Ross Synergy 2 SD User manual

Ross Video Limited
Installation Guide
Volume I
Software Issue: 18

Synergy Series • Installation Guide Volume I
• Ross Part Number: 4000DR-002
• Document Issue: 18
• Release Date: July 02, 2008. Printed in Canada.
• Software Issue: 18
The information contained in this Installation Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service
Personnel
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Product may require specific 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 specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
Important Safety 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.
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.
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.
Notice The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual
indicates a situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or
minor equipment damage or a situation, which could place the
equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
Warning Hazardous
Voltages
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.
ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic
device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Warning 1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.

8) Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) 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 fit in to your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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 specified by the manufacturer.
12)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13)Refer all servicing to qualified 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 filled 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)The SD (Video Production Switcher) chassis is to be rack mounted only.
19)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.
20)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.
21)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. (Installation Guide only.)
23)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.
24)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.
25)This product contains safety critical parts, which, if incorrectly replaced, may present a risk of fire
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.
26)To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Warning 18) Indoor Use: WA R N I N G : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
Caution 22) This apparatus contains a Lithium battery, which if replaced incorrectly, or with an incorrect
type, may cause an explosion. Replace only with the same type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

27)Use only power cords specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Refer to the
Product Power Cord Requirement section that follows.
28)The safe operation of this equipment requires that the User heed and adhere to all installation and
servicing instruction contained within the equipment’s manuals.
Product Power Cord Requirements
This product is supplied with certified 10A/125V SVT type supply cords. Conductors are color coded
white (neutral), black (line) and green or green/yellow (ground).
Operation of this equipment at line voltages exceeding 130V requires that alternative supply cords
with appropriate voltage and current ratings be used.
International Line Voltages 200 - 240 Volts
This product has been designed for use with certified IEC 320- C13 10A/250V - H03 VV-F3G
1.00mm2type line cord.
International product orders are supplied with a certified 10A/250V line cords, utilizing a molded
3-pin IEC 320-C13 type connector at one end and stripped conductors on the other. One line cord is
provided. Conductors are CEE color coded; blue (neutral), brown (line), and green/yellow (ground).
Installation by a qualified electrician, of an appropriately approved A/C wall plug certified for the
country of use, is required.
Alternatively, other IEC 320 C-13 type power cords may be used, provided that they meet the
necessary safety certification requirements for the country in which they are to be used. Refer to the
correctly specified line cord above.
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.
CANADA
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Caution North American Line Voltages 100 - 120 Volt
Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

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.
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 guide, please observe all static discharge precautions.
Notice This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may have to take
adequate measures.
Notice 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.

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 THREE YEARS 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 modification.
In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages (including loss of profit). Implied warranties, including that of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.
This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent owners, subject to Ross’ notification of change of
ownership.

Environmental Information
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.

Company Address
Ross Video Limited
8 John Street
Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0
Canada
Ross Video Incorporated
P.O. Box 880
Ogdensburg, New York
USA 13669-0880
General Business Office:
Fax:
Technical Support:
After Hours Emergency:
E-mail (Technical Support):
E-mail (General Information):
Website:
(+1) 613 •652 •4886
(+1) 613 •652 •4425
(+1) 613 •652 •4886
(+1) 613 •349 •0006
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.rossvideo.com

