High Definition Video Server
MAXX-2400HD
Operations Manual
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Contents
Graphic User Interface Overview
Clip Navigator
Connecting to the Network
Updating Firmware
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Software and Operations Manual Revisions
Preface
Typographical Conventions
Safety Terms and Symbols
Safety Notices
General Safety Caution
Personal Injury Precautions
Product Improvements and Upgrades
Product Damage Precautions
Product Registration
Trademarks
Introduction
Seamless Installation in New Facilities
Exceptional Storage Capacity
Audio Features
Remote Controls
Compatibility with Automation Controllers
Better Images with JPEG
File Transfers over Gigabit Ethernet
The Graphic User Interface
Reliability Counts
Key Features and Benefits
Applications for 360 Systems Servers
Maintenance Spares
Accessory Information
Unpacking
Installation
Power Conditioning
Important Installation Notes
System Cooling
Continuous Conversion UPS Design
Server Operating Environment
Recommended UPS Models
RF Interference by Cell Phones
Static Discharge
About Server Software
Mounting an Audio Module AXP-3, AXP-4or DXP-1
Rack Mounting
Mounting the Control Module CXP
Installing the Hard Drives
Connecting the Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard
Rear Panel Connections
HD-SDIVideo Inputs
Serial Port
Control Module CXP Connections
Audio Module Connections
GPI Control
Serial Control Ports for Channels 1, 2, 3 &
The Server Desktop
Basic Operations
Graphic User Interface Overview
Show Menu
System Menu Bar
Edit Menu
Windows Menu
The Status Bar
Help Menu
Transport Menu Bar
The Transport Channel View
File Menu
Options Menu
Playlist Menu Bar
The Playlist Channel View
File Menu
Save As
Options Menu
Setting the Video Sync Source
Initial System Configuration
Selecting a Sync Reference
Selecting a Video Format
Setting the Video Bit Rate
Record Configuration Options
Making a Recording from the GUI
Setting an Audio Delay Time
Setting the Audio Input Source
Arming Audio Tracks
Audio Rate Conversion
Selecting a Time Code Source
Setting VANC Line Selections
Beginning Recording
Making a Named Recording
Making a Crash Recording
Monitoring a Recording Source with E-EMode
Under automation control, Auto E-Ebehavior is slightly different than under GUI control. The server will remain in E-EON mode until a transport control command Play, Stop, Jog, etc is received. After receiving such a command, the server will remain in E-EOFF mode until record mode is entered. In record mode, E-Emode is ON. As with GUI operation, automation controllers may send E-EON and E-EOFF commands to override the automatic operation
Playing a Clip from the GUI
Pausing a Clip
Beginning Playback
Looping a Clip
Using GO-TO
Using Jog
Using Fast Forward / Rewind
Using Shuttle to Control Playback Speed
•For Hold Speed operation, position the cursor over the slider control scale not the slider arrow and click the left mouse button to increment the speed control. The transport will run in the selected direction at the selected speed without holding the mouse button down. The cursor may now be moved over the Stop button to wait for the desired point
Editing a Clip
Using Edit While Recording
Marking the Out Point
System Configuration
Programming GPIO Outputs
Programming GPI Inputs
Configuring the Ethernet Network
Enabling/Disabling DHCP
Setting the Date and Time
Renaming and Deleting Clips
Clip Navigator
Sorting Clips
Filtering the Clip Display
Finding Clips
Finding Clips Using Wildcards
Finding Clips Using Regular Expressions
Using Playlists
The Playlist View
Creating and Running a Playlist
Loading a Playlist FILE>OPEN
Setting a Start Time for a Playlist
Saving a New Playlist FILE>SAVE AS
Saving an Existing Playlist FILE>SAVE
Stopping a Playlist STOP
Pausing Playlist PLAY/PAUSE
Cueing Clip CUE
Looping Playlist LOOP
Set Maximum Number of Items to Keep
Editing Playlists
Enabling As-RunLogging
Viewing, Editing and Archiving Playlists
Inserting HOLD Into a Playlist
Removing Clips Above or Below the Selected Clip
Appending a Playlist FILE->APPEND
Changing Duration of Clips in Playlist
Mapping GPO to Playlist Events
Figure 27 - GPO Editor
Mapping GPI to Control a Playlist
System Timing
Advanced Topics
Using Audio Sample Rate Conversion
Using Embedded Audio
Using Ganging for Key-and-Fillor 3D Playback
Ganging Channels for Synchronized Playback
Importing TARGA Graphics Files
Combined Video and Graphics Capabilities
Animation Import .mov files
Still Frames
FTP File Transfers
Logging In to the Server FTP Service
Transfer of Edited Segments
TARGA .tga
Connecting to the Network
Automatic Date/Time Updates
Network Time Protocol
Selecting the Time Zone
Configuring NTP
Entering Network Parameters
Click the APPLY button to save your changes
Remote Serial Control
Automation Control
Configuring the Automation Interface
Figure 34 - Serial Port Configuration Screen
Other Automation Options
Ignore Preroll Commands
Tested Automation Controllers
Tested Remote Control Panels and Switchers
System Requirements
Remote Workstation Interface
Operations
About the Remote Workstation Interface
After Installation
Installation
Hard Disk Management
Improved Write Performance
About RAID
Managing Disk Arrays
Error Notification and Repair
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Log-Into the RAID Utilities
•Login as ADMINISTRATOR
Determining the Condition of the RAID Array
•Note the ERROR STATUS on this Summary Screen
Figure 40 - RAID Array Condition Screen
Displaying the Alarm Log of the Raid Array
Figure 42 - RAID Array Maintenance Screen
Checking Status of the Drives
•Select MANAGEMENT>MAINTENANCE
•Note the status of each drive in the array
The UNIT MAINTENANCE SCREEN above will appear
Removing the Degraded Drive from the RAID Unit
Figure 43 - Removing Failed Drive from Array
Rebuilding the RAID Array
Replacing Hard Drives
RAID Controller Settings
Audio Input/Output Modules
Multi-ChannelAudio
DXP-2Digital Audio Module
AXP-3Analog Audio Module
DXP-2Technical Specifications
Analog Audio Module
AXP3/AXP4 Technical Specifications
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Fault Diagnostics
Maintenance
Front Panel Indicators
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators
Access To Components
Opening the Front Panel
Removing the Top Cover
Installing/Removing I/O Cards
General Handling Precautions
Software Updates From CD-Rom
Program Updates from USB Memory
Updating Firmware
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Factory Repair Policy
Replacing a Hard Drive
Regulatory Certifications
Safety
Radio Interference Compliance
Limited Warranty
Product Warranty
For Server Software
End User License Agreement
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Audio XLR-3Connector Pinout
Connector Specifications
Serial Control Connector Pinout
Appendix A
GPIO Connectors
BNC Connectors
GPI Connector Pinout
Figure 31: GPIO Connection Schematic
System Board Ports
VDCP Command Table
Serial Command Protocols
Appendix B
CMD-1
ACK= 10.01 NAK=11.12.xx
BVW Serial Command Table
Odetics Protocol
COMMAND
COMMAND
Appendix C
Technical Specifications
Transport Control
Keyboard Shortcuts
File Operations
Menu Operations
Playlist Management Detail
Appendix D
#GPIOutputNumber@Offset;Duration
A list can be edited by
As-RunLogging Detail
Appendix E
As-RunNaming Convention
Sample As-RunLog
As-RunLog Body
As-RunLog Page Header
Mechanical Drawing
Appendix F
Index
Ethernet Ports
Pinout
Serial Control
