Grass Valley Intuition XG User Manual

Configuration Guide

Intuition XG

Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processor

M848-9002-500

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Document Identification

Title Intuition XG Configuration Guide

Part number M848-9002-500

SW version Vertigo Suite v5.0

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 v5.0 SP1 release

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1-1

Intuition XG’s standard and optional features....................................................................................1-2

Intuition XG system integration.......................................................................................................... 1-6

Upstream branding using the Intuition XG......................................................................................... 1-7

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware .......................................................................... 2-1

Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e) .................................................................................................. 2-2

Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)...................................................................................... 2-3

Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e) ...................................................................................... 2-5

Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e) ............................................................................... 2-8

Front panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e) .................................................................. 2-9

Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)................................................................. 2-11

Intuition XG’s signal path and rendering processes ........................................................................ 2-16

Video input/output channels ....................................................................................................... 2-17

Audio input/output channels ....................................................................................................... 2-18

Ancillary data processing............................................................................................................ 2-19

Clip Player and media storage.................................................................................................... 2-19

Graphics processing ................................................................................................................... 2-20

Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools.................................................................... 3-1

Intuition XG’s desktop - device identification ..................................................................................... 3-2

Intuition XG Control Panel and XG Dashboard ................................................................................. 3-3

Xplay - Playout control application..................................................................................................... 3-5

Device Manager............................................................................................................................ 3-6

Automation Configuration ............................................................................................................. 3-8

Xplay’s Automation settings.......................................................................................................... 3-9

Vertigo Command Shell................................................................................................................... 3-10

Windows Explorer............................................................................................................................ 3-12

Embedded Xmedia Server Control Panel ................................................................................... 3-13

XPublish Agent Control Panel ....................................................................................................3-15

Data Server Control Panel.......................................................................................................... 3-16

Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool...................................... 4-1

Accessing and logging into the Intuition XG Portal............................................................................ 4-2

Overview of the Intuition XG Portal’s menu commands .................................................................... 4-4

Remotely shutting down the Intuition XG device ............................................................................... 4-6

Restarting the Intuition XG device remotely ...................................................................................... 4-7

Viewing the processes running on the Intuition XG device................................................................ 4-8

Configuring Intuition XG’s network settings....................................................................................... 4-9

Specifying the Intuition XG device’s hostname................................................................................ 4-11

Specifying the Intuition XG device’s Date & Time settings .............................................................. 4-12

Logging off of the Intuition XG Portal............................................................................................... 4-13

Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software............................................... 5-1

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Table of Contents

About the Dashboard..........................................................................................................................5-3

Starting Dashboard.............................................................................................................................5-4

An overview of the Dashboard’s interface components .....................................................................5-5

Dashboard’s menus and buttons........................................................................................................5-6

Device List ..........................................................................................................................................5-8

Loading and refreshing the device list ...........................................................................................5-9

Saving the device list .....................................................................................................................5-9

Restarting a device in the device list ...........................................................................................5-10

Monitoring the status of a device .................................................................................................5-10

Removing a device from the device list .......................................................................................5-10

Device Discovery Tool......................................................................................................................5-11

Performing a Manual Device Discovery.......................................................................................5-13

Performing an Automatic Device Discovery ................................................................................5-14

Device Profile page ..........................................................................................................................5-15

Device Settings tabs and configuration pages .................................................................................5-17

Device settings buttons................................................................................................................5-18

General page ...............................................................................................................................5-19

Resolution page...........................................................................................................................5-21

Live Window page .......................................................................................................................5-23

Clips page....................................................................................................................................5-25

3D Engine page ...........................................................................................................................5-27

Logging page ...............................................................................................................................5-29

Hardware Settings > Genlock page .............................................................................................5-31

Hardware Settings > Video page .................................................................................................5-34

Hardware Settings > Audio page .................................................................................................5-36

Hardware Settings > Ancillary page.............................................................................................5-38

Hardware Settings > Watch Dog page ........................................................................................5-41

Licensing page.............................................................................................................................5-42

Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box.......................................................................................................5-43

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1 INTRODUCTION

The Intuition XG graphics co-processor significantly extends the graphics and clip playout capabilities of master control switcher systems, like the Imagestore 750 or NV51000MC, by feeding the HD/SD fill/key inputs. It’s ideal for playout of the most advanced data-driven, channel branding and promotional graphics, including: “Coming up next” and episodic promos. The Intuition XG provides multi-level character generation plus animation/still and clip playout with multi-channel audio.

