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Ross Synergy MD Operator's Manual (421 pages)

Brand: Ross | Category: Switch | Size: 6 MB

Symbol Meanings
3
Important Safety Instructions
3
EMC Notices
5
General Handling Guidelines
5
Warranty and Repair Policy
7
Environmental Information
8
Table of Contents
11
Introduction
19
A Word of Thanks
19
About this Manual
20
Documentation Conventions
21
Setup Installation
21
Documentation Terms
22
Abbreviations
23
Related Publications
24
Product Overview
25
Product Highlights
25
Standard Features
28
System Options
37
A Word about Technical Support
50
Control Panel Introduction
51
In this Chapter
51
Control Panel Sections
52
Synergy 4 Control Panel
53
Synergy 3 Control Panel
54
Synergy 2 Control Panel
55
Synergy 1 Control Panel
56
Downstream Keyers
60
Video Flow through the Switcher
64
Synergy 3.5 and 4 Q/MD-X Video Flow
64
Synergy 2.5 and 3 Q/MD/X Video Flow
66
Synergy 1.5 and 2 Q/MD/X Video Flow
67
Synergy 1 Q/MD Video Flow
69
Using a Keyboard
70
Using the Keyboard in System Control Menus
70
Using the Keyboard in Change Name Menus
71
Switcher Color Scheme
72
Resetting the Switcher
73
Full Restart
73
Global-Store Restart
73
Updating Panel Data
74
System Shutdown
74
Software Reset
74
Shutting down the Synergy Switcher
77
Powering off the Synergy Switcher
77
Reinstalling the Frame Door
78
Switcher Timeout
80
Using the Menu System
81
In this Chapter
81
About the System Control Display
82
Menu System Basics
83
Using the Keyboard in System Control Menus
85
Positioner Icons
86
Adjusting the Display
87
Setup Display
87
Help Features
88
Help Menu
88
Pop-Up Help
88
Installed Options
90
Software Options Menu
90
Panel Boards Menu
91
Frame Boards Menu
92
Screen Capture
93
Switcher Basics
95
In this Chapter
95
Before Starting
96
Control Panel Software Reset, Control Panel Method
96
Control Panel Software Reset, Menu Method
96
Power Fail Indicators
97
Power Failure
97
Switcher Personality
98
Navigating to the Personality Menu
98
Audio Cut Only
98
Audio Transition MLE Assignment
99
Auto Recall
99
Auto Remove Key
100
Bank 0 Lit
101
Clear Bus Hold on All-All
101
Double Press Rate
101
DSK Auto Cut
102
Editor Trans Rate
102
FTB Display
102
Isolate Multidsks
103
Key Cut then Fade
103
Keypad Clip Entry
104
Log Overdrive Messages
104
Matte Limit
105
Mem Bank Cycle Max
105
Multiple Custom Controls
106
Panel Sleep Time
106
Pbus Memory
107
Recall Global-Store Mode
107
Recall MLE-Store Mode
107
Roll VTR Mode
108
Squeeze & Tease Mode
109
Store Mode
110
Swap Keyers Cut & Auto
110
Swap PGM/PST Buses
111
Swap Trans Cut & Auto
111
Time Clock Source
111
Time Clock UMD Number
112
Ultrachrome Dflt Color
112
Ultrachrome Dflt Mode
112
Wakeup on Command
113
Squeeze & Tease MD Pattern Button Assign Option
113
Standard Mnemonics
114
Basic Switcher Functions
116
General Button Rules
116
Crosspoint Buttons
116
SHIFT Button
117
Reverse Key Shift Mode
118
Assigning a Bus Map to an Individual Bus
118
Assigning a Bus Map to Multiple Buses
120
Flip-Flop Operation
120
Key Bus
122
Bus Indicators
124
MLE Tally
124
Non-Sync Indicators
125
Knobs
126
Re-Entry
127
Using the Preview Bus
129
Synergy 1 Preview Bus
129
Synergy 2, 3 and 4 Preview Bus
129
Look Ahead Preview
131
Fade to Black
132
Using Fade to Black
132
Cut to Black
133
Changing Fade to Black Rates
134
Using Smartconversion
135
Converting Video
135
Overriding Input Format
135
Smartconversion Status
136
Converter Assignments
137
Background Transitions
139
In this Chapter
139
Transition Group
140
Synergy 1 Transition Group
140
Fader Section
140
Synergy 2, 3, and 4 Transition Group
143
Using Manual Transitions
147
Using Cut Transitions
148
Using Dissolves
149
Working with Next Transitions
150
Auto Transitions
152
