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3.2 Adding Layers

mini-edge SDI supports layered video composition.

Layer A and Layer B can be added independently and configured with custom layouts, position, scaling, and crop settings.

3.2.1 Adding Layer A

Select Layer A

Press A on the front panel to select Layer A and enter edit mode.

Selecting Layer A automatically enables its visibility.

Select a Video Source

A source can be:

  • Previewed in the PVW window
  • Assigned directly to the PGM output window

Where:

  • The PROGRAM row buttons (1–5) select sources for program output. A solid red indicator shows the source currently assigned to PGM.

  • The PREVIEW row buttons (1–5) select sources for preview. A solid green indicator shows the source currently assigned to PVW.

Adjust Layer Position and Size

After selecting Layer A from the Main Interface:

  • Use the front-panel toggle to adjust layer scaling.

  • Use the 5-Direction Joystick to adjust horizontal and vertical position.

Configure Layout

mini-edge SDI provides multiple layout presets.

Layouts can be configured using either of the following methods.

Method 1: Front-Panel Shortcut Buttons

Press the desired layout button in the PiP section to switch layouts.

Method 2: Menu Configuration
  • Press MENU to enter the menu screen.
  • Select LAYOUT.
  • Press ENTER to open the layout selection page.
  • Rotate ENTER to highlight the desired layout.
  • Press ENTER to confirm.
  • Layer A will be displayed according to the selected layout.

Configure Scale and Crop Parameters

mini-edge SDI supports precise scaling and cropping adjustments.

  1. Open the SCALE or CROP page.
  2. Use ENTER to select the parameter to be adjusted.
  3. Rotate ENTER to modify the parameter value.

3.2.2 Adding Layer B

Select Layer B

Press B on the front panel to select Layer B and enter edit mode.

Selecting Layer B automatically enables its visibility.

Select a Video Source

A source can be:

  • Previewed in the PVW window
  • Assigned directly to the PGM output window

Where:

  • The PROGRAM row buttons (1–5) select sources for program output. A solid red indicator shows the source currently assigned to PGM.
  • The PREVIEW row buttons (1–5) select sources for preview. A solid green indicator shows the source currently assigned to PVW.
Adjust Layer Parameters

The following Layer B operations are identical to those of Layer A:

  • Layout configuration
  • Position adjustment
  • Scaling
  • Cropping

Refer to Adding Layer A for detailed instructions.

📢  Notes

When BG, LOGO, or OVERLAY is selected (blue indicator):

- Sources in the PREVIEW row cannot be selected. 
- Layer parameters cannot be edited. 

To configure preview sources or layer parameters, select A or B individually and ensure the layer is in edit mode (blue indicator).