Panasonic Digital AV Mixer Agmx70 Operating Instructions

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SHIFT
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Modify
PHONE
PATTERN
TITLE PLAY
INT PLAY
CANCEL
ME
DSKFADE
MIN
MAX
TIME
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Parts and their functions
PHONE (headphone volume) control
This control is used to adjust the level of the rear panel
headphone (PHONE) output.
The sound of the portion to be faded using the DSK/Fade
setting can be monitored before fading so that it can be
heard even when AudioFade is used.
The sound is output from the rear panel.  Since the audio
meter displays the Prog output level, it will remain
unchanged even when the headphone level is changed.
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2
TIME (time setting) rotary control
This control is used to set the ME, DSK and FADE
transition times.
3
PATTERN (transition/key pattern number
setting) button
Set this button to ON to set the pattern numbers using
the number keys.  At its OFF position, the time can be
set using the number keys.
ME (ME transition/key transition time)
setting button
Set this button to ON to set the time to be applied to the
ME transition/key using the time setting rotary control.
When the pattern number setting button is OFF, the time
can be set using the number keys.
4
5
DSK (DSK transition time) setting button
Set this button to ON to set the time to be applied to DSK
using the time setting rotary control.
When the pattern number setting button is OFF, the time
can be set using the number keys.
Number keys 1 to 9
These keys can be used to input numerical values for the
event numbers when the event recall button or event
setting button is ON, for the pattern numbers when the
event recall button or event setting button is OFF and the
pattern number setting button is ON, and for the
transition times when the pattern number setting button
is OFF.
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8
“–” key
This key is used to decrement the event numbers when
the event recall button or event setting button is ON, the
pattern numbers when the event recall button or event
setting button is OFF and the pattern number setting
button is ON, and the transition times when the pattern
number setting button is OFF.
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“+” key
This key is used to increment the event numbers when
the event recall button or event setting button is ON, the
pattern numbers when the event recall button or event
setting button is OFF and the pattern number setting
button is ON, and the transition times when the pattern
number setting button is OFF.
0 number key
This key is used to input zeros.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, the animation in the title
memory now selected starts playing.
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Period key
This key is used to enter the seconds when inputting the
time.
Example: [2][.][5] 
>2 seconds 5 frames
When it is pressed together with the shift key, the internal
video movie now selected starts playing.
Shift key
When this key is pressed together with another key, the
resulting effect differs from the one produced when the
key concerned is pressed on its own.
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Enter key
This key is used to enter numerical values.
When OK? appears on the LCD display, press this key
to enter the setting.
Entry is canceled when it is pressed together with the
shift key.
6
FADE (fade transition time) setting button
Set this button to ON to set the time to be applied to the
FADE using the time setting rotary control.
When the pattern number setting button is OFF, the time
can be set using the number keys.
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8
9
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Parts and their functions
Modify
A / PROG
B / PRESET
SHIFTSOURCE1  /  5 2  /  6 3  /  7 4  /  8SOURCE SOURCE SOURCEINT/EXT
FADE
DSK
AUTO
TAKE
MIX EFFECTS
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SHIFT key
This key has the same function as the shift key for the
number keys.
1
2
A/PROG /SOURCE 1/5 selector button
This button is used to select source 1 selected by the
initial settings for the A/PROG bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 5 is selected.
3
B/PRESET / SOURCE 1/5 selector button
This button is used to select source 1 selected by the
initial settings for the B/PRESET bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 5 is selected.
A/PROG / SOURCE 2/6 selector button
This button is used to select source 2 selected by the
initial settings for the A/PROG bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 6 is selected.
4
B/PRESET / SOURCE 2/6 selector button
This button is used to select source 2 selected by the
initial settings for the B/PRESET bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 6 is selected.
5
A/PROG / SOURCE 3/7 selector button
This button is used to select source 3 selected by the
initial settings for the A/PROG bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 7 is selected.