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Contents
Volume I
Introduction 1
A Word of Thanks ................................................................................................................1-1
About This Guide .................................................................................................................1-2
Volume I ................................................................................................................1-2
Volume II ...............................................................................................................1-3
Documentation Conventions ................................................................................................1-5
Documentation Terms ..........................................................................................................1-6
Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................1-7
Product Overview ................................................................................................................1-8
Product Highlights .................................................................................................1-8
Standard Features ..................................................................................................1-9
System Options ....................................................................................................1-15
A Word about Technical Support .......................................................................................1-26
Installation 2
In This Chapter ....................................................................................................................2-1
Static Discharge ...................................................................................................................2-2
Getting Started .....................................................................................................................2-3
Unpacking ..............................................................................................................2-3
A Word about Serial Numbers ..............................................................................2-3
Synergy Control Panel Overview .......................................................................................2-4
Synergy Control Panel — Top View .....................................................................2-4
Synergy Control Panel — Rear Connector Panel ..................................................2-6
Synergy Control Panel — Power Connectors .......................................................2-7
Synergy Frame Overview ....................................................................................................2-8
Synergy Frame — Front View ..............................................................................2-8
Synergy Frame — Rear Connector Panel View ..................................................2-11
Installation at a Glance ......................................................................................................2-16
Hardware Installation .........................................................................................................2-17
Installing the Control Panel .................................................................................2-17
Installing Remote Aux Panels .............................................................................2-21
Installing the Electronics Frame ..........................................................................2-23
Installing the Frame Door ....................................................................................2-23
Installing the Frame Power Supply .....................................................................2-24
Connecting Frame Power ....................................................................................2-24
Jumpers and Switches ........................................................................................................2-26
Jumper Positions ..................................................................................................2-26
Control Panel Jumpers and Switches ..................................................................2-27
Frame Jumpers and Switches ..............................................................................2-28
System Reset Notes .............................................................................................2-30
Power Fail Indicators ...........................................................................................2-31
Power Failure Recovery ......................................................................................2-31
Software Upgrade ..............................................................................................................2-32
Hardware Confirmation .......................................................................................2-32

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System Backup ................................................................................................... 2-33
Software Upgrade ............................................................................................... 2-34
Restoring Disk Registers .................................................................................... 2-36
Installed Options Menus ................................................................................................... 2-37
Software Options Menu ...................................................................................... 2-37
Panel Boards Menu ............................................................................................. 2-38
Frame Boards Menu ........................................................................................... 2-39
Option Boards Menu ........................................................................................... 2-39
Installing Serial Numbers ................................................................................... 2-40
Installing Software Options ................................................................................ 2-41
Storing Option Codes .......................................................................................... 2-42
Recalling Option Codes ...................................................................................... 2-43
Preliminary Cabling and Check 3
In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 3-1
Cabling ................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Control Cable Installation ..................................................................................... 3-3
Remote Aux Panel Cabling .................................................................................. 3-3
Reference Signal Connection ............................................................................... 3-6
Monitor Connection .............................................................................................. 3-6
Animated Logo Generator (CDK-111A-M) Cabling .......................................................... 3-7
DSK 3/4 (CDK-111A-M) Cabling ...................................................................................... 3-9
Power Up ........................................................................................................................... 3-11
Resetting the System ......................................................................................................... 3-12
Full Reset ............................................................................................................ 3-12
Software Reset .................................................................................................... 3-12
Preliminary Functional Check ........................................................................................... 3-14
Basic Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 3-16
Switcher Timeout ................................................................................................ 3-16
Preliminary Video Installation 4
In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 4-1
Input Worksheet .................................................................................................................. 4-2
Connecting and Verifying Inputs ........................................................................................ 4-6
Input Connection .................................................................................................. 4-6
Input Verification .................................................................................................. 4-7
Pushbutton Inserts ............................................................................................................... 4-9
Control Panel Pushbutton Inserts .......................................................................... 4-9
Aux Bus Panel Pushbutton Inserts ...................................................................... 4-10
Output Connection ............................................................................................................ 4-12
Connecting and Verifying Outputs .................................................................................... 4-15
Output Connection .............................................................................................. 4-15
Output Verification ............................................................................................. 4-16
Using the Menu System 5
In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 5-1
About the System Control Display ..................................................................................... 5-2
Menu System Basics ........................................................................................................... 5-3
Positioner Icons .................................................................................................... 5-5
Adjusting the Display ........................................................................................... 5-6

