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Getting Started
An overview of the DashBoard interface to the switcher and some basic terms.
Software Licenses
Switcher resources need to be licensed to be fully functional. Obtain licenses through a dongle or online through a licenses server.

Getting Started
An overview of the DashBoard interface to the switcher and some basic terms.
- Carbonite Code Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of Carbonite Code.
- Windows® Login (Ross® provided hardware only)
- Operation and Setup Notes
  When setting up and using Carbonite Code there are a few things that you should keep in mind. These notes will help you better set up the system to meet your production needs, as well as achieve the best audio and video performance.
- Features
  Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Code. The Carbonite Code builds on the Ross Video reputation for innovative switchers for any application.
- Installing Carbonite Code
  Install the Carbonite Code software on your PC.
- Software Licenses
  Switcher resources need to be licensed to be fully functional. Obtain licenses through a dongle or online through a licenses server.
  - To Add Software Licenses
    Software licenses are managed and validated by a remote server.
- DashBoard
  DashBoard provides the main menu system to the switcher.
- 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 Carbonite Code 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.

Software Licenses

Switcher resources need to be licensed to be fully functional. Obtain licenses through a dongle or online through a licenses server.

Note:

If you do note have a valid license, or are using a trial version, Not Licensed is shown on all the outputs of the switcher.

Carbonite Code supports the following licensed options.

Carbonite Code — the base license for the switcher with 3 MEs and 6 keys per ME.
Carbonite Code Solo — a software-only edition of the switcher with 1 ME, 8 video inputs, and 2 video outputs.
Carbonite Code Num Audio Auxes — the number of Aux outputs on the Audio Mixer.
Carbonite Code Num Audio Faders — the number of audio faders on the Audio Mixer
Carbonite Code Num Input — the number of video inputs to the switcher.
Carbonite Code Num Outputs — the number of video outputs from the switcher.

You can view the current licenses you have from the License menu (Click Navigation Menu > Configuration > System > Licenses)