Imagine Communications Nexio AMP Compact NXVOLT1401HDX Shared Storage Server Hardware Installation and User Guide
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Hardware Installation and User Guide
Nexio AMP® Compact
Shared Storage Server
(NXVOLT1401HDX)
April 2014
175-000141-01
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Contents
About This Guide
........................................................................ 1
Intended Audience ............................................................................... 1
Finding Specific Information in This Guide ............................................ 2
Writing Conventions ............................................................................ 3
Related Documentation ....................................................................... 4
Obtaining Documentation .................................................................... 4
Purchasing Documents .................................................................. 5
Unpacking/Shipping Information .......................................................... 5
Returning a Harris Product ............................................................. 5
Technical Support ................................................................................ 6
Chapter 1 Introduction
................................................................................. 9
SAN Overview .................................................................................... 12
System Configuration .................................................................. 15
Video .......................................................................................... 16
Audio .......................................................................................... 18
Video Compression ..................................................................... 19
Storage ....................................................................................... 25
RAID Redundancy ........................................................................ 26
Timecode Connection Options ..................................................... 26
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Remote Serial Interface ................................................................26
Controls .......................................................................................27
Physical Specifications ..................................................................27
Power Supply ...............................................................................27
Supported Television Formats .......................................................27
Chapter 2 Installation
..................................................................................29
Rack Mounting NEXIO Volt .................................................................29
Connecting NEXIO Volt ......................................................................31
Rear Panel Port Connectors ..........................................................31
Rear Panel Port Descriptions .........................................................33
Front Panel Descriptions ...............................................................38
Chapter 3 Getting Started
..........................................................................43
Starting NEXIO Volt ............................................................................43
Registering Your Software ...........................................................44
Connecting NEXIO Volt using NEXIO Remote ...............................49
NEXIO Remote Startup Operations .....................................................52
Confirm Connection to Additional Systems ..................................52
Verify Audio and Video I/O Connections ......................................53
Test the Input and Output Signals ................................................53
Chapter 4 Using NEXIO Config
.................................................................57
NEXIO Config Overview ......................................................................57
Starting NEXIO Config ........................................................................58
Working with Configuration Presets ...................................................59
Creating or Modifying a Preset .....................................................60
Creating a Default Preset .............................................................61
Information ..................................................................................65
Channel Configuration ................................................................66
Video Options .............................................................................67
Audio Options .............................................................................72
Automation/Serial ........................................................................73
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IP Config .................................................................................... 76
LLM Parameters ........................................................................... 79
Error Logging .............................................................................. 80
LLM ............................................................................................ 82
MPEG .......................................................................................... 84
Startup ........................................................................................ 86
Other .......................................................................................... 88
Chapter 5 Monitoring Status and Using the LCD
........................... 91
NEXIO Monitor .................................................................................. 92
Selecting Monitored Diagnostics .................................................. 94
Checking Status .......................................................................... 95
LCD User Interface ............................................................................. 96
Chapter 6 RS-422 Pinouts
....................................................................... 101
NEXIO Volt RS-422 Pinouts .............................................................. 101
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
...................................................................... 103
Replacing the Boot Drive .................................................................. 103
Index
............................................................................................ 105
List of Procedures
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Chapter 1 Introduction
................................................................................. 9
Chapter 2 Installation
................................................................................. 29
To rack mount NEXIO Volt ................................................................. 30
To remove the NEXIO Volt from the rack............................................ 31
To identify and remove the failed power supply ................................. 33
To insert a new power supply ............................................................ 33
To use direct connection (redundant Ethernet Port 1).......................... 37
To use Media Host architecture (redundant Ethernet Port 1)................ 37
To use direct connection (redundant Ethernet Port 2) ......................... 37
To use Media Host architecture (redundant Ethernet Port 2)................ 37
Chapter 3 Getting Started
.......................................................................... 43
To start NEXIO Volt ............................................................................ 43
To create the deployment (.dc) file ..................................................... 45
To log on to NEXIO Remote ............................................................... 49
To confirm the connection ................................................................. 53
To test I/O signals............................................................................... 53
To test output signals on remaining playout channels ........................ 55
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List of Procedures
Chapter 4 Using NEXIO Config
................................................................. 57
To start NEXIO Config ........................................................................ 58
To create or modify a configuration preset ......................................... 60
To restore the factory default settings ................................................ 61
To specify a default preset.................................................................. 62
To select a configuration and include or exclude options ..................... 66
To specify video options ...................................................................... 68
To specify audio options..................................................................... 72
To specify each available 422 port ...................................................... 74
To specify general parameters ............................................................. 74
To specify VDCP parameters................................................................ 75
To specify IP configuration settings..................................................... 77
To change LLM parameters ................................................................. 79
To change Error Logging settings ........................................................ 81
To change LLM registry settings.......................................................... 82
To change MPEG registry settings....................................................... 84
To change Startup registry settings...................................................... 86
To change Other registry settings ....................................................... 88
Chapter 5 Monitoring Status and Using the LCD
............................ 91
To open NEXIO Monitor ..................................................................... 93
To select a diagnostic ......................................................................... 94
To deselect a diagnostic ..................................................................... 94
To control the system ......................................................................... 98
To view status .................................................................................... 99
To configure the system ..................................................................... 99
Chapter 6 RS-422 Pinouts
........................................................................ 101
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
...................................................................... 103
To remove a drive............................................................................. 103
To manually start the Rebuild ........................................................... 104
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About This Guide
About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look for specific information. This section also gives you important information on unpacking and shipping your Harris product.
This guide introduces and describes procedures for installing and using
NEXIO Volt.
If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.
Intended
Audience
This guide is intended for users installing and operating NEXIO Volt.
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Finding
Specific
Information in
This Guide
This table shows the location of specific information in this guide.
If you are looking for
Overview information about NEXIO Volt
Go to
Information about rack mounting NEXIO
Volt
Information about connecting NEXIO Volt
Start-up information for NEXIO Volt
Configuring video and audio settings for
NEXIO Volt
Monitoring the status of NEXIO Volt
Information about connectors, jumper settings, and circuits for NEXIO Volt
Troubleshooting information on how to remove, replace, and rebuild a boot drive
Writing
Conventions
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This guide uses the following writing conventions.
Convention
Bold
Italics
CAPS
Code
>
hyperlink
Internet address
Note text
Caution text
Warning text
Definition
Indicates dialog box, property sheet, field, button, check box, list box, combo box, menu, submenu, window, list and selection names.
Indicates e-mail addresses, names of books and publications, and first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis.
Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, DELETE.
Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field.
Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows.
Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere.
Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL.
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems.
Indicates important information that if not followed could cause system problems.
Indicates information that if not followed could prevent system operation or cause it damage.
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Related
Documentation
NEXIO Volt Installation Quick Start
NEXIO Software Installation Guide
NEXIO Low Level Module User Guide
NEXIO Safety & Compliance Information
NEXIO NXOS User Guide
NEXIO NX1000MIOH User Guide
NEXIO NX1010MIOH User Guide
NXUSBTC User Guide
Software License Key Registration Card
Obtaining
Documentation
Manuals, User Guides and other documents can be viewed or downloaded from the Harris website at http:// ecustomer.broadcast.harris.com
.
1 In the Customer Login area, enter your User ID and Password, and click
OK.
OR
Click New User to register with Harris.
The Welcome page appears.
Figure 1-1 Link to Support Documentation
2 Click Review Documentation.
3 Under the Table of Contents, click Servers, click Transmission Servers, and then click NEXIO Volt (NX1401).
4 Click on the title of the document, and click Open to view it.
OR
Click Save to download the document.
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Purchasing
Documents
Additionally, you can purchase product documentation on our
Harris E-commerce site , or contact your Harris Customer Service
Representative to request a document.
Unpacking/
Shipping
Information
Unpacking a Harris Product
All Harris NEXIO products have been carefully inspected, tested and calibrated before shipment to ensure stable and trouble-free service.
1 Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2 Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3 Contact your Harris NEXIO dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4 Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5 Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit.
Returning a Harris
Product
In the unlikely event that a Harris product fails to operate properly, contact the Harris NEXIO Customer Service Department to obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing. Include the RA number on the outside of the return box.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available, you can purchase replacement packaging from Harris Corporation.
Otherwise, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:
The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
The product must be held rigid within the package.
There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.
The corners of the product must be protected.
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If the product is still within the warranty period, Harris Corporation will return it to you by prepaid ground shipping after servicing.
Technical
Support
Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact technical support by phone or e-mail.
Harris Broadcast Communications Division (BCD) Support:
Call: 1-416-445-4032
Toll Free: +1-888-534-8246
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://support.broadcast.harris.com
.
Video Server Division
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.broadcast.harris.com/productsandsolutions/
Servers/
U.S., Canada, Central America, and Latin America (CALA)
Video Processing, Distribution, Servers, Storage, News, Inscriber and
Videotek
Call: 1-888-534-8246
Fax: 1-416-445-9020
Email: [email protected]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Regular Business Hours (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Call: +44-118-964-8100
Fax: +44-118-964-8054
Email:
Infrastructure products: [email protected]
RMA’s: [email protected]
DAM Support: [email protected]
ADC Automation: [email protected]
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D Series Support: [email protected]
Transmitters: [email protected]
Asia, Pacific Rim
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Regular Business Hours (9am to 5pm HKT Monday to Friday)
Call: +852-2776-0628
After-Hour Hotline: 1-888-534-8246
Fax: +852-2776-0227
Email: [email protected]
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Introduction
This chapter describes the NEXIO Volt baseband video server. NEXIO Volt provides support for up to four mixed SD/HD or SD-only baseband channels in a 1RU chassis.
