Ross CrossOver 16 Operator's Manual

CrossOver 16

Operator’s Manual

Ross Video Limited

Software Issue: 4.0

CrossOver 16 • User Manual

• Ross Part Number: 4801DR-003-4.0

• Release Date: February 21, 2011. Printed in Canada.

• Software Issue: 4.0

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

Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.

Patents

This product is protected by the following US Patents: 4,205,346; 5,115,314; 5,280,346; 5,561,404; 7,034,886; 7,508,455; 7,602,446; 7,834,886. This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents: 2039277; 1237518;

1127289. Other patents pending.

Notice

The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Trademarks

• is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.

• Ross, ROSS, ROSS®, CrossOver, and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited.

• All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel

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

Product may require specific 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 specific 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.

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.

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 als o 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

Warning 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.Unp lug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 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 su pply cord shall remain readily operable.

Warning 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.

Warning 19.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.

20.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.

21.CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To

22.Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel

23.Certain parts of this equipment still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF

24.This product contains safety critical parts, which, if incorrectly replaced, may present a risk of

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

26.Use only power cords specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Refer to

27.The safe operation of this equipment requires that the user heed and adhere to all installation

EMC Notices

United States of America FCC Part 15

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.

from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after servicing.

position. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before servicing.

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.

the Product Power Cord Requirement section that follows.

and servicing instruction contained within the equipment’s User Manual.

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.

Notice — 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 appariel numerique 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.

Notice — 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 Engineering 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 frame to dissipate static charge before removing 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 modification.

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

This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent owners, subject to Ross’ notification of change of ownership.

Environmental Information

The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It ma y 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.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.

You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.

Company Address

Ross Video Limited

8 John Street Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Canada

General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886

Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425

Technical Support: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886

After hours emergency: (+1) 613 • 349 • 0006

E-mail (Technical Support): techsupport@rossvideo.com

E-mail (General Information): solutions@rossvideo.com

Website: http://www.rossvideo.com

Ross Video Incorporated P.O. Box 880

Ogdensburg, New York USA 13669-0880

Contents

Introduction 1

About This Manual ............................................1-1

Documentation Terms........................................1-1

Technical Support.............................................. 1-1

Switcher Installation ..........................................1-1

Control Panel Overview.....................................1-2

Control Panel Rear Connections Overview ....... 1-3

Frame Overview................................................. 1-3

Frame Rear Connections Overview...................1-3

Removing the Frame Door.................................1-3

Menu System .....................................................1-4

Knobs.................................................................1-4

Buttons...............................................................1-5

Button Inserts.....................................................1-5

Fader ..................................................................1-5

Positioner ...........................................................1-6

Selecting Colors.................................................1-6

Configuration 2

Reference Type.................................................. 2-1

Switcher Video Format......................................2-1

Format Conversion and Frame Sync..................2-1

Output Reference Sync ......................................2-4

Aspect Ratio.......................................................2-5

Ancillary Data.................................................... 2-5

Input BNC Configuration ..................................2-6

Clean Feed .........................................................2-6

MultiViewer....................................................... 2-7

CrossOver CleanSwitch.....................................2-8

Mnemonics......................................................... 2-8

IP Address..........................................................2-9

Bus Map...........................................................2-10

Switcher Personality ........................................ 2-10

Basic Operation 3

Advanced Operation 4

Transition Limit..................................................4-1

Modifying Wipes........................................ ........4-1

Modifying DVE Transitions...............................4-2

Advanced Keying...............................................4-3

Aux Buses...........................................................4-5

Creating an FTP Connection ..............................4-6

Live Edit Decision Lists (EDL)..........................4-7

Reset Options......................................................4-9

Tallies ...............................................................4-11

Device Control............................................... ...4-11

General Purpose Interface (GPI) ......................4-14

Triggering GPI Outputs....................................4-15

Transition Pre-Delay.........................................4-17

Editor Port.........................................................4-17

Custom Controls 5

Custom Control Interface ...................................5-1

Custom Control Options.....................................5-1

Running Custom Controls..................................5-1

Recording Custom Controls ...............................5-1

Inserting Special Functions ................................5-2

Editing Custom Controls....................................5-3

Naming Custom Controls................................. ..5-3

Deleting Custom Controls..................................5-4

Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades 6

Memory System Overview.................................6-1

Memory Attributes .................................. ...........6-1

Storing Memory Registers..................................6-4

Recalling Memory Registers..............................6-4

USB Storage.......................................................6-6

Software Upgrades .............................................6-7

Transition Overview ..........................................3-1

Configuring the Auto Trans Rate....................... 3-2

Wipe Transitions................................................3-2

DVE Transitions ................................................3-2

Media Transitions ..............................................3-3

Pausing a Transition...........................................3-3

Keying Overview...............................................3-4

Key Transitions.................................................. 3-4

Dedicated Key Transitions.................................3-5

UltraChrome Chroma Key.................................3-5

DVE Key.......................................................... 3-10

Mattes............................................................... 3-11

Fade to Black ...................................................3-12

Media-Store 7

Media-Store Overview .................................. .....7-1

Media-Store Modes ............................................7-1

File Formats........................................................7-1

Loading Media by Browsing..............................7-2

Loading Media by FTP.......................................7-2

Understanding Media Numbers..........................7-3

Loading Media by Media Number .....................7-3

Media-Store Attributes.......................................7-4

Animation Control..............................................7-5

Saving and Reverting Attributes.........................7-6

Calibration and Diagnostics 8

Switcher Software Version.................................8-1

Copy Logs to USB ............................ .................8-1

Calibration..........................................................8-1

Diagnostics.........................................................8-1

Error Messages...................................................8-3

Specifications 9

Dimensions.........................................................9-1

Weight:...............................................................9-1

Power Requirements ..........................................9-1

Ports....................................................................9-1

Video Formats....................................................9-1

Inputs/Outputs....................................................9-1

GVG Editor Input Mapping ...............................9-2

GVG100 Protocol Supported Commands..........9-2

What’s New

The following features are new or have been updated in this software version:

