Configuration Guide
Vertigo XG
Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processor
M848-9302-500
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Document Identification
Title Vertigo XG Configuration Guide
Part number M848-9302-500
SW version Vertigo Suite v5.0
Revision History
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March 02, 2015 Vertigo Suite v5.0 SP1 release
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Vertigo XG’s standard and optional features.....................................................................................1-2
Vertigo XG system integration........................................................................................................... 1-4
Vertigo XG downstream and simulcast branding models .................................................................. 1-5
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware ............................................................................ 2-1
The Vertigo XG’s front panel components.........................................................................................2-2
The Vertigo XG’s rear panel components..........................................................................................2-4
Vertigo XG signal path and rendering processes .............................................................................. 2-9
Video input/output channels ....................................................................................................... 2-10
Audio input/output channels ....................................................................................................... 2-11
Ancillary data processing............................................................................................................ 2-12
Graphics processing ................................................................................................................... 2-12
Clip Player and media storage.................................................................................................... 2-13
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools...................................................................... 3-1
Vertigo XG’s desktop - device identification ...................................................................................... 3-2
Vertigo 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
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool.......................................... 4-1
Accessing and logging into the Vertigo XG Portal ............................................................................. 4-2
Overview of the Vertigo XG Portal’s menu commands...................................................................... 4-4
Remotely shutting down the Vertigo XG device ................................................................................ 4-6
Restarting the Vertigo XG device remotely........................................................................................ 4-7
Viewing the processes running on the Vertigo XG device ................................................................. 4-8
Configuring Vertigo XG’s network settings ........................................................................................ 4-9
Specifying the Vertigo XG device’s hostname................................................................................. 4-11
Specifying the Vertigo XG device’s Date & Time settings ............................................................... 4-12
Logging off of the Vertigo XG Portal................................................................................................ 4-13
Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software................................................. 5-1
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
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide TOC-1
Table of Contents
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
TOC-2 Vertigo XG Configuration Guide
1 INTRODUCTION
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.
The main purpose of this Configuration Guide is to provide practical reference and
procedural information on how to use the Vertigo XG’s desktop and remote configuration
applications to configure the Vertigo XG graphics processing system.
The following sections of this configuration guide describe the Vertigo XG’s features,
capabilities, and system integration:
• “Vertigo XG’s standard and optional features” on page 1-2
• “Vertigo XG system integration” on page 1-4
• “Simulcast downstream branding using the Vertigo XG” on page 1-6
Further chapters provide descriptions of the Vertigo XG’s hardware and software
components:
• “
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware” on page 2-1
• “Ver tigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools” on page 3-1
Most Vertigo XG devices are installed and configured by qualified network administrators or
Grass Valley’s Integration Specialists using the Vertigo XG Portal and Dashboard software
interfaces. While we do not recommend that users change the Vertigo XG’s settings, the
following chapters provide detailed descriptions of each of the Vertigo XG settings:
• “
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool” on page 4-1
• “Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software” on page 5-1
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 1-1
Introduction
Vertigo XG’s standard and optional features
The Vertigo XG is available in two (2) standard models:
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
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
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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. See “
page 2-6 for more information.
VX-Audio-e Audio processor
The Audio option allows you play out audio clips and voice-over tracks.
See “
Audio input/output channels” on page 2-11 for more information.
VX-EAS EAS Text Integration (EAS Plugin and EAS Software Panel)
High quality EAS text and audio can be played out with the Vertigo XG
processor, using templates which integrate channel branding graphics
for a consistent on-air presentation.
VX-GPI-8-e GPI card
The GPI card allows for control of the Vertigo XG via GPI triggers. The
card allows for up to 8 GPI in and 8 GPI out. See “
on page 2-8 for more information about the GPI card option.
VX-TC-e Time Code card
The Time Code card allows you to lock the Vertigo XG’s system clock to
an external timecode. See “
information about the Time Code option.
Time Code Card” on page 2-6 for more
RS-422 Connectors” on
GPI Card Connector”
VX-ClipPlayer Clip Player
The Clip Player is an internal codec package for playing out multi-format
video clips. See “
information about the Clip Player option.
VX-2TB-UPG 1 TB RAID10 Expansion option (2 x 1TB)
Increases the usable storage from 1TB to 2TB. See “
media storage” on page 2-13 for more information.
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 1-3
Clip Player and media storage” on page 2-13 for more
Clip Player and
Introduction
HD/SD SDI
HD/SD SDI
HD/SD SDI
Video & Audio
Router
Xstudio Xbuilder After Effects Plug-inPhotoshop, Premiere
or Final Cut
Graphics Preparation
Media Management
Centralized Asset Management
Program Video Input
Master Control
Automation controlled
3rd party Automation
Manual/Operator Controlled
Xplay RCP-BR
Graphics Branding & Playout
Vertigo XG system integration
Vertigo XG devices can be fully integrated with other system components to provide a
complete branding and playout solution. Figure 1-1
branding model, video and audio content can be brought into the Vertigo XG from a variety
of sources, while the graphics content is created and managed using the Vertigo Suite and
Xmedia Server. Vertigo XG devices can be fully controlled by third-party automation
systems, or manually controlled using Xplay, a Branding Panel or the Xpanel software
application.
demonstrates that in a downstream
Figure 1-1. Vertigo XG device branding and playout system integration
1-4 Vertigo XG Configuration Guide
Introduction
HD/SD SDI
HD/SD SDI
Video & Audio
Router
Master Control
Branded program on
output channel A
Branded program on
output channel B
Switchers
Branding and Playout
- DVEs
- Video clips
- Audio clips
- Multi-layer CG
- Multi-layer graphics
Coming next snipe with clip
Tickers and score overlays
Schedule board with clips
Junctions with live-squeeze backs and clips
Vertigo XG downstream and simulcast branding models
The Vertigo XG device can be used for single or dual channel downstream branding, which
allows for graphics inserts, downstream of video server or master control.
Figure 1-2 demonstrates a typical dual channel downstream branding setup, in which
graphics insertion occurs downstream of master control.
Figure 1-2. Downstream branding on two channels using the Vertigo XG
Figure 1-3
demonstrates the types of downstream branding graphics that can be achieved
using the Vertigo XG.
Figure 1-3. Examples of rich downstream branding using the Vertigo XG
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 1-5
Introduction
HD Program
SD Program
HD Input
SD Input
Down
Converter
Branded HD Program
Branded Down-converted
SD Program
Figure 1-4 demonstrates that the Vertigo XG supports the “pairing” of dual rendering
engines for simulcast applications. Using a signal control point to drive an HD and an SD
stream with independent graphics and branding, the Vertigo XG can playout graphics that
are optimized for HD and SD on each output channel.
Figure 1-4. Simulcast downstream branding using the Vertigo XG
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2 OVERVIEW OF THE VERTIGO XG’S
ARDWARE
H
Physically, the Vertigo XG is a 3RU rackmount rendering platform that incorporates redundant
fans, three power supplies, and 1 TB RAID1-enabled storage (optional 2 TB RAID10 expansion).
The Vertigo XG features easy frontal access to the SCSI drives and a control panel
featuring LEDs and buttons for system monitoring and operation (see page 2-2
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 2-4
XG’s rear panel components and connectors.
The following hardware options are also available to enhance the performance and
capabilities of the Vertigo XG:
• VX-RS422-e (2 port RS-422/485 card)
• VX-Audio-e (Discrete audio)
• VX-GPI-8-e (GPI card)
• VX-TC-e (Time Code card)
• VX-2TB-UPG (2 TB RAID10 expansion drive)
for more details about the Vertigo
for more
Chassis F
Power consumption AC input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-1
ORM: 3U rackmount chassis
EIGHT: 5.2” (132 mm)
H
W
IDTH: 17.7” (450 mm)
EPTH: 25.5” (648 mm)
D
Consumption: 4.05 - 1.73A
Power: 410 max.
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
POWER
CD/DVD ROM Drive
Hard Drives
Floppy
Drive
The Vertigo XG’s front panel components
The Vertigo 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 2-1 describes the function of each LED and
button.
Figure 2-1. The Vertigo XG’s front panel components
OWER FAILURE Indicates a power supply module has failed, which is accompanied by an
P
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.
VERHEAT / FAN FAIL When this red LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When it is constantly
O
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.
2-2 Vertigo XG Configuration Guide
Overview of the Vertigo 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.
P
This green LED should normally be illuminated when the system is in
operation.
RESET The Reset button reboots the system.
P
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.
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-3
Overview of the Vertigo 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
Connector
GPI Card Connector
(option)
Time Code
Card
LTC
IN
LTC
IN
The Vertigo XG’s rear panel components
The Vertigo XG’s rear panel features 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.).
The table following the figure 2-2 describes the function of each connector on the rear panel
of the Vertigo XG chassis.
Figure 2-2. The Vertigo 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 Vertigo XG device. These peripherals are
required during the device’s initial configuration, which involves using
the Vertigo 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 Vertigo XG device.
2-4 Vertigo XG Configuration Guide
Overview of the Vertigo 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 Vertigo 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 Vertigo XG using automation protocol commands.
Network Ethernet
Connectors
Audio I/O ports These six (6) audio I/O ports are not supported by the Vertigo XG since
The two (2) Network Ethernet connectors are teamed and allow you to
connect the Vertigo 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 Vertigo 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 fail, you will
have to manually move the cable to the other NIC.
external audio input and output is provided by the Discrete EAS option
Audio input/output channels” on page 2-11).
(see “
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-5
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
Graphics Card’s DVI
Connectors
RS-422 Connectors Vertigo 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 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 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 Vertigo 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 Vertigo 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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Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
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 2-10 for more information about the
Vertigo XG’s video input/output channel connections.
Vertigo 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 “
input/output channels” on page 2-11 for more information about the
Vertigo XG’s discrete audio input/output channel connections.
Video
Audio
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-7
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
Input Ports Pin Assignment Output Ports Pin Assignment
Power and Ground Pin Assignments
GPI Card Connector Vertigo XG hardware option: Vx-GPI-8-e
The GPI card allows for control of the Vertigo 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:
2-8 Vertigo XG Configuration Guide
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
Media
Storage
RS-232
Audio Mixer & Processor
Relay Bypass A
SD/HD Channel 1
Input A
AES IN A
REF IN
GigE Media
Import
SD/HD Channel 1
Output A
AES OUT A
Clip Player
Ancillary
Data
GPI-8 I/O
SD/HD Channel 2
Input B
SD/HD Channel 2
Output B
Compositor
Rendering A
DVE & Keyer
Audio
Embedder
Compositor
Virtual
Input
Switch
Genlock
AES IN B AES OUT B
Relay Bypass B
Processing
Controller
Audio
De-embedder
Audio
De-embedder
Rendering B
DVE & Keyer
(channels 1-16)
(channels 1-16)
(ch. 1-4)
(ch. 5-8)
Audio
Embedder
RS-422
(Optional)
XG-22-e model only
(Optional)
XG-22-e model only
Vertigo XG signal path and rendering processes
The Vertigo XG HD/SD graphics processor block diagram (figure 2-3) demonstrates that the
audio and video signals are brought into the Vertigo XG hardware, exposed to various
processing options, and then rendered for output.
To help you make more informed configuration decisions, the following sections describe
the signal path and processing options that performed by the Vertigo XG hardware and
software drivers.
Video input/output channels” on page 2-10
• “
• “Audio input/output channels” on page 2-11
• “Ancillary data processing” on page 2-12
• “Graphics processing” on page 2-12
• “Clip Player and media storage” on page 2-13
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-9
Figure 2-3. Block diagram of the dual channel Vertigo XG (VX-Vertigo-XG22-e)
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
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
Video breakout cable
H/W Bypass
H/W Bypass
Channel 1
Channel 2
LTC
IN
Video input/output channels
Depending on the model, Vertigo XG devices offer two (2) video SD/HD input channels with
one (1) or two (2) video SD/HD output channels. Figure 2-4
and describes the Vertigo XG video card’s input and output connections, including the
hardware bypass.
and the following table identifies
Figure 2-4. The Vertigo XG video card’s input and output connections
Pin/Channel Name Description
SDI IN A SDI IN A is the primary input channel connection.
SDI IN B SDI IN B can act as a separate input channel.
ANALOG REF IN Analog Ref In is the input reference signal used by the Genlock hardware to
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.
SDI OUT B SDI OUT B (Fill 2) is the second output channel in a dual-channel configuration.
No signal is present at this connection for single-channel configurations.
SDI OUT C / KEY SDI OUT C is the matching Key channel for SDI OUT A.
SDI OUT D / KEY SDI OUT D is the matching Key channel for SDI OUT B.
No signal is present at this connection for single-channel configurations.
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Audio input/output channels
Discrete audio breakout cable
AES IN 1/2
LTC
IN
AES IN 3/4
AES IN 5/6
AES IN 7/8
AES OUT 1/2
AES OUT 3/4
AES OUT 5/6
AES OUT 7/8
AES OUT 9/10
AES OUT 11/12
AES OUT 13/14
AES OUT 15/16
The Vertigo XG supports both embedded and discrete audio channels. Each video
input/output can contain up to 8 stereo pairs (16 channels) of embedded audio.
The number of discrete audio input/output channels depends on the number of physical
inputs available. For each physical input available there will be a discrete audio breakout
cable (see figure 2-5
8 BNC outputs. Each BNC connector represents 1 stereo pair (2 channels) of digital
AES/EBU audio. Therefore, each discrete audio breakout cable contains 4 stereo pairs
(8 channels) of input and 8 stereo pairs (16 channels) of output.
