Ross Carbonite Ultra User manual

Carbonite Ultra
User Manual
v3.0

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Document Information
• Ross Part Number: 4841DR-110-03
• Release Date: October, 2019.
• Equipment: This document applies to the Carbonite
Ultra frame and Carbonite Black control panels.
Copyright
©2019 Ross Video Limited, Ross®, MiniME™, and any
related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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While every precaution has been taken in the preparation
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for damages resulting from the use of the information
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Patents
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patents pending.
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 this manual to avoid personnel injury and
to prevent product damage.
Product may require specic equipment, and/or
installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain
regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been
included in this publication to call attention to these
specic requirements.
Symbol Meanings
Protective Earth: This symbol identifies a Protective
Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for connection
of the supply system's protective earth (green or
green/yellow) conductor.
Important: This symbol on the equipment refers you
to important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions within the Product Manual Documentation.
Failure to heed this information may present a major
risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment.
Warning: The symbol with the word “ Warning ”
within the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: The symbol with the word “ Caution ”
within the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
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
1. Warning: Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The third prong is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
Carbonite Ultra User Manual (v3.0) — Document Information • iii

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing, and ensure that no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the AC receptacle.
16. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
17. Warning: Indoor Use: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
18. The safe operation of this product requires that a
protective earth connection be provided. A
grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord
provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock to the operator and service
personnel, this ground conductor must be connected
to an earthed ground.
19. Warning: This apparatus, when equipped with
multiple power supplies, can generate high
leakage currents. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, ensure that each individual supply cord
is connected to its own separate branch circuit
with an earth connection.
20. CAUTION: These service instructions are for
use by qualified service personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in the
operating instructions unless you are qualified
to do so.
21. Service barriers within this product are intended to
protect the operator and service personnel from
hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace
all barriers after servicing.
22. Certain parts of this equipment still present a safety
hazard with the power switch in the OFF position.
To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power
cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors
before servicing.
23. This product contains safety critical parts, which, if
incorrectly replaced, may present a risk of re or
electrical shock. Components contained within the
product's power supplies and power supply area are
not intended to be customer-serviced and should be
returned to the factory for repair.
24. To reduce the risk of re, replacement fuses must
be the same type and rating.
25. Use only power cords specied for this product and
certied for the country of use.
26. The safe operation of this equipment requires that
the user heed and adhere to all installation and
servicing instruction contained within the
equipment's Setup Manuals.
27. Warning: This product includes an “ Ethernet
Port ” which allows this product to be connected
to a local area network (LAN). Only connect to
networks that remain inside the building. Do not
connect to networks that go outside the building.
28. CAUTION: This apparatus contains a Lithium
battery, which if replaced incorrectly, or with an
incorrect type, may cause an explosion. Replace
only with a CR2032 coin type lithium battery.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instruction by qualified service
personnel.
EMC Notices
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.
Important: Changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video
Limited could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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Canada
This Class “ A ” digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe “ A ” est conforme
a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Europe
This equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of CE
Directive 93/68/EEC.
International
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along
with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002, and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Important: 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.
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.
In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
(including loss of prot). Implied warranties, including
that of merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of this
warranty.
This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent
owners, subject to Ross Video's notication of change
of ownership.
Environmental Information
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive (WEEE Directive)
The equipment that you purchased required the
extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It 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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Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
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
Products ” also known as China RoHS.
The “ Environmentally Friendly Use Period ” (EFUP)
and Hazardous Substance Tables have been established
for all products. We are currently updating all of our
Product Manuals.
The Hazardous substances tables are available on our
website at: http://www.rossvideo.com/about-ross
/company-prole/green-practices/china-rohs.html
电器电子产品中有害物质的使用
Ross Video Limited 按照以下的标准对所有组件和流
程进行了审查：
“ 电器电子产品有害物质限制使用管理办法 ” 也被
称为中国RoHS。
所有产品都具有 “ 环保使用期限 ” (EFUP）和有害
物质表。目前，我们正在 更新我们所有的产品手
册。
有害物质表在我们的网站：http://www.rossvideo.com
/about-ross/company-prole/green-practices
/china-rohs.html
Company Address
Ross Video Limited — 8 John Street Iroquois, Ontario,
Canada, K0E 1K0
Ross Video Incorporated — P.O. Box 880, Ogdensburg,
New York, USA, 13669-0880
([phone]General Business Ofce:
([phone]Fax:
1-844-652-0645Toll Free Technical
Support (North America):
[phone]Toll Free Technical
Support (International):
([phone]Technical Support:
([phone]After Hours Emergency:
[e-mail]
E-Mail (Support):
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E-Mail (General):
www.rossvideo.com
Website
Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our
products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close as
the nearest telephone.
Our 24-Hour Hot Line service ensures you have access
to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales
service and technical support are provided directly by
Ross Video personnel. During business hours (eastern
standard time), technical support personnel are available
by telephone. Outside of normal business hours and on
weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone
line is available. If the technical support personnel who
is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice
message can be left and the call will be returned shortly.
