Carbonite

Carbonite
SETUP MANUAL
v7.3
Video Production Technology

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the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages.
4. Follow all instructions. For continued safety, replace all barriers after servicing.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 22. Certain parts of this equipment still present a safety
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. hazard with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid
electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cords from the
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance chassis' rear appliance connectors before servicing.
with manufacturer's instructions.
23. This product contains safety critical parts, which, if
8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat incorrectly replaced, may present a risk of fire or electrical
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) shock. Components contained within the product's power
that produce heat. supplies and power supply area are not intended to be
customer-serviced and should be returned to the factory for
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
repair.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 24. To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the
blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is same type and rating.
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
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obsolete outlet. certified for the country of use.
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particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point user heed and adhere to all installation and servicing
where they exit from the apparatus. instruction contained within the equipment's Engineering
Manuals.
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which allows this product to be connected to a local area
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unused for long periods of time. the building. Do not connect to networks that go outside the
building.
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Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
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14. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, This equipment has been tested and found to comply
and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to
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15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC provide reasonable protection against harmful
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC interference when the equipment is operated in a
receptacle. commercial environment. This equipment generates,
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electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or communications. Operation of this equipment in a
moisture. residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
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protective earth connection be provided. A grounding interference at his own expense.
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with an earth connection. ICES-003.
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General Handling Guidelines Environmental Information

• Careful handling, using proper ESD precautions, The equipment that you purchased required the
must be observed. extraction and use of natural resources for its
• Power down the system before PCB removal. production. It may contain hazardous substances that
could impact health and the environment.
A Word About Static Discharge To avoid the potential release of those substances into
Throughout the many procedures in this Engineering the environment and to diminish the need for the
Manual, please observe all static discharge precautions. extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages
you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These
Caution: Avoid handling the switcher circuit
systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from
boards in high static environments such as
carpeted areas, and when synthetic fiber clothing your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly
is worn. Touch the frame to dissipate static and health conscious manner.
charge before removing boards from the frame,
and exercise proper grounding precautions when The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use
working on circuit boards. Exercise proper these systems.
grounding precautions when working on circuit
boards.
Warranty and Repair Policy

Ross Video Limited (Ross) warrants its switchers and
related options, to be free from defects under normal use
and service for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of
shipment. Fader handle assemblies are warranted for the If you need more information on the collection, reuse,
life of the product. If an item becomes defective within and recycling systems, please contact your local or
the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the regional waste administration.
defective item, as determined solely by Ross.
You can also contact Ross Video for more information
Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all on the environmental performances of our products.
shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the
customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will Company Address
apply. At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan
basis, plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts Ross Video Limited — 8 John Street Iroquois, Ontario,
may be supplied free of charge while defective items Canada, K0E 1K0
undergo repair. Return packing, shipping, and special Ross Video Incorporated — P.O. Box 880, Ogdensburg,
handling costs are the responsibility of the customer. New York, USA, 13669-0880
Software upgrades for switchers may occur from time to
time, and are determined by Ross Video. The upgrades General Business (+1)613-652-4886
are posted on the Ross Video website, and are free of Office:
charge for the life of the switcher. Fax: (+1)613-652-4425

Technical (+1)613-652-4886 • Carbonite eXtreme QuickStart Poster
Support: (4803DR-200) — setup information and
specifications for the Carbonite eXtreme frame
After Hours (+1)613-349-0006
• Upgrade Notes (4802DR-500) — upgrade
Emergency:
instructions, new features, and known issues for a
given software version
E-Mail [email protected]
• Carbonite eXtreme Upgrade for NK-3G144-X
(Support):
— upgrade instructions for the NK-3G144-X router
E-Mail [email protected] to a Carbonite eXtreme switcher
(General): • Software Licenses (4802DR-502) — third-party
Website www.rossvideo.com software licences
• Carbonite Multilingual Safety Information
(4802DR-503) — translated product safety
Technical Support information
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our • Carbonite Frame Fan Replacement
products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close as (4802DR-300) — instructions for replacing cooling
the nearest telephone. fans in the Carbonite, Carbonite+, or Carbonite
Our 24-Hour Hot Line service ensures you have access MultiMedia frames
to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales • Carbonite Frame RAM Replacement
service and technical support are provided directly by (4802DR-301) — instructions for replacing the
Ross Video personnel. During business hours (eastern RAM in the Carbonite, Carbonite+, or Carbonite
standard time), technical support personnel are available MultiMedia frames
by telephone. Outside of normal business hours and on • Control Panel Desk Mounting (4802DR-302) —
weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone desk mounting instructions for Carbonite control
line is available. If the technical support personnel who panel
is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice
• 1-2 MLE Upgrade (4802DR-303) — 1 to 2 MLE
message can be left and the call will be returned shortly.
upgrade instructions for C1-A and C1M control
Our Technical support staff are available to react to any
panels
problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure
customer satisfaction. • SideBox Installation (4802DR-304) — installation
and mounting instruction for SideBox module
Supporting Documentation • Auxiliary Control Panel Installation
(4802DR-305) — installation and mounting
Ross Video provides a wide variety of helpful instruction for remote aux panel (CPS-AUX-053B)
documentation for the setup and support of your
equipment. Most of this documentation can be found • C10 2 MLE Upgrade (4802DR-306) — 1 to 2
either on the Product Resources disk that came with your MLE upgrade instructions for the C10 control panel
equipment, on the Ross Video website • GVG100 Supported Command (4802DR-401)
(www.rossvideo.com), or on the Ross Video Community — connection and GVG100 commands supported
site (community.rossvideo.com) by the switcher
• Operation Manual (4802DR-110) — operational • LiveEDL Setup (4802DR-402) — setup recording
instructions for all Carbonite switchers EDL files and LTC timecode source
• Carbonite Setup Manual (4802DR-120) — setup • RossTalk Commands (4802DR-403) — supported
and configuration instructions for Carbonite, commands using RossTalk protocol
Carbonite+, and Carbonite MultiMedia frames • Device Setup Sheets (4802DR-6xx) — setup
• Carbonite eXtreme Setup Manual (4803DR-120) information for controlling external devices from
— setup and configuration instructions for the switcher
Carbonite eXtreme frames • Robotic Camera Control (4802DR-131) —
• Carbonite QuickStart Poster (4802DR-200) — overview of the operational interface when
setup information and specifications for the controlling a robotic camera from the switcher
Carbonite, Carbonite+, and Carbonite MultiMedia
frames
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Document Information • 5

• Audio Mixer Control (4802DR-132) — overview
of the operational interface when controlling an
audio mixer from the switcher
• Video Server Control (4802DR-133) — overview
of the operational interface when controlling a
video server from the switcher
• Configuration Guide (4802DR-100) — product
description and marketing codes for switchers and
options

To Assign a GPI to a Video Source..................................20
Contents
Video Outputs............................................21
Output Sources......................................................................21
To Assign a Source to an Output......................................21
Features........................................................9 Ancillary Data........................................................................21
MultiMedia Inputs (MultiMedia Frame Only)............................9 To Strip or Pass Ancillary Data.........................................21
Custom Controls......................................................................9 FlexiClean Clean Feed..........................................................21
Device Control.........................................................................9 To Set Up Clean Feed......................................................22
DVE.........................................................................................9 MultiViewer............................................................................22
Effects Dissolve.......................................................................9 To Set Up a MultiViewer...................................................22
General Purpose Interface......................................................9 To Set Up a MultiViewer Clock.........................................23
LiveEDL...................................................................................9 Tallies.....................................................................................23
Media-Store.............................................................................9 To Set Up a Tally..............................................................23
MediaWipes.............................................................................9
UltraChrome..........................................................................10
Memory AI Recall Mode........................................................10
Color Correction........................................25
Memory System.....................................................................10
Proc Amp Color Correction (Carbonite + and MultiMedia Only).25
MLE Effect System................................................................10
To Apply a Proc Amp to a Video Source..........................25
Media Manager......................................................................10
RGB Color Correction (Carbonite+ and MultiMedia Only)......26
MultiViewer............................................................................10
To Apply a RGB Color Correction to a Video Source.......26
Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators.....................................10
Matte/Wash Generator..........................................................10
Tally Outputs..........................................................................11
ViewControl................................................27
Connecting ViewControl........................................................27
Video Reference........................................12 To Set Up The Video Input for ViewControl......................27
To Set Up the MultiViewer for ViewControl.......................27
Supported Reference Formats..............................................12
Reference Setup....................................................................12
To Set a Reference Format..............................................12
Frame Sync and Format Conversion.....................................13 Switcher Personality.................................29
Supported FSFC Input Mode Video Formats...................13 Auto Remove Key..................................................................29
FSFC For Carbonite Frame..............................................13 To Set the Auto Remove Key Behavior............................29
FSFC For Carbonite MultiMedia/Carbonite+ Frames.......14 Auto Trans Second Press......................................................29
Output Reference Synchronizers..........................................15 To Set the Auto Trans Second Press Behavior................29
To Set Up an Output Reference Sync..............................15 Background Double-Press.....................................................29
To Set Color Framing for Analog Reference....................15 To Set the Background Double-Press Behavior...............29
Aspect Ratio Conversion.......................................................15 Color Schemes......................................................................29
Full....................................................................................16 To Select a Panel Color Scheme......................................29
Zoom................................................................................16 To Create a Custom Panel Color Scheme.......................30
Letterbox...........................................................................16 Double-Press Rate................................................................30
Pillarbox............................................................................16 To Set the Double-Press Rate..........................................30
To Set an Aspect Ratio for 480i/576i................................16 Editor Mode...........................................................................30
Switching Field......................................................................16 To Set the Switcher to Editor Mode..................................30
To Set the Switching Field................................................16 Memory Bank Button Behavior (C2X/C2S)...........................30
To Set the Bank Button Behavior.....................................30
Memory Recall Behavior (C10/C1)........................................30
Video Input Setup......................................17 To Set the Memory Recall Behavior.................................30
Next Button Secondary Function...........................................30
MultiMedia Inputs..................................................................17
To Set the NEXT Button Secondary Function..................31
HDMI Inputs (MultiMedia Only)........................................17
Next Transition Follow...........................................................31
Analog Inputs (MultiMedia Only)......................................17
To Set the Next Transition Follow Behavior......................31
Auto Key Setup......................................................................18
Next Transition Reset............................................................31
To Set Up an Auto Key Association..................................18
To Set the Next Transition Reset Behavior.......................31
Source Names.......................................................................18
Power-Save Mode.................................................................31
To Set Up a Source Name................................................18
To Set the Power Save Mode and Timer..........................31
Control Panel Button Inserts..................................................19
Program Row (C2/C2M/C2X/C2S)........................................31
To Install a Button Insert...................................................19
To Set the Program Row..................................................31
Bus Maps...............................................................................19
Roll GPO/Roll Clip.................................................................31
To Create a Bus Map........................................................20
To Set the Roll GPO/Clip Behavior...................................32
To Reset the Bus Map......................................................20
Transition Rate Units.............................................................32
GPI Device Control................................................................20
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Contents • 7

To Set the Units Used for Transition Rates......................32 Tally Port................................................................................43
Glossary.....................................................45
Switcher Resources..................................33
Switcher Resources...............................................................33
DVE Resource Capture....................................................33
Chroma Key Resource Capture.......................................33
DVE/FSFC Resources (Carbonite Frame Only)....................33
To Switch Between DVE/FSFC Resource Modes............33
Network Connections...............................34
Network Setup.......................................................................34
To View the Current Network Settings..............................34
To Set an IP Address Using DHCP..................................34
To Set a Static IP Address................................................34
FTP Connection (RossLinq)..................................................35
To Create an FTP Connection with Windows 7................35
GPI Control.................................................36
GPI Trigger Types..................................................................36
GPI Setup..............................................................................36
To Set Up a GPI Input......................................................36
To Set Up a GPI Output....................................................37
GPI Output Triggers...............................................................37
To Assign a GPI Output to a Video Source......................37
To Set a GPI to Be Triggered Manually............................37
To Manually Trigger a GPI Output....................................37
Diagnostics and Calibration.....................39

Switcher Information and Logs..............................................39
Switcher Status in DashBoard..........................................39
To View the Software Version...........................................39
To Copy Logs To a USB...................................................39
Calibration.............................................................................39
To Calibrate the Switcher.................................................39
System Real-Time Clock.......................................................40
To Set the System Real-Time Clock.................................40
Diagnostics............................................................................40
Frame Diagnostic LEDs...................................................40
Frame DIP Switches.........................................................40
To Run the Control Panel Test..........................................40
To Run the LED Test........................................................40
To Run the Display Test....................................................40
To Run the RAM Test.......................................................41
To Run the Tally Test........................................................41
To Run the GPI Input Test................................................41
To Run the GPI Output Test.............................................41
Error Messages.....................................................................41
Specifications............................................42
Operating Temperature..........................................................42
Video Input Specifications.....................................................42
Video Output Specifications..................................................42
Audio Specifications..............................................................42
Power Rating.........................................................................42
Serial Port..............................................................................42
GPI Port.................................................................................43
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switcher will interpolate from the starting memory to the
Features destination memory, creating a smooth, two key frame
effect.
Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Series

Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The
Carbonite series builds on the Ross Video reputation for
designing switchers that fit the needs of any production
environment.
MultiMedia Inputs (MultiMedia Frame

Only elements such as clip level and pattern position can
Only) be interpolated in the effects dissolve. Other elements,
The four MultiMedia inputs on the Carbonite MultiMedia such as crosspoint selection, pattern, and next transition
frame can be used for de-interlacing SDI video signals, data are recalled first, and then the switcher will slew to
or inputting Analog Component, Analog Composite, or the recalled memory.
non-HDCP HDMI video signals. These inputs also An effects dissolve can be performed on as many
support normal SDI. elements and MLEs as required, based on the memory
that is being recalled.
Custom Controls
This feature brings the power of macros to the switcher General Purpose Interface
operator. A series of button presses can be easily recorded The switcher is equipped with 34 GPI I/Os that can be
and assigned to any custom control button. Step through assigned as either an input or output independently.
complex show openings as easily as pressing Custom
The GPI inputs allow the switcher to interface with
Control buttons 1, 2, then 3.
peripheral equipment such as editors. Each GPI input
Note: The C10 does not support recording or running custom can be used to perform simple editing and switcher
controls. functions such as fade to black or an auto transition.
Device Control LiveEDL

The switcher can control a number of external devices, Edit Decision Lists (EDL) are files used by non-linear
such as video servers and robotic cameras. For a complete editing (NLE) suites to aid in post-production. Your
list of supported devices, and information on how to set switcher can capture EDL data in a file that you load into
up and control these devices, visit the Ross Video website your NLE suite.
(rossvideo.com/production-switchers/carbonite/interface-list). For information on using the LiveEDL feature, visit the
Ross Video Website (rossvideo.com).
DVE
The advanced 2D DVE comes standard with each Media-Store
switcher, and can be used for performing over the Up to four (4) independent channels of still/animations
shoulder, or picture in picture shots. This allows preset are available switcher-wide, allowing for thousands of
pattern keys to be zoomed, cropped, and repositioned full screen stills and logos that can be cached and used
horizontally and vertically to create the look you want, on the switcher.
or you can use one of the useful pre-built 2D effects to
perform 2D background transitions. Animation-Store comes standard with 8 Gigabytes of
cache. Channels 1 and 3 have 4 Gigabytes, and channels
The Carbonite MultiMedia and Carbonite+ frames come 2 and 4 have 4 Gigabytes. The number of images cached
with eight channels. The Carbonite and Carbonite increases considerably when smaller, non-full screen
eXtreme frames can select between 8 channels of DVE images like logos are loaded from USB.
and no FSFC resources, or 4 channels of DVE and 6
FSFC resources.
MediaWipes
Effects Dissolve A MediaWipe™ allows you to use an animation from the
Media-Store to perform background and key transitions.
The Effects Dissolve feature allows you to interpolate When the transition starts, the switcher plays the selected
from one memory to another using a memory recall. The
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Features • 9

animation over top of the background and keys that are MLE 1 and MLE 2 Program, Preview, and Media-Store
being transitioned. A cut is then performed behind the channels, can be assigned to any box on the MultiViewer.
animation to bring up the next shot when the animation All boxes on the MultiViewer include mnemonic source
ends. names and red and green tallies.
A MediaWipe use Media-Store channels 2 and 4 for the If the switcher is operating in a standard-definition video
animation and alpha. format, the MultiViewer can be set to output
high-definition. In HD output mode, the MultiViewer is
UltraChrome only available on specific output BNCs.
The Ross UltraChrome™ uses advanced video processing
technology to provide exceptional blue spill reduction
and clean edges, even with difficult source material.
Glass, smoke, translucent materials, and natural shadows
are handled superbly.
Two floating Chroma Keys are available across both
MLEs.
Memory AI Recall Mode

We take the guessing out of memory recalls by ensuring
that a memory recall will not affect what is currently
on-air. Memory AI uses the content of the memory to
configure 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.
Memory System
Storage for 100 complete switcher snapshots per MLE
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.
MLE Effect System

The MLE® (Multi-Level Effect) systems are standard.
The number of MLEs depends on the chosen switcher
model.
Each MLE provides four keyers supporting pattern mask,
box mask, self-key, linear key, and UltraChrome™
advanced chroma key for each MLE and is available to
each keyer. Pattern and Matte/Wash Generators
A single pattern generator dedicated to wipes comes
Media Manager standard, and is equipped with 10 classic wipes. Most
The Media Manager allows you to easily manage stills wipes can be rotated, bordered, multiplied, aspectized,
and animations on the switcher in a graphics interface. and repositioned.
MultiViewer Matte/Wash Generator

All Carbonite Multi-Definition Live Production Switchers A matte generator and complex wash generator per MLE,
come standard with two broadcast-quality integrated capable of multi-color washes comes standard. Any one
MultiViewers. Each MultiViewer allows you to view up of the color generators can be assigned to MATTE, or
to 16 video sources, in 29 different layouts, from a single wipe pattern edges. An additional simple color generator
output BNC. Any video source on the switcher, including is available for an Aux Bus.
10 • Features — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

Tally Outputs
The Carbonite Multi-Definition Live Production 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 Setup Manual (v7.3) — Features • 11

Input Reference Usable Format
Video Reference 1080pSF 29.97Hz 1080pSF 29.97Hz
1080pSF 25Hz 1080pSF 25Hz

The flexible reference system in the switcher allows you
to use an Interlaced video format as the reference to
operate the switcher in a video format of the same The switcher allows you to use any interlaced video
frequency. Choosing a progressive video format as a format to operate the switcher in any format of the same
reference limits you to operating the switcher only in that frequency; however, the use of 480i or 576i (Composite
same video format and frequency. For example, if you Sync) reference signals for High Definition (720p or
have a 1080i 59.94Hz input reference you can operate 1080i) video modes is not recommended.
the switcher in 720p 59.94Hz, but not 1080i 50Hz. The use of composite sync reference formats is
However, if you have a 720p 59.94Hz input reference, recommended for Standard Definition video modes only,
you can only operate the switcher in 720p 59.94Hz. and provides stable outputs with jitter performance in
compliance with SMPTE-259M specifications.
Supported Reference Formats
The switcher supports a number of reference modes for
Reference Setup
both internal and external reference signals. The switcher supports both internal and external
references. An external reference is provided by an
Table 1: Supported Reference Formats external device to the switcher through the REF IN BNC
Input Reference Usable Format on the frame. An internal reference is generated by the
switcher and can be fed out to other devices.
480i 480i
480i 16:9
To Set a Reference Format
720p 59.94Hz If you are using an external reference, ensure that a
proper reference is connected to the REF IN input BNC
1080i 59.94Hz
on the frame.
1080pSF 29.97Hz
Note: You must use an interlaced reference source to have
576i 576i the switcher operate in an interlaced reference format if you are
576i 16:9 using an external reference.
720p 50Hz
Tip: Reference settings can also be set up from the Reference
1080i 50Hz tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard. In DashBoard,
the Freq and Format settings are replaced with a single Video
1080pSF 25Hz
Mode button.
720p 59.94 Hz (60) 720p 59.94 Hz (60)
720p 50Hz 720p 50Hz 1. Press MENU > REF.

1080i 59.94Hz (60) 480i 2. Use the Freq knob to select the frequency for
480i 16:9
the video format you want to use. The 480i and
576i video formats are locked to a frequency of
720p 59.94Hz 59.94Hz and 50Hz, respectively.
1080i 59.94Hz 3. Use the Format knob to select the reference
1080pSF 29.97Hz format that you want the switcher to operate in.
For an external reference, this must be the same
1080i 50Hz 576i
as the reference format that is being fed into the
576i 16:9 switcher.
720p 50Hz The list of available formats only shows those
video formats that support the selected
1080i 50Hz
frequency.
1080pSF 25Hz
4. Use the Aspect knob to select the aspect ratio
1080pSF 23.98Hz 1080pSF 23.98Hz
for the 480i and 576i video formats.
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• Format conversion is not supported when the
5. Press NEXT.
switcher is operating in a 1080pSF video format.
6. Use the RefSrc knob to select an internal (Int) Only Frame Synchronization is supported.
or external (Ext) reference format.
7. Press the RefSrc knob to confirm the reference
Supported FSFC Input Mode Video Formats
source. FSFC can only convert between specific video formats
at a given frequency.
Frame Sync and Format Conversion Note: De-interlacing of video signals, marked with an (*), is
only available using the MultiMedia inputs.
The switcher has multiple input frame synchronizer /
format converter (FSFC) and input de-interlacers that Table 2: Supported FSFC Input Mode Video Formats
can be used to convert video input signals to the format
Switcher Video Formats Allowable Input Formats
that the switcher is operating in, as well as correct
mistimed, or drifting, video input signal. The frame 1080i 59.94Hz 480i 59.94Hz
synchronizers cannot completely correct badly formatted
720p 59.94Hz
video, mistimed switches, signal drops, or similar issues.
1080p 59.94Hz (HDMI only)
Each FSFC channel maintains a separate setting for
different video formats. This lets you change between 1080i 50Hz 576i 50Hz
video formats without losing FSFC channel 720p 50Hz
configurations.
1080p 50Hz (HDMI only)
The Carbonite frame has six FSFC channels that are
shared between all inputs. The Carbonite MultiMedia 720p 59.94Hz 480i 59.94Hz*
and Carbonite+ frames have a dedicated FSFC channel 1080i 59.94Hz*
per input.
1080p 59.94Hz* (HDMI only)
Keep the following in mind when working with Frame
720p 50Hz 576i 50Hz*
Converters and Synchronizers:
1080i 50Hz*
• The De-Interlacers, and HDMI and Analog Inputs
are only available on the MultiMedia frame. 1080p 50Hz* (HDMI only)
• De-Interlacing strips embedded audio data, and all 480i 59.94Hz 480i 59.94 (aspect ratio
other HANC and VANC data, from the video conversion)
signal. 720p 59.94Hz
• If a video format not compatible with the currently
1080i 59.94Hz
defined conversion is used, the video image is
frozen with the last successfully processed image 1080p 59.94Hz (HDMI only)
frame. 576i 50Hz 576i 50Hz (aspect ratio
• FSFC create a one-frame delay in the video output conversion)
of the switcher for the video signal being converted. 720p 50Hz
• FSFC strips embedded audio data from the video 1080i 50Hz
signal. Ensure that no FSFC channels are assigned
to any input or bus you are using with external 1080p 50Hz (HDMI only)
audio mode.
• In the Carbonite frame, FSFC channels are assigned FSFC For Carbonite Frame
to either specific video inputs or bus-pairs. Each
bus-pair requires two FSFC for key video and key This section provides information for setting up a FSFC
alpha, or program and preset. Aux buses do not on a Carbonite frame.
require bus-pairs. Note: The Carbonite frame can be configured to have 6 FSFC
• If one FSFC channel in a bus-pair is turned off, the resources, or none. Refer to DVE/FSFC Resources (Carbonite
Frame Only) on page 33 for information on resource settings.
paired FSFC channel is also turned off.
• The switcher is set to switch on the first field when To Set Up Input Mode FSFC
using Bus mode.
Input mode locks a specific FSFC channel to a specific
input. Refer to Supported FSFC Input Mode Video
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Reference • 13

Formats on page 13 for a list of compatible video format
6. Use the 2ndCh knob to select the second FSFC
conversions.
channel that you want to pair with the assigned
1. Press MENU > REF > NEXT. channel.
2. Use the FSFC knob to select the frame In a bus-pair keyer configuration, the first
converter/synchronizer channel that you want to channel is used to convert the key video, and the
assign to a video input. second channel is used to convert the key alpha.
3. Press the FSFC knob. 7. Press NEXT.