NEXIO Volt is designed for use with the NEXIO true shared storage SAN. It is a modular and scalable server that makes it easy to add channels and storage as broadcasting requirements change. Multiple NEXIO Volt servers can be attached to a SAN, which enables you to develop systems with hundreds of channels and integrate them with other NEXIO baseband servers, editors, and gateways.
This chapter contains the following topics:
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Overview
NEXIO Volt is available in a variety of configurations. The available NEXIO
Volt Configurations are shown in
(SLK) provided with your server determines which configuration you have purchased. If you want to upgrade to a different configuration, contact
Harris BCD Support for an additional license. For details on licensing your software, see
Table 1-1 NEXIO Volt Models
Model Configuration
NXVOLT1401HDX2S
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
NXVOLT1401HDX4S
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
NXVOLT1401HDX2H
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
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Table 1-1 NEXIO Volt Models
NXVOLT1401HDX3H
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
3 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
1 record + 2 play out channels0 record + 3 play out channels
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
NXVOLT1401HDX4H
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
4 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only:
2 record channels + 2 play out channels
1 record channel + 3 play out channels
0 record channels + 4 play out channels
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
SD-only channel configurations do not support up/down/cross conversion.
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SAN Overview
NEXIO Volt runs the Harris patented, award-winning RAIDsoft™ software
RAID controller that allows all channels and network ports to simultaneously access content without restriction. RAIDsoft™ uses the following methods to protect stored data in each volume:
RAID 3 to protect against a single drive failure in a volume
Error Correction Code (ECC) Parity to protect against two simultaneous drive failures in a volume
Intrinsic Mirroring™ to simultaneously write all data to two SANs, which provides complete data protection
Software
NEXIO Volt runs on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
The latest operating system service packs should be applied. Contact contact Harris BCD Support for more information. See
on page 6 for contact information.
NEXIO Volt uses the latest NEXIO AMP Software Release including:
NEXIO Low Level Module (LLM)
NEXIO Config
NEXIO Monitor
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Optional Supported Software Applications
The following table lists the optional software applications for NEXIO Volt.
The optional software applications are activated using a Software License
Key (SLK).
Table 1-2 Optional Software Applications
Application
NEXIO Navigator
(standard)
NEXIO PlayList
NEXIO Delay
NEXIO Remote
NEXIO ClipSync
Description
Monitors and provides system-wide diagnostics for NEXIO servers and associated system components.
Event sequencing application that runs on a remote PC connected to the NEXIO LAN for media playback.
Create a delay for play-to-air. You can set various parameters and step in and out of delay as needed.
Remotely administer and control NEXIO servers from any PC on the same LAN as your NEXIO server.
Play back two separate clips together at the same time frame accurately.
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Key Features
The following list outlines some of the key features of NEXIO Volt:
1RU form factor
Dual mirrored SATA boot drives
Dual hot-swappable power supplies
USB ports on the front and rear of the chassis
Redundant connection to NEXIO SAN via two Gigabit Ethernet ports
Supports up to 96 TB of usable storage with RAIDsoft™ storage protection
48 TB = 2 logical disks consisting of forty-eight 600 GB drives each
96 TB = 4 logical disks consisting of forty-eight 600 GB drives each via Media Host architecture
Software-based codecs for coding and decoding SD and HD media
Supports up to 4 SD channels or up to 4 SD/HD channels
Supports SD (525i, 625i) and HD (1080i, 720p) content on the same chassis
Supports SDI (SMPTE-259M) interface
Record and playback SD:
MPEG-2 l-frame and MPEG-2 Long GOP 4:2:0 profile up to 15
Mbps, and 4:2:2 profile up to 50 Mbps
IMX 30, IMX 40, and IMX 50
DVCPRO25 and DVCPRO50
DVCAM at 25 Mbps (625 only)
H.264 playback only (optional - requires software licensing)
Supports HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) and AES/EBU interfaces
Record and playback HD:
MPEG-2 MP@HL l-frame 4:2:0 profile up to 100 Mbps, and 4:2:2 profile up to 150 Mbps
MPEG-2 MP@HL Long GOP 4:2:0 profile and 4:2:2 profile up to
80 Mbps
XDCAM HD at 35 Mbps (not available in 720p)
DVCPRO HD at 100 Mbps
XDCAM EX at 35 Mbps
XDCAM HD422 at 50 Mbps
H.264 playback only (optional - requires software licensing)
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DNxHD (optional - requires software licensing)
SD scales to 450+ channels — up to 150+ input channels and 300+ outputs with shared access to content
HD scales to 210+ channels — up to 70+ inputs and 140+ outputs, or
210+ outputs with shared access to content
Integrated up/down/cross conversion support using software based real time processing
Automatic Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) using AFD
Read, generate, and write continuous and discontinuous VITC
EIA-608 <> EIA-708 and WST <> OP-47 closed caption support using software based real time processing
Supports redundant Ethernet, which automatically switches operation from one Ethernet network to the other, if one Ethernet network fails
Dolby® Digital and Dolby E audio pass-through; record and play
Works with a wide range of 3 rd media management applications party automation, archiving, and
Supports optional software applications described in
Specifications
This section describes the hardware and software specifications for
NEXIO Volt.
System
Configuration
The following list describes the general specifications for NEXIO Volt:
Two AMD Opteron 64-bit processors
PCI Express platform
16 GB RAM
Dual RAID 1 protected SATA boot drives
Two 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet adapters
VGA monitor interface
PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Two USB 2.0 ports on front panel
Two USB 2.0 ports on back panel
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
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Video
The following table describes NEXIO Volt video specifications.
All SD and HD Input/Output Configurations require that you register your software using a Software License Key (SLK). To register your software, see the provided Software License Key Registration Card.
Table 1-3 NEXIO Volt Video Specifications
Channels
SD Formats
HD Formats
SD Input/Output
Configurations
SD = SDI (SMPTE-259M)
HD = HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M)
525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 59.94fps
720p @ 50fps
NXVOLT1401HDX2S
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
NXVOLT1401HDX4S
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
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Table 1-3 NEXIO Volt Video Specifications
HD Input/Output
Configurations
NXVOLT1401HDX2H
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
NXVOLT1401HDX3H
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
3 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
1 record + 2 play out channels0 record + 3 play out channels
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
NXVOLT1401HDX4H
2 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels
2 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only
2 bi-directional channels
1 bi-directional + 1 play out channel
4 channels of mixed SD and HD, or HD only:
2 record channels + 2 play out channels
1 record channel + 3 play out channels
0 record channels + 4 play out channels
4 channels of SD only
2 bi-directional channels + 2 play out channels
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Table 1-3 NEXIO Volt Video Specifications
SD Aspect Ratio
HD Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio
Conversion
4:3
16:9
16:9
Up/down/cross conversion support
EIA-608 <> 708 & WST <> OP-47 caption conversion
AFD aspect ratio conversion
Port based aspect ratio conversion
User-based aspect ratio conversion
Audio
The following table describes NEXIO Volt audio specifications.
Table 1-4 Audio Specifications
Channels & Formats
8 pairs embedded per input channel
8 pairs embedded per output channel
Processing & Storage 16, 20, or 24-bit, PCM, 48kHz
Compressed Audio
Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby E pass-through
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Video Compression
The following tables describe the Product Code video compression specifications.
All playout channels support up/down/cross conversion when used in 2, 3, or 4 channel SD/HD mode. Up/down/cross conversion is not supported in
2 or 4 channel SD only mode.
All channel configurations require registration using a Software License
Key (SLK).
The SD video compression coding and decoding for the following configurations are shown in
.
4 Channel (2 bi-directional +2 play only)
6 Channel (2 ingest + 4 play only)
Table 1-5 Standard Definition Video Compression Specifications
SD Coding and
Decoding
Compression
MPEG-2 l-frame — 4 to
15 Mbps
MPEG-2 l-frame — 10 to
50 Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP — 4 to 15 Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP — 10 to 50 Mbps
IMX — 30, 40, and 50
Mbps
DVCPRO — 25 and 50
Mbps
DVCAM* — 25 Mbps
Profile Resolution and
Frame Rate
4:2:0 525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
4:2:2 525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
4:2:0 525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
4:2:2 525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
625 @ 25fps
*DVCPRO25 is the same as DVCAM in 525 @ 29.97fps.
