Ross Carbonite Black Solo User guide

Carbonite Black Solo
Setup Manual
v2.0

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Document Information
• Ross Part Number: 4840DR-120-02.0
• Release Date: October, 2018. Printed in Canada
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice or obligation.
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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.
Symbol Meanings
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the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
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in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
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manual indicates a situation, which if not avoided, may result in
major or minor equipment damage or a situation, which could
place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
Warning Hazardous Voltages: This symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of shock to persons.
ESD Susceptibility: This symbol is used to alert the
user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly
is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution:
Use only approved power cable(s). If you
have not been provided with a power cable
for the equipment or for any AC-powered
option intended for the equipment, purchase
a power cable that is approved for use in your
country. Any power cable used must meet or
exceed the voltage and current rating
indicated on the equipment’s electrical ratings
label.
Caution:
The equipment's power supply’s AC
appliance inlets are the means to disconnect
the product from the AC Mains and must
remain readily operable for this purpose.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock and to
completely disconnect the apparatus from
the AC Mains, remove all power supply cords
from the product's AC appliance inlets prior
to servicing.
Install this product accordance to the
User/Installation Manual installation
instructions.
Warning:
This product includes one or more
“ETHERNET PORT” which allow this product
to be connected to a LAN. Only connect to
networks that remain inside the building. Do
not connect to networks that go outside the
building.
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Notice:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) events can
harm electronic components within a product.
Under certain conditions, ESD may build up
on your body or an object and discharge into
other object, such as your products. To
prevent ESD damage, you should discharge
static electricity from your body before you
interact with any internal electronic
components, contained within a product.
You can protect against ESD and discharge
static electricity from your body by touching
a metal grounded object (such as an
unpainted metal grounded surface before you
interact with anything electronic. When
connecting external equipment and
interconnecting cables it is a good idea to
ensure both yourself, the equipment and
cables have been discharged before
connecting it to the product.
When unpacking a static-sensitive component
from its shipping carton, do not remove the
component from the antistatic packing
material until you are ready to install the
component. Just before unwrapping the
antistatic package, be sure to discharge static
electricity from your body.
When transporting a sensitive component,
first place it in an antistatic container or
packaging.
Handle all electrostatic sensitive components
in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic
floor pads and work bench pads.
EMC Notices — Statement of Compliance
This product has been determined to be compliant with
the applicable standards, regulations, and directives for
the countries where the product is marketed.
Compliance documentation, such as certication or
Declaration of Compliance for the product is available
upon request by contacting [e-mail].
Please include the product; model number identiers and
serial number and country that compliance information
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United States of America — FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a Commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice: Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canada
This Class A device complies with Canadian ICES-003
rules.
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European Union
This equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions established
under regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision No
768/2008/EC referred to as the “New Legislative
Framework”.
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A
of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this
equipment may cause radio interference.
Australia / New Zealand
This equipment is in compliance with the provisions
established under the Radiocommunications Act 1992
and Radiocommunications Labelling (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) Notice 2008.
Korea
This equipment is in compliance with the provisions
established under the Radio Waves Act.
This device is a business-use (Class A) EMC-compliant
device. The seller and user are advised to be aware of
this fact. This device is intended for use in areas outside
home.
International
This equipment has been tested under the requirements
of CISPR 22:2008 or CISPR 32:2015 and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Notice: This is a Class A product. In domestic environments,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may have to take adequate measures.
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General Handling Guidelines
•Careful handling, using proper ESD precautions, must
be observed.
• Power down the system before PCB removal.
A Word About Static Discharge
Throughout the many procedures in this manual, please
observe all static discharge precautions.
CAUTION: Avoid handling the switcher circuit boards
in high static environments such as carpeted areas,
and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Touch the
frame to dissipate static charge before removing
boards from the frame, and exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards. Exercise
proper grounding precautions when working on circuit
boards.
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
defective item, as determined solely by Ross.
Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all
shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the
customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will
apply. At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan
basis, plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts
may be supplied free of charge while defective items
undergo repair. Return packing, shipping, and special
handling costs are the responsibility of the customer.
Software upgrades for switchers may occur from time to
time, and are determined by Ross Video. The upgrades
are posted on the Ross Video website, and are free of
charge for the life of the switcher.
This warranty is void if products are subjected to misuse,
neglect, accident, improper installation or application,
or unauthorized modication.
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of ownership.
Environmental Information
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive (WEEE Directive)
The equipment may contain hazardous substances that
could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into
the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages
you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These
systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from
your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly
and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use
these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse,
and recycling systems, please contact your local or
regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross
Video for more information on the environmental
performances of our products.