Setting Analog Output Reference Color Framing ................................................................................ 2-5

Background Double-Press .................................................................................................................. 2-15

Media Transitions................................................................................................................................. 3-3

UltraChrome Chroma Key.................................................................................................................... 3-5

Accessing Aux Buses............................................................................................................................ 4-5

Custom Controls ................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Memory Attributes................................................................................................................................ 6-1

Introduction

The CrossOver 16 combines professional switcher quality with an easy to use and mobile design. It can be easily integrated into your workflow to create professional style broadcasts.

About This Manual

Before operating your switcher, please read this manual carefully and store it in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

This manual is designed to familiarize the user with switcher layout, menu navigation, basic and advanced operation.

Several switcher functions are customizable. When using this manual, consider your requirements and style when adjusting items that involve colors, patterns, and effects. The manual provides instructions on how to adjust these items but you can tailor their use to your production requirements.

Documentation Terms

•“Switcher” refers to the CrossOver 16 switcher.

•“Operator,” “User,” and “You” refer to the

person who uses the switcher.

•“HD-SDI” refers to High Definition Serial Digital

Interface, a digital video signal that is distributed via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors.

•“Setup” refers to a group, or set, of values that are

stored together either on the switcher or USB drive. Setups can be stored and recalled to quickly configure the switcher for different productions.

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used throughout the manual:

• AUX (Auxiliary)

• DVE (Digital Video Effects)

• EDL (Edit Decision List)

• HD (High Definition)

• HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface)

• MD (Multi-Definition)

• NLE (Non-Linear Editor)

• PGM (Program)

• PST (Preset)

• PV (Preview)

• SD (Standard Definition)

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 any time. Outside of normal business hours and on weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone line is available. If the technical support personnel who is on call does not answer this line immediately , a voice 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.

• Technical Support: (+1) 613-652-4886

• After Hours Emergency: (+1) 613-349-0006

Switcher Installation

Control Panel

The switcher control panel is designed to sit on a desk or table. Alternately, it may be mounted in-desk which requires the addition of an in-desk mount kit. Contact your dealer or Ross Video for information on the in-desk mount kit.

Switcher Frame

Under normal conditions, mounting the frame to the front of a standard equipment rack with four rack screws is sufficient to carry the load, including the weight of the accompanying cables. The support bars and brackets are specifically engineered to compensate for extra load stress associated with certain applications, such as mobile truck installations.

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Figure 1.1 Installing the Frame in an Equipment Rack

1/2"

4 5 6

To install the rear support brackets to your frame:

1. Pattern Select Buttons

• Press buttons in the pattern group to select wipe patterns.

2. Menu and Memory Control Buttons

• Press MENU to access the menu system. Press one of the Pattern Select buttons to select the corresponding menu.

• Press NEXT to cycle through the available menus.

• Press STORE and RECALL to save and load memory registers.

3. Menu Screen and Knobs

• Rotate a knob to change the menu option displayed above it.

• Press the knob to select a menu item.

4. Key Type Buttons

• Selects the key type for all keys.

1. The rear support bars can be attached to the

frame in one of the possible positions illustrated in Figure 1.1. Choose the position that suits the cabinet depth that will give approximately 1/2 inch projection beyond the rear vertical

5. Key Select Buttons

• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to a keyer when the button is pressed. The switcher control panel is ready for a 4-key upgrade that will be available for purchase in a future update.

mounting rails.

6. Aux Bus Buttons

2. Using four screws per bar, fasten one bar to each

side of the frame.

3. Mount the frame to the front rails of the rack

cabinet using four rack screws fastened through the front mounting flanges.

4. At the rear of the cabinet, slide the bracket slots

over the rear of the support bars and secure to the cabinet rear rails with two rack screws each.

• Assigns the Key/Aux bus to the selected Aux bus when button is pressed.

7. On-air LEDs

• The LEDs light to indicate which keys are on-air.

8. Key/Aux, Program, and Preset Bus

• Press source buttons on the Key/Aux, Program, or Preset bus to select video sources

Cabling

Refer to the Getting Started Guide for instructions on connecting all cables to your switcher control panel and frame.

on each bus.

• Selected source buttons glow with a user-definable color. Sources that are on-air glow red.

9. Next Transition Area

• Selects the elements (background, keys) to

Control Panel Overview

The CrossOver 16 provides large switcher functionality in a compact form factor.

include in the next transition.

• Selects the transition type.

• Performs an automatic transition or a cut.

10. Fader

• Use the Fader to manually control transitions.

Figure 1.2 CrossOver 16

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11. Key Transition Shortcut Buttons

• Performs a transition of the selected key.

12. Positioner

• Use the positioner to control wipes, borders, washes, and some external devices.

13. Mnemonic Display

ON OFF

FRAME

EXT LINK

PS 2

PS 1

POWER

IN 6

IN 9

IN 10

AUX 2

AUX 3

PGM2

ANLG

REF

OUT 1

REF

OUT 2

REF

OUT 3

REF IN

GPI

PANEL

• Displays input names assigned to source buttons.

2. Cooling Fans

• The fans provide airflow to cool the electronic components in the frame.

14. Custom Control Buttons

• Use these buttons to record, play, stop, and edit custom controls.

