Ross carbonite User manual

Carbonite
Configuration Guide
v11.1

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• Ross Part Number: 4802DR-100-11.1
• Release Date: September, 2015.
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2• Document Information — Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1)

Contents
Features..............................................................5
Custom Controls.....................................................................5
Device Control.........................................................................5
OverDrive®Caprica Support...................................................5
DVE (Fly Key)..........................................................................5
Effects Dissolve.......................................................................5
General Purpose Interface (GPI)............................................5
LiveEDL...................................................................................5
Media-Store.............................................................................5
MediaWipe..............................................................................6
UltraChrome............................................................................6
MemoryAI Recall Mode...........................................................6
Memory System......................................................................6
ME Effect System....................................................................6
Half ME...................................................................................6
MiniME™..................................................................................6
MediaManager........................................................................6
MultiViewer..............................................................................6
Clean Feed Output..................................................................7
MultiScreen.............................................................................7
Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators.......................................7
Matte/Wash Generator............................................................7
Tally Outputs...........................................................................7
Product Comparison..........................................8
Carbonite Black Control Panels..............................................8
Carbonite Frame.....................................................................8
Standard System................................................9
Carbonite Black Control Panel................................................9
Carbonite Frame.....................................................................9
System Options................................................10
Specifications...................................................14
Switcher Resources..............................................................14
Environmental Characteristics..............................................14
Video Input Specifications.....................................................14
Video Output Specifications..................................................14
Audio Specifications..............................................................14
Jitter......................................................................................15
System Timing......................................................................15
Power Consumption — Control Panel...................................15
Power Consumption — Frame..............................................15
Option Summary..............................................16
Frame Options.......................................................................16
Control Panel Options...........................................................17
Panel Dimensions............................................18
CB1.......................................................................................18
CB1S.....................................................................................18
CB2.......................................................................................18
CB2S.....................................................................................18
CB3S.....................................................................................19
CB3X.....................................................................................19
Frame Dimensions...........................................20
Carbonite Frame...................................................................20
Carbonite eXtreme Frame.....................................................20
Carbonite Black Frame..........................................................20
Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1) — Contents • 3

Carbonite
Designed for Live!
Carbonite builds on the Ross Video reputation for
designing switchers for live studios, trucks, and
post-production. At the center of the action, it is
important that the switcher be powerful and versatile,
yet maintain its ease of operation. This frees the operator
to concentrate on the programming instead of the
equipment, delivering a cleaner, more professional
production.
Carbonite eXtreme represents the cutting edge in video
production innovation. By combining the video
manipulation power of the Carbonite video production
switcher with the robust signal routing and management
of the NK-3G144-X router you have a combination that
offers tremendous exibility in operation and
conguration with a signicant cost savings. Whether it
is a mobile application where space is paramount, or an
event based application where destination based routing
is the norm, Carbonite eXtreme delivers.
Carbonite Black improves on the highly popular
Carbonite series by bringing up to 3 MEs, 4 MiniME™
outputs, more I/O, dedicated AES audio outputs, and full
DashBoard integration with a touchscreen display. All
this in the same compact 2RU frame form factor and
intuitive control panel you have come to expect.
Designed for Automation!
The Carbonite family of switchers support the highly
advanced OverDrive®Caprica automated production
control system. Caprica takes advantage of the years of
device integration that Ross®has developed in the large
switcher product lines and puts it into an independent
server. The Caprica server takes the place of the
production switcher for controlling over 200 additional
production elements (such as robotics, graphics, audio
mixers, servers, etc.), timing the show and creating
production macros.
Designed for Linear!
The Carbonite family of switchers continues to build on
Ross®Video's reputation for setting the standard for
multi-denition linear editing suites. The traditional
layout and familiar controls of other Ross®switchers
provide the power and ease of use you have come to
expect.
Carbonite cleanly connects to virtually any editor using
the industry standard GVG100/110 protocols.
Designed for You!
With Ross®Video products installed in well over 125
countries world-wide, our sales, demonstration, and
training people get a lot of ongoing feedback from
customers. This feedback is carefully tracked and
considered in the design and feature-set development of
our products. Key members of the design teams are part
of an ongoing program in which they provide product
demonstrations, assist with product installation, and train
operators. As a result, the complete line of Ross Video
products continues to offer our legendary combination
of power and ease of use.
Join our Growing Customer Base!
Deciding to purchase a Carbonite switcher will put you
in good company, with many thousands of Ross switchers
installed worldwide. Carbonite continues to build on a
family of multi-denition switchers that have been
delivering the goods every day in live sports, stadium
scoreboards, and drama productions, mobile productions,
as well as local and network newscasts.
Experience Great Support!
Ross®has designed and manufactured production
switchers for over 40 years, with signicant year over
year growth for the past 20 years. We believe that an
important factor of our success is our focus on providing
a superior customer experience. We continually
benchmark our warranty and technical support to ensure
that they are the best in the industry.
We hope that you join the many thousands of satised
video professionals around the world that are proud
owners of Ross®production switchers. Please do not
hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments
you have related to this Conguration Guide at Tel:
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4• Carbonite — Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1)