Preset Black
155
Transition Preview
155
Key over
157
Transition Limit
158
Pattern Control
161
In this Chapter
161
Pattern Control Group
162
Synergy 4 Pattern Control
162
Synergy 3 Pattern Control
162
Synergy 2 Pattern Control
163
Synergy 1 Pattern Control
164
Using Wipes
168
Adjusting Matrix Wipes
169
Adjusting Wipes
170
User Wipes
172
Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes
175
Matte Group
177
Synergy 4 Mattes
177
Synergy 3 Mattes
177
Synergy 2 Mattes
178
Synergy 1 Mattes
178
Creating Washes
182
Creating a Pattern Border Color or Wash
182
Creating a Matte Fill Color or Wash
185
Creating a Color Background Color
185
Using the Utility Bus for Washes
186
Keying
189
In this Chapter
189
Introduction to Keying
190
Key Group Basics
190
MLE Key Groups
192
Downstream Key Groups
192
Key Functions
194
A Word about Flexiclean
201
Effects Control Group
203
Synergy 4 Effects Control
203
Synergy 3 Effects Control
204
Synergy 2 Effects Control
205
Using MLE Keys
209
Performing a Self Key
209
Performing an Auto Select Key
211
Performing an Ultrachrome Chroma Key
214
Chroma Key Lighting Tips
230
Performing a Preset Pattern Key
232
Split Keys
235
Performing a Split Key
235
Using Downstream Keys
238
DSK Source Bus Setup
240
Setup Installation
242
Installation
243
Multidsk Option
244
Multidsk for Downstream Key Groups
244
Multidsk Operation
246
Isolated and Locked Multidsk Mode
249
Auxkey Option
252
Auxkey Operation
252
Auto Transition Rates
256
Setting Auto Transition Rates
256
Key Modifiers
261
In this Chapter
261
Filling a Key with Matte
262
Masking Keys
263
Using a Box Mask
263
Using a Pattern Mask
264
Using a Utility Bus Mask
265
Inverting Keys
266
Flying Keys
267
Bordering Keys
268
Bordering a Key
268
Programming a Favorite CG
272
Positioner Group
273
Synergy 4
273
Synergy 3
273
Synergy 2
274
Synergy 1
274
Memory and Disk Functions
279
In this Chapter
279
Global Memory System Group
280
Synergy 4
280
Synergy 3
281
Synergy 2
281
Synergy 1
282
Storing Memory Registers
287
Recalling Memory Registers
290
Memory Lock
294
Naming Memory Registers
296
Effects Dissolve
298
Using Storage Devices
303
Naming a Setup
303
Saving Registers
305
Saving Individual Memory Registers
306
Saving Individual Custom Control Macros
308
Saving Individual S&T 3D Sequences
310
Saving Individual Bus Maps
311
Recalling Registers
313
Recalling Individual Memory Registers
315
Recalling Individual Custom Control Macros
317
Recalling Individual S&T 3D Sequences
319
Recalling Individual Bus Maps
321
Quick Formatting a USB Key
322
Custom Controls
325
In this Chapter
325
Custom Control Overview
326
Synergy 4
326
Synergy 3
326
Synergy 2
327
Synergy 1
327
Custom Control Functionality
327
Programming Control Panel Functions
329
Tips for Creating Custom Controls
331
Relative Custom Controls
332
Running Multiple Custom Controls
334
Programming Special Functions
336
Time Clock Functions
336
Special Functions
338
Pbus
353
Naming Custom Controls
356
Editing Custom Control Macros
360
Modifying Events
361
Inserting Events
362
Copying or Moving Custom Controls
365
Deleting Custom Controls
366
Saving and Recalling Custom Controls
367
Proc Amps and RGB Color Correctors
369
In this Chapter
369
Video Signal Correction Overview
370
Operating Modes
371
Input-Based Corrections
371
Bus-Based Corrections
371
Aux Bus Output-Based Corrections
372
Correction Parameters
373
Proc Amp Color Correctors
373
RGB Color Correctors
377
Using Proc Amp and RGB Color Correctors
381
Accessing the Video Correction Menu
381
Applying Proc Amp Corrections
381
Applying RGB Color Corrections
387
Aux Bus Output Correctors
391
Copying Corrections between Inputs and Video Buses
392
Returning to Default Settings
395
Glossary of Terms GL
399
Index
403

