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Introduction
This section presents a general description of the Grass Valley
Group Model 3000 Switching System, pointing out specific areas
of interest to the operator. Both the 3000-2 (a two-effects switcher)
and the 3000-3 (a three-effects switcher) are covered.
The Control Panel and Signal Processor descriptions given in this
section will provide you with a basic knowledge of the Model
3000 structure. Any differences between the two models will be
noted.
General Description
The Model 3000 is a multi-format digital switcher that can
manipulate a variety of composite digital and analog video and
key signals through the use of 10-bit digital processing. Video
inputs and outputs can be a combination of analog, digital bit
serial, and digital bit parallel, depending upon the configuration
of your installation and the optional input and output modules
installed.
The Model 3000-2 provides two mix/effects (M/E) systems, a
program/preset mixer with dual downstream keyers, and up to
32 video inputs and 32 key inputs selectable at one time from the
control panel.
The Model 3000-3 has all the features of the 3000-2 plus a third
M/E and up to 48 video inputs and 48 key inputs selectable at one
time.
System Overview