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  • Page 1 Ultrix Acuity Setup Manual v10.0...
  • Page 2 6. We will keep our promises. 7. We will treat the competition with respect. ii • Thank You For Choosing Ross — Ultrix Acuity Setup Manual (v10.0)
  • Page 3 Manual to avoid personnel injury and to prevent otherwise, without the prior written permission product damage. of Ross Video. While every precaution has been The switcher makes use of a number of taken in the preparation of this document, Ross...
  • Page 4 Symbol Meanings outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protective Earth: This symbol identifies a Protective 10. Protect the power cord from being walked Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for connection on or pinched, particularly at plugs, of the supply system's protective earth (green or green/yellow) conductor.
  • Page 5 21. Service barriers within this product are ATTENTION : Les connecteurs d'alimentation intended to protect the operator and service auxiliaire PS1 et PS2 sur le dos des panneaux de ™ contrôle d' Acuity sont pour une utilisation avec personnel from hazardous voltages. For ™...
  • Page 6 This equipment is in compliance with the Software upgrades for switchers may occur provisions established under the from time to time, and are determined by Ross Radiocommunications Act 1992 and Video. The upgrades are posted on the Ross Radiocommunications Labelling Video website, and are free of charge for the life (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Notice 2008.
  • Page 7 Technical Support the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products ” also known as China At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of RoHS. our products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone.
  • Page 8 Supporting Documentation Ross Video provides a wide variety of helpful documentation for the setup and support of your equipment. Most of this documentation can be found either on the Product Resources disk that came with your equipment, on the Ross Video website, or on the Ross Video Community site.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Control Panel Button Inserts..........29 To Install a Button Insert........29 Bus Maps.................29 Editing Bus Maps............30 Assigning Bus Maps..........31 Ultrix Acuity Setup.........13 Tallies ..................31 To Assign a Tally to an Input ........32 Ultrix Acuity Hardware Setup..........13 To Set Up When a Tally is Triggered....32 To Setup The Ultripower........13 To Power Up the Switcher and Router....14 DashBoard Connection............14...
  • Page 10 ME B-Side Color............40 To Assign a GPI Output to a Video Memory Bank Cycle..........40 Source..............49 Menu Module Indicator.........41 Menu Numbers............41 MultiPanel............51 Mouse Sensitivity...........41 Multiple Customs...........41 MultiPanel Setup..............51 Open Shortcut on Top...........41 To Assign an ME to a Panel........51 Panel Sleep Time............41 To Set Up Installation Menu Pbus Memory............41 Permission............51...
  • Page 11 To Set Audio Channel Level........62 To Set Up an Audio Group........63 Status..............77 To Name an Audio Channel........63 To Set an Audio Fade Rate........63 Version Information..............77 To Set Auto Mute............63 To View Software Version Information....77 Switcher Status...............77 To View the Switcher Status Pages......77 Auxiliary Control Panels.......64 Software Status Overview........77 AP-AUX2RU Series Auxiliary Control Panels.......64...
  • Page 12 To Delete Frame Logs..........91 To Cycle Frame Logs..........91 Panel Logs................92 To Collect Panel Logs..........92 Sending Files to Ross Video..........92 To Send Files To Ross Video........92 Switcher Maintenance........93 Backup and Restore...............93 To Backup the Switcher Hard Drive.....93 To Restore the Switcher Hard Drive....93 Configuration Files..............93...

  • Page 13: Ultrix Acuity Setup

    Ultrix Acuity Setup To Setup The Ultripower The Ultripower units must be set up so that you can control how the switcher and router power The Ultrix ™ router must be set up to support the Ultrix Acuity . This includes setup of the 1.

  • Page 14: To Power Up The Switcher And Router

    8. You can now connect the power cables from Tip: You may have to restart your switcher control panel the Ultripower units to the switcher and to have it connect. router. Make sure to connect the Ultrix ™ ® Ultripower to the router and the Acuity DashBoard Connection Ultripower to the SDPE blades.

  • Page 15: To Connect To Ultrix ™ From Dashboard

    ™ To Connect to Ultrix from DashBoard all the control panels, and SoftPanel that can access the switcher. DashBoard connects to each device separately. ™ You must create a new connection for Ultrix To Set the Switcher Network Settings the Ultripower units, and Ultricool. 1.

