User’s Manual for SFX-10 Video Effects Mixer by
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SFX-10 Video Mixer Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................. 4 Information ........................................................................................................................4 Warnings and Safety information ......................................................................................4 Controls and Functions ............................................................
SFX-10 Video Mixer Introduction INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Sima SFX-10 Video Effects Mixer. The SFX-10 is a state-of-the-art, Digital Signal Processing video mixer designed to give amateur and home videographers professional-level effects. This unit is capable of editing two or more tapes into a single finished piece. Note: the SFX-10 abides by copy protection regulations and will not accept copy-protected signals.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Control Panel diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. Digital Effects keys Audio mixer controls Source Selection keys Mode Control keys 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Joystick position control Background color selection control Power Indicator Light Wipe Mode Keys Audio Mixer level Front Panel diagram MIC 1. Microphone jack 2.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Rear panel diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Video Monitor Output (Source 1) Video Monitor Output (Source 2) Audio R / L Input (Source 1) Audio R / L Input (Source 2) Composite video Input (Source 1)** Composite video Input (Source 2)** S-video Input (Source 3)** S-video Input (Source 4)** Video Monitor Output (Source 3) Video Monitor Output (Source 4) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Typical Hook-up Section 1 – Power Indicator POWER INDICATOR – The POWER INDICATOR light shows at a glance that power to the SFX-10 is turned on. The power switch is located on the back panel. (See rear panel diagram on page 6.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Section 2 – Video Source Select You can make a transition between any two sources while applying digital effects, wipes, color keys and PIP modes. Two Sample set-ups Example #1 Video #1 Source A Use these buttons to select from 4 video inputs and 1 color background as follows: Note that any one of the five inputs can be selected for Source A and Source B.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Section 3 - Digital Effects (Source A & B) EFFECTS ON (A and B) – This off/on button allows you to activate digital effects for either source A or B or both. Press once to turn on, press a second time to turn off. The red LED indicates that the effects are activated for the given source. Note: This button must be ON for any of the effects below to work. STILL - The STILL effect freezes the picture on the screen, but allows the audio track to continue.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Section 4 – Mode Control MODE CONTROL – These keys allow you to select the type of transition between two sources. Note: All of the transitions are made by using the A/B slide control located in the Video Source Select box. The WIPE button allows you to replace one source with another using a variety of wipe patterns as selected in the function box. PIP stands for Picture-in-Picture.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Section 5 – Functions FUNCTIONS – These buttons allow you to select a variety of wipe patterns, PIP modes and color key selections. Some of the buttons in this section are marked 1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 indicating they are two, three or four step buttons that provide more than one selection. Each time you press the button it advances to the next option. These buttons are also color coded in coordination with the color-coding on the buttons in the MODE CONTROL box.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Section 6 – Joystick Control JOYSTICK CONTROL – The JOYSTICK control allows you to position and move the PIP window and the center wipe function as needed to achieve the desired results. Section 7 – Background Color BACKGROUND COLOR – The BACKGROUND COLOR control allows you to select one of 8 colors to use in wipes, and edits keying on colors. The available colors are BLUE, RED, MAGENTA, GREEN, CYAN, YELLOW, WHITE and BLACK.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Section 8 - Audio Mixer The audio mixer allows to mix the soundtrack from 2 video sources, an audio source (background music) and a microphone. Note: the audio sources are controlled independently from the video sources. Changing the video source, doing fades or wipes for example, does not change the audio source.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Controls and Functions Section 9 – Audio Level AUDIO LEVEL – This display allows you to visually monitor the audio level produced by the audio output controls located on the Audio Mixer control box. This displays the mixed audio signal that is being output by the SFX-10 to tape. Try to keep the audio level from exceeding the 0 dB level to avoid distortion.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations BASIC OPERATION Hook up – First connect the 120V AC power cord to the 18V power supply. Plug the power supply into the SFX-10 and into a 120V AC outlet. Connect the SFX-10 to video and audio sources as desired. This video mixer can accept 2 composite video input sources and 2 S-video sources. It can also accept up to 4 audio input sources including a microphone and an auxiliary source. (See rear panel diagram - page 6 and typical hook-up - page 7.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations To Try a Typical MIX (Dissolve) Step 1 Push the Video Source Select slide to the top “A” position. Step 2 Select any video input to be Source A by pushing the appropriate button(s). Note: To select S-Video #3 press both end buttons at the same time. To select S-Video #4 press the middle and far right button at the same time. Red LED lights indicate which input is selected. (Video #1 is selected in the example at right.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Typical PIP (Picture - In - Picture) Step 1 Push slide on Video Source Select to the top “A” position. Step 2 Select video inputs for Source A and Source B by pushing the appropriate button(s). Note: Source A will always be the main picture and Source B will always be the inserted picture. TIP: Remember – If the MODE button is set for WIPE or FADE, you can view the two source images by moving the slide control between the “A” and “B” positions.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Try a Typical Key edit (LUMA KEY and BLUE KEY) Step 1 Push slide on Video Source Select to the top “A” position. Step 2 Select video inputs for Source A and Source B by pushing the appropriate button(s). Source Selection Step 3 Press the KEY button in the MODE CONTROL panel. Mode Selection TIP: There are two KEY modes: LUMA KEY and BLUE KEY. As you make the transition, the key color is replaced by the secondary image.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Typical Auto FADE/WIPE Step 1 Push slide on Video Source Select to the top “A” position. Step 2 Select video inputs for Source A and Source B by pushing the appropriate button(s). Source Selection Step 3 Select WIPE from the MODE CONTROL panel. Mode Selection TIP: We will use WIPE for purposes of this example. However, the AUTO mode will work in combination with whichever button (WIPE, KEY, MIX, or PIP) is selected in the MODE CONTROL panel.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Digital Effects The SFX-10 provides a set of 5 digitally generated effects that can be applied to video images from Source A, Source B or both. Some of the effects have more than one setting and some can be used in combination. (See Section 1 – Digital Effects on page 7 for more information.) All of the effects can be turned on or off by pressing the EFFECTS ON button. The red LED light indicates which effects are selected and whether they are turned on or off.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations Audio Mixer The audio mixer controls permit you to mix and control the input and output levels of the audio tracks during your editing session. In addition to the audio tracks that accompany your video inputs, you can add audio from a microphone and an auxiliary source. These additional inputs allow you to do voice-overs and add music tracks easily and efficiently. Overview: Audio tracks for Input #1 and Input #2 are routed through the audio mixer controls.
SFX-10 Video Mixer ___ Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Source Inputs External Sound Input Recording Output Monitor Output Headphone Output Time base correction Video Effects – dual channel Background colors Key Effects Picture in Picture Wipe patterns Auto wipe/fade S/N (typical) Power Source Power Adapter output Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Four Video Inputs Composite Video Input : x 2 (Source 1,2) 1.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Trouble Shooting World Wide compatibility By pressing special key combinations, you can change the video system of the SFX-10 to make it compatible with different video formats used worldwide. This feature is not available on earlier versions of this product. If your manual includes this page, then the worldwide compatibility feature is fully functioning. The unit defaults to the NTSC (USA) setting.
SFX-10 Video Mixer Basic Operations TROUBLESHOOTING Remember: before assuming there is technical problem, check all connections to be sure inputs and outputs are correctly hooked up. Problem Possible Cause Remedy LED’s do not light up when the power is turned on. AC adapter is not connected to the Mixer or is not plugged into a working outlet. • AC adapter is not connected to the Mixer or is not plugged into a working outlet.
