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The Opera 3932 Production Switcher is the top of the Echolab product line. It is Included as standard:
designed for fast paced live productions with single button per function access, • Classic 9 Control Panel
extensive layering capability and ME re-entry. This switcher provides an affordable • Opera 32/16 Chassis DUAL FORMAT (11 RU )
entry point into the highest level of broadcast technology. As well, Echolab’s industry • 10-bit 4:2:2 (NTSC / PAL)
leading System on Chip architecture assures you of a technological platform that will • 32 Inputs - Any format Analog or SDI (in groups of 4)
be as relevant and commanding in future years to come as it is now. • 16 Outputs - DUAL FORMAT
• 4 Effects Keyers
No broadcast switcher this size is easier to install or to use.With panel access I/O • 2 Full Function Downstream Keyers
configuration, self-timed inputs and available on-board Frame Syncs, installs are clean • 6 CK4 chromakeyers
and quick. These switchers are equally at home in large broadcast studios as in big • 3 Pattern Generators, 1per M/E
churches, sporting venues, outside broadcast vehicles and corporate / eductaion facilities. • 2 Matte Generators
• Pattern Borders (any source can be a border)
The Opera 3932 delivers broadcast quality • 2 floating DVE’s (dynamically assigned)
10-bit NTSC / PAL Serial Digital Video, with • 2 DVE border color generators
24 Direct Crosspoints optimized for • Virtual Frame Buffers - Each input is a separate,
hi-end, easy access live production. individual frame buffer
• Redundant DUAL Power Supply (Optional)
Opera 3932 features a 32 Input / 16 Output • Digital Genlock reference required
11RU Chassis. (Ask about our Echolab Sync-Generator)
Opera Modular Inputs Any combination of these modules can be used to configure an
Opera chassis with up to 16 inputs depending upon the chassis
Input / Output Configuration
configuration. I/O modules are very small and low power, are
There are two types of Opera input modules; analog and digital. The Opera allows for mix and match of input modules in either
accesible via the chassis front door and can be swapped out in
Each module is designed to handle 4 inputs. analog or digital flavors in groups of 4. When ordering you must
the field very simply & quickly with NO DOWNTIME!
specify what your original configuration needs to be. You can
The digital module has been specifically optimized for robust add Inputs and Outputs as you grow depending on available
SDI reception. Advanced adaptive cable equalizing receivers are
married with state-of-the-art SDI reclockers to virtually guarantee
Dual-format Outputs space.

acceptance of any SDI stream.

All Opera outputs support simultaneous SDI and analog formats.
The analog outputs are sourced from a high-quality 8x-oversam-
SWAP-OUT Input Cards
The analog module is designed around a modern broadcast
pling video encoder with 12-bit DAC’s for accurate signal repro-
decoder featuring a 5-line comb filter. Full support for all popular Digital / Analog Input daughter cards group inputs into sets of 4
duction. All popular analog formats are supported - composite,
analog formats, including composite, Y/C, component, and RGB and plug onto the Opera switcher’s backplane mother-board.
Y/C, component, and RGB.
is included. All conversion is done at full 10-bit 4:2:2 resolutions. When you need to switch inputs from analog to digital you simply
purchase a new digital daughter card through the Echolab Swap
Composite & Y/C are available simultaneously, so in this output
Both the analog and digital input modules will support automatic Out program. Contact: support@echolab.com
mode, there are actually three versions (two analog & one
horizontal timing for sources that are mis-timed by up to +/- a
digital) available from a single output. I/O configurations can be
line. For further flexibility, both of the Opera input modules (digital Output daughter cards provide both analog AND digital output
managed from the switcher control panel, or remotely over a
or analog) support a full four-field frame synchronizer as a streams so there is no need to switch the Output cards if you are
network with the supplied Echolab software.
standard feature on every input, to allow use with asynchronous upgrading from analog to digital Input modules.
sources.

