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Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher from DashBoard and an overview of the DashBoard interface and some basic terms.
DashBoard
DashBoard provides the main menu system to the switcher.

Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher from DashBoard and an overview of the DashBoard interface and some basic terms.
- Ultra Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of your switcher.
- Features
  Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Ultra Series Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The Ultra series builds on the Ross Video reputation for designing switchers that fit the needs of any production environment.
- DashBoard
  DashBoard provides the main menu system to the switcher.
  - Switcher Status in DashBoard
  - Configuration
  - Live Assist
  - Custom Controls
  - ViewControl
  - MediaManager
  - Personality
  - Help
  - Audio Mixer
  - Menu Group Access
    Disable certain menu groups to improve DashBoard performance.
- Role Based Access Control
  The Ross Platform Manager allows for user authentication and role based access through DashBoard. Once set up in DashBoard, Ross Platform Manager allows for control over who can control Ultra based on the roles individual users are assigned to.
- SoftPanel
  SoftPanel provides you with a graphical interface to the menu system and control surfaces of the switcher. This allows you to setup and control the switcher without a control panel.
- Ultritouch
  The 2RU rack mountable Ultritouch adaptable system control panel allows you to control some aspects of switcher operation using a DashBoard interface.

DashBoard

DashBoard provides the main menu system to the switcher.

Download and install the latest version of DashBoard from http://www.opengear.tv/. Review the documentation that comes with DashBoard for information on installing and launching DashBoard.

Note: Ultra requires DashBoard v9.1, or higher.

Tip: You can also connect to the switcher from an Ultritouch using DashBoard. Refer to Ultritouch for more information.

Tip: If DashBoard is having connection issues you can force DashBoard to reconnect to all devices from the 3-knob menu of TouchDrive or SoftPanel (Press MENU > Reset > NEXT > NEXT > NEXT > NEXT > NEXT > DashBoard Reboot).