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
•Manual (4841DR-110) — setup and operation for
the Carbonite Ultra switchers
•Ultra QuickStart Poster (4841DR-200) — setup
information and specications for the Carbonite Ultra
frames
•Upgrade Notes (4841DR-500) — upgrade
instructions, new features, and known issues for a
given software version
•Software Licenses (4841DR-502) — third-party
software licences
•Carbonite Multilingual Safety Information
(4802DR-503) — translated product safety
information
•Device Setup (help.rossvideo.com/carbonite-device)
— setup information for controlling external devices
from the switcher
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Contents
Features.............................................................11
Clean Feed Output................................................................11
Custom Controls....................................................................11
Device Control.......................................................................11
DVE (Fly Key)........................................................................11
Effects Dissolve.....................................................................11
General Purpose Interface (GPI)...........................................11
LiveEDL.................................................................................11
Matte/Wash Generator..........................................................11
ME Effect System..................................................................11
Media-Store...........................................................................11
MediaManager......................................................................12
MediaWipe............................................................................12
Clip Player.............................................................................12
MemoryAI Recall Mode.........................................................12
Memory System....................................................................12
MiniME™................................................................................12
I/O Processor........................................................................12
High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut
(WCG) Conversion.........................................................12
MultiScreen...........................................................................13
MultiViewer............................................................................13
OverDrive®Caprica Support..................................................13
Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators.....................................13
Tally Outputs..........................................................................13
UltraChrome..........................................................................13
XPression Live CG................................................................13
Control Panel Overview...................................15
Carbonite Black Control Panels............................................15
CB9 Control Panel.................................................................16
Menu System....................................................17
Menu Navigation...................................................................17
Auto-Follow Menus................................................................17
Switcher Basics................................................18
Audio and Video Processing.................................................18
Video Processing and Flow...................................18
Audio Processing and Flow...................................18
Video Sources.......................................................................18
To Select a Source on a Bus..................................19
Video Layering......................................................................19
Re-Entry.................................................................19
FlexiClean Clean Feed..........................................20
Video Preview........................................................................20
MultiViewer............................................................20
ME Copy................................................................................20
To Copy an ME Using the Control Panel...............20
To Copy an ME Using DashBoard.........................20
DashBoard........................................................21
Switcher Status in DashBoard...............................................21
Configuration.........................................................................21
Live Assist.............................................................................21
PaneLINK...............................................................21
Custom Controls....................................................................21
ViewControl...........................................................................21
MediaManager......................................................................22
Help.......................................................................................22
Panel.....................................................................................22
Menu Area.............................................................22
User Area...............................................................22
Control Area...........................................................23
Bus Area................................................................23
Ultritouch...........................................................24
ViewControl (HD Only).....................................25
ViewControl Overview...........................................................25
Custom Control Buttons.........................................25
Bus Selection Buttons............................................25
Keyer Transition Buttons........................................25
Transition Buttons..................................................25
Custom Control Button Setup................................................26
To Set up the Custom Control Buttons..................26
Connecting ViewControl........................................................26
To Set Up the MultiViewer for
ViewControl....................................................27
Transitions........................................................28
Performing Transitions..........................................................28
Understanding the Transition Menu.......................28
To Perform a Transition..........................................28
To Override the Pre-Delay Setting.........................29
To Abort a Transition During the
Pre-Delay........................................................29
Cut Transitions......................................................................29
Dissolve Transitions..............................................................29
To Set Up a Dissolve..............................................29
WhiteFlash............................................................................30
To Set Up a WhiteFlash.........................................30
Wipe Transitions....................................................................30
To Set Up a Wipe...................................................30
To Apply a Border to a Pattern...............................31
DVE Transitions.....................................................................31
To Set Up a DVE Transition...................................31
MediaWipe Transitions..........................................................32
To Set Up a MediaWipe.........................................32
To Set the MediaWipe Layer..................................33
Transition Limits....................................................................33
To Set Up a Transition Limit...................................33
Patterns, Washes, and Mattes.........................34
Patterns.................................................................................34
To Set Up a Pattern................................................34
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Washes..................................................................................34
To Set Up a Wash..................................................34
Mattes....................................................................................34
To Set Up a Matte Color.........................................35
Keying................................................................36
Understanding the Keying Menu...........................................36
Self Keys...............................................................................37
To Set Up a Self Key..............................................37
Auto Select Keys...................................................................37
To Set Up an Auto Select Key................................37
UltraChrome 2 Chroma Key..................................................38
To Select the Chroma Key on a Keyer...................38
To Set Up a Chroma Key.......................................38
DVE Keys..............................................................................40
To Set Up a DVE Key.............................................40
To Apply a DVE to a Key (Fly Key)........................41
To Apply a Border/Edge Softness to a DVE
Key..................................................................41
Show Alpha...........................................................................42
Masks....................................................................................42
To Pattern Mask a Key (SD/HD Only)....................42
To Box Mask a Key................................................42
Split Keys..............................................................................43
To Set Up a Split Key.............................................43
