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OWNER’S MANUAL
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 3 - p. 5). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in
order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by
your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to it
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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so extension cords—the total power used by all their location or position does not interfere with devices you have connected to the extension their proper ventilation. cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating ..................................................................................
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IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 3 - p.4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Additional Precautions • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, and connectors. Rough
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Contents Main features...........................................................................................7 Examples of use......................................................................................8 In a concert .................................................................................................................................................. 8 In a presentation ................................................................................
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Main features The V-1 is a video mixer that lets you switch among four channels of video at will. Four channels of video input The V-1 provides four channels of video input jacks, with both video (composite) and S-video inputs provided for each channel. Both video (composite) and S-video connectors are also provided for the output as well. Two independent frame synchronizers Even if the video signals you input are unstable, the built-in frame synchronizers will correct the synchronizatio
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Examples of use In a concert The V-1 is a great addition to a concert performance. You can switch between images taken from video cameras at various angles, or use the video fader to smoothly move between them. The names or profiles of performers can be combined with live video using the Superimpose feature. fig.02-01.eps • See p. 16 for more about transitions. • See p. 20 for more about Superimpose. In a presentation You can use the V-1 to add video to enhance your business presentat
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Before you begin Check the included items The V-1 is shipped with the following items. Make sure that you have all of them. fig.04-01.eps 1 2 3 4 The V-1 itself 1 AC adaptor 2 Power cable 3 Owner's manual 4 9
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Panel descriptions Top panel fig.05-01.eps V-LINK indicator (p.23) Transition Time knob (p.17) 1 4 Indicates the status of the V-LINK connection Adjusts the transition time Superimpose Level knob (p.20) Transition Pattern knob (p.18, p.19) 2 5 Adjusts the superimpose level Specifies the type of Wipe or P in P Superimpose button (p.20) Output button (p. 21) 3 6 Switches the superimpose effect on/off Switches the video output on/off 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 783 3 9 10 11 12 "A" Input selectors (p. 17) M
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Panel descriptions Rear panel fig.05-02.eps Video (composite) output jacks (p.12) MIDI OUT connector (p.24) 1 3 These jacks output the video MIDI messages are output from (composite) signal this connector S-video output jack (p.12) MIDI IN connector (p.23) 2 4 This jack outputs the video MIDI messages are received here (S-video) signal 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Video (composite) input jacks (p.12) 5 These jacks accept the input of video (composite) signals S-video input jacks (p.12)
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Connections Making connections Here’s how to connect the V-1 to your video equipment. You can connect up to four video playback devices, such as a video camera, VCR, or DVD player, and take advantage of a wide range of creative possibilities. fig.06-02.eps Video playback device OUTPUT LR Video S Audio DVD PLAYER VTR Video camera PC Using the cable hook To AC Concent AC adaptor Video output device INPUT LR Video S Audio Television Television Video projector Set the TV's input select to Vi
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Connections 1 Use the appropriate type of video cable to connect the video (composite) or S- To prevent the inadvertent video output jack of your video device to the V-1’s input jack. disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled 2 out accidentally), and to avoid Use the appropriate type of video cable to connect the V-1’s video applying undue stress to the (composite) or S-video output jack to the input jack of your video output AC adaptor jack, anchor the device (
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Turning the power on Once the connections have been completed (p. 12), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to TV monitor and other devices. 1 Check the power cable Make sure that the power cable from the AC adaptor is firmly plugged into the V-1. fig. power button.eps 2 Press the POWER button located on the rear of the V-1. fig.06-03.eps * Due to its circuitry-protecti
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Checking the inputs and outputs Checking the final output Here’s how to check that connections are correct. * Before you proceed, check that your video equipment is connected as described in Connections ( p. 12). 1 Set the video fader to “A.” fig.07-01-01.eps 2 Output an image from your video device. Power up the connected video device, and get it to output a video signal. If you’re using a video deck or DVD player, press its Play button. The image from the connected vide
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Basic operation Transitioning between video input sources Here’s how to transition (move) between video input sources. Using the video fader to switch video sources If you’re using a transition effect (Mix or Wipe), you can move between images A and B by moving the video fader up or down. If you’re using a compositing effect (Superimpose or P in P), the video fader adjusts the transparency of the composited images. fig.07-01-1.eps Video fader indicators These indicate the posit
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Basic operation Using the input selector to switch video sources You can use the [1] through [4] buttons to switch the video source for each channel. 1 Set the video fader to the “A” position. The green video fader indicator for “A” will light. fig.07-02-1.eps 2 Press one of the “A” Input Select buttons. Press one of the “A” Input Select buttons to choose the input channel. The image of the selected channel will be output, and the button will light. You cannot use the video fad
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Basic operation Changing the transition effect You can make use of a variety of transition effects when using the video fader or input selector to switch images. If you use the input selector, you’ll need to adjust the Mixing images Transition Time knob. You can smoothly mix between two images. Mix 1 Press the MIX button. The MIX button will light. 2 Use the video fader or input selector to switch between images. Wiping You can “wipe” between images in a manner similar to the way a windshield
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Basic operation Using compositing effects These effects combine images “A” and “B” into a single screen. Using P in P (Picture In Picture) to composite two screens P in P This effect layers a small image (the “foreground image”) on top of an image displayed in the full screen (the “background image”). As an example, here’s how to layer “foreground image B” on top of “background Background Foreground image A.” 1 Set the video fader to “A.” Output 2 Use output selector “A” to select the backgr
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Basic operation Superimposing text on the screen Superimpose Superimpose is an effect that cuts out the dark portion of an image and places it on top of a background image. Use this effect when you want to add text you created with your computer or with the P-1 (sold separately). As an example, here’s how to superimpose text from image “B” into the background Superimposing Background image “A.” Image * The superimpose effect is available only for channel 4. 1 Output Input a background image i
