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  • Page 2 © 2007-2018 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. All Rights Reserved. This information is subject to change without notice. MINI-T-NX , WinLGX , Total Backup , Total Import , and PRO-BUS are trademarks of LEIGHTRONIX, INC. LEIGHTRONIX, INC. 1125 N Cedar Rd Mason, MI 48854 www.leightronix.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    XISTING THERNET ETWORK MINI-T-NX D .......... 37 ONNECTING IRECTLY TO A THERNET ............ 38 ONFIRMING THERNET ETWORK ONFIGURATION MINI-T-NX ON/OFF ................39 URNING THE ................. 39 ONFIGURING RONT ANEL ETTINGS ....................39 NTERING ASSWORD IP A ....................40 DITING DDRESS .....................
  • Page 4 Color/Other Tab .......................79 Event Editor Tab ......................80 Resource View Tab ......................82 Schedule Tab ........................84 ’ MINI-T-NX S ........85 ONFIGURING YSTEM WITCHER ROPERTIES MINI-T-NX IR P ............88 ONFIGURING ROPERTIES MPEG R ......90 ONFIGURING ECORDING RESETS FOR ECORDER PTION MPEG P .......
  • Page 5 ® ..134 XPORTING CHEDULES INTO ICROSOFT XCEL OR A OMMA ELIMITED ORMAT LGX ..................135 OGGING OUT OF LGX ....................136 XITING MINI-T-NX I ................137 PENING MAGE ILES .................137 PENING A AVED MAGE ................138 PENING AN MAGE ILE AS MINI-T-NX S )...139...
  • Page 6 Filling Schedule Switchback Intervals with MPEG/Slide Library Resources....187 Manually Changing Switchback Inputs for Program Intervals .........188 MPEG F ....190 HECKING CHEDULE AND IBRARY ESOURCES FOR ISSING ILES MINI-T-NX I ................191 ENDING MAGE ILES ... 192 SING ONTROL ANEL TO ERFORM...
  • Page 7 ................. 219 IRMWARE OFTWARE PDATES MINI-T-NX C ............219 PDATING ONTROLLER IRMWARE LGX S ................221 PDATING OFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING ....................223 ....................223 ARTS EPLACEMENT LEIGHTRONIX T ............ 223 ONTACTING ECHNICAL UPPORT WARRANTY ........................224 DECLARATION OF STANDARDS CONFORMITY ............. 225 FCC N ......................
  • Page 8 TABLE 1, HARD DRIVE STORAGE CAPACITIES AT SELECTED CBRS ..........24 ILLUSTRATION 2, MINI-T-NX FRONT PANEL..................27 ILLUSTRATION 3, MINI-T-NX BIOS DATE STATUS SCREEN ............27 ILLUSTRATION 4, MINI-T-NX SERIAL NUMBER AND FIRMWARE VERSION STATUS SCREEN..27 ILLUSTRATION 5, MINI-T-NX DISPLAY VERSION STATUS SCREEN ..........28 ILLUSTRATION 6, MINI-T-NX FIRMWARE DATE STATUS SCREEN ..........28 ILLUSTRATION 7, MINI-T-NX IP ADDRESS STATUS SCREEN ............28...
  • Page 9 ILLUSTRATION 51, “SCHEDULE” TAB WINDOW ................84 ILLUSTRATION 52, MINI-T-NX INTERNAL SWITCHER WINDOWS ..........85 ILLUSTRATION 53, MINI-T-NX “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION VIEW” IR PORT WINDOWS ....88 TABLE 11, IR PORT CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ................88 ILLUSTRATION 54, MINI-T-NX “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION VIEW” INTERNAL MPEG RECORDER WINDOWS ............................
  • Page 10 ILLUSTRATION 77, PLAYLIST LIBRARY RESOURCE PROPERTIES ..........126 ILLUSTRATION 78, “PLAYLIST EDITOR” WINDOW ................126 TABLE 22, PLAYLIST LIBRARY RESOURCE PROPERTIES............127 ILLUSTRATION 79, “MINI-T-NX SITE MANAGER” WINDOW............130 ILLUSTRATION 80, ABOUT WINLGX WINDOW ................132 ILLUSTRATION 81, “SELECT EXPORT/PRINT TEMPLATE” WINDOW ...........133 ILLUSTRATION 82, “SAVE AS” WINDOW ..................134 Page 8 LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
  • Page 11 ILLUSTRATION 106, SWITCH EVENT PROPERTIES WINDOW ............ 174 TABLE 32, EDITABLE SWITCH EVENT PROPERTIES ..............174 ILLUSTRATION 107, JPEG SLIDE EVENT PROPERTIES WINDOW..........176 TABLE 33, EDITABLE JPEG SLIDE LIBRARY EVENT PROPERTIES ..........176 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. Page 9 2018-06-08 WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48...
  • Page 12 ILLUSTRATION 136, EXAMPLE OF A PRO-BUS-CONTROLLED DEVICE CONTROL PANEL ..205 ILLUSTRATION 137, CONTROL PANEL: GPI DEVICE CONTROL ..........206 ILLUSTRATION 138, STORAGE MANAGER WINDOW ..............208 ILLUSTRATION 139, STORAGE MANAGER COPY DIALOG BOX ..........209 Page 10 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48 2018-06-08...
  • Page 13 ILLUSTRATION 149, “CHOOSE CONTROLLER FIRMWARE FILE” WINDOW ....... 220 ILLUSTRATION 150, “CONTROLLER” WINDOW WITH SELECTED MINI-T-NX FIRMWARE FILE 221 ILLUSTRATION 151, FILE PATH FIELD FOR MINI-T-NX TOTAL BACKUP ........226 ILLUSTRATION 152, “MINI-T-NX TOTAL BACKUP” WINDOW ............227 ILLUSTRATION 153, BACKUP PATH WINDOW................228 ILLUSTRATION 154, “BACKUP SCHEDULER”...
  • Page 14 IP address and network connections and try again. 6. Log into WinLGX (see “Connecting to Your MINI-T-NX Server/Controller,” on page 48). If the “Add new MINI-T-NX” dialog box does not display your MINI- T-NX’s serial number, check your IP address and network connections and try again.
  • Page 15 To check video quality, switch your device to an output connected to a monitor. 12. Upload slides to the MINI-T-NX user folders through the WinLGX Storage Manager window and enable/authorize for display in slide shows (see “Managing SLIDES: Uploading to the MINI-T-NX and Authorizing for Display,”...
  • Page 16  TASK Use WinLGX to Control MINI-T-NX System (for an overview, refer to the WinLGX Scheduling Quick Guide): 15. If not already open, load a MINI-T-NX image file (see “Opening MINI-T-NX Image Files,” on page 137). 16. Control MINI-T-NX system through either of the following: ...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    MINI-T-NX Controllers are well suited for use in satellite and network recording. With a MINI-T-NX Controller, you are able to switch to the proper satellite at the desired time in order to capture the programming you need for your operations.

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions

    MINI-T-NX Introduction SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 19: Mini-T-Nx Controller Features/Specifications

    MINI-T-NX Controller and WinLGX software.

  • Page 20: Control Features

     Output 2: external video/audio output shared by the internal MINI-T-NX MPEG Recorder and the “Preview” video/audio ports on the rear panel of the MINI-T-NX. Programming on any input scheduled for MPEG recording or manually switched to Output 2, labeled “Rec/Prev”...
  • Page 21 Internal MPEG Recorder Option  Variable bit rate encoding  Records for up to 6 hours  Control up to 8 LEIGHTRONIX-supported VCRs and 1 PRO-BUS Port some DVD players at once through individual PRO-BUS device interfaces  Provides four-function control (PLAY, STOP, REWIND, and RECORD) ...

  • Page 22: Limits On Control Of Dvd Players

    MINI-T-NX Introduction LIMITS ON CONTROL OF DVD PLAYERS The LEIGHTRONIX MINI-T-NX provides two different types of DVD automation control:  Integrated IR: built-in infrared control ports with basic play-stop DVD player control and play-stop-record control for select DVD player/recorders ...

  • Page 23: Dvd Player/Recorder Control Methods

    DVD PLAYER/RECORDER CONTROL METHODS  Infrared Control LEIGHTRONIX has made every attempt to offer support for low-cost DVD players, including working within the limitations of the DVD players themselves. Most low-cost models offer only wireless infrared control. Infrared communication limits the control functionality to basic PLAY-STOP-RECORD commands.

