Vertigo XG Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processor Installation and Quick Start Guide M848-2705-500
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Revision History After the original release date, this document may be updated with edits and then rereleased. The following table tracks the versions of this document. Revision date Description November 28, 2014 Original release March 02, 2015 Vertigo Suite v5.
Safety Compliance This equipment complies with the requirements of CSA/UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, 2nd Ed. + AM1, Safety of information technology equipment. The power cords supplied with this equipment meet the appropriate national standards for the country of destination. [fr] Conformité aux normes de sécurité Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences de CSA/UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, 2e éd. + AM1, Sécurité du matériel informatique.
Safety of Laser Modules This equipment incorporates modules containing Class 1 lasers. These modules are certified by the manufacturer to comply with: • IEC/EN 60825-1 Safety of laser products • IEC 60950-1 Safety of information technology equipment [fr] Sécurité laser L’appareil comprend des modules laser de classe 1.
Important Safeguards and Notices This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to persons. [fr] Mesures de sécurité et avis importants La présente section fournit des consignes de sécurité importantes pour les opérateurs et le personnel de service.
Symbols and Their Meanings The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance/service instructions. The earth ground symbol represents a protective grounding terminal.
Warnings A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this equipment: • Appropriately listed/certified mains supply power cords must be used for the connection of the equipment to the mains voltage at either 120 V AC or 240 V AC. • This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (over-current) protection.
• Dans le présent manuel, toutes les instructions qui nécessitent d’ouvrir le couvercle de l’équipement sont destinées exclusivement au personnel technique qualifié. • Respectez tous les avertissements figurant sur l’appareil et dans les instructions d’utilisation. • Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans l’eau ou à proximité d’un point d’eau. • Cet équipement est mis à la terre par le conducteur de mise à la terre des cordons d’alimentation.
• Este equipo está conectado a tierra a través del conductor de puesta a tierra de los cables de alimentación. Para evitar una descarga eléctrica, enchufe el cable de alimentación a un tomacorriente debidamente instalado antes de conectar las entradas y salidas del equipo. • Instale los cables de alimentación y otros cables de forma de evitar ser dañados. • Desconecte la alimentación antes de limpiar el equipo. No use limpiadores líquidos o aerosoles, utilizar un paño húmedo.
• Tensões perigosas podem existir em vários pontos deste equipamento. Para evitar ferimentos, não toque as conexões e componentes expostos quando o aparelho está ligado. • Não usar anéis ou relógios ao solucionar problemas de circuitos de alta tensão, tais como fontes de alimentação. • Para evitar o risco de incêndio, utilize apenas o número especificado de fusível de tipo correto de tensão e corrente a que se refere o manual de serviço adequado.
Cautions A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment damage. Observe the following cautions when operating or working on this equipment: • This equipment is meant to be installed in a restricted access location. • When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
[es] • Precauciones Este equipo está destinado a ser instalado en un lugar de acceso restringido. • Al instalar este equipo, no sujete el cable de alimentación a la superficie del edificio. • No realice reparaciones que no se encuentren en las instrucciones de funcionamiento a menos que esté calificado para hacerlo. Confíe las reparaciones a personal técnico calificado. El mantenimiento debe realizarse en un ambiente libre de estática. • Esta unidad incluye dos cables de alimentación.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection Electrostatic discharge occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in intermittent failure or complete damage adversely affecting an electrical circuit. When you remove and replace any card from a frame always follow ESD-prevention procedures: • Ensure that the frame is electrically connected to earth ground through the power cord or any other means if available. • Wear an ESD wrist strap ensuring that it makes good skin contact.
[es] Protección contra descargas electrostáticas (DES) La descarga electrostática se produce cuando los componentes electrónicos se manipulan de forma incorrecta pudiendo causar una falla intermitente o total afectando un circuito eléctrico. Al quitar y reemplazar una tarjeta de un chasis siempre siga los procedimientos para prevenir la DES: • Asegúrese de que el chasis está conectado eléctricamente a tierra a través del cable de alimentación o cualquier otro medio si está disponible.
Cautions for LCD and TFT Displays If the LCD or TFT glass is broken, handle glass fragments with care when disposing of them. If any fluid leaks out of a damaged glass cell, be careful not to get the liquid crystal fluid in your mouth or skin. If the liquid crystal touches your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately using soap and water. Never swallow the fluid. The toxicity is extremely low but caution should be exercised at all times.
Electromagnetic Compatibility This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B requirements for class A digital devices. N O TE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1-1 Vertigo XG product description.......................................................................................................... 1-2 Overview of the Vertigo XG chassis .................................................................................................. 1-4 Front panel components ....................................................
Table of Contents TOC-2 Vertigo XG Installation & Quick Start Guide
1 INTRODUCTION This guide provides basic Vertigo XG product information, as well as an orientation of its hardware components. This guides also provides instructions for performing a first-time installation of the Vertigo XG device, as well as initial setup tasks to get the device up and running. New Vertigo XG devices are factory configured for standard rendering and playout workflows.
