JVC KM-H2500U User Manuals

Table of Contents

• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

  2
• Contents

  5
• Introduction

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  • About This Manual

    7
  • Documentation Terms

    7
    • Abbreviations

      7
  • Control Panel Overview

    7
  • Control Panel Rear Connections Overview

    8
  • Menu System

    8
    • To access a menu using the MENU button:

      8
    • Auto-Follow

      9
    • Menu Navigation

      9
  • Knobs

    9
    • To use the knobs:

      9
    • To default a value using the knobs:

      9
  • Buttons

    9
  • Button Inserts

    9
    • Installing Your Own Insert Films

      9
      • To install switcher button inserts:

        9
  • Shift

    10
    • To shift a bus and access the secondary sources:

      10
  • Fader

    10
    • Transitions

      10
  • Positioner

    10
  • Selecting Colors

    10
    • Luminance

      10
    • Hue

      10
    • Saturation

      10
• Configuration

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  • Reference Type

    11
    • To set the reference type:

      11
  • Switcher Video Format

    11
    • North American Video Formats

      11
    • European Video Formats

      11
      • To change the reference video format:

        11
  • Format Conversion and Frame Sync

    11
    • Understanding Aspect Ratio Conversion

      11
    • Assigning FCFS Channels

      12
      • To assign an FCFS channel:

        12
      • Configuring FCFS Channels in Input Mode

        13
      • To configure an FCFS channel set to Input mode:

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      • Configuring FCFS Channels in Bus Mode

        13
      • To configure an FCFS channel set to Bus mode:

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  • Output Reference Sync

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    • Setting the Output Reference Sync

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      • To set the output reference sync:

        14
    • Resetting the Output Reference Sync

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      • To reset the output reference sync values:

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  • Aspect Ratio

    15
    • To change the aspect ratio:

      15
  • Ancillary Data

    15
    • To configure ancillary data parameters:

      15
  • Input BNC Configuration

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    • To associate video and alpha inputs:

      16
  • Output Configuration

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    • To configure the analog output:

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  • Clean Feed

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    • To configure the Clean Feed output:

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  • IP Address

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    • To configure a DHCP IP address for your switcher:

      17
    • To configure a static IP address for your switcher:

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  • Switcher Personality

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    • Aux Bus Memory Recalls

      18
      • To set the Aux Bus Recall Mode:

        18
    • Customizing the Panel Glow

      18
      • To customize the Panel Glow color:

        18
    • Saving Color Schemes

      19
      • To save a custom Panel Glow color scheme:

        19
    • Loading Color Schemes

      19
      • To load a custom Panel Glow color scheme:

        19
    • Power-Save Mode

      19
      • To configure the power-save timeout:

        19
    • Transition Rate Units

      20
      • To select the units for switcher transitions:

        20
    • Double-Press Rate

      20
      • To set the switcher double press rate:

        20
    • Resource Sharing

      20
      • To specify Chroma Key resource sharing:

        20
    • Switch on Field or Frame

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      • To set when the switcher initiates transitions:

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    • Editor Control

      21
      • To enable or disable external editor control:

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    • Next Transition Area Reset

      21
      • To set the Next Transition area reset behavior:

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    • Transition Resume Direction

      21
      • To set the transition resume direction:

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    • Next Transition Key Behavior

      22
      • To set the Next Transition Key behavior:

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• Basic Operation

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  • Transition Overview

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    • To perform a transition:

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    • Cutting on the Program Bus

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      • To cut on the Program bus:

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  • Configuring the Auto Trans Rate

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    • To change the rate for automatic transitions:

      24
  • Wipe Transitions

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    • To select a wipe transition pattern:

      24
  • Pausing a Transition

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    • To pause and resume a transition in progress:

      24
  • Keying Overview

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    • Video Layering

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  • Key Transitions

    25
    • Selecting Keys

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      • To select a key:

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    • Performing Key Transitions

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      • To perform a key transition:

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  • Dedicated Key Transitions

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    • To perform a dedicated key transition:

      26
    • Setting the Transition Rate for Dedicated Key Transitions

      26
      • To change the transition rate for dedicated key transitions:

        26
  • Chroma Key

    26
    • To create a Chroma Key:

      26
  • Mattes

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    • Using a Matte

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    • Selecting a Matte Color

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      • To select a matte color by specifying hue, saturation, and luminosity:

        27
      • To select a matte color by loading a preset:

        27
      • To change the pattern:

        27
    • Using other Adjustments

      27
      • To apply other adjustments:

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  • Fade to Black

    28
    • To fade to black:

      28
• Advanced Operation

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  • Using the Memory System

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    • Choosing a Memory Access Mode

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      • To select the memory access mode:

