Instruction manual

Using Effects

The SE-800 is capable of producing a wide variety of digital effects. These fall into 2 categories: single

channel and dual channel effects.

Single channel effects are produced on the source selected in the Main Video Source bus and need no

second video input. Single channel effects include Strobe (MISC), Freeze, Mosaic, and Paint.

For example, select any input channel having a valid signal as the Main Video Input. Press the Freeze

button once. You’ll see, on the program monitor, that the source video stops instantly. Press the button again,

and watch the source video return to full motion. With the Freeze effect, there are no parameters, just a

single source stopping and starting.

For more information on single channel effects, see the appropriate section (Strobe (MISC), Freeze, Mosaic,

Paint) below.

Dual channel effects are produced on the source selected in the Main Video Source bus and require a

second source, which is always selected in the Sub Video Source bus. Dual channel effects include Picture

in Picture and Chroma Key.

For example, select Main and Sub Video Sources, and then press the PiP (Picture in Picture) button;

Immediately, on the program monitor, you will see the Sub Video Source in a small window.

For more information on these dual channel effects, see the appropriate section (Picture in Picture, Chroma

Key) below, page 43.

Selecting and customizing an effect

To apply an effect to the input selected on the Main Video Source bus: press the

button associated with the effect (the LED on the button will light, confirming the

selection), and adjust the parameters using either the buttons associated with the

effect or the Keypad. For more information, see the appropriate section below.

Using the Keypad to customize an effect

The Effects and Speed windows at the top of this section display parameter data

related to the selected effect.

Press numbers to enter values into the Effects Window. Values are entered into the

Speed Window by pressing the “SPD” key. The arrow buttons at the bottom can be

used to set the location for the Picture in Picture Window.

See the relevant section below for specific details about each effect.