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9–14 • Basic Communications Setup Synergy Q/MD Engineering Manual (v9.1 MD)
Serial Tally Protocol Setup
Ensure that the Serial Tally software option is installed. If not, please contact Ross Video for details.
Refer to the section “ Installed Options ” on page 6-27 for instructions on verifying the status of
installed options.
The following topics are discussed:
• Contributional Serial Tallies Protocol Setup
Contributional Serial Tallies Protocol Setup
Use the Contribution Serial Tally Protocol Setup procedure to set up communication parameters
with tally system interface equipment using industry standard protocol. Note that the standard parallel
tally interface will continue to operate normally when this option is enabled.
Use the following procedure to configure the Contribution Serial Tally Protocol:
1. Navigate to the Communications Menu 1-2 as follows:
• Press
HOME B MORE B Setup B Installation B Communications
.
2. Press
Type
to display the Type Menu .
Communications — Type Menu
3. Assign a com port to the tally system as follows:
• Use the
Com Port
knob to select the remote port, or peripheral port, on the
Synergy Q/MD switcher that is connected to the tally system.
• Use the
Device
knob to select
Serial Tally
.
4. Press Select Device to display the Select Device Menu .
Communications — Select Device Menu