). Each discrete audio breakout cable contains 4 BNC inputs and
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
Figure 2-5. Vertigo XG’s discrete audio channels
When capturing audio, the Vertigo XG can capture embedded and discrete simultaneously,
however there are restrictions. The stereo pair cannot be captured from both sources at the
same time. For example, if only capturing pairs 1 & 2 from embedded, then pairs 1 & 2 are
not available from AES, but 3-8 are available.
The Vertigo XG performs one-to-one passthrough of audio. All captured audio will be
broadcast on the corresponding outputs. For example, if the first 2 stereo pairs of
embedded audio on SDI IN A are captured, then the signal will be output as the first 2 stereo
pairs of embedded audio on SDI OUT A and simultaneously on AES discrete outputs 1 & 2.
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-11
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
Ancillary data processing
The Vertigo XG reserves some hardware functionality for the extraction, processing, and
insertion of ancillary data into the output video signal, for example, Vertical Ancillary (VAnc)
data and Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) data.
The ancillary data space can be used as a transport mechanism for data to be extracted by
the Vertigo XG for triggering keyers, squeezes (DVEs) or other graphics events. Metadata
embedded upstream of the Vertigo XG is extracted and processed by the control application
to control these actions.
Graphics processing
The Vertigo XG is a multi-layered graphics engine that supports loading of multiple graphics
scenes on independently-controlled, dynamic layers. The number of layers to be controlled
is defined in the control application (Xplay, Xplay Pro, or Xpanel).
Figure 2-6. The Vertigo XG supports the production of multi-layered graphics
The engine supports a large number of graphics objects, including input video, images,
clips, cel animations, text, crawls, rolls, all within a single graphics layer. Graphics output is
created by positioning objects within a graphics scene using the authoring tool set, and
loading the scene onto the Vertigo XG.
Digital video effects (DVEs) are created, loaded, and controlled as standard graphics. The
video object supports a wide variety of integrated transitions, as well as a full animation
timeline to create custom moves.
The Vertigo XG supports hardware and software bypasses for video inputs in the case of
power loss and hardware or software failure.
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Clip Player and media storage
The Vertigo XG offers a video/audio clip player option (VX-ClipPlayer) that can output clips
simultaneously. It is ideal for the playout of full screen or partial screen clips, and the player
supports MPEG2 (I frame & Long GOP), MPEG-4 / H.264, DV25, DV50, DV100, IMX30,
IMX40, IMX50, MXF, GFX and AVI formats.
The Vertigo XG also offers expandable RAID 10 storage option, which increases the
devices storage capacity from 1 TB to 2 TB (VX-2TB-UPG). The following table
demonstrates that when the clip player is used with the expandable storage option, the
Vertigo XG allows for the storage of up to 400 hours of clips in multiple formats.
Clip storage with different storage options (hours)
Mbps
1 TB 2 TB
10 200 400
50 40 80
100 20 40
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 2-13
Overview of the Vertigo XG’s Hardware
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3 VERTIGO XG’S D ESKTOP APPLICATIONS
NOTE
& T
OOLS
Connecting a VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse to the Vertigo XG device’s rear panel
connectors (see page 2-4) allows you to view and interact with the Vertigo XG’s desktop
and software applications. Upon startup, the Vertigo XG automatically opens its desktop
applications, which are used for configuring and controlling the Vertigo XG device locally.
Once the device is properly configured, these applications are only needed for
maintenance. As such, the monitor, keyboard, and mouse can be disconnected.
The following sections describe the Vertigo XG’s desktop appearance, as well as the
various software applications or tools that the Vertigo XG makes available through its
desktop:
Vertigo XG’s desktop - device identification” on page 3-2
• “
• “Vertigo XG Control Panel and XG Dashboard” on page 3-3
• “Xplay - Playout control application” on page 3-5
• “Vertigo Command Shell” on page 3-10
• “Windows Explorer” on page 3-12
• “Embedded Xmedia Server Control Panel” on page 3-13
• “XPublish Agent Control Panel” on page 3-15
• “Data Server Control Panel” on page 3-16
Although it is not directly a Vertigo XG desktop application, the Vertigo XG Portal is another
software tool that is used to configure and monitor the state of the Vertigo XG device from
a remote workstation. See “
page 4-1 for more information.
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 3-1
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool” on
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
XG-Embedded
Xmedia Suite version: 5.0.XXX.0
Host Name: XG-Embedded
IP Address: 10.14.4.15
Boot Time: 11/15/2014 11:32 AM
Grass Valley, A Belden Brand
Support: +1.800.224.7882
techsupp@grassvalley.com
Vertigo XG’s desktop - device identification
To easily identify the active device, the Vertigo XG’s desktop features the Vertigo XG logo, as
well as identification information related specifically to the Vertigo XG device (figure 3-1
Specifically, the information presented are:
• The Vertigo Suite software version that the Vertigo XG device is currently running
• The host name given to the Vertigo XG device
• The IP Address currently assigned to the Vertigo XG device
• The date and time at which the Vertigo XG device was last started
• Technologies Technical Support contact information
).
Figure 3-1. The Vertigo XG’s desktop displays the device’s identification information
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Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Vertigo XG Control Panel and XG Dashboard
When the Vertigo XG is started, the Vertigo XG Control Panel is automatically opened on
the desktop (figure 3-2
quickly reference general information about the Vertigo XG device, as well as perform basic
tasks for operating the Vertigo XG like, loading a scene and launching the XG Dashboard
application.
The following tables provides descriptions of the commands and fields on the Vertigo XG’s
Control Panel:
ENERAL INFORMATION These read-only fields display information regarding the local host
G
). The Control Panel is a simple user interface that allows you to
Figure 3-2. The Vertigo XG’s Control Panel
computer that is being used to run/control the Vertigo XG device.
ACHINE NAME: Name of the host computer.
• M
• IP A
DDRESS: The IP address of the host computer.
• PORT: The port number that is dedicated to the Vertigo XG.
ATCHDOG: The Watchdog field on the Vertigo XG’s Control Panel
• W
displays a colored LED along with a brief description indicating its
status.
The possible states for the Vertigo XG’s Watchdog are:
REEN - not in bypass
• G
• YELLOW – bypass is active – nothing to render
ELLOW – bypass is active – user triggered
• Y
ED – bypass is active – other channel failed
• R
• RED – bypass is active – D3D error
ED – bypass is active – error
• R
REY – Disabled
• G
• GREY – Ignored
D
ISCONNECT button Promptly closes the connection between the Vertigo XG device and the
application that it was actively connected to.
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Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
FILE menu • Open - Launches the OPEN dialog box, allowing you to select and load
a scene to the Vertigo XG device. The directory that the Open dialog
box opens is set in the P
ENERAL page. The default directory location for Vertigo XG scenes
G
is F:\Scene. Please see “
UBLISH PATH parameter on Dashboard’s
XPublish Agent Control Panel” on page
3-15 for instructions about how to properly set the publish path
directories.
• Exit - Closes the Vertigo XG’s Control Panel window. See “
Windows
Explorer” on page 3-12 for instructions on how to reopen a Control
Panel if it was accidently closed.
V
IEW menu • Open Log File - Launches the device’s current log file in a text editor
(Notepad). Note that Logging must be enabled in Dashboard for this
menu command to work.
OOLS menu • Launch Dashboard - Opens the XG Dashboard, which is an
T
application that allows you to configure the settings and behavior of
Vertigo devices, including the Vertigo XG (see “
Dashboard -
Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software” on page 5-1).
• Identify - Displays the device’s identity data on its output. When
enabled, the machine name, IP address and command port are
displayed on the Vertigo XG’s output. Note that the identity
information appears on the output, even if on-air. Therefore, it should
be used for diagnostics and troubleshooting tasks only, and then
disabled.
ELP menu • About - Opens the About Vertigo XG window, which displays the
H
version of the Vertigo Suite software that is currently running on the
device.
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Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Xplay - Playout control application
When the Vertigo XG is started, the Xplay application automatically opens on the desktop
(figure 3-3
uses to control the playout of video and graphics on the Vertigo XG device. The master
control system/device and Xplay communicate with each other using industry standard
automation protocols.
The Xplay User Manual provides instructions and complete information regarding
configuring Xplay. Once Xplay is initially configured, you should not have to interact any
further with the Xplay application.
For general information, the following sections provide brief descriptions of the Xplay
components and/or settings that are relevant to the interaction of the Xplay with a master
control system or device:
• “
• “Automation Configuration” on page 3-8
• “Xplay’s Automation settings” on page 3-9
). Xplay is the playout control application that the master control system or device
Figure 3-3. Xplay
Device Manager” on page 3-6
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 3-5
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Device Manager
As the intermediary between the master control system and the Vertigo XG device, Xplay
must establish a connection directly with the Vertigo XG device. This connection is defined
by adding the Vertigo XG device to Xplay’s Device Manager (figure 3-4
Manager is accessed by selecting Xplay’s T
Figure 3-4. The Vertigo XG device is added to Xplay’s Device Manager
). The Device
OOLS>DEVICE MANAGER menu command.
Adding the device involves creating a device configuration profile, which contains the
following properties:
General tab
EVICE NAME, DEVICE ALIAS and DESCRIPTION
• D
• DEVICE TYPE: The device type for Vertigo XG devices must always be
ERTIGOXG.
V
• CONTROL IP: The network location (IP address, hostname, or localhost) of
the selected output device. The host must be available on the network.
ONTROL PORT: The networking port that serves as a channel for sending
• C
commands to and from the output device.
UBLISH IP: The network location (IP address, hostname, or localhost) of
• P
the selected output device. The host must be available on the network.
UBLISH PORT: The networking port that serves as a channel for publishing
• P
assets. Typically, this value is set to 15000.
Advanced tab
• C
LIP TEMPLATE, CEL TEMPLATE, IMAGE TEMPLATE: The name of the template
that is used to play out clips, cel animations, and/or images.
XTERNAL KEYER: This is an optional setting which allows you to configure the
• E
Vertigo XG to control a master control switcher (i.e. Imagestore 750) by
specifying the master control switcher in the E
XTERNAL KEYER property. Once
the External Keyer settings is applied, an LED for both the Vertigo XG and the
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Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
NOTE
external keyer device will appear in Xplay’s device view keyers that are
associated with the Vertigo XG (figure 3-5).
Figure 3-5. LEDs indicate the status of the Vertigo XG and its external keyer device
• P
UBLISH MASTER: Must be left empty.
The Device Manager also features a table (figure 3-6), which displays the number of device
keyers that can be controlled by Xplay. The number of keyers available is determined by
NUMBER OF DEVICES SETTING in Xplay’s GENERAL settings.
the
Figure 3-6. Xplay’s device keyer assignments in the Device Manager
Each device keyer in the table is associated to a device upon which the graphics will be
played out. A keyer number is also associated to each device keyer which determines the
layer level upon which the graphics will be displayed. If you add another device (HW or SW
CG) to the Device Manager, you can assign that device to the P
REVIEW DEVICE column as
a for live previewing of output.
Instructions and further information about adding devices to Xplay’s Device Manager are
provided in the Xplay User Manual.
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Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
NOTE
Automation Configuration
For the Vertigo XG to be controlled by an automation system, the Vertigo XG device must be
mapped to an automation protocol in Xplay’s Automation Configuration window (figure 3-7
Figure 3-7. Xplay Automation Configuration dialog box
The Vertigo XG device must be added to Xplay’s Device Manager prior to opening the
Automation Configuration window. See page 3-6 for more information about the Device
Manager.
).
To set or verify Xplay’s Automation Configuration settings:
1. In Xplay, select T
The XPLAY AUTOMATION CONFIGURATION window appears (figure 3-7).
2. Verify that the Vertigo XG device is displayed in the D
3. Verify that the Vertigo XG device is mapped to an appropriate protocol by expanding
the device’s heading in the D
Figure 3-8. The Vertigo XG’s Automation Configuration (mapping and properties)
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OOLS>AUTOMATION CONFIGURATION.
EVICE TO PROTOCOL MAPPINGS list.
EVICE TO PROTOCOL MAPPINGS list.
If the device is properly mapped to a protocol, simply click OK or CANCEL to close the
XPLAY AUTOMATION CONFIGURATION window.
However, if the device is not mapped to an automation protocol:
a. Select the A
DD PROTOCOL button next to the device.
b. Select a protocol from the drop-down list and press ENTER.
c. Verify and set the protocol’s properties.
d. Click OK.
Once the Automation Configuration is completed, an automation icon will appear in Xplay’s
Device Views (figure 3-9
) as a visual reminder that automation is configured to control the
device associated with that device keyer.
Figure 3-9. Automation icon in Xplay’s device view
Xplay’s Automation settings
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Xplay has a series of settings that define its behavior and functionality. Among these
settings are a series of A
UTOMATION settings, which are used when Xplay is used by an
automation system to control the Vertigo XG device.
Xplay’s Settings window is accessed by selecting the TOOLS>SETTINGS menu command.
While each of the Xplay and Automation settings are described in the XPLAY USER MANUAL,
it is worth noting that the TV FORMAT should match the TV format of the templates that you
build in Xstudio and the O
UTPUT RESOLUTION setting in the Vertigo XG’s Dashboard.
Figure 3-10. Ensure that Xplay’s TV Format setting and Dashboard’s Resolution setting are identical
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 3-9
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Vertigo Command Shell
When the Vertigo XG device is started, the VERTIGO COMMAND SHELL window (figure 3-11)
automatically opens on the desktop. The Vertigo Command Shell window allows you to
perform some basic command tasks like opening Windows Explorer and shutdown/reboot
the Vertigo XG device.
Figure 3-11. The Vertigo Command Shell Window
The following table identifies the commands that can be typed into the Vertigo Command
Shell and the actions that are performed:
H Provides a quick listing of the commands that can typed in the Vertigo
Command Shell (the same as listed below).
