Grass Valley XtenDD v.4.0.x - Manual (Page 13)

Supplement Software Release V4.0.x XtenDD / DD35 Production Switchers
9 Operating Instructions -- Rev. 2 / 1.2003
2.4 DSK EXTENSION
2.4.1 GENERAL
In the complete XtenDD family (SD and HD), new functionality is available from
software version 4.0.1 onwards. The so--called 6 (or 8) DSK option is available for
all mainframe types being equipped with less than 4M/Es and provided that plug
positions are free for further M/Es. By adding an M/E board, this additional M/E is
connected by release of the option in such a way that it provides only 3 (or 4) addi-
tional keyers, which are always connected after the 3 (or 4) keyers of the PP stage.
PGM/PST fades are not possible on this M/E and cannot be called in any way.
The license 6(8) DSK can already be entered into the mainframes. As all the other
options, it is also passed on to the panels. It is an additional license and can theoret-
ically be available in all rack types.
2.4.2 GUI AND CONTROL PANEL CONTROL
A switcher with 6(8) DSK option keeps the original switcher type, also from the view
of the user. In the MF, it is automatically ensured that M/E Timing and TiM/E Memo
and Command/Macros behave correctly.
In the Sidepanel menu (GUI), the additional Transi, Key, Wipe, ... as well as Install
and Config menus are released for the additional logic M/E (without changing the
menu name). Thus it is also possible to route the additional keyers for instance also
via the DVE (DVx) or to indicate the key sources at the UMDs.
This additional logic M/E (at the 4 RU--Mainframes it is the M/E3) is generally pre-
served in its M/E3 context with all its consequences in the complete system!
For a user of this option in the XtenDD, this will be as follows:
D If he selects any bus on the PP stage, he will get a maximum of 4 keyers only
(those of the original PP stage). If he selects the M/E3, he will see all 8DSKs.
D If he wants to adjust the fifth DSK in the SP, he has to enter the M/E3--Key1
menu (the XtenDD has 4 Keyer/ME).
At the DD35 this would be the PP--Key2 (due to ME--hardware--swap and 3
Keyer/ME).
D At the XtenDD, the video outputs have to be cabled according to the logic M/Es
(PP outputs have 4 keyers, M/E3 outputs have 8 keyers).
D The auto delegation CP <--> SP has also to be preserved accordingly, even
when considering the CP--Keyer delegation.
In the transition range, it becomes especially obvious to the user that these are two
M/Es connected in series. Thus, e.g. the functions KeyOver, Clean Taps and Com-
bined Key Flyers etc. are only effective within their physical M/Es!