6
B/PRESET / SOURCE 3/7 selector button
This button is used to select source 3 selected by the
initial settings for the B/PRESET bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 7 is selected.
7
A/PROG / SOURCE 4/8 selector button
This button is used to select source 4 selected by the
initial settings for the A/PROG bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 8 is selected.
8B/PRESET / SOURCE 4/8 selector button
This button is used to select source 4 selected by the
initial settings for the B/PRESET bus.  When it is pressed
together with the shift key, source 8 is selected.
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A/PROG / INT/EXT selector button
This button is used to select the image (INT) selected on
the internal video setting page for the A/PROG bus.
When it is pressed together with the shift key, the
external input (EXT) is selected.
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B/PRESET / INT/EXT selector button
This button is used to select the image (INT) selected on
the internal video setting page for the B/PRESET bus.
When it is pressed together with the shift key, the
external input (EXT) is selected.
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Transition lever
This lever enables transitions to be performed manually.
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FADE (fade execution) button
This button enables fade-out into the color set on the
[DSK/FADE] setting page.
During execution, its lamp lights; during fade-out, it
flashes.
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AUTO TAKE button
This button enables the ME transitions and keys to be
transited automatically.  During execution, its lamp lights.
When it is pressed again during transiting, the transiting
stops at the position where it was pressed.
While the transiting is stopped, it flashes.  When it
pressed again, the transiting resumes.
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DSK execution button
This enables DSK which was set on the [DSK/FADE]
setting page to be executed.
During execution, its lamp lights; during DSK, it flashes. 
						

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Parts and their functions
Audio mixer area
Modify
MAX
MINMIN MAX
MASTERSOURCE1  /  5SOURCE2  /  6SOURCE3  /  7SOURCEAUX 1MIC /
AUX 2 4  /  8
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SOURCE 1/5 fader
This fader is used to adjust the audio level of input 1
which was set on the initial setting page; when it is
operated together with the shift key, it is used to adjust
the audio level of input 5.
The operation of the fader lever takes effect from where
the internal level and lever position match or where the
higher/lower relationship between them has been
reversed when the input has been switched.
1
2
SOURCE 2/6 fader
This fader is used to adjust the audio level of input 2
which was set on the initial setting page; when it is
operated together with the shift key, it is used to adjust
the audio level of input 6.
The operation of the fader lever takes effect from where
the internal level and lever position match or where the
higher/lower relationship between them has been
reversed when the input has been switched.
3
SOURCE 3/7 fader
This fader is used to adjust the audio level of input 3
which was set on the initial setting page; when it is
operated together with the shift key, it is used to adjust
the audio level of input 7.
The operation of the fader lever takes effect from where
the internal level and lever position match or where the
higher/lower relationship between them has been
reversed when the input has been switched.
SOURCE 4/8 fader
This fader is used to adjust the audio level of input 4
which was set on the initial setting page; when it is
operated together with the shift key, it is used to adjust
the audio level of input 8.
The operation of the fader lever takes effect from where
the internal level and lever position match or where the
higher/lower relationship between them has been
reversed when the input has been switched.
4
5
AUX 1 fader
This fader is used to set the audio level of input AUX 1.
6
MIC/AUX 2 fader
This fader is used to adjust the audio level of the input
AUX2 selected on the initial setting page or of MIC
(sound selected by Setup).
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MASTER fader
This fader is used to adjust the output level.
It executes the effects which have been set by the Audio
Effects ON button. 
The adjusted sounds of 1 to 8 are selected at the cross
points and combined.
When [FOLLOW] is ON, the transition is coupled with Video.
When [FOLLOW] is OFF, the transition is not coupled with
Video.  The sounds of both A and B are combined.
The output level can be adjusted using the MASTER fader.
The effects that have been set are executed using the Audio
Effects ON button. 
						

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G/L
MICPHONEUSBADV-REFPREVIEWGPI
AUX IN
1
2
L
R
L
R
AUDIO OUT 2
EDITOR
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MIC input connector
This connector can be set to MIC or AUX 2 on the initial
setting page.
