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Conguration Guide

M848-9002-450

Advanced HD/SD graphics co-processor

Intuition XG

Vertigo Suite v.4.5

Intuition XG

Advanced HD/SD graphics co-processor

Configuration Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

Intuition XG’s licensing requirements ................................................................................................ 1-8

Application licensing errors........................................................................................................... 1-9

File formats supported by the Intuition XG ......................................................................................1-10

Image file formats ....................................................................................................................... 1-10

Cel Animation file formats........................................................................................................... 1-10

Clip file formats........................................................................................................................... 1-11

Audio file formats........................................................................................................................ 1-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

XPublish Agent Control Panel ....................................................................................................3-16

Data Server Control Panel.......................................................................................................... 3-17

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

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

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Us............................................................................................................................ 6-1

Contact Miranda Technical Support ..............................................................................................6-1

Contact Miranda Technologies Inc. ...............................................................................................6-1

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1 INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

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

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

• “Intuition XG’s licensing requirements” on page 1-8

• “File formats supported by the Intuition XG” on page 1-10

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-1

Introduction

Intuition XG’s standard and optional features

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

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

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

Fill

Video In A

• 1RU chassis with a single power supply unit.

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

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

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

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

• SD output as NTSC or PAL

• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p

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

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

Key

Out A

Options

• VX-ClipPlayer

• VX-Audio-e

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

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

Video In A

Fill

Key

Out A

• 3RU chassis with redundant power supply unit.

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

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

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• 1 TB RAID1 storage for up to 400 hours of video/audio
clips and simultaneous playout of multiple clips

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

• SD output as NTSC or PAL

• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p

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

• 16 embedded audio channels

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

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

Options

• VX-ClipPlayer

• VX-Audio-e

• VX-EAS

• VX-GPI-8-eVX-RS422-2-e

• VX-TC-e

• VX-2TB-UPG

Introduction

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

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

Fill

Out A

Video In A

Video In B

Key

Fill

Key

Out B

• 3RU chassis with redundant power supply unit.

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

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

• 1 TB RAID1 storage for up to 400 hours of video/audio
clips and simultaneous playout of multiple clips

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

• SD output as NTSC or PAL

• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p

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Introduction

The following options are available on Intuition XG devices:

VX-ClipPlayer Clip Player

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

• 16 embedded audio channels per SDI stream

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

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

Options

• VX-ClipPlayer

• VX-Audio-e

• VX-EAS

• VX-GPI-8-eVX-RS422-2-e

• VX-TC-e

• VX-2TB-UPG

The Clip Player is an internal codec package for playing out multi-format
video clips. See “Clip Player and media storage” on page 2-13 for more
information about the Clip Player option.

VX-Audio-e Audio Processing

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

• Intuition-XG-e => None

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

See “Audio input/output channels” on page 2-11

for more information.

VX-GPI-8-e GPI card

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

page 2-8 for more information about the GPI card option.

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

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

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

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

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

2-6 for more information.

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

VX-TC-e Time Code card

The Time Code card allows you to lock the Intuition XG’s system clock to
an external timecode. See “Time Code Card” on page 2-6 for more
information about the Time Code option.

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

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

Increases the usable storage from 1TB to 2TB. See “Clip Player and media

storage” on page 2-13 for more information.

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

Introduction

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Introduction

Intuition XG system integration

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

Automation controlled

Master Control

Manual/Operator-controlled

Program Video Input

Video/
audio
routing

Media Management

Xplorer

SDI input A

SDI input B

Automation

protocol

Media Transfers

Automation

PCS & PresStation

Master Control Switcher & Branding

Fill

Video IN

+

embedded

audio

Key

Graphics co-processor

RCP-BR

Program
Output

LAN / WAN

(ingest & publish)

Graphics Preparation

Photoshop, Premiere Xstudio Xbuilder
or Final Cut

After Effects Plugin

Centralized Asset Management

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

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Upstream branding using the Intuition XG

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

Introduction

Figure 1-2

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

Video IN A

A/B

Mixer

Video IN B

Clean Feed

Out

IDEO FRAME DELAYS in the Imagestore 750 documentation).

Keyer 1

embedded

Keyer 3Keyer 2 Keyer 4

Fill &

audio

Key

Video OUT

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

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Introduction

Intuition XG’s licensing requirements

For the Intuition XG device to operate in its full capacity, the following application licenses
must be installed and activated on the Embedded Xmedia Server that is hosted by the
Intuition XG device:

XGHD 4.5 The Intuition XG requires an HD application license to output at HD resolutions. An

HD application license also allows the Intuition XG to output at SD resolutions.

PLAY 4.5 The Intuition XG uses a local copy of the Vertigo Suite’s Xplay application as a media

X

player. This application must have a valid software license installed to operate. See

page 3-5

for more information about Xplay.

XMSD

EVICE 0.0 An Xmedia Server Device license is associated to each device object in the system.

