FOCUS Enhancements Bridge/Router MX-4DV - Manual (Page 23)

I NSTALLING THE MX-4 DV P REVIEW M ONITOR
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Preview Monitor
The Preview monitor is your “working” monitor. Most of the time it contains controls for manag-
ing Source and Output devices. For example, it shows miniature versions of images coming from
the attached VCRs and camcorders. The Preview monitor also shows a menu of transitions and
other effects from which you can choose. Refer to “Using the Preview Screen” beginning on
page 35.
CAUTION
The preview monitor must be a Composite device. Do not attempt to connect any other type
of monitor to the PREVIEW OUT jack on the MX-4 DV rear panel.
Program Monitor
The Program monitor shows the production exactly as recorded on the output device or displayed
in a live video environment. The Program monitor shows the program complete with transitions
and other effects. You normally connect the Program monitor to the output device. The Program
monitor can be either a Composite, or Y/C device.
Number of Monitors
You can operate the MX-4 DV with only one monitor connected to the Preview out. However, to
greatly simplify your work you should have at least two monitors — one Preview and one Pro-
gram. Instructions in this manual assume you have separate Preview and Program monitors.
Preview Monitor Program Monitor