Features; Hot Swappable Boards; Analog Reference Input And Output; 3G And 1080P 29.97 Video Format - Carbonite eXtreme Configuration Manual

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Features

Thank you for your interest in the Ross Video Carbonite Series Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The Carbonite

series builds on the Ross Video reputation for designing switchers that fit the needs of any production environment.

The boards and power supplies in the 10RU Carbonite eXtreme frame are hot swappable. The resources, or sources provided

by a board are lost when the board is removed.

Important:

Only qualified service personnel are allowed to replace or service system boards and/or cards.

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.

The switcher now supports the 1080p 59.94Hz (Level A), 1080p 50Hz (Level A), and 1080p 29.97Hz video formats. To

operate in either of these modes, the switcher must be restarted and some features and resources are limited or unavailable.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 preset pattern keys 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.

8 • Features — Carbonite eXtreme Configuration Guide (v9.0)

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