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The HD video compression specifications for the following configurations are shown in
2 Channel (1 bi-directional + 1 play only)
2 Channel (2 bi-directional + 0 play only)
2 Channel (2 ingest + 0 play only)
Table 1-6 2 Channel Mode — High Definition Video Compression
Specifications
Compression
HD Coding and Decoding
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50,
80, and 100 Mbps
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50,
70, 80, 100, 120, and
150 Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP —
18, 25, 35, 50, 60, 70, and 80 Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP —
25, 35, 50, 70, and 80
Mbps
DVCPRO HD — 100
Mbps
XDCAM HD — 35 Mbps
(not available in 720p)
XDCAM HD422 — 50
Mbps
Profile Resolution and
Frame Rate
4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
1080i @ 25fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
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Table 1-6 2 Channel Mode — High Definition Video Compression
Specifications
XDCAM EX — 35 Mbps
H.264 (decode only)
DNxHD
AVC-Intra (encode only)
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
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The HD video compression specifications for the following configurations are shown in
3 Channel (0 ingest + 3 play only)
3 Channel (1 ingest + 2 play only)
Table 1-7 3 Channel Mode — High Definition Video Compression
Specifications
Compression
HD Coding and
Decoding
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50,
80, and 100 Mbps
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50,
70, 80, and 100 Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP —
18, 25, 35, 50, 60, 70, and 80 Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP —
25, 35, 50, 70, and 80
Mbps
XDCAM HD — 35 Mbps
(not available in 720p)
XDCAM HD422 — 50
Mbps
Profile Resolution and
Frame Rate
4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
1080i @ 25fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
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Table 1-7 3 Channel Mode — High Definition Video Compression
Specifications
XDCAM EX — 35 Mbps
H.264 (decode only)
AVC-Intra (encode only)
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
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The HD video compression specifications for the following configurations are shown in
4 Channel (0 ingest + 4 play only)
4 Channel (1 ingest + 3 play only)
4 Channel (2 ingest + 2 play only)
Table 1-8 4 Channel Mode — High Definition Video Compression
Specifications
Compression
HD Coding and
Decoding
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50
Mbps
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50
Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP —
18, 25, 35, 50, 60, 70, and 80 Mbps
MPEG-2 Long GOP —
25, 35, 50, 70, and 80
Mbps
XDCAM HD — 35 Mbps
(not available in 720p)
Profile Resolution and
Frame Rate
4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
1080i @ 25fps
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Table 1-8 4 Channel Mode — High Definition Video Compression
Specifications
XDCAM HD422 — 50
Mbps
XDCAM EX — 35 Mbps
H.264 (decode only)
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
Storage
The following table shows the available connections to storage for
NEXIO Volt. NEXIO Volt can be connected to storage via NX1000MIOH or
NX1010MIOH Media Host server(s). Harris recommends N+1 Media Hosts to ensure no single point of failure. The following table shows which
Media Host is appropriate for the different sizes and types of storage systems.
Table 1-9 Storage Connection Options
ECC
Maximum Number of Drives
up to 96 drives up to 192 drives with Intrinsic Mirroring up to 192 drives with no Intrinsic Mirroring up to 384 drives with Intrinsic Mirroring
RAID-3 up to 64 drives with no Intrinsic Mirroring up to 128 drives with Intrinsic Mirroring
via
NX1000MIOH
via
NX1010MIOH
For details on Media Host Failover topology and configuration, see the
NEXIO NX1000MIOH User Guide or the NEXIO NX1010MIOH User Guide.
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RAID Redundancy
The following table describes NEXIO Volt RAID redundancy specifications.
Table 1-10 RAID Redundancy Specifications
Controller
RAID Protection Schemes
Per Volume
RAIDsoft™ software RAID management system
RAID-3 (single drive parity; single drive failure protection)
-OR-
ECC (multiple drive parity; dual drive failure protection)
Intrinsic Mirroring
Protection Scheme (if configured in your system)
Choice of RAID-3 or ECC storage protection plus fully mirrored storage area networks*
*Requires 2 SANs with identical configuration and capacity.
Timecode
Connection Options
The following list describes the timecode input connection options for
NEXIO Volt.
RS-232
TCP/IP
Leitch clock interface
D-VITC reader, writer, and generator
Remote Serial
Interface
The following list describes the remote serial interface specifications for
NEXIO Volt for automation control:
RS-422 ports for control of up to four channels
RJ-12 connector
Harris ADC VDCP pinout (see
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Controls
The following table describes NEXIO Volt control specifications.
Table 1-11 Control Specifications
Input/Output
Ethernet, TCP/IP via socket or UDP
RS-422
Protocols
NEXIO Native Protocol
VDCP
Sony 9-Pin
Physical
Specifications
The following table describes NEXIO Volt size specifications.
Table 1-12 Size Specifications
Height
1.75 in. (4.5 cm); 1RU
Width
19 in. (48.3 cm)
Depth
26.25 in. (66.7 cm)
Weight
27 lbs. (12.3 kg)
Power Supply
Redundant dual hot-swappable, dual load-sharing
Supported
Television Formats
NEXIO Volt supports the following television standard formats:
525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps
1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps
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Installation
This chapter describes how to install and connect the NEXIO Volt.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Rack Mounting
NEXIO Volt
NEXIO Volt comes with the following rack mounting hardware:
Rack slides
Rack extension brackets
The following are installation requirements/recommendations:
Equipment — Mount the frame on an appropriate rack using the provided rack mounting and support equipment.
Power source — Connect the power inlet to an adequate power source. Using a UPS is strongly recommended. Connect each of the two redundant power supply connections to a separate electrical circuit for added protection.
Adequate airflow — The frames require adequate airflow around the chassis to provide sufficient cooling. All components draw air in through the front and exhaust via the rear of the frame. The surfaces must be clear of obstructions to provide proper air circulation and cooling.
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External device connections — Video monitors and all connections to external devices should be available and in working order.
Cable clearance — Provide at least 2 inches of clearance in the rear of the rack for cabling.
Insure that the rack is anchored to the floor so that it cannot tip over when NEXIO Volt is extended out of the rack.
Refer to the NEXIO Safety and Compliance Information booklet for detailed safety and compliance information.
To rack mount NEXIO Volt front rack posts extension metal retaining mechanism slide
Figure 2-1 Rack Mounting
1 Attach a slide to each side of the NEXIO Volt using (5) M10 screws. Make sure the plastic retaining mechanism is located at the back of the NEXIO
Volt.
2 Attach the extensions to the rear rack posts to match the depth of the racks.
3 Attach the rail to the rack posts.
4 Slide the NEXIO Volt into the rail.
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5 Attach the cables to the back panel of the NEXIO Volt as shown below.
6 Turn on the NEXIO Volt.
To remove the NEXIO Volt from the rack
1 Stand in front of the NEXIO Volt and pull it out as far as it will go.
2 On the left slide, press down on the plastic retaining mechanism.
3 On the right slide, pull up on the plastic retaining mechanism.
For more information on rack mounting, see the NEXIO Volt Installation
Quick Start Guide.
Connecting
NEXIO Volt
This section contains the following topics:
Front Panel Descriptions
on page 38
Rear Panel Port
Connectors
The Product Code rear panel is shown in
PS/2
Mouse
IN 1
LOOP
IN 2
LOOP
OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4 REF LOOP
REF IN
Power Supplies (2)
PS/2
Keyboard
USB (2) RS-232 VGA
Gigabit
Ethernets (2)
Figure 2-2 NEXIO Volt Rear Panel
COM1 COM3
COM2 COM4
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The function of each connector is shown in
Table 2-1 Product Code Rear Panel Port Connectors
POWER
INPUT DEVICES
Port Description
Power Supply 1
Hot swap, redundant power supply.
Power Supply 2
Hot swap, redundant power supply.
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 connector for mouse.
USB
RS-232
VGA
PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 connector for keyboard.
USB 1
USB 2.0 port connector.
USB 2
RS-232
VGA
HD/SD SDI VIDEO
IN 1
USB 2.0 port connector.
9-pin D-sub connector for RS-232 serial port connection.
VGA primary monitor connection.
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video input.
REFERENCE
GIGABIT
ETHERNET
LOOP
IN 2
LOOP
OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4
REF IN
REF LOOP
ETHERNET 1
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video IN 1 loop-through.
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video input.
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video IN 2 loop-through.
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video output.
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video output.
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video output.
BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video output.
BNC connector for analog bi-level or tri-level reference input.
BNC connector for analog reference passive loop-through.
Loop output = REF IN input. If the loop-through is not used, connect a 75
terminator to this jack.
RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection.
ETHERNET 2
RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection.
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Table 2-1 Product Code Rear Panel Port Connectors
COM
COM PORT 1
COM PORT 2
COM PORT 3
COM PORT 4
RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.
RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.
RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.
RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.
Rear Panel Port
Descriptions
The following sections describe the Product Code rear panel port connections.
Power Supplies
NEXIO Volt has two redundant hot swappable power supplies located on the back panel. Under normal operation both power supplies work in tandem spreading the load between them. In the event of a failure, the functional power supply provides all power needed by NEXIO Volt.
To identify and remove the failed power supply
Release
Tab
Status
LED
Handle
Figure 2-3 Power Supply Module
1 Look at the status LED on the front of each power supply. The LED on the failed power supply will not be illuminated.
2 To remove a power supply, push the release tab to the left.
3 Hold the release tab to the left, grasp the power supply handle, and pull the power supply out of the frame.
To insert a new power supply
1 Slide the replacement power supply into the empty slot.
2 Press firmly so that it clicks in place. If the power supply cord is in place, the module's status LED will illuminate.
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Input Devices
The Product Code has two PS/2 connectors. The top PS/2 connector is for the mouse, and the bottom PS/2 connector is for the keyboard.
USB
NEXIO Volt has two USB 2.0 ports on the back panel, and two on the front panel (see
). The available USB ports can be used to
connect devices to NEXIO Volt.
The following USB devices can be used as sources and destinations when upgrading software and firmware, and collecting Log files:
USB CD-ROM/R/RW drives (source only)
USB DVD-ROM/RW/RAM drives (source only)
USB hard drives
USB stick
RS-232
NEXIO Volt has one serial port designated for RS-232 communication. This port can be used with a supported Time Code Corrector module to lock the Product Code to your house time reference. For more information, see the NXUSBTC User Guide and your Adrienne AEC Box (NXUSBTC) documentation.
