Operator`s manual

The following signals are available from the crosspoint matrix to the output cards in a
standard system with no additional I/O cards installed.
Crosspoint Matrix Video Signals Quantity
Black 1
Standard Primary Inputs 16
Global-Store (and optional MediaCache) 3
External DVE Send Video and Alpha (if purchased) 2
MLE 1, 2, 3, & 4 PGM 4
MLE 1, 2, 3, & 4 PV 4
MLE 1, 2, 3, & 4 FlexiClean Clean Feeds 4
MLE 1, 2, & 3 Look Ahead Preview 3
Preview Overlay (“Preview Matrix”) 1
Total Sources available 38
Not included in the above tally are signals generated by:
• The optional MultiDSKs DSK 3 and DSK 4
• Processed Aux Bus feeds when the optional AuxKeys are activated
• Additional primary inputs (up to 80 more!), if additional video input cards are
installed
Every output is fully timed to provide consistent and adjustable output phasing.
Intuitive Control Panel with Keyboard Port
The Synergy 4 control panel comes standard with the Synergy 4 MD-X system. Note that
the control panel includes a PC-compatible keyboard port to ease switcher setup and still
management.
USB Media Drive, Hard Disk Drive, and System Control Area
This feature makes it possible to store and recall complete switcher setups including
memory functions, switcher personalities, installation parameters, and more, to a USB key.
This allows operators and technical staff to back up their switcher setups and easily
transfer these settings to other Synergy MD production switchers.
The system hard disk drive is located in the Synergy MD-X chassis. Switcher settings can
also be stored here for quick recall. This is the same hard disk drive that is used to store
stills, logos, animated logos, and short video clips. Memories and graphics files are
accessible over the 10/100 Ethernet network port for easy remote load and backup.
Page 11 of 48 March 2005 Synergy 4 MD-X Ordering Guide, v3