Explorer Opens Windows Explorer, which allows you to navigate through the
Vertigo XG device’s drive directories. See “
3-12 for more information of when to use Windows Explorer on the
Vertigo XG device.
Windows Explorer” on page
taskmgr Opens the Windows Task Manager, which allows you to monitor the
status and performance of the Vertigo XG device, as well as its applications
and processes.
shutdown -f -s t
0.... -t
reboot Restarts the Vertigo XG device and its applications.
XMS Opens the Xmedia Server Control Panel.
XPA Opens the Xpublish Agent Control Panel.
XDS Opens the Data Server Control Panel.
SQL Opens SQL Management Studio Express.
RAID Opens the Intel RAID management software.
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Closes the Vertigo XG applications and powers off the Vertigo XG device.
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Reopening the Vertigo Command Shell window
If ever the Vertigo Command Shell window is closed by accident, you can reopen the
window by performing the following procedure:
1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC
The Windows Task Manager opens.
2. Select the F
The C
3. Type cmd in the O
4. The V
ILE>NEW TASK (RUN...) command.
REATE NEW TASK dialog box appears.
PEN text box and click OK.
ERTIGO COMMAND SHELL window opens on the desktop.
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Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Windows Explorer
Since Vertigo XG’s desktop does not contain any icons or shortcuts, therefore you may
need to access Windows Explorer (figure 3-12
Figure 3-12. Windows Explorer
When Windows Explorer is open, you can type the following system shortcuts in the
address bar to access directories relevant to Vertigo XG and its applications:
) to navigate through your system.
%vxm% A shortcut to the directory that contains the LOGS folder, which contains the Vertigo log
files. See page 5-29
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\VertigoXmedia\Logs
%vxapps% A shortcut to the Vertigo Apps directory, which contains files related to the Vertigo Suite
applications.
C:\Program Files\VertigoXmedia\Apps
c:\Vertigo Opens the directory that contains shortcuts to the executable file for the Vertigo XG
Control Panel and Xplay application.
If you accidently close the Xplay window or the Vertigo XG Control Panel on the
desktop, you can use this directory to access the shortcuts and restart the applications.
You can also use Windows Explorer to navigate to the Windows C
which contains three (3) important Vertigo applications:
ERTIGOXMEDIA XMEDIASERVER - “Embedded Xmedia Server Control Panel” on page 3-13
• V
• VERTIGOXMEDIA XPUBLISHAGENT - “XPublish Agent Control Panel” on page 3-15
• VERTIGOXMEDIA DATA SERVER - “Data Server Control Panel” on page 3-16
for more information about logging.
ONTROL PANEL directory,
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Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
NOTE
Embedded Xmedia Server Control Panel
The Vertigo XG contains an Embedded Xmedia Server (EXMS), which acts as a local asset
database, as well as offering various services to the Vertigo XG.
The user interface for configuring and controlling the Embedded Xmedia Server is the
E
MBEDDED XMEDIA SERVER (EXMS) CONTROL PANEL. The EXMS Control Panel features
eleven (11) tabbed pages that contain parameters and settings related to the configuration
and functioning of the Embedded Xmedia Server.
To open the EXMS Control Panel window, open Windows Explorer (see page 3-12
navigate to C
Since all of the Vertigo applications are running locally on the Vertigo XG (e.g. Xplay), they
connect to the EXMS by specifying localhost as their XMEDIA SERVER IP ADDRESS.
The following table describes a sampling of the EXMS Control Panels tabbed pages, which
are of particular interest when configuring Vertigo XG devices:
ONTROL PANEL>VERTIGOXMEDIA XMEDIA SERVER.
General
ENERAL page provides a quick view of the EXMS’s product
The G
information like version and paths for the executable and working
folder.
The DIRECTORIES CONFIGURATION properties allow you to specify and
view the Embedded Xmedia Server’s communication port and the full
directory paths where the EXMS stores or retrieves information from.
The Authorization Manager Configuration section allows you to
configure, enable, or disable the Vertigo Suite’s User Rights
Management.
) and
Service Control
In most cases, the EXMS service is set to automatically launch and
run in the background when the Vertigo XG is powered up.
At times, the service may need to be stopped and restarted, either
manually or as the result of a failure in the system. Therefore, the
EXMS Control Panel’s Service Control page provides you with
buttons and settings for stopping and restarting the EXMS service.
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 3-13
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Publishing
The EXMS facilitates the publishing of assets from a central or standalone Xmedia Server to the device using server propagation
operations (XMS > EXMS > XPublishAgent > device).
The Publishing page contains the following parameters:
• C
stand-alone Xmedia Server device that the EXMS will be
receiving the assets from.
NSTA-PUBLISH DEVICE ENABLE: This setting is enabled by default
• I
on Vertigo XG devices to ensure the publishing of assets from
the central XMS to the Vertigo XG device.
• R
Publish Request list to be populated with the current publish
queue items when the EXMS service is started.
OxSox
The O
XG devices, which makes the Oxsox protocol available for legacy
Oxtel media browsers to browse/push assets (IMM or PresStation).
• E
• INCOMING CONNECTIONS PORT: The port (5001) that the EXMS
dedicates for communicating with the OxSox softwares.
• E
EXMS to reflect all of the assets in its database regardless of
category as a flat list, thereby emulating the Vertigo and
ImageStore. When disabled, the EXMS only reflects the assets
stored in the asset type root categories.
ENTRAL XMS IP OVERRIDE: The IP address of the central or
ELOAD PUBLISH QUEUE ON STARTUP: This setting allows the
XSOX SERVER SETTINGS are enabled by default on all Vertigo
NABLE OXSOX: Enabled by default on Vertigo XG devices.
NABLE ALL CATEGORIES: Enabling all categories allows the
XFTP
The XFTP service allows assets to be moved from the central of
stand-alone Xmedia Server to the EXMS without a direct TCP
connection. The technique involves first publishing the assets to an
FTP device. Then the content can be ingested from the FTP device
onto the EXMS. Throughout this procedure, the assetIDs,
categorization and other metadata are completely preserved
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XPublish Agent Control Panel
Assets are moved from the central Xmedia Server to the Vertigo XG device in a process
referred to as publishing. The XPublish Agent (XPA) is a special service on the Vertigo XG
device, which is responsible for receiving and processing the publish requests and making
the media available to the Vertigo XG.
To open the XPublish Agent Control Panel window, open Windows Explorer (see page
3-12) and navigate to CONTROL PANEL>VERTIGOXMEDIA XPUBLISHAGENT.
The XPA service’s B
Vertigo XG device. Figure 3-13
P
UBLISH PATH setting on the XG Dashboard, which determines where the Vertigo XG
rendering engine expects to find the assets on the central Xmedia Server. The default
directory for Vertigo XG devices is F:\Scene, on both the XPublish Agent and Dashboard.
It is recommended that you verify that these settings match.
ASE PATH setting controls where media is stored on the recipient
demonstrates that the BASE PATH setting must match the
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Figure 3-13. The XPA’s Base Path and Dashboard’s Publish Path settings must be identical
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 3-15
Vertigo XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools
Data Server Control Panel
The Data Server is a service that runs in the background on the Embedded Xmedia Server
and is responsible for managing data coming from various feeds by providing live updates
of data values when requested, and distributing the data to the appropriate recipients.
The D
ATA SERVER CONTROL PANEL (VertigoXmedia Data Server Option window) is the user
interface that is used to configure and control the Data Server service (figure 3-14
open the Data Server Control Panel by opening Windows Explorer (see page 3-12
navigating to C
ONTROL PANEL>VERTIGOXMEDIA DATA SERVER.
). You can
) and
Figure 3-14. The Data Server Control Panel
The Data Server Control Panel features three (3) tabbed pages that contain parameters for
configuring the connection, metadata, and logging options, as well as stopping and starting
the Data Server service.
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4 VERTIGO XG PORTAL - VERTIGO XG’S
EMOTE CONFIGURATION TOOL
R
The VERTIGO XG PORTAL (figure 4-1) is a web server interface that provides you with remote
access to information about a specific Vertigo XG device’s settings and operation. You can
also use the Vertigo XG Portal to perform some basic configuration and control tasks, like
change the network settings or shutdown/restart the device.
Figure 4-1. The Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s remote configuration tool
The following sections describe the Vertigo XG Portal’s features, as well as how to use the
Portal’s menu commands to interact with the Vertigo XG device:
Accessing and logging into the Vertigo XG Portal” on page 4-2
• “
• “Overview of the Vertigo XG Portal’s menu commands” on page 4-4
• “Remotely shutting down the Vertigo XG device” on page 4-6
• “Restarting the Vertigo XG device remotely” on page 4-7
• “Viewing the processes running on the Vertigo XG device” on page 4-8
• “Configuring Vertigo XG’s network settings” on page 4-9
• “Specifying the Vertigo XG device’s hostname” on page 4-11
• “Specifying the Vertigo XG device’s Date & Time settings” on page 4-12
• “Logging off of the Vertigo XG Portal” on page 4-13
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 4-1
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
NOTE
Accessing and logging into the Vertigo XG Portal
Once the Vertigo XG device is running and is properly connected to the LAN, you can
access the Vertigo XG Portal from any client workstation that is connected to the network
using a standard graphical web browser, like Internet Explorer.
As a prerequisite to using the Vertigo XG Portal, you must know that Vertigo XG devices IP
address. Contact your network administrator for the device’s IP address, or take note of it
from the Vertigo XG Control Panel (see page 3-3).
To access and log into the Vertigo XG Portal:
1. Open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) on a client workstation that is connected
to the same local network as the Vertigo XG device.
2. Type the IP address or hostname of the Vertigo XG device into the address bar of the
web browser (e.g. http://10.14.3.48) and press E
The Vertigo XG Portal’s L
OGIN page appears (figure 4-2).
NTER.
Figure 4-2. The Vertigo XG Portal’s Login page
If the Vertigo XG Portal’s LOGIN page does not appear, verify the IP address in the web
browser’s address bar for typographical errors. Other reasons that it might not appear are
that the Vertigo XG device is not running, that it is not properly connected to the network,
or the network is down.
3. Log into the application by typing vertigo in the P
L
OGIN button.
ERTIGO XG PORTAL Home page appears (figure 4-3).
The V
Figure 4-3. The Vertigo XG Portal’s Home page
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ASSWORD text box and clicking the
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
4. Choose from among the menu bar to perform the various functions. See page 4-4 for
descriptions of each of the menu commands.
Please ensure that you log out when you are finished to prevent any unauthorized access
to these configuration pages. See page 4-13 for instructions on how to log off.
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 4-3
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
Overview of the Vertigo XG Portal’s menu commands
With the exception of the LOGIN page, the VERTIGO XG PORTAL always features a menu bar
in the top banner that allows you to navigate throughout the application (figure 4-4
Figure 4-4. Vertigo XG Portal’s menu bar
The five(5) menus at the top of the Vertigo XG Portal provide access to commands and/or
actions that allow you to view information about the device, configure settings, and/or
perform some basic control actions. The following list identifies the function of each of the
menus and their associated commands:
Home Returns the Vertigo XG Portal immediately to its home page, which
displays the following information:
OFTWARE VERSION: The version of the Vertigo Suite that the device
•S
is currently running.
OST NAME: The host name that is currently assigned to the
• H
Vertigo XG device. To change to host name, select
SETUP>HOSTNAME SETUP from the menu bar.
• IP A
DDRESS: The IP Address that is currently assigned to the Vertigo
XG device. To change to IP Address, select SETUP>NETWORK SETUP
from the menu bar (see page 4-9
for more information).
).
Maintenance The M
AINTENANCE menu features the following commands that allow you
to perform a soft shutdown or restart the Vertigo XG device remotely.
YSTEM RESTART: Allows you to restart the Vertigo XG remotely from
• S
for more information.
for more information.
for more
• S
Diagnostics The D
• R
a workstation. See page 4-7
YSTEM SHUTDOWN: Allows you to shutdown the Vertigo XG remotely
from a workstation. See page 4-6
IAGNOSTICS menu features the following commands:
UNNING PROCESSES: Allows you to view a listing of the processes
currently running on the Vertigo XG device. See page 4-8
information.
IAGNOSTIC ZIP FILE: Gathers log files, configuration files and registry
• D
settings that are related to the device. This data is a zipped into a file,
which can be saved or viewed immediately.
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Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
Setup The SETUP menu features the following commands that allow you to edit
the Vertigo XG device’s current network, host name, and Date/Time
settings using a remote workstation.
ETWORK SETUP: Allows you to configure the network settings of the
• N
Vertigo XG device, including the IP A
EFAULT GATEWAY. See page 4-9 for more information.
D
OSTNAME SETUP: Allows you to assign a new host name for the
• H
Vertigo XG device. See page 4-11
IME SETUP: Allows you to configure the date and time (clock)
• T
belonging to the Vertigo XG device. See page 4-12
DDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and
for more information.
for more
information.
Logout Immediately logs you off from the current session and returns the Vertigo
XG Portal to the Login page. See page 4-13
for more information.
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 4-5
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
Remotely shutting down the Vertigo XG device
The Vertigo XG Portal allows you to shutdown of the Vertigo XG device from a remote
workstation using the M
To shutdown the Vertigo XG device using the Vertigo XG Portal:
1. Log into the Vertigo XG’s Portal (see page 4-2
2. Select the M
The Portal’s S
Figure 4-5. The Vertigo XG Portal’s System Shutdown page
AINTENANCE menu’s SHUTDOWN SYSTEM command.
).
AINTENANCE>SYSTEM SHUTDOWN command.
