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ORDERING GUIDE 

 
 
 
 
 

 

Ross Video Incorporated, P.O. Box 880, Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669 0880             

Tel. (613) 652-4886

 

Ross Video Limited, P.O. Box 220, 8 John St., Iroquois, ON., Canada K0E 1K0                 

Fax. (613) 652-4425 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SYNERGY 3.5 MD-X

Page 1: ...ORDERING GUIDE Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 Tel 613 652 4886 Ross Video Limited P O Box 220 8 John St Iroquois ON Canada K0E 1K0 Fax 613 652 4425...

Page 2: ...t out of the box Upgradeable from Synergy SD systems Already a Synergy SD customer If so you are already half way to a multi definition switcher Synergy SD control panels can connect directly to the n...

Page 3: ...are part of an ongoing program in which they provide switcher demonstrations assist with switcher installation and train operators As a result the Synergy line continues to offer our legendary combin...

Page 4: ...and the TD Mnemonics Synergy Mnemonics are perfect for mobiles and other applications that require different source names from one production to another Mnemonics are available for every MLE as well...

Page 5: ...d Clip Server Imagine hours of video storage virtually unlimited stills and animations all playing out with their companion key channels Next combine live video and key capture with Ethernet drag and...

Page 6: ...me being displayed on the system control area mnemonic displays and Preview Overlay source ID text Serial Tally Interface Interfacing to Under Monitor Display and Tally Systems is easy with this optio...

Page 7: ...es from the Web Software and even some hardware can be upgraded by downloading files from our web site It s fast and it s easy Affordable A powerful switcher at a great price Built to Last Ross warran...

Page 8: ...ations 3 Channel Global Store Three independent channels of stills are available switcher wide Thousands of full screen stills and logos can be stored in the on board hard drive and are transferable t...

Page 9: ...OR BKGD1 or 2 key fill 1 or 2 key border 1 or 2 or wipe pattern edges Note that each MLE has its own dedicated COLOR BKGD video inputs to make memory recalls of individual MLEs simple and predictable...

Page 10: ...display the following types of information Source Identification Source ID displays the name of the current background video current preset video and transition type When the S35MDX 905 Routing Switch...

Page 11: ...ards installed Crosspoint Matrix Video Signals Quantity Black 1 Standard Primary Inputs 16 Global Store and optional MediaCache 3 External DVE Send Video and Alpha if purchased 2 MLE 1 2 3 4 PGM 4 MLE...

Page 12: ...n 3 Confusing timeline programming is a thing of the past Custom Control buttons can also be used to control remote devices or other optional switcher features such as Trigger a GPI to advance to the...

Page 13: ...to black or an auto transition on one of the switcher s MLEs GPI inputs can trigger Custom Control macros making it possible to trigger complex timelines For industry standard serial editing capabili...

Page 14: ...Synergy 3 5 MD X comes with a complete set of system documentation that includes an Operator s Manual and an Engineering Manual 10 Meter Control Cable A single standard 8 pin flat shielded Telco cabl...

Page 15: ...MD X S35MDX 001W Multi Definition Production Switcher WHITE buttons This is the MD X rack frame plus the Synergy 4 control panel with the new Ross WHITE buttons on the MLEs and keyers Please see the s...

Page 16: ...g Synergy 4 control panel who wish to upgrade their rack frame to an MD X system The rack frame comes equipped with everything that is included in the base Synergy 3 5 MD X electronics Options must be...

Page 17: ...fferentiating between source buttons during a live production When the S35MDX 905 Routing Switcher Interface option is installed switcher source names are replaced by router source names This option i...

Page 18: ...ut is capable of playing full bandwidth clips independently and simultaneously The duration of the clips depend upon the size of the clips being used Full screen 1080i images will take 5 times the sto...

Page 19: ...Each Panel Serial Port Expander allows up to four different device types to be simultaneously connected and independently controlled by Synergy Note that you cannot control a 360 Systems DigiCart aud...

Page 20: ...ivated to control this and any other video server that can be controlled using VDCP Harris Louth Protocol Unlike other systems on the market this solution allows totally synchronized key and fill play...

Page 21: ...an be purchased in groups of 16 up to a maximum of 48 multi definition digital outputs Therefore quantities of 16 32 or 48 outputs are possible 1 Conversion Frame S35MDX 023A DFR 8110A includes one Po...

Page 22: ...posite Converter with Frame Synchronizer DAC 8016A SX SDI to Analog Composite Converter with Frame Synchronizer and X Color Filter DAC 8016A X SDI to Analog Composite Converter with X Color Filter QMA...

