Imagine Nexio AMP NX3601 HDX Hardware Installation And User's Manual

Hardware Installation and User Guide

Nexio AMP®
NX3601 HDX

April 2014

175-100257-01

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................5

System .....................................................................................................................9

Video .......................................................................................................................9

Audio .....................................................................................................................10

Video Compression ................................................................................................11

Storage .................................................................................................................. 13

RAID Redundancy ...................................................................................................13

Timecode Connection Options ................................................................................13

Remote GPI Control ...............................................................................................13

Remote Serial Interface ...........................................................................................13

Controls .................................................................................................................14

Physical ..................................................................................................................14

Power Supply .........................................................................................................14

Supported Television Formats .................................................................................14

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................15

Rear Panel Port Connectors ....................................................................................17

Rear Panel Port Descriptions ...................................................................................19

Front Panel Descriptions .........................................................................................24

Chapter 3 Getting Started.....................................................................................................27

Registering Your Software ......................................................................................30

Confirming Connection to Additional Systems ........................................................33

Verifying Audio and Video I/O Connections ............................................................33

Testing Input and Output Signals ............................................................................34

Chapter 4 Monitoring Server Status ................................................................................37

LED Indicators ...............................................................................................................37

NEXIO Monitor .............................................................................................................38

Testing the LED Lights ............................................................................................39

Selecting Monitored Diagnostics .............................................................................40

Contents

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Checking Status ..................................................................................................... 41

LCD Keypad Buttons .................................................................................................... 41

Chapter 5 Connectors, Jumper Settings, and Circuits........................................... 43

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 51

Index......................................................................................................................... 55

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Introduction

This guide describes the NEXIO AMP™ Generation 5 integrated storage server.

NEXIO AMP is an award winning broadcast video server integrated with SD and HD I/O,
“agile” software-based codecs, high performance IT connectivity, and access to NEXIO's
shared storage system via NEXIO's RAIDsoft™ software RAID controller.

NEXIO AMP is software configurable, and uses software codec technology to encode and
decode HD and SD content. NEXIO AMP supports real-time I/O and redundant network
interfaces.

This chapter includes the following sections:

 NEXIO AMP Configurations on page 6
 NEXIO AMP Upgrades and Options on page 6
 Optional Software Applications on page 7
 Key Features on page 7
 Specifications on page 9

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NEXIO AMP Configurations

NEXIO AMP Generation 5 is available in a variety of configurations. The available
configurations are shown in Table 1-1. The Software License Card provided with your
server shows which configuration you have purchased. If you want to upgrade to a
different configuration, contact Harris BCD Support for an additional license. For details on
licensing your software, see Registering Your Software on page 30 or the Software
License Card provided with your server.

Table 1-1 NEXIO AMP Models

Model SD Channels Enabled HD Channels Enabled

NXAMP3801HDI1

NXAMP3801HDI2

NXAMP3801HDI3

NXAMP3801HDI4

 2 Bi-directional  1 Bi-directional

 4 Bi-directional  2 Bi-directional

 3 Bi-directional
 2 Record + 4 Play Only

 4 Bi-directional (not available

with all codecs)

 4 Record + 4 Play Only

 3 Bi-directional

 4 Bi-directional (not available

with all codecs)

SD-only channel configurations do not support up/down/cross conversion; Bi-directional
HD is not available with all codecs.

NEXIO AMP Upgrades and Options

The following upgrades and options are available for your NEXIO AMP:

 Software License Upgrades — The software license upgrades enable additional HD

or SD channels, and optional Media Applications.

 NEXIO AMP NXCP Codec Processor Upgrade Kit — The NEXIO NXCP Codec

Processor Upgrade Kit provides hardware-assisted codec support for up to 4 channels
of AVC-Intra play out (50 and 100 Mbps) or 2 channels of AVC-Intra encoding.

To determine if your system meets the requirements needed for the NEXIO AMP NXCP
Codec Processor Upgrade, contact Harris Customer Support.

Optional Software Applications

The following table lists the additional software applications that are available for NEXIO
AMP.

Table 1-2 Optional Software Applications

Application Description

NEXIO Remote Remotely administer and control NEXIO video servers from

NEXIO PlayList Event sequencing application that runs on NEXIO NXOS or

NEXIO Delay Create a delay for play-to-air. You can set various

NEXIO Navigator Monitors and provides system-wide diagnostics for NEXIO

NEXIO ClipSync Play back two separate clips together at the same time

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any PC on the same LAN as your NEXIO server.

NEXIO Remote for media playback.

parameters and step in and out of delay as needed.

servers and associated system components.

frame accurately.

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Key Features

NEXIO
PRXEncoder

NEXIO AMP
ChannelView

Generate a simultaneous low resolution proxy of content
being ingested via baseband.

Optional software that provides multiviewer I/O
monitoring, enabling up to two NEXIO AMP inputs and
four NEXIO AMP outputs to be viewed in real time on a
computer monitor.

NEXIO AMP Logo Optional software that enables the display of up to 4 layers

of static or animated logo graphics per video output.
Requires NEXIO AMP ChannelView.

NEXIO Track
Router

Optional software for NEXIO Remote and NXOS that
controls the routing of audio on ingest, the addition of
external audio and closed captions to stored media, and
audio routing rules on playout for multilingual broadcasts.

To purchase optional software applications, contact your Harris Sales Representative. For
details on Harris NEXIO AMP Media Applications, please visit

www.broadcast.harris.com/

nexioamp/, or contact your Harris Sales Representative.

The following list outlines some of the key features of NEXIO AMP:

 3RU form factor
 Two Six-Core AMD Opteron™ 64-bit processors
 Dual mirrored boot drives
 Dual hot-swappable power supplies
 USB ports on the front and rear of the chassis
 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports
 Software-based codecs for coding and decoding SD and HD media

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 Supports up to 8 SD channels, or up to 4 HD channels (with software license key)
 Supports SD (525i, 625i) and HD (1080i, 1080p, 720p) content on the same chassis
 Supports SDI (SMPTE-259M) and AES/EBU interfaces
 Record and playback SD:

 MPEG-2 l-frame and MPEG-2 Long GOP 4:2:0 profile up to 15 Mbps, and 4:2:2

profile up to 50 Mbps

 IMX 30, IMX 40, and IMX 50
 DVCPRO25 and DVCPRO50
 DVCAM at 25 Mbps (625 only)
 H.264 playback only (optional - requires software licensing)

 Supports HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) and AES/EBU interfaces
 Record and playback HD:

 MPEG-2 MP@HL l-frame 4:2:0 profile up to 100 Mbps, and 4:2:2 profile up to 150

Mbps

 MPEG-2 MP@HL Long GOP 4:2:0 profile and 4:2:2 profile up to 80 Mbps
 XDCAM HD at 35 Mbps (not available in 720p)
 DVCPRO HD at 100 Mbps
 XDCAM EX at 35 Mbps
 XDCAM HD422 at 50 Mbps
 H.264 playback only (optional - requires software licensing)
 DNxHD (optional - requires software licensing)