  • Page 16: To Set The Reference Format

    ™ Video Routing in Ultrix Ultrix automatically detects and identifies the reference signal connected to the REF port. Sources and destinations in the router must be Important: Acuity ® requires Clean Switch to be active connected to the inputs and outputs of the for every output of the switcher.
  • Page 17 2. Double-click Database Builder. Note: Although we are assigning audio channels to the database, we will not be using them at this time. You can ™ refer to your Ultrix documentation for more information on working with audio levels or set the value to .

  • Page 18: To Create A Router Softpanel

    12. In the Database Management section, click on the Load Database Name list and select the database you just created. 13. Click Load. Your new database has been created and is being loaded onto the router. To Create a Router SoftPanel Tip: Each ME is always in the same dedicated slot, ME1 = The SoftPanel allows you to connect router...

  • Page 19: To Assign A Switcher Output To A Router Output

    To Set UltriClean Clean Switch The UltriClean feature allows the router to delay each video output. The switcher introduces a delay in the video path relative to rest of the router. The Clean Switch line buffer must be set for every output used for switcher outputs to properly time them with the rest of the router sources.

  • Page 20: To Set Up Tallies

    To Set Up Tallies access the different functionalities of the same device. The switcher uses TSL to pass tally information back and forth between the switcher and the router. This allows the switcher to tally sources on the Ultriscape Multi-Viewer. 1.

  • Page 21: Aux Bus Router Sources

    • VTR — video signal from a VTR or video 6. Click Apply. server. 7. For each of the new sources you need to add a custom VID. The VIDs must follow the 5. Press HOME > Confirm. format <router-name> .slot0.virt-in[ aux ].sdi.ch1. Aux Bus Router Sources For example, aux 3 on bank 2 for the router Switcher aux buses need to be mapped to router...

  • Page 22: Ultriscape Multi-Viewer

    • Count — select 8. This creates the series of 1-8 for Aux Bank 1. 6. Click Apply. 7. For each of the new sources you need to add a custom VID. The VIDs must follow the format <router-name> .slot0.virt-out[ aux ].sdi.ch1. For example, aux 7 on bank 4 for the router being used for this example would be Ultrix-5ru.slot0.virt-out[31].sdi.ch1.

  • Page 23: Network Setup

    Network Setup 5. Optional: Enter the Default Gateway for the frame. 6. In the Panel section, enter the IP address of If the switcher is using the default network the master panel in the IP Address Master settings, the control panel will automatically Panel field.

  • Page 24: To Set The Panel Dns Resolver

    to enter a user name and password. The 4. Press Add to add the new IP address to the defaults are user and password. list or Replace to replace the currently selected IP address. 8. Click Other... > Network. 9. In the Panel area, enter the IP address for Note: The DNS resolver can have a maximum of 3 nameserver entries.

  • Page 25: To Set Up User Accounts And Passwords

    To Set System Time Manually services as listed below. These services can be disabled by Ross Video Technical Support Note: If the switcher is using a Network Time Protocol Server if required for added security.

  • Page 26: Video Reference

    Video Reference Video Format Required Reference 1080p 59.94Hz (A/B) 480i The switcher receives a reference signal from 1080i 59.94Hz the router. From that reference signal you can 1080i 60Hz 1080p 60Hz select the video format that you want the switcher to operate in. If you want to operate UHDTV1 50Hz (UHD-2SI) 576i in a video format that is not supported by the...

  • Page 27: To Set The Switching Field

    To Set the Switching Field 1. Press HOME > Setup > Installation > Output > More. 2. Toggle Switch on to select between field 1 (F1) or field 2 (F2) as the switching field. • F1 — transitions are performed after the odd field of the source video is drawn.

  • Page 28: Video Input Setup

    Video Input Setup edge. Unshaped key alphas can also be considered true linear alphas. • Shaped — switcher perform an additive Video sources come into the switcher from the key. With shaped keys, the key alpha cuts router matrix. Depending on how you want to a hole based on the monochrome value use these video sources, or where they come of the alpha.

  • Page 29: Control Panel Button Inserts

    Switch Assembly with a rolling Button insert templates can be downloaded from motion until they click together. Ross Video. To Install a Button Insert 1. Remove the Cap Assembly from the Switch Assembly by grasping it firmly and pulling away from the control panel surface.