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Electronic Products (China RoHS)
Ross Video Limited has reviewed all components and
processes for compliance to:
“Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
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/about-ross/company-prole/green-practices
/china-rohs.html
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is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice
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Our Technical support staff are available to react to any
problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure
customer satisfaction.
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 DashBoard — visit
help.rossvideo.com/carbonite
•Operation Manual (4840DR-110) — operational
instructions for Carbonite Black Solo
•Setup Manual (4840DR-110) — setup and
conguration instructions for Carbonite Black Solo
•Carbonite Black Solo QuickStart Poster
(4840DR-200) — setup information and
specications for the Carbonite Black Solo
•Upgrade Notes (4840DR-500) — upgrade
instructions, new features, and known issues for a
given software version
•Software Licenses (4802DR-502) — third-party
software licences
•Carbonite Multilingual Safety Information
(4802DR-503) — translated product safety
information
•Contro Panel Mounting (4840DR-300) — desk and
rack mounting instructions
•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)
•GVG100 Supported Command (4802DR-401) —
connection and GVG100 commands supported by
the switcher
•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
•Conguration Guide (4840DR-100) — product
description and marketing codes for switchers and
options
•CarboNET Installation (4805DR-100) —
installation instructions for the Carbonite PMC
translator.
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Contents
Features...............................................................9
Clean Feed Output..................................................................9
Custom Controls......................................................................9
Device Control.........................................................................9
DVE (Fly Key)..........................................................................9
Effects Dissolve.......................................................................9
General Purpose Interface (GPI).............................................9
LiveEDL...................................................................................9
Matte/Wash Generator............................................................9
ME Effect System....................................................................9
Media-Store...........................................................................10
MediaManager......................................................................10
MediaWipe............................................................................10
MemoryAI Recall Mode.........................................................10
Memory System....................................................................10
MiniME™................................................................................10
MultiScreen...........................................................................10
MultiViewer............................................................................10
Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators.....................................11
Tally Outputs..........................................................................11
UltraChrome..........................................................................11
Network Connections.......................................12
Network Setup (Carbonite Black 109) ..................................12
Connecting to the Switcher from
DashBoard......................................................12
To Change the IP Address.....................................12
Network Setup (Carbonite Black Solo) .................................12
To Set an IP Address Using DHCP........................12
To Set a Static IP Address.....................................12
Panel Network Setup (CB9)..................................................13
To Configure the Network Setting..........................13
To Assign a Custom Name....................................13
FTP Connection (RossLinq)..................................................13
To Create an FTP Connection with Windows
7......................................................................13
Video Reference...............................................15
Supported Reference Formats..............................................15
Reference and Video Mode Setup........................................15
To Set a Video Mode..............................................16
Frame Sync and Format Conversion....................................16
Supported FSFC Video Formats ...........................16
To Set Up an FSFC/MSFS.....................................17
Aspect Ratio Conversion.......................................................17
Full.........................................................................17
Zoom......................................................................17
Letterbox................................................................18
Pillarbox.................................................................18
To Set an Aspect Ratio for 480i/576i.....................18
Switching Field......................................................................18
To Set the Switching Field......................................18
Video Input Setup.............................................19
HDMI™Inputs........................................................................19
Auto Key Setup.....................................................................19
To Set Up an Auto Key Association.......................19
Source Names.......................................................................19
To Set Up a Source Name.....................................19
To Assign a TSL ID to a Video Input......................20
Control Panel Button Inserts.................................................20
To Install a Button Insert........................................20
Bus Maps..............................................................................21
To Create a Bus Map.............................................21
To Reset the Bus Map............................................21
GPI Device Control................................................................21
To Assign a GPI to a Video Source........................21
Video Outputs...................................................23
Output Sources.....................................................................23
To Assign a Source to an Output...........................23
Ancillary Data........................................................................23
To Strip or Pass Ancillary Data..............................24
FlexiClean Clean Feed..........................................................24
To Set Up Clean Feed............................................24
External Layer Mode.............................................................24
To Set Up Layer Mode...........................................24
MultiViewer............................................................................24
MultiViewer Output Formats..................................25
To Set Up a MultiViewer.........................................25
To Set Up a MultiViewer Clock...............................26
MultiScreen / MiniME™..........................................................26
MiniME™Assignment.............................................26
To Set Up a MultiScreen........................................26
To Set Up a Pre-Tiled Source................................27
On-Air Setting........................................................................27
To Set the On-Air Status for an Output..................27
Tallies....................................................................................27
To Set Up a Tally....................................................27
Audio Outputs...................................................29
To Assign Audio to an Output................................................29
ViewControl.......................................................30
Connecting ViewControl........................................................30
To Set Up The Video Input for
ViewControl....................................................30
To Set Up the MultiViewer for
ViewControl....................................................30
