Ross Synergy SD Series Manual

Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream
Requirements
• Video Server Control software option
• If you are using multiple video channels on the AirSpeed Multi
Stream, each channel should be assigned to a separate Remote
Port, or a Port Expander should be used.
• Serial Interface Cable (DB9 to RJ-45)
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 RJ-45 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 Multi Stream 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 RJ-45)

Output BNC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
To Device
(male cable end)
AirSpeed Multi Stream
4 (Tx-)
2 (Rx+)
5 (Tx+)
1 (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 MS. 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 Multi Stream 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 Multi Stream.
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2. Press More
• Use the Controller knob to select the port on the switcher that
you assigned the AirSpeed Multi Stream to.
3. Press VDCP Setup.
• Use the Channel knob to select the channel on the AirSpeed
Multi Stream that you want to assign to the BNC.
• Use the SubAddress knob to select 0.
4. Press HOME
Device Setup

1. File Preference
2. Select the Channel that you want to control.
3. In the Protocol list, click VDCP.
4. In the Port list, click the serial port on the AirSpeed Multi

Stream that is connected to the switcher.
5. Set Story TC to disabled, or unchecked, for the channel.
Troubleshooting
If the device is communicating properly, but you cannot gain control
from the switcher, try cycling through different values for the
SubAddress, and then the Channel. The most common settings are as
follows:
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Confirm.
  
Setup Installation BNC
VTR/VDCP Xpts.

Confirm.

Protocol Setup.
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BNC
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