Ross Graphite User manual

Graphite
Operation Manual
v1.1

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Document Information
• Ross Part Number: 4850DR-110-01.1
• Release Date: December, 2017. Printed in Canada
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Important Regulatory and Safety
Notices to Service Personnel
Before using this product and any associated equipment,
refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed in
the front of your Setup Manual to avoid personnel injury
and to prevent product damage.
Warranty and Repair Policy
Ross Video Limited (Ross) warrants its switchers and
related options, to be free from defects under normal use
and service for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of
shipment. Fader handle assemblies are warranted for the
life of the product. If an item becomes defective within
the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the
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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
(www.rossvideo.com), or on the Ross Video Community
site (discussions.rossvideo.com/)
•Carbonite Online Help for Graphite — visit
help.rossvideo.com/graphite
•Operation Manual (4850DR-110) — operational
instructions for the Carbonite switcher subsystem
•Setup Manual (4850DR-120) — setup and
conguration instructions for the Carbonite subsystem
•Graphite QuickStart Poster (4850DR-200) — setup
information and specications for Graphite
•Upgrade Notes (4850DR-500) — upgrade
instructions, new features, and known issues for a
given software version
•Control Panel Desk Mounting (4802DR-302) —
desk mounting instructions for Carbonite control
panel
•SideBox Installation (4802DR-304) — installation
and mounting instruction for SideBox module
•Auxiliary Control Panel Installation (4802DR-305)
— installation and mounting instruction for remote
aux panel (CPS-AUX-053B)
•RossTalk Commands (4802DR-403) — supported
commands using RossTalk protocol
•Device Setup Sheets (4802DR-6xx) — setup
information for controlling external devices from the
switcher
•Robotic Camera Control (4802DR-131) —
overview of the operational interface when controlling
a robotic camera from the switcher
•Audio Mixer Control (4802DR-132) — overview
of the operational interface when controlling an audio
mixer from the switcher
•Video Server Control (4802DR-133) — overview
of the operational interface when controlling a video
server from the switcher
•CarboNET Installation (4805DR-100) —
installation instructions for the Carbonite PMC
translator.
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Contents
Features...............................................................7
RAVE Audio Mixer...................................................................7
Clean Feed Output..................................................................7
Custom Controls......................................................................7
Device Control.........................................................................7
DVE (Fly Key)..........................................................................7
Effects Dissolve.......................................................................7
LiveEDL...................................................................................7
Matte/Wash Generator............................................................7
ME Effect System....................................................................8
Media-Store.............................................................................8
MediaManager........................................................................8
MediaWipe..............................................................................8
MemoryAI Recall Mode...........................................................8
Memory System......................................................................8
MiniME™..................................................................................8
MultiScreen.............................................................................8
MultiViewer..............................................................................8
Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators.......................................9
UltraChrome............................................................................9
Getting Started..................................................10
Control Panel Overview...................................11
Control Panel Areas..............................................................11
Menu System....................................................12
Menu Navigation...................................................................12
Auto-Follow Menus................................................................12
Switcher Basics................................................13
Audio and Video Processing.................................................13
Video Processing and Flow...................................13
Audio Processing and Flow...................................13
Video Sources.......................................................................14
To Select a Source on a Bus..................................14
Video Layering......................................................................14
ME Re-Entry..........................................................14
FlexiClean Clean Feed..........................................15
Video Preview........................................................................15
MultiViewer............................................................15
ME Copy................................................................................15
To Copy an ME Using the Control Panel...............16
To Copy an ME Using DashBoard.........................16
DashBoard........................................................17
Status....................................................................................17
Configuration.........................................................................17
Live Assist.............................................................................17
PaneLINK...............................................................17
Custom Controls....................................................................17
MediaManager......................................................................17
1RU Audio Breakout Module...........................18
To Set Up Multiple 1RU Audio Breakout Modules.................18
ViewControl.......................................................19
ViewControl Overview...........................................................19
Custom Control Buttons.........................................19
Bus Selection Buttons............................................19
Keyer Transition Buttons........................................19
Transition Buttons..................................................19
Custom Control Button Setup................................................19
To Set up the Custom Control Buttons..................20
Transitions........................................................21
Performing Transitions..........................................................21
Understanding the Transition Menu.......................21
To Perform a Transition..........................................21
To Override the Pre-Delay Setting.........................22
To Abort a Transition During the
Pre-Delay........................................................22
Cut Transitions......................................................................22
Dissolve Transitions..............................................................22
To Set Up a Dissolve..............................................22
WhiteFlash............................................................................23
To Set Up a WhiteFlash.........................................23
Wipe Transitions....................................................................23
To Set Up a Wipe...................................................23
To Apply a Border to a Pattern...............................24
DVE Transitions.....................................................................24
To Set Up a DVE Transition...................................24
MediaWipe Transitions..........................................................25
To Set Up a MediaWipe.........................................25
Transition Limits....................................................................26
To Set Up a Transition Limit...................................26
GPI Output Triggers..............................................................26
To Manually Trigger a GPI Output.........................26
To Override a GPI Output......................................26
