Connecting ViewControl

ViewControl combines an overlay image from DashBoard with a custom MultiViewer output from the switcher to generate the interface. This requires some external SDI/HDMI video conversion equipment, as well as a touchscreen display.

Figure 1. ViewControl Setup

The following connections are required for ViewControl:

  • ViewControl is only supported in 1080i or 720p. The switcher must be operating in one of these formats for ViewControl to operate.
  • Use the HDMI inputs and output on the switcher to avoid having to use an SDI to HDMI converter.
  • Set the output resolution of the DashBoard computer to either 1920×1080 or 1280×720.
  • Use an HDMI to SDI converter to take the output of the DashBoard computer and put it into a resolution that the switcher can use. Ensure that the resolution is not changed.
  • Apply a FSFC to the input that is coming from the DashBoard computer.
  • Set up the MultiViewer to use a ViewControl layout.
  • Connect the USB cable for the touchscreen to the DashBoard computer.