Ross Carbonite Series Setup Manual

Carbonite

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SETUP MANUAL

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Document Information

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• Ross Part Number: 4802DR-120-10.0

• Release Date: November, 2014. Printed in Canada

• Equipment: This document applies to the Carbonite
(4802AR-200-xx), Carbonite MultiMedia
(4802AR-201-xx), and Carbonite+
(4802AR-202-xx) frames.

Important: This symbol on the equipment refers

you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual
Documentation. Failure to heed this information may
present a major risk of damage or injury to persons
or equipment.

Warning: The symbol with the word “Warning” within

the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

Copyright

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While every precaution has been taken in the preparation
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for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed
for damages resulting from the use of the information
contained herein.

Patents

Patent numbers US 7,034,886; US 7,508,455; US
7,602,446; US 7,802,802 B2; US 7,834,886; US
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Important Regulatory and Safety
Notices to Service Personnel

Before using this product and any associated equipment,
refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed in
the front of this manual to avoid personnel injury and to
prevent product damage.

Product may require specic equipment, and/or
installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain
regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been
included in this publication to call attention to these
specic requirements.

Symbol Meanings

Protective Earth: This symbol identifies a Protective

Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for connection
of the supply system's protective earth (green or
green/yellow) conductor.

Caution: The symbol with the word “Caution” within

the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.

Warning Hazardous Voltages: This symbol is

intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of shock to persons.

ESD Susceptibility: This symbol is used to alert

the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

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13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
are placed on the apparatus.

15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC
receptacle.

16. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
readily operable.

17. Indoor Use: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.

18. The safe operation of this product requires that a
protective earth connection be provided. A grounding
conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this
protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the
operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must
be connected to an earthed ground.

19. WARNING: This apparatus, when equipped with multiple
power supplies, can generate high leakage currents. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure that each individual
supply cord is connected to its own separate branch circuit
with an earth connection.

20. CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by
qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained
in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do
so.

21. Service barriers within this product are intended to protect
the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages.
For continued safety, replace all barriers after servicing.

22. Certain parts of this equipment still present a safety
hazard with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid
electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cords from the
chassis' rear appliance connectors before servicing.

23. This product contains safety critical parts, which, if
incorrectly replaced, may present a risk of fire or electrical
shock. Components contained within the product's power
supplies and power supply area are not intended to be
customer-serviced and should be returned to the factory for
repair.

24. To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the
same type and rating.

25. Use only power cords specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.

26. The safe operation of this equipment requires that the
user heed and adhere to all installation and servicing
instruction contained within the equipment's Engineering
Manuals.

27. WARNING: This product includes an “Ethernet Port”
which allows this product to be connected to a local area
network (LAN). Only connect to networks that remain inside
the building. Do not connect to networks that go outside the
building.

EMC Notices

United States of America — FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Important: Changes or modifications to this

equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video
Limited could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.

Canada

This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe “A” est conforme a
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Europe

This equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of CE
Directive 93/68/EEC.

International

This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along
with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002, and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.

Important: This is a Class A product. In domestic

environments, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may have to
take adequate measures.

General Handling Guidelines

• Careful handling, using proper ESD precautions,
must be observed.

• Power down the system before PCB removal.

A Word About Static Discharge

Throughout the many procedures in this manual, please
observe all static discharge precautions.

Caution: Avoid handling the switcher circuit boards

in high static environments such as carpeted areas,
and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Touch the

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frame to dissipate static charge before removing

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boards from the frame, and exercise proper
grounding precautions when working on circuit
boards. Exercise proper grounding precautions when
working on circuit boards.

Warranty and Repair Policy

Ross Video Limited (Ross) warrants its switchers and
related options, to be free from defects under normal use
and service for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of
shipment. Fader handle assemblies are warranted for the
life of the product. If an item becomes defective within
the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the
defective item, as determined solely by Ross.

Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all
shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the
customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will
apply. At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan
basis, plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts
may be supplied free of charge while defective items
undergo repair. Return packing, shipping, and special
handling costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Software upgrades for switchers may occur from time to
time, and are determined by Ross Video. The upgrades
are posted on the Ross Video website, and are free of
charge for the life of the switcher.

This warranty is void if products are subjected to misuse,
neglect, accident, improper installation or application,
or unauthorized modication.

In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
(including loss of prot). Implied warranties, including
that of merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of this
warranty.

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owners, subject to Ross Video's notication of change
of ownership.

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and recycling systems, please contact your local or
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Company Address

Ross Video Limited — 8 John Street Iroquois, Ontario,
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Ross Video Incorporated — P.O. Box 880, Ogdensburg,
New York, USA, 13669-0880

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Environmental Information

The equipment that you purchased required the
extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that
could impact health and the environment.

To avoid the potential release of those substances into
the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages
you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These
systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from
your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly
and health conscious manner.

Technical Support

At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our
products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close as
the nearest telephone.

Our 24-Hour Hot Line service ensures you have access
to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales
service and technical support are provided directly by
Ross Video personnel. During business hours (eastern
standard time), technical support personnel are available
by telephone. Outside of normal business hours and on
weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone
line is available. If the technical support personnel who

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is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice

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message can be left and the call will be returned shortly.
Our Technical support staff are available to react to any
problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure
customer satisfaction.

Supporting Documentation

Ross Video provides a wide variety of helpful
documentation for the setup and support of your
equipment. Most of this documentation can be found
either on the Product Resources disk that came with your
equipment, on the Ross Video website
(www.rossvideo.com), or on the Ross Video Community
site (community.rossvideo.com)

• Carbonite Online Help for DashBoard — visit
help.rossvideo.com/carbonite.

• Operation Manual (4802DR-110) — operational
instructions for all Carbonite switchers

• Carbonite Setup Manual (4802DR-120) — setup
and conguration instructions for Carbonite,
Carbonite+, and Carbonite MultiMedia frames

• Carbonite eXtreme Setup Manual (4803DR-120)
— setup and conguration instructions for
Carbonite eXtreme frames

• Carbonite QuickStart Poster (4802DR-200) —
setup information and specications for the
Carbonite, Carbonite+, and Carbonite MultiMedia
frames

• Carbonite eXtreme QuickStart Poster
(4803DR-200) — setup information and
specications for the Carbonite eXtreme frame

• Upgrade Notes (4802DR-500) — upgrade
instructions, new features, and known issues for a
given software version

• Carbonite eXtreme Upgrade for NK-3G144-X
— upgrade instructions for the NK-3G144-X router
to a Carbonite eXtreme switcher

• Software Licenses (4802DR-502) — third-party
software licences

• Carbonite Multilingual Safety Information
(4802DR-503) — translated product safety
information

• Carbonite Frame Fan Replacement
(4802DR-300) — instructions for replacing cooling
fans in the Carbonite, Carbonite+, or Carbonite
MultiMedia frames

• Carbonite Frame RAM Replacement
(4802DR-301) — instructions for replacing the
RAM in the Carbonite, Carbonite+, or Carbonite
MultiMedia frames

• Control Panel Desk Mounting (4802DR-302) —
desk mounting instructions for Carbonite control
panel

• 1-2 ME Upgrade (4802DR-303) — 1 to 2 ME
upgrade instructions for C1-A and C1M control
panels

• SideBox Installation (4802DR-304) — installation
and mounting instruction for SideBox module

• Auxiliary Control Panel Installation
(4802DR-305) — installation and mounting
instruction for remote aux panel (CPS-AUX-053B)

• C10 2 ME Upgrade (4802DR-306) — 1 to 2 ME
upgrade instructions for the C10 control panel

• GVG100 Supported Command (4802DR-401)
— connection and GVG100 commands supported
by the switcher

• RossTalk Commands (4802DR-403) — supported
commands using RossTalk protocol

• Device Setup Sheets (4802DR-6xx) — setup
information for controlling external devices from
the switcher

• Robotic Camera Control (4802DR-131) —
overview of the operational interface when
controlling a robotic camera from the switcher

• Audio Mixer Control (4802DR-132) — overview
of the operational interface when controlling an
audio mixer from the switcher

• Video Server Control (4802DR-133) — overview
of the operational interface when controlling a
video server from the switcher

• Conguration Guide (4802DR-100) — product
description and marketing codes for switchers and
options

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Contents

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Features........................................................9

Analog Reference Input and Output........................................9

3G and 1080p 29.97 Video Formats.......................................9

Integrated Up/Down Converters..............................................9

Custom Controls......................................................................9

Device Control.........................................................................9

OverDrive® Caprica Support...................................................9

DVE (Fly Key)..........................................................................9

Effects Dissolve.......................................................................9

General Purpose Interface....................................................10

LiveEDL.................................................................................10

Media-Store...........................................................................10

MediaWipe.............................................................................10

UltraChrome..........................................................................10

MemoryAI Recall Mode.........................................................10

Memory System.....................................................................10

ME Effect System..................................................................10

Half ME..................................................................................10

MiniME™...............................................................................11

MediaManager.......................................................................11

MultiViewer............................................................................11

Clean Feed Output................................................................11

MultiScreen............................................................................11

Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators.....................................12

Matte/Wash Generator..........................................................12

Tally Outputs..........................................................................12

To Set Up a Source Name................................................21

To Assign a TSL ID to a Video Input................................21

Control Panel Button Inserts..................................................21

To Install a Button Insert...................................................21

Bus Maps...............................................................................22

To Create a Bus Map........................................................22

To Reset the Bus Map......................................................22

GPI Device Control................................................................22

To Assign a GPI to a Video Source..................................22

Video Outputs............................................24

Output Sources......................................................................24

To Assign a Source to an Output......................................24

Ancillary Data........................................................................24

To Strip or Pass Ancillary Data.........................................24

FlexiClean Clean Feed..........................................................24

To Set Up Clean Feed......................................................25

External Layer Mode.............................................................25

To Set Up Layer Mode......................................................25

MultiViewer............................................................................25

To Set Up a MultiViewer...................................................25

To Set Up a MultiViewer Clock.........................................26

MultiScreen............................................................................27

MiniME™ Assignment......................................................27

To Set Up a MultiScreen...................................................27

To Set Up a Pre-Tiled Source...........................................28

On-Air Setting........................................................................28

To Set the On-Air Status for an Output.............................28

Tallies.....................................................................................28

To Set Up a Tally..............................................................28

Video Reference........................................13

Supported Reference Formats..............................................13

Reference and Video Mode Setup........................................13

To Set a Video Mode........................................................13

Frame Sync and Format Conversion.....................................14

Supported FSFC Input Mode Video Formats...................14

FSFC For Carbonite Frame..............................................15

FSFC For Carbonite MultiMedia/Carbonite+ Frames.......16

Output Reference Synchronizers..........................................16

To Set Up an Output Reference Sync..............................16

To Set Color Framing for Analog Reference....................17

Aspect Ratio Conversion.......................................................17

Full....................................................................................17

Zoom................................................................................17

Letterbox...........................................................................17

Pillarbox............................................................................17

To Set an Aspect Ratio for 480i/576i................................17

Switching Field......................................................................17

To Set the Switching Field................................................18

Video Input Setup......................................19

MultiMedia Inputs..................................................................19

HDMI Inputs (Carbonite MultiMedia Only)........................19

Analog Inputs (MultiMedia Only)......................................19

Auto Key Setup......................................................................20

To Set Up an Auto Key Association..................................20

Source Names.......................................................................20

Color Correction........................................30

Proc Amp Color Correction (Carbonite+ andCarboniteMultiMediaOnly).30

To Apply a Proc Amp to a Video Source..........................30

RGB Color Correction (Carbonite+ and Carbonite MultiMedia Only).31

To Apply a RGB Color Correction to a Video Source.......31

ViewControl................................................32

Connecting ViewControl........................................................32

To Set Up The Video Input for ViewControl......................32

To Set Up the MultiViewer for ViewControl.......................32

Switcher Personality.................................34

Auto Remove Key..................................................................34

To Set the Auto Remove Key Behavior............................34

Auto Trans Second Press......................................................34

To Set the Auto Trans Second Press Behavior................34

Background Double-Press.....................................................34

To Set the Background Double-Press Behavior...............34

Color Schemes......................................................................34

To Select a Panel Color Scheme......................................34

To Create a Custom Panel Color Scheme.......................35

To Set the Brightness of the Control Panel Buttons.........35

Double-Press Rate................................................................35

To Set the Double-Press Rate..........................................35

Editor Mode...........................................................................35

To Set the Switcher to Editor Mode..................................35

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Memory Bank Button Behavior (C2S/C2X/C3S/C3X)...........35

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To Set the Bank Button Behavior.....................................35

Memory Button Behavior (Not available on C1-A or C10)......35

To Set the Memory Button Behavior.................................35

Memory Recall Behavior (C10/C1)........................................36

To Set the Memory Recall Behavior.................................36

Next Button Secondary Function...........................................36

To Set the NEXT Button Secondary Function..................36

Next Transition Follow...........................................................36

To Set the Next Transition Follow Behavior......................36

Next Transition Reset............................................................36

To Set the Next Transition Reset Behavior.......................36

Power-Save Mode.................................................................36

To Set the Power Save Mode and Timer..........................36

Roll GPO/Roll Clip.................................................................37

To Set the Roll GPO/Clip Behavior...................................37

Transition Rate Units.............................................................37

To Set the Units Used for Transition Rates......................37

Undo Memory Recall.............................................................37

To Turn Undo Memory Recall Off.....................................37

User Buttons..........................................................................37

To Set A User Button........................................................37

Switcher Resources..................................38

Switcher Resources...............................................................38

DVE Resource Capture....................................................38

Chroma Key Resource Capture.......................................38

Switcher Modes.........................................39

To Set the Switcher Mode......................................................39

Network Connections...............................40

Network Setup.......................................................................40

To View the Current Network Settings..............................40

To Set an IP Address Using DHCP..................................40

To Set a Static IP Address................................................40

FTP Connection (RossLinq)..................................................41

To Create an FTP Connection with Windows 7................41

To Stop Capturing and Save EDL Data............................45

Diagnostics and Calibration.....................46

Switcher Information and Logs..............................................46

Switcher Status in DashBoard..........................................46

To View the Software Version...........................................46

To Copy Logs To a USB...................................................46

Calibration.............................................................................46

To Calibrate the Switcher.................................................46

System Real-Time Clock.......................................................47

To Set the System Real-Time Clock.................................47

Diagnostics............................................................................47

Frame Diagnostic LEDs...................................................47

Frame DIP Switches.........................................................47

To Run the Control Panel Test..........................................47

To Run the LED Test........................................................47

To Run the Display Test....................................................47

To Run the RAM Test.......................................................48

To Run the Tally Test........................................................48

To Run the GPI Input Test................................................48

To Run the GPI Output Test.............................................48

Error Messages.....................................................................48

Specifications............................................49

Operating Temperature..........................................................49

Video Input Specifications.....................................................49

Video Output Specifications..................................................49

Audio Specifications..............................................................49

Power Rating.........................................................................49

Serial Port..............................................................................49

GPI Port.................................................................................50

Tally Port................................................................................50

Glossary.....................................................51

GPI Control.................................................42

GPI Trigger Types..................................................................42

GPI Setup..............................................................................42

To Set Up a GPI Input......................................................42

To Set Up a GPI Output....................................................43

GPI Output Triggers...............................................................43

To Assign a GPI Output to a Video Source......................43

To Set a GPI to Be Triggered Manually............................43

Live Edit Decision Lists............................44

LiveEDL Setup.......................................................................44

To Set the LiveEDL Behavior...........................................44

Timecode Setup.....................................................................44

To Confirm External LTC Signal.......................................44

To Set the LTC Timecode Source.....................................44

LiveEDL Data Capture...........................................................45

To Start Capturing EDL Data............................................45

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Note: The C10 does not support recording or running custom

controls from the control panel. Custom controls can be recorded
and run from the Custom Control node in DashBoard.

Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Series
Multi-Denition Live Production Switcher. The
Carbonite series builds on the Ross Video reputation for
designing switchers that t the needs of any production
environment.

Analog Reference Input and Output

The switcher supports both external and internal reference
sources. The external reference can be an input from a
house sync to the single reference input BNC. The
internal reference can also be used as a house sync with
selectable tri-level sync or analog black burst with
independent H/V settings for each of the two reference
output BNCs.

Although tri-level sync is recommended as your reference
source for all HD applications, analog black burst can
be used when operating the switcher.

3G and 1080p 29.97 Video Formats

The switcher supports the 1080p 59.94Hz, 1080p 50Hz,
and 1080p 29.97Hz video formats. To operate in these
modes, the switcher must be restarted and some features
and resources are limited or unavailable.

Integrated Up/Down Converters

All switchers come with integrated up/down converters
and frame synchronizers (FSFC) capable of converting
1080i or 720p to SD, as well as convert SD signals to
1080i, or cross-convert 720p to 1080i.

Format conversion is not supported on the Carbonite
frame when the switcher is operating in 720p or 1080pSF.
The Carbonite MultiMedia frame supports de-interlacing
on the multimedia inputs, except for progressive
segmented frame (pSF) formats. The multimedia inputs
support de-interlacing of the 720p format.

In a 3G or 1080p 29.97Hz switcher mode, the FSFC
functionality is limited on the Carbonite MultiMedia and
Carbonite+ switchers, and is not available on the
Carbonite and Carbonite eXtreme switchers.

Device Control

The switcher can control a number of external devices,
such as video servers and robotic cameras. For a complete
list of supported devices, and information on how to set
up and control these devices, visit the Ross Video website
(rossvideo.com/production-switchers/carbonite/interface-list).

OverDrive®Caprica Support

Carbonite can be controlled from OverDrive®using the
Caprica interface. This interface allows OverDrive®to
perform memory recalls, most transitions (MediaWipe
is not supported directly), and run custom controls on
the switcher. For information on setting up Caprica to
interface with the switcher, refer to the documentation
that came with your Caprica server.

Carbonite must be in a 2.5 ME mode to be controlled by
Caprica.

DVE (Fly Key)

The advanced 2D DVE comes standard with each
switcher, and can be used for performing over the
shoulder, or picture in picture shots. This allows all key
types to be zoomed, cropped, and repositioned
horizontally and vertically to create the look you want,
or you can use one of the useful pre-built 2D effects to
perform 2D background transitions.

The Carbonite+ and Carbonite MultiMedia frames have
eight channels of DVE, or 4 channels in a 3G MiniME
or 3G 2.5 ME switcher mode. The Carbonite and
Carbonite eXtreme frames can select between 8 channels
of DVE and no FSFC resources, or 4 channels of DVE
and 6 FSFC resources.

Effects Dissolve

The Effects Dissolve feature allows you to interpolate
from one memory to another using a memory recall. The
switcher will interpolate from the starting memory to the
destination memory, creating a smooth, two key frame
effect.

™

Custom Controls

This feature brings the power of macros to the switcher
operator. A series of button presses can be easily recorded
and assigned to any custom control button. Step through
complex show openings as easily as pressing Custom
Control buttons 1, 2, then 3.

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be interpolated in the effects dissolve. Other elements,
such as crosspoint selection, pattern, and next transition
data are recalled rst, and then the switcher will slew to
the recalled memory.

An effects dissolve can be performed on as many
elements and MEs as required, based on the memory that
is being recalled.

General Purpose Interface

The switcher is equipped with 34 GPI I/Os that can be
assigned as either an input or output independently.

The GPI inputs allow the switcher to interface with
peripheral equipment such as editors. Each GPI input
can be used to perform simple editing and switcher
functions such as fade to black or an auto transition.

LiveEDL

Edit Decision Lists (EDL) are les used by non-linear
editing (NLE) suites to aid in post-production. Your
switcher can capture EDL data in a le that you load into
your NLE suite.

For information on using the LiveEDL feature, visit the
Ross Video Website (rossvideo.com).

Media-Store

Up to four (4) independent channels of still/animations
are available switcher-wide, allowing for thousands of
full screen stills and logos that can be cached and used
on the switcher.

Animation-Store comes standard with 8 Gigabytes of
cache. Channels 1 and 3 have 4 Gigabytes, and channels
2 and 4 have 4 Gigabytes. The number of images cached
increases considerably when smaller, non-full screen
images like logos are loaded from USB.

Two oating Chroma Keys are available across both ME
outputs.

MemoryAI Recall Mode

We take the guessing out of memory recalls by ensuring
that a memory recall will not affect what is currently
on-air. MemoryAI uses the content of the memory to
congure the Next Transition area and Preview bus for
the background and keyers so that the next transition
takes the same sources on-air that were on-air in the
memory.

For example, store a memory that has a key on-air with
CAM1 and CAM2 selected on the background. When
this memory is recalled normally, it pops the same key
on-air with CAM1 and CAM2 on the background. When
the memory is recalled with MemoryAI turned on, CAM1
is selected on the preset bus, and CAM2 is selected on a
key that is not on-air. The transition area is then set up
for a background transition to bring CAM2 onto the
background, take any on-air keys off, and take a key
on-air with CAM1.

Memory System

Storage for 100 complete switcher snapshots per ME,
MiniME™, and MultiScreen comes standard with all
switchers. All of these memories can be stored to a USB
media drive, providing custom tailored memories for
every operator and every show.

ME Effect System

The ME (Multi-level Effect) systems are standard. The
number of MEs depends on the chosen switcher model.

Each ME provides four keyers supporting pattern mask,
box mask, self-key, linear key, and UltraChrome
advanced chroma key for each ME and is available to
each keyer.

MediaWipe

A MediaWipe allows you to use an animation from the
Media-Store to perform background and key transitions.
When the transition starts, the switcher plays the selected
animation over top of the background and keys that are
being transitioned. A cut is then performed behind the
animation to bring up the next shot when the animation
ends.

UltraChrome

The UltraChrome chroma keyers uses advanced video
processing technology to provide exceptional blue spill
reduction and clean edges, even with difcult source
material. Glass, smoke, translucent materials, and natural
shadows are handled superbly.

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Half ME

The half ME option is available for any 2 ME switcher
and adds a third ME with limited functionality.

Table 1: Half ME vs. Full ME Comparison

™

NoFloating FSFCs

Yes (if frame

supports it)

Full MEHalf ME

YesNoMiniME

YesNoMultiScreen

42Keyers

Full MEHalf ME

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Key Types

Transition Types

MiniME

The MiniME™is an additional ME that is provided with
the switcher to perform basic dissolves and cuts. Each
MiniME™has a DVE key (Key 1), an Auto Select, Self
key, or Chroma key (Key 2), and a Background and
Preset. Unlike a full ME, the MiniME™only supports
dissolves and cuts, and has no preview output. The
MiniME™shares all the same sources as the ME.

™

Auto Select and

Self Key

Dissolve, Cut,

and MediaWipe

Auto Select, Self

Key, Chroma

Key, and DVE

Dissolve, Cut,

Wipe, DVE, and

MediaWipe

MediaManager

The MediaManager allows you to easily manage stills
and animations on the switcher in a graphics interface.

MultiViewer

Key

YesNoPattern Mask

All Carbonite switchers come standard with two
broadcast-quality integrated MultiViewer generators.
Each MultiViewer generator allows you to view up to
16 video sources, in 29 different layouts, from a single
output BNC. Any video source on the switcher, including
ME 1 and ME 2 Program, Preview, and Media-Store
channels, can be assigned to any box on the MultiViewer
output. All boxes on the MultiViewer output include
mnemonic source names and red and green tallies.

If the switcher is operating in a standard-denition video
format, the MultiViewer can be set to output
high-denition. In HD output mode, the MultiViewer is
only available on specic output BNCs.

Clean Feed Output

Clean feed is typically used for bilingual and live-to-tape
productions. It provides a second Program output that is
derived from a different location than the standard
program output. A frequent application is the recording
of shows for later airing without call-in phone numbers
inserted.

The clean feed output can come from before or between
the keyers.

MultiScreen

All Carbonite switchers come standard with two
integrated MultiScreen generators. Each MultiScreen
can break a scene into up to four outputs that can be sent
to independent projectors or displays to make a unied
picture. Integrated edge blending allows you to

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compensate for the overlap in projector outputs, or the

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outside bezel of your display.

Each screen in the MultiScreen output uses a MiniME
to create the background and keys of the output. This
allows you to have two MultiScreen generators with two
screens each, or one MultiScreen generator with three or
four screens.

Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators

A single pattern generator dedicated to wipes comes
standard, and is equipped with 10 classic wipes. Most
wipes can be rotated, bordered, multiplied, aspectized,
and repositioned.

Matte/Wash Generator

A matte generator and complex wash generator per ME,
capable of multi-color washes comes standard. Any one
of the color generators can be assigned to MATTE, or
wipe pattern edges. An additional simple color generator
is available for an Aux Bus.

™

Tally Outputs

The switcher has 34 assignable tally relays located in the
rack frame. Each tally can be assigned to any number of
combinations of input and output or bus.

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Video Reference

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The exible reference system in the switcher allows you
to use an Interlaced video format as the reference to
operate the switcher in a video format of the same
frequency. Choosing a progressive video format as a
reference limits you to operating the switcher only in that
same video format and frequency. For example, if you
have a 1080i 59.94Hz input reference you can operate
the switcher in 720p 59.94Hz, but not 1080i 50Hz.
However, if you have a 720p 59.94Hz input reference,
you can only operate the switcher in 720p 59.94Hz.

Supported Reference Formats

The switcher supports a number of reference modes for
both internal and external reference signals. References
to 1080p 59.94Hz (A) and 1080p 50Hz (A) refer to 1080p
Level A only.

Table 2: Supported Reference Formats

Usable FormatInput Reference

480i480i

480i 16:9

720p 59.94Hz

1080i 59.94Hz

1080pSF 29.97Hz

1080p 29.97Hz

1080p 59.94Hz (A)

576i576i

576i 16:9

720p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz

1080pSF 25Hz

1080p 50Hz (A)

720p 59.94Hz720p 59.94Hz

1080p 59.94Hz (A)

720p 50Hz720p 50Hz

1080p 50Hz (A)

480i1080i 59.94Hz

480i 16:9

720p 59.94Hz

1080i 59.94Hz

1080pSF 29.97Hz

Usable FormatInput Reference

1080p 29.97Hz

1080p 59.94Hz (A)

576i1080i 50Hz

576i 16:9

720p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz

1080pSF 25Hz

1080p 50Hz (A)

1080pSF 23.98Hz1080pSF 23.98Hz

1080pSF 29.97Hz1080pSF 29.97Hz

1080pSF 25Hz1080pSF 25Hz

Important: The switcher must be in a specific

switcher mode to select a 3G video format (1080p

59.94Hz or 1080p 50Hz) or the 1080p 29.97Hz video
format. Refer to Switcher Modes on page 39 for
information on setting the switcher mode.

The switcher allows you to use any interlaced video
format to operate the switcher in any format of the same
frequency; however, the use of 480i or 576i (Composite
Sync) reference signals for High Denition (720p, 1080i,
or 1080p) video modes is not recommended.

The use of composite sync reference formats is
recommended for Standard Denition video modes only,
and provides stable outputs with jitter performance in
compliance with SMPTE-259M specications.

Reference and Video Mode Setup

The switcher supports both internal and external
references. An external reference is provided by an
external device to the switcher through the REF IN BNC
on the frame. An internal reference is generated by the
switcher and can be fed out to other devices.

The switcher automatically detects the reference signal
and only shows the video modes that you can operate
the switcher in that are supported for that reference
format.

To Set a Video Mode

If you are using an external reference, ensure that a
proper reference is connected to the REF IN input BNC
on the frame.

Note: You must use an interlaced reference source to have

the switcher operate in an interlaced reference format if you are

using an external reference.

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Tip: Reference settings can also be set up from the Reference

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tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard.

1.

Press MENU > REF.

2.

Use the VidMode knob to select the video
format that you want to use.

The available video modes depends on the
reference format coming into the switcher.

3.

Press NEXT.

4.

Use the RefSrc knob to select an internal (Int)
or external (Ext) reference source.

5.

Press the RefSrc knob to conrm the reference
source.

Frame Sync and Format Conversion

The switcher has multiple input frame synchronizer /
format converter (FSFC) and input de-interlacers that
can be used to convert video input signals to the format
that the switcher is operating in, as well as correct
mistimed, or drifting, video input signal. The frame
synchronizers cannot completely correct badly formatted
video, mistimed switches, signal drops, or similar issues.

Each FSFC channel maintains a separate setting for
different video formats. This lets you change between
video formats without losing FSFC channel
congurations.

Keep the following in mind when working with Frame
Converters and Synchronizers:

• If a video format not compatible with the currently
dened conversion is used, the video image is
frozen with the last successfully processed image
frame.

• FSFC create a one-frame delay in the video output
of the switcher for the video signal being converted.

• FSFC strips embedded audio data from the video
signal. Ensure that no FSFC channels are assigned
to any input or bus you are using with external
audio mode.

• In the Carbonite and Carbonite eXtreme frames,
FSFC channels are assigned to either specic video
inputs or bus-pairs. Each bus-pair requires two
FSFC for key video and key alpha, or program and
preset. Aux buses do not require bus-pairs.

• If one FSFC channel in a bus-pair is turned off, the
paired FSFC channel is also turned off.

• The switcher is set to switch on the rst eld when
using Bus mode.

Supported FSFC Input Mode Video Formats

FSFC can only convert between specic video formats
at a given frequency. The available conversions also
depends on the switcher mode you are in.

• In a 3G mode, the Carbonite MultiMedia and
Carbonite+ switchers support synchronized and
unsynchronized 1080p and 1080i inputs. The 1080i
inputs are converted using a simple line-doubler
and may result in lower quality video.

• In a 3G mode, the Carbonite and Carbonite
eXtreme switchers only accept synchronized 1080p
inputs.

• In a 1080p 29.97Hz mode, the Carbonite
MultiMedia and Carbonite+ switchers support
synchronized and unsynchronized 1080p 29.97Hz
and 1080p 59.94Hz inputs. The 1080p 59.94Hz
inputs are converted by dropping half the frames
and may result in lower quality video.

Table 3: Supported FSFC Input Mode Video Formats

Allowable Input FormatsSwitcher Video Formats

1080p 59.94Hz1080p 59.94Hz (see notes)

1080i 59.94Hz

1080p 59.94Hz1080p 50Hz (see notes)

1080p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz

1080p 29.97Hz1080p 29.97Hz (see notes)

1080p 59.94Hz

480i 59.94Hz1080i 59.94Hz

720p 59.94Hz

1080p 59.94Hz (HDMI only)

576i 50Hz1080i 50Hz

720p 50Hz

1080p 50Hz (HDMI only)

480i 59.94Hz*720p 59.94Hz

1080i 59.94Hz*

1080p 59.94Hz* (HDMI only)

576i 50Hz*720p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz*

1080p 50Hz* (HDMI only)

480i 59.94Hz

480i 59.94 (aspect ratio
conversion)

720p 59.94Hz

1080i 59.94Hz

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Allowable Input FormatsSwitcher Video Formats

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1080p 59.94Hz (HDMI only)

576i 50Hz

Note: De-interlacing of video signals marked with an (*) are

only available using the MultiMedia inputs on the Carbonite
MultiMedia.

