Ross Synergy 100 MD, Operator'S Manual

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Synergy 100 MD Operator’s Manual (v7.2 MD-S100) Control Panel Introduction • 2–3
2. Key Bus
The Key Bus row is used to select key sources that can be keyed (electronically cut) into
the background. The Key bus is shared between the three keyers (two Effects Keyers
and a Downstream Keyer ).
3. Effects Keyers Group
The Effects Keyers Group allows you to select the key type and associated parameters
for the Effects keys. Choose between Self Key , Auto Select Key , Chroma Key, and
PST PATT Key . Within the group, you can also select a variety of key modifiers and
parameters. When any button is selected in the group, the Key bus is assigned to the
Effects Keyers .
Electronically, the Effects Keyers are downstream (visually in front) of the background
buses, but upstream (visually in back) of the Downstream Keyer .
4. Memory and Effects Control Groups
The Memory and Effects Control Groups are assignable groups of controls that allow
you to choose wipe patterns and adjust various parameters of the selected pattern. In
addition, the pattern buttons are used to store and recall switcher parameters, and as a
means of navigation within the switcher menu system.
5. Mattes Groups
The Mattes Groups are assignable modules that allow you to adjust matte colors. By
pressing any matte-related button on the switcher, or the
SEL
button beneath the Mattes
display, the Mattes groups are assigned.
6. System Control Group
The System Control Group includes the
SEL
button, which, when used in conjunction
with the
100
,
10
, and
1
buttons, allows the user to navigate through the menu system
and assign transition rates to AUTO TRANS, DSK DISS and FADE TO BLACK auto
transitions. The
MENU
button is used to access the menu system of the Synergy 100
MD switcher.
7. Downstream Keyer Group
The Downstream Keyer Group allows you to select the key type and associated
parameters for the Downstream Key (DSK). Choose between Self Key or Auto Select
Key .
The
CLIP
knob adjusts the luminance, or threshold , level of the key and the
GAIN
knob
adjusts the sharpness or softness of the edges of the key.
With the XFX Board with Dual Border option installed, the
BORD
,
SHDW
, and
OUTL
buttons place a border, drop shadow or outline around the Key.
In addition, there are
CHAR GEN1
and
CHAR GEN2
buttons, which allow you to
pick your favorite CGs for immediate keying.
Note The Effects Keyers Group is used to set up both Key 1 and Key 2.
Each key can be set to a different key type, if desired, and have its own
individual set of key modifiers and parameters.
Note
The XFX Board with Dual Border option is not yet implemented.