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Synergy 100 Installation Guide (v16.10-S100)

Introduction • 1–5

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used throughout the text:

Abbreviations

Abbreviation

Definition

A-D

Analog-to-Digital

BKGD

Background Bus

AUX

Auxiliary

Character Generator

D-A

Digital-to-Analog

Distribution Amplifier

DDR

Digital Disk Recorder

DSK

Downstream Keyer

DVE

Digital Video Effects

DVR

Digital Video Recorder

Identification

MLE

Multi-level Effects

PST

Preset Bus

PST PATT

Preset Pattern

Preview

Rack Unit

Technical Director

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder

VDCP

Video Disk Communications Protocol

VTR

Video Tape Recorder

Summary of Contents for Synergy 100

Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited Installation Guide Software Issue 16 10 S100...

Page 2: ...copyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross...

Page 3: ...the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment man...

Page 4: ...rounding conductor in the equipment s supply cord provides this protective earth To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to...

Page 5: ...y approved A C wall plug certified for the country of use is required Alternatively other IEC 320 C 13 type power cords may be used provided that they meet the necessary safety certification requireme...

Page 6: ...ystem before PCB removal A Word About Static Discharge Throughout the many procedures in this guide please observe all static discharge precautions Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environ...

Page 7: ...supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair Return packing shipping and special handling costs are the responsibility of the customer Software upgrades for switchers may occur from t...

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Page 11: ...tting Started 2 3 Unpacking 2 3 A Word About Serial Numbers 2 3 Equipment Overview 2 4 Control Panel Top View 2 4 Control Panel Rear Connector Panel 2 6 Frame Front View 2 7 Frame Rear Connector Panel...

Page 12: ...onnection 4 4 Input Verification 4 4 Pushbutton Inserts 4 5 Control Panel Pushbutton Inserts 4 5 Aux Bus Panel Pushbutton Inserts 4 6 Output Connection 4 7 Connecting and Verifying Outputs 4 8 Output...

Page 13: ...ux Panel GPI Programming 8 12 Field Dominance 8 13 Personality Setup 8 15 Transition Preview 8 15 DSK Drop 8 16 Sleep Time 8 17 Menu Button Setup 8 18 Auto Recall Setup 8 19 GPI Mode 8 19 Show Knob Va...

Page 14: ...tputs 10 6 Output Characteristics 10 7 Pinouts 10 8 Frame Pinouts 10 8 Control Panel Pinouts 10 14 Remote Aux Panel Pinouts 10 17 Aux Panel Programming Mode Summary 10 20 Appendix B Hardware Options 1...

Page 15: ...nstallation Guide v16 10 S100 Contents v Appendix D Installation Worksheets 13 In This Appendix 13 1 Input Worksheet 13 2 Output Worksheet 13 3 Standard Frame GPI Input Worksheet 13 4 Glossary of Term...

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Page 17: ...y 100 SD digital video production switcher You have purchased the power and versatility of an advanced Multi Level Effects MLE digital switcher that is ready to take on all creative challenges in toda...

Page 18: ...dditional Installation Setups provides instructions for additional setup procedures such as setting up outputs clean feed GPIs and DSK Drop Chapter 9 Completing Setup provides instructions for storing...

Page 19: ...guide Rear panel connectors are indicated in bold faced upper case letters For example The AUX 1 connector is Control Panel buttons are indicated in bold faced upper case letters using a sans serif fo...

Page 20: ...me both refer to the Synergy switcher s electronics frame Operator and User refer to the person who uses the Synergy 100 production switcher Panel and Control Panel both refer to the Synergy switcher...

Page 21: ...Bus AUX Auxiliary CG Character Generator D A Digital to Analog DA Distribution Amplifier DDR Digital Disk Recorder DSK Downstream Keyer DVE Digital Video Effects DVR Digital Video Recorder ID Identifi...

Page 22: ...e 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 the...

Page 23: ...preset pattern and chroma key capabilities The Downstream Keyer provides self and auto select keys A key border can be generated on the downstream key if the optional border card is installed With th...

Page 24: ...on the Program Preset bus thus simplifying installation and your ability to customize the panel layout Inputs can be used for either video or alpha channels Panel Tallies There are 16 panel tallies o...

Page 25: ...to route video to monitors DVE channels still stores tape machines etc Aux Buses 3 through 10 can be used to route any untimed signals to other external sources including Black as supplied by the 601...

Page 26: ...during a background transition when they will be red KEY bus crosspoints will be lit orange when the key is not on air and red when the key is contributing to the program output The secret till lit L...

Page 27: ...other information The Menu Bkgd gives you the option of placing a blue background behind the menu as opposed to having the text on top of the preview output Digital Reference The Synergy 100 switcher...

Page 28: ...alizer module that installs on the Frame Processor Board Please call Ross Video Technical Support for more details Squeeze Tease One Squeeze Tease option puts the power of a simple 2 D two dimensional...

Page 29: ...pe patterns and DVE effects Please note All border edge effects can be modified through the parameters of X and Y position border size border color density and glow giving a soft defocused look The Fl...

Page 30: ...me via a single six conductor Telco control cable Typical applications include routing signals to one or more DVE channels and switching a monitor between various signals Up to eight Aux panels can be...

Page 31: ...tors The control panel and frame can be separated by a maximum of 1 000 feet 305 meters A 33 foot 10 meter control panel cable is supplied as standard with the switcher If cable lengths other than 10...

Page 32: ...ss personnel During business hours eastern standard time technical support personnel are available by telephone any time After hours and on weekends a direct emergency technical support phone line is...

Page 33: ...button hold down 9 Fixed settings 10 Bank selectable via the Auto Trans System Control display 11 Centre mark and safe title only Feature Synergy 100 Synergy 1 GVG 110 100 Ross 210A D Ross 216A D 100...