Key Copy...............................................................................43
To Copy a Key........................................................43
Key Swap..............................................................................43
To Perform a Key Swap.........................................44
Memory Functions............................................45
Memory Access Mode...........................................................45
To Set the Memory Access Mode..........................45
Storing Memories..................................................................45
To Store a Memory on DashBoard........................45
To Store a Memory on the CB1 and CB2..............45
To Store a Memory on the Effects Memory
Area................................................................45
To Store a Memory on the Global Memory
Area................................................................46
Recalling Memories...............................................................46
To Recall a Memory on DashBoard.......................46
To Recall a Memory on the CB1 and
CB2.................................................................46
To Recall a Memory on the Effects Memory
Area................................................................47
To Recall a Memory on the Global Memory
Area................................................................47
Memory Recall Mode............................................................47
To Set Up the Recall Mode Memory
Attribute..........................................................47
To Set the Effects Duration....................................48
Memory Attributes.................................................................48
To Set the Memory Attributes.................................48
Deleting a Memory or Bank...................................................49
To Delete a Memory...............................................49
Clear Memories.....................................................................49
To Clear the Memory Registers.............................49
Switcher Sets....................................................50
To Store a Set........................................................................50
To Load a Set........................................................................50
Media-Store.......................................................51
Working With Media-Store Animations..................................51
Working With Media-Store Audio..........................................51
Media-Store Audio Output.....................................51
Loading Stills or Animations..................................................52
Media-Store File Specifications.............................52
To Load a Still or Animation...................................52
Media-Store Capture.............................................................53
To Capture a Still From the Panel..........................53
To Capture a Still from DashBoard........................53
Media-Store Attributes...........................................................54
To Set Media-Store File Attributes.........................54
To Lock a Media Number Place and
Bank................................................................55
MediaManager......................................................................55
Using MediaManager ............................................55
The MediaManager Window..................................55
Clip Player.........................................................57
Clip Specifications.................................................................57
Clip Player Interface..............................................................57
To Load a Clip.......................................................................58
Custom Controls..............................................60
Custom Control Setup...........................................................60
To Set Custom Control Options.............................60
Recording Custom Controls..................................................60
To Record a Custom Control..................................60
Special Functions..................................................................60
To Insert a Special Event into a Custom
Control............................................................61
Running a Custom Control....................................................61
To Run a Custom Control.......................................62
Editing a Custom Control......................................................62
To Edit a Custom Control ......................................62
To Edit a CC From DashBoard..............................62
Custom Control Events..........................................63
Naming Custom Controls....................................................105
To Name a Custom Control..................................105
Deleting Custom Controls...................................................106
To Delete a Custom Control.................................106
Copying and Pasting Custom Controls...............................106
To Copy and Paste a Custom Control.................106
Network Connections.....................................107
Frame Network Setup (Ethernet)........................................107
To Connect to the Frame.....................................107
To Change the IP Address...................................107
Panel Network Setup...........................................................107
To Configure the Network Setting........................107
To Assign a Custom Name..................................108
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FTP Connection..................................................................108
To Create an FTP Connection.............................108
Default IP Addresses...........................................................108
Video Reference.............................................109
Supported Reference Formats............................................109
UHDTV1 Mode....................................................................109
To Set the UHDTV1 Switcher Mode....................110
Reference and Video Mode Setup......................................110
To Set a Video Mode............................................110
Output Reference Synchronizers........................................111
To Set Up an Output Reference Sync..................111
Aspect Ratio Conversion.....................................................111
Full.......................................................................111
Zoom....................................................................111
Letterbox..............................................................111
Pillarbox...............................................................112
Switching Field (SD/HD Only).............................................112
To Set the Switching Field....................................112
Video Input Setup...........................................113
UHDTV1 Inputs...................................................................113
Auto Key Setup...................................................................113
To Set Up an Auto Key Association.....................113
Source Names.....................................................................113
To Set Up a Source Name...................................114
To Assign a TSL ID to a Video Input....................114
Control Panel Button Inserts...............................................114
To Install a Button Insert......................................114
Bus Maps............................................................................115
To Create a Bus Map...........................................115
To Reset the Bus Map..........................................116
GPI Device Control..............................................................116
To Assign a GPI to a Video Source......................116
Video Output Setup........................................117
UHDTV1 Outputs................................................................117
Output Sources...................................................................117
To Assign a Source to an Output.........................117
Ancillary Data......................................................................118
To Strip or Pass Ancillary Data............................118
FlexiClean Clean Feed........................................................118
To Set Up Clean Feed..........................................118
External Layer Mode...........................................................118
To Set Up Layer Mode.........................................118
On-Air Setting......................................................................119
To Set the On-Air Status for an Output................119
Tallies..................................................................................119
To Set Up a Tally..................................................119
MultiViewer......................................................120
MultiViewer Output Formats................................................120
To Set Up a I/O MultiViewer................................................120
To Set Up a Video Processor MultiViewer...........................121
To Set Up a MultiViewer Clock............................................122
MultiScreen.....................................................124
MultiScreen Video Processor Setup....................................124
To Set Up MultiScreen.........................................................125
To Set Up a Pre-Tiled Source..............................................126
I/O Processors................................................127
To Assign an I/O Processor to an Input or Output (SD/HD
Only).............................................................................127
Frame Sync and Format Conversion..................................127
Supported FSFC Video Formats .........................127
