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