Page 34: ...Border Generator 4 Yes Yes Yes Yes DVE Send No Yes Yes Yes Editor Interface Yes Yes Yes Yes External DSKs up to 2 No Yes No No Frame Tallies Yes Yes Yes Yes Panel Tallies Yes 2 Yes 2 No Yes 2 Redunda...

Page 35: ...g Started Equipment Overview Installation at a Glance Hardware Installation Installing the Control Panel Installing Optional Remote Aux Bus Panels Installing the Electronics Frame Connecting Frame Pow...

Page 36: ...ischarge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling the switcher circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is...

Page 37: ...the Synergy 1 electronics frame with circuit boards installed inside the frame itself Box 3 contains the remote Aux panels coax cables and all other options and accessories Once the boxes are unpacke...

Page 38: ...iew Control Panel Rear Connector Panel Frame Front View Frame Rear Connector Panel View Control Panel Top View The following figure illustrates a top view of the Synergy 100 control panel Full details...

Page 39: ...ortant Accessory Identification This control panel must be used with the Synergy 1 Rack Frame In addition the power supply used must be the Globtek Inc Power Adaptor Model GT 21097 4812 EFFECTS CONTRO...

Page 40: ...is provided for those users who wish to use a Telco control cable supplied to connect their Synergy 100 panel to the frame 5 Tally Connectors Two 12 pin connectors labeled TALLY 1 and TALLY 2 are pro...

Page 41: ...serting the power supply The tray houses the power supply and frame fan For chassis cooling note that air flows in from the sides of the frame across the circuit boards and out the rear exhaust port 4...

Page 42: ...ower supply 12 5 10 and 15V Under normal operating conditions each should be lit green 1 Fan Exhaust Vent 2 Power Connector 3 Power Supply LEDs 4 Synergy 100 Panel Connector 5 Aux Panel Connector 6 Ro...

Page 43: ...12 GPI outputs and 12 GPI inputs 9 Tally Connectors Two 12 pin connectors labeled TALLY are provided for a total of 16 optional tally relays 10 Editor Connector One 9 pin D RS 422 connector labeled ED...

Page 44: ...ys untimed One optional clean feed output CLEAN One digital reference input 601 REF IN If DAs are required to provide additional outputs for a particular signal contact Ross Video or your Ross Video d...

Page 45: ...haracter generator key alpha and video input signals Connect the tallies Connect and set up the general purpose interface inputs Configure the switcher personality according to your installation requi...

Page 46: ...k or console cutout and the other which simply can be set on the desktop Use the following procedure to install the control panel into a desk or console cutout 1 For in console installation measure yo...

Page 47: ...measuring for the cutout it is recommended that you place the front lip of the panel within four inches 10 16 cm of the console front as shown in the diagram Synergy 100 Control Panel Cutout Dimensio...

Page 48: ...n order to install the optional sliding shelf The shelf itself is installed at the bottom with 4 RUs above it providing the space required for the Synergy 100 control panel 2 Attach the front of the s...

Page 49: ...el on top of the shelf with the four holes on the bottom of the control panel lining up with the four holes on the shelf 8 Insert the four 8 x screws supplied up through the underside of the shelf int...

Page 50: ...assignable or dedicated panels control a single Aux Bus output Assignable Remote Aux Panel Front Assignable Remote Aux Bus Panels act as a 20 x 8 routing switcher enabling the user to assign any one o...

Page 51: ...e section Pinouts on page 10 8 4 Remote Connector One 6 pin RJ 12 Telco connector is provided for daisy chaining the remote panel to the next remote Aux panel in line Refer to the section Remote Aux P...

Page 52: ...equipment rack Install the frame for maximum stability during operation and in such a way as to allow adequate ventilation Ensure that both sides of the frame are clear so that switcher air flow is n...

Page 53: ...A C line cord rated for a minimum 10A at 250V and certified for the country of use Protective Earth The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided This prot...

Page 54: ...he board Frame Jumpers and Switches The following figure illustrates the location of jumpers and switches on the front edge of the Frame CPU Board Frame Jumpers and Switches Caution All product servic...

Page 55: ...age device Up Software can be upgraded from a storage device such as a floppy disk or USB key Refer to Chapter 2 Installation and Setup in your Synergy 100 Squeeze Tease 3D WARP Owner s Guide for inst...

Page 56: ...e Disk Recall Menu will be greyed out and selecting Recall All will recall everything except the installation Down Installation settings can be changed without restriction However upon exiting the men...

Page 57: ...led or Up position System Reset Notes Please note the following important point regarding the system reset function Note Place the switch in the Up position when you want to restrict access to install...

Page 58: ...ppy disk drive of the Synergy 100 Switcher OR Insert a USB key into the USB port of the Synergy 100 Switcher You must wait 5 seconds after inserting the USB key into the USB port before you can save s...

Page 59: ...Jumper on page 2 25 Software Upgrade Jumper 3 Power on the frame 4 At this time a message will appear in the four character displays asking you if you have saved your memories to disk If you have not...

Page 60: ...display the word Quit and press SEL This will cause the frame to boot without upgrading the software and give you a chance to save your setups to a USB key Refer to the section System Backup on page 2...

Page 61: ...upgrade and will be displayed until the process is complete USB UPGD FAIL This message informs you that the Synergy 100 control panel has failed to upgrade Contact Ross Video Technical Support for mo...

Page 62: ...e been installed in your system and allows you to link to the Software Options Menu Verify that all options ordered are installed If not contact Ross Video Technical Support Use the following procedur...

Page 63: ...s variable states that the Squeeze Tease 2D option card is installed 3D This variable states that the Squeeze Tease 3D DVE option card is installed In the sample menu of step 1 the Squeeze Tease 3D DV...

Page 64: ...to display the Options Menu Press 0 Software Options to display the Software Options Menu Software Options Menu 2 Call Ross Video Technical Support Refer to the section A Word about Technical Support...

Page 65: ...will be highlighted by changing color 6 Press the 1 button to scroll through the digits 7 When you have scrolled to the correct number for that digit press SEL to enter the number The next digit in l...

