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Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher, and an overview of the DashBoard interface to the switcher and some basic terms.
DashBoard
The DashBoard control system allows remote access to multiple pieces of Ross Video equipment, including openGear® cards, Carbonite production switchers, BlackStorm video servers, and ACID® UltraChromeHR cameras.

Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher, and an overview of the DashBoard interface to the switcher and some basic terms.
- Carbonite Black Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of your switcher.
- Features
  Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Black Series Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The Carbonite Black series builds on the Ross Video reputation for designing switchers that fit the needs of any production environment.
- DashBoard
  The DashBoard control system allows remote access to multiple pieces of Ross Video equipment, including openGear® cards, Carbonite production switchers, BlackStorm video servers, and ACID® UltraChromeHR cameras.
- 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.

DashBoard

The DashBoard control system allows remote access to multiple pieces of Ross Video equipment, including openGear® cards, Carbonite production switchers, BlackStorm video servers, and ACID® UltraChromeHR cameras.

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: Carbonite Black requires DashBoard v9.1, or higher.