Ross CrossOver 6, CrossOver 12, CrossOver 16 Configuration Manual

CrossOver • Configuration Guide

• Ross Part Number: 4801DR-100-01.4

• Release Date: July 6, 2009. Printed in Canada.

• Software Issue: v1.4

The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.

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STATUS OPTION SYSTEM REF CONFIG

RESET

USER PERS SAVE LOAD

KEY 1

AUTO

SELF

CHR

DVE

SEL

SELECT

KEY

KEY

AUX

AUX

AUX

PGM

PREV

CLN

KEY 2

SEL

START
STOP

KEY 3

SEL

KEY/AUX/CUSTOM CONTROL

PROGRAM

PRESET

STOREEDIT INSERT DELETE

PREV NEXT CANCEL

AUX1AUX

MENU NEXT

AUX3AUX

BANK1BANK

4

2

CrossOver 16

RECALL

2

BANK

BANK

4

3

PUSH PUSH PUSH

KEY 3KEY 2

BKGD KEY 1

DISS WIPE DVE MEDIA

AUTO

CUT

TRANS

KEY 1

KEY 1

CUT

AUTO

KEY 2

KEY 2

CUT

AUTO

KEY 3

KEY 3

CUT

AUTO

STATUS OPTIONS SYSTEM REF CONFIG

RESET

USER PERS SAVE LOAD

AUTO

SEL

BLACK/

MATTE

AUX

PGM

KEY 2

CHR

DVE

SEL

KEY

KEY/AUX

INPUT 1/

INPUT 2/

INPUT 4/

INPUT 3/

INPUT 5

INPUT 6

MEDIA 2

MEDIA 1

PROGRAM

PRESET

AUX

AUX

PREV

CLN

STORE RECALL

MENU NEXT

AUX
SEL

SHIFT

PUSH PUSH PUSH

KEY 2

BKGD KEY 1

DISS WIPE DVE

AUTO

CUT

TRANS

KEY 1
TRANS

KEY 2
TRANS

STATUS OPTIONS SYSTEM REF CONFIG

RESET

USER PERS SAVE LOAD

AUTO

CHR

DVE

SEL

KEY

BLACK/

INPUT 1/

INPUT 2/

INPUT 3/

MATTE

INPUT 9

INPUT 10

INPUT 11

AUX

AUX

AUX

PGM

PREV

CLN

STORE RECALL

MENU NEXT

KEY 2

KEY 3

AUX

SEL

SEL

1

KEY/AUX

INPUT 4/
MEDIA 12

PROGRAM

PRESET

PUSH PUSH PUSH

AUX

AUX

3

2

INPUT 8/

INPUT 7/

SHIFTINPUT 6INPUT 5

MEDIA 2

MEDIA 1

BKGD KEY 1

DISS WIPE DVE

CUT

KEY 3KEY 2

AUTO
TRANS

KEY 1
TRANS

KEY 2
TRANS

KEY 3
TRANS

CrossOver 6 CrossOver 12

Thank you for considering the purchase of a CrossOver Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. Each switcher in the
CrossOver family is a true multi-definition production switcher and comes fully equipped with support for a wide variety
of SD and HD video formats. CrossOver is based on the latest technology in both hardware and software, offering a
readiness for the future that is unmatched in the industry. Unlike other products on the market, no costly upgrades are
required when moving from SD to HD. All that is required is a simple software setting change. Whether your production
is in HD or SD, CrossOver will work for you - right out of the box.

Designed for Live!

CrossOver builds on the Ross Video reputation for designing switchers for live studios, trucks, and post-production. At
the center of the action, it is important that the switcher be powerful and versatile, yet maintain its ease of operation. This
frees the operator to concentrate on the programming instead of the equipment, delivering a cleaner, more professional
production.

Designed for Linear!

The CrossOver family of switchers continues to build on Ross Video’s reputation for setting the standard for multi­definition linear editing suites. The traditional layout and familiar controls of the CrossOver control panel provide the
power and ease of use you expect from a Ross switcher.

CrossOver cleanly connects to virtually any editor using the industry standard GVG100/110 protocols.

Designed for You!

With production switchers installed in over 100 countries w orld-wide, our sales, demonstration, and training people get a
lot of ongoing feedback from customers. This feedback is carefully tracked and considered in the design and feature set
development of our production switchers. The CrossOver series, our seventh generation of switchers, was designed with
the direct input of video professionals experienced in news, sports, drama, mobile, and post production. Key members of
the CrossOver design team are part of an ongoing program in which they provide switcher demonstrations, assist with
switcher installation, and train operators. As a result, the CrossOv er line contin ues to offer our legendary combination of
power and ease of use.

