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.
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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 specic 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
specic requirements.
Symbol Meanings
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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 modication.
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indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
(including loss of prot). Implied warranties, including
that of merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of this
warranty.
This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent
owners, subject to Ross Video's notication of change
of ownership.
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Company Address
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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
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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 conguration instructions for Carbonite,
Carbonite+, and Carbonite MultiMedia frames
• Carbonite eXtreme Setup Manual (4803DR-120)
— setup and conguration instructions for
Carbonite eXtreme frames
• Carbonite QuickStart Poster (4802DR-200) —
setup information and specications for the
Carbonite, Carbonite+, and Carbonite MultiMedia
frames
• Carbonite eXtreme QuickStart Poster
(4803DR-200) — setup information and
specications 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
• Conguration 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-Denition 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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Only elements such as clip level and pattern position can
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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
congure 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 difcult 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-denition video
format, the MultiViewer can be set to output
high-denition. In HD output mode, the MultiViewer is
only available on specic 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 unied
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 Denition (720p, 1080i,
or 1080p) video modes is not recommended.
The use of composite sync reference formats is
recommended for Standard Denition video modes only,
and provides stable outputs with jitter performance in
compliance with SMPTE-259M specications.
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 conrm 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
congurations.
Keep the following in mind when working with Frame
Converters and Synchronizers:
• If a video format not compatible with the currently
dened 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 specic 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 specic 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 specic FSFC channel to a specic
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 specied FSFC channel to a specic
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 conguration, 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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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 specic FSFC channel to a specic
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-denition and
high-denition 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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