Ross Synergy MD Engineering Manual (388 pages)

Brand: Ross | Category: Switch | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
11
Introduction

19
- A Word of Thanks
  19
- About this Manual
  20
- Documentation Conventions
  21
- Documentation Terms
  22
- Abbreviations
  23
- Related Publications
  24
- Product Overview
  25
  - Product Highlights
    25
  - Standard Features
    28
  - System Options
    35
- A Word about Technical Support
  45
System Architecture

47
- In this Chapter
  47
  - Block Diagram
    48
  - Front Frame Layout
    49
  - Rear Frame Layout
    50
- System Boards
  51
- Buses and Video Routing
  53
  - Crosspoint Matrix
    53
  - Video Processor
    54
  - Squeeze & Tease MD
    55
  - Aux Buses
    56
  - Reference and PLL
    56
- Video Formats
  58
  - Horizontal Scan Lines
    58
  - Interlaced Vs. Progressive
    58
  - Frequency
    60
- CPU Structure
  62
  - A Note about CPU Architecture
    63
- Board Labeling
  64
Physical Installation

65
- In this Chapter
  65
  - Static Discharge
    65
- Getting Started
  66
  - Unpacking
    66
  - A Word about Serial Numbers
    66
- Equipment Overview
  67
  - Synergy Q/MD Control Panels
    67
- Installation at a Glance
  74
- Hardware Installation
  75
  - Installing the Control Panel
    75
  - Installing the Electronics Frame
    78
- Removing or Installing the Frame Door
  80
  - QMD/X Frame
    80
  - MD/X Frame
    81
- Removing/Installing Circuit Boards
  83
  - Front Frame Circuit Boards
    83
  - Rear Frame Circuit Boards
    85
- Connecting Frame Power
  89
  - Power Fail Indicators
    89
  - Power Failure
    90
- Installing Peripheral Equipment
  91
- Installing Remote Aux Panels
  92
- Remote/Peripheral Control Connections
  94
- Tally Connections
  96
  - Synergy 1 Q/MD Tally Connections
    96
  - Synergy 1.5 through 2.5 Q/MD Tally Connections
    97
- GPI I/O and System Fail Relay Connections
  100
Preliminary Cabling and Video Installation

101
- In this Chapter
  101
- Cabling
  102
  - Control Cable Installation
    103
  - Keyboard Cabling
    104
  - Remote Aux Panel Cabling
    104
  - Reference Signal Connection
    107
  - Monitor Connections
    107
- Power up
  109
- Resetting the Switcher
  110
  - Full Restart
    110
  - Software Reset
    110
  - Global-Store Restart
    112
  - Updating Panel Data
    113
- Shutting down the Switcher
  114
  - Powering off the Switcher
    114
- Preliminary Functional Check
  116
  - Basic Troubleshooting
    118
  - Switcher Timeout
    118
- Installing Video Input Board
  119
- Input Worksheet
  120
- Connecting and Verifying Inputs
  123
  - Input Connection
    123
  - Input Verification
    123
- Pushbutton Inserts
  125
  - Control Panel Pushbutton Inserts
    125
  - Remote Aux Panel Pushbutton Inserts
    126
Using the Menu System

