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have a question about timebase correctors and my MX-20 mixer
I run three remote AW-E600 Panasonic cameras into my Panasonic MX-20 video switcher. The connection is via composite BNC cable.
I use the WJ MX-20 rs422 control application to switch the inputs within my computer. I have a Leitch Velocity system.
Now, whenever i switch (either by using the MX-20 or the computer application controller) the cuts aren’t clean. There is obviouis frame instability during the cuts. If i do a dissolve then there is no problem. It is only when i do cuts that the frames appear to not be stable. My question is can i stabilize the cuts by using timebase corrector(s)? If so, where in the “chain” would the TBC go and how exactly would the connections work?thanks for any help.
dave
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7 Replies
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Are you cutting without using the preset bus? Panasonic switchers are not exactly syncronous. It freezes the outgoing video til the incoming video is timed then makes the cut. If you use the preset bus, it holds up the cut til the incoming video has synced, then makes the switch. Dissolves utilize the preset bus so that eliminates the problem. Hope I have made this clear, it isn’t easy to explain.
Charlie
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Is that something that makes you have to switch from the switcher itself or can i still use teh software rs422 controller?
Also, where do i access the preset bus? Is it buried in the menu? Maybe i’ll check out the manual!!! -
are you thinking about the MX-50?
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Maybe my memory has failed me which happens at my age, but I thought the MX-50 and MX-20 were similar in the bus configuration. Program bus, Preset bus, fader, and adjustable take button.
Charlie.
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don’t believe that’s the case with this pos.
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Can i integrate TBCs into this system and if so how would in be done?
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Yes you can integrate TBC’s into the system, but it isn’t going to change anything with your problem. We looked up the MX 20 and as I was saying like the MX 50, the only way to do clean switches is to preset your shots so it can lock the incoming video to the same vertical interval as the outgoing video. Cuts on the program bus will freeze the outgoing video for an instant til the incoming video can be switched in the vertical interval.
Charlie
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