Features
Thank you for your interest in the Ross®Carbonite Series
Multi-Denition Live Production Switcher. The
Carbonite series builds on the Ross®reputation for
designing switchers that t the needs of any production
environment.
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).
OverDrive®Caprica Support
Carbonite 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.
The switcher must be in a 2.5 ME mode or have 3 MEs
installed to be controlled by Caprica.
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.
The Carbonite+ and Carbonite MultiMedia frames have
8 channels of DVE, or 4 channels in a 3G MiniME™or
3G 2.5 ME switcher mode. The Carbonite and Carbonite
eXtreme frames can select between 8 channels of DVE
and 0 FSFCs, or 4 channels of DVE and 6 FSFCs.
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 34 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).
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. Channels 1 and 3
have 4 GB, and channels 2 and 4 have 4 GB. The number
of images cached increases considerably when smaller,
non-full screen images like logos are loaded from USB.
Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1) — Features • 5

MediaWipe
A MediaWipe allows you to use an animation from the
Media-Store to perform background and key transitions.
When the transition starts, the switcher plays the selected
animation over top of the background and keys that are
being transitioned. A cut is then performed behind the
animation to bring up the next shot when the animation
ends.
UltraChrome
The UltraChrome chroma keyers uses advanced video
processing technology to provide exceptional blue spill
reduction and clean edges, even with difcult source
material. Glass, smoke, translucent materials, and natural
shadows are handled superbly.
There are 2 oating Chroma Keys that are available
across all MEs.
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.
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 UltraChrome
advanced chroma key for each ME and is available to
each keyer.
Half ME
The half ME option is available for any 2 ME Carbonite
or Carbonite eXtreme switcher and adds a third ME with
limited functionality.
Table 1: Half ME vs. Full ME Comparison
Full MEHalf ME
YesNoMiniME™
YesNoMultiScreen
Yes (if frame
supports it)
NoFloating FSFCs
42Keyers
Auto Select, Self
Key, Chroma
Auto Select and
Self Key
Key Types
Key, and DVE
Key
Dissolve, Cut,
Wipe, DVE, and
MediaWipe
Dissolve, Cut,
and MediaWipe
Transition Types
YesNoPattern Mask
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.
MediaManager
The MediaManager allows you to easily manage stills
and animations on the switcher in a graphics interface.
MultiViewer
Each MultiViewer allows you to view up to 16 video
sources, in 32 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.
All Carbonite and Carbonite Black switchers come
standard with 2 broadcast-quality integrated MultiViewer
generators.
6• Features — Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1)

Note: If Carbonite is operating in 3G video mode, the number
of video sources and layouts is reduced.
Figure 1: HD Layouts
If Carbonite is operating in a standard-denition video
format, the MultiViewer can be set to output
high-denition. In HD output mode, the MultiViewer is
only available on specic output BNCs and only supports
29 different layouts.
Carbonite Black automatically outputs high-denition,
but each MultiViewer is only available on specic output
BNCs.
Figure 2: HD in SD Layouts (480i 4:3)
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
MultiScreen
All Carbonite switchers come standard with 2 integrated
MultiScreen generators. Each MultiScreen can break a
scene into up to 4 outputs that can be sent to independent
projectors or displays to make a unied picture.
Integrated edge blending allows you to compensate for
the overlap in projector outputs, or the outside bezel of
your display.
Each screen in the MultiScreen output uses a MiniME™
to create the background and keys of the output. This
allows you to have 2 MultiScreen generators with 2
screens each, or 1 MultiScreen generator with 3 or 4
screens.
Key
MiniME 1 MiniME 3
MiniME 2
MultiScreen 1
Edge
Area Edge Area
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.
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.
Tally Outputs
The switcher has 34 assignable tally relays located in the
rack frame. Each tally can be assigned to any number of
combinations of input and output or bus.
Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1) — Features • 7

