Ensemble Designs BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router User Manual
BrightEye NXT 410, 410-H, 415 & 430
Compact Routers
3G/HD/SD/HDMI
Installation, Conguration and
Operations Guide
Revision 1.2 SW v2.0.0
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Contents
Preface 11
Document Organization at a Glance 11
Chapter 1: Introduction 12
In this Chapter 12
Purpose of Document 12
Intended Audience 12
Introductory Videos 13
Additional Resources 14
Chapter 2: System Overview 15
In this Chapter 15
Features 15
Clean Switching between Asynchronous Sources 16
Assignable I/O and Flexible Architecture 16
Signal Diagnostics 16
Ethernet Connectivity and Long Distances 16
Front Panel Controls 17
Rear Connectors 18
BrightEye NXT 410 and 410-H Clean HDMI Compact Routers 18
BrightEye NXT 415 and 430 Compact Routers 19
Default Port Configuration as Shipped from the Factory 20
410 and 410-H Default Port Conguration 20
415 and 430 Default Port Conguration 20
Applications 21
Cuts-Only Master Control 21
Quality Control and Signal Monitoring 22
Multi-Stage Venue 22
Monitors and Projectors for Venues 23
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Chapter 3: Installation 24
In this Chapter 24
Connecting Cables to Ports 24
Connecting a Reference If Needed 24
Connecting the Power Supply 25
Connecting Ethernet for Web Control Point (Optional) 25
RS-232 Interface Option 25
Chapter 4: Configuration 26
In this Chapter 26
Router Configuration Menus 27
Menus Accessed from the Front Panel 27
Configuration Controls 28
Conguration Button 28
Navigation Buttons 28
Information Button 28
Front Panel Navigation 28
Menus Accessed from the Web Interface 29
Assigning Shortcut Buttons 30
About Port Configuration 31
Planning Router Port Configuration 31
Cabling Router and Configuring Ports to Match Plan 31
Definitions of Port Configuration Choices 31
Unassigned 31
Source 31
Destination 31
Follow 31
Primary TSG 32
Secondary TSG 32
Port Configuration Choices Available According to Port Type 33
For Fixed Input 33
For Fixed Output 33
For Bi-Directional 33
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Configuring the Router’s Ports from the Front Panel 34
Assigning Ports 34
To Assign Ports 34
Renaming Ports 34
To Rename a Port 35
Adjusting Audio Levels 35
To Adjust Audio Levels 35
Mapping Audio Channels 36
To Remap Audio Channels 36
Configuring the Router’s Ports from the Web Interface 37
Assigning and Naming Ports 37
To Assign and Name Ports 37
Adjusting Audio Levels 38
To Adjust Audio Levels 38
Mapping Audio Channels 39
To Remap Audio Channels 39
About Clean Switches and Clean Switch Configuration 40
Genlocked to Reference 40
Embedded Audio 40
Output Port Following a Clean Switched Destination 40
Clean Switch Output Timing 40
Imposing Delay on a Video Signal 41
Pre-Selector to a Production Switcher 41
Feeding On-Set Monitors in a Live Environment 41
Configuring Clean Switches from the Front Panel 42
To Assign a Clean Switch to a Destination 42
To Set the Standard for Clean Switches 42
To Set the Output Timing for Clean Switches 43
To Set the Audio Enables for Clean Switches 43
To Set Audio Breakaway 44
Configuring Clean Switches from the Web Interface 45
To Assign a Clean Switch to a Destination 46
To Set the Standard for Clean Switches 46
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To Set the Output Timing for Clean Switches 47
To Set the Audio Enables for Clean Switches 47
To Set the Audio Breakaway for Clean Switches 47
Setting Up Timing and Genlock 48
To Select the Reference Source from the Front Panel 48
System Frame Rate 48
Vertical Interval Switch Point 48
To Select the Reference Source from the Web Interface 49
Note on Frame Rates 49
50 Hz 49
59.94 Hz 49
60 Hz 49
Working with the Internal Test Signal Generators 50
Configuring the Internal Test Signal Generators from the Front Panel 50
To Select the TSG Standard 51
To Select the TSG Pattern 51
To Set the TSG Vertical Timing 52
To Set the TSG Horizontal Timing 52
To Congure the TSG Slate 53
To Congure the TSG Slate Text 53
To Congure the TSG Cyclops 54
To Congure the TSG Audio Reference Level 54
To Congure the TSG Audio Enables 55
To Congure the TSG Audio Channels 56
Configuring the Internal Test Signal Generators from the Web Interface 57
Standard 58
Pattern 58
Vertical and Horizontal Timing 59
Audio Embedding 59
Audio Reference Level 60
Audio Group Enable 60
Audio Source Selection 60
Slate On 61
Slate Text 61
Cyclops 61
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Setting Up a Web Control Point (Optional) 62