127
- In this Chapter
  127
- About the System Control Display
  128
- Menu System Basics
  129
  - Using the Keyboard in System Control Menus
    131
  - Positioner Icons
    132
- Adjusting the Display
  133
- Help Features
  134
  - Help Menu
    134
- Screen Capture
  136
Software Upgrades and Options

137
- In this Chapter
  137
- Network Setup
  138
- Synergy MD/X Web Interface
  140
  - Accessing the Synergy MD/X Web Interface
    140
- System Info
  142
- Software Upgrade
  144
- Changing the Synergy MD/X Web Interface Account
  153
- Saving and Loading Setup Files
  155
- Installed Options
  163
BNC Configuration and Check

171
- In this Chapter
  171
- BNC Configuration
  172
  - Naming Input BNC
    172
  - Restoring Default BNC Names
    174
  - Setting up Mnemonics Displays for BNC Names
    175
  - Setting up BNC Types
    177
  - Setting up Tallies
    180
  - Setting up Alphas
    181
  - Setting up Auto Keys
    183
  - Setting up N/S Disable
    185
- Setting up Panel Buttons
  187
  - Editing a Bus Map
    187
  - Shifted Crosspoint Buttons
    190
  - Naming a Bus Map
    191
  - Copying a Bus Map
    192
  - Defaulting a Bus Map
    193
  - Assigning a Bus Map to an Individual Bus
    194
  - Assigning a Bus Map to Multiple Buses
    195
- Checking Inputs
  197
- Checking Keys
  198
Output Configuration

205
- In this Chapter
  205
- Output Worksheet
  206
- Configuring the Outputs
  207
  - Setting up General Outputs
    207
- Connecting and Verifying Outputs
  210
  - Output Connection
    210
  - Output Verification
    210
- MIX/Dsk Option
  214
  - MIX/Dsk Setup
    214
  - MIX/Dsk Operation
    215
- Multidsk Option
  216
  - Multidsk Setup
    216
- MIX/Multidsk
  218
- Auxkeys Option
  219
  - Auxkeys Setup
    219
- Additional Output Setup
  221
  - Clean Feed Setup
    221
  - Fade to Black Setup
    221
  - MLE Tally Setup
    222
  - Ancillary Data Setup
    223
  - Switch on Field Setup
    226
Basic Communications Setup

227
Custom Controls

247
- In this Chapter
  247
  - Synergy 1 Custom Controls
    248
  - Synergy 2 Custom Controls
    248
  - Synergy 2.5 Custom Controls
    249
- Custom Control Banks
  251
  - Custom Control Bank Setup
    251
  - Naming Custom Control Banks
    252
  - Customizing Mnemonic Displays - Banks
    254
- Programming Control Panel Functions
  257
  - Tips for Creating Custom Controls
    259
  - Relative Custom Controls
    260
  - Running Multiple Custom Controls
    262
- Programming Special Functions
  264
  - Time Clock Functions
    264
  - Special Functions
    266
  - Pbus
    281
- Naming Custom Controls
  284
- Editing Custom Control Macros
  288
  - Modifying Events
    289
  - Inserting Events
    290
- Copying or Moving Custom Controls
  293
- Deleting Custom Controls
  294
- Saving and Recalling Custom Controls
  295
- Video Checksums Custom Controls
  296
  - Types of Checksums
    296
  - Setting up a Checksum Custom Control
    296
  - Using a Checksum Custom Control
    300
Additional Installation Setups

303
- In this Chapter
  303
- Aux Bus Setup
  304
  - Modifying Aux Bus Names
    304
  - Setting up Local Aux Panels
    306
  - Assigning Aux Bus Tallies
    307
  - Setting up Remote Aux Panels
    308
- Remote Aux Panel GPI Setup
  311
- Standard GPI Setup
  319
  - Standard GPI Input Worksheet
    319
  - Standard GPI Output Worksheet
    320
  - Programming Standard GPI Inputs
    321
  - Programming Standard GPI Outputs
    324
  - Tally on Gpis
    327
  - GPI Information
    327
- Reference
  328
  - Compatible Video Formats
    328
  - Reference Setup
    329
- Recalling Factory Default Settings
  334
  - Recall Factory Procedure
    335
- Lock/Unlock Installation
  340
- Set System Time
  342
Completing Setup

