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The Output tab in this panel contains (Figure 93) controls governing the system’s primary outputs.
8.2.1
OUTPUT TAB
We discussed Primary and Secondary outputs back in Section 3.10. The first eight entries in this panel are
primary outputs; typically, these are also ‘mixed’ outputs, hence their default labels – MIX 1, 2, etc. These
video sources are sent to the corresponding SDI output connectors (when provided), and also as NDI ®
(Network Device Interface) outputs.
V IDEO
The primary outputs support the largest number of optional video sources and, uniquely, can follow a
delegated M/E , or a Switcher color group. All other outputs can be assigned to follow a primary output or
show another designated Switcher source (excluding M/Es).
A UDIO
In similar fashion, you can choose which audio source accompanies any of the primary outputs. Choose any
individual audio mixer input, or any of the mixed audio outputs, Master or Aux (audio mix options vary by
model).
F ORMAT
The Format menu allows you to choose the video format for each output . Select the video format for
downstream devices you intend to connect to the corresponding output here. The formats available are
drawn from the list below (modes available vary according to session mode):
• 2160p
• 1080i and/or 1080p
• 720p
• 480p – progressive standard definition NTSC sessions only
• 480i (4:3) – interlaced standard definition NTSC sessions only
• 480i (16:9) – interlaced standard definition interlaced NTSC sessions
only
• 576p – progressive standard definition PAL sessions
• 576i (4:3) – interlaced standard definition PAL sessions
• 576i (16:9) – interlaced standard definition PAL sessions
• Alpha
Generally, source formats that are inconsistent with the current output
format setting are automatically conformed when possible. In some cases,
such as non-standard format sources, the output format may be modified to
provide a suitable display. That said, it’s best to avoid non -standard sources
if possible.
A LPHA
Last on the source format list is the Alpha Channel toggle option (Figure 94). Any switcher output can be
specified to support the rendering of alpha channel, including NDI inputs from that channel. Recordings of
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