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Magic DaVE 4A & 4DDVE and SwitcherPowerful digital video effects creation

The Magic DaVE 4 series is a range of compact, powerful, easy to use DVE/switchers whichprovide exceptional performance and features at an economical price. Versions are available foreither analog, composite and component, or digital input/output. Analog versions are availablefor both NTSC and PAL. An additional benefit is that, with analog component inputs, both 525and 625 operations are supported in the same equipment. An option card provides additionalinputs as well as extended wipe patterns and trails and sparkle effects. Housed in only 2RU ofrack space and with a compact user controller, Magic DaVE 4 series are ideal for outsidebroadcasts, newsrooms and sports applications as well as post-production suites. Compactcontrol panel also available for space critical applications.

Magic Dave 4A Mainframe

COMPOSITE COMPOSITE COMPOSITE COMPOSITESWITCHER VTR RS232

GPI

PANEL

COMPOSITE

INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 PREVIEW PROGRAM OUTPUTS CONTROL

BLACK BURST OUTPUTS

ROLLCALL

REFERENCE INPUTKEYI/P

Y/C Y/C Y/C Y/C

Y/C(1)(1)

(2)Y/C(2)

Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr/R Pr(1) Pr(2) KEY LOOP 1 2 3 4

Pb Pb Pb Pb Pb/B Pb(1) Pb(2)

Y Y Y/G Y(1) Y(2)COMPOSITE

INPUT1

Y Y EDITOR

Fuse

POWER SUPPLY RANGES100V-127V / 200V-250V

2A / 1.3A 50Hz-60Hz

THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED

Fuse 5A (T)

SNELL & WILCOX Ltd.,DURFORD PETERSFIELD

HAMPSHIRE U.K.

Magic DaVE 4D Mainframe

PGM

1

5

2

6 7

3 4

8

1

2

GPI PANEL

SWITCHEREDITOR

VTR RS232

PREVIEW KEY

ROLLCALL

TALLY

Y G

B

R

1 2

Pb 3 4

Pr

LOOP

(REF)

BLACK BURST

REFERENCE INPUTSERIAL OUTPUTS

CONTROLPREVIEWSERIAL INPUTS

VIDEO KEY

Fus

e

POWER SUPPLY RANGES100V-127V / 200V-250V

2A / 1.3A 50Hz-60Hz

THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED

Fuse 5A (T)

SNELL & WILCOX Ltd.,DURFORD PETERSFIELD

HAMPSHIRE U.K.

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Features• Compact DVE/switcher for broadcast and post-

production use• Powerful video effects• Program/preset mix/effects architecture• * Dynamic Rounding®• Two sided page turns in a single channel• Warp effects• Shading and lighting effects

• 16:9 and 4:3 capability• Floppy disk drive for storage, transfer and back-up• Comprehensive option package available• Separate digital and analog versions

* Dynamic Rounding is used under Licence fromQuantel Ltd.

Inputs Outputs

DigitalDigital

SDI Video1-4

ProgramSDI 1-2

Single-Channel2D/3D effects

Different sourcesmay be viewed on

front andrear surfaces

of effects

FullTBC-synchronizer

facilities

Reference: Black Burstor Input 4 SDI

Serial GVG & VTRSerial Control

GPI, GPO, Tallies

Rollcall

Black Burst 1-4

PreviewYPbPr/GBR

Analog

Magic DaVE 4D (525/625 Switchable)

SDIKey 1

SDI Key 1-2

SDI Preview

Magic DaVE 4A (PAL or NTSC)Inputs Outputs

AnalogAnalog

Reference (Black Burst)

Composite PAL or NTSCYPbPr / Y/C

1-4

PAL or NTSCYPbPr 1-2

Composite 1-2Y/C 1-2

Single-Channel2D/3D effects

Different sourcesmay be viewed on

front andrear surfaces

of effects

FullTBC-synchronizer

and proc-ampfacilities

Black Burst 1-4

Rollcall

PreviewYPbPr/GBR

Key 1( Monochrome)

Key 1

Serial GVG & VTRSerial Control

GPI, GPO, Tallies

Product ListBase Model Magic DaVE 4D DIGITAL 4 Input DVE/Switcher

mainframeBase Model Magic DaVE 4A NTSC 4 Input DVE/Switcher

mainframeBase Model Magic DaVE 4A PAL 4 Input DVE/Switcher

mainframeFactory Model Magic DaVE 4D(EO) DIGITAL 4 Input DVE/Switcher

mainframe includes Extended Controller PLUSOptions

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4A(EO) NTSC 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe includes Extended Controller PLUSOptions

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4A(EO) PAL 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe includes Extended Controller PLUSOptions

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4D(E) DIGITAL 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe includes Extended Controller

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4D(O) DIGITAL 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe includes Options

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4A(E) NTSC 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe inlcudes Extended Controller

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4A(E) PAL 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe includes Extended Controller

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4A(O) NTSC 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe includes Options

Factory Model Magic DaVE 4A(O) PAL 4 Input DVE/Switchermainframe includes Options

Accessory Magic DaVE Analog I/O ExpanderOption Magic Dave Compact Control PanelAccessory Magic DaVE for Windows (Win 95 and NT) Software;

plus RollCall ISA CardAccessory Magic DaVE for Windows (Win 2000 and NT)

Software; plus RollCall PCI CardAcessory Magic Touch Software plus Rollcall card and Magic

DaVE for Windows (Win 95 and NT)

See separate sheet for full technical profile and product list – or contact your local sales office.