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Help Features .......................................................................................................................5-7
Help Menu .............................................................................................................5-7
Screen Capture .....................................................................................................................5-9
BNC Configuration and Check 6
In This Chapter ....................................................................................................................6-1
Installation Enable Jumper Setting ......................................................................................6-2
BNC Configuration Menu Tree ...........................................................................................6-3
BNC Configuration ..............................................................................................................6-4
Naming BNC Inputs ..............................................................................................6-4
Restoring Default BNC Names .............................................................................6-6
Setting Up Mnemonics Displays for BNC Names ................................................6-7
Setting Up BNC Types ..........................................................................................6-9
Setting Up Tallies ................................................................................................6-11
Setting Up Alphas ...............................................................................................6-13
Setting Up Auto Keys ..........................................................................................6-14
Ultimatte Insider ..................................................................................................6-15
Setting Up Panel Buttons ....................................................................................6-15
Shifted Crosspoint Buttons ..................................................................................6-16
Bus Hold Function ...............................................................................................6-18
Setting Up N/S Disable .......................................................................................6-18
Exiting the Setup Menus .....................................................................................6-19
Checking Inputs .................................................................................................................6-20
Checking Keys ...................................................................................................................6-21
Basic Communications Setup 7
In This Chapter ....................................................................................................................7-1
Communications Menu Tree ................................................................................................7-2
Remote Port Expander (BSS4) Setup ..................................................................................7-3
Remote Port Expander Communications Setup (BSS4) .......................................7-3
Connecting Equipment to the Remote Port Expander (BSS4) ..............................7-6
Custom Device Setup ...........................................................................................................7-9
Peripheral Interface II Protocol Setup ...............................................................................7-10
Serial Tally Protocol Setup ................................................................................................7-13
Contribution Serial Tally Protocol Setup ............................................................7-13
Look Ahead Serial Tallies Protocol Setup ...........................................................7-16
DSK 3/4 (CDK-111A-M) Communications Setup ............................................................7-19
Custom Control Basics 8
In This Chapter ....................................................................................................................8-1
Custom Control Banks Menu Tree ......................................................................................8-2
Custom Controls Menu Tree ................................................................................................8-3
Custom Controls ..................................................................................................................8-4
Custom Control Banks .........................................................................................................8-7
Custom Control Bank Setup ..................................................................................8-7
Naming Custom Control Banks ............................................................................8-8
Customizing Mnemonic Displays — Banks ......................................................8-10
Programming Control Panel Functions ..............................................................................8-13
Relative Custom Controls ..................................................................................................8-16
Programming a Relative Custom Control ...........................................................8-17

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Programming Special Functions ....................................................................................... 8-19
Time Clock Functions ......................................................................................... 8-19
Special Functions ................................................................................................ 8-21
Peripheral Interface II Custom Controls ............................................................. 8-37
Copy MLE Custom Controls ............................................................................................ 8-39
Notes on Using the Copy MLE Function ........................................................... 8-40
Naming Custom Controls .................................................................................................. 8-42
Customizing Mnemonic Displays — Buttons .................................................... 8-44
Editing Custom Control Macros ....................................................................................... 8-47
Modifying Events ............................................................................................... 8-48
Inserting Events .................................................................................................. 8-50
Deleting Custom Controls ................................................................................................. 8-53
Saving and Recalling Custom Controls ............................................................................ 8-54
Additional Installation Setups 9
In This Chapter .................................................................................................................... 9-1
Installation Setup Menu Tree .............................................................................................. 9-2
Aux Bus Setup ..................................................................................................................... 9-3
Modifying Aux Bus Names .................................................................................. 9-4
Setting Up Local Aux Panels ................................................................................ 9-5
Assigning Router Follow ...................................................................................... 9-9
Assigning Aux Bus Tallies ................................................................................. 9-11
Setting Up Remote Aux Panels .......................................................................... 9-12
Output Setup ...................................................................................................................... 9-15
MLE Tally Setup ................................................................................................. 9-15
MLE Aspect Ratio Setup .................................................................................... 9-16
Clean Feed Setup ................................................................................................ 9-16
Fade to Black Setup ............................................................................................ 9-17
Ancillary Data ..................................................................................................... 9-18
Trigger Field Setup ............................................................................................. 9-20
Standard GPI Setup ........................................................................................................... 9-22
Standard GPI Input Worksheet ........................................................................... 9-22
Standard GPI Output Worksheet ......................................................................... 9-23
Programming Standard GPI Inputs ..................................................................... 9-24
Programming Standard GPI Outputs .................................................................. 9-29
Tally on GPIs ...................................................................................................... 9-32
GPI Information .................................................................................................. 9-32
Standard GPI Connections .................................................................................. 9-33
Remote Aux Panel GPI Setup ........................................................................................... 9-34
Remote Aux Panel GPI Input Worksheet ........................................................... 9-34
Remote Aux Panel GPI Connection ................................................................... 9-37
Remote Aux Panel GPI Programming ................................................................ 9-37
Setting Up CCU Joystick Aux Control ............................................................... 9-39
Monitoring CCU Joystick Selections ................................................................. 9-41
Switcher Calibration .......................................................................................................... 9-43
Calibrating the Analog Controls of the Synergy Switcher ................................. 9-43
DSK Setup ......................................................................................................................... 9-45
Programming DSK Crosspoints ......................................................................... 9-45
Storing DSK Crosspoint Assignments ................................................................ 9-48
DSK 3/4 (CDK-111A-M) Setup ......................................................................... 9-49
Chroma Key Setup ............................................................................................................ 9-54
Favorite CG Setup ............................................................................................................. 9-55
Programming a Favorite CG Button ................................................................... 9-55

