Switcher Operation

The Audio & Video I/O, Audio I/O, and Video I/O workspaces can be used to create a specific type of tie configuration. You can access these workspaces from the View menu, via the <F2>, <F3>, and <F4> function keys on your keyboard, or via the hyperlinks in the Legend section of a workspace.

Each workspace provides the facility to make ties in the following modes:

Audio & Video I/O — Audio and video ties are made in follow mode. DSP Configurator defaults to the Audio & Video I/O workspace when the application launches. This workspace contains all audio, gain, trim, volume, and audio DSP processor settings.
Audio I/O — Audio ties are made in breakaway mode. This workspace contains all audio, gain, trim, volume, and audio DSP processor settings.
Video I/O — Video ties are made in breakaway mode. This workspace contains the low-resolution video input, RGB delay, video mute settings, and MTP input and output settings.

The default setting for the MLS 608 D Series is audio input 1 and video input 1 are tied to audio/video output 1.

See the Workspaces Overview section for overview information and image of the available workspaces.

Making a Tie in the Switcher

Use one of the following methods to make a tie in the switcher:

In the workspace, click and hold a switcher input node, then drag the cursor to the output node. A line appears between the two nodes, indicating a tie.
In the workspace, click and hold the switcher output node, then drag the cursor to the desired input. A line appears between the two nodes, indicating a tie.
In the workspace, right-click an input node and select Connect from the drop-down menu. A line appears between the input node and output node, indicating a tie.
From the output node in the workspace, press and hold the <Shift> key, then press the <Left arrow> key to move to the input nodes. Press the <Up arrow> and <Down arrow> to move to the desired input node. Then, press <Enter>. A line appears between the two nodes, indicating a tie.

If a tie is made to the output while there is an existing tie, the new tie overwrites the previous tie.

Deleting a Tie in the Switcher

Use one of the following methods to delete a tie in the switcher:

In the workspace, click an input node (or use the arrow keys to move to the node) to select it, then press <Delete>.
In the workspace, click the output node (or use the arrow keys to move to the node) to select it, then press <Delete>.
In the workspace, right-click a switcher input node or output node and select Delete Connection from the drop-down menu.

Audio & Video I/O Workspace (Making Ties in Follow Mode)

DSP Configurator defaults to the Audio & Video I/O workspace when the application launches. See the Audio & Video I/O Workspace subsection of "Workspaces Overview" for the steps to access the workspace and to view the workspace layout.

Audio ties are made in breakaway mode when using the Audio I/O workspace. In breakaway mode, audio ties are made independently of video ties.

Video I/O Workspace (Video Breakaway Mode)

See the Video I/O Workspace subsection of "Workspaces Overview" for the steps to access the workspace and to view the workspace layout.

Video ties are made in breakaway mode when using the Video I/O workspace. In breakaway mode, video ties are made independently of audio ties.