manual OPERATIONS
™ MAXX-1200-HD™ / MAXX-1200-EX™ High Definition Video Servers Operations Manual Rev. 1.8 June. 2012 Software version 1.08.
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™ Contents Preface _______________________________________________________________ 9 Software and Operations Manual Revisions..................................9 Safety Notices ________________________________________________________ 10 Safety Terms and Symbols..........................................................10 General Safety Caution ..............................................................10 Personal Injury Precautions ........................................................
Monitor......................................................................................27 Serial Port ..................................................................................27 USB Ports...................................................................................27 AC Power ..................................................................................27 Basic Operations______________________________________________________ 28 The Server Desktop......................................
System Configuration.............................................................................50 Assigning Names to the Server and Transport Channels..............50 Programming GPIO Outputs ......................................................51 Programming GPI Inputs ............................................................52 Configuring the Network............................................................53 Setting the Date and Time ..........................................................
Network Time Protocol ________________________________________________ 87 Automatic Date/Time Updates ...................................................87 Connecting to the Internet..........................................................87 Configuring NTP ........................................................................88 Selecting the Time Zone.............................................................88 Entering Network Parameters .....................................................
Updating Firmware ..............................................................................118 Replacing a Hard Drive .......................................................................120 Factory Repair Policy ...........................................................................121 Regulatory Certifications ......................................................................121 Safety.......................................................................................
Preface This manual provides installation, setup and operating instructions for 360 Systems’ MAXX-1200-HD and 1200-EX video servers. It is organized to provide quick access to topics of primary interest. An extensive Table of Contents is provided at the beginning and a subject Index at the end, to assist in locating information.
Safety Notices Safety Terms and Symbols THE FOLLOWING WARNING SYMBOLS ARE USED IN THIS MANUAL: ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ATTENTION: REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. ATTENTION: VEUILLEZ VOUS RÉFÉRER AU MODE D’EMPLOI POUR UNE INFORMATION IMPORTANTE. ATTENZIONE: FATE RIFERIMENTO AL MANUALE PER INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI. ATENTCION: FAVOR DE REFERIR AL MANUAL DE OPERACION POR INFORMACION IMPORTANTE. WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Important Safety Instructions These instructions are required per applicable safety standards. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Product Damage Precautions • 360 Systems’ MAXX-1200™ server contains hard disk drives and other fragile electronic and mechanical devices. While designed to be very reliable, it is still vulnerable to shock. Handle with care, and exercise caution not to drop or bump the server as damage to internal components may result. Always turn off power before moving the server. • Do not obstruct air vents. Maintain an ambient temperature below 30°C (86°F). • Clean only with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Introduction 360 Systems’ MAXX-1200-HD™ and MAXX-1200-EX™ are three channel, high-definition video recorder/servers designed for broadcast, production, and Pro A/V applications. They can play three independent video streams at once, or record one stream and play two. The MAXX-1200-HD stores approximately 70 hours of JPEG-2000 encoded video1, or 140 hours in the MAXX-1200-EX, with eight audio channels per video stream. They occupy just 3½” of rack space.
Compatibility with Automation Controllers MAXX servers work with automation controllers from many different manufacturers, accepting VDCP, Odetics or BVW protocols for 9-pin control of each server channel. 360 Systems’ business partners provide automation controllers for applications ranging from affordable systems for ProAV, up to large-scale broadcast solutions. Contact a 360 Systems application engineer or an automation provider for assistance with your requirements.
System configuration is clear and straightforward through the GUI. It provides access to encoding parameters, audio options, and time-code settings. Whenever new server features are installed, new set-up parameters and user-interface features become immediately available. The server comes with Remote Workstation Software, which allows it to be remotely operated from a standard PC over Ethernet; the GUI is replicated at each remote location.
Key Features and Benefits The MAXX-1200 is designed from the ground up to deliver outstanding performance and value as a high-definition broadcast quality server. Three video outputs, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and multiple audio formats make it an excellent and affordable choice for the transition to high definition.
Applications for 360 Systems Servers The MAXX-1200 adds value to many applications in broadcasting, cable distribution, video production, Pro A/V, entertainment and sports. It provides immediate record and playback of any source, lending a spontaneous appearance to broadcasts, presentations and live events. News Production – Promos, teasers, intros, news segments, graphics, animation Play-to-Air server – Playback under automation control Graphics server – Import TARGA or uncompressed .
Accessory Information DXP-2 Multi-Channel Digital Audio Module (optional accessory) Provides eight AES/EBU digital audio inputs and outputs for each of the three server channels on XLR connectors. DXP-2 is self-powered with redundant supplies. 2-RU (3-½”) [88 mm] height. HDMI-3 Video Output Module (optional accessory) Provides 3 HDMI video outputs on server rear panel, in addition to standard HD-SDI outputs. No HDMI input is present.
Installation Unpacking Your server has been carefully inspected and calibrated before shipment to allow immediate operation upon installation. Check all items for signs of visible damage which may have occurred during shipment. If any item is damaged, contact the carrier to file a claim. Keep the packing materials in the event that a unit must be returned.
Important Installation Notes System Cooling When many pieces of equipment are mounted in an equipment rack, a considerable amount of heat may be produced, which must be removed efficiently. Further, a lower operating temperature will make equipment operate more reliably, and it will last longer. In the extreme case, excessive temperatures cause rapid equipment failure, and damage which can be difficult to repair. Heat in an equipment rack must be removed by forced air.
Continuous Conversion UPS Design This improved design, sometimes called ‘double conversion’ continuously converts utility power to DC, stores it in a battery, then produces isolated AC power from an inverter. It never switches back and forth to utility power, and has better immunity to input transients, brownouts, and blackouts.
About Server Software The MAXX-1200 is shipped with its application programs and operating system installed. The first time that it is started, it must be connected to a keyboard, monitor and mouse. The server will ask you to accept the Software Licensing Agreement before it will operate. This screen will only appear during the initial startup. Refer to the Maintenance chapter of this manual if it becomes necessary to reinstall software.
Server Hardware Interface Front Panel Elements Reset (Power ON/OFF) Button The front panel Reset button initiates start-up and shut-down of the server. Press it momentarily to start the server. A sequence of start-up screens will appear, presenting the 3-channel graphic user interface. When the server is running, pressing the power button momentarily will cause the system to begin an orderly shutdown. This can also be initiated from the GUI by selecting START > SHUTDOWN > SHUTDOWN.