Switcher Personality........................................31
Auto Remove Key.................................................................31
To Set the Auto Remove Key Behavior.................31
Auto Trans Second Press......................................................31
To Set the Auto Trans Second Press
Behavior..........................................................31
Background Double-Press....................................................31
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To Set the Background Double-Press
Behavior..........................................................31
Color Schemes......................................................................31
To Use a Unique Color for Each Keyer..................31
To Select a Panel Color Scheme...........................32
To Create a Custom Panel Color
Scheme...........................................................32
To Set the Brightness of the Control Panel
Buttons............................................................32
Double-Press Rate................................................................32
To Set the Double-Press Rate...............................32
Editor Mode...........................................................................32
To Set the Switcher to Editor Mode........................32
Next Button Secondary Function...........................................32
To Set the NEXT Button Secondary
Function..........................................................32
Next Transition Follow...........................................................33
To Set the Next Transition Follow
Behavior..........................................................33
Next Transition Reset............................................................33
To Set the Next Transition Reset
Behavior..........................................................33
Next Transition Toggle...........................................................33
To Set the Next Trans Toggle.................................33
Power-Save Mode.................................................................33
To Set the Power Save Mode and Timer...............33
Roll GPO/Roll Clip.................................................................33
To Set the Roll GPO/Clip Behavior........................33
Shift Toggle............................................................................34
To Set the Shift Toggle...........................................34
Transition Rate Units.............................................................34
To Set the Units Used for Transition
Rates..............................................................34
Undo Memory Recall.............................................................34
To Turn Undo Memory Recall Off...........................34
User Buttons..........................................................................34
To Set A User Button.............................................34
GPI Control........................................................35
GPI Trigger Types.................................................................35
GPI Setup..............................................................................35
To Set Up a GPI Input............................................35
To Set Up a GPI Output.........................................35
GPI Output Triggers..............................................................36
To Assign a GPI Output to a Video
Source............................................................36
To Set a GPI to Be Triggered Manually.................36
Live Edit Decision Lists...................................37
LiveEDL Setup......................................................................37
To Set the LiveEDL Behavior.................................37
Timecode Setup....................................................................37
To Confirm External LTC Signal.............................37
To Set Up Communications with a
TSC-9902.......................................................37
To Set the LTC Timecode Source..........................37
LiveEDL Data Capture..........................................................38
To Start Capturing EDL Data.................................38
To Stop Capturing and Save EDL Data.................38
MultiPanel..........................................................39
To Set Up MultiPanel Permissions........................................39
Diagnostics and Calibration............................40
Switcher Information and Logs..............................................40
Switcher Status in DashBoard...............................40
To View the Software Version................................40
To Copy Logs To a USB.........................................40
Calibration.............................................................................40
To Calibrate the Switcher.......................................40
System Real-Time Clock/Date..............................................41
To Set the System Real-Time Clock......................41
To Set the System Date.........................................41
Diagnostics............................................................................41
Frame DIP Switches..............................................41
Control Panel DIP Switches ..................................41
To Run the Control Panel Test...............................41
To Run the LED Test..............................................41
To Run the Display Test.........................................41
To Run the RAM Test.............................................41
To Run the Tally Test..............................................42
To Run the GPI Input Test......................................42
To Run the GPI Output Test...................................42
Error Messages.....................................................................42
Specifications...................................................43
Switcher Resources..............................................................43
Hardware Weights.................................................................43
Environmental Characteristics...............................................43
Video Input Specifications.....................................................43
Video Output Specifications..................................................43
Audio Specifications..............................................................44
Jitter.......................................................................................44
System Timing.......................................................................44
Power Consumption..............................................................44
Ports..................................................................45
Serial Port..............................................................................45
GPI Port.................................................................................45
Tally Port................................................................................45
Glossary...............................................47
Index.....................................................50
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Features
Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Black
Series Multi-Denition Live Production Switcher. The
Carbonite Black series builds on the Ross Video
reputation for designing switchers that t the needs of
any production environment.
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.
General Purpose Interface (GPI)
The switcher is equipped with 24 GPI I/Os that can be
assigned as either an input or output independently.
The GPI inputs allow the switcher to interface with
peripheral equipment such as editors. Each GPI input
can be used to perform simple editing and switcher
functions such as fade to black or an auto transition.
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.
A Ross®GearLite TSC-9902 must be connected to the
serial port of the switcher to provide timecode for the
EDL.
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
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.
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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 8 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 1 integrated
MultiScreen generator. The MultiScreen can break a
scene into up to 2 outputs that can be sent to independent
projectors or displays to make a unied picture.
Each screen in the MultiScreen output uses a MiniME™
to create the background and key of the output.
Key
MiniME 1 MiniME 2
Edge
Area
Note: No edge blending is available.