  • Page 30: Editing Bus Maps

    are assigned to each ME is specific to the panel. • Copy — copy the source from the selected For example, on satellite panel 1 you can assign button. bus map 5 to ME 3. On satellite panel 4 you can •...

  • Page 31: Assigning Bus Maps

    • K+B TRANS — perform an auto transition To Assign a Bus Map to An Individual Bus of the AuxKey background and key on 1. Press HOME > Setup > Personality > Bus the aux bus that the source button is Maps >...

  • Page 32: To Assign A Tally To An Input

    You can only assign a single source to a tally, • Aux — select an aux bus but you can assign multiple tallies to the same 3. Use the ME/Aux knob to select the ME or source. aux bus that you want to set up the tally for. Tally ports are located on the Acuity ™...

  • Page 33: Video Output Setup

    Video Output Setup 2. Press User Out Assign. 3. Press the ME button for the ME that you want to configure the outputs for. Switcher outputs are routed to destinations in 4. Press the User Out Assign button for the the router matrix and can't be controlled from output that you want to assign a different the switcher directly.

  • Page 34: Split Me Functionality

    • The A-side and B-side can have different ME Tip: Including or excluding keys for a program output from transition rates. If both sides are selected and the Installation menu is stored in the Installation register and becomes the default state of that output. a transition is performed, the A-side and B-side will use their set transition rates.

  • Page 35: Personality

    Personality only when a transition is performed on an on-air If OverDrive ® is controlling the switcher, this is There settings allow you to configure the locked to All. switcher for your own work-flow or personal preferences. Personality settings are stored in Press HOME >...

  • Page 36: Aux Bus Names

    item for the next transition, the background will CC/Macro Attachments be selected instead. Sets whether or not custom controls that are attached to control panel buttons using the Press HOME > Setup > Personality and use the Attach Custom Controls Menu are run when the Option knob to select Auto Remove Key.

  • Page 37: Clear Bus Hold On All-All

    custom control to recall a single memory and • On — use the selected default transition rates override the Effects Dissolve and Keys Only on when you default an ME or the entire or off settings of how the memory was stored. switcher.

  • Page 38: Double Press Rate

    Double Press Rate button. Sets the length of time that you have to press a • OverDrive — Ross pattern code displayed on the pattern button. Use this number to select button a second time in order for the switcher ®...

  • Page 39: Global Mem Num Entry

    number of up/down converters available on the GUI Scroll Controls switcher. Sets whether the menu system uses graphical knobs for selections or up and down buttons. Press HOME > Setup > Personality and use the Option knob to select FTB Display. Press HOME >...

  • Page 40: Keypad Still Num Entry

    • None — keypads do not allow you to load a Knob List Expansion DVE wipe. Allows the knob list you are scrolling to expand • ME — only the Effects Memory keypad allows to the full size of the area for a period of time. you to load a DVE wipe.

  • Page 41: Menu Module Indicator

    Menu Module Indicator Press HOME > Setup > Personality and use the Option knob to select Open Shortcut on Top. Adds an icon (On) to the upper left corner of the upper or lower menu region to indicate which • Off — menus open in the bottom menu menu the Menu Module is showing.

  • Page 42: Recall Empty Memory

    Recall Empty Memory • Attributes — Media-Store setting are included during memory recalls if the Media Sets whether you can recall a memory that has -Store channel is turned on from the ME no content, has been deleted, or has been Memory Attributes menu.

  • Page 43: Roll Clip Mode

    Roll Clip Mode Shift Locking Determines how the ROLL CLIP button behaves Sets whether double-pressing the SHIFT button when a server is selected on the preview bus. on a crosspoint bus toggles shift on. This setting is applied to all MEs on the switcher. Press HOME >...

  • Page 44: Show Last Mem Recalled

    • On — continue to light the custom control feature is turned on, the sources that you select button after the custom control has on the preset bus act as if they are being selected ended. on the program bus, and the sources selected on the program bus act as if they are being 2.

  • Page 45: Ultrachrome Dflt Color

    • Use the Value knob to select the address, or • Off — a user cannot connect to the panel UMD input number, that you want to get the remotely (default). time clock data from. Virtual Panel Positioner Reset UltraChrome Dflt Color Allows you to specify whether the positioner on Allows you to set the default color that the the virtual panel returns to the neutral position...

