Miranda Vertigo XG, M848-2705-470, XG21-e, XG22-e User Manual
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Installation & Quick Start Guide
M848-2705-480
Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processor
Vertigo XG
Vertigo XG21-e
Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processors
Installation & Quick Start Guide
Vertigo Suite v4.8
Vertigo XG22-e
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Document Identification
• Title: Vertigo XG - Installation & Quick Start Guide
• Part number: M848-2705-480
• Software version: Vertigo Suite v.4.8
• Last revised: June 26, 2012
Safety Compliance
NOTE
This equipment complies with the requirements of the following standards for
Safety of Information Technology Equipment:
• CSA C22.2 no. 60950-1-07 (2nd Edition)
• UL 60950-1 (2
• IEC/EN 60950-1 (2
nd
Edition)
nd
Edition)
Warning: An appropriately listed/certified main supply power cord must be used for the
connection of the equipment to the main voltage at either 120V
~
or 240V
~
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing should be done in a static-free
environment.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15,
Subpart B requirements for Class A digital devices.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
This equipment has been tested and complies with the requirements of the
directive 2004/108/CE :
• EN 55022 Class A Radiated emissions
• EN 55022 Class A Conducted emissions
• EN 61000 -3-2 Harmonic current emission limits
• EN 61000 -3-3 Volatge fluctation and flicker limitations
• EN 61000 -4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity
• EN 61000 -4-3 Radiated EMF immunity-RF
• EN 61000 -4-4 Electrical fast transient immunity
• EN 61000 -4-5 Surge immunity
• EN 61000 -4-8 Power frequency magnetic field
• EN 61000 -4-11 Voltage dips, short interruption and voltage variation immunity
WARNING
Vertigo XG devices contain Class 1 lasers, which are deemed safe under normal
operating conditions.
Standalone Equipment - Laser source(s) employed:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Vertigo XG product description.......................................................................................................... 1-2
Overview of the Vertigo XG chassis .................................................................................................. 1-4
Front panel components ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Rear panel components................................................................................................................ 1-6
Installation and quick start instructions............................................................................ 2-1
Unpacking and verifying the Vertigo XG shipped items..................................................................... 2-3
Mounting the Vertigo XG chassis in a rack........................................................................................ 2-7
Cabling the Vertigo XG unit ............................................................................................................. 2-11
Starting the Vertigo XG.................................................................................................................... 2-14
Assigning a new IP address to the Vertigo XG device .................................................................... 2-16
Verifying the installation and setup by previewing the playout ........................................................ 2-17
Completing the quick start procedure.............................................................................................. 2-20
Need further assistance? .................................................................................................... 3-1
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Table of Contents
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1 INTRODUCTION
This guide provides basic Vertigo XG product information, as well as an orientation of its
hardware components. This guides also provides instructions for performing a first-time
installation of the Vertigo XG device, as well as initial setup tasks to get the device up and
running.
New Vertigo XG devices are factory configured for standard rendering and playout
workflows. Configuring the Vertigo XG settings for advanced workflows is normally
performed by qualified network administrators or Miranda’s Integration Specialists using the
Vertigo XG Portal and Dashboard software interfaces. Information and instructions for
implementing advanced configurations is beyond the scope of this document, but are
covered in the “
Vertigo XG Configuration Guide”.
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Introduction
Vertigo XG product description
The Vertigo XG is Miranda’s full-featured HD/SD graphics processor providing high
performance single or dual channel graphics rendering and video playback performance.
The Vertigo XG is ideal for a wide range of advanced real-time broadcast applications, like
HD/SD dual-casting with independent graphics for HD and SD, and single channel
applications demanding sophisticated, multi-channel branding and promotional graphics.
The Vertigo XG is available in two (2) standard models:
VX-Vertigo-XG21-e Vertigo XG single channel graphics engine (2 inputs, 1 output)
used for downstream branding.
VX-Vertigo-XG22-e Vertigo XG dual channel graphics engine (2 inputs, 2 outputs)
used for downstream simulcast branding.
Both models of the Vertigo XG have the following features and capabilities:
• 3 RU rack mount chassis
• 2 video input channels
• 1 video output channel (XG21-e) or 2 video output channels (XG22-e)
• SD and HD video support
• 1 TB of video and audio storage, which is expandable to 2 TB
• 16 embedded audio channels per SDI stream
• Discrete AES audio channels - up to 8 in and 16 out (XG21-e) or 2 x 16 out (XG22-e)
• Independent DVEs on each video input
• Tri-mode hardware Video bypasses
• VAnc + VBI extraction processing and insertion or VAnc/VBI pass through
• Unlimited virtual layers that can be controlled independently
• Real-time control of live data sources with automatic on-air updates
• True Type/Unicode character support
• One seat of Xplay is included with each channel of the Vertigo XG purchased which
integrates the following features and functionality:
• Automation interface via RS-232, RS-422 (option) and TCP/IP
• Xplay’s graphical interface used for manual control of playlists
• “As run” logging
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The following options are available to both models of the Vertigo XG:
VX-RS422-2-e 2 port RS-422 card
The RS-422 card provides an interface upon which the
Vertigo XG can communicate with automation systems.
VX-Audio-e Audio processor
The Audio option allows you play out audio clips and voiceover tracks.
VX-EAS EAS Text Integration (EAS Plugin and EAS Software
Panel)
High quality EAS text and audio can be played out with the
Vertigo XG processor, using templates which integrate
channel branding graphics for a consistent on-air
presentation.
VX-GPI-8-e GPI card
Introduction
The GPI card allows for control of the Vertigo XG via GPI
triggers. The card allows for up to 8 GPI in and 8 GPI out.
VX-TC-e Time Code card
The Time Code card allows you to lock the Vertigo XG’s
system clock to an external timecode.
VX-ClipPlayer Clip Player
The Clip Player is an internal codec package for playing out
multi-format video clips.
VX-2TB-UPG 1 TB RAID10 Expansion option (2 x 1TB)
Increases the usable storage from 1TB to 2TB.
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