Ross CrossOver 16 Operator's Manual

Ross Video LimitedCrossOver 16Operator’s ManualSoftware Issue: 4.0

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Introduction • 1–1IntroductionThe CrossOver 16 combines professional switcher quality with an easy to use and mobile d

1–2 • Introduction CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Figure 1.1 Installing the Frame in an Equipment RackTo install the rear support brackets to your fr

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Introduction • 1–313. Mnemonic Display• Displays input names assigned to source buttons.14. Custom Control Buttons• Us

1–4 • Introduction CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)with the USB port, replace the frame door to ensure proper airflow through the frame.To remove the f

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Introduction • 1–5ButtonsThe buttons illuminate to indicate one of four states:• Glow — When a button on the board is

1–6 • Introduction CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Positioner The CrossOver 16 has a joystick positioner for positioning wipes, patterns, washes, and D

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–1ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure your switcher to meet your requirements. Setup

2–2 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)synchronizers can not completely correct badly formatted video streams, mis-timed switches, signal

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–34. Use the Fcfs knob to select the FCFS channel you wish to assign.5. Press the Fcfs knob to di

CrossOver 16 • User Manual• Ross Part Number: 4801DR-003-4.0• Release Date: February 21, 2011. Printed in Canada.• Software Issue: 4.0The information

2–4 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)5. Use the Frming knob to set the aspect ratio conversion mode. You can choose from the following

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–5the Cancel knob to return to the Output Sync menu for further editing.Note:• You can reset the Out

2–6 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)4. Use the Anclry knob to select an ancillary data parameters. You can choose from the following:

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–7Note:• There is no physical Clean Feed output. The Clean Feed signal is available from any Aux bus.

2–8 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Note:• Mnemonic names are used to indicate sources.• Media-Store channels 3 and 4 are only availabl

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–9To configure mnemonic properties:1. Press MENU.2. Press the CONFIG Wipe Pattern button.3. Press

2–10 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)12. Repeat steps 9 to 11 for Mask (network mask), and Gatwy (network gateway).13. Press the left

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–11Loading Color SchemesYou can load a custom color scheme or one of the preset color schemes that ar

2–12 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)4. Double-press the middle knob at a rate you feel is comfortable. This defines the double-press

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–13For More Information on...• creating and using Chroma Keys, refer to the section “UltraChrome Chro

Warning Hazardous Voltages — This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure

2–14 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)For More Information on...• external editor control, refer to the section “Editor Port” on page 4-

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Configuration • 2–15For More Information on...• GPI usage and configuration, refer to the section “General Purpose Int

2–16 • Configuration CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Basic Operation • 3–1Basic OperationThis chapter describes the general operation of your switcher. Basic information i

3–2 • Basic Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)the first element, then pressing one or more of the other next transition buttons.• While still h

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Basic Operation • 3–3To perform a DVE transition:1. Prepare a transition using DVE as the type of transition, but do

3–4 • Basic Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)To pause and resume a transition in progress:1. Prepare a dissolve, wipe, or DVE transition.2. Pr

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Basic Operation • 3–5• DVE to create a DVE Key.4. Press the corresponding key button in the Next Transition area to in

3–6 • Basic Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)removed and replaced with background video from another source. The default color is blue.UltraCh

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Basic Operation • 3–7To adjust the chroma key in Basic Mode:1. Select the key you wish to modify (ensure it is set as

21.CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servi

3–8 • Basic Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)the background (e.g. where the foreground is casting a shadow on the background screen).• Translu

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Basic Operation • 3–9› Decreasing the Softness value decreases the amount of softness applied to the foreground edges

3–10 • Basic Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)cast on the foreground from a green-screen for example) as follows:•Use the Type knob to selec

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Basic Operation • 3–11•Press the Confrm knob to steal the DVE resource for the new key. The old DVE Key is taken off

3–12 • Basic Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)4. Use the Pattern buttons to select the desired pattern.Note:• If the wash is turned off, the p

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–1Advanced OperationThis chapter describes advanced operating concepts for your switcher. Topics

4–2 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)3. Use the corresponding knob to change the following: •Pattern (Pattrn) — To find and selec

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–3Advanced KeyingKeys can be modified to give them more distinct qualities and personalize your

4–4 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Modifying Clip and Gain for Unshaped Auto-Select KeysIf an Auto-Select key is unshaped, you ca

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–58. Press the HCrop knob to change the horizontal cropping behavior. You can choose from the

A Word About Static DischargeThroughout the many procedures in this Engineering Manual, please observe all static discharge precautions.Caution — Avoi

4–6 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)For More Information on...• selecting matte colors, refer to the section “Mattes” on page 3-11

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–7Professional, or Windows 7, and the Windows Explorer.To create an FTP connection to your switc

