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  • Page 1 MC1-MK Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 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 Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class “A”...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Related Publications ..............................9 Documentation Conventions ............................ 9 Interface Elements ..............................9 User Entered Text ..............................9 Referenced Guides ..............................9 Menu Sequences ..............................10 Important Instructions ............................10 Contacting Technical Support ..........................10 Using DashBoard Before You Begin ..............................11 Launching DashBoard ............................
  • Page 8 Audio Audio Interfaces ..............................31 Audio Overview ..............................32 Audio Follow Video ............................32 Audio Overrides ..............................32 Gain and Duck Levels ............................33 Audio Shuffling ..............................33 Audio Processing ..............................33 Audio Profiles ..............................33 Transitions ................................33 Setting the Master Audio Level ..........................33 Audio Processing ..............................34 Audio Shuffling ..............................35 Performing Transitions ............................36 Notes on Audio Transitions ..........................36 Using Audio Profiles ..............................36...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • “Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide. Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your MC1-MK: • DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 • OGX-FR Series Frames User Manual, Ross Part Number 8322DR-204 •...

  • Page 10: Menu Sequences

    IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone.

  • Page 11: Using Dashboard

    • Your facility IT Department provided the required network settings to be assigned to the MC1-MK. • The DashBoard software is installed on a PC connected to your facility network. The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website. Launching DashBoard DashBoard must run on a computer that has a physical wired ethernet connection.
  • Page 12 To set the MC1-MK On Air Control interface to full-screen Press to display the interface in full-screen mode. You can also select Window > Full Screen from Shift+F11 the DashBoard toolbar. To exit out of full-screen mode, press again. Shift+F11 To lock the MC1-MK interface To lock the interface, select the button located in the upper right corner of the On Air Control interface.

  • Page 13: On Air Control Overview

    On Air Control Overview This chapter provides a basic introduction to the MC1-MK, including an overview of the different areas of the On Air Control interface, using the menu system, as well as a brief summary of how video is controlled by the MC1-MK.
  • Page 14 2. Setup Tabs The tabs located near the top left of the interface provide options for configuring the keyers, on-air controls, and selecting logo channel sources. Refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus” on page 45 for a list of the tabs and parameters available.

  • Page 15: Switcher Basics

    Switcher Basics This section gives an overview of how video is controlled by the MC1-MK. This includes video sources, video layering, and preview. For information on setting up crosspoints and video inputs, refer to the MC1-MK Installation Guide. Video Sources The MC1-MK has access to two basic types of video sources: external and internal.
  • Page 16 Table 3.1 Commands Sent Command Type Notes Effect Select Copies the same selected effect number to all remote MC1-MK. Fade to Black (FTB) Sets the fade to black state of each remote MC1-MK to match the master MC1-MK state. Program Bus All crosspoint selections are supported including hot-punch on the Program bus, arming/disarming the Preset bus and Preset Bus...

  • Page 17: Status

    Status The Home tab of each MC1-MK reports its channel gang status. This information is displayed as read-only text on the same line as the EAS Status (located at the bottom of the Home tab). Home Tab — Example of Channel Gang Status for a Remote Channel This information is duplicated in the Channel Gang status tab located in the Configuration interface of the MC1-MK.
  • Page 18 18 • On Air Control Overview MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0)

  • Page 19: Keying

    Keying Keying is the term used to describe when you insert (or electronically cut) portions of one screen into another, or place titles over background images. Keys are made up of two basic components: an alpha (that cuts the hole in the background video), and a fill (that fills the hole with different video).

  • Page 20: Key Types

    3. Program Keyer Select Buttons When lit red, a button indicates that specific keyer is currently on-air on the Program bus. Selecting a button will immediately perform cuts on that keyer. 4. Preset Keyer Select Buttons These buttons are used to choose which keyer is included in the next transition. Note that depending on a Personality tab setting, once a transition is performed, the buttons are no longer lit.
  • Page 21 Adjust the Clip and Gain values of the key using the corresponding sliders.  Ross Video strongly recommends leaving the Clip and Gain values at the default settings to avoid undesirable effects. Use the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency level of the key.
  • Page 22 22 • Keying MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0)

  • Page 23: Transitions

    Transitions This chapter provides a summary of performing transitions in DashBoard. For information on performing SqueezeBack transitions, refer to the chapter “Squeeze Effects” on page 27. Transition Area Overview Transitions are used to change the background video and take keys on and off-air. A transition can include any combination of Background video, and keys.
  • Page 24 2. Transition Type Buttons The following Transition Type buttons are available (from left to right): › (Cut) — Select this button to perform a cut transition from one source to the next or to cut to a squeeze effect. This type can be combined with a squeeze effect. ›...