15. Custom Control Banks

• Use these buttons to access custom control banks.

Control Panel Rear Connections Overview

Figure 1.3 CrossOver 16

1. Power Switch

• Turns the control panel on and off.

2. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)

• Connects the control panel to the DC power supply.

• Second power connector is for redundant power supply (optional).

3. Frame Port

• Connects the control panel to the frame.

4. External Link Port

• Reserved for future expansion.

Frame Overview

The frame contains the video processing hardware and provides the inputs and outputs for the switcher. The control panel connects to the frame via the Panel Port on the frame and the Frame Port on the control panel.

3. USB Port

• Plug a USB drive into the USB port to load and store memories and to perform software upgrades.

Frame Rear Connections Overview

N IN 3IN

PS 1 PS

DIT

AUX

Figure 1.5 CrossOver 16

1. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)

• Connects the frame to the DC power supply.

• The second power connector is for redundant power supply (optional).

2. Editor, Tally, and GPI Ports

• The ports allow your switcher to control tally lights, respond to GPI commands, and be controlled by external editors.

3. Input BNCs

• 12 High Definition serial digital video inputs.

4. Panel Port

• Connects the frame to the control panel.

5. Ethernet Port

• Enables the switcher to connect to your network.

6. Output and Reference BNCs

• 2 High Definition serial digital video Program bus outputs.

• 1 High Definition serial digital video Preset bus output.

• 3 High Definition serial digital video Aux bus outputs. A fourth Aux bus is shared with the PGM 2 output

• 1 External Tri-level or Black Burst reference input.

• 3 Internal Reference outputs.

PGM

Figure 1.4 CrossOver 16 Frame (Door Removed)

1. Power Switch

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• Turns the frame on and off

Removing the Frame Door

You must remove the frame door to power on/off the frame and to access the USB port. Once you have powered on/off the frame or are finished working

with the USB port, replace the frame door to ensure

POWER

2 2

proper airflow through the frame.

T o remove the frame door:

Figure 1.6 Removing the Frame Door

1. Using both hands, grasp the door tabs.

2. Gently pull the door tabs towards the center of

the door, releasing the door from the frame.

3. Pull the door towards you and place it on a

clean, flat, static-free surface.

T o attach the frame door:

1. Using both hands, slide the door onto the frame

ensuring that the door tabs engage sides of the frame.

2. Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the

frame door is securely attached to the frame.

External Devices and Auto-Follow

When you have external devices connected to your switcher, you can quickly access the device control menu even when the menu system auto-follows to another menu. Pressing a button with an auto-follow menu a second time displays the device control menu if an input source assigned to that device is active. Repeatedly pressing the button toggles between the auto-follow menu and the device-control menu.

For More Information on...

• external device control, refer to the section “Device Control” on page 4-11.

Menu Navigation

Some menus have multiple pages. When the NEXT button is lit, multiple menu pages exist. Press NEXT to move to the next menu page. Press and hold NEXT and then press MENU to move to the previous menu page.

Some menus contain sub-menus. Press the knob corresponding to the sub-menu to access it. Press and hold the NEXT button and then press the RECALL button to return from the sub-menu.

Menu System

There are two ways to access the menu system:

• Pressing MENU

• Using Auto-follow

To access a menu using the MENU button:

1. Press MENU. The Wipe Pattern buttons

illuminate.

2. Press a Wipe Pattern button to select the

corresponding menu (menu names are printed beneath the Wipe Pattern buttons).

Auto-Follow

Auto-follow displays the menu for a selected function when the button for that function is pressed. Auto-follow is always active — when you press any button on the control panel that has a corres po n di ng menu, the menu is automatically displayed .

If you wish to return to the first page of a top-level menu, Press and hold the NEXT button and then press the STORE button.

Note:

• You can exit the menu system by pressing any button other than a Wipe Pattern or source button while the menu system is active.

Knobs

The control panel has three continuously rotatable pushbutton knobs located below the display screen. The knobs are used to select and alter menu options.

To use the knobs:

• Rotate the knob to adjust the corresponding value.

To default a value using the knobs:

• Double-press a knob to default the value currently associated with that knob.

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Buttons

The buttons illuminate to indicate one of four states:

• Glow — When a button on the board is lit with the

Panel Glow color, it is in a resting state. All buttons are lit with the Panel Glow color unless selected, turned on, in use, or on-air.

• On-air — Source buttons corresponding to on-air

sources are red.

• Menu — A button is green when the associated

menu is displayed.

• On/Selected — Several buttons are On/Off

buttons. If the button feature is turned off, it is lit with the Panel Glow color. If the button feature is turned on, the button is lit with a brighter shade of the Panel Glow color.

For More Information on...

• adjusting the panel glow, refer to the section “Customizing the Panel Glow” on page 2-10.

2. Remove the Lens (1) from the Diffuser (2) using

a common end micro screwdriver.

3. Place the Insert Film (2) into the Lens (1) so the

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.

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Button Inserts

Insert films can be installed into most switcher buttons. Insert films allow you to label specific source buttons, control buttons, or replace the default button names with those of a different language.

Installing Your Own Insert Films

All inserts must be cut to the dimensions indicated for small (1) or large (2) buttons.

Using insert films that do not meet the recommended

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criteria may damage the button cap and diffuser.

0.444"

0.504"

Figure 1.7 Insert Sizing

T o install switcher button inserts:

1. Remove the Cap Assembly (1) from the Switch

Assembly (2) by grasping it firmly and pulling away from the control panel surface.

0.468"

0.528"

4. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Lens (1)

and Diffuser (3), press the Lens and Diffuser together until they click.

5. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Cap

Assembly (1) to the tabs on the side of the Switch Assembly (2), press Cap Ass embly down onto the Switch Assembly with a rolling motion until they click together.

Fader

The Fader is used to manually perform a wipe or dissolve transition. Move the Fader handle from one limit to the other to perform a transition.

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Transitions

The progress of the transition is shown on the Progress Bar to the left of the Fader handle. As the Fader handle moves from one limit to the other, the Progress Bar indicates the progress of the transition.

Positioner

The CrossOver 16 has a joystick positioner for positioning wipes, patterns, washes, and DVE effects.

Selecting Colors

Functions such as mattes, and Panel Glow have options for adjusting the appearance of a selected color. Individual adjustments for colors are:

• Luminance

•Hue

• Saturation

Luminance

Luminance affects the brightness of the video signal. Increasing luminance gives a brighter color while decreasing luminance gives a darker color.

Hue

Hue controls the shade of color (red, yellow, green, blue, etc.).

Saturation

Saturation affects the vividness of a color. Increasing saturation produces a more vivid color while decreasing saturation produces a less vivid color. Fully decreasing the saturation produces gray.

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Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure your switcher to meet your requirements. Setup and switcher personality options are discussed.

Reference Type

The switcher supports both external and internal reference types.

To set the reference type:

1. If you are using an external reference signal,

ensure that it is connected to the REF IN input.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.

4. Press NEXT until RefSrc is displayed.

5. Use the RefSrc knob to select the reference

6. Press the RefSrc knob to save the selection.

Note:

• If the external reference is lost, the switcher will automatically switch to internal reference.

source. You can choose from the following:

• Ext — Use an external reference source.

• Int — Use the internal reference generator.

Multi-Definition Video Formats

Multi-Definition switchers support the following video formats:

• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz

• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz

• 720p at 50 or 59.94Hz

• 1080i at 50 or 59.94Hz

To change the switcher video format:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.

3. Use the Format knob to select the desired

video format. You can choose from the following:

• 480i

• 576i

• 720p (Multi-Def switchers only)

• 1080i (Multi-Def switchers only)

4. Use the Freq knob to select the desired

frequency. You can choose from the following:

• 60 Hz (59.94 Hz)

• 50 Hz

5. Press the Format knob to save the selection.

Note:

Switcher Video Format

There are separate standard definition and multi-definition versions of the switcher.

Standard Definition Video Formats

Standard definition switchers support the following video formats:

• 480i (4:3 and 16:9) at 59.94Hz

• 576i (4:3 and 16:9) at 50Hz

Note:

• 59.94Hz is displayed as 60Hz to save display space.

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• If you set your switcher to an interlaced video format and an external reference source, ensure that you use an interlaced external reference signal.

• The 480i video format is locked to 59.94 Hz.

• The 576i video format is locked to 50 Hz.

Format Conversion and Frame Sync

The switcher has four input format converter / frame synchronizer (FCFS) channels that can be used for the following:

• Converting incoming video to the current switcher video format. The format converters can convert input video from many formats to the current switcher video format.

• Correcting mis-timed or drifting input signals in any of the supported video formats. The frame

synchronizers can not completely correct badly

16:94:3

4:316:9

16:94:3

4:316:9

16:94:3

formatted video streams, mis-timed switches, signal dropouts, or similar issues.

Understanding Aspect Ratio Conversion

Converting between video formats often requires converting between aspect ratios. Your switcher supports the following aspect ratio conversion methods:

• Full — The video signal is scaled

disproportionately to fill the display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect ratio.

Figure 2.1 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion

• Zoom — The central portion of the video signal

is zoomed to fill the display of the new video format. No aspect distortion is introduced but the edges of the video signal may be cropped.

Figure 2.3 Letter Box 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 2.4 Pillar Box Aspect Ratio Conversion

Assigning FCFS Channels

FCFS channels are assigned to either specific inputs or bus-pairs. Each bus-pair requires two FCFS channels. The bus-pairs are as follows:

• PGM – Preset buses

• Key 1 Video – Key 1 Alpha buses

• Key 2 Video – Key 2 Alpha buses

• Key 3 Video – Key 3 Alpha buses

• Aux 1 – Not paired

• Aux 2 – Not paired

• Aux 3 – Not paired FCFS channels maintain separate settings for

different switcher video formats. This lets you change between switcher video formats without losing FCFS channel configurations.

Figure 2.2 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.

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Note:

• Using an FCFS channel creates a one frame delay for the input video being processed.

• Using an FCFS channel strips embedded audio data from the video signal. Ensure that no FCFS channels are assigned to any input or bus you are using with external audio mode. Refer to the section “CrossOver CleanSwitch” on page 2-8 for details on external audio mode.

To assign an FCFS channel:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press NEXT until Fcfs is displayed.

4. Use the Fcfs knob to select the FCFS

channel you wish to assign.

5. Press the Fcfs knob to display the FCFS

menu.

6. Use the Fcfs1-4 knob to assign the FCFS

channel. You can choose from the following:

• Off — The FCFS channel is not assigned.

• Input — The FCFS channel is assigned to a

single input.

• Bus — The FCFS channel is assigned to all

inputs on a specific bus.

Configuring FCFS Channels in Input Mode

Input mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a specific input. Table 2.1 lists the input video formats you can convert to the specified switcher video format.

Table 2.1 Format Conversions for Input Mode

Switcher Video

Format

Allowable Input Formats

1080i / 59.94Hz 480i, 720p / 59.94Hz

video format. No aspect distortion is introduced.

• 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.

4. Press the Fcfs1-4 knob to save your

changes.

5. Press the Confrm knob to commit the

change and exit the FCFS menu. Press the Cancel knob to return to the FCFS menu for further editing.