  • Page 24: Slide File Specifications

     Recommended slide resolutions (pixels) Depending on your display requirements, slides for the MINI-T-NX may be created in four different sizes. Slides containing pictures and graphics should be created in a resolution of 720 x 540, 800 x 600, or 640 x 480 pixels. For slides containing only text or that are not susceptible to aspect distortion (such as a solid background), use a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels.

  • Page 25: Mpeg File Specifications

    Digital video recording results are based on a combination of the user-defined recording presets and the quality of the input source. In each new MINI-T-NX image file, the MINI- T-NX internal MPEG recorder is automatically configured for the recording presets named “Good,”...
  • Page 26 Table 1 shows how many hours of video can be recorded by the MINI-T-NX onto its internal hard drive at a CBR of 4 Mb/s. The example given in the table below is based on MPEG-2 encoding with full D1 resolution (720x480) video and 224Kb/sec audio bit rate.

  • Page 27: Encoding A Background Audio File

    If you are encoding an audio MPEG file to play with a slide or slide show, use the lowest possible video bit rate and resolution to reduce the file’s size. LEIGHTRONIX also recommends encoding the file with a solid-colored video display to further reduce the file’s size.

  • Page 28: Creating Mpeg Files With Non-Leightronix Sources

    CREATING MPEG FILES WITH NON-LEIGHTRONIX SOURCES The MINI-T-NX supports MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video encoding standards. LEIGHTRONIX recommends the following guidelines for MPEG video files created with any third party hardware or software to ensure optimal playback on the internal MINI-T-NX MPEG player: ...

  • Page 29: Mini-T-Nx Front Panel

    The MINI-T-NX has a high brightness, 24 character by 2 line vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) which displays status and password-protected TCP/IP address entry screens. After the MINI-T-NX has been booted up, press the up or down arrows on the Controller’s keypad to display the following status screens: ...

  • Page 30: Illustration 5, Mini-T-Nx Display Version Status Screen

    Fri Apr 15 12:00:00PM IP: 10:1:1:110  Site ID The bottom line of the screen displays the MINI-T-NX site ID (see Illustration 8, MINI- T-NX Site ID Status Screen). Illustration 8, MINI-T-NX Site ID Status Screen Fri Apr 15 12:00:00PM...

  • Page 31: Illustration 9, Mini-T-Nx Schedule Status Screen

    MPEG Recorder Status The bottom line of the screen shows the MPEG recorder status (see Illustration 10, MINI-T-NX Switcher Status Screen). The record time is indicated on the bottom line of the screen along with up to thirteen characters of the filename.

  • Page 32: Leds

    Introduction LEDS The MINI-T-NX front panel has four status light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which give at-a- glance feedback on the most important MINI-T-NX conditions. See Table 2, MINI-T-NX Front Panel LEDs, for a list of the status LEDs and their descriptions.

  • Page 33: Mini-T-Nx Rear Panel

    MINI-T-NX Introduction MINI-T-NX REAR PANEL The MINI-T-NX rear panel includes, from left to right, top to bottom (see Illustration 13, MINI-T-NX Rear Panel): Illustration 13, MINI-T-NX Rear Panel  A: 7 RCA audio input connectors for external sources  B: 1 RCA audio output connector for on-air display ...
  • Page 34 MINI-T-NX Introduction Page 32 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48 2018-06-08...

  • Page 35: Controller Installation & Configuration

    CONTROLLER INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION ABOUT THIS SECTION Use this section for step-by-step instructions on connecting your MINI-T-NX system wiring, including devices and Ethernet. This section also includes information on entering your TCP/IP and serial settings through the front panel. For an overview of the MINI-T- NX system installation process, refer to the MINI-T-NX Installation Quick Guide.

  • Page 36: Mini-T-Nx Installation Overview

    MINI-T-NX through external PRO-BUS interfaces and the IR ports on the MINI-T-NX’s rear panel. External LEIGHTRONIX PRO-BUS interfaces connect input devices on a common wire to the MINI-T-NX PRO-BUS port and are available with infrared, mini-jack, and multi-pin connectors. The MINI-T-NX integrated IR ports provide infrared control for LEIGHTRONIX-supported VCRs and DVD players.

  • Page 37: Connecting Signal Wiring

    Controller Installation & Configuration CONNECTING SIGNAL WIRING Throughout the following instructions, refer to Illustration 13, MINI-T-NX Rear Panel. 1. Rack mount your MINI-T-NX as follows, ensuring that the ventilation holes on the side of the unit are not covered. NOTES: LEIGHTRONIX recommends leaving empty rack mounts above and below the MINI-T-NX.

  • Page 38: Illustration 14, Mini-T-Nx Bootware Screen

    Damage from power loss or spikes is not covered under warranty. CAUTION 7. Turn on the MINI-T-NX by simultaneously pressing the right and left arrows on the front panel for one second. The MINI-T-NX will automatically boot up and display the following messages: a.

  • Page 39: Configuring Ethernet Network Host Management

    MINI-T-NX’s IP address. Refer to your router manual for further instructions. The MINI-T-NX Controller is designed to interact with a host PC through a 10/100 BASE- T Ethernet TCP/IP Network. Two of the most common connection scenarios are outlined below.

  • Page 40: Confirming Ethernet Network Configuration

    (see “Confirming Ethernet Network Configuration,” on page 38). CONFIRMING ETHERNET NETWORK CONFIGURATION Once your MINI-T-NX and PC have been configured for Ethernet access, ensure the Ethernet LEDs on the rear panel of your Controller are lit (see Table 3, Ethernet LED Indicators and Descriptions).

  • Page 41: Turning The Mini-T-Nx On/Off

    MINI-T-NX Controller Installation & Configuration TURNING THE MINI-T-NX ON/OFF Turn the MINI-T-NX on/off by simultaneously pressing the right and left arrows on the front panel for one second. CONFIGURING FRONT PANEL SETTINGS NOTE: All crucial configuration information, such as user information, schedule information, time, and network information are stored in battery backed or flash memory.

  • Page 42: Editing Ip Address

    Press right arrow to confirm IP “←” to abort changes. Address_ NOTE: Unit must be powered down and then powered back up to apply any MINI-T-NX address changes (simultaneously press “←” and “→” for one second to turn off and repeat to turn back on).

  • Page 43: Editing Gateway Address

    “←” to abort changes. Subnet Mask_ NOTE: Unit must be powered down and then powered back up to apply any MINI-T-NX address changes (simultaneously press “←” and “→” for one second to turn off and repeat to turn back on).
  • Page 44 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Page 42 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48 2018-06-08...

  • Page 45: Software Installation & Configuration

    (refer to the next section, “Software Operation,” starting on page 129, to learn how to create a schedule). Each MINI-T-NX image file holds your schedule events along with your system, device, and library resource properties. To avoid...

  • Page 46: Winlgx Minimum System Requirements

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration WINLGX MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the best results while operating WinLGX, LEIGHTRONIX recommends using a 16-Bit color display adapter at 1024x768 plus the following, based on your operating system: NOTE: WinLGX does not have to be continuously running on your PC for standard MINI-T-NX operation.
  • Page 47 4. Double click on the file “WinLGX v* Installer.EXE” to start the installer. 5. Choose “YES” to continue installing the software. 6. Setup will then prompt you for a program folder. The default is “Leightronix, Inc.,” but you may change it to anything you desire.

  • Page 48: Adding / Deleting Mini-T-Nx Locations In The Site Manager

    Software Installation & Configuration ADDING / DELETING MINI-T-NX LOCATIONS IN THE SITE MANAGER Use the WinLGX “Site Manager” window to manage your MINI-T-NX server/controller’s network IP address information. WinLGX uses each server’s IP address to locate the server and send/receive the server’s system information. Manage the IP address listing of...

  • Page 49: Illustration 20, "Add New" Window

    Illustration 20, “Add New” Window  “IP Address”: enter the IP address displayed on the MINI-T-NX server’s front panel. This address can be viewed from the front panel by pressing the up or down arrows until the IP Address is shown.

  • Page 50: Connecting To Your Mini-T-Nx Server/Controller

    “Time Zone”: your time zone Illustration 21, “Add New” Window 4. Click “OK” to enter your MINI-T-NX server in the site manager database or “Cancel” to abort entry. 5. If applicable, repeat steps 2–4 for each additional MINI-T-NX server in your system.

  • Page 51: Illustration 22, "Site Manager" Window

    Illustration 22, “Site Manager” Window 2. Once the WinLGX “Site Manager” is open, you should see a list of your MINI-T-NX systems. If not, refer back to “Adding / Deleting MINI-T-NX Locations in the Site Manager,” on page 46.
  • Page 52 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration b. Log in with the username and password given to you by the MINI-T-NX system administrator. To simultaneously log into multiple servers, all of the selected IP addresses must have the same username and password.