576i 50Hz (aspect ratio
conversion)

720p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz

1080p 50Hz (HDMI only)

FSFC For Carbonite Frame

This section provides information for setting up a FSFC
on a Carbonite frame.

Note: The Carbonite frame can be configured to have 6 FSFC

resources, or none. Refer to Switcher Modes on page 39 for
information on resource settings.

To Set Up Input Mode FSFC

Input mode locks a specic FSFC channel to a specic
input. Refer to Supported FSFC Input Mode Video
Formats on page 14 for a list of compatible video format
conversions.

1.

Press MENU > REF > NEXT.

2.

Use the FSFC knob to select the frame
converter/synchronizer channel that you want to
assign to a video input.

3.

Press the FSFC knob.

4.

Use the FSFCx knob to select Input.

5.

Use the Input knob to select the video input you
want to assign the FSFC to.

6.

Use the Frming knob to select aspect ratio
conversion mode you want to use.

The options that are available depend on the
video format that the switcher is converting from
and to.

•

Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to ll the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as
the image is stretched/compressed to t in
the new aspect ratio.

•

Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to ll the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced but the edges of the video signal
may be cropped.

•

LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display
correctly in a 4:3 video format.

•

PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
in a 16:9 video format.

7.

Press the Frming knob.

8.

Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
channel.

To Set Up Bus Mode FSFC

Bus mode locks a specied FSFC channel to a specic
bus.

1.

Press MENU > REF > NEXT.

2.

Use the FSFC knob to select the frame
converter/synchronizer channel that you want to
assign to a video input.

3.

Press the FSFC knob.

4.

Use the FSFCx knob to select Bus.

5.

Use the Bus knob to select the bus you want to
assign the FSFC to.

6.

Use the 2ndCh knob to select the second FSFC
channel that you want to pair with the assigned
channel.

In a bus-pair keyer conguration, the rst
channel is used to convert the key video, and the
second channel is used to convert the key alpha.

7.

Press NEXT.

8.

Use the Frming knob to select aspect ratio
conversion mode you want to use.

The options that are available depend on the
video format that the switcher is converting from
and to.

•

Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to ll the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as
the image is stretched/compressed to t in
the new aspect ratio.

•

Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to ll the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced but the edges of the video signal
may be cropped.

•

LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display
correctly in a 4:3 video format.

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•

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PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
in a 16:9 video format.

9.

Press the Frming knob.

10.

Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
channel.

FSFC For Carbonite MultiMedia/Carbonite+ Frames

This section provides information for setting up a FSFC
and de-interlacer on a Carbonite MultiMedia or
Carbonite+ frame.

To Set Up Input FSFC

Input mode locks a specic FSFC channel to a specic
input. Refer to Supported FSFC Input Mode Video
Formats on page 14 for a list of compatible video format
conversions.

•

LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display
correctly in a 4:3 video format.

•

PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
in a 16:9 video format.

5.

Press the Frming knob.

6.

Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
channel.

Output Reference Synchronizers

The output reference synchronizers allow you to have
the switcher output a reference signal that other devices,
such as cameras and video servers, can lock to.

Note: Different applications require different output reference

formats and delay settings. Consult a facility engineer for
assistance in configuring these settings.

Note: In a 3G mode, only 3 of every 6 dedicated FSFCs on

the Carbonite MultiMedia and Carbonite+ switchers can be

used. This means any 3 inputs on BNCs 1-6, any 3 on BNCs

7-12, any 3 on BNCs 13-18, and so on.

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the Input knob to select video input that
you want to apply a FSFC to.

Turn on FSFC for the selected video input.

3.

•

Standard Inputs — use the FSFC knob to
select On.

•

MultiMedia Inputs — use the Type knob
to select SDI-FC.

4.

Use the Frming knob to select the aspect ratio
conversion mode you want to use.

The options that are available depend on the
video format that the switcher is converting from
and to.

•

Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to ll the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as
the image is stretched/compressed to t in
the new aspect ratio.

•

Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to ll the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced but the edges of the video signal
may be cropped.

To Set Up an Output Reference Sync

If you are using one of the output references to time
external devices, ensure that they are connected to the
appropriate REF OUT output BNC.

Tip: Output Reference Sync settings can also be set up from

the Reference tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard.

1.

Press MENU > REF > NEXT.

2.

Use the RefO knob to select the reference output
BNC that you want to set up.

3.

Press the RefO knob.

4.

Use the RefO knob to select the reference format
you want to output from the switcher.

The available output reference formats depend
on the video format that the switcher is operating
in. You must be in a 50Hz video format for PAL
and a 59.94Hz video format for NTSC.

5.

Use the Mode knob to select the type of delay
you want to apply to the reference signal.

•

V — vertical delay in lines

•

H — horizontal delay in pixels

•

F — frame delay in frames (NTSC/PAL
only)

6.

Use the Value knob to select the amount of
delay you want to apply to the selected Mode.

You can reset the values by pressing NEXT and
the RefO knob.

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7.

Press the Value knob.

8.

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Press the Confrm knob to assign the output
reference synchronizer.

If you select an analog reference format (NTSC/PAL)
you must set whether you want to use color framing for
the reference output or not.

is introduced but the edges of the video signal may be
cropped.

To Set Color Framing for Analog Reference

When the output reference (OSync) is set to an analog
format (NTSC/PAL), the color framing in the sub-carrier
can be synced to the color framing of the input reference.
The input reference must also be set to an analog format.

Note: Jitter on the color framing of the input reference causes

the analog output reference to reset in an attempt to re-sync.

1.

Press MENU > REF > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the Clrfrm knob to turn color framing on
or off.

•

NoSync — color framing not synced
between input and output references

•

Sync — reference output color framing is
synced with reference input color framing

Aspect Ratio Conversion

Converting between standard-denition and
high-denition video formats often requires converting
between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The switcher support
Full, Zoom, Letterbox, and Pillarbox conversions.

In 480i and 576i video formats you can use either a 4:3
or 16:9 aspect ratio.

Full

The video signal is scaled disproportionately to ll the
display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs
as the image is stretched/compressed to t in the new
aspect ratio.

Figure 3: 4:3 to 16:9 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion

Figure 4: 16:9 to 4:3 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion

Letterbox

Black bars are added to the top and bottom of a 16:9
image to display correctly in a 4:3 video format.

Figure 5: 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox Aspect Ratio Conversion

Pillarbox

Black bars are added to the right and left of a 4:3 image
to display correctly in a 16:9 video format.

Figure 6: 4:3 to 16:9 Pillarbox Aspect Ratio Conversion

To Set an Aspect Ratio for 480i/576i

You can only select an aspect ratio if the switcher is
operating in 480i or 576i.

1.

Press MENU > REF.

2.

Use the Aspect knob to select the aspect ratio
(16:9 or 4:3) that you want to use.

3.

Press the Aspect knob.

4.

Press the Confrm knob to assign the aspect
ratio.

Figure 1: 4:3 to 16:9 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion

Figure 2: 16:9 to 4:3 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion

Zoom

The central portion of the video signal is zoomed to ll
the display of the new video format. No aspect distortion

Switching Field

The switching eld is the eld in an interlaced video
format that the switcher uses to transition from one video
source to another. An interlaced video format is made
up of two elds, eld 1 (odd lines) and eld 2 (even
lines).

Note: If you are running in a progressive video format, selecting

an even or odd fields will cause the switcher to only allow
transitions on every second frame.

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To Set the Switching Field

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If you are using a Frame Sync or Format Conversion
(FSFC), transitions are locked to F1.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT.

2.

Use the FldSwt or FrmSwt knob to select
which eld video transitions occur on.

•

F1 — transitions occur on odd eld

•

F2 — transitions occur on even eld

•

Both — transitions occur on current eld,
either even or odd

3.

Press the FldSwt or FrmSwt knob to save the
settings.

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Video Input Setup

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and look at the source on the preview monitor. If there
are color errors in the video, select the other
color-space.

Video sources come into the switcher through the input
BNCs. Depending on how you want to use these video
sources, or where they come from, you may want the
switcher to pair them together, or associate an external
device with them. Pairing two video sources together is
usually used for an auto select key where an external
device, such as a character generator, outputs both a key
video and key alpha. Associating a video source with an
external device allows special control over that device
to become active when you select the source on a bus.

MultiMedia Inputs

The four MultiMedia inputs on the Carbonite MultiMedia
frame can be used for de-interlacing SDI video signals,
or inputting Analog Component, Analog Composite, or
non-HDCP HDMI video signals. These inputs also
support normal SDI.

HDMI Inputs (Carbonite MultiMedia Only)

The HDMI inputs on the Carbonite MultiMedia frame
allow you to input a video source from a computer or
DVD player to the switcher. The switcher does not
support HDCP-encrypted content over HDMI.

Supported HDMI Formats

The switcher supports a number of HDMI video formats.

• VGA — 640×480 (4:3)

• SVGA — 800×600 (4:3)

• XGA — 1024×768 (4:3)

• SXGA — 1280×1024 (5:4)

• 720p — 1280×720 (16:9)

• 1080i — 1920×1080 (16:9)

• 1080p — 1920×1080 (16:9)

To Set Up an HDMI Input

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the Input knob to select MultiMedia input
you want to set up as an HDMI input.

3.

Use the Type knob to select HDMI.

•

HDMI-R — HDMI signal in RGB
color-space

•

HDMI-Y — HDMI signal in YCrCb
color-space

Tip: If you do not know which color-space your device

is outputting in, select the source on the preview bus

4.

Use the Format or F/Frmt knob to select the
format of the HDMI video signal.

If the HDMI signal is of a different aspect ratio
than the switcher is operating in, you must select
an aspect ration conversion.

5.

Press the F/Frmt knob to toggle to framing mode
(Fram/F).

6.

Use the Fram/F knob to select the aspect ration
conversion you want to use.

•

Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to ll the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as
the image is stretched/compressed to t in
the new aspect ratio.

•

Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to ll the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced but the edges of the video signal
may be cropped.

•

LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display
correctly in a 4:3 video format.

•

PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
in a 16:9 video format.

Analog Inputs (MultiMedia Only)

The analog inputs on the frame allow you to input a
component or composite video.

Keep the following in mind when working with analog
video:

• The composite video format is not available if the
switcher is operating in a 1080pSF video format.

• When composite is selected, the switcher assumes
the SD version of the video format that the switcher
is operating in, based on frequency (50Hz = 576i,

59.94Hz = 480i).

Supported Analog Formats

The switcher supports a number of Analog video formats.

Composite

• NTSC

• PAL B/G

Component

• YUV (SMPTE/EBU N10)

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• 480i

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• 576i

• 720p 59.94

• 720p 50

• 1080i 59.94

• 1080i 50

To Set Up an Analog Input

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the Input knob to select MultiMedia input
you want to set up as an Analog input.

3.

Use the Type knob to select the type of analog
input.

•

Compos — composite video format

•

Compon — component video format

If you selected component as the input type, use

4.

the Format or F/Frmt knob to select the video
format of the component input.

If you selected composite as the input type, press

5.
the F/Frmt knob.

6.

Use the Frming or Fram/F knob to select the
aspect ratio conversion you want to use.

•

Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to ll the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as
the image is stretched/compressed to t in
the new aspect ratio.

•

Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to ll the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
introduced but the edges of the video signal
may be cropped.

•

LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display
correctly in a 4:3 video format.

•

PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
in a 16:9 video format.

Auto Key Setup

An auto key allows you to associate a key alpha with a
key video source in the switcher. When the video source
is selected as a keyer, the key alpha is automatically used.

To Set Up an Auto Key Association

As well as input sources, internally generated sources,
such as media-stores and color backgrounds, can be set
up as an auto key.

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input.

2.

Use the Mnemnc knob to select the key video
source that you want to assign an alpha to.

3.

Use the Alpha knob to select the key alpha
source that you want to assign to the key video.

•

<none> — no alpha

•

White — assign a white background as a
key alpha

•

Input BNC — assign the source on the
selected input as a key alpha

•

BK — assign internal black as a key alpha

•

BG — assign the matte generator as a key
alpha

•

MX — assign the source on Media-Store X
as a key alpha

•

MEX — assign the program output of ME X
as the key alpha

•

MEX PV — assign the preview output of
ME X as the key alpha

•

MEX PV — assign the clean feed output of
ME X as the key alpha

•

MiniMEX — assign the output of MiniME
X as the key alpha

4.

Use the Mode knob to select whether the alpha
is shaped Shaped, or unshaped (Linear).

•

Linear — the alpha cuts a hole based on the
gradient values of the alpha (gray)

•

Shaped — the alpha cuts a hole based on
the monochrome value of the alpha (black or
white)

Source Names

Each video source on the switcher can be given a unique
name that is used on the mnemonics for that source, as
well as internal menus. These names can be customized
for how they appear on the mnemonics by adjusting the
size or the font and the background color.

Note: If a TSL ID is assigned to a source, the switcher

overwrites the source name on the MultiViewer and mnemonics
with the TSL name. If there is no TSL name, or it has not been
received yet, the source name is blank. For the labels on the
MultiViewer, a combination of the TSL name and switcher

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switcher to any downstream TSL devices.

To Set Up a Source Name

Source names are restricted to eight characters in length.

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > Mnemnc.

2.

Use the Save knob to select the video source
that you want to change the name for.

Change a character in the source name as

3.

follows:

a)

Use the Pos knob to select the position in
the name that you want to add or change a
character in.

You can also press the Pos knob to clear the
eld.

b)

Use the Char knob to select the character
you want to place at the selected position.

Enter the remaining characters in the new name.

4.

5.

Press NEXT.

6.

Use the Size knob to select the size of font you
want to use on the mnemonic display.

•

Large — rst two characters are shown

•

Medium — all eight (8) characters are
shown on two lines with four characters on
the top line

•

Small — all eight (8) characters are shown
on two lines with six characters on the top
line

7.

Use the Color knob to select background color
of the mnemonic display.

8.

Use the Inv knob to select if you want to invert
the background color and the font color.

9.

Press NEXT.

10.

Press the Save knob.

To Assign a TSL ID to a Video Input

The switcher accepts incoming TSL data on TCP port

5727.

4.

Use the TSLTly knob to have a source tallied
on the MultiViewer based on the TSL input
(On), or have the TSL tally information for the
selected ID ignored (Off).

Note: If a TSL ID is assigned to a source, the switcher

overwrites the source name on the MultiViewer and mnemonics

with the TSL name. If there is no TSL name, or it has not been

received yet, the source name is blank. For the labels on the

MultiViewer, a combination of the TSL name and switcher

source name are used. The new TSL name is passed from the

switcher to any downstream TSL devices.

Control Panel Button Inserts

Insert lms can be installed into most buttons on the
control panel. Insert lms allow you to label specic
source buttons, control buttons, or replace the default
button names with those of a different language.

Button insert templates can be downloaded from Ross
Video.

Note: If you have a C10, C1, C1-A, or C1M control panel with

control over multiple MEs, you can use the ME 1 and ME 2
button caps provided to replace the last two AUX selection
buttons. The AUX 2, AUX 3 or AUX 7 button selects ME 1, and
the AUX 3, AUX 4 or AUX 8 button selects ME 2, depending
on the control panel you have. Refer to the documentation that
came with your insets for information on installing them.

To Install a Button Insert

Remove the Cap Assembly from the Switch

1.

Assembly by grasping it rmly and pulling away
from the control panel surface.

Figure 7: Removing Cap Assembly

Remove the Lens from the Diffuser using a

2.

common end micro screwdriver.

1.

Press MENU > Config > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the Input knob to select the input BNC that
you want to assign a TSL ID to.

3.

Use the TSLAdr knob to select the TSL ID that
you want to assign to the selected input BNC.