For More Information on...

• Assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the section

“Assigning FCFS Channels” on page 2-2.

Configuring FCFS Channels in Bus Mode

Bus mode locks a specified FCFS channel to a specific bus-pair.

1080i / 50Hz 576i, 720p / 50Hz

720p / 59.94Hz –

720p / 50Hz –

480i / 59.94Hz 480i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,

1080i / 59.94Hz

576i / 50Hz 576i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,

1080i / 50Hz

To configure an FCFS channel set to Input mod e:

1. Assign an FCFS channel to a specific input.

2. Use the Input knob to select which input the

FCFS channel is assigned to.

3. Use the Frming knob to set the aspect ratio

conversion mode. You can choose from the following:

• Full — The video signal is scaled

disproportionately to fill the display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect ratio.

• Zoom — The central portion of the video

signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new

Table 2.2 Format Conversions for Bus Mode

Switcher Video

Format

Allowable Input Formats

1080i / 59.94Hz 480i, 720p / 59.94Hz

1080i / 50Hz 576i, 720p / 50Hz

720p / 59.94Hz –

720p / 50Hz –

480i / 59.94Hz 480i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,

1080i / 59.94Hz

576i / 50Hz 576i (aspect ratio conversion), 720p,

1080i / 50Hz

To configure an FCFS channel set to Bus mode:

1. Assign an FCFS channel to a specific bus.

2. Use the Bus knob to select which bus the

format converter / frame synchronizer is assigned to.

3. Use the 2ndCh knob to select the FCFS

channel to assign to the paired bus.

4. Press NEXT.

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5. Use the Frming knob to set the aspect ratio

conversion mode. You can choose from the following:

• Full — The video signal is scaled

disproportionately to fill the display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new aspect ratio.

• Zoom — The central portion of the video

signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new video format. No aspect distortion is introduced.

• 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.

6. Press NEXT.

7. Press the Fcfs1-4 knob to save your

changes.

8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the FCFS menu. Press the

Cancel knob to return to the FCFS men u for further editing.

Note:

• If one FCFS channel in a bus-pair is turned off, the

paired FCFS channel is also turned off.

• The switcher is set to switch on the first field

when using Bus mode.

• If a video format not compatible with the currently

defined conversion is used, the video image is frozen with the last successfully processed image frame.

For More Information on...

• switch on Field/Frame settings, refer to the section

“Field Switch Selection” on page 2-13.

• assigning an FCFS channel, refer to the procedure

“To assign an FCFS channel:” on page 2-2.

• switcher video formats, refer to the section

“Switcher Video Format” on page 2-1.

Setting the 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 1, REF OUT 2, or REF OUT 3 outputs.

Different applications require different output reference formats and delay settings. Consult a facility engineer for assistance in configuring these settings.

To set the output reference sync:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press NEXT until OSync is displayed.

4. Use the OSync knob to select the reference

output you wish to configure. You can choose from the following:

• OSync 1 — Configure reference output 1.

• OSync 2 — Configure reference output 2.

• OSync 3 — Configure reference output 3.

5. Press the OSync knob to display the Output Sync menu.

6. Use the OSync1-3 knob to set the output

reference format. You can choose from the following:

• Off — No output reference signal is

generated.

• NTSC/PAL — Reference format is set to

standard definition.

• 720p — Reference format is set to 720p.

• 1080i — Reference format is set to 1080i.

7. Use the Mode knob to configure the different delay settings for the selected output reference formats. You can choose from the following:

• V — Configure vertical delay (lines).

• H — Configure horizontal delay (pixels).

• F — Configure frame delay (frames)

(NTSC/PAL output reference format only).

Output Reference Sync

The switcher has three reference outputs that can be configured independently.

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8. Use the Value knob to set the selected delay value.

9. Press the left knob to save your changes.

10. Press the Confrm knob to commit the

change and exit the Output Sync menu. Press

the Cancel knob to return to the Output

Sync menu for further editing.

5. Press the Aspect knob to save your

selection.

Note:

• You can reset the Output Reference Sync by

pressing the Reset knob on the second page of the Output Sync menu.

Setting Analog Output Reference Color Framing

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

To Sync Output Reference Color Framing:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press NEXT > NEXT.

4. Use the ColFrm knob to turn syncing of

color framing on or off.

• NoSync — Select this option to not have

color framing synced in the output reference synced to the color framing in the input reference.

• Sync — Select this option to have color

framing synced in the output reference synced to the color framing in the input reference.

Note:

• Jitter on the color framing of the reference output causes the analog reference output to reset in an attempt to re-sync.

Aspect Ratio

The switcher supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios when running in the 480i/576i video format.

To change the aspect ratio :

6. Press the Confrm knob to commit the

change. Press the Cancel knob to discard the change and return to the previous setting.

Note:

• The aspect ratio is locked to 16:9 when operating in 720p or 1080i video formats.

Ancillary Data

Ancillary data is information such as closed captioning or embedded audio. The switcher can be configured to pass this data or strip it from the output video. The following modes are available (each mode differs depending on the video format of the switcher as shown in Table 2.3):

• Normal Strip — Ancillary d ata is stripped from both the horizontal and vertical blanking.

• Normal Pass — Ancillary data in the horizontal and vertical blanking is passed unmodified.

• Long Strip — Ancillary data is stripped (and replaced with black) from both the horizontal and vertical blanking as well as some lines of active picture.

• Long Pass — Ancillary data in the horizontal and vertical blanking and some lines of active picture are passed unmodified. This ensures data, such as timecodes and closed captioning, remain intact (480i/576i video format only).

