Tektronix Digital Video Switcher TV Video Accessories User Manual


 
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Optional Features for Switcher
Dual Chromatte Advanced Chroma Keyer (Cells A3, A16, C8)
Optional Chromatte™ Advanced Chroma Keyer Modules are available for
component chroma keying. Each module provides chroma keying for both
foreground keyers in an M/E. Dual Chromatte™ Chroma Keyer Modules
are installed in the front bay of the switcher frame. Any internal 4:2:2
component signal may be used to chroma key.
To use external analog component inputs for chroma keying, the optional
Dual Analog Component Chroma Key Input Modules must be installed.
The input module provides two analog component chroma key inputs
direct to both Chroma Keyer Modules. The input module is installed in the
rear bay of the switcher frame. This module provides the key only, the key
fill must come from the Serial Input Modules.
The following analog component formats are supported:
Betacam®
1
MII
SMPTE
EBU
BORDERLINE Key Edge Generation
BORDERLINE® Key Edge Generators are optional for each keyer in the
switcher. The BORDERLINE option is added by plugging a small sub-
module onto the Keyer module of an M/E. One sub-module can be
installed for each of the two keyers in each M/E.
Each BORDERLINE Key Edge Generator supports 1, 2, or 3 line wide
borders or outlines. Video fill is provided within the borders. Shadow and
extrude modes create 1 to 6 line wide edges, positioned either below left or
below right. Separate mattes are provided by the generators for edge and
fill. Key Edge opacity is adjustable.
Tally Output
The Tally Expansion Option provides 64 tally relay closures for on-air
source indicators. This option is a separate frame with the tally module and
support modules installed.
1. Betacam is the registered trademark of Sony Corporation.