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Join our Growing Customer Base!

Deciding to purchase a CrossOver switcher will put you in good company, with many thousands of Ross switchers
installed worldwide. CrossOver continues to build on a family of multi-definition switchers that have been delivering the
goods every day in live sports, stadium scoreboards, and drama productions, as well as local and network newscasts.

Experience Great Support!

Ross Video has designed and manufactured production switchers for over thirty years, with significant year over year
growth for the past 12 years. We believe that an important factor of our success is our focus on providing a superior
customer experience. We continually benchmark our w arranty and technical support to ensure that they are the best in the
industry.

We hope that you join the many thousands of satisfied video professionals around the world that are proud owners of
Ross production switchers. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you have related to this
Configuration Guide at Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] or email us at [e-mail].

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Product Overview

Multi-Definition — Future-proof right out of the box, CrossOver allows you to work in either SD or HD. CrossOver
supports 480i (SD 525), 576i (SD 625), 720p, 1080i.

Incredibly Powerful CrossOver 6 – The CrossOver 6 Live Production Switcher sets a new standard for small compact
switcher and chassis capability. It supports 6 Multi-Definition Serial Digital inputs , 3 Multi-Definition Serial Digital Aux
Bus outputs, 2 Multi-Definition Serial Digital Program outputs, 1 Multi-Definition Serial Digital Preview output, a single
user configurable composite output, two Keyers, 2 channels of Animation-Store with access to 1 Gigabyte of cache, 2
channels of 2D DVE, 24 user configurable GPIs, and a single Reference input with 3 adjustable Reference outputs. Add
FlexiClean™, Linux OS, and a whole lot more, and the result is nothing short of revolutionary. Amazingly, it fits into a
rack-saving 2 RU.

Incredibly Powerful CrossOver 12 – The CrossOver 12 Live Production Switcher has all the features of the
CrossOver 6, with the addition of 6 Multi-Definition Serial Digital inputs, one additional Keyer, 4 Gigabytes of
Animation-Store cache, and a 2-axis positioner.

Incredibly Powerful CrossOver 16 – The CrossOver 16 Live Production Switcher has all the features of the
CrossOver 12, with the addition of 16 source buttons with mnemonics, and a 3-axis positioner.

2D DVE — Great for sophisticated looking boxes, it allows every type of key to be zoomed, cropped, and repositioned
in 2D space, or you can use one of the useful pre-built 2D effects to perform 2D background transitions.

UltraChrome™ Advanced Chroma Keying — Our UltraChrome chroma keyer uses Ross technology to perform
detailed keying in the most demanding applications. A single UltraChrome chroma keyer is provided as a standard feature.

2 Channel Animation-Store — Two independent channels of stills are available switcher-wide, providing 1 or 4
Gigabytes of stills, logos, and animation that can be stored and recalled from a USB media drive.

Powerful MLE — The Multi-Level Effects (MLE®) of the CrossOver comes standard with fully featured keyers with
luma, and linear, plus an advanced UltraChrome chroma keyer. The MLE also has an advanced pattern generator that
includes pattern rotation, aspectization, and multiplication. An additional pattern generator is dedicated to complex wash
generation.

Upgrades from the Web — Software and even some firmware can be upgraded by downloading files from our web site.
It’s fast, easy, and it’s FREE!

Affordable — A powerful switcher at a great price!
Built to Last — Ross warranties save thousands in operational costs over competitive products. It’s no secret that Ross

products are tough. They’re built to handle years of demanding, continuous use. The CrossOver series is backed by a
comprehensive 1-year transferable warranty. The design of our fourth generation fader bars is so good that they are
guaranteed for life.

Y our purchase decision m ust be based on a careful look at your pr esent and future programming requirements. To ensure
your investment is an informed one, and that the switcher is equipped for your programming needs, Ross Video has put
together this Configuration Guide for the CrossOver switchers. In this guide, we describe the CrossOver switchers and
their many standard and optional features. As y ou go through the information, please feel free to call us. We will be happy
to address any of your questions.

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Product Comparison

Use the following table to compare the different switchers in the CrossOver product line.

