Ross MC1-MK User manual

MC1-MK Operation Guide

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MC1-MK · Operation Guide
• Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-004B-11
• Release Date: January 4, 2019.
The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Safety Notices
Refer to the “Important Regulatory and Safety Notices” document that accompanied your product.
Statement of Compliance
This product has been determined to be compliant with the applicable standards, regulations, and directives for the
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EMC Notices
US 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
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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.
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MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 9
Related Publications .................................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................................. 9
User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................................9
Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................................9
Menu Sequences .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Important Instructions .........................................................................................................................................10
Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................................ 10
Using DashBoard 11
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Launching DashBoard ...........................................................................................................................................11
Accessing the On Air Control Interface in DashBoard ..........................................................................................11
On Air Control Overview 13
Menu System Basics ..............................................................................................................................................13
Switcher Basics ......................................................................................................................................................15
Video Sources ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Video Layering ....................................................................................................................................................15
Video Preview ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Overlay ................................................................................................................................................................15
Multiple MC1-MK Operation .............................................................................................................................15
Channel Ganging ...................................................................................................................................................15
Commands ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Status ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Keying 19
Keyers Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Key Types ..............................................................................................................................................................20
Key Alpha Types ...................................................................................................................................................20
Configuring a Key .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Configuring Key Sources ....................................................................................................................................20
Transitions 23
Transition Area Overview ......................................................................................................................................23
Performing Transitions ..........................................................................................................................................25
Transition Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Squeeze Effects 27
SqueezeBack Effects Controls ............................................................................................................................... 27
Working in 2D Space .............................................................................................................................................28
Image Position in 2D Space ................................................................................................................................ 28
Configuring a SqueezeBack Preset ........................................................................................................................29
Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets ...............................................................................................29
Notes on Performing Transitions with SqueezeBack Presets .............................................................................29
Previewing a Squeeze Effect ..................................................................................................................................30
Transitions with SqueezeBack ...............................................................................................................................30
Basic Transition with a Squeeze Effect ..............................................................................................................30
Dissolve to a Static Squeeze Effect .....................................................................................................................30

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Audio 31
Audio Interfaces .....................................................................................................................................................31
Audio Overview .....................................................................................................................................................32
Audio Follow Video ............................................................................................................................................32
Audio Overrides ..................................................................................................................................................32
Gain and Duck Levels .........................................................................................................................................33
Audio Shuffling ...................................................................................................................................................33
Audio Processing .................................................................................................................................................33
Audio Profiles ......................................................................................................................................................33
Transitions ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Setting the Master Audio Level .............................................................................................................................33
Audio Processing ....................................................................................................................................................34
Audio Shuffling ......................................................................................................................................................35
Performing Transitions ...........................................................................................................................................36
Notes on Audio Transitions .................................................................................................................................36
Using Audio Profiles ..............................................................................................................................................36
Recalling an Audio Profile ..................................................................................................................................36
EAS Audio .............................................................................................................................................................37
Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................37
Duck/Gain Levels ................................................................................................................................................37
Voice Overs ............................................................................................................................................................37
Setting the Voice Over Duck/Gain Level ............................................................................................................37
Including a Voice Over .......................................................................................................................................38
Media File Management 39
Playout Memory .....................................................................................................................................................39
3G Video Mode Disabled ....................................................................................................................................39
3G Video Mode Enabled .....................................................................................................................................39
Loading Media Files ...............................................................................................................................................40
Loading a Media File ..........................................................................................................................................40
Managing Media Files ............................................................................................................................................41
Media File Notes .................................................................................................................................................41
Image Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................41
File Naming Specifications .................................................................................................................................41
Connection using FTP .........................................................................................................................................42
Connection using RossLinq .................................................................................................................................42
CompactFlash® Card ..........................................................................................................................................42
Adjusting On-Air Properties ..................................................................................................................................43
Displaying Timecode in a Logo Channel ...............................................................................................................43
Configuration Notes ............................................................................................................................................43
Frame Count Range Overview ............................................................................................................................44
DashBoard Menus 45
Home Tab ...............................................................................................................................................................45
Keyers Tabs ............................................................................................................................................................46
Logos Tabs .............................................................................................................................................................47
SqueezeBack Effects Tabs .....................................................................................................................................49
External Sources Tab .............................................................................................................................................49
Voice Over Tab ......................................................................................................................................................50
Audio Processing Tab ............................................................................................................................................50
Audio Shuffle Tab ..................................................................................................................................................50
Glossary 53

MC1-MK Operation Guide (v11.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide covers the use of the MC1-MK. The following chapters are included:
•“Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important conventions.
• “Using DashBoard” provides information on how to launch DashBoard and access the MC1-MK interfaces.
•“On Air Control Overview” provides a basic introduction to the MC1-MK, including an overview of the
different areas of the On Air Control interface.
•“Keying” provides a summary of the MC1-MK keying features.
•“Transitions” provides a summary of performing transitions in DashBoard.
•“Squeeze Effects” outlines the SqueezeBack feature of the MC1-MK.
•“Audio” outlines the audio features of the On Air Control interface.
•“Media File Management” provides information on managing the images and animations using the DashBoard
options available for the MC1-MK.
•“DashBoard Menus” summarizes the menus and parameters of the card tabs in DashBoard.
•“Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your MC1-MK:
•DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
•OGX-FR Series Frames User Manual, Ross Part Number 8322DR-204
•MC1-MK Operation Manual, Ross Part Number: MC1MKDR-004B
•MC1-DB-CLN Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: MC1DBCLNDR-002
•MFC-OG3 Series User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8300DR-004
•MUX-8258 (-A, -4C, -8C) User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8258DR-004
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Network tab, click Apply.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter English.
Referenced Guides
Text set in bold and italic represent the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.

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Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow. For example, if a
step reads “File > Save As,” you would click the File menu and then click Save As.
Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts. They
will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your device.
Contacting Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems 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 is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During business hours (Eastern Time),
technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours and on weekends, a direct emergency technical
support phone line is available. If the technical support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately,
a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to
react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Technical Support: ([phone]
•After Hours Emergency: ([phone]
•E-mail: [email protected]
•Website: http://www.rossvideo.com