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DME Switcher
3-203-834-12(1)
DFS-700/700P
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
© 2000 Sony Corporation
DFS-700/700P


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For customers in the USA (DFS-700 only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Caution
Television prograrms, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to
the provisions of the copyright laws.
For the customers in Europe (DFS-700P only)
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
· EN60950: Product Safety
· EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
· EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located in the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.


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Table of Contents
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Chapter 2
Location and
Function of Parts
and Controls
Chapter 1
Overview
Table of Contents
Features of This System ................................................1-1
Option Boards ................................................................1-3
Control Panel ................................................................. 2-1
Processor Unit ..............................................................2-13
Front Panel ..................................................................... 2-13
Rear Panel ...................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 3
Basic Operation
DME Switcher Introduction .......................................... 3-1
Sequence of Operations .................................................... 3-1
Example Operation (1): Wipe........................................... 3-2
Example Operation (2): Picture-in-Picture ...................... 3-5
Demonstration .................................................................. 3-8
Using the Menus ............................................................. 3-10
Selecting Images ......................................................... 3-12
Background Image and Foreground Image .................... 3-12
Selecting Signals Output to the Auxiliary Bus ............... 3-16
Selecting an Effect .......................................................3-17
Types of Effect ............................................................... 3-17
Example Effects ............................................................. 3-18
Selection in Direct Pattern Selection Mode ................... 3-23
Selection in Pattern Number Specification Mode .......... 3-24
Modifying the Boundary -- Border, Soft Edge,
Beveled Edge, and Crop .....................................3-26
Changing the Pattern Position and Size --
Location (X)(Y)(Z) ................................................3-29
Modifying the Pattern -- User Modifiable Effects .....3-31
(Continued)


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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 4
Advanced
Operations
Chapter 3
Basic Operation
(Continued)
Inserting Characters and Graphics (1) -- Title Key ... 3-33
Luminance Key .............................................................. 3-33
Chroma Keying .............................................................. 3-36
Masking Part of a Title Key ............................................ 3-44
Inserting Characters and Graphics (2) --
Downstream Key ................................................ 3-45
Setting Up a Transition ................................................3-51
Setting the Transition Time ............................................ 3-51
Setting the Transition Direction ..................................... 3-52
Executing an Effect ......................................................3-54
Adjusting Color Mattes ................................................3-57
Adjusting Image Colors -- Color Correction ............. 3-59
Freezing an Input Image -- Frame Memory
Function ...............................................................3-61
Fade-to-Black................................................................3-63
Changing Direct Pattern Assignments........................ 4-1
User Program Effects ................................................... 4-3
Constructing a User Program Effect ................................ 4-3
Types of User Program Effect .......................................... 4-4
Modification Parameters .................................................. 4-5
Creating New User Program Effects .............................. 4-10
Editing User Program Effects ......................................... 4-12
Executing User Program Effects .................................... 4-18
Deleting All User Program Effects ................................. 4-19
Snapshots .....................................................................4-20
Saving a Snapshot .......................................................... 4-21
Recalling a Snapshot ...................................................... 4-22
Snapshot Demonstration ................................................ 4-23
Reinitializing the Snapshots ........................................... 4-24


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Table of Contents
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Chapter 5
Control From
Editing Control
Units
Control From the PVE-500 ............................................ 5-1
Preparations ...................................................................... 5-2
Cut Editing ....................................................................... 5-2
A/B Roll Editing ............................................................... 5-3
Control From the BVE-600 ............................................ 5-5
Preparations ...................................................................... 5-5
A/B Roll Editing ............................................................... 5-6
Control From the BVE-900/2000 Series ........................5-8
Preparations ...................................................................... 5-9
Notes on Operation ......................................................... 5-10
Control Using GPI Signals ......................................... 5-11
Preparations .................................................................... 5-11
A/B Roll Editing ............................................................. 5-12
Turning a Downstream Key On and Off ........................ 5-13
Preread Editing .............................................................5-14
Chapter 6
System
Connections
and Settings
Basic System Connections .......................................... 6-2
Key Signal Connections ................................................6-3
System Connections for Preread Editing ................... 6-4
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ..............6-5
Setup Menu Settings ......................................................6-7
Setup Menu Organization ................................................. 6-7
System Setup (page 1/8) ................................................... 6-7
System Information Display (page 2/8) ........................... 6-8
Input Video Setup (page 3/8) ............................................ 6-8
Output Video Setup (page 4/8) ......................................... 6-9
Control Panel Setup (page 5/8) ...................................... 6-10
Initializing User Settings (page 6/8) ............................... 6-10
Loading User Settings From Memory (page 7/8) .......... 6-10
Saving User Settings in Memory (page 8/8) .................. 6-10