YSTEM SHUTDOWN page appears (figure 4-5).
3. Click the S
A window appears asking you to confirm that you want to shut down the device.
4. Click OK to shut down the device, or click C
The Vertigo XG device must be running for the Vertigo XG Portal to be available. Therefore,
once the Vertigo XG device is shutdown, you can no longer use the Vertigo XG Portal to
configure or restart the device.
HUTDOWN button to shut down the Vertigo XG device.
ANCEL to keep the device running.
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Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
Restarting the Vertigo XG device remotely
The Vertigo XG Portal allows you to restart an actively running Vertigo XG device from a
remote workstation using the R
The Vertigo XG device must be operating for the Vertigo XG Portal to be available.
Therefore, once the Vertigo XG device is shutdown, you can no longer use the Vertigo XG
Portal to configure or restart the device.
To restart the Vertigo XG device using the Vertigo XG Portal:
1. Log into the Vertigo XG’s Portal (see page 4-2
2. Select the M
The Portal’s S
AINTENANCE>SYSTEM RESTART command.
YSTEM RESTART page appears (figure 4-6).
Figure 4-6. The Vertigo XG Portal’s System Restart page
ESTART SYSTEM command in the MAINTENANCE menu.
).
3. Click the RESTART button to restart down the Vertigo XG device.
A window appears asking you to confirm that you want to restart the device.
Click OK to restart the device.
The Portal immediately returns to the Intuition XG Portal’s L
Give the machine sufficient time to complete the reboot process and then log back into
the system (see page 4-2
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide 4-7
).
OGIN page.
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
Viewing the processes running on the Vertigo XG device
The Vertigo XG Portal allows you to view and monitor (in real time), a comprehensive list of
the processes that are currently running on the Vertigo XG device (figure 4-7
P
ROCESSES tab in the Windows Task Manager, the Portal’s Processes page reports and
measures each process’ status and performance.
The Portal’s PROCESSES list is read-only and is intended for consultation purposes only. You
cannot interact in any way with the list of processes from this interface. If you need to
interact with a process (i.e. end a process), you must...
). Like the
Figure 4-7. The Vertigo XG Portal’s Processes page
To view a list of the processes currently running on the Vertigo XG device:
1. Log into the Vertigo XG’s Portal (see page 4-2
2. Select the D
IAGNOSTICS>RUNNING PROCESSES command.
).
The Portal’s PROCESSES page appears (figure 4-7) and lists all of the processes that
are currently running on the Vertigo XG device. Each process is list in a table that
contains the following column categories, which report back information in real-time:
MAGE NAME The name of the process.
I
PID Process Identifier: A unique number assigned to the process to help identify it
while it runs.
EM USAGE The amount of main memory, in kilobytes, used by the process.
M
U
SER NAME The user account under which the process is running.
CPU T
IME The total processor time, in seconds, used by the process since it was started.
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Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
Configuring Vertigo XG’s network settings
The Vertigo XG Portal allows you to conveniently configure the Vertigo XG device’s network
settings from a remote workstation. The Portal’s N
change the following settings: IP A
We recommend that a static IP address be assigned to the Vertigo XG device when it is
originally installed and configured. In some cases, however, the Vertigo XG device may
have been originally configured using DHCP. If so, the Network Setup page will display the
following warning:
This Vertigo XG is currently configured to obtain IP addresses
automatically using DHCP. Using DHCP is not recommended.
Since using DHCP is not recommended, we ask that you enter a new IP address on the
Network Setup page, which will immediately assign a static IP Address to the Vertigo XG
device.
Changing the IP address will require that you reconfigure the Device settings for this Vertigo
XG device on the central Xmedia Server.
To change the Vertigo XG device’s network settings:
1. Log into the Vertigo XG’s Portal (see page 4-2).
2. Select the S
The Portal’s NETWORK SETUP page appears (figure 4-8).
ETUP>NETWORK SETUP command.
DDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT GATEWAY.
ETWORK SETUP page allows you to
Figure 4-8. The Vertigo XG Portal’s Network Setup page
3. To change the IP A
new value in the corresponding text box.
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DDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and/or DEFAULT GATEWAY values, type the
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
4. Click the APPLY button.
A window appears asking you to confirm that you want to change the IP Address.
5. Click OK to apply the new IP Address, or click C
The Vertigo XG device does not have to be restarted for these settings to be applied.
However, the next time you access the Vertigo XG Portal, you will use the new IP Address
in the web browser’s address bar.
ANCEL to keep the previous hostname.
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Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
Specifying the Vertigo XG device’s hostname
The Vertigo XG Portal allows you to conveniently change the Vertigo XG device’s hostname
from a remote workstation.
Changing the hostname requires that the Vertigo XG device be immediately restarted for
the change to be applied.
To change the Vertigo XG device’s hostname:
1. Log into the Vertigo XG’s Portal (see page 4-2
2. Select the S
The Portal’s HOSTNAME SETUP page appears with the current hostname value
displayed in the Hostname text box (figure 4-8
ETUP>HOSTNAME SETUP command.
).
).
Figure 4-9. The Vertigo XG Portal’s Hostname Setup page
3. Type the new hostname in the text box and click the A
A window appears asking you to confirm that you want to change the hostname.
4. Click OK to apply the new hostname. The Vertigo XG device will now automatically
perform a restart.
Or,
ANCEL to keep the previous hostname.
Click C
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PPLY button.
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
NOTE
Specifying the Vertigo XG device’s Date & Time settings
The Vertigo XG Portal allows you to conveniently change the Vertigo XG device’s date and
time settings.
Any change to the TIME setting will not take effect if a timecode card is installed.
To change the Vertigo XG device’s Date and/or Time settings:
1. Log into the Vertigo XG’s Portal (see page 4-2
2. Select the SETUP>TIME SETUP command.
The Portal’s T
information: D
IME SETUP page appears and displays the following fields and
ATE, TIME, and CURRENT TIME (figure 4-10).
).
Figure 4-10. The Vertigo XG Portal’s Time Setup page
3. Use the drop-down lists in the D
values.
4. Click the A
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PPLY button.
ATE and TIME fields to select the new date and time
Vertigo XG Portal - Vertigo XG’s Remote Configuration Tool
Logging off of the Vertigo XG Portal
To prevent any unauthorized access to the Vertigo XG Portal’s configuration pages, we
highly recommend that you log out when you are finished your session.
To log out of the Vertigo XG Portal:
• Click the LOGOUT menu command.
The Vertigo XG Portal immediately returns to its L
been terminated.
OGIN page and your session has securely
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5 DASHBOARD - VERTIGO XG’S LOCAL
NOTE
ONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
C
Dashboard is an application that allows you to configure the settings and behavior of the
Vertigo hardware devices (Intuition XG or Vertigo XG) and software CG that are currently
running on your network. The Dashboard application simplifies the configuration process by
offering a series of pages containing the parameters that control how video and audio is
rendered and output.
Figure 5-1. The Dashboard Window
Most Vertigo XG devices are installed and configured by qualified network administrators or
Grass Valley’s Integration Specialists using the Dashboard software interface. Changing
these settings may result in undesirable behaviors or hinder the performance of the
Vertigo XG device. Therefore, we recommend caution should you change any of the Vertigo
XG settings.
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
NOTE
The following topics aim to further explain the function of Dashboard, as well as familiarize
you with the various parts of Dashboard’s interface:
• “
About the Dashboard” on page 5-3
• “Starting Dashboard” on page 5-4
• “An overview of the Dashboard’s interface components” on page 5-5
• “Dashboard’s menus and buttons” on page 5-6
• “Device List” on page 5-8
• “Device Profile page” on page 5-15
• “Device Settings tabs and configuration pages” on page 5-17
• “Device Discovery Tool” on page 5-11
• “Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box” on page 5-43
Dashboard is a common interface that is used to configure Intuition XG, Vertigo XG, and
software CG devices.
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About the Dashboard
Dashboard is an application that allows you to modify the settings and behavior of Vertigo
devices.
One of the first things that Dashboard does is perform a device discovery, which searches
your local machine and/or your network for all active Vertigo devices (i.e. Vertigo XG,
Vertigo XG) and then lists them on Dashboard’s Device List. Using the Device Discovery Tool,
Dashboard allows you to configure the device discovery’s search parameters resulting in a
more focused search for a particular device, or a broader search to reveal more devices. See
Device Discovery Tool” on page 5-11 for more details.
“
Once the devices are listed and active in the device table, you can select a device from the
list to display to view and configure the device’s settings. Dashboard can display a device’s
settings in two (2) modes: S
When the S
settings are displayed on the Device Profile page
be useful to identify the device’s configuration, as well as for troubleshooting problems.
Changing the SETTING MODE from SIMPLE to ADVANCED replaces the device’s profile
information with a series of settings tabs that provide access to the device’s configuration
pages. Each of the eight (8) configuration tabs exposes the parameters and settings for the
selected device.
A description of each page and their parameters/settings is provided in “Device Settings tabs
and configuration pages” on page 5-17. These descriptions generally state what the
parameter is and informs you of what should be taken into consideration when changing the
default settings.
Selecting the various pages allows you to edit the device’s settings to build your desired
configuration. You can apply the changes immediately to the device (see “Device settings
buttons” on page 5-18). Note that some settings required the device to be restarted in
Dashboard’s Device List for the changes to be applied (see “Restarting a device in the device
list” on page 5-10).
ETTING MODE is set to SIMPLE, a selection of the device’s properties and important
IMPLE or ADVANCED.
Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
below the Device List. This information can
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Starting Dashboard
The Dashboard application can be started by selecting the TOOLS>LAUNCH DASHBOARD
command on the Vertigo XG device’s Control Panel.
Figure 5-2. Select the TOOLS>LAUNCH DASHBOARD command to start the Dashboard
Alternatively, the Dashboard application can also be started independently by navigating
through Windows Explorer to the Dashboard.exe file that is stored in the following directory
on the host computer: C:\Program Files\VertigoXmedia\Apps\. See page 3-12 for a
shortcut to the Apps folder.
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Menus
Device List
Buttons
Modes
Tabs
Device settings
buttons
Configuration
page
An overview of the Dashboard’s interface components
Dashboard is a graphical interface that consists of a series of tabbed pages containing the
parameters and settings for the Vertigo devices on the network.
Figure 5-2 and the following sections describe the various components that make up
Dashboard’s interface:
Dashboard’s menus and buttons” on page 5-6
• “
• “Device List” on page 5-8
• “Device Discovery Tool” on page 5-11
• “Device Profile page” on page 5-15
• “Device Settings tabs and configuration pages” on page 5-17
• “Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box” on page 5-43
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Figure 5-3. Dashboard window components
Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Dashboard’s menus and buttons
The following tables describe the actions that are performed by Dashboard’s menu
commands and buttons:
ILE MENU • LOAD DEVICE LIST : Clears the Device List and repopulates it using
F
the saved list of devices stored on disk from a previous session.
When Dashboard starts up, it automatically performs a load to populate
the device list. If the saved device list is empty, Dashboard performs a
scan to detect any new devices. Note that this is the same type of scan
action as clicking the refresh button.
AVE DEVICE L IST : Saves all the devices already in the Device List
• S
to a file on the disk, so that Dashboard avoids having to detect devices
every time it is run. See also the EXIT command and “AUTO-SAVE
DEVICE LIST ON EXIT” on page 5-12.
XIT: Closes the Dashboard application.
• E
The first time you exit Dashboard, the A
appears before the application closes and asks you if you want to
automatically save the device list. Click Y
close Dashboard, or NO to simply close Dashboard.
During subsequent exits the Auto-Save on Exit dialog box will not
appear. If you would like to save the device list, however, you can use
the File menu’s “S
AVE DEVICE LIST” command, or select “SAVE LIST ON
EXIT” on the Device Discovery Tool.
UTO-SAVE ON EXIT dialog box
ES to save the device list and
D
EVICE MENU • REFRESH DEVICE LIST : Updates the Device List by launching a
search for available Vertigo devices using the Device Discovery
settings specified in the Device Discovery Tool dialog box.
ESTART DEVICE: Restarts the Vertigo device that is selected in the
• R
Device List. The device may need to be restarted to have certain
settings take effect when you are configuring the device. When these
settings are changed, Dashboard automatically prompts you with a
dialog box asking if you want to restart the device immediately when the
settings are changed. If you would rather restart the device at a later
time, refuse Dashboard’s request and use the Restart Device command
later when you are ready to restart the device.
ONITOR DEVICE STATUS : When selected, it will query all the devices in
• M
the Device List to see if the status has changed. For example, active
devices have become inactive, or inactive devices have become active.
Note that the interval between polling can be changed using the
EFRESH RATE parameter on Device Discovery Tool.
R
DENTIFY DEVICE OUTPUT: When enabled, the machine name, IP
• I
address and command port are displayed on the Vertigo XG’s output.
Since the identity information appears on the output, even if on-air, it
should only be used for diagnostics and troubleshooting tasks.
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
TOOLS MENU SETTINGS > DEVICE DISCOVERY: Opens the Device Discovery Tool, which is
used to set the method that will be used to detect available devices, whether
they are local or remote (on the network).
ELP MENU Opens the ABOUT XG DASHBOARD dialog box, which displays the
H
Dashboard product information, including the version number.
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Device List
The Device List identifies the Vertigo devices that were found on the host machine (local)
and/or on the network when a device discovery search is performed.
Depending upon which S
Profile page or the configuration pages for the selected device.
The following table provides a description for each of the columns in the Device List and the
topics listed below describe the tasks that you can perform using the Device List.