Input FSFC...........................................................129
Output FSFC........................................................130
Color Correction..................................................................130
To Assign a Color Corrector to a Source
(UHDTV1 Only).............................................131
Proc Amp Color Correction..................................131
RGB Color Correction .........................................132
High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color
Gamut (WCG) Conversion............................133
Switcher Personality......................................136
Auto Remove Key...............................................................136
To Set the Auto Remove Key Behavior...............136
Auto Trans Second Press....................................................136
To Set the Auto Trans Second Press
Behavior........................................................136
Background Double-Press..................................................136
To Set the Background Double-Press
Behavior........................................................136
Color Schemes....................................................................136
To Use a Unique Color for Each Keyer................136
To Select a Panel Color Scheme.........................137
To Create a Custom Panel Color
Scheme.........................................................137
To Set the Brightness of the Control Panel
Buttons..........................................................137
Double-Press Rate..............................................................137
To Set the Double-Press Rate.............................137
Editor Mode.........................................................................137
To Set the Switcher to Editor Mode.....................137
Memory Bank Button Behavior............................................137
To Set the Bank Button Behavior.........................137
ME Select............................................................................138
To Set the ME Select Behavior............................138
Next Button Secondary Function.........................................138
To Set the NEXT Button Secondary
Function........................................................138
Next Transition Reset..........................................................138
To Set the Next Transition Reset
Behavior........................................................138
Next Transition Toggle.........................................................138
To Set the Next Trans Toggle...............................138
Power-Save Mode...............................................................138
To Set the Power Save Mode and Timer.............138
Roll GPO/Roll Clip...............................................................139
To Set the Roll GPO/Clip Behavior......................139
Shift Toggle..........................................................................139
To Set the Shift Toggle.........................................139
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Transition Rate Units...........................................................139
To Set the Units Used for Transition
Rates............................................................139
Undo Memory Recall...........................................................139
To Turn Undo Memory Recall Off........................139
User Buttons........................................................................139
To Set A User Button...........................................139
Software Options............................................141
To Add a Software Option...................................................141
GPI Control......................................................142
GPI Trigger Types...............................................................142
GPI Setup............................................................................142
To Set Up a GPI Input..........................................142
To Set Up a GPI Output.......................................142
GPI Output Triggers............................................................143
To Assign a GPI Output to a Video
Source..........................................................143
To Set a GPI to Be Triggered Manually...............143
Live Edit Decision Lists.................................144
LiveEDL Setup....................................................................144
To Set the LiveEDL Behavior...............................144
Timecode Setup..................................................................144
To Confirm External LTC Signal...........................144
To Set Up Communications with a
TSC-9902.....................................................144
To Set the LTC Timecode Source........................144
LiveEDL Data Capture........................................................145
To Start Capturing EDL Data...............................145
To Stop Capturing and Save EDL Data...............145
MultiPanel........................................................146
To Set Up MultiPanel Permissions......................................146
Diagnostics and Calibration..........................147
Switcher Information and Logs............................................147
Switcher Status....................................................147
To View the Software Version..............................147
To Copy Logs To a USB.......................................147
Calibration...........................................................................147
To Calibrate the Switcher.....................................147
System Real-Time Clock/Date............................................148
To Set the System Real-Time Clock....................148
To Set the System Date.......................................148
Diagnostics..........................................................................148
Frame DIP Switches............................................148
Control Panel DIP Switches ................................148
To Run the Control Panel Test.............................148
To Run the LED Test............................................148
To Run the Display Test.......................................148
To Run the Tally Test............................................148
To Run the GPI Input Test....................................149
To Run the GPI Output Test.................................149
Error Messages...................................................................149
Switcher Soft Reset........................................150
Soft Reset............................................................................150
To Reset the Switcher Software...........................150
Custom Reset Settings........................................................150
To Save a Custom Reset Setting.........................150
To Load a Custom Reset Setting.........................150
Factory Default Settings......................................................150
To Factory Reset the Switcher.............................150
Resetting Individual Components........................................151
Specifications.................................................152
Resources...........................................................................152
Hardware Weights...............................................................152
Environmental Characteristics.............................................152
Video Input Specifications...................................................152
Video Output Specifications................................................153
Audio Specifications............................................................153
Jitter.....................................................................................153
System Timing.....................................................................153
Power Consumption — Control Panel.................................154
Power Consumption — Frame............................................154
Ports................................................................155
Serial Port............................................................................155
GPI Port...............................................................................155
Tally Port..............................................................................155
AES Port..............................................................................156
LTC Port..............................................................................156
Glossary.............................................157
Index...................................................160
x• Contents — Carbonite Ultra User Manual (v3.0)

Features
Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Ultra
Series Multi-Denition Live Production Switcher. The
Ultra 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 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.
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.
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 independent keyers supporting pattern
mask, box mask, self-key, linear key.
Media-Store
Each channel of Media-Store provides a combined video
with alpha for playout of stills and animations that are
available switcher-wide, allowing for thousands of full
Carbonite Ultra User Manual (v3.0) — Features • 11

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, with
audio, from the Media-Store to play over a background
or key transition. When the transition starts, the switcher
plays the selected animation and audio 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. The audio is played out one of the AES
ports.
Clip Player
The clip player offers a single playout channel for
compressed MPEG-4 AVC (ITU-T H.264) that can be
assigned as a source on any bus in the switcher. Basic
transport controls can be performed manually from the
Clip Player page, using custom controls, or through
AMP commands.