4. Use the FSFCx knob to select Input. 8. Use the Frming knob to select aspect ratio
conversion mode you want to use.
5. Use the Input knob to select the video input you
want to assign the FSFC to. The options that are available depend on the
video format that the switcher is converting from
6. Use the Frming knob to select aspect ratio
and to.
conversion mode you want to use.
• Full — The video signal is scaled
The options that are available depend on the
disproportionately to fill the display of the
video format that the switcher is converting from
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as
and to.
the image is stretched/compressed to fit in
• Full — The video signal is scaled the new aspect ratio.
disproportionately to fill the display of the • Zoom — The central portion of the video
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new
video format. No aspect distortion is
the new aspect ratio.
introduced but the edges of the video signal
• Zoom — The central portion of the video may be cropped.
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new • LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display
correctly in a 4:3 video format.
may be cropped.
• PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right
• LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
in a 16:9 video format.
• PllrBx — Black bars are added to the right 9. Press the Frming knob.
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly 10. Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
in a 16:9 video format. channel.
7. Press the Frming knob.
FSFC For Carbonite MultiMedia/Carbonite+
8. Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
Frames
channel.
This section provides information for setting up a FSFC
To Set Up Bus Mode FSFC and de-interlacer on a Carbonite MultiMedia or
Carbonite+ frame.
Bus mode locks a specified FSFC channel to a specific
bus. To Set Up Input FSFC
1. Press MENU > REF > NEXT. Input mode locks a specific FSFC channel to a specific
input. Refer to Supported FSFC Input Mode Video
2. Use the FSFC knob to select the frame Formats on page 13 for a list of compatible video format
converter/synchronizer channel that you want to conversions.
assign to a video input.
3. Press the FSFC knob. 1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.
4. Use the FSFCx knob to select Bus.
2. Use the Input knob to select video input that
5. Use the Bus knob to select the bus you want to you want to apply a FSFC to.
assign the FSFC to.
3. Turn on FSFC for the selected video input.

• Standard Inputs — use the FSFC knob to 3. Press the RefO knob.
select On. 4. Use the RefO knob to select the reference format
• MultiMedia Inputs — use the Type knob you want to output from the switcher.
to select SDI-FC. The available output reference formats depend
4. Use the Frming knob to select the aspect ratio on the video format that the switcher is operating
conversion mode you want to use. in. You must be in a 50Hz video format for PAL
and a 59.94Hz video format for NTSC.
The options that are available depend on the
video format that the switcher is converting from 5. Use the Mode knob to select the type of delay
and to. you want to apply to the reference signal.
• Full — The video signal is scaled • V — vertical delay in lines
disproportionately to fill the display of the • H — horizontal delay in pixels
• F — frame delay in frames (NTSC/PAL
only)
the new aspect ratio.
• Zoom — The central portion of the video 6. Use the Value knob to select the amount of
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new delay you want to apply to the selected Mode.
video format. No aspect distortion is You can reset the values by pressing NEXT and
introduced but the edges of the video signal the RefO knob.
may be cropped.
7. Press the Value knob.
• LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
and bottom of a 16:9 image to display 8. Press the Confrm knob to assign the output
correctly in a 4:3 video format. reference synchronizer.
If you select an analog reference format (NTSC/PAL)
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
you must set whether you want to use color framing for
the reference output or not.
5. Press the Frming knob.
To Set Color Framing for Analog Reference
6. Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
channel. When the output reference (OSync) is set to an analog
format (NTSC/PAL), the color framing in the sub-carrier
can be synced to the color framing of the input reference.
Output Reference Synchronizers The input reference must also be set to an analog format.
The output reference synchronizers allow you to have
Note: Jitter on the color framing of the input reference causes
the switcher output a reference signal that other devices,
the analog output reference to reset in an attempt to re-sync.
such as cameras and video servers, can lock to.
Note: Different applications require different output reference Tip: Color Framing settings can also be set up from the
formats and delay settings. Consult a facility engineer for Reference tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard.
assistance in configuring these settings.
1. Press MENU > REF > NEXT > NEXT.

To Set Up an Output Reference Sync
2. Use the Clrfrm knob to turn color framing on
If you are using one of the output references to time or off.
external devices, ensure that they are connected to the • NoSync — color framing not synced
appropriate REF OUT output BNC.
between input and output references
Tip: Output Reference Sync settings can also be set up from • Sync — reference output color framing is
the Reference tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard. synced with reference input color framing
1. Press MENU > REF > NEXT.

Aspect Ratio Conversion
2. Use the RefO knob to select the reference output
BNC that you want to set up. Converting between standard-definition and
high-definition video formats often requires converting
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Reference • 15

between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The switcher support
To Set an Aspect Ratio for 480i/576i
Full, Zoom, Letterbox, and Pillarbox conversions.
In 480i and 576i video formats you can use either a 4:3 You can only select an aspect ratio if the switcher is
or 16:9 aspect ratio. operating in 480i or 576i.
Full 1. Press MENU > REF.
The video signal is scaled disproportionately to fill the 2. Use the Aspect knob to select the aspect ratio
display of the new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs (16:9 or 4:3) that you want to use.
as the image is stretched/compressed to fit in the new 3. Press the Aspect knob.
aspect ratio. 4. Press the Confrm knob to assign the aspect
ratio.
Switching Field
Figure 1: 4:3 to 16:9 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion
The switching field is the field in an interlaced video
format that the switcher uses to transition from one video
source to another. An interlaced video format is made
up of two fields, field 1 (odd lines) and field 2 (even
Figure 2: 16:9 to 4:3 Full Aspect Ratio Conversion lines).
Note: If you are running in a progressive video format, selecting
Zoom an even or odd fields will cause the switcher to only allow
transitions on every second frame.
The central portion of the video signal is zoomed to fill
the display of the new video format. No aspect distortion
is introduced but the edges of the video signal may be To Set the Switching Field
cropped. If you are using a Frame Sync or Format Conversion
(FSFC), transitions are locked to F1.
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT.

2. Use the FldSwt or FrmSwt knob to select
which field video transitions occur on.
Figure 3: 4:3 to 16:9 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion
• F1 – transitions occur on odd field
• F2 – transitions occur on even field
• Both – transitions occur on current field,
Figure 4: 16:9 to 4:3 Zoom Aspect Ratio Conversion
either even or odd
3. Press the FldSwt or FrmSwt knob to save the
Letterbox settings.
Black bars are added to the top and bottom of a 16:9
image to display correctly in a 4:3 video format.
Figure 5: 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox Aspect Ratio Conversion
Pillarbox
Black bars are added to the right and left of a 4:3 image
to display correctly in a 16:9 video format.
Figure 6: 4:3 to 16:9 Pillarbox Aspect Ratio Conversion

and look at the source on the preview monitor. If there
Video Input Setup are color errors in the video, select the other
color-space.
Video sources come into the switcher through the input 4. Use the Format or F/Frmt knob to select the
BNCs and the MultiMedia inputs. Depending on how format of the HDMI video signal.
you want to use these video sources, or where they come
If the HDMI signal is of a different aspect ratio
from, you may want the switcher to pair them together,
than the switcher is operating in, you must select
or associate an external device with them. Pairing two
an aspect ration conversion.
video sources together is usually used for an auto select
key where an external device, such as a character 5. Press the F/Frmt knob to toggle to framing mode
generator, outputs both a key video and key alpha. (Fram/F).
Associating a video source with an external device allows
6. Use the Fram/F knob to select the aspect ration
special control over that device to become active when
conversion you want to use.
you select the source on a bus.
MultiMedia Inputs disproportionately to fill the display of the
The four MultiMedia inputs on the Carbonite MultiMedia the image is stretched/compressed to fit in
frame can be used for de-interlacing SDI video signals, the new aspect ratio.
or inputting Analog Component, Analog Composite, or
• Zoom — The central portion of the video
non-HDCP HDMI video signals. These inputs also
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new
support normal SDI.
HDMI Inputs (MultiMedia Only) introduced but the edges of the video signal
may be cropped.
The HDMI inputs on the Carbonite MultiMedia frame
allow you to input a video source from a computer or • LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top
DVD player to the switcher. The switcher does not and bottom of a 16:9 image to display
support HDCP-encrypted content over HDMI. correctly in a 4:3 video format.
Supported HDMI Formats and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly
The switcher supports a number of HDMI video formats. in a 16:9 video format.
• VGA — 640×480 (4:3)
• SVGA — 800×600 (4:3) Analog Inputs (MultiMedia Only)
• XGA — 1024×768 (4:3) The analog inputs on the frame allow you to input a
• SXGA — 1280×1024 (5:4) component or composite video.
• 1080i — 1920×1080 (16:9) Keep the following in mind when working with analog
• 1080p — 1920×1080 (16:9) video:
• The composite video format is not available if the
To Set Up an HDMI Input switcher is operating in a 1080pSF video format.
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT > • When composite is selected, the switcher assumes
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT. the SD version of the video format that the switcher
is operating in, based on frequency (50Hz = 576i,
2. Use the Input knob to select MultiMedia input 59.94Hz = 480i).
you want to set up as an HDMI input.
3. Use the Type knob to select HDMI. Supported Analog Formats
• HDMI-R — HDMI signal in RGB The switcher supports a number of Analog video formats.
color-space Composite
• HDMI-Y — HDMI signal in YCrCb • NTSC
color-space • PAL B/G
Tip: If you do not know which color-space your device Component
is outputting in, select the source on the preview bus
• YUV (SMPTE/EBU N10)
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Input Setup • 17

• 480i
To Set Up an Auto Key Association
• 576i
As well as input sources, internally generated sources,
• 720p 59.94
such as media-stores and color backgrounds, can be set
• 720p 50 up as an auto key.
• 1080i 59.94
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input.
• 1080i 50
2. Use the Mnemnc knob to select the key video
To Set Up an Analog Input source that you want to assign an alpha to.
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT > 3. Use the Alpha knob to select the key alpha
NEXT > NEXT > NEXT. source that you want to assign to the key video.
2. Use the Input knob to select MultiMedia input • <none> — no alpha
you want to set up as an Analog input. • Ln# — assign the source on input # as an
3. Use the Type knob to select the type of analog unshaped (linear) key alpha
input. • Shpd# — assign the source on input # as a
• Compos — composite video format shaped key alpha
• Compon — component video format • BK — assign internal black as a key alpha
• BG — assign the matte generator as a key
4. If you selected component as the input type, use alpha
the Format or F/Frmt knob to select the video
• M# — assign the source on Media-Store #
format of the component input.
as a key alpha
5. If you selected component as the input type,
press the F/Frmt knob. 4. Use the SD ASP knob to select the incoming
aspect ratio of the 480i or 576i video signal. This
6. Use the Frming or Fram/F knob to select the
is the aspect ratio of the incoming SD video
aspect ration conversion you want to use.
signal, and not what you want it converted to.
disproportionately to fill the display of the
new aspect ratio. Aspect distortion occurs as Source Names
the image is stretched/compressed to fit in Each video source on the switcher can be given a unique
the new aspect ratio. name that is used on the mnemonics for that source, as
• Zoom — The central portion of the video well as internal menus. These names can be customized
signal is zoomed to fill the display of the new for how they appears on the mnemonics by adjusting the
video format. No aspect distortion is size or the font and the background color.
may be cropped. To Set Up a Source Name
• LttrBx — Black bars are added to the top Source names are restricted to eight characters in length.
Tip: Source names and mnemonic setting can also be set from
the Mnemonics tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard.
and left of a 4:3 image to display correctly 1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > Mnemnc.
2. Use the Save knob to select the video source
that you want to change the name for.
Auto Key Setup 3. Change a character in the source name as
An auto key allows you to associate a key alpha with a follows:
key video source in the switcher. When the video source a) Use the Pos knob to select the position in
is selected as a keyer, the key alpha is automatically used. the name that you want to add or change a
character in.
You can also press the Pos knob to clear the
field.
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b) Use the Char knob to select the character 2. Remove the Lens from the Diffuser using a
you want to place at the selected position. common end micro screwdriver.
4. Enter the remaining characters in the new name.