The following sections of this configuration guide describe the Intuition XG’s features, capabilities, and system integration:

Intuition XG’s standard and optional features” on page 1-2

• “

• “Intuition XG system integration” on page 1-6

• “Upstream branding using the Intuition XG” on page 1-7

• “The Intuition XG provides advanced branding capabilities to master control switchers”

on page 1-7

Further chapters provide descriptions of the Intuition XG’s hardware and software components:

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware” on page 2-1

• “

• “Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools” on page 3-1

Most Intuition XG devices are installed and configured by qualified network administrators or Grass Valley’s Integration Specialists using the Intuition XG Portal and Dashboard software interfaces. While we do not recommend that users change the Intuition XG’s settings, the following chapters provide detailed descriptions of each of the Intuition XG settings:

Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool” on page 4-1

• “

• “Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software” on page 5-1

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Introduction

Video In A

Out A

Fill

Key

Video In A

Out A

Fill

Key

Intuition XG’s standard and optional features

The Intuition XG is available in three (3) standard models:

Intuition-XG-e A single channel graphics co-processor, generally used

upstream of a master control switcher like the Imagestore 750 or NV5100MC.

• 1RU chassis with a single power supply unit.

• 1 HD/SD video input, 1 HD/SD (Fill & Key) output

• A powerful, HD/SD character generator which allows the playout of virtually unlimited layers of animated text and dynamically updated text.

• 1 TB RAID1 storage for up to 200 hours of video/audio clips and simultaneous playout of multiple clips

• Playout of up to eight (8) layers of animated and still graphics templates for the most advanced branding and promotional effects.

• SD output as NTSC or PAL

• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p

• VANC + VBI extraction processing and insertion or VAnc/VBI pass through.

• Full automation control by serial, Ethernet and/or GPI commands.

Options

• VX-ClipPlayer

• VX-Audio-e

Intuition-XG-3U-e A single channel graphics co-processor, generally used

upstream of a master control switcher like the Imagestore 750 or NV5100MC.

• 3RU chassis with redundant power supply unit.

• 1 HD/SD video input, 1 HD/SD (Fill & Key) output

• A powerful, HD/SD character generator which allows the playout of virtually unlimited layers of animated text and dynamically updated text.

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• 1 TB RAID1 storage, or upgrade to 2 TB for up to 400

Video In A

Out A

Fill

Key

Out B

Fill

Key

Video In B

hours of video/audio clips and simultaneous playout of multiple clips

• Playout of up to eight (8) layers of animated and still graphics templates for the most advanced branding and promotional effects.

• SD output as NTSC or PAL

• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p

• VANC + VBI extraction processing and insertion or VAnc/VBI pass through.

• 16 embedded audio channels

• Discrete AES audio channels - up to 8 in and 16 out

• Full automation control by serial, Ethernet and/or GPI commands.

Options

• VX-ClipPlayer

• VX-Audio-e

• VX-EAS

• VX-GPI-8-eVX-RS422-2-e

• VX-TC-e

• VX-2TB-UPG

Introduction

Intuition-XG-Dual-e A dual channel graphics co-processor, generally used

upstream of a master control switcher like the Imagestore 750 or NV5100MC.

• 3RU chassis with redundant power supply unit.

• 2 HD/SD video input, 2 HD/SD (Fill & Key) output

• A powerful, HD/SD character generator which allows the playout of virtually unlimited layers of animated text and dynamically updated text.

• TB RAID1 storage, or upgrade to 2 TB for up to 400 hours of video/audio clips and simultaneous playout of multiple clips

• Playout of up to eight (8) layers of animated and still graphics templates for the most advanced branding and promotional effects.

• SD output as NTSC or PAL

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Introduction

The following options are available on Intuition XG devices:

VX-ClipPlayer Clip Player

The Clip Player is an internal codec package for playing out multi-format video clips. See “Clip Player and media storage” on page 2-19 for more information about the Clip Player option.

• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p

• VANC + VBI extraction processing and insertion or VAnc/VBI pass through.

• 16 embedded audio channels per SDI stream

• Discrete AES audio channels - up to 8 in and 2 x 16 out

• Full automation control by serial, Ethernet and/or GPI commands.

Options

• VX-ClipPlayer

• VX-Audio-e

• VX-EAS

• VX-GPI-8-eVX-RS422-2-e

• VX-TC-e

• VX-2TB-UPG

VX-Audio-e Audio Processing

The discrete audio I/O card allows the Intuition XG to capture, process and output discrete audio. The number of discrete audio I/O channels depends on the model of Intuition XG:

• Intuition-XG-e => None

• Intuition-XG-3Ue and Intuition-XG-Dual-e => 8 in / 16 out

Audio input/output channels” on page 2-18 for more information.

See “

VX-GPI-8-e GPI card

The GPI card allows for control of the Intuition XG via GPI triggers. The card allows for up to 8 GPI in and 8 GPI out. See “

page 2-15 for more information about the GPI card option.

VX-EAS EAS Text Integration (EAS Plugin and EAS Software Panel)

High quality EAS text and audio can be played out with the Intuition XG processor, using templates which integrate channel branding graphics for a consistent on-air presentation.

Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.

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GPI Card Connector” on

VX-RS422-2-e 2 port RS-422 card

The RS-422 card provides an interface upon which the Intuition XG can communicate with automation systems. See “RS-422 Connectors” on page

2-13 for more information.

Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.

VX-TC-e Time Code card

The Time Code card allows you to lock the Intuition XG’s system clock to an external timecode. See “ information about the Time Code option.

Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.

VX-2TB-UPG 1 TB RAID-10 Expansion option (2 x 1TB)

Increases the usable storage from 1TB to 2TB. See “

storage” on page 2-19 for more information.

Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.

Time Code Card” on page 2-13 for more

Introduction

Clip Player and media

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Introduction

Media Transfers

LAN / WAN

(ingest & publish)

Automation

PCS & PresStation

RCP-BR

Video/ audio routing

Xplorer

Manual/Operator-controlled

Automation controlled

Master Control

Program Video Input

Master Control Switcher & Branding

Graphics co-processor

Centralized Asset Management

Media Management

Graphics Preparation

Photoshop, Premiere

Xstudio Xbuilder

or Final Cut

SDI input A

SDI input B

Program Output

Fill

embedded

audio

Key

After Effects Plugin

Automation

protocol

Video IN

Intuition XG system integration

Figure 1-1 demonstrates that the Intuition XG can be fully integrated with Imagestores or 3rd party master control switchers, the Vertigo Suite, playout automation, and media management systems.

Figure 1-1. The Intuition XG integrates with master control switchers and the Vertigo Suite products

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Upstream branding using the Intuition XG

Keyer 1

A/B

Mixer

Keyer 3Keyer 2 Keyer 4

Video IN A

Video IN B

Key

Fill &

embedded

audio

Clean Feed

Out

Video OUT

With its powerful rendering engine, the Intuition XG is able to generate and deliver sophisticated multi-layered branding graphics as HD/SD fill and key inputs to master control switchers, like the Imagestore 750 or NV5100MC.

Figure 1-2 video sources is conserved and the clean video feed is simultaneously pushed through the master control switcher and the Intuition XG. Feeding the video signal into the Intuition XG allows you to produce even more sophisticated branding events using dynamic DVEs, like picture-in-picture and squeeze-and-reveal transitions. If for some reasons the Intuition XG were to go down, graphics insertion would be lost, but the video signal is conserved without interruption since the video feed continues to run through the master control switcher. Note that for the video signal to be synchronized, you must specify a video frame delay on the master control switcher (see V

demonstrates that the master control switcher’s ability to switch between two

IDEO FRAME DELAYS in the Imagestore 750 documentation).