  • Page 25: Performing Transitions

    Performing Transitions You can perform transitions in one of the following manners: hot-punching a crosspoint on the Program bus, selecting a Keyer (1-4) button from the Keyer Area to transition a keyer on or off air, and using the options in the Transition Area to add elements to the transition.
  • Page 26 26 • Transitions MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0)

  • Page 27: Squeeze Effects

    Squeeze Effects The MC1-MK can be used to perform on-air SqueezeBack transitions to reveal another video source or graphic. You can also transition to pre-squeezed effects with standard transitions, squeeze in any direction on either X or Y axis, or both. Four SqueezeBack presets are provided for quick effect recalls on the fly. This chapter outlines the SqueezeBack feature of the MC1-MK.

  • Page 28: Working In 2D Space

    3. SqueezeBack Effect Transition Type Button Selecting this button performs a SqueezeBack effect with the transition. You must pre-configure your SqueezeBack presets, then select the preset you want to apply to the transition before executing your transition. 4. SQUEEZE Button Selecting this button applies the squeeze effect (as specified using the button) to the next EFFECT SELECT...

  • Page 29: Configuring A Squeezeback Preset

    Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset This section outlines how to configure Preset Effect 1 in preparation of including it in a transition. The same procedure can be used to configure any of the effect presets for your MC1-MK. For More Information on... •...

  • Page 30: Previewing A Squeeze Effect

    Previewing a Squeeze Effect You can preview your Effect preset on the Preview monitor without affecting the Program bus. However, any time a squeeze effect is on air, the preview output is not scaled correctly. To preview a squeeze effect Set up your effect as outlined in the procedure “To configure an effect”...

  • Page 31: Audio

    Audio This chapter outlines the audio features of the On Air Control interface, using audio proc amps, mapping channels, applying audio profiles, and using voice overs. Audio Interfaces This section briefly summarizes the audio monitoring and controls available in the On Air Control interface for the MC1-MK.

  • Page 32: Audio Overview

    This tab also indicates the crosspoint button currently selected on the Preset bus. This information is displayed in blue text at the top of the tab contents. This information is useful when selecting audio profiles, allowing you to see which crosspoint the audio profile will apply to during the next transition. 4.

  • Page 33: Gain And Duck Levels

    the audio crosspoint for the talent on the Preset bus. When you make the transition, the MC1-MK takes the video off-air, but keeps the audio on. Gain and Duck Levels When setting up the gain and duck levels, note that audio sources are layered with the EAS positioned downstream from the Voice Over channel.

  • Page 34: Audio Processing

     The numerical gain value may also be entered directly in the PGM Audio field. You can select the button to set the audio gain to 0dB. This resets the gain preset back to Reset Audio Gain 1:1. Audio Processing The MC1-MK provides the ability to adjust the gain or mute, each of the 16 embedded channels individually.

  • Page 35: Audio Shuffling

    To apply a gain to a channel, use the associated Ch # slider to select a value between -72dB and +12dB. Note that this does not affect the Audio Over gain levels. To mute a channel, select the associated button. When the button is red, the specified output channel is Mute muted.

  • Page 36: Performing Transitions

    Performing Transitions During all audio transitions, the MC1-MK keeps track of three separate levels for each audio channel, or group. These levels are as follows: • Current — The Current level is the level of the channel, or group, that is currently on-air. •...

  • Page 37: Eas Audio

    Select the button for the audio profile that you want to use during the next transition. The profile settings are used until another profile is loaded, or the user changes any of the settings. Select the button. TAKE The selected crosspoint is taken to air and the corresponding button is lit in the Program bus. The settings in the audio profile are applied only to this crosspoint during the transition.

  • Page 38: Including A Voice Over

    To set the duck/gain level Navigate to the On Air Control interface as outlined in “Accessing the On Air Control Interface in DashBoard” on page 11. Select the Voice Over tab. Use the Duck Level slider to apply a negative gain (in dB) to the Voice Over channel. Use the Gain slider to apply a gain (in dB) to the Voice Over channel.

