MAXX-2400HD
High Definition Video Server
Operations Manual
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Contents
Graphic User Interface Overview
Clip Navigator
Connecting to the Network
Updating Firmware
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Preface
Software and Operations Manual Revisions
Typographical Conventions
Personal Injury Precautions
Safety Notices
Safety Terms and Symbols
General Safety Caution
Trademarks
Product Damage Precautions
Product Improvements and Upgrades
Product Registration
Seamless Installation in New Facilities
Introduction
Exceptional Storage Capacity
Better Images with JPEG
Remote Controls
Audio Features
Compatibility with Automation Controllers
The Graphic User Interface
File Transfers over Gigabit Ethernet
Reliability Counts
Key Features and Benefits
Applications for 360 Systems Servers
Maintenance Spares
Accessory Information
Unpacking
Installation
Important Installation Notes
Power Conditioning
System Cooling
RF Interference by Cell Phones
Server Operating Environment
Continuous Conversion UPS Design
Recommended UPS Models
Static Discharge
About Server Software
Rack Mounting
Mounting an Audio Module AXP-3, AXP-4or DXP-1
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
Windows Menu
System Menu Bar
Show Menu
Edit Menu
The Status Bar
Help Menu
The Transport Channel View
Transport Menu Bar
File Menu
Options Menu
The Playlist Channel View
Playlist Menu Bar
File Menu
Save As
Options Menu
Initial System Configuration
Setting the Video Sync Source
Selecting a Sync Reference
Selecting a Video Format
Record Configuration Options
Setting the Video Bit Rate
Making a Recording from the GUI
Setting the Audio Input Source
Setting an Audio Delay Time
Arming Audio Tracks
Audio Rate Conversion
Setting VANC Line Selections
Selecting a Time Code Source
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
Looping a Clip
Pausing a Clip
Playing a Clip from the GUI
Beginning Playback
Using Shuttle to Control Playback Speed
Using Jog
Using GO-TO
Using Fast Forward / Rewind
•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
Filtering the Clip Display
Clip Navigator
Renaming and Deleting Clips
Sorting Clips
Finding Clips
Finding Clips Using Wildcards
Finding Clips Using Regular Expressions
Using Playlists
The Playlist View
Creating and Running a Playlist
Saving an Existing Playlist FILE>SAVE
Setting a Start Time for a Playlist
Loading a Playlist FILE>OPEN
Saving a New Playlist FILE>SAVE AS
Looping Playlist LOOP
Pausing Playlist PLAY/PAUSE
Stopping a Playlist STOP
Cueing Clip CUE
Viewing, Editing and Archiving Playlists
Editing Playlists
Set Maximum Number of Items to Keep
Enabling As-RunLogging
Changing Duration of Clips in Playlist
Removing Clips Above or Below the Selected Clip
Inserting HOLD Into a Playlist
Appending a Playlist FILE->APPEND
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
Combined Video and Graphics Capabilities
Importing TARGA Graphics Files
Animation Import .mov files
Still Frames
FTP File Transfers
Logging In to the Server FTP Service
Transfer of Edited Segments
TARGA .tga
Automatic Date/Time Updates
Connecting to the Network
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
Figure 40 - RAID Array Condition Screen
Determining the Condition of the RAID Array
•Login as ADMINISTRATOR
•Note the ERROR STATUS on this Summary Screen
Displaying the Alarm Log of the Raid Array
•Note the status of each drive in the array
Checking Status of the Drives
Figure 42 - RAID Array Maintenance Screen
•Select MANAGEMENT>MAINTENANCE
Removing the Degraded Drive from the RAID Unit
The UNIT MAINTENANCE SCREEN above will appear
Figure 43 - Removing Failed Drive from Array
Rebuilding the RAID Array
Replacing Hard Drives
RAID Controller Settings
Multi-ChannelAudio
Audio Input/Output Modules
DXP-2Digital Audio Module
AXP-3Analog Audio Module
DXP-2Technical Specifications
AXP3/AXP4 Technical Specifications
Analog Audio Module
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Maintenance
Fault Diagnostics
Front Panel Indicators
Removing the Top Cover
Access To Components
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators
Opening the Front Panel
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
Safety
Regulatory Certifications
Radio Interference Compliance
Limited Warranty
Product Warranty
For Server Software
End User License Agreement
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Appendix A
Connector Specifications
Audio XLR-3Connector Pinout
Serial Control Connector Pinout
BNC Connectors
GPIO Connectors
GPI Connector Pinout
Figure 31: GPIO Connection Schematic
System Board Ports
Serial Command Protocols
VDCP Command Table
Appendix B
CMD-1
ACK= 10.01 NAK=11.12.xx
BVW Serial Command Table
Odetics Protocol
COMMAND
COMMAND
Appendix C
Technical Specifications
Menu Operations
Keyboard Shortcuts
Transport Control
File Operations
Playlist Management Detail
Appendix D
#GPIOutputNumber@Offset;Duration
A list can be edited by
Sample As-RunLog
Appendix E
As-RunLogging Detail
As-RunNaming Convention
As-RunLog Body
As-RunLog Page Header
Mechanical Drawing
Appendix F
Index
Ethernet Ports
Pinout
Serial Control