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Ross Carbonite Black Series User Manual

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Carbonite Black
Operation Manual
v14.0

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Ross Carbonite Black Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyers per ME4
Still StoreYes
TallyYes
Video Processing4:2:2
MultiViewerIntegrated
Clip PlayerYes
Audio MixerStereo
Power SupplyRedundant

Summary

Thank You For Choosing Ross

Ross Video Code of Ethics

The company's ethical guidelines for employee interactions and business practices.

Document Information

Warranty and Repair Policy

Details the warranty period and terms for the product.

Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel

Guidance for service personnel regarding safety instructions to prevent injury and damage.

Environmental Information

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive)

Information on responsible disposal and recycling of electronic equipment.

Technical Support

Supporting Documentation

Lists available documentation for setup and support of the equipment.

Features

Clean Feed Output

Provides a second program output derived from a different location than standard output.

Custom Controls

Allows recording of macros for operator control via buttons, menus, or events.

DVE (Fly Key)

Advanced 2D DVE for over-the-shoulder or picture-in-picture shots.

Media-Store

Up to 2 channels for still/animations, providing thousands of cached images.

MultiViewer

Displays up to 16 video sources in various layouts from a single output.

UltraChrome 2

Advanced chroma keyers with exceptional blue spill reduction and clean edges.

Control Panel Overview

Carbonite Black Control Panels

Overview of distinct areas on the control panel for different aspects of the switcher.

Video Source Buses

Buses for selecting video sources for Preset, Program, and Key/Aux/Custom Control.

Manual Transition Fader Bar

Fader to manually control the rate of a transition.

Menu System

Menu Navigation

How to access and navigate the switcher's setup and configuration menus.

Auto-Follow Menus

Automatic navigation to menus based on selected functions or devices.

Switcher Basics

Audio and Video Processing

Explains how audio and video signals are processed and handled within the switcher.

Video Processing and Flow

Details the path video signals take through the switcher.

Video Sources

Identifies external and internal sources available for selection on buses.

DashBoard

Status

Provides read-only overview of switcher components and equipment status.

Configuration

Graphical interface for switcher settings like Reference, Inputs, Outputs, and MultiViewer.

Live Assist

Interface for keying, transition, and memory settings.

ViewControl

Custom Control Buttons

Assignable buttons for custom controls with unique names and icons.

Keyer Transition Buttons

Buttons to perform cut or dissolve of keys on the Program bus directly.

Transition Buttons

Buttons to select transition elements, types, and perform transitions.

Transitions

Performing Transitions

Details what can be included in a transition and the types available.

To Perform a Transition

Step-by-step guide to executing background and key transitions.

Cut Transitions

Instantaneous transition between video sources without intermediate steps.

Dissolve Transitions

Gradual fade between video sources.

WhiteFlash

Two-step transition involving a dissolve to and from white or a selected color.

Wipe Transitions

Gradual transition replacing one video signal with another using a wipe pattern.

DVE Transitions

Gradual transition using a 2D DVE pattern to replace video signals.

MediaWipe Transitions

Uses animation to cover a transition, cut, dissolve, wipe, or DVE.

Transition Limits

Allows setting a point in a transition where an auto transition stops.

GPI Output Triggers

Assigns GPI outputs to sources to trigger external devices during transitions.

Patterns, Washes, and Mattes

Patterns

Internally generated graphical elements used for wipes.

Washes

Applied to matte generators for two-color effects based on patterns.

Mattes

Solid color signals applied to backgrounds, keys, and borders.

Keying

Self Keys

Keys using luminance/brightness values of source as alpha.

Auto Select Keys

Keys requiring two video signals for alpha and fill, often from external devices.

UltraChrome 2 Chroma Key

Chroma key using color value/hue to cut holes, with two modes.

To Set Up a Self Key

Steps to set up a self key by selecting keyer and adjusting parameters.

DVE Keys

Applying digital video effects like scale, crop, aspect ratio, and border to video images or keys.

Memory Functions

Memory Access Mode

Accessing switcher memories via Direct Access or Bank mode.

Storing Memories

Storing the complete state of a panel row, including keyer settings and transitions.

Recalling Memories

Replacing ME configuration with stored memory settings.

Memory Recall Mode

Sets how memories are recalled: on-air, program bus, or with effects.

Memory Attributes

Specifying elements recalled with a memory, and adding effects to recalls.

Switcher Sets

To Store a Set

Procedure to store configuration and operation data as a set on a USB drive.

To Load a Set

Procedure to load switcher configuration data from a USB drive.

Media-Store

Working With Media-Store Animations

Using animations for backgrounds, bugs, and media transitions.

Working With Media-Store Audio

Adding audio to Media-Store playout, requirements for files and association.

Loading Stills or Animations

Loading stills or animations into Media-Store channels from USB or cache.

To Load a Still or Animation

Steps to load stills or animations from USB or internal cache.

MediaManager

The MediaManager Window

Graphical interface for Media-Store, loading stills/animations, editing properties.

Playlists

Creating a rundown of stills or animations for Media-Store channels.

Custom Controls

Custom Control Setup

Customizing control panel display and automatic delays for custom controls.

To Record a Custom Control

Steps to record button presses and events into a custom control.

Special Functions

Including events not associated with button presses in custom controls.

Switcher Soft Reset

Soft Reset

Resets the switcher software to the default state.

To Reset the Switcher Software

Procedure to reset the switcher software to its default state.

Factory Default Settings

Restoring the switcher to its original factory default state.

Glossary

Auto Key

Pairing video and alpha signals to create a key effect.

Chroma Key

Keying based on color value/hue to cut holes, replacing color with background.

Cut

Instantaneous switch between video signals.

Key

Effect cutting a hole in background video, filling it with another source.

Linear Key

Keys specifying transparency from opaque to fully off using key alpha.

Self Key

Key effect where same video signal serves as key signal and key fill.

Shaped Key

Additive key where Key Alpha cuts hole based on monochrome value, creating hard edges.

Split Key

Assigning a different alpha source for a key than fill/alpha associations.

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