Page 23: ...converters elsewhere in your facility as you eventually upgrade your switcher sources to serial digital Ross Video is known as a world class supplier of encoders decoders A Ds and D As In order to en...

Page 24: ...excluding MLE 4 can have up to two of these options The first option ordered for an MLE uses the suffix A and the second option ordered for an MLE uses the suffix B The x refers to the associated MLE...

Page 25: ...e tri color and more These picture frame effects have the following adjustable controls hard or variable edge softness edge width scaling inside outside edge softness symmetry diagonal horizontal and...

Page 26: ...or key combined group of channels is being used The x in the ordering number refers to the associated MLE A total of 3 Squeeze Tease MD WARP options can be ordered in a Synergy 3 5 MD X Warp Effects W...

Page 27: ...XFX Board Above This adds the Dual Border option to the S35MDX x43 SC XFX Board with MLE Store and MediaCache Options above The x in the ordering number refers to the associated MLE Refer to S35MDX x...

Page 28: ...keys linear keys chroma keys and preset pattern keys In Synergy borders are particularly effective for enhancing Squeeze Tease over the shoulder boxes making them appear to float over their background...

Page 29: ...d mix sources are fed from adjacent Aux Buses that have access to every signal in the switcher Mix or key operations can be previewed and clean feed is available also this is very much like a simple M...

Page 30: ...AuxKey program output output K14 provides an identical second AuxKey program output output K15 is the AuxKey preview output and output K16 is a Clean feed output taken after the mix stage but before t...

Page 31: ...y This frees up MLE keyers Stadium concourse and box seat monitors Add different sponsor branding to different stadium locations This frees up MLEs and eliminates the need for costly and complex exter...

Page 32: ...r from independent power sources Complete failure of one source will not affect the operation of the switcher in the slightest If the main AC power fails the switcher instantly draws power from the re...

Page 33: ...hard disk drive This Ross approved 80GB drive contains boot software Linux OS switcher system software and standard video images For critical on air applications this option is recommended Critical Sp...

Page 34: ...button on the control panel via the Custom Control macro system GPIs can also be programmed to press cut or auto transition buttons directly VTR Remote Control S35MDX 901 This option makes it possible...

Page 35: ...o cue and roll clips that are used during a live production This is ideal for commonly used clips such as opening animations and animated backgrounds that are used again and again While setting up a c...

Page 36: ...routers When the Source ID display is active on the preview monitor router sources selected on the background or preset buses are given extra identification In the example above Synergy would display...

Page 37: ...n enables serial control for enhanced audio follow video from Synergy over small audio mixers making an integrated A V production possible Synergy goes far beyond simple audio follow video It allows f...

Page 38: ...SD and HD inputs simultaneously With all buses in the switcher supported including key and utility buses true multi format production is extremely easy Simply route the signal to be converted through...

Page 39: ...is introduced to the following Basic operation Switcher installation and configuration Peripheral interfacing Video signal flow System timing requirements Circuit block diagrams Circuit board overvie...

Page 40: ...l provide the names and phone numbers of technical support and field service personnel who are on call These people are available to react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure cust...

Page 41: ...71 1 cm Rack Frame Width 19 48 3 cm Height 8 RUs 14 1 35 8 cm Depth rack ears to BNCs 25 63 5 cm Rack Frame Connector Types Video I O BNC Type Periph 1 2 3 4 D type 9 pin GPI I O D type 25 pin To cont...

Page 42: ...0V AC 47 63Hz S3 5 MD X Frame with no options 225W Frame with all options 975W Environmental Characteristics Panel and rack frame separation 1000 ft 305 m max Ambient temperature range 0 40 degrees C...

Page 43: ...e 75 ohm terminating Return loss 20 dB 1 5GHz All inputs are SMPTE 259M 292M serial digital non looping The Synergy 3 5 MD X comes standard with 16 inputs and additional inputs are purchased in groups...

Page 44: ...digital HD Mode EDH is inserted into all MLE outputs and can be disabled Aux Bus outputs do not have EDH insertion but do pass previously inserted EDH System Timing All video inputs zero time relativ...

Page 45: ...Synergy MD X switchers meet applicable world standards for safety emissions and immunity TALLY 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 REMOTE 2 1 FRAME AUX Synergy Control Panel Right Rear View Serial Ports Page 45...

Page 46: ...Notes Page 46 of 48 March 2005 Synergy 3 5 MD X Ordering Guide v3...

Page 47: ...Notes Page 47 of 48 March 2005 Synergy 3 5 MD X Ordering Guide v3...

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