Figure 8: Removing Lens from Diffuser

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Place the Insert Film into the Lens so the

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3.

readable side is facing up. The notches on the
sides of the Lens must be at the sides of the text
on the Insert Film.

Figure 9: Inserting Film

Aligning the notches on the sides of the Lens

4.

and Diffuser, press the Lens and Diffuser
together until they click.

Aligning the notches on the sides of the Cap

5.

Assembly to the tabs on the side of the Switch
Assembly, press Cap Assembly down onto the
Switch Assembly with a rolling motion until they
click together.

•

BK — black

•

1-24 — video inputs (number of inputs
depends on hardware)

•

M1-M4 — Media-Store channels

•

MXMW — ME 1-2 MediaWipe preview

•

MXMWA — ME 1-2 MediaWipe alpha

•

BG — matte generator

•

PGM — main program output of the switcher
(cannot be selected on an ME/MultiScreen)

•

PV — main preview output of the switcher
(cannot be selected on an ME/MultiScreen)

•

CLN — main clean feed output of the
switcher (cannot be selected on an
ME/MultiScreen)

•

MEX — ME 1-2 re-entry (cannot be selected
on the same or lower number ME)

•

MEX PV — ME 1-2 preview (cannot be
selected on the same or lower number ME)

•

MEX CLN — ME 1-2 clean feed (cannot be
selected on the same or lower number ME)

•

AUX1-8 — Aux bus 1-8

•

MV1-2 — MultiViewer 1-2 (cannot be
selected on ME/MiniME™)

•

MinME1-4 — MiniME™1-4 program
(cannot be selected on an ME)

•

Shift — access shifted bus

Figure 10: Removing Lens from Diffuser

Bus Maps

Any video input can be mapped to any source button on
the control panel using a bus map. There is an editable
bus map and a xed, default, bus map, that can be applied
to all MEs on the switcher. Each source button can have
two inputs assigned (a standard source and a shifted
source).

To Create a Bus Map

All buses and MEs share the same bus map.

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > BusMap.

2.

Use the XptBtn knob to select the source button
to assign a video source to.

3.

Use the Input knob to select the source to assign
to the selected button on the unshifted bus.

•

<none> — not assigned to a source (cannot
be selected on a bus)

4.

Use the Shift knob to select the source to assign
to the selected button on the shifted bus.

To Reset the Bus Map

1.

Press MENU > RESET > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Press the Dfault BusMap knob.

3.

Press the Confrm knob to reset the bus map.

GPI Device Control

You can assign a GPI output to a video source for basic
external device control. When a video source is taken
on-air, the switcher can be set to trigger a GPI output,
with a pre-delay. The external device can be set up to
cue a clip, or load a page when it receives the GPI input
trigger.

To Assign a GPI to a Video Source

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT.

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2.

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Use the Input knob to select the video source
that you want to assign a GPI output to.

If you are using the GPI to control the device,
the video source should be video output coming
from the device.

3.

Use the GPO knob to select the GPI output that
you want to assign to the video source.

4.

Use the Predly knob to select the pre-delay time,
in frames, you want to use with the GPI output.

When you transition a video source with a GPI
assigned to it, and the Roll Clip feature is active,
the switcher triggers the GPI output, and then
waits the pre-delay time before performing the
transition. The length of the pre-delay is usually
the length of time your video server requires to
start playing a clip or your character generator
requires to load a page.

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Video Outputs

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The frame has a number of output BNCs that can be
assigned to any video source in the switcher, including
Media-Store channels, aux bus, and clean feed.

Output Sources

You can assign a video source or a bus to an Output BNC
or the PRV BNC.

Ancillary Data

Ancillary data is information such as closed captioning
or embedded audio, for example, that is included in the
non-active video portions of the video signal. These
portions include the Horizontal Ancillary Data Space
(HANC) and Vertical Ancillary Data Space (VANC).

The switcher can be congured to strip or pass this data
from the video output. The amount of data, and how it
is stripped, depends on the video format of the video
signal.

To Assign a Source to an Output

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
NEXT > Output Config.

2.

Use the Output knob to select the output you
want to assign a source to.

The PGM output is locked to the Program output
of the highest ME on the switcher.

3.

Use the Source knob to select the source you
want to assign to the output.

•

1-24 — video inputs

•

BK — black

•

BG — matte generator

•

M1-M4 — Media-Store channels

•

M1MW — Media-Store video channel used
for MediaWipe effects on ME 1 (if installed)

•

M2MW — Media-Store video channel used
for MediaWipe effects on ME 2

•

M1MWA — Media-Store alpha channel used
for MediaWipe effects on ME 1 (if installed)

•

M2MWA — Media-Store alpha channel used
for MediaWipe effects on ME 2

•

PGM — main program output of the switcher

•

PV — main preview output of the switcher

•

CLN — clean feed for main program of
switcher

•

ME1 — main program output of ME 1 (if
installed)

•

ME1 PV — main preview output of ME 1
(if installed)

•

ME1 CLN — clean feed output of ME 1 (if
installed)

•

AUX1-8 — aux buses

•

MV1-MV2 — MultiViewer

•

MinME1-4 — main program output of
MiniME™channels

Note: Frame Converters and Synchronizers strip embedded

audio data from the video signal.

Table 4: Last Line of Vertical Ancillary Data

Format

Long Strip/PassNormal Strip/PassVideo

2119480i

2422576i

2525720p

20201080i

41411080p

To Strip or Pass Ancillary Data

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT.

2.

Use the Anclry knob to select whether ancillary
data is stripped or passed.

•

N Strp — ancillary data is stripped

•

N Pass — ancillary data is passed
unmodied

•

L Strp — ancillary data and some lines of
active video are replaced with black

•

L Pass — ancillary data and some lines of
active video are passed unmodied

FlexiClean Clean Feed

FlexiClean™Clean Feed provides a second program
output per ME that is derived from a different point in
the video layering than the standard program output. The
clean feed can be set to come before any key in the video
layering for an ME. This allows you to remove particular
keys without affecting the primary program output.

Figure 11: Possible Clean Feed Points

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Keep the following in mind when working with clean

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feeds:

• Recalling a memory register using Memory AI may
cause the Clean Feed output to look different than
expected. Memory AI allows key elements to be
recalled to other keys than originally resulting in
different key layering.

To Set Up Clean Feed

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM.

2.

Press the Clean knob to select the ME that you
want to set the clean feed for.

•

M1 — ME 1

•

M2 — ME 2

3.

Use the Clean knob to select which key the
clean feed is taken before.

The selected key, and all keys after it, are not
included in the clean feed output.

External Layer Mode

The clean feed for an ME is used to create a composite
alpha from the keyers on an that ME that is then available
as a single alpha source. This allows you to output both
the video and alpha from an ME to an external switcher.
The key video comes from the output of the source ME
and the key alpha comes from the clean feed of the source
ME.

The alphas that are included in the layer mode output are
set with the keyer buttons in the next transition area.
Toggle a keyer button on to include the alpha from that
keyer in the layer mode output.

When layer mode is turned on for an ME, you are
restricted to cut, dissolve, and wipe transitions.
MediaWipe and DVE transitions are not available.

Tip: To use layer mode internally, select the clean feed for the

ME that is set to layer mode as the alpha for an auto key on
another ME or MiniME™.

MultiViewer

The MultiViewer allows you to view multiple video
sources from a single output BNC. Any video source, or
bus, on the switcher, including Program, Preview, and
Media-Store channels, can be assigned to any box on
any MultiViewer. Up to two MultiViewer outputs are
supported.

A time-clock can be added as an overlay to the
MultiViewer showing either system time or time code.

Keep the following in mind when working with a
MultiViewer:

• The MultiViewer is assigned to a video output.

• The layout is congured independently for each
MultiViewer.

• Inputs are displayed with a red border when they
are on-air. A green border is displayed when the
input is selected on the Preset bus.

• When the switcher is operating in a
standard-denition video format, the MultiViewer
can be shown in the same video format or in 1080i.

• If the MultiViewer is operating in a different video
format than the switcher, the output that the
MultiViewer is fed out of is xed to Output 7
(MV1) or Output 8 (MV2).

To Set Up a MultiViewer

Note: A MultiViewer must be assigned to a video output to be

usable.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > MultiView.

Note: If the switcher is operating in a

standard-definition video format, the MVFrmt knob is
shown on the first page of the menu.

2.

Use the MVFrmt knob to select
standard-denition (SD), or high-denition (HD)
for the video format of the output of the
MultiViewer.

To Set Up Layer Mode

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Press the LyrMod knob to select the ME that
you want to set the layer mode for.

•

M1 — ME 1

•

M2 — ME 2

3.

Use the LyrMod knob to turn the layer mode
feature on (On) or off (Off).

Note: If you selected high-definition (HD) press the

MVFrmt knob and confirm the changes. Output 7 will

be locked to MultiViewer 1 and output 8 will be locked
to MultiViewer 2.

3.

Use the MView knob to select the MultiViewer
(MV1 or MV2) that you want set up.

4.

Use the Layout knob to select the arrangement
of the boxes that you want to use for the selected
MultiViewer.

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5.

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Use the Transp knob to adjust the transparency
of the background behind the source label for
the selected MultiViewer.

6.

Press NEXT.

7.

Use the Ovrlay knob to select a video source
that you want to overlay over the MultiViewer
output.

Tip: The overlay source can be used to overlay a

camera shot of a shot-clock over the MultiViewer
output.

8.

Use the Clip knob to adjust the clipping of the
overlay source.

At 0% the overlay source is completely opaque,
and at 100% it is completely transparent.

9.

Press NEXT.

10.

Use the AncSrc knob to select where the
ancillary data, including embedded audio, fed
out with the MultiViewer comes from.

•

<none> — no source is selected

•

M1-M2 — Media-Store channels

•

MEXMW — ME X Media Wipe video

11.

Use the Tally knob to select how boxes on the
MultiViewer are tallied.

•

Box — red or green border is shown around
the outside of the MultiViewer box

•

Label — red or green boxes are shown
inside the label area of the MultiViewer box

•

LblRev — the same as Label, but the
placement of the tally boxes is swapped

12.

Press NEXT.

13.

Use the FSLBL knob to select whether FSFC is
shown on the source labels (On) or not (Off)
when a FSFC is applied to the source.

14.

Press NEXT.

15.

Use the Box knob to select the box on the
MultiViewer grid that you want to congure.

For example, MV1:4 is box 4 on MultiViewer
1, and MV2:3 is box 3 on MultiViewer 2.

16.

Use the In/Out knob to select the source or bus
you want to assign to the box.

When you assign an output to a box, the switcher
routes the source selected on that bus to the box,
and not the output of the bus.

17.

Use the Border knob to turn the border around
the MultiViewer box off (Off), white (White),
or black (Black).

When the border is turned off, some distortion
may be visible around the edges of the box.

18.

Press NEXT.

19.

Use the Marker knob to turn aspect ratio
markers for the MultiViewer box on (Aspect)
or off (Off).

20.

Use the Label knob to turn source labels for the
MultiViewer box off, or on in a selected position
(Bottom or Top).

21.

Press NEXT.

22.

Use the GrnTly knob to turn the preview (green)
tally for the MultiViewer box on or off.

23.

Use the RedTly knob to turn the program (red)
tally for the MultiViewer box on or off.

24.

Press NEXT.

25.

Use the MScrnX knob to turn the MultiScreen
overlay on (On), or off (Off). The overlay shows
what portions of the image are cropped out to t
into the output of the MultiScreen.

Congure additional MultiViewer boxes as

26.

required.

To Set Up a MultiViewer Clock

1.

Press MENU> SYSTEM> MultiView > NEXT
> NEXT > NEXT > Edit Clock.

2.

Use the Clock knob to select the clock source
to display.

•

Off — turns the clock off

•

Tmcode — displays the timecode fed to the
switcher (hh:mm:ss:ff)

•

System — displays the system time of the
switcher in 12-hour or 24-hour format
(hh:mm:ss)

3.

For a Timecode clock, use the LTCFrm knob
to select whether the number of frames for a
timecode is displayed (On) or not (Off).

4.

For a System clock, use the Format knob to set
how the time is displayed.

•

24h — time is displayed in 24-hour format.

•

12h — time is displayed in 12-hour format
without am/pm.

•

AM/PM — time is displayed in 12-hour
format with am/pm.

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5.

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Press NEXT.

6.

Use the X Pos, Y Pos, and Size knobs to
position the clock and change the size.

7.

Press NEXT.

8.

Use the LoadFg knob to select the color of the
text for the clock and press the knob.

9.

Use the LoadBg knob to select the background
color for the clock and press the knob.

10.

Press NEXT.

11.

Use the FgHue knob to adjust the hue of the
text color for the clock.

12.

Use the FgSat knob to adjust the saturation of
the text color for the clock.

13.

Use the FgLum knob to adjust the luminance
of the text color for the clock.

14.

Press NEXT.

15.

Use the BgHue knob to adjust the hue of the
background color for the clock.

16.

Use the BgSat knob to adjust the saturation of
the background color for the clock.

17.

Use the BgLum knob to adjust the luminance
of the background color for the clock.

MultiScreen

The MultiScreen allows you to output multiple video
signals that can be combined into a single scene. The
switcher treats the multiple outputs as a single
background and translates the keys across the multiple
backgrounds.

Keep the following in mind when setting up a
MultiScreen environment.

• The MultiScreen uses MiniME™resources to
provide the outputs. This allows you to have a
single DVE key and non-DVE key per screen of
the MultiScreen. As a key crosses from one screen
to the next, a key from either of the MiniME
outputs is being used to provide the two halves of
the key.

• The MultiScreen can either take separate parts of
a pre-tiled source, or scale a single source to the
size of the MultiScreen output. When you use a
pre-tiled source, you must assign sources to each
MiniME™that is used in the MultiScreen. This
substitution table allows you to select a single
source on the MultiScreen program bus and the
switcher automatically assigns the required source
to each MiniME™.

• If you are using DVE keys with your MultiScreen,
you should set these resources as oating.

MiniME™Assignment

Each MiniME™output is pre-assigned to a screen on the
MultiScreen layout. MiniME™1 and 2 are assigned to
MultiScreen 1 and MiniME™3 and 4 are assigned to
MultiScreen 2. If you select a layout that uses more than
two screens, the MiniME™resources that were assigned
to MultiScreen 2 are assigned to MultiScreen 1.

To Set Up a MultiScreen

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT > MultSc Config.

2.

Use the MultSc knob to select the MultiScreen
1 (MultS1) or MultiScreen 2 (MultS2)

3.

Use the Layout knob to select the layout you
want to use.

•

Off — turns off the MultiScreen

•

Dual H — two screens side by side

•

Dual V — two screens one on top of the
other

•

TrpleH — three screens side by side

•

TrpleV — three screens one on top of the
other

•

QuadH — four screens side by side

•

QuadV — four screens one on top of the
other

•

2x2 — four screens stacked two wide and
two high

Note: The available layouts depend on the number

of screens being used by the other MultiScreen.

4.

Press the Layout knob and Confrm.

5.

Use the Offset knob to adjust the placement of
the background scaling in the MultiScreen

™

output.

This can be used to adjust for the aspect ratio
difference between the input video and the
MultiScreen output.

6.

Press NEXT.

7.

Use the Edge knob to select the edge between
the screens that you want to adjust the size of.

8.

Use the Dstnce knob to adjust the size of the
gap between the MultiScreen screens.

• If you are using monitors for your
MultiScreen display, you can use a positive

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value to compensate for the bezel on the

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outside of a display.

• If you are using projectors for your
MultiScreen display, you can use the negative
value to compensate for the amount of
overlap of the projected images.

9.

