Ross XPression - Adding a Data Source

XPression Prime Maintenance Guide (v01) Hardware Installation • 2–7
6. Connect the GenLock signal cable to the REF IN BNC connector on the breakout cable. This connection is
required to lock the XPression Prime system to the video timing of the facility. The XPression Prime system
supports the following types of GenLock signal:
• Analog BlackBurst — a composite color video signal comprised of sync, color burst, and black video. Also
called “color black”, “house sync” or “house black”. Typically used as the house reference synchronization
signal.
• Tri-Level Sync — a three-level pulse synchronization signal used in high definition systems.
To transmit the GenLock signal from the XPression Prime system, connect a GenLock signal cable to the REF
OUT BNC connector.
7. On the breakout cable, connect the audio output cables to the AES/EBU BNCs. After the XPression Prime
system is up and running, audio outputs can be assigned to each video channel.
The XPression Prime system provides AES3id 75 ohm BNC outputs. If AES3 110 ohm connections are
required, optional GearLite adaptors are available from Ross Video. For facilities requiring analog outputs,
additional outboard analog to digital conversion equipment is also available from Ross Video.
8. Connect your Video Input cables to the VIDEO IN BNC connectors.
The XPression Prime system provides either SDI or SDI / HD-SDI inputs. For facilities requiring analog
inputs, additional outboard analog to digital conversion equipment is also available from Ross Video.
9. Connect Channel 1 Fill & Key output cables from SDI Fill Out and SDI Key Out outputs to their required
destination (production switcher, master control switcher, or keyer for example).
The XPression Prime system provides either SDI or SDI / HD-SDI outputs. For facilities requiring analog
outputs, additional outboard analog to digital conversion equipment is also available from Ross Video.
Powering Up the System
To power up the system:
1. Press the Power button to begin the boot procedure.
If the system does not boot, ensure that the power ON/OFF switch on the power supply is turned on.
2. Close the front door to protect the XPression Prime system from dust.
Powering Down the System
Whenever the XPression Prime system needs to be powered down, use the following procedure:
To power down the system:
1. Log on to the XPression Prime system using the following user name with no password:
• User name: xpression
2. From the Start Menu, select Shut Down.
The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens.
3. Select Shut down from the list.
4. Click OK.