Patterns, Washes, and Mattes.........................27
Patterns.................................................................................27
To Set Up a Pattern................................................27
Washes..................................................................................27
To Set Up a Wash..................................................27
Mattes....................................................................................27
To Set Up a Matte Color.........................................27
Keying................................................................29
Understanding the Keying Menu...........................................29
Self Keys...............................................................................29
To Set up a Self Key..............................................30
Auto Select Keys...................................................................30
To Set Up an Auto Select Key................................30
UltraChrome Chroma Key.....................................................31
Chroma Key Modes...............................................31
Chroma Key Basic Mode.......................................31
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Chroma Key Advanced Mode................................32
DVE Keys..............................................................................34
To Set Up a DVE Key.............................................34
To Apply a DVE to a Key (Fly Key)........................35
To Apply a Border to a DVE Key............................35
Masks....................................................................................36
To Pattern Mask a Key...........................................36
To Box Mask a Key................................................36
Split Keys..............................................................................37
To Set Up a Split Key.............................................37
Key Copy...............................................................................37
To Copy a Key........................................................37
Key Swap..............................................................................37
To Perform a Key Swap.........................................37
Memory Functions............................................38
Memory Access Mode...........................................................38
To Set the Memory Access Mode..........................38
Storing Memories..................................................................38
To Store a Memory.................................................38
To Store a Memory on the Effects Memory
Area................................................................38
To Store a Memory on the Global Memory
Area................................................................38
Recalling Memories...............................................................38
To Recall a Memory...............................................39
To Recall a Memory on the Effects Memory
Area................................................................39
To Recall a Memory on the Global Memory
Area................................................................39
Memory Recall Mode............................................................39
To Set Up the Recall Mode Memory
Attribute..........................................................39
To Set the Effects Duration....................................40
Memory Attributes.................................................................40
To Set the Program Bus Source
Attribute..........................................................40
To Set the Preset Bus Source Attribute.................40
To Set the Transition Type Attribute.......................40
To Set the Next Transition Attribute.......................41
To Set the Run Auto Trans Attribute......................41
To Set the Shared Pattern Generator
Attribute..........................................................41
To Set the Key Bus Sources Attribute....................41
To Set the Key On-Air Attribute..............................41
To Set the Key Type Attribute................................41
To Set the Key Mask Attribute................................41
To Set the Media-Store Attribute............................42
To Set the Aux Bus Attribute..................................42
To Set the Camera Shot Attribute..........................42
To Set the Roll GPO Attribute................................42
To Set the Roll VTR Attribute.................................42
Clear Memories.....................................................................42
To Clear the Memory Registers.............................42
Audio Mixer.......................................................43
Audio Mixer Setup.................................................................43
To Set Up the Audio Mixer.....................................43
Audio Mixer Interface............................................................43
Windows®Audio....................................................................44
Switcher Sets....................................................46
To Store a Set........................................................................46
To Load a Set........................................................................46
Media-Store.......................................................47
Working With Media-Store Animations..................................47
Working With Media-Store Audio..........................................47
Loading Stills or Animations..................................................47
Media-Store File Specifications.............................47
To Load a Still or Animation...................................48
Media-Store Capture.............................................................48
To Capture a Still....................................................48
Media-Store Attributes...........................................................49
Understanding the Attributes Menu.......................49
To Set Media-Store File Attributes.........................49
To Lock a Media Number Place and
Bank................................................................50
MediaManager......................................................................50
Using MediaManager ............................................50
The MediaManager Window..................................50
Custom Controls..............................................52
Custom Control Setup...........................................................52
To Set Custom Control Options.............................52
Recording Custom Controls..................................................52
To Record a Custom Control..................................52
Special Functions..................................................................52
To Insert a Special Event into a Custom
Control............................................................53
Running a Custom Control....................................................53
To Run a Custom Control.......................................54
Editing a Custom Control......................................................54
To Edit a Custom Control ......................................54
Naming Custom Controls......................................................54
To Name a Custom Control....................................54
Deleting Custom Controls.....................................................55
To Delete a Custom Control...................................55
Copying and Pasting Custom Controls.................................55
To Copy and Paste a Custom Control...................55
Switcher Soft Reset..........................................56
Soft Reset..............................................................................56
To Reset the Switcher Software.............................56
Custom Reset Settings..........................................................56
To Save a Custom Reset Setting...........................56
To Load a Custom Reset Setting...........................56
Factory Default Settings........................................................56
To Factory Reset the Switcher...............................56
Resetting Individual Components..........................................57
Glossary............................................................58
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Features
Thank you for buying a Ross Video Graphite 4RU
Integrated Production System. The Graphite series builds
on the Ross Video reputation for designing compact
switchers, computer graphics systems, and audio
production equipment for every production environment.