1
2
PHONE (headphone) output connector
The headphones are connected to this connector.
3
USB interface connector
This connector is used to connect to a personal
computer and download files.
4
5ADV-REF (advanced reference) output
connector
This connector outputs the reference signal with
advanced vertical phase for source input uses.
8AUX IN (spare) 1 L and R input connectors
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AUX IN (spare) 2 L and R input connectors
These connectors can be used by making a selection on
the initial setting page.
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AUDIO OUT 2 L and R output connectors
These are unbalanced audio output connectors.
G/L (genlock reference) input connectors
These are loop-through, automatically terminated
connectors.
They supply signals to the source VTR or camera and
initiate genlock.
They enable genlock for the G/L input or EXTKEY input
by making a selection on the initial setting page.
6
PREVIEW output connector
The signals selected by the preview selector button are
output from this connector.
7
GPI input connector
A trigger is applied and a transition is enabled for ME,
DSK or fade as selected on the initial setting page.  The
effect is applied 3 frames later.
Parts and their functions
KEYEXT IN
Y
B P
R PIN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 OUTSDI
EXT IN (external key input area)
SDI (SDI option area)
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External key input connector
This connector can be used for key or DSK applications.
It can also be used for genlock signal using the settings
on the initial setting page.
1
2
External input Y connector
The cross point EXT or DSK Y signal is input to this
connector.
The DSK source can be set on the DSK/FADE setting
page.
3
External input PB connector
The cross point EXT or DSK PB signal is input to this
connector.
9
OUT connector
The connectors listed above are used when the optional
board (AG-YA70) has been installed.
4
External input PR connector
The cross point EXT or DSK PR signal is input to this
connector.

≥Non-standard signals are not accepted.
≥Since the input signals do not pass through the frame
synchronizers, they must be synchronized with this
unit.
5
6IN1 connector
IN2 connector
7
IN3 connector
8
IN4 connector
Rear panel connection area 
						

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Y/VP /V5
YC
B
R P
Y/VP /V6
YC
B
R P
Y/VP /V7
YC
B
R P
Y/VP /V8
YC
B
R P VIDEO IN
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Parts and their functions
Composite/component Y input 1 connector 1
2
Composite 5/component PBinput 1 connector
3
Component PRinput 1 connector
4
YC input 1 connector
5
Composite/component Y input 2 connector
6
Composite 6/component PBinput 2 connector
7
Component PRinput 2 connector
8
YC input 2 connector9
Composite/component Y input 3 connector
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Composite 7/component PBinput 3 connector
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Component PRinput 3 connector
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YC input 3 connector
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Composite/component Y input 4 connector
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Composite 8/component PBinput 4 connector
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Component PRinput 4 connector
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YC input 4 connector 9
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VIDEO
OUT
1
2 VY
B P
R P
YC
VY
B P
R P
YCAU D
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Composite output 1 connector 1
2
Component Y output 1 connector
3
Component P
Boutput 1 connector
4
Component P
Routput 1 connector
5
YC output 1 connector6
Composite output 2 connector
7
Component Y output 2 connector
8
Component P
Boutput 2 connector
9
Component P
Routput 2 connector
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YC output 2 connector 1
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Parts and their functions
L
RL
RL
RL
R
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AUDIO OUT 1
1
Analog audio 1 input connectors
The audio signals supplied to these connectors are input
to the cross point selected on the initial setting page.
1
2
Analog audio 2 input connectors
The audio signals supplied to these connectors are input
to the cross point selected on the initial setting page.
3
Analog audio 3 input connectors
The audio signals supplied to these connectors are input
to the cross point selected on the initial setting page.
4
5Analog audio 4 input connectors
The audio signals supplied to these connectors are input
to the cross point selected on the initial setting page.
Analog audio output connectors 2
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EDITOR interface connector (9-pin)
This connector is used to connect the unit with an RS-
422A or RS-232C controller.
