CINETREAK CL-C1 Four-Channel Live Production Switcher
Overview
STREAM MASTER/MASTER SDI features with 4 HDMI (+ 4 SDI) (HDMI IN1 and HDMI IN 2 support 4K60P. HDMI IN 3 and HDMI IN 4 support 1080p60, SDI IN1, 2, 3, 4 support 3G Level A YCbCr422 10 bit Input) and one USB 3.1 Input, one HDMI PG+one HDMI AUX (+ 1 SDI PGM)+One USB 3.1 (Type-C) and one RJ45 network port Output video switcher.
The video switcher is designed based on an FPGA hardware platform and supports video effect switching, green screen keying, audio mixing and adjustment, a built-in media library, landscape and portrait modes, PIP (Picture-in-Picture) of any position and size, LOGO, and multi-layer overlay, among other broadcast-level features. At the same time, the powerful multimedia capabilities of the video switcher can support USB 3.1 streaming, live recording, as well as direct multi-channel network streaming and single-channel network pulling. It can also control multiple PIZ cameras using a five-way joystick and knobs.
Introduction
whether to upgrade. Rotate the knob to select YES to proceed with the upgrade.
Note 1：Place the upgrade file (with the .img extension) in the root directory of the USB drive. Insert the USB drive into the USB port, and the device will automatically recognize the upgrade file, prompting whether to upgrade. Rotate the knob to select YES to proceed with the upgrade.
Transition Control
PAT
Used to control the source selection of the current layer for the preview screen (PVW) and the program screen (PGM).
AUX
Used to control the source selection of the current layer for the preview screen (PVW) and the program screen (PGM).
PVW1~4
Used to control the source selection of the current layer for the preview screen (PVW).
PGM1~4
Used to switch the source of the corresponding layer for the program screen (PGM).
CUT
Provides an instant switch between PVW and PGM.
AUTO
Automatically switches effects between PVW and PGM based on the set transition time and transition effect settings.
Fader
Manually switches effects between PVW and PGM based on the position of the fader.
5.2 User Configuration
All current settings can be saved to the user functions of the switcher based on needs and
different application scenarios, allowing for quick access to custom function configurations by
pressing the USER button.
5.3 Switch Function Button
Upstream Keys:
Upstream keys essentially mean that these are keys that are part of the switching process, so when
switching from anything on PVW to PGM, anything that belongs to the upstream keys will be
switched over as well.
LUMA Key:
Turn on/off the luminance keying of the PVW layer.
CHROMA Key:
Turn on/off the chroma keying of the PVW layer.
PIP1, PIP2 Keys:
Turn on/off picture-in-picture 1 and 2 of the PVW layer.
Upstream Keys:
Downstream keys are the final layer of keying, operating independently of the selected
“background.” No matter what you do with the switch, the overlaid downstream keys will remain
on the screen. Downstream keys are great for displaying logos and similar graphics on the screen.
ON AIR DSK / LOGO1 / LOGO2:
Turn on/off the DSK keying for the PGM layer, LOGO1 / LOGO2.
DSK Key:
Turn on/off the DSK keying for the PVW layer.
LOGO1 Key:
Turn on/off LOGOl for the PVW layer.
LOGO2 Key:
Turn on/off LOGO2 for the PVW layer.
Multimedia Function Keys:
REC Key:
Turn recording function on/off
STREAM Key:
Turn streaming function on/off
Rewind key:
Switch video files in the AUX layer
Play key:
Play/Pause video files in the AUX layer
Fast forward key:
Switch video files in the AUX layer
STILL Key:
Freeze the PVW and PGM screens
GRAB Key:
Take a screenshot of the PGM layer
PREV Key:
Demonstrate transition effects in the preview screen (PVW) layer
BKGD Key:
When off, the background of PVW remains consistent with PGM
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5.5 PTZ Camera Control Operations
After connecting to the camera, you can control the PTZ camera using the CAM, POS buttons, the
five-way joystick, knobs, and buttons PVW1-4, PGM1~4.
