Operator`s manual

Synergy goes far beyond simple audio-follow-video. It allows for easy audio over, easy
attachment of several audio sources to one video source, and quick level control of master
and individual audio levels. Even audio voice-over control directly from the Synergy
control panel is possible.
It is possible to purchase the small but powerful Yamaha 01V96 audio mixer console
through any Ross Video distributor. This mixer has up to 16 analog inputs, 16 digital
inputs, and a proven interface to our production switchers. Call for the list of other
currently supported mixers.
Large Audio Mixer Interface S4MDX-912
(More than 16 Inputs)
This option enables serial control for enhanced audio-follow-video from Synergy over large
audio mixers, making an integrated A/V production possible.
Synergy goes far beyond simple audio-follow-video. It allows for easy audio over, easy
attachment of several audio sources to one video source, and quick level control of master
and individual audio levels. Even audio voice-over control directly from the Synergy
control panel is possible.
Call for the list of currently supported mixers.
Robotic Camera System Interface S4MDX-913
This option enables serial control over robotic camera systems including pan, tilt, zoom,
focus, and scene recalls, and more. This is great for controlling studio cameras, ceiling
cams, or roof top cameras.
Call for the list of currently supported robotic camera systems.
Character Generator Interface S4MDX-914
This option allows you to control your CG directly from the Synergy control panel. Using
the keyboard attached to the switcher you can load pages, view the text on the control
panel display, and even change the text directly on the CG. Fixing typos has never been
easier! As well, you can load and view play lists, move pages within play lists, and set up
custom control macros to instantly load frequently used CG pages such as “Breaking
News”, “Coming Up At Six”, or talent names.
SmartConversion
TM
Cross Converter S4MDX-915
Tie Line Management
SmartConversion
TM
, with Aux Bus Tie Line Management technology, is an up/down
conversion loop-through that allows you to produce an output video that uses both SD
and HD inputs simultaneously. With all buses in the switcher supported, including key
and utility buses, true multi-format production is extremely easy. Simply route the signal
to be converted through one of the Aux Bus outputs to an external cross converter, and
reenter the converted signal back into a switcher input.
As not all of your video sources are used at the same time, there is no need to convert
them all simultaneously. With SmartConversion, you share your expensive up/down
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