If you selected a negative distance, press Blend
Edit and use the Blend knob to turn edge
blending on (On) or off (Off).

10.

If the edge blending is on, use the Smooth and
Gamma knobs to correct for the overlap in

projected images.

•

SmoothSmoothness — adjust the
appearance of the transition area between the
overlapping images.

•

Gamma — adjust the gamma correction
applied to the overlapping images to match
the output of your projectors.

Repeat the edge adjustment for all other edges

11.

in your layout.

•

ME — the program output of a ME.

•

Aux — the output of an Aux bus.

•

MiniME — the program output of the
MiniME™.

•

MultSc — all MiniME™outputs of a
MultiScreen.

3.

Use the Index knob to select the particular
switcher output.

For example, if you select type as Aux, an index
selection of 8 corresponds to Aux bus 8.

4.

Use the OnAir knob to select whether the output
is considered on-air (On) or not (Off).

Tallies

Tallies are simple contact closure relays that the switcher
uses to signal other devices, and users, that a particular
video source is on-air. Typically, tallies are used to light
a red light on a camera to show people that they are on-air
and what camera they should be looking at.

To Set Up a Pre-Tiled Source

You must set up your external source generator to output
a separate output for each screen of the MultiScreen
layout. The bezel compensation and data doubling setting
should be set up on the source generator.

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the SubSrc knob to select the source button
you want to use to assign the pre-tiled sources
to the MiniME™outputs for the MultiScreen.

3.

Press Edit.

4.

Use the ME/Bus knob to select the MiniME
that you want to assign a substitution source to.

5.

Use the Substn knob to select the pre-tiled
source for the MiniME™.

On-Air Setting

Some switcher outputs can be set to be considered on-air
or not. This allows you to set which outputs are tallied,
how resource allocation is divided, and how the Roll Clip
feature works.

To Set the On-Air Status for an Output

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > NEXT > On Air.

2.

Use the Type knob to select the type of switcher
output.

To Set Up a Tally

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > NEXT > Tally.

2.

Press the Add knob.

If you are editing, or deleting, an existing tally,
use the Add knob to select the tally and press
the Edit, or Delete, knob.

3.

Use the Tally knob to select the tally or GPI
output that you want to set up. This is the tally
or GPI number, and not the pin on the tally
connector.

Note: A GPI must be set to tally mode before it can

™

be used as a tally. Refer to To Set Up a GPI Output
on page 43 for information in setting a GPI as a tally.

4.

Use the Input knob to select the video source
that you want to tally.

•

BK — black

•

BG — color background

•

1-24 — input BNC video sources

•

M1-M4 — Media-Store sources

5.

Use the Output knob to select the bus that you
want to video source tallied for. When the video
source is selected on this bus, the tally is
triggered.

•

OnAir — on-air

•

OnPrv — on preview

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PGM — program bus

•

PV — preview bus

•

CLN — clean feed

•

PGM1 — ME 1 program bus (if installed)

•

PRV1 — ME 1 preview bus (if installed)

•

CLN1 — ME 1 clean feed (if installed)

•

MinME# — MiniME™program bus

•

MM#Prv — MiniME™preview bus

•

MultS# — MultiScreen program bus

•

MS#Prv — MultiScreen preview bus

•

Aux# — Aux bus

6.

Press the Tally knob.

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Color Correction

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Color correction in the switcher is performed by either
Processing Ampliers (Proc Amps) in the HSL
(Y-Cr-Cb) color space or by RGB Color Correctors in
the RGB color space. Both Proc Amps and RGB Color
Correctors allow you to apply color correction to video
sources, before the crosspoint. Corrected video is then
available to all MEs.

Color correction is additive, allowing you to apply any
combination of Proc Amp and RGB Color Corrector
based adjustment to a video signal. If multiple color
corrections are applied, the correction is applied rst,
and the bus-based correction is applied after that.

Proc Amp Color Correction (Carbonite+ and Carbonite MultiMedia Only)

The Proc Amp video correction allows you to adjust the
gain, offset, black level, and gamma of the video signal.

To Apply a Proc Amp to a Video Source

Double-press the source button for the input

1.

video source you want to apply the Proc Amp
to.

If a device is assigned to the video source, you
may have to press NEXT to view the correct
page.

Tip: If correction has already been applied (ON), press

Reset to return the Proc Amp and Color Correction to

the default values.

2.

Press the PrcAmp knob.

Tip: You can return the Proc Amp adjustment to the

default settings by using the Cntrl knob to select Reset
and press the Perfrm Reset knob.

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select LmGain.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the luminance
gain only.

Adjust the hue rotation as follows:

6.

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select HueRot.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the Hue.
Increasing the Hue Rotation turns the color
wheel clockwise, and decreasing the Hue
Rotation turns the color wheel
counter-clockwise.

Adjust the black level as follows:

7.

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select BlkLvl.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the black level.
Black level acts as a luminance offset.

Adjust the gamma value as follows:

8.

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select GamVal.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the luminance
gamma value.

Adjust the gamma offset as follows:

9.

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select GamOff.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the luminance
gamma offset.

Adjust the Cr (red color difference) gain as

10.

follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select CrGain.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the gain of the
Cr.

Adjust the Cr (red color difference) offset as

11.

follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select CrOff.

Adjust the overall gain as follows:

3.

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select Gain.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the
chrominance and luminance gain together.

Adjust the chrominance gain as follows:

4.

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select ChGain.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the
chrominance gain only.

Adjust the luminance gain as follows:

5.

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b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the offset of
the Cr.

Adjust the Cb (blue color difference) gain as

12.

follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select CbGain.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the gain of the
Cb.

Adjust the Cb (blue color difference) offset as

13.

follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select CbOff.

b)

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Use the Value knob to adjust the offset of
the Cb.

RGB Color Correction (Carbonite+ and Carbonite MultiMedia Only)

The RGB color correctors allow you to adjust the red,
green, and blue component gain, offset, and gamma of
the video signal.

To Apply a RGB Color Correction to a Video Source

Double-press the source button for the input

1.

video source you want to apply the RGB color
corrector to.

If a device is assigned to the video source, you
may have to press NEXT to view the correct
page.

Tip: If correction has already been applied (ON), press

Reset to return the Proc Amp and Color Correction to

the default values.

2.

Press the ClrCor knob.

Adjust the gamma value of the selected color

7.

component(s) as follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select GamVal.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the gamma
value of the component(s).

Adjust the gamma offset of the selected color

8.

component(s) as follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select GamOff.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the gamma
offset of the component(s).

Tip: You can return the RGB color corrector

adjustment to the default settings by using the Cntrl
knob to select Reset and press the Perfrm Reset
knob.

3.

Use the Color knob to select RGB or the
individual color component you want to adjust
(Red, Green, Blue).

Adjust the gain of the selected color

4.

component(s) as follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select Gain.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the gain of the
component(s).

Adjust the offset of the selected color

5.

component(s) as follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select Offset.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the offset of
the component(s).

Adjust the lower offset of the selected color

6.

component(s) as follows:

a)

Use the Cntrl knob to select LowOff.

b)

Use the Value knob to adjust the lower offset
of the component(s).

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ViewControl

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ViewControl integrates the MultiViewer output of the
switcher with a graphical overlay from DashBoard to
provide live video in the ViewControl windows.

Keep the following in mind when working with
ViewControl:

• ViewControl requires DashBoard 5.1, or later.

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 12: ViewControl Setup

The following connections are required for ViewControl:

• 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 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 a MultiViewer to use the ViewControl
layout.

• Use an SDI to HDMI converter to take the output
of the switcher and put it into a resolution that the
touchscreen monitor can use. Ensure that the
resolution is not changed.

• Connect the USB cable for the touchscreen to the
DashBoard computer.

To Set Up The Video Input for ViewControl

Carbonite+ and Carbonite MultiMedia

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the Input knob to select video input that
you want to apply a FSFC to.

Turn on FSFC for the selected video input.

3.

•

Standard Inputs — use the FSFC knob to
select On.

•

MultiMedia Inputs — use the Type knob
to select SDI-FC.

4.

Use the Frming knob to select Full.

5.

Press the Frming knob.

6.

Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
channel.

Carbonite

1.

Press MENU > REF > NEXT.

2.

Use the FSFC knob to select the frame
converter/synchronizer channel that you want to
assign to a video input.

3.

Press the FSFC knob.

4.

Use the FSFCx knob to select Input.

5.

Use the Input knob to select video input that
you want to apply a FSFC to.

6.

Use the Frming knob to select Full.

7.

Press the Frming knob.

8.

Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
channel.

To Set Up the MultiViewer for ViewControl

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > MultiView.

2.

Use the MView knob to select MV1.

3.

Use the Layout knob to select one of the
ViewControl layouts.

•

VCtrlT — (ViewControl Top) places the
boxes at the top of the screen.

•

VCtrlB — (ViewControl Bottom) places
the boxes at the top of the screen.

Tip: If you want to create a custom ViewControl

layout, you can use one of the other MultiViewer
layouts (except the 16-box layout in the SD-HD
MultiViewer) to create the look you want, and use
PanelBuilder in DashBoard to assign functionality to
the layout. Sources can be hidden from a layout by
assigning black to the box. For more information on
PanelBuilder, refer to the DashBoard documentation.

4.

Press NEXT.

5.

Use the Ovrlay knob to select the source BNC
that the ViewControl output from the DashBoard
computer is connected to.

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Double-press the Clip knob to select the default

6.3%.

7.

Press NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.

8.

Use the Box knob to select box one for the
MultiViewer you are using for ViewControl.

For example, if you are assigning MultiViewer
one (1) to ViewControl, select MV1:1.

9.

Use the In/Out knob to select PV.

10.

Use the Box knob to select box two.

11.

Use the In/Out knob to select PGM.

Assign additional sources to the remaining

12.

MultiViewer boxes. These are the sources that
will be available in ViewControl.

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Switcher Personality

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There are a number of settings for how the switcher will
react to different situations, or how switcher elements
appear to the operator. All these settings are grouped
together into the Switcher Personality. These settings
include double-press rates and sleep time, among others.

Auto Remove Key

You can have a key removed from the Next Transition
area, so that it is not included in the next transition, after
it has been transitioned off-air using the KEY X CUT or
KEY X AUTO buttons. This allows you to transition a
key off-air in an emergency and not have it accidentally
transitioned back on-air with the next transition from the
Transition Area.

To Set the Auto Remove Key Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
Trans Area.

2.

Use the RemKey knob to select whether a key
remains selected in the Next Transition Area
(Off) after a KEY X CUT or KEY X AUTO
transitions the key off-air, or is removed from
the Next Transition Area (On).

Auto Trans Second Press

•

HltRev — the transition is halted and then
reverses directions when the transition button
is pressed again

•

Rev — the transition immediately reverses
directions when the transition button is
pressed

•

Cut — the transition immediately cuts back
to the initial state when the transition button
is pressed

•

Ignore — the button press is ignored by the
switcher and the transition continues

Background Double-Press

The Background Double-Press feature allows you to have
a double-press of the BKGD button on a Transition
Module select background and all on-air keyers as part
of the next transition.

To Set the Background Double-Press Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
Trans Area > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the BGDDbl knob select how you want
double-press the BKGD button on the transition
area to behave.

•

Ignore — ignore the on-air keyers

•

TrsClr — include all on-air keyers with the
next transition

When you press the AUTO TRANS or KEY AUTO
button during a transition, the switcher can be set to either
halt the transition (the transition freezes on-air) and wait
for the button to be pressed again, immediately reverse,
or immediately cut the transition back to the initial state.

When the transition is halted, pressing the AUTO
TRANS, or KEY AUTO, button again can be set to
either continue the transition, or reverse the transition
back to the initial state.

To Set the Auto Trans Second Press Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
Trans Area > NEXT.

2.

Use the MAuto 2, or KAuto 2, knob to select
what happens when the AUTO TRANS, or a
KEY AUTO, button is pressed during a
transition.

•

HltFwd — the transition is halted and then
continues in the same direction when the
transition button is pressed again

Color Schemes

The buttons on the control panel can be set to glow with
different colors. This color can be picked from a list of
pre-set color schemes, or a custom color can be selected.
Up to four (4) custom color schemes can be saved on the
switcher.

To Select a Panel Color Scheme

The color scheme sets the glow color for the buttons on
the control panel. Each ME can be set with a different
glow color.

1.

Press MENU > USER > Scheme.

2.

Press NEXT.

3.

Use the Load knob to select the color scheme
you want to use.

If you have created custom color schemes, you
can select it from the menu.

4.

Press the Load knob.

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Press the Confrm knob.

To Create a Custom Panel Color Scheme

Custom colors are created using standard hue, saturation,
and luminance values. Once created, you can save your
custom color.

1.

Press MENU > USER > Scheme.

2.

Use the Hue knob to adjust the hue of your
custom color.

3.

Use the Sat knob to adjust the saturation of your
custom color.

4.

Use the Lum knob to adjust the luminance of
your custom color.

5.

Press NEXT > NEXT.

6.

Use the Save knob to select the custom scheme
that you want to store the custom color to.

7.

Press the Save knob.

8.

Press the Confrm knob.

To Set the Brightness of the Control Panel Buttons

Note: Brightness is not stored with the color scheme.

1.

Press MENU > USER > Scheme > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the Brightness knob to set the brightness
of the buttons on the control panel.

Double-Press Rate

You can set the double-press rate of the switcher to suit
your preference. Setting a fast rate requires you to
double-press the knobs in quick succession in order to
be recognized as a double-press. Setting a slow rate
allows more time between presses but may register two
single presses as a double-press.

To Set the Double-Press Rate

1.

Press MENU > PERS > DblPrs Speed.

2.

Double-press the HERE knob at the rate you
want to use for double-pressed on the switcher.

3.

Press MENU to store the new rate.

Editor Mode

The switcher can be controlled by an external editor. The
external editor can control the switcher to perform

transitions, or recall memories, among the supported
commands.

Refer to the GVG100 Supported Protocol Document
for a list of supported commands.

To Set the Switcher to Editor Mode

Tip: You can quickly turn off editor mode by pressing and

holding the MENU button and pressing PERS.

1.

Press MENU > PERS.

2.

Use the Editor knob to select On to allow the
switcher to be controlled by an external editor.

Memory Bank Button Behavior (C2S/C2X/C3S/C3X)

The Memory Bank Button Behavior feature allows you
to set how the BANK button behaves when pressed and
released.

To Set the Bank Button Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT.

2.

Use the MemBnk knob to select how you want
the BANK button to behave when pressed and
released.

•

Normal — the keypad is used to enter the
bank number directly, followed by the
memory (For example, to access memory 3
on bank 2, press BANK > 2 > 3.)

•

Legacy — the next bank is selected every
time the button is pressed, cycling through
all banks (For example, to access bank 5,
press BANK repeatedly until bank 5 is
selected.)

Memory Button Behavior (Not available on C1-A or C10)

The store and recall buttons next to the display can be
set to either select ME 1 or ME 2 directly, or select the
list of MEs, MiniME™s, or MultiScreens. This is useful
if you do not want the pressing of a store or recall button
to select or de-select an ME. The selection of what is
included in the memory store or recall is done by pressing
and holding either of the store or recall buttons and
selecting the source buttons on the keyer bus for the MEs,
MiniME™s, or MultiScreens you want to include.

To Set the Memory Button Behavior

1.

Press Store > NEXT > NEXT.

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2.

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Use the MemBtn knob to select whether both
of the store and recall buttons act together
(Single), or as separate ME specic buttons
(Indiv).

Memory Recall Behavior (C10/C1)

The switcher can be set to select the current ME as the
ME memories are recalled on by default.

To Set the Memory Recall Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT.

2.

Use the MESel knob to select how you want
memories to recall.

