Ross Synergy SD Series Manual

Avid AirSpeed
Requirements
• Video Server Control software option
• If you are using multiple video channels on the AirSpeed, each
channel should be assigned to a separate Remote Port, or a Port
Expander should be used.
• Serial Interface Cable (DB9 to DB9)
Port Connections
Switcher
REMOTE Port
Communications
(female)
Video Input BNC
Cable Connectors
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
To Switcher
(male cable end)
Figure 1 DB9 to DB9 Cable
Pinouts
Switcher
2 (Rx-)
3 (Tx+)
7 (Rx+)
8 (Tx-)
Switcher Setup
To Set Up Communications

1. Press HOME Setup
Type.
• Use the Com Port knob to select the REMOTE X port that
you connected the AirSpeed to.
• Use the Device knob to select VTR (CLIP).
2. Press Select Device.
• Use the Device knob to select VDCP.
Video Server
Serial Port

(female)

Output BNC
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
To Device
(male cable end)
AirSpeed
2 (Tx-)
3 (Rx+)
7 (Tx+)
8 (Rx-)
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Installation Com Setup
• Use the VTR Preroll knob to select 0.
3. Press Com Type.
• Use the Type knob to select RS-422.
4. Press Com Settings.
• Use the Baud knob to select 38400.
• Use the Parity knob to select ODD.
5. Press Extra Options.
• Use the Option knob to select TargetMachine.
• Use the Value knob to select AirSpeed. The remaining
options are set automatically.
6. Press HOME
To Set Up Video Inputs
1. Press HOME
Type.
• Use the BNC knob to select the input BNC that the video
output of the AirSpeed is connected to.
• Use the Type knob to select VTR.
• Use the Video Format knob to select the video format of the
video output of the AirSpeed.
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2. Press More
• Use the Controller knob to select the port on the switcher that
you assigned the AirSpeed to.
3. Press VDCP Setup.
• Use the Channel knob to select the channel on the AirSpeed
that you want to assign to the BNC.
• Use the SubAddress knob to select the physical port on the
AirSpeed that the switcher is connected to.
4. Press HOME
Device Setup
• On the Avid AirSpeed you will have to set the Mode to VDCP for
each individual channel you have connected to the switcher to
allow it to properly connect to the switcher.
• It is recommended that you use Channels 2 or 3 on the Avid

AirSpeed.
• Ensure that the Playback Mode you select on the
Communications Menu is the same mode set on the Avid
AirSpeed.
Troubleshooting
If the device is communicating properly, but you cannot gain control
from the switcher, try cycling through different values for the

Confirm.
  
Setup Installation BNC
VTR/VDCP Xpts.

Confirm.
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BNC
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