To activate the camera:
Press the CAM bufton briefly; the light will flash to indicate that you have entered camera control
mode.
For motion control:
Press and hold the CAM button, then use the knob to select the camera you want to control on
the camera selection interface. After that, you can use the PTZ joystick to control the camera’s
left-right panning and up-down movement.
To save the camera position:
After activating the camera, press the POS button. Once the POS light is on, press the PVW1-4
buttons to save the current position of the camera to positions 1-4.
To call up the camera position:
After activating the camera, press the PGMI-4 buttons to directly call up the stored camera
positions 1-4.
The ZOOM-/ZOOM+ buttons are used for the zoom function of the PTZ camera lens.
5.6 Lock/Power Key
Press and hold the lock/power button for 2 seconds to lock all key operations, and the lock
indicator will flash; a short press will exit the lock state; pressing and holding the lock/power button
for 4 seconds will automatically turn off the device; a short press will turn it on.
5.7 MV Key
AUX interface signal output switching: when enabled, the white light is on; AUX output allows for
multi-screen monitoring: when disabled, you can monitor IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, AUX, PAT, CIn PGM,
PGM, CIn PVW, and PVW in single screen mode.7• Menu
7.1 TRANSITION
A variety of professional transition effects such as WIPE, MIX and DIP are built into the video
switcher, which can be switched by using the AUTO key or T-BAR manual push rod.
7.1.1 Transition Effect Settings
Enter the transition settings and select the transition effect, including MIX, DIP, WIPE and More than
30 other types of transition effects, the default is MIX Transition effect.
Effect
MIX
DIP
Duration
[0.5 s]
Softness
[20]
FTB
[0.5 s]
DIP
7.1.1.1 MIX
Select MiX and click the AUTO button to execute the MIX transition effect.7.1.1.3 WIPE
WIPE is a transition effect that changes from one image to another. Users can select different WIPE
styles through the menu and adjust the softness setfings for the transition.
7.1.2 Duration Setting
Enter the transition settings and select Duration. Use the knob to set the duration time. The longer
the time, the slower the transition speed, you can set the duration from 0.1s – 5.0s, the default is
7.1.3 Softness Setting
Enter the transition settings and select Softness. Use the knob to set the softness setting. the lower
the Softness, the clearer the border during the transition, can be set to 0-100, the default 20.
20You can import a logo from a USB drive or SD card. When the USB drive or SD card is inserted, an
icon indicating used memory / total memory will appear at the bottom of the status / menu page.
(Please ensure that the logo images are stored in a folder named “Logos” on the USB drive or SD
card first.) Use the joystick to navigate to the USB drive / SD card Logos menu and click ‘Import’ to
load them into the switcher. Logo images can be resolutions up to 960×540. Supported formats
including .png, .jpeg, .jpg, and .bmp7.4 Media
Video recording and playback: recorded videos can serve as auxiliary sources for program
production. It uses H.264 encoding and supports both recording and multi-network streaming.
allowing for separate recording and streaming bitrates
7.4.1 Video
Enter the media settings and select video. This will display the default videos stored internally in the
switcher. After inserting a USB drive or SD card, the icons will turn white, and you can use the
joystick to switch between the internal videos and those from external sources.
7.4.1.1 Playback
Select a video from the local storage or USB drive / SD card using the knob, then press the knob to
click ‘Play. The video will play through the AUX output.7.5 PIP
Two Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feeds support arbitrary cropping and resizing to meet various application
needs. The multi-screen feature for meetings helps users quickly start remote meetings. When both PIP
feeds are enabled, the PIPl and PIP2 buttons will light up white.
7.5.1 PIP1 Setting
You can press the PIPI button to open the PIP 1 functions menu and then enter the PIP 1 setting to
adjust the screen size and crop.
7.5.1.1 Source
The user can choose the source for PIP 1. Enter the PIP Settings, select PIP 1, click Source, and then
select INT, IN2, IN3, IN4, AUX, PAT. The default is INT.
Documents / Resources
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