MULTI FORMAT DIGITAL PRODUCTION SWITCHER KM-H2500E/U KM-H3000E/U INSTRUCTIONS This illustration shows the KM-H3000E/U Multi Format Digital Production Switcher Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use: Enter the Model and Serial number of your unit. Retain this information for future reference.
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Contents Introduction 1 About This Manual ................................................1 Documentation Terms............................................1 Control Panel Overview.........................................1 Control Panel Rear Connections Overview ...........2 Menu System .........................................................2 Knobs .....................................................................3 Buttons ...................................................................
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Introduction The KM-H2500 and KM-H3000 combine professional switcher quality with an easy to use and mobile design. They can be used with other JVC professional products to create professional style broadcasts. equipped with additional source buttons, key control buttons, and a positioner for additional control of wipes and patterns. 1 About This Manual 4 2 5 Before operating your switcher, please read this manual carefully and store it in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
6. 1. Aux Bus Buttons • Assigns the Key/Aux bus to selected Aux bus when button is pressed (KM-H3000 only). • Aux bus assignment is done through the menu interface on KM-H2500 switchers. 7. • Turns the switcher on and off. 2. 8. 3. Key/Aux, Program, and Preset Bus 9. 4. Next Transition Area 5. 11. Key Transition Shortcut Buttons • Performs a transition of the selected key. 12. Positioner • Use the positioner to control wipes, borders, and washes (KM-H3000 only). 13.
1. Press MENU. The Wipe Pattern buttons illuminate. Buttons 2. Press a Pattern button to select the corresponding menu. The buttons illuminate to indicate one of four states: Auto-Follow Auto-follow displays the menu for a selected function when the button for that function is pressed. Auto-follow is always active — when you press any button on the control panel that has a corresponding menu, the menu is automatically displayed. Menu Navigation Some menus have multiple pages.
2. 3. Remove the Lens (1) from the Diffuser (2) using a common end micro screwdriver. Press and hold SHIFT. 2. Press the required source button to access the secondary source. 1 Fader 2 The Fader is used to manually perform a wipe or dissolve transition. Move the Fader handle from one limit to the other to perform a transition. Place the Insert Film (2) into the Lens (1) so the readable side is facing up. The notches on the sides of the Lens must be at the sides of the text on the Insert Film.
Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your switcher to meet your requirements. Setup and switcher personality options are discussed. European Video Formats European switchers support the following video formats: • 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz Reference Type • 720p at 50 or 59.94Hz The switcher supports both external and internal reference types. To set the reference type: • 1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz Both versions can operate in both standard and multi-definition video formats.
supports the following aspect ratio conversion methods: 4:3 • Full — The video signal is scaled disproportionately to fill the display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect ratio. 4:3 16:9 16:9 Figure 9 Pillar Box Aspect Ratio Conversion Assigning FCFS Channels FCFS channels are assigned to either specific inputs or bus-pairs. Each bus-pair requires two FCFS channels.
Configuring FCFS Channels in Input Mode For More Information on... Input mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a specific input. Table 1 lists the input video formats you can convert to the specified switcher video format. • Assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the procedure “To assign an FCFS channel:” on page 6 Table 1 Format Conversions for Input Mode Configuring FCFS Channels in Bus Mode Bus mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a specific bus-pair.
video format. No aspect distortion is introduced. • LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top and bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly in a 4:3 video format. • PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a 16:9 video format. 6. Press NEXT. 7. Press the Fcfs1-4 knob to save the changes. 8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.
10. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the Output Sync menu. Press the Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu for further editing. To change the aspect ratio: 2 1 4 Resetting the Output Reference Sync You can quickly reset the output reference sync values to the default settings. 3 To reset the output reference sync values: 2 1 4 3 Press MENU. 2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button. 3. Press NEXT until Aspect is displayed. 4.
5. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button. 3. Press NEXT until Anclry is displayed. 4. Use the Anclry knob to select an ancillary data parameters. You can choose from the following: Use the Alpha knob to select the desired input that will provide the alpha (transparency) signal. You can choose from the following: • None — Do not use an associated alpha signal. • Lin1 - Lin12 — The selected input is used as an unshaped (linear) alpha source.
3. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button. 3. Press the Analog Out knob to display the Analog Out menu. 4. Use the AnOut knob to select the source. You can choose from the following: • • • • • 5. Prview — Preview bus output. Progrm — Program bus output. Aux 1 - 3 — Aux bus 1-3 outputs. In 1 - 12 — Inputs 1-12 (KM-H3000 only). In 1 - 6 — Inputs 1-6 (KM-H2500 only). Use the AnMode knob to set the appearance of the analog output.