MAXX-1200 Rear Panel (3) 9-pin serial control inputs 6 XLR-3M analog audio outputs 2 XLR-3F analog audio inputs 3 HD-SDI video outputs 3 HDMI video outputs (optional) 1 HD-SDI video input AC Power connector AC Power switch Cooling fan Page 24 Mouse connector Keyboard connector GPI I/O, 26-pin female Video monitor, 15-pin Gigabit Ethernet Genlock Input 2 USB ports 68-pin connector to DXP-2 MAXX-1200 Owner’s Manual
Rear Panel Elements Video Inputs The server accepts baseband video in HD-SDI format (SMPTE 292M) and records on channel #1. The input has an internal 75-ohm termination. Encoding is JPEG-2000. Video Outputs Three video outputs are provided in HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) format. Three additional HDMI outputs are available, but must be specified as a factory-installed option when the server is ordered. Each HDMI output duplicates the video and output for one of the server’s three channels.
or if a different source sample rate is present, the server’s input sample rate converter must be selected. Encoded audio streams such as Dolby E® must be referenced to the incoming video signal, and the input sample rate converters must be disabled during recording. Serial Control Ports Each of the server’s three 9-pin serial inputs can control any of the three video channels. They accept commands in VDCP, BVW or Odetics protocol.
Genlock Signal Quality A genlock signal connected to the server must be of high quality. PLL circuits used in the server remove residual jitter from the genlock signal, but may not be suitable for use with lowquality signal sources such as consumer VTRs, as they may introduce time instability (wow) into their output, making them inaccurate as a genlock source.
Basic Operations This section introduces the Graphic User Interface (GUI), its menus and operating controls. If you want to skip ahead to learn how to record a clip, go to page 38. Skip to page 45 to read about playing a clip. The graphic user interface is a convenient way to manage server operations. With it, you can control recording and playout, set up video and audio formats, map remote control ports to video channels, perform editing and make playlists.
Graphic User Interface Overview Once the server has successfully powered up, the VGA monitor will display the GUI of Figure 1. This view provides • A main System Menu bar for configuration operations • A Status Bar that displays various system messages • Three VTR-like transport controls, one for each of the three video channels.
System Menu Bar The System Menu bar contains four menus: Show, Edit, Windows and Help. Show Menu Contains selections for the three Channels and the clip management windows. Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Opens the specified window if it is closed, brings it to the top and activates it. Key Commands – F1, F2, F3 Clip List Opens the Clip Navigator window if closed, brings it to the top and activates it. See page 56. Key Command – Ctrl+L. Find Clips Opens the Clip Locator dialog. See page 56.
Help Menu Contains a single item, About, which displays the server software versions, serial number and Unit ID. The Status Bar A status bar appears at the bottom of the window that provides system information to the user including GENLOCK, VIDEO INPUT DETECTED, and TIME REMAINING—PERCENT FULL. Messages such as CONNECTED TO HOST or CONNECTION TO HOST REFUSED are also displayed as diagnostics. Error and status messages from the RAID system can also be displayed here.
The Transport Channel View The Transport Channel View is shown in Figure 2. This is the default view of each channel. Basic transport operations such as play, stop, record, and head/tail trimming appear in the Clip Transport window for each channel. These operate in familiar VTR fashion. Figure 2 - Transport Channel View Transport Menu Bar There are two menus, File and Options. File Menu New Channel 1 only. Opens the Clip Navigator to allow naming of a new clip, then prepares the channel for recording.
Save As Opens the Clip Navigator to allow saving an edited version of the clip with a new name. This allows making alternate versions of a clip or making multiple segments of a master clip. Key Command – Ctrl+A. Playlist Switches from Transport View to Playlist View. Close Closes the Transport window. This has the same effect as the Close box in the upper right corner of the window. Note that this will not stop playback or eject a loaded clip. Options Menu This menu contains two selections.
The Playlist Channel View The Playlist Channel View is shown in Figure 3. This view allows multiple clips to be loaded in a “playlist” and played in sequence. Figure 3 - Playlist Channel View Playlist Menu Bar There are two menus, File and Options. File Menu Open Opens the Clip Navigator to allow choosing a clip to load into the transport. Key Command – Ctrl+D. Append Opens the Playlist Selection dialog to allow choosing a Playlist to Append to the currently loaded list.
Save As Opens the Clip Navigator to allow saving an edited version of the clip with a new name. This allows making alternate versions of a clip or making multiple segments of a master clip. Key Command – Ctrl+A. Rename Opens the Playlist Selection dialog to allow renaming the currently loaded Playlist. Transport Switches from Playlist View to Transport View. Eject Ejects the currently loaded Playlist in preparation for creating a new one. (It is not necessary to Eject a list to load another saved list.
Initial System Configuration Selecting a Sync Reference In many applications, this server and downstream equipment connected to it must be referenced to a common genlock source (SMPTE 170M or ITU-R-BT.470). A BNC connector is provided on the rear panel to receive a genlock signal. It has a 75-ohm termination. An internal crystal reference is also provided so that the server can be used as a stand-alone player, and also for convenience for testing.
Selecting a Video Format The MAXX-1200 can record and play video in six high definition video formats: 1080i @ 59.94 Hz 720p @ 59.94 Hz 1080i @ 50 Hz 720p @ 50 Hz 1080i @ 24 PsF 1080i @ 23.98 PsF To select a video format, go to Edit/Configure/Timing dialog on the GUI. Select a check-box for the rate at which you will record or play. A reminder will appear to stop video on all channels and prepare for automatic restart in the new format.
Making a Recording from the GUI Video recordings are made using the Transport View of Channel 1. Channel 1 can record or play clips, but cannot do both at the same time. Channels 2 and 3 are playback only. Use the following steps to make a recording. Most of the configuration settings can be skipped once a workflow is established. Record Configuration Options If necessary, set Channel 1 to the Transport View. Click FILE >TRANSPORT in the Channel 1 Playlist View to switch to the Transport View.
Setting the Audio Input Source Select OPTIONS >CONFIGURE from the Channel 1 Transport Window. The Dialog box in Figure 5 appears. • Select an Audio Input by clicking the desired button. • Click APPLY or OK. Embedded audio is eight tracks contained in the HD-SDI input video stream. AES/EBU Digital Audio refers to audio I/O from the optional DXP-2 multi-channel module. Analog Audio refers to audio I/O from the rear panel XLR-3 connectors.
