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Connecting the Stage Output
The Stage output should be connected to one or more of the outputs connectors on the front of Dual I/O Module. Which
connector will vary depending on the type of display device(s) being used. (Refer to
Guidelines:
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Adapters or converters may be required to convert these outputs to specific needs.
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All DVI connectors on the Dual I/O Module are DVI-D (digital only). There is no analog signal present on these
connectors, therefore, a DVI-to-VGA adapter will not work.
Networking Multiple Mbox Servers
The Sonnet xMac unit has two Ethernet connectors - labeled "Enet A" and "Enet B" - on its rear panel. These connect
to the Mac Pro computer's two built-in Ethernet interfaces. Enet A has a cable that connects it to the rear of the I/O
Module. Because of the Ethernet switch in the I/O Module, the Enet A connection is part of a physical network with the
two Ethernet connectors on the front of the Dual I/O module. As noted previously, this network should be dedicated to
Art-Net or sACN reception and should NOT be used for any other purpose.
To network multiple Mbox servers together for the purpose of content distribution or remote monitoring, use either the
Enet B connector located on the rear of the xMac unit, or use one of the two auxiliary Ethernet connections on the NIC
in the PCIe card cage. The Mac Pro computer's two built-in Ethernet interfaces have preset addressing for the Art-
Net/sACN control and general networking. Changing these settings may lead to a loss of functionality, though some
exceptions may apply in certain cases (e.g. pixel mapping, refer to the Mbox Remote User manual for more information).
The two auxiliary Ethernet interfaces can be configured on an as-needed basis for additional networking functionality
(scenic tracking, content management, etc.)
Power-Up Procedure
Use the following procedure to power up the Mbox 2016 Dual Output server.
Step 1.
Ensure UPS is powered up.
Step 2.
At the front of the xMac unit, press the power button and allow the computer to boot. The blue power
indicator LED should illuminate.
Step 3.
Press the power button of any connected preview monitors.
Step 4.
Allow the Mbox software to launch. The software should start automatically, but if it does not, click on the
Mbox Launcher icon in the dock. Alternately, locate the application in the Mbox folder and double-click on
it.
Step 5.
Mbox is now ready for operation.
IMPORTANT!
On Mbox 2016 Dual Output servers, the Mbox application is set to go into fullscreen mode immediately
when the application launches! Because of this, the monitors may display a black image if no control data is present or
if control data is not causing any content to be visible.
MBOX® 2016 DUAL OUTPUT HARDWARE MANUAL
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"Dual I/O Module"
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