Table 2.3 Vertical Ancillary Data

Video Format

480i 19 21 576i 22 24

720p 25 25

1080i 20 20

Last Line of Vertical Ancillary Data

Normal Pass/Strip Long Pass/Strip

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the REF Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press NEXT until Aspect is displayed.

4. Use the Aspect knob to select the desired

aspect ratio. You can choose from the following:

• 4:3

• 16:9

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To configure ancillary data parameters:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press NEXT until Anclry is displayed.

4. Use the Anclry knob to select an ancillary

data parameters. You can choose from the following:

• N Strip — Removes ancillary data from the

video signal.

• N Pass — Passes ancillary data without

modification.

• L Strip — Removes ancillary data and the

first few lines of picture from the video signal.

• L Pass — Passes ancillary data and the first

few lines of picture.

Input BNC Configuration

5. Use the Alpha knob to select the desired

input that will provide the alpha (transparency) signal. You can choose from the following:

• None — Do not use an associated alpha

signal.

• Lin1 - Lin12 — The selected input is used as

a linear (unshaped) alpha source.

• Shpd1 - Shpd12 — The selected input is

used as a shaped alpha source.

Table 2.4 Default Alpha Channel Mappings

Input Default Alpha Input

911

10 12

Many video sources have an associated video source that contains alpha information. You must configure the switcher to use the correct alpha source. Once you associate a video and alpha source, they are linked and used for Auto-Select keying.

Alpha sources are designated as shaped or linear (unshaped). Shaped sources convert partial transparency to either fully transparent or fully opaque, giving the video signal well-defined edges.

Linear (unshaped) sources use the full range of transparency in the alpha channel to give smooth transitions between transparent and opaque areas. Use linear if you are unsure which setting to use.

Inputs can also be assigned to external devices that you are controlling from your switcher. Refer to the Ross Video External Device Setup Sheet for your device connection and configuration information.

For More Information on...

• Auto-Select keys, refer to the section “Keying Overview” on page 3-4.

To associate video and alpha inputs:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the Input knob to display the Input

menu.

4. Use the left knob to select the input you wish

to configure.

6. If you are using standard definition sources, use the SD ASP knob to select the aspect ratio

of the video signal. You can choose from the following:

• 16:9

• 4:3

For More Information on...

• fine-tuning the Auto-Select Key features, refer to

the section “Advanced Keying” on page 4-3.

Clean Feed

Clean Feed provides a second program output that is derived from a different location than the standard program output. Using the Clean Feed allows you to remove particular keys without affecting the primary program output. Typical applications are:

• Multilingual and live-to-tape productions

• Recording shows for later airing without overlaid

graphics

To configure Clean Feed:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

3. Use the CLEAN knob to select where in the

output stream the Clean Feed is derived. You can choose from the following:

• Key 1 — Clean Feed output is taken before

any keys are added.

• Key 2 — Clean Feed output is taken after

Key 1 but before Key 2 or 3 is added.

• Key 3 — Clean Feed output is taken after

Key 1 and 2 but before Key 3 is added.

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Note:

• There is no physical Clean Feed output. The Clean Feed signal is available from any Aux bus.

• 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.

For More Information on...

• Accessing the Clean Feed output on an Aux bus, refer to the section “Selecting a Special Source on an Aux Bus” on page 4-6.

• Memory AI, refer to the section “Recalling Memory Registers” on page 6-4.

• resource sharing, refer to the section “Resource Sharing” on page 2-12.

MultiViewer

The MultiViewer™ allows you to view ten video sources from a single output BNC. Any video source on the switcher, including Program, Preview, and Media-Store channels, can be assigned to any box on the MultiViewer.

3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

5. Use the MView knob to enable or disable

MultiViewer display on the selected output.

• On — The MultiViewer layout is displayed

on the selected output.

• Off — The MultiViewer layout is not

displayed on the selected output.

6. Use the Transp knob to set the transparency

of the MultiViewer source labels.

7. Press NEXT > NEXT.

8. Use the AncSrc knob to select the ancillary

data that is included in the MultiViewer output.

• PV — Select this option to include the

ancillary data from Preview with the MultiViewer output.

• PGM — Select this option to include the

ancillary data from Program with the MultiViewer output.

Note:

• The MultiViewer layout is configured independently for each output.

• The outputs can be configured to display the MultiV iewer layout simultaneously.

• If you turn on the MultiView for Pgm2, Aux 4 is turned off and the MultiView output is fed out of that output BNC instead.

For More Information on...

• ancillary data, refer to the section “Ancillary Data” on page 2-5.

To assign sources to the MultiViewer display:

1. Press MENU.

Figure 2.5 MultiViewer Layout

To enable or disable MultiViewer:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the MultiView knob to display the MultiViewer menu.

4. Use the Output knob to select an output to

configure for MultiViewer layout display.

• Pgm2 — Configure the Program 2 output.

• Prview — Configure the Preview output.

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2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the MultiView knob to display the

MultiViewer menu.

4. Press NEXT.

5. Use the Box knob to select a box on the

MultiViewer display. Refer to Figure 2.5 for the locations of the boxes.

6. Use the In/Out knob to select a source to

display in the box You can choose from the following:

• PGM — Program bus output

• PV — Preset bus output

• 1-12 — Source inputs

• M1-4 — Media-Store channels

Note:

• Mnemonic names are used to indicate sources.

• Media-Store channels 3 and 4 are only available

when the Media-Store mode is set to Dual, Swish, or Swish+.

• Inputs assigned to boxes 3-10 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.

• Boxes 1 and 2 do not have colored borders.

For More Information on...

• setting the Media-Store mode, refer to the section “Media-Store Modes” on page 7-1.