To configure a static IP address for your switcher: 3 2 6 5 Switcher Personality The switcher has customizable features that allow you to tailor operation to your personal preferences. Aux Bus Memory Recalls 4 You can set the behavior of the Aux buses during a memory recall. The buses can be configured to hold inputs (overriding whatever input is saved in the recalled memory) or to change to the input saved in the recalled memory. 1.
3. Use the HUE knob to adjust the Panel Glow hue. 4. Use the SAT knob to adjust the Panel Glow saturation. 5. Use the LUM knob to adjust the Panel Glow luminance. To load a custom Panel Glow color scheme: 1 2 Note: 5 3 4 • It is not recommended to set the Panel Glow color to red. Red indicates a source is on-air. For More Information on... • hue, saturation, and luminance, refer to the section “Selecting Colors” on page 4.
4. power as possible without affecting on-air video. • Sleep — The menu display turns off. Buttons light and slowly fade in a raindrop pattern. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button. 3. Press the DblPrs Speed knob. Use the right knob to set the power-save timeout (in minutes). You can select a value from 0 (off) to 999 minutes. 4. Double-press the middle knob at a rate you feel comfortable. This defines the double press rate. 5. Press MENU to save the setting.
For More Information on... To enable or disable external editor control: • creating and using Chroma Keys, refer to the section “Chroma Key” on page 20. 1 4 Switch on Field or Frame The Switch On feature allows you to select when the switcher triggers a transition from one video source to the next when you are running in an interlaced video format.
To set the transition resume direction: 1 2 4 3 1. Press MENU. 2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button. 3. Press NEXT until Resume is displayed. 4. Use the Resume knob to set the transition direction used when a paused transition is re-started. You can choose from the following: • Fwd — The transition completes as originally set. • Rev — The transition reverses and the switcher returns to the on-air state it was in before the transition was started.
Basic Operation This chapter describes the general operation of your switcher. Basic information is provided to help get you up and running quickly. 5. • Press CUT to immediately cut the selected source on-air (selected transition type is ignored). • Press AUTO TRANS to have the switcher perform a smooth transition. • Move the Fader from one limit to the other to perform a manual transition.. Transition Overview Transitions allow you to replace the on-air video source with another source.
Configuring the Auto Trans Rate You can control the amount of time a dissolve or wipe transition takes to complete when you press the AUTO TRANS button. Transitions performed with the Fader are not affected. 4. Press AUTO TRANS to perform the dissolve. For More Information on... • preparing transitions, refer to the section “Transition Overview” on page 17 Pausing a Transition To change the rate for automatic transitions: You can pause a dissolve or wipe transition while it is in progress.
The KM-H2500 supports 2 keys. The KM-H3000 supports 3 keys. To perform a key transition: Video Layering 3 2 Video is layered as shown in (Figure 10). 5 1 4 6 2 7 3 4 Figure 10 Video Layering 1. Program 2. Key 1 3. Key 2 4. Key 3 (KM-H3000 only) 1. Ensure the key you are using in the transition is not on-air. 2. Select the key you wish to use. 3. Select the key type by pressing one of the following: • CHR KEY to create a Chroma Key. • AUTO SELECT to create an Auto-Select Key. 4.
3. Dedicated Key Transitions If an immediate transition is required or an unexpected transition needs to be performed, the switcher allows for a dedicated key transition. Dedicated key transition buttons for this purpose are located to the right of the Fader. Only dissolve transitions can be performed with the dedicated key transition buttons. To perform a dedicated key transition: 1 1 Use the Key 1-3 (1-2 on KM-H2500) knobs to change the transition rate for the specified key.
To select a matte color by loading a preset: • Magenta 6. Press Init. 4 For More Information on... • selecting Keys, refer to the section “Selecting Keys” on page 19. 3 • Chroma Key sharing, refer to the section “Resource Sharing” on page 14. • modifying Chroma Key settings, refer to the section “Chroma Key Fine Tuning” on page 31. • taking a Chroma Key on-air, refer to the section “Key Transitions” on page 19. 2 1 1. Press and hold SHIFT. Mattes 2. Press BLACK/MATTE to display the Matte menu.
The Aspect function allows you to alter the shape of the selected wash pattern. For example, if you want the wash to be oval shaped, select the circular pattern and adjust the aspect ratio until the desired oval is created. To fade to black: 1 Borders are effects created around the selected pattern for the wash. The Border function allows you to adjust the appearance of the border. 2 The Softness function controls the edge of the wash.
