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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.
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.
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Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 4425 ...
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your SMC-9901. 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.
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a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. • Technical Support: (+1) 613-652-4886 •...
The SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter is a high-quality signal conversion solution within the family of GearLite compact, self-contained modular products. Supporting RS-422 Serial to MIDI conversion, the SMC-9901 is the ideal converter for communicating with a MIDI-enabled Audio Mixer from a Ross Video Synergy or Vision switcher.
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10 • Before You Begin SMC-9901 User Guide (v4.0)
Hardware Overview This chapter presents information on the SMC-9901 hardware components and features. Chassis Faceplate Overview The chassis faceplate of the SMC-9901 provides a silk-screen map of the connections available. Figure 3.1 illustrates the SMC-9901 faceplate label. The chassis of the SMC-9901 also includes status LEDs that display the status of power, MIDI input or output activity, as well as RS-422 serial.
Power Status LED Table 3.1 describes the behavior the Power LED. Table 3.1 Power Status LED Status Description Green When this LED is continually lit green, power is supplied to the SMC-9901 RS-422 Connection The SMC-9901 provides a single DB-9 connector for 38,400 baud serial RS-422 communication. Serial Tx and Rx Status LEDs next to the ports show activity status.
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For More Information on... • connecting the MIDI signals, refer to the section “Connecting an Audio Mixer to a Ross Video Switcher” on page 19. MIDI Status LEDs Table 3.3 describes the behavior of the MIDI Status LEDs. Table 3.3 MIDI Status LEDs...
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14 • Hardware Overview SMC-9901 User Guide (v4.0)
Physical Installation If you have questions pertaining to the installation of SMC-9901, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section “Contacting Technical Support” on page 7. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. For More Information on... •...
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Use the flat metal plate for permanent mounting to a rack, a desk, or any other location where bolts or screws can be applied. Be sure to position the module to allow for operator adjustments, if required. Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video. To install the Flat Metal Plate Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the chassis.
Optional Mounting Accessories Ross Video is committed to providing practical solutions for the needs of your high-quality broadcast facility. The following products may be ordered separately to expand your installation options.
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18 • Physical Installation SMC-9901 User Guide (v4.0)
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The Serial Interface Cable and MIDI Cables are not provided by Ross Video. For More Information on... • setting up your Ross Video switcher to work with the SMC-9901, refer to the Ross Video External Device Setup Sheet for your particular device.
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Power Adapter and Supply Connect the PS-9000 power adapter to the power supply connector. The PS-9000 provides regulated +5V DC (5%) @ up to 2A. The DC power cord has a locking connector that securely fastens into the power supply DC jack on the SMC-9901.
This SMC-9901 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the SMC-9901 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative. Therefore, any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative, will automatically void the warranty.
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22 • Warranty and Repair SMC-9901 User Guide (v4.0)
Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical information for SMC-9901. Specifications are subject to change without notice. RS-422 Port Table 7.1 Technical Specifications — RS-422 Port Item Specifications Transmission Standard RS-422 Baud Rate (fixed) 38,400 bps RS-422 Pinouts Table 7.2 provides the pinouts for the RS-422 Serial port. Table 7.2 RS-422 Serial Port RS-422 TxA (Tx-)
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Power Table 7.4 Technical Specifications — Power Item Specifications Required Voltage +5V DC (5% regulation) Current Consumption < 200mA typical Total Power 1W typical Environment Table 7.5 Technical Specifications — Environment Item Specifications Maximum Ambient Temperature 20°C – 40°C (68°F – 104°F) ambient, non-condensing Dimensions Table 7.6 Technical Specifications —...
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