  • Page 53: Creating New Mini-T-Nx Image Files

    MINI-T-NX system image file. MINI-T-NX system image files hold your system, device, and library resource properties as well as your schedule events. MINI-T-NX image files have a .nmg file extension (for ex., schedule.nmg). To open a saved MINI-T-NX image file, go to “Opening a Saved Image File,” on NOTE: page 137.

  • Page 54: Configuring Winlgx

    ABOUT THE MAIN WINDOW COMPONENTS Icons to run the WinLGX software are installed on the Windows desktop and in the “Start Menu\Programs\Leightronix, Inc.” folder. Choosing either of these icons opens the WinLGX main window shown in Illustration 24. Illustration 24, WinLGX Main Window The components of the main window are as follows: ...

  • Page 55: Illustration 25, Menu Bar

    “Open as New”: opens file selection window to open an image file with a blank schedule (see page 138)  “Save”: saves a MINI-T-NX image that was previously saved as a file or opens file window for saving a MINI-T-NX image under a user-specified name and folder (see page 140) ...
  • Page 56 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration MENU ITEM FUNCTION “Edit” Click on this menu item to display the following options (see “Scheduling/Editing/Deleting All Events,” starting on page 147):  “Edit”: use to edit an event in the schedule  “Cut”: select to remove an event from a schedule and send to WinLGX’s clipboard ...

  • Page 57: Illustration 26, Main Toolbar

    (see page 188)  “Sync Library Resources”: checks MINI-T-NX image files for library resources and schedule events referencing MPEG files no longer on the MINI-T-NX’s internal hard drive (see page 190) ...
  • Page 58 Opens file selection window for selecting image files (see “Opening a Saved Image File” on page 137) Saves a MINI-T-NX image that was previously saved as a file or opens file window for saving a MINI-T-NX image under a user-specified name and folder (see “Saving MINI-T-NX Image Files,”...

  • Page 59: Configuring The Main Window Components

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration CONFIGURING THE MAIN WINDOW COMPONENTS  Controller Tabs: you can change the order of your controller tabs. Simply click on each tab with the left mouse button and then, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the tab into the desired position.

  • Page 60: Illustration 28, Schedule Columns Selection Menu

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration  To hide/display schedule columns, click on “Schedule Columns” in the “View” menu or the “Schedule” tab under “Preferences” in the “Tools” menu (see “Setting WinLGX Viewing and Communication ,” on page 75). Note that the “Day of Week Columns”...

  • Page 61: Illustration 29, Resizing Schedule Column

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration  Moving Windows The configuration folders, “Resources,” and “Properties” windows may be moved to any location on the main window by clicking on the windows’ title bars and dragging the windows to the desired position on the main window. To re-dock the windows in their original positions, click on the windows’...

  • Page 62: Illustration 30, "Select Destination Folder" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration  Adding existing library resources to subfolders Right click on a library resource icon and select “Move to” in the menu that appears to display the window shown in Illustration 30. Display the “Library” folder’s subfolders by either clicking on the “+” next to the folder icon or checking the “Expand all”...

  • Page 63: Setting User Account Rights (Including Winlgx Password Changes)

     Edit a user account  Delete a user account All functions controllable from the MINI-T-NX’s front panel are only NOTE: restricted by the front panel password. 3. When finished configuring user information, exit the “User Accounts” window by clicking the “Close” button.
  • Page 64 Individually select the rights you want the user to possess by checking the corresponding user rights boxes. To deselect a right, uncheck it by clicking on its box. d. Click “Ok” to send the new user settings to the MINI-T-NX or “Cancel” to abort the addition. ...
  • Page 65 Allows user to set clock from the “Controller” window under the “Tools” menu configuration (control/clock)” “System status” This is a default right that allows all users to view the MINI-T-NX status from the Control Panel “TCP/IP Allows user to set up the TCP/IP addresses configuration”...
  • Page 66 User allowed to perform all JPEG slide management functions (add, rename, delete, enable) within his remote user folder  User allowed to send slides and MPEG videos to MINI-T-NX, but not image (schedule) files; user prevented from renaming and deleting files on the remote storage devices ...

  • Page 67: Changing Front Panel Password

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration CHANGING FRONT PANEL PASSWORD 1. Select “Set front panel password” in the “Tools” menu to open the window shown in Illustration 32. Illustration 32, “Set Front Panel Password” Window 2. Click on a combination of five arrows for the new front panel password.

  • Page 68: Configuring Site Information, Clock, Updating Firmware, And Rebooting

    2. Use the “Controller” window to set the following configuration maintenance settings. After clicking “Set,” “Update,” or the “Reboot” button, you will be prompted for confirmation to perform the action on the connected MINI-T-NX. Clicking “Yes” opens a box showing location name, action status, progress bar, and connection and action attempt counts.
  • Page 69 “Set” button.  Firmware Update To perform a firmware update, refer to “Updating MINI-T-NX Controller Firmware,” on page 219.  Reboot To reboot the connected MINI-T-NX, click the “Reboot” button.

  • Page 70: Creating Templates For Exporting/Printing Schedules

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration CREATING TEMPLATES FOR EXPORTING/PRINTING SCHEDULES Schedule templates allow you to determine what schedule information will be exported or ® printed. Schedules can be exported into comma delimited or Microsoft Excel formats and then printed (see “Exporting Schedules,” on page 134) or printed directly from WinLGX (see “Printing Schedules,”...
  • Page 71 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration 2. Check the boxes in the “Channel” section to select the channel outputs that should be included for the selected days. NOTE: The channel list varies depending on your system switcher configuration.  Check the “Export/print switchbacks” checkbox to display switchback intervals between programs.

  • Page 72: Configuring Page Layouts For Schedules Printed From Winlgx

    Illustration 36, Example of a Schedule Header WinLGX Version 1.01.20 Page 1 Copyright © 2005, LEIGHTRONIX, INC. Image Filename: MINI-T-NX.nmg Template Filename: nxs.xpt Today is: Mon Apr 18 13:02:33 2005  “Print Record information” section: check the items you want to appear above the schedule data.

  • Page 73: Configuring Printer And Paper Settings For Schedules Printed From Winlgx

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration CONFIGURING PRINTER AND PAPER SETTINGS FOR SCHEDULES PRINTED FROM WINLGX 1. Selecting “Print Setup” in the “File” menu opens the box shown in Illustration 37, “Print Setup” Window, which allows you to configure the printer and paper settings as follows: Illustration 37, “Print Setup”...

  • Page 74: Configuring User-Defined Schedule Columns

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration CONFIGURING USER-DEFINED SCHEDULE COLUMNS The 11 generic “Field Name” schedule columns allow you to categorize the events in your schedule. Users may assign each of these columns a new heading along with a list of menu items that can be used to classify each event added to the schedule.

  • Page 75: Illustration 40, "Edit Field Options" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration  To hide one or more fields, uncheck the “Show” box next to the each field you would like to hide. 3. Click on the field which you would like to rename. In the “Edit Field Options” window that appears (see Illustration 40), perform the following: Illustration 40, “Edit Field Options”...

  • Page 76: Illustration 42, "Edit Menu Item" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration  Edit menu items: select the desired menu item from the drop down list and click the “Edit” button to display the “Edit menu item” window (see Illustration 42). Enter a new menu item and click “OK” to change the “Menu item” drop down list or “Cancel”...

  • Page 77: Setting Winlgx Viewing And Communication Preferences

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration SETTING WINLGX VIEWING AND COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES In the “Tools” menu, choose “Preferences” to open the “Preferences” window. Perform the following tasks from the window’s five tabs. Click “OK” on the bottom of the “Preferences” window to save changes you have made in any of the tabs or “Cancel” to discard them.
  • Page 78 If left unselected, WinLGX defaults to a 12 hour ( .) time format. NOTE: This does NOT change the time format on the front of your MINI-T-NX.  “Load image from controller after connect/login”: selecting this option causes the image file last sent to the Controller to be loaded after the user logs into WinLGX.

  • Page 79: Resource Library Tab

    MINI-T-NX.  “Total Backup application folder”: define where the MINI-T-NX Total Backup software application is installed by entering a file path or browsing to it with the yellow folder icon. Setting this preference enables you to open the program from within WinLGX with the Total Backup icon or menu item.

  • Page 80: Color/Schedules Tab

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Color/Schedules Tab Click the “Color/Schedules” tab (see Illustration 46, “Color/Schedules” Tab) and choose the following text and background colors for the schedule window: Illustration 46, “Color/Schedules” Tab Does not apply to MINI-T-NX Color of “Event Properties”...