1
2
RS-422A/RS-232C selector switch
This is used to switch between the RS-422A and RS-
232C control protocols.
4
TALLY output connector
The rear panel tally is for the cross point 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
or 8 output.
The connector used by the cross point is turned ON.
Example of tally connections
3
SIGNAL GND (ground) terminal
5
AC IN power socket
RS422
RS232C
SIGNAL
GND
~AC IN
O
1
2
RTALLYEDITORAUDIO OUT 1
1
4
2
5
3
AG-MX70
GND TALLY
output
Tally LED (Max. current: 50 mA)(Max. voltage: 3.5V) 
						

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External interfaces
This unit comes with three connectors to support four
external interfaces: a GPI input connector, RS-422A/RS-232
(9-pin) connector and a Tally output connector.  Select the
connector that suits the editing controller model used.
∫GPI(general purpose interface)
This enables the use of auto takes with the GPI output of
the external controller.  At the fall of the GPI signal, wipe/mix
set on the panel or DSK or Fade is executed.
∫RS-422A
This enables the AG-A850 external editing controller to be
connected to the unit and the VTR to be controlled from a
remote location.
≥Functions that can be controlled from the AG-A850
±Wipe settings
±Mixing
±Auto take time and auto fade time settings
±Downstream key fade-in and fade-out
±Cross point source 1/source 2 (source 2/source 3
or source 3/source 4) switching
(Cross mode switching is performed by the RS-
422A/RS-232C selector switch on the rear panel.
Support for the editing controller is shown below.)
≥Connections
1) Set the RS-422A/RS-232C selector switch to
“RS-422A.”
2) Connect the connecting cable from the AG-A850
to the editing controller connector on this unit.
3) The pin layout of the editing controller connector
is shown below.
∫RS-232C
This enables the unit to be controlled using a personal
computer.  All of the unit’s functions with the exception of
AUX 1 and AUX 2 can be set.
≥Connection of conversion cable
RS-232C AG-MX70
25-pin 9-pin
1 TXD 1 SPARE
3 RXD 2 RXD
4 RTS 3 TXD
5 CTS 4 DTR
6 DSR 5 SIG.G
7 SIG.G 6 DSR
20 DTR 9 SPARE
[DCE CONNECTION]
Use the above conversion with the 9-pin straight cable
as well.
  Editing using the RS-422A, RS-232 and GPI
interface connectors
≥The commands are received and then executed 3 frames
later.
≥If, while the 3D optional board is installed, the 1-Frame
Dly mode has been selected by the system 1 settings
(see page 56) on the “Setup” initial setting screen, the
pictures and sound from the source are always output
with a 1-frame delay.
≥When selecting a DVE pattern, set the transition time to
more than 2 frames. No guarantees are made for frame
accuracy if the time setting is lower than this.
∫Tally
This is the open connector for the tally lamp.
Pin No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Signal
FRAME GROUND
TRANSMIT A
RECEIVE B
RECEIVE COMMON
SPARE
TRANSMIT COMMON
TRANSMIT B
RECEIVE A
FRAME GROUND
54321
9876
Connector (9P)54321
9876
Connector (9P)
Pin No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Signal
Output for cross point 1
Output for cross point 2
Output for cross point 3
Output for cross point 4
Output for cross point 5
Output for cross point 6
Output for cross point 7
Output for cross point 8 or EXT
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Through
connection
System Diagram
AG-MX70
PC (with MX-Navi already
installed)
ADV-REF
ADV-REF CPST
Through connection
Through connection
Through connection
Through connection
Termination
Termination
TerminationY, Pb, Pr
KEY
(Genlock
enabled as
genlock
source)
KEYG/L
(Genlock enabled
as genlock source) Y, Pb, Pr
SDI IN2
SDI OUT SDI
(Video)
SDI
(Video)
SDI
(Video)SDI
(Video)
SDI
(Audio/Video)
SDI
(Audio/Video)SDI IN3
SDI IN4
Y, Pb, Pr Y, Pb, Pr CPST
SDI IN2
SDI IN3
SDI IN4MIC USB
Box camera
Box camera
Box camera
VTR
Microphone
AG-MX70
PC (with MX-Navi already
installed)
SDI OUT
MIC USB
Box camera
Box camera
Box camera
VTR
MicrophoneSignal
generator By connecting cameras, VTRs and other video components, this unit can digitally process the video signals of these
components.