Connecting an Ethernet Cable 62
Assigning the BrightEye NXT a New IP Address and Subnet Mask 62
To Set the IP Address 62
To Set the Subnet Mask 63
Gateway and DNS Server Settings 63
Requesting the Web Control Point 64
Assigning the Default Profile to the Web Control Point 66
Establishing Additional Web Control Points and Access Authentication 68
Characteristics of Control Points 68
Examples of Control Points 68
Configuring Additional Control Points 69
First Method: Requesting Access from a Desired Control Point 69
Second Method: Assigning an IP Address From the Admin Control Point 69
Approving Pending Authorizations 69
Number of Control Points That Can Operate Simultaneously 70
Asymmetrical Bandwidth Requirements 70
Best Practice: Closing Web Browser Control Points When Not In Use 70
Creating and Editing Profiles 71
Characteristics of Profiles 71
Creating an Initial Set of Profiles 71
To Create a Prole 71
Examples of Profiles 72
Master Control Room (MCR) 10 x 2 72
MCR Prole Edited and Reordered to 8 x 2 73
MCR Prole Edited to 8 x 1 74
Setting Up Salvos 75
To Create a Salvo 75
First Method 75
Second Method 76
Security and Administrative Access to Settings 78
To Limit Access to the Router’s Settings 78
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Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings 79
To Save Configuration Settings 79
To Upload Configuration Settings 79
Chapter 5: Operations and Step-by-Step Procedures 81
In this Chapter 81
Operations Using the Front Control Panel 81
Making a Cross Point Switch in Preset/Take Panel Mode 81
Selecting a Destination 81
Selecting a Source 81
Pressing Take 82
Performing Direct Takes 82
To Enter Direct Take Panel Mode 82
To Make a Direct Take 82
To Exit Direct Take Panel Mode 82
Performing Mix Takes with the Front Panel 83
Clean Switch Required 83
To Enter Mix Mode 83
To Make a Mix Take 83
To Exit Mix Mode 83
Viewing Information about a Routed Signal 84
Disabling the Front Panel for Safe Driving Mode 84
To Enter Safe Driving Mode 84
Operations Using a Web Control Point 85
Prerequisites 85
Accessing the Web Browser Control Interface 85
Performing Takes 85
To Perform a Take by Selecting a Source and a Destination 85
To Perform a Take by Selecting Only a New Source 85
Performing Direct Takes 86
To Perform a Direct Take 86
To Exit Direct Take Mode 86
Performing Gang Takes 87
To Perform a Gang Take 87
To Exit Gang Mode 87
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Performing Direct Gang Takes 87
To Perform a Direct Gang Take 87
To Exit Direct Gang Mode 87
Performing Mix Takes 88
Clean Switch Required 88
To Perform a Mix Take 88
Keyboard Shortcuts for the Web Interface 89
Selecting Sources 89
Selecting Destinations 89
Performing a Take 89
Performing a Mix 89
Performing a Direct Take 89
Gang Selections 89
Using Salvos 90
To Perform a Salvo 90
Salvo Keyboard Shortcuts 90
Display Preferences 91
Chapter 6: External Control 92
The BrightEye NXT’s Approach to Control Integration 92
RS-232 Interface Option 92
9-Pin D Connector Pin Out 92
Supported Control Protocols Overview 92
Software Development Kit (SDK) 93
Accessing Features Unique to the BrightEye NXT Compact Routers 93
Configuring External Control 94
Automation Protocols 95
Introduction 95
Conventions 95
Overview 96
Before You Begin 96
Understanding Profiles 97
Configuration 99
Prole Conguration 100
External Control Conguration 100
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Protocols 101
GV TEN-XL ASCII Protocol 101
GV Performer ASCII Protocol 105
Generic ASCII Protocol 110
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 118
Switching Signals Does Not Occur Smoothly 118
Cannot Connect to the BrightEye NXT from a Web Browser 118
Supported Browsers 118
The Take Button is Grayed Out 119
Resetting to Factory Default Settings 119
Software Updating 119
Warranty and Factory Service 120
Warranty 120
Factory Service 120
Specifications 121
For BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router 121
For BrightEye NXT 415 and 430 Compact Routers 122
Glossary 123
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Preface
Document Organization at a Glance
This manual addresses all of the essential topics for understanding how to install, configure and use
the BrightEye NXT 410, 410-H, 415 and 430 Compact Routers. See the following table for a quick
glance at what each chapter addresses. Note that the items in the main table of contents, as well as the
chapter titles below, are links.
