Operator`s manual

This input board is identical to S4MDX-020: MD-X Inputs, 16 Additional except that it
has additional circuitry for a system reference input. One input board like this one
already comes standard with the Synergy 4 MD-X. Another one would be ordered for
system redundancy in the unlikely event of a failure of the primary reference input. If one
board failed or was removed, the other board would automatically take over the reference
function. The remaining 16 inputs will function as normal.
Outputs, 16 Additional S4MDX-021
The Synergy 4 MD-X comes standard with 16, multi-definition serial digital outputs.
All digital outputs are fully configurable to be program, preview, clean feed, or Aux Bus
outputs. It is recommended that you carefully map out your output requirements to
determine the number of outputs needed.
Note also that the MultiDSK option consumes 4 additional digital outputs. Refer to
S4MDX-056: MultiDSK for more details if this applies to your configuration.
Additional outputs can be purchased in groups of 16 up to a maximum of 48 multi-
definition digital outputs. Therefore, quantities of 16, 32, or 48 outputs are possible.
$1 Conversion Frame S4MDX-023A
(DFR-8110A, Includes One Power Supply)
Conversion Frame S4MDX-023A-C
(As Above with Cooling Fan Unit in Door)
Note
The following RossGear Converters and Distribution equipment
apply only to Standard Definition products. Contact your Ross
representative for a listing of available Multi-Definition RossGear™
and GearLite™ products.
All standard definition switcher inputs and outputs are 10 bit, 4:2:2 serial digital. Signal
sources of other video formats must be converted to serial digital. Ross Video chose to do
this conversion externally to ensure that the very latest conversion technology and most
competitive pricing are available to our customers. An added bonus of external
conversion is the ability to use those converters elsewhere in your facility as you eventually
upgrade your switcher sources to serial digital.
Ross Video is known as a world-class supplier of encoders, decoders, A-Ds, and D-As. In
order to encourage you to purchase your entire system from Ross, sets of conversion rack
frames and power supplies can be purchased for the nominal price of $1 US each (cooling
fan unit extra) according to the following conditions:
• The order for conversion frames is made at the same time as the order for the switcher.
• The number of frames covered is equal to the number of converters ordered, divided
by 10, with all fractions rounded up (i.e. 1 converter = 1 frame, 9 converters = 1 frame,
15 converters = 2 frames, etc.).
• Ross products that qualify as converters are as follows:
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