Product Comparison
Use the following table to compare the different switchers
in the product line.
Carbonite Black Control Panels
CB3XCB3SCB2SCB2CB1SCB1
Control Panel
322424162416
PanelSourceButtons
per Control Panel
Row
332211
Number of Control
Panel Rows
1288484
Number of User
Assignable Buttons
967248322416
Total Panel Source
Buttons
3
Maximum Number of
MEs Supported
4
Maximum Number of
MiniME™Engines
322424162416
Custom Control
Buttons
844444
CustomControlBank
Buttons
Yes
Source and Keyer
Mnemonics
Yes
Legendary Ross
Fader Handle with
Lifetime Guarantee
3 AxisPositioner
YesYesYesNoYesNoME Memory Keypad
Engineering and Networking
Yes (optional)Redundant Power
2 (not available at this time)External Link Port
2×GigE (only 1 is available at this time)Ethernet Connectivity
Carbonite Frame
Carbonite
Black
Carbonite
eXtreme
Carbonite
MultiMedia
Carbonite+Carbonite
Frame
Yes
Separate Rack Frame
2 RURack Frame Height
Yes (optional)Redundant Power
Video Input/Output
1080i 50/59.94, 720p 50/59.94, 1080pSF 23.98/25/29.97, 1080p
29.97
Multi-Definition HD/SD
525, 625
Standard Definition
Processing
36
24SDI Inputs (Max)
004
00HDMI Inputs (Max)
00400Analog Inputs (Max)
2210SDI Outputs (Max)
Carbonite
Black
Carbonite
eXtreme
Carbonite
MultiMedia
Carbonite+Carbonite
YesClean Feed System
6/06/024246/0FSFCs (Max/Min)
Internal / Black Burst / Tri-LevelInput Reference Format
1
Independent Reference
Inputs
2
Independent Reference
Outputs
2MultiViewer Generators
Effects Capabilities
4Keys per ME
8/4
2D DVE Channels per
ME (Max/Min)
NoNoYesYesNo
Proc Amps and Color
Correctors
YesMemory AI
2
UltraChrome Chroma
Keys
Storage and Networking
Yes (user supplied USB 2.0)USB Media Drive
4Media-Store Channels
8 GBMedia-Store CACHE
Yes
Audio Only Playout for
Media-Store
2 GigEEthernet Connectivity
YesLinux OS
Yes
Animated Logo Players
with Audio (requires
video and alpha playout)
Peripheral Interfacing
YesDevice Control
Yes
OverDrive®Caprica
Compatible
AMP/RossTalk/GPI OutputRoll Clip Control
1External Link Ports
1 (RJ45)Serial Ports
Comtrol®DeviceMaster®RTS Series
Ethernet Serial Port
Expanders
RossTalk/GVG100
Automation and Editor
Protocols
34GPI I/Os
34Tallies
1 (Frame)USB Ports
8• Product Comparison — Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1)

Standard System
Whether you have a demanding production environment,
or a more modest one, selecting the Carbonite
Multi-Denition Live Production Switcher that is right
for you should not be a complicated task.
Carbonite Black Control Panel
Select the control panel that meets the needs of your
production environment and that utilizes the power of
your Carbonite Black Multi-Denition Live Production
Engine.
DescriptionOption
A single panel row with 16 source and
custom control buttons, 4 key select
CB1-PANEL
and transition buttons, 4 key type
buttons, 4 aux bank buttons, and 4
custom control bank buttons.
The same features as the previous
panel, but with 24 source and custom
CB1S-PANEL
control buttons, 8 aux bank buttons,
an expanded global memory area,
and an effects memory keypad per
ME.
The same features as the CB1 panel,
but with 2 panel rows.
CB2-PANEL
The same features as the CB1S
panel, but with 2 panel rows.
CB2S-PANEL
The same features as the CB1S
panel, but with 3 panel rows.
CB3S-PANEL
The same features as the CB3S
panel, but with 32 source and custom
CB3X-PANEL
control buttons and 4 user assignable
buttons.
Carbonite Frame
When selecting a Carbonite frame, replace the y with the
number of MEs. For example, CF-216PLUS is the option
code for a 2 ME (2), 16 input (16), Carbonite+ (PLUS)
frame.
Note: The 16 input Carbonite MultiMedia frame only supports
2 MultiMedia inputs.
Note: Each switcher subsystem in the Carbonite eXtreme has
a maximum of 24 video inputs and 10 video outputs. Video
signals coming into the router must be routed to the inputs of
the switcher subsystem for the switcher to have access to them.
Similarly, video outputs from the switcher subsystem must be
routed to a router output.
DescriptionOption
Carbonite frame with (y) MEs and 16
inputs.
CF-y16
DescriptionOption
The same features as the previous
frame, but with 24 inputs.
CF-y24
Carbonite+ frame with (y) MEs and
16 inputs.
CF-y16PLUS
The same features as the previous
frame, but with 24 inputs.
CF-y24PLUS
Carbonite MultiMedia frame with (y)
MEs and 16 inputs.
CF-y16MM
The same features as the previous
frame, but with 24 inputs.
CF-y24MM
Carbonite eXtreme frame with 2 MEs,
24 inputs, and 16 outputs.
CF-224EX-16
The same features as the previous
frame, but with 48 outputs.
CF-224EX-48
The same features as the previous
frame, but with 96 outputs.
CF-224EX-96
Carbonite Black frame with 2 MEs,
36 inputs, and 22 outputs.
CBF-236
Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1) — Standard System • 9

