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VIDEO INPUTS
The processor has two independent video input channels - 'Video Channel-1' and ‘Video Channel-2'
which are internally synchronised to enable glitch free switching and real-time wipes between
different sources.
Each video channel has two Composite-video inputs plus one S-video input. The Composite-video
inputs are standard BNC connectors, the S-video inputs are standard mini-DIN connectors
On power-up the processor defaults to Video Channel-1 / C-Video-1 unless the default has been
changed using the control software.
Using the two video input channels
Normally the processor will only display Video Channel-1 depending on effects configuration.
Video Channel-2 is normally only visible on the monitor array if video levels are being changed
using the Video Input menu, or if a wipe effect has been executed, or if individual monitors have
been sent an effect to select Video Channel-2.
See the example software buttons for typical use of the two video input channels.
Changing Video INPUT Settings
To change the video input settings, click on Video Input and a bank of sliders and buttons will be
visible as shown below. If the Brick processor is connected to the PC COM port, the current values
will be pre-set on the sliders.
Change the video levels and video type (Composite-video, S-video) and video system (PAL, NTSC,
SECAM) using the buttons and sliders.
To enable automatic switching between NTSC, PAL, SECAM select AUTO.
Select SAVE IN FLASH to configure the processor to use these values as power-up defaults.
NOTE
Both 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants of PAL, NTSC and SECAM are supported. If you require a variant
not supported, contact us and we will endeavour to provide you with a software update.
