Ross Synergy 2 SD, Installation Manual

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Synergy Series Installation Guide (v18) Introduction • 1–9
• VTR Control . This option allows you to select a VTR on the PST bus, recall a VTR
timecode “clip” from memory, display the VTR’s current time code on the preview
monitor, roll it with a Custom Control button, and take it to air. Fast forward, rewind,
and cue-to-timecode are also available at the touch of a button on the control panel.
• Custom Control Hot Buttons . A number of macro buttons have been positioned close
to the operator for powerful single-touch control. You can recall any combination of
switcher memories, button pushes, and external device control.
• Two Pattern Generators per MLE (Standard). The Synergy SD series comes standard
with a primary pattern generator for creating wipes and preset patterns (PST PATT 1),
plus a secondary pattern generator for PST PATT 2. The primary generators are
equipped with extensive traditional, rotary, and matrix wipes. In addition, a wide variety
of creative “
User ” wipes are also available as standard.
• Fully Featured “ Program/Preset .” The bottom MLE, normally referred to as the
Program/Preset bus, has full effects capability including wipes and dual DSKs with
chroma keys and preset patterns.
• Advanced Display . Each Synergy series switcher includes a large crisp display that is
used to configure the switcher and to provide advanced operational features.
• Preview Overlay . This powerful option presents VTR time code, a count up/down
timer, source ID, safe title, and more. Displays are individually selectable on the preview
monitor for quick reference.
• External DVE Integration . DVE effects from all popular DVEs are seamlessly
integrated as switcher transitions. Push, slide, and warp keys, backgrounds, or both
without tying up Keyers or worrying about Aux Buses, signal paths, or tallies.
• Upgrades from the Web . Software (and some hardware) can be upgraded by
downloading files from the Ross Video web site onto a storage device such as a floppy
disk or USB key.
• Rugged Construction . Ross products are tough — they’re built to handle years of
demanding, continuous use. In addition, the Synergy series is backed by a three year
transferable warranty.
Standard Features
The following features are standard in all Synergy series switchers:
• Complete Control Panel
Regardless of what options are ordered, your control panel is always equipped with
every button, knob, display and light. This means that your Synergy switcher and your
control room will look their very best - even if your budget is tight.
• Serial Digital Inputs
The following sets of inputs are standard:
~ Synergy 2 : 16 serial digital inputs
~ Synergy 3 : 24 serial digital inputs
~ Synergy 4 : 32 serial digital inputs
On each model , you can expand to 64 inputs, in groups of 8 inputs each. In addition, all
input boards are physically identical, for ease of installation and service.