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Page 67: ...main frame reference and monitor connections A preliminary functional check procedure is also provided The following topics are discussed in this chapter Cabling Control Cable Installation Remote Aux...

Page 68: ...the following procedure to install the control cable between the electronics frame and the control panel Frame to Control Panel Interconnection Synergy Electronics Frame Connectors PGM PANEL AUX Syner...

Page 69: ...ur system includes remote Aux Bus panels one serial cable is shipped with each panel There are two types of cable available Aux panel cables with standard 10 meter lengths Non standard cables with len...

Page 70: ...instructions Reference Signal Connection A digital reference signal must be connected to the switcher Please note Connect the digital reference signal to the connector marked 601 REF IN on the rear o...

Page 71: ...ht hand side of the electronics frame inside the front cover Remove the front cover and turn on the POWER switch 3 On the frame ensure that the POWER ON LED is lit on the front of the frame and that a...

Page 72: ...Refer to the section Frame Jumpers and Switches on page 2 20 for more information on the frame RESET switch Software Reset The software reset function is performed in the Effects Control and System Co...

Page 73: ...rol panel In a reset or default condition the following buttons and indicators will be lit The first input typically BLACK is selected on the PGM and PST buses On the combined KEY bus KEY1 is lit and...

Page 74: ...he reference connection Check that a valid digital reference is connected to the 601 REF IN connector The system will not output video if the reference signal is invalid or not present If you have the...

Page 75: ...You will complete input and output worksheets connect inputs and alpha signals install all pushbutton inserts and connect your switcher outputs The following topics are discussed in this chapter Input...

Page 76: ...etc Using the above recommendations complete the following input worksheet The majority of this data will be used in the section Setting Up BNC Inputs on page 6 3 to complete the configuration of eac...

Page 77: ...nary Video Installation 4 3 Input Worksheet BNC Input Input Type Auto Key Shaped Audio Chan1 Audio Chan2 Panel Button Tally Number sample 1 Other 10 Chan 1 Group 2 5 12 sample 2 Alpha Yes Group 1 NONE...

Page 78: ...efault mapping is still in effect Re mapping per your input worksheet will be performed in the section Setting Up BNC Inputs on page 6 3 During this procedure you can map any input to any button on a...

Page 79: ...film Control Panel Pushbutton Inserts Use the following procedure to install all control panel pushbutton inserts Use the diagram below for reference Control Panel Pushbutton Insert 1 Cut out the desi...

Page 80: ...pushbutton inserts Use the diagram below for reference Remote Aux Panel Pushbutton Inserts 1 Cut out designation film inserts for Aux Bus pushbuttons in all remote Aux panels Note that the inserts us...

Page 81: ...the section Output Worksheet on page 13 3 to make extra copies Primary Output Worksheet Output Connector Synergy 100 Destination PGM 1 PGM 2 PV 1 PV 2 AUX 1 Not yet implemented AUX 2 Not yet implemen...

Page 82: ...or a routing switcher ensure that you can monitor the input signal to the specific device Note The optional Clean Feed output is software configurable using the menu The Preview Overlay signal appear...

Page 83: ...16 10 S100 Using the Menu System 5 1 Using the Menu System In This Chapter This chapter introduces the menu system of the Synergy 100 SD Switcher The following topics are discussed in this chapter Men...

Page 84: ...he menu Each button has its own specific function Synergy 100 Control Panel 1 ASPECT Button The ASPECT button lights to indicate that the Aspect knob is functional and can be used to scroll through va...

Page 85: ...ressing the DOWN ARROW 10 button will send you DOWN to the next menu heading 7 UP 1 Button Pressing the UP ARROW 1 button will send you back UP to the previous menu heading 8 SEL Button Pressing the S...

Page 86: ...ing number in the Effects Control Group When selected the information for that heading will be set in cyan A heading is greyed out to indicate that the value can not be changed The Reserved headings w...

Page 87: ...blue The background can be changed in the Effects Menu Note If you have the Squeeze Tease WARP option installed and the 3D Fan is not installed or not functioning properly a Help message is displayed...

Page 88: ...5 6 Using the Menu System Synergy 100 Installation Guide v16 10 S100...

Page 89: ...s As you follow each procedure you are in effect building a database that is used by the switcher to provide the desired names sources Key and fill associations and overall switcher functionality The...

Page 90: ...k BNC 1 16 Yes No MENU Exit 100 Previous SEL Accept 10 Down 1 Up Inputs 0 Inputs 1 Panel 2 Tally 3 Audio MENU Exit 100 Previous 10 Down 1 Up SEL Accept 1 10 SHIFT 1 10 None BKGD Black Shift RevShift B...

Page 91: ...throughout the system particularly with regard to filtering subsequent BNC setup menus based on specific input types Use the following procedure to set your inputs 1 Navigate to the Inputs Menu as fol...

Page 92: ...such as cameras routing switcher feeds the fill portion of still stores or DVEs and other devices that provide both FILL and KEY sources Alpha Use this option when an alpha signal also known as a key...

Page 93: ...llies 1 Navigate to the Inputs Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu Press 1 Inputs to display the Inputs Menu Inputs Menu 2 Press 2 Tally to display the Tally Menu Tally Menu 3 Select t...

Page 94: ...o trigger the tally relay when the selected BNC is chosen on the selected Aux Bus For example if Tally 8 is associated with BNC 8 and its type is Aux Bus 5 the relay closes whenever BNC 8 is selected...

Page 95: ...utton to accept the new settings 5 Assign a Keying mode to the selected Auto Selected Key as follows Press 4 Shaped Press the right SEL button to toggle the Shaped setting between Yes and No as follow...

Page 96: ...ly without making any changes The system returns to the previously stored settings This completes the procedure for setting up an alpha input Setting Up Panel Buttons As the last step in the BNC confi...

