News Releases - 2005

Ross Launches Synergy 2-3-4 v15 Software

Iroquois, ON, Canada (February 11, 2005) – Ross Video today announced the release of v15 software for the popular Synergy 2-3-4 line of Digital Production Switchers. This newest version of software gives users new effects, expanded control capabilities, new operational features and support for OverDrive v2.0. This new software is available to Synergy customers free of charge although an upgraded control panel CPU is a prerequisite on older systems.

“Fifteen major software releases make Synergy the most stable and feature packed switcher in the industry,” said David Ross, President of Ross Video. “There is more to come, versions 16 and 17 are already under development!”

Highlights of this new release are as follows:

New Effects

Expanded Control Capabilities

New Operational Features

Support for OverDrive v2.0

Special CPU Upgrade Offer
All systems shipped prior to August 2004 require a control panel CPU upgrade to run the Synergy 2,3,4 v15 and all consecutive versions. Customers can purchase the CPU upgrade at a special rate of $2,200 USD until May 2005 (shipping and installation are not included). For more information contact Ross Tech Support at 613-652-4886. All Ross Synergy customers can download the software at no charge from www.rossvideo.com.

About Ross Video
Ross Video is based in Iroquois, Ontario, Canada and manufactures Analog, SD and MD Production Switchers, Production Control Systems, Routers, DVEs, Keyers, Distribution Amplifiers, A-D and D-A converters.

For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Nicolaassen Barrie
Public Relations Co-ordinator
T. (613) 652-4886
F. (613) 652-4425
E. jbarrie@rossvideo.com