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RCP Series User Guide (v04) Introduction • 9
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ross Video NK-3G144 3G/HD/SDI Multi-Definition SDI Router. With Ross Video’s
reputation for delivering leading-edge routing switcher equipment and our unsurpassed level of customer service
and support, you can look forward to many years of reliable broadcasting. Please read this guide thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
This guide is for system administrators, installers, and operators of the Ross Video NK-3G144 Routing Switcher. It
provides instructions on how to connect the routing switcher system, and how to set up a configuration file for the
routing switcher using DashBoard. It assumes that you are experienced with general broadcast concepts, and that
you are familiar with the planning requirements for a routing switcher system.
• “ Introduction ” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “ Hardware Overview ” provides
• “ Installation ” provides
• “ Setting up a Routing Switcher ” provides
• “ Operating a Routing Switcher ” provides
• “ Maintenance ” provides
• “ NK-3G144 Inputs and Outputs ” provides
• “ Connectors ” provides
• “ Technical Specifications ” provides the specifications for the RCP Series products.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your RCP Series:
• DashBoard User Guide , Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
• NK-NET User Guide , Ross Part Number: 2201DR-002
• NK-IPS User Guide , Ross Part Number: 9807DR-1020
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
Insert Above
.
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 DashBoard User Guide .