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System Timing ...................................................................................................................9-56
Auto-timing Technical Overview ........................................................................9-56
Non-Sync LEDs ...................................................................................................9-57
Key Timing ..........................................................................................................9-58
Reference Delay Adjustment ...............................................................................9-58
Peripheral Control Setup ....................................................................................................9-59
Tally Connections ..............................................................................................................9-60
Aspect Ratio .......................................................................................................................9-61
Completing Setup 10
In This Chapter ..................................................................................................................10-1
Disk Menu Tree .................................................................................................................10-2
About the Synergy File Storage System ............................................................................10-3
Using the Disk Menu ...........................................................................................10-4
Notes on Using a USB Key .................................................................................10-5
Storage Errors ......................................................................................................10-5
Saving Configurations .......................................................................................................10-7
Recalling Configurations .................................................................................................10-10
Setting Up Safe Title and Center Preview Overlay .........................................................10-12
Preview Overlay Menu Tree ..............................................................................10-12
Center and Safe Title Setup ...............................................................................10-13
Restoring Factory Default Settings ..................................................................................10-18
Recall Factory Menu Tree .................................................................................10-20
Recall Factory Procedure ..................................................................................10-20
When Configuration is Complete ....................................................................................10-24
Still Stores 11
In This Chapter ..................................................................................................................11-1
Supported Still Stores ........................................................................................................11-2
Communications Connections ...........................................................................................11-3
Still Store Interface Cable Pinouts .......................................................................11-4
Communications Setup ......................................................................................................11-5
Setting up the Switcher ........................................................................................11-5
Setting up the Still Store ......................................................................................11-7
Setting up Still Store BNCs ...............................................................................................11-8
Editors/OverDrive 12
In This Chapter ..................................................................................................................12-1
Supported Editors ..............................................................................................................12-2
Editor Communications Connections ................................................................................12-3
OverDrive Communications Connections .........................................................................12-5
Connecting ...........................................................................................................12-5
Editor Communications Setup ...........................................................................................12-7
Setting up the Switcher ........................................................................................12-7
OverDrive Communications Setup ..................................................................................12-11
Setting up the Editor Port for OverDrive ..........................................................12-11
Setting up the Aux 1 Port for OverDrive ...........................................................12-13
OverDrive Custom Controls ............................................................................................12-15
Automation Custom Controls ............................................................................12-15
Relative Custom Controls .................................................................................12-17