•

Hold — you must select the ME that the
memory is recalled on

•

Follow — memories are recalled on the ME
selected on the control panel

To Set the Next Transition Follow Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
Trans Area.

2.

Use the NextTr knob to select whether the
switcher follows the next transition area or not.

•

NoFllw — switcher is not changed by
selection of next transition include buttons
(BKGD or KEY 1-4)

•

Follow — switcher assigns the menu and
key bus to the next transition include buttons
as they are pressed

Next Transition Reset

You can have the transition area reset to a default
background dissolve after each transition. This allows
you to prevent the selections from the last transition from
being accidentally included with the next transition.

Next Button Secondary Function

You can congure the NEXT button to allow you to
manually trigger GPI outputs. This allows you to use the
GPI to manually roll a clip on a video server, or load the
next page on a character generator. Refer to the External
Device Setup Sheets for more information on setting up
an using external devices.

Refer to GPI Control on page 42 for more information
on setting up and using GPIs.

To Set the NEXT Button Secondary Function

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
NextBn Func2.

2.

Use the Func knob to select the second function
of the Next button.

•

<none> — no secondary function

•

GPO — you can manually trigger a GPI
output

Next Transition Follow

You can have the key bus follow the next transition
selection buttons (BKGD and KEY 1-4). When set to
follow, pressing a KEY button in the next transition area
has the switcher assign the key bus and menu system to
that keyer. When set to no follow, the key bus is not
changed by selections in the next transition area.

To Set the Next Transition Reset Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
Trans Area.

2.

Use the Trans knob to select whether the
transition area is reset after a transition.

•

NotRst — area is not changed after a
transition

•

Reset — area is reset to a background
dissolve after each transition

Power-Save Mode

The switcher goes into a Power-Save mode after a
user-dened amount of time (20 minutes by default)
without user interaction. Touching any button, knob, or
fader will wake the switcher. The switcher does not act
on the button, knob, or fader control that wakes it from
sleep mode.

During Power-Save mode, video related hardware is not
affected and video signals still pass through the switcher.

To Set the Power Save Mode and Timer

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Press the Sleep/PwrSve knob to toggle
between the power save modes.

•

Sleep — displays are turned off and buttons
light in raindrop pattern

•

PwrSve — all buttons and displays are
turned off and as much power is conserved
as possible

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Use the Sleep/PwrSve knob to set the amount
of time that the switcher will wait without user
input before going into sleep or power-save
mode. Setting the value to off prevents the
switcher from ever going into sleep or
power-save mode.

Roll GPO/Roll Clip

The switcher uses a GPI output to start a clip playing on
an external video server. This can be set to have the GPI
output always trigger if a source going on-air is from a
video server, or you have to set the GPI output to trigger
manually.

If your external video server supports the AMP protocol,
the roll clip functionality works directly without the use
of a GPI output.

To Set the Roll GPO/Clip Behavior

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
Trans Area > NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the RlClip knob to select whether GPI
outputs, or video servers, assigned to input
sources are triggered before a transition.

•

Force — the GPI output, or video server, is
always triggered with the transition

•

User — you must select to trigger the GPI,
or video server, output with the transition

Transition Rate Units

When you perform an auto transition, you must specify
the length of time that you want the transition to take.
This value can be entered either in video frames or
seconds, depending on what you are most comfortable
with.

To Set the Units Used for Transition Rates

1.

Press MENU > PERS.

2.

Use the Rate knob to select either frames
(Frames) or seconds (Secnds) as the units you
want to use for transition rates.

To Turn Undo Memory Recall Off

1.

Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
NEXT.

2.

Use the GMUndo knob to turn the undo feature
on (On) or off (Off) for the main memory
system.

3.

Use the MEUndo knob to turn the undo feature
on (On) or off (Off) for the effects memory
modules, if your control panel has them.

User Buttons

These buttons can be assigned as ME, Aux Bus,
MiniME™, or MultiScreen selection buttons. The number
and position of the buttons on the control panel depend
on the model of your control panel.

If a button is assigned to an ME, MiniME™, or
MultiScreen, you can press and hold the button to be able
to select a different ME, MiniME™, or MultiScreen from
the key bus. If the user button is assigned to an Aux, it
will allow you to select a different Aux.

To Set A User Button

1.

Press MENU > USER > NEXT > UseSel
Buttns.

2.

Use the Button/RowBtn knob to select the user
button you want to set up.

3.

Use the Type and Index knobs to select the
function for the user button.

•

None — user button is not assigned

•

ME — use the Index knob to select which
ME the user button is assigned to

•

Aux — use the Index knob to select which
Aux Bus the user button is assigned to

•

MiniME — use the Index knob to select
which MiniME™the user button is assigned
to

•

MultSc — use the Index knob to select
which MultiScreen the user button is assigned
to

Undo Memory Recall

The memory recall undo feature can be turned on or off.
A memory recall is undone by pressing the memory
number a second time after a memory is recalled.

The undo memory functionality can be set independently
for the main memory system and the Effects Memory
area.

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Switcher Resources

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The switcher has a number of resources that it must share
across keyers or MEs. How these resources are shared,
and what happens when a resource is needed by another
keyer or ME can be set to ask if you want to steal the
resource from another keyer or ME, oat the resources
across all keyer and MEs, or lock the resources to a
particular keyer or ME.

Switcher Resources

Note: Memory Recall Mode cannot be set to MemAI or Memory

to be able to set the resource sharing.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > Rsrc Mode.

2.

Use the Resrc knob to select the resource that
you want to assign.

•

CRKEYX — UltraChrome chroma keys

•

DVEX — DVE channels

3.

Use the Mode knob to select how the resource
is assigned.

•

MX:KX — assign to specic ME keyer

•

MMX:KX — assign to specic MiniME
keyer

•

MX:TR — assign to specic ME transition
area

•

MMX:TR — assign to specic MiniME
transition area

•

FLOAT — oat across all ME/MiniME
outputs and keyers (you are prompted to take
resources if a resource is already in use by
another on-air key)

•

ASK — oat across all ME/MiniME
outputs and keyers (you are prompted to take
the resource if a resource is already in use by
another on-air, or off-air key)

If a chroma key resource is being taken from a
keyer, the key type is changed to Auto Select
and it is cut off-air.

4.

Press the Mode knob.

5.

Press the Confrm knob to accept the new
resource settings.

Transition Area — if a DVE transition is not in

1.

progress

Off-Air DVE key — highest number resource is

2.

taken rst

On-Air DVE key — current DVE Key is converted

3.

to an Auto-Select key and taken off-air

Transition Area — if a DVE transition is in

4.

progress, the transition is converted to a dissolve

Chroma Key Resource Capture

Capturing a Chroma Key resource for a new key causes
the following to occur:

• The current Chroma Key is converted to an
Auto-Select Key

• If the current Chroma Key is on-air, it is taken
off-air

™

™

™

™

DVE Resource Capture

Capturing a DVE resource for a new key or transition
takes the DVE resources from the following sources in
order of availability:

38 • Switcher Resources — Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0)

Switcher Modes

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The switcher mode allows you to set the features and
resources that you want to have available on your
switcher. Some feature and resources are not compatible
with all switcher modes.

Table 5: Switcher Mode Features

™

™

™

MiniME

MiniME

Modes

Formats

Boxes

StandardFeatures

™

SD, HDSD, HDVideo

SD, HDSource

HD, 3G

SD,

(HDMI

only)

29.97

29.97

1080p

29.97,
1080p

59.94

3G

1080i,

3G

Keep the following in mind when changing switcher
modes:

• The Standard mode only supports the Carbonite
and Carbonite eXtreme frames.

• When switching to a mode that only supports 10
boxes in the MultiViewer the unsupported layouts
are changed to the H244 layout.

• In a 3G mode, the MultiViewer output is xed to
outputs 7 and 8 and the 1080i video format.

• In a 3G mode, the Carbonite and Carbonite
eXtreme switchers only accept synchronized 1080p
inputs.

• In a 3G mode, the Carbonite MultiMedia and
Carbonite+ switchers support synchronized and
unsynchronized 1080p and 1080i inputs. The 1080i
inputs are converted using a simple line-doubler
and may result in lower quality video.

• In a 3G mode, the HDMI inputs on the Carbonite
MultiMedia switcher only support 1080p. The
analog inputs are not supported in a 3G mode.

• In a 3G mode, only 3 of every 6 dedicated FSFCs
on the Carbonite MultiMedia and Carbonite+
switchers can be used. This means any 3 inputs on
BNCs 1-6, any 3 on BNCs 7-12, any 3 on BNCs
13-18, and so on.

2.5 MEMiniME

SD, HD3G1080p

SD,

HD, 3G

(HDMI

only)

2.5 ME

29.97

29.97

1080p

29.97,
1080p

59.94

2.5 ME
3G

4884884DVEs

0000006Float FSFCs

YesYesYesNoNoNoNo2.5 MEs

NoNoNoYesYesYesNoMiniME

3G1080p

1080i,

3G

NoYesYesNoYesYesYesViewControl

10161610161616MultiViewer

• In a 3G, 1080p 29.97Hz, or 2.5 ME mode, the
Carbonite and Carbonite eXtreme switchers do not
support the use of a color background as a source
on a DVE or chroma key.

• In a 1080p 29.97Hz mode, 1080p 29.97Hz is the
only available video mode.

• In a 1080p 29.97Hz mode, the Carbonite
MultiMedia and Carbonite+ switchers support
synchronized and unsynchronized 1080p 29.97Hz
and 1080p 59.94Hz inputs. The 1080p 59.94Hz
inputs are converted by dropping half the frames
and may result in lower quality video.

• In a 1080p 29.97Hz mode, the HDMI inputs on the
Carbonite MultiMedia switcher only support 1080p

59.94Hz and 1080p 29.97Hz. The analog inputs
are not supported in a 1080p 29.97Hz mode.

To Set the Switcher Mode

Note: Not all switcher support all modes. A restart is required

to put the switcher into the new mode.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT.

2.

Use the SwitcherMode knob to select the
features that you want enabled on your switcher.

•

Standard — oating FSFCs on the
Carbonite and Carbonite eXtreme frames.

•

MiniME — MiniME™with standard SD and
HD video formats.

•

MiniME 29.97 — MiniME™with the 1080p

29.97Hz video format.

•

MiniME 3G — MiniME™with 3G video
formats, not including 1080p 29.97Hz.

•

2.5 ME — 2.5 ME with standard SD and HD
video formats.

•

2.5 ME 29.97 — 2.5ME with the 1080p

29.97Hz video format.

•

2.5 ME 3G — 2.5 ME with 3G video
formats, not including 1080p 29.97Hz.

3.

Press the SwitcherMode knob.

4.

Press the Reboot knob to restart the switcher
in the new mode.

Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0) — Switcher Modes • 39

Network Connections

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The switcher is equipped with two Ethernet ports to allow
remote access. Once the Ethernet ports are set up, you
can connect to the switcher over FTP to upload stills to
the Media-Store channels, as well as download switcher
data les.

The switcher does not require an IP address to operate.

Network Setup

Setting up a network connection allows you to connect
to the switcher remotely. By default, the switcher uses
DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. You can
manually set a static IP address, network mask, and
default gateway if your network does not have a DHCP
server.

To View the Current Network Settings

Tip: Network settings can also be set from the Network tab

on the Configuration node in DashBoard.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT IP
Addr.

Use the left knob to view the current network

2.

setting.

•

X-Addr — IP address for network port 1 or
2

•

X-Mask — network mask for network port
1 or 2

•

X-MAC — MAC address for network port
1 or 2

•

Gatwy — gateway for both network ports

2.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
IP Addr.

Use the left knob to select the network port that

3.

you want to set to DHCP. Only one port can be
set to DHCP at a time.

•

1-Mode — network port 1

•

2-Mode — network port 2

4.

Press the Edit knob.

5.

Use the Value knob to select DHCP.

6.

Press the Value knob.

7.

Press the Reboot knob to restart the switcher
in DHCP mode.
The switcher will request an IP address when it
restarts.

To Set a Static IP Address

You must have the switcher connected to a network to
be able to set a static IP. If the switcher is not connected
to a network, the switcher does not display the IP address.

Tip: Network settings can also be set from the Network tab

on the Configuration node in DashBoard.

Ensure that DIP switch 3 on the frame is set in

1.

the up position. If this DIP switch is set in the
down position, the IP address is xed at

192.168.0.123.

2.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT IP
Addr.

Use the left knob to select the network port that

3.

you want to set a static IP address for.

•

1-Mode — network port 1

•

2-Mode — network port 2

To Set an IP Address Using DHCP

Due to the nature of DHCP, your switcher may get a
different IP address each time it is powered on or
re-connected to a network. You must have the switcher
connected to a network to be able to obtain an IP address
using DHCP.

Tip: Network settings can also be set from the Network tab

on the Configuration node in DashBoard.

Ensure that DIP switch 3 on the frame is set in

1.

the up position. If this DIP switch is set in the
down position, the IP address is xed at

192.168.0.123.

40 • Network Connections — Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0)

4.

Press the Edit knob.

5.

Use the Value knob to select Static.

6.

Press NEXT.

7.

Use the left knob to select 1-Addr for port 1 or
2-Addr for port 2.

a)

Use the Field knob to select the segment in
the address that you want to change.

b)

Use the Value knob to select the new value
you want to use for that segment.

8.

Use the left knob to select 1-Mask for port 1 or
2-Mask for port 2.

a)

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Use the Field knob to select the segment in
the mask that you want to change.

b)

Use the Value knob to select the new value
you want to use for that segment.

9.

Use the left knob to select Gatwy.

a)

Use the Field knob to select the segment in
the gateway that you want to change.

b)

Use the Value knob to select the new value
you want to use for that segment.

10.

Press the Gatwy knob.

11.

Press the Reboot knob to restart the switcher
in with the new static IP address.

FTP Connection (RossLinq)

You can create a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) connection
from a computer to your switcher. You can use the FTP
connection to copy still images and animations to and
from your switcher as well as copy Edit Decision List
(EDL) les from your switcher.

The procedure for creating an FTP connection from a
computer varies between operating systems and client
software. Consult with the documentation that came with
your computer for assistance with creating an FTP
connection.

• user – used to create a connection to the
general storage folders on the switcher, as
well as any USB drive installed in the
switcher

Enter the password password

4.

To Create an FTP Connection with Windows 7

This procedure applies to Microsoft®Windows®XP
Professional and Windows®7.

On your computer launch Windows Explorer.

1.

In the address bar, type ftp://IP Address of

2.

your switcher.
You are prompted for a username and password.

Type the user name for the application your are

3.

creating an FTP connection for. Each application
has specic requirements. The switcher will set
these requirements automatically based on the
username.

• xpression – used when creating a
connection from a Ross Video XPression
Motion Graphics System directly to the
Media-Store channels on the switcher, as well
as any USB drive installed in the switcher

• liveedl – used to create a connection to
the LiveEDL folder on the switcher to
download an edit decision list le form the
switcher

Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0) — Network Connections • 41

GPI Control

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General Purpose Interface (GPI) is a high/low voltage
signalling protocol that allows the switcher to send simple
commands to an external device, or receive commands
from a device. Each pin on the GPI is set as either high
(+5 Volts), or low (0 Volts), and it is the switching
between high and low that sends commands to the
external device, or to the switcher.

GPI Trigger Types

There are four trigger types supported by the switcher.
These can be either output triggers, or input triggers.

Table 6: Trigger Types

DescriptionTrigger

Low Edge

High Edge

Low Level

High Level

GPI Setup

Each GPI pin on the switcher can be congured as either
an input, or an output. By default, all GPIs are set as
inputs.

To Set Up a GPI Input

The switcher requires a Low Edge GPI input trigger.