Introduction

Figure 1-2. The Intuition XG provides advanced branding capabilities to master control switchers

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Introduction

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2 OVERVIEW OF THE INTUITION XG’S

ARDWARE

Depending upon the model, the Intuition XG device is either a 1 RU or 3 RU rackmount chassis. The following sections describe the hardware components associated with each model of the Intuition XG:

Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e)” on page 2-2

• “

• “Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)” on page 2-8

Despite the physical difference in chassis size and hardware options, each model of the Intuition XG follows the same theory of operation as a graphics co-processor (see “Intuition

XG’s signal path and rendering processes” on page 2-16 for more details).

Intuition-XG-e A single channel (fill + key) output graphics co-processor in a

1 RU chassis.

Intuition-XG-3U-e

Intuition-XG-Dual-e

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A single or dual channel (fill + key) output graphics coprocessor in a 3 RU chassis.

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e)

The Intuition XG-e is a single HD/SD channel playout server (1 HD/SD video input, 1 HDSDI Fill + Key output) that incorporates the Vertigo XG graphics engine to rendering advanced graphics. Physically, the Intuition XG is a 1RU rackmount playout server with a single power supply unit and 1 TB of storage.

The following sections provide more information about Intuition XG’s hardware components:

Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)” on page 2-3

• “

• “Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e)” on page 2-5

Chassis FORM: 1U rackmount chassis

EIGHT: 1.7” (43 mm)

WIDTH: 17.2” (437 mm)

DEPTH: 28.2” (716 mm)

Power consumption 1 x 1400W power supply

• AC input: 180 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz, 7.2 - 9.5 Amp

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Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)

Control Panel LEDs & Buttons

CD/DVD ROM Drive

SATA Hard Drives

Reset Power On/OffPower LEDHDD LEDNIC 2 LED NIC 1 LEDUniversal

Info. LED button button

USB 2.0

Connectors (2)

RS-232 Serial Port

(Disabled)

Power Supply Unit

The Intuition XG’s front panel features convenient access to the SATA hard drives, two USB ports, a CD/DVD ROM drive, two fans, and a control panel containing five LEDs and two buttons for system monitoring and operation. The table following the figure 2-1 the function of each LED and button.

Figure 2-1. Intuition XG’s front panel components

NIVERSAL INFORMATION

LED

The Universal Information LED is used to indicate fan failure, power failure, overheat condition, or to identify the unit within a large rack installation. The feature requires a motherboard that supports the Universal Information LED.

When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red slowly a power failure. This LED will be blue when used for UID (Unit Identifier). When on continuously red, it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. See the table below for descriptions of the LED states.

Note: Deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was activated. (If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the LED off via IPMI and not with the UID button.)

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

describes

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Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

NIC2 A flashing NIC2 LED indicates network activity on LAN2.

NIC1 A flashing NIC1 LED indicates network activity on LAN1.

HDD Indicates IDE channel activity.

OWER (LED) Indicates that power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units.

This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is in operation.

ESET The Reset button reboots the system.

OWER (BUTTON) This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main

system power. Turning off this button removes the main power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e)

A/C Power Input

Graphics Card Connectors (2)

USB 2.0 Connectors (2)

IPMI Connector

Network Ethernet

Connectors (2)

VGA Connector

(Disabled)

Serial RS-232 Port

(Not used)

(Mouse & Keyboard)

(Only one connector used)

SDI Video Card I/O Connector

The Intuition XG’s rear panel features convenient access to the video card’s I/O connector, which provides 1 SD/HD SDI video input, 1 SD/HD SDI video output (Fill & Key), and a reference signal input. The rear panel also provides access to the graphics card connector, as well as various I/O ports (RS-422, USB, Ethernet...etc.).

The table following the figure 2-2 of the Intuition XG chassis.

Figure 2-2. The Intuition XG’s rear panel components

describes the function of each connector on the rear panel

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

SDI Video Card I/O Connector

A breakout cable is used to connect the Video Card I/O connector to the SDI video input/output cables and the reference I/O. See “

input/output channels” on page 2-17 for more information about the

Intuition XG’s video input/output channel connections.