343
- In this Chapter
  343
- About Synergy Q/MD File Storage
  344
- Saving Configurations
  346
- Recalling Configurations
  348
- Favorite CG Setup
  350
Smartconversion

351
- In this Chapter
  351
- Smartconversion Overview
  352
- Creating Conversion Loops
  353
  - Planning Your Conversion Loops
    353
  - Cabling Your Conversion Loops
    355
  - Configuring Your Switcher
    356
- Configuring Smartconversion
  357
Glossary of Terms GL

367
Index

371

Ross Synergy MD Operator's Manual (317 pages)

Brand: Ross | Category: Switch | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
11
In this Chapter
19
Peripheral Control and more
19
GPI Control
20
GPI Input Control - Area and Button
20
GPI Output Control
20
Aux Bus Group
21
Synergy 2
22
Synergy 3
22
Synergy 1
23
Using the Aux Bus
25
Remote Aux Panels
26
Synergy 1 Q/MD
26
Synergy 2 Q/MD/X
26
Synergy 3 Q/MD-X
26
Synergy 4 Q/MD-X
26
Using a Remote Aux Panel
28
Preview Overlay Group
31
Synergy 1
31
Synergy 2
31
Synergy 3 and 4
31
Preview Overlay Elements
32
Preview Overlay Font Color
42
Editor Interface
43
Changing the Still ID
44
External Still Store Interface
44
Character Generator Interface
45
Leitch (Inscriber) Inca CG
45
Chyron Duet LEX
57
Pinnacle Fxdeko II
67
Vizrt Viz|Trio Character Generator
71
Remote Camera Control Interface
73
Telemeterics Remote Camera Controller
73
Sony Robotic Camera Controller
76
Eagle Pan Tilt System
80
Panasonic Pan/Tilt Head
83
Vinten Autocam 200 Controller
85
Grass Valley Cameraman 3E 3-CCD Robotic Camera
86
Copy and Swap Functions
90
Copy MLE
90
Copy Key
92
Key Swap
93
Copy Matte
94
Copy Wipe
95
In this Chapter
97
Still-Store
97
Image Specifications
98
Preparing for Image Transfers
98
Creating a Connection to Your Switcher
101
Alternate Connection Method
102
Copying Still Images and Animations to Your Switcher
103
Transferring Still Images and Animations
103
Copying Images and Animations from Your Switcher
104
Legacy Image and Animation Files
104
Selecting a Still for a Still-Store Channel
105
Still-Store
105
Renaming a Still or Directory
107
Renumbering a Still
109
Creating a Directory
110
Deleting All Stills in a Directory
112
Deleting an Individual Still or Directory
113
Moving a Still from Directory to Directory
114
On-Air Properties
115
Default Stills
118
Capturing Stills
120
Clip Control
125
In this Chapter
125
Clip Control Overview
126
VTR Clip Control
126
Programming Clips
127
Programming VTR Custom Control Buttons
127
Running VTR Clips
135
Application Notes
141
Using Clips and Subclips on the Leitch ASC
141
In this Chapter
143
Squeeze & Tease MD Basic Operation
143
Operational Overview
144
Image Location in 3D Space
145
Position Coordinates
145
Working in 3D Space
145
Screen and Image Location
146
Perspective
147
Image Rotation
149
Channel Control Options
151
Image Centering
151
Conclusion
152
Using the Positioner / Joystick
153
Menu Structure
154
Through the FLY KEY
154
Through the Main Menu
155
Menu Tree
157
3D Guidelines
158
Fly Key Rules
158
Flying Keys
159
The S&T MD Position/Crop Menu
159
Assigning Channels to MLE Key Groups
160
Assigning Multiple Channels to a Flying Key
160
Channel Listing
160
Selecting Channels in an MLE Key Group
162
Channel Layering and Intersect
164
Frontside/Backside Video
165
Auto Flip
166
Using Frontside/Backside Video with Sequences
166
Using Frontside/Backside Video with Squeeze & Tease Wipes
