
(Tahoma LI-16H)
Up to 15 SDI
external inputs
(to input 1-15)
Loop through
up to 15 SDI
external inputs
Granite Switcher
To Input 16
DVI
DVI
HDMI to SDI
(included)
CAT5 (maximum 35
feet/10 meters)
DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
