3G

A 3 Gbit/s serial digital 10-bit or 12-bit video interface (SMPTE 424M and 425M).

AUX (auxiliary Output)

A video output that can show any source and seamlessly cut between them.

Background (BG)

An Event Master processor can use any still store or matte and assign it as a Background source, provided it is at the same resolution as is the destination. The Background appears at the system’s lowest layer priority and does not use any system scaler resources.

Chroma Key

A type of key where the hole-cutting information is derived from a color rather than from a video level. An common example on television, is when the weatherman appears to be standing in front of a map. The map itself is a video signal, and the weatherman is in fact standing in front of a green (or blue) screen. On the switcher, the Chroma Key process electronically subtracts the color from the foreground image, and replaces it with video from the background image to form a composite image.

Clip, Gain, Opacity

In switcher terminology, the process of fine-tuning a key of any type (luminance, linear, or chroma). Clipping sets the threshold for the hole cutting circuitry, while "gain" defines the range and sensitivity of adjustment. The "opacity" is the transparency or density of the key, as revealed over a background.

Colorspace

All video signals have a colorspace. Versions are RGB, YUV or YrYbYc. They also have a range like 16 -240 = Reduced or Full 0-254.

There is also a color processing scheme that allow bandwidth saving. Full would be 4:4:4 and versions include 4:2:2 and 4:2:0

Computer Video

A generic term indicating video that originates from a computer platform. A progressive scan signal that follows VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standards, with typical resolutions of 800 x 600, 1920 x 1080, UHD and 4K etc.

Crosspoint

Traditionally the button that selects the input required on a particular switcher bus. But in Event Master device the actual backbone of the processors who routes the internal video signals.

Cut

Cut is an instantaneous switch from one video source to another.

DA (Distribution Amplifier)

A video device that inputs one video signal, and outputs multiple “identical” signals.

Destination (DST)

A Destination is a location to which you can route the output of an Event Master device. A destination can be configured as a group of one or more outputs that feed the same screen.

A Destination can be a single, widescreen or multi-screen Mixing Layers are assigned to Destinations.

A Destination can transition Backgrounds and Mixing Layers.

Event Master Control Software (EM GUI – EMTS)

This user's guide refers to the Event Master control software as the EM GUI (version 6.4) or as the EMTS (Event Master Toolset Software). The software consists of several menus and tabs that enable you to configure your system, setup the input sources and output Destinations, manage the dedicated Multiviewer and create your presentation’s overall “look.” Refer to the chapter .“EM GUI orientation” for more information about the EM GUI.

Event Master Series Processor (EMP)

Any Event Master E2 Lite processor may be referred to as an EMP.

Fader

See T-Bar.

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

A term that describes a status display based on graphics and icons, rather than strictly on numbers and letters.

Input

The actual input connector of a processor.

Key

An electronic (and visual) process whereby one image is electronically superimposed over another source or background. Keys are typically used for titles, logos, and banners.

Layer

An image display element (such as a PIP, Key or Background) that has an associated visual priority — either in front (or in back) of another layer.

Menu

A term used to describe buttons and functions on the high-resolution color LCD touch screen.

Mix

Also known as a Dissolve. A transition between two video sources in which one source fades out as the other fades in.

Mixer

Circuitry that enables you to transition (and scale) PIPs and Keys over a background.

MVR (Multiviewer)

A video output that previews sources, backgrounds, destinations and Auxiliaries in scaled down windows with a border and a text.

NTSC

National Television Standards Committee. The oldest standard for color picture broadcasting. NTSC is a standard definition format that operates at a frequency of 60Hz, with 525 lines, 60 fields and 30 frames per second.

PAL

Phase Alternating Line. PAL is the NTSC equivalent TV standard in Europe. PAL is a standard definition format that operates at a frequency of 50Hz, with 625 lines, 50 fields, and 25 frames per second.

PGM (Program)

The switcher's main output signal.

PIP

Picture-in-Picture, an on-screen configuration in which one picture (typically of reduced size) is positioned over another background image — or another PIP. PIPs can be reduced, enlarged, bordered, and mixed on and off Program. PIPs can overlap each other, depending on their visual priority. In E2 Lite, the multiviewer PIPs are not allowed to overlap.

Preset

Storage register in which you can store (and recall) the entire configuration or “look” of your destination(s).

PVW (Preview)

The video that will appear next on program (main) outputs.

RGB

The red, green and blue color signal components.

Scaler

An electronic circuit that reduces or enlarges source images, thus creating PIPs and Keys that can be positioned (and transitioned).

SDI (Serial Digital Video)

SD / HD / 3G / 6G-SDI is a digital representation of the video signal that is distributed via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors. (SMPTE 259M / 274M/ 296M /424M). Example formats are 480i and 525i.

Source file

The adjusted and saved file that describes the settings for the processor to use.

System

An Event Master system is all processors and devices included in one configuration of the control software.

T-Bar

Also known as a Fader, the T-Bar is the lever on a switcher that manually controls the progress of an effect. The position of the fader controls the amount of the BG (Background) Bus signal and the PVW (Preview) Bus signal that contributes to the mix, wipe or key.

Z-order

All layers of a Event Master Processor will have its layers in a z-order. Typically with is BG as the lowest.