  • Page 46: Wake Up On Command

    Wake Up On Command Module Action Allows you to specify whether the control panel Cut and Auto Transitions will wake from sleep mode when it receives a Keyer Next Transition Selection on same ME command from OverDrive ® only Press HOME > Setup > Personality and use the Next Transition Selection Option knob to select Wake Up On Command.

  • Page 47: To Set Up An Me Auto Follow

    User Wipes echoed. Custom control or editor based commands are not included. User wipes allow you to select from the pre-loaded additional wipes and assign them to To Set Up An ME Auto Follow the user wipe buttons. The user wipe buttons 1.

  • Page 48: Gpi Control

    GPI Control To Name a GPI 1. Press HOME > Setup > Installation > GPI General Purpose Interface (GPI) is a high/low Input/Output > GPI Name. voltage signalling protocol that allows the 2. Use the bottom knob to select the GPI output switcher to send simple commands to an you want to name.

  • Page 49: Gpi Tallies

    module. Use the Area knob to select 3. Use the Tally Location knob to select the where you want to transition performed. tallies that you want to configure. • Cut — a cut transition is performed on 4. Use the Tally knob to select the tally that you the selected ME or Fade To Black module.
  • Page 50 If you are using the GPI to control the device, the video source should be video output coming from the device. 3. Use the GPI Output knob to select the GPI output that you want to assign to the video source.

  • Page 51: Multipanel

    MultiPanel To Set Up Installation Menu Permission Tip: Only one control panel can be in the Installation menus You can connect one master panel and up to at a time. Press HOME > Setup > More > Installation Menu Status to see which control panel is currently in the menu. Press eight satellite panels to a single frame.

  • Page 52: Color Schemes

    Color Schemes Button Color Selected Bttns The color used when a non-source The switcher can be customized for menu button is selected. appearance, button colors, and mnemonic • Item On Color — use the Item On Color. colors. • Item On Color — use the Item On Color.

  • Page 53: To Set Source Button Colors

    3. Press Green and use the Green Gain knob Button Color to adjust the gain of the green LED in the Attached The color used to show that a mnemonics. Macros custom control is attached to a 4. Press Blue and use the Blue Gain knob to button.

  • Page 54: Control Panel Display Brightness

    • Orange — use an orange color. • Purple — use a purple color. • ME X Glow — use ME Glow color X. • Aux Glow — use the aux glow color. • CC Glow — use the CC glow color. •...

  • Page 55: Device Control

    Device Control 3. Use the Device knob to select the class of device you want to set up on the selected port. The switcher can interface with a number of 4. Press Select Device and use the Device knob peripheral devices, such as video servers, audio to select the particular device or protocol mixers, routers, character generators, and you are using to interface with your device.

  • Page 56: Alternate Devices

    • PAN NET X — ethernet connection on the To Set up an Alternate Device control panel. All Net ports share the IP The alternate device setting allows you to address of the panel, but different provide the IP address of an alternate device network ports.

  • Page 57: Audio Mixer Extra Options

    sheet for the device you are connecting to the Audio Server Extra Options switcher. Option Value Audio Mixer Extra Options Bus Address Select the Remote Control Address that the audio server is set to. Option Value ABMs Set the number of 1RU Audio Breakout Automation Extra Options Modules connected to Graphite.

  • Page 58: Editor Extra Options

    BRC-900 camera head. • Relaxed — control all devices connected ® • Ross PIVOTCam — select for a Ross to the Pbus device whether they respond PIVOTCam-20 camera head. to the query command or not. • Strict — control only devices connected...

  • Page 59: Rosstalk Extra Options

    Router Extra Options are polled (All). We recommend that you only use Selected if instructed to do so by Option Value Ross Video Technical Support. Base Select whether the router starts counting Protocol Select the protocol that is used by the switcher sources at 0 or 1.

  • Page 60: Switcher Extra Options

    Switcher Extra Options Video Server Extra Options Option Value Option Value Ping Select whether the switcher sends a ping Clip List Associate a video server with either Clip List after 10 minutes of inactivity (On) or not A or Clip List B, or use the Floating list. Clip (Off).

  • Page 61: Vtr Extra Options

    Play register. command with your device or as advised by Ross Video Technical Support. Tip: If you know the name of the clip, press Enter ID and enter the name of the clip directly from the Enter Clip ID...