MultiViewer
The MultiViewer allows you to view up to 10 video
sources, in 23 layouts, from a single output BNC. 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.
The Carbonite Black Solo comes standard with 1
broadcast-quality integrated MultiViewer generator. Only
one MultiViewer output is supported at a time from the
switcher on output BNC 5, or HDMI OUT1.
Figure 1: HD Layouts
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Figure 2: MultiViewer Grid
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.
Tally Outputs
The switcher has 16 assignable tally relays. Each tally
can be assigned to any number of combinations of input
and output or bus.
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 is 1 oating Chroma Key.
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Network Connections
The ethernet connection from the switcher is also used
to upload stills to the Media-Store channels, download
switcher data les, or control switcher functions using
DashBoard.
If you have the Carbonite Black 109 frame, the ethernet
connection to DashBoard is the primary method of
control of the switcher.
The switcher uses the following network ports:
•FTP — 21
•SSH — 21
•DashBoard — 5253
•SLP — 427
•Web Server — 80
•RossTalk — 7788
Network Setup (Carbonite Black 109)
The Carbonite Black 109 comes from the factory set with
a static IP address (192.168.0.123) but can be set to use
DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. To change
the IP address, you must use DashBoard.
Connecting to the Switcher from DashBoard
DashBoard should automatically detect and connect to
the switcher once it is connected to the same subnet. If
you have trouble discovering the switcher, or it is located
on another subnet, you can manually connect DashBoard
to the switcher to establish communications. Once
connected, DashBoard will remember the connection
until you remove it.
To Manually Connect to the Switcher
You need the IP address of the Carbonite Black Solo or
Carbonite Black 109 to connect to it manually from
DashBoard.
1. Click File >New >Manual Connection.
2. In the IP Address eld, enter the IP address of the
switcher frame. The default IP address is
192.168.0.123.
3. Click Detect Settings.
4. Click Finish.
The frame appears in the Tree View.
To Change the IP Address
1. Click Navigation Menu >Configuration >
Network.
2. Enter a name in the Switcher Name eld. This is
the name that appears in the tree view in DashBoard.
3. Click Edit.
4. Click a Mode button to set the network port to use
DHCP (DHCP), or a static IP address (Static).
5. For a static IP address, enter the IP address (IP
Address), subnet mask (Subnet Mask), and
gateway (Gateway) you want to use.
6. Click Update.
Network Setup (Carbonite Black Solo)
The Carbonite Black Solo comes from the factory set
with a static IP address (192.168.0.123) but can be set
to use DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. To
change the IP address, you can use the control panel or
DashBoard.
Refer to Connecting to the Switcher from DashBoard on
page 12 for information on conguring the network
settings from DashBoard.
To Set an IP Address Using DHCP
Due to the nature of DHCP, your switcher may get a
different IP address each time it is powered on or
re-connected to a network. You must have the switcher
connected to a network to be able to obtain an IP address
using DHCP.
Note: Ensure that DIP switch 1 is set in the up position. If this
DIP switch is set in the down position, the IP address is fixed at
192.168.0.123.
1. Press MENU >SYSTEM >NEXT >NEXT >
FrmIP Addr.
2. Use the left knob to select Mode.
3. Press the Edit knob.
4. Use the Value knob to select DHCP.
5. Press the Value knob.
6. Press the Reboot knob to restart the switcher in
DHCP mode.
The switcher will request an IP address when it
restarts.
To Set a Static IP Address
You must have the switcher connected to a network to
be able to set a static IP. If the switcher is not connected
to a network, the switcher does not display the IP address.
Note: Ensure that DIP switch 1 is set in the up position. If this
DIP switch is set in the down position, the IP address is fixed at
192.168.0.123.
1. Press MENU >SYSTEM >NEXT >NEXT >
FrmIP Addr.
2. Use the left knob to select Mode.
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3. Press the Edit knob.
4. Use the Value knob to select Static.
5. Press NEXT.
6. Use the left knob to select Addr and press the Edit
knob.
a) Use the Field knob to select the segment in the
address that you want to change.
b) Use the Value knob to select the new value you
want to use for that segment.
7. Use the left knob to select Mask.
a) Use the Field knob to select the segment in the
mask that you want to change.
b) Use the Value knob to select the new value you
want to use for that segment.
8. Use the left knob to select Gatwy.
a) Use the Field knob to select the segment in the
gateway that you want to change.
b) Use the Value knob to select the new value you
want to use for that segment.
9. Press the Gatwy knob.
10. Press the Reboot knob to restart the switcher in
with the new static IP address.
Panel Network Setup (CB9)
The Carbonite Black control panel comes from the
factory set with a static IP address (192.168.0.129) but
can be set to use DHCP to automatically obtain an IP
address.