Chapter Title Topics Covered
Chapter 1: Introduction A brief introduction to this document and to the BrightEye NXT Router
with links to additional resources such as training videos.
Chapter 2: System
Overview
Chapter 3: Installation This chapter describes the cable connections needed.
Chapter 4: Configuration Addresses configuration menus for the front panel and the web
Chapter 5: Operations and
Step-by-Step Procedures
Chapter 6: External Control Addresses how the BrightEye NXT handles external control integration;
Chapter 7: Maintenance
and Troubleshooting
Specifications Presents standard specifications for the BrightEye NXT Router
Glossary Includes definitions of commonly-used terms relevant to the video
Describes the overall BrightEye NXT Router system—its hardware and
software components and example applications.
interface; assigning shortcut buttons; configuring ports; working with
clean switches; audio level adjustments; audio channel mapping;
setting up timing and genlock; configuring internal test signal
generators; setting up a web control point (optional); establishing
additional web control points and access authentication; creating and
editing profiles; downloading and uploading configuration settings;
and security and administrative access to settings.
After the BrightEye NXT Router has been installed and configured, it
is ready to use. This chapter addresses all of the standard operational
tasks of the BrightEye NXT Router that you can perform using the
front panel and web browser interface. Operational tasks include
performing takes, direct takes, mix takes, gang takes, direct gang takes,
and accessing ancillary data.
supported control protocols; SNMP Interface; RS-232 interface option.
This chapter addresses possible issues that new users may encounter
while becoming familiar with the BrightEye NXT Router.
regarding inputs, max cable length, outputs and reference.
broadcast industry.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
In this Chapter
This chapter addresses the following topics:
• Purpose of Document
• Intended Audience
• Introductory Videos
• Additional Resources
Purpose of Document
This Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide supports the process of planning for, installing,
configuring and operating the Ensemble Designs BrightEye NXT 410, 415 and 430 Compact Routers.
This manual describes the elements of the system, how they work together, and the practical aspects
of working with the Router to meet your facility’s needs.
Use the Contents and the Preface to quickly link to a specific chapter or topic.
Intended Audience
In addition to the target audience listed below, this document is meant for anyone who needs to
target a specific area of functionality in order to meet an immediate need, as well as for those who
need to have a comprehensive understanding of the Router from a systems planning point of view.
The intended audience for this manual includes people with the following roles:
• studio designers
• broadcast engineers
• installation and configuration personnel
• router operators
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Introductory Videos
The BrightEye NXT products can be configured with various options and in different sizes to address a
wide variety of applications. Please view the two brief videos below for an overview of the BrightEye
NXT 430 Compact Router by Technology Evangelist John Pichitino and Marketing Czar Cindy
Zuelsdorf, and the BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router by Director of Sales Mondae Hott and
Engineer Chris Merrick.
John Pichitino and Cindy Zuelsdorf talking about the new BrightEye NXT 430
Compact Router. Note that the photograph is a link to a video on the
Ensemble Designs website.
