Operator`s manual

Critical Spare Boards Kit S4MDX-074
This is a package of critical boards for which there is no redundancy within the Synergy
MD-X switcher and cannot be purchased as individual options. It includes:
• Frame CPU Board (Main Chassis CPU)
• 144x144 Crosspoint Board
• Frame Fan Unit
• Panel Controller Board (Control Panel CPU)
The system Midplane Board is not included, as it contains no active components.
Custom Cable for Main Control Panel S4MDX-075-xxx
(Per Meter, Replaces 10 Meter Cable)
This cable connects the control panel to the electronics rack frame. It is a shielded 8-pin
Telco cable and the ends are finished with the appropriate connectors. The control panel
and rack frame can be separated by a maximum of 300 meters.
The switcher comes standard with a 10-meter control panel cable. If lengths of other than
10 meters are needed, then this option is required. The -xxx portion of the part number
represents the total cable length in meters.
For example: a 50-meter control panel cable is required. Order:
• quantity 1 of S4MDX-075-050.
Redundant Power (Control Panel Only) S4MDX-076
This is redundant power for those who have replaced or upgraded their panel and already
have redundant power in their frame.
Redundant Power (Rack Frame Only) S4MDX-077
This is redundant power for those who have replaced or upgraded their frame and already
have redundant power in their control panel.
Editor Interface S4MDX-900
It is common to use an editor to control a video production switcher in linear editing and
packaging applications. With the editor interface option, the Synergy 4 MD-X can
interface to all popular editing systems. Any MLE or combination of MLEs can be
controlled using an RS-232 or RS-422 interface and industry-standard GVG
∗
100 or 4000
editor protocol. The editor can be used to read and write switcher functions including
video input selection, pushbutton enable and disable, control settings, and memory
registers. If complete control of all switcher parameters from an editor or remote device is
necessary, this option is required.
Note that an alternative to the serial interface is GPI triggers, which come standard with
the Synergy 4 MD-X. GPI triggers can be assigned to press any button on the control
∗
GVG is a trademark of Thomson Multimedia.
**Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation
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