RAVE Audio Mixer
RAVE (Ross Audio Video Engine) breaks the mold of
uninspired audio capability in all-in-one production
systems. RAVE includes internal audio routing and
output channel shufing, together with a hardware-based
24bit digital audio production mixer. The audio
production capabilities of Graphite are matched only by
independent audio production systems, but adds the
benet of host PC access for additional audio input and
monitoring.
The number of audio inputs and outputs depends on the
model and options you have. All audio streams are 24bit
at 48kHz and can be controlled from DashBoard.
Note: XPression only supports 16bit audio.
The 1RU Audio Breakout Module provides a number of
analog and AES input and output ports. The analog inputs
have direct control over gain, phantom power on/off, and
20dB pad on/off. These audio inputs and outputs are fed
back and forth to the production system as embedded
audio in the SDI-Audio Loop.
Clean Feed Output
Clean feed is typically used for bilingual and live-to-tape
productions. It provides a second Program output that is
derived from a different location than the standard
program output. A frequent application is the recording
of shows for later airing without call-in phone numbers
inserted.
The clean feed output can come from before or between
the keyers.
KEY 1 KEY 2
PGM/
PST KEY 3 PGM
CLEAN
FEED
KEY 4
Custom Controls
This feature brings the power of macros to the switcher
operator. Button presses, menu selections, event
commands, or even the switcher state can be recorded to
a custom control with pauses or holds between the events.
A simple button press can play these events back again.
Step through complex show openings as easily as
pressing Custom Control buttons 1, 2, then 3.
Device Control
The switcher can control a number of external devices,
such as video servers and robotic cameras. For a complete
list of supported devices, and information on how to set
up and control these devices, visit the Ross Video website
(rossvideo.com/production-switchers/carbonite/interface-list).
DVE (Fly Key)
The advanced 2D DVE comes standard with each
switcher, and can be used for performing over the
shoulder, or picture in picture shots. This allows all key
types to be zoomed, cropped, and repositioned
horizontally and vertically to create the look you want,
or you can use one of the useful pre-built 2D effects to
perform 2D background transitions.
Effects Dissolve
The Effects Dissolve feature allows you to interpolate
from one memory to another using a memory recall. The
switcher will interpolate from the starting memory to the
destination memory, creating a smooth, two key frame
effect.
Source
Effect
Destination
Effect
Only elements such as clip level and pattern position can
be interpolated in the effects dissolve. Other elements,
such as crosspoint selection, pattern, and next transition
data are recalled rst, and then the switcher will slew to
the recalled memory.
An effects dissolve can be performed on as many
elements and MEs as required, based on the memory that
is being recalled.
LiveEDL
Edit Decision Lists (EDL) are les used by non-linear
editing (NLE) suites to aid in post-production. Your
switcher can capture EDL data in a le that you load into
your NLE suite.
For information on using the LiveEDL feature, visit the
Ross Video Website (rossvideo.com).
Matte/Wash Generator
A matte generator and complex wash generator per ME,
capable of multi-color washes comes standard. Any one
of the color generators can be assigned to MATTE, or
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wipe pattern edges. An additional simple color generator
is available for an Aux Bus.
ME Effect System
The ME (Multi-level Effect) systems are standard. The
number of MEs depends on the chosen switcher model.
Each ME provides 4 keyers supporting pattern mask,
box mask, self-key, linear key, and an UltraChrome
advanced chroma key for each ME and is available to
each keyer.
Media-Store
Up to 4 independent channels of still/animations are
available switcher-wide, allowing for thousands of full
screen stills and logos that can be cached and used on
the switcher.