CrossOver CleanSwitch

CrossOver CleanSwitch allows you to perform high-quality transitions between video signals with embedded audio streams. All 16 embedded audio channels are passed through the switcher.

8. Use the Field knob to select the various

fields in the IP address.

9. Use the Value knob to m odify the fi eld

values and enter the IP address of your MDK-111A-Lite card.

10. Press the IPAddr knob to save the IP

address.

11. Press the Confrm knob to commit the change and exit the menu. Press the Cancel

knob to return to the External Audio menu for further editing.

Note:

• Using Frame Sync strips embedded audio data.

Ensure that Frame Sync is turned off for any input or bus you are using with external audio mode. Refer to the section “Format Conversion and Frame Sync” on page 2-1 for details.

The setup consists of your switcher, an openGear DFR-8300 series frame, and an MDK-111A-Lite.

Refer to your CrossOver CleanSwitch documentation for details on cabling and transition behavior.

T o configure your switcher for External Audio mode:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press NEXT until Ext Audio is displayed.

4. Press the Ext Audio knob to display the External Audio menu.

5. Use the ExtAud knob to enable or disable

external audio switching.

6. Use the Type knob to select the type of audio transition that is performed. You can choose from the following:

• V-Fade — Audio from the source going

off-air is faded to no volume and then the audio from the source going on-air is faded to full volume.

• X-Fade — Audio from the source going

on-air is simultaneously faded up to full volume while the audio from the source going off-air is faded to no volume.

Mnemonics

Mnemonics display custom labels for each source and dedicated key button. The labels are assigned to each input on your switcher.

To define mnemonic labels:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the Input knob to display the Input

menu.

4. Press the Mnemnc knob to display the Mnemonic menu.

5. Use the left knob to select the source you

wish to configure a label for.

6. Use the Pos knob to select a character position to edit (each label can have up to 8 characters)

7. Use the Char knob to choose a character for the selected position.

8. Press the Save knob to save the label name.

Mnemonic Properties

You can configure display properties for each mnemonic label.

7. Press NEXT until IPAddr is displayed.

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To configure mnemonic properties:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the Input knob to display the Input

menu.

4. Press the Mnemnc knob to display the Mnemonic menu.

To configure a DHCP IP address for your switcher:

1. Ensure your switcher is connected to your

network via the ethernet port.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

4. Press NEXT until IP Addr is displayed.

5. Press NEXT.

6. Use the Size knob to select the text size for

the label. You can choose from the following:

• Large — Only the first 2 characters are

displayed.

• Medium — The first 4 characters are

displayed on the top line and the last 2 characters are displayed on the bottom line.

• Small — All 6 characters are displayed.

7. Use the Color knob to select the background color of the mnemonic display. You can choose from the following:

• Yellow

• Green

• Orange

8. Use the Inv knob to select the text appearance. You can choose from the following:

• No — Black text is displayed on a colored

background.

• Yes — Colored text is displayed on a black

background.

9. Press NEXT until Save is displayed.

10. Press the Save knob to save the properties.

5. Press the IP Addr knob to display the IP Address menu.

6. Press the Edit knob.

7. Use the IPMode knob to select DHCP.

8. Press the IPMode knob to save your

selection.

9. Press the Reboot knob to commit the change and reboot the switcher. Press the

Cancel knob to discard the change and return to the previous setting.

T o configure a static IP address for your switcher:

1. Ensure your switcher is connected to your

network via the ethernet port.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

4. Press NEXT until IP Addr is displayed.

5. Press the IP Addr knob to display the IP Address menu.

6. Press the Edit knob.

7. Use the IPMode knob to select Static.

IP Address

The switcher is equipped with an Ethernet port to allow remote access. By default, the switcher uses DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. You can manually set an IP address, network mask, and default gateway if your network does not have a DHCP server.

Note:

• You do not need to connect your switcher to a network for it to function.

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8. Press NEXT until IPAddr is displayed.

9. Use the left knob to select the data to

configure. You can choose from the following:

• IPAddr — Configure the IP address

(configure this first).

• Mask — Configure the network mask.

• Gatwy — Configure the default gateway.

10. Use the Field knob to select the fields in the

address.

11. Use the Value knob to modify the field

value.

12. Repeat steps 9 to 11 for Mask (network mask),

and Gatwy (network gateway).

13. Press the left knob to save all network

settings.

To customize the Panel Glow color:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.

14. Press the Confrm knob or the Reboot

knob to commit the changes. Press the Cancel knob to discard the changes and return to the previous setting.

Note:

• If you are switching from DHCP to static IP mode, a reboot is required.

Bus Map

You can re-map the source buttons on your switcher if you wish to customize the order of inputs and Media-Store channels on each bus row. Each source button can have two inputs assigned (a standard input and a shifted input).

Each bus row shares the same button mapping.

To modify the Bus Map:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the Scheme knob to display the Color Scheme menu.

4. Use the HUE knob to adjust the Panel Glow

hue.

5. Use the SAT knob to adjust the Panel Glow saturation.

6. Use the LUM knob to adjust the Panel Glow luminance.

Note:

• It is not recommended to set the Panel Glow color

to red. Red indicates a source is on-air.

For More Information on...

• hue, saturation, and luminance, refer to the section

“Selecting Colors” on page 1-6.

Saving Color Schemes

You can save a custom Panel Glow color scheme so that it may be recalled as needed.

To save a custom Panel Glow color scheme:

3. Press the BusMap knob to display the Bus Map menu.

4. Use the XptBtn knob to select the source

button to modify.

5. Use the Input knob to select the desired input source or Media Store channel. Select Shift if you wish this button to be a Shift button.