Example 1  Live application (1)
Example 2  Live application (2) 
						

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System Diagram
ADV
REF *1
RS-422A
RS-422A RS-422A
RS-422AG/L *2
(Genlock enabled as
genlock source)
SDI
(Audio/Video) SDI
(Audio/Video) SDI
(Audio/Video) SDI
(Audio/Video)
SDI IN2 SDI IN1
SDI IN3
SDI IN4
AUX1/AUX2
AG-MX70
PC (with MX-Navi already
installed)
SDI OUT
Analog audio signalsUSBVideo camera
Video cameraVTR
VTR
VTR
CD player, etc.Signal
generator Editing
controller
Example 3  Editing application
*1:Connection of the ADF REF signal is not absolutely essential but when this signal has been connected,
“StillOff” can be selected by the bus setting (see page 56) on the “Setup” initial setting screen and input can
be switched directly using the cross point button.
*2:ADV REF can also be used as an alternative to the G/L loop-through signal as the sync signal supplied to
the AG-A850 editing controller.
Through
connectionThrough
connection
Through
connectionThrough
connection
Termination 
						

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Setting panel screen
[INTVideo] internal video setting screen Power supply and backup
The operation panel settings are stored in the memory when the power is turned off.
The default settings are established when the power is turned back on by selecting [Power] >[Reset] on the [Setup] initial
setting screen, and the system is started from the settings which were established at the completion of the previous session
by selecting [Power] >[Preset].  If [Demo] has been selected on the [Setup] panel, the demonstration mode is established
when the power is turned on.
Select [Reset] or [Preset] on the [Setup] panel from the demonstration mode to restart the system.  The demonstration mode
can be exited using [Enter].
The panel settings, setup settings and their files, key learn settings and event memory data are saved.  These settings and
data are backed up by the flash memory even when the power is turned off.
Wash Pb 128 Pr 128
Y 128
Event ME Time Pattern INT
00E10:00F3015 Blue
INT Video Grade Pos 80
Back
Matte
Color
Bar
Memory Page
1Frame
1F FieldMode
Write Color
WhiteLevel
255Pattern
H1Grade
0Wht
Yelw
Cyan
Gren
Mgt
Red
Blue
Blk
Cst1
Cst2
CL Br
St 1-30
Mv 1-30
The internal video settings are performed on this screen.
This menu is selected when the INTVideo button below the LCD display is pressed.  It is not selected using INT at a
crosspoint.  While these settings are performed, the color setting mode is established for joystick XYZ and rotary Z control.
The color set appears at the top right.
Setting items
[Back Matte], [Color Bar] and [Memory] are selected using the rotary 1 control. The unit’s various functions are adjusted on the setting panel screen.  This screen is basically configured as follows.
≥Displayed at the top level of the screen are the joystick XY and rotary Z values and the audio meter.
≥Displayed at the second level of the screen from the top are the event number, transition time, pattern number and
internal video setting.
≥Displayed at the third level of the screen from the top are the title of the menu on the display and the item setting ranges.
≥The settings are displayed from the center down.  The settings of four items are displayed per page.  If there are more
than four item settings, they can be scrolled and displayed using the rotary 1 or 2 control.  Two lines are allocated to
each item, and 7 or so alphanumerics are displayed per item.  In some cases, abbreviations are used for the displays.
≥The display of selected setting item is highlighted in reverse video.
≥Selected setting items are returned to their default settings using [Shift] + [.].
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