Loading and refreshing the device list” on page 5-9
• “
• “Saving the device list” on page 5-9
• “Restarting a device in the device list” on page 5-10
• “Monitoring the status of a device” on page 5-10
• “Removing a device from the device list” on page 5-10
OUTPUT CHANNEL Displays the name of the output channel for the Vertigo device. Typically, this is
OST NAME Displays the name of the host computer.
H
ETTINGS MODE is selected, Dashboard displays either the Device
A or B.
Note: If the device is a Vertigo software CG, this field always displays “SWCG”
as the output channel.
A green or red light is displayed next to the output channel name, which
indicates the state of the device.
The green light indicates that the device is active, connected to Dashboard, and
ready to accept commands.
The red light indicates that the device is not active and no connection has been
established by Dashboard. Therefore, you need to start the device and connect
it to Dashboard through the host computer or the network.
IP Displays the IP address of the device.
OUTPUT RESOLUTION Displays the setting of the output rendering resolution as specified on the
device’s Device Profile page
ESCRIPTION Displays whether the device is a Software CG (Software-based rendering and
D
preview application) or a hardware XG (hardware-based renderer and
production device). Also, displays connection error messages (e.g. Failed to
Open Socket).
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or the Resolution page.
Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Loading and refreshing the device list
The mechanism used to find and list devices on Dashboard ‘s Device List is a tool called
the Device Discovery Tool
to select between two methods of searching for Vertigo devices: automatic or manual.
Upon starting, Dashboard automatically begins a device discovery to locate the available
Vertigo devices and then lists them on the Dashboard’s Device List.
You can set the method used during the device discovery anytime, by accessing the Device
Discovery tool from Dashboard’s T
Use the Device menu’s R
update the device list at anytime. This action starts a device discovery that scans the local
machine and/or network and updates the status of the devices already listed and adds any
newly found devices.
Devices that are actively connected and ready to be used with Dashboard are indicated in
the Device List with a green light next to their name, while inactive devices have a red light.
When a device discovery is performed and the list is refreshed, the status of the listed
devices is also updated. An inactive device means that it is not in communication with
Dashboard, perhaps because the device is turned off, it has crashed, or the network is
down. If the device has crashed, you can restart it using Dashboard’s R
command (see “Restarting a device in the device list” on page 5-10). When the device is
active again, performing a refresh of the device list will return its status to a green light.
. As described on page 5-11, the Device Discovery tool allows you
OOLS>SETTINGS menu (see page 5-11 for instructions).
EFRESH DEVICE LIST command, or the REFRESH button , to
ESTART DEVICE
Saving the device list
Upon starting, Dashboard automatically begins a device discovery to locate the available
Vertigo devices and then lists them on the Dashboard’s Device List. This initial device list
can be saved, so that the next time Dashboard performs a device discovery (refresh), it only
has to update the status of the listed devices rather than searching for them again.
Use the File menu’s SAVE DEVICE LIST command, or the SAVE button, to save the device
list. If you do not save the device list before exiting Dashboard, the application asks you if
you would like to save the device list before exiting. This prompt only happens the first time
you exit Dashboard after installation.
As an alternative to manually saving the device list, you can use the Device Discovery tool’s
UTO-SAVE DEVICE LIST ON EXIT parameter to automatically save the device list when you
A
exit the Dashboard application.
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Restarting a device in the device list
During configuration, there are some device parameters that require that the Vertigo device
to be restarted before the new settings can take effect. When these settings are changed,
Dashboard automatically prompts you with a dialog box asking if you want to restart the
device immediately. If you would rather restart the device at a later time, decline
Dashboard’s request and use the Device menu’s R
ready to restart the device.
Another use for the Restart Device command is to re-activate a device from the Device List
that has become inactive (red light) because the device crashed. The R
command performs a remote restart of the device, which may resolve the issue and return
the device to an active state (green light) after performing a refresh of the device list.
Monitoring the status of a device
The status of a Vertigo device is reported in the Device List by a green (active) or red
(inactive) light next to its name. You can monitor the status of a device by activating the
Device menu’s MONITOR DEVICE STATUS command, which uses the REFRESH RATE setting
on the Device Discovery tool to determine at what frequency to update the device’s status
on the device list.
To monitor the status of a Vertigo device listed in the Dashboard Device List:
1. Select the device in the Device List.
2. Launch the Device Discover tool by selecting T
3. Set the Device Monitoring’s Refresh Rate parameter to the desired frequency interval.
For example, a setting of 10, checks the status every 10 seconds.
4. Click OK.
5. Select the M
ONITOR DEVICE STATUS command in the DEVICE menu.
ESTART DEVICE command when you are
ESTART DEVICE
OOLS >SETTINGS >DEVICE DISCOVERY.
Removing a device from the device list
If the device list has previously been saved, it will list all of the Vertigo devices found and
updated from the previous device discovery, including Vertigo devices that are active,
inactive, local, and/or networked.
There may be times when you want to limit the devices displayed in the device list to a
particular few. If this is the case, you can tailor the device list by removing any unwanted
devices from the device list.
To remove a device from the device list:
1. Right-click on the device in the device list that you want to remove.
2. Select the R
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EMOVE DEVICE command.
Device Discovery Tool
The Dashboard Device Discovery tool allows you to set the method to be used to detect the
Vertigo devices that are local to your machine or on your network. Once the devices are
located, Dashboard lists them on the Device List, which allows you to view and edit the
device’s settings.
The Device Discovery tool is accessed by selecting Dashboard’s TOOLS >SETTINGS >
EVICE DISCOVERY menu command (figure 5-4).
D
Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Figure 5-4. Launching the Device Discovery Tool
One of the first things that Dashboard does on start up is use the Device Discovery tool to
perform a device discovery. A device discovery performs a search of your local machine
and/or your network for all of the active Vertigo devices that are able to connect to
Dashboard and then lists them on Dashboard’s Device List
Device List displays the Device Profile page or the Device configuration pages depending
upon the Settings Mode.
The following table provides a description for each of the fields on the Device Discovery
dialog box and the topics listed below describe the tasks that two methods that you can use
to perform the device discovery.
Performing a Manual Device Discovery” on page 5-13
• “
• “Performing an Automatic Device Discovery” on page 5-14
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. Selecting a device from the
Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
MANUAL PORT INFORMATION
• STARTI NG PORT: Specifies the port number to use as the starting point
for searching for devices.
ORTS TO SCAN: Specifies the number of ports to scan starting at the
• P
port number specified in the Starting Port.
IP INFORMATION
Displays a list of IP addresses to scan to detect Vertigo devices. The IP
address is that of the machine that the device is running on. You can get this
IP address either by typing IPConfig on the command prompt, or by using
the IP address listed on the Vertigo device’s software’s dialog box.
DD: Enter a specific IP address that you suspect the device to be
• A
using.
ORT: Arranges the IP addresses added to the IP information list in
• S
descending numerical order.
EMOVE: Removes the selected IP address from the IP Information list.
• R
UTOMATIC The device discovery’s automatic mode performs a thorough search for all
A
of the Vertigo devices on your local machine or on your network.
NLY SCAN LOCAL MACHINE: Rather than searching for all of the
• O
Vertigo devices on your network, this setting limits the search to finding
all the Vertigo devices connected/on your local machine.
IME OUT: Sets a time limit at which to stop the search for devices. The
• T
default value is 5 seconds.
D
EVICE MONITORING REFRESH RATE: Sets the frequency (in seconds) at which to poll the devices
to see if they are active or inactive. The default value is 10 seconds. See
“Monitoring the status of a device” on page 5-10 for more information.
A
UTO-SAVE DEVICE LIST
ON EXIT
The Auto-Save Device List on Exit automatically saves the device list when
you exit Dashboard. By default this parameter is not enabled. See “
Saving
the device list” on page 5-9 for more information.
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Performing a Manual Device Discovery
The Device Discovery’s manual mode allows you to focus your device search by limiting the
search to particular port and IP limits. The search begins scanning for devices from the port
number specified and then each sequential port up as specified by the Ports to Scan value.
It is recommended that you use the manual method if you are wanting to configure a
particular Vertigo device and you know roughly, or even exactly, where the device is located
on the network using its port and IP address information.
To perform a manual device discovery:
1. Open the Device Discovery tool by selecting T
2. Set the D
a. Select the M
EVICE DISCOVERY METHOD in the device discovery tool.
ANUAL Discovery Method.
b. Set the STARTING PORT parameter by typing in the port number that you suspect
the device to be using for the Vertigo device.
c. Set the P
ORTS TO SCAN parameter.
d. Verify that the appropriate IP address appears in the IP Information list (see IP
INFORMATION in the table above).
OOLS >SETTINGS >DEVICE DISCOVERY.
If the desired IP address does not exist, type the IP address digits in the A
box and click the ADD button. Be sure to pay close attention to the dot separators
when typing the IP Address.
e. Click OK.
3. Start the device discovery process by clicking the R
EFRESH button .
Dashboard will start scanning the specified IP addresses and ports for any available
Vertigo devices. Dashboard then automatically updates the Device List.
DD text
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Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
Performing an Automatic Device Discovery
The automatic method of performing a device discovery provides you with the options of
scanning only your local machine for an active Vertigo device, or to scan the network within
a specified time out period.
To perform an automatic device discovery:
1. Open the Device Discovery tool.
OOLS >SETTINGS >DEVICE DISCOVERY
T
2. Set the Device Discovery method in the device discovery tool.
a. Select the A
UTOMATIC Discovery Method.
b. Disable the ONLY SCAN LOCAL MACHINE parameter.
c. Click OK.
3. Refresh the Device List by clicking the R
EFRESH button .
Dashboard will start scanning the network and the local machine for any available
Vertigo devices. Dashboard then automatically updates the Device List. Select the
desired device from the Device List. If the desired device has a green light in the Output
Channel column, continue to the next phase in the configuration procedure.
If, however, the desired device is still not listed on the Device List, or if the device is
listed, but has a red light in the Output Channel column, you will have to verify the
status of the device (on/off), as well as the status of the network.
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Device Profile page
The Device Profile page appears below Dashboard’s Device List when the SETTINGS M ODE
is set to S
page provides a brief summary of some of the device and system’s settings that may be
relevant when operating or troubleshooting the system.
The following table describes each of the fields that are displayed on the Device Profile
page for Vertigo devices:
IMPLE and a device is selected from the Device List (figure 5-5). The Device Profile
Figure 5-5. Dashboard’s Device Profile page
Dashboard - Vertigo XG’s Local Configuration Software
ENERAL • DEVICE NAME: The name given by the last connecting application. Such as
G
Xplay or Xstudio.
EVICE TYPE: Displays the Vertigo device type, either HARDWARE XG or
• D
SOFTWARE CG.
V
ERSION • APPLICATION VERSION: Displays the software version of Vertigo device.
• DSX.
UTILS VERSION: Displays the version of the driver used inside the Vertigo
device.
G
RAPHICS • CARD TYPE: Identifies the type of graphics card used by the Vertigo device.
This information is useful when troubleshooting the Vertigo device as some
functionality might depend upon the type of graphics card used.
EMORY USE: Displays the total amount of memory being used by the
• M
graphics card, including host and onboard.
P
ORTS • APPLICATION PORT: Displays the communication port used between the
Dashboard application and the selected Vertigo device.
OMMAND PORT: The communications port used by the Vertigo device for
• C
command and control by applications, such as Xstudio or Xplay. To edit this
setting, select the Display Settings Tab and edit the C
OMMAND PORT field.
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OUTPUT • RESOLUTION: Allows you to set the resolution format that is used for
processing within the Vertigo device. You can set the output Resolution either
in this field or in the O
PAGE (page 5-21).
HANNEL: Specifies the output channel used by the Vertigo device. The
• C
UTPUTS RESOLUTION field on the ADVANCED>RESOLUTION
available output channels are determined by the installed hardware. You can
set the Output Channel either in this field or in the OUTPUTS CHANNELS field on
ARDWARE SETTINGS>VIDEO PAGE (page 5-34).
the H
ODE The Mode setting specifies the processing mode of the Vertigo device.
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PSTREAM: When UpStream mode is enabled, the device is configured as
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follows:
1. There is no video input.
2. The device outputs both a fill and key signal.
3. The Watch Dog is enabled.
4. The Watch Dog key signal is transparent.
OWNSTREAM: When in Downstream mode is enabled, the device is
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configured as follows:
1. The device processes video input and the input channel
matches the output channel.
2. The device outputs only a fill signal.
3. The Watch Dog is enabled.
4. The Watch Dog key signal is transparent.
DVANCED: When this read-only field is enabled, it indicates that the device
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has been configured through the Advanced setting mode so that its settings
do not match the Upstream or Downstream settings.
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ENLOCK This setting controls the sync of the Vertigo device. It is a simplified view of the
ADVANCE>HARDWARE SETTINGS>GENLOCK PAGE.
OURCE: Specifies the source of the Genlock signal. Choose from the
• S
following settings: I
NTERNAL, BLACKBURST, VIDEOIN A, or VIDEOIN B (assuming
the hardware contains inputs).
ESOLUTION: Specifies the resolution of the Genlock signal. The Resolution
• R
can also be set on the H
TATUS: Reports the status of the Genlock signal (i.e. the Vertigo XG has
• S
locked onto the signal). The Status can also be set on the H
ETTINGS>GENLOCK page (page 5-11).
S
ARDWARE SETTINGS>GENLOCK page (page 5-11).
ARDWARE
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Device Settings tabs and configuration pages
Selecting ADVANCED from the SETTINGS MODE drop-down list produces a series of eight (8) tabs
that display thematic pages of parameters and settings that allow you to configure the selected
device (figure 5-6).
Figure 5-6. Selecting the Advanced Settings Mode exposes the device’s configuration pages
The seventh page is dynamic, meaning that when the selected device is a hardware XG,
the seventh tab is labelled H
software CG the seventh tab is labelled AUDIO & VIDEO.
ARDWARE SETTINGS; however when the selected device is a
The following topics describes each of the parameters and settings on the device’s
configuration pages:
Device settings buttons” on page 5-18
• “
• “General page” on page 5-19
• “Resolution page” on page 5-21
• “Live Window page” on page 5-23
• “Clips page” on page 5-25
• “3D Engine page” on page 5-27
• “Logging page” on page 5-29
• “Hardware Settings > Genlock page” on page 5-31
• “Hardware Settings > Video page” on page 5-34
• “Hardware Settings > Audio page” on page 5-36
• “Hardware Settings > Ancillary page” on page 5-38
• “Hardware Settings > Watch Dog page” on page 5-41
• “Licensing page” on page 5-42
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buttons
Device settings
Device settings buttons
When Dashboard is in ADVANCED Settings Mode, selecting the tabs exposes the device’s
configuration pages, which allows you to edit the device’s current settings. Once you have
made the desired changes to the settings, you must apply the changes to the device by
selecting the A
will request that the device be restarted (see R
PPLY CHANGES button. Note that for some changes to take effect, Dashboard
ESTART DEVICE on page 5-6).
Figure 5-7. Device Settings buttons
You can retract the changes that you make to the device settings by performing an UNDO,
as long as you haven’t already applied the changes. If you have made unwanted changes,
you can revert to the device’s default settings by pressing the R
ESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS
button.
The following table summarizes the function of the three (3) buttons in the lower portion of
Dashboard’s device configuration pages.
R
ESTORE FACTORY
EFAULTS
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A
PPLY CHANGES Applies all of the new settings from the page to the selected device.
U
NDO CHANGES Reinstates the page’s device settings back to what they were at the last
Resets all of the parameter settings to Dashboard default settings.
A
PPLY CHANGES action.
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General page
Selecting the GENERAL tab in Advanced Settings mode, opens the General settings page
(figure 5-8
device parameters, including storage settings and communication settings between the
Vertigo devices, Xplay, and/or the broadcast monitor.
). This configuration page provides you access to a series of miscellaneous
Figure 5-8. The General settings tab and page on the Dashboard Window
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SSETS PUBLISH PATH: Identifies the directory location where assets are stored on the
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Vertigo device, or on the host computer (software CG). The default directory
paths for the Vertigo hardware devices is F\:Scene\, while the default
directory path for the Vertigo Software CG is C\:Scene\.
Assets are automatically placed within appropriate subfolders by the publish
agent. For example, images are stored in the Image subfolder.
TCP/IP C
STATISTIC S ENABLED: Displays the frame rate, video card, and memory use on the output
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OMMAND PORTS: Sets the communications port used by the Vertigo devices
and Vertigo software CG for command and control between applications
(i.e. Vertigo XG and Xplay). This port must be open and 2-way unblocked on
the Vertigo device’s subnet.
display for debugging purposes.
EXTRA INFO: Displays timing information (Dx9, DSX, Readback) on the
Vertigo XG’s output display for debugging purposes. Timing values are
displayed in milliseconds for each thread.
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AUTOMATION MODE: Determines the timestamping mechanism used for commands
between the Vertigo devices and Xplay.
ISABLED: When selected the timestamp of the command will be ignored
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and the command is executed immediately.
YSTEM COUNTER: High performance counter issued to reference the
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time of the command.
YSTEM CLOCK: Sets the format of the timestamps, which is timecode-
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based (Hour: Minute: Seconds: Frames).
DEAD BAND: Sets the dead band zone for the time stamping of commands. If
the difference in timestamps between multiple commands is less than the
dead band, the earlier timestamp will be use for all commands.
P
REROLL: Sets the preroll time by which all timestamps are adjusted. The
default value for this setting is 10 frames.
PREROLL MARGIN: When the Vertigo devices receive automation commands,
they are usually timestamped. The devices add the preroll time as an offset to
these timestamps. The preroll margins is an additional offset added. The
preroll setting is an integer allowing only whole frames. The preroll margin
allows fractional values. The default value for this setting is 0.25 frames.
ENDER PATHS IMAGES: Specifies the directory path of where the image file will be saved to
R
when the S
C
LIPS: Specifies the directory path of where the image file will be saved to
when the R
NAPSHOT command is used in Xbuilder.
ENDER TO DISK command is used in Xbuilder.
EL ANIMATIONS CACHE SIZE: Sets the number of cel animations that are cached in system
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memory after they are no longer referenced by a loaded scene.
The default is 250. Increasing the cache size setting will unnecessarily slow
down performance and occupy memory space.
AX SIZE: Specifies the maximum size of a cel animation that VertigoXG will
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accept. Cel animations that are larger are rejected. The default is 250 MB.
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EVICE OUTPUT FILL: Only the fill signal will be transmitted to the output monitor.
FILL AND KEY: The fill and key signals will be transmitted to the output
monitor/device. This setting is the default for Vertigo XG devices.
I
NITIAL KEYER STATE Sets the initial state of the Vertigo device’s internal virtual keyer list.
O
N: Sets the Vertigo device’s keyer to an active state. (Default)
OFF: Sets the Vertigo device’s keyer to an inactive state.
R
OLL UPDATE INTERVAL Determines if the vertical movement interval of a crawl is based on a FIELD or
RAME.
F
P
ASSWORD A simple security feature that allows you to set a password so that other users
cannot change the device settings.
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Resolution page
The Resolution page (figure 5-9) provides access to the device parameters that set the
input, rendering, and output resolution of the video data.
Figure 5-9. The Resolution tab and page on the Dashboard window
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NPUT RESOLUTION This parameter is only available to Vertigo hardware devices (not the
software CG).
The Input Resolution parameter allows you to select the input resolution of
the video data prior to processing by Vertigo device. Select a resolution
format from the drop-down list of preset formats that are compatible with the
rendering resolution.
• NTSC: Sets the rendering resolution to NTSC format
(720 x 486) Rate: 29.97
• NTSC_W
NTSC-Wide format (800 x 486) Rate: 29.97
• PAL : Sets the rendering resolution to PAL format
(720 x 576) Rate: 25
• PAL _W
format (800 x 576) Rate: 25
• 720
(1280 x 720) Rate: 60
• 720
format (1280 x 720) Rate: 59.97
• 1080
(1920 x 1080) Rate: 25
• 1080
format (1920 x 1080) Rate: 29.97
• 1080
(1920 x 1080) Rate: 30
• 1080
format (1920 x 1080) Rate: 23.98
IDE: Sets the rendering resolution to
IDE: Sets the rendering resolution to PAL-Wide
P60: Sets the rendering resolution to 720p60 format
P60M: Sets the rendering resolution to 720p60M
I25: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i25 format
I30M: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i30M
I30:Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i30 format
I24M: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i24m
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INPUT RESOLUTION -
CONTINUED
• 1080P24:Sets the rendering resolution to1080p24 format
(1920 x 1080) Rate: 24
• 1080
P25:Sets the rendering resolution to 1080p25 format
(1920 x 1080) Rate: 25
• 1080
P30M: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080p30m
format (1920 x 1080) Rate: 29.97
• 1080
P30:Sets the rendering resolution to 1080p30 format
(1920 x 1080) Rate: 30
• CUSTOM: Sets the rendering resolution to the resolution
values set in the rendering resolution width, height, and
rate fields. This setting is only available to Software CG
devices.
UTPUT RESOLUTION The Output Resolution parameter allows you to specify the output resolution
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of the Vertigo devices.
WIDTH, HEIGHT, & RATE: Displays the width (horizontal lines), height (vertical
lines), and frame rate of the output resolution selected. These fields are
read-only, except when CUSTOM is selected as the Output Resolution.
Note, however, that the Custom setting is only available to Software CG
devices. The width, height, and rate rendering values for Vertigo XG devices
are determined by the resolution format selected.
SCENE SCALING This allows the Vertigo devices to account for the fact that sometime the
resolution of the scene being rendered does not match the resolution that
the device is rendering at.
AUTOSCALE: Specifies if the scale is automatically calculated by comparing
the scene resolution with the output resolution or if the user can manually
enter scaling values.
IDTH & HEIGHT: Displays the scaling factor that will be applied to width and
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height of the scene during rendering.
CENE RESOLUTION: Specifies the resolution of the scenes to be loaded.
S
W
IDTH & HEIGHT: Show the width and height of the scene resolution
selected. If the resolution is set to C
USTOM, then the width and height can be
entered manually.
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Live Window page
In addition to the output display, the Live Window page provides you with parameters for
enabling an additional display of a window on the computer monitor (Live Window) that
shows the output of the Vertigo device.
Figure 5-10. The Live Window tab and page on the Dashboard window
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NABLED Enables the display of the Live Window. In the case of the Vertigo CG, the
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Live Window is the only method of seeing the output.
Note: We strongly recommends disabling the Live Window during on-air
playout as it puts an unnecessary burden on the system’s resources.
ODE Selecting ENABLED, activates the following parameters allowing you to set
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the size and positioning of the Live Window.
FULL SCREEN: Sets the Live Window to occupy the entire display area, and
therefore, replaces the output display.
WINDOWED: Sets the Live Window to display in a separate window.
Selecting this setting activates the Window Behavior parameters that allow
you to set the positioning and size of the Live Window.
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Mode - continued WINDOW BEHAVIOR: The following parameters are activated when
Windowed is selected, and they allow you to set the positioning and size of
the Live Window.
LWAYS ON TOP: Specifies whether the Live Windows is always the top
• A
window.
RAMED: Enables a frame around the Live Window.
• F
APTION: Allows the override of the default Live Window caption (title).
• C
CALE: Specifies a scaling factor for the width and height of the live
• S
window. Choose from 1.0, 0.5, or 0.25 values.
• X: Specifies the vertical screen coordinate of the top left corner of the
Live Window. A value of zero (0) locates the window in the upper-most
corner of the screen.
• Y: Specifies the horizontal screen coordinate of the top left corner of the
Live Window. A value of zero (0) locates the window in the left-most
corner of the screen.
IDTH & HEIGHT: Displays the size of the Live Window by setting the
• W
vertical and horizontal dimensions in pixels. These are read-only fields
and match the values specified by the Output Resolution field on the
Resolution page
A
DAPTER ORDINAL Specifies which VGA display adapter to use for rendering. Note that
.
displaying the Live Window on the incorrect VGA display will unnecessarily
increase CPU usage.
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Clips page
The parameters on the Clips page allow you to set clip rendering characteristics.
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Figure 5-11. The Clips tab and page on the Dashboard window
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ENDERER The following fields specifies which renderer will be used to produce and
insert the graphics and video clips for output.
VMR9: Specifies that the VMR9 (Video Mixing Renderer 9) will be used for
clip playback. This is the default renderer.
POOL SIZE: Only available when VMR9 is selected as the renderer. Pool
Size specifies the number of VMR9s that are preallocated at the start up of
the application. The default value of -1 disables the preallocation.
USTOM: Specifies that the Vertigo hardware device’s own video renderer
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will be used for clip playback.
PIXEL SHADER: Only available when CUSTOM is selected as the renderer.
Selecting Pixel Shader allows pixel color conversion to be done on the
Vertigo device’s GPU. When Pixel Shader is not selected, pixel color
conversion is performed on the host computer.
EINTERLACING The renderers processing format is interlaced, but all of the other functions
D
are performed in progressive.
NABLED: The Vertigo device will deinterlace clips using the best method
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available. This is the default setting.
FORCED SOFTWARE: The Vertigo device will use the Vertigo’s own
deinterlacing algorithm.
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REFERENCE CLOCK AUTO: Specifies that the clip rendering will be clocked.
O
N: Specifies that the clock will always be used in clip rendering.
O
FF: Specifies that the clock will not be used in clip rendering.
F
ILE EXTENSIONS Specifies the extensions of video file formats that are supported. Although
the more commonly used formats are already listed in this field, you can
also add additional format extensions to the list.
MAGE EXTENSIONS Specifies the extensions of image file formats that are supported. Although
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the more commonly used formats are already listed in this field, you can
also add additional format extensions to the list.
MPEG2HARDWARE ACCELERATION: When selected, Mpeg-2 decoding is performed
using the Vertigo device’s GPU. When this parameter is not selected,
Mpeg-2 decoding is performed by the CPU. This parameter is unchecked
in its default state.
LAYBACK The following parameters are only displayed on the Clips page when a
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Vertigo device is selected in the device list.
CLIP FRAME SYNCH: Forces clips to remain synchronized with the start of
frames.
KEEP STRICT AUDIO RATE: Only allows 48 kHz audio to be used in clip
playback.
NIMATION CODEC PRELOAD MAXIMUM: Specifies the maximum size (MB) of a file that will be
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preloaded into system memory. All files smaller will be loaded into system
memory for playback and all files larger will be streamed off disk. The valid
range is 50 to 500.
ULTI-THREADED DECOMPRESSION: Determines if the decompression of the
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Vertigo animation clips is multi-threaded or single-threaded.
ALLOW MIP MAPPING: When enabled, the Vertigo XG device performs mip
mapping when rendering animation (VAF) files.
A
UDIO EXTENSIONS Specifies the extensions of audio formats that are supported. Although the
more commonly used formats are already listed in this field, you can also
add additional audio format extensions to the list. Please read “
Simulcast
downstream branding using the Vertigo XG” on page 1-6 before editing the
list.
B
UFFERING USE EXTRA BUFFERS: When selected, extra buffers are used between the
clip engine and the rendering engine (output engine). This parameter is
selected in its default state.
