Features
Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Series
Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The
Carbonite series builds on the Ross Video reputation for
designing switchers that fit the needs of any production
environment.
Clean Feed Output
Clean feed is typically used for bilingual and live-to-tape
productions. It provides a second Program output that is
derived from a different location than the standard
program output. A frequent application is the recording
of shows for later airing without call-in phone numbers
inserted.
The clean feed output can come from before or between
the keyers.
KEY 1
KEY 2
PGM/
PST
KEY 3
PGM
CLEAN
FEED
KEY 4
Custom Controls
This feature brings the power of macros to the switcher
operator. Button presses, menu selections, event
commands, or even the switcher state can be recorded to
a custom control with pauses or holds between the events.
A simple button press can play these events back again.
Step through complex show openings as easily as
pressing Custom Control buttons 1, 2, then 3.
Device Control
The switcher can control a number of external devices,
such as video servers and robotic cameras. For a complete
list of supported devices, and information on how to set
up and control these devices, visit the Ross Video website
(
rossvideo.com/production-switchers/carbonite/interface-list
DVE (Fly Key)
The advanced 2D DVE comes standard with each
switcher, and can be used for performing over the
shoulder, or picture in picture shots. This allows all key
types to be zoomed, cropped, and repositioned
horizontally and vertically to create the look you want,
or you can use one of the useful pre-built 2D effects to
perform 2D background transitions.
The Ca and Carbonite MultiMedia frames have
8 channels of DVE, or 4 channels in a 3G MiniME
™
or
3G 2.5 ME switcher mode. The Carbonite and Carbonite
eXtreme frames can select between 8 channels of DVE
and 0 FSFCs, or 4 channels of DVE and 6 FSFCs.
Effects Dissolve
The Effects Dissolve feature allows you to interpolate
from one memory to another using a memory recall. The
switcher will interpolate from the starting memory to the
destination memory, creating a smooth, two key frame
effect.
Source
Effect
Destination
Effect
Only elements such as clip level and pattern position can
be interpolated in the effects dissolve. Other elements,
such as crosspoint selection, pattern, and next transition
data are recalled first, and then the switcher will slew to
the recalled memory.
An effects dissolve can be performed on as many
elements and MEs as required, based on the memory that
is being recalled.
General Purpose Interface (GPI)
The switcher is equipped with 34 GPI I/Os that can be
assigned as either an input or output independently.
The GPI inputs allow the switcher to interface with
peripheral equipment such as editors. Each GPI input
can be used to perform simple editing and switcher
functions such as fade to black or an auto transition.
Half ME
The half ME option is available for any 2 ME Carbonite
or Carbonite eXtreme switcher and adds a third ME with
only 2 keyers. The Half ME feature is not supported by
Carbonite Black.
Table 1: Half ME vs. Full ME Comparison
Full ME
Half ME
Yes
No
MiniME
™
Yes
No
MultiScreen
LiveEDL
Edit Decision Lists (EDL) are files used by non-linear
editing (NLE) suites to aid in post-production. Your
switcher can capture EDL data in a file that you load into
your NLE suite.
For information on using the LiveEDL feature, visit the
Ross Video Website (
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• Features — Carbonite Operation Manual (v13.0)