Ross Synergy 100 MD, Operator'S Manual

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1–12 • Introduction Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
UltraChrome Advanced Chroma Keyer
The Effects Keyer comes equipped with a “floating” UltraChrome high quality chroma keyer
produced by Ross.
The Ross UltraChrome™ (patent pending) 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. Setup is a breeze with single-touch
auto chroma keying and intuitive touch-up controls. Chroma key shadows can either be extracted
from the source image or simulated using the switcher’s optional border generators.
FlexiClean™ MLE Clean Feed Output
This feature is used for bilingual and live-to-tape productions. It provides a second “program” output
that is derived from a different location than the standard program output. A frequent application is
the recording of shows for later airing without “call in” phone numbers inserted.
The clean feed can come from before or between the Keyers. The diagram below illustrates the
possible clean feed configurations with the
MultiDSK™ (DSK 4 and DSK 5) installed.
Clean Feed Modes in MultiDSK
Effects Functions (Preview Overlay)
The Effects function makes it possible to present various types of useful information on the two
preview outputs. The overlay can be displayed according to user preferences. A variety of overlay
information is available:
• The “ Safe Title and Safe Action Area ” overlay places a SMPTE standard safe title or
safe action area indication over the switcher’s main preview output.
~ Safe title is a box that outlines the area within which the vast majority of home TV
sets will be able to read text.
~ Safe action area is a box that outlines the region within which viewers should be
able to follow the action on the screen.
• The “ Center Cross Hairs ” overlay places cross hairs on the preview output to indicate
the center of the picture. It is useful in the alignment of text and other information.
Powerful and Intuitive Control Panel
The Synergy 100 MD is packed with features that make it easy and enjoyable to put together a great
production. Here’s a quick list of product highlights:
• Transition Preview — This allows you to rehearse your next transition using a wipe or
dissolve on the preview monitor before using it on air. A Ross Patent.
• 3 Axis Joystick — This is the same high quality joystick used on all our switchers. Not
only does this provide an intuitive and precise control over Squeeze & Tease MD and
KEY 1 KEY 2 DSK 1 MultiDSK 4 MultiDSK 5
BKGD
PST
PGM
CLEAN
FEED 2
CLEAN
FEED 1
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CLEAN