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 Canvas 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 keyer, background, and preset buses.
Unlike a full ME, the MiniME™only supports dissolves
and cuts. The MiniME™shares all the same sources as
the ME.
I/O Processor
The Input/Output Video Processors are independent video
processing engines that allow you to perform FSFC and
color correction functions on specic inputs or outputs.
Once an I/O Processor has been assigned to an input or
output, it can be used to frame sync, format convert, and
color correct.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide
Color Gamut (WCG) Conversion
The RGB color correctors are used to convert between
different SDR and HDR ranges and between color gamuts
(WCG).
Note: HDR and WCG input conversion can only be applied in
UHDTV1 video mode.
Note: You must have available color correctors to be able
perform the HDR/WCG conversion.
HDR and WCG conversion can be applied on the y to
input video signals, entire buses, or aux bus outputs.
To congure the dynamic range and color gamut
conversion of input sources you must apply a color
corrector to the input. This will convert the input source
to the format that the switcher is operating in. Video
signals can again be converted for individual output
BNCs.
Supported Color Gamuts:
•BT.709 — color gamut recommended for HD video
signals.
•BT.2020 — wide color gamut recommended for
UHDTV1 video signals.
Supported Dynamic Ranges
•SDR — Standard Dynamic Range.
•HLG — Hybrid Log Gamma.
•PQ — Perceptual Quantizer.
•S-Log3 — Sony®S-Log3.
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MultiScreen
The MultiScreen is made up of a number of Canvas
generators. Each Canvas breaks the scene up into separate
outputs (MiniME™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 Canvas output uses a MiniME™to
create the background and keys of the output.
MultiViewer
Each MultiViewer allows you to view up to 16 video
sources, in 45 different 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.
Figure 1: HD Layouts
Figure 2: MultiViewer Grid
OverDrive®Caprica Support
Ultra can be controlled from OverDrive®using the
Caprica interface. This interface allows OverDrive®to
perform memory recalls, transitions, and run custom
controls on the switcher. For information on setting up
Caprica to interface with the switcher, refer to the
documentation that came with your Caprica server.
It is recommended to have 3 MEs installed to be
controlled by Caprica, but operation is possible with only
2 MEs.
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 24 assignable tally relays located in the
rack frame. Each tally can be assigned to any number of
combinations of input and output or bus.
UltraChrome
The UltraChrome 2 chroma keyer uses independent
chroma key engines to produce the video and alpha
components of the key. These internal video streams can
be composited in a keyer, or fed out two separate video
streams to an external device, such as a video server.
XPression Live CG
Seamlessly combine the creative power of the Ross®
XPression Designer software with the ease of use of your
Ross®switcher. Create stunning still graphics using
XPression Designer, and transfer them directly to an
media-store channel on the switcher using the RossLinq
interface. Up to two (2) channels with dedicated alpha
can be controlled from the XPression Software Client.
This feature supports still images only.
Carbonite Ultra User Manual (v3.0) — Features • 13

Each switcher comes with a single license of XPression.
Additional licenses can be ordered.
14 • Features — Carbonite Ultra User Manual (v3.0)

Control Panel Overview
This chapter provides a basic introduction to the control
panel, including an overview of the different areas on
the control panel, using the menu system, as well as an
introduction to the various ports, and video buses.
Carbonite Black Control Panels
Each Carbonite Black control panel is made up of a
number of distinct areas that control different aspects of
the switcher. Some of these areas may vary in size or
function, depending on the control panel you have.
PUSH PUSH PUSH
MULTI
SCN1 STORE
RECALL
ME2ME1 LOCK
HOME CC UP
MENU
BACK NEXT (SHIFT)
KEY/AUX/CUSTOMCONTROL
PROGRAM
PRESET
KEY2
SEL
KEY1
SEL KEY3 SEL KEY4
SEL AUX
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1AUX 3AUX
4
SHOW
ALPHA KEY PV
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SELECT
SELF
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SEL KEY3 SEL KEY4
SEL AUX
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1AUX 3AUX
4
SHOW
ALPHA KEY PV
AUTO
SELECT
SELF
KEY CHR KEY DVE
KEY/AUX/CUSTOMCONTROL
PROGRAM
PRESET
AUX
6
AUX
5AUX 7AUX
8BANK
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BANK
1BANK 4
BANK
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SEL KEY3 SEL KEY4
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1AUX 3AUX
4
SHOW
ALPHA KEY PV
AUTO
SELECT
SELF
KEY CHR KEY DVE AUX 6
AUX
5AUX 7AUX
8BANK
2
BANK
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BANK
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STORE 789RECALL
BKGD KEY 1 KEY 2 KEY 3 KEY 4
DISS WIPE DVE MEDIA USER
PGM 456EFF
RATE
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DISS BANK 0ENTER KEY RATE
TRANSITION 3EFFECTS MEMORY 3
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BKGD KEY 1 KEY 2 KEY3 KEY 4
DISS WIPE DVE MEDIA USER
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PGM 456EFF
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MiniME
4
MULTI
SCN2
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USB
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14 16
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Figure 3: CB2S Control Panel
1. Menu Selection Buttons — These mnemonic
buttons are used to access switcher menus and select
wipe patterns.
