Operation, cont’d
SGS 408 Switcher • Operation3-2
Operation
Front Panel Controls
Rear panel features are shown on page 2-2.
Figure 3-1 — SGS 408 front panel
1
Program input selection buttons — Allow the system operator to view the
image switch as it happens.
Freeze — Locks the output display to the image that is currently displayed
on the program output. When the freeze function is enabled, the
button is lit.
When an image is frozen, an effect switch can still occur. When the
output is switched, the freeze command stays in effect.
To unfreeze the image, press the Freeze button.
If an image is frozen when a different input button on the same row
(program or preview) is selected or if the unit loses power, the image
unfreezes.
Black — Causes a black screen to be displayed. The black screen can be
switched by applying a cut or another effect. A black input cannot be
frozen. When black is selected, the current input button will
continually flash.
1 – 8 — Selects the corresponding input to be displayed. Normally, you
will not use these buttons during a show. If a program input selection
button is pressed, the resulting switch is not seamless.
2
Preview input selection buttons — Allow the system operator to select the
preview image.
Freeze — Locks the output display to the image that is currently displayed
on the preview output. When the freeze function is enabled, the
button is lit.
When an image is frozen, an effect switch can still occur. When the
output is switched, the freeze command stays in effect.
To unfreeze the image, press the Freeze button.
If an image is frozen when a different input button on the same row
(program or preview) is selected or if the unit loses power, the image
unfreezes.
Black — Causes a black screen to be displayed. The black screen can be
switched by applying a cut or another effect. The black input cannot
be frozen. When black is selected, the current input button will flash.
1 – 8 — Allow you to select the preview input device. The button is lit
while the input is active.
PROGRAM
FREEZE BLACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CUT TAKE
PROGRAM
PREVIEW
OUTPUT RATE
EFFECT
TRANSITION
SGS 408
SEAMLESS GRAPHIC SWITCHER
INPUT
12
34
TRANSITIONS
EFFECTS
RCP COMMUNICATION
PREVIEW
FREEZE BLACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tx
Rx
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
TA K E
FREEZE
BLACK
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
FREEZE
BLACK
CUT
11
2 43 5 76
11
2 43 5 76