  • Page 81: Color/Control Panel Tab

    Software Installation & Configuration Color/Control Panel Tab Click the “Color/Control Panel” tab (see Illustration 47, “Color/Control Panel” Tab Window) and choose the text and background colors for the MINI-T-NX control panel. Illustration 47, “Color/Control Panel” Tab Window Color/Other Tab This tab is not used for the MINI-T-NX.

  • Page 82: Event Editor Tab

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Event Editor Tab Each event properties window for a device or library resource item may be configured to show different fields under a “minimum” and “maximum” view. During scheduling, you may toggle between these views by selecting and deselecting the “Maximum view”...

  • Page 83: Illustration 49, "Event Editor" Tab Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration To configure the field views for your device and library event properties windows, click the “Event Editor” tab (see Illustration 49, “Event Editor” Tab Window) and perform the following: Illustration 49, “Event Editor” Tab Window 1.

  • Page 84: Resource View Tab

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration  “All” button: click to show all fields within the minimum view for the event properties dialog.  “None” button: click to hide all fields within the minimum view for the event properties dialog. ...
  • Page 85 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration LEIGHTRONIX, INC. Page 83 2018-06-08 WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48...

  • Page 86: Schedule Tab

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Schedule Tab Click the “Schedule” tab (see Illustration 51, “Schedule” Tab Window) and hide/display columns in the “Schedule” view. Note that the “Day of Week Columns” listing corresponds to the columns in the schedule day tabs and the “WinLGX-LT” listing corresponds to the columns in the schedule WinLGX-LT tab.

  • Page 87: Configuring Mini-T-Nx System ' S Switcher Properties

    WinLGX. Click on the “System Configuration” folder on the right side of the schedule editor window to display the MINI-T-NX “System Configuration” windows (see Illustration 52, MINI-T-NX Internal Switcher Windows). Click on the “Switch” icon and complete the following “Properties”...
  • Page 88 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration  “Switch type”: automatically set to “Internal.”  Input Settings In the “Input” field, select an input and complete the following settings: NOTE: Any combination of the following characters may be used for labels and descriptions: ‘...
  • Page 89  Channel Output Assignments The MINI-T-NX internal switcher’s channel outputs are represented by tabs on the left side of the schedule window. The MINI-T-NX automatically assigns Output 1 to Channel 1 and, if you have purchased the MPEG recorder option, Output 2 to Channel LEIGHTRONIX, INC.

  • Page 90: Configuring Mini-T-Nx Ir Port Properties

    Click on the “System Configuration” folder on the right side of the schedule editor window to display the MINI-T-NX “System Configuration View” windows. Click on the “Internal IR Interface” icon and complete the “Properties” fields for each MINI-T-NX IR port as follows (see Illustration 53, MINI-T-NX “System Configuration View” IR Port Windows): Illustration 53, MINI-T-NX “System Configuration View”...
  • Page 91 Tascam Default—no selection 3. “Type”: configure each IR port to match the connected device’s communication mode. Refer to Table 11, IR Port Configuration Options, for a list of the LEIGHTRONIX- supported VCR/DVD manufacturers and their corresponding communication modes. NOTE: Some of the LEIGHTRONIX-supported VCRs and DVDs are capable of communicating in different modes to allow multiple devices to be controlled by a single remote control.

  • Page 92: Configuring Mpeg Recording Presets For Recorder Option

    CONFIGURING MPEG RECORDING PRESETS FOR RECORDER OPTION Click on the “System Configuration” folder on the right side of the schedule editor window to display the MINI-T-NX “System Configuration View” windows. Click on the “Internal MPEG Recorder” icon and complete the “Properties” fields for each record preset according to the following steps (see Illustration 54, MINI-T-NX “System Configuration...

  • Page 93: Editing Internal Mpeg Player And Recorder Device Resources

    1. Click on the “Devices” folder on the right side of the schedule editor window to display the “Devices” window (refer to Illustration 55, “Devices” Window). Illustration 55, “Devices” Window 2. In the “Resource View,” click on the desired MINI-T-NX internal device icon to reveal the corresponding properties fields. LEIGHTRONIX, INC.

  • Page 94: Mpeg Player

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration MPEG Player  “Title”: if desired, click on “Title” field and enter new alias.  “Icon”: if desired, click on the “Icon” field button and select a new icon to represent the player.  “Assigned Channel/Output”: this is the output on which your MPEG player will display.

  • Page 95: Mpeg Recorder Option

     “Device”: automatically labeled as the 3 device by WinLGX. As WinLGX is designed to control both the MINI-T-NX and its bigger brother, the NEXUS, Device 2 in the software is reserved for NEXUS MPEG Player 2.  “Video Quality”: if desired, select an MPEG recording quality mode for your recording events.
  • Page 96 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration hh/mm/ss” (yy/mm/dd is the file record date specified as year/month/ day and hh/mm/ss is the file record time in hours/minutes/seconds). The “Record overwrite” option may be changed for each recording event action—see “Internal MPEG Recorder Device Resource,” starting on page 168, for more details.

  • Page 97: Creating External Device Resources

    A device resource icon must be created for each VCR, DVD player, and any other external device attached to the MINI-T-NX. Creating a device icon causes a new set of user- configurable information fields to be displayed in the “Properties” window. The MINI-T-NX uses this information to identify your external device.

  • Page 98: Dvd Device Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration DVD Device Resources Right click in “Resource View” and select “DVD” to display the DVD properties fields shown in Illustration 58, DVD Device Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 12, DVD Device Properties, for a description of the editable DVD device resource properties.
  • Page 99 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION Input Choose the switcher input number to which the device is connected. If the device is not connected to a switcher input, select “<None>.” Assigning an input to a device removes the input number from the input list.

  • Page 100: Tape Device Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Tape Device Resources Right click in “Resource View” and select “TAPE” to display the tape properties fields shown in Illustration 59, Tape Device Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 13, Tape Device Properties, for a description of the editable tape device resource properties.
  • Page 101 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION Icon Select the desired icon to represent your library item. 1. Open the icon selection window by selecting the “Icon” field and clicking the button that appears. 2. Select the desired icon. 3. Double click icon or click “OK.” Click “Cancel” to abort selection.

  • Page 102: Switch Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Switch Resources Right click in “Resource View” and select “SWITCH” to display the switch properties fields shown in Illustration 60, Switch Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 14, Switch Event Properties, for a description of the editable switch resource properties.
  • Page 103 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION Icon Select the desired icon to represent your library item. 1. Open the icon selection window by selecting the “Icon” field and clicking the button that appears. 2. Select the desired icon. 3. Double click icon or click “OK.” Click “Cancel” to abort selection.

  • Page 104: Gpi Output Device Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration GPI Output Device Resources Right click in “Resource View” and select “GPI” to display the GPI properties fields shown in Illustration 61, GPI Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 15, GPI Event Properties, for a description of the editable GPI resource properties.
  • Page 105 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION selected, then you can enable printing as follows:  Individual event records: select “Yes” in the “Print” field of each event properties window that appears during scheduling of the resource.  All of the resource’s event records: check the “Export/print all records”...

  • Page 106: Creating Library Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration CREATING LIBRARY RESOURCES Use the “Library View” windows to create library resources for drag and drop scheduling of frequently aired programs. Then just add properties for a specific MPEG video, slide, tape, disc, or switch action to each new library resource. Before scheduling library resources for external devices, ensure you have created resources for the corresponding devices that each library resource will be played or recorded on (see “Creating External...

  • Page 107: Illustration 63, New Library Resource Windows

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration 2. Right-click in the “Resource View” window and select “New” in the menu to insert an undefined, new resource in the window (see Illustration 63, New Library Resource Windows). Illustration 63, New Library Resource Windows 3.

  • Page 108: Tape And Dvd Library Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Tape and DVD Library Resources Create tape and DVD library resources containing properties for device media such as videotapes and DVDs. Click the “Library” folder and then right click in the “Resource View” window and select “New.” Select a tape or DVD “Format” in the “Properties”...
  • Page 109 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION Format Choose one of the following IR or PRO-BUS-Controlled media:  ¾”   Beta SP  DV (digital video device)  DVCPRO (Panasonic digital video device)  DVCAM (Sony digital video device) ...

  • Page 110: Switch Library Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION Select “Yes” to allow all of the resource’s event records to be exported into Export ® formats. If “No” is selected, then comma delimited or Microsoft Excel you can enable the export function as follows: ...
  • Page 111 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Table 17, Switch Library Resource Properties FIELD DESCRIPTION Title Enter a unique and descriptive name, up to 31 characters Format Choose one of the following switch types:  External CG   Switch  Studio Icon Select the desired icon to represent your library item.