The control panel is automatically discovered in
DashBoard and appears as CarbonitePanel followed by
the MAC address of that particular panel.
Tip: If you do not know the IP address of the control panel, you
can set DIP switches on the panel to lock the IP address of the
panel to 192.168.0.129 and the IP address that it expects the
frame at to 192.168.0.123. The panel must be re-started for the
new IP address to be applied. Refer to Control Panel DIP
Switches on page 41 for DIP settings.
To Configure the Network Setting
1. Double-click on the CarbonitePanel node and
click on the Ethernet tab.
Note: The Current DIP Switch field shows the state of
the DIP1 and DIP2 switches on the control panel. Some
settings do not allow you to change the IP settings from
DashBoard.
2. Click a Method button to select whether to use a
static IP address (Static), or obtain an IP address
(DHCP).
3. For a static IP address, enter the IP address (IP
Address), subnet mask (Subnet Mask), and
gateway (Default Gateway) you want to use.
4. In the Carbonite IP Address eld, enter the IP
address of the frame you are connecting to.
5. Click a Panel ID button to select whether you want
to assign the panel as the master panel (Master), or
one of the satellite panels (Sat. 1 or Sat. 2). The
panel id sets what permissions the control panel has
to the resources on the frame.
6. Click Apply Changes.
To Assign a Custom Name
The name appears in the tree view in DashBoard and
allows you to easily identify your particular device.
1. Double-click on the CarbonitePanel node and
click on the Panel Name, Permissions tab.
2. In the Panel Name eld, enter the new name.
FTP Connection (RossLinq)
You can create a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) connection
from a computer to your switcher. You can use the FTP
connection to copy still images and animations to and
from your switcher as well as copy Edit Decision List
(EDL) les from your switcher.
The procedure for creating an FTP connection from a
computer varies between operating systems and client
software. Consult with the documentation that came with
your computer for assistance with creating an FTP
connection.
To Create an FTP Connection with Windows 7
This procedure applies to Microsoft®Windows XP®
Professional and Windows®7.
1. On your computer launch Windows Explorer.
2. In the address bar, type ftp://IP Address of your
switcher.
You are prompted for a username and password.
3. Type the user name for the application your are
creating an FTP connection for. Each application
has specic requirements. The switcher will set these
requirements automatically based on the username.
•xpression – used when creating a connection
from a Ross®XPression Motion Graphics System
directly to the Media-Store channels on the
switcher, as well as any USB drive installed in
the switcher
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•liveedl – used to create a connection to the
LiveEDL folder on the switcher to download an
edit decision list le form the switcher
•user – used to create a connection to the general
storage folders on the switcher, as well as any
USB drive installed in the switcher
4. Enter the password password
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Video Reference
The exible reference system in the switcher allows you
to use an Interlaced video format as the reference to
operate the switcher in a video format of the same
frequency. Choosing a progressive video format as a
reference limits you to operating the switcher only in that
same video format and frequency. For example, if you
have a 1080i 59.94Hz input reference you can operate
the switcher in 720p 59.94Hz, but not 1080i 50Hz.
However, if you have a 720p 59.94Hz input reference,
you can only operate the switcher in 720p 59.94Hz.
Supported Reference Formats
The switcher supports a number of reference modes for
both internal and external reference signals. References
to 1080p 59.94Hz (A) and 1080p 50Hz (A) refer to 1080p
Level A only.
Table 1: Supported Reference Formats
Usable FormatInput Reference
480i480i
480i 16:9
720p 59.94Hz
1080i 59.94Hz
1080pSF 29.97Hz
1080p 29.97Hz
1080p 59.94Hz (A)
576i
576i
576i 16:9
720p 50Hz
1080i 50Hz
1080pSF 25Hz
1080p 50Hz (A)
1080p 25Hz
720p 59.94Hz
720p 59.94Hz
1080p 59.94Hz (A)
720p 50Hz
720p 50Hz
1080p 50Hz (A)
Usable FormatInput Reference
480i
1080i 59.94Hz
480i 16:9
720p 59.94Hz
1080i 59.94Hz
1080pSF 29.97Hz
1080p 29.97Hz
1080p 59.94Hz (A)
576i
1080i 50Hz
576i 16:9
720p 50Hz
1080i 50Hz
1080pSF 25Hz
1080p 50Hz (A)
1080p 25Hz
1080pSF 23.98Hz
1080pSF 23.98Hz
1080pSF 29.97Hz1080pSF 29.97Hz
1080pSF 25Hz1080pSF 25Hz
1080p 25Hz1080p 25Hz
1080p 50Hz
The switcher allows you to use any interlaced video
format to operate the switcher in any format of the same
frequency; however, the use of 480i or 576i (Composite
Sync) reference signals for High Denition (720p, 1080i,
or 1080p) video modes is not recommended.
