Product manual

Features
Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Series
Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The
Carbonite 1 and Carbonite 2M build on the Ross Video
reputation for designing switchers that fit the needs of
any production environment.
Custom Controls
This feature brings the power of macros to the switcher
operator. A series of button presses can be easily recorded
and assigned to any custom control button. 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
Four channels of advanced 2D DVE come standard, and
can be used for performing over the shoulder, or picture
in picture shots. This allows preset pattern keys 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.
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.
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 MLEs as required, based on the memory
that is being recalled.
General Purpose Interface
Carbonite 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.
LiveEDL
Edit Decision Lists 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 (rossvideo.com).
Media-Store
Up to four (4) independent channels of still/animations
are available switcher-wide, allowing for thousands of
full screen stills and logos that can be cached and used
on the switcher.
Animation-Store comes standard with 8 Gigabytes of
cache. Channels 1 and 3 have 4 Gigabytes, and channels
2 and 4 have 4 Gigabytes. The number of images cached
increases considerably when smaller, non-full screen
images like logos are loaded from USB.
MediaWipes
A MediaWipe
™
allows you to use an animation from the
Media-Store to perform background and key transitions.
When the transition starts, the switcher plays the selected
animation over top of the background and keys that are
being transitioned. A cut is then performed behind the
animation to bring up the next shot when the animation
ends.
A MediaWipe use Media-Store channels 2 and 4 for the
animation and alpha.
UltraChrome
The Ross UltraChrome
™
uses advanced video processing
technology to provide exceptional blue spill reduction
and clean edges, even with difficult source material.
Glass, smoke, translucent materials, and natural shadows
are handled superbly.
Two floating Chroma Keys are available across both
MLEs.
8 • Features — Carbonite Operation Manual (v6.1)