Ultimatte-9 Operations Manual
March 1, 2000
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The current workspace is automatically saved as a backup file every 15 minutes. It can be loaded
at any time by pressing the Files – Load button.
8. Function Menu
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Keys 0 through 9
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ALT.
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ENTER
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ALT + ENTER recalls previous Menu
The operator can save five different control setups in order to make quick visual comparisons for
selecting the optimum settings for a given scene. Saving any one of these settings is done through the
File Menu by selecting one of the five Quick Save switches. Selecting one of the five Quick Load switches
will recall any one of these settings.
At any time, the current settings of all the functions can be stored in memory as a file. It is recommended
that settings be saved periodically to prevent possible loss in the event of power interruption or other
problems. The internal memory in the Ultimatte-9 can hold a large number of files in non-volatile memory;
see
7. Files Menu
on previous page. User default settings are also stored in this memory. Alternately,
files from the Ultimatte-9 can be stored on a computer, and reloaded when needed.
9. System Timing
Any one of the input video signals Ultimatte-9 can be selected as the Reference input. If the reference
source timing is changed, the output timing will change with it. There is no user adjustment for differences
in input timing. The Ultimatte-9 has a capture range of
≤
1
/
2
line and a processing time delay of ONE
frame, i.e. one frame delay from input to output, relative to the Reference Input.
10. Communications
The Smart Remote incorporates an RS-422 port and an RS-232 port, both having bit rates of 115.2 Kbps
or 38.4 Kbps. The RS-422 port serves as an interface to the Main Unit and the RS-232 port interfaces
with an external computer.
11.
Keyboard and Mouse
The Smart Remote has two 6-pin DIN connectors to interface with a PS2 (serial) mouse and keyboard.
Connect an optional mouse and keyboard to the proper ports, and then apply power to the Smart
Remote. If the mouse fails to operate, press CTRL-C on the keyboard to initialize the keyboard/mouse
interface.
(Note: See the Ultimatte web site (
) for the latest documentation and software
revisions).
A keyboard can be used to complement the functions of the Smart Remote. One of the benefits to the
keyboard is entering alphanumeric File and User names.
A mouse can also be used to control knob and button functions on the Smart Remote. Move the cursor
over a control knob bar graph area, then click and drag the left mouse button. This has the same effect
as turning a knob associated with a control. Dragging the mouse to the right will increment the control
and dragging left will decrement the control. Pressing the right mouse click will graphically display the
Primary Menus and View buttons. Move the cursor over a particular graphic button and pressing the left
mouse button will activate that graphic button. If the graphic button is a Primary Menu, then the Smart
Remote will immediately jump to that Menu.