Page 97: ...as follows Press 1 Input Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select the input you want to assign to the selected button Press the right SEL button to accept the new settings 5 Press MENU...

Page 98: ...ed to the switcher is putting out a signal These will include cameras VTRs DVEs character generators still stores etc 3 Using your Input Worksheet as a guide press each control panel button on the PGM...

Page 99: ...that has previously been defined as the fill for a key signal 5 After adjusting the Clip and Gain if required visually check the key s appearance on the Preview monitor The assigned alpha signal shou...

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Page 101: ...Chapter This chapter provides instructions for setting up communication parameters with external equipment such as editors and audio mixers The following topics are discussed Communication Menu Trees...

Page 102: ...eyed None GVG100 GVG200 GVG4000 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 RS232 RS422 None Greyed 7 Monitor 8 Option 9 Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Wipe Bttn OR Odd Even None Communication 0 Port 1 Type Editor...

Page 103: ...Odd 5 Protocol 6 Input RS232 None Main Menu Synergy 100 0 Effects 1 Inputs 2 Outputs 3 GPIs 4 Communication vX XX S100 5 Disk 6 Personality 7 Options 8 S T 3D 9 Default Periph1 Periph2 Audio Ser Tally...

Page 104: ...n 1 Up Communication 0 Port 1 Type Periph2 Ser Tally MENU Exit 100 Previous 10 Down 1 Up SEL Accept 2 Device 3 Baud 4 Parity Contrib 38400 Odd 5 Protocol 6 Input RS232 None Periph1 Periph2 Ser Tally A...

Page 105: ...rotocol 6 Input RS232 None 7 Monitor 8 Option 9 Rate Rate 24 Monitor 0 Port 1 Format Panel Hex MENU Exit 100 Previous 10 Down 1 Up SEL Accept 2 Tx Rx 3 Freeze 4 Clear Rx No 5 Address 000 Main Menu Syn...

Page 106: ...ompleted the editor can control the Synergy 1 frame and Synergy 100 panel with a variety of standard and advanced edit control functions Use the following procedure to set up communication with an ext...

Page 107: ...00 Use this option to assign an editor to the Editor port using the GVG 4000 Editor protocol Press the right SEL button to accept the new settings 4 Select the baud rate for the editor you have connec...

Page 108: ...into Active mode once a Break and address has been received This is the default setting No Use this option to enable the Synergy 100 switcher to remain in Active mode and the editor does not have to...

Page 109: ...e Use this option to assign an Editware editor Sony Use this option to assign a Sony editor Generic Use this option to assign an editor that is produced by a company not listed here Press the right SE...

Page 110: ...0 Confirm to accept the changes Press 1 Cancel to exit the menus safely without making any changes The system returns to the previously stored settings This completes the procedure for setting up the...

Page 111: ...es from the switcher to the Remote Audio Mixer In order to properly complete this procedure you will need the following software options cables and equipment Small Audio Mixer Interface This is the so...

Page 112: ...IN port on the MIDIator Connect the other end of the MIDI Cable to the MIDI OUT port on the Remote Audio Mixer 5 Set up the MIDIator to Multiple Burst as follows Set the B A switch to B Set the S M sw...

Page 113: ...eripheral port that is connected to the audio mixer Press the right SEL button to accept the new settings 3 Assign a peripheral port to Audio as follows Press 1 Type Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 o...

Page 114: ...udio Mixer to determine the correct setting Press the right SEL button to accept the new settings 8 Select the converter you want to use for communicating with the Audio Mixer as follows Press 9 Conve...

Page 115: ...Yamaha DM1000 Yamaha 01V Please note the following important information regarding the Yamaha 01V audio mixer The Synergy 100 connects to the Yamaha 01V via the Synergy 1 frame s Peripheral ports 1 or...

Page 116: ...table to set the indicated parameters 3 Press ENTER to save your changes Note For RS 232 cables only pins 2 3 and 5 should be connected All other pins must be disconnected Important True RS 232 is on...

Page 117: ...to MIDI IN port of the Yamaha 01V96 Please note the following important information regarding the Yamaha 01V96 audio mixer Baud rate 38400 Parity none Data bits 8 Stop bit 1 The following pin outs are...

Page 118: ...er Dial to set this to MIDI 4 Press the SETUP tab to display the MIDI SETUP Menu 5 Use the Cursor buttons to navigate to the following you will have to press ENTER after each selection Tx CH Use the P...

Page 119: ...following important information regarding the Yamaha DM1000 audio mixer Baud rate 38400 Parity none Data bits 8 Stop bit 1 The following pin outs are required for the NULL modem cable n c Not connect...

Page 120: ...arameter Dial to set this to SERIAL 4 Press the MIDI function button in the Display Access Group to display the MIDI Menu 5 Press the SETUP tab to display the MIDI SETUP Menu 6 Use the Cursor buttons...

Page 121: ...s follow the BNC inputs to air on a transition Use the following procedure to assign audio channels or groups to an input BNC 1 Navigate to the Inputs Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Me...

Page 122: ...nnel or group you want to assign to the selected input BNC You can select between the following NONE Use this option when no audio channel is connected Chan 1 to Chan 16 Use this option when a single...

Page 123: ...els can be linked to a single BNC Use the following procedure to assign audio channels to an Audio Group 1 Navigate to the Inputs Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu Press 1 Inputs to...

Page 124: ...gs 6 Assign a second audio channel to the selected Audio Group as follows Press 2 Channel 2 Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select a second audio channel to include in this group You...

Page 125: ...select the audio channel that you want to set a level for Press the right SEL button to accept the new settings 4 Assign a level for the selected audio channel as follows Press 1 Level Use the UP ARR...

Page 126: ...transition will be performed at the same rate as the video transition If the Fader handle is used to perform a manual transition the audio transition will progress at the same rate as the Transition...

Page 127: ...the Installation Change Screen 4 Accept or cancel these changes as follows Press 0 Confirm to accept the changes Press 1 Cancel to exit the menus safely without making any changes The system returns...