The use of composite sync reference formats is
recommended for Standard Denition video modes only,
and provides stable outputs with jitter performance in
compliance with SMPTE-259M specications.
Reference and Video Mode Setup
The switcher supports both internal and external
references. An external reference is provided by an
external device to the switcher through the REF IN BNC
on the frame. An internal reference is generated by the
switcher and used internally.
The switcher automatically detects the reference signal
and only shows the video modes that you can operate
the switcher in that are supported for that reference
format.
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To Set a Video Mode
If you are using an external reference, ensure that a
proper reference is connected to the REF IN input BNC
on the frame.
Note: You must use an interlaced reference source to have the
switcher operate in an interlaced reference format if you are
using an external reference.
Tip: Reference settings can also be set up from the Reference
tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard.
1. Press MENU >REF
2. Use the VidMode knob to select the video format
that you want to use.
The available video modes depends on the reference
format coming into the switcher.
3. Press NEXT.
4. Use the RefSrc knob to select an internal (Int) or
external (Ext) reference source.
5. Press the RefSrc knob to conrm the reference
source.
Frame Sync and Format Conversion
The switcher has multiple input frame synchronizer /
format converter (FSFC) and input de-interlacers that
can be used to convert video input signals to the format
that the switcher is operating in, as well as correct
mistimed, or drifting, video input signal. The frame
synchronizers cannot completely correct badly formatted
video, mistimed switches, signal drops, or similar issues.
Each FSFC channel maintains a separate setting for
different video formats. This lets you change between
video formats without losing FSFC channel
congurations.
The switcher has 6 FSFC channels that can be assigned
to any input, and 4 additional frame syncs from the
Media-Store (MSFS). Each Media-Store channel can be
converted to a frame sync and assigned to an input, this
removes the Media-Store functionality.
Keep the following in mind when working with Frame
Synchronizers and Format Converters:
•The Media-Store Frame Syncs (MSFS) do no support
format conversion. If you need format conversion,
you must use a standard FSFC.
• If a video format not compatible with the currently
dened conversion is used, the video image is frozen
with the last successfully processed image frame.
• FSFCs create a one-frame delay in the video output
of the switcher for the video signal being converted.
• FSFCs strip embedded audio data from the video
signal. Ensure that no FSFC channels are assigned to
any input or bus you are using with external audio
mode.
• The FSFCs used in the switcher conform to the
SMPTE ST 125:2013 standard. Some older
equipment may not fully conform to the current
standards and can send out-of-spec video to the
switcher which can have unexpected results. Ensure
that video coming into the switcher conforms to
current standards, especially with regard to 480i video
signals with variable blanking sizes.
Supported FSFC Video Formats
FSFCs can only convert between specic video formats
at a given frequency. The available conversions also
depends on the switcher mode you are in.
Table 2: Supported FSFC Input and Output Formats
OutputSwitcherInput
1080p 59.94Hz1080p 59.94Hz1080p 59.94Hz
1080i 59.94Hz1080i 59.94Hz
720p 59.94Hz720p 59.94Hz
1080p 50Hz
1080p 50Hz1080p 50Hz
1080i 50Hz1080i 50Hz*
720p 59.94Hz720p 59.94Hz
1080p 29.97Hz
1080p 29.97Hz1080p 29.97Hz
1080p 59.94Hz**
1080p 25Hz
1080p 25Hz1080p 25Hz
1080p 50Hz**
1080i 59.94Hz
1080i 59.94Hz1080i 59.94Hz
1080p 59.94Hz1080p 59.94Hz
720p 59.94Hz720p 59.94Hz
480i 59.94Hz480i 59.94Hz
1080i 50Hz
1080i 50Hz1080i 50Hz
1080p 50Hz1080p 50Hz
720p 50Hz720p 50Hz
576i 50Hz576i 50Hz
720p 59.94Hz
720p 59.94Hz720p 59.94Hz
1080p 59.94Hz1080p 59.94Hz
720p 50Hz
720p 50Hz720p 50Hz
1080p 50Hz1080p 50Hz
576i 50Hz
576i 50Hz576i 50Hz
1080p 50Hz1080p 50Hz
1080i 50Hz1080i 50Hz
720p 50Hz720p 50Hz
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OutputSwitcherInput
480i 59.94Hz
480i 59.94Hz480i 59.94Hz
1080p 59.94Hz1080p 59.94Hz
1080i 59.94Hz1080i 59.94Hz
720p 59.94Hz720p 59.94Hz
Notes
• * Converted using either a simple line-doubler or
4-line interpolater and may result in lower quality
video.
• ** Converted by dropping frames and may result in
lower quality video.