5. Press NEXT.
6. Use the Size knob to select the size of font you
want to use on the mnemonic display.
• Large — first two characters are shown
• Medium — all eight (8) characters are Figure 8: Removing Lens from Diffuser
shown on two lines with four characters on
the top line 3. Place the Insert Film into the Lens so the
• Small — all eight (8) characters are shown readable side is facing up. The notches on the
on two lines with six characters on the top sides of the Lens must be at the sides of the text
line on the Insert Film.
7. Use the Color knob to select background color

of the mnemonic display.
8. Use the Inv knob to select if you want to invert
the background color and the font color.
9. Press NEXT.
10. Press the Save knob.
Control Panel Button Inserts Figure 9: Inserting Film
Insert films can be installed into most buttons on the

4. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Lens
control panel. Insert films allow you to label specific
and Diffuser, press the Lens and Diffuser
source buttons, control buttons, or replace the default
together until they click.
button names with those of a different language.
5. Aligning the notches on the sides of the Cap
Button insert templates can be downloaded from Ross
Assembly to the tabs on the side of the Switch
Video.
Assembly, press Cap Assembly down onto the
Note: If you have a C10, C1, C1-A, or C1M control panel with Switch Assembly with a rolling motion until they
control over multiple MLEs, you can use the MLE 1 and MLE click together.
2 button caps provided to replace the last two AUX selection
buttons. The AUX 2, AUX 3 or AUX 7 button selects MLE 1,
and the AUX 3, AUX 4 or AUX 8 button selects MLE 2,
depending on the control panel you have. Refer to the
documentation that came with your insets for information on
installing them.
To Install a Button Insert

1. Remove the Cap Assembly from the Switch Figure 10: Removing Lens from Diffuser
Assembly by grasping it firmly and pulling away
from the control panel surface.
Bus Maps
Any video input can be mapped to any source button on
the control panel using a bus map. There is an editable
bus map and a fixed, default, bus map, that can be applied
to all MLEs on the switcher. Each source button can have
two inputs assigned (a standard source and a shifted
source).
Figure 7: Removing Cap Assembly
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Input Setup • 19

To Create a Bus Map the switcher triggers the GPI output, and then
waits the pre-delay time before performing the
All buses and MLEs share the same bus map. transition. The length of the pre-delay is usually
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > BusMap. the length of time your video server requires to
start playing a clip or your character generator
2. Use the XptBtn knob to select the source button requires to load a page.
to assign a video source to.
3. Use the Input knob to select the source to assign
to the selected button on the unshifted bus.
• BK — black
• 1-24 — video inputs (number of inputs
depends on hardware)
• M1-M4 — Media-Store channels
• BG — matte generator
• MLE1-MLE2 — MLE re-entry (MLE 2 must
be installed)
• Shift — access shifted bus
4. Use the Shift knob to select the source to assign
to the selected button on the shifted bus.
To Reset the Bus Map

1. Press MENU > RESET > NEXT > NEXT.
2. Press the Dfault BusMap knob.
3. Press the Confrm knob to reset the bus map.
GPI Device Control

You can assign a GPI output to a video source for basic
external device control. When a video source is taken
on-air, the switcher can be set to trigger a GPI output,
with a pre-delay. The external device can be set up to
cue a clip, or load a page when it receives the GPI input
trigger.
To Assign a GPI to a Video Source

1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT.
2. Use the Input knob to select the video source
that you want to assign a GPI output to.
If you are using the GPI to control the device,
the video source should be video output coming
from the device.
3. Use the GPO knob to select the GPI output that
you want to assign to the video source.
4. Use the Predly knob to select the pre-delay time,
in frames, you want to use with the GPI output.
When you transition a video source with a GPI
assigned to it, and the Roll Clip feature is active,
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Ancillary Data
Video Outputs Ancillary data is information such as closed captioning
or embedded audio, for example, that is included in the
The frame has a number of output BNCs that can be non-active video portions of the video signal. These
assigned to any video source in the switcher, including portions include the Horizontal Ancillary Data Space
media-store channels, aux bus, and clean feed. (HANC) and Vertical Ancillary Data Space (VANC).
The switcher can be configured to strip or pass this data
Output Sources from the video output. The amount of data, and how it
You can assign a video source or a bus to an Output BNC is stripped, depends on the video format of the video
or the PRV BNC. signal.
To Assign a Source to an Output Note: Frame Converters and Synchronizers strip embedded
audio data from the video signal.
Tip: Outputs can also be set up from the Outputs tab on the
Configuration node in DashBoard. Table 3: Last Line of Vertical Ancillary Data
Video Normal Strip/Pass Long Strip/Pass
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT > Format
NEXT > Output Config.
480i 19 21
2. Use the Output knob to select the output you
576i 22 24
want to assign a source to.
720p 25 25
The PGM output is locked to the Program output
of the highest MLE on the switcher. 1080i 20 20
3. Use the Source knob to select the source you

want to assign to the output. To Strip or Pass Ancillary Data
• 1-24 — video inputs
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT.
• BK — black
2. Use the Anclry knob to select whether ancillary
• BG — matte generator data is stripped or passed.
• M1-M4 — Media-Store channels • N Strp — ancillary data is stripped
• M1MW — Media-Store video channel used • N Pass — ancillary data is passed
for MediaWipes on MLE 1 (if installed) unmodified
• M2MW — Media-Store video channel used • L Strp — ancillary data and some lines of
for MediaWipes on MLE 2 active video are replaced with black
• M1MWA — Media-Store alpha channel used • L Pass — ancillary data and some lines of
for MediaWipes on MLE 1 (if installed) active video are passed unmodified
• M2MWA — Media-Store alpha channel used
for MediaWipes on MLE 2
• PGM — main program output of the switcher FlexiClean Clean Feed
• PV — main preview output of the switcher FlexiClean™Clean Feed provides a second program
output per MLE that is derived from a different point in
• CLN — clean feed for main program of
the video layering than the standard program output. The
switcher
clean feed can be set to come before any key in the video
• MLE1 — main program output of MLE 1 (if layering for an MLE. This allows you to remove
installed) particular keys without affecting the primary program
• MLE1 PV — main preview output of MLE 1 output.
(if installed)
• MLE1 CLN — clean feed output of MLE 1
(if installed) Figure 11: Possible Clean Feed Points
• AUX1-8 — aux buses
Keep the following in mind when working with clean
• MV1-MV2 — MultiViewers feeds:
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Outputs • 21

• The clean feed output must be assigned to an aux Tip: Both MultiViewer outputs can also be set up from the
bus to be available on an output BNC. MultiViewers tab on the Configuration node in DashBoard.
• Recalling a memory register using Memory AI may
cause the Clean Feed output to look different than 1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > MultiView.
expected. Memory AI allows key elements to be
Note: If the switcher is operating in a
recalled to other keys than originally resulting in
standard-definition video format, the MVFrmt knob is
different key layering. shown on the first page of the menu.
To Set Up Clean Feed 2. Use the MVFrmt knob to select

1. Press MENU > SYSTEM. standard-definition (SD), or high-definition (HD)
for the video format of the output of the
2. Press the Clean knob to select the MLE that you MultiViewer. This setting is not available on the
want to set the clean feed for. MultiViewer tab in DashBoard.
• M1 — MLE 1
Note: If you selected high-definition (HD) press the
• M2 — MLE 2 MVFrmt knob and confirm the changes. Output 7 will
be locked to MultiViewer 1 and output 8 will be locked
3. Use the Clean knob to select which key the to MultiViewer 2.
clean feed is taken before. The selected key, and
all keys after it, are not included in the clean feed 3. Use the MView knob to select the MultiViewer
output. (MV1 or MV2) that you want to assign to the
Output.
MultiViewer 4. Use the Layout knob to select the arrangement
of the boxes that you want to use for the selected
The MultiViewer™ allows you to view multiple video
MultiViewer.
sources from a single output BNC. Any video source, or
bus, on the switcher, including Program, Preview, and 5. Use the Transp knob to adjust the transparency
Media-Store channels, can be assigned to any box on of the background behind the source label for
any MultiViewer. Up to two MultiViewer outputs are the selected MultiViewer.
supported. 6. Press NEXT.
A time-clock can be added as an overlay to the 7. Use the Clip knob to select 100%.
MultiViewer showing either system time or time code.
8. Press NEXT.
Keep the following in mind when working with a
MultiViewer: 9. Use the AncSrc knob to select where the
ancillary data, including embedded audio, fed
• The MultiViewers are assigned to video outputs. out with the MultiViewer comes from.
• The layout is configured independently for each • 1-24 — video inputs (number of inputs
MultiViewer. depends on hardware)
• Inputs are displayed with a red border when they • M1-M4 — Media-Store channels
are on-air. A green border is displayed when the
input is selected on the Preset bus. • M#MW — MLE Media Wipe video
• When the switcher is operating in a • M#MWA — MLE Media Wipe alpha
standard-definition video format, the MultiViewer • PGM — program output of the switcher
can be shown in the same video format or in 1080i. • PV — preview output of the switcher
• If the MultiViewer is operating in a different video • MLE1-MLE2 — MLE program output
format than the switcher, the output that the
• MLE# P — MLE preview output
MultiViewer is fed out of is fixed to Output 7
(MV1) or Output 8 (MV2) and only two layouts 10. Use the Tally knob to select how boxes on the
are available. MultiViewer are tallied.
To Set Up a MultiViewer • Box — red or green border is shown around
the outside of the MultiViewer box
Note: A MultiViewer must be assigned to a video output to be • Label — red or green boxes are shown
usable. inside the label area of the MultiViewer box
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• LblRev — the same as Label, but the 3. Use the LoadFg knob to select the color of the
placement of the tally boxes is swapped text for the clock.
11. Press NEXT. 4. Use the LoadBg knob to select the background
color for the clock.
12. Use the FSLBL knob to select whether FSFC is
shown on the source labels (On) or not (Off) 5. Press NEXT.
when a FSFC is applied to the source. 6. Use the X Pos knob to position the clock
13. Press NEXT. horizontally.
14. Use the Box knob to select the box on the 7. Use the Y Pos knob to position the clock
MultiViewer grid that you want to configure. vertically.
For example, MV1:4 is box 4 on MultiViewer 8. Use the Size knob to adjust the overall size of
1, and MV2:3 is box 3 on MultiViewer 2. the clock.
9. Press NEXT.
15. Use the In/Out knob to select the source or bus
you want to assign to the box. 10. Use the FgHue knob to adjust the hue of the
When you assign an output to a box, the switcher text color for the clock.
routes the source selected on that bus to the box, 11. Use the FgSat knob to adjust the saturation of
and not the output of the bus. the text color for the clock.
16. Use the Border knob to turn the border around 12. Use the FgLum knob to adjust the luminance
the MultiViewer box on or off. of the text color for the clock.
17. Press NEXT. 13. Press NEXT.
18. Use the Marker knob to turn aspect ratio 14. Use the BgHue knob to adjust the hue of the
markers for the MultiViewer box on (Aspect) background color for the clock.
or off (Off). 15. Use the BgSat knob to adjust the saturation of
19. Use the Label knob to turn source labels for the the background color for the clock.
MultiViewer box off, or on in a selected position 16. Use the BgLum knob to adjust the luminance
(Bottom or Top). of the background color for the clock.
20. Press NEXT.
21. Use the GrnTly knob to turn the preview (green) Tallies
tally for the MultiViewer box on or off. Tallies are simple contact closure relays that the switcher
22. Use the RedTly knob to turn the program (red) uses to signal other devices, and users, that a particular
tally for the MultiViewer box on or off. video source is on-air. Typically, tallies are used to light
a red light on a camera to show people that they are on-air
23. Configure additional MultiViewer boxes as
required. and what camera they should be looking at.
To Set Up a Tally
To Set Up a MultiViewer Clock
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > NEXT > Tally.
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > MultiView > NEXT
2. Press the Add knob.
> NEXT > Edit Clock.
If you are editing, or deleting, an existing tally,
2. Use the Clock knob to select the clock source
use the Add knob to select the tally and press
to display.
the Edit, or Delete, knob.
• Off — turns the clock off
3. Use the Tally knob to select the tally you want
• Tmcode — displays the timecode fed to the
to set up. This is the tally number, and not the
switcher (hh:mm:ss:ff)
pin on the tally connector.
• System — displays the system time of the
switcher in 12-hour or 24-hour format
(hh:mm:ss) that you want to tally.
• BK — black
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• BG — color background
• 1-24 — input BNCs video sources
• M1-M4 — Media-Store sources
5. Use the Output knob to select the bus that you
want to video source tallied for. When the video
source is selected on this bus, the tally is
triggered.
• PGM — program bus
• PV — preview bus
• CLN — clean feed
• PGM1 — MLE 1 program bus (if installed)
• PRV1 — MLE 1 preview bus (if installed)
• CLN1 — MLE 1 clean feed (if installed)
• Aux1-Aux8 — Aux buses
6. Press the Tally knob.
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b) Use the Value knob to adjust the luminance
Color Correction gain only.
6. Adjust the hue rotation as follows:

Color correction in the switcher is performed by either
Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) in the HSL a) Use the Cntrl knob to select HueRot.
(Y-Cr-Cb) color space or by RGB Color Correctors in
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the Hue.
the RGB color space. Both Proc Amps and RGB Color
Increasing the Hue Rotation turns the color
Correctors allow you to apply color correction to video
wheel clockwise, and decreasing the Hue
sources, before the crosspoint. Corrected video is then
Rotation turns the color wheel
available to all MLEs.
counter-clockwise.
Color correction is additive, allowing you to apply any
combination of Proc Amp and RGB Color Corrector 7. Adjust the black level as follows:
based adjustment to a video signal. If multiple color a) Use the Cntrl knob to select BlkLvl.
corrections are applied, the correction is applied first,
and the bus-based correction is applied after that. b) Use the Value knob to adjust the black level.
Black level acts as a luminance offset.
Proc Amp Color Correction 8. Adjust the gamma value as follows:
(Carbonite + and MultiMedia Only) a) Use the Cntrl knob to select GamVal.
The Proc Amp video correction allows you to adjust the
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the luminance
gain, offset, black level, and gamma of the video signal.
gamma value.
To Apply a Proc Amp to a Video Source
9. Adjust the gamma offset as follows:
1. Double-press the source button for the input a) Use the Cntrl knob to select GamOff.
video source you want to apply the Proc Amp
to. b) Use the Value knob to adjust the luminance
gamma offset.
If a device is assigned to the video source, you
may have to press NEXT to view the correct 10. Adjust the Cr (red color difference) gain as
page. follows:
Tip: If correction has already been applied (ON), press a) Use the Cntrl knob to select CrGain.
Reset to return the Proc Amp and Color Correction to
the default values. b) Use the Value knob to adjust the gain of the
Cr.
2. Press the PrcAmp knob.
11. Adjust the Cr (red color difference) offset as
Tip: You can return the Proc Amp adjustment to the
follows:
default settings by using the Cntrl knob to select Reset
and press the Perfrm Reset knob. a) Use the Cntrl knob to select CrOff.
3. Adjust the overall gain as follows: b) Use the Value knob to adjust the offset of
the Cr.
a) Use the Cntrl knob to select Gain.
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the 12. Adjust the Cb (blue color difference) gain as
chrominance and luminance gain together. follows:
a) Use the Cntrl knob to select CbGain.
4. Adjust the chrominance gain as follows:
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the gain of the
a) Use the Cntrl knob to select ChGain. Cb.
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the
chrominance gain only. 13. Adjust the Cb (blue color difference) offset as
follows:
5. Adjust the luminance gain as follows: a) Use the Cntrl knob to select CbOff.
a) Use the Cntrl knob to select LmGain.
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b) Use the Value knob to adjust the offset of 7. Adjust the gamma value of the selected color
the Cb. component(s) as follows:
a) Use the Cntrl knob to select GamVal.
RGB Color Correction (Carbonite+ b) Use the Value knob to adjust the gamma
value of the component(s).
and MultiMedia Only)
The RGB color correctors allow you to adjust the red, 8. Adjust the gamma offset of the selected color
green, and blue component gain, offset, and gamma of component(s) as follows:
the video signal. a) Use the Cntrl knob to select GamOff.
To Apply a RGB Color Correction to a Video b) Use the Value knob to adjust the gamma
Source offset of the component(s).
1. Double-press the source button for the input

video source you want to apply the RGB color
corrector to.
If a device is assigned to the video source, you
may have to press NEXT to view the correct
page.
Tip: If correction has already been applied (ON), press
Reset to return the Proc Amp and Color Correction to
the default values.
2. Press the ClrCor knob.

Tip: You can return the RGB color corrector
adjustment to the default settings by using the Cntrl
knob to select Reset and press the Perfrm Reset
knob.
3. Use the Color knob to select RGB or the

individual color component you want to adjust
(Red, Green, Blue).
4. Adjust the gain of the selected color
component(s) as follows:
a) Use the Cntrl knob to select Gain.
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the gain of the
component(s).
5. Adjust the offset of the selected color

a) Use the Cntrl knob to select Offset.
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the offset of
the component(s).
6. Adjust the lower offset of the selected color

a) Use the Cntrl knob to select LowOff.
b) Use the Value knob to adjust the lower offset
of the component(s).
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To Set Up The Video Input for ViewControl
ViewControl Carbonite+ and MultiMedia
ViewControl integrates the MultiViewer output of the 1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
switcher with a graphical overlay from DashBoard to NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.
provide live video in the ViewControl windows. 2. Use the Input knob to select video input that
Keep the following in mind when working with you want to apply a FSFC to.
ViewControl: 3. Turn on FSFC for the selected video input.
• ViewControl requires DashBoard 5.1, or later. • Standard Inputs — use the FSFC knob to
select On.
Connecting ViewControl • MultiMedia Inputs — use the Type knob
ViewControl combines an overlay image from to select SDI-FC.
DashBoard with a custom MultiViewer output from the
switcher to generate the interface. This requires some 4. Use the Frming knob to select Full.
external SDI/HDMI video conversion equipment, as well 5. Press the Frming knob.
as a touchscreen display. 6. Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
channel.
Carbonite
1. Press MENU > REF > NEXT.

2. Use the FSFC knob to select the frame
converter/synchronizer channel that you want to
Figure 12: ViewControl Setup assign to a video input.
3. Press the FSFC knob.
The following connections are required for ViewControl:
4. Use the FSFCx knob to select Input.
• Set the output resolution of the DashBoard
computer to either 1920×1080 or 1280×720. 5. Use the Input knob to select video input that
• Use an HDMI to SDI converter to take the output you want to apply a FSFC to.
of the DashBoard and put it into a resolution that 6. Use the Frming knob to select Full.
the switcher can use. 7. Press the Frming knob.
Note: An external converter is not required if you are 8. Press the Confrm knob to assign the FSFC
using one of the HDMI inputs on the Carbonite MultiMedia
frame.
channel.
Ensure that the resolution is not changed. To Set Up the MultiViewer for ViewControl
• Apply a FSFC to the input that is coming from the
DashBoard computer. 1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > MultiView.
• Set up a MultiViewer to use the ViewControl 2. Use the MView knob to select the MultiViewer
layout. (MV1 or MV2) that you want to assign to
ViewControl.
• Use an SDI to HDMI converter to take the output
of the switcher and put it into a resolution that the 3. Use the Layout knob to select one of the
touchscreen monitor can use. Ensure that the ViewControl layouts.
resolution is not changed. • VCtrlT — (ViewControl Top) places the
• Connect the USB cable for the touchscreen to the boxes at the top of the screen.
DashBoard computer. • VCtrlB — (ViewControl Bottom) places
the boxes at the top of the screen.
Tip: If you want to create a custom ViewControl
layout, you can use one of the other MultiViewer
layouts (except the 16-box layout in the SD-HD
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — ViewControl • 27

MultiViewer) to create the look you want, and use
PanelBuilder™ in DashBoard to assign functionality to
the layout. Sources can be hidden from a layout by
assigning black to the box. For more information on
PanelBuilder, refer to the DashBoard documentation.
4. Press NEXT.
5. Use the Ovrlay knob to select the source BNC
that the ViewControl output from the DashBoard
computer is connected to.
6. Double-press the Clip knob to select the default
6.3%.
7. Press NEXT > NEXT > NEXT.
8. Use the Box knob to select box one for the
MultiViewer you are using for ViewControl.
For example, if you are assigning MultiViewer
one (1) to ViewControl, select MV1:1.
9. Use the In/Out knob to select PV.
10. Use the Box knob to select box two.
11. Use the In/Out knob to select PGM.
12. Assign additional sources to the remaining
MultiViewer boxes. These are the sources that
will be available in ViewControl.
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• HltRev — the transition is halted and then
Switcher Personality reverses directions when the transition button
is pressed again
There are a number of settings for how the switcher will • Rev — the transition immediately reverses
react to different situations, or how switcher elements directions when the transition button is
appear to the operator. All these settings are grouped pressed
together into the Switcher Personality. These settings • Cut — the transition immediately cuts back
include double-press rates and sleep time, among others. to the initial state when the transition button
is pressed
Auto Remove Key • Ignore — the button press is ignored by the
You can have a key removed from the Next Transition switcher and the transition continues
area, so that it is not included in the next transition, after
it has been transitioned off-air using the KEY # CUT or
KEY # AUTO buttons. This allows you to transition a Background Double-Press
key off-air in an emergency and not have it accidentally The Background Double-Press feature allows you to have
transitioned back on-air with the next transition from the a double-press of the BKGD button on a Transition
Transition Area. Module select background and all on-air keyers as part
of the next transition.
To Set the Auto Remove Key Behavior
To Set the Background Double-Press Behavior
1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
Trans Area. 1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT >
2. Use the RemKey knob to select whether a key Trans Area > NEXT > NEXT.
remains selected in the Next Transition Area 2. Use the BGDDbl knob select how you want
(Off) after a KEY # CUT or KEY # AUTO double-press the BKGD button on the transition
transitions the key off-air, or is removed from area to behave.
the Next Transition Area (On). • Ignore — ignore the on-air keyers
• TrsClr — include all on-air keyers with the
Auto Trans Second Press next transition
When you press the AUTO TRANS or KEY AUTO
button during a transition, the switcher can be set to either Color Schemes
halt the transition (the transition freezes on-air) and wait
for the button to be pressed again, immediately reverse, The buttons on the control panel can be set to glow with
or immediately cut the transition back to the initial state. different colors. This color can be picked from a list of
pre-set color schemes, or a custom color can be selected.
When the transition is halted, pressing the AUTO
Up to four (4) custom color schemes can be saved on the
TRANS, or KEY AUTO, button again can be set to
switcher.
either continue the transition, or reverse the transition
back to the initial state. To Select a Panel Color Scheme
To Set the Auto Trans Second Press Behavior The color scheme sets the glow color for the buttons on
the control panel. Each MLE can be set with a different
1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT > glow color.
Trans Area > NEXT.
1. Press MENU > USER > Scheme.
2. Use the MAuto 2, or KAuto 2, knob to select
what happens when the AUTO TRANS, or a 2. Press NEXT.
KEY AUTO, button is pressed during a 3. Use the Load knob to select the color scheme
transition. you want to use.
• HltFwd — the transition is halted and then If you have created custom color schemes, you
continues in the same direction when the can select it from the menu.
transition button is pressed again
4. Press the Load knob.
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5. Press the Confrm knob. 2. Use the Editor knob to select On to allow the
switcher to be controlled by an external editor.
To Create a Custom Panel Color Scheme
Custom colors are created using standard hue, saturation, Memory Bank Button Behavior
and luminance values. Once created, you can save your (C2X/C2S)
custom color.
The Memory Bank Button Behavior feature allows you
1. Press MENU > USER > Scheme. to set how the BANK button behaves when pressed and
2. Use the Hue knob to adjust the hue of your released.
custom color.
To Set the Bank Button Behavior
3. Use the Sat knob to adjust the saturation of your
custom color. 1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT.
4. Use the Lum knob to adjust the luminance of 2. Use the MemBnk knob to select how you want
your custom color. the BANK button to behave when pressed and
released.
5. Press NEXT > NEXT.
• Normal — the keypad is used to enter the
6. Use the Save knob to select the custom scheme bank number directly, followed by the
that you want to store the custom color to. memory (For example, to access memory 3
7. Press the Save knob. on bank 2, press BANK > 2 > 3.)
8. Press the Confrm knob. • Legacy — the next bank is selected every
time the button is pressed, cycling through
all banks (For example, to access bank 5,
Double-Press Rate press BANK repeatedly until bank 5 is
You can set the double-press rate of the switcher to suit selected.)
your preference. Setting a fast rate requires you to
double-press the knobs in quick succession in order to
be recognized as a double-press. Setting a slow rate Memory Recall Behavior (C10/C1)
allows more time between presses but may register two The switcher can be set to select the current MLE as the
single presses as a double-press. MLE memories are recalled on by default.
To Set the Double-Press Rate To Set the Memory Recall Behavior
1. Press MENU > PERS > DblPrs Speed. 1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT.
2. Double-press the HERE knob at the rate you 2. Use the MLESel knob to select how you want
want to use for double-pressed on the switcher. memories to recall.
3. Press MENU to store the new rate. • Hold — you must select the MLE that the
memory is recalled on
Editor Mode • Follow — memories are recalled on the
MLE selected on the control panel
The switcher can be controlled by an external editor. The
external editor can control the switcher to perform
transitions, or recall memories, among the supported Next Button Secondary Function
commands.
You can configure the NEXT button to allow you to
Refer to the GVG100 Supported Protocol Document manually trigger GPI outputs. This allows you to use the
for a list of supported commands. GPI to manually roll a clip on a video server, or load the
To Set the Switcher to Editor Mode next page on a character generator. Refer to the External
Device Setup Sheets for more information on setting up
Tip: You can quickly turn off editor mode by pressing and an using external devices.
holding the MENU button and pressing PERS. Refer to GPI Control on page 36 for more information
on setting up and using GPIs.
1. Press MENU > PERS.
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To Set the NEXT Button Secondary Function Power-Save Mode
1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT > The switcher goes into a Power-Save mode after a
NextBn Func2. user-defined amount of time (20 minutes by default)
without user interaction. Touching any button, knob, or
2. Use the Func knob to select the second function
fader will wake the switcher. The switcher does not act
of the Next button.
on the button, knob, or fader control that wakes it from
• <none> — no secondary function sleep mode.
• GPO — you can manually trigger a GPI During Power-Save mode, video related hardware is not
output affected and video signals still pass through the switcher.
To Set the Power Save Mode and Timer