Figure 6 - Audio Delay Time Offset Audio Rate Conversion • Converting the sample rate for audio applies only to AES/EBU digital audio. It is not relevant to analog audio, or Embedded audio. Select OPTIONS >CONFIGURE from the Channel 1 Transport Window. The dialog box in Figure 5 appears. • Check a box under Audio Rate Conversion only if the corresponding AES/EBU audio source is not a video-referenced 48K sample rate (as with wild audio or 44.1K audio). • Click APPLY or OK.
Setting VANC Line Selections Select OPTIONS >CONFIGURE from the Channel 1 Transport Window. The Dialog box in Figure 5 appears. • Check the VANC box if Vertical interval ANCillary data (VANC) is to be recorded along with video. • The VANC line selection data entry box will become active. Enter desired line numbers, separated by a comma. Ranges can be specified with a dash, such as “9-12”. Lines 9,10,11 and 12 will be included. • In 720p, enter up to 12 lines. In 1080i, enter up to 6 lines.
Making a Crash Recording Press Record whenever Channel 1 reports that it is IDLE. A filename will be created starting with “new” and the date and ending with a take number, and the recording will start immediately. Making a Named Recording From the Channel 1 Transport Window, Select FILE>NEW. The dialog of Figure 7 appears. A. Figure 7 - Channel 1 Clip Navigator "New" mode B. Enter a clip name using the keyboard. Up to 31 characters may be used.
Figure 8 - Channel 1 Ready to Record D. E. Click the RECORD button at any time to begin recording. The yellow time display counters will update the clip duration continually. To stop recording, click STOP. Note: An in-progress recording must be 2 seconds long before it will appear in the clip list. Hitting the STOP button to end the recording after less than 2 seconds will also cause the clip to appear in the clip list.
Under automation control, Auto E-E behavior is slightly different than under GUI control. The server will remain in E-E ON mode until a transport control command (Play, Stop, Jog, etc) is received. After receiving such a command, the server will remain in E-E OFF mode until record mode is entered. In record mode, E-E mode is ON. As with GUI operation, automation controllers may send E-E ON and E-E OFF commands to override the automatic operation.
Playing a Clip from the GUI All three server channels can play video, individually or simultaneously. Channel 1 can record or play, but not both at once. Follow these steps to play back a clip. Beginning Playback 1. Select FILE >OPEN from the Transport Window of Channel 1, 2 or 3. The Clip Navigator shown in Figure 9 will appear. 2. Navigate the folder structure if necessary by clicking on the folders. 3. Select the clip you want to play by double-clicking on it. 4.
Ejecting a Clip Ejecting a clip effectively removes it from the transport. The channel will output Black. Press EJECT if desired. Using Jog The JOG + command will move to the next frame and go to Still. The JOG - command will move to the previous frame and go to Still. Using Go To Frame and the Frame Locator Click the arrows |< or >| to go to the next trim point (Mark In or Mark Out) in the selected direction.
Shuttle control. For faster playback from the GUI, use the FAST FORWARD or REWIND buttons as described in the preceding section. In sports, slow-motion control is usually accomplished with a desk-top slow-mo controller, such as those made by DNF Controls and others. These provide a hands-on experience far preferable to using the GUI. Using Shuttle to Control Playback Speed The Shuttle Control is a slider bar that controls playback speed.
Editing a Clip Edit controls are activated with the Edit check box. Several buttons are available to define the beginning and end of a region within a clip; associated time code displays are also present. These non-destructive Mark In and Mark Out trim points can be set to define a portion of a clip to be played.
The values in this display window may be set by two methods: • Enter Mark In point from the keyboard: Use the mouse or Tab key to move between In and Out fields. When a field is highlighted, enter a numeric value from the keyboard. • Regardless of whether a clip is still or playing, Mark In will capture the time code value of the clip’s current position. Marking the Out Point Sets the current time code value into the Mark Out point time display.
System Configuration The following configuration options apply to the System as a whole and not to individual channel transports. Assigning Names to the Server and Transport Channels The server can be assigned a name that will be displayed along the top of the Main GUI Window. Each individual channel transport can also be given a name. To assign a name to the server or transport channels, click EDIT>CONFIGURE>NAMES from the main menu pulldown. The screen of Figure 10 is displayed.
Programming GPIO Outputs The MAXX 1200-HD has six General Purpose Outputs, referred to as GPO 1 through GPO 6.
Programming GPI Inputs The MAXX-1200 has six General Purpose Inputs, referred to as GPI 1 through GPI 6. Each GPI can be programmed to trigger one of the following events on a channel.
Configuring the Network The server provides a number of user settings that configure it for use as a practical network. These will be found on the Configure Network tab shown below. The NET-1 Ethernet port on the server has a unique IP Address. In this way, each server can be identified on the network. Network Settings Tab Use the server graphic user interface to configure network communication settings. From the Main Menu selection bar at the top of the screen.
Disable Network [X] This selection turns the network access OFF or ON. The default is Disabled (the box is checked). To Enable the network connection, click the box to un-check it. Disabling the network can be used to deny access to the server from the network for security purposes. Enabling/Disabling DHCP [X] Enabling DHCP will configure the network interface automatically. The IP Address that is assigned will be displayed in the top line of the main GUI Window.
Setting the Date and Time Click EDIT >CONFIGURE >DATE/TIME. The dialog below appears. Figure 14 - Time/Date Configuration Screen Select the REGION and ZONE according to your geographical location and time zone by scrolling with the scroll-bar as necessary and then clicking on the selected value. Set the TIME and DATE by clicking on the Time/Date field and navigating the clock and calendar. Check Automatic Updates to enable automatic updates using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
Clip Navigator The MAXX-1200’s Clip Navigator is used to find, select, delete, name, and rename clips. • • Clips can be dragged and dropped anywhere on a Transport for immediate playback. Selected single or multiple clips can be dragged into a Playlist. See page 61. Click SHOW >CLIPLIST from the main pulldown menu to display the Clip Navigator. Figure 15 – Clip Navigator Renaming and Deleting Clips Clips can be renamed by right clicking on them with the mouse, then selecting Rename from the pop-up menu.
Finding Clips Clips can be easily found using the Clip Locator. To locate a clip: 1. Click SHOW>FIND CLIPS. The Clip Locator screen of Figure 16 appears. 2. Check Case Sensitive to make the search case-sensitive. 3. Check Stop After First Match to find only the first match. 4. Check Use Regular Expressions to search for the string of interest ANYWHERE in the clip name. With Regular Expressions unchecked, the search will match only clips that BEGIN with the string entered at FIND.
Finding Clips Using Regular Expressions A regular expression (“RE”) specifies a pattern to be matched in a clip name. Regular expressions can contain both special and ordinary characters. Ordinary characters just match themselves. Thus, the RE “night” would match the “night” in the clip name “Tonight Show”, so this and any other clip name with “night” in it would be placed in the list of found clips. The following special characters are supported: . (dot) This matches any single character. “a.
Using Playlists MAXX-1200’s Advanced Playlisting software provides extensive tools for building, editing and playing complex sequences of program content. Advanced Playlisting appears as on-screen windows, with an intuitive Graphic User Interface that makes it easy to operate without extra equipment. It’s invaluable for building commercial breaks, news rundowns, still-store and clip lists. You can create and store as many playlists as needed, each with its own unique name.
The Playlist View The Playlist View for channel 1 is shown in Figure 17. Its functions are briefly described here. Table 1 provides an overview of Playlist control functions and their associated hot-keys.
Creating and Running a Playlist To Create a Playlist (Using channel 1 in the example): 1. Change the transport for Channel 1 to the Playlist View. Click FILE >PLAYLIST in the Channel 1 transport pulldown menu. The window of Figure 18 appears. 2. Click the EDIT check box to put the channel into edit mode. 3. Click SHOW >CLIP LIST from the main menu to open the Clip Navigator. Both windows are now visible. 4. Double click on a clip in the Clip Navigator to add it to the Playlist.
Figure 19 – Active Playlist 7. To SAVE the Playlist select FILE >SAVE-AS. Enter a file name. Click SAVE. 8. To SAVE an existing playlist without changing the name, use FILE >SAVE. Loading a Playlist (FILE>OPEN) Click FILE >OPEN from the Playlist View to bring up the list of available Playlists. Double-click on a playlist to load it. Saving a New Playlist (FILE>SAVE AS) Once a Playlist has been created, it can be saved by selecting FILE >SAVE AS from the Playlist View pulldown menu.
Stopping Playlist (STOP) Click STOP to halt a Playlist. Pausing Playlist (PLAY/PAUSE) When a Playlist is running, the PLAY key will change to indicate PAUSE. Pressing PAUSE stops the Playlist immediately, on the current frame of a clip. Pressing it again will resume playback. Cueing a Clip (CUE) When the Playlist is running, click CUE to immediately prepare a selected clip for playback. When the current clip is finished playing, the Playlist will play the Cued clip, followed by all subsequent clips.
Automatic Scrolling to Currently Playing Clip (HOME) Click HOME to make the currently playing clip visible in the Playlist View window. . If no clip is playing, then the currently-cued clip is displayed. This is helpful if you have manually scrolled elsewhere in a large Playlist.
Editing Playlists Removing Clip from Playlist To remove a Clip from a Playlist: • Make sure the clip to be removed is not PLAYING or CUED • Position the cursor over the Clip and right-click. Select REMOVE from the pulldown menu. Removing All Clips Above or Below the Selected Clip All clips above or below the selected clip can be removed unless a CUED or PLAYING clip is affected. These options will “grey out” if removal is not allowed for this reason.
Changing Duration of Clips in a Playlist Make sure the EDIT checkbox is checked in the Playlist View window. Position the cursor over a clip and right-click. Select EDIT DURATION from the pulldown menu. Enter a duration in the Duration window. The minimum duration is 3 seconds. The entry may be in one of these formats.
Figure 21 - GPO Configuration Screen Figure 22 - GPO Editor Mapping GPI to Control a Playlist Playlists can be controlled with the Six GPI Inputs. See Programming GPI Inputs on page 52.
Advanced Topics System Timing The MAXX-1200 is equipped for use with an external genlock signal as a timing reference. This causes all outputs to be synchronous with other video in a system. Select the use of genlock reference by clicking the Video Sync External radio button. When External is selected, adjustment of Genlock Timing will fine tune this synchronization to compensate for differences in equipment and wiring. This is a global setting that allows the output timing to be varied for all outputs.
Using Embedded Audio The MAXX-1200 provides eight-channel embedded audio capability. Key features include: • Synchronous 20-bit audio at a 48K sample rate. Non-synchronous audio and other sampling rates are not supported. • While up to 16 channels of audio may be present in an HD-SDI stream (arranged in four groups of four channels), the server records and plays back only Group 1 and 2 (channels 1-8). • In E-E mode, all embedded audio will pass through the server unaltered.
Ganging Channels for Synchronized Playback Up to three video channels can be ganged together for frame-accurate playback. They may be used for key and fill material (either stills or clips), or multi-channel playout of presentations, such as synchronized matte backdrops on News Broadcasts, or multi-screen projection. The channels can be ganged in the following combinations: • • Channel 1 controls Channel 2 and/or Channel 3 Channel 2 controls Channel 3 Only one channel can be set as the master channel.
An automation system could, for example, issue a VDCP Cue command to Channel 2 for a clip called “logo”. Channel 3 would automatically be loaded with clip “logo_”. A Still or Play command sent to Channel 2 would cause both Channels 2 and 3 to display the fill and key clips, respectively. Note that the VDCP checkbox option to “show first frame” for a Cue command is ignored for channels in ganged mode. The automation system must issue a Still command to Channel 2 to achieve this effect.
Note that when Exporting from some NLEs such as Final Cut Pro, you must Export to a storage volume that is considered a Macintosh volume in order to create compatible .mov files that are over 2GB. This can be an issue when attempting to Export directly to network storage locations. In practice this amounts to a maximum clip duration of about 4 seconds. There is an indeterminate time limit somewhere above 1 minute that is dependent on the amount of detail in the material.
FTP File Transfers The MAXX-1200 connects over Gigabit Ethernet using an RFC-1359 compliant FTP server. File transfers to and from the server are managed from an FTP client file transfer program running on a Windows® or Macintosh® computer. This provides a rapid way to execute drag-and-drop file transfers; it can also manage many servers at once and does not tie up the server GUI, which may already be in use. Table 2 indicates the supported FPT client list. FTP Client Version Platform Flash FXP 3.2.
When connecting directly to a PC or Laptop, configure the server as IP address 192.168.1.3, netmask 255.255.255.0 and disable DHCP. In the PC, double click on the Local Area Connection Icon in the system tray or in the Network and Dial-Up Connections in the Control Panel. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog, click on Properties. Click on the item “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on Properties again.
Transfer Time for 1 minute of video Workload Upload to MAXX Download (or MAXX-to-MAXX FXP transfer) IDLE 14 seconds (45.0 MB/s or 360 Mb/s) 28 seconds (22.5 MB/s or 180 Mb/s) 1 Channel Playing 14 seconds (45.0 MB/s or 360 Mb/s) 28 seconds (22.5 MB/s or 180 Mb/s) 3 Channels Playing 15 seconds (39.4 MB/s or 315.2 Mb/s) 45 seconds (14.0 MB/s or 112 Mb/s) 17 seconds (37.0 MB/s or 296 Mb/s) 44 seconds (14.3 MB/s or 114.
When transferring files as mxf, only the material between the edit points is transferred. This means that: • Transfer of a file with head and tail points set will remove portions before the head and after the tail. The original length of the file cannot be referenced in a restored copy. • Transfer of a master file and (non-overlapping) subclips of that file will result in duplication only of the material defined by the subclips.
Before Transfer (On Source MAXX) 00:30:00;00 00:00:00;00 CLIP_A 00:10:00;00 (IN POINT) 00:20:00;00 (OUT POINT) After Transfer (On Target MAXX) 00:10:00;00 00:20:00;00 CLIP_A.vfc Figure 25 – Result of a VFC file transfer When transferring edited material, keep in mind that you are making copies of the data on the target device.
The following formats are supported: JPEG-2000 (.mxf) JPEG-2000 files wrapped in the .mxf format. The mxf type is Operational Pattern OP1a. The audio is 24-bit 48KHz PCM (uncompressed) in 8 individual tracks. These files are compatible with the Edius non-linear editing program from Grass Valley. See the next section for more information. JPEG2000 format .mxf files from the Grass Valley Infinity camcorder are also compatible. JPEG-2000 (.vcf) JPEG-2000 files are also available in .
Use File>Export>Quicktime Conversion (this is specific to Final Cut Pro, other programs may differ). Settings: Frame Rate = usually can be Current to reflect the timeline setting, but the rate for 720p is 59.94, the rate for 1080i is 29.97 with Field Dominance set to Upper (Odd). (Note that some Quicktime codec user interfaces use fps, which may mean either fields or frames. If you ever have issues with run time being halved, use 29.97. If run time is doubled, change to 59.94.
Using MAXX-HD with the Edius NLE Edius is a non-linear video editing program for PC computers available from Grass Valley Group. It is a full featured editor including titling, video effects, audio processing and compatibility with a wide variety of video formats. MAXX-HD files can be placed directly on the timeline without any transcoding, and rendering time for unmodified video sections is extremely fast as no transcoding is required.
The Select Exporter Plug In dialog appears. In the window on the left, select Infinity. In the Exporter section in the window on the right, select Infinity JPEG2000. Select Export Between In and Out if desired. This allows exporting of only the portion of the timeline between the In and Out markers. Select Enable Conversion. Click on the arrow next to Advanced to expand the dialog. In the Advanced section, set up the parameters as shown in Figure 26 for 1080i, or Figure 27 for 720p.
Figure 27 – 720p Configuration Click on the Disk icon at the bottom of the Select Exporter Plug In dialog (see the bottom of Figure 26) to save the settings as a Preset. Enter the desired Preset Name and Description. The recommended bit rate is 75 Mbps. The Audio Format is 24bit/8ch, even if your source is 16 bit or fewer channels. If most of your output will be for the MAXX-HD, click Save as Default to set this as the default configuration for Export (again refer to the bottom of Figure 26).
Figure 28 – Export Dialog Select the Folder option and click Browse to specify the output directory. Enter a Clip Name. Leave Playlist selection set to “Same as clipname”. Click OK to start the Export.
For this example the output directory was F:\HDVideoFilesOn13T\Edius. After the export, two folders are created there, Clips and Playlists. The Playlists folder is unimportant; the Clips folder is where the output folders will be found Each clip has its own folder. In this example, the Clip name was ExportExample. The first time this name is used, a folder is created with the name ExportExample_0001.icf. When a name is used again, the number is incremented, as can be seen at right.
Creating a Project and a Project Preset When using Edius to edit video primarily sourced from the MAXX-HD, there is no question that the project parameters detailed here should be used. However, if you are primarily using material from other sources, or delivering to other formats, it may be more efficient to use other Project formats and simply rely on the Export process to output to JPEG2000.
Figure 29 – 1080i Project Configuration Figure 30 – 720p Project Configuration Note that the VA track includes a stereo audio track, so the 6 “A” tracks make up the remainder of the 8 tracks used by MAXX-HD.
Network Time Protocol Automatic Date/Time Updates When using server play-lists in broadcast applications, an accurate record is often needed of what was played and when. The server’s As-Run logging feature creates such a record, time stamping each played clip using the machine’s internal date/time clock. Very accurate time stamping can be achieved by synchronizing the server’s clock to an external time base that is referenced to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Configuring NTP The server GUI is used to set the time zone and to enter the networking parameters. The local GUI must be used, as these configuration screens are not available on the Remote Workstation Interface. Selecting the Time Zone Starting at the main menu bar, Click Edit >Configure >Date-Time screen. When “Automatic Updates” is not checked, the Region and Zone lists are enabled. Select your region and then the zone within that region.
Entering Network Parameters From the GUI’s main menu bar, click EDIT>CONFIGURE>NETWORK. The screen of Figure 33 below appears. Make sure the basic network parameters have been entered. Figure 33 - Network Configuration Screen Disable Network: uncheck Host Name: (Any name will suffice, but since this name appears on each line of the server’s diagnostic logs, it is a good idea to keep this short.) The name should also be unique from other devices on the network.
The nonprofit Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. (ISC) maintains sites that automatically return lists of public time servers to an NTP client such as the server. Hence, the NTP Servers field is initially filled in with the URL’s for these sites (0.pool.ntp.org, for example). Of course, this list can be overwritten with the addresses of specific time servers you may want to use. However, any attempt to clear the NTP Servers field will reset it to the default list.
Automation Control MAXX-1200’s serial control ports allow operation with many broadcast automation systems, instant replay panels, video switchers, and remote control devices. For compatibility with simple controllers and push buttons, the server also provides six GPI (contact closure) inputs, and six programmable-command outputs. Remote Serial Control The server’s three serial control ports (9-pin, EIA-422) permit independent control of its three video channels.
Controller Priority Only one serial controller can take control of a given video channel at a time. In general, the first controller to gain control of a video channel will have exclusive control; this prevents conflicting commands that would cause unexpected behavior. The only exception is that the graphic user interface can immediately take control of a channel by de-selecting Serial Control in that channel’s dialog window. External controllers are prohibited from taking control away from the GUI.
Figure 35 - Serial Port Configuration Screen Setting the Automation Source Directory By default, automation equipment will access the Home or Root directory as a source of clips. The directory accessed by automation equipment can be set for each port as follows. Select the port to be used (COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4 ). Click on the FOLDER icon in the PATH field of the Serial Port Configuration Screen. Navigate to the folder to be accessed by automation equipment.
Segregating material for different broadcast channels • • Content can be placed in a folder for each channel, and played out by separate automation systems or controllers. Each channel can run completely independently – there can be duplicate file names with different content, and the opportunity for airing content on the wrong channel is greatly reduced. Content that is common to both channels can be copied into both directories.
Ignore Preroll Commands A minimum three frame pre-roll is required to allow the server time to respond to serial commands. Automation systems and remote controllers often specify other values, and send commands to set the preroll. See the documentation for your controller or automation to find out how to set the preroll value. This option is very seldom used; it allows preroll commands to be ignored and assumes that the operational preroll is three frames.
Tested Automation Controllers 360 Systems video servers have been tested by us and the manufacturers of equipment listed below, and found to operate correctly. This list is not comprehensive, and the inclusion or absence of a product does not indicate a preference for any make or model. Operational variations do exist between makes and models.
Remote Workstation Interface The Remote Workstation Interface is a software application that provides full control of the server from PC workstations located within a facility. A remote workstation can access one or more video channels of the server to perform ingest, playback, trimming, playlisting, traffic operations or monitoring of server activities.
Figure 36 - Remote Workstation Deployments About the Remote Workstation Interface The Remote Workstation Interface consists of a CD-ROM or USB flash drive carrying the Remote Workstation application for Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 computers. It selfinstalls using the normal Windows prompts. It is possible to install the Remote Workstation software on a number of PCs; any of them can then control one or more channels of one or more servers.
Installation To install Remote Workstation software from CD-ROM or USB drive, insert the media into the PC. • The auto-run capability of Windows will start the Remote Workstation setup program. If it does not, select the Run… option of the taskbar Start Menu and type: D:\setup.exe. If necessary, replace D:\ with the drive letter of your media. • You will be prompted to enter the IP address of the server you wish to control. If you know the address, enter it here.
Hard Disk Management The MAXX-1200 employs an advanced Serial-ATA controller that manages four high-capacity hard disks operating in a RAID-5 configuration. This design increases system performance, and by storing parity data helps prevent data loss should a drive fail. The server brings a high level of reliability to Serial-ATA RAID through a switched architecture that exceeds the reliability of SCSI shared-bus storage systems.
About RAID 5 A RAID 5 configuration features the data striping of RAID 0, combined with the parity benefits of RAID 4. Using a parity (exclusive OR) function, RAID 5 can tolerate the loss of one drive. Parity information is distributed across all drives rather than being concentrated on a single disk. This avoids throughput loss due to contention for the parity drive. Spare drives can be used to rebuild an array after a drive is replaced. RAID-5 capacity equals the size of drive times (number of drives -1).
Managing Disk Arrays The server’s Disk Array Configuration Utility provides tools for monitoring and managing the disk array. Monitoring and troubleshooting programs automatically check the array, report problems and provide access to RAID status information and service options. A single drive fault should not cause data loss; but remember: the drive array is degraded and no longer has storage redundancy. Hence, another disk failure may cause a complete loss of data and system failure.
IMPORTANT The term “DEGRADED” refers to the state of the Array data, not necessarily the hardware or disk drives themselves. It indicates that the parity information that protects the data is not up to date. While it can be caused by hardware problems, it can also be the result of something as simple as power loss without a proper Shutdown operation.
Log-In to the RAID Utilities Figure 40: Log In to RAID Utilities To log in to the RAID utilities, perform the following steps. The above screen will appear. • Open the RAID utilities by selecting Start >Raid Status • In the Login window, select ADMINISTRATOR from the drop down menu. • In the Password window, make no entry; leave it blank. In the event this does not work, use the password “3ware”. • Click the Login button to enter the 3ware Utilities.
Determining the Condition of the RAID Array Figure 41: Report of RAID Array Condition in Summary Screen To check the condition of the array in the RAID Status utility, perform the following steps. The screen above should appear. • Login as ADMINISTRATOR. • Note the Status on this Summary Screen. • If an error condition is indicated continue to next page.
Displaying the Alarm Log of the Raid Array Figure 42: Alarm Log Display The RAID controller keeps track of any condition that would adversely affect its reliability. In the event that an error should occur, the alarm log will be helpful in diagnosing the problem. • Select Monitor > Alarms from the screen. The screen above will appear. • Make note of any error conditions reported, and what Port numbers they refer to.
Checking Status of the Drives Figure 43: RAID Maintenance Display To check the status of the RAID drive array, perform the following steps. • Select Management>Maintenance. The screen above should appear. • Note the status of each drive in the array.
Removing the Degraded Drive from the RAID Unit Figure 44: Removing Failed Drive from RAID Array Unit 0 The Unit Maintenance screen above will appear. • Remove the degraded drive from the array unit by clicking [Remove Drive]. • Select the Rescan Controller option on the above screen to have the system recognize the drive as Available.
Rebuilding the RAID Array Figure 45: Selecting a Drive to Use in Rebuilding the Array • Select Rebuild Unit. The dialog above will appear. • Select the available drive by clicking the check box. • Press OK. The RAID array will begin rebuilding with the new drive. This process may take a long time, but the server can still be used. • When complete, OK will be shown in the status for all ports on the Maintenance menu.
RAID Controller Settings The server RAID controller is configured at the factory. The following is provided only to verify these settings and to recreate them if necessary in the event the system is rebuilt. (The software installation should configure these correctly, but they should be checked to verify accuracy.) Do not use the Scheduled Events, Email Announcement or Remote Login features. These settings are critical to proper operation of the system.
Multi-Channel Audio Module Audio Input/Output Modules In addition to embedded audio and 2 channel analog audio I/O provided as a standard feature on the MAXX-1200, a digital audio I/O module is available as an optional accessory. It provides for a total of eight audio channels on XLR-3 connectors, for each video input and output. DXP-2 Digital Audio Module The DXP-2 Digital Audio Module provides 8 audio channels in AES/EBU format, for each video input or output.
DXP-2 Technical Specifications Digital Audio Module Audio channels Audio format Word Size Sampling Frequency Audio connector Data connection to server Audio synchronization Dolby® compatibility Dimensions Weight Power Power supplies Cooling Operating temperature Approvals Country of manufacture Page 112 8 per video channel (3 outputs x 8, 1 input x 8) AES/EBU 24-bit 48 kHz XLR-3, gold plated 68-pin x 1-meter cable connects DXP-2 to MAXX-1200 Derived from video gunlock or input video frame rate.
Maintenance Fault Diagnostics Front Panel Indicators The five LED indicators on the front panel are used to diagnose server fault conditions. The meaning of each indicator is noted in the following table. During normal operation, all five indicators will be on. GENLOCK OFF indicates that the Genlock setting in the System menu is “Internal” FLASHING indicates that Genlock is selected in the System menu, but there is no signal, or an invalid signal at the GENLOCK input connector.
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators The Gigabit Ethernet Port has the following indicator lights: Label Indication ACT/LNK (Left) Green on Green flashing Off The port is connected to a valid link partner Data activity No link Off Green 10 Mb/sec 100 Mb/sec Yellow 1000 Mb/sec 10=OFF 100=GREEN 1000=YELLOW (Right) Meaning Access to Components Be certain to shut down the server, turn off the rear panel power switch and disconnect the power cord before opening the unit for service.
General Handling Precautions ESD Precautions Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging static-sensitive components when handling any PC card or disk drive. • • • • • • When the case of your server is open and its internal parts are exposed, do not touch any internal part without first grounding yourself to the chassis. Always wear a ground strap or work on an ESD-protective mat. DO NOT remove components from protective packaging until you are properly grounded.
Audio Level Calibration The input and output gain of the analog audio circuits is factory calibrated to a +4 dBu standard. Each circuit includes a trimmer with a range of approximately ±1.5 dB. The following procedures may be used to calibrate these to unity gain. Each trimmer is located above the XLR connector with which it is associated. Calibration Procedure This procedure assumes that the technician is familiar with test procedures employing the Audio Precision® test equipment or its equivalent. 1.
Program Updates from USB Memory Program updates for the MAXX-1200 may be issued from time to time. The server’s operating system and application programs can be updated by the user from a USB Flash Drive distributed by 360 Systems. The current software version may be determined by looking in the GUI Help>About dialog. To install a program update, follow these instructions. Please read them completely before beginning. 1. Discontinue all record, play, network transfer or system-level operations. 2.
Updating Firmware Firmware is low-level code used by the video hardware; it is not server operating system software. If a software update is to be performed as well, install it first unless instructions that came with the software update specifically require loading a particular version of firmware. This procedure must be done from the local GUI; it cannot be done at a Remote Workstation. The following operation should only be undertaken by competent computer technician. To update the firmware: 1.
After each bank is loaded, you should see the message “Verify complete”. The procedure will continue, and finally end with the prompt and cursor: If any of the banks indicate an error during the erase, verify, or programming phases, IMMEDIATELY repeat the operation “loadflash Enter” without doing any other operation. If the procedure still fails, perform this entire procedure again. Should you still encounter a problem, please contact 360 Systems technical support.
Replacing a Hard Drive Do not remove a hard drive from the server unless the diagnostic software identifies a permanent fault. In that event, the front panel DRIVES LED will blink. Use the hard disk management tools to verify that a drive is at fault. The application monitors many things about the array and individual drives, and will clearly indicate whether a drive has failed. CAUTION: Do not install drives that are not approved by 360 Systems.
Factory Repair Policy A video server being returned under warranty shall be sent to 360 Systems, freight prepaid, in the original or equivalent packaging. Call 360 Systems for a return authorization number before returning a product. Have your serial number and software version number available for reference. Use the following address for shipping and correspondence. 360 Systems’ offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time. 360 Systems Customer Service Dept.
Radio Interference (Canada) English: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. Français: Cet appariel numérique de la classe A respecte toute les exigences du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada RoHS Compliance This product is in compliance with the Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive (RoHS) - 2002/95/EC.
Product Warranty Limited Warranty This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers parts and labor and is effective when the product is used without alteration for the purpose intended by 360 Systems.
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Appendix A Connector Specifications Audio XLR-3 Connector Pinout Signals appearing on the XLR connectors are determined by the setting of the internal Analog/Digital Audio Selection jumpers.
BNC Connectors The following note applies to all video and Genlock connectors: A BNC connector used as an output has a 75-ohm source impedance. A BNC connector used as an input has a 75-ohm termination. GPIO Connector General purpose control inputs (GPI) may be applied to the GPIO port, which is a 26 pin connector. These inputs are optically isolated from the server circuitry; individual floating returns are provided. +5 volts may be sourced from pins 18 or 26, or provided from an external source.
GPI/O (DB26-HD) INTERNAL CIRCUITS 1K GPI 1 2 GPI 1 RTN 1 GPI 2 4 GPI 2 RTN 3 GPI 3 6 GPI 3 RTN 5 GPI 4 8 GPI 4 RTN 7 GPI 5 10 GPI 5 RTN 9 GPI 6 12 1K 1K INPUTS 1K 1K 1K GPI 6 RTN 11 OUTPUTS GPO 1 20 GPO 2 21 GPO 3 22 GPO 4 23 GPO 5 24 GPO 6 25 +5V, 200mA MAX SOURCE 18 26 15 15 SIGNAL GND 16 19 Figure 31: GPI Connection Schematic Page 128 MAXX-1200 Owner’s Manual
System Board Ports Standard computer I/O ports on the server include video monitor, keyboard, mouse, and Gigabit Ethernet. Pinouts are provided to assist in wiring or trouble-shooting. Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard and mouse ports are provided on the rear panel. Both ports are provided with a resetable fuse protecting the +5V supply to the peripheral. SVGA Ports An SVGA computer monitor may be connected to the 15-pin video port.
Appendix B Serial Command Protocols VDCP Command Table The server responds to the following VDCP commands. Shaded areas indicate commands slated for future implementation.
CMD-1 3X CMD-2 01 NAME Open Port CMD-1 3X CMD-2 81 NAME Grant/Denied 3X / BX 02 Next 3X 82 List of ID's 3X 05 Port Status Request 3X 85 State Status 3X 06 Position Request 3X 86 Position 3X / BX 07 Active ID Request 3X 87 Active ID 3X 08 Device Type Req. 3X 88 Device Type 3X 10 Syst.
P2 (BVW) Serial Command Table The server command set includes most BVW-type commands. Commands not implemented include those for DMC operations, audio split and in/out points, and those specifically related to tape as a medium. COMMAND 00.11 00.1D 00.0C 20.00 20.01 20.02 20.10 2X.11 2X.12 2X.13 20.20 2X.21 2X.22 2X.23 20.30 20.0F 20.05 20.60 20.61 24.31 40.08 40.10 40.11 40.18 40.19 40.1A 40.1B 40.2D 41.36 41.37 44.00 44.04 44.31 41.33 N/A 7X.20 N/A 40.48 40.49 6X.
Odetics® Protocol Odetics serial protocol is an extension of P2 machine control protocol. Among its most significant features is the selection of a file by name rather than by time-code location, as with P2. Odetics protocol is used by many table-top controllers and some automation systems. Note that the Odetics protocol only supports clip names up to 8 characters. Longer clip names are automatically filtered out from responses by the server.
COMMAND 0X4X00 DESCRIPTION TIMER1 PRESET COMMENT 0X4X04 TIME CODE PRESET ACK 0X4008 TIMER1 RESET ACK 0X4010 IN ENTRY ACK 0X4011 OUT ENTRY ACK 0X4X14 IN PRESET ACK 0X4X15 OUT PRESET ACK 0X4018 IN SHIFT PLUS ACK 0X4019 IN SHIFT MINUS ACK 0X401A OUT SHIFT PLUS ACK 0X401B OUT SHIFT MINUS ACK 0X4020 IN RESET ACK 0X4021 OUT RESET ACK 0X402D LOST LOCK RESET ACK 0X4X30 EDIT PRESET ACK 0X4X31 PRE-ROLL TIME PRESET ACK 0X4X32 TAPE AUTO SELECT ACK 0X4X33 SERVO REFEREN
COMMAND DESCRIPTION GEN UB DATA GEN U BAND TC DATA 0X600C RETURN 0X7409 COMMENT 0X7809 CURRENT TIME SENSE CORRECTED LTC TIME DATA 0X7414 VITC TIME DATA 0X7406 TIMER1 DATA 0X7400 HOLD USER BITS LTC DATA 0X7415 HOLD USER BITS VITC DATA 0X7416 0X6010 IN DATA 0X7410 0X6011 OUT DATA 0X7411 0X6012 A IN DATA NAK 0X6013 A OUT DATA NAK 0X6020 STATUS DATA 0X7420 0X6X23 SIGNAL CONTROL DATA 0X7423 0X602E COMMAND SPEED DATA 0X712E 0X602F VAR MEM SPEED DATA 0X712F 0X6X30 EDIT PRES
Appendix C Technical Specifications Video Video Input Video Outputs HD Input/Output HDMI Outputs HD Video Formats Video Encoding Jog/Shuttle Slow Motion Play with audio Channel Ganging 1 Channel 3 Channels HD-SDI, SMPTE 292M Option at time of initial order: 3 HDMI outputs (no HDMI input or HDCP) 1080i at 59.94, 50, 24Psf or 23.98Psf; 720p @ 59.94 or 50.
Keyboard Shortcuts Transport Control Edit Operations L Forward at 4x, 16x, 64x, 128x E Enter/Exit Edit Mode K Pause (Stop) I Capture Mark In J Reverse at 4x, 16x, 64x, 128x O Capture Mark Out Space Bar Play/Pause (toggle) Shift+R Review Edit R Record Shift+T Review Tail Home GoTo Head point End GoTo Tail point Shift+E E/E Toggle Home Recue Shift+L Loop Toggle Space Play/Pause Shift+C Local Toggle K Stop Shift+J Eject Clip Right Arrow Jog forward 1 frame Left Arrow
Appendix D Playlist Management Detail Playlists can be accessed via the server’s FTP feature, allowing several capabilities: • Lists can be backed up on a PC, and sent to another server. • Lists can be viewed and printed from the PC. • Lists can be edited or created on the PC and uploaded to the server. Playlists are found on the server FTP directory in the lists folder. They are simple text files with the extension .lst.
Each line of the example appears with its explanation below: #360PLAYLIST 2.0 Header line, this must always be present exactly as shown. #StartTime 13000100 This is the Start Time in military format, hours, minutes, seconds and frames, without leading zeros. This value shows 13:00:01 or 1 minute past 1 pm. The default is 0 which is 12 midnight. While frames are present in this value, the last two digits should always be “00” when entering any value except 0.
Some text editors, such as Notepad, do not display each line separately. Word and Wordpad perform correctly because they accept files that have only Line Feeds (LF) at the ends of lines. The server will accept modified or externally created files with only LF or with both LF and Carriage Return (CR) at line endings. Do not use only CR without LF. A list can be edited by: • Changing the name of a clip: Clip names are case sensitive.
Appendix E As-Run Logging Detail To enable As-Run logs, open a Playlist window, select Options, then click on As-Run Logs. When enabled, a check mark will appear next to the As-Run log label, and files played by a playlist will be written to an As-Run log. Clips played in a transport window do not get written to an asrun log. As-Run logs are available only through FTP downloads; they cannot be viewed or printed from the server itself. After logging into the server, select the AS-RUN folder.
As-Run Log Page Header This section describes the format of the first line (page header): IS-76152 as-run (Ch2:KQRS) Engr Wed Feb 02, 2009 [Wednesday PM] Pg 1 IS-76152: IS-XXXXX, where XXXXX is the unique machine ID as shown in Help>About>Unit ID. as-run (Ch2:KQRS): ChX is the channel number and KQRS is the name of the specific channel, as defined in the Configuration System window. Engr: The name of the server, as defined in the Configuration System window.
Appendix F Mechanical Drawing Figure 32: Dimensional Drawing MAXX-1200 Owner’s Manual Page 143
Index 360 Systems Customer Service ........................................127 E-mail .........................................................127 Fax..............................................................127 Telephone...................................................127 Website ......................................................127 3D Playback......................................................74 Address, 360 Systems......................................127 AES/EBU.............................
Repair .........................................................107 Dolby-E .............................................................43 Drawing Mechanical .................................................150 Rear Panel.....................................................26 Drives LED.............................................................118 Duration Display...............................................52 DXP-2 Digital Audio Module ..........................116 DXP-2 Module Mounting ..............
Serial Control................................................95 Odetics® Protocol............................................139 On-Screen Main Menu ...................................................32 Operations ........................................................31 Options Menu Playlist View .................................................38 Transport View .............................................36 Out Point Display..............................................52 Outputs Audio.................
System Board Ports..........................................135 System Configuration Options...........................39 System Cooling .................................................21 System LED .....................................................118 System Menu Bar ..............................................33 System Timing...................................................72 Take Control .....................................................36 TARGA (.tga) files....................................