IPMI Connector Intelligent Platform Management Interface is a set of common

interfaces to a computer system which system administrators can use to monitor system health and manage the system. IPMI operates independently of the operating system and allows administrators to manage a system remotely even in the absence of an operating system or the system management software, or even if the monitored system is powered off.

USB 2.0 Connectors The two (2) USB 2.0 connectors on the rear panel allow you to connect

a mouse and keyboard to the Intuition XG device. These peripherals are required during the device’s initial configuration, which involves using the Intuition XG’s desktop applications, including Dashboard.

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-5

Video

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

Network Ethernet Connectors

Serial RS-232 Port The two (2) RS-232 connectors provide two control ports upon which

The two (2) Network Ethernet connectors are teamed and allow you to connect the Intuition XG device to the Local Area Network (LAN).

NIC Teaming is a networking concept where multiple network adapters within a computer are combined in parallel to provide redundancy for the network interface. On an Intuition XG device, the two Local Area Connection network adapters are teamed together (connect 2 cables to the 2 NIC cards at the same time) to form a third virtual adapter. In the event of an adapter, cable or switch failure, the network interface fails over to the healthy adapter.

When the individual Local Area Network adapters are teamed together the individual Local Area Network adapters are not accessible or configurable. Only the teamed virtual adapter can be configured.

If you only have 1 cable connected, then the teaming will still be in effect but all traffic will be over that one cable. If that NIC fails, you will have to manually move the cable to the other NIC.

the automation system’s serial cables are connected. It is through this connection that the automation system communicates and controls the Vertigo XG using automation protocol commands.

VGA Connector This VGA connector is disabled since the Intuition XG’s graphics card

connector allows you to connect to a monitor to view the Intuition XG desktop.

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Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

Graphics Card’s DVI Connectors

Power Supply The power cord connects to Intuition XG’s 1400 W power supply. See

The graphics card’s DVI connectors allow you to connect the Vertigo XG device to DVI monitor. The monitor is only required during the device’s initial configuration, so as to display Vertigo XG’s desktop applications, including XG Dashboard.

Note that although there are two (2) DVI connectors, the Vertigo XG can display to only one monitor. Therefore, it does matter which of the two connectors the monitor’s cable is connected to.

Use the adapter (below) if you would rather connect a VGA monitor.

the specifications listed on page 2-1

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Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)

Physically, the Intuition XG-3U-e and Intuition XG-Dual-e are 3RU rackmount rendering platforms that incorporate redundant fans, three power supplies, and 1 TB RAID-1 enabled storage (optional 2 TB RAID-10 expansion).

The Intuition XG (3U & Dual) features easy frontal access to the SCSI drives, two UBS ports and a control panel featuring LEDs and buttons for system monitoring and operation (see

page 2-9 for more details). The rear panel also provides convenient access to two power

supply modules, six PCI expansion slots which contain the video, audio, and graphics cards, and various I/O ports (USB, COM1, VGA, Ethernet...etc). See page 2-11 for more details about the Intuition XG’s rear panel components and connectors.

The following hardware options are also available to enhance the performance and capabilities of the Intuition XG:

• VX-RS422-e (2 port RS-422/485 PCI card)

• VX-GPI-8-e (GPI card)

• VX-TC-e (Time Code card)

• VX-2TB-UPG (1TB RAID10 expansion drive)

Chassis F

Power consumption AC input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz

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ORM: 3U rackmount chassis

EIGHT: 5.2” (132 mm)

IDTH: 17.7” (450 mm)

W DEPTH: 25.5” (648 mm)

Consumption: 4.05 - 1.73A Power: 410 max.

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

POWER

CD/DVD ROM Drive

Hard Drives

Floppy

Drive

Front panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)

The Intuition XG’s front panel features 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. The table following the figure 2-3 button.

describes the function of each LED and

Figure 2-3. The Intuition XG’s front panel components

YSTEM ALERT / POWER

S FAILURE

Indicates a power supply module has failed, which is accompanied by an audible alarm. A backup power supply module will take the load and keep the system running, but the failed module will need to be replaced. This red LED should be off when the system is operating normally.

