Operator`s manual
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7. On-air LEDs
• The LEDs light to indicate which keys are
on-air.
8. Key/Aux, Program, and Preset Bus
• Press source buttons on the Key/Aux,
Program, or Preset bus to select video sources
on each bus.
• Selected source buttons glow with a
user-definable color. Sources that are on-air
glow red.
9. Next Transition Area
• Selects the elements (background, keys) to
include in the next transition.
• Selects the transition type.
• Performs an automatic transition or a cut.
10. Fader
• Use the Fader to manually control transitions.
11. Key Transition Shortcut Buttons
• Performs a transition of the selected key.
12. Positioner
• Use the positioner to control wipes, borders,
washes, and some external devices.
(CrossOver 12 only)
Control Panel Rear Connections Over-
view
Figure 1.4 CrossOver 12 and CrossOver 6
1. Power Switch
• Turns the control panel on and off.
2. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)
• Connects the control panel to the DC power
supply.
• Second power connector is for redundant
power supply (optional).
3. Frame Port
• Connects the control panel to the frame.
4. External Link Port
• Reserved for future expansion.
Frame Overview
The frame contains the video processing hardware
and provides the inputs and outputs for the switcher.
The control panel connects to the frame via the Panel
Port on the frame and the Frame Port on the control
panel.
Figure 1.5 CrossOver Frame (Door Removed)
1. Power Switch
• Turns the frame on and off
2. Cooling Fans
• The fans provide airflow to cool the
electronic components in the frame.
3. USB Port
• Plug a USB drive into the USB port to load
and store memories and to perform software
upgrades.
Frame Rear Connections Overview
Figure 1.6 CrossOver 12
Figure 1.7 CrossOver 6
1. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)
• Connects the frame to the DC power supply.
• The second power connector is for redundant
power supply (optional).
2. Editor, Tally, and GPI Ports
• The ports allow your switcher to control tally
lights, respond to GPI commands, and be
controlled by external editors.
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