Advanced Operation This chapter describes advanced operating concepts for your switcher. Advanced topics and information on modifying basic concepts to fit your requirements are discussed. To store a setting to a memory register: 1 2 Using the Memory System The built-in memory system can store up to 100 switcher memories (10 banks of 10 memory locations). This allows you to save the settings for a later time without having to make the adjustments again. Choosing a Memory Access Mode 1.
1. Press RECALL. 2. Select the memory register you wish to recall from as follows: • If you are using Bank Mode, select a pattern button to designate the memory register in the selected bank. You may also use the Bank knob to change the selected bank before recalling. • If you are using Direct Access Mode, select a pattern button to designate the desired bank and then select a second pattern button to designate the memory register.
› Input 4 is recalled to Key 1 (on-air image instantly cuts to Input 4). To set the Recall to Preview mode: 1 › Input 5 is recalled to Key 2 (on-air image not affected as Key 2 is off-air). › Input 1 is selected on the Preview bus. 3 4 • Scenario 2 2 › Input 3 is recalled to the Program bus (on-air image instantly cuts to Input 3). › Input 4 is recalled to Key 1 (on-air image is not affected as Key 1 is off-air). › Input 5 is recalled to Key 2 (on-air image is not affected as Key 2 is off-air).
3. Press the Limit knob. The Progress Bar next to the Fader flashes to indicate the defined transition limit. You switcher is shipped with the following default settings: • The selected source on each bus is black. • Each key is set to Auto-Select. Note: • Ensure that you are not on-air when setting the transition limit as you will be moving the Fader handle to define the preset position. To perform a transition with a transition limit set: 3 • Clip is set to linear. • Gain is set to linear.
4. Press the Aux knob to toggle between including or excluding the Aux buses in the reset. 5. Press the RState Save knob to save the new default settings. 6. Press the Confrm knob to commit the save. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the save and return to the previous setting. To reset the switcher using an alternate method: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button. 3. Press the RState Load knob. All switcher settings are restored to the default values.
Resetting Menu Items Saving Memory Banks and Registers The values for particular parameters can be reset individually. This allows you to restore the default setting if you are unsatisfied with the adjusted values. You can save up to 9 sets of up to 100 memory registers on a USB drive. Some parameters are shared between features and, if reset in one area, will be reset in all areas that share that parameter. To save memory registers to a USB drive: 2 4 To reset individual menu items: 1.
Note: knob to select the memory register on the USB drive you wish to load. • If you selected Bank, use the Local knob to select the memory bank you wish to replace with the loaded data. Use the USB knob to select the bank on the USB drive you wish to load. • You do not need to store memory banks or registers to the same memory banks or registers on the USB drive. • If you save an empty memory bank or register, the destination bank or register on the USB drive is erased.
Note: To modify the transparency: • Copy the upgrade file to the root level of the USB drive. Do not copy the upgrade file into a folder. 3 1 • Upgrades can take several minutes to complete. Do not turn the switcher power off during the upgrade. 2 • If CRITICAL UPGRADE is displayed, the switcher is performing an upgrade that includes low-level software components. This does not indicate a problem with your switcher. Completing a Software Upgrade 1. Select the key you wish to modify.
To modify a mask: To modify the clip or gain: 4 1 3 5 6 1 3 3 2 2 1. Select the key you wish to modify. 1. Select the key you wish to modify. 2. If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor. 2. If necessary, press KEY 1, KEY 2, or KEY 3 to include the key in the next transition and have it display on the Preview monitor. 3. Press NEXT until Mask is displayed. 3. 4.
increasingly saturated and vivid. Decreasing the Gain decreases the saturation until the image is black and white. To create a Split Key: 2 The Spill effect allows you to handle chroma key spill where the background color (the color being removed) spills onto the key object. 1 To adjust the Edge, Shadow, Gain, and Spill: 1 3 2 1. Select the key you wish to modify (ensure it is set as a Chroma key). 2.
3. For More Information on... • creating a Split Key, refer to the section “Split Keys” on page 32. Modifying Wipes Wipes can be modified to give more distinct qualities and personalize your transitions.
To access Aux buses on the KM-H2500: These special sources are found on the first four buttons on the Preset bus. To select a special source for an Aux bus: 1 2 1 3 1 2 1. Press AUX SEL to display the Aux menu. 2. Select an Aux bus by pressing the corresponding knob. To access Aux buses on the KM-H3000: 2 1. Select the Aux bus you wish to choose a source on. 2. Press and hold SHIFT on the Key/Aux bus. 3.
General Purpose Interface (GPI) The switcher has 24 GPI inputs that are used to trigger memory recalls, transitions, and Aux bus input changes. The GPI inputs are assigned as follows (Pin 1 is the top right pin when looking at the GPI Port). 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For More Information on...