Page 128: ...Main Menu on the Preview Overlay Press 4 Communication to display the Communication Menu Communication Menu Serial Tally 2 Select the peripheral port that is connected to the serial tally interface d...

Page 129: ...tally interface device you have connected to the port as follows Press 3 Baud Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select the baud rate for the serial tally interface device Refer to the...

Page 130: ...ocedure for setting up a serial tally interface device on a peripheral port Contribution Serial Tally Extra Options The Contribution protocol has extra options that must be setup to properly communica...

Page 131: ...e device when the switcher starts sending data as follows Press 8 Option Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select Start Press the right SEL button to accept the new settings Press 9 St...

Page 132: ...Tallies L A S T protocol enables you to inform external devices of a key crosspoint change before the crosspoint change is performed on any bus of the Synergy switcher When a key source changes the L...

Page 133: ...e changes Press 1 Cancel to exit the menus safely without making any changes The system returns to the previously stored settings This completes the procedures for setup of the Look Ahead Serial Tally...

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Page 135: ...instructions for additional installation setup procedures The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Additional Installation Setup Menu Tree Setting Up Outputs Setting Up Remote Aux Panels Re...

Page 136: ...installation process please heed the following note Important Ensure that the Installation Enable Jumper DIP Switch 4 SW7 on the Frame CPU Board is in the Down position This position allows all insta...

Page 137: ...16 9 0 7FF BeforeKeys AfterKeys BeforeDSK MENU Exit 100 Previous SEL Accept 10 Down 1 Up MENU Exit 100 Previous SEL Accept 10 Down 1 Up 3 Ancillary data Personality Synergy 100 0 Trans PV 1 DSK Drop O...

Page 138: ...io Use the following procedure to set the output aspect ratio 1 Navigate to the Outputs Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu on the Preview Overlay Press 2 Outputs to display the Output...

Page 139: ...the Outputs Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu on the Preview Overlay Press 2 Outputs to display the Outputs Menu Outputs Menu 2 Adjust the reference delay of the switcher as follows...

Page 140: ...eview Overlay Press 2 Outputs to display the Outputs Menu Outputs Menu 2 Set the Clean Feed of the switcher as follows Press 2 Clean Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select the point...

Page 141: ...ontal blanking Vertical Horizontal Blanking Area Use the following procedure to adjust the ancillary data parameters 1 Navigate to the Outputs Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu on th...

Page 142: ...t as follows Press 2 Image starts at Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select the image start point As the line number increases the legend area displays additional S s with line numbe...

Page 143: ...set up the Aux Bus output that a specific Remote Aux Panel controls and to program the access rights for each Aux Bus output With the programming mode in effect selected buttons or crosspoints on each...

Page 144: ...signable panel perform the following steps at each assignable panel connected to the switcher For dedicated panels skip down to the next Ensure that the panel is in programming mode with the on air LE...

Page 145: ...emote Aux panel and the local control panel Flashing When the button s light is flashing the associated Aux Bus is in follow or view only mode You can follow what crosspoints are being selected remote...

Page 146: ...ccur All remote panels both assignable and dedicated are placed in programming mode On all panels the on air LED flashes to alert you that programming mode is now in effect 4 Go to the first assignabl...

Page 147: ...to the next Each video frame is composed of an Odd Field and an Even Field Field 1 and Field 2 respectively Use the following procedure to set up the Field Dominance feature 1 Navigate to the Outputs...

Page 148: ...ion Change Screen 4 Accept or cancel these changes as follows Press 0 Confirm to accept the changes Press 1 Cancel to exit the menus safely without making any changes The system returns to the previou...

Page 149: ...g the EFFECTS CONTROL buttons Display fine tune values in the SYSTEM CONTROL area when using knobs in the MATTES or KEYERS areas Transition Preview The Trans Preview mode allows you to preview a compl...

Page 150: ...Menu Personality Menu 2 Toggle the 1 DSK Drop button between Auto and Manual as follows Manual Use this option to set the DSK Drop to take sources on the PGM Bus and have no effect on the DSK the key...

Page 151: ...e UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to scroll to the desired time interval between 1 minute and 240 minutes If you wish to turn the sleep mode off scroll down past 1 minute to Off and press SEL P...

Page 152: ...have a single press of the MENU button to enable or disable the Editor and a double press to display the menu Menu Only Use this option to have the MENU button strictly for accessing the menu system...

Page 153: ...issolve feature activated Off Use this option to disable the Effects Dissolve button You must now press the Effects Dissolve button during memory recalls in order to slew the switcher setup from its c...

Page 154: ...to select a display time for the knob fine tuning values You can choose between the following 0 Use this option to not display any knob fine tuning knobs This is the default setting 1 5 Use this opti...

Page 155: ...10 Down 1 Up GPI 1 12 None AutoTrans Cut FTB MLE DSK Low High Edge Level Frame GPIs 0 Input 1 Function GPI 1 Cut 2 Area 3 Polarity FTB Low 4 Type Edge MENU Exit 100 Previous SEL Accept 10 Down 1 Up Re...

Page 156: ...standard Frame GPI Input worksheet To avoid marking up the Installation Guide use the blank worksheet provided in the the section Standard Frame GPI Input Worksheet on page 13 4 to make extra copies...

Page 157: ...n the rear of the Synergy frame Refer to the section Standard GPI Connections on page 8 26 for wiring instructions Use the following procedure to set up Frame GPIs 1 Navigate to the Frame GPI Setup Me...

Page 158: ...Use this option when you want the transition to happen as a cut AutoTrans Use this option when you want the transition to happen at a predetermined rate GPI Trigger Functions Transition Control Group...

Page 159: ...K Cut or a DSK Dissolve in the Transition Control area Press the right SEL button to accept the new settings 7 Set the polarity for the select port of the incoming GPI trigger as follows Press 3 Polar...

Page 160: ...heet as a guide you will wire each GPI port that you have assigned to source devices The GPI connector is located on the rear of the frame as shown on the following diagram GPI Connector Using the Sta...