Therefore, each device added to the Device Manager requires its own device license.

UDIO 4.5 The Intuition XG requires a license to output voice overs and clip audio.

XGA

LIP 4.5 The Intuition XG requires a license for clip playback. See page 2-13 for more

XGC

information about the Clip Player.

You can verify that the appropriate licenses are installed and activated on the Intuition XG
using either the L

L

ICENSE MANAGER (figure 1-3).

ICENSE TAB on the Embedded Xmedia Server’s Control Panel or Xplay’s

Embedded Xmedia Server Control Panel The License Manager in Xplay

Figure 1-3. A list of the application licenses currently installed on the Intuition XG

NOTE

Once the required licenses are installed on the Embedded Xmedia Server, you must also
verify that the licensing information can be properly communicated to the Intuition XG
device. This communication is performed by the settings on Dashboard’s L
(see “Licensing page” on page 5-42).

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ICENSING page

Application licensing errors

For the convenience of on-air devices, the Intuition XG will not lose any functionality if it is
missing one or more application licenses. When the Intuition XG detects that a user is trying
to use a feature that is not licensed (i.e. running Intuition XG without a proper application
license or playing a clip without a clip license), an error message window appears informing
you that the device is running without a valid license (figure 1-4

Figure 1-4. An error message appears if Intuition XG is not properly licensed

If the Intuition XG’s licenses are properly installed on the Embedded XMS Control Panel,
but Dashboard’s L
listing in the T

ICENSING setting are not properly specified, the Intuition XG’s Dashboard

ASK MANAGER will indicate No Application License (figure 1-5).

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Figure 1-5. The Intuition XG’s Task Manager indicates a license error

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Introduction

File formats supported by the Intuition XG

The Intuition XG is a fully software based clip/image/media reader, which allows for a
significant amount of flexibility with regards to media formats. However, to ensure optimal
generation and playback, the following topics make recommendations regarding which
media formats are preferred:

• “Image file formats” on page 1-10

• “Cel Animation file formats” on page 1-10

• “Clip file formats” on page 1-11

• “Audio file formats” on page 1-12

Image file formats

As the Vertigo Suite handles static image file format conversions, the Intuition XG supports
several image formats (listed below).

For optimal results however, we recommend that you use TARGA (.TGA) 32 BIT UNCOMPRESSED.

The Intuition XG supports the following image formats:

• BMP (.bmp)

• GIF (.gif)

• JPEG (.jpg)

• Portable Network Graphics Format (.png)

• Photoshop (.psd) [Note: the image will be flattened to a single layer.]

• RGB (.rgb)

• TIFF (.tif)

• Truevision TARGA Format (.tga)

• Oxtel Image Format (.oxt)

Cel Animation file formats

As the Vertigo Suite handles static image file format conversions, the Intuition XG supports
several cel animation formats (listed below).

For optimal results however, we recommend that you use a sequence of TARGA (.TGA)

BIT UNCOMPRESSED files (i.e. bug_00001.tga to bug_09999.tga).

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The Intuition XG supports the following cel animation formats:

• Targa (.tga)

• Oxtel Animation Format (.oxa)

• Oxtel Intuition Animation Format (.oxi)

• Via Format (.via)

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Clip file formats

The Intuition XG’s long-form clip playback capability is suitable for program content,
commercials, and promotional interstitial. The following identifies the Intuition XG’s
currently recommended and supported clip formats.

NOTE

For graphics clips, we recommend the following formats:

- QuickTime MOV: Animation Codec, Single Track Multi-channel Audio, 24 bit, 48Khz

- Targa Sequence: 32-bit uncompressed (with Alpha)
Upon ingest, they will be transcoded into our Vertigo Animation Format (.vaf) before playback.

Recommended clip formats:

• MPEG (IBP)

• Extension: (.mpg, .mpeg)

• Codec: MPEG2 (IBP)

• Recommended Bit Rate: SD@9Mbps; HD1080i@19-25Mbps

• Max. Bit Rate: 50Mbps

• Audio Codec: MPEG Audio Layer 2/Layer 3/AAC (16 bit, 48Khz)

• Audio Tracks: Single

• Audio Channels: Stereo

Introduction

• MXF Wrapped MPEG (IBP)

• Extension: (.mxf)

• Codec: MPEG2 (IBP)

• Recommended Bit Rate: SD@9Mbps; HD1080i@19-25Mbps

• Max. Bit Rate: 50Mbps

• Audio Codec: PCM (Uncompressed 16/20/24 bit or AES3)

• Audio Codec: MPEG Layer 2/3/AAC (16 bit, 48Khz)

• Audio Tracks: Single

• Audio Channels: Max 8

• AVI (Window Media 9)

• Extension: (.wm9)

• Codec: WM9 (Simple, Main Profiles)

• Max. Bit Rate: 8 Mbps

• Audio Codec: Windows Media Audio/Pro/Lossless

• Audio Tracks: Single

• Audio Channels: Max 8

NOTE

Support for MPEG2 bit rates higher than 25Mbps is possible, but this can have an impact on
graphics performance, especially on dual-channel models, and must be qualified by our testing.