Introduction Vertigo XG product description The Vertigo XG is a full-featured HD/SD graphics processor that provides high performance single or dual channel graphics rendering and video playback performance. The Vertigo XG is ideal for a wide range of advanced real-time broadcast applications, like HD/SD dualcasting with independent graphics for HD and SD, and single channel applications demanding sophisticated, multi-channel branding and promotional graphics.
Introduction The following options are available to both models of the Vertigo XG: VX-RS422-2-e 2 port RS-422 card The RS-422 card provides an interface upon which the Vertigo XG can communicate with automation systems. VX-Audio-e Audio processor The Audio option allows you play out audio clips and voiceover tracks.
Introduction Overview of the Vertigo XG chassis The Vertigo XG unit is a 3RU rackmount rendering platform that incorporates redundant fans, two power supplies, and 1 TB RAID1-enabled storage (optional 2 TB RAID10 expansion). The only visible difference between the two models of the Vertigo XG is that the single channel model (XG21-e) has only one (1) discrete AES audio connector, while the dual channel model (XG22-e) has two (2) discrete AES audio connectors.
Introduction Front panel components The Vertigo XG’s front panel provides convenient access to the hard drives, a CD/DVD ROM drive, and a control panel containing six LEDs and two buttons for system monitoring and operation. Figure 1-1 identifies each component on the Vertigo XG’s front panel. Power Failure HDD Activity LAN 2 Overheat / Fan Fail LAN 1 Power Indicator POWER CD/DVD ROM Drive Hard Drives Floppy Drive Figure 1-1.
Introduction Rear panel components The Vertigo XG’s rear panel provides convenient access to the video card’s I/O connector, which provides 4 SD/HD SDI video outputs, a reference signal input, and AES audio input/output. The rear panel also provides access to the graphics card connector, as well as various I/O ports (RS-422, USB, Ethernet...etc.). Figure 1-2 identifies the components and connectors on the rear panel of the Vertigo XG chassis.
2 INSTALLATION AND QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS This chapter provides you with instructions for performing a first-time installation of the Vertigo XG device, as well as the initial setup tasks to get the device up and running. The procedure concludes by verifying the installation by previewing the playout of an asset in Vertigo XG’s Live Window and a broadcast monitor. CAUTION Vertigo XG devices should only be installed by trained personnel in a restricted access locations only.
Installation and quick start instructions Step # Task description 4 Start up the Vertigo XG device (page 2-14) • Plug the DVI monitor’s power cable into a power socket and power it on • Plug the Vertigo XG’s power supply cables into a power socket • Power on the Vertigo XG unit 5 Assign a new IP Address for the Vertigo XG device (page 2-16) 6 Verify the installation by previewing the playout of an asset (page 2-17) • Verify the Vertigo XG’s Output Resolution setting • Enable the Vertigo XG’s Live Wi
Installation and quick start instructions Unpacking and verifying the Vertigo XG shipped items The Vertigo XG device is packaged and shipped with the items listed in the table below. As you unpack the contents of the shipment, please verify the completeness and condition of the contents of your received shipment. We also recommend that before attempting to install the unit, you use the table below to familiarize yourself with each of the items related to the Vertigo XG.
Installation and quick start instructions Discrete (AES) audio breakout cable Single channel Vertigo XG units (XG21-e) have one discrete (AES) audio connector, while dual channel Vertigo XG units (XG22-e) have two discrete (AES) audio connectors. For each physical SDI video output, there will be a discrete audio breakout cable. Each discrete audio breakout cable contains 4 BNC inputs and 8 BNC outputs. Each BNC connector represents 1 stereo pair (2 channels) of digital AES/EBU audio.
Installation and quick start instructions System Recovery DVD package 2 x System Recovery DVDs These DVDs can be used to restore the Vertigo XG unit to its original factory default configuration. Note that one of the DVDs has a sticker with the Vertigo XG’s serial number, which identifies that particular Vertigo XG unit. Store these the System Recovery DVDs in a safe location. Do not misplace.
Installation and quick start instructions SuperMicro User’s Manual and Bootable CD These SuperMicro items are not required during the installation of a factory configured Vertigo XG. The Vertigo XG uses SuperMicro’s motherboard. As such, the documentation and bootable CD (drivers & utilities) have been included in the Vertigo XG shipping package.
Installation and quick start instructions Mounting the Vertigo XG chassis in a rack Included in the shipping package is a Rack mounting kit, which contains the two rail units and screws required to mount the Vertigo XG chassis into an equipment rack. Note that the rails are designed to fit in racks with a depth of 28” to 33”. N OTE Due to the heavy weigh of the unit, the equipment rack in which the Vertigo XG unit will be installed should be anchored to the building’s structure.