 Supports Panasonic AVC-Intra for up to 4 channels of playout with the NXCP Upgrade

Kit

 Supports Panasonic AVC-Intra for up to 2 channels of ingest with the NXCP Upgrade

Kit

 SD scales to 450+ channels — with NXS3100 Series and 1600+ with NEXIO Farad

(NXAMP3801HDX only)

 HD scales to 210+ channels — with NXS3100 Series and 500+ with NEXIO Farad

(NXAMP3801HDX only)

 Integrated up/down/cross conversion support using software based real time

processing (HD licensed servers only)

 Automatic Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) using AFD (HD licensed servers only)
 Read, generate, and write continuous and discontinuous VITC
 EIA-608 <> EIA-708 and WST <> OP-47 closed caption transcoding using software

based real time processing (HD licensed servers only)

 Easy integration with IP networks using Gigabit Ethernet for media transfers
 Supports redundant Ethernet, which seamlessly switches operation from one Ethernet

network to the other, if one Ethernet network fails

 Runs NEXIO operating system (NXOS) software for ingest, playout, file transfers,

content management, and additional optional applications

 Multitier user account access, prevents unauthorized operators from altering video/

audio procamps or deleting media

 Dolby® Digital and Dolby E audio pass-through; record and play
 Off-speed play

 Works with a wide range of 3

rd

party automation, archiving, and media management

applications

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 Includes FTP Server to move media from server-to-server and between attached general

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purpose drives

 MXF OP-1a
 QuickTime
 AVI
 Native LXF
 MPEG2 PS/TS Ingest
 Pinnacle private audio stream (mixed services with MPEG audio)
 MOV support for XDCAM EX and AVC-Intra files in both 720p and 1080i
 GXF Handler now supports file exports in addition to the previous support for GXF

imports

 Supports optional software applications described in Table 1-2
 Supports upgrade to shared storage systems

This section describes the hardware and software specifications for NEXIO AMP.

System The following list describes the general specifications for NEXIO AMP:

 Two Six-Core AMD Opteron 64-bit processors
 PCI Express platform
 16 GB RAM
 Dual mirrored boot drives
 Four 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet adapters
 Dual-head DVI-I monitor interface
 PS/2 keyboard and mouse (included)
 Two USB 2.0 ports on front panel
 Four USB 2.0 ports on back panel
 One FireWire (IEEE 1394) port (not powered) on front panel
 Windows 7 Professional x64
 NEXIO Operating System (NXOS)

Video The following table describes NEXIO AMP video specifications.

All SD and HD Input/Output Configurations require that you have registered your software.
To register your software, see the Software License Card provided with your system.

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Table 1-3 NEXIO AMP Video Specifications

Channels SD = SDI (SMPTE-259M)

HD = HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M)

SD Formats 525 @ 29.97fps

625 @ 25fps

HD Formats 1080i @ 29.97fps

1080i @ 25fps
1080p @ 29.97fps
1080p @ 25fps
720p @ 59.94fps
720p @ 50fps

SD Input/
Output

See Table 1-1 on page 6

Configurations

HD Input/
Output

See Table 1-1 on page 6

Configurations

SD Aspect
Ratio

HD Aspect

4:3
16:9

16:9

Ratio

Aspect Ratio
Conversion

Up/down/cross conversion support (SD only)
EIA-608 <> 708 & WST <> OP-47 caption conversion
AFD aspect ratio conversion
Port based aspect ratio conversion
User-based aspect ratio conversion

Audio The following table describes NEXIO AMP audio specifications.

Table 1-4 Audio Specifications

Channels & Formats 4 AES/EBU pairs per input channel

4 AES/EBU pairs per output channel
8 pairs embedded per input channel
8 pairs embedded per output channel

Inputs 4 pairs HD-BNC, unbalanced (AES/EBU)

75 termination
1V p-p nominal levels

Outputs 4 pairs HD-BNC, unbalanced (AES/EBU)

75 termination
1V p-p nominal levels

Processing & Storage 16, 20, or 24-bit, PCM, 48kHz

Compressed Audio Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby E pass-through

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Video Compression The following tables describes the NEXIO AMP video compression specifications. All playout

channels support up/down/cross conversion when used in 2 channel or 3 channel mode.
Up/down/cross conversion is supported in 4 channel SD/HD mode. Up/down/cross
conversion is not supported in 4 channel SD only mode or in 6 channel mode.

All channel configurations require registration using a Software License Key (SLK).

Table 1-5 shows the SD video compression coding and decoding.

Table 1-5 Standard Definition Video Compression Specifications

Compression Profile Resolution and

Frame Rate

SD Coding and
Decoding

MPEG-2 l-frame—4to
15 Mbps

MPEG-2 l-frame — 10 to
50 Mbps

MPEG-2 Long GOP — 4
to 15 Mbps

MPEG-2 Long GOP — 10
to 50 Mbps

IMX — 30, 40, and 50
Mbps

DVCPRO — 25 and 50
Mbps

4:2:0 525 @ 29.97fps

625 @ 25fps

4:2:2 525 @ 29.97fps

625 @ 25fps

4:2:0 525 @ 29.97fps

625 @ 25fps

4:2:2 525 @ 29.97fps

625 @ 25fps

525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps

525 @ 29.97fps
625 @ 25fps

DVCAM* — 25 Mbps 625 @ 25fps

*DVCPRO25 is the same as DVCAM in 525 @ 29.97fps.

Table 1-6 shows the HD video compression coding and decoding.

Table 1-6 High Definition Video Compression Specifications

Compression Profile Resolution and

Frame Rate

HD Coding and
Decoding

MPEG-2 l-frame — 50,
80, and 100 Mbps

MPEG-2 l-frame — 50,
70, 80, 100, 120, and
150 Mbps

4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps

1080i @ 25fps
1080p @ 29.97fps
1080p @ 25fps
720p @ 59.94fps
720p @ 50fps

4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps

1080i @ 25fps
1080p @ 29.97fps
1080p @ 25fps
720p @ 59.94fps
720p @ 50fps

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Table 1-6 High Definition Video Compression Specifications (Continued)

MPEG-2 Long GOP —
18, 25, 35, 50, 60, 70,
and 80 Mbps

MPEG-2 Long GOP —
25, 35, 50, 70, and 80
Mbps

DVCPRO HD — 100
Mbps

XDCAM HD — 35 Mbps
(not available in 720p)

XDCAM HD422 — 50
Mbps

4:2:0 1080i @ 29.97fps

1080i @ 25fps
1080p @ 29.97fps
1080p @ 25fps
720p @ 59.94fps
720p @ 50fps

4:2:2 1080i @ 29.97fps

1080i @ 25fps
1080p @ 29.97fps
1080p @ 25fps
720p @ 59.94fps
720p @ 50fps

1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps

1080i @ 29.97fps
1080i @ 25fps

1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps

XDCAM EX — 35 Mbps 1080i @ 29.97fps

720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps

H.264 (decode only) 1080i @ 29.97fps

720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps

DNxHD 1080i @ 29.97fps

720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps

AVC-Intra encode on
servers with six-core
processors (2 channel
mode only)

1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps

AVC-Intra is available on servers with six-core processors. Table 1-7 shows the HD video
compression specifications for servers equipped with the NEXIO AMP NXCP Codec

Processor board.

