Features
Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Black
Series Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher.
The Carbonite Black series builds on the Ross Video
reputation for designing switchers that fit the needs of
any production environment.
Analog Reference Input and Output
The switcher supports both external and internal
reference sources. The external reference can be an
input from a house sync to the single reference input
BNC. The internal reference can also be used as a
house sync with selectable tri-level sync or analog
black burst with independent H/V settings for each of
the two reference output BNCs.
Although tri-level sync is recommended as your
reference source for all HD applications, analog black
burst can be used when operating the switcher.
UHDTV1 Video Formats
The switcher supports UHDTV1 3840×2160 59.94Hz
and 50Hz in quad link UHD-2SI (3Gb/s and 12Gb/s)
and UHD-QSD video formats.
Integrated Up/Down Converters
All switchers come with integrated up/down converters
and frame synchronizers (FSFC) capable of converting
1080p, 1080i, 720p, and UHD-QSD to UHD-2SI and
back again on output, at the same frequency.
Custom Controls
This feature brings the power of macros to the switcher
operator. Button presses, menu selections, event
commands, or even the switcher state can be recorded
to a custom control with pauses or holds between the
events. A simple button press can play these events
back again. Step through complex show openings as
easily as pressing Custom Control buttons 1, 2, then 3.
Device Control
The switcher can control a number of external
devices, such as video servers and robotic cameras. For
a complete list of supported devices, and information
on how to set up and control these devices, visit the
Ross Video website (
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DVE (Fly Key)
The advanced 2D DVE comes standard with each
switcher, and can be used for performing over the
shoulder, or picture in picture shots. This allows all
key types to be zoomed, cropped, and repositioned
horizontally and vertically to create the look you want,
or you can use one of the useful pre-built 2D effects to
perform 2D background transitions.
Effects Dissolve
The Effects Dissolve feature allows you to interpolate
from one memory to another using a memory recall.
The switcher will interpolate from the starting memory
to the destination memory, creating a smooth, two key
frame effect.
Only elements such as clip level and pattern position
can be interpolated in the effects dissolve. Other
elements, such as crosspoint selection and next
transition data are recalled first, and then the switcher
will slew to the recalled memory.
An effects dissolve can be performed on as many
elements and MEs as required, based on the memory
that is being recalled.
General Purpose Interface (GPI)
The switcher is equipped with 34 GPI I/Os that can be
assigned as either an input or output independently.
The GPI inputs allow the switcher to interface with
peripheral equipment such as editors. Each GPI input
can be used to perform simple editing and switcher
functions such as fade to black or an auto transition.
LiveEDL
Edit Decision Lists (EDL) are files used by non-linear
editing (NLE) suites to aid in post-production. Your
switcher can capture EDL data in a file that you load
into your NLE suite.
Media-Store
Up to 2 independent channels of still/animations are
available switcher-wide, allowing for thousands of full
screen stills and logos that can be cached and used on
the switcher.
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