The output level is set high, and

momentarily goes low for the

The output level is set low, and

momentarily goes high for the

The output level toggles from the

base high level to the low level. The

output signal remains at this level

The output toggles from the base

low level to the high level. The

output signal remains at this level

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > GPIO.

2.

Use the Pin knob to select the GPI pin that you
want to congure as an input.

3.

Use the Type, or I/O, knob to select GPI.

trigger.

trigger.

until reset.

until reset.

4.

Press the Edit knob.

5.

Use the Event knob to select the action you want
to assign to the selected GPI input pin.

•

<none> — no action is taken

•

CC — run a specic custom control

•

use the Prop knob to select Bank and
the Value knob to select the custom
control bank

•

use the Prop knob to select CC and
the Value knob to select the custom
control

•

MemRcl — recall a memory on all MEs (use
the Value knob to select the memory to
recall)

•

FtB — perform a fade to black on all
program outputs

•

MCut — perform a background cut on the
selected ME (use the Value knob to select
the ME, MiniME™, or MultiScreen)

•

MAuto — perform a background auto
transition on the selected ME (use the Value
knob to select the ME, MiniME™, or
MultiScreen)

•

KCut — perform a key cut on the selected
ME and Key

•

use the Prop knob to select ME and
the Value knob to select the ME,
MiniME™, or MultiScreen

•

use the Prop knob to select Keyer and
the Value knob to select the keyer

•

KAuto — perform a key auto transition on
the selected ME, MiniME™, or MultiScreen
and Key

•

use the Prop knob to select ME and
the Value knob to select the ME,
MiniME™, or MultiScreen

•

use the Prop knob to select Keyer and
the Value knob to select the keyer
number

•

AuxXpt — select a video source on an aux
bus

•

use the Prop knob to select Aux and
the Value knob to select the aux bus

•

use the Prop knob to select Input and
the Value knob to select the video
source

42 • GPI Control — Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0)

To Set Up a GPI Output

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A GPI output can be set as a Normal GPI output, or as
a Tally output. As a tally output, the GPI output must be
assigned to a video source. A GPI output in tally mode
can still be used as a normal GPI output.

• Edge triggered GPI outputs remain triggered for
the congured duration.

• Level triggered GPI outputs toggle between high
and low each time they are triggered.

To Assign a GPI Output to a Video Source

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > GPIO.

2.

Use the Pin knob to select the GPI pin that you
want to congure as an output.

3.

Use the Type (or I/O) knob to select the type of
trigger signal you want to use for the GPI output.

•

LowE – low edge trigger

•

HighE – high edge trigger

•

LowL – low level trigger

•

HighL – high level trigger

4.

For edge triggers, use the Dur knob to set the
length of time (in frames) that the GPI edge
output remains triggered.

5.

For level triggers, use the Mode knob to set how
you want to GPI output to act.

•

Normal — when assigned to a video source
and RollClip is active, will trigger with the
source going on-air, and back with the source
going off-air (pre-delay values are only used
when the source is going on-air)

•

Tally — when assigned to a video source,
will trigger with the source going on-air, and
back with the source going off-air (RollClip
and pre-delay values are ignored)

GPI Output Triggers

Each video source can have a GPI output assigned to it.
This GPI can be used to trigger an external device, such
as a video server, to play the cued clip when the video
sources from the video server are taken on-air. This
trigger can be set up to occur automatically any time the
video source is transitioned on-air, or it can be triggered
manually.

An automatic GPI output trigger can be overridden if
required.

You can set a pre-delay, or pre-roll, that will specify
when the GPI is triggered in relation to taking the video
source on-air. This is useful for VTR pre-roll delay and
other situations where an input source is not immediately
ready to be taken to air. The RlClip knob must be set to

On to trigger the GPI output with the transition.

Note: You cannot assign a GPI output to Aux bus special

sources (AUX PGM, AUX PV, AUX CLN).

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT.

2.

Use the Input knob to select the video source
that you want to assign a GPI output to.

When you select this source on a bus, the GPI
output will trigger automatically.

3.

Use the GPO knob to select the GPI output that
you want to assign to the selected video source.

4.

Use the Predly knob to select the pre-delay
interval (in frames) that the switcher waits after
the GPI output is triggered before taking the
input source on-air.

To Set a GPI to Be Triggered Manually

To manually trigger a GPI output, the GPI must be
assigned to one of the pattern/mnemonic buttons.

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > GPIO > NEXT.

2.

Use the Bttn knob to select the
pattern/mnemonic button that you want to assign
a GPI output to.

3.

Use the GPO knob to select the GPI output that
you want to assign to the button.

Note: The Next Button Secondary Function must be set to

GPO to be able to trigger a GPI output manually using the NEXT
button.

Keep the following in mind when working with GPI
output triggers:

•

The RlClip knob must be set to On to trigger a
GPI output with a transition.

Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0) — GPI Control • 43

Live Edit Decision Lists

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Edit Decision Lists are les used by non-linear editing
(NLE) suites to aid in post-production. Your switcher
can capture EDL data in a le that you load into your
NLE suite.

LiveEDL Setup

You can congure your switcher to trigger multiple GPI
outputs at the start, end, or both, of an EDL data capture
to trigger video servers that are recording the feeds
coming into the switcher. The EDL data from the
switcher can then be paired with the feeds from the video
servers, using the timecode data, in the NLE suite to edit
or re-cut the show.

You can also set a pre-delay for each GPI output. EDL
data capture does not begin until the highest pre-delay
has passed. This is useful when the switcher needs to
wait for external equipment to become ready. The
example below shows the effects of various triggering
and pre-delay settings.

To Set the LiveEDL Behavior

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
NEXT > Config LivEDL.

2.

Use the GPO knob to select the GPI output that
is connected to your video server.

The GPI must be congured as a GPI output
before it can be selected.

Timecode Setup

The switcher uses timecode data to mark the EDL le so
that it can be used in the non-linear editing suite along
with the feeds from the video servers. The timecode data
can be either from an external timecode generator, or
internally generated. An offset can be applied to both
timecode sources.

For an external timecode, an LTC generator must be
connected to the LTC port on the back of the frame.

To Confirm External LTC Signal

If you have an external linear timecode generator
connected the LTC port on the back of the frame, you
can conrm that the switcher is receiving timecode data
from the switcher.

1.

Press MENU > STATUS > NEXT.

Conrm that the timecode information shown

2.

on the display matches the timecode from the
timecode generator.

If required, an offset can be applied to the incoming
timecode data.

To Set the LTC Timecode Source

If you are using an external timecode generator, an offset,
or delay, is applied to the incoming timecode signal
before it is stored in the LiveEDL data le. If you are
using an internal timecode, the offset is the starting time
that the switcher uses for the timecode that is stored in
the LiveEDL le.

3.

Use the Trigger knob to select when the GPI
output is triggered.

•

Off — GPI is not triggered

•

Start — GPI output is triggered at the
beginning of the EDL capture

•

Stop — GPI output is triggered at the end
of the EDL capture

•

Both — GPI output is triggered at the
beginning and end of the EDL capture

If Start or Both is selected, you must set the
pre-delay for the GPI.

4.

Use the PreDly knob to select the pre-delay
interval (in frames) that the switcher waits after
the GPI output is triggered before starting to
capture EDL data.

44 • Live Edit Decision Lists — Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0)

Note: If a valid timecode signal is detected on the LTC port on

the frame, the external timecode will be used even if an internal

timecode is set.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
NEXT > Config LivEDL > NEXT.

2.

Use the Offset knob to select the source of the
timecode data you want to use.

•

Ext. — the timecode data received on the
LTC port is used

•

Int. — an internal timecode is generated

Set the timecode offset for an External timecode

3.

as follows:

a)

Use the LTCOff knob to select the offset, in
frames, that you want to delay the incoming
timecode signal by.

Set the starting time for an Internal timecode as

4.

follows:

a)

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Use the Field knob to select the hours,
minutes, or seconds that you want to adjust.

The timecode is shown in the
[HH:MM:SS]> format.

b)

Use the Value knob to set the starting time
in the selected eld.

LiveEDL Data Capture

Capturing EDL data is manually started and stopped from
the switcher. When you select to start capturing EDL
data, and GPI outputs set to trigger on start are triggered.
If a pre-delay has been set for the GPIs, the switcher does
not start capturing EDL data until the pre-delay time has
nished.

When you stop capturing EDL data, you have the option
to delete the data, or save it to a USB drive. You can also
connect to the switcher via FTP and download the les
directly to your editing suite. Use the username
liveedl and password password to create the FTP
connection to the switcher.

Keep the following in mind when reviewing the EDL
data from the switcher:

• When a MediaWipe is selected as the transition
type, the switcher records the transition duration
as the cut point frame multiplied by two (2). This
is to ensure that the cut point is recorded accurately.

• If you used more than one ME, or Aux bus, in your
shot, a separate EDL le is saved for each ME and
Aux bus. The ME re-entry is shown as being
selected on the rst ME, and the source selections
on the second ME are saved to the separate
LiveEDL le. Aux bus information is only stored
to a LiveEDL le when the Aux bus is not in xed
mode.

To Stop Capturing and Save EDL Data

1.

Press MENU > USER > LiveEDL.

2.

Press the Stop knob to stop recording.

Save the EDL data to a USB as follows:

3.

Insert your USB drive into the USB Port on

a)

the switcher. You must wait 5 seconds for
the switcher to recognise the USB drive.

b)

Press the Save knob.

c)

Press the Confrm knob to store the LiveEDL
le to the USB drive.

To Start Capturing EDL Data

The EDL data can be stored to one of 1000 LiveEDL
les stored on the switcher. A separate le is created for
each ME when the additional MEs are used.

1.

Press MENU > USER > LiveEDL.

2.

Use the Start knob to select the LiveEDL le
on the switcher that you want to store the EDL
data to.

If the LiveEDL le already contains data, you
are given the option to delete the data, or save it
to a USB.

3.

Press the Start knob to start recording.

Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0) — Live Edit Decision Lists • 45

Diagnostics and Calibration

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There are a number of calibration and diagnostics tools
in the switcher that can be used to troubleshoot problems
with your switcher.

• FPGA Temperature (C) — the temperature of
the frame FPGA in degrees Celsius

• Fan #1 — status of fan 1 in the frame (left fan)

• Fan #2 — status of fan 2 in the frame (right fan)

• Timecode — the current timecode being received
by the switcher

Note: If you are having problems with your switcher, please

contact Ross Video Technical Support for assistance.

Switcher Information and Logs

Switcher information and logs can be used to identify
and diagnose problems with the switcher. Use this
information when contacting Ross Video Technical
Support.

Switcher Status in DashBoard

The DashBoard control system allows you to connect to
the switcher and view status information for various
components of the frame.

Download and install the latest version of DashBoard
from http://www.opengear.tv/. Review the documentation
that comes with DashBoard for informationon installing
and launching DashBoard.

The video processor and switcher have separate nodes
in DashBoard.

Status

The Status node provides a read only overview of the
state of a number of important switcher components and
equipment.

The following items are available on the Status node:

• Software Version — the current version of the
software running on the switcher

• Serial Number — the serial number of the frame

• Video Mode — the video format that the switcher
is operating in

• Video Reference Source — the source of video
reference to the switcher

• External Reference — the video format of the
external reference, if connected

• Reference — status of whether the switcher has
locked to the reference format

• Field Dominance — the switching eld

• Ancillary Mode — how ancillary data is handled
(strip or pass)

• Temperature — status of the ambient temperature
in the frame

• CPU Temperature (C) — the temperature of the
frame CPU in degrees Celsius

To View the Software Version

•

Press MENU > STATUS.

The current software version (SW Ver) and reference
format are displayed.

To Copy Logs To a USB

Switcher logs can be stored onto a USB to be sent to
technical support to diagnose problems with your
switcher.

Note: Logs must be copied before a reboot or power-cycle of

the switcher, or the information in them will be lost.

Insert USB drive into the USB port on the

1.

switcher. Wait 5 seconds after inserting the USB
drive before using it.

2.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests.

3.

Press NEXT.

4.

Press the Copy Logs knob to copy the switcher
logs to the USB drive.

The logs have been copied into the \switcher
directory on the USB drive.

Calibration

Calibration allows you to reset the limits of the faders
on the control panel and re-center the positioner with X,
Y and Z limits.

To Calibrate the Switcher

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > NEXT > Calib Reset.

Move the positioner backwards and forwards,

2.

left to right, and twist the positioner left and right
a few times.

Move each fader from one limit to the next a few

3.

times. Do not push the fader hard when it reaches
the limit.

4.

Press MENU to save the calibration information.

46 • Diagnostics and Calibration — Carbonite Setup Manual (v10.0)

System Real-Time Clock

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The switcher uses an internal clock to generate the time
for the clock overlay for the MultiViewer.

To Set the System Real-Time Clock

1.

Press MENU > CONFIG > NEXT > Clock.

2.

Press Edit.

3.

Use the Hour, Minute, and Second knobs to
select the current time.

4.

Press the Hour knob.

5.

Press the Confrm knob.

Diagnostics

Diagnostics consist of a number of tests that are used to
conrm the functionality of switcher components.

Frame Diagnostic LEDs

There are a number of LEDs inside the frame that are
used to diagnose the operation of the switcher.

Figure 13: Frame Diagnostic LEDs

• FRM UPGD — is lit when the software on the
frame is being upgraded

• 1 (heartbeat) — ashes to indicate normal
operation of the frame

• 2 - 8 — unused

• PANEL — is lit when the frame has proper
connection to the control panel

• MC — is not used at this time

• POWER — is lit when the frame is on

• PS1 — is lit when power supply one is getting
power

• PS2 — is lit when power supply two is getting
power

Frame DIP Switches

There are a number of DIP switches inside the frame that
are used to diagnose the operation of the switcher.

Table 7: Frame DIP Switches

DescriptionDIP

1

This DIP switch forces a RAM test every time the
switcher is powered on. It is in the up (off) position by
default. Refer to To Run the RAM Test on page 48
for more information.

DescriptionDIP

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
default up (off) position.

This DIP switch is used to set the IP address of the
frame to the default value (192.168.0.123). It must be
in the up (off) position to set another IP address for
the frame. Refer to Network Setup on page 40 for
more information.

This DIP switch prevents software upgrades. It must
be in the up (off) position to upgrade the switcher.

This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
default up (off) position.

This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
default up (off) position.

This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
default up (off) position.

This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
default up (off) position.

To Run the Control Panel Test

Test the functionality of any of the buttons, knobs or
fader and positioner on the control panel.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > Contrl Test.

The second line of the display shows the current
button, knob, positioner, or fader being used.

Test the button, knob, positioner, and fader you

2.

want to check.

3.

Press the MENU and Exit buttons at the same
time to end the test. Press MENU and RESET
on the C1/C10.

To Run the LED Test

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > P-LEDs Test.

All the buttons and indicators on the control
panel cycle through different colors.

2.

Press MENU to end the test.

To Run the Display Test

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > Disply Test.

A series of letters, numbers, and symbols scroll
across the displays and the mnemonics cycle
colors.

2.

Press MENU to end the test.

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To Run the RAM Test

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The switcher can be set to perform a RAM test every
time it powers on. To enable this feature, set DIP switch
1 in the frame to the down position.

second delay between each GPI output being
triggered. Once the last tally has been triggered,
all the GPI outputs blink on and off three times.

2.

Press MENU to end the test.

Note: When a RAM test is started, it must be allowed to finish.

If the test is interrupted by a power cycle, the test will continue

when the switcher powers on again. This may appear as if the

switcher is failing to power on correctly, or is stuck in an

upgrade.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > NEXT > RAM Test.

The top line of the menu shows the result of the
last RAM test.

2.