  • Page 62: Audio Channel Setup

    The number of channels listed is the number Tip: If you select different start and end points to use of channels selected for the Max Channels on-air, the original inpoint and outpoint for the clip will remain unchanged on the device. This allows you to create extra option for your audio mixer.

  • Page 63: To Set Up An Audio Group

    5. Press HOME > Confirm. (Video), or a set audio transition rate (Audio). To Set Up an Audio Group 3. Use the Audio Channel knob to select the Up to three audio channels, or groups, can be audio channel you want to set the audio grouped together.

  • Page 64: Auxiliary Control Panels

    Auxiliary Control Panels 7. Press Exit. 8. Press HOME > Confirm. An auxiliary control panel provides an extra V-053B Auxiliary Control Panels row of source buttons that can be assigned to an aux bus. This single row of buttons can be The V-053B auxiliary control panel must be set used to select sources on the aux output, or to up on one of the External Link ports on the back...

  • Page 65: Auxiliary Control Panel Ccu Joystick Control

    only view what is being selected on the signal). Every time the circuit closes, the aux bus. You will not be able to change override state will toggle. the source selections for this aux bus • High-Toggle — set the trigger as a toggle from this auxiliary control panel.

  • Page 66: Panel Modules

    Panel Modules Front of Control Panel The control panel supports a number of different modules installed into blank slots on the control panel or a SideBox or SideBoxNet Retaining Nuts connected to the switcher. Figure 8: Remove Module Cover Plate For information on installing a module into the 6.

  • Page 67: To Upgrade A Pmc

    To Upgrade a PMC 1. Press HOME > Setup > Installation > Com Setup > Type. The Panel Module Controllers (PMCs) may need 2. Press Type and use the Com Port knob to to be upgraded if you perform a software select the Remote or PanelNet port that you upgrade or replace a module.

  • Page 68: To Automatically Map Modules To A Row

    3. Press a button on the module that you want 6. Press a button on all the modules that you to assign to a row. This sets the Link/Node want to assign to the selected row starting knob to that module. with the first source button/crosspoint module on the left.

  • Page 69: To Name A Page

    2. Use the Module Row knob to select the row on page 69 for information on assigning a page to a that the Shot Box or auxiliary control panel Shot Box. is assigned to. 4. Use the Bank and Button knobs to select the 3.

  • Page 70: To Map An Audio Control Module To A Panel Row

    • Yellow — Indicates that all channels assigned • Master — assign the master level to the to that fader are off-air. fader. Note: The switcher supports a maximum of four (4) Audio 4. Press HOME > Confirm. Control modules connected to a control panel. Two can be installed inside the control panel, and two outside the control To Unassign an Audio Channel panel.

  • Page 71: To Set Sidestick Mnemonic Brightness

    • The On Air button selects the first camera Option Value that is tallied as on-air. A C: appears before CameraFollow Select whether the SideStick module the camera name on the display. is automatically assigned to the • The Preset button selects the first camera camera selected on program that is tallied on preview.

  • Page 72: To Name A Sidestick Button

    • None — no function is assigned to the Param Type Description button. CustCtrl Use the CustCtrl knob to select • Page Select — put the SideStick module the custom control that you into selection mode where some of the want to assign to the selected remaining buttons can be used to switch button.
  • Page 73 • None — don't use a color for the mnemonic. 6. Press Accept New Name. Ultrix Acuity Setup Manual (v10.0) — Panel Modules • 73...

  • Page 74: Color Correction

    Color Correction 1. Double-press the source button for the input video source, or bus, that you want to apply the Proc Amp to. Color correction is performed by either 2. Press Input Proc Amp or Bus Proc Amp to Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) in the HSL select the type of proc amp that is applied.

  • Page 75: Rgb Color Correction

    • Gamma Offset — adjust the luminance 6. Use the Gamma Value and Gamma Offset gamma offset of the control point. knobs to adjust the gamma of the selected color component(s). RGB Color Correction • Gamma Value — adjust the gamma control point of the selected The RGB Color Correctors allow you to adjust component(s).
  • Page 76 5. Press a different source button to select the source or bus that you want to copy the color corrector settings to. The current selection is shown in the upper left corner of the menu. 6. Press Paste Input or Paste Bus to paste the color corrector setting.