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Media-Store This chapter describes the Media-Store operation. Your switcher has 2 Media-Store channels which allow you to display 2 images or animations (composed of a sequence of images) on-air simultaneously. Media-Store Overview For More Information on... • Associating alpha channel inputs with video inputs, refer to the section “Input BNC Configuration” on page 10.
knob to load it into the selected Media-Store channel. 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or on-air Key bus, you may affect on-air images. 2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select a Media-Store channel. 3. Press the Browse knob. 4. Press NEXT. 5. Press the Place knob to lock or unlock the Place value. When locked, the Place value will be surrounded by brackets []. 6. If you locked the Place value, use the Place knob to select the locked value.
Note: 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect on-air images. • Entering a Media number of 000 clears the image from the selected Media-Store channel. 2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the Media-Store channel with the loaded image.. To load an image or animation by Media number without a locked place or bank number: 3. Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed. 4. Use the Attrib knob to select X-Pos. 5.
To change the Media number for an image: 4 Modifying Animation Playback You can set an animation to playback automatically as well as control playback speed and direction. 5 To modify animation playback: 3 4 2 1 5 3 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect on-air images. 2. Press MEDIA 1 or MEDIA 2 to select the Media-Store channel with the loaded image.. 3. Press NEXT until Attrib is displayed. 4. 5. 2 1 1.
To save attributes for an image: 2 1. Modify the attributes for an image as necessary 2. Use the Func knob to save the attributes for that image. You can choose from the following: • Save — Saves the currently displayed attribute. Other saved attributes are not affected. • SavAll — Saves all attributes. To revert to saved attribute values: 4 3 2 1 1. Press and hold SHIFT on any bus. If you use the Program bus or on-air Key bus, you will affect on-air images. 2.
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Specifications Dimensions European Version • 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz • Width: 15.85” • 720p at 50 (Default), 59.94Hz • Depth: 10.64” • 1080i at 50, 59.94Hz • Height: 3.5” Inputs/Outputs Weight: Inputs • KM-H2500: 7.2 lbs • KM-H3000: 7.
Bi-level Pulse • Return Loss: ≥30dB to 6 MHz • Levels: NTSC: 286mV ± 14mV (40 IRE ±2 IRE) PAL: 307mV (43 IRE) • Rise Times (10-90%): NTSC 140ns ±20ns PAL: 200ns ±20ns • Duration: NTSC: 4.7us ±0.1 us PAL: 4.7us ±0.2us Error Messages The following error messages may appear when starting your switcher. Table 5 Switcher Error Messages Error Message Description Solution DDR 0 Not Found DDR 1 Not Found DDR 0 & 1 Not Found There is a problem with the switcher DDR memory.
Table 6 GVG100 Supported Commands Name MLE/Keyer Length Byte Code MLE 3 CA Data/Notes Read Mle Autotrans Rate MLE 2 4C — Read Keyer Mix Rate Keyer 2 4D — Read Fade To Black Rate MLE* 2 7D Write Mle Autotrans Rate MLE 5 CC ** Write Keyer Mix Rate Keyer 5 CD ** —* 5 FD Read Key Settings Keyer 2 53 Not yet implemented Write Key Settings Keyer 62(?) D3 Not yet implemented Learn Into Mem — 3 DA Supports memories 0-9 Recall From Mem — 3 DB Supp
Table 7 GVG100 Supported Analog Controls Name MLE/Keyer Byte Code Key Clip Keyer 0x0A Notes Key Gain Keyer 0x0B Vert. Position MLE 0x11 Horz.
Table 8 GVG100 Supported Lamps Name MLE/Keyer Byte Code MLE 0x1C MLE 0x1D Keyer 0x1E — 0x1F Key Bus 0-9 Keyer 0x20-0x29 Turning OFF results in a protocol error. Key Bus On Air Keyer 0x2A Turning OFF results in a protocol error. Keyer 0x2F Always true. Turning OFF results in a protocol error. MLE 0x30-0x39 Turning OFF results in a protocol error. Keyer 0x40 DSKs. Turning OFF results in a protocol error. Keyer 0x41 DSKs. Turning OFF results in a protocol error.
Table 9 GVG100 Supported Buttons Name Aspect Positioner On Reverse Wipe Dsk Preview MLE/Keyer Byte code MLE 0x1B Always on. Button press has no effect. — 0x1C Always on. Button press has no effect. MLE 0x1D Doubles as memory store/recall toggle when in memory mode — 0x1E Always true. All Keyers show on preview.
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