Analog Way Eikos - Manual (Page 46)

Working with Frames
Opening transitions & closing Still Layers (Logos or Frames)
It is possible to store up to 8 frames in the Eikos non volatile memory. Frames are mainly used
as backgrounds in a typical show or event setup, and can be recorded from any of the Eikos’
12 sources and called back at the press of a single button. To use a frame, be sure first that it is well saved,
then:
Press Background frame button → Press Frame # button
* NOTE * : Frames may be used only one at a time and can be placed only in the background Frame layer.
When transitioning still layers, depending on how many scalers are in use, the Eikos TAKE function will act
in one of 2 different ways when transitioning the Next Preset (Preview) to the Current Preset (Main):
• Take shot: #1
- All still frames make an opening and closing phase.
- All sources of the same layer are completely different between the Current Preset and the Next Preset. The
opening and closing effects of the Layer are set to Cut.
• Take shot: #2
- One of the Layer makes a change of source which be not in Cut.
- The opening and closing phases can be done with different effects.
- The still frame appears and disappears of the layer with the following effects: Cut, Fade, Slide or Wipe.
Memorizing Frames
The Eikos can memorize up to 8 frames from any resolution (see capturing still Frames).
1. In the Input Selection section, press the source button ( # 1 to # 12) of the source you wish to record as
a frame. The source button will start blinking. Press the TAKE button to display that source on the main
display.
2. Select Logos/Frames in the menu by rotating the scroll knob, then press the ENTER button. Select the
output you want to record in capture source menu.
3. Select Record Frames in the Logo/Frames menu by rotating the scroll knob, then press the ENTER
button. A white rectangle will appear on your main display or your Preview, indicating the frame which will
be captured. Select an empty frame memory (empty frames are indicated in the sub-menu) to store the
frame into. Press the corresponding ENTER button.
4. The Eikos will display a progress status bar on the VFD screen. Your frame is stored when the menu
reappears on the VFD screen.
5. Press the BACKGROUND FRAME button, select the frame number ( # 1 to # 8) you just recorded, and
press the TAKE button. Your background frame will appear on your preview output.
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