FlexiClean Clean Feed

FlexiClean clean feed provides an additional output per ME that can show different keys than the program output.

Clean feed is typically used for bilingual and live-to-tape productions. It allows you to assign keys to the Background or CLEAN outputs of an ME independent from transitions. A frequent application is the recording of shows for later airing without call-in phone numbers inserted.

The background and clean feeds for an ME can be set to include or exclude any keys. This allows to essentially have multiple program outputs for a single ME that can include different keys. Keys can be transitioned on or off-air for the ME but will not impact the feed they are not assigned to.



Keep the following in mind:

Keep the following in mind when working with clean feeds:

  • Recalling a memory register using MemoryAI may cause the clean feed outputs to look different than expected. MemoryAI allows key elements to be recalled to other keys than originally resulting in different key layering.
  • Including a key in the clean feed does not force the key on-air. If a key is off-air, it will not appear on the clean feed even if it is included.
  • The Media​-Store animation can be removed from a MediaWipe on the Program or Clean output. This allows the wipe or cut transition to be performed without the animation overlay.
  • The number of clean feeds is difference for HD and UHDTV1. In HD you have Program plus 3 Clean Feeds. In UHDTV1 you have Program plus 2 Clean Feeds.

To Set Up Clean Feed

Clean Feeds can include any or all of the keys on an ME. This allows you to have multiple outputs of an ME without any branding for re-broadcast or archival.

  1. Click Navigation Menu > Configuration > System > ME > ME x.


  2. Click a PGM or CLN X button to select which keys can be included in that feed.
    • PGM — the selected keys can be present on the program output of that ME.
    • CLN X — the selected keys can be present on the clean feed output of that ME.
    Note:
    In UHDTV1 you only have 2 Clean Feed outputs plus Program.
    Note:
    The on-air status of the key does not change the inclusion of that key on the Program or Clean output. If a key has been excluded from the Program output of an ME then it cannot be taken on-air on that program output.
    Tip:
    Deselect the MW button to remove MediaWipe from the Program or Clean output. The transition will still be performed, but the media overlay is removed.