Q: What is
the final image height in pixels if we mix an analog image 486px
with a DV image 480px?
A: The final image resolution will be 480px in height.
Q: Can you mix between DV sources and
Analog sources?
A: Yes, The SE-800 can actively switch between any of the four input
sources.
Q: Is there a charge for firmware updates?
A: There is no charge for the firmware.
Q: Can the SE-800 be controlled remotely
with anything other than
the RMC-90.
A: Yes, the RS232 protocol is available on this web site.
Q: How do you address DV audio delay?
A: DV Audio delay, like chroma, is set for each of the assigned
inputs. If you change the assignment of the input from DV to
S-Video, you may want to reset the audio delay.
There is a no charge firmware update for early SE-800DV purchasers.
Q: What Character Generator choices exist?
A: Because the SE-800 accepts a SDI based Character Generator, the
quality will be excellent; and most products are expensive.
We have found that the DECKLINK-PRO SDI card from www.blackmagic-design.com
works very well. HOWEVER, at this time
ONLY the MAC software has been implemented by Black magic-design.
Q: Is the carrying case suitable for use
as a shipping case?
A: The carrying case is not suitable as a shipping case.
Q: I am using DV camera's for a video feed
and I am using an external audio mixing board. How do I get the
audio and video to synchronize?
A: You cannot adjust Audio/Video synchronization when using the Aux
input. To use sound from a audio mixer, you must connect the mixer
to one of the audio input channels on the SE-800. You will then need
to disable the DV audio stream from the SE-800.
Please see the diagram below:
Using on external mixer
Separate the DV audio from the DV video so
you can use an external audio mixer.
Connect the mixer input to channel A, B, C or D but not to aux
inputs
1. Press
the INPUT FORMAT button. To select channel A, B, C or D
2. On the EFFECTS number pad, type
"01" and then press the "ENT" key.
3. Press the "SPD" key to toggle
"N" and "Y" ("Y" enables the DV audio on each DV input "N"
disables the DV audio on the DV input and enables the analog
line inputs.)
4. Press the INPUT FORMAT button
to exit and save your current selection.
Note:
Connect the output from your mixing board to channels A, B, C,
D, only or your audio and video will not be in SYNC. (Do
not connect it to the AUX
input on the mixer.)