Barco DCS-200 Manual De Usuario

Using Black

The BLACK button is used to transition the system’s output to/from black, no matter what 
combination of sources are currently on Program.  For example:

If a single source is on Program (e.g., Input 1), the system will mix to black at the 
current transition rate.

If multiple sources are on Program (e.g., Input 1 + Key), the system will mix all 
sources to Black at the current transition rate. 

When BLACK is pressed, one of two different actions can occur, depending on how the 
“Black Auto Take” function is set in the User Preference Menu.

When the “Black Auto Take” function is 

 in the User Preference Menu, you must use 

the TAKE button to transition to/from black.

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Use the following steps to transition to/from black, when Black Auto Take is 

: 

1.  Press BLACK.  The button blinks to indicate that a transition to/from black is 

pending.

2.  Press TAKE.  The system transitions to/from black, at the current transition rate.  

Please note:

If the transition is “to” black, the BLACK button lights solid when black is 
fully on Program.  

If the transition is “from” black, the BLACK button automatically turns off 
when the selected source is fully on Program.

  

BLACK

Refer to the “

” section on page 70 for details 

on setting parameters in the User Preference Menu.

When the Black Auto Take function is 

, if a source is 

pending when TAKE is pressed, that source transitions to 
Program after black is fully reached, and sources flip-flop in 
the normal manner.  If you do not want to transition to a new 
source, simply press the blinking source to “un-pend” it.