System Options
Options are typically ordered when the switcher is
purchased. However, you can order options if your needs
change in the future. Most of our options can be easily
installed in the eld. You can take comfort in knowing
that you can purchase options in the future and that
installation at your site will be a smooth process.
XPression™Live (XDS0-0001-CPS)
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.
The XPression Designer requires a computer with a
Windows®7 (32/64 But) operating system and an
NVIDIA®graphics card.
Redundant Power
The redundant power supply options provides protection
against AC power failure. It allows two external power
supplies to receive power from independent power
sources. Complete failure of one source, or power supply,
will not affect the operation of the switcher in the
slightest. If the main AC power fails, the switcher
instantly draws power from the remaining source. The
transition from one power source to the other is totally
transparent and has no effect on the output of the
switcher; a critical feature should one power source fail
during an on-air broadcast.
DescriptionOption
Adds a redundant power supply for
the Carbonite, Carbonite+, and
PSU-12V16A-6PIN
Carbonite MultiMedia frames, as well
as the Carbonite Black control panels.
Adds a redundant power supply for
the Carbonite eXtreme frame only.
CF-NK-P3G
Adds a redundant power supply for
the Carbonite Black frame only.
PSU-48V5.9A-4PIN
16 Input to 24 Input Upgrade
(CF-16IN-24IN-UPG)
This option increases the number of SDI video inputs on
the Carbonite frame from 16 to 24 and the number of
MultiMedia inputs on the Carbonite MultiMedia from 2
to 4. All inputs can be used direct to air, as key alpha
channels, or as chroma key sources.
Inputs can be freely assigned to any panel source button
or shifted button. They can also be hidden and accessed
only as alpha channels or they can be locked out if they
are not used.
Note: All Carbonite, Carbonite+, and Carbonite MultiMedia
frames comes with a full 24 SDI video input BNCs. This upgrade
option unlocks the additional BNCs in software.
1 to 2 ME Upgrade
(CF-1ME-2ME-UPG)
This option increases the number of MEs in your
Carbonite, Carbonite+, Carbonite MultiMedia, or
Carbonite eXtreme switcher from 1 to 2.
Note: ThehalfMEfeaturecomes standard with the2 MEoption
on these frames.
Carbonite Black comes standard with 2 MEs and can be
upgraded to 3. Carbonite Black does not support the half
ME feature.
2 to 3 ME Upgrade (CBF-ADD-ME3)
This option increases the number of MEs in your
Carbonite Black switcher from 2 to 3.
Video Inputs (CF-NK-I3G)
This option adds a card to the Carbonite eXtreme frame
that provides support for 8 additional video inputs.
Note: A rear connector (CF-NK-I3G-RC) is required for every
two CF-NK-I3G options. The rear connector provides the BNCs
at the back of the frame.
Video Outputs (CF-NK-O3G)
This option adds a card to the Carbonite eXtreme frame
that provides support for 8 additional video outputs.
Note: A rear connector (CF-NK-O3G-RC) is required for every
two CF-NK-O3G options. The rear connector provides the BNCs
at the back of the frame.
Carbonite eXtreme Second Switcher
Upgrade (CF-EX-2NDSWR-UPG)
Carbonite eXtreme can be upgraded to include two
independent switcher subsystems (switcher A and
switcher B). Each switcher subsystem has access to all
the inputs and outputs of the router subsystem. A router
output can only be assigned to a single switcher output.
This upgrade installs the Carbonite eXtreme CPU into
the second slot, and adds a number of cards to the system
to support the switcher.
10 • System Options — Carbonite Configuration Guide (v11.1)