User manual
1-2 Vertigo XG Configuration Guide
Introduction
Vertigo XG’s standard and optional features
The Vertigo XG is available in two (2) standard models:
Both models of the Vertigo XG have the following features and capabilities:
• 3 RU rack mount chassis
• 2 video input channels
• 1 video output channel (XG21-e) or 2 video output channels (XG22-e)
• SD and HD video support
• 1 TB of video and audio storage, which is expandable to 2 TB
• 16 embedded audio channels per SDI stream
• Discrete AES audio channels - up to 8 in and 16 out (XG21-e) or 2 x 16 out (XG22-e)
• Independent DVEs on each video input
• Tri-mode hardware Video bypasses
• VAnc + VBI extraction processing and insertion or VAnc/VBI pass through
• Unlimited virtual layers that can be controlled independently
• Real-time control of live data sources with automatic on-air updates
• True Type/Unicode character support
• One seat of Xplay is included with each channel of the Vertigo XG purchased which
integrates the following features and functionality:
• Automation interface via RS-232, RS-422 (option) and TCP/IP
• Xplay’s graphical interface used for manual control of playlists
• “As run” logging
VX-Vertigo-XG21-e Vertigo XG single channel graphics engine (2 inputs, 1 output)
used for downstream branding (see page 1-5
).
VX-Vertigo-XG22-e Vertigo XG dual channel graphics engine (2 inputs, 2 outputs)
used for downstream simulcast branding (see page 1-5
).