Ross MC1-MK User manual

MC1-MK QuickStart Guide
MC1MKDR-008-04
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This QuickStart Guide provides a brief summary of the components in your MC1-MK System, and a list of related
openGear documentation that will help you install, configure, and operate your system.
System Integration
Figure 1 provides an example of one way to integrate your MC1-MK. Please note that this is only an example and your
facility needs may differ from what is presented here.
Figure 1 System Integration — MC1-MK
RCP-NKM
MUX-8258
Program
Preview
Clean Feed 1
Clean Feed 2
NK-3G144
T-Bus
ANLG Audio In 1
Audio Out SDI Out
SDI In
Program
Preview
Key Video
Key Alpha
CAN Bus
Ethernet
T-Bus
CAN
Device
Master
EAS
OG3-FR
Automation
Touchscreen
DVI
USB
Housed in the OG3-FR series frame
NK-IPS
(Primary Gateway)
MC1-MK
BKGD A
Key Alpha
Key Video
BKGD B
CAN Ethernet Serial
MC1-DB-CLN
NK-VRC

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Components of the MC1-MK System
This section provides a checklist of the items that were shipped with your MC1-MK.
Included Item Quantity
OG3-FR Series Frame with MFC-8322 Series Card
MC1-MK openGear Card
MC1-SRV-DB
NK-Router
NK-IPS
NK-VRC
RCP-NKM
Comtrol DeviceMaster
EAS Device
MUX-8258-4C openGear Card

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Related Documentation
Your MC1-MK was shipped with two discs: a Gear Documentation Resources CD (8000CDR-004) and a
MC1-MK Documentation Resources CD (MC1MKCDR-004). If you also ordered a Ross NK product, the
required documentation is included on a separate CD.
Gear Documentation Resources CD
The Gear Documentation Resources CD includes the manuals for the products in the openGear™, RossGear™,
GearLite™, and the Ross TES Series product lines. Also included on the CD are the current Ross Video Terminal
Gear sales and marketing documents. It is recommended to consult the following Ross openGear documentation
on this CD before installing and configuring your MC1-MK:
•DashBoard Control System User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
•DFR-8300 and OG3-FR Series Frames User Manual, Ross Part Number 8300DR-005
•MFC-8300 Series User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8300DR-004
•MUX-8258 (-A, -4C, -8C) User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8258DR-004
MC1-MK Documentation Resources CD
The MC1-MK Documentation Resources CD provides the manuals, setup sheets, and related QuickStart Guides
required to install and configure your MC1-MK. Consult the following Ross documents provided on this CD
before installing and configuring your MC1-MK:
Manual Title Description
MC1-MK Installation Manual
Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-004A
This document provides information for physically installing and
configuring your MC1-MK card, how to connect the openGear
frame to a router, set up the EAS text overlay feature, and technical
specifications. An appendix summarizes the DashBoard menus used
for configuring the MC1-MK.
MC1-MK Operation Manual
Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-004B
This document provides information for operating the MC1-MK
system including keying, transitions, and setting up logo channels.
An appendix summarizes the DashBoard menus used for operating
the MC1-MK.
MC1-DB-CLN Quick Start Guide
Ross Part Number: MC1DBCLNDR-002
This document guides you through rack mounting the
MC1-DB-CLN, cabling requirements, powering up the chassis, and
launching the DashBoard client.
Comtrol® DeviceMaster® Setup Sheet
Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-100
This document describes how to set up the MC1-MK and the
Comtrol DeviceMaster to work together.
TFT Inc.™ EAS 911 Setup Sheet
Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-101
This document describes how to set up the MC1-MK and the EAS
911 to work together.
Miranda™ Presmaster Setup Sheet
Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-102
This document describes how to set up the MC1-MK and the
Miranda Presmaster to work together.
Sage Digital ENDEC 3644 Setup Sheet
Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-103
This document describes how to set up the MC1-MK and the Sage
Digital ENDEC 3644 to work together.