Table 1-7 High Definition Video Compression Specification for AVC-Intra

HD Decoding AVC-Intra:

 0 ingest + 2 play only
 0 ingest + 3 play only
 0 ingest + 4 play only

1080i @ 29.97fps
720p @ 59.94fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 50fps

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Storage The following table describes NEXIO AMP storage specifications.

Table 1-8 Storage Specifications

Storage 8x internal SATA-2 hot-swappable drives (standard);

additional 8x internal SATA-2 hot-swappable drives
(available for purchase)

RAID Redundancy The following table describes the NEXIO AMP RAID redundancy specifications.

Table 1-9 RAID Redundancy Specifications

Controller RAIDsoft™ software RAID management

system

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Timecode

RAID Protection Schemes
Per Volume

The following list describes the timecode connections options for NEXIO AMP.

RAID 3 (single drive parity; single drive
failure protection)

-OR­ECC (multiple drive parity; dual drive
failure protection)

Connection Options

 RS-232
 TCP/IP
 Leitch clock interface
 VITC reader, writer, and generator

Remote GPI Control The following table describes the GPI control specifications for NEXIO AMP.

Table 1-10 GPI Control Specifications for NEXIO AMP

Inputs 32 inputs (two 26-pin MDR connectors)

Outputs 16 outputs (two 26-pin MDR connectors)

Remote Serial

The following list describes the remote serial interface specifications for NEXIO AMP:

Interface

 RS-422 ports for control of up to eight channels; one port can be allocated for a VTR
 RJ-12 connector
 Harris ADC VDCP pinout (see NEXIO AMP RS-422 Pinouts on page 46)

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Controls The following table describes NEXIO AMP control specifications.

Physical The following table describes NEXIO AMP size specifications.

Table 1-11 Control Specifications

Input/Output

Protocols

 Ethernet, TCP/IP via socket or UDP

 RS-422

 GPI

 NEXIO Native Protocol

 VDCP

 Sony 9-Pin

Table 1-12 Size Specifications

Height 5.25 in. (13.4 cm); 3RU

Width 19 in. (48.3 cm)

Length 26 in. (71.4 cm) from the rack ears to the rear panel

Power Supply  Redundant dual hot-swappable, dual load-sharing

Supported

Television Formats

Weight 62 lbs. (28.12 kilograms)

 AC 115-120 V; 200-240 V, auto select
 60/50 Hz
 750 W

NEXIO AMP supports the following television standard formats:

 525 @ 29.97fps
 625 @ 25fps
 720p @ 59.94fps
 720p @ 50fps
 1080i @ 29.97fps
 1080i @ 25fps
 1080p @ 29.97fps
 1080p @ 25fps

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This chapter describes how to install and begin using NEXIO AMP. This chapter includes the
following sections:

 Rack Mounting on page 15
 Connecting NEXIO AMP on page 16

Rack Mounting

1 Remove the slides from the rails.

2 Attach a slide to each side of the NEXIO AMP chassis. The release latch on the slide faces the rear of

3 Attach an extension to the back of each rail to match the depth of your rack.

4 Attach the rails to the rack posts.

5 Pull the inner rail out until it locks.

6 Slide the NEXIO AMP into the rail until it stops; press the release latch on each slide and continue to

The NEXIO AMP comes with the rack mounting rails.

The following are installation requirements/recommendations:

 Equipment — Mount the chassis on an appropriate rack using the provided rack

mounting and support equipment.

 Power source — Connect the power inlet to an adequate power source. Using a UPS

is strongly recommended. Connect each of the two redundant power supply
connections to a separate electrical circuit for added protection.

 Adequate airflow — NEXIO AMP frames require adequate airflow around the chassis

to provide sufficient cooling. All components draw air in through the front and exhaust
via the rear of the frame. The surfaces must be clear of obstructions to provide proper
air circulation and cooling.

 External device connections — Video monitors and all connections to external

devices should be available and in working order.

 Cable clearance — Provide at least 2 inches of clearance in the rear of the rack for

cabling.

Ensure that the rack is anchored to the floor so that it cannot tip over when NEXIO
AMP is extended out of the rack.

To rack mount NEXIO AMP

the frame.

slide the NEXIO AMP into the rail until it locks.

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7 Press the release button on the outside of the rail and slide the NEXIO AMP all the way into the rack.

rear rack

posts

front rack

posts

slide

extension

release button

Figure 2-1 Rack Mounting

To remove NEXIO AMP from the rack

1 Stand in front of the NEXIO AMP and pull NEXIO AMP out as far as it will go.

2 Press the release latch on each side of the slide, and pull the NEXIO AMP out the rest of the way.

For more information on rack mounting, see the NEXIO NX3801HDI Installation Quick Start
Guide.

Connecting NEXIO AMP

This section contains the following topics:

 Rear Panel Port Connectors on page 17
 Rear Panel Port Descriptions on page 19
 Front Panel Descriptions on page 24

release latch

slide

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Rear Panel Port

The NEXIO AMP rear panel is shown in Figure 2-2.

Connectors

Figure 2-2 NEXIO AMP Rear Panel

The function of each connector is shown in Table 2-1. For additional information, see Rear

Panel Port Descriptions on page 19.

Table 2-1 NEXIO AMP Rear Panel Port Connectors

Port Description

SYS ID SYS ID Button

Used to identify a server from the front.

Power Supply
Alarm Reset

Power Supplies Power Supply 1, Power Supply 2 Two hot swappable, redundant power

HD/SD SDI Video IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4 Four BNC connectors for HD-SDI and SDI

AES Audio IN1 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

Power Supply Alarm Reset Button Silences the power supply alarm.

supplies.

video inputs 1 through 4.

REF IN BNC connector for analog bi-level or

tri-level reference input.

LOOP BNC connector for analog reference

passive loop-through. Loop output = REF
IN input. If the loop-through is not used,
connect a 75terminator to this jack.

LOOP IN1, LOOP IN2, LOOP IN3,
LOOP IN4

OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4 Four BNC connectors for HD-SDI and SDI

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

IN2 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

Four BNC connectors for loop-through
of inputs 1 through 4.

video outputs 1 through 4.

audio input. Connect to these ports
when using AES/EBU audio and Dolby E
for input 1.

audio input. Connect to these ports
when using AES/EBU audio and Dolby E
for input 2.

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Table 2-1 NEXIO AMP Rear Panel Port Connectors

IN3 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

IN4 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

OUT1 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

OUT2 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

OUT3 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

OUT4 Four HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU

1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

audio input. Connect to these ports
when using AES/EBU audio and Dolby E
for input 3.

audio input. Connect to these ports
when using AES/EBU audio and Dolby E
for input 4.

audio output 1.

audio output 2.

audio output 3.

audio output 4.