Page 161: ...mode of each Remote Aux Panel that will be used for remote GPIs Each remote GPI port is dedicated exclusively to the control of Aux Bus signal selection such as using a contact closure from a CCU No o...

Page 162: ...GPI 7 8 Panel 1 Offset 0 GPI 8 9 Panel 2 Offset 1 GPI 1 10 Panel 2 Offset 1 GPI 2 11 Panel 2 Offset 1 GPI 3 12 Panel 2 Offset 1 GPI 4 13 Panel 2 Offset 1 GPI 5 14 Panel 2 Offset 1 GPI 6 15 Panel 2 Of...

Page 163: ...nel 6 Offset 5 GPI 6 47 Panel 6 Offset 5 GPI 7 48 Panel 6 Offset 5 GPI 8 49 Panel 7 Offset 6 GPI 1 50 Panel 7 Offset 6 GPI 2 51 Panel 7 Offset 6 GPI 3 52 Panel 7 Offset 6 GPI 4 53 Panel 7 Offset 6 GPI...

Page 164: ...losure Momentary action normally open switches are recommended Please note Remote Aux Panel GPI Connector type 9 pin D SUB Female GPI In 1 8 Active low short to ground to activate Run all GPI cables i...

Page 165: ...t SEL button to accept the new settings 4 Select a GPI Input as follows Press 1 GPI Input Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select the GPI input between 1 and 8 that you wish to assign...

Page 166: ...this option to assign an input trigger that causes an override on initial contact closure high to low signal if no override exists currently on this Aux Bus The override remains in effect until the c...

Page 167: ...ure to verify that the proper crosspoints have been selected Notes on Remote Aux Panel Setup Please note the following important points regarding the use of the Override type remote GPIs connected to...

Page 168: ...ion Personality Setup on page 8 15 for GPIO Mode configuration details Use the following procedure to configure a GPI Output 1 Navigate to the GPIs Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu...

Page 169: ...ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to select a polarity type You can choose between the following Low Use this option when the outgoing GPI line is normally high When triggered the selected line goes low to groun...

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Page 171: ...figurations on a storage device such as a floppy disk or USB key and resetting the switcher to factory default values if required The following topics are discussed Disk Menu Tree About the Synergy Fi...

Page 172: ...SEL Accept 2 Recall Personality 3 Recall Installation Disk 0 Recall 1 Store MENU Exit 100 Previous 10 Down 1 Up SEL Accept Store 0 Store All 1 Store Memories MENU Exit 100 Previous 10 Down 1 Up SEL A...

Page 173: ...ers This category stores and recalls all setup and configuration settings When saved to a storage device the default filename INSTALL SYN is used The following data is contained in the file BNC Input...

Page 174: ...lows you to have a variety of switcher files available on multiple floppy disks or USB keys should you need to load different configurations for different clients or different production situations No...

Page 175: ...disk drive The following messages may be displayed on the Synergy 100 control panel during the software upgrade process WAIT USB This message informs you that the Synergy 100 control panel is trying t...

Page 176: ...tions To save a completely new switcher setup once complete To save incremental setups during a long installation process To save completely different switcher setups Use the following procedure to sa...

Page 177: ...wish to save only the two files that pertain to your installation setups proceed as follows Press 2 Personality to save Personality Registers to a storage device The file PERS SYN is saved Press 3 In...

Page 178: ...tten to the file STSEQXX SEQ where XX is the wipe number from 00 to 99 7 During the storing process and depending on the registers being stored the following menu or a variation thereof is displayed o...

Page 179: ...l Synergy 100 Switcher Master Engineering Installation Disk or USB key Today s Date Synergy 100 Software Version This completes the procedure for saving your engineering setups Note Remember that you...

Page 180: ...ll be overwritten when you recall files 1 Navigate to the Disk Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu Press 5 Disk to display the Disk Menu Disk Menu 2 Insert a storage device as follows...

Page 181: ...tion installed your 3D memories will also be recalled from the file ST3DMEM SYN Press 2 Recall Personality to recall Personality Registers Registers are loaded from the file PERS SYN Press 3 Recall In...

Page 182: ...m 00 to 99 7 During the recalling process and depending on the registers being recalled the following menu or a variation thereof is displayed on your preview monitor Message Received During Recall Th...

Page 183: ...values Recall Factory Procedure Use the following procedure to restore factory default values 1 Navigate to the Default Menu as follows Press MENU to display the Main Menu Press 9 Default to display t...

Page 184: ...e the default factory settings for the switcher and display the Reset Menu Reset Menu This completes the procedure to restore factory default values Operating Tip Press 1 Cancel to not restore the def...

Page 185: ...the Installation Enable Jumper DIP Switch 4 SW7 on the Frame CPU Board in the Up position This position restricts access to installation settings as follows The Inputs Menu appears in the switcher s...

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Page 187: ...onents Physical Characteristics General Specifications Control Panel Specifications Rack Frame Rack Frame Connector Types Control Panel Connector Types Power Consumption Environmental Video Characteri...

Page 188: ...ponents are standard on all Synergy 1 frames used with Synergy 100 panels Complete Control Panel 2 Pattern Generators Wipes in Program Preset 8 Untimed Aux Buses System Control Area 100 Event Memory S...

Page 189: ...ial Digital Inputs 16 Crosspoint Buttons 10 Serial Digital Outputs 14 15 with optional Clean Feed Matte Generators 5 Parameter Specification Width 16 95 43 05 cm Height 4 33 11 00 cm Depth 15 35 38 99...

Page 190: ...tachable terminal block Important The cable for connecting the Synergy 100 Control Panel to the Synergy 1 Frame is not wired as a standard CAT5 ethernet cable If you need a cable of a specific length...

Page 191: ...he video processing circuitry is air cooled The control panel is convection cooled no fans for silent operation Parameter Specification Input voltage 24V AC rms 40V DC Maximum current 170mA Impedance...