Mondae Hott and Chris Merrick talking about the new BrightEye NXT 410
Clean HDMI Router. Note that the photograph is a link to a video on the
Ensemble Designs website.
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Additional Resources
In addition to this document, please refer to these resources:
• BrightEye NXT Routers Quick Start Guide
• BrightEye NXT Training Videos
• BrightEye NXT 430 Compact Router Demo at NAB 2014
• BrightEye NXT Router Family Brochure
• BrightEye NXT 430 and NXT 415 Compact Routers product page from the Ensemble Designs
web site
• BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router product page from the Ensemble Designs web site
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Chapter 2: System Overview
In this Chapter
This chapter addresses the following topics:
• Features
• Clean Switching between Asynchronous Sources
• Assignable I/O and Flexible Architecture
• Signal Diagnostics
• Ethernet Connectivity and Long Distances
• Front Panel Controls
• Rear Connectors
• Applications
Features
• Routing for 3G, HD, SD video (410 also works with HDMI)
• LCD display with realtime full motion video (can be disabled for safe driving mode for cars)
• Flexible I/O. Independently assign BNCs and SFPs as Inputs or Outputs
• Clean Switching of video and embedded audio (410 and 430)
• Passes embedded audio
• Audio level adjustments on a per input source and per channel basis when the signal is output
through a Clean Switch
• Mix and Direct Take modes
• Two built-in Test Signal Generators
• Front Panel and Web-Based Control
• Genlockable and Timeable
• Eight Salvo Registers, includes the choice of Cut or Mix transition and transition duration
• Ability to Save/Restore the entire configuration of the product as a data file on a computer. Use
to replicate the same overall configuration to multiple NXT routers
• TCP/IP Interface for Networking and Control
• RS-232 Interface Option
• Compact and Rugged
• 5-Year Warranty and Free Software Upgrades
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Clean Switching between Asynchronous Sources
The BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router and the BrightEye NXT 430 Clean Router provide clean,
quiet switching of video and audio sources. Both units have two clean switched outputs, providing full
frame synchronization.
Assignable I/O and Flexible Architecture
The BrightEye NXT 415 and BrightEye NXT 430 have 2 fixed input BNCs, 2 fixed output BNCs and 7
independently assignable BNCs that can be configured as inputs or outputs. The two SFP (small format
pluggable) cages can be populated with dual SFPs that have fiber optic or other connectors.
The BrightEye NXT 410 has 2 fixed input BNCs, 2 fixed output BNCs, and 1 assignable BNC that can be
configured as an input or an output. There are also 4 fixed input HDMI ports, 1 fixed output HDMI port,
and 1 SFP cage that can be populated with dual SFPs.
Signal Diagnostics
Circuitry on every BrightEye NXT unit detects and measures key parameters associated with each
video source, such as synchronicity and timing, line and frame rate, embedded audio presence or
absence, closed caption information, and timecode data. These parameters can be displayed on both
the front panel LCD screen and on web interface control points.
Ethernet Connectivity and Long Distances
Because the web interface connects to the BrightEye NXT Router over Ethernet, and because Ethernet
reaches much farther than coaxial cable, BrightEye NXT Router web interface control points can be
physically located very far away from the BrightEye NXT Router if desired.
For example, if you need the capability to select sources at the transmitter remotely, such as in the
event of either a master control switcher failure or a microwave link failure between the studio and
the transmitter, you can use the BrightEye NXT Router as part of a backup switcher at the transmitter.
Sources such as a network feed, a small server or a weather camera could be switched to air in an
emergency.
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Front Panel Controls
All three models of the Router—the BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router, the BrightEye NXT 415
Router and the BrightEye NXT 430 Clean Router—share the same front panel shown below.
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Rear Connectors
BrightEye NXT 410 and 410-H Clean HDMI Compact Routers
The BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router provides clean, quiet switching of HDMI and SDI video and
audio sources. Model 410-H accepts HDCP-encrypted content. The front panel LCD displays realtime
full motion video of your router sources. Feed the BrightEye NXT 410 with cameras and other HDMI
sources and take the output to projectors, flat screens and production equipment. The built-in frame
synchronizer provides two assignable clean switched outputs. Perform dissolves and direct takes
from the front panel, or with the web browser interface using a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Audio breakaway, audio level adjustments, and audio channel mapping offer routing flexibility in live
applications. Save the entire configuration of the NXT as a data file. Upload saved settings to replicate
the same overall configuration to multiple NXT routers.