  • Page 112: Mpeg Library Resources

    Create MPEG file library resources containing properties for MPEG video files that will be displayed on the MINI-T-NX internal MPEG player. Click the “Library” folder and then right click in the “Resource View” window and select “New.” Select “MPEG” under “Format”...

  • Page 113: Illustration 67, "Select File" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Table 18, MPEG Library Resource Properties FIELD DESCRIPTION Title Enter a unique and descriptive name, up to 31 characters. Select “MPEG” from the drop down list. Format Icon Select the desired icon to represent your library item.

  • Page 114: Illustration 68, "File Properties" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION MPEG recording event. d. Schedule the MPEG library playback resource after the MPEG file recording event (see page 180 for instructions on scheduling an MPEG library resource).  Select the filename of a pre-recorded file: ...
  • Page 115 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION resource by clicking the button. Out point (in To specify where in the selected file you would like playback to end, select the “Out point” field and either type the desired file end point or click the...
  • Page 116 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION ® formats. If “No” is selected, then comma delimited or Microsoft Excel you can enable the export function as follows:  Individual event records: select “Yes” in the “Export” field of each event properties window that appears during scheduling of the resource.

  • Page 117: Mpeg Loop Library Resources

    Create MPEG loop library resources containing properties for MPEG video files that will be repeatedly displayed on the MINI-T-NX internal MPEG player. Each MPEG loop library resource displays the selected MPEG video file for a specified number of times or loops.

  • Page 118: Illustration 70, "Select File" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION Select “MPEG” from the drop down list. Format Icon Select the desired icon to represent your library item. 1. Open the icon selection window by selecting the “Icon” field and clicking the ellipsis button that appears.

  • Page 119: Illustration 71, "File Properties" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION  Select the filename of a pre-recorded file:  Double-click the desired file to automatically accept selection and close “Select file” window.  Select the desired file. If you wish to display the file’s properties before accepting the selection, click “Properties”...
  • Page 120 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION Video bit rate Automatically displayed once the MPEG filename is selected. type Audio sample Automatically displayed once the MPEG filename is selected. rate Comment To add more information about the resource, enter a description with up to 31 characters.

  • Page 121: Slide Library Resources

    Slide library resources contain properties for JPEG slides that will be displayed on the MINI-T-NX internal MPEG player. Before creating a slide show library resource, upload the desired slides into a MINI-T-NX user folder(s) through the WinLGX Storage Manager window (see “Managing SLIDES: Uploading to the MINI-T-NX and Authorizing for Display,”...

  • Page 122: Illustration 74, "Select Slide" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Table 20, Slide Library Resource Properties FIELD DESCRIPTION Title Enter a unique and descriptive name, up to 31 characters. Select “Slide” from the drop down list. Format Icon Select the desired icon to represent your library item.
  • Page 123 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION  Select the desired file and click “OK” to accept or “Cancel” to abort selection. User folder Automatically displayed once the slide is selected. The default slide length specified in the “Application” tab of the Length “Preferences”...

  • Page 124: Slide Show Library Resources

    Slide show library resources contain properties for sequences of JPEG slides that will be displayed on the MINI-T-NX internal MPEG player. The slides displayed in a slide show are the slides within each of the selected user account folder(s). Before creating a slide show library resource, upload your slides into the MINI-T-NX user folder(s) through the “Storage Manager”...
  • Page 125 Create a default slide to display in case the selected user folder is empty or does not contain approved slides (refer to “Managing SLIDES: Uploading to the MINI-T-NX and Authorizing for Display,” on page211). 1. Select the “User list” field and click the button that appears to open the user selection window shown in Illustration 76, “User list”...

  • Page 126: Illustration 76, "User List" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION NOTE: The MINI-T-NX ships with sample slides in the “admin” user account folder. Illustration 76, “User list” Window 2. Select the desired username(s) as follows:  Click the “All” button to select all usernames.
  • Page 127 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration FIELD DESCRIPTION  Individual event records: select “Yes” in the “Print” field of each event properties window that appears during scheduling of the resource.  All of the resource’s event records: check the “Export/print all records”...

  • Page 128: Mpeg File/Slide Playlist Library Resources

    MPEG File/Slide Playlist Library Resources Create MPEG file/slide playlist library resources containing properties for multiple digital media files that will be displayed on the MINI-T-NX internal MPEG player. Playlist resources allow users to simultaneously schedule one or more MPEG files and/or JPEG slides.
  • Page 129 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Table 22, Playlist Library Resource Properties FIELD DESCRIPTION Title Enter a unique and descriptive name, up to 31 characters. Select “Playlist.” Format Icon Select the desired icon to represent your library item. 1. Open the icon selection window by selecting the “Icon” field and clicking the button that appears.
  • Page 130 MINI-T-NX Software Installation & Configuration Page 128 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48 2018-06-08...

  • Page 131: Software Operation

    The first part of this section teaches you how to use the schedule view components to add events to your MINI-T-NX image files for automated playback and recording. The system, device, and library (media) properties must be entered into the current image file before event scheduling can occur (see “Software Installation &...

  • Page 132: Performing General Winlgx Operations

    Manager” sorts the associated information in ascending order, while clicking the header again sorts the list in descending order. 3. Log in as follows (see Illustration 79, “MINI-T-NX Site Manager” Window): NOTE: The WinLGX title bar on the main window states whether or not you are connected.
  • Page 133 MINI-T-NX AND A STICKER ON THE BACK OF YOUR c. Click “Connect” or press “Enter” to connect to the chosen MINI-T-NX controller(s) and close the login dialog box. Once you are connected, a tab appears for each MINI-T-NX on the main window beneath the toolbar.

  • Page 134: Displaying Winlgx Version Number

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation DISPLAYING WINLGX VERSION NUMBER Select “About WinLGX” in the “Help” menu or click the main toolbar icon to open a window with the WinLGX version number (see Illustration 80). Click on the window to close it. Illustration 80, About WinLGX Window Page 132 LEIGHTRONIX, INC.

  • Page 135: Printing Schedules From Winlgx

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation PRINTING SCHEDULES FROM WINLGX Perform the following steps to print the current schedule from WinLGX: 1. Create a print template to select the desired schedule information for printing (see “Creating Templates for Exporting/Printing Schedules,” on page 68).

  • Page 136: Exporting Schedules Into Microsoft Excel Or A Comma Delimited Format

    Illustration 82, “Save As” Window a. Select a folder in the “Save in” field. The default is “MINI-T-NX images.” b. Type a name for the exported file in the “File name” field. If you leave the extension off, WinLGX puts it on for you.

  • Page 137: Logging Out Of Winlgx

    The file can then be opened in your favorite database program and manipulated and printed as desired. Click “Cancel” to abort the export. LOGGING OUT OF WINLGX To disconnect WinLGX from your MINI-T-NX and any other LEIGHTRONIX Digital Server/Controllers you own, perform the following steps: NOTE: LEIGHTRONIX Digital Server/Controllers will continue to operate while disconnected from WinLGX.

  • Page 138: Exiting Winlgx

    (see “Saving MINI-T-NX Image Files,” on page 140), WinLGX will automatically close.  Save to controller: click “Yes” to send the image file to the MINI-T-NX. Once the send is complete, the MINI-T-NX will contain and execute the schedule and WinLGX will automatically close.

  • Page 139: Opening Mini-T-Nx Image Files

    The image file’s configuration properties must be entered into the current image file before event scheduling can occur. If you have not yet created a MINI-T-NX image file, go to “Creating New MINI- NOTE: T-NX Image Files,” on page 51.

  • Page 140: Opening An Image File As New

    5. As you enter/edit your schedule events according to the “Scheduling Events” section starting on page 142, periodically save your settings in an image file as described in “Saving MINI-T-NX Image Files,” on page 140. OPENING AN IMAGE FILE AS NEW Opening a previously saved image file as new causes WinLGX to load any system, device, and library configuration properties contained within the file.

  • Page 141: Receiving Image Files From The Connected Mini-T-Nx Server/Controller(S)

    An image received from a connected MINI-T-NX server/controller contains any schedule events and system, device, and library properties last sent to the server. 1. Download the last image file sent to one or more of your MINI-T-NX server/controllers as follows: ...

  • Page 142: Associating Mini-T-Nx Image Files With Winlgx

     “Save” Option If a MINI-T-NX image has not been saved to your PC or network or has been modified, the “Save” option becomes enabled. Select “Save” from the “File” menu or click the toolbar button.  If the MINI-T-NX image already has a local filename, visible in the title bar (WinLGX –...

