Specifications

MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual 5
Serial Line Parameter Required Setting for Connected Computer
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control Xon/Xoff
To use the Ethernet port, you must configure the IP address and mask for both your
computer and the MX1. For information on configuring the IP address and mask, refer
to Configuring the Network Settings on page 38.
Features in the Full Feature Hardware Configuration
When the MX1 contains the maximum configuration, four additional BNC connectors
can accommodate more input TSs, which can be four QPSK sources.
The maximum hardware configuration includes the following features:
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Two Video – Composite
 Two SDIs with embedded audio or SDI without Embedded Audio
 Two Audio – Stereo, AES/EBU
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Inputs — One QPSK, two ASI, one IP
 Outputs — Two ASI, one A/V channels
 Computer Communication – 1 RS232, 1 RS422
Powering up the MX1
To power up the MX1, connect the power to the AC main and turn on the power switch.
Figure 6 shows the power connector and switch on the rear panel of the MX1.
Figure 6: Power Connector and Switch
To verify correct performance, observe the changes in the Status LED on the front
panel (Figure 3). Refer to Table 1 for an explanation of the status indications in the
Status LED.
During power up, the Power Up Menu is displayed in the LCD Window for five seconds.
After five seconds, the first two lines of the Main Menu are displayed. For more
information refer to Getting Started on page 7.