OVERHEAT / FAN FAIL When this red LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When it is constantly

illuminated (solid on), it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of cables and make sure that all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed properly. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly. This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the above mentioned conditions exist.

LAN2 A flashing green LAN2 LED indicates network activity on LAN2.

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Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

LAN1 A flashing green LAN1 LED indicates network activity on LAN2.

CTIVITY This flashing amber LED indicates IDE channel activity.

HDD A

OWER INDICATOR (LED) Indicates that power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units.

This green LED should normally be illuminated when the system is in operation.

ESET The Reset button reboots the system.

OWER BUTTON This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main

system power. Turning off this button removes the main power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

Power Supply Modules (2)

RS-422 Connectors

USB 2.0

Network Ethernet

Connectors (2)

SDI Video Card

Connectors (4)

I/O Connector

Graphics Card

System Fans (2)

Serial

RS-232 Ports (2)

Mouse

Keyboard

Connectors (2)

(option)

Audio I/O Ports

(Disabled)

Discrete Audio

Connectors (2)

(option)

Connector

GPI Card Connector

(option)

Time Code

Card

LTC

Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)

The Intuition XG’s rear panel features convenient access to the video card’s I/O connector, which provides up to 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.).

The table following the figure 2-2 of the Intuition XG chassis.

describes the function of each connector on the rear panel

Figure 2-4. The Intuition XG’s rear panel components

Mouse & Keyboard connectors

The two (2) PS/2 connectors on the rear panel allow you to connect a mouse and keyboard to the Intuition XG device. These peripherals are required during the device’s initial configuration, which involves using the Intuition XG’s desktop applications, including Dashboard.

Note that if the mouse or keyboard has a UBS connector, you can connect them to the USB 2.0 connectors on the front or rear panels of the Intuition XG device.

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Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

USB 2.0 Connectors The four (4) USB 2.0 connectors on the rear panel allow you to

connect peripheral devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse, flash drive...etc) to the Intuition XG.

Serial RS-232 Port The two (2) RS-232 connectors provide two control ports upon which

the automation system’s serial cables are connected. It is through this connection that the automation system communicates and controls the Intuition XG using automation protocol commands.

Network Ethernet Connectors

Audio I/O ports These six (6) audio I/O ports are not supported by the Intuition XG

The two (2) Network Ethernet connectors are teamed and allow you to connect the Intuition XG device to the Local Area Network (LAN).

When the individual Local Area Network adapters are teamed together the individual Local Area Network adapters are not accessible or configurable. Only the teamed virtual adapter can be configured.

If you only have 1 cable connected, then the teaming will still be in effect but all traffic will be over that one cable. If that NIC fail, you will have to manually move the cable to the other NIC.

since external audio input and output is provided by the Discrete EAS option (see “

Audio input/output channels” on page 2-18).

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Graphics Card’s DVI Connectors

RS-422 Connectors Intuition XG hardware option: Vx-RS422-e

The graphics card’s DVI connectors allow you to connect the Vertigo XG device to DVI monitor. The monitor is only required during the device’s initial configuration, so as to display Intuition XG’s desktop applications, including XG Dashboard.

Note that although there are two (2) DVI connectors, the Intuition XG can display to only one monitor. Therefore, it does matter which of the two connectors the monitor’s cable is connected to.

Use the adapter (below) if you would rather connect a VGA monitor.

The RS-422 connectors provide two control ports upon which the automation system’s serial cables are connected. It is through this connection that the automation system communicates and controls the Intuition XG using automation protocol commands.

The following represents the pinout assignments of the RS-422 connector:

Time Code Card Time Code Card option: VX-TC-e

The Time Code card allows you to lock the Intuition XG’s system clock to an external timecode. The Time Code card reads Longitudinal Time Code (LTC) from the signal present at the BNC connector.

The Time Code option ensures an accurate time stamp for system logs. Accurate time is also required for time-based on-air graphics (i.e. countdown clocks).