2. Global Memory — These buttons are used to store
or recall memories to one or more MEs at the same
time. On the CB1 and CB2 control panels there are
only store and recall buttons for MEs 1 and 2.
3. Main Display and Selection Knobs — The three
selection knobs are used to adjust and select various
menu items or values. The knobs are rotated to
choose a value, and pressed to make a selection. The
main display shows the menu system of the switcher.
4. Menu Navigation Buttons — These buttons are
used to access switcher menus and move back and
forth between menus.
5. USB — The USB port on the control panel is not
implemented at this time.
6. Positioner — The positioner is used to position and
size keys in the DVE, control some wipe, border,
and wash parameters, as well as control some
external devices.
7. Key Type Buttons — These buttons are used to
choose the type of key you want to use. Use these
buttons with the key select buttons to select the keyer
and the type of key you want to use.
8. Key Select Buttons — These buttons are used to
choose which keyer is selected. The key type buttons
and key bus follow the selected keyer. These are
user select buttons can be assigned to other functions
if required.
9. ME/Aux Selection Buttons — These buttons are
used to assign the control panel row to an ME,
MiniME™, chroma key, or Aux. These are user select
buttons can be assigned to other functions if
required.
10. Custom Control Bank Select Buttons — These
buttons are used to choose which custom control
bank is selected. The custom control bus follows the
selected custom control bank. These are user select
buttons can be assigned to other functions if
required.
11. Mnemonic Displays — The mnemonic display
shows the name of the source, or custom control,
assigned to the button directly below it. The
mnemonic display-name and color for each video
source or custom control can be adjusted.
12. Video Source Buses — These buses are broken into
the Preset, Program, and Key/Aux/Custom Control
buses. The Preset bus is the bottom row of source
buttons and selects the video source that will be
taken on-air with the next background transition.
The Program bus is the middle row of source buttons
and selects the video source that is currently on-air
on the background. The Key/Aux/Custom Control
bus is the top row of source buttons and selects the
video source that is chosen on the selected keyer or
aux bus, or the custom control that is chosen on the
selected custom control bank.
13. Effects Memory — These buttons are used to store
and recall memories on the assigned ME, and to
select the various transition rates used on the
switcher. These buttons are assigned to the ME that
the panel row has been assigned to.
14. Transition Area — These buttons are used to select
which video source buses will be included in the
next transition and what type of transition will be
performed. The Cut and Auto Trans buttons are used
to perform transitions. The user button is not
implemented at this time.
15. On-Air Lights — These lights glow red to show
which keyers are currently on-air.
16. Manual Transition Fader Bar — The fader is used
to manually control the rate of a transition. What is
being transitioned, and the type of transition, are
controlled from the Transition Area.
17. Keyer Transitions Buttons — These buttons are
used to perform cuts or auto transitions on keys
directly, without having to include them as part of
the next transition.
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CB9 Control Panel
The CB9 control panel is made up of a number of distinct
areas that control different aspects of the switcher.
Figure 4: Carbonite Black Solo Panel Top
1. Pattern/Menu Selection Buttons — These buttons
are used to select a pattern for a wipe transition, or
to access switcher menus.
2. USB — The USB port on the control panel is not
implemented at this time.
3. Memory Store/Recall Buttons — These buttons
are used to store or recall memories.
4. Main Display and Selection Knobs — The three
selection knobs are used to adjust and select various
menu items or values. The knobs are rotated to
choose a value, and pressed to make a selection. The
main display shows the menu system of the switcher.
5. Menu Navigation Buttons — These buttons are
used to access switcher menus, move back and forth
between menus.
6. Positioner — The positioner is used to control some
wipe, border, and wash parameters, as well as some
external devices. Along with the 2D positioner is a
knob used for additional input.
7. Key Type Buttons — These buttons are used to
choose the type of key you want to use. Use these
buttons with the key select buttons to select the
keyer, and the type of key you want to use.
8. Keyer Select Buttons — By default these user select
buttons are used to select which keyer the panel is
assigned to. Each button can be assigned to a
different selection.
9. User Select Buttons — These user select buttons
are used to choose which keyer, aux bus, MiniME™,
ME, or custom control bank the panel is assigned
to.
10. Video Source Buses — These buses are broken into
the Preset, Program, and Key/Aux/Custom Control
buses. The Preset bus is the bottom row of source
buttons and selects the video source that will be
taken on-air with the next background transition.
The Program bus is the middle row of source buttons
and selects the video source that is currently on-air
on the background. The Key/Aux/Custom Control
bus is the top row of source buttons and selects the
video source that is chosen on the selected keyer or
aux bus, or the custom control that is chosen on the
selected custom control bank.
11. Transition Area — These buttons are used to select
which video source buses will be included in the
next transition and what type of transition will be
performed. The Cut and Auto Trans buttons are used
to perform transitions.
12. On-Air Lights — These lights glow red to show
which keyers are currently on-air.
13. Keyer Transitions Buttons — These buttons are
used to perform auto transitions on keys directly,
without having to include them as part of the next
transition.