CrossOver Live Production Switcher

CrossOver 6 CrossOver 12 CrossOver 16

Control Panel

Panel Source Buttons

61016

Maximum Number of MLEs
Supported

Legendary Ross Fader Handle with
Lifetime Guarantee

Source and Keyer Mnemonics
Positioner

Width × Depth

Control Panel Redundant Power

Frame

Rack Frame Height
Rack Frame Redundant Power
Video Input/Output
Multi-Definition HD/SD
Standard Definition Processing

High Definition HD/SD
SDI Inputs

SDI Outputs

Analog Outputs

1

2

111

Yes Yes Yes

No No Yes
No 2-Axis 3-Axis

16”×11”

(41cm×28cm)
Yes (optional) Yes (optional) Yes (optional)

2RU 2RU 2RU

Yes (optional) Yes (optional) Yes (optional)

Yes Yes Yes

525, 625 525, 625 525, 625

Yes Yes Yes

61212

(2×PGM, 1×PV, 3×AUX)

6

111

16”×11”

(41cm×28cm)

(2×PGM, 1×PV, 3×AUX)

6

(55cm×28cm)

(2×PGM, 1×PV,3×AUX)

21.75”×11”

6

FlexiClean™ Clean Feed System
Format Scalar and Frame Sync

Input Reference Format
Independent Reference Output
Effects Capabilities
Maximum Simultaneous Keys
Internal DVE Channels
Memory AI
UltraChrome™ Chroma Keys
Storage and Networking
USB Media Drive

3

Internal / Black Burst / Tri-Level Internal / Black Burst / Tri-Level Internal / Black Burst / Tri-Level

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Yes Yes Yes

444

333

233
222

Yes Yes Yes

111

Yes Yes Yes

CrossOver 6 CrossOver 12 CrossOver 16

Animation-Store Still Store
Channels

Ethernet Connectivity
Linux OS
Animated Logo Players (requires

video and alpha playout)
Peripheral Interfacing

OverDrive™ Compatible

All Ross Interfaces Available
External Link Ports
Editor Protocols (GVG)
GPIs
Tallies
USB Ports

4

4

222

Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes

1 Animation-Store 1 Animation-Store 1 Animation-Store

No No No

No No No

111

100 100 100

24 24 24

688
111

1. 1080i 50/59.94, 720p 50/59.94, 480i 59.94 (4:3 and 16:9), 576i 50 (4:3 and 16:9)

2. NTSC 59.94 or PAL 50

3. 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i (frequency is factory set)

4. OverDrive™ support, and Ross Interfaces are not available at this time

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Standard Features

¥ Serial Digital Inputs

The CrossOver Multi-Definition, and Standard-Definition, Live Production Switchers com e standard with 6 or 12 Serial
Digital inputs. The CrossOver 6 supports 6 Multi-Definition, or Standard-Definition, Serial Digital inputs and the
CrossOver 12 supports 12 Multi-Definition, or Standard-Definition, Serial Digital inputs.

¥ Serial Digital Outputs

All CrossOver Multi-Definition, and Standard-Definition, Live Production Switchers come standard with 6 Serial Digital
outputs, consisting of 2 Program, 1 Preview, and 3 Aux outputs, and a single Analog output.

Every output is fully timed to provide consistent and adjustable output phasing.

¥ Analog Reference Input

CrossOver provides you with maximum flexibility and cost effectiveness when choosing the reference signal for your
facility. Reference can be an input from a house sync or generated internally. Although tri-level sync is recommended as
your reference source for all applications, analog black burst can be used when operating the switcher.

A single reference input and three independent reference outputs are provided for your convenience.
See the table in the Specifications section, at the rear of the Configuration Guide, for detailed reference information.

¥ 2 Channel Animation-Store

Tw o independent channels of still/animations are av ailable switcher -wide. Thousands of full screen stills and logos can be
cached and used on the CrossOver Live Production Switcher.

Animation-Store comes standard with 1 Gigabyte of cache on the CrossOver 6 and 4 Gigabytes of cache on the
CrossOver 12. The number of images cached increases considerably when smaller, non-full screen images like logos are
loaded from USB.

¥ MLE Effects System

The MLE® (Multi-Level Effect) system is standard with the CrossOver Live Production Switcher. The MLE provides a
keyer, supporting matte fill, pattern mask, box mask, self-key, linear key, and UltraChrome™ advanced chroma key.

A complex wash generator is also provided, that incorporates extensive wash patterns, matte video effects, and noise
effects while a full preview is always available to reduce on-air surprises.

¥ Powerful Pattern Generator

The CrossOver Live Production Switcher has a single pattern generator that comes equipped with 10 classic wipes. Most
wipes can be rotated, bordered, multiplied, aspectized, and repositioned.

¥ Matte/Wash Generator

The CrossOver Live Production Switcher has a single simple matte generator and complex wash generator capable of
multi-color washes. Any one of the color generators can be assigned to MATTE, or wipe pattern edges.

¥ UltraChrome Advanced Chroma Keying

The Ross UltraChrome™ uses advanced video processing technology to provide exceptional blue spill reduction and
clean edges, even with difficult source material. Glass, smoke, translucent materials, and natural shadows are handled
superbly.

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