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Introduction

Supported clip formats:

• MPEG (I-Frame)

• MXF Wrapped MPEG (I-Frame)

• MXF Wrapped DV25/DVCPro/DVCPro50/DVCPRO HD

• Extension: (.mpg, .mpeg)

• Codec: MPEG2 (I-Frame)

• Max. Bit Rate: 50 Mbps

• Audio Codec: MPEG Audio Layer 2/Layer 3/AAC (16bit, 48Khz)

• Audio Tracks: Single

• Audio Channels: Stereo

• Extension: (.mxf)

• Codec: MPEG2 (I-Frame) (SD D10/IMX)

• Max. Bit Rate: 50 Mbps

• Audio Codec: PCM (Uncompressed 16/20/24bit or AES3)

• Audio Tracks: Single

• Audio Channels: Max 8

• Extension: (.mxf)

• Codec: DV25/DVCPro/DVCPro50/DVCPRO HD

• Bit Rate: Depends on Codec

• Audio Codec: PCM (Uncompressed 16/20/24bit or AES3)

• Audio Tracks: Single

• Audio Channels: Max 8

Audio file formats

The Intuition XG passes embedded audio channels through with the video, while discrete
audio is only available on the Intuition XG-3U-e and Intuition XG-Dual-e models (page 2-18
Also note that any audio processing (e.g. adding voice-overs, sounds, audio ducks, etc.)
requires the Vx-Audio-e option.

The Intuition XG supports the following audio formats:

• Wave (.wav)

•MP3

• AAC

•AIFF

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2 OVERVIEW OF THE INTUITION XG’S

ARDWARE

H

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 RU chassis.

Intuition-XG-3U-e

Intuition-XG-Dual-e

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

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-1

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e)

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

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

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

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

Chassis FORM: 1U rackmount chassis

EIGHT: 1.7” (43 mm)

H

W

IDTH: 17.2” (437 mm)

D

EPTH: 28.2” (716 mm)

Power consumption 1 x 1400W power supply

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

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Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)

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

21

Info. LED button button

USB 2.0

Connectors (2)

RS-232 Serial Port

(Disabled)

CD/DVD ROM Drive

Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware

describes

Reset Power On/OffPower L EDHDD LEDNIC 2 LED NIC 1 LEDUniversal

Control Panel
LEDs & Buttons

Power Supply Unit

U

NIVERSAL INFORMATION

LED

SATA Hard Drives

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

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

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

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

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NIC2 A flashing NIC2 LED indicates network activity on LAN2.

2

NIC1 A flashing NIC1 LED indicates network activity on LAN1.

1

HDD Indicates IDE channel activity.

P

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

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

R

ESET 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.

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Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e)

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

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

SDI Video Card I/O Connector

USB 2.0 Connectors (2)

(Mouse & Keyboard)

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

SDI Video Card I/O
Connector

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

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

Intuition XG’s video input/output channel connections.

describes the function of each connector on the rear panel

IPMI Connector

(Not used)

Network Ethernet

Connectors (2)

VGA Connector

Serial RS-232 Port

(Disabled)

Graphics Card Connectors (2)

(Only one connector used)

A/C Power Input

IPMI Connector Intelligent Platform Management Interface is a set of common

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

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

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

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Network Ethernet
Connectors

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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Graphics Card’s DVI
Connectors

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.

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

the specifications listed on page 2-1

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

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

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

page 2-9

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

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

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

• VX-GPI-8-e (GPI card)

• VX-TC-e (Time Code card)

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

for more details). The rear panel also provides convenient access to three power

for more

Chassis F

Power consumption 3 x 380W power supply

ORM: 3U rackmount chassis

HEIGHT: 5.2” (132 mm)
WIDTH: 17.7” (450 mm)
D

EPTH: 25.5” (648 mm)

AC input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz, 14/7 Amp

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

The Intuition XG’s front panel features convenient access to the RAID-1 hard drives, two
USB ports, a CD/DVD ROM drive, and a control panel containing six LEDs and three
buttons for system monitoring and operation. The table following the figure 2-3
the function of each LED and button.

describes

POWER

CD/DVD ROM Drive

RAID-1 Hard Drives

Floppy

Drive

USB 2.0

Connectors (2)

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

YSTEM ALERT / POWER

S

AILURE

F

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

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.

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

HDD A

P

CTIVITY This flashing amber LED indicates IDE channel activity.

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

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

MUTE (ALARM RESET) Press the Mute button to silence the buzzer alarm, which is activated by a

signal received from the SCSI drive backplane. After silencing the alarm,
you should then press the button again to reactivate the alarm function.

ESET The Reset button reboots the system.

R

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

P

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

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