14. Manual Transition Fader Bar — The fader is used
to manually control the rate of a transition. What is
being transitioned, and the type of transition, are
controlled from the Transition Area.
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Menu System
The menu system on the control panel or soft panel is
accessed either by pressing MENU and the Menu
Selection button for the menu you want to access, or
through an auto-follow for selected functions.
Menu Navigation
The menu system allows you to access all of the setup
and conguration information for the switcher. In some
cases, a menu can be accessed either by pressing the
MENU button and navigating to the menu, or by
double-pressing a button on the control panel.
1. Press MENU. The Menu Selection mnemonic
buttons light up with the names of the menu trees.
2. Press the Menu Selection button for the menu you
want to navigate to. The rst page of the menu is
shown on the display.
3. Press NEXT to navigate to the next page of the
current menu. If the NEXT button is not lit, there
are no other pages to the current menu.
Tip: If you want to return to the first page of a menu, press and
hold NEXT and press HOME. You can also navigate up one
level in a menu tree by pressing and holding NEXT and pressing
UP.
Auto-Follow Menus
The switcher navigates to auto-follow menus
automatically when you select certain functions on the
switcher. For example, when you select a key the key
adjustment menu is shown on the display.
Auto-Follow functionality also applies to video source
buttons that have external devices assigned to them. If
you select a source button that an external device is
assigned to, the peripheral control menu for that specic
device is shown.
Carbonite Ultra User Manual (v3.0) — Menu System • 17

Switcher Basics
Before using your switcher, it is important to become
familiar with how audio and video is handled by the
switcher. Some important concepts includes video
sources, video layering and re-entry, and preview.
Audio and Video Processing
Video and audio signals are processed and passed through
the switcher in different ways, depending on how the
switcher is being used or is set up. A better understanding
of how the switcher is processing these signals help you
to achieve the production you want.
Video Processing and Flow
Video is processed in a number of blocks in the switcher.
After video comes into the switcher, the frame
synchronizers / format converters are applied (depending
on the frame you have). At this point any required color
correction is also applied. After input the video signal is
routed through the crosspoint. The crosspoint can route
any input to any output for straight switching, or to the
video processor and DVE and back for video
manipulation. Just before the video signal is sent to the
output, the processing of the ancillary data is performed.
Video
Processing
& DVE
Crosspoint
FSFC Color
Corr
Color
Corr
Video
In
FSFC
Video
Out
Figure 5: Video Flow Through the Switcher
Audio Processing and Flow
Unlike video, the switcher does not handle audio signals
independently. An audio signal is embedded into the
ancillary data of a video signal before is comes into the
switcher. As the signal comes into the switcher and is
manipulated, you must ensure not to perform an operation
that will force the ancillary data to be stripped.
No
Apply
FSFC? Yes
No
ANC
set to
Strip?
Audio is stripped
from video signal
Audio cannot be
re-embedded in
video signal
Audio is
re-embedded in
video signal
Switcher
Figure 6: Video Flow Through the Switcher
The following restrictions apply to ancillary data being
included in the output:
• All ME program buses pass ancillary data.
• MultiViewer outputs do not include any ancillary
data.
• MiniME™and Canvas outputs do not include any
ancillary data unless an ME with ancillary data is
re-entered onto the background bus.
• ME Preview does not include ancillary data unless
the background is not selected as part of the next
transition.
• A MiniME™or Canvas can include ancillary data if
an ME is re-entered onto the background.
• Any format conversion on the input video signal.
• Setting ancillary data to be stripped.
When you are performing a transition, or keying, the
embedded audio is carried in the ancillary data of the
background video signal. The ancillary data from the
background source is replaced with the ancillary data
from the preset source, and the ancillary data for keyed
sources is stripped.
Note: Audio that comes from the Media-Store, for a MediaWipe
for example, is only available on the AES outputs on the frame,
and is not embedded into the background video signal.
Video Sources
The switcher has access to two basic types of video
sources, external and internal. All video sources can be
assigned to video source buttons. By pressing a video
source button on a bus, the video source assigned to that
button is selected on that bus.
•External — External video sources come from
cameras, video servers, character generators, or other
external devices into the switcher.
•Internal — Internal video sources come from
internally generated video, such as Media-Store
channels, matte color, and black.
18 • Switcher Basics — Carbonite Ultra User Manual (v3.0)

To Select a Source on a Bus
To select a video source on a bus, you must identify the
ME, MiniME™, Aux, Canvas, or chroma key and bus
you want to assign a video source to, and then press the
source button you want to select on that bus.
The user buttons on the control panel can be assigned
to any ME, MiniME™, Aux Bus, Canvas, or chroma key
for quick access, or any button can be held to allow you
to select the ME, MiniME™, Aux, Canvas, or chroma
key.
Tip: Source selection can also be made from the Buses tab on
the Live Assist node in DashBoard. Key bus source selections
can also be made using the Key Source button on the Keyers
tab on the Live Assist node in DashBoard.
1. Select the ME, MiniME™, chroma key, Aux, Canvas,
or keyer that you want to select a source on.
Tip: The user select buttons can be assigned to select any
bus on the switcher. If you change what the button is
assigned to you should make sure to change the text on
the button cap.