Media-Store provides 2 GB of cache. The number of
images cached increases considerably when smaller,
non-full screen images like logos are loaded from USB.
MediaManager
The MediaManager allows you to easily manage stills
and animations on the switcher in a graphics interface.
MediaWipe
A MediaWipe allows you to use an animation from the
Media-Store to play over a background or key transition.
When the transition starts, the switcher plays the selected
animation over top of the background and keys that are
being transitioned. A cut, dissolve, wipe, or DVE wipe
is then performed layered under the animation to bring
up the next shot when the animation ends.
MemoryAI Recall Mode
We take the guessing out of memory recalls by ensuring
that a memory recall will not affect what is currently
on-air. MemoryAI uses the content of the memory to
congure the Next Transition area and Preview bus for
the background and keyers so that the next transition
takes the same sources on-air that were on-air in the
memory.
For example, store a memory that has a key on-air with
CAM1 and CAM2 selected on the background. When
this memory is recalled normally, it pops the same key
on-air with CAM1 and CAM2 on the background. When
the memory is recalled with MemoryAI turned on, CAM1
is selected on the preset bus, and CAM2 is selected on a
key that is not on-air. The transition area is then set up
for a background transition to bring CAM2 onto the
background, take any on-air keys off, and take a key
on-air with CAM1.
Memory System
Storage for 100 complete switcher snapshots per ME,
MiniME™, and MultiScreen comes standard with all
switchers. All of these memories can be stored to a USB
media drive, providing custom tailored memories for
every operator and every show.
MiniME™
The MiniME™is an additional ME that is provided with
the switcher to perform basic dissolves and cuts. Each
MiniME™has 2 keyers, background, and preset buses.
Unlike a full ME, the MiniME™only supports dissolves
and cuts, restricts key 1 to DVE keys only, and has no
preview output. Key 2 on a MiniME™is the same as an
ME keyer. The MiniME™shares all the same sources as
the ME.
MultiScreen
The switcher comes standard with 2 integrated
MultiScreen generators. Each MultiScreen can break a
scene into up to 4 outputs that can be sent to independent
projectors or displays to make a unied picture.
Integrated edge blending allows you to compensate for
the overlap in projector outputs, or the outside bezel of
your display.
Each screen in the MultiScreen output uses a MiniME™
to create the background and keys of the output. This
allows you to have 2 MultiScreen generators with 2
screens each, or 1 MultiScreen generator with 3 or 4
screens.
Key
MiniME 1 MiniME 3
MiniME 2
MultiScreen 1
Edge
Area Edge Area
MultiViewer
Each MultiViewer allows you to view up to 16 video
sources, in 45 different layouts, from a single output.
Any video source on the switcher, including ME
Program, Preview, and Media-Store channels, can be
routed to any box on the MultiViewer. All boxes on the
MultiViewer output include mnemonic source names
and red and green tallies.
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There are 2 broadcast-quality integrated MultiViewer
generators in the switcher subsystem. The MultiViewer
outputs are only available on out BNCs 5 and 6, and the
HDMI outputs.
Figure 1: HD Layouts (not including ViewControl layouts)
Figure 2: MultiViewer Grid
If the switcher is operating in a standard-denition video
format, the MultiViewer can be set to output
high-denition.
Figure 3: HD in SD Layouts (480i 4:3)
Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators
A single pattern generator dedicated to wipes comes
standard, and is equipped with 10 classic wipes. Most
wipes can be rotated, bordered, multiplied, aspectized,
and repositioned.
UltraChrome
The UltraChrome chroma keyers uses advanced video
processing technology to provide exceptional blue spill
reduction and clean edges, even with difcult source
material. Glass, smoke, translucent materials, and natural
shadows are handled superbly.
There are 2 oating Chroma Keys that are available
across all MEs.
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Getting Started
Graphite is an all-in-one server using the Windows®7
operating system and running the XPression Graphite
and XPression Clips applications with the Carbonite
Black switcher sub-system running on an expansion card.
The switcher sub-system gets power from the server and
shares information with the XPression applications but
does not require operating system to function. As soon
as the server is powered on the switcher subsystem boots
up and will be fully functional. You can control the
switcher sub-system using a Carbonite Black control
panel or DashBoard without having to log into
Windows®.
To control the XPression or XPression Clips applications
you must log into Windows®. When the server boots up
and Windows®launches you are presented with two login
accounts. Select XPression as the user and password
as the password.
•User — XPression
•Password — password
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