Operator`s manual

CrossOver 6 / 12 User Manual (v4.0) Introduction • 1–1
Introduction
The CrossOver 6 and CrossOver 12 combine
professional switcher quality with an easy to use and
mobile design. They can be easily integrated into
your workflow to create professional style
broadcasts.
About This Manual
Before operating your switcher, please read this
manual carefully and store it in a safe and accessible
place for future reference.
This manual is designed to familiarize the user with
switcher layout, menu navigation, basic and
advanced operation.
Several switcher functions are customizable. When
using this manual, consider your requirements and
style when adjusting items that involve colors,
patterns, and effects. The manual provides
instructions on how to adjust these items but you can
tailor their use to your production requirements.
Documentation Terms
•“Switcher” refers to the CrossOver 6 or the
CrossOver 12 switcher.
•“Operator,” “User,” and “You ” refer to the
person who uses the switcher.
•“HD-SDI” refers to High Definition Serial Digital
Interface, a digital video signal that is distributed
via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors.
•“Setup” refers to a group, or set, of values that are
stored together either on the switcher or USB
drive. Setups can be stored and recalled to quickly
configure the switcher for different productions.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout the
manual:
• AUX (Auxiliary)
• DVE (Digital Video Effects)
• EDL (Edit Decision List)
• HD (High Definition)
• HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface)
• MD (Multi-Definition)
• NLE (Non-Linear Editor)
• PGM (Program)
• PST (Preset)
• PV (Preview)
• SD (Standard Definition)
Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our
products, but if a problem does occur, help is as close
as the nearest telephone.
Our 24-Hour Hot Line service ensures you have
access to technical expertise around the clock.
After-sales service and technical support are
provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During
business hours (eastern standard time), technical
support personnel are available by telephone any
time. Outside of normal business hours and on
weekends, a direct emergency technical support
phone line is available. If the technical support
personnel who is on call does not answer this line
immediately, a voice message can be left and the call
will be returned shortly. Our technical support staff
are available to react to any problem and to do
whatever is necessary to ensure customer
satisfaction.
• Technical Support: ([phone]
• After Hours Emergency: ([phone]
Switcher Installation
Control Panel
The switcher control panel is designed to sit on a
desk or table. Alternately, it may be mounted in-desk
or rack-mounted, both of which require the addition
of a rackmount kit. Contact your dealer or Ross
Video for information on the Rackmount kit.
Switcher Frame
Under normal conditions, mounting the frame to the
front of a standard equipment rack with four rack
screws is sufficient to carry the load, including the
weight of the accompanying cables. The support bars
and brackets are specifically engineered to
compensate for extra load stress associated with
certain applications, such as mobile truck
installations.