• ‡‡ Aspect ratio conversion.
To Set Up an FSFC/MSFS
You can assign an FSFC or MSFS to a specic source
so that the source always has conversion resources
available to it.
Refer to Supported FSFC Video Formats on page 16
for a list of compatible video format conversions.
Media-Store channels can be used to frame synchronise
video inputs. When the Media-Store channel is used as
a FS, it cannot be used as a media-store.
Note: When a Media-Store channel is set as a FS, you can still
load media into that channel, but selecting that channel as a
source will display the video of the source being synced, not the
Media-Store media. It is recommended that you remove the
Media-Store channel from your bus map if you are using it as a
FS.
Note: The Media-Store Frame Syncs (MSFS) do no support
format conversion. If you need format conversion, you must use
a standard FSFC.
1. Click Navigation Menu >Configuration >
Reference.
2. Click the FSFC Xor MS Frame Sync Xbutton
for the FSFC/MSFC you want to assign to an input
and click Input.
3. Click the Input button for the source you want to
assign the FSFC/MSFS to.
4. Click the Framing button for the aspect ration
conversion mode you want to use.
The options that are available depend on the video
format that the switcher is converting from and to.
•Full — The video signal is scaled
disproportionately to ll the display of the new
aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as the
image is stretched/compressed to t in the new
aspect ratio.
•Zoom — The central portion of the video signal
is zoomed to ll the display of the new video
format. No aspect distortion is introduced but
the edges of the video signal may be cropped.
•Letter Box — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display correctly
in a 4:3 video format.
•Pillar Box — Black bars are added to the right
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly in a
16:9 video format.
5. Click Update.
Aspect Ratio Conversion
Converting between standard-denition and
high-denition video formats often requires converting
between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The switcher support
Full, Zoom, Letterbox, and Pillarbox conversions.
In 480i and 576i video formats you can use either a 4:3
or 16:9 aspect ratio.
Full
The video signal is scaled disproportionately to ll the
display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs
as the image is stretched/compressed to t in the new
aspect ratio.
Figure 3: 4:3 to 16:9 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion
Figure 4: 16:9 to 4:3 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion
Zoom
The central portion of the video signal is zoomed to ll
the display of the new video format. No aspect distortion
is introduced but the edges of the video signal may be
cropped.
Figure 5: 4:3 to 16:9 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion
Figure 6: 16:9 to 4:3 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion
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Letterbox
Black bars are added to the top and bottom of a 16:9
image to display correctly in a 4:3 video format.
Figure 7: 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox Aspect Ratio Conversion
Pillarbox
Black bars are added to the right and left of a 4:3 image
to display correctly in a 16:9 video format.
Figure 8: 4:3 to 16:9 Pillarbox Aspect Ratio Conversion
To Set an Aspect Ratio for 480i/576i
You can only select an aspect ratio if the switcher is
operating in 480i or 576i.
1. Press MENU >CONFIG >Input >NEXT.
2. Use the Input knob to select the input that you want
to set the aspect ratio for.
3. Use the SD ASP knob to select the aspect ratio
(16:9 or 4:3) that you want to use.
4. Press the Input knob.
5. Press the Confrm knob to assign the aspect ratio.
Switching Field
The switching eld is the eld in an interlaced video
format that the switcher uses to transition from one video
source to another. An interlaced video format is made
up of two elds, eld 1 (odd lines) and eld 2 (even
lines).
Note: If you are running in a progressive video format, selecting
an even or odd fields will cause the switcher to only allow
transitions on every second frame.
To Set the Switching Field
If you are using a Frame Sync or Format Conversion
(FSFC), transitions are locked to F1.
1. Press MENU >SYSTEM >NEXT.
2. Use the FldSwt or FrmSwt knob to select which
eld video transitions occur on.
•F1 — transitions occur on odd eld
•F2 — transitions occur on even eld
•Both — transitions occur on current eld, either
even or odd
3. Press the FldSwt or FrmSwt knob to save the
settings.
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Video Input Setup
Video sources come into the switcher through the input
BNCs and the HDMI inputs. Depending on how you
want to use these video sources, or where they come
from, you may want the switcher to pair them together,
or associate an external device with them. Pairing two
video sources together is usually used for an auto select
key where an external device, such as a character
generator, outputs both a key video and key alpha.
Associating a video source with an external device allows
special control over that device to become active when
you select the source on a bus.
HDMI™Inputs
The HDMI™inputs and outputs allow you to input a
video source from a computer or DVD player and output
them directly to a plasma or projector. The switcher does
not support HDCP-encrypted content over HDMI.
Auto Key Setup
An auto key allows you to associate a key alpha with a
key video source in the switcher. When the video source
is selected as a keyer, the key alpha is automatically used.
