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V3.0
4.4.3 Direct Key Controls
The Direct Key buttons are the six buttons located to the right of each transition section.
They correspond to Key 1 through Key 6, as shown below. In addition to On/Off
functionality, these buttons provide a handy place to always see key status, including:
What channel is assigned to this
keyer is shown by the number
(e.g. Channel 1)
Whether the Key is
On Program: Red
On Preview: Orange
Assigned/Selected: Green
To Manually Bring a Key On Program:
1.
Any key that is off (green or orange),
can be brought on program by pressing
its
[Direct Key Button]
. This will cause
this key to fade on at the rate for that
keyer, and the button will change color
to red.
To Manually Take a Key Off Program:
1.
Any key that is on-air (red), can be
taken off program by pressing its
[Direct Key Button]
. This will cause
this key to fade off at the rate for that
keyer, and the button will change color,
from red to green (or orange if its key
transition button is on).
4.4.3
NOTE:
If the rate for a Key on the control panel display is set to 1, the Key will cut on/off program.
To change the Key rate see section 4.4.7. There are three ways to bring Keys on and off program: by
using the Transition Controls, by clicking in the keyer window on the Multi-View or by using the Direct Key
buttons.
What is the name of the content
element currently selected in the device
(e.g. Score)
What device is assigned to this
keyer is shown by the icon
(e.g. CG)