Next Transition Follow
1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT.
You can have the key bus follow the next transition
selection buttons (BKGD and KEY 1-4). When set to 2. Press the Sleep/PwrSve knob to toggle
follow, pressing a KEY button in the next transition area between the power save modes.
has the switcher assign the key bus and menu system to • Sleep — displays are turned off and buttons
that keyer. When set to no follow, the key bus is not light in raindrop pattern
changed by selections in the next transition area. • PwrSve — all buttons and displays are
To Set the Next Transition Follow Behavior turned off and as much power is conserved
as possible
3. Use the Sleep/PwrSve knob to set the amount
Trans Area.
of time that the switcher will wait without user
2. Use the NextTr knob to select whether the input before going into sleep or power-save
switcher follows the next transition area or not. mode. Setting the value to off prevents the
• NoFllw — switcher is not changed by switcher from ever going into sleep or
selection of next transition include buttons power-save mode.
(BKGD or KEY 1-4)
• Follow — switcher assigns the menu and Program Row (C2/C2M/C2X/C2S)
key bus to the next transition include buttons
The switcher can be set to have the bottom or top control
as they are pressed
panel row used for the Program MLE (MLE 2).
To Set the Program Row

Next Transition Reset
You can have the transition area reset to a default 1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT.
background dissolve after each transition. This allows 2. Use the PGMRow knob to select which row on
you to prevent the selections from the last transition from the control panel is used for the Program MLE
being accidentally included with the next transition. (MLE 2).
To Set the Next Transition Reset Behavior • Top — the top row is used for the Program
MLE
1. Press MENU > PERS > NEXT > NEXT > • Bottom — the bottom row is used for the
Trans Area. Program MLE
2. Use the Trans knob to select whether the
transition area is reset after a transition.
• NotRst — area is not changed after a
Roll GPO/Roll Clip
transition The switcher uses a GPI output to start a clip playing on
an external video server. This can be set to have the GPI
• Reset — area is reset to a background
output always trigger if a source going on-air is from a
dissolve after each transition
video server, or you have to set the GPI output to trigger
manually.
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If your external video server supports the AMP protocol,
the roll clip functionality works directly without the use
of a GPI output.
To Set the Roll GPO/Clip Behavior

Trans Area > NEXT > NEXT.
2. Use the RlClip knob to select whether GPI
outputs, or video servers, assigned to input
sources are triggered before a transition.
• Force — the GPI output, or video server, is
always triggered with the transition
• User — you must select to trigger the GPI,
or video server, output with the transition
Transition Rate Units

When you perform an auto transition, you must specify
the length of time that you want the transition to take.
This value can be entered either in video frames or
seconds, depending on what you are most comfortable
with.
To Set the Units Used for Transition Rates

1. Press MENU > PERS.
2. Use the Rate knob to select either frames
(Frames) or seconds (Secnds) as the units you
want to use for transition rates.
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3. On-Air DVE key — current DVE Key is converted
Switcher Resources to an Auto-Select key and taken off-air
4. Transition Area — if a DVE transition is in
progress, the transition is converted to a dissolve
The switcher has a number of resources that it must share
across keyers or MLEs. How these resources are shared, Chroma Key Resource Capture
and what happens when a resource is needed by another
Capturing a Chroma Key resource for a new key causes
keyer or MLE can be set to ask if you want to steal the
the following to occur:
resource from another keyer or MLE, float the resources
across all keyers and MLEs, or lock the resources to a • The current Chroma Key is converted to an
particular keyer or MLE. Auto-Select Key
• If the current Chroma Key is on-air, it is taken
Switcher Resources off-air
Note: Memory Recall Mode cannot be set to MemAI or Memory DVE/FSFC Resources (Carbonite
to be able to set the resource sharing.
Frame Only)
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > Rsrc Mode. The Carbonite frame can support either 8 channels of
2. Use the Resrc knob to select the resource that DVE and no FSFC resources, or 4 channels of DVE and
you want to assign. 6 FSFC resources. The switcher must be rebooted to
switch between the two resource modes.
• CRKEY# — UltraChrome™ chroma keys
• DVE# — DVE channels To Switch Between DVE/FSFC Resource Modes
3. Use the Mode knob to select how the resource 1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
is assigned. NEXT > NEXT.
• M#:K# — assign to specific MLE keyer 2. Use the DVE/FS knob to select the resource
• M#:TR — assign to specific MLE transition mode.
area • 8/0 — provides 8 channels of DVE and 0
• FLOAT — float across all MLEs and keyers FSFC resources
(you are prompted to take resources if a • 4/6 — provides 4 channels of DVE and 6
resource is already in use by another on-air FSFC resources
key)
3. Press DVE/FS > Reboot to apply the changed.
• ASK — float across all MLEs and keyers
(you are prompted to take the resource if a The switcher reboots to apply the changes to the
resource is already in use by another on-air, resources.
or off-air key)
If a chroma key resource is being taken from a
keyer, the key type is changed to Auto Select
and it is cut off-air.
4. Press Mode.
5. Press Confrm to accept the new resource
settings.
DVE Resource Capture

Capturing a DVE resource for a new key or transition
takes the DVE resources from the following sources in
order of availability:
1. Transition Area — if a DVE transition is not in
progress
2. Off-Air DVE key — highest number resource is
taken first
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4. Press the Edit knob.
Network Connections 5. Use the Value knob to select DHCP.
6. Press the Value knob.
The switcher is equipped with two Ethernet ports to allow
remote access. Once the Ethernet ports are set up, you 7. Press the Reboot knob to restart the switcher
can connect to the switcher over FTP to upload stills to in DHCP mode.
the Media-Store channels, as well as download switcher The switcher will request an IP address when it
data files. restarts.
The switcher does not require an IP address to operate.
To Set a Static IP Address
Network Setup You must have the switcher connected to a network to
be able to set a static IP. If the switcher is not connected
Setting up a network connection allows you to connect
to a network, the switcher does not display the IP address.
to the switcher remotely. By default, the switcher uses
DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. You can 1. Ensure that DIP switch 3 on the frame is set in
manually set a static IP address, network mask, and the up position. If this DIP switch is set in the
default gateway if your network does not have a DHCP down position, the IP address is fixed at
server. 192.168.0.123.
To View the Current Network Settings 2. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT IP
Addr.
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT IP
3. Use the left knob to select the network port that
Addr. you want to set a static IP address for.
2. Use the left knob to view the current network • 1-Mode — network port 1
setting.
• 2-Mode — network port 2
• X-Addr — IP address for network port 1 or
2 4. Press the Edit knob.
• X-Mask — network mask for network port 5. Use the Value knob to select Static.
1 or 2 6. Press NEXT.
• X-MAC — MAC address for network port
7. Use the left knob to select 1-Addr for port 1 or
1 or 2
2-Addr for port 2.
• Gatwy — gateway for both network ports
a) Use the Field knob to select the segment in
the address that you want to change.
To Set an IP Address Using DHCP
b) Use the Value knob to select the new value
Due to the nature of DHCP, your switcher may get a you want to use for that segment.
different IP address each time it is powered on or
re-connected to a network. You must have the switcher 8. Use the left knob to select 1-Mask for port 1 or
connected to a network to be able to obtain an IP address 2-Mask for port 2.
using DHCP.
a) Use the Field knob to select the segment in
1. Ensure that DIP switch 3 on the frame is set in the mask that you want to change.
the up position. If this DIP switch is set in the b) Use the Value knob to select the new value
down position, the IP address is fixed at you want to use for that segment.
192.168.0.123.
2. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT > 9. Use the left knob to select Gatwy.
IP Addr. a) Use the Field knob to select the segment in
3. Use the left knob to select the network port that the gateway that you want to change.
you want to set to DHCP. Only one port can be b) Use the Value knob to select the new value
set to DHCP at a time. you want to use for that segment.
10. Press the Gatwy knob.
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11. Press the Reboot knob to restart the switcher
in with the new static IP address.
FTP Connection (RossLinq)

You can create a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) connection
from a computer to your switcher. You can use the FTP
connection to copy still images and animations to and
from your switcher as well as copy Edit Decision List
(EDL) files from your switcher.
The procedure for creating an FTP connection from a
computer varies between operating systems and client
software. Consult with the documentation that came with
your computer for assistance with creating an FTP
connection.
To Create an FTP Connection with Windows 7

This procedure applies to Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional and Windows® 7.
1. On your computer launch Windows Explorer.

2. In the address bar, type ftp://IP Address of
your switcher.
You are prompted for a username and password.
3. Type the user name for the application your are
creating an FTP connection for. Each application
has specific requirements. The switcher will set
these requirements automatically based on the
username.
• xpression – used when creating a
connection from a Ross Video XPression
Motion Graphics System directly to the
Media-Store channels on the switcher, as well
as any USB drive installed in the switcher
• liveedl – used to create a connection to
the LiveEDL folder on the switcher to
download an edit decision list file form the
switcher
• user – used to create a connection to the
general storage folders on the switcher, as
well as any USB drive installed in the
switcher
4. Enter the password password
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4. Press the Edit knob.
GPI Control 5. Use the Event knob to select the action you want
to assign to the selected GPI input pin.
General Purpose Interface (GPI) is a high/low voltage • <none> — no action is taken
signalling protocol that allows the switcher to send simple
• CC — run a specific custom control
commands to an external device, or receive commands
from a device. Each pin on the GPI is set as either high • use the Prop knob to select Bank
(+5 Volts), or low (0 Volts), and it is the switching and the Value knob to select the
between high and low that sends commands to the custom control bank
external device, or to the switcher. • use the Prop knob to select CC and
the Value knob to select the custom
GPI Trigger Types control
There are four trigger types supported by the switcher. • MemRcl — recall a memory on all MLEs
These can be either output triggers, or input triggers. (use the Value knob to select the memory
to recall)
Table 4: Trigger Types
• FtB — perform a fade to black on all
Trigger Description program outputs
Low Edge The output level is set high, and • MCut — perform a background cut on the
momentarily goes low for the
trigger. selected MLE (use the Value knob to
select the MLE)
• MAuto — perform a background auto
High Edge The output level is set low, and
transition on the selected MLE (use the
momentarily goes high for the Value knob to select the MLE)
trigger.
• KCut — perform a key cut on the selected
MLE and Key
• use the Prop knob to select MLE
Low Level The output level toggles from the and the Value knob to select the
base high level to the low level. The
output signal remains at this level MLE number
until reset.
• use the Prop knob to select Keyer
and the Value knob to select the
High Level The output toggles from the base
keyer number
low level to the high level. The
output signal remains at this level
• KAuto — perform a key auto transition
until reset. on the selected MLE and Key
• use the Prop knob to select MLE
MLE number
GPI Setup • use the Prop knob to select Keyer
Each GPI pin on the switcher can be configured as either and the Value knob to select the
an input, or an output. By default, all GPIs are set as keyer number
inputs. • AuxXpt — select a video source on an
aux bus
To Set Up a GPI Input
• use the Prop knob to select Aux and
The switcher requires a Low Edge GPI input trigger. the Value knob to select the aux bus
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > GPIO. • use the Prop knob to select Input
2. Use the Pin knob to select the GPI pin that you
video source
want to configure as an input.
3. Use the Type, or I/O, knob to select GPI.
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• Edge triggered GPI outputs remain triggered for
To Set Up a GPI Output
the configured duration.
A GPI output can be set as a Normal GPI output, or as • Level triggered GPI outputs toggle between high
a Tally output. As a tally output, the GPI output must be and low each time they are triggered.
assigned to a video source. A GPI output in tally mode
can still be used as a normal GPI output. To Assign a GPI Output to a Video Source
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > GPIO. You can set a pre-delay, or pre-roll, that will specify
when the GPI is triggered in relation to taking the video
2. Use the Pin knob to select the GPI pin that you
source on-air. This is useful for VTR pre-roll delay and
want to configure as an output.
other situations where an input source is not immediately
3. Use the Type (or I/O) knob to select the type of ready to be taken to air. The RlClip knob must be set to
trigger signal you want to use for the GPI output. On to trigger the GPI output with the transition.
• LowE – low edge trigger
Note: You cannot assign a GPI output to Aux bus special
• HighE – high edge trigger sources (AUX PGM, AUX PV, AUX CLN).
• LowL – low level trigger
• HighL – high level trigger 1. Press MENU > CONFIG > Input > NEXT >
NEXT.
4. For edge triggers, use the Dur knob to set the
length of time (in frames) that the GPI edge
that you want to assign a GPI output to.
output remains triggered.
When you select this source on a bus, the GPI
5. For level triggers, use the Mode knob to set how
output will trigger automatically.
you want to GPI output to act.
• Normal — when assigned to a video source 3. Use the GPO knob to select the GPI output that
and RollClip is active, will trigger with the you want to assign to the selected video source.
source going on-air, and back with the source 4. Use the Predly knob to select the pre-delay
going off-air (pre-delay values are only used interval (in frames) that the switcher waits after
when the source is going on-air) the GPI output is triggered before taking the
• Tally — when assigned to a video source, input source on-air.
will trigger with the source going on-air, and If you select a negative value, the switcher will
back with the source going off-air (RollClip take the video source on-air, wait for the
and pre-delay values are ignored) pre-delay time, and then trigger the GPI output.
GPI Output Triggers To Set a GPI to Be Triggered Manually