Page 192: ...eference input is SMPTE 259M C External A D conversion is required for analog references Video Outputs Aux 1 and 2 are not yet implemented Please note All outputs are BNC Male 75 ohm Parameter Specifi...

Page 193: ...deo outputs are 10 bit SMPTE 259M C serial digital EDH is inserted into all video outputs except untimed Aux Buses and can be disabled via jumper on a per output basis Parameter Specification Return l...

Page 194: ...ctor 100 110 Panel Connector 210 216 Panel Connector Standard GPI I O Connector AC POWER Editor Connector Pinouts The following table lists pinouts for the EDITOR connector Connector type 9 pin D SUB...

Page 195: ...lay contact closure to TALLY COMMON Male on Frame Female on Connector Connector Supplied CONNECTOR 1 CONNECTOR 2 PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION 1 Tally 1 1 Tally 9 2 Tally 2 2 Tally 10 3 Tally 3 3 Tally 11...

Page 196: ...D SUB Female Format RS 422 Serial RS 232 for Peripheral 2A only Note n c not connected PERIPHERAL 2A ONLY Connector Pinouts Note n c not connected Male on Cable Female on Frame DVE PERIPHERAL 1A PERI...

Page 197: ...male on Frame PANEL Connector Pinouts Pin Function Pin Function 1 TxB Tx 5 ODD EVEN Transmit 2 TxA Tx 6 ODD EVEN Transmit 3 RxB Rx 7 Ground AC coupled 4 RxA Rx 8 Ground AC coupled Male on Cable Female...

Page 198: ...put 2 15 20V Input 27 15 20V Input 3 15 20V Input 28 15 20V Input 4 15 20V Input 29 15 20V Input 5 8 12V Input 30 8 12V Input 6 8 12V Input 31 8 12V Input 7 8 12V Input 32 8 12V Input 8 8 12V Input 33...

Page 199: ...GPI I O Connector Pinouts Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function 1 Ground 10 GPI In 4 19 GPI Out 7 2 GPI In 12 11 GPI In 3 20 GPI Out 6 3 GPI In 11 12 GPI In 2 21 GPI Out 5 4 GPI In 10 13 GPI In 1 22...

Page 200: ...PANEL Connector Pinouts Pin Function Pin Function 1 GND P S Return 9 Xmit Data 2 GND P S Return 10 Xmit Data 3 GND P S Return 11 Xmit Data Shield Drain 4 Lamp 14V 12 RCV Data Shield Drain 5 Lamp 14V 1...

Page 201: ...nput 26 12V Input 2 15 20V Input 27 15 20V Input 3 15 20V Input 28 15 20V Input 4 15 20V Input 29 15 20V Input 5 8 12V Input 30 8 12V Input 6 8 12V Input 31 8 12V Input 7 8 12V Input 32 8 12V Input 8...

Page 202: ...r type 12 pin detachable terminal block Rating Maximum of 10 VA 100 Vmax 0 5 Amax into a non inductive load Format Solid state relay contact closure to TALLY COMMON Male on Cable Female on Control Pan...

Page 203: ...te Aux Panel GPI connector Connector type 9 pin D SUB Female Format Active low short to ground to activate Tally 1 Tally 2 Connector Pinouts CONNECTOR 1 CONNECTOR 2 PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION 1 Tally 1...

Page 204: ...ta Link from Remote Aux Panel to Panel Remote Aux Panel GPI Connector Pinouts Pin Function GPI Pin Function GPI 1 Input 1 6 Input 6 2 Input 2 7 Input 7 3 Input 3 8 Input 8 4 Input 4 9 n a Ground commo...

Page 205: ...pinouts for the Remote Aux Panel J5 connector Connector type 6 pin RJ 12 Telco Jack Shielded Format RS 422 Data Link from Switcher to Remote Aux Panel Male on Cable Female on Remote Aux Panel Aux Pane...

Page 206: ...1 GPI 5 Status ON shorted to ground Start EEPROM Test 3 5 Select Xpt 5 Display modify this panel s rights to Aux Bus 5 Dedicated panels only Set GPI to group 5 offset 4 1 GPI 4 Status ON shorted to g...

Page 207: ...Button test In the button test press the buttons and verify that the corresponding LEDs light 4 DUART test requires special loop back tester cables Contact Technical Support for details 5 In the EEPRO...

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Page 209: ...Generator Installation Ultimatte Insider Installation Note If you wish to provide your switcher with any of the listed option capabilities please contact Technical Support for ordering information Im...

Page 210: ...ion puts the power of a simple 2 D two dimensional DVE into both MLE keyers Requires the Squeeze Tease 2D Daughter Board p n 4000 048 The Floating Border Generator option provides visually dynamic bor...

Page 211: ...e Serializer Module board s components are facing to the rear Use your fingers to feel for the proper pin to socket alignment While applying downward pressure slowly rock the module vertically top to...

Page 212: ...Frame Board near the middle front of the board Refer to the figure above Carefully align the module over the sockets Ensure that the components of the S T Module board are facing up Use your fingers...

Page 213: ...1 Frame Board into the chassis and secure with the outer latches on the board edges This completes the installation for the Squeeze Tease 2D option Caution Failure to reinstall a module with a precis...

Page 214: ...the sockets Ensure that the components of the Floating Border Generator Module board are facing up Use your fingers to feel for the proper pin to socket alignment While applying downward pressure slow...

Page 215: ...gy 1 Frame Board from the chassis and set it on a clean flat static free surface with the rear of the board away from you 3 Unpack the Ultimatte Insider kit consisting of one Ultimatte Module 4 Locate...

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Page 217: ...Diagnostics In this Appendix This appendix provides information on the Synergy 100 panel diagnostic tools The following topics are discussed Diagnostics Overview Potentiometer Test Fader Test Positio...