With both HDMI and SDI inputs and outputs, you can integrate and switch signals from all types of
equipment, regardless of the video format. Cameras with HDMI outputs can be used directly alongside
SDI sources, and routed to either HDMI or SDI outputs. The SFP (small format plugable) cage can be
populated with dual SFPs that have fiber optic or other connectors, providing the ability to combine
electrical BNC, HDMI and fiber optic inputs and outputs.
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BrightEye NXT 415 and 430 Compact Routers
The BrightEye NXT 430 Router provides clean, quiet switching of video and audio sources. The front
panel LCD displays realtime full motion video of your router sources. The BrightEye NXT 430 Router
gives you two assignable clean switched outputs. The 430’s built-in clean switch provides full frame
synchronization which means you can switch cleanly between asynchronous sources. Perform
dissolves and direct takes from the front panel, or with the web browser interface using a computer,
tablet or smartphone. Audio breakaway, audio level adjustments, and audio channel mapping offer
routing flexibility in live applications. Save the entire configuration of the NXT as a data file. Upload
saved settings to replicate the same overall configuration to multiple NXT routers.
The number of inputs and outputs is configurable. There are 2 fixed input BNCs, 2 fixed output
BNCs and 7 independently assignable BNCs that you configure either as inputs or outputs. The two
SFP (small format plugable) cages can be populated with dual SFPs that have fiber optic or other
connectors, allowing you to determine the best connector for your installation. Adding SFPs gives you
flexibility in combining electrical BNC and fiber optic inputs and outputs.
The BrightEye NXT 415 Router has all the capability of the 430, except it does not have clean switched
outputs or audio breakaway.
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Default Port Configuration as Shipped from the Factory
410 and 410-H Default Port Configuration
Ports that are Unassigned, such as Port 3, can be configured from the front panel either as a Source or
Destination, as described on page 34. The two Clean Switches (CS) can be assigned to Destinations
as described on page 42.
In 1: Source
In 2: Source
I/O 3: Unassigned
Out 4: Destination
Out 5: Destination
In 6: Source
In 7: Source
In 8: Source
In 9: Source
Out 10: Destination
SFP I/O 11: Unassigned
SFP I/O 12: Unassigned
TSG 1: Source
TSG 2: Source
CS 1: Unassigned
CS 2: Unassigned
415 and 430 Default Port Configuration
The default port configurations for the BrightEye NXT 415 and 430 are shown below. Ports that are
Unassigned, such as Port 3, can be configured from the front panel either as a Source or Destination, as
described on page 34. The two Clean Switches (CS) can be assigned to Destinations as described on
page 42.
In 1: Source
In 2: Source
I/O 3: Unassigned
Out 4: Destination
Out 5: Destination
I/O 6: Unassigned
I/O 7: Unassigned
I/O 8: Unassigned
I/O 9: Unassigned
I/O 10: Unassigned
I/O 11: Unassigned
SFP I/O 12/13: Unassigned
SFP I/O 14/15: Unassigned
TSG 1: Source
TSG 2: Source
CS 1: Unassigned (430 only)
CS 2: Unassigned (430 only)
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BrightEye NXT Router
Applications
The flexibility of the BrightEye NXT Compact Router system makes it possible to tailor the inputs
and outputs to suit a diverse range of requirements. The BrightEye NXT Compact Routers can
accommodate many environments and applications, including the following:
• Mobile and portable systems
• QC stations
• Graphics and post-production islands
• ENG trucks
• Edit suites
• Ingest
• Production switcher pre-select
• Driving on-set monitors
• General utility switching
Cuts-Only Master Control
Program Sources
Encoder
Use the BrightEye NXT Router as a cuts-only master control, on the ground or in the air. Great for
helicopters, sports and ENG, the BrightEye NXT Router has built-in frame syncs that let you use sources
that don’t have a reference. The router’s output is clean and quiet, switching seamlessly between
sources. Downstream devices such as routers and encoders receive a consistent video input signal.