VGA
The Product Code has one VGA port. This port is used to connect the primary monitor.
HD/SD SDI Video Ports
The HD/SD SDI video ports use BNC connectors with 8 pairs (16 channels) of embedded audio input and output.
Ports can be configured for SMPTE-259M SD or SMPTE-292M HD outputs.
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IN 1, LOOP, IN 2, LOOP — Support SDI and HD-SDI input.
OUT 1, OUT 2, OUT 3, OUT 4 — Support SDI and HD-SDI output.
When recording from a satellite feed, apply frame synchronization hardware between the receiver and the video input channel. The synchronization hardware and the NEXIO Volt must be connected to the house reference.
Do not use wire or plastic ties on cables as this can impede cable performance. Use soft cable ties such as Velcro-based ties for wrapping cables.
The BNC connectors use coaxial cable to connect devices together. Use high-quality cable suitable for HD-SDI with the Product Code frame, for example, the Belden 1694A cable. Cable used for analog, SDI, and ASI devices may not be of high enough quality.
Reference
NEXIO Volt has two reference ports. These reference ports are labeled:
REF IN
REF LOOP
The reference ports use BNC connectors for analog bi-level or tri-level sync reference connection. A valid reference signal must be applied to the REF
IN port when the system is configured for external sync.
Looping is not recommended. If you do loop, use caution when looping reference throughout the system. If one external cable fails or you replace a failed server, you will compromise the reference signal to other servers in the looped chain. Always terminate unused loop outputs with a 75
terminator provided in the accessories bag).
Each frame should have its own reference from the source device to ensure correct timing.
Referencing NEXIO Volt to the House Time Clock (Optional)
Refer to the NXUSBTC User Guide for more information on referencing
Product Code to your house time clock.
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Gigabit Ethernet
NEXIO Volt is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports. Each port is 10/
100/1000 Mbps capable with full autonegotiation. The ports may be flexibly used for NEXIO Media Host LAN, and Protocol (control). Full duplex operation is always needed for networks and is required for the NEXIO
LAN. Category 6 cables must be used.
Teaming of Ethernet ports is not supported for NEXIO Volt in any configuration.
Ethernet Configuration
NEXIO Volt uses Gigabit Ethernet to connect to Media Host. Redundant
Ethernet requires two physical Ethernet switch infrastructures, one supporting the Ethernet 1 connections and the other supporting the
Ethernet 2 connections. If one Ethernet port or infrastructure fails, operation continues using the redundant port.
The two physical infrastructures must be supported by separate switches; or switch infrastructures. The two physical infrastructures must be of the same caliber hardware. For example, do not use switches from different vendors.
Warning: The redundant LAN feature is not designed to handle situations where different networks are missing. For example, if
Ethernet 1 cable is pulled from node 1, pulling an Ethernet 2 cable from any other node will cause Ethernet data flow to the NEXIO
LAN to stop. In other words, any one network can totally fail, but one network must remain intact.
The following Ethernet switches can be used for Ethernet connectivity:
NXES40024
NXES40048
NXES45024
NXES45048
NXESD1224X2
NXESB624
NXESB648
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Redundant Ethernet protects NEXIO LAN traffic (internode communications) only. It does not protect FTP, Protocol, or Proxy communications.
Ethernet 1 Port Configuration (redundant)
The following shows the default configuration from the factory:
Configured as a primary LAN communications port for NEXIO network traffic
Supports Ethernet based automation control
To use direct connection (redundant Ethernet Port 1)
1 In NEXIO Config, click the IP Config tab (see page 87).
2 In the Role list, select NXLAN 1 for Ethernet 1.
To use Media Host architecture (redundant Ethernet Port 1)
1 In NEXIO Config, click the IP Config tab (see page 87).
2 In the Role list, select Not Assigned for all Ethernet connections.
3 In the Hi-Res Net Server (MIOH) area, enter the IP address for Host 1 and Host 2.
Ethernet 2 Port Configuration (redundant)
The following shows the default configuration from the factory:
Configured as a redundant LAN communications port for NEXIO network traffic
Supports Ethernet based automation control
To use direct connection (redundant Ethernet Port 2)
1 In NEXIO Config, click the IP Config tab (see page 87).
2 In the Role list, select NXLAN 2 for Ethernet 2.
To use Media Host architecture (redundant Ethernet Port 2)
1 In NEXIO Config, click the IP Config tab (see page 87).
2 In the Role list, select Not Assigned for Ethernet 2.
3 In the Hi-Res Net Server (MIOH) area, enter the IP address for Host 1 and Host 2.
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FTP Support
FTP support for NEXIO Volt servers used in a shared storage system is provided by NEXIO Media Gateway products. The NEXIO Volt Shared
Storage Server has no FTP support of its own.
COM Ports
There are four ports designated for RS-422 communications.
COM Port 1, COM Port 2, COM Port 3, COM Port 4 — Used for RS-422 communications control.
COM ports 1 - 4 can be configured to control various channels (see
Table 2-2
). Each COM port can control only one channel. The COM ports are codec based, therefore codec 0 = channel 1, etc. For more information on configuring COM ports, see
NEXIO Volt RS-422 Pinouts
on page 101.
Table 2-2 Default COM Port Channel Configurations
Mode COM Port
2 channel mode COM Port 1 and 2
Codecs
Codec 0 and 1 (channel 1 and 2)
3 channel mode COM Port 1, 2, and 3 Codec 0, 1, and 2 (channel
1, 2, and 3)
4 channel mode COM Port 1, 2, 3, and 4 Codec 0, 1, 2, and 3
(channel 1, 2, 3, and 4)
Front Panel
Descriptions
The front panel of NEXIO Volt is shown in
Figure 2-4
. The front panel includes the following:
LED Indicators
LCD
LCD Keypad
Drive Release Levers
Drive Release Buttons
LED indicators
USB Ports
LCD keypad
Drive release buttons
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LCD
Drive release levers
Figure 2-4 NEXIO Volt Front Panel
USB ports
LED Indicators
The LED indicators are on the front of Product Code. The LED Indicators are used to monitor NEXIO Volt. For more information on monitoring
NEXIO Volt, see
LCD and LCD Keypad
The LCD and LCD keypad work together to provide a user interface that enables you to control alarms and applications, view status, and configure templates and node settings. For more information on the LCD user interface, see
The LCD keypad is also used to power on and off the NEXIO Volt, and reset the system as described in the following sections.
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Figure 2-5 LCD Keypad
Power On/Reset Button
The power on/reset button enables you to turn on the NEXIO Volt, and reset the system as described below:
Turn On — press and hold the button for 5 seconds to power on the system.
System Reset — when powered on; press and hold the button for 3 seconds to reset the system.
The power on/reset button is also used to enter information via the LCD user interface (see
Power Off Button
The power off button enables you to shut down the system as described below:
Power Off — press and hold the power off button for 5 seconds to shut down the system.
The power off button is also used to go to the home page on the LCD user interface (see
Arrow Buttons
The arrow buttons control the LCD User Interface. For more information, see
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Drives and Drive Release Buttons
NEXIO Volt has two SATA boot drives. For information on replacing a drive, see
Front Panel USB Ports
The front of NEXIO Volt has two USB 2.0 ports. For more information, see
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Getting Started
This chapter describes how to start and begin using the NEXIO.
This chapter contains the following topics:
NEXIO Remote Startup Operations
Starting NEXIO
Volt
This section describes how to start NEXIO Volt and verify your connections. After you have started NEXIO Volt, you should start NEXIO
Config to verify your hardware and software configuration, and assign your video and audio I/O settings. For detail on starting and using NEXIO
Config, go to
To start NEXIO Volt
Press the power button on the front panel. Under normal operation,
NEXIO software starts when you start the system. The following application shortcuts appear on your desktop:
NEXIO Startup
LLM
NEXIO Config
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Table 3-1 Desktop Shortcuts
Shortcut Description
Starts the NEXIO Low Level Module (LLM) and NEXIO
Monitor. Use this shortcut as the default method for starting these applications. For more information on the LLM, see the NEXIO Low Level Module User
Guide. For more information on NEXIO Monitor, see
Starts only the NEXIO Low Level Module (LLM). The
LLM application is the core software component for communication and video/audio I/O in your NEXIO system. For more information on the LLM, see the
NEXIO Low Level Module User Guide.
Starts NEXIO Config. NEXIO Config lets you view the current hardware and software information. You also use NEXIO Config to configure your NEXIO Volt. In addition, you can specify audio and video settings, and change LLM and MPEG settings (only if directed to do so by Harris Customer Support). For details on using NEXIO Config, see
Registering Your
Software
Your software must be registered. Typically this gets done during the commissioning process. If your software does not get registered during the commissioning process, you can register your software. To register your software you will need to send Harris BCD Support the deployment file (.dc file) for the software. The .dc file is a unique encrypted file for each server. Therefore you must make sure that you name each server with a unique name for easy identification (see
The following procedure describes how to create the deployment (.dc) file that you need to send to Harris BCD Support.
If you have any questions about registering your software, contact BCD
Technical Support (see
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To create the deployment (.dc) file
1 Navigate to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Harris\SLK folder.
Figure 3-1 SLK Window
2 Double-click the RM.exe.
Tip:
You can also click Start > Programs > Harris > Software License Key >
Registration Manager to open the Registration Manager.
If you are using NEXIO Software Release 5.7.1 or earlier, the Registration
Manager is located at C:\VR\SLK.