SPECIFICATIONS Operation
M/E 2.5
Panel
Panel Classic 9 Panel
OPERA 3932 M/E take Fader bar, auto, cut Direct Crosspoints 24 plus M/E1, M/E2
M/E transistions Fader bar, adjustable take, cut Shifted Crosspoints 24
Video Processing 10-bit 4:2:2 Serial Digital M/E transitions rate Adjustable Panel display Yes
Standards 525/60 NTSC or 625/50 PAL M/E Memory / Recall Yes Transition rate displays Yes
External Reference - Digital genlock required Upstream Keyers 4 Fader bars 5
(See Echolab Sync-Generator) Key take Fader bar, auto, cut 3-Axis Joystick Yes
Key transition rate Adjustable Incremental Adjustments Yes
Inputs Key tie Yes On-air indicators Yes
Number of Inputs 32 Dual format (3932) Key layer Yes Lamp Saver Yes
Input Type Software configurable Key priority Yes Remote Panel Control Commander (Optional with X Model)
Analog (composite, Y/C, component) or SDI Key types supported Luminance, Linear, Shaped, Chroma Remote Auxiliary Panel Optional
Frame synchronization available on each input Key masks Yes
Input Timing Requirement plus / minus 18uS Key Mask resets Yes Echolab Commander
Equalization Auto, 280 meters maximum Key Memory / Recall Yes, referenced to fill source
Return loss 15dB minimum Controls locked Yes, by KeyMem Through the integrated server, X Models provide unique ability to
Downstream Keyers 2 control devices internally or over a network via the USC (identity4
Outputs Key take Fader bar, auto, cut Panel) or Echolab Commander.
Number of Outputs 16 Dual format Key transition rate Adjustable
Output Type Software configurable Key tie Yes The Echolab Commander is a versatile auxiliary panel that
Analog (Composite, Y/C, Component) AND SDI (SMPTE 259M) Key layer No extends the switcher’s control to internal and networked devices
Output Signal level 750-850 mV p-p Key priority Yes providing easily customizable shortcuts to all switcher and studio
Rise/Fall Time 400 pS min / 800 pS max (20% - 80%) Key types supported Luminance, Linear, Shaped, Chroma functions.
Overshoot 8% maximum - Additive Jitter 25 pS p-p typical Key masks Yes
Pgm Outputs (2) Software configurable Key Mask resets Yes Designed for LIVE production, the Echolab Commander linked
Key Memory / Recall Yes, referenced to fill source to the Nova Series XP Server gives you easy access to many
Analog(Composite, Y/C, Component) AND SDI (SMPTE 259M) Controls locked Key Mem On production tools normally run by a mouse and keyboard. VTR
Chromakeys 6 control, CG or Still Store Sequence control, and total switcher
Prg Output Software configurable Hue adjustment Yes emulation are all available on user customizable “pages” of
Analog (Composite, Y/C, Component) AND SDI (SMPTE 259M) Luminence suppression Yes buttons.
Viewable matte Yes
15 Aux Outputs - Software configurable Key lift (spill suppression) Yes Whether you need more control for a single operator, or remote
Analog(Composite, Y/C, Component) AND SDI (SMPTE 259M) Chromakey Reset Yes control away from the main panel, the Commander is the ideal
Color Matte Generators 2 user interface. With up to 255 user designed pages of 18 buttons
AUX Ouput routes Any source, Pgm, Pvw & Clean (both DSKs) Color Memory / Recall Yes and 4 rotary encoders, VTR control buttons, menu driven sup-
Main Pattern Generators 3 port, and an interactive display, the Commander is exactly what
Aux Monitor Output Yes, user selectableSTANDARD Basic Wipes 22 you need it to be.
Power Suppply Single supply Hot-swappable Organic Wipes 100 (optional 400 more)
Redundant 2nd Power Suppply Hot-swappable (optional) Pattern adjustments Positioning, Symmetry (basic wipes) PCI based Options
Wipe borders Yes X Model System upgrade Yes
Connectivity Border sources Any source including upstream M/E Integrated Media Server 360 Systems Yes
Edit port Yes (Used for Integration) Width Variable Integrated CG Inscriber, Compix Yes
Serial Port Yes (Integration / diagnostics) Softness Both sides, either side VTR control V-LAN Yes
Ethernet Yes (Used for Network Integration) Frame Buffers 1 with Alpha channel support Avitech Muti-monitor interface Yes
XML-RPC Server Yes (Integration / diagnostics) Input Modes Pass-through, Freeze, Capture, Recall
Tally 32 / 8 (4 wiring blocks) View modes Frame, Field 1 400 Additional Wipes
GPIO 3 in, 2 out / User programmable Capture to Frame Buffer # of stills based on CF storage capacity Over 400 additional wipes, effects, transitions and dynamic mattes
External memory Compact Flash DVE 2 (2D)
Status indicators Yes DVE Resets Yes Graphics Utility Tool - CD Rom / Software
CF operation LEDs Yes DVE Memory / Recalls Yes Import / Export / Transfer images between Frame buffer and
Panel display Yes DVE Move keyframes 2 PC Includes Photoshop plug in to create native Nova (.nov) files
Power status With Redundant PSU option DVE Move length Adjustable Supports alpha channel, resizing and ethernet import/export
User Configurations DVE border color generator 2, 1 for each DVE
Number of user Modes 8 Programmable Effects Memory 3 Year Full Warranty
User Mode selection Yes, hardware User Modes 8 Plus lifetime guarantee of free upgrades to the core software
User Mode interface PC based editing Panel Saves/Recalls 99 per User Mode
Source naming Yes Recall all Panel settings Yes
Source mapping Any source to any x-point Recall only ME1 Yes
M/E 1 & ME 2 Flip-flop On/Off Recall only ME2 Yes
GPIO events User programmable Timeline Sequencing User programmable macro automates any
Lamp saver mode User programmable switcher functions to occur as a timed sequence of events
NTSC / Pal switchable User programmable and allows for user intervention
Network settings User programmable Total Timeline Sequences 65535
Redundant power supply Yes, Optional Active Timeline Sequences 10

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