Each video source can have a GPI output assigned to it. To manually trigger a GPI output, the GPI must be
This GPI can be used to trigger an external device, such assigned to one of the pattern/mnemonic buttons.
as a video server, to play the cued clip when the video
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > GPIO > NEXT.
sources from the video server are taken on-air. This
trigger can be set up to occur automatically any time the 2. Use the Bttn knob to select the
video source is transitioned on-air, or it can be triggered pattern/mnemonic button that you want to assign
manually. a GPI output to.
An automatic GPI output trigger can be overridden if 3. Use the GPO knob to select the GPI output that
required. you want to assign to the button.
Note: The Next Button Secondary Function must be set to
GPO to be able to trigger a GPI output manually using the NEXT To Manually Trigger a GPI Output
button.
The GPI must already be set up as a output and the Next
Keep the following in mind when working with GPI button functionality must be set to GPO before you can
output triggers: manually trigger it.
• The RlClip knob must be set to On to trigger a 1. Press and hold the NEXT button.
GPI output with a transition.
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While holding the Next button, the
mnemonic/pattern buttons light for each GPI
output that is currently triggered.
2. Press the mnemonic/pattern button for the GPI
output you want to trigger. The number of the
GPI is shown on the mnemonics of the buttons.
The numbers on the pattern buttons on the
C10/C1 correspond to the GPI.
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• FPGA Temperature (C) — the temperature of
Diagnostics and Calibration the frame FPGA in degrees Celsius
• Fan #1 — status of fan 1 in the frame (left fan)
There are a number of calibration and diagnostics tools • Fan #2 — status of fan 2 in the frame (right fan)
in the switcher that can be used to troubleshoot problems • Timecode — the current timecode being received
with your switcher. by the switcher
Note: If you are having problems with your switcher, please To View the Software Version
contact Ross Video Technical Support for assistance.
• Press MENU > STATUS.
Switcher Information and Logs The current software version (SW Ver) and reference
Switcher information and logs can be used to identify format are displayed.
and diagnose problems with the switcher. Use this To Copy Logs To a USB
information when contacting Ross Video Technical
Support. Switcher logs can be stored onto a USB to be sent to
technical support to diagnose problems with your
Switcher Status in DashBoard switcher.
The DashBoard Control System™ allows you to connect Note: Logs must be copied before a reboot, or power-cycle,
to the switcher and view status information for various of the switcher, or the information in them will be lost.
components of the frame.
Download and install the latest version of DashBoard 1. Insert USB drive into the USB port on the
from http://www.opengear.tv/. Review the documentation switcher. Wait 5 seconds after inserting the USB
that comes with DashBoard for information on installing drive before using it.
and launching DashBoard. 2. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
The video processor and switcher have separate nodes Diag Tests.
in DashBoard.
3. Press NEXT.
Status 4. Press the Copy Logs knob to copy the switcher
The Status node provides a read only overview of the logs to the USB drive.
state of a number of important switcher components and
equipment. The logs have been copied into the \switcher
directory on the USB drive.
The following items are available on the Status node:
• Software Version — the current version of the Calibration
software running on the switcher
Calibration allows you to reset the limits of the faders
• Serial Number — the serial number of the frame
on the control panel and re-center the positioner with X,
• Video Mode — the video format that the switcher Y and Z limits.
is operating in
• Video Reference Source — the source of video To Calibrate the Switcher
reference to the switcher 1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
• External Reference — the video format of the Diag Tests > NEXT > Calib Reset.
external reference, if connected
2. Move the positioner backwards and forwards,
• Reference — status of whether the switcher has left to right, and twist the positioner left and right
locked to the reference format a few times.
• Field Dominance — the switching field 3. Move each fader from one limit to the next a few
• Ancillary Mode — how ancillary data is handled times. Do not push the fader hard when it reaches
(strip or pass) the limit.
• Temperature — status of the ambient temperature 4. Press MENU to save the calibration information.
in the frame
• CPU Temperature (C) — the temperature of the
frame CPU in degrees Celsius
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Table 5: Frame DIP Switches
System Real-Time Clock
DIP Description
The switcher uses an internal clock to generate the time
1 This DIP switch forces a RAM test every time the
for the clock overlay for the MultiViewer. The clock can switcher is powered on. It is in the up (off) position by
be set for either 12 or 24-hour reporting. default. Refer to To Run the RAM Test on page 41
for more information.
To Set the System Real-Time Clock 2 This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
default up (off) position.
1. Press MENU > CONFIG > NEXT > Clock.
3 This DIP switch is used to set the IP address of the
2. Use the 24Hour knob to select a 24-hour (On) frame to the default value (192.168.0.123). It must be
in the up (off) position to set another IP address for
or 12-hour (Off) clock. the frame. Refer to Network Setup on page 34 for
more information.
3. Press Edit.
4 This DIP switch prevents software upgrades. It must
4. Use the Hour, Minute, and Second knobs to be in the up (off) position to upgrade the switcher.
select the current time. 5 This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
default up (off) position.
5. Press the Hour knob.
6 This DIP switch is unused and should be left in the
6. Press the Confrm knob. default up (off) position.

Diagnostics default up (off) position.

Diagnostics consist of a number of tests that are used to default up (off) position.
confirm the functionality of switcher components.
Frame Diagnostic LEDs To Run the Control Panel Test

There are a number of LEDs inside the frame that are
Test the functionality of any of the buttons, knobs or
used to diagnose the operation of the switcher.
fader and positioner on the control panel.
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >

Diag Tests > Contrl Test.
Figure 13: Frame Diagnostic LEDs The second line of the display shows the current
button, knob, positioner, or fader being used.
• FRM UPGD — is lit when the software on the
frame is being upgraded 2. Test the button, knob, positioner, and fader you
want to check.
• 1 (heartbeat) — flashes to indicate normal
operation of the frame 3. Press the MENU and Exit buttons at the same
• 2 - 8 — unused time to end the test. Press MENU and RESET
on the C1/C10.
• PANEL — is lit when the frame has proper
connection to the control panel
To Run the LED Test
• MC — is not used at this time
• POWER — is lit when the frame is on 1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT >
Diag Tests > P-LEDs Test.
• PS1 — is lit when power supply one is getting
All the buttons and indicators on the control
power
panel cycle through different colors.
• PS2 — is lit when power supply two is getting
power 2. Press MENU to end the test.
Frame DIP Switches To Run the Display Test

There are a number of DIP switches inside the frame that
are used to diagnose the operation of the switcher.
Diag Tests > Disply Test.
A series of letters, numbers, and symbols scroll
across the displays and the mnemonics cycle
colors.
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2. Press MENU to end the test. All GPI outputs are turned off, and then each one
is turned on consecutively. There is a three (3)
To Run the RAM Test second delay between each GPI output being
triggered. Once the last tally has been triggered,
The switcher can be set to perform a RAM test every all the GPI outputs blink on and off three times.
time it powers on. To enable this feature, set DIP switch
1 in the frame to the down position. 2. Press MENU to end the test.
Note: When a RAM test is started, it must be allowed to finish.

If the test is interrupted by a power cycle, the test will continue
Error Messages
when the switcher powers on again. This may appear as if the The following error messages may appear when starting
switcher is failing to power on correctly, or is stuck in an your switcher.
upgrade.
Table 6: Switcher Error Messages
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT > Error Description Solution
Diag Tests > NEXT > RAM Test. DDR 0 Not There is a problem with the Re-start your switcher. If the
The top line of the menu shows the result of the Found; DDR switcher DDR memory. The problem persists, contact
last RAM test. 1 Not Found; switcher may be used but Ross Video Technical
or DDR 0 & 1 many features will be limited Support for assistance.
2. Press the Reboot knob to run the test. Not Found or disabled.
The switcher runs the test and then reboots. Panel/Frame Your switcher control panel Connect your switcher
Mismatch is connected to the wrong control panel to the proper
3. The results of the test are shown on the top line frame type. frame and re-start the
of the menu. switcher.
4. Press MENU to end the test. Upgrade Your switcher requires a Allow the PMC upgrade to
PMC? Panel Module Controller proceed. Contact Ross
(PMC) upgrade as part of a Video Technical Support for
software upgrade. The assistance if you are unsure
To Run the Tally Test switcher may be used about upgrading your
without the PMC upgrade switcher.
The Tally Test turns all tallies off, and then turns each but may respond in an
tally on consecutively. There is a three (3) second delay unpredictable manner.
between each tally being toggled on. Once the last tally Unknown The frame does not Ensure that you have the
has been turned on, all the tallies blink on and off three panel type recognise the control panel. correct control panel
Please This could be caused by an connected to the frame. If
times. upgrade unsupported panel being the problem persists,
connected to the frame, or download the latest upgrade
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT > a problem with the panel file from and force an
Diag Tests> NEXT > NEXT > Tally Test. module controlled or the upgrade of the switcher.
configuration files. Contact Ross Video
All tallies are turned off, and then each tally is Technical Support for
turned on consecutively. There is a three (3) assistance if you are unsure
about upgrading your
second delay between each tally being toggled switcher.
on. Once the last tally has been turned on, all the
tallies blink on and off three times.
2. Press MENU to end the test.
To Run the GPI Input Test

Diag Tests > NEXT > NEXT > GPI Test.
The second line of the menu show the state of
all GPI input pins as High or Low.
2. Press MENU to end the test.
To Run the GPI Output Test

Diag Tests > NEXT > NEXT > GPO Test.
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Specification Value
Specifications Channels 8 Stereo Pairs (16 channels)
Synchronization Locked to Video

The information is this section is subject to change
File Format Multi-channel Waveform Audio
without notice.
File (.wav)
Operating Temperature
The Carbonite switchers have been qualified at an Power Rating
operational temperature range of 0-40°C (32-140°F).
Table 7: Input Voltage
Video Input Specifications Component Power Rating
Input Specification Value Panel 100-120V~
Equalization (using Belden >100m @ 1.5 Gb/s 220-240V~
1694 cable)
>300m @ 270 Mb/s (5°-40°C) 47-63Hz
Impedance 75 ohms, terminating Frame, 100-120V~
Carbonite/Carbonite+/Carbonite
Video Inputs, SDI SMPTE 259M/292M serial 220-240V~
MultiMedia
digital (non-looping)
47-63Hz
Video Inputs, HDMI HDMI 1.4
High Speed HDMI Cable (Max

10m) Table 8: Power Consumption
Video Inputs, Analog Input Impedance — 75 Ohm Component Power Consumption
Levels — 1V peak-to-peak, C10 24W 2.0A 12V

nominal
C1 24W 2.0A 12V
Reference Inputs Standard Definition — analog
(non-terminating, looping black C1-A 30W 2.5A 12V
High Definition — tri-level sync C1M 30W 2.5A 12V
C2 42W 3.5A 12V
C2M 50W 4.2A 12V

Video Output Specifications
C2S 54W 4.5A 12V
Output Specification Value
C2X 65W 5.5A 12V
Return Loss >17dB @ 1.5GHz
Frame, Carbonite 90W 7.5A 12V
Rise and Fall Time 800ps ±10% (SD)
Frame, Carbonite+ 110W 9.2A 12V
240ps ±10% (HD)
Frame, Carbonite MultiMedia 125W 10.4A 12V
Signal Level 800mV ±10%
DC Offset 0 Volts
Overshoot <10% Serial Port

HD Mode 10-bit SMPTE-292M serial The serial port on the back of the frame supports the
digital RS-422 transmission standard in the following format:
• 38.4k Baud
• 8 bits
Audio Specifications
• 1 stop bit
Specification Value
• Even Parity
Audio Depth 24-bit AES3 in HD (20-bit in
SD)
Sample Rate 48kHz
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Table 9: Serial Port Pinouts Pin Signal
Pin Signal 24 GPI I/O 24
1 Tx+ 25 Ground
2 Tx- 26 GPI I/O 25
3 Rx+ 27 GPI I/O 26
4 n/c 28 GPI I/O 27
5 n/c 29 GPI I/O 28
6 Rx- 30 GPI I/O 29
7 Ground 31 Ground
8 Ground 32 GPI I/O 30
33 GPI I/O 31
GPI Port 34 GPI I/O 32
The GPI I/O port on the back of the frame supports 34 35 GPI I/O 33
GPI I/O pins. 36 GPI I/O 34
Table 10: GPI I/O Pinouts 37 n/c
Pin Signal
1 GPI I/O 1 Tally Port