  • Page 143: Illustration 88, "Save As" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation The “Save as” option allows you to save a MINI-T-NX image under a new filename. Select “Save as” in the “File” menu to open the window shown in Illustration 88, “Save As” Window, and perform the following steps: Illustration 88, “Save As”...

  • Page 144: Scheduling Events

    Channel Output Tabs The output labels and channel/output assignments are entered in the “System NOTE: Configuration View” (see “Configuring MINI-T-NX System’s Switcher Properties,” on page 85).  Output 1 tab: use to schedule events that contain switches on Output 1 tab window.
  • Page 145 MINI-T-NX Software Operation  Locked Events If an event is locked, it has a fixed time entered by the user. This allows it to be scheduled away from the end of the previous event or away from the beginning of the day.

  • Page 146: Winlgx-Lt Tab

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation WinLGX-LT Tab The WinLGX-LT tab has its own date/day and time entry and does not assign blocks of time in a linear fashion like the day tabs (see Illustration 90, WinLGX-LT Tab Event Window). NOTE: To display the WinLGX-LT tab on the bottom of your schedule window, select the “Show WinLGX-LT tab in the schedule window”...

  • Page 147: Channel And Day/Winlgx-Lt Tab Configurations

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation Channel and Day/WinLGX-LT Tab Configurations A separate event window is displayed for each pair of channel and day tabs (see Table 23, Controller Tab Configurations). In addition, the WinLGX-LT tab displays a single event window for all days and channels.
  • Page 148 Back to back events have the “End” time of the first event equal to the “Time” of the second event. This puts the first event’s switchback at the same time as the second event’s initial switch. If this occurs, the MINI-T-NX cancels the switchback.

  • Page 149: Scheduling/Editing/Deleting All Events

    1. Select a scheduling event window as follows: a. Click the desired day tab to select the day you want the event to occur. b. If your MINI-T-NX has the record option, select one of the following channel tabs: ...

  • Page 150: Illustration 91, Day/Channel Output Event Properties Box

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation 2. Drag an icon from the “Device” or “Library” “Resource View” into the selected event window. This opens an “Event properties” box with editable event information like the one shown in Illustration 91, Day/Channel Output Event Properties Box.

  • Page 151: Scheduling An Event On The Winlgx-Lt Event Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation  Below the Bottom Event—the event is initially unlocked, with a time equal to the “End” time of the previous event. Scheduling an Event on the WinLGX-LT Event Window NOTE: To display the WinLGX-LT tab on the bottom of your schedule window, select the “Show WinLGX-LT tab in the schedule window”...

  • Page 152: Copying/Cutting/Pasting An Event

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation a. To select a date, change “Absolute date” to “Yes.” A date field appears below to allow date entry. b. To enter a day, change the desired day field(s) to “Yes.” These fields can be toggled quickly by double clicking on the day name.

  • Page 153: Illustration 93, Delete Dialog Box

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation float up until they rest against the event above (unless this causes a device conflict, in which case the first unlocked event will be locked in place). To delete an event(s), perform the following steps: 1. Select the desired event(s) using one of the following options: ...

  • Page 154: Replacing Library Resource Events

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation  If you only selected any “Playlist” resource events, the dialog shown in Illustration 94 appears. Perform one of the following options: Illustration 94, Playlist Delete Dialog Box  “Delete this event?”: click “OK” to delete the current selection in the playlist.

  • Page 155: Illustration 95, "Replace" Button On Event Properties Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation Illustration 95, "Replace" Button on Event Properties Window 3. If desired, edit the properties of the library resource. 4. Click the “Replace” button to open the “Find and Replace” window shown in Illustration 96. This window gives you a variety of options for replacing the selected event or all schedule events like the selected one with the dragged library resource.

  • Page 156: Inserting Library Resource Events

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation NOTE: If your library resource is too long for the schedule time slot, you will be given the option to trim the resource to fit or cancel the replacement. Illustration 96, "Find and Replace" Window If you plan to replace multiple instances of the selected event, pay attention to the indicators above the replacement buttons on the “Find and Replace”...

  • Page 157: Illustration 97, "Insert" Button On Event Properties Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation time of the event onto which it was dragged. Unlocked events below the inserted event will be automatically pushed downward in the schedule by an amount of time equal to the length of the inserted event. ...

  • Page 158: Scheduling/Editing Device Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation SCHEDULING/EDITING DEVICE RESOURCES Adding or editing device resource events opens windows like the examples shown in this section. Editable event fields are highlighted in each event properties window. Click “OK” to submit the event or “Cancel” to abort the add/edit.
  • Page 159 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Title Allows a name of up to 31 characters to be entered. Device Ensure you have selected the device you wish to schedule. If desired, indicate how long after the device receives a “PLAY” command that Setup time picture and/or sound is produced.

  • Page 160: Tape Device Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Maximum view Each event properties window for a device or library resource item may be configured to show different fields under a “minimum” and “maximum” view (for instructions, see “Event Editor Tab” on page 81). To toggle between these views, select and deselect the “Maximum view”...
  • Page 161 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Device Ensure you have selected the device you wish to schedule. If desired, indicate how long after the device receives a “PLAY” command that Setup time picture and/or sound is produced. The “Setup time” field appears after “Format” is selected.

  • Page 162: Switch Device Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation Switch Device Resources Dragging a switch device resource onto the schedule reveals a box like Illustration 100, Switch Device Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 27, Editable Switch Device Event Properties, for a description of the editable event properties.
  • Page 163 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION If the event is locked, the event “Time” can be modified. This is the Time scheduled “On-Air“ time of the event. Switchback If desired, enter the input to be taken to the output at the end of the event.

  • Page 164: Gpi Output Device Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation GPI Output Device Resources NOTE: GPI output devices can only be scheduled on the WinLGX-LT tab. Dragging a GPI device resource onto the schedule reveals a box like Illustration 101, GPI Output Device Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 28, Editable GPI Output Device Event Properties, for a description of the editable event properties.
  • Page 165 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Absolute date If you would like to schedule the GPI event on a specific date, select “Yes” to display the “Start date” field and enter the desired date. Sunday–Saturday If you would like to schedule the GPI event on a specific day, change the desired day field(s) from “No”...

  • Page 166: Internal Mpeg Player Device Resource

    Software Operation Internal MPEG Player Device Resource Dragging the MINI-T-NX MPEG player device resource onto the schedule reveals a box like Illustration 102, MPEG Player Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 29, Editable MPEG Player Event Properties, for a description of the editable event properties.
  • Page 167 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Reset If desired, enter time the MPEG player will be busy and unavailable for scheduling after the end of the program. Filename Use this field to choose the MPEG or slide file you want to display. The file’s storage area will appear in the “Storage device”...
  • Page 168 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Out point (in To specify where in the selected file you would like playback to end, select the “Out point” field and either type the desired file end point or HH:MM:SS:FF, where click the ellipsis button to open the control panel clip editor for the FF=frames) MPEG player.
  • Page 169 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Maximum view Each event properties window for a device or library resource item may be configured to show different fields under a “minimum” and “maximum” view (for instructions, see “Event Editor Tab” on page 81).

  • Page 170: Internal Mpeg Recorder Device Resources

    Internal MPEG Recorder Device Resources The MINI-T-NX internal MPEG recorder is a paid option available from LEIGHTRONIX. The MPEG recorder loops to the “Preview” Output on the rear panel of the MINI-T-NX, allowing users to conveniently view the programming being recorded. Users without the MPEG recorder option cannot schedule programming for display on a preview monitor.

  • Page 171: Illustration 104, "Add To Library Folder" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation Table 30, Editable MPEG Recorder Event Properties FIELD DESCRIPTION At the top of the event properties window, check the “Lock” box to lock the Lock event or uncheck it to unlock the event. Locking an event causes the “Time”...
  • Page 172 You will not be able to schedule the recorded file for playback within the same schedule. NOTE: Do not include spaces in the filename. The MINI-T-NX cannot display files that have spaces in their filenames.  If you created a playback library resource for the MPEG file to be recorded, enter the exact filename used for the library resource.
  • Page 173 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Switchback If desired, enter the input to be taken to the output at the end of the event. input Comment Use to enter a description with up to 31 characters. Media ID Assign as a library tracking number.