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The Software License Key - Registration Manager appears.
Figure 3-2 Software License Key - Registration Manager
Tip:
You can click an application and then click Features configuration to view a list of the features that are enabled.
3 Click Register.
The Save As dialog box appears.
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Figure 3-3 Save As Dialog Box
4 Name the deployment (.dc) file using the server name and the serial number of the server (see
), and save it to a USB stick.
A message appears telling you that you have successfully created the .dc file.
Figure 3-4 Information Dialog Box
5 Click OK.
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6 Email the .dc file and the description of what you are registering (e.g.,
NEXIO Config) to Harris BCD Support at [email protected].
Harris BCD Support will send you a redistribution code (.rc) file.
7 Copy the .rc file to the USB stick and insert it into NEXIO Volt.
8 Open the Software License Key - Registration Manager as described above.
9 Click Load RC.
10 In the Open dialog box, locate the USB stick and double-click the .rc file.
11 Run the appropriate application to complete the registration (e.g., NEXIO
Config, PlayList, etc.)
The Software License Key - Registration Manager shows the application as registered (see
Figure 3-5 NEXIO Config Registered
You can now close the Software License Key - Registration Manager and start NEXIO Config as described above.
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Connecting NEXIO
Volt using NEXIO
Remote
You can use the NEXIO Remote application on your PC to connect NEXIO
Volt to additional NEXIO systems on the NEXIO LAN. If you do not have a user name and password, you can log onto NEXIO Remote using the default Administrator account (see
NEXIO Remote is an optional application that provides you a User Interface
(UI) for NEXIO Volt. If your NEXIO Volt is controlled by your automation system only, then you do not need NEXIO Remote.
Table 3-2 Default Administrator Account
User Name
Password
Administrator system
Tip:
If you log on as a Guest, you do not need a password, but you will not have rights to all functionality of the server.
The PC used to connect NEXIO Volt to additional NEXIO systems is provided by the customer. This PC must be plugged into the same NEXIO
LAN used by NEXIO Volt.
To log on to NEXIO Remote
1 On your PC, double-click the NXOS icon to start NEXIO Remote (see
Figure 3-6 NEXIO Remote Icon
1 In the Accounts list, click Administrator. The Administrator user name appears in the User Name box (see
).
2 In the Password box, type system. This is the default password for the
Administrator account.
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Figure 3-7 NEXIO Remote Log On Dialog Box
3 Click Log on.
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NEXIO Remote main window appears (see
clip list will be empty if no clips are stored on the NEXIO Volt.
Figure 3-8 NEXIO Remote Main Window
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NEXIO Remote
Startup
Operations
Once NEXIO Volt is successfully started, use NEXIO Remote Wizard on your PC to connect it to the NEXIO LAN. For details on using NEXIO
Remote Wizard, see the NXOS User Guide.
After you have connected NEXIO Volt to NEXIO Remote, complete the following startup operations to ensure that the NEXIO Volt is operating properly:
Confirm Connection to Additional Systems
Verify Audio and Video I/O Connections
Test the Input and Output Signals
Confirm
Connection to
Additional Systems
The LLM enables you to confirm that the NEXIO Volt is connected to additional systems when you view the information in the Nodes area.
Figure 3-9 LLM Main Window
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To confirm the connection
1 In the Nodes pane, confirm that NEXIO Volt that you are currently logged on to and any other active nodes are displayed.
If you are connected via a Media Host architecture you will only see your own node and not the rest of the nodes in the system.
2 In the Logical Disks pane, confirm that logical disk D and any other configured volumes are displayed.
Verify Audio and
Video I/O
Connections
Verify the signal routing by checking the installation of your cables.
Confirm that all audio and video I/O cables are connected properly and securely.
Test the Input and
Output Signals
Test signals on all connected channels. You can verify input and output signals by recording and playing back a test clip.
To test I/O signals
1 In the first record or bi-directional channel window, click Add ID (see
Tip:
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Figure 3-10 First Record Channel Window
The Add ID dialog box appears (see
).
Figure 3-11 Add ID by CH1 Dialog Box
2 In the ID box enter the name of the new clip. This is the name of your test clip.
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3 In the Duration box enter a time duration for the test clip. Thirty seconds to 2 minutes is recommended.
4 Click OK.
The new ID name appears in the ID box in the channel window and in the
MediaBase window. The Record button (see
indicating that the clip is ready to record.
Figure 3-12 Ready to Record
5 Left-click (hold) + right-click the Record button, or press CTRL Q.
The record button appears red (see
). This indicates the clip is being recorded. The current record duration is displayed at the top of the window.
Figure 3-13 Recording
6 Once the recording is complete, play the test clip back in an available playout channel by doing one of the following:
a
If you used a bi-directional channel, rewind the clip and click Play.
b
If you used a record channel, drag the clip from the MediaBase window into a playout channel window.
7 Confirm successful playback on a connected monitor.
8 If the NEXIO Volt has a second ingest channel, repeat the procedure above for Channel 2 ingest.
To test output signals on remaining playout channels
1 Select a channel window that supports playout.
2 Select a clip in MediaBase.
3 Drag the selected clip from MediaBase into the channel window.
4 Press Play.
5 Confirm playback on a connected monitor.
6 Repeat Steps 1 though 5 for all configured playout channels.
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You can also verify output by dragging a clip from an ingest channel window to a playout channel window.
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NEXIO Config
Overview
NEXIO Config enables you to easily configure all of the settings for your
NEXIO Volt servers. You can create and save these settings in configuration presets to use at any time.
In this chapter you will learn how to work with configuration presets. You will also be provided detailed information on each NEXIO Config window.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Working with Configuration Presets
NEXIO Config is intended to be run while the LLM is not running. Most changes made within NEXIO Config require a restart of the LLM for the changes to take effect.
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Starting NEXIO
Config
To start NEXIO Config
Double-click on the NEXIO Config desktop shortcut (see
).
Figure 4-1 NEXIO Config Desktop Shortcut
The NEXIO Config Information window appears (see
).
click tabs to view windows click arrows to view additional tabs click Next to view next window
Figure 4-2 NEXIO Config Information Window
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If you have not registered your software using your Software License Key
(SLK), a message appears telling you to contact Harris BCD Support to obtain a license. See
Technical Support
on page 6 for contact information.
Registering your software will require that you send Harris BCD Support the deployment (.dc) file for the software. The .dc file is a unique encrypted file for each server. Therefore you must make sure that you name each server with a unique name for easy identification. For information on creating the .dc file, see
Registering Your Software
on page 57.
Working with
Configuration
Presets
NEXIO Config allows you to select an existing preset, or create a new preset to use for your configuration. You can easily apply and discard changes, and save your configuration preset using the following icons:
Save — opens the Save Current preset dialog box where you can name and save the configuration preset.
Discard — discards all changes made to the configuration preset.
Apply — opens the Apply Changes dialog box (see
that you can view the changes made to the configuration preset. No changes will be applied until you click OK.
Defaults — opens the Defaults dialog box (see
can restore the factory default settings (i.e., 2 SD channels), or you can restore the preset that you specify as the default (see
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Creating or
Modifying a Preset
The following procedure describes how to create or modify a preset.
To create or modify a configuration preset
1 In the Preset in use list, select the desired preset, or select <new> to create a new preset.
2 Make the desired changes to each NEXIO Config window.
You can click Discard at anytime to discard all the changes made to the selected configuration preset.
3 Click Apply to view the changes.
The Apply Changes dialog box appears (see
).
Figure 4-3 NEXIO Config — Apply Changes
4 Review all of the changes in the list.
5 Click OK to write the changes to the registry and restart your system.
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Creating a Default
Preset
The following procedures describe how to restore the system to the factory default settings (i.e., 2 SD channels) and how to specify a selected configuration as the default preset.
To restore the factory default settings
1 Click the Defaults icon.
The Defaults dialog box appears (see
Figure 4-4 NEXIO Config — Factory Defaults
2 Click Factory Defaults.
The following warning appears.
Figure 4-5 NEXIO Config — Factory Defaults Warning
3 Click OK.
The following dialog box appears asking if you want to review the changes.
Figure 4-6 NEXIO Config — Factory Defaults Message
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4 Click Yes to open the Apply Changes dialog box and review the changes prior to restoring the factory defaults.
-OR-
Click No to restore the factory defaults without reviewing the changes.
The following dialog box appears recommending that you restart the system.
Figure 4-7 NEXIO Config — Defaults Reboot
5 Click OK to restart the system and apply the factory defaults.
To specify a default preset
1 Create a preset as described in
Creating or Modifying a Preset
2 In Windows Explorer, open the presets folder.
Tip:
The presets folder is in C:\Program Files\Harris\NEXIO Config (x64).
3 Copy the file that you want to use as the default from C:\Program
Files\Harris\NEXIO Config (x64)\presets to C:\Program
Files\Harris\NEXIO Config (x64).
4 Rename the file to default.xml.
5 Click the Defaults icon.
The Defaults dialog box appears. Since you have defined a default preset, the Default Preset button is available (see
Figure 4-8 NEXIO Config — Default Preset
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6 Click Default Preset.
The following message appears asking you if you want to review the changes.
Figure 4-9 NEXIO Config — Default Preset Message
7 Click Yes to open the Apply Changes dialog box and review the changes prior to restoring the default preset.
-OR-
Click No to restore the default preset without reviewing the changes.
The following dialog box appears recommending that you restart the system.
