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Description
PIX/2 variations
The MicroImage PIX/2 family of controllers is designed to combine
the images from two video cameras into one image. The images
can be split on the screen showing a portion of each image or the
two images may be mixed, or faded together as an overlay.
The images can be split in the horizontal or vertical direction. A
lower right corner insert mode is also available. The A camera is
always displayed on the left or top and the B camera is always
displayed on the right or bottom. For the corner insert mode, the B
camera is within the insert area in the lower right corner. The split
portion can typically be adjusted over 100% of the screen area
with the front panel control.
The Fade mode allows the two images to be added together. The
mix can be adjusted over the full range from a full camera A image
to a full camera B image.
The PIX/2 family consists of several products to work with a
variety of cameras, both Black & White and Color. Each unit
provides the proper signals and connectors to work correctly with
the intended camera type. The units are designed to work with
color and B&W cameras and are not just B&W units that happen to
function “OK” with color cameras.
PX101EX
Designed to work with B&W or NTSC composite color
cameras. The PX101EX will not power the cameras.
PX101M1/XC Designed to work with several industry standard
B&W cameras. Both units will provide power for the
cameras. The PX101XC includes two camera cables
with industry standard 12 pin connections for the
cameras.
PX201EX
Designed to work with S-Video (YC) color cameras.
Board Level and OEM PIX/2 products are also available.
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Choosing the Correct Cameras
Unpacking
Connections
Choosing the correct cameras to use with the PIX/2 units is critical
for proper operation. Camera A can be virtually any camera with
the proper output signal (see below) but camera B
must
have full
Genlock capability.
For B&W applications, the B camera must have a genlock input or
H&V inputs to lock its timing to the A camera.
For color applications, the B camera must have a Genlock input
and must provide an SC or Subcarrier phase control. This phase
control is necessary to match the colors between the two cameras.
Keep in mind that there are a number of cameras on the market
that provide Genlock, but do not provide the SC phase control and
these cameras are not compatible with the PIX/2 series.
The PIX/2 package includes the following items:
PX101EX, PX101M1, PX101XC, or PX201EX controller
DPD120050-P5 Power Module
This operation manual
2 camera cables (PX101XC Only)
Please inspect all items carefully and report damaged or missing
items to your dealer or MicroImage Video Systems immediately.
Power
Plug the small connector on the cord end of the power module into
the power input connector on the PIX/2 controller. Plug the power
module into the proper power source.
Cameras
Connect the video output from camera A to the Cam A input on the