USB USB1 USB 2.0 port connector for mouse.

MOUSE

USB2 USB 2.0 port connector for keyboard.

KEYBOARD

USB3, USB4 Two unassigned USB 2.0 port

connectors.

RS232 RS232 9-pin D-sub connector for RS232 serial

port connection.

PC Speaker PC SPKR Computer speaker port connector. Not

used.

DVI DVI1, DVI2 Two DVI-I primary monitor connections.

Ethernet ETHERNET1, ETHERNET2,

ETHERNET3, ETHERNET4

Four RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
connections.

GPI Ports GPI IN 1-16, 17-32 Two 26-pin MDR connectors for GPI

input.

GPI OUT 1-8, 9-16 Two 26-pin MDR connectors for GPI

output.

COM Ports COM PORTS Eight RJ-12, RS-422 ports for serial

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

control. Either COM port 7 or 8 can be
used to control a VTR.

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Rear Panel Port

Descriptions

1 Look at the status LED on the front of each power supply. The LED on the failed power supply will

not be illuminated.

The following sections describe the NEXIO AMP rear panel port connections.

SYS ID

The SYS ID button enables you to identify a server from the front. When you press the SYS
ID button, the front panel indicator illuminates so that you can easily identify the applicable
server.

Power Supply Alarm Reset

The power supply alarm reset button silences the power supply alarm.

Power Supplies

NEXIO AMP has two redundant hot swappable power supplies located on the back panel.
Under normal operation both power supplies work in tandem spreading the load between
them. In the event of a failure, the functional power supply provides all power needed by
NEXIO AMP.

To identify and remove the failed power supply

Figure 2-3 -------------Power Supply Module

Handle

2 To remove a power supply, push the release tab to the left.

3 Hold the release tab to the left, grasp the power supply handle, and pull the power supply out of the

frame.

To insert a new power supply

1 Slide the replacement power supply into the empty slot.

2 Press firmly so that it clicks in place. If the power supply cord is in place, the module's status LED will

illuminate.

Status
LED

Release
Tab

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HD/SD SDI Video

The HD/SD SDI video ports use BNC connectors for HD-SDI and SDI video input and output.

The ports can be configured for SMPTE-259M SD or SMPTE-292M HD outputs.

Reference Ports

There are two reference ports on the NEXIO AMP back panel: REF IN and LOOP.

The reference ports use BNC connectors for analog bi-level or tri-level sync reference
connection. A valid reference signal must be applied to the REF IN port when the system is
configured for external sync.

Looping is not recommended. If you do loop, use caution when looping reference
throughout the server system. If one external cable fails or you replace a failed server, you
will compromise the reference signal to other servers in the looped chain. Always terminate
unused loop outputs with a 75terminatorprovided in the accessories bag).

Each frame should have its own reference for the source device to ensure correct timing.

Referencing the Server System to the House Time Clock (Optional)

Refer to the NXUSBTC User Guide for more information on referencing the NEXIO AMP
to your house time clock. When recording from a satellite feed, apply frame
synchronization hardware between the receiver and the video input channel. The
synchronization hardware and the NEXIO AMP mainframe must be connected to the house
reference.

In addition, refer to the NXUSBLTC User Guide for support of one LTC input per channel
and one LTC output per channel. NXUSBLTC is ideal if you want to preserve LTC input
timecode from VTRs and other sources, and if you are using downstream devices that
require an LTC input, such as closed caption insertors.

Do not use wire or plastic ties on cables as this can impede cable performance. Use soft
cable ties such as Velcro-based ties for wrapping cables.

The BNC connectors use coaxial cable to connect devices together. Use high-quality cable
suitable for HD-SDI with the NEXIO AMP frame, for example, the Belden 1694A cable.
Cable used for analog, SDI, and ASI devices may not be high enough quality.

AES Audio

The audio ports use HD-BNC connectors for AES/EBU digital audio input.

RECORD 1 (5) and RECORD 2 (6) — Supports a total of 4 pairs (8 channels) of digital
audio in per video channel. Each input connector supports one pair of AES/EBU digital
audio.

PLAY 1-4 — Supports a total of 4 pairs (8 channels) of digital audio out per video channel.
Each output connector supports one pair of AES/EBU digital audio.

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USB

There is a USB port designated for use with a USB keyboard and a USB port designated for
use with a USB mouse.

In addition, there are four available USB 2.0 ports. Two USB ports are located on the front
of NEXIO AMP. Two USB ports are located on the rear of NEXIO AMP. The available USB
ports can be used to connect devices to the server.

The following USB devices can be used as sources and destinations when moving content in
and out of the server:

 USB CD-ROM/R/RW drives (source only)
 USB DVD-ROM/RW/RAM drives (source only)
 USB hard drives
 USB thumb drives

An FTP site created for a USB device is created as Folder type rather than an FTP Server
type.

NEXIO AMP supports USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0.

RS232

There is one serial port designated for RS232 communication. This port can be used with a
supported Time Code Corrector module to lock the NEXIO AMP server system to your
house time reference. For more information, see the NXUSBTC User Guide and your
Adrienne AEC Box (NXUSBTC) documentation.

PC Speaker

Computer speaker port connector. Not used.

DVI

The NEXIO AMP has two available DVI ports. This lets you simultaneously connect two
monitors to the system.

DVI1 is the primary DVI port. DVI2 is optional. If the DVI2 connection is used, it supports
spanning of the desktop or a second simultaneous instance of the desktop.

Ethernet

NEXIO AMP is equipped with four Ethernet ports, labeled Ethernet 1, Ethernet 2, Ethernet
3, and Ethernet 4. Each port is 10/100/1000 Mbps capable with full autonegotiation. The
ports may be flexibly used for NEXIO LAN, Media Host LAN, FTP, Proxy, and Protocol
(control). Full duplex operation is always preferred for networks and is required for the
NEXIO LAN. Category 5, 5e, or 6 cables must be used at 100 Mbps operation, and
Category 5e or 6 cables are required for operation at 1000 Mbps.

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The possible Ethernet port allocations for the NEXIO AMP are shown in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 Ethernet Port Allocations for NEXIO AMP

Ethernet
Port

1

2

3

4

1

Gigabit Ethernet is required.

2

No Teaming allowed.

FTP

1, 2









Standard Ethernet Configuration

The following sections describe the configurations for physical ports Ethernet 1
and Ethernet 2 when used in the standard network configuration.

If you need to enter values for Ethernet 3 or higher, enter the appropriate IP address(es) in
the NEXIO Config — LLM tab, NetDiskServer boxes (see LLM on page 81).

Ethernet 1 Port Configuration (default)

The following shows the default configuration from the factory:

 Configured as the NEXIO LAN communications port
 Preferred port for Ethernet based automation control (G1 only)

If you are using a direct connection:

1 In NEXIO Config, click the IP Config tab (see page 74).

2 In the Role list, select NXLAN 1 for Ethernet 1.

If you are using a Media Host architecture:

1 In NEXIO Config, click the IP Config tab (see page 74).

2 In the Role list, select Not Assigned for all Ethernet connections.

3 In the Hi-Res Net Server (MIOH) area, enter the IP address for Host 1 and Host 2.

FTP with Ethernet

The FTP Server can move both SD and HD content in and out of the server system.