  • Page 39: Media File Management

    Media File Management DashBoard enables you to select and configure the four Logo channels in the MC1-MK. Each Logo channel has a sub-tab that enables you to assign a media file to the specified logo channel, view a thumbnail that represents the media file currently loaded, and adjust on-air properties.

  • Page 40: Loading Media Files

    Files” on page 41 for details. • ross — This directory contains graphics used in the Basic Tree View, Channel Select buttons, and Home tab for the MC1-MK card. Refer to the MC1-MK Installation Guide for information on managing the icon images used by the Tree View node, Home tab, Channel Select buttons, and On Air Controls node for your MC1-MK.

  • Page 41: Managing Media Files

    10,000 frames For More Information on... • the specifications for the files located in the ross directory, refer to the MC1-MK Installation Guide. File Naming Specifications The name can contain letters, numbers, and spaces, but cannot contain symbols such as ! @ # & * ( ) ? / , ‘ “.

  • Page 42: Connection Using Ftp

    • The file name must consist of: the characters that are constant for this animation sequence, followed by an underscore (_), followed by three or more digits, followed by a period, followed by the filename extension. • Each file in the sequence must have the same numbering scheme. •...

  • Page 43: Adjusting On-Air Properties

    Adjusting On-Air Properties The Logos tab in DashBoard allows you to adjust the position and play modes of media files. The following features are supported: • Auto Play — When set, the animation will play from the first frame when it is brought to air. When clear, bringing the animation to air does not affect playback.

  • Page 44: Frame Count Range Overview

    Frame Count Range Overview The timecode information displays on-screen in one of the following formats: This format is used when no LTC input signal is received. --:--:--:-- This is the standard format. The timecode is displayed in Hours, HH:MM:SS:FF Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The drop-frames is not active. This is the drop-frame format.

  • Page 45: Dashboard Menus

    Defines the Fade to Black Rate in frames 2 to 999 Station Logo image Displays an image of the station logo (using the file: ross station_logo_large.png EAS Status: Indicates that an installed EAS is providing content to the MC1-MK text overlay; the text is displayed in this area when the EAS is active.

  • Page 46: Keyers Tabs

    Keyers Tabs Table 9.2 summarizes the Keyers tab options available in DashBoard. Each key has a sub-tab to select which key is to be modified. Table 9.2 Keyers Tab Items Item Parameters Description Key # Transparency 0* to 100 Adjusts the transparency level of the key: •...

  • Page 47: Logos Tabs

    [RAM CACHE] • The field displays the directory the currently selected media file is located in [ROOT]* • Provides a list of all of the directories on the ross CompactFlash card MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0) DashBoard Menus • 47...
  • Page 48 Table 9.3 Logos Tab Options Item Parameters Description Filename [NONE]* Selecting this option clears the logo channel. This item is automatically selected, without clearing the channel, when the user switches to a new directory. Filename • Displays the name of the currently selected media file •...

  • Page 49: Squeezeback Effects Tabs

    SqueezeBack Effects Tabs Table 9.4 summarizes the SqueezeBack Effects tab options available in DashBoard. Table 9.4 SqueezeBack Effects Tabs Options Item Parameters Description Effect # Hide Effect Selected Enables the effect to be selected for a transition using the EFFECT SELECT button Cleared* Disables the effect X Position...

  • Page 50: Voice Over Tab

    Voice Over Tab Table 9.6 summarizes the Voice Over tab options available in DashBoard. Table 9.6 Voice Over Tabs Options Item Parameters Description Duck Level (dB) This ducks the Voice Over source and the input audio. The AUDIO OVER button is lit. Gain (dB) This applies a gain to the Voice Over source and the input audio.
  • Page 51 Table 9.8 Audio Shuffle Tabs Options Item Parameters Description Channel Source - Group# Channel # Embeds the specified Group and Channel pair Group # Ch #* #Hz Tone Embeds the selected test tone #kHz Tone Pass Resets the specified group settings to pass the default input channels to the output channels.
  • Page 52 52 • DashBoard Menus MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0)

  • Page 53: Glossary

    Glossary The following terms are used throughout this guide: Active image — the portion of the video picture area (production aperture) that is being utilized for output content. Active image excludes letterbox bars and pillarbox bars. Auto Select Key — a key in which two video signals are required to insert the key. The Key Alpha is used to cut the hole in the video, and the Key Video is used to fill that hole.
  • Page 54 54 • Glossary MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0)

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