  • Page 77: Status

    The web interface provides an overview of all This date, along with the version number, the boards, cards, and modules in the frame and helps a Ross Video Technical Support person control panel, as well as their current status. correctly identify the software you are running.

  • Page 78: Frame Boards

    Note: If the message • Complete Status — view the status of all errors! is displayed, contact Ross VideoTechnical Support components in the switcher. for information on diagnosing this warning. • Warnings — view the status of only the components that are indicating a warning.

  • Page 79: Bus Selection Status

    Tx/Rx Status Component Definition Frame A frame has been detected and is The switcher tracks the status of the Present communicating with the control panel. If the communication ports on the control panel and Unsupported frame message, frame and records errors. board configuration.

  • Page 80: To View The Custom Controls Currently Running

    To View the Custom Controls Currently Running Press HOME > Status > More > Custom Controls Running. The menu shows a list of all the custom controls that are currently running. 80 • Status — Ultrix Acuity Setup Manual (v10.0)

  • Page 81: Options

    ME, for a total of 6 keys per full ME. Note: A serial number can only be installed by contacting Ross • ME X UHD — adds support for the Video Technical Support. selected ME in UHDTV1.

  • Page 82: To Recall Options Codes

    Delete All SW Options commands allow you to delete selected, or all, installed software options. Do not attempt to delete your options unless instructed to by Ross Video Technical Support. Ensure that you have stored your option codes before attempting to delete the options.

  • Page 83: Calibration

    Calibration Calibration allows you to reset the limits of the faders on the control panel, re-center the positioner with X, Y and Z limits, and align the touchscreen display. Calibration can also be used to have the LEDs in the buttons of the control panel display in a calibrated, or uncalibrated mode.

  • Page 84: Control Panel Diagnostics

    2. Press the button that you want to test. issues with your switcher. The name or function of the button is listed These tests are designed to be used by Ross on the menu, as well as the module and Video Technical Support and other qualified hardware location of the button.

  • Page 85: To Perform A Control Panel Display Test

    2. Move the positioner forward and backward, To Perform an Audio Fader Test left and right, and twist the knob. The Audio Fader test allows you to test the functionality of the audio faders on the Audio An illustration of the positioner on the Control module.

  • Page 86: To Identify A Failed Cooling Fan

    not have the Redundant Power option, only the Primary Power Supply module is present with power supplies 1 and 2. Primary Secondary Figure 15: Power Supply Modules 2. Place a small piece of paper in front of each cooling fan in the Power Supply Module to Primary Secondary determine if the fan is moving air.

  • Page 87: To Perform An Lvds Test

    • RS-232 — use the RS-232 (TIA/EIA-232) is used to pass information between the control transmission standard. panel CPU and the PCH. Press HOME > More > Diagnostics > Panel 4. Press Test. Diagnostics > PCH Test > PCI Test. The outcome of the test is reported on the menu The outcome of the test is reported on the menu as passed or failed.
  • Page 88 operating properly. To ensure that all external communications ports are operating properly, a loopback adapter must be installed on each serial port. A loopback adapter is required to be connected to each of the serial ports on the control panel, and any LVDS port that does not have a module connected to it.

  • Page 89: Frame Diagnostics

    The current tally is listed on the menu. These tests are designed to be used by Ross Video Technical Support and other qualified Ross Video personnel. Installed Frame Boards...

  • Page 90: Port Monitoring And Logs

    To Monitor an Ethernet Port The ethernet port monitor collects packet information between the switcher and the Port monitoring and log files allow Ross Video device you are trying to communicate with. technical support to assist in diagnosing problems with your switcher, or studio setup.

  • Page 91: To Set The Device Log Level

    (password) and click OK. Note: This feature should only be used if you are instructed to do so by Ross Video Technical Support. Tip: You can collect only the current log files by clicking on Get Current Logs and following the instructions. Only the logs that...

  • Page 92: Panel Logs

    Diagnostics > Copy Panel Logs to USB. Sending Files to Ross Video Log files can be quite large, making electronic transfer the easiest way to transfer them. Ross Video has a transfer application specially set up to send logs and setup files.

  • Page 93: Switcher Maintenance

    Switcher Maintenance 4. If you selected Clean Up, press Yes to confirm the deletion of the files. 5. Press Continue. There are a number of maintenance and support The progress of the backup is shown at the procedures that are performed to safeguard the top of the System Info page from the web proper operation of your switcher, as well as interface.

