SD-SDI

Quick Start Guide

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1 Let’s Get Connected

Compix Cable Identification

The Compix system has one video breakout cable per channel.

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Downstream Connection

Advantages:
1. Not required to use any inputs on the switcher.
2. Simple installation with minimal cabling.
3. CG operator can take graphics to air.

Things to Consider:
1. It is recommended to keep the Compix system running at all
times throughout usage.
2. Preview only available through the Compix software.

How to Connect - Single Channel:

1. Take the Program Output of the switcher into the SD-SDI
Video-In (the top BNC connector).
2. Take the SD-SDI Video-Out (the second BNC connector) into
the Program Monitor.
3. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.

How to Connect - Dual Channel:

1. Take the Program Output of the switcher into the SD-SDI
Video-In (the top BNC connector).
2. Loop the First Channel’s SD-SDI Video-Out (the second BNC
connector) into the Second Channel’s SD-SDI Video-In.
3. Take the Second Channel’s SD-SDI Video-Out into the Pro-
gram Monitor.
4. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.

Single Channel Configuration Dual Channel Configuration

Vid In
Compix System Compix Program Mon Compix System V In V In Compix Program Mon

Fill 1
Fill 1 Fill 1

Fill 2
Fill 2 Fill 2

Key 1
Key 1 Key 1

Key 2
Key 2 Key 2

Production Studio CH 1 CH 2

Production Studio

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Upstream Connection

Advantages:
1. Technical Director can take graphics to air.
2. Setting up transition effects for pages is optional.
3. The Compix system can be turned off or restarted during us-
age if necessary

Things to Consider:
1. Setup is more complex.
2. Requires two switcher inputs for the Compix video and key.

How to Connect - Single Channel:

1. Take the SD-SDI Video-Out (the second BNC connector) into
an input on the switcher.
2. Take the Key-Out (the forth BNC connector) into an input on
the switcher.
3. Take a reference feed from a sync generator into the BB-In
on the breakout cable. Use analog sync only.
4. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.

How to Connect - Dual Channel:

1. Take the SD-SDI Video-Out (the second BNC connector) into an
input on the switcher for each channel.
2. Take the Key-Out (the forth BNC connector) into an input on the
switcher for each channel.
3. Take a reference feed from a sync generator into the BB-In on
the breakout cable for each channel. Use analog sync only.
4. Refer to the Steps to Success chapter.
Single Channel Configuration Dual Channel Configuration
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Fill 2 Key 1 Key 1
REF-IN BB-IN Key Out to Key In
Key 1 Key 2 Key 2
Key Out to Key In
Key 2 CH 1 CH 2

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2 Steps to Success

Introduction

Before utilizing the Compix software, we will need to configure the

drivers properly for setup within the studio. Going through this con-
figuration setup is vital for a successful installation.

To continue, connect the Compix Video Output to a monitor or call it

up on your switcher for manipulation. Open the AllCG Control short-
cut located on the Desktop. The below interface will appear:

The AllCG Control can be broken down into sections: Mode, Output
Control, Color Control, Video-Out Control, and Test Frame which
includes Frame Grab.

Mode Section

Video Format: Select whether your are integrated for an NTSC or

PAL environment.

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 Input Signal: Select the incoming signal of your video feed. Select
from Composite, Digital (SDI), S-Video, and Component (YPbPr), de-
pending on your Compix system. Regardless of incoming signal, you
can output multiple signals simultaneously.

Fill-Out Type: Use [Overlay] if you have video going through the
Compix system (downstream configuration). Use [Graphic Only] if
the video and key are passing through the switcher or if you are us-
ing the Compix system as a standalone video output.

Genlock Mode: Select [Internal] if you have video going through the
Compix system. Compix will lock onto the incoming video and allow
for graphical overlays. [External BB] is for analog black burst only.
This setting is used for incoming sync from your generator or sync
device. [External Input] syncs through an incoming video feed. Use
this feature if black burst is not available.

Output Control Section

Configuration: If connected to your switcher, manipulate these

settings to time your Compix system properly. It is recommended to
connect the Compix video output directly into a waveform monitor
and vectorscope before configuration. Also apply house black burst
to both Compix system and measurement equipment. The values are
in degrees, nano seconds, and lines for precise configuration. After
adjusting a bar, your can use the left and right arrow keys on your
keyboard for exact adjustments.

Note: Digital signals do not need sub-carrier adjustments, so the SC-

Phase bar is for analog signals only.

Key-Delay: Adjust the video output horizontally for key alignment.

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Color Control Section

Adjust the incoming video’s brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue

when connected downstream of your switcher. The settings within
do not apply for Compix graphics, only incoming video. When your
Compix Input Signal is set to [Component (YPbPr)], separate set-
tings appear for your individual YPbPr contrast.

Test Frame Section with Frame Grab

If you select the [Preview] button, an expanded view of the graphical

elements appear on your video output monitor.

Test Frame: Select from an assortment of pre-created Test Patterns

with the drop down list to the right. Your can also open your own
image for testing with the [Open] button to the left. If [FadeOut] is se-
lected, adjust the Alpha (transarency) and fade the graphic in or out.
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 Frame Grab: If connected downstream of your switcher, so that vid-
eo is going through the Compix system, you can capture a still frame
of the video at any time. When clicking on the Capture Frame tab,
select a Capture Source first from the dropdown list. When selected,
click [Capture Enable] then [Still]. The AllCG Control will capture the
video feed and save it as a Targa image.

Downstream Configuration

For a downstream configuration, follow these quick steps to get the

Compix AllCG Drivers up and going.