166
In this Chapter
169
Position/Crop Functions
169
Position/Crop Menu
170
Image Position
171
X-Axis Position
172
Y-Axis Position
172
Z-Axis Position
172
Image Pivot Location
174
Pivot Presets
174
Pivot Position
175
Image Rotation
176
X-Axis Rotation
176
Y-Axis Rotation
177
Z-Axis Rotation
177
Image Aspect Ratio
178
Crop Horizontal
179
Image Cropping
179
Crop Vertical
180
Image Transparency
181
Image Freeze
182
Individual Centering
183
Advanced Positioning
185
In this Chapter
185
Advanced Positioning Menu
186
Spin
187
Viewpoint
188
Locate
189
Individual Centering
190
Borders
191
In this Chapter
191
Picture Frame Borders Menu
192
Border Size
193
Border Appearance
194
Border Softness
194
Border Symmetry
195
Border Transparency
195
Border Style
197
Border Color
198
Rgb
198
Hsl
199
Working with Multiple Channels
200
Individual Centering
201
In this Chapter
203
Preprocessor Effects
203
Working with Preprocessor Effects
204
Defocus
205
Mosaic
206
Posterize
206
Colorize
207
Strobe
208
In this Chapter
211
Sequences and Squeeze & Tease Wipes
211
Introduction to Sequences and Squeeze & Tease Wipes
212
- Sequences
  212
- Squeeze & Tease Wipes
  212
- Working with Sequences
  213
- Creating a Sequence
  217
Pattern Control
218
- Modifying Keyframes
  223
- Modifying Spline Motion
  226
- Adding a Hold to a Sequence
  228
- Running a Sequence with a Hold
  230
- Renaming a Sequence
  230
- Loading a Sequence
  231
- Running a Sequence
  232
- Deleting a Sequence
  234
- Recalling Sequences Using the Pattern Control Buttons
  235
- Assigning a Sequence to a Different Pattern Selection Button
  236
- Sequence Memory Notes
  237
- Previewing a Sequence
  237
- Custom Controls and Sequences
  238
- Working with Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes
  239
- Creating a Squeeze & Tease Wipe
  240
- Loading a Squeeze & Tease Wipe
  243
- Running a Squeeze & Tease Wipe
  243
- Custom Controls and Squeeze & Tease Wipes
  244
- Storing Sequences and Squeeze & Tease Wipes
  245
- Storing 3D Sequences
  245
- Storing Memories
  246
- Storing Individual Memory Registers
  248
- Storing an Individual S&T 3D Sequence
  249
- Recalling Sequences and Squeeze & Tease Wipes
  251
- Recalling an Entire Set of Sequences
  251
- Recalling an Individual S&T 3D Sequence
  252
- Lighting
  255
- In this Chapter
  255
- Lighting Effects Overview
  256
- Applying Lighting Effects
  258
- Applying Lighting Presets
  258
- Applying Individual Lighting Parameters
  259
- Working with Multiple Channels
  261
- Individual Centering
  263
- WARP Effects
  265
- In this Chapter
  265
- Selecting and Working with WARP Effects
  266
- WARP Resources
  267
- WARP Effects
  268
- Film
  268
- Globe
  270
- Heart
  273
- Lens Flare
  275
- Magnify
  277
- Melt
  279
- Obscure
  280
- Page Roll
  282
- Pixie Dust
  283
- Ripple
  285
- Sand
  287
- Split
  288
- Star
  289
- Stretch
  292
- Appendix A. Menu Trees
  293
- In this Appendix
  293
- BNC Configuration Menu Tree
  294
- Installation Setup Menu Tree
  295
- Communications Menu Tree
  296
- Custom Control Menu Tree
  297
Custom Controls
298
- Custom Control Banks Menu Tree
  298
- Disk Menu Tree
  299
- Recall Factory Menu Tree
  300
- Appendix B. Squeeze & Tease MD Wipes and Sequences
  301
- In this Appendix
  301
Glossary of Terms GL
305
- Glossary of Terms GL
  307
Index
309