4–8 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)For More Information on...• configuring GPI banks, refer to the section “General Purpose Inter

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–93. Close the FTP connection.For More Information on...• creating an FTP connection, refer to t

4–10 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)11. Press the Confrm knob to commit the save. Press the Cancel knob to cancel the save an

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–11Resetting Menu ItemsThe values for particular parameters can be reset individually. This allo

4–12 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)controlled. You can also edit device settings and remove a device from the switcher.To add a

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–138. Press the Device knob to save your selection.9. Press the Confrm knob to commit the ch

4–14 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)7. Press NEXT until Option is displayed.8. Use the Option knob to select Invert Pan.9. Use

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–157. Use the Type knob to select the GPI output level and trigger type. You can choose from t

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4–16 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Automatically Triggering a GPI OutputYou can associate a GPI output with an input source, Med

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Advanced Operation • 4–17The corresponding Wipe Pattern button is lit for each GPI output that is currently triggered.

4–18 • Advanced Operation CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Supported EditorsThe following editors have been tested:• Editware LE-2000 Series• Sony BVE-9

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Custom Controls • 5–1Custom ControlsOnce programmed, a custom control can be played back by pressing a button. The cus

5–2 • Custom Controls CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)be stored in a custom control, with the following exceptions:• Diagnostic functions• Confirmation

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Custom Controls • 5–3Editing Custom ControlsAfter you have recorded a custom control, you can go back and edit that cu

5–4 • Custom Controls CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)9. Use the Size knob to select the text size for the label.• Large — Only the first two charact

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades • 6–1Memories, USB Storage, and UpgradesThis chapter describes the internal memory

6–2 • Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Only DVE key parameters are recalled and this Recall Mode applies only to DVE

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades • 6–3memory so that the desired transition is performed after the memory is recall

ContentsIntroduction 1About This Manual ... 1-1Documentation Terms... 1-

6–4 • Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)MediaMedia sets whether stored images or animations are recalled when you rec

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades • 6–5the selected bank. You may also use the Bank knob to select a different ban

6–6 • Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)› Input 3 is not recalled to the Program bus (on-air image is not affected).›

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades • 6–7Saving Switcher SettingsYou can save up to 10 sets of memory registers, perso

6–8 • Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)To upgrade the switcher software:1. Copy a software upgrade file onto a USB d

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Media-Store • 7–1Media-StoreYour switcher has 4 Media-Store channels which allow you to display 2 images or animations

7–2 • Media-Store CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Note:• Files must be numbered sequentially.• File numbers must be preceded by an underscore “_” chara

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Media-Store • 7–3names and the corresponding Media-Store channels are:• 1 — Media-Store channel 1.• 2 — Media-Store ch

7–4 • Media-Store CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)have the option to free up the media location (Free) or not.• Entering a Media number of 0 clears the

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Media-Store • 7–5Media-Store animation have the same attributes as stills with the addition of looping, reverse, auto

Copy Logs to USB ...8-1Calibration...8-1Diagnostics..

7–6 • Media-Store CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)To manually play an animation:1. Select the source button for the media-store channel (MEDIA) that yo

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Calibration and Diagnostics • 8–1Calibration and DiagnosticsThis chapter describes how to check the version of softwar

8–2 • Calibration and Diagnostics CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Panel LED TestThe Panel LED Test turns on all buttons, indicators, and mnemonics on t

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Calibration and Diagnostics • 8–3To test GPI Outputs:1. Press MENU > SYSTEM > NEXT > NEXT.2. Press the

8–4 • Calibration and Diagnostics CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Specifications • 9–1SpecificationsDimensionsFrame:• Width: 19” (48.25cm) (fits standard equipment rack)• Depth: 15.63”

9–2 • Specifications CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Reference Input and Output SpecificationsTri-level Pulse• Input Return Loss: ≥30dB to 30 MHz• Outp

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Specifications • 9–3Read Analog MLE/Keyer 3 45 <control>Write Analog MLE/Keyer 5 C5 <control> <lsb>

9–4 • Specifications CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)**Data byte 1:Bit 7: 0=select elements, 1=select elements and perform transitionBit 4-6: 4=select

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Specifications • 9–5Table 9.4 GVG100 Supported LampsName MLE/Keyer Byte Code NotesProgram Bus 0-9 MLE 0x00-0x09 Turni

What’s NewThe following features are new or have been updated in this software version:Setting Analog Output Reference Color Framing ...

9–6 • Specifications CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)Key Selfkey Keyer 0x4C Turning OFF results in a protocol error.Key Autokey Keyer 0x4D Turning OFF

CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0) Specifications • 9–7Cut MLE 0x4AKey Selfkey Keyer 0x4CKey Autokey Keyer 0x4DKey Chromakey Keyer 0x4EEditor Enable — 0x

9–8 • Specifications CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)