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Frequently Asked Questions : SE-1000
Q: What is the video delay inside an SE-1000/ MS-1000
A: If the Frame Synchronizer is switched ON (for using Non Genlocked camera’s) the delay is about 1 frame.
If the Frame Synchronizer is switched OFF (for using Genlocked camera’s) the delay is about 1 line.
Note : there also can be a delay on the SDI output of your camera.
Projectors can also have a considerable delay.
So, in the total set up, the delay can be more than only 1 frame.
Q: Does the SE-1000/ MS-1000 support audio?
A: No, the SE-1000 is a SDI vision (video) switcher. It can not switch any audio signals.
For audio switching an external audio mixer is required.
Q: What happens with the audio if the source signal contains embedded audio in the SDI-stream?
A: During the internal signal processing of the SE1000, the audio will be cut off from the SDI signal and will be lost.
Q: What is the use of the DAC-40s inside of a SE-1000?
A: A DAC-40 is a one way (HD) SDI to (HD) analogue converter. The DAC-40 can take ANY SDI signal (576i, 720P, 1080i) and convert it into ANY analogue format (576i, cvbs, 576i YUV, or 720P HD-YUV or 1080i HD-YUV).
Example 1: Input HD-SDI 1080i (using an HD camera on the HD –SDI input). Output in 576i Cvbs to TLM433
Example 2: Input SD-SDI 567i (using standard definition SDI camera). Output in HD-YUV 1080i to HD Component monitor (upscaling)
Q: What is the use of the 6 internal DAC-40 (HD) SDI to analogue converters inside a the SE-1000?
A: Each DAC-40 takes a loop through signal from one of the (HD) SDI inputs and converts it into an analogue video signal for monitoring purpose. This avoids the need of using expensive HD-SDI monitors and makes it possible to use affordable analogue monitors like TLM-433.
Q: Can I use the built in DAC-40 converters only for monitoring?
A: No, it is also possible to use one DAC-40 to down convert one of the program HD-SDI outputs to an analogue output signal for recording onto an SD deck.
Q: How can I record onto the DN-300 in a MS-1000 system?
A: In the MS-1000 the analogue SD-YUV output of converter no. 6 is connected to the YUV in of the DN-300.
(Note the DN-300 must be set to analogue in.) Monitor 6 can be used for playback/ monitoring for the recorded files of the DN-300.
Q: How do I record audio to the DN-300 in a MS-1000 system?
A: Connect the output of the external audio mixer to the XLR inputs of the MS-1000 (RP-22 patch panel).
Q: Can I make HD recordings onto DN-300 in a MS-1000 system?
A: No, the DN-300 can only take SD signals via the analogue YUV inputs.
Q: How do I transfer the files from the DN-300 in a MS-1000 to my NLE system?
A: Connect the DN-300 via a firewire cable to your NLE computer, enable the HDD mode of DN-300 and simply drag and drop these files to your computer.
Q: I have bought the SE-1000/MS-1000 mixer but don't have the PC Image Transfer Software, can I download it?
A: Yes, click here to download the software.
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