Introduction; Related Publications; Documentation Conventions; Interface Elements - Ross NK-IPS User Manual

Introduction

This guide is for system administrators and installers of the Ross Video NK-IPS Network Bridge. It provides
instructions on how to physically install and configure your NK-IPS.
This guide includes the following chapters:
• "Introduction" summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• "Getting Started" provides an overview for using the NK-IPS in a routing system.
• "Hardware Overview" provides a basic introduction to the NK-IPS front and rear panels.
• "Physical Installation" provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the NK-IPS.
• "Configuration" provides instructions on how to connect the NK-IPS to a network, connecting a video reference
signal, cabling for a Multiviewer Head, and connecting to source and destination devices.
• "Operation" provides additional information on the input and output designations for each NK-IPS.
• "Using an NK-VCP" provides information on using the NK Virtual Control Panel (NK-VCP) with the NK-IPS.
• "DashBoard Interface Overview" provides an overview of the DashBoard menus and parameters available for
the NK-IPS.
If you have questions pertaining to installation of this Ross Video product, please contact us at the numbers listed in
the section "Contacting Technical Support" on page 10. Our technical staff is always available for consultation,
training, or service.

Related Publications

It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing your NK-IPS:
• DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004

Documentation Conventions

Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.

Interface Elements

Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Save Layout dialog, click OK.

User Entered Text

Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter

Referenced Guides

Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the DashBoard User Guide.

Menu Sequences

Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow. For example, if a
step reads "File > Save," you would click the File menu and then click Save.
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