To Set Up an Auto Key Association
As well as input sources, internally generated sources,
such as media-stores and color backgrounds, can be set
up as an auto key.
1. Press MENU >CONFIG >Input.
Tip: The internal clip player is configured as an Physical
source.
2. Use the Source knob to select the key video source
that you want to assign an alpha to.
3. Use the Alpha knob to select the key alpha source
that you want to assign to the key video.
•<none> — no alpha
•White — assign a white background as a key
alpha
•XX — assign the source on the selected input as
a key alpha
•ClipPlyr — assign the clip player channel as
the key alpha
•BK — assign internal black as a key alpha
•BG — assign the matte generator as a key alpha
•MX— assign the source on Media-Store Xas a
key alpha
•PGM — assign the program output as the key
alpha
•PV — assign the preview output as the key alpha
•CLN — assign the clean feed output as the key
alpha
•MiniMEX— assign the output of MiniME™X
as the key alpha
4. Use the Mode knob to select whether the alpha is
shaped Shaped, or unshaped (Linear).
•Linear — the alpha cuts a hole based on the
gradient values of the alpha (gray)
•Shaped — the alpha cuts a hole based on the
monochrome value of the alpha (black or white)
Source Names
Each video source in the switcher can be given a unique
name.
Note: If a TSL ID is assigned to a source, the switcher overwrites
the source name on the MultiViewer with the TSL name. If there
is no TSL name, or it has not been received yet, the source name
is blank. For the labels on the MultiViewer, a combination of the
TSL name and switcher source name are used. The new TSL
name is passed from the switcher to any downstream TSL
devices.
To Set Up a Source Name
Source names are restricted to eight characters in length.
Note: You must use the Configuration menu DashBoard to
set the names for a Carbonite Black 109 frame without a panel.
1. Press MENU >CONFIG >Input >Mnemnc.
2. Use the Save knob to select the video source that
you want to change the name for.
3. Change a character in the source name as follows:
a) Use the Pos knob to select the position in the
name that you want to add or change a character
in.
You can also press the Pos knob to clear the
eld.
b) Use the Char knob to select the character you
want to place at the selected position.
4. Enter the remaining characters in the new name.
5. Press NEXT.
6. Use the Size knob to select the size of font you want
to use on the mnemonic display.
•Large — rst two characters are shown
•Medium — all eight (8) characters are shown
on two lines with four characters on the top line
•Small — all eight (8) characters are shown on
two lines with six characters on the top line
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7. Use the Color knob to select background color of
the mnemonic display.
8. Use the Inv knob to select if you want to invert the
background color and the font color.
9. Press NEXT.
10. Press the Save knob.
To Assign a TSL ID to a Video Input
The switcher accepts incoming TSL data on TCP port
5727.
1. Press MENU >CONFIG >Input >NEXT >NEXT
>NEXT >NEXT >NEXT >NEXT.
2. Use the Input knob to select the input that you want
to assign a TSL ID to.
3. Use the TSLAdr knob to select the TSL ID that you
want to assign to the selected input.
4. Use the TSLTly knob to select how the sources are
tallied and which mnemonic name is use.
•Off — TSL tally information for the selected ID
is ignored. TSL mnemonic source names are
used.
•On — source tallied on the MultiViewer based
on the TSL input. TSL mnemonic source names
are used.
•Tally — source tallied on the MultiViewer based
on the TSL input. TSL mnemonic source names
are not used.
Note: If a TSL ID is assigned to a source, the switcher overwrites
the source name on the MultiViewer with the TSL name. If there
is no TSL name, or it has not been received yet, the source name
is blank. For the labels on the MultiViewer, a combination of the
TSL name and switcher source name are used. The new TSL
name is passed from the switcher to any downstream TSL
devices.
Control Panel Button Inserts
Insert lms can be installed into most buttons on the
control panel. Insert lms allow you to label specic
source buttons, control buttons, or replace the default
button names with those of a different language.
Button insert templates can be downloaded from Ross
Video.
To Install a Button Insert
1. Remove the Cap Assembly from the Switch
Assembly by grasping it rmly and pulling away
from the control panel surface.
Figure 9: Removing Cap Assembly
2. Remove the Lens from the Diffuser using a common
end micro screwdriver.
Figure 10: Removing Lens from Diffuser
3. Place the Insert Film into the Lens so the readable
side is facing up. The notches on the sides of the
Lens must be at the sides of the text on the Insert
Film.
Figure 11: Inserting Film
4. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Lens and
Diffuser, press the Lens and Diffuser together until
they click.
5. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Cap
Assembly to the tabs on the side of the Switch
Assembly, press Cap Assembly down onto the
Switch Assembly with a rolling motion until they
click together.
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