Installation and quick start instructions To separate the sections of the rail assemblies: 1. Locate the rail assemblies in the items shipped with the Vertigo XG. 2. Extend one of the rail assemblies by pulling it outward until the quick-release tab is visible. 3. Press the quick-release tab to release the chassis rail from its locked position. 4. Separate the two rails by pulling the chassis rail from the rack rail assembly. 5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other rail assembly.
Installation and quick start instructions Installing the rack rail assemblies Racks rail assembly attaches to the equipment rack structure and holds the chassis in place. Each rack rail assembly consists of two interconnected sections, a bracket that will be fixed to the rack’s structure and an extension rail that interlocks with the chassis rails. The extension rails allow the Vertigo XG chassis to extend between 30 inches and 33 inches beyond the rack structure’s facade.
Installation and quick start instructions Inserting the Vertigo XG chassis into the rack Once the rail assembly sections have been properly installed on the Vertigo XG chassis and in the equipment rack, you can use the following procedure to properly insert and fix the chassis into the equipment rack. CAUTION Due to the heavy weight of the Vertigo XG device, ensure that the rack is securely anchored onto a unmovable surface or structure before installing the chassis into the rack.
Installation and quick start instructions Cabling the Vertigo XG unit Once the Vertigo XG chassis is securely mounted in an equipment rack, you can connect the required cables to the rear connectors of the Vertigo XG unit. Figure 2-3 and the cabling procedure below provide step-by-step instructions for properly cabling the Vertigo XG unit.
Installation and quick start instructions To cable the Vertigo XG: 1. Connect the two (2) AC power cables to the power supply sockets on the rear panel of the Vertigo XG chassis. WARNING DO NOT plug the power cables into AC power sockets yet. 2. 3. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse to the USB connectors on the rear panel of the Vertigo XG. Two PS/2 connections are also available on the rear panel, should you prefer to use another type of keyboard and mouse.
Installation and quick start instructions SDI OUT C /KEY Both of these connectors are not used by the Vertigo XG. SDI OUT D /KEY 6. ANALOG REF IN Connect to a house reference (Analog Blackburst or HD Tri-Level). ANALOG REF LOOP OUT Optional connection. Use to feed a reference signal to another piece of equipment. Connect the Discrete (AES) audio breakout cable to the Vertigo XG’s Discrete audio connector(s).
Installation and quick start instructions Starting the Vertigo XG Once the Vertigo XG is properly racked and cabled, you can make the power connections and you can perform the first-time start up of the Vertigo XG unit. 1. Plug the monitor’s power cable into a power socket and power it on. 2. Plug the Vertigo XG’s power supply cables into a power socket. 3. Power on the Vertigo XG unit by pressing the POWER button on the unit’s front panel.
Installation and quick start instructions Xplay Xplay is the playout control application that the master control system or device uses to control the playout of video and graphics on the Vertigo XG device. Whether the Vertigo XG is a single or dual channel model, only one instance of Xplay is used to control the Vertigo XG device’s output.
Installation and quick start instructions Assigning a new IP address to the Vertigo XG device Factory configured Vertigo XG units are shipped with a dynamic IP address. Using DHCP is not recommend, so you must assign a new static IP Address to the Vertigo XG device. To change the Vertigo XG’s current dynamic IP address to a static IP address: 1. In the Vertigo Command Shell, type ipconfig and take note of the current IP configuration. 2.
Installation and quick start instructions Verifying the installation and setup by previewing the playout To verify that the Vertigo XG is properly connected and operating, we recommend that you use the local copy of Xplay to load and playout an asset in the Live window and broadcast monitor associated with the Vertigo XG’s Channel A. For dual channel Vertigo XG devices, we recommend performing the same verification tasks on Channel B.
Installation and quick start instructions Enable the Vertigo XG’s Live window For installation and troubleshooting purposes, the Vertigo XG is equipped with a preview window called the Live Window. The Live Window allows you to display a representation of the output channel’s playout directly on the Vertigo XG’s desktop. To enable the device channel’s Live Window: 1. If Channel A’s Dashboard is not already open, select the TOOLS>LAUNCH DASHBOARD menu command in the Vertigo XG’s Control Panel for Channel A.
Installation and quick start instructions Use Xplay to playout a graphic To verify that the Vertigo XG is properly connected and playing out, the following procedures has you add a template asset to the playlist, then cue and take the asset so that it plays out in the Live window, as well as the broadcast monitor. N OTE These instructions describe playing out on the Vertigo XG’s primary output (channel A).
Installation and quick start instructions Completing the quick start procedure With the Vertigo XG now capable of playing out graphics, we recommend that you disable the Live Windows as they put an unnecessary burden on the system’s resources during on-air playout. Since the mouse, keyboard and DVI monitor are only used during the setup and configuration procedures, you can also disconnect these peripherals from the Vertigo XG unit. To disable the Live Window: 1.
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