Page 218: ...is to ensure that proper communication exists between the control panel and the Synergy 1 frame Each panel diagnostic function is discussed in the following sections Potentiometer Test The Potentiomet...

Page 219: ...he positioner from left to right or top limit to bottom limit to test the X or Y axis or rotate it to test the Z axis 2 This action causes the following information to appear in the 3 four character d...

Page 220: ...the section of pushbuttons that you want to test The sections are as follows Preset bus crosspoints Program bus crosspoints Key bus crosspoints Transition area buttons Downstream Keyer buttons Effects...

Page 221: ...Menu Communication Menu 2 Press 7 Monitor to display the Monitor Menu Communication Monitor Menu 3 Select a port to monitor as follows Press 0 Port Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 1 or 10 buttons to s...

Page 222: ...ommunications port You can choose between the following Tx Use this option to monitor the Transmit data from the selected port Rx Use this option to monitor the Receive data from the selected port Pre...

Page 223: ...making any changes The system returns to the previously stored settings This completes the procedures for setup of the Communication Port Monitoring function If you require further information on the...

Page 224: ...Positioner Calibration Move the fader to its full upper and lower limit Repeat this procedure two or three times As you move the fader you will see a series of numbers appear in the four character di...

Page 225: ...ve the knobs you will see a series of numbers appear in the four character displays in the Effects Control and System Control groups Calibration is complete when the limit values in these four charact...

Page 226: ...ing mode press SEL in the Mattes Group 10 On rare occasions if you choose to save the calibration the new settings fail to save correctly If this occurs a message will appear in the display area infor...

Page 227: ...Worksheets 13 1 Appendix D Installation Worksheets In This Appendix This appendix provides worksheet tables to help plan and record switcher installation settings and wiring connections The following...

Page 228: ...uired Complete the following worksheet for all of your video inputs including primary sources keys and fills Refer to the section Input Worksheet on page 4 2 for further details Input Worksheet BNC In...

Page 229: ...Frame Output Area Fill in the desired destination for each output signal Refer to the section Output Connection on page 4 7 for further details Output Worksheet Output Connector Synergy 100 Destinatio...

Page 230: ...or use as required Complete the following Standard Frame GPI Input worksheet Refer to the section Standard Frame GPI Input Worksheet on page 8 22 for further details Standard Frame GPI Input Worksheet...

Page 231: ...deo of a specific hue in a second video source The blue and green hues are most commonly used for chroma keying Chrominance The depth or saturation of a color The three characteristics of a TV color s...

Page 232: ...KEY INV push button selects this effect Key Mask A keying technique in which a pattern is combined with the key source to block out unwanted portions of the key source Key Source The video signal whi...

Page 233: ...An indicator which illuminates when the associated push button or control is selected or is on air Termination A means of closing a circuit by connecting a resistive load to it In video systems a ter...

Page 234: ...GL 4 Glossary of Terms Synergy 100 Installation Guide v16 10 S100...

Page 235: ...V 7 15 Yamaha 01V96 7 17 Yamaha DM1000 7 19 Auto transition GL 1 AutoRecall menu option 8 19 Aux abbreviation 1 5 connector frame 2 9 panel echo connector 2 17 panel J1 J5 connector pinouts 10 18 pane...

Page 236: ...amming mode 8 12 connector 2 10 installation 11 3 option 1 12 11 2 point of origin 8 6 11 3 setup 8 6 Clearance control panel 2 13 Color background 5 5 Communication Port Monitoring 12 5 Communication...

Page 237: ...11A 7 1 15 DAC 8013 1 15 DAC 8016A 1 15 DAC 8016A S 1 15 DAC 8016A SX 1 15 DAC 8016A X 1 15 QMA 8044 1 15 UMA 8017 1 15 Conversion frames 1 14 Converter remote audio mixer 7 14 Custom Main Panel Cable...

Page 238: ...onics Frame 1 4 Electronics frame installation 2 18 Encrypt code 2 30 Environmental Information 1 8 Environmental specifications 10 5 Equipment overview 2 4 Exhaust vent fan 2 8 F Factory restore defa...

Page 239: ...8 34 selecting a GPI 8 34 selecting polarity 8 35 selecting type 8 35 GPI trigger High Toggle 8 32 Latch 8 32 Low Override 8 32 Low Toggle 8 32 Off 8 32 GPIO Mode menu option 8 19 Groups Audio 7 21 7...

Page 240: ...1 7 copy 1 8 fly key button 1 13 signal connection 4 2 swap 1 8 Keyers 1 7 1 8 downstream 1 7 1 8 Effects 1 7 Keys navigation 5 4 L LED indicator FAN FAIL 2 7 POWER FAIL 2 7 POWER ON 2 8 Look Ahead Se...

Page 241: ...ication Menu 12 5 connection 3 4 Monitoring Communication Ports 12 5 Multi panel flexibility 1 6 N Navigation Keys 5 4 O On Screen See Preview Overlay Operator 1 4 Options Clean Feed 1 12 11 2 Clean F...

Page 242: ...30 Power connector frame 2 8 consumption specifications 10 4 10 5 controls and indicators 2 7 primary AC connector control panel 2 6 remote Aux panel 2 17 requirements 1 7 supply handle 2 7 supply lo...

Page 243: ...g registers 2 27 Retainer Cable 2 18 Ross 210 216 control panel connector 2 6 frame panel connector 2 9 Ross Video catalog 1 15 RU 1 5 S S T 3D installed option 2 29 software upgrade 2 21 S T DVE inst...

Page 244: ...rol panel 2 21 SW7 frame installation 2 22 SW8 frame 3D software upgrade 2 21 frame software upgrade 2 23 2 25 2 26 Switch POWER 2 8 Switcher calibration 12 8 configuration recall from storage device...

Page 245: ...estoring registers 2 27 saving registers to 9 7 software upgrade 2 26 User 1 4 V VCR 1 5 Verification input 4 4 outputs 4 8 Version software upgrade 2 25 Video characteristics 10 6 input specification...

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