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SMC-9901 User Guide (v4.0) Introduction • 7
Introduction
This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the SMC-9901. The following chapters are included:
• “ Introduction ” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “ Hardware Overview ” describes the SMC-9901 hardware features and physical connections.
• “ Physical Installation ” provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the SMC-9901 in your system.
• “ Cabling ” provides an overview of connecting external devices to the SMC-9901.
• “ Warranty and Repair ” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your SMC-9901.
• “ Technical Specifications ”provides the technical specifications for your SMC-9901.
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Edit dialog, click
Apply
.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter
English
.
Referenced Guides
Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the DAC-9516 User Manual .
Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow. For example, if a
step reads “
File > Save As ,” you would select the File menu and then select Save As .
Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
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Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts. They
will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your SMC-9901.
Contacting Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest
telephone.
Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service
and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During business hours (Eastern Time),
technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours and on weekends, a direct emergency technical
support phone line is available. If the technical support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately,