___________________________________________ OPERATORS MANUAL
For use with Software Version 4.06.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................... 7 PREFACE............................................................................................................ 8 Software and Operations Manual Revisions................................................ 8 Typographical Conventions........................................................................ 8 SAFETY NOTICES .........................................................
Setting the Recording Format ................................................................... 34 Setting the Time Code Source .................................................................. 34 Beginning Recording................................................................................ 35 Using E-E Mode to Monitor the Recording Source .................................... 37 PLAYING A CLIP FROM THE GUI.................................................................... 38 Beginning Playback......
EDITING PLAYLISTS ........................................................................................ 60 Removing a Clip from a Playlist................................................................ 60 Removing All Clips Above or Below the Selected Clip ............................. 60 Inserting a HOLD into a Playlist ............................................................... 60 Appending a Playlist ( FILE->APPEND )...................................................
HARD DISK MANAGEMENT ........................................................................... 97 About RAID 6 .......................................................................................... 98 Improved Write Performance ................................................................... 98 MANAGING DISK ARRAYS ............................................................................. 99 Error Notification and Repair....................................................................
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 - Drive Bay Organization ................................................................................................................ 16 Figure 2 - Rear Panel Detail.......................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 3 - AXP1 Connection to 2400 Chassis................................................................................................ 19 Figure 4 – AXP Expansion Module Connections ......
PREFACE This manual provides installation, setup and operating instructions for 360 Systems MAXX 2400 Image Server™. 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. If you have already used hard disk video servers (or VTRs), you may find discussion of the basic server to be covering familiar topics.
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.
PRODUCT DAMAGE PRECAUTIONS • MAXX 2400 recorders contain hard disk drives and other fragile electronic and mechanical devices. While this product is very reliable, it is still vulnerable to shock. Handle it with care, and exercise caution not to drop or bump the recorder as damage to internal components may result. 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.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 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 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 should be removed by forced air.
Recommended UPS Models The following makes of continuous conversion UPS systems are suitable for use with 360 Systems’ MAXX 2400 products: • APC Smart-UPS 2200-XL • Eaton/Powerware Corporation, Model 9125, www.powerware.com This unit is available in several different configurations to accommodate various current load and power failure support times. The minimum requirement for a single MAXX 2400 is 500 Watts.
INTRODUCTION The Image Server MAXX 2400 is the logical evolution of the successful Image Server line of Broadcast Digital Video Server products. The MAXX 2400 is designed from the ground up to deliver outstanding performance and value in a multi-channel MPEG-2 and DV-format server. MAXX 2400 adds a 6 Terabyte hot-swappable RAID-6 array and a new intuitive hierarchical file system for organizing large amounts of content.
UNPACKING CAUTION!! Image Server MAXX 2400 weighs more than 75 pounds with all disks installed. Please use appropriate carts and lifting techniques when following these instructions. Package Contents Confirm that all items on the packing list have been received. Contact 360 Systems if any item is missing. Image Server MAXX 2400 Keyboard 2-Button Scroll Mouse.
RACK MOUNTING CAUTION!! It is recommended that you first rack mount the MAXX 2400 before installing the drives. This will reduce the weight significantly and simplify the mounting process. Note: If you plan to use digital audio, be sure to change the configuration of the Analog/Digital Audio Jumpers inside the unit before mounting the MAXX 2400 in a rack. The jumpers are factory set to the Analog audio position.
Connecting the Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard The MAXX 2400 is not shipped with a video monitor. Select a VESA-compliant CRT or LCD monitor with a minimum refresh rate of 75Hz. Note that the MAXX 2400 may not start correctly if an unsuitable monitor is connected. Connect the monitor to the VGA port on the rear of the unit. Refer to Figure 2 on Page 17 Connect the keyboard to the PS-2 keyboard port on the rear of the unit; connect the mouse to the mouse port. Refer to Figure 2 on page 17.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Figure 2 indicates the Rear Panel connections on MAXX 2400. Each connection is described briefly in the following text. Make all connections appropriate to your workflow before applying power to the MAXX 2400. Figure 2 - Rear Panel Detail 1. Mouse 3. USB ( UNUSED ) 5. Serial Port ( UNUSED ) 7. Net1 - Gigabit Ethernet 9,17. Channel 1 and 3 CVBS ( Analog ) Inputs 10,11,18,19. Channel 1,2,3,4 CVBS Outputs 14,15,22,23. Channel 1,2,3,4 SDI (Digital) Outputs 24. Genlock Input 26.
Gigabit Ethernet Port ( 7 ) A Gigabit Ethernet port is provided on the MAXX 2400. The NET 1 port is intended for external transfer of program content between video servers. The server supports MXF file transfer, for backup and content interchange between products from different manufacturers, as well as file import in various formats from desktop editors. The NET 1 port is also used for remote control using the optional Remote Workstation software.
AUDIO MODULE ( AXP1 ) CONNECTIONS The AXP1 Module is a 1RU Rack-mountable module that provides for connection of the audio equipment. Connect The AXP1 Module to the AXP1 Expansion connector on the rear panel of MAXX 2400 using the supplied 68 Pin SCSI cable. Figure 4 indicates the AXP1 module’s connectors and their functions. CAUTION!! It is possible to plug the AXP1 Module into the CXP1 or AXP2 Module Connection.
Figure 4 – AXP Expansion Module Connections Each of the pairs of connectors corresponds to one of the video channels’ inputs or outputs. Depending on internal jumper settings, each pair can be either: • Two channels of balanced analog audio with a reference level of +4 dBu. OR • Four channels of AES/EBU digital audio (two channels per connector). The table below shows the functions of the connectors for ANALOG and DIGITAL modes. Connector ANALOG DIGITAL 1.
Note: Internal jumpers select between analog or digital audio. Both analog and AES/EBU audio signals are not available at the same time on a given input or output channel. However, each channel’s pair of inputs and outputs can be set up differently, if desired. See Appendix A. A set of XLR-3 connectors allows high-quality connections to be made in either format. Embedded audio appears in the SDI output stream at all times.
CONTROL MODULE ( CXP ) CONNECTIONS The CXP Module is an external 1RU rack-mountable module that provides for the connection of the serial ports for automation control and the GPIO interface. Use the supplied 68 Pin cable. Connect one end to the connector on the rear of the CXP Module. Connect the other end to the CXP Expander port on the rear of the unit. Note that there are two cables supplied for initial connection. Both are identical and may be used to connect either module.
Figure 6 - CXP Module Connections 1,2,3,4 - Serial Control Ports for channels 1,2,3 and 4 Each of the MAXX 2400’s four 9-pin “D” connectors permits independent control of any of the four video channels. They can accept serial commands in VDCP, Sony BVW or Odetics protocol. The multiple serial ports allow simultaneous connection of an automation controller and a desktop controller. See the chapter on Automation Control for further details.
BASIC OPERATION POWER ON/OFF Connecting the dual power supplies Maxx 2400 is equipped with fully redundant power supplies. Connect each power supply to a separate source of AC power. Looking at the rear of the unit, the two IEC main power receptacles are located on the left. The unit will operate indefinitely on a single supply. If AC power is lost on one of the two supplies, a high-pitched alarm will sound to indicate the power loss.
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE ( GUI ) OVERVIEW Once MAXX 2400 has successfully powered up, the VGA monitor will display the GUI of Figure 7. This view provides: • A main System Menu bar for configuration operations • A Status Bar that displays various system messages • Four VTR-like transport controls, one for each of the four video channels. Figure 7 - User Interface When using the mouse, all buttons of all channels will operate immediately, without first selecting a window to activate it.
System Menu Bar The System Menu bar contains four menus: Show, Edit, Windows and Help. Show Menu Contains selections for the four Channels and the clip management windows. Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 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 it is closed, brings it to the top and activates it. See page 49. Key Command – Ctrl+L. Find Clips Opens the Clip Locator dialog. See page 26.
In addition, there are selections for each open transport window. Selecting one of these brings that transport to the top of the display and makes it the active window. Help Menu Contains a single item, About, which displays the Image 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, INPUT VIDEO DETECTED, and TIME REMAINING—PERCENT FULL.
The Transport Channel View The Transport Channel View is shown in Figure 8 - Transport Channel View. 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 8 - Transport Channel View Transport Menu Bar There are two menus, File and Options. File Menu Contains six selections in Channel 1, five in Channels 2 and 3. New Channel 1 only.
Save Saves an edited clip using its existing file name. Key Command – Ctrl+S. 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.
The Playlist Channel View The Playlist Channel View is shown in Figure 9 - Playlist Channel View. This view allows multiple clips to be loaded in a “playlist” and played in sequence. Figure 9 - 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.
MAKING A RECORDING FROM THE GUI Video recordings are made using the Transport View of Channel 1 or Channel 3. Channels 1 and 3 can record or play back clips but cannot do both at the same time. Channels 2 and 4 are playback only. Follow these steps to record a clip on MAXX 2400. Note that most of the configuration setting steps can be skipped once an established workflow is in place. The example uses Channel 1. The steps work identically on Channel 3, the other record-capable channel.
Figure 10 - Timing Configuration Screen Setting the Video Input Source The MAXX 2400 can accept a video signal at either its composite video input ( CVBS ), or its serial digital (SDI) input. Verify that the input to be used is currently active. For a discussion of the SDI – Embedded Audio option, refer to Configuring Embedded Audio on Page 70. Select OPTIONS->CONFIGURE from the Channel 1 Transport Window. The Dialog of Figure 11 appears.
Arming the Audio tracks The MAXX 2400 can record either two or four audio tracks according to a selection made in the Channel 1 Configuration window. When a selection is made it will be saved for future recordings. Select OPTIONS->CONFIGURE from the Channel 1 Transport Window. Refer again to Figure 11 for a view of the Channel 1 Configuration Dialog.
Beginning Recording When the steps outlined above in “Setting up for Recording” are done, you are ready to record. Place Channel 1 in the Record Ready mode as follows. A. From the Channel 1 Transport Window, Select FILE->NEW. The dialog of Figure 12 appears. Figure 12 - Channel 1 Clip Navigator "New" mode B. Note the Folder Structure in the FOLDERS window to the left. If you have not added any folders (refer to Organizing Clips on Page 47) no folders will be shown.
D. The Channel 1 transport Window will display the words IDLE CUEING for two seconds or less. When ready to record, the Channel 1 Transport Window will display IDLE READY per Figure 13. Figure 13 - Channel 1 Ready To Record E. You may now click the RECORD button at any time to begin recording. The yellow time display counters will update the clip duration continually. F. To stop recording, click STOP. Note: An in-progress recording must be at least 10 seconds long before it will appear in the clip list.
Using E-E Mode to Monitor the Recording Source The E-E button appears in the Channel 1 and Channel 3 Record/Play window. It allows the input signal to be monitored from the server output. E-E Mode toggles automatically as described below, but can also be switched manually at any time. When a new clip is created for recording, the input source is automatically switched ON to the output—an E-E connection. When a clip is opened for play on Channel 1 or 3, E-E monitoring is switched OFF.
PLAYING A CLIP FROM THE GUI Video Playback can be done on all four channels, individually or simultaneously. The recordcapable channels (1 and 3) can either record or play back, but cannot do both at the same time. Follow these steps to play back a clip. Beginning Playback A. Verify your sync source according to the instructions in Making A Recording From The GUI on Page 32. B. Select FILE->OPEN from the Transport Window of Channel 1,2 ,3 or 4. The Clip Navigator will appear per Figure 14. C.
Pausing a Clip Click PAUSE at any time to pause a clip. Click again to resume. The PAUSE button is the same key as the PLAY button. Ejecting a Clip Ejecting a clip effectively removes it from the transport. The channel will output Black. Press EJECT to eject a clip. 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.
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.
• 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. • Whether a clip is still or playing, press Mark In to capture a time code value from the clip’s current position. Marking the Out Point Sets the current time code value into the Mark Out point time display. The Mark Out button can capture a time code value from the clip when it is still, or on-the-fly.
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 MAXX 2400 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 the transport channels, click EDIT->CONFIGURE ->NAMES from the main menu pulldown. The screen of Figure 15 is displayed.
Programming GPIO Outputs The MAXX 2400 has six General Purpose Outputs, referred to as GPO 1 through GPO 6. Each GPO can be programmed to go active on the selected channel when one of the following events occurs.
Programming GPIO Inputs The MAXX 2400 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 Linear Time Code ( LTC ) The Image Server supports only drop-frame time code for NTSC operations. It may not be used with non-drop-frame time code. LTC Out Source chooses which channel will control the LTC Timecode output. Configuring the Network The Image 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 Image Server has a unique IP Address.
Each Image Server is shipped with a default network Host Name and IP Address. Qualified network engineers may change these configurations to suit your specific network environment. Factory defaults for networking are: • Network Disabled • Use DHCP Disabling the Network [X] This selection turns the network OFF or ON. The default is ON, but can be turned off to deny access to/from the network for security purposes.
Setting the Date and Time Click EDIT->CONFIGURE->DATE/TIME. The screen of Figure 19 appears. Figure 19 - 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).
Calibrating Channels Setting the SC/H Phase Refer to Figure 20. This parameter adjusts the Sub-Carrier/Horizontal phase relationship. Use a vector scope to view the phase relationship and adjust the setting. Changes to the setting are effective immediately without clicking Apply or OK. The adjustment range is ±90°. Refer to System Timing on Page 69. Setting the Audio Delay Refer to Figure 20. Audio timing relative to picture output can be configured for audio channels 1-2 and 3-4.
CLIP NAVIGATOR MAXX 2400 provides a powerful Clip Navigator for use in organizing clips. Clip Navigator allows the user to: • Rename and Delete Clips • Create, name and rename “folders”. • “Nest” folders within other folders. • Freely Move, Copy and Rename clips within the folder structure. • Find Clips within the folder structure. • 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 56.
Renaming and Deleting Folders To Rename a folder, right click on the folder and select Rename Folder from the popup menu. Note that renaming a folder should be avoided when it contains clips included in playlists. The path names in the playlist will not be updated and the clips in the renamed folder will be listed as “MISSING” when the playlist is loaded. To Delete a folder, first delete or move all of the clips and subfolders it contains.
To move a clip to another folder: A. Expand the folders in the FOLDER window so that the destination folder is visible. B. If necessary, you can limit the number of clips displayed by typing a string in the FILTER window. For example, typing “AT” in the filter window would limit the display to all clips that contain “AT” somewhere in the clip name. Pressing the Clear button restores the complete display. C. Navigate to the clip location. D.
Figure 23 - Clip Locator Finding Clips Using Wildcards (Use Regular Expressions is not checked) The following wildcard conventions may be used in a search. * Match anything. For example, to find all clips starting with “xyz”, use the pattern “xyz*”. To find all clips containing “2008” use “*2008*”. ? Match any single character. Note that with Use Regular Expressions checked, expression for match anything is “.*”, and the expression for match any single character is “.”. See the next section.
Finding Clips Using Regular Expressions A regular expression (or 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 2400’s Playlisting software provides an extensive set of capabilities for building, editing and playing complex sequences of program content. Advanced Playlisting appears as on-screen windows, with a clean Graphic User Interface that makes it easy to run with no 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 24. It’s 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): A. Change the transport for Channel 1 to the Playlist View. Click FILE->PLAYLIST in the Channel 1 transport pulldown menu. The window of Figure 24 appears. B. Click the EDIT check box to put the channel into edit mode. C. Click SHOW->CLIP LIST from the main menu to open the Clip Navigator. Both windows are now visible per Figure 26. D. Double click on a clip in the Clip Navigator to add it to the Playlist.
Status Indications Status refers to what has taken place, is now taking place, or will take place with regard to each clip. BLANK WHITE CLIP IS AVAILABLE TO PLAY CUEING PURPLE CLIP IS TRANSITIONING TO A CUED STATUS. MAX TRANSITION TIME IS 4 SEC. CUED YELLOW CLIP IS READY TO PLAY ON COMPLETION OF THE PRECEDING CLIP, OR WHEN THE PLAYLIST STARTS, IF NOT PRESENTLY RUNNING. PLAYING GREEN CLIP IS ACTUALLY PLAYING. DONE GRAY CLIP HAS PLAYED COMPLETELY, FROM FIRST FRAME TO LAST FRAME.
Loading a Playlist ( FILE->LOAD ) Click FILE->LOAD 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. Type in an appropriate name and click SAVE. Saving an existing Playlist ( FILE->SAVE ) An existing Playlist can be saved by selecting FILE->SAVE from the Playlist View pulldown menu.
Jumping to a selected Clip ( JUMP ) Click JUMP to cue any selected clip for immediate playback; this permits jumping over intervening clips. JUMP also allows clips that have already been played to be immediately recued and played. In this case, the Playlist will restart from the selected clip, and subsequent events will be re-played in sequence. Automatically scrolling to the currently playing Clip ( HOME ) Click HOME to make the currently playing clip visible in the List View window. .
EDITING PLAYLISTS Removing a Clip from a Playlist To remove a Clip from a Playlist: A. Make sure the clip to be removed is not PLAYING or CUED B. 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. Maxx 2400 will “grey out” these options if removal is not allowed for this reason.
Mapping GPO to Playlist events The Image Server has six General Purpose Outputs, referred to as GPO 1 through GPO 6. Any of these can be programmed to go active at a pre-determined time, or offset, after the beginning of a Playlist clip. An active duration can also be set, after which the output again goes inactive. In all cases, every output will go inactive when a clip ends. By default, a new clip contains no programmed GPI output commands.
Figure 29 - GPO Editor Mapping GPI to Control a Playlist Playlists can be controlled with the Six GPI Inputs as described in Programming GPIO Inputs on Page 44.
USING AUTOMATION CONTROL MAXX 2400 provides standard RS-422 serial control ports that 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 twelve GPI (contact closure) inputs, and twelve programmable-command outputs (Refer to Page 61 ).
Controller Priority Only one serial controller can control a given video channel at a time. In general, the first controller to gain control of a video channel will have exclusive command. This prevents conflicting instructions that would cause unexpected behavior. The only exception is that the graphic user interface can immediately take control of a channel by selecting Serial Control in that channel’s dialog window.
Figure 31 - Serial Port Configuration Screen Other Automation Options As illustrated in Figure 31, a number of check boxes are provided that control how the Image Server will respond to certain VDCP commands. Once set, these options remain selected when the server is turned off, and until changed by the user. Setting the Automation Source Directory By default, automation equipment will access the Home or Root directory as a source of clips.
Limiting the number of clips accessible to automation or remote controllers. • Some controllers have limited capacity for clip display and selection. Using a folder to present only the currently needed clips can streamline operation. • Content can be prevented from being aired but still be readily accessible. Content can be ingested at any time and made available to air by moving it into the Automation Source Directory.
Report Play (vs Still) At End When the end of a clip is reached, the Image Server will report Play to the automation controller, instead of Still. Ignore Preroll Commands A minimum 10-frame pre-roll is required to allow the server time to respond to serial commands. See the documentation for your controller or automation to find out how to set the preroll value. Due to variations in the way preroll commands are implemented in various systems, it may be sufficient to check this box only.
Tested Automation Controllers The Image Server has been tested by 360 Systems 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. Manufacturer Controller Protocol HARRIS AUTOMATION ADC-100 VDCP SUNDANCE FAST BREAK VDCP NVERZION EMC-NT VDCP CRISPIN CORP.
ADVANCED TOPICS System Timing The ImageServer is capable of using an external genlock signal as a timing reference. This allows the outputs to be timed the same as other video signals in a facility. There are three adjustments to fine tune this synchronization to compensate for differences in equipment and wiring. Genlock LINES and SUBPELS set the sync relationship of all of the outputs to the incoming reference. Color timing is adjustable for each channel independently with the SC/H PHASE setting.
• Embedded audio is always included in the SDI stream on playback, and audio will simultaneously appear on the AES/EBU or analog audio outputs, as selected by the audio card option jumpers. When analog audio is selected, only channels 1 & 2 will be available at the analog output. Embedded channels 3 and 4 are not affected. • User bits in the SDI embedded audio stream are not supported.
The Image Server supports Group 1 embedded audio, which includes audio channels 1-4, 20-bit, 48 kHz, synchronous audio, as per SMPTE 272A. The analog audio channels always input to and output from channels 1 and 2. Audio channels 1,2,3 & 4 always correspond to their like-numbered Group 1 Embedded Audio channels. Note: When recording SDI, the SDI signal must be synchronous with genlock.
Using Channel Ganging Transport operations on Video Channels can be locked or “ganged” together to allow frameaccurate key and fill material (either stills or clips) to be implemented. (See Using Ganging for Key And Fill Operations on Page 72). Channel Ganging might also be used to create certain types of presentations, such as synchronized matte backdrops on News Broadcasts. Maxx 2400 can gang channels as follows: 1. Select a Channel Ganging Master channel. This can be channel 1, 2 or 3.
There is no provision for automatic loading of similar named clips on more than two channels - the Master channel and the next higher numbered Ganged channel. Additional channels must be loaded manually, after loading the master channel. Proper key and fill operation requires two clips of identical length. This can be accomplished by editing with head and tail trim. Long GOP mpeg clips should not be used if editing will be required to allow precise head point positioning.
The resolution of a TARGA image should be 720 x 480 for NTSC video or 720 x 576 for PAL. If the original TARGA image is not of this resolution, the Image Server will attempt to re-scale it, possibly introducing some dimensional distortion. The bit depth of the files must be 24 or 32 bit. The Image Server does not support Targa sequences, only single frame graphics. Animation Import From the Image Server’s standpoint, an “animation” is a clip with a minimum length of two seconds.
FTP FILE TRANSFERS MAXX 2400 features Gigabit Ethernet connectivity using an RFC-1359 compliant FTP server. File transfers to and from the Image 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-anddrop file transfers; it can also manage many Image Servers at once and does not tie up the Image Server GUI, which may already be in use. Table 2 indicates the supported FTP client list.
If you will be connecting directly to a PC or Laptop, configure the ImageServer as IP address 192.168.1.3, net mask 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 of Edited Segments The Image Server sets MARK-IN and MARK-OUT points in a clip as “edit pointers.” For all edit operations within a given Image Server, these pointers produce “virtual edits” that save disk space, and the time it would take to re-write the marked region as a new file. It is clearly impractical to transfer a long file to obtain a 30-second virtual clip marked within it. Therefore, the Image Server transfers only the region between In/Out points, and not the entire file.
DV Stream (.dv) The ImageServer recognizes elementary DV25 (25 Mb/s) streams containing multiplexed video and audio according to SMPTE 314M. The audio must be 48 KHz sample rate locked to video. The .dv file extension is maintained, allowing transfer of .dv files between ImageServers and graphic workstations without modification. DV50 is not supported. AVI Files in DV format (.avi) An AVI file is a container that encapsulates a wide range of audio and video formats.
USING NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL Automatic Date/Time Updates When using Image Server play-lists in broadcast applications, an accurate record is often needed of what was played and when. The Image 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 Image 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 37 appears. Make sure the basic network parameters have been entered. Figure 37 - Network Configuration Screen Disable Network: uncheck Host Name: (Any name will suffice, but since this name appears on each line of the Image 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 Image 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 you can overwrite this list with the addresses of specific time servers you may want to use. However, if you try to clear the NTP Servers field it will be reset to the default list.
USING THE REMOTE WORKSTATION INTERFACE MAXX 2400’s Remote Workstation Interface is a software application that provides IP control of the server from PC workstations located within a facility. A remote workstation can access one or more video channels of an Image Server to perform ingest, playback, trimming, playlisting, traffic operations or monitoring of server activities.
Figure 38 - Remote Workstation Deployments System Requirements • PC with Windows XP or Windows 2000 installed. Other operating systems have not been tested and as of this writing are not supported. • 6 MB free space on the computer hard disk, plus 64 MB RAM. • The computer and the Image Server must be connected to the same Ethernet network.
A menu labeled Options appears at the upper-left of each Image Server channel window. Clicking this menu presents a drop-down menu with a TAKE CONTROL option. Select this then click Yes in the confirmation dialog to give control of the video channel to your workstation. Installation To install Remote Workstation software from CD-ROM: • Insert the CD-ROM into the drive on a PC. • The auto-run capability of Windows will start the Remote Workstation setup program.
Figure 39 – Remote Workstation Properties Page Because multiple simultaneous sessions of Remote Workstation may be run on a single PC, it is possible to make copies of the Remote Workstation icon and change the IP address of each to allow one-click access to any number of Image Servers. Simply right click on the Remote Workstation icon and select Copy from the pop-up menu. Next, right click anywhere on the desktop and select Paste.
USING IMAGE SERVER WITH FINAL CUT PRO The Image Server IMX option coupled with Telestream’s Flip4Mac ImageServer Component provides a “round-trip” compatibility with Apple Final Cut PRO, providing the following capability: • Record Industry Standard IMX Content. • Export IMX clips to Final Cut PRO over Gigabit Ethernet using the Flip4Mac ImageServer Component Plug-in developed especially for Image Server. • Edit IMX clips in Final Cut PRO. • Export IMX clips back to Image Server for Playback.
Recording IMX Content Image Server is capable of recording MPEG-2 material in SONY IMX format at 30, 40 or 50 Mb/s. This format must be selected if material is to be edited in Final Cut PRO. Material recorded in Main or 4:2:2 profiles cannot be edited on Final Cut Pro. From the Configure Window –> Choose Channel 1 • • Set the MPEG-2 Format to 4:2:2 IMX Set the Max Bit Rate to 30, 40 or 50 Mb/sec. The use of 30 Mb/s is strongly recommended.
• A pop-up ( Figure 2 ) prompts for the IP address, User Name and Password. Enter the IP address in the designated field. Enter Anonymous for the User Name. Click on CONNECT Figure 2 – Image Server Connect Screen A list of files on the target Image Server will be displayed per Figure 3. Click the check box on the file or files you want to import. Click the IMPORT button. Figure 3 – Image Server File List Screen The file will upload.
Clip Format 30Mb/s IMX 40Mb/s IMX 50Mb/s IMX Clip Duration 60 seconds 60 seconds 60 seconds Transfer Time - Idle 49 Seconds 61 Seconds 70 Seconds Transfer Time - Playing 57 Seconds 63 Seconds 73 Seconds Clips Playing 3 - 30Mb/s 3 - 40Mb/s 3 - 50Mb/s Once the file is loaded it will appear as an icon that displays the first frame of the content and the name of the clip. Before material can be edited, the sequence settings in Final Cut Pro must be set to match the characteristics of the clip.
Exporting and Playing Content on the Image Server Once content has been edited in Final Cut PRO, it can be re-exported back to the Image Server for storage and playout as follows: Select File->Export->Image Server per Figure 4 The same pop-up menu is displayed as for the file Import function. Enter the IP address of the server and check ANONYMOUS login. The edited file will be exported via FTP to the server.
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 indicators will be on, with the possible exception of Genlock (if Internal Sync is selected). Repairs should be performed only by qualified electronics technicians.
Troubleshooting Other Conditions System won’t boot Not using a VESA compliant monitor. Mouse and Keyboard connections reversed. More than two drives have failed. Mouse cursor erratic Mouse driver out of sync. (Sometimes happens with some KVM switches.) Press Control+Alt+F12, then Control+Alt+F7 to restart mouse driver. Incompatible mouse – use mouse supplied with ImageServer. Keyboard not responding. Connection was interrupted. Restart is required if connection is lost. Mouse not responding.
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators The Gigabit Server Adapter card has the following indicator lights: Label ACT/LNK (Left) 10=OFF 100=GREEN 1000=YELLOW (Right) Indication Meaning Green on Green flashing Off The port is connected to a valid link partner Data activity No link Off Green 10 Mbps 100 Mbps Yellow 1000 Mbps ACCESS TO COMPONENTS Be certain to shut down the Image Server, turn off the rear panel power switch and disconnect both power cords 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.
Installing/Removing I/O Cards Be sure both power cords are removed before performing any servicing of I/O cards. MAXX 2400 may be damaged even with the power switch turned off. Follow the preceding instructions to remove the top cover. The I/O cards are accessible from the top of the chassis. Generally, I/O cards can be extracted or installed with a No. 2 Philips screwdriver. Each I/O card is held in place by one or two 6-32 X ¼” pan head Phillips screws on the rear panel of the chassis.
HARD DISK MANAGEMENT MAXX 2400 employs an advanced Serial-ATA controller that manages twelve high-capacity hard disks operating in a RAID-6 configuration. This design increases system performance, and by storing parity data, can survive the loss of up to two drives in the array without data loss. The Image Server brings a high level of reliability to Serial-ATA RAID through a new, switched architecture that exceeds the reliability of SCSI shared-bus storage systems.
About RAID 6 A RAID 6 configuration features the data striping of RAID 0, combined with the parity benefits of RAID 4. RAID-6 is similar to RAID-5 in that 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. RAID-6 uses two parity stripes, and RAID-5 uses one. RAID-5 can tolerate the loss of one drive whereas RAID-6 can tolerate the loss of two drives due to the extra parity stripe.
MANAGING DISK ARRAYS The Image 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. If up to two drive faults should occur, it should not cause data loss; but remember that the drive array is degraded and no longer has fault tolerance.
power supply switch to shutdown the Image Server. Shutdown the system only by momentarily pressing the front panel power button or selecting Start > Shutdown > Shutdown from the graphic user interface. A degraded array with a drive listed as “Not In Service” or “Inaccessible” is usually indicative of a permanent drive error, typically a single disk or cable failure, but redundant data will allow normal operations to continue. You may first try to rebuild the array with the existing drive still installed.
Determining the Condition of the RAID Array Figure 43 - RAID Array Condition Screen To replace a failed drive in the RAID control utility, perform the following steps. The above drawing should appear. • Login as ADMINISTRATOR. • Note the ERROR STATUS on this Summary Screen. • If an error condition is indicated continue to next page.
Displaying the Alarm Log of the Raid Array Figure 44 - RAID Array Status Screen 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. The above drawing will appear. • • Select MONITOR>ALARMS from the screen. Make note of any error conditions reported, and what Port numbers they refer to.
Checking Status of the Drives Figure 45 - RAID Array Maintenance Screen To check the status of the RAID drive array, perform the following steps. The above drawing should appear. • Select MANAGEMENT>MAINTENANCE. • Note the status of each drive in the array.
Removing the Degraded Drive from the RAID Unit Figure 46 - Removing Failed Drive From Array The UNIT MAINTENANCE SCREEN above will appear. • Remove the degraded drive from the menu 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 47 - Selecting A drive to rebuild • Select Rebuild Unit. The REBUILD SCREEN 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 Image Server can still be used. • When complete, OK will be shown in the status for all ports on the MAINTENANCE menu.
Replacing Hard Drives Maxx 2400 Hard Drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be replaced “on-the-fly” without loss of data or interruption of server operation. To replace a drive: A. Loosen the knurled screws fastening the front panel. Pull forward and down to expose the drive. B. Remove the drive by pulling on the blue lever to unlatch the drive. Refer to Figure 48. Remove the drive from the tray and replace it with the replacement drive. C.
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. 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 Compliance Radio Interference (USA) WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT For Image Server MAXX 2400 Software IMPORTANT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“YOU”) AND 360 SYSTEMS® (“COMPANY”). COMPANY IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE IMAGE SERVER SOFTWARE TO YOU ONLY UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”).
4. Company warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with its Documentation. Your exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty and Company’s entire liability shall be, in Company’s discretion, either return of the price paid to Company by You for the Software, or repair or replacement of the Software after Software and Documentation are returned to Company with an applicable receipt.
APPENDIX A – SETTING THE AUDIO JUMPERS FOR ANALOG/DIGITAL Analog/Digital Audio Selection Figure 51 indicates jumper positions to select between analog or digital audio. Note that each output may be individually selected. As described earlier, when analog audio is selected, only two channels are available, while selection of AES/EBU digital audio provides two stereo pairs, one on each XLR connector. Both jumpers for each channel (Left & Right, or Main & Aux) must be set together, either analog or digital.
Figure 49 - Audio PCB Detail Figure 50 - Audio PCB Genlock Cable Detail ____________________________________________________________________________________ MAXX 2400 Owners Manual Page 113
Figure 51: Jumper location on audio card for selection of analog or digital audio.
APPENDIX B – PROFILES AND GOP STRUCTURES MPEG-2 Profiles MPEG-2 accommodates certain sub-set functionality by defining a set of profiles and levels. MAXX 2400 supports two of these. Profile/Level Width Height Color Max. Bit Rate Main Profile@Main Level 720 576 4:2:0 15Mbps 4:2:2 Profile@Main Level 720 576 4:2:2 50mbps Table 3 - Supported MPEG-2 Profiles GOP Structure GOP structure defines the MPEG Group of Pictures coding as combinations of I, P, and B frames.
APPENDIX C – INPUT CHANNEL FACTORY SETTINGS The factory default settings for Input Channel Configuration are presented for reference. Most of these video encoding options will be suitable for general broadcast operations, but may not be optimum for contribution content, or use at low bit rates.
APPENDIX D – USING THE CVBS INPUT FRAME BUFFER When a genlocked source is not available, as in the case of satellite receivers or consumer tape machines, Image Server MAXX 2400’s internal input frame synchronizer will re-synchronize the source. The frame synchronizer works by buffering incoming frames, and re-aligning them with the genlock signal applied to the MAXX 2400. The output frame rate of the server is synchronized to genlock.
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 As-Run log. As-Run logs are available only through FTP downloads; they cannot be viewed or printed from the MAXX 2400. After logging into a MAXX 2400, select the ASRUN folder.
As-Run Log Body This section describes the format of the body of an As-Run log: 2 10:54:45 00:00:30:00 Cellular One – Talk Time PLAYED OK 2: The line number (order) of the clip as it appears in the playlist. The same clip could have multiple numbers as files are added or deleted. 10:54:45 The time at which the clip was played in HH:MM:SS, on a 24-hour clock. 00:00:30:00 The length of the clip in HH:MM:SS.FF, on a 24-hour clock. Cellular One – Talk Time: The name of the clip.
APPENDIX F – GPIO INTERFACING GPIO Connectors General purpose control inputs (GPI) may be applied to the GPIO port, which is a DB-25-F connector. These inputs are optically isolated from the MAXX 2400 circuitry; individual floating returns are provided. +5 volts may be sourced from pins 21 or 22, or provided from an external source. Current limiting devices are provided within the MAXX 2400. General purpose outputs also appear on the GPIO connector.
GPI/O (DB25-F) INTERNAL CIRCUITS 1K GPI 1 1 GPI 1 RTN 14 GPI 2 2 GPI 2 RTN 15 GPI 3 3 GPI 3 RTN 16 GPI 4 4 GPI 4 RTN 17 GPI 5 5 GPI 5 RTN 18 GPI 6 6 GPI 6 RTN 19 GPO 1 23 GPO 2 11 GPO 3 24 GPO 4 12 GPO 5 25 GPO 6 13 1K 1K INPUTS 1K 1K 1K OUTPUTS +5V, 200mA MAX SOURCE 21 22 8 SIGNAL GND 9 10 Figure 52 - GPIO Connection Schematic This applies to connector 1, outputs 1-6. Outputs 7-12 can be wired similarly.
APPENDIX G – PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT DETAIL Playlists can be accessed via the ImageServer’s FTP feature, allowing several capabilities: • Lists can be backed up on a PC, and sent to another ImageServer. • Lists can be viewed and printed from the PC • Lists can be edited or created on the PC and uploaded to the ImageServer. Playlists are found on the ImageServer 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.
When opening Playlist files in a text editor, you may have to change the file type to “All Files” to be able to see files with the .lst extension. Some text editors, such as Notepad, do not display each line separately. Word and Wordpad work correctly. This is because the files have only Line Feeds (LF) at the ends of lines. The ImageServer will accept modified or externally created files with only LF or with both LF and Carriage Return (CR) at line endings. You cannot use only CR without LF.
APPENDIX H - AUDIO LEVEL CALIBRATION The input gain and output gain of the analog audio circuits are factory calibrated to a +4 dBu standard. Each circuit includes a trim pot with a range of approximately ±2.5 dB. The following procedures may be used to calibrate these for unity gain. The audio board must be partially removed from the chassis to perform this procedure. 1. Power off the unit. REMOVE BOTH POWER CORDS 2. Remove the Chassis top by pressing the two blue release buttons, then sliding back and up.
Calibration Procedure 1. Position the jumper block J5 and J6 for Channel 1 output to obtain an analog output. 2. Play the test clip titled zTONE present on the Image Server disk. This stereo clip is recorded at a level equivalent to a +4 dBu output level. 3. While observing the output level of audio Channel 1 Left on a calibrated meter, adjust trimmer R71 until a level of exactly +4.00 dBu is obtained. 4.
Alternate Calibration Procedure If the calibration test clip titled zTONE is not found on the Image Server’s disk, it is still possible to accurately calibrate the audio channels. Position the jumper block J5 and J6 for Channel 1 output to obtain a digital output. 9. Using the On-Screen graphic user interface, place server Channel 1 in the E-E mode, so that an input signal will appear at its output. 10. Use the audio generator to apply a 1 kHz sine wave at a level of +4 dBu to analog audio Input 1-L. 11.
APPENDIX I - PROGRAM UPDATES VIA CD-ROM Program updates are issued by 360 Systems from time to time. The Image Server’s operating system and application programs can be updated by the user from new CD-ROMs, using the internal CD-ROM drive. The current software version may be determined by looking in the GUI About box, or by pressing the F1 key. To install a program update, follow these instructions. Please read them completely before beginning. 1. Deploy the MAXX 2400 front panel ( Page 16).
APPENDIX J - 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.
GPIO Connectors General purpose control inputs (GPI) may be applied to the GPI ports, which are DB-25-F connectors. These inputs are optically isolated from the Image Server circuitry; individual floating returns are provided. +5 volts may be sourced from pins 21 or 22, or provided from an external source. Current limiting devices are provided within the ImageServer. General purpose status outputs also appear on the GPIO connector.
APPENDIX K - SERIAL COMMAND PROTOCOLS VDCP Command Table The Image Server responds to the following VDCP commands. Shaded areas indicate commands slated for future implementation.
CMD-1 CMD-2 NAME CMD-1 CMD-2 NAME 3X 01 Open Port 3X 81 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 Serial Command Table The Image Server command set includes most commands used in BVW tape machines. Commands not implemented include those for DMC operations, audio split and in/out points, and those specifically related to tape as a medium. The server will return Device Type response 20.25 for BVW-75 (NTSC); 21.25 for BVW-75 (PAL). COMMAND ACK= DESCRIPTION RETURN 00.11 DEVICE TYPE REQUEST ACK 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.
Odetics® Protocol Odetics serial protocol is an extension of Sony P2 tape 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. Its implementation in the Image Server appears in the following table. Note that the Odetics protocol only supports clips names up to 8 characters.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RETURN 0X4X15 OUT PRESET ACK 0X4018 IN SHIFT PLUS ACK 0X4019 IN SHIFT MINUS ACK 0X401A OUT SHIFT PLUS ACK COMMENT 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 REFERENCE SELECT ACK 0X4X34 HEAD SELECT ACK COMMAND HAS NO EFFECT 0X4X35 COLOR FRAME SELECT ACK COMMAND HAS NO EFFECT 0X4X36 TIMER MODE SE
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RETURN COMMENT 0X602E COMMAND SPEED DATA 0X712E 0X602F VAR MEM SPEED DATA 0X712F 0X6X30 EDIT PRESET DATA NAK 0X6031 PREROLL TIME DATA 0X7431 0x6036 Timer Mode Status 0X7136 0XA001 AUTO SKIP ACK 0XAX02 CUE UP TO RECORD ACK ODETICS COMMAND 0XAX04 PREVIEW IN PRESET ACK ODETICS COMMAND 0XAX05 PREVIEW OUT PRESET ACK ODETICS COMMAND 0XA006 PREVIEW IN RESET ACK ODETICS COMMAND 0XA007 PREVIEW OUT RESET ACK ODETICS COMMAND 0XAX10 ERASE ID ACK ODETICS C
APPENDIX L - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Video Input/Output Channels (baseband) Two – each independent Record or Play Input Composite or SDI selectable, Output Composite and SDI Output Channels Two – Composite and SDI Analog video I/O Composite, 75Ω, BNC Digital video I/O SDI, SMPTE 259M, 75Ω BNC Video standards 525/60 NTSC; 625/50 PAL (Model dependent) MPEG recording formats MPEG-2: 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level to 50 Mb/s MPEG-2: Main Profile @ Main Level to 15 Mb/s (4:2:0 or 4:1:1) DV playback form
Closed Captions Closed Captions Records and plays CC data per EIA-608B Control Inputs Automation control, RS-422 VDCP; 4 ports, 9-pin female “D” connector Other serial control, RS-422 P2, Odetics GPI control inputs/outputs 6 optically isolated inputs, 6 open-collector outputs, 25-pin female “D” connector Video Networking File interchange formats MXF (SMPTE 377M, 378M, 381M ); OP-1a, OP-1b; MPEG-2 program streams & elementary streams; DV stream (.dv or .avi); TARGA graphics import.
APPENDIX M – IMPORTING MPEG PROGRAM STREAM FILES Encoding MPEG-2 Files Compatible with ImageServer 360 Systems recommends the use of the Main Concept MPEG Encoder. It is available as a stand alone product as well as integrated into codecs bundled with various video editing programs. MPEG video encoding is a highly complex and variable system, designed to accommodate many different applications.
General Requirements FILE NAMES STREAM TYPE: VIDEO RESOLUTION: FRAME RATE: FIELD ORDER: BITRATE TYPE: BITRATE RANGE: GOP STRUCTURE: PROFILE: LEVEL: CHROMINANCE FORMAT: SEQUENCE HEADERS: 31 characters or less followed by a “.mpg” extension. Upper/Lower case alpha, 0-9, #%&()-_ PROGRAM (VIDEO + AUDIO) 720x480 (NTSC) or 720x576 (PAL) 4:3 DISPLAY 29.97 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) (Pulldown is not supported.) INTERLACED, TOP FIELD FIRST (See note below.) VARIABLE Recommended range 5 to 30 Mb/s.
APPENDIX N - 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 Go To Head point End Go To 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 fram
APPENDIX O - MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS Figure 54 - Mechanical Dimensions ____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 142 MAXX 2400 Owners Manual
INDEX 360 Systems Customer Service......................................107 E-mail .......................................................107 Fax............................................................107 Telephone ................................................107 Website ....................................................107 4:2:0 .................................................................34 4:2:2 .........................................................34, 115 About RAID 5....................
Dolby E® ...........................................................21 Dolby-E .............................................................34 Drawing Mechanical ...............................................142 Drives LED ............................................................92 Drop Frame.......................................................45 Duration Display ...............................................41 DV Stream (.dv) files..........................................78 Edit Menu...............
MPEG-2 Program Stream files............................78 MXF ..................................................................77 Network Cable ..........................................................75 DHCP.........................................................46 Disabling ....................................................46 saving Configuration ...................................46 Transfer Marked Segment ...........................77 Transfer Rate...............................................
Sync Reference Genlock......................................................17 Sync Source Setting ........................................................32 System Cooling .................................................11 System LED .......................................................92 System Menu Bar ..............................................26 Take Control .....................................................29 TARGA (.tga) files..............................................