•ME — press the user button assigned to the ME,
or press and hold a user button assigned to an
ME/MiniME™and press MEXon the key bus.
•MiniME™— press the user button assigned to
the MiniME™, or press and hold a user button
assigned to an ME/MiniME™and press
MinME1-4 on the key bus.
•Aux — press the user button assigned to the Aux,
or press and hold a user button assigned to an
Aux and press AUX 1-8 on the key bus.
•Chroma Key — press the user button assigned
to the chroma key, or press and hold a user
button assigned to chroma key and press CK1-2
on the key bus.
•Canvas — press the user button assigned to the
Canvas, or press and hold a user button assigned
to an ME/MiniME™and press Can1 or Can2
on the key bus.
Tip: You can also press AUX X and press the knob for the
Aux Bus you want to select.
2. Select the bus you want to select a source on.
Note: Ensure that the source selected on the bus you want
to enter onto the ME, MiniME™, chroma key, Canvas, aux
or keyer is valid for that destination. If the source is not
valid, you will not be able to select the bus on the ME,
MiniME™, Aux, chroma key, or keyer.
•Background Bus — use the BACKGROUND
bus.
•Preset Bus — use the PRESET bus.
•Key Bus — press KEY XSEL to assign the
KEY/AUX/CUSTOM CONTROL bus to that
keyer.
•Aux Bus — use the KEY/AUX/CUSTOM
CONTROL bus.
3. Select the source you want to use on the bus. Use
the Shift button to access additional sources.
Tip: Double-press the SHIFT button to lock the button row
to the shifted bus. Press the SHIFT button again to return
to the non-shifted bus. The Shift-Lock is reset when the ME
is reset, but not when a factory default or switcher set is
recalled.
Video Layering
How video is layered in the output of the switcher
depends on how an ME is re-entered onto the other, and
what keyers are on-air for the ME. If we assume that
each ME has all keyers on-air and that ME 2 is re-entered
into ME 1 and ME 1 is re-entered into ME P/P, the
layering will start with ME 2 Background and progress
to the highest ME and keyer.
ME 2 Background
Keyer 1
Keyer 2
Keyer 3
Keyer 4
ME 1 Background
Keyer 1
Keyer 2
Keyer 3
Keyer 4
ME P/P Background
Keyer 1
Keyer 2
Keyer 3
Keyer 4
Figure 7: Video Layering
Tip: You can select a MiniME™on an ME or different MiniME™
to re-enter it. Up to two MiniME™re-entries, including an ME is
allowed.
Re-Entry
Re-entry is the term used to describe the process of
selecting another ME on an ME. For example, if you
select ME 2 on ME 1, ME 2 is said to be re-entered onto
ME 1. Re-entry takes the output of an ME and uses it as
the background or key on the other ME. If you select an
ME on the background bus, the ME becomes background
video source of the other ME. If you select an ME on a
Key Bus, the ME becomes the key source of the other
ME.
Keep the following in mind:
Keep the following in mind when working with
re-entries:
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• You cannot re-enter an ME, or the Clean Feed of an
ME, into itself.
To Re-Enter an ME
1. Set up ME 2 with a background and a key.
ME2 BKGD
ME 2
Key 1
Figure 8: ME 2
2. Set up ME P/P with a key.
ME P/P BKGD
ME P/P
Key 1
Figure 9: ME P/P
3. Select ME 2 as a source on the Background Bus of
ME P/P. Notice that the output of ME 2 is now being
used as the background of ME P/P.
ME2 BKGD
ME 2
Key 1
ME P/P
Key 1
Figure 10: ME 2 Re-entered onto ME P/P
FlexiClean Clean Feed
FlexiClean 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 KEY 4
Video Preview
Video preview allows you to use an additional monitor
to preview what the next shot is going to be. The preview
for an ME shows what is selected for the next transition
on that ME. This includes the keys and background video
sources that will be on-air after the next transition.
MultiViewer
Each MultiViewer allows you to view up to 16 video
sources, in 45 different 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.
ME Copy
You can copy the entire contents of an ME, MiniME™,
or Canvas to another ME, MiniME™, or Canvas. The
entire contents of the destination is replaced with the
contents of the source.
When you copy an ME, the switcher tries to assign
resources to the destination ME to match the source ME.
If these resources are not available, the switcher may
need to steal resources. If you are performing the copy
from the control panel you will be asked to conrm the
stealing of any required resources. From DashBoard you
will not be asked and the required resources will be
stolen.
To Copy an ME Using the Control Panel
Use the buttons on the rows of the control panel to copy
the contents of an ME to another.
Note: You must have at least a 2 ME control panel to perform
an ME copy from the control panel. If you only have a 1 ME
control panel, you must perform the copy from DashBoard.
1. Press and hold the BKGD button on the transition
area of the ME that you want to copy to.
This is the destination ME that you want to copy to.
2. Press the BKGD button on the transition area of the
ME you want to copy.
This is the source ME that you want to copy from.
To Copy an ME Using DashBoard
Use DashBoard to copy the contents of an ME to another.
1. Click Navigation Menu >Live Assist >ME
Copy.
2. Click a Destination button to select the destination
that you want to copy to.
3. Click a Source button to select the source you want
to copy.
4. Click Copy.
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