1. Under the Mode Section, select the Video Format and Input
Signal in use. Also change the Fill Out Type to [Overlay] for
overlaying incoming video with the Compix graphics. Under
Genlock Mode, select [Internal] for internally syncing the Com-
pix graphics with the incoming video feed.
2. Go to the Video-Out Control Section and check [AnalogCG]
for Closed Captioning to pass through.
3. Under the Color Control Section, adjust the incoming video’s
color to match that of the Compix graphics. To adjust properly,
use the [75% Colorbars] or other patterns located in the Pat-
terns menu. The Color Control will only adjust the incoming
video, not the Compix graphics.
4. After the above is completed, click [U-Save] to save the
settings, then click [OK]. The Compix system is now ready for
immediate use.

Upstream Configuration

For an upstream configuration, follow these quick steps to get the

Compix AllCG Drivers up and going.

1. Under the Mode Section, select the Video Format and Input
Signal in use. Also change the Fill Out Type to [Graphic Only]
since there is no need to overlay within the Compix system
itself. Under Genlock Mode and Genlock Select, choose [Ex-
ternal] and [Black Burst] or [Input], depending on the reference
type, respectively.
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2. Under the Color Control Section, adjust the incoming video’s
color to match that of the Compix graphics. To adjust properly,
use the [75% Colorbars] or other patterns located in the Pat-
terns menu. The Color Control will only adjust the incoming
video, not the Compix graphics. Use the Key Bands and Key
Adjust for testing the Key and Video relationship within the
switcher.
Note: If the SC-Phase, H-Sync, or V-Sync does not work, the
switcher is auto-adjusting the incoming Compix graphics and
timing itself. If this is the case, there should be no need for
adjustment.
3. After the above is completed, click [U-Save] to save the
settings, then click [OK]. The Compix system is now ready for
immediate use.

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3 Troubleshooting

Compix System Troubleshooting

The System Does Not Turn On:

1. Make sure the Compix system is plugged straight in to the
wall outlet for testing purposes or verify the outlet is working
properly.
2. Check to see if the power cable is plugged into the Compix
system securely.
3. The switch on the power supply must be flipped to “-”, not “o”.
4. When turning on the system, check whether or not the fan on
the power supply is running. Does the power supply turn on?
Yes: Is the motherboard beeping?
Yes: Turn off the Compix system and remove the
cover. Removing the cover will not void the warranty.
Remove and reinstall the RAM. Restart the system.
No: Make sure the power switch in the front of the system is
held down for two seconds before releasing.
Windows Periodically Freezes, Error Checking:
1. Click on the Microsoft [Start] button on the lower left of the
toolbar and go to [All Programs] > [Accessories] > [Command
Prompt].
2. Once inside the Command Prompt, type in “sfc /scannow”.

3. Microsoft will run a Scan Disk, checking for any errors within.
Once the scan is complete, the following message will appear.

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Windows Periodically Freezes, System Restore:
1. Click on the Microsoft [Start] button on the lower left of the
toolbar and go to [All Programs] > [Accessories] > [System
Tools] > [System Restore]. To begin, select [Next] on the open-
ing menu screen.
2. Select a restore point to revert back to and click [Next].

3. Go through the next few menus and the System Restore will
begin.
4. Once completed, the following message will appear.

Windows Cannot Start, Repairing Windows:

1. If Windows needs to be repaired, locate the original Windows
7 disc and place it inside the Compix system with Windows
already running.
2. Once the Windows menu loads, click [Install Now].
3. Click [Go online to get the latest update installation (recom-
mended)]. Windows will download all the latest setup installation
files. Once downloaded, check the [Accept] box to continue.
4. Once prompted for the type of installation, click on [Upgrade].

5. Windows will now overwrite critical Windows 7 files without

deleting any programs or personal files.

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Compix Studio Troubleshooting

The Compix Video Output Does Not Work:

1. Bypass the switcher and feed the Compix video signal di-
rectly into a video monitor.
2. Disconnect all inputs from the Compix system, including the
external reference.
3. Is the output on the monitor correct?
Yes: Make sure the switcher is correctly set up. The switch-
er’s input may be expecting a different resolution from the
Compix system.
No:
A. Open the AllCG Control on the Desktop. Make sure
the Video Format and Input Signal are correct.
B. Under Genlock Mode, make sure it is set to [Internal]
if there is video going through the Compix system. If the
video is going into the switcher but it is currently going
into a video monitor for testing purposes, select [Inter-
nal] for now. Under Pattern, select [75% Colorbars].
C. Verify that the video breakout cable in the back of the
system is screwed in all the way.

Not Syncing Correctly:

If the Compix system is not syncing properly, please verify the
following:
1. Black burst should be going into the Ref-In connector on
the breakout cable.
2. Select the correct black burst signal by going to [Options]
> [Tools] > [Video]. If you are using tri-sync, select the same
resolution inside Genlock Format as the Video Format sig-
nal. Also verify the correct frame rate.
3. Make sure Frame Sync is turned off on the switcher’s
input.

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Not Keying Correctly:
If the Compix system is not keying properly, please verify the
following:
1. Is the Key-Out connected?
Yes: Call up the key signal upstream of the switcher. Is
the key visible (all graphical elements are white)?
No: If the key is not visible, bypass the switcher
and feed the key directly into a video monitor. Is
the output on the monitor correct? If so, make sure
the switcher is correctly set up. The switcher’s input
may be expecting a different resolution from the
Compix system.
Yes: If the key is visible, make sure to combine the
key and video output together through a DSK or
keyer.
No: Connect the Key-Out to another input on the switch-
er. Assign it to the DSK or keyer.

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