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3D Engine page
The 3D Engine page provides access to parameters that allow you to set some parameters
that affect the way in which 3D graphics are rendered and output by the Vertigo hardware
devices. The following table describes each of the parameters on the 3D Engine page.
Figure 5-12. The 3D Engine tab and page on the Dashboard window
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YE DISTANCE The Eye Distance parameters set the three dimensional positioning by
defining the spatial perspective/location of how far the object is from the
camera (close, far).
VIEW PLANE HEIGHT FACTOR: Sets the field of view of the camera.
NEAR VIEW-PLANE FACTOR: Sets the distance from the camera in world
space units. Anything closer to the camera will be clipped.
AR VIEW-PLANE FACTOR: Sets the distance from the camera in world space
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units. Anything farther from the camera will be clipped.
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IP MAPPING Mip mapping allows for a higher level of layering detail by internally creating
collections of bitmap images to accompany a main texture. This is intended
to increase rendering speed of 3D graphics, and improves the digital video
effects (DVE) quality.
NABLED: When selected, the Vertigo hardware device performs mip
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mapping when rendering 3D graphics.
LOAD BIAS: When Enabled is selected for Mip Mapping, the Load Bias
parameter allows you to set the level of detail bias for mipmapping by
adjusting the slider between -3 and +3. Values below 0 result in less blurred
mip-level choice. The default value is -0.50.
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MODE • LAND SCAPE: The default orientation of the Vertigo device’s output.
ORTRAIT: Rotates the Vertigo device’s entire output by 90 degrees
• P
clockwise.
NVERTED PORTRAIT: Rotates the Vertigo device’s entire output by 90
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degrees counter-clockwise.
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ENERAL FORCE POWER OF 2 TEXTURES: Textures are typically square and must have
side lengths equal to a power of 2. Some graphics cards do not adequately
support non-power of two textures, so you can select this parameter to force
the textures to conform to the power of 2 requirement.
ENABLE CULLING: Prevents elements of 3D graphics that are non-visible
from the rendering process, thereby making the rendering process more
efficient.
NABLE ANTIALIASING: Enables antialiasing rendering in 3D. Reduces 3D
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edge artifacts.
SWAP COPY: This parameter is only available to the Vertigo software CG and
only when the Live Window is full screen. Swap Copy makes overlay
graphics slower by allowing buffer swaps to be performed as a copy from
back to front, rather than having the back and front exchanged. These
conditions allow some video cards to perform better. This parameter is not
selected by default.
ACK BUFFER COUNT: This parameter is only available to the Vertigo
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software CG and it is used with the Swap Copy parameter. This parameter
specifies the number of back buffers to use in the Swap Copy. The default
is set to 2.
NABLE INTERLACED RENDERING: Determines if the window is the height of
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a field or the height of a frame (unchecked). This setting has no effect if the
output resolution is progressive, since there are only frame, no fields, in
progressive.
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Logging page
The logging page allows you to set parameters to create log files that record the status of
events while the Vertigo devices are running. The log files can then be use to investigate
device behavior and debug.
Figure 5-13. The Logging tab and page on the Dashboard window
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ILENAME The name of the log file. The name cannot be changed, however, if multiple
log files are created, then an underscore, date, and time are appended to
the file name. The default name is “VertigoXG”.
ILE SIZE Sets the maximum memory size for each log file created per run. The default
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value is 6 MB.
ILE COUNT Sets the maximum number of log files to be created per run. The default
F
value is 20.
OG LEVEL Sets the severity categories that will be reported to the log file.
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RROR: An error of some type has occurred and this log category will
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likely indicate the source of a problem.
ARN: Be aware that something unexpected has happened, like
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unsuccessful operations that may indicate a problem.
NFO: Logs important events that occur during normal conditions, which
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allows you to trace what and when the applications are doing.
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DEBUG CATEGORY LIST Sets the categories that will be reported to the log file.
ENERAL: General information.
• G
• DIRECT X: Information pertaining Direct and 3D rendering.
IRECT SHOW: Information about Direct Show, which is used to play
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clips and audio files.
SX: Information about the video I/O device.
• D
CP: Information about network communication.
• T
• CALLBACK: Information about callback replies sent to applications, like
Xplay or Xstudio.
ILE: Information about attempts to access files on the disk.
• F
ONTRENDERER: Information about text rendering.
• F
NIMATIONS: Information about animations.
• A
• LICENSING: Information about licensing.
ENDERTODISK: Information about the Render to Disk functionality.
• R
CLEAR ALL button: Allows you to quickly de-select all of the selected debug
categories.
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Hardware Settings > Genlock page
The Genlock page is a sub-page of the Hardware Settings tab, which is only visible when a
Vertigo hardware device is selected in the Dashboard’s device list. The Genlock page (figure
) exposes parameters that allow you to set the Vertigo device’s genlock reference signal
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that synchronizes the phase timing eliminating video jitter.
The source of the Vertigo device’s genlock reference signal can be set to come from one of
four sources: internal, blackburst, SDI Video In A, or SDI Video In B.
Figure 5-14. The Genlock Page within Dashboard’s Hardware Settings
OURCE The source of the Vertigo device’s genlock reference signal can come from
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one of four sources:
NTERNAL: Genlock to the video card, which generates its own
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synchronization clock
LACKBURST: The blackburst signal contains the vertical, horizontal,
• B
frame, color synchronization, and field 1 reference, without any video
data.
• SDI V
IDEO A: The SDI video A input signal inherently carries a
reference signal and therefore it can be used as a genlock signal.
• SDI V
IDEO B: The SDI video B input signal inherently carries a
reference signal and therefore it can be used as a genlock signal.
ESOLUTION Specifies the resolution of the genlock signal. In cases where two instances
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of the Vertigo devices are running simultaneously with different resolutions,
both instances should specify the lower resolution for genlock.
Select one of the following resolution formats from the drop-down list:
• NTSC: Sets the rendering resolution to NTSC format
(720 x 486)
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RESOLUTION - CONTINUED • NTSC_WIDE: Sets the rendering resolution to NTSC-Wide
format (800 x 486)
• PAL : Sets the rendering resolution to PAL format
(720 x 576)
• PAL _W
IDE: Sets the rendering resolution to PAL-Wide
format (800 x 576)
P60: Sets the rendering resolution to 720p60 format
• 720
(1280 x 720)
P60M: Sets the rendering resolution to 720p60M format
• 720
(1280 x 720)
• 1080
I25: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i25 format
(1920 x 1080)
• 1080
I30M: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i30M
format (1920 x 1080)
• 1080
I30:Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i30 format
(1920 x 1080)
• 1080
I24M: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080i24m
format (1920 x 1080)
• 1080
P24:Sets the rendering resolution to 1080p24 format
(1920 x 1080)
• 1080
P25:Sets the rendering resolution to 1080p25 format
(1920 x 1080)
• 1080
P30M: Sets the rendering resolution to 1080p30m
format (1920 x 1080)
• 1080
P30:Sets the rendering resolution to 1080p30 format
(1920 x 1080)
B
IT COUNT Specifies the bit depth of the genlock signal. Choose either 8 (default) or 10
from the drop-down list.
S
TATUS & REFRESH
button
Identifies the current state of the Genlock signal source that is selected in
OURCE parameter.
the S
OCKED: The connection is established and the on-board Genlock is
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sending a clocking signal to the Genlock source specified in the Source
parameter.
REE RUNNING: No signal is coming in on the selected Genlock source,
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or the specified signal formats are not the same. For example, if the
resolution setting on the Genlock page does not match the resolution
formats specified on the Resolution page.
ELOCKING: In the process of locking. Note that if continuously in this
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state, the Genlock signal might not be stable and it needs to be
checked.
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STATUS & REFRESH
button - Continued
• UNKNOWN (UPDATE THE XG SOFTWARE): This message appears when
the version of the Vertigo software that is being used is an earlier
version and does not support this feature. If this is the case, you need
to update the Vertigo software.
Click the R
EFRESH button to request an update of the Genlock status of the
source. Each time you select a new Genlock Source setting and apply the
change, the status message will be gray until you click the Refresh button
to update the status.
ORIZONTAL DELAY Adjusts the horizontal timing of the signal in nanoseconds.
H
V
ERTICAL DELAY Adjusts the vertical timing of the signal in lines.
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Hardware Settings > Video page
The Video page is a sub-page of the Hardware Settings tab, which is only visible when a
Vertigo hardware device is selected in the Dashboard’s device list. The Video page (figure
) exposes parameters that allow you to set the Vertigo device’s video input/output
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channels and video processing options.
Figure 5-15. The Video page within Dashboard’s Hardware Settings
INPUT CHANNELS Specifies the input channel of the hardware to use. Depending on the
hardware configuration of the machine, the possible values are blank, A,
or B.
When running a single instance of the Vertigo device, both sources can be
used. But when running two instances of the device simultaneously, they
must each use a different input channel. In the case where there are more
instances running than input channels, some will have to leave the setting
blank.
OUTPUT CHANNELS Specifies the output channel of the hardware to use. Depending on the
hardware configuration of the machine, the possible values are A or B.
When running multiple instances of the Vertigo device simultaneously, each
instance must specify a different output channel. This parameter can also
be set using the Output Channel field on the Device Profile page (page
5-15).
IT COUNT Specifies the bit depth of the signal. Choose either 8 or 10 (default) from the
B
drop-down list.
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VIDEO MODE Specifies how the Vertigo hardware device passes through video.
ACKGROUND VIDEO ON: The Vertigo device will always display the
• B
video input as the back most layer, even without any scene loaded.
IDEO ON CLEAR: When the Vertigo device has nothing to render (no
• V
scenes have been loaded), it will display the video input.
LACK ON CLEAR: When the Vertigo device has nothing to render (no
• B
scenes have been loaded), it will render nothing, displaying black.
O
N BOARD COMPOSITOR Allows the off loading of certain color conversion routines from the CPU to
the video card. This feature is dependant on the correct firmware options
being installed on the hardware.
C
OMPRESS KEY SIGNAL When this setting is enabled, the key signal color space is compressed so
it does not fall into super black or super white. The full 10-bit color space is
from 0 – 1023. The key signal is compressed into the range 64 – 940.
Above 940 is super white and below 64 is super black.
C
LIP SUPER BLACK &
SUPER WHITE
Determines whether or not the VertigoXG allows the output to be in the
super black & super white range. The luminance range of a 10-bit SDI
signal is from 0 to 1023. A value below 64 is considered super black and a
value above 940 is considered super white. When this setting is enabled,
the VertigoXG will clip any pixels below 64 up to 64 and any pixels above
940 down to 940.
I/O BUFFERING Together these I/O buffering values determine the video delay of the
passthrough.
NPUT: The number of buffered (frames) used for video input.
• I
UTPUT: The number of buffers (fields) used for video output.
• O
ROCESSING Specifies if color conversion of video input is off-loaded from the CPU to the
YUV P
GPU.
• CPU: Use the CPU to do the conversion.
• GPU: Use the GPU to do the conversion. The GPU is not
recommended, however, for HD video.
• GPU-PS: Uses the pixel shader to do YUV to RGB conversion.
ILL DELAY • HORIZONTAL: The slider adjusts the horizontal (nanoseconds) timing of
F
the fill signal.
ERTICAL: The slider adjusts the vertical (lines) timing of the fill signal.
• V
ORIZONTAL (FINE): The slider offers you a finer (smaller increments)
• H
control of the horizontal timing delay of the Fill signal.
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Hardware Settings > Audio page
The Audio page is a sub-page of the Hardware Settings tab, which is only visible when a
Vertigo hardware device is selected in the Dashboard’s device list. The Audio page (figure
) exposes parameters that allow you to set the Vertigo device’s audio processing.
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Figure 5-16. The Audio page within Dashboard’s Hardware Settings
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NPUT The Vertigo XG can be configured to capture only embedded audio, only
discrete audio, or a combination of both. Use the slider to select the
following settings:
MBEDDED ONLY: Specifies that the audio input signal is embedded
• E
in the video signal (SDI), rather than a discrete (AES) audio signal
(separate from the video signal).
PAIR AES + 7 PAIRS EMBEDDED
•1
•2 PAIRS AES + 6 PAIRS EMBEDDED
•3 PAIRS AES + 5 PAIRS EMBEDDED
•4 PAIRS AES + 4 PAIRS EMBEDDED
• AES ONLY: Specifies that the audio input signal is discrete (AES),
rather than being embedded (SDI) in the video signal.
FFSET (FIELDS): Adds additional delay to the time it takes audio to be
• O
captured at the input and then output again.
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OUTPUT • AES: Specifies that the audio output signal is discrete (AES), rather
than being embedded (SDI) in the video signal.
MBEDDED: Specifies that the audio output signal is embedded in the
• E
video signal (SDI), rather than a discrete (AES) audio signal (separate
from the video signal).
TEREO PAIRS: Specifies the number of stereo pairs to be captured
• S
from the current audio source.
• AV S
YNC: Specifies the number of frames to shift the audio and video
output out of sync. A positive number delays the audio and a negative
number delays the video.
ITS PER SAMPLE: Specifies the bit depth of the audio signal. The
• B
available values are A
I
NPUT, which means that the device will automatically choose the bit-
S INPUT, 16, 20, and 24. The default value is AS
depth based on the output format. For SD, it is 20 and for HD it is 24.
IXING PROFILES The following are the default mix profiles used for each type of object, like
M
clips, .wav file...etc. Type the Profile ID number to assign a mixing profile
from the Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box as the default mixing profile
Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box” on page 5-43).
