The SE-500 is a compact and light weight 4-channel analog video/audio switcher with a built-in Time Base Correction. The SE-500 accepts S-video (Y/C) and Composite video signals, making it ideal for small churches, schools, clubs, or pubs – anywhere that you want a low cost, extremely reliable video/audio switcher.

In addition to S-Video and composite Video, the SE-500 also provides component (Y:U:V) output. Features include dissolves, flicker free cuts, wipes, splits, PIP and a color processor. It also has built-in TBC for each channel for seamless switching.

The SE-500 has a quad-view output of the four inputs. You only need two video monitors — one for the input sources and one for the program output. The SE-500 can be manually operated or controlled via RS-232 & MIDI interface. As with all Datavideo products, the SE-500 works on 12vDC or local power.

Connections

Video

• Input: 4x composite, 4x S-video
• Output: 3x composite and 1x S-video or 2x composite, 1x component

• Input: 2x unbalanced RCA and ¼” mic
• Output: 2x unbalanced RCA

• RS-232 remote control interface

• 12V 1.5A DC 110/220 power supply and cord included

• Monitor output: preview may be displayed as PIP or Quad Preview
• No genlock required: frame synch and TBC built-in for each active source
• Works with TB-5 tally box to provide tally output
• With the included breakout cable, one composite output and one S-Video output can be combined and converted into a component output
• Built-in audio mixer with two microphone channels and one auxiliary video source input
• Picture-In-Picture
• Color processor for video correction
• Digital processor – high image quality
• Digital effects – spilt, PIP, wipe, fade and quad display effect
• Illuminated control buttons
• 5-pin MIDI control interface
• Easy tilting with Datavideo CG-100 character generator
• Headphone monitor with volume control
• Available in NTSC or PAL video standards (not a dual standard device)

Quad-split Monitoring - View your sources plus preview and program outputs on one screen.

Rear view
 

General

Q: Does the "Quad Display" show all sources in real time or at a low frame rate?
A: Yes, the Quad Display is shown in real time, as well as the Preview. All of the SE-500 video outputs are compliant with the NTSC and/or PAL video standards.

Q: What are the sizes of the Picture-in-Picture windows?
A: The small PIP window has a width of 243 pixels and a height of 162 pixels. The large PIP window has a width of 288 pixels and a height of 194 pixels.

Q: Does the SE-500 have a "take" or "auto take" button?
A: No, all SE-500 transitions are activated with the T-bar. If your application requires a take button, please take a look at our SE-800AV.

Q: Is the SE-500 a dual standard unit, which will work in NTSC or PAL video formats?
A: No, the SE-500 is not a dual standard unit. The SE-500 is available for you to purchase in either NTSC or PAL video formats.

Q: Can I connect the DB-15 tally outputs from the SE-500 to the ITC-100 to send tally to my intercom belt packs?
A: Yes, the ITC-100 will accept the tally signal directly from the SE-500.

Q: Can I use the Datavideo ITC-100 Intercom with the SE-500?
A: Yes, the ITC-100 Intercom can be used with the SE-500. The tally output from the SE-500 can be connected to the ITC-100 to activate the tally lights on the ITC belt packs.

Q: How much noise does the SE-500 generate?
A: None! The SE-500 is a solid state unit with minimal heat generation, so internal fans are not needed to keep the unit cool and the buttons are made of sound absorbing rubber.

Q: Which Datavideo Character Generator is recommended for the SE-500?
A: We recommend the CG-100 Character Generator with the Blackmagic Design® Decklink Studio card to use with the SE-500.

Q: Can the SE-500 be controlled remotely?
A: Yes, the SE-500 Switcher can be controlled via RS-232 or MIDI. The command protocol can be downloaded HERE. Datavideo also has an Ethernet-based remote controller, RMC-150 for the SE-500.

Q: Can I connect a larger monitor to my SE-500 to view the quad preview?
A: Yes, you can use a larger display for the quad preview, as long as it accepts a BNC connector.

Q: Does the SE-500 support the 16:9 signal?
A: Yes, the SE-500 does support the 16:9 signal.

Troubleshooting

Q: The buttons on my SE-500 are locked up. How can I fix this?
A: Make sure that the correct power adapter is connected to your SE-500 (12V 1.5A). Unplug the power from your SE-500 and plug it back in after a few seconds to see if the issue clears. If not, please contact technical support here.

Q: Why is the output from my SE-500 in black and white?
A: This can sometime be caused by a defective S-Video or composite cable. If the video input preview is in color, check the output cables from your SE-500 by replacing it with another cable.

Q: I want to make my own tally lights for the SE-500. What are the specifications?
A: The power can be DC 5V to 24V. The line current limitation is MAXIMUM 15mA. The resistor value affects the LED's brightness, the larger the value (resistance), the lower the brightness.

Q: Can I disable the effect preview in the quad preview monitor when I´m switching sources with the T-Bar?
A: No, the quad preview output is programmed to show all four input sources and preview any switched effects.

Q: If I have a S-Video and a Composite input going into my SE-500, will both of these inputs show up on the quad preview?
A: Yes, both S-Video and Composite inputs will be displayed on the quad preview output.

• What to buy in an uncertain economy
• Product Manual
• RS-232 Protocol
• Tally Output Specs
• CE Certificate
• PC Serial Control (RS-232) Setup Instructions for the SE-500

• One 4 ft (1.22m) Y/C (S-Video) cable
• Two male BNC to male RCA cables
• Two female RCA to male BNC adapters
• One stereo RCA cable
• One YUV break-out cable
• 12V 1.5A DC 110/220 power supply and cord included