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BrightEye NXT Router
HDMI
Quality Control and Signal Monitoring
Video and Audio
Sources or
Facility Router
Outputs
QC Monitoring Equipment
QC your ingest sources or set top box feeds with the BrightEye NXT Router. Verify signal presence right
on the front panel of the router. The BrightEye NXT’s LCD displays full motion, realtime video of your
sources. Take the router outputs to scopes and servers. Use the router’s built-in web browser and QC
your sources remotely.
Multi-Stage Venue
3G SDI
Fiber Optic
SDI
Production SwitcherBrightEye NXT 410 Router
Add more inputs to your production switcher or master control switcher. Feed cameras and other SDI
and HDMI sources to a BrightEye NXT 410 Router and take one or more of the router outputs into the
production switcher or master control switcher. This is also a great way to integrate HDMI signals into
an SDI workflow.
To Air
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Monitors and Projectors for Venues
Still Store
Server
oduction Switcher
BrightEye NXT Router
Monitors
Projectors
Use the BrightEye NXT Router for live events and sports to route signals to monitors, switchers and
projectors. The router’s outputs can be easily configured to be in time with house, even when there are
asynchronous sources on the input. Switch seamlessly between fiber optic, HDMI and SDI signals.
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Chapter 3: Installation
In this Chapter
This chapter describes cable connections for the installation process. Topics addressed include:
• Connecting Cables to Ports
• Connecting a Reference If Needed
• Connecting the Power Supply
• Connecting Ethernet for Web Control Point (Optional)
Connecting Cables to Ports
Make your connections to sources and destinations with 75 ohm coaxial cable. The BrightEye NXT 410
accepts HDMI connectors.
Connecting a Reference If Needed
The BrightEye NXT locks to house reference or to its own internal precision standard. Connect your
reference source to the Ref In SDI port on the rear panel. The BrightEye NXT detects and reports ... If no
reference is connected, the router locks to its own internal precision standard.
The reference input of the BrightEye NXT will accept these reference types:
• NTSC or PAL analog video
• Tri-Level Sync
• 10 MHz precision reference
When VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) is present on NTSC or PAL analog composite reference sources,
it will be available to the Router for event scheduling.
See Setting Up Timing and Genlock on page 48 for more details about configuring the Router’s
Timing and Genlock systems.
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Connecting the Power Supply
Each BrightEye NXT unit ships with the following power supply:
• Ensemble Designs Part Number 23600106
• Order Information: BEPS-NXT
• Input: 100-240V, 47-63Hz, 1.5A
• Output: 12V, 5.0A
Note: BrightEye NXTs must be powered by their own product-specific power supply that
comes with each unit. DO NOT use a BrightEye Spider power supply (BEPS6) or
a BrightEye Individual power supply (BEPS, ED part number 23118900) to power
BrightEye NXTs.
The boot up process takes about 40 seconds. When first applying power to the BrightEye NXT unit, the
Configuration button illuminates green for the first ten to fifteen seconds.
Connecting Ethernet for Web Control Point (Optional)
Because you can control and configure the NXT immediately upon boot-up with its built-in front
control panel, it is not required to use the Ethernet connection. However, if you want to configure one
or more web control points, you will need to network to the Ethernet port.
Use CAT5 or CAT6 cabling to connect the Ethernet port to a network Ethernet router or switch to make
it accessible to computers on your network. The Ethernet port will auto-sense cable direction, so a
cross-over cable is not needed.
RS-232 Interface Option
As an option, the BrightEye NXT routers can be equipped with cable that has a 9-pin RS-232 port
installed at the factory.
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Chapter 4: Configuration
In this Chapter
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Router Configuration Menus
• Assigning Shortcut Buttons
• Port Configuration
• About Clean Switches and Clean Switch Configuration
• Configuring Clean Switches from the Front Panel
• Configuring Clean Switches from the Web Interface
• Setting Up Timing and Genlock
• Working with the Internal Test Signal Generators
• Setting Up a Web Control Point (Optional)
• Establishing Additional Web Control Points and Access Authentication
• Creating and Editing Profiles
• Security and Administrative Access to Settings
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Router Configuration Menus
Two sets of configuration menus are available—one through the front
panel, the other through the web interface. An overview of these
respective sets of menus are given on this page and on page 29.
Menus Accessed from the Front Panel
Panel Config Shortcuts, Transition Duration, Direct Take or
Preset/Take, Panel Brightness, Audio Meters,
Meter Reference Level, Peak Display, Live
Video On or Muted
Ports Define ports according to port type, edit
port names, adjust audio levels and audio
mapping
TSG1 Select a test signal, choose its standard,
adjust test signal output timing
TSG2 Same as test signal generator 1, but for the
2nd TSG
Clean Switch 1 Set the clean switch’s standard and assign
it to an output, choose audio breakaway
settings. 410 and 430 units only.
Clean Switch 2 Same as Clean Switch 1, but for the 2nd Clean
Switch
Timing & Genlock Select between external and internal
reference, get info about the system frame
rate (determined by TSG1)
Network Change the router’s IP address and other
network settings
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Configuration Controls
All of the configuration buttons are located to the right of the front panel screen.
Front Panel Navigation
Press to bring up the configuration menus on the front
panel screen.
Use the arrows to scroll through the configuration menus,
navigate submenus, or to change the values of a selected
setting.
Press or to drop down successive levels within a
menu.
Press or to come back up one menu level.
Configuration Button
Press the Configuration button to access the configuration menus. Once in the configuration menus,
pressing the Configuration button backs out one level. When in configuration mode, hitting a button
in operations gets you out of configuration mode and immediately into operations mode. Pressing the
Configuration button again brings you right back to the last Configuration menu you visited.
Pressing any operational button—any button to the left of the screen—will take you immediately from
configuration mode to the router’s operational mode.
After approximately 30 seconds of inactivity of the configuration controls, the BrightEye NXT screen
will time out and revert to the router’s operational mode.
Navigation Buttons
Use the Up, Down, Left and Right arrow buttons to navigate the menu system and adjust settings.
Information Button
Press the Info button to access info screens about the NXT unit, such as software version, network
information, rear connectors, SFP port information, and system bootup status.
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Menus Accessed from the Web Interface
General Modify the name of the unit. Access
reporting information about model, software
version and serial number. Enable password
requirement or change the password.
Network Change the router’s IP address and other
network settings
Timing & Genlock Select between external and internal
reference, get info about the system frame
rate (determined by TSG1)
Ports Name Sources and Destinations, define ports
as inputs or outputs as needed
Test Signals Select test signals, choose standards, adjust
test signal output timing
Clean Switches Set the standards for both clean switches.
Assign them to outputs, choose audio
breakaway settings. 410 and 430 units only.
Salvos Configure Salvos, enabling you to route a
selected set of sources to a selected set of
destinations simultaneously.
Profiles Create, edit and delete profiles
Control Points Enable control points, assign profiles to
control points
External Control Enable TCP/IP control, select a protocol,
assign a profile
Accessing the web interface
conguration menus
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Assigning Shortcut Buttons
Assign Sources and Destinations to the nine shortcut buttons on the
front panel in order to streamline router operation. You can have any
combination of Source, Destination and Unassigned shortcut buttons.
This task can be done only from the BrightEye NXT front panel.
To assign the shortcut buttons:
1. Press the Configuration button. The top level menus display. The
top menu listed is Panel Config.
2. Press the right arrow button (or OK) to highlight the Shortcuts
submenu.
3. Press the right arrow button (or OK) to go to the Panel Config
shortcut button map.
4. Initially, the top left button is selected. Use the left and right arrow
buttons to select the button you want to configure.
5. Use the up and down arrow buttons to change which input, test
signal generator or output to which it is assigned. Or you can map
it to “Unassigned.”
6. Press OK to save your new selection to the highlighted shortcut
button.
7. Press the Configuration button to back out of the menu one
level at a time. Or wait approximately 30 seconds until the screen
automatically returns to Operational mode.
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