(see “
LIP DEFAULT
•C
•VOICEOVER DEFAULT
•MULTI-TRACK CLIP DEFAULT
•AUDIO INPUT A DEFAULT
•AUDIO INPUT B DEFAULT
• EDIT PROFILES button: Opens the Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box
Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box” on page 5-43).
(see “
ATA FORMAT Declare the input audio format (PCM or RAW) at the startup of the
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Vertigo XG device. If set to PCM (default), the incoming audio stream is
guaranteed to be purely PCM, allowing the Vertigo XG to apply audio
effects. If it is set to RAW, the Vertigo XG is prevented from altering the
audio stream in any way, thus protecting the Dolby signal.
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Hardware Settings > Ancillary page
The Ancillary page contains parameters that allows for control over the Vertical Ancillary Data
Space (VANC). This includes options such as simply passthrough through the VANC I
section and more complex management (extraction/generation/insertion) of Ancillary Data
Packets (such as CDP, AFD and SDP types) through the VA N C
Figure 5-17. The Ancillary tab and page on the Dashboard window
NPUT
OUTPUT section (figure 5-17).
Vanc Inpu t • VBI P
Interval (VBI) information is passed through from Video Input or selected Clips
(in NTSC and PAL mode only for clips) into the VANC output. This setting is
ignored if the generated VANC setting is enabled.
• ATC P
time codes) should be passed through from Video Input to the Vertigo XG
output.
XTENSIVE VANC SEARCH: When checked, it indicates that Vertigo XG should
• E
scan for ancillary data packets that may not be contiguous from the start of a
VANC line. This setting forces Vertigo XG to scan all of the Video Input VANC
lines instead of assuming that the first unused VANC space signals the end of
ancillary data packets on that line.
• VBI P
Video In or Clip (in NTSC and PAL mode only for clips) VBI field lines should
be passed through without any processing. Lines which are passed through
are not scanned for any ancillary data packets and are passed through with no
modifications. If an ancillary service is specified for a line which is part of the
passthrough lines, then the ancillary service is disabled. The VBI line numbers
specified in this setting are in field relative ordinals. Note that a particular
aspect of field relative numbering is that a Field2 line with the same ordinal as
a Field1 line is always the line following it on the display (independent of which
field is actually the top field). Lines that are only applicable to Video
passthrough will be ignored for Clip VBI passthrough (such as Line 6 for PAL).
Also note that one line is field specific in NTSC mode (line 6) and can only be
passed through as part of Field2 (and only for Video Input passthrough).
ASSTHROUGH: When enabled, it indicates that the Vertical Blanking
ASSTHROUGH: When enabled, it indicates that the ATC (LTC or VITC
ASSTHROUGH LINES: In generated VANC mode, this specifies which
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VANC OUTPUT • GENERATED VANC: When selected, it indicates that Vertigo XG is operating in
generated VANC output (This setting supersedes the VBI Passthrough mode).
Vertigo XG generates the VANC using selective passthrough of some VBI lines
from Video In or from Clips (in NTSC and PAL mode only for clips), selected
ancillary data packets are also generated for CDPs and AFD codes and
inserted into some VANC lines, and some ancillary data packets are passed
through from Video IN to the corresponding VANC output line.
NCILLARY CDP LINE: In generated VANC mode, this property specifies which
• A
VANC line should carry caption distribution packets (CDP). If the line specified
is outside the valid range (same range as for Passthrough lines except in
NTSC mode where line 6 is not permissible since it is only available on Field2),
then CDPs will not be managed by Vertigo XG. Use -1 to disable CDP
processing (any line out of range will disable the processing, but using a
negative value avoids logging it as an error). Note that CDP is frame based
and will only be inserted in the first field of each frame. Also note that even if
the source for the captions is a “line21” CEA-606 stream, Vertigo XG will create
CDP packets with only the CEA-608 compatibility bytes and if no caption
stream is available, Vertigo XG will create empty CDP packets.
NCILLARY DOLBY LINE: This feature is not yet supported by Vertigo XG and
• A
apart from range checks, any number specified will be ignored.
NCILLARY AFD LINE: Specifies the line of the VANC on which AFD (active
• A
format descriptor) information is inserted.
NCILLARY SDP LINE: Specifies the line of the VANC on which SDP are
• A
inserted.
INE 21 CAPTIONS: When selected and Vertigo XG’s output resolution is NTSC,
• L
tis specifies that Vertigo XG should extract the CEA-608 caption stream and
encode it on line 21(field1 and field2). If no caption stream exists, then the lines
will not be generated. Note that if there is a field 2 CEA-608 caption but no field
1 captions, the Vertigo XG generates an “empty” field 1 CEA-608 caption with
only “line21” clock run-in (SMPTE requirement).
VANC PROCESSING AFD processing is enabled when the VANC OUTPUT section’s GENERATED VANC
option is enabled and the A
NCILLARY AFD LINE setting is valid line number. Vertigo
XG must insert an AFD ancillary data packet into the VANC.
IDEO IN A: UPCONVERT CEA-608 TO CEA-708: When enabled, this parameter
• V
converts the CEA-608 (Line 21) closed caption data on Video A input into
native CEA-708, which is required for digital television broadcast.
IDEO IN B: UPCONVERT CEA-608 TO CEA-708: When enabled, this parameter
• V
converts the CEA-608 (Line 21) closed caption data on Video B input into
native CEA-708, which is required for digital television broadcast.
EFAULT AFD VALUE: Vertigo XG inserts the DEFAULT AFD VALUE into an AFD
• D
ancillary data packet under 2 conditions. The first is if Vertigo XG cannot find
any AFD values within the specified source (videoin or clip). It will substitute
EFAULT AFD VALUE instead. The second case is if you selected the
the D
I
NITIAL AFD SOURCE to be VALUE and selected DEFAULT from the drop-down
box.
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VANC PROCESSING
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CONTINUED
• INITIAL AFD SOURCE: The INITIAL AFD SOURCE parameter tells the Vertigo XG
device where it should look to find a value to insert in the AFD ancillary data
packet. Choose from the following three options:
IDEOIN: VideoIn is selected, then you must also select which input to
• V
use (A or B). Vertigo XG scans that VANC SDI input for any AFD
codes and then inserts that value into an AFD ancillary data packet.
LIP: If Clip is selected, then you must enter the name of a clip scene
• C
element. Vertigo XG tries to extract an AFD code from any clip playing
within the specified scene element.
ALUE. If Value is selected, you must select a numerical value and
• V
Vertigo XG inserts that value into an AFD ancillary data packet.
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Hardware Settings > Watch Dog page
The Watch Dog is a feature that allows the system to continue video passthrough on a
Vertigo hardware device during an application crash or a system failure. The Watch Dog
page is a sub-page of the Hardware Settings tab, which is only visible when a Vertigo
hardware device is selected in the Dashboard’s device list. Use the settings below to
configure the Vertigo device’s Watch Dog.
The Watch Dog field on the Vertigo device console uses a colored LED along with a brief
statement to indicate the Watch Dog’s current state during operation (see page 3-3).
Figure 5-18. The Watch Dog page within Dashboard’s Hardware Settings
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ODE • BYPASS WITH OPAQUE KEY: The Watch Dog is enabled and when it activates
the key signal will become opaque.
YPASS WITH TRANSPARENT KEY: The Watch Dog is enabled and when it
• B
activates the key signal will become transparent.
ISABLED: The Watchdog is not active. If the device fails, the output will
• D
most likely be frozen on the last frame produced.
GNORE: When the setting is IGNORE, the device sends no signal to the
• I
hardware and the device does not use the Watch Dog. The hardware will
therefore be in the last state it was set to. If however, the last state of the
hardware had the Watch Dog enable, the device will NOT send a regular
signal and you might never see the frames being rendered by the device.
Therefore, we recommend that you intentional set the F
ILL to ENABLED
when you want activate the Watch Dog.
T
IME OUT Specifies the number of milliseconds that must elapse during which no rendering
occurs before the hardware Watch Dog kicks in. The default value is 500.
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ONITOR GPI When enabled, the watch dog listens to the GPI server for a trigger to activate
the video bypass functionality.
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Licensing page
The Device Settings’ Licensing page allows you to set the XMS IP and port information that
is used to retrieve and identify valid application licenses for the Vertigo devices, as well as
clip and audio licenses (hardware devices only).
Figure 5-19. The Licensing tab and page on the Dashboard window
XMS IP A
DDRESS Sets the IP address of the EXMS that the application will attempt to checkout
licenses from.
ORT Sets the port of the EXMS that the application will attempt to connect on.
XMS P
B
ACKUP XMS IP
Sets the IP address of the backup XMS used for licensing.
ADDRESS
B
ACKUP XMS PORT Sets the port of the backup XMS used for licensing.
E
MBEDDED XMS PORT Sets the port the application will attempt to connect on. This is a read-only
parameter.
V
ALID LICENSES Displays which licenses that application was able to obtain from the embedded
XMS. The REFRESH button allows the device to retry the checkout of any
feature licenses that it does not yet have.
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Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box
The Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box allows you to create up to ten (10) audio mixing profiles
that can be assigned as defaults for the various audio formats on the Dashboard’s Hardware
Settings’ Audio page. See “Hardware Settings > Audio page” on page 5-36 for more details
regarding assigning defaults.
The Audio Mixing Profile dialog box facilitates the creation of mixing profiles by letting you work
from within one of three predefined matrixes formats: 2x2, 6x6, or 8x8 channels. You can also
add or remove channels from the matrix to suit your needs. Each matrix structure allows you
to assign the percentage of the input audio signal that will be mixed into the output channel.
Figure 5-20
and the following tables the components of the Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box:
Figure 5-20. Audio Mixing Profile dialog box with a 6 x 6 matrix mixing profile
ROFILE ID Identifies the profile ID number associated to a specific mixing profile
P
matrix. You can store up to ten (10) audio mix profiles in the list
(numbered 0 to 9). It is this number that will be used to set the default
mixing profiles for the various audio files listed on the Hardware
Settings’ Audio page (see “
5-36).
DD / REMOVE buttons The ADD button adds the mixing profile matrix that is currently being
A
created to the Profile ID list and assigns it a Profile ID number in the
list.
EMOVE button deletes the selected mixing profile from the
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Profile ID list. The Remove command is also accessible by rightclicking on the Profile ID list.
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MATRIX FORMAT Drop-down
List
SOURCE /DESTINATION
CHANNELS
This drop-down list contains three (3) predefined matrix formats that
you can use as the basis for building your mixing profile. Although the
matrixes are a predefined size, you can add channels to the matrix
format by using the A
DD SOURCE and ADD DESTINATION commands.
The three predefined mixing matrix formats are:
• S
RC: STEREO / DEST:STEREO: A 2x2 matrix featuring 2
source channels and 2 destination channels used for
creating stereo sound profiles (left and right).
RC: 6CH / DEST:6CH: A 6x6 matrix featuring 6 source
• S
channels and 6 destination channels used for mixing to
5.1 conventional surround sound (for example: front left,
front right, front center, low frequencies/subwoofer, back
left, and back right).
RC: 8CH / DEST:8CH: An 8x8 matrix featuring 8 source
• S
channels and 8 destination channels used for mixing to 8channel commercial surround sound (for example: front
left, front right, front center, low frequencies/subwoofer,
back left, back right, Side left, and side right).
Source channels represent the channels upon which the audio data
is entering the system and the destination channel is the channel
upon which the audio data will leave the system.
The intersecting points in the matrix (the box where the source and
destination channels intersect) specifies the percentage of the
source signal that will be passed through to the destination channel.
For example, a value of zero (0) means that none of the signal with
will pass through to the destination channel, while a value of 100
means the full signal will be passed through.
The destination channel headings feature different color
backgrounds depending on the status/setting of the channel. The
colors are defined in the interface’s legend:
REEN: Perform Mixing / Allow Ducking
• G
• B
LUE: No mixing / Allow Ducking
ED: No mixing / No Ducking
• R
S
OURCE /DESTINATION
HANNELS - CONTINUED
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The destination channel will display as green if mixing is enabled by
setting the intersecting mixing value as greater than zero (>0). If the
value is set to zero, this indicates that no mixing will occur and
therefore the destination channel will be displayed in red.
When a channel is set to have no mixing (i.e. 0 value), you can use a
technique called ducking by using the D
UCK command. The Duck
command determines the behavior of the output channel with respect
to the original level (see DUCK command below). When the DUCK
command is applied to a destination channel turns from red to blue.
Note that ducking is automatic when mixing.
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SAVE / CANCEL buttons The SAVE button saves the mixing profile matrix, and any changes
that where made to the matrix values or structure, by associating it
with a number in the Profile ID list.
The C
ANCEL button allows you to exit the Audio Mixing Profile dialog
box without saving any of the changes made to the mixing
matrixes/profiles.
ADD SOURCE command Use the ADD SOURCE command to add an additional source channel
to a predefined mix matrix. The A
by right-clicking anywhere within the matrix and selecting A
OURCE from the command list.
S
DD DESTINATION command Use the ADD DESTINATION command to add an additional destination
A
channel to a predefined mix matrix. The A
DD SOURCE command is accessed
DD
DD DESTINATION command
is accessed by right-clicking anywhere within the matrix and selecting
ADD DESTINATION from the command list.
D
UCK command The DUCK command enables a technique for attenuating the audio
coming in on the “ducked” channel, to make room for another signal
to dominate. For example, the music coming in on a channel will
lower when a voice over is introduced.
Ducking is automatically enable when mixing is enabled (value > 0).
You can also manually set the ducking command when the mixing
value is set to zero (0 indicating no audio mixing to that channel). The
UCK command is accessed by right-clicking the destination channel
D
heading and selecting from the command list. When ducking is
enabled, the destination channel’s heading turns blue.
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