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Editor and OverDrive Operation ..................................................................................... 12-18
OverDrive Operation Notes .............................................................................. 12-18
Using OverDrive with a Synergy 2 Switcher ................................................... 12-18
External DVEs 13
In This Chapter .................................................................................................................. 13-1
Supported External DVEs ................................................................................................. 13-2
Primary and Secondary DVEs .......................................................................................... 13-3
Setup Steps .......................................................................................................... 13-3
Connection Diagrams ......................................................................................... 13-4
Communication Connections ............................................................................................ 13-6
Reference Connection Setup ............................................................................... 13-6
DVE Input Connections ...................................................................................... 13-6
DVE Output Connections ................................................................................... 13-8
Aux Bus Panel Programming ............................................................................. 13-9
GPI Input Connections ....................................................................................... 13-9
GPI Output Connections ................................................................................... 13-10
Remote Control Connections ............................................................................ 13-10
Communications Setup ................................................................................................... 13-11
Setting up BNCs for External DVEs ................................................................ 13-11
Setting Up Auto Keys ....................................................................................... 13-12
Setting Up Aux Bus Tallies .............................................................................. 13-13
Setting Up Clean Feed Output .......................................................................... 13-15
Setting Up Communications Type .................................................................... 13-15
Setting Up DVE Send ....................................................................................... 13-19
DVE Interface Specifications .......................................................................................... 13-21
Pinnacle DVEXtreme ....................................................................................... 13-21
Accom (Abekas) Dveous .................................................................................. 13-26
Questech Charisma VTL .................................................................................. 13-30
Grass Valley DPM-700 ..................................................................................... 13-32
DVE Betacam Protocol Specifics ..................................................................... 13-35
External DVE Custom Controls ...................................................................................... 13-37
DVE Functions ................................................................................................. 13-37
Special Functions .............................................................................................. 13-39
Installing the Inserts .......................................................................................... 13-42
Completing the DVE Custom Control Worksheet ............................................ 13-43
Glossary of Terms GL
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Volume II
Routers 14
Character Generators 15
VTRs (Betacam) 16
Audio Servers 17
Video Servers (VDCP) 18
Robotic Cameras 19
Monitor Walls 20
Audio Mixers 21
Appendix A. Specifications 22
Appendix B. Diagnostics 23
Appendix C. Hardware Options 24
Appendix D. Frame Modification 25
Appendix E. Switcher Installation Worksheets 26
Appendix F. Custom Device Serial Protocols 27
Glossary of Terms GL
Index IX

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Synergy Series Installation Guide (v18) Introduction • 1–1
Introduction
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the Ross Synergy SD Series digital video production switchers. You
have purchased the power and versatility of a digital Multi-Level Effects (MLE) switcher that is ready
to take on all creative challenges in today’s competitive broadcast environment. You will be pleased at
how easily your Synergy switcher fits into your overall working environment.

1–2 • Introduction Synergy Series Installation Guide (v18)
About This Guide
This guide covers the installation of the following Synergy switchers:
•Synergy 2 SD (2 MLE)
•Synergy 3 SD (3 MLE)
•Synergy 4 SD (4 MLE)
The guide takes you through physical installation, system configuration, and the steps required to
integrate your switcher with peripheral equipment.
Volume I
The following chapters are included:
• The Front Matter of this guide includes information on the warranty and repair policy,
and all regulatory and safety notices and compliance issues.
•Chapter 1 — “Introduction” summarizes the guide and describes the components and
features that comprise the Synergy system.
•Chapter 2 — “Installation” provides instructions for installing Synergy switcher
hardware.
•Chapter 3 — “Preliminary Cabling and Check” outlines procedures for making basic
control panel, frame, reference, and monitor connections. A preliminary functional
check procedure is provided.
•Chapter 4 — “Preliminary Video Installation” provides instructions for connecting
video and key signals to all areas of the switcher.
•Chapter 5 — “Using the Menu System” provides an introduction to the Synergy
switcher’s menu system.
•Chapter 6 — “BNC Configuration and Check” provides instructions for configuring
and checking your BNC inputs.
•Chapter 7 — “Basic Communications Setup” provides instructions for setting up
communications parameters with peripheral equipment such as the Remote Port
Expander, and protocols such as the Peripheral Interface II Protocol.
•Chapter 8 — “Custom Controls Basics” provides instructions for setting up custom
control banks, and programming and naming your custom control buttons.
•Chapter 9 — “Additional Installation Setups” provides instructions for additional
setup procedures such as setting up Aux Buses, outputs, clean feed, GPIs, DSK, favorite
CG, and Tallies.
•Chapter 10 — “Completing Setup” provides instructions for storing switcher
configurations to a USB key, setting up Preview Overlay Parameters, and resetting
factory defaults.
•Chapter 11 — “Still Stores” provides instructions for connecting, setting up, and
operating a Still Store with your Synergy switcher.
•Chapter 12 — “Editors/OverDrive” provides instructions for connecting, setting up,
and operating an Editor, or the OverDrive Production Control System, with your
Synergy switcher.