6. Use the Shift knob to select the desired input source or Media Store channel assigned to the shifted state of the selected source button.

Switcher Personality

The switcher has customizable features that allow you to tailor operation to your personal preferences.

Customizing the Panel Glow

Panel buttons are set to a glow color which is used when the button is not selected. This glow color can be customized.

1. Modify the Panel Glow to obtain the desired

appearance.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.

4. Press the Scheme knob to display the Color Scheme menu.

5. Press NEXT until Save is displayed.

6. Use the Save knob to select the custom

scheme you wish to save.

7. Press the Save knob to save the color scheme.

8. Press the Confrm knob to commit the save (if there was a color scheme saved to the selected custom scheme, it is overwritten). Press

the Cancel knob to cancel the save.

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Loading Color Schemes

To configure the power-save timeout:

You can load a custom color scheme or one of the preset color schemes that are included on your switcher.

T o load a custom Panel Glow color scheme:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the Scheme knob to display the Color Scheme menu.

4. Press NEXT until Load is displayed.

5. Use the Load knob to select the color

scheme you want to load. You can select from a list of presets or one of the custom color schemes you have previously saved.

6. Press the Load knob to load the color scheme.

7. Press the Confrm knob to commit the load. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the load.

Mnemonic Display

You can control the brightness and contrast of the mnemonic display on your switcher.

To modify mnemonic brightness and contrast:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the USER Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the Mnmncs knob to display the Mnemonics menu.

4. Use the Cntrst knob to adjust the mnemonic

display contrast.

5. Use the Bright knob to adjust the mnemonic display brightness.

Power-Save Mode

The switcher goes into a Power-Save mode after a user-defined amount of time (20 minutes by default) without user interaction. Touching any control will wake the switcher. Any functionality associated with the touched control is ignored until the unit is active and all lights and display are turned on.

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

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the right knob to set the switcher

power-save behavior. You can choose from the following:

• PwrSve — All buttons and the menu display

turn off. The switcher conserves as much power as possible without affecting on-air video.

• Sleep — The menu display turns off.

Buttons light and slowly fade in a raindrop pattern.

4. Use the right knob to set the power-save

timeout (in minutes). You can select a value from 0 (off) to 999 minutes.

Transition Rate Units

You can select the units used to specify durations for various video transitions. Choose the units that you are most comfortable working with.

To select the units for switcher transitions:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.

3. Use the Rate knob to select the units used to

specify switcher transition rates. Y ou can choose from the following:

• Frames — Switcher transitions are specified

in frames.

• Secnds — Switcher transitions are specified

in seconds.

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 switcher double press rate:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the PERS Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the DblPrs Speed knob.

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4. Double-press the middle knob at a rate you

feel is comfortable. This defines the double-press rate.

5. Press MENU to save the setting.

Resource Sharing

The switcher can use one Chroma Key and two channels of DVE simultaneously. You can specify how the Chroma Key is shared between keys and the DVE resources are shared between keys and the transition area on your switcher.

To specify resource sharing:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the SYSTEM Wipe Pattern button.

3. Press the Rsrc Mode knob to display the Resource Mode menu.

4. Use the ChrKey knob to select how the

Chroma Key resource is shared between keys. You can choose from the following:

• KEY1 — The Chroma Key is locked to Key

1. Only Key 1 can display a Chroma Key.

• KEY2 — The Chroma Key is locked to Key

2. Only Key 2 can display a Chroma Key.

• KEY3 — The Chroma Key is locked to Key

3. Only Key 3 can display a Chroma Key.

• FLOAT — The Chroma Key can be used by

any key. If another Chroma Key is on-air , you are prompted to capture the Chroma Key resource for the new key.

• ASK — The Chroma Key can be used by any

key. If another Chroma Key is in-use (on or off-air), you are prompted to convert the original Chroma Key to an Auto-Select Key, take it off-air, and use the Chroma Key resource for the new key.

5. Press the ChrKey knob to select the Chroma Key sharing mode.

6. Use the DVE1 knob to select how the first DVE resource is shared between keys and the

transition area. You can choose from the following:

• KEY1 — DVE channel 1 is locked to Key 1.

• KEY2 — DVE channel 1 is locked to Key 2.

• KEY3 — DVE channel 1 is locked to Key 3.

• TRANS — DVE channel 1 is locked to

performing transitions.

• FLOAT — DVE channel 1 can be used by

any key or to perform a transition. If two channels of DVE are in use and on-air and you attempt to use a DVE channel, you are prompted to steal one of the DVE channels.

• ASK — DVE channel 1 can be used by any

key or to perform a transition. If two channels of DVE are in use (on or off-air) and you attempt to use a DVE channel, you are prompted to steal one of the DVE channels.

7. Press the DVE1 knob to select the sharing

mode for the first DVE resource.

8. Use the DVE2 knob to select how the

second DVE resource is shared between keys and the transition area. You can choose from the following:

• KEY1 — DVE channel 2 is locked to Key 1.

• KEY2 — DVE channel 2 is locked to Key 2.

• KEY3 — DVE channel 2 is locked to Key 3.

•

TRANS

— DVE channel 2 is locked to

performing transitions.

• FLOAT — DVE channel 2 can be used by

any key or to perform a transition. If two channels of DVE are in use and on-air and you attempt to use a DVE channel, you are prompted to capture one of the DVE channels.

• ASK — DVE channel 2 can be used by any

key or to perform a transition. If two channels of DVE are in use (on or off-air) and you attempt to use a DVE channel, you are prompted to capture one of the DVE channels.

9. Press the DVE2 knob to save your selection.

10. Press the Confrm knob to commit the

change. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the change.

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