  • Page 174: Scheduling/Editing Library Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation SCHEDULING/EDITING LIBRARY RESOURCES Adding or editing a library resource event opens windows like the examples shown in this section. Editable event fields are highlighted in each event properties window. Click “OK” to submit the event or “Cancel” to abort the add/edit.
  • Page 175 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Device Allows a same format device to be chosen. Its associated input will appear in the “Input” field. If the event is locked, the event “Time” can be modified. This is the Time scheduled “On-Air“ time of the event.

  • Page 176: Switch Library Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation Switch Library Resources Dragging a switch library resource onto the schedule reveals a box like Illustration 106, Switch Event Properties Window. Refer to Table 32, Editable Switch Event Properties, for a description of the editable event properties.
  • Page 177 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Switchback If desired, enter the input to be taken to the output at the end of the event. input Comment Use to change or enter a description with up to 31 characters. Select “Yes” to enable the resource’s event record for printing. If “No” is Print selected, then you can enable printing for all of the resource’s event...

  • Page 178: Slide Library Resources

    WinLGX to assign a time to the event that starts at the end of the event above it in the schedule. Device Automatically displays the internal MINI-T-NX MPEG player. Its associated input will appear in the “Input” field. Page 176 LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
  • Page 179 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION The default slide length specified in the “Application” tab of the Length “Preferences” window is automatically displayed once the slide filename is selected (see page 75 for more information), but may be edited to any value greater than 5 seconds.

  • Page 180: Slide Show Library Resources

    Slides must be enabled and authorized in the Storage Manager before they will appear in slide shows (see “Managing SLIDES: Uploading to the MINI-T-NX and Authorizing for Display,” on page 211). Illustration 108, JPEG Slide Show Event Properties Window Table 34, Editable JPEG Slide Show Library Event Properties...
  • Page 181 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Device Automatically displays the internal MINI-T-NX MPEG player. Its associated input will appear in the “Input” field. User list If desired, edit the user list to change the corresponding slide selections. Length Enter the display duration for the slide show. Each slide within the slide show will automatically display for 10 seconds at a time.

  • Page 182: Mpeg Library Resources

    WinLGX to assign a time to the event that starts at the end of the event above it in the schedule. Device Automatically displays the internal MINI-T-NX MPEG player. Its associated input will appear in the “Input” field. Page 180 LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
  • Page 183 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION In point (in To specify where in the selected file you would like playback to begin, select the “In point” field and either type the desired file start point or HH:MM:SS:FF, where click the ellipsis button to open the control panel clip editor for the FF=frames) MPEG player.
  • Page 184 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Choose “STOP” or “<None>.” It will nearly always be “STOP.” Command (Event end) Switchback If desired, enter the input to be taken to the output at the end of the input event. Comment Use to change or enter a description with up to 31 characters.

  • Page 185: Mpeg Loop Library Resources

    WinLGX to assign a time to the event that starts at the end of the event above it in the schedule. Device Automatically displays the internal MINI-T-NX MPEG player. Its associated input will appear in the “Input” field. LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
  • Page 186 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION In point (in To specify where in the selected file you would like playback to begin, select the “In point” field and either type the desired file start point or HH:MM:SS:FF, where click the ellipsis button to open the control panel clip editor for the FF=frames) MPEG player.
  • Page 187 MINI-T-NX Software Operation FIELD DESCRIPTION Length To change the number of times or length of time you would like the file to loop, perform the following: 1. Select the “Length” field and then click the ellipsis button to display the “MPEG Loop Calculator” (see Illustration 72, MPEG Loop Calculator).

  • Page 188: Mpeg File/Slide Playlist Resources

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation MPEG File/Slide Playlist Resources Dragging a playlist of MPEG files and/or JPEG slides onto the schedule reveals an event properties window for each item in the playlist (see Illustration 111 for an example). Perform either of the options below:...

  • Page 189: Editing Program Intervals

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation EDITING PROGRAM INTERVALS Filling Schedule Switchback Intervals with MPEG/Slide Library Resources WinLGX gives you the option to use digital library resources (MPEG videos, JPEG slides and slide shows, and slide/video playlists) to simultaneously fill time between all programs within your schedule.

  • Page 190: Manually Changing Switchback Inputs For Program Intervals

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation Illustration 113, Digital Library Resource Apply to all Switchbacks Option “Apply to all switchbacks” Option Manually Changing Switchback Inputs for Program Intervals The “Channel Switchback Editor” (see Illustration 114), under the WinLGX “Tools”/”System Tools” menu, provides a quick way to change the inputs selected to fill the empty time slots between programs.
  • Page 191 MINI-T-NX Software Operation 1. Select “Switchback editor” under “Tools”/”System Tools” to open the “Channel Switchback Editor” (see Illustration 114). 2. Select the channel output/day tab schedule window containing the switchback inputs you would like to change by selecting a channel output under “Channel” and a day under “Day of week.”...

  • Page 192: Checking Schedule And Library Resources For Missing Mpeg Files

    Ensure your image files’ schedule events and library resources do not contain MPEG files that have been removed from your MINI-T-NX’s internal hard drive as described below: 1. If you have not already done so, open a MINI-T-NX image file in WinLGX. sync icon on the main toolbar or choose the “Tools”/”System tools”/”Sync 2.

  • Page 193: Sending Mini-T-Nx Image Files

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation SENDING MINI-T-NX IMAGE FILES To activate a schedule of event actions, send an image file to each connected MINI-T-NX server/controller as follows: Users must have “Send, receive, rename and delete” rights in order to send an NOTE: image file to a MINI-T-NX system (refer to “Setting User Account Rights...

  • Page 194: Using Control Panel To Perform Immediate Device And Switch Actions

    SWITCH ACTIONS Use the Control Panel to perform unscheduled control actions, such as starting and stopping a schedule loaded on the MINI-T-NX, switching an input to a different output, and controlling your input devices. 1. Open the Control Panel window (see Illustration 117) by clicking “Control Panel” under the “Tools”...

  • Page 195: Stop/Start A Schedule

    4. When finished, click “Close” to close the control panel. STOP/START A SCHEDULE Once an image file with a schedule of events has been sent to the MINI-T-NX (see “ Sending MINI-T-NX Image Files” on page 191), you may use the stop/start schedule...

  • Page 196: Displaying Programming Through The "Preview" Output

    The “Rec/Prev” row on the bottom of the control panel allows users to switch any input’s programming to a preview monitor attached to the “Preview” Output on the rear panel of the MINI-T-NX. To display programming on the “Preview” Output, click any available input in the “Rec/Prev” row (see Illustration 120).

  • Page 197: Queuing A File

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation  “Playing a File” on page 198  “Queuing the Next File” on page 198  “Displaying a Slide with Audio from an MPEG File” on page 198  “Stopping a File” on page 199  “Pausing a File” on page 199 ...

  • Page 198: Illustration 123, "File Properties" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation “Properties” button (see Illustration 123, “File Properties” Window). Click “OK” to close the “File Properties” window and return to the “Select File” dialog. Illustration 123, “File Properties” Window 4. Select the desired file by double-clicking or highlighting the file and clicking “OK.”...

  • Page 199: Looping An Mpeg File

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation  JPEG slides: 1. Click the button next to “Queued Slide” to open the “Select File” slide window (see Illustration 125, “Select File” Slide Window). Illustration 125, “Select File” Slide Window 2. Select the desired username from the “Users” drop down list to display the desired slides.

  • Page 200: Playing A File

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation Click the “Loop” checkbox to set up an MPEG file for repeat playback. Once the button is clicked, the file will play over and over, from beginning to end, until the button is clicked or a scheduled event occurs.

  • Page 201: Stopping A File

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation  To stop both files, click the button.  To pause the audio track from the MPEG file, click the button. Stopping a File button under “Audio/Video” for an MPEG file or “Slide” for a JPEG slide to Click the stop a file.

  • Page 202: Illustration 131, "Select File" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation 2. Load the file you would like to use to create a clip according to the following steps: a. Click the button next to “Storage device” to display the “Select File” window (see Illustration 131). Illustration 131, “Select File” Window b.

  • Page 203: Controlling Internal Mpeg Recorder

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation 7. Once you have specified the desired in and out points, create a new library item for the clip by clicking the “Add to library” button to display the “Add to library folder” window (see Illustration 132) and performing the following steps: Illustration 132, “Add to library folder”...
  • Page 204 MINI-T-NX Software Operation a. Check the “Record CC data” box to capture any closed caption data from the source during recording. Closed captions are hidden in the video signal and decoded for display on televisions with built-in decoders or televisions connected to external decoders.

  • Page 205: Illustration 134, "Add To Library Folder" Window

    “Rec/Prev” output row and click on the external input device or switcher resource that you would like to record. If you connected a monitor to the “Preview” Output on the rear panel of the MINI-T-NX, the input’s programming will display on the monitor.