Press the Reboot knob to run the test.
The switcher runs the test and then reboots.

The results of the test are shown on the top line

3.

of the menu.

4.

Press MENU to end the test.

To Run the Tally Test

The Tally Test turns all tallies off, and then turns each
tally on consecutively. There is a three (3) second delay
between each tally being toggled on. Once the last tally
has been turned on, all the tallies blink on and off three
times.

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests> NEXT > NEXT > Tally Test.

All tallies are turned off, and then each tally is
turned on consecutively. There is a three (3)
second delay between each tally being toggled
on. Once the last tally has been turned on, all the
tallies blink on and off three times.

2.

Press MENU to end the test.

Error Messages

The following error messages may appear when starting
your switcher.

Table 8: Switcher Error Messages

SolutionDescriptionError

DDR 0 Not
Found; DDR
1 Not Found;
or DDR 0 & 1
Not Found

Panel/Frame
Mismatch

Upgrade
PMC?

Unknown
panel type

upgrade the problem persists,

There is a problem with the
switcher DDR memory. The
switcher may be used but
many features will be limited
or disabled.

Your switcher control panel
is connected to the wrong
frame type.

Your switcher requires a
Panel Module Controller

switcher may be used
without the PMC upgrade
but may respond in an
unpredictable manner.

The frame does not
recognise the control panel.

unsupported panel being
connected to the frame, or

configuration files. Contact Ross Video

Re-start your switcher. If the
problem persists, contact
Ross Video Technical
Support for assistance.

Connect your switcher
control panel to the proper
frame and re-start the
switcher.

Allow the PMC upgrade to
proceed. Contact Ross
Video Technical Support for(PMC) upgrade as part of a
assistance if you are unsuresoftware upgrade. The
about upgrading your
switcher.

Ensure that you have the
correct control panel
connected to the frame. IfThis could be caused by anPlease

download the latest upgrade
file from and force ana problem with the panel
upgrade of the switcher.module controlled or the

Technical Support for
assistance if you are unsure
about upgrading your
switcher.

To Run the GPI Input Test

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > NEXT > NEXT > GPI Test.

The second line of the menu show the state of
all GPI input pins as High or Low.

2.

Press MENU to end the test.

To Run the GPI Output Test

1.

Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > NEXT > NEXT > GPO Test.

All GPI outputs are turned off, and then each one
is turned on consecutively. There is a three (3)

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Specifications

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Audio Specifications

ValueSpecification

The information is this section is subject to change
without notice.

Operating Temperature

The Carbonite switchers have been qualied at an
operational temperature range of 0-40°C (32-140°F).

Video Input Specifications

ValueInput Specification

1694 cable)

Video Inputs, SDI

Reference Inputs
(non-terminating, looping

>50m @ 3Gb/sEqualization (using Belden

>100m @ 1.5 Gb/s

>300m @ 270 Mb/s (5°-40°C)

75 ohms, terminatingImpedance

SMPTE 259M/292M/424M
serial digital (non-looping)

HDMI 1.4Video Inputs, HDMI

High Speed HDMI Cable (Max
10m)

Input Impedance — 75 OhmVideo Inputs, Analog

Levels — 1V peak-to-peak,
nominal

Standard Definition — analog
black

High Definition — tri-level sync

Video Output Specifications

ValueOutput Specification

<-23dB @ 1.5GHzReturn Loss

<-18dB @ 3GHz

800ps ±10% (SD)Rise and Fall Time

240ps ±10% (HD)

800mV ±10%Signal Level

0 VoltsDC Offset

<10%Overshoot

HD Mode

10-bit SMPTE-292M/424M
serial digital

Audio Depth

File Format

Power Rating

Table 10: Power Consumption

Serial Port

• 38.4k Baud

• 8 bits

• 1 stop bit

• Even Parity

24-bit AES3 in HD (20-bit in
SD)

48kHzSample Rate

8 Stereo Pairs (16 channels)Channels

Locked to VideoSynchronization

Multi-channel Waveform Audio
File (.wav)

Table 9: Input Voltage

Power RatingComponent

100-120V~Panel

220-240V~

47-63Hz

Power ConsumptionComponent

24W 2.0A 12VC10

24W 2.0A 12VC1

30W 2.5A 12VC1-A

30W 2.5A 12VC1M

42W 3.5A 12VC2

50W 4.2A 12VC2M

54W 4.5A 12VC2S

65W 5.5A 12VC2X

66W 5.5A 12VC3S

84W 7.0A 12VC3X

90W 7.5A 12VFrame, Carbonite

Table 11: Serial Port Pinouts

SignalPin

Tx+1

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SignalPin

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SignalPin

Tx-2

Rx+3

n/c4

n/c5

Rx-6

Ground7

Ground8

GPI Port

The GPI I/O port on the back of the frame supports 34
GPI I/O pins.

Table 12: GPI I/O Pinouts

SignalPin

GPI I/O 11

GPI I/O 22

GPI I/O 33

GPI I/O 44

GPI I/O 55

GPI I/O 66

GPI I/O 77

GPI I/O 88

GPI I/O 99

GPI I/O 1010

GPI I/O 1111

GPI I/O 1212

GPI I/O 1313

GPI I/O 1414

GPI I/O 1515

GPI I/O 1616

GPI I/O 1717

GPI I/O 1818

GPI I/O 1919

GPI I/O 2020

GPI I/O 2121

GPI I/O 2222

GPI I/O 2323

GPI I/O 2424

Ground25

GPI I/O 2526

GPI I/O 2627

GPI I/O 2728

GPI I/O 2829

GPI I/O 2930

Ground31

GPI I/O 3032

GPI I/O 3133

GPI I/O 3234

GPI I/O 3335

GPI I/O 3436

n/c37

Tally Port

Table 13: Tally Rating

ValueSpecification

24VAC(rms)/40VDCInput Voltage

120mAMaximum Current

<15 ohmImpedance

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Glossary

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Auto Key

A pairing of two video signals, a key video and a key
alpha, to create a key. In the switcher, you associate the
ll and alpha so that the switcher knows which alpha to
use when the video is selected.

Auto Transition

An automatic transition in which the manual movement
of the fader handle is simulated electronically. The
transition starts when the AUTO TRANS button is
pressed and takes place over a pre-selected time period,
measured in frames.

Chroma Key

Chroma Key is a key in which the hole is cut based on
a color value, or hue, rather than a luminance value or
alpha signal. The color is removed and replaced with
background video from another source.

Cut

An instantaneous switch from one video signal to another.

Dissolve

A transition from one video signal to another in which
one signal is faded down, while the other is
simultaneously faded up. The terms mix or cross-fade
are often used interchangeably with dissolve.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

An Ethernet protocol where a device, such as the
switcher, is given an IP address by the network host. This
eliminates the need to manually enter the network
parameters and IP address.

Field

One half of a complete picture (or frame) interval
containing all of the odd, or all of the even, lines in
interlaced scanning. One scan of a TV screen is called a
eld; two elds are required to make a complete picture
(which is a frame).

Frame

One complete picture consisting of two elds of
interlaced scanning lines.

File Transfer Protocol

A network protocol that is used to transfer les from one
host computer to another over a TCP-based network.

Gain

Gain represents the range of signal values present in a
video signal from a lowest to a highest point (from black
to white for example). Increasing gain expands this range,
while decreasing gain compresses this range. Clipping
occurs if applied gain changes cause output signal values

to fall outside the allowable range. Generally, increasing
the gain for a specic color component causes the video
signal colors to become increasingly saturated with that
color. Similarly, decreasing the gain for a specic color
component progressively removes that color component
from the output video signal.

Gamma

Gamma corrections introduce non-linear corrections to
a video signal. A gamma correction can be described as
taking a point on the output versus input video signal
line and pulling it perpendicularly away from the line.
The result is a Bezier curve between the start, the new
point, and the end point. Generally, increasing the gamma
value adds more of the component to the video signal in
the location of the gamma offset point. Decreasing the
gamma value reduces the amount of the component in
the video signal in the location of the gamma offset point.
Moving the gamma offset point allows you to select
which part of the input video signal receives the gamma
correction. For example, if you increase the red gamma
correction to the part of the video signal that has no red
component you will add red to those areas while having
little effect on areas that already contain a signicant
amount of red. This allows you to add a red tint to the
image while minimizing the amount of red-clipping that
occurs.

General Purpose Interface

A simple high/low signal that is used to trigger an action
either on an external device or on the switcher. A GPI
can be an input or an output to the switcher.

High Definition

A high denition (720p or 1080i) video signal.

Hue

The characteristic of a color signal that determines
whether the color is red, yellow, green, blue, purple, etc.
(the three characteristics of a TV color signal are
chrominance, luminance, and hue). White, black, and
gray are not considered hues.

Hue Rotation

Hue rotate affects the color of the entire video signal by
rotating the input video hues. This produces an output
video signal with colors that are shifted from their
original hues. By rotating colors around the wheel, hue
values will shift. For example, a clockwise rotation where
yellows become orange, reds become magenta, blues
become green. The more rotation applied, the further
around the wheel colors are shifted.

Key

An effect produced by cutting a hole in the background
video, then lling the hole with video or matte from
another source. Key source video cuts the hole, key ll

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can come from the same, or separate, sources.

Key Alpha

The video signal which cuts a hole in the background
video to make a key effect possible. Also called Key
Video or Source. In practice, this signal controls when
a video mixer circuit will switch from background to key
ll video.

Key Invert

An effect that reverses the polarity of the key source so
that the holes in the background are cut by dark areas of
the key source instead of bright areas.

Key Mask

A keying technique in which a pattern is combined with
the key source to block out unwanted portions of the key
source.

Key Video

A video input which is timed to ll the hole provided by
the key source video. An example of key video is the
video output of a character generator.

Linear Key

Linear keys make it possible to fully specify the
transparency of a key from opaque, through transparent,
to fully off. The transparency is specied by the key
alpha that is associated with the key video. A keyer
capable of a linear key converts the key signal voltage
directly to the transparency effect on the screen.

Self Key

A key effect in which the same video signal serves as
both the key signal and key ll.

Shaped Key

An additive key where the Key Alpha cuts a hole based
on the monochrome value of the alpha. Shades of gray
are translated into either white or black, giving the key
a hard edge. Shaped Key alphas are sometimes used with
Character Generators to cut very precise holes for the
ll.

Split Key

A Split key allows you to assign a different alpha source
for a key than the ll/alpha associations that are set up
during conguration or to use a separate alpha source
for a Self key.

Tally

An indicator which illuminates when the associated
button, or control, is selected or is on-air.

Unshaped Key

A multiplicative key where the Key Alpha cuts a hole
based on the gradient values of the alpha. Shades of gray
are translated into transparency levels, giving the key a
soft edge. Unshaped Key alphas can also be considered
true linear alphas. Key alphas are set to unshaped by
default.

Mnemonics

A green, orange, or yellow display used to show the
names of a source above or below the source button or
used as a custom command or pattern button.

Offsets

Offsets shift the video signal by a set amount. Depending
on the offset applied, different parts or all of the video
signal may be affected. Clipping occurs if applied offsets
cause output signal values to fall outside the allowable
range.

Pre-Delay

A pre-delay is a delay that is inserted into a transition
between the triggering of a GPI output and performing
the transition. The length of the pre-delay is usually the
length of time your video server requires to start playing
a clip or your character generator required to load a page.

RossTalk

An ethernet based protocol that allows the control over
Ross devices using plain english commands.

Standard-Definition

A standard denition (480i or 576i) video signal.

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Index

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1080p 29.97Hz Mode 39
3G Mode 39

A

Analog

19

Formats 19
Ancillary Data 24
Ancillary Mode 46
Aspect Ratio 17
Aspect Ratio Conversion

17

Full 17

Letterbox 17

Pillarbox 17

Zoom 17
Audio Mixer Control 9
Auto Key 20
Auto Trans Second Press 34

B

Background Double-Press 34
BlackStorm Control 9
Bus Maps 22
Button Inserts 21

Diagnostics

46–47

Copy Logs 46
Software Version 46

DIP Switches

40, 47–48

1 (RAM test) 48
3 (IP address) 40

Double-Press Rate 35

E

Editor Mode 35
External Reference 46

F

Fan#1 OK 46
Fan#2 OK 46
Field Dominance 46
FlexiClean 24
Format Conversion 14
FPGA Temperature 46
Frame Synchronizer 14
FTP Connection 41

G

C

Calibration 46
Camera Control 9
Clean Feed

24–25

Layer Mode 25
Color Correction

30–31

Proc Amp 30

RGB 31
Color Schemes 34
Component Input 19
Composite Input 19
Control, External Devices 9
Copy Logs 46
CPU Temperature 46

D

DashBoard

46

Status 46
Device Control 9

Glow, See Color Schemes
GPI

22, 36, 42

Assign to Source 22
NEXT Button Trigger 36
Setup 42

GPO Tally 43

H

HDMI

19

Formats 19

I

Inputs

19

MultiMedia 19
Video 19

L

Layer Mode 25

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LiveEDL

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44–45

Capture 45

Store 45

M

Memories

36

Recall Behavior 36
Memory Bank Button 35
Memory Button 35
Memory Undo, Personality Option 37
MiniME 11
MiniME Assignment 27
Mnemonic Source Names 20
MultiMedia Inputs 19
MultiScreen

27–28

MiniME Assignment 27

Substitution Table 28
MultiViewer

25–26

Ancillary Source 26

Embedded Audio 26

Time-Clock 25

N

Network Connection

40

Current Settings 40

Setup 40
NEXT Button Function 36
Next Trans Follow 36
Next Trans Reset 36

O

On-Air Setting 28
Outputs

24

Video 24
Output Synchronizer 16

P

PanelBuilder 32
Personality

34–37

Auto Trans Second Press 34

Background Double-Press 34

BGDDbl 34

DblPrs Speed 35

Double-Press Rate 35

Personality (continued)

Editor 35
Editor Mode 35
KAuto 2 34
MAuto 2 34
MemBnk 35
MemME 36
Memory Bank Button 35
Memory Recall Behavior 36
NextBn Func2 36
NEXT Button 36
Next Trans Follow 36
Next Trans Reset 36
Power-Save Mode 36
Rate 37
RemKey 34
RlClip 37
Roll GPO 37
Sleep/PwrSve 36
Trans 36
Transition Area

34

Auto Remove Key 34
Transition Rate Units 37
Undo Memory 37

Power-Save Mode 36
Proc Amp 30

R

Real-Time Clock, System 47
Reference

13, 16–17

External 13
Internal 13
Output Sync 16
Video Switching Field 17

Reference OK 46
Reference Source 46
Resources 38
RGB 31
RoboCam Control 9
Roll Clip 37
Roll GPO 37
RossLinq 41

S

Serial Number 46
Server Control 9
Setup, External Devices 9
Software Version 46
Source Button Names 21
Source Names 20

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Specications

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49–50

GPI I/O 50
Status 46
Substitution Table, MultiScreen 28
Switcher Mode 39
Switching Field 17
System Real-Time Clock 47

T

Tallies

28, 43

GPO 43
Temperature OK 46
Time-Clock 25
Timecode 46
Transition Area

34

Auto Remove Key 34
Transition Rate Units 37
Transitions

43

GPO Trigger 43
Trigger GPO 43
TSL UMD 20

V

Video Inputs

19–22

Auto Key 20
Button Names 21
Component 19
Composite 19
GPI Device Control 22
HDMI 19
Mnemonic Names 20

Video Mode

13, 46

Setup 13

Video Output

24–25

Ancillary Data 24
Clean Feed 24

MultiViewer 25
Video Outputs 24
Video Server Control 9
Video Source

22

Bus Map 22

X

U

User Buttons 37

XPression Control 9

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