The following rules apply for when moving content in and out of a server mainframe via
FTP:

 FTP Server module must be running on the mainframe that is used to move clips in and

out of the server system.

 The FTP client controlling the transfer process may run on any computer that has

connectivity to the Ethernet port bound to the FTP service.

 FTP cannot use the same Ethernet port as the low resolution proxy (PRXEncoder).

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 Protocol can be used via any Ethernet port. Ethernet ports 3 and 4 can be teamed for

port redundancy. Do not team Ethernet ports 3 and 4 if they are used in servers with
the low resolution proxy (PRXEncoder) application.

 If Media Most architecture is used, no FTP support is allowed using any Ethernet port.

If you are using FTP services:

1 In NEXIO Config, click the IP Config tab (see page 74).

2 In the Role list, select FTP LAN for the appropriate Ethernet connection (typically Ethernet 3 or

Ethernet 4).

GPI Ports

The NEXIO AMP provides 4 GPI connectors.

 GPI IN 1-16
 GPI IN 17-32
 GPI OUT 1-8
 GPI OUT 9-16

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GPI IN — There are two GPI IN connectors. Each GPI IN connector manages 16 GPI input
triggers. Inputs can be used to trigger playlist functions such as play, stop, and record of
each channel.

GPI OUT — There are two GPI OUT connectors. Each GPI OUT connector manages 8 GPI
output triggers. Outputs can be programmed to trigger certain events in the Playlist and to
indicate a RAIDset error.

COM Ports

There are eight ports designated for RS-422 communications. They can all be used to
control channels on the server. COM port 7 or 8 can be used to connect a VTR.

COM ports1-8canbeconfigured to control various channels (see Table 2-3). Each COM
port can control only one channel. The COM ports are codec based, therefore codec 0 =
channel 1, etc. For more information on configuring COM ports, see NEXIO AMP RS-422

Pinouts on page 46.

Table 2-3 Default COM Port Channel Configurations

Mode COM Port Codecs

2 channel mode COM Port 1 and 2 Codec 0 and 1 (channel 1 and 2)

3 channel mode COM Port 1, 2, and 3 Codec 0, 1, and 2 (channel 1, 2,

and 3)

4 channel mode COM Port 1, 2, 3, and4Codec 0, 1, 2, and 3 (channel 1, 2, 3,

6 channel mode COM Port 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

8 channel mode COM Port 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

and 6

6, 7, and 8

and 4)

Codec 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (channel 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)

Codec 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
(channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8)

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Descriptions

LED
Indicators

The front panel of NEXIO AMP is shown in Figure 2-4. The front panel includes the
following (described below):

 LED Indicators
 LCD
 LCD Keypad
 Boot Drives
 SYS ID Indicator
 Media Drives
 USB Ports
 FireWire Port

LCD

LCD
Keypad

Boot Drives

SYS ID
Indicator

USB

Media
Drives

Ports

Firewire
Port

Media
Drives

Figure 2-4 NEXIO AMP Front Panel

LED Indicators

The LED indicators are on the front of NEXIO AMP. The LED Indicators are used to monitor
NEXIO AMP. For more information on monitoring NEXIO AMP, see LED Indicators on
page 37.

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LCD and LCD Keypad

The LCD and LCD keypad work together to provide a user interface that enables you to
control alarms and applications, view status, and configure templates and node settings.

The LCD keypad is also used to power on and off NEXIO AMP, and reset the system as
described in the following sections.

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Figure 2-5 LCD Keypad

Power On/Reset Button

The power on/reset button enables you to turn on NEXIO AMP, and reset the system as
described below:

 Turn On — press and hold the button for 5 seconds to power on the system.
 System Reset — when powered on; press and hold the button for 3 seconds to reset

the system.

Power Off Button

The power off button enables you to shut down the system as described below:

 Power Off — press and hold the power off button for 5 seconds to shut down the

system.

Arrow Buttons

The arrow buttons enable you to access information and system status. For more
information, see LCD Keypad Buttons on page 41.

Boot Drives

NEXIO AMP has two boot drives. For information on replacing a drive, see Replacing a

Boot Drive on page 52.

SYS ID Front Panel Indicator

The SYS ID back panel indicator illuminates when the SYS ID button on the back panel is
pressed. This allows you to identify the applicable server from the front.

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Media Drives

NEXIO AMP comes with eight media drives for internal storage. Additional media drives
can be purchased for added storage (contact your Harris Customer Service Representative).

USB Ports

The front of NEXIO AMP has two USB 2.0 ports. For more information, see USB on
page 21.

Firewire Port

NEXIO AMP has an IEEE1394 Firewire port connector that can be used for a portable
storage device.

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Getting Started

This chapter describes how to start and begin using the NEXIO AMP. This chapter includes
the following sections:

 Starting NEXIO AMP on page 27
 Startup Operations on page 30

Starting NEXIO AMP

This section describes how to start the NEXIO AMP and the initial startup tasks that you
should perform. After you have performed the tasks described here, you should run the

Using NEXIO Config on page 53 to assign your video and audio I/O settings.

To start NEXIO AMP

 Press the power button on the front panel. Under normal operation, the NEXIO AMP

server software starts when you start the server. The following application shortcuts
appear on your desktop:

 NEXIO Startup
 LLM
 FTP Server
 NXOS
 NEXIO Config

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Table 3-1 Desktop Shortcuts

Shortcut Description

Starts the FTP Server, LLM, and NXOS. Use this
shortcut as the default method for starting these
applications.

Starts the Low Level Module (LLM). The LLM
application is the core software component for
communication and video/audio I/O in your NEXIO
system.

Starts the FTP Server. The FTP Server lets you manage
the transfer of content in and out of your NEXIO
system.

Starts NXOS. NXOS is the built-in operating system
for NEXIO servers. It provides the user interface
where you can encode, play out, and manage your
content. It also provides access to the following
optional applications: ClipSync, Playlist, and Delay.

Starts NEXIO Config. NEXIO Config lets you change
the video and audio, and I/O control settings for your
video server.

The NXOS Log On dialog box appears after you start the server and the LLM and NXOS
applications are started (see Figure 3-1). The first time you log on to NXOS there are two
default user accounts: Administrator and Guest. Log on to NXOS using the default
Administrator account.

Table 3-2 Default Administrator Account

User Name Administrator

Password system

Tip If you log on as a Guest, you do not need a password.

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To log on to NXOS

1 In the Accounts list, click Administrator. The Administrator user name appears in the User Name

box (see Figure 3-1).

2 In the Password box, type

system. This is the default password for the Administrator account.

Figure 3-1 NXOS Log On Dialog Box

3 Click Log on.

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The NXOS main window appears (see Figure 3-2). Your MediaBase clip list will be empty if
no clips are stored on the server system.