Figure 4-10 NEXIO Config — Defaults Reboot
8 Click OK to restart the system and apply the default preset settings.
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NEXIO Config Windows
The following sections describe the settings for each of the NEXIO Config windows:
It is important to understand that if a value appears in a box that is grayed out, the value is valid but cannot be edited. In addition, if a check box is selected and is grayed out, the option is enabled and cannot be disabled from that window.
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Information
The NEXIO Config Information window (
) provides the following information. No changes can be made in this window.
Identification — displays the host name of the server
Node information — indicates the NEXIO domain to which this server belongs and its node number in that domain
Hardware — indicates the number and type of processors, and the amount of RAM in the server
Platform — identifies the NEXIO server platform and its connection to the media storage system
Firmware — indicates the version of firmware loaded on the server’s video hardware (this information is typically not retrievable if the LLM is currently running)
Software — lists the installed media services and core components
Figure 4-11 NEXIO Config — Information
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Channel
Configuration
The NEXIO Config Channel Configuration window (
) allows you to select the channel type and select options.
Figure 4-12 NEXIO Config — Channel Configuration
If a value appears in a box that is grayed out, the value is valid but cannot be edited. In addition, if a check box is selected and is grayed out, the option is enabled and cannot be disabled from this window.
To select a configuration and include or exclude options
1 In the Channel Type list, select the configuration for your system.
2 In the Record/Bi-directional Channels list, select the number of record or bi-directions channels.
3 In the Play Only Channels list, select the number of play out channels.
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5 In the Options area, select the check boxes for the options that you want to include, and clear the check boxes for the options that you want to exclude.
Video Options
The NEXIO Config Video Options window (
specify the Global Configuration and the Channel Configuration for your system.
Figure 4-13 NEXIO Config — Video Options
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To specify video options
1 Click All Channels to set the video configuration for all of the channels, or click the desired channel (e.g., CH1 Play) to configure a channel individually.
2 In the Global Configuration area, set the options described below:
Video Standard
Under Video Standard, select the video standard (i.e., NTSC or
PAL).
Genlock
Under Genlock, select the source and resolution setting.
The available Source settings are:
Internal — this uses the internal clock of the server rather than referencing to an external reference source.
Input1 — this references the output video of all channels to the timing derived from video input 1.
External — this references the video outputs to the external reference signal applied to the REF IN connector. This is the recommended setting.
The available Resolution settings are:
Standard — use for bi-level 525 or 625 line reference.
HD1080i — use for tri-level 1080i reference.
HD720 — use for tri-level 720p reference.
HD1080p — use for tri-level 1080p reference.
VBI and Closed Captioning a
Under VBI and Closed Captioning, set the start and stop lines for stored closed captioning and other ancillary data. This data is stored as clip essence.
b
Select the SD MPEG Extended Height check box to compress the ancillary data. This only applies to SD-only, MPEG 4:2:2 configurations.
Extended Record a
Select the Extended Record check box to increase the number of vertical pixels recorded to include those that make up the VBI data closed captioning. This saves space if the recorded VBI lines
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3 In the Channel Configuration area, set the options described below:
Resolution
In the Resolution area, select the desired resolution for the channel configuration (i.e., SD, HD 1080i, HD 720p, or HD
1080p). On a server configured for SD-only, 1080i and 720p options are not available.
Play Format and ARC a
Click the appropriate Play Aspect option, and then in the
Default Channel ARC list select the ARC play format. For details on selecting the Play Aspect and Default Channel ARC see the appropriate section below:
SD 16:9 Aspect Ratio Output
For channels configured to play out SD media, it is important to identify the aspect ratio of the video output. If a channel is intended to display a 16:9 aspect ratio, click the 16:9 option, and then select the desired ARC setting. The selected ARC setting becomes the default ARC setting for any SD 4:3 clips
(that do not have pre-defined ARC settings) loaded into that channel.
The available settings for a SD channel configured for a 16:9 aspect ratio are:
Default — Uses the Pillar Box option to display the clip.
Anamorphic — Stretches the clip in the horizontal dimension to fit the 16:9 frame.
Pillar Box — Adds black bars on each side of the clip to fit the 16:9 frame.
Middle Cut — Enlarges the clip on four sides to fit the
16:9 frame.
14:9 HD — Changes the aspect ratio of the clip to 14:9.
21:9 HD — Changes the aspect ratio of the clip to 21:9.
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SD 4:3 Aspect Ratio Output
If a channel is intended to display a 4:3 aspect ratio, click the
4:3 option, and then select the desired ARC setting. The selected ARC setting becomes the default ARC setting for any SD 16:9 clips (that do not have pre-defined ARC settings) loaded into that channel.
The available settings for an SD channel configured for a 4:3 aspect ratio are:
Default — Uses the Letter Box option to display the clip.
Anamorphic — Shrinks the clip in the horizontal dimension to fit the 4:3 frame.
Letter Box — Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the clip to fit the 4:3 frame.
Center Cut — Crops the sides of the clip to fit the 4:3 frame.
14:9 SD — Changes the aspect ratio of the clip to 14:9.
21:9 SD — Changes the aspect ratio of the clip to 21:9.
For SD clips loaded into SD channels, the aspect ratio conversion has been disabled. Whether the SD clips have the
16:9 or the 4:3 aspect ratio flag enabled, they will be played out of all SD configured channels without an aspect ratio conversion applied.
HD Aspect Ratio Output
For channels configured to play out HD media, the aspect ratio of the video output is always 16:9.
Select the desired ARC setting from the list. The selected ARC setting becomes the default ARC setting for any SD 4:3 clips
(that do not have pre-defined ARC settings) loaded into that channel.
The available settings for an HD channel configured for 16:9 aspect ratio are:
Default — Uses the Pillar Box option to display the clip.
Anamorphic — Stretches the clip in the horizontal dimension to fit the 16:9 frame.
Pillar Box — Adds black bars on each side of the clip to fit the 16:9 frame.
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Middle Cut — Enlarges the clip on four sides to fit the
16:9 frame.
14:9 HD — Changes the aspect ratio of the clip to 14:9.
21:9 HD — Changes the aspect ratio of the clip to 21:9.
If an AFD flag is present on input, AFD-based ARC will be applied on playout as necessary. This will override the port based ARC settings automatically for media loaded into HD channels.
b
Select the desired Timecode Insert check boxes (i.e., VITC and/or
LTC). This will insert the clip’s timecode data into the media play out so that downstream devices are able to interpret the current timecode of the clip that is playing out.
c
In the Line Select list, select the desired line for the VITC output
(i.e., 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20). This option is only applicable for SD-only clips and if VITC insert is selected.
d Select the Duplicate line 0 check box if desired to add a duplicate line of the VITC output 2 lines later. For example, if you have VITC output on line 16, a duplicate of the output will appear on line
18. This option is only applicable for SD-only clips and if VITC insert is selected.
e
Select the Legacy timecode display check box to report a channel’s current output timecode based on the start time of a currently playing clip instead of the embedded timecode within the clip.
Record Format and ARC a
In the Format list, select the appropriate record format.
b
In the Bit Rate (Mbps) list, select the appropriate bit rate for the format.
c
Click the appropriate Record Aspect option.
d
Select the Record VBI check box if you want to record the VBI information.
e
Click the appropriate GOP option, and select the M and N value if applicable.
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Audio Options
The Audio Options window (
) allows you to select the audio type, audio bits, audio tracks, and audio control for your configuration.
Figure 4-14 NEXIO Config — Audio Options
To specify audio options
1 Click All Channels to set the audio configuration for all of the channels, or click the desired channel (e.g., CH1 Play) to configure a channel individually.
2 In the Audio Input Type area, click Embedded.
3 In the Audio Bits area, click the number of bits per sample (i.e., 16 Bit, 20
Bit, or 24 Bit).
4 In the Audio Tracks area, select the number of audio tracks (i.e., 4, 8, or
16).
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5 In the Audio Control area, select the desired controls (i.e., Volume Enable to control the volume of the audio, and/or Audio Fades to create an automatic fade between clips).
6 Select the Audio Restriction Bypass check box to allow audio that has restrictions to be accepted by an appropriate deck, regardless of compatibility.
If you have compressed audio (e.g., Dolby), clear the Volume Enable and
Auto Fades check boxes and do not manually adjust the volume.
Automation/Serial
The Automation/Serial window (
ports, general parameters, and VDCP parameters for your configuration.
Figure 4-15 NEXIO Config — Automation/Serial
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To specify each available 422 port
1 In the Channel/VTR list, select the channel that you want to assign to the port or select VTR to assign the port to a VTR.
2 In the Protocol list, select the desired protocol for the selected channel.
To specify general parameters
1 Select the Auto Clip Protect check box to prevent the deletion of any clip while cued or stacked.
In the Max Segment Ref Count box enter a value greater than 0 to enable reference ID protection, which is required for auto clip protection to work. The default value is 2.
2 In the Cue With Data Mode list, select one of the following:
0 — to disable cue with data mode.
1 — cue commands verify that the cuepoint falls within the timecode bounds.
2 — if VDCP automation attempts a 2nd cue to an invalid point while the 1st cue is in progress, all cueing will be aborted, the CUED bit will be cleared, and the “Illegal Value” bit will be set.
3 In the Exact Duration Update list, select one of the following:
0 — to disable exact duration update.
1 — to guarantee that playback from any node of the system will not overrun the media written to disk.
4 In the Jog/Shuttle Speed Limit list, select the desired value. The default is 1.5625.
5 In the Blanking Control list, select one of the following:
0 — to disable automatic blanking.
