Ross Synergy 100 MD, Operator'S Manual

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1–8 • Introduction Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100)
Product Overview
Ross Video developed the Synergy 100 MD series for live news, live sports and live production.
Because the switcher is the center of the action, it must be powerful and versatile, yet easy to operate.
This operational simplicity frees operators to concentrate on the content — instead of the equipment.
The Synergy 100 MD series (our fifth generation of switchers) was designed with the direct input of
video professionals experienced in news, sports, and mobile production. Key members of the Synergy
100 MD design team are part of an ongoing program where they demonstrate the product, assist with
installations and provide operator training. As a result, the Synergy 100 MD line continues to advance
Ross Video’s traditions — power, ease of use and logical panel layouts.
Product Highlights
The following list summarizes the key features of the Synergy 100 MD:
• Fully Digital System — All switchers in the series are fully digital. This unique concept
simplifies the design, minimizes the power requirements, and reduces the overall cost.
By requiring all A-D and D-A conversion to be performed outside the system, digital
noise stays out of the converters. In addition, customers are guaranteed the latest
converter technology, without burdening the cost of the switcher, and with the added
option to use those converters for other purposes — as they gradually convert to the
digital domain.
• Multi-Definition — The Synergy 100 MD switcher allows you to work in either
Standard Definition or High Definition, supporting 480i (SD 525), 576i (SD 625), 720p,
1080i, 1080p, and 1080pSF video formats.
• Input Matrix — The Synergy 100 MD comes standard with 16 multi-definition video
inputs.
• Stunning Styling in 4 Color Choices — The Synergy 100 MD is sure to impress with
sleek lines, subtle design accents, and colors to match your installation. Classic Black,
Tech Silver, Sport Yellow, and Cool White – the choice is yours, but it won’t be easy!
• Powerful Compact MD Chassis — The Synergy 100 MD multi-definition frame sets a
new standard for small compact chassis capability. The Synergy 100 MD frame has the
potential for 2.5 MLEs (2 Keyers and 1 DSK), 32 Multi-Definition Inputs, 16
Multi-Definition Configurable Outputs, 8 DVE Channels, 13 Internal Keyers, 11
Internal Ethernet-connected Media Stores, and 13 Classes of External Interfaces. Add
Proc Amps, RGB Color Correctors, Utility Buses, FlexiClean™, Preview Overlay,
Linux OS, and a whole lot more, and the result is nothing short of revolutionary.
• Preview Overlay — This powerful feature provides an intuitive way to set up the
extended functions of the Synergy 100 MD. A graphical overlay on the switcher preview
provides plain English set up and programming menus.
• Ethernet Connectivity — Upgrades can be done from a computer using an Ethernet
port on the back of the frame. Images and animations can be copied from a computer to
the switcher’s internal hard drive for use by the Global-Store and MediaCache. The
Ethernet port can also be used to transfer images and animations from the hard drive on
the switcher to a computer. This allows images captures on the switcher to be used
elsewhere in the studio.