Ross XPression User manual

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Technical Support:
1-844-652-0645 (North America)
[phone] (International)
Email: [email protected]
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1Use the supplied Rack Mount Kit to mount the XPression system in a 19’’ EIA equipment rack.
For information on installing the XPression chassis in a rack, see the provided document “Installing the
Chassis in a Rack”.
2Plug the supplied Keyboard into one of the USB-C ports using the supplied USB-C to USB-A adapter.
3Plug the supplied Mouse into one of the USB ports using the supplied USB-C to USB-A adapter.
4Connect a Monitor (customer supplied) to any of the three display ports (a).
A monitor may also be connected to the USB-C port (b). When using display ports, ensure the correct
display port to DVI adapters are used (DVI-D or DVI-I).
KVM extenders (customer supplied) are required when the XPression system monitor, keyboard, and
mouse are located remotely from the rack room.
5 Plug an Ethernet cable from your Local Area Network into either the 1G (a) or 10G (b) Ethernet port.
XPression systems can be connected to the Internet or restricted production network. The network
connection is also used to distribute assets and for the RossTalk/Smart GPI feature.
6 Connect your house reference Genlock signal to the REF mini-BNC connector.
XPression systems accept analog blackburst or tri-level sync as reference inputs. Tri-level sync is
recommended for HD installations.
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CAUTION: Before you set up and operate this product, see the “Important Safety Instructions” in your Manual.
Getting Started
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When contacting technical support: please
provide the information
listed on the following label,
which is located on the top
right front side of the
chassis.
Ross Video Ltd.
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operating XPression, see the “XPression User Guide” available in the C:\Archive folder
other XPression features and functions, see the documents available in the C:\Archive folder
For information on...
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HD-BNC Default (2 in 6 out)
1 In 1
2 Out 1 Fill
3 Out 2 Fill
4 Out 3 Fill
5 In 2
6 Out 1 Key
7 Out 2 Key
8 Out 3 Key
SDI 7
SDI 8
SDI 5
SDI 6
SDI 3
SDI 4
SDI 1
SDI 2
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7 Connect the HD-BNC end of the pigtail cables to the HD-BNC connectors and attach the SDI cables to the BNC end of the pigtails according to their required destination (see the XPression User Guide
or Help file for information about configuring the key and fill for the HD-BNC connectors). The default configuration is displayed in the table below.
Not all HD-BNC connectors will be active depending on the XPression software edition. Keep any unused pigtail and SDI cables in a safe place for future use.
If your facility requires analog outputs, additional outboard digital to analog conversion equipment is available from Ross Video.
Inputs/outputs can be configured in the Hardware Setup in the XPression User Guide or Help file.
8 Connect power cords from the AC Ports on the XPression system to the mains power.
XPression system power supplies are auto-sensing and can use either 110 VAC or 220 VAC.
9 On the front of the chassis, press the button on the outer-left side of the door and pull the door outward to remove it from the XPression system.
10 Press the Power button ( ) on the front of the XPression system.
Wait for the system to finish booting up.
When shutting down, Ross Video recommends shutting down XPression systems from the Windows operating system.
11 Click the XPression user account icon to log onto the system.
12 Launch XPression from the Start menu.