1 — to enable automatic blanking.
2 — automatic blanking occurs when first clip is loaded and when outpoint is reached.
6 In the Record Latency box, enter the desired latency value of the record or edit. The minimum value is 6. The default value is 6.
7 In the Clock Source list, select one of the following:
COM1 or COM2 — to sync the internal clock and Harris applications to an LTC TCC.
SYSTEM — to lock the Harris applications to the Windows XP system clock.
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To specify VDCP parameters
1 Select the Disk Preroll Mode check box to enable disk preroll. The amount of the preroll specified by the VDCP controller is added to any existing timecode offsets established for the channel.
2 Select the Jog Smooth check box to enable jog smooth. If the jump threshold is exceeded then VDCP Jog command performs a jump without a scrub, otherwise it performs a smooth jog with scrub.
In the Jump Threshold list, select one of the following:
0 — to translate to CX.01/CX.02. This is the default.
1 — to translate to C1.00/C4.00.
3 Select the Port Mode check box to enable port mode. This enables VDCP controllers to send record commands to a play port and play commands to a record port.
4 Select the Stop On Next check box to enable stop on next. During stacked (back-to-back ID) playout, the play channel will stop when it reaches the end of the current ID.
5 Select the Unload Record Complete check box to enable automatic record-channel unloading of completed recordings.
6 In the Play Latency list, enter the field value that you want between the receipt of a play-command and the time the first frame of video plays. The minimum value is 12.
Stack Stop Late is not an available option.
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IP Config
The NEXIO Config IP Config window (
) allows you to specify the following network settings:
Server and Order Configuration
Network Settings
LLM Domain and Node Settings
High-Res Network Server (MIOH)
Low-Res Settings
Figure 4-16 NEXIO Config — IP Config
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To specify IP configuration settings
1 If you want to change the server name, in the Server Name box, type a new name for the server, and then click Set Server Name.
The Set Server Name dialog box appears asking you if you want to change the name (see
Figure 4-17 NEXIO Config — Set Server Name
Click OK to change the name.
2 In the Order Number box, type the order number only if instructed to do so by Harris BCD Support.
3 In the Platform Type list, change the default platform type only if instructed to do so by Harris BCD Support. The Platform Type is read by the registry and should match the Platform information shown in the
Node/Domain window.
The Network Settings area shows the current IP address, the subnet address, the role, and the connection name of the selected adapter. The arrow to the left of the Adapter column indicates which adapter is selected (see
Figure 4-18 NEXIO Config — Network Settings
4 To change the current IP address or subnet mask, double-click in any of the Network Settings boxes to select that adapter and display the IP
Config dialog box (see
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Figure 4-19 NEXIO Config — IP Config
In the IP Address box, type the new IP address.
In the Subnet Mask box, type the new subnet mask.
Click Apply to save the changes and return to the IP Config window.
5 In the LLM Domain and Node Settings area, type the Domain Letters and Node Number in the appropriate boxes.
Do not set the Node Number greater than 127 or the LLM will not launch.
NEXIO Volt does not support low resolution content creation.
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LLM Parameters
The NEXIO Config LLM Parameters window (
view and change disk parameters, performance tuning, and NetDisk server parameters.
Do not change these settings unless you are instructed to do so by
Harris BCD Support.
Figure 4-20 NEXIO Config — LLM Parameters
To change LLM parameters
1 In the Raid Configuration area, click the appropriate option.
2 In the LLM Disk Parameters and Performance Tuning areas, enter the new value(s) for the registry setting(s).
3 In the NetDisk Server area, select the appropriate value from the
NDWindowSize list.
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Error Logging
The NEXIO Config Error Logging window (
) allows you to set logging options for debugging. The Debug String defines what is written to the errlog.txt. This can be modified using the Debug Codes area. The number of days a log is kept and the size of the log options apply to the errlog.txt, tract.txt, traceVDCP.txt, and rwerrlog.txt. These logs are located in the C:\VR\Logs\LLM folder.
If these logs are not already created and you need help creating them, contact Harris Technical Support.
Figure 4-21 NEXIO Config — Error Logging
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To change Error Logging settings
1 In the Available list, click the code that you want to include in the Debug
String and click > to move it to the Selected list.
2 In the Selected list, click the code that you do not want to include in the
Debug String and click < to move it back to the Available list.
Tip:
Click >> to move all of the codes to the Selected list. Click << to move all of the codes to the Available list.
All codes that appear in the Debug String are included in the errlog.txt
file.
3 In the Number of days to keep logs list, select the number of days that you want the logs to be saved.
Tip:
It is recommended that you select a minimum of 3 days to keep the logs so that they are saved through the weekend.
4 In the Size of log files list, select the maximum size in kB for the log files.
Tip:
It is recommended that you select at least 32000 kB for the log files.
5 In the CheckDisk area Interval list, select the desired time (in seconds) that you want between LLM integrity checks (i.e., 15, 30, 60, 120, 340).
When CheckDisk is added to the Debug String, the CheckDisk area becomes available. The LLM performs an integrity check on the FAT table held in RAM at the selected time interval.
6 In the SaveDisk area:
In the Interval list select the desired time (in seconds) that you want between FAT snapshots (i.e., 900, 1800, 3600, 7200).
In the Files list select the desired number of files that you want to save in the snapshot (i.e., 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10).
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LLM
The NEXIO Config LLM window (
) allows you to view and change various LLM registry settings. The name, type, data value, and status of each parameter is shown.
Do not change these settings unless you are instructed to do so by
Harris BCD Support.
Figure 4-22 NEXIO Config — LLM
To change LLM registry settings
1 Double-click in the Data column of the registry setting that you want to change.
2 Type the new value for the registry setting. Changed values appear in bold.
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The status of each parameter appears in the Status column. The status icons are described below:
green check mark — indicates that the LLM parameter currently exists in the registry.
green plus sign — indicates that the LLM parameter is absent in the registry and will be created.
red minus sign — indicates that the LLM parameter will be deleted.
purple question mark — indicates that the LLM parameter has no meaning in the current configuration.
yellow exclamation mark — indicates that the LLM parameter has been manually changed and does not meet the predefined rules.
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MPEG
The NEXIO Config MPEG window (
change various MPEG registry settings. The name, type, data value, and status of each parameter is shown.
Do not change these settings unless you are instructed to do so by
Harris BCD Support.
Figure 4-23 NEXIO Config — MPEG
To change MPEG registry settings
1 Double-click in the Data column of the registry setting that you want to change.
2 Type the new value for the registry setting. Changed values appear in bold.
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The status of each parameter appears in the Status column. The status icons are described below:
green check mark — indicates that the MPEG parameter currently exists in the registry.
green plus sign — indicates that the MPEG parameter is absent in the registry and will be created.
red minus sign — indicates that the MPEG parameter will be deleted.
purple question mark — indicates that the MPEG parameter has no meaning in the current configuration.
yellow exclamation mark — indicates that the MPEG parameter has been manually changed and does not meet the predefined rule.
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Startup
The NEXIO Config Startup window (
the install location of the specified applications and their startup parameters.
Do not change these settings unless you are instructed to do so by
Harris BCD Support.
Figure 4-24 NEXIO Config — Startup
To change Startup registry settings
1 Double-click in the Data column of the registry setting that you want to change.
2 Type the new value for the registry setting. Changed values appear in bold.
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The status of each parameter appears in the Status column. The status icons are described below:
green check mark — indicates that the parameter currently exists in the registry.
green plus sign — indicates that the parameter is absent in the registry and will be created.
red minus sign — indicates that the parameter will be deleted.
purple question mark — indicates that the parameter has no meaning in the current configuration.
yellow exclamation mark — indicates that the parameter has been manually changed and does not meet the predefined rules.
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Other
The NEXIO Config Other window (
change various additional registry settings. The name, type, data value, and status of each parameter is shown.
Do not change these settings unless you are instructed to do so by
Harris BCD Support.
Figure 4-25 NEXIO Config — Other
To change Other registry settings
1 Double-click in the Data column of the registry setting that you want to change.
2 Type the new value for the registry setting. Changed values appear in bold.
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The status of each parameter appears in the Status column. The status icons are described below:
green check mark — indicates that the parameter currently exists in the registry.
green plus sign — indicates that the parameter is absent in the registry and will be created.
red minus sign — indicates that the parameter will be deleted.
purple question mark — indicates that the parameter has no meaning in the current configuration.
yellow exclamation mark — indicates that the parameter has been manually changed and does not meet the predefined rules.
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Monitoring Status and
Using the LCD
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This chapter describes how to monitor the general health and status of
Product Code using the LED indicators and NEXIO Monitor. It also describes how to use the LCD user interface to control alarms and applications, view status, and configure templates and node settings.
This chapter contains the following topics:
LED Indicators
The LED indicators are on the front of Product Code (see
following describes each LED indicator:
TEMP — monitors the temperature of NEXIO Volt
FAN — monitors the status of the fan
PS — monitors the status of the power supplies
MEDIA — monitors the status of the LLM
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Figure 5-1 Product Code Front Panel LED Indicators
The LED indicator status states are shown below.
Table 5-1 LED Indicator Status States
LED
Solid Green
Solid Red
Description
Status is good.
Status is bad.