  • Page 206: Illustration 135, "Mpeg Ingest" Window

    Software Operation  MPEG Ingest Option Use the MINI-T-NX MPEG ingest option to record playback from your switch resources or any of the external devices connected to your switcher inputs. This option also allows you to activate a selected external input device, enter an MPEG recorder activation delay, and set a record time length.

  • Page 207: Controlling External Devices

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation g. If you did not enter a record time in the “Length” field, stop the input device or switch resource and MPEG recorder by performing one of the following steps:  If you selected an external input device, either: ...

  • Page 208: Gpi Output Devices

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation 3. “Device”: the device interface number 4. “Input”: if applicable, the switcher input number to which the device is connected  Playing a File To play a file, click the button.  Recording a File To record a file, click the button and then the button.
  • Page 209 MINI-T-NX Software Operation 1. Close the corresponding GPI output until a command is sent to close a different GPI output. 2. Pulse the corresponding GPI output closed for 750 mS. LEIGHTRONIX, INC. Page 207 2018-06-08 WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48...

  • Page 210: Managing Digital File Storage

    WinLGX “Storage Manager” window. This manual focuses specifically on using the Storage Manager to manage your MINI-T-NX MPEG videos and JPEG slides. Just select the file type you want to manage and then add and delete the files to and from your PC and MINI-T-NX storage areas.

  • Page 211: Managing Videos And Slides

    NOTE: select the desired user folder. 4. The right side of the Storage Manager window allows you to access your MINI-T-NX storage areas. Select your MINI-T-NX from the “Controller” drop down menu. If you selected the “Slide” file type, use the ”Folder” drop down menu to NOTE: select the desired user folder.
  • Page 212 Right-click on desired file(s) and select “Rename” from the menu. Enter new volume name in the “Rename File” window. NOTE: The MINI-T-NX will not display files with filenames containing spaces.  Create library resources for your files Right-click on the desired file(s) on one of your remote storage devices and select “Add to library”...

  • Page 213: Managing Slides: Uploading To The Mini-T-Nx And Authorizing For Display

     Upload slides onto your MINI-T-NX The MINI-T-NX can hold a total of up to 300 JPEG slides on its compact flash. Up to 32 different users with the appropriate user rights may upload slides into their own corresponding user folders on the MINI-T-NX and the “Public” folder. The “Public”...

  • Page 214: Illustration 141, Select Slide User Folder

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation 2. On the right side of the screen, select Illustration 141, Select Slide User Folder the user folder that you want to hold the new slide. 3. Right click on the slide to select it and display the file management menu (see Illustration 142).

  • Page 215: Illustration 143, Slide Show Authorize And Enable Options

    The “admin” user must upload the slide into his “admin” user account folder (see the “Upload slides onto your MINI-T-NX” on page 211). Right-click on the file and select “Rename” from the menu. Change the slide filename to “Default.jpg.”...

  • Page 216: Retrieving Log Files

    Software Operation RETRIEVING LOG FILES Each MINI-T-NX Controller keeps track of everything done to or by it in internal log files. The MINI-T-NX log files cannot be deleted, written to, or manipulated by a user in any way; however, once downloaded, you can then save, write, and format the file just like any other text document.

  • Page 217: System Log Files

    System Log Files The MINI-T-NX system activity log files are called “EVENTS.LOG” and “OLDEVNTS.LOG.” When a new MINI-T-NX is powered on for the first time, it creates a file called “EVENTS.LOG.” The MINI-T-NX will continually write to this file until it reaches 7 MB.

  • Page 218: Illustration 146, "System" Tab On The "Select Controller Log File" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation The MINI-T-NX system log files are useful in identifying specific events within the system, such as when a particular program aired, when a user logged in from a remote terminal, and more. To view a system log file, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 219: Illustration 147, Example Of Log File

    WinLGX Viewing and Communication Preferences,” beginning on page 75). Illustration 147, Example of Log File Each action performed through or by the MINI-T-NX is recorded in the log file along with its date and time, severity, and action type. The following information identifies and explains each part of the “EVENTS.LOG”...
  • Page 220  Deck: actions based on PRO-BUS and IR interface functions  Diagnostic: MINI-T-NX health and status  File: actions involving files, typically file transfers (also MINI-T-NX image send/retrieve)  Front Panel: actions performed based on commands given by user through the front panel of the MINI-T-NX ...

  • Page 221: Firmware/Software Updates

    1. Open the WinLGX software and log in to your MINI-T-NX (see “Opening and Logging into WinLGX” on page 130). 2. Log in to the MINI-T-NX and choose “Controller” under the “Tools” menu to open the “Controller” window shown in Illustration 148.

  • Page 222: Illustration 149, "Choose Controller Firmware File" Window

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation 3. Under “Firmware update,” click “Browse” to open the “Choose controller firmware file” window shown in Illustration 149. Illustration 149, “Choose Controller Firmware File” Window Page 220 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48 2018-06-08...

  • Page 223: Updating Winlgx Software

    MINI-T-NX Software Operation 4. Navigate to and open the .fmw update file for your MINI-T-NX Controller’s firmware. Once you have selected and opened the file, the firmware version and file size will be entered into the “Controller” window (see Illustration 150).
  • Page 224 MINI-T-NX Software Operation 3. Click “OK” to continue WinLGX update. 4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Page 222 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. WinLGX ver. 6.0.1.48 2018-06-08...

  • Page 225: Troubleshooting

    PRO-BUS, and Ethernet cables) are secure. PARTS REPLACEMENT Due to the placement and sensitivity of components inside the MINI-T-NX, the unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. The MINI-T-NX must be sent back to the factory if battery replacement is necessary.

  • Page 226: Warranty

    God, damage inadvertently caused by the user, preventive maintenance, or any product whose serial number is removed or defaced. The sole responsibility of LEIGHTRONIX shall be to repair or replace in accordance with this warranty. The seller’s and manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to repair or replace such quantity of the product proved to be defective.

  • Page 227: Declaration Of Standards Conformity

    Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LEIGHTRONIX, INC. could void the user’s authority to operate this device. CAUTION This equipment is intended to be installed in a controlled environment with restricted access.

  • Page 228: Appendix A: Total Backup

    Appendix A APPENDIX A: TOTAL BACKUP With Total Backup, you can ensure that your MPEG videos, slides, and critical MINI-T-NX system information are automatically protected against loss. Perform immediate or scheduled backups of the MINI-T-NX “Internal” storage area to save copies of your MPEG videos, slides, and current schedule and the internal “System”...

  • Page 229: Selecting Storage Locations For Mini-T-Nx Information

    “Password”: corresponding password for the entered IP address SELECTING STORAGE LOCATIONS FOR MINI-T-NX INFORMATION Next, specify where you would like to create fully redundant copies of your MINI-T-NX internal storage areas by performing the following steps: 1. From the “Total Backup” window, select “Local Path Settings” from the “File” menu to display the backup path window shown in Illustration 153.

  • Page 230: Illustration 153, Backup Path Window

    MINI-T-NX Appendix A Illustration 153, Backup Path Window 2. Save your MINI-T-NX data to one or more of the following locations:  One Storage Location: click the top radio button. Browse to a local or network storage area in the “Browse for Folder” window and click “OK.”...

  • Page 231: Performing An Immediate Backup

    Total Backup uses your “Local Path Settings” to determine where to save the backup information for the selected MINI-T-NX storage areas. 1. On the “MINI-T-NX Total Backup” window, check the boxes next to the MINI-T-NX storage areas you would like backed up.

  • Page 232: Restoring Mini-T-Nx Information

    2. Check the “Unit Settings” box if you would like to restore network configuration settings, usernames and passwords, and front panel password. 3. Check boxes next to the MINI-T-NX storage areas you would like to restore with the last saved backup information.

  • Page 233: Appendix B: Total Import

    Appendix B APPENDIX B: TOTAL IMPORT In a few steps, Total Import allows you to create MINI-T-NX-compatible, high quality digital video files from non-encrypted MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 DVDs. Just insert a DVD into your PC’s disc drive and specify where on your PC or network you would like to save the digital video files.

  • Page 234: Illustration 157, Total Import Dvd "Source" Panel

    MINI-T-NX Appendix B 2. Insert a DVD into your PC’s DVD drive. Load the DVD titles (files) into the “Source” panel on the Total Import window according to the following steps (see Illustration 157): Illustration 157, Total Import DVD “Source” Panel a.

  • Page 235: Illustration 159, Total Import "Destination" Panel

    Assign filenames with either the “