  • Page 94: To Upload Configuration Files

    Important: Do not upgrade the control panel using panel. this method unless instructed to do so by Ross Technical Support. 3. Press the two Exit buttons at the same time to exit dusting mode.

  • Page 95: To Recall Default Settings

    2. Press the button for the register you want Note: If the Installation menu is locked, you cannot recall the to default or press Factory Reset All to recall factory default settings for Installation, but all other registers will recall normally. all factory default setting.
  • Page 96 3. Label and remove the Power Supply Status cables and Power Supply cables for each power supply in the Power Supply module before you remove them. If there is only power supply in the module, you do not need to label the cables. 4.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware Weight A2M Panel 57lbs (25.9kg) The information is this section is subject to A2X Panel 62lbs (28.1kg) change without notice. A3 Panel 75lbs (34.0kg) Switcher Resources A3M Panel 74lbs (33.6kg) The number of resources specific to your A4 Panel 103lbs (46.7kg) switcher depends on the options installed.

  • Page 98: Aux Power Ports

    Power Rating Signal +12VDC Table 9: Input Voltage Component Power Rating Serial Ports Panel 90-250V~ The serial ports on the back of the control panel 47-63Hz support the RS-232 (TIA/EIA-232) and RS-422 (TIA/EIA-422) transmission standards. Table 10: Power Consumption Component Power Consumption (Full Load) Figure 17: Serial Port (female)

  • Page 99: Tally Ports

    Table 15: Tally Rating Specification Value Figure 19: GPI Port (female) Input Voltage 24VAC(rms)/40VDC Table 14: GPIO Port Pinouts Maximum Current 120mA Signal Impedance <15 ohm GPI I/O 1 Table 16: Tally Pinouts GPI I/O 2 GPI I/O 3 Tally # GPI I/O 4 GPI I/O 5 GPI I/O 6...

  • Page 100: Ltc Input

    LTC Input 100 • Specifications — Ultrix Acuity Setup Manual (v10.0)

  • Page 101: Glossary

    Glossary Chroma Key Edge Softness Edge Softness lets you apply varying degrees of softening to the Foreground edges to help it Interlaced blend in with the underlying background image An Interlaced video format starts at the top of that it is being keyed over. the screen and draws all the odd number scan lines and then all the even number scan lines Chroma Key Foreground...
  • Page 102 foreground, where it blends into the Gamma background. Gamma corrections introduce non-linear corrections to a video signal. A gamma correction can be described as taking a point on An instantaneous switch from one video signal the output versus input video signal line and to another.
  • Page 103 RossTalk cut by dark areas of the key source instead of An ethernet based protocol that allows the bright areas. control over Ross devices using plain english commands. Key Mask A keying technique in which a pattern is Standard-Definition combined with the key source to block out A standard definition (480i or 576i) video signal.
  • Page 104 Split Key A Split key allows you to assign a different alpha source for a key than the fill/alpha associations that are set up during configuration or to use a separate alpha source for a Self key. SuperBlack In broadcast video, the legal color range is 7.5 IRE (black) to 100 IRE (white).

  • Page 105: Index

    Index Color Correction (continued) Defaulting Alternate Device Proc Amp Alternate Devices Assign ME, Personality Color Picker Audio 62–63 Color Schemes 52–53 Auto Mute Button Colors Channel Menu Skin Channel Name Mnemonic Color Fade Rate Communications Group Ethernet Source Serial Audio Control Module Configurable Program Outputs Audio Cut, Personality Configuration Files...
  • Page 106 Ethernet Communication 55–56 Alternate Device Execute Cam Move on Transition, Personality Locking Menus Installation Extra Options Personality Logs 90–92 Device Log Level Port Monitor Fade to Black Sending Fan Failure Control Panel Fixed Memories, Personality Follow, Bus/ME Matte Limit, Personality Frame Boards Frame Diagnostic Tests ME Follow...
  • Page 107 Panel Status Source Button Inserts Patchbay Source Names Pbus Memory, Personality Specifications 97–98 PCH Test Remote Port Permissions, Media-Store Specifications, Aux Power Port Personalities Split ME Personality Menu Lock Status 78–79 PiP Configuration CC Running Port Monitor Definitions Ports, Network Tx/Rx Power Down Store Mode, Personality...

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