        29
    • Storing Memory Registers

      29
      • To store a setting to a memory register:

        29
    • Recalling Memory Registers

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      • To recall a setting from a memory register:

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    • Bus Hold

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      • To perform a Bus Hold:

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  • Memory AI and Recall to Preview

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    • Memory AI and Keys

      30
    • Memory AI and Recall to Preview Examples

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      • Recall to Preview Off

        30
      • Recall to Preview On

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      • Memory AI

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      • To set the Recall to Preview mode:

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  • Transition Limit

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    • To define the transition limit point:

      31
    • To perform a transition with a transition limit set:

      32
    • To Quickly Reset the Transition Limit

      32
  • Reset Options

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    • Configuring Default Settings

      32
      • To configure user-defined defaults:

        32
    • Restoring Default Settings to Factory State

      33
      • To restore user-defined default settings to the factory state:

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    • Resetting the Switcher

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      • To reset the switcher:

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      • To reset the switcher using an alternate method:

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    • Shared Parameters

      33
    • Resetting Individual Settings

      33
      • To reset wipes:

        33
      • To reset dissolves:

        33
      • To reset Key 2 or 3:

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      • To reset Aux buses:

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      • To reset the Chroma Key:

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      • To reset an Auto-Select Key:

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    • Resetting Menu Items

      34
      • To reset individual menu items:

        34
    • Restoring to Factory Defaults

      34
      • To restore factory defaults:

        34
  • USB Storage

    34
    • Saving Memory Banks and Registers

      34
      • To save memory registers to a USB drive:

        34
    • Loading Memory Banks and Registers

      35
      • To load memory registers from a USB drive:

        35
  • Software Upgrades

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    • To upgrade the switcher software:

      35
    • Completing a Software Upgrade

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  • Advanced Keying

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    • Modifying Keys

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      • To modify the transparency:

        36
      • To apply a mask:

        36
      • To modify a mask:

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      • Modifying Other Attributes

        37
      • Modifying Clip and Gain for Unshaped Auto-Select Keys

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      • To modify the clip or gain:

        37
      • Converting Between Shaped and Unshaped Auto-Select Keys

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      • To convert an unshaped Auto-Select Key to shaped:

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    • Chroma Key Fine Tuning

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      • Using the Edge, Shadow, Gain and Spill Effects

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      • To adjust the Edge, Shadow, Gain, and Spill:

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    • Split Keys

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      • To create a Split Key:

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    • Modifying Split Keys

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      • To modify the appearance of a Split Key:

        38
  • Modifying Wipes

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    • To modify time and direction:

      39
    • To change other wipe modifiers:

      39
  • Aux Buses

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    • Accessing the Aux Buses

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      • To access Aux buses on the KM-H2500:

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      • To access Aux buses on the KM-H3000:

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    • Selecting a Source for the Aux Buses

      40
      • To select a source for an Aux bus:

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      • Selecting a Special Source for the Aux Buses

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      • To select a special source for an Aux bus:

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  • Tallies

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  • General Purpose Interface (GPI)

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  • Editor Port

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    • Supported Editors

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• Media-Store

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  • Media-Store Overview

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    • File Formats

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      • Animation Naming Convention

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    • Transparency

      43
  • Loading an Image or Animation by Browsing

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    • To load an image or animation by browsing the file system:

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  • Understanding Media Numbers

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    • Entering Media Numbers

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      • To lock or unlock place and bank values:

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  • Loading an Image or Animation by Media Number

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    • To load an image or animation by Media number with a locked place and bank number:

      44
    • To load an image or animation by Media number without a locked place or bank number:

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  • Modifying Media-Store Image Attributes

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    • To modify the position of a Media-Store image:

      45
    • To change an image between shaped and unshaped:

      45
    • To change the Media number for an image:

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  • Animation Control

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    • To manually play an animation:

      46
    • Modifying Animation Playback

      46
      • To modify animation playback:

        46
  • Saving and Reverting Attributes

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    • To save attributes for an image:

      47
    • To revert to saved attribute values:

      47
• Specifications

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  • Dimensions

    49
  • Weight:

    49
  • Power Requirements

    49
  • Ports

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    • Tally Port

      49
    • GPI I/O Absolute Maximum Ratings

      49
    • Editor Port DC Operating Conditions

      49
    • Ethernet Port

      49
    • USB Port

      49
  • Video Formats

    49
    • North American Version

      49
    • European Version

      49
  • Inputs/Outputs

    49
    • Inputs

      49
    • Outputs

      49
    • HD-SDI Input and Output Specifications

      49
    • Analog Output Specifications

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    • Reference Input and Output Specifications

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      • Tri-level Pulse

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      • Bi-level Pulse

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