2 GPI I/O 2 The Tally port on the back of the frame supports 34 fixed
3 GPI I/O 3 tallies.
4 GPI I/O 4 Table 11: Tally Rating
5 GPI I/O 5 Specification Value
6 GPI I/O 6 Input Voltage 24VAC(rms)/40VDC
7 GPI I/O 7 Maximum Current 120mA
8 GPI I/O 8 Impedance <15 ohm
9 GPI I/O 9
10 GPI I/O 10 Table 12: Tally Pinouts

11 GPI I/O 11 Pin Tally #
12 GPI I/O 12 1 Common (2-6, 20-25)
13 GPI I/O 13 2 1
14 GPI I/O 14 3 2
15 GPI I/O 15 4 3
16 GPI I/O 16 5 4
17 GPI I/O 17 6 5
18 GPI I/O 18 7 6
19 GPI I/O 19 8 7
20 GPI I/O 20 9 8
21 GPI I/O 21 10 9
22 GPI I/O 22 11 10
23 GPI I/O 23 12 11
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Pin Tally #
13 12
14 13
15 14
16 15
17 16
18 17
19 Common (13-18, 32-37)
20 18
21 19
22 20
23 21
24 22
25 23
26 24
27 25
28 26
29 27
30 28
31 Common (7-12, 26-30)
32 26
33 30
34 31
35 32
36 33
37 34
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to fall outside the allowable range. Generally, increasing
Glossary the gain for a specific color component causes the video
signal colors to become increasingly saturated with that
color. Similarly, decreasing the gain for a specific color
component progressively removes that color component
Auto Key from the output video signal.
A pairing of two video signals, a key video and a key
alpha, to create a key. In the switcher, you associate the Gamma
fill and alpha so that the switcher knows which alpha to Gamma corrections introduce non-linear corrections to
use when the video is selected. a video signal. A gamma correction can be described as
taking a point on the output versus input video signal
Auto Transition line and pulling it perpendicularly away from the line.
An automatic transition in which the manual movement The result is a Bezier curve between the start, the new
of the fader handle is simulated electronically. The point, and the end point. Generally, increasing the gamma
transition starts when the AUTO TRANS button is value adds more of the component to the video signal in
pressed and takes place over a pre-selected time period, the location of the gamma offset point. Decreasing the
measured in frames. gamma value reduces the amount of the component in
Chroma Key the video signal in the location of the gamma offset point.
Chroma Key is a key in which the hole is cut based on Moving the gamma offset point allows you to select
a color value, or hue, rather than a luminance value or which part of the input video signal receives the gamma
alpha signal. The color is removed and replaced with correction. For example, if you increase the red gamma
background video from another source. correction to the part of the video signal that has no red
component you will add red to those areas while having
Cut little effect on areas that already contain a significant
An instantaneous switch from one video signal to another.
amount of red. This allows you to add a red tint to the
Dissolve image while minimizing the amount of red-clipping that
A transition from one video signal to another in which occurs.
one signal is faded down, while the other is
General Purpose Interface
simultaneously faded up. The terms mix or cross-fade
A simple high/low signal that is used to trigger an action
are often used interchangeably with dissolve.
either on an external device or on the switcher. A GPI
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol can be an input or an output to the switcher.
An Ethernet protocol where a device, such as the
High Definition
switcher, is given an IP address by the network host. This
A high definition (720p or 1080i) video signal.
eliminates the need to manually enter the network
parameters and IP address. Hue
The characteristic of a color signal that determines
Field whether the color is red, yellow, green, blue, purple, etc.
One half of a complete picture (or frame) interval
(the three characteristics of a TV color signal are
containing all of the odd, or all of the even, lines in
chrominance, luminance, and hue). White, black, and
interlaced scanning. One scan of a TV screen is called a
gray are not considered hues.
field; two fields are required to make a complete picture
(which is a frame). Hue Rotation
Hue rotate affects the color of the entire video signal by
Frame rotating the input video hues. This produces an output
One complete picture consisting of two fields of
video signal with colors that are shifted from their
interlaced scanning lines.
original hues. By rotating colors around the wheel, hue
File Transfer Protocol values will shift. For example, a clockwise rotation where
A network protocol that is used to transfer files from one yellows become orange, reds become magenta, blues
host computer to another over a TCP-based network. become green. The more rotation applied, the further
around the wheel colors are shifted.
Gain
Gain represents the range of signal values present in a Key
video signal from a lowest to a highest point (from black An effect produced by cutting a hole in the background
to white for example). Increasing gain expands this range, video, then filling the hole with video or matte from
while decreasing gain compresses this range. Clipping another source. Key source video cuts the hole, key fill
occurs if applied gain changes cause output signal values
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video fills the hole. The video signal used for cut and fill A key effect in which the same video signal serves as
can come from the same, or separate, sources. both the key signal and key fill.
Key Alpha Shaped Key
The video signal which cuts a hole in the background An additive key where the Key Alpha cuts a hole based
video to make a key effect possible. Also called Key on the monochrome value of the alpha. Shades of gray
Video or Source. In practice, this signal controls when are translated into either white or black, giving the key
a video mixer circuit will switch from background to key a hard edge. Shaped Key alphas are sometimes used with
fill video. Character Generators to cut very precise holes for the
fill.
Key Invert
An effect that reverses the polarity of the key source so Split Key
that the holes in the background are cut by dark areas of A Split key allows you to assign a different alpha source
the key source instead of bright areas. for a key than the fill/alpha associations that are set up
during configuration or to use a separate alpha source
Key Mask
for a Self key.
A keying technique in which a pattern is combined with
the key source to block out unwanted portions of the key Tally
source. An indicator which illuminates when the associated
button, or control, is selected or is on-air.
Key Video
A video input which is timed to fill the hole provided by Unshaped Key
the key source video. An example of key video is the A multiplicative key where the Key Alpha cuts a hole
video output of a character generator. based on the gradient values of the alpha. Shades of gray
are translated into transparency levels, giving the key a
Linear Key
Linear keys make it possible to fully specify the soft edge. Unshaped Key alphas can also be considered
transparency of a key from opaque, through transparent, true linear alphas. Key alphas are set to unshaped by
to fully off. The transparency is specified by the key default.
alpha that is associated with the key video. A keyer
capable of a linear key converts the key signal voltage
directly to the transparency effect on the screen.
Mnemonics
A green, orange, or yellow display used to show the
names of a source above or below the source button or
used as a custom command or pattern button.
Offsets
Offsets shift the video signal by a set amount. Depending
on the offset applied, different parts or all of the video
signal may be affected. Clipping occurs if applied offsets
cause output signal values to fall outside the allowable
range.
Pre-Delay
A pre-delay is a delay that is inserted into a transition
between the triggering of a GPI output and performing
the transition. The length of the pre-delay is usually the
length of time your video server requires to start playing
a clip or your character generator required to load a page.
RossTalk
An ethernet based protocol that allows allow the control
over Ross devices using plain english commands.
Standard-Definition
A standard definition (480i or 576i) video signal.
Self Key
46 • Glossary — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

Index
8 DVEs 33 Diagnostics (continued)
Software Version 39
DIP Switches
A 34, 40–41
Analog 1 (RAM test) 41
17 3 (IP address) 34
Formats 17 Double-Press Rate 30
Ancillary Data 21
Ancillary Mode 39 E
Aspect Ratio 16
Aspect Ratio Conversion Editor Mode 30
16 External Reference 39
Full 16
Letterbox 16 F
Pillarbox 16
Zoom 16 Fan#1 OK 39
Audio Mixer Control 9 Fan#2 OK 39
Auto Key 18 Field Dominance 39
Auto Trans Second Press 29 FlexiClean 21
Format Conversion 13
B FPGA Temperature 39
Frame Synchronizer 13
Background Double-Press 29 FTP Connection 35
BlackStorm Control 9
Bus Maps 19 G
Button Inserts 19
Glow, See Color Schemes
GPI
C 20, 30, 36
Calibration 39 Assign to Source 20
Camera Control 9 NEXT Button Trigger 30
Clean Feed 21 Setup 36
Color Correction GPO Tally 37
25–26
Proc Amp 25 H
RGB 26
Color Schemes 29 HDMI
Component Input 17 17
Composite Input 17 Formats 17
Control, External Devices 9
Copy Logs 39 I
CPU Temperature 39
Inputs
17
D MultiMedia 17
DashBoard Video 17
39
Status 39 M
Device Control 9
Diagnostics Memories
39–40 30
Copy Logs 39 Recall Behavior 30
Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Index • 47

Memory Bank Button 30 Personality (continued)
Mnemonic Source Names 18 Sleep/PwrSve 31
MultiMedia Inputs 17 Trans 31
MultiViewer Transition Area
22 29
Ancillary Source 22 Auto Remove Key 29
Embedded Audio 22 Transition Rate Units 32
Time-Clock 22 Power-Save Mode 31
Proc Amp 25
Program Row 31
N
Network Connection R
34
Current Settings 34 Real-Time Clock, System 40
Setup 34 Reference
NEXT Button Function 30 12, 15–16
Next Trans Follow 31 External 12
Next Trans Reset 31 Internal 12
Output Sync 15
Setup 12
O
Video Switching Field 16
Outputs Reference OK 39
21 Reference Source 39
Video 21 Resources
Output Synchronizer 15 33
8 DVEs 33
RGB 26
P
RoboCam Control 9
PanelBuilder 28 Roll Clip 31
Personality Roll GPO 31
29–32 RossLinq 35
Auto Trans Second Press 29
Background Double-Press 29 S
BGDDbl 29
DblPrs Speed 30 Serial Number 39
Double-Press Rate 30 Server Control 9
Editor 30 Setup, External Devices 9
Editor Mode 30 Software Version 39
KAuto 2 29 Source Button Names 19
MAuto 2 29 Source Names 18
MemBnk 30 Specifications
MemMLE 30 42–43
Memory Bank Button 30 GPI I/O 43
Memory Recall Behavior 30 Serial Port 42
NextBn Func2 30 Tally 43
NEXT Button 30 Status 39
Next Trans Follow 31 Switching Field 16
Next Trans Reset 31 System Real-Time Clock 40
PGMRow 31
Power-Save Mode 31 T
Program Row 31
Rate 32 Tallies
RemKey 29 23, 37
RlClip 31 GPO 37
Roll GPO 31 Temperature OK 39
48 • Index — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

Time-Clock 22 Video Inputs (continued)
Timecode 39 GPI Device Control 20
Transition Area HDMI 17
29 Mnemonic Names 18
Auto Remove Key 29 Video Mode 39
Transition Rate Units 32 Video Output
Transitions 21–22
37 Ancillary Data 21
GPO Trigger 37 Clean Feed 21
Trigger GPO 37 MultiViewer 22
Video Outputs 21
V Video Server Control 9
Video Source
Video Inputs 19
17–20 Bus Map 19
Auto Key 18
Button Names 19 X
Component 17
Composite 17 XPression Control 9
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Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Contents • 7

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8 • Contents — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

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MultiMedia Inputs (MultiMedia Frame

Device Control LiveEDL

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Features • 9

Memory AI Recall Mode

MLE Effect System

MultiViewer Matte/Wash Generator

10 • Features — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Features • 11

1080pSF 25Hz 1080pSF 25Hz

720p 50Hz 720p 50Hz 1. Press MENU > REF.

12 • Video Reference — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Reference • 13

3. Press the FSFC knob. 7. Press NEXT.

14 • Video Reference — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

1. Press MENU > REF > NEXT > NEXT.

1. Press MENU > REF > NEXT.

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Reference • 15

Full 1. Press MENU > REF.

1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT.

Figure 5: 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox Aspect Ratio Conversion

Figure 6: 4:3 to 16:9 Pillarbox Aspect Ratio Conversion

16 • Video Reference — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Input Setup • 17

18 • Video Input Setup — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

4. Enter the remaining characters in the new name.

7. Use the Color knob to select background color

Control Panel Button Inserts Figure 9: Inserting Film

Insert films can be installed into most buttons on the

To Install a Button Insert

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Input Setup • 19

To Reset the Bus Map

GPI Device Control

To Assign a GPI to a Video Source

20 • Video Input Setup — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

3. Use the Source knob to select the source you

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Outputs • 21

To Set Up Clean Feed 2. Use the MVFrmt knob to select

22 • Video Outputs — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Video Outputs • 23

24 • Video Outputs — Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3)

6. Adjust the hue rotation as follows:

Carbonite Setup Manual (v7.3) — Color Correction • 25