NEXIO Monitor
In addition to the front panel LED indicators, Product Code has local machine monitoring software called NEXIO Monitor. NEXIO Monitor is software that runs as an application in your Windows system tray (see
Figure 5-2 NEXIO Monitor Icon
It monitors the same diagnostics as the front panel LED indicators. These diagnostics include:
CPU fan power
Motherboard/processor temperature
LLM faults (see the NEXIO Low Level Module User Guide for details)
Power supply status
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To open NEXIO Monitor
1 Right-click on the NEXIO Monitor icon in the system tray (see
Figure 5-3 Open NEXIO Monitor
2 Click Open.
The NEXIO Monitor window appears (see
Figure 5-4 NEXIO Monitor Window
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Selecting
Monitored
Diagnostics
NEXIO Monitor allows you to select which diagnostics to monitor. You can select the following diagnostics:
Fan Failure — fan
Overheat — temperature of CPU
LLM Fault — LLM functions
By default, the following diagnostics are selected:
Fan Failure
Overheat
LLM Fault
To select a diagnostic
In the Monitored Parameters area, select the check box of the desired diagnostic (see
). The selected diagnostic will be monitored.
Figure 5-5 Monitored Parameters Area
To deselect a diagnostic
In the Monitored Parameters area, clear the check box of the desired diagnostic. The cleared diagnostic will not be monitored.
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Checking Status
The Status area displays the current status of the four major diagnostics
(see
Fan
Temperature
LLM
Power Supply
Figure 5-6 Monitored Parameters Area
See
for a description of the diagnostic status icons.
Table 5-2 Status Icons
Icon Description
Indicates a critical problem with the fan.
Indicates a critical problem with the CPU temperature.
Indicates a critical problem with the
LLM.
The solid green circle indicates the diagnostic is operating with no errors.
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LCD User
Interface
The LCD and LCD keypad work together to provide a user interface that enables you to control alarms and applications, view status, and configure templates and node settings.
LCD
The LCD home screen appears when NEXIO Volt is powered on. The home screen shows the product name, customer support number, serial number, and the contract ID (see
).
Figure 5-7 LCD Home Screen
The LCD keypad is used to control the LCD as described in the following section.
LCD Keypad
The LCD keypad has four directional arrow buttons, a home button, and an enter button that enable you to navigate through the LCD menu structure and enter information.
up arrow left arrow home down arrow enter
Figure 5-8 LCD Keypad Buttons
right arrow
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The LCD menu structure showing the available options is shown in
Alarm
Silence
Alarms
Enable
Alarms
Control
Applications LLM Control
HD/SD Core
Software
LLM Status
Main Menu
Status
Configure
Application
Version
Status Fans
Status
Temperature
Config
Templates
Node Settings
HD/SD Core
CPU1
CPU2
CPU1
CPU2
Ambient
List
Templates
Select
Templates
LLM Domain
Letter
LLM Node
IP Net
Address
IP Disk Svr
Address
Figure 5-9 LCD Menu Structure
Start LLM
Stop LLM
Status
Status
Domain
Node
Status
NXOS
Network
FTP
FXP
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The following three options appear on the Main Menu (see
).
To access the Main Menu, press the right arrow button on the keypad (see
Control — enables you to control the alarms, and the LLM.
Status — enables you to view the status of the HD/SD core software, the application version, the CPU fans, and the CPU temperatures.
Configure — enables you to view and select NEXIO Config templates when available.
The diamond shows the selected option, and the arrow indicates that there are additional submenus.
selected option press the right arrow button on the keypad to navigate to the next submenu
Figure 5-10 LCD Main Menu
To return home at any time, press the home button on the keypad (see
The following examples show how to use each of the Main Menu options:
The control example shows how to silence alarms.
The status example shows how to view the temperature of CPU2.
The configure example shows how to change an IP address.
To control the system
1 From the Main Menu, press the up or down arrow button to select the appropriate option (for this example, select Control).
2 Press the right arrow to display the submenu.
3 Press the up or down arrow to select the appropriate option (for this example, select Alarm).
4 Press the right arrow button to display the next submenu.
5 Press the up or down arrow to select the appropriate option (for this example, select Silence Alarms).
6 Press the enter button to activate the control.
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To view status
1 From the Main Menu, press the up or down arrow button to select the appropriate option (for this example, select Status).
2 Press the right arrow to display the submenu.
3 Press the up or down arrow to select the appropriate option (for this example, select Status Temperature).
4 Press the right arrow button to display the next submenu.
5 Press the up or down arrow to select the appropriate option (for this example, select CPU2).
6 View the status.
To configure the system
1 From the Main Menu, press the up or down arrow button to select the appropriate option (for this example, select Configure).
2 Press the right arrow to display the submenu.
3 Press the up or down arrow to select the appropriate option (for this example, select Node Settings).
4 Press the right arrow button to display the next submenu.
5 Press the up or down arrow to select the appropriate option (for this example, select IP Net Address).
6 Press the enter button to display the cursor.
7 Press the right or left arrow button to move the cursor.
8 Press the up or down arrow to select the new value.
9 Press the enter button to set the new value.
If you select a value that is not appropriate for the system, the enter button returns the value to its original setting.
If the LCD user interface is not used within six minutes the home screen reappears.
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RS-422 Pinouts
This chapter provides RS-422 pinout information for NEXIO Volt Slave and
Master RJ-12 connectors.
NEXIO Volt
RS-422
Pinouts
The NEXIO Volt includes four RJ-12 connectors (see
for the pinout descriptions.
6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 6-1 NEXIO Volt RJ-12 Connector
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shows the slave pinout configuration for the male and female
RJ-12 connectors.
Table 6-1 RJ-12 RS-422 - Slave Male and Female Configuration
5
6
3
4
1
2
RJ-12
Connector
Function
RC+
RC-
TX-
TX+
Shield
Not Used
Identification
RS-422 plus side input
RS-422 minus side input
RS-422 minus side output
RS-422 plus side output
Shield RS-422
Not Used
shows the master pinout configuration for the male RJ-12 connector.
Table 6-2 RJ-12 RS-422 - Master Male Configuration
5
6
3
4
1
2
RJ-12
Connector
Function
TX+
TX-
RC-
RC+
Shield
Not Used
Identification
RS-422 plus side output
RS-422 minus side output
RS-422 minus side input
RS-422 plus side input
Shield RS-422
Not Used
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Troubleshooting
This chapter describes how to remove, replace, and rebuild the solid state drive on the NEXIO Volt.
Replacing the
Boot Drive
If you have NEXIO Remote installed and a boot drive is bad, a message appears on your PC indicating that there is a RAID Access Failure.
To remove a drive
1 Press the drive release button.
2 Pull the drive release lever out.
3 Pull the drive out.
Pull the drive release lever out
Figure 7-1 Drive Replacement
Press the drive release button
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If your product has a different drive or you need help removing a drive, contact Harris BCD Support.
4 Insert the new drive, and allow it to spin up.
The Rebuild process should begin automatically. If the Rebuild process does not begin automatically, follow the procedure below to manually start the Rebuild.
To manually start the Rebuild
1 During the system reboot (after the Memory Count appears), press F10.
The MediaShield BIOS Array List appears.
2 Press Enter.
The NVIDIA Mirror RAID Detail window appears showing the information for the new drive.
3 Press the R (Rebuild) key.
The NVIDIA Mirror Select From Free Disk List appears.
4 Press the A (Add) key.
A message appears asking if you want to Rebuild the array.
5 Press Enter to accept the Rebuild.
A message appears indicating that all the data on the new (or added) disk will be overwritten, and asks you if you want to continue.
6 Press the Y (Yes) key.
The MediaShield BIOS Array List reappears. The status indicates
“Rebuild”.
7 Press Ctrl X (Exit) to exit and reboot the system.
The Rebuild processes in the background. A message appears when the
Rebuild is complete.
Index
A
analog reference
anamorphic
,
ARC
aspect ratio
aspect ratio conversion
audio configuration
audio input
audio options
audio specifications
B
bit rate (Mbps)
C
center cut
changing video routing, audio routing
changing configuration templates
channel configuration
checking frame status
closed captioning
compressed audio
configuration templates
changing
discarding
saving
control specifications
customer support
D
discarding configuration templates
documents purchasing
Dolby E
E
Ethernet configuration
F
features
finding information
firmware information
frame dimensions
front panel
LED indicators
,
G
GOP
GPI pinouts
H
hardware information
high-res network server (MIOH)
house time clock
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I
identification
inserting timecode
installation requirements
intended audience
K
key features
L
LCD keypad
LCD user interface
LED indicators
legacy timecode display
letter box
license
SLK
LLM domain and node settings
low-res network server (PRXH)
M
manuals purchasing
middle cut
MIOH
monitoring diagnostics
N
network settings
NEXIO Config windows
Audio Options
,
IP Config
LLM
LLM Debug
LLM Parameters
MPEG
Node/Domain
Other
System Master
Video Options
NEXIO Monitor about
open
selecting diagnostics
status icons
node information
O
optional software applications
P
pillar box
pinouts
platform information
play format and ARC
ports
COM 38 serial
USB
power off
power on
protocols
PRXH
R
RAID
redundancy
reference
reset
reset system
resolution
S
saving configuration templates
selecting diagnostics
server and order configuration
server name changing
SLK
software information
software license key
specifications audio
physical
RAID
supported formats
video
video compression
starting NEXIO Config
support
system configuration
system features
T
technical support
television formats
templates changing
discarding
saving
timecode connection
tri-level sync
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U
USB
user guides purchasing
V
VBI
video compression
video options
video ports
video specifications
video standard
W
writing conventions
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