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
General Safety Caution
Safety Notices
Safety Terms and Symbols
Personal Injury Precautions
Product Registration
Product Damage Precautions
Product Improvements and Upgrades
Trademarks
Introduction
Seamless Installation in New Facilities
Exceptional Storage Capacity
Compatibility with Automation Controllers
Remote Controls
Audio Features
Better Images with JPEG
File Transfers over Gigabit Ethernet
The Graphic User Interface
Reliability Counts
Key Features and Benefits
Applications for 360 Systems Servers
Accessory Information
Maintenance Spares
Installation
Unpacking
Power Conditioning
Important Installation Notes
System Cooling
Recommended UPS Models
Server Operating Environment
Continuous Conversion UPS Design
RF Interference by Cell Phones
About Server Software
Static Discharge
Mounting an Audio Module AXP-3, AXP-4or DXP-1
Rack Mounting
Mounting the Control Module CXP
Connecting the Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard
Installing the Hard Drives
Rear Panel Connections
HD-SDIVideo Inputs
Serial Port
Audio Module Connections
Control Module CXP Connections
Serial Control Ports for Channels 1, 2, 3 &
GPI Control
Basic Operations
The Server Desktop
Graphic User Interface Overview
Edit Menu
System Menu Bar
Show Menu
Windows Menu
Help Menu
The Status Bar
Transport Menu Bar
The Transport Channel View
File Menu
Options Menu
Playlist Menu Bar
The Playlist Channel View
File Menu
Options Menu
Save As
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 Crash Recording
Making a Named 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
Beginning Playback
Pausing a Clip
Playing a Clip from the GUI
Looping a Clip
Using Fast Forward / Rewind
Using Jog
Using GO-TO
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
Using Edit While Recording
Editing a Clip
Marking the Out Point
System Configuration
Programming GPIO Outputs
Programming GPI Inputs
Configuring the Ethernet Network
Enabling/Disabling DHCP
Setting the Date and Time
Sorting Clips
Clip Navigator
Renaming and Deleting Clips
Filtering the Clip Display
Finding Clips Using Wildcards
Finding Clips
Finding Clips Using Regular Expressions
Using Playlists
The Playlist View
Creating and Running a Playlist
Saving a New Playlist FILE>SAVE AS
Setting a Start Time for a Playlist
Loading a Playlist FILE>OPEN
Saving an Existing Playlist FILE>SAVE
Cueing Clip CUE
Pausing Playlist PLAY/PAUSE
Stopping a Playlist STOP
Looping Playlist LOOP
Enabling As-RunLogging
Editing Playlists
Set Maximum Number of Items to Keep
Viewing, Editing and Archiving Playlists
Appending a Playlist FILE->APPEND
Removing Clips Above or Below the Selected Clip
Inserting HOLD Into a Playlist
Changing Duration of Clips in Playlist
Mapping GPO to Playlist Events
Mapping GPI to Control a Playlist
Figure 27 - GPO Editor
Advanced Topics
System Timing
Using Embedded Audio
Using Audio Sample Rate Conversion
Ganging Channels for Synchronized Playback
Using Ganging for Key-and-Fillor 3D 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
Configuring NTP
Selecting the Time Zone
Entering Network Parameters
Click the APPLY button to save your changes
Automation Control
Remote Serial Control
Configuring the Automation Interface
Figure 34 - Serial Port Configuration Screen
Other Automation Options
Ignore Preroll Commands
Tested Remote Control Panels and Switchers
Tested Automation Controllers
Remote Workstation Interface
System Requirements
About the Remote Workstation Interface
Operations
Installation
After Installation
Hard Disk Management
About RAID
Improved Write Performance
Error Notification and Repair
Managing Disk Arrays
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Log-Into the RAID Utilities
•Note the ERROR STATUS on this Summary Screen
Determining the Condition of the RAID Array
•Login as ADMINISTRATOR
Figure 40 - RAID Array Condition Screen
Displaying the Alarm Log of the Raid Array
•Select MANAGEMENT>MAINTENANCE
Checking Status of the Drives
Figure 42 - RAID Array Maintenance Screen
•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
DXP-2Technical Specifications
AXP-3Analog Audio Module
Analog Audio Module
AXP3/AXP4 Technical Specifications
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Fault Diagnostics
Maintenance
Front Panel Indicators
Opening the Front Panel
Access To Components
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators
Removing the Top Cover
General Handling Precautions
Installing/Removing I/O Cards
Software Updates From CD-Rom
Program Updates from USB Memory
Updating Firmware
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Replacing a Hard Drive
Factory Repair Policy
Regulatory Certifications
Safety
Radio Interference Compliance
Product Warranty
Limited Warranty
End User License Agreement
For Server Software
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Serial Control Connector Pinout
Connector Specifications
Audio XLR-3Connector 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
BVW Serial Command Table
ACK= 10.01 NAK=11.12.xx
Odetics Protocol
COMMAND
COMMAND
Technical Specifications
Appendix C
File Operations
Keyboard Shortcuts
Transport Control
Menu Operations
Appendix D
Playlist Management Detail
#GPIOutputNumber@Offset;Duration
A list can be edited by
As-RunNaming Convention
Appendix E
As-RunLogging Detail
Sample As-RunLog
As-RunLog Page Header
As-RunLog Body
Appendix F
Mechanical Drawing
Index
Ethernet Ports
Pinout
Serial Control