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Video Switcher How-To Guide V. August 2019
Copies of various equipment manuals are available online at (https://www.fcac.org/equipment-user-manuals) -The studio A and B video switcher model is the Ross Carbonite M2. -Tutorial videos from Ross are available online at: https://www.rossvideo.com/knowledge-center/ross-university/
NOTE: â—Ź The following illustrated images are for the Carbonite C2M switcher model. FPA studio A and B use the Ross Carbonite M2 model. The model FPA uses is smaller and more compact, however, the major button configurations are relatable. â—Ź While using this guide you may also refer to the physical pictures taken of our switcher included at the back of the guide.
Understanding the board layout: â—Ź The Carbonite switcher has two Mix Effect layers. (M/E 1 & M/E 2) â—Ź When looking at the switcher the bottom half is referred to the Mix Effect 2 (M/E 2). While, the top half is referred to as the Mix Effects 1 (M/E 1). â—Ź The switcher has several video layers that may be manipulated through various methods. Activating a layer will hide everything below it, unless there is a key established.