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SDI Video Card I/O Connector

Discrete Audio connectors

A breakout cable is used to connect the Video Card I/O connectors to the SDI video input/output cables and the reference I/O. See “

input/output channels” on page 2-17 for more information about the

Intuition XG’s video input/output channel connections.

Intuition XG hardware option: Vx-Audio-e

A breakout cable is used to connect the optional discrete audio card I/O connectors to the BNC audio input/output cables. See “Audio

input/output channels” on page 2-18 for more information about the

Vertigo XG’s discrete audio input/output channel connections.

Video

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Input Ports Pin Assignment Output Ports Pin Assignment

Power and Ground Pin Assignments

GPI Card Connector Intuition XG hardware option: Vx-GPI-8-e

The GPI card allows for control of the Intuition XG via GPI triggers. The card provides for up to 8 optically isolated GPI inputs and 8 reed relay GPI outputs.

Port A is an 8 bit input port connected to optically isolated inputs sensors. Each sensor can be used to interface a voltage and then sense whether the voltage is on or off.

The reed relays are well suited for low current applications. The relays are normally open, and will close when energized.

The following tables identify the pinout assignment for the GPI card’s input and output ports:

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Key (Output C)

Fill (Output A)

Media

Storage

RS-232

Relay Bypass A

SD/HD Channel 1

Input A

REF IN

GigE Media

Import

SD/HD Channel 1

Clip Player

Ancillary

Data

Compositor

Rendering A

DVE & Keyer

Genlock

Relay Bypass B

Processing

Controller

SD/HD Channel 1

(1 TB)

SD/HD Channel 2

Input B

Audio

Embedder

Fill (Output B)

Key (Output D)

SD/HD Channel 2

Virtual

Input

Switch

Audio

De-embedder

Rendering B DVE & Keyer

Compositor

Media

Storage

(1 TB)

Additional

RS-422

(Optional)

Legend

3U & Dual only

Dual only

Audio Mixer & Processor

AES IN

AES OUT

AES IN

AES OUT (channels 9-16)

(channels 1-8)

(ch. 1-4)

(ch. 5-8)

GPI-8 I/O

(Optional)

Audio

De-embedder

Audio

Embedder

Intuition XG’s signal path and rendering processes

Figure 2-5 features a block diagram of the inputs, outputs and internal rendering processes that are performed by the Intuition XG. Note that the block diagram illustrates the features and functionality of all three models of the Intuition XG. Features and components that are restricted to specific models are identified as such in the diagram or by the shading.

Figure 2-5. Block diagram of the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-XG-Dual-e

Additional information regarding the internal processing performed by the Intuition XG is provided in the following topics:

Video input/output channels” on page 2-17

• “

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• “Audio input/output channels” on page 2-18

• “Ancillary data processing” on page 2-19

• “Clip Player and media storage” on page 2-19

• “Graphics processing” on page 2-20

Video input/output channels

Video breakout cable

SDI IN A

SDI IN B

ANALOG REF IN

ANALOG REF LOOP OUT

SDI OUT A (Fill 1)

SDI OUT B (Fill 2)

SDI OUT C / KEY

SDI OUT D / KEY

H/W Bypass

Channel 1

Channel 2

SDI Video Card I/O Connector

LTC

SDI Video Card I/O Connector

Depending on the model, Intuition XG devices offer one or two video SD/HD input channels with one or two video SD/HD fill and key output channels. Figure 2-6 identifies and describes the Intuition XG video card’s input and output connections, including the hardware bypass.

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

and the following table

Pin/Channel Name Description

SDI IN A SDI IN A is the primary input channel connection.

SDI In B SDI IN B acts as a separate input channel on the Intuition-XG-Dual-e model.

ANALOG REF IN Analog Ref In is the input reference signal used by the Genlock hardware to

Figure 2-6. The Intuition XG video card’s input and output connections

synchronize the phase timing video and graphics processing.

ANALOG REF LOOP OUT

Analog Ref Out loops the signal that comes in through the Analog Ref In channel.

SDI OUT A SDI OUT A (Fill 1) is the primary output channel connection.

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