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Synergy Q/MD Engineering Manual (v9.1 MD) Introduction • 1–25
Synergy can connect to up to eight different routers, and even eight different brands of routers,
simultaneously. Several router protocols are available, and are selectable via the switcher menu
system. Contact Ross Video Technical Support for a full list.
Serial Tally Interface
The Contribution Serial Tally Protocol Option allows you to set up communication parameters
with tally system interface equipment using industry standard protocols. Note that the standard
parallel tally interface will continue to operate normally when this option is enabled.
Peripheral Bus II Interface
This option enables support for Thomson GVG™ Peripheral Bus II Protocol for external device
integration. Devices that support this protocol (such as some still stores, CGs, and device controllers)
will be directed to store their settings when the Synergy Q/MD stores its settings, and then do a
coordinated recall when Synergy Q/MD performs a recall.
Video Server Control
The Video Server Control Option enables control of video servers directly from the switcher panel.
Interfaced servers must use either the Harris (Louth) VDCP, or the Sony (Betacam) protocol.
Using the VTR Clips menu, you can set up a list of server clips that you want to use on air. You can
name them, preview them, trim clip heads and tails and enable (or disable) each clip for use. The
menu also includes a timeline that lets you visually review clip parameters, and add in points and out
points on Synergy Q/MD without affecting the original clip on the server.
Once your clips are set up, you can choose a clip register from the Global Memory System area,
select the video server on Preset and perform preview and cue operation with full transport control
capability. On the display in the System Control area, in addition to the clip timeline, you can select
any of your preset clips for use — in any order desired. Clip names and duration are displayed for you
convenience.
Just like VTR Remote Control, Video Server Control can be tied into the Custom Control buttons.
Audio Server Control
The Audio Server Control Option enables control of 360 Systems DigiCart™ audio servers directly
from the switcher panel. The interface uses the Digicart native protocol, and allows the Synergy
Q/MD operator to dial up the hard drive, directory, and clip number.
Using the VTR Clips menu, you can set up a list of Digicart audio clips that you want to use on air,
name them, preview them and enable (or disable) each clip for use. You can then choose a Digicart
clip register from the
Global Memory System area, and perform preview, cue and “run” operation
directly from the display in the System Control area, which shows the clip name and duration.
Just like VTR and Video Server remote control, Audio Server Control can be tied into the Custom
Control buttons. This is the preferred way to utilize Audio Server clips, with the ability to associate
sound effects with transitions (such as DVE moves), and store them on custom control buttons for
single-button audio/video effects.
Monitor Wall Interface
This software option adds the ability to interface between Synergy and a multi-image display system,
providing advanced monitoring capabilities.
Using the Custom Control macro buttons, you can perform scene recalls from your control panel.