Figure 3-2 NXOS Main Window

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Startup Operations

Once NEXIO AMP is successfully started, complete the following startup operations to
ensure the NEXIO AMP is operating properly:

 Registering Your Software on page 30
 Confirming Connection to Additional Systems on page 33
 Verifying Audio and Video I/O Connections on page 33
 Testing Input and Output Signals on page 34

Registering Your

Software

1 Navigate to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Harris\SLK folder.

Your software must be registered. Typically this gets done during the commissioning
process. If your software does not get registered during the commissioning process, you
can register your software. To register your software you will need to send Harris BCD
Support the deployment file (.dc file) for the software. The .dc file is a unique encrypted file
for each server. Therefore you must make sure that you name each server with a unique
name for easy identification.

The following procedure describes how to create the deployment (.dc) file that you need to
send to Harris BCD Support. This information can also be found on the Software

Registration Card provided with your server.

If you have any questions about registering your software, contact BCD Technical Support
(see Technical Support on page 6).

To create the deployment (.dc) file

Figure 3-3 SLK Folder

2 Double-click RM.exe to open the Registration Manager.

Tip You can also click Start > Programs > Harris > Software License Key > Registration Manager

to open the Registration Manager.

If you are using NEXIO Software Release 5.7.1 or earlier, the Registration Manager is
located at C:\VR\SLK.

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The Software License Key - Registration Manager appears.

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Figure 3-4 Software License Key - Registration Manager

Tip You can click an application and then click Features configuration to view a list of the features

that are enabled.

3 Click Register.

The Save As dialog box appears.

Figure 3-5 Save As Dialog Box

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4 Name the deployment (.dc) file using the server name and the serial number (found on the right

hand side of the server).

Make sure to scan your USB stick before inserting it into the computer and again
before inserting it into the server to prevent viruses or malware.

5 Insert and locate your USB stick, and click Save.

The following message appears telling you that the .dc file is generated.

Figure 3-6 Information Dialog Box

6 Click OK.

7 Email the .dc file and the description of what you are registering (e.g., 4 Channels SD/HD) to Harris

BCD Support at [e-mail].

Harris BCD Support will send you a redistribution code (.rc) file.

8 Copy the .rc file to the USB stick and insert it into server.

9 Open the Software License Key - Registration Manager as described above.

10 In the Open dialog box, locate the USB stick and double-click the .rc file.

11 Run the appropriate application to complete the registration (e.g., NEXIO Config, PlayList, etc.)

The Software License Key - Registration Manager shows the application as registered
(see Figure 3-7).

Figure 3-7 NEXIO Config Registered

You can now close the Software License Key - Registration Manager and start NEXIO
Config as described above.

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Confirming

Connection to

Additional Systems

The LLM enables you to confirm that NEXIO AMP is connected to additional systems by
viewing information in the Nodes area.

1 In the Nodes pane, confirm that the video server that you are currently logged on to and any other

active nodes are displayed.

2 In the Logical Disks pane, confirm that logical disk D and any other volumes in your SAN are

displayed.

Verifying Audio

and Video I/O

Connections

Figure 3-8 LLM Main Window

To confirm connection to additional systems

If you are connected via a Media Host architecture you will only see your own node and not
the rest of the nodes in the system.

Verify the signal routing by checking the installation of your cables. Confirm that all audio
and video I/O cables are connected properly and securely.

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Testing Input and

Output Signals

1 In the channel window, click Add ID (see Figure 3-9).

Test signals on all connected channels. You can verify input and output signals by recording
and playing back a test clip.

To test I/O signals on a channel

Figure 3-9 Channel Window

The Add ID dialog box appears (see Figure 3-10).

Figure 3-10 Add ID Dialog Box

2 In the ID box enter the name of the new clip. This is the name of your test clip.

3 In the Duration box enter a time duration for the test clip. Thirty seconds to 2 minutes is

recommended.

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4 Click OK.

The new ID name appears in the ID box in the channel window and in the MediaBase
window. The Record button (see Figure 3-11) is available indicating that the clip is ready to
record.

Figure 3-11 Ready to Record

5 Left-click (hold) + right-click the Record button, or press CTRL Q.

The record button appears red (see Figure 3-12). This indicates the clip is being recorded.
The current record duration is displayed at the top of the window.

Figure 3-12 Recording

6 Once the recording is complete, play the test clip back in an available playout channel by doing one

of the following:

a If you used a bi-directional channel, rewind the clip and click Play.

b Load the clip into a play only window.

7 Confirm successful playback on a connected monitor.

8 If the video server has a second ingest channel, repeat the procedure above for Channel 2 ingest.

To test output signals on remaining playout channels

1 Select the channel window (see Figure 3-13).

Figure 3-13 Channel 2 Window

2 Select a clip in MediaBase.

3 Drag the selected clip from MediaBase and drop it in the channel window.

4 Press Play.

5 Confirm playback on a connected monitor.

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6 Repeat Steps 1 though 5 for all configured playback channels.

You can also verify output by dragging a clip from an ingest channel window to a playout
channel window. For example, drag a clip from Channel 1 and drop it in Channel 3. You
may do this while recording a clip in Channel 1. Press the Play button in Channel 3 to play
the clip back during the ingest process.

For more information on NXOS, see the NEXIO NXOS User Guide (Part No.
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Monitoring Server Status

This chapter describes how to monitor the status of the NEXIO AMP
video server.

The NEXIO AMP displays general status information the following two ways:

 LED Indicators on page 37
 NEXIO Monitor on page 38
 LCD Keypad Buttons on page 41

LED Indicators The LED indicators are on the front of the NEXIO AMP frame. They show general status and

health of the frame.

Table 4-1 Front Panel LED Indicators

LED Color Description

PS Good Green Indicates that one or both of the power

supply connections is operating.

PS Fault Red Indicates a problem with one or both of

the power supply connections.

Drive Access Green Indicates that the media array is being

accessed.

Fan Fail Red Indicates that the front fans or CPU fan

have stopped rotating or falls below
programmed RPM limit.

Overheat Red Indicates that the motherboard or video

I/O card temperature is above the critical
threshold.

Fault Red Indicates media access errors or critical

hardware faults.

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NEXIO Monitor In addition to the front panel LED indicators, the NEXIO AMP has local machine monitoring

software called NEXIO Monitor. NEXIO Monitor is software that runs as an application in
your Windows system tray. See Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 NEXIO Monitor Icon

It monitors the same diagnostics as the front panel LED indicators. These diagnostics
include:

 CPU fan power
 Motherboard/processor temperature
 Video I/O board temperature
 LLM faults (see the NEXIO Low Level Module User Guide for details)

To open NEXIO Monitor

1 Right-click on the NEXIO Monitor icon in the system tray (see Figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2 NEXIO Monitor Icon Menu

2 Click Open.

The NEXIO Monitor window appears (see Figure 4-3).

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Testing the LED

Lights

1 Open NEXIO Monitor.

2 In the Front Panel LED Test area, select the check box for the LED light you want to test (see

Figure 4-4).

Figure 4-3 NEXIO Monitor Window

NEXIO Monitor also lets you perform a test of the LED lights on the front panel and select
which diagnostics you want monitored.

NEXIO Monitor lets you test the frame’s LED indicator lights. This test does not test if the
actual diagnostic is being monitored; it only tests the LED lights to verify that they are
working.

To test the LED lights

Figure 4-4 Front Panel LED Test Area

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3 Look at the LED indicator on the front panel and verify that it is lit.

4 Clear the check box for the selected LED light.

Selecting

Monitored

Diagnostics

NEXIO Monitor lets you select which diagnostics to monitor. You can select the following
diagnostics:

 Drive Access — drive availability
 Fan Failure — server fan
 Overheat — temperature of CPU
 LLM Fault — LLM functions

By default, the following diagnostics are selected:

 Overheat
 LLM Fault

To select a diagnostic

 In the Monitored Parameters area, select the check box of the desired diagnostic (see

Figure 4-5). The selected diagnostic will be monitored.

Figure 4-5 Monitored Parameters Area

To deselect a diagnostic

 In the Monitored Parameters area, clear the check box of the desired diagnostic. The

cleared diagnostic will not be monitored.

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Checking Status The Status area displays the current status of the three major diagnostics (see Figure 4-6):

 Fan
 Temperature
 LLM
 Power Supply

Figure 4-6 Monitored Parameters Area

LCD Keypad
Buttons

See Table 4-2 for a description of the diagnostic status icons.

Table 4-2 Status Icons

Icon Description

Indicates a critical problem with the fan.

Indicates a critical problem with the CPU
temperature.

Indicates a critical problem with the
LLM.

The solid green circle indicates the
diagnostic is operating with no errors.

The LCD Keypad arrow buttons and provides system information and helps you monitor
NEXIO AMP status.

Figure 4-7 LCD Keypad Arrow Buttons

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The following table shows an example of the information that is displayed in each location.

For example, if you press the right button 3 times (ending up in the 4 across; 1 down
location) you will see Server Engine Status information as shown in Table 4-3.

Table 4-3 LCD Display Navigation Sample

1 across 2 across 3 across 4 across

1
down

2
down

3
down

4
down

Harris
Platform:NX3801
Date: 10/29/2010
Time: 1:51:51 PM

Host NX1010-1A
IP: 192.168.90.1
SM: 255.255.255.0
PWS: Good

LLM Network Info
IP: 192.168.90.1
NODE: 1
DOMAIN: A

CPU1 Temp: 29.00 C
CPU2 Temp: 30.00 C
MB1 Temp: 25.00 C

MB FAN1: 13106.80
MB FAN2: 11842.11
CPU1 FAN: 6338.03
CPU2 FAN: 6585.37

ScabFan1:12536 RPM
ScabFan2:13224 RPM
ScabFan3:12365 RPM
ScabFan4:13091 RPM

VCOREA: 1.14
VCOREB: 1.18
+5V: 4.85
5VSB: 4.90

+12V 12.25
VBAT: 2.91
MCP55V: 1.39

1.5V: 1.47

192.168.90.1
IP: 192.168.90.1
SM: 255.255.255.0

192.168.90.1
IP: 192.168.90.1
SM: 255.255.255.0

Quad Port C
IP: 172.16.254.1
SM: 255.255.255.0

Quad Port A
IP: 172.16.252.1
SM: 255.255.255.0

Server Engine Status
LLM0: 0 (OK)
LLM1: 0 (OK)

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Connectors, Jumper
Settings, and Circuits

This chapter provides information on NEXIO AMP pinouts and jumper settings, MDR
connector assembly, and GPI input and output circuits. This chapter includes the following
sections:

 NEXIO AMP MDR Pinouts on page 43
 NEXIO AMP MDR Connector Assembly on page 47
 GPI Input and GPI Output Circuits on page 50

NEXIO AMP MDR Pinouts

NEXIO AMP has a 26-pin 3M MDR GPI connector (see Figure 5-1). See Table 5-1 and

Table 5-2 for the pinout descriptions.

1

13

Figure 5-1 NEXIO AMP GPI Connector

Table 5-1 GPI IN 1-16

DB26 DSUB
PIN No.

14

26

Signal

1 Optoisolator 1 Cathode

2 Optoisolator 3 Cathode

3 GND

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Table 5-1 GPI IN 1-16

DB26 DSUB
PIN No.

Signal

4 Optoisolator 5 Cathode

5 Optoisolator 7 Cathode

6 GND

7 Optoisolator 9 Cathode

8 Optoisolator 11 Cathode

9 GND

10 Optoisolator 13 Cathode

11 Optoisolator 15 Cathode

12 GND

13 External +5VDC Optoisolator Anode

Common

14 Optoisolator 2 Cathode

15 Optoisolator 4 Cathode

16 GND

17 Optoisolator 6 Cathode

18 Optoisolator 8 Cathode

19 GND

20 Optoisolator 10 Cathode

21 Optoisolator 12 Cathode

22 GND

23 Optoisolator 14 Cathode

24 Optoisolator 16 Cathode

25 GND

26 External GND (see Figure 5-2)

Table 5-2 GPI OUT 1-8

Pinout Signal

1 Relay 5 Common

2 Relay 5 N.C.

3 Relay 5 N.O.

4 Relay 6 Common

5 Relay 6 N.C.

6 Relay 6 N.O.

7 Relay 7 Common

8 Relay 7 N.C.

Table 5-2 GPI OUT 1-8 (Continued)

Pinout Signal

9 Relay 7 N.O.

10 Relay 8 Common

11 Relay 8 N.C.

12 Relay 8 N.O.

13 GND

14 Relay 1 N.O.

15 Relay 1 N.C.

16 Relay 1 Common

17 Relay 2 N.O.

18 Relay 2 N.C.

19 Relay 2 Common

20 Relay 3 N.O.

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21 Relay 3 N.C.

22 Relay 3 Common

23 Relay 4 N.O.

24 Relay 4 N.C.

25 Relay 4 Common

26 GND

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NEXIO AMP RS-422 Pinouts

The ProductName rear panel includes 8 RJ-12 connectors (see Figure 5-2). See Table 5-3
and Table 5-4 for the pinout descriptions.

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Figure 5-2 NEXIO AMP RJ-12 Connector

Table 5-3 shows the slave configuration pinout descriptions for the

NEXIO AMP.

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Table 5-3 RJ-12 RS-422 - Slave Configuration

RJ-12
Connector

1 RC+ RS-422 plus side input

2 RC- RS-422 minus side input

3 TX- RS-422 minus side output

4 TX+ RS-422 plus side output

5 Shield Shield RS-422

6 Not Used Not Used

Table 5-4 shows the RJ-12 to DB-9 pinout descriptions for NEXIO AMP.

Table 5-4 RJ-12 to DB-9 Adapter

RJ-12
Connector

1 RC+ 7 3

2 RC- 2 8

3 TX- 8 2

4 TX+ 3 7

Function Identification

Function DB-9 Master DB-9 Slave

5 Shield 9 9

6 Not Used 1 1

Table 5-5 shows the jumper settings for NEXIO AMP RS-422 and GPI Board.

Table 5-5 Jumper Settings for RS-422 and GPI Board

Jumper Descriptions Modes

JP1 Debug Enable/Disable OFF = Enable ON = Disable

JP2 Board Enumeration OFF = Board1; ON = Board2

JMP1 Power Input 1-2 = External; 2-3 = USB

JMP2 Optoisolator Power Select 1-2 Internal; 2-3 = External

In normal operating conditions, no jumper setting changes are required.

NEXIO AMP MDR Connector Assembly

This section describes the procedure for assembling a NEXIO AMP MDR connector.

To assemble a MDR connector

1 Use a wire stripper to remove approximately 1/16” of the wire insulation from each of the required

conductors (see Figure 5-3).

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Figure 5-3 Stripped Wires

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2 Solder wire 1 to pin 1 on the connector. To locate pin 1, see Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4 MDR Connection Pin Locations

Tip For optimal results, use a soldering iron with a fine tip. To make a solder connection from the wire to

the solder cup, first flow solder on both the cable and the cup. Next, use tweezers to locate the wire
through the hole of the solder cup. Then, use the solder iron to flow the solder and make the
connection.

Do not push the wire down too far when installing the wire through the hole in
the solder cup or you may cause a short to the cup.

3 Repeat Step 2 for each connector position.

4 Install the grounding strap to the connector so that the long tab is placed underneath the connector

(see Figure 5-5).

Figure 5-5 Grounding Strap Placement

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Figure 5-6 Lower Shell Placement

6 Attach the upper shell to the lower shell and tighten it using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver (see

Figure 5-6).

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Figure 5-7 Upper Shell Attachment

7 Clamp the ferrite onto the cable next to the connector that will be connected to the rear panel

(pro-panel) as shown in Figure 5-8.

Figure 5-8 Ferrite Placement
If the ferrite is loose on the cable, use a tie wrap to hold it in place.

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GPI Input and GPI Output Circuits

The following figures show representative GPI input and output circuits.

Figure 5-9 shows a representative GPI input circuit.

Figure 5-9 Representative GPI Input Circuit

Figure 5-10 shows a representative GPI output circuit.

Figure 5-10 Representative GPI Output Circuit

Figure 5-11 shows an external optoisolator power to GPI input connection.

Figure 5-11 External Optoisolator Power to GPI Input Connection

Jumper JMP2 must be moved to position 2 and 3.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter describes how to remove, replace, and rebuild a boot drive and a media drive
in a NEXIO AMP.

This chapter contains the following sections:

 NEXIO AMP Drives on page 51
 Replacing a Boot Drive on page 52
 Replacing a Media Drive on page 53

NEXIO AMP Drives

Media Drives

NEXIO AMP has two types of Drives: Boot Drives, and Media Drives
(see Figure 6-1).

Boot Drives

Figure 6-1 NX3801HDI Front Panel Showing Boot and Media Drives

 The Boot Drives contain the Operating System.
 The Media Drives are the drives used to store the video/audio data (the LLM's RAIDset).

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Replacing a Boot Drive

If a boot drive is bad, a message appears indicating that there is a RAID Access Failure (see

Figure 6-2).

Figure 6-2 RAID Access Failure Message

To remove the failed drive

1 Press the drive release button.

2 Pull the drive release lever out.

3 Pull the drive out.

Figure 6-3 Drive Replacement

If you need help removing a drive, contact Harris BCD Support.

4 Insert the new drive, and allow it to spin up.

The Rebuild process should begin automatically. If the Rebuild process does not begin
automatically, follow the procedure below to manually start the Rebuild.

To manually start the Rebuild

5 During the system reboot (after the Memory Count appears), press F10.

The MediaShield BIOS Array List appears.

6 Press Enter.

The NVIDIA Mirror RAID Detail window appears showing the information for the new
drive.

7 Press the R (Rebuild) key.

The NVIDIA Mirror Select From Free Disk List appears.

8 Press the A (Add) key.

A message appears asking if you want to Rebuild the array.

9 Press Enter to accept the Rebuild.

A message appears indicating that all the data on the new (or added) disk will be
overwritten, and asks you if you want to continue.

10 Press the Y (Yes) key.

The MediaShield BIOS Array List reappears. The status indicates “Rebuild”.

11 Press Ctrl X (Exit) to exit and reboot the system.

The Rebuild processes in the background. A message appears when the Rebuild is
complete.

Replacing a Media Drive

This section provides information on replacing a media drive. Detailed information is
provided in the NEXIO Low Level Module (LLM) User Guide. There is usually no need to stop
the LLM to replace the media drive. It is recommended that the system is running
throughout the replacement process.

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To replace a media drive

1 Follow the instructions provided in the NEXIO Low Level Module (LLM) User Guide.

The size of the replacement drive should not be less than the size of the smallest drive in
NEXIO AMP (256 GB or higher). For example if a unit has all 256 GB drives, or a hybrid of
drives in it; the size of the replacement drive should not be less than 256 GB.

2 Use the diagram below to identify the media drive. The drive bank letters and drive numbers are

shown in red.

0
1
2

3

4
5
6
7

8

9
10
11

12

13
14
15

A B C D

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A

AES/EBU audio 20
analog reference 20
ARC 8
aspect ratio 10
aspect ratio conversion 8
audio ports 20
audio specifications 10

C

changing

video routing, audio routing 28
checking frame status 41
COM Ports 23
compressed audio 10
control specifications 14

D

Dolby E 8
Drive Access LED 37

E

Ethernet configuration

Ethernet 1 22

K

key features 7

L

LCD keypad 25
LCD user interface 41
LED indicators 24, 37

Drive Access 37
Fan Fail 37
Fault 37
Overheat 37
PS Fault 37
PS Good 37

LOOP 20

M

monitoring diagnostics 40

N

NEXIO Monitor

about 38
open 38
selecting diagnostics 40
status icons 41
testing lights 39

F

Fan Fail 37
Fault LED 37
frame dimensions 14
front panel

LED indicators 24, 37

G

GPI

input 23

output 23

pinouts 46, 47

H

house time clock 20

O

Overheat LED 37

P

pinouts 46, 47
ports

COM 23
keyboard 21
serial 21

USB 21
power off 25
power on 25
protocols 14
PS Fault LED 37
PS Good LED 37

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R

RAID 13
redundancy 13
REF IN 20
reference 20
reference input 20
reset 25
reset system 25

S

selecting diagnostics 40
specifications

audio 10
GPI 13
physical 14
RAID 13
storage 13
supported formats 14
video 9
video compression 11

storage 13
system configuration 9

T

television formats 14
testing LED lights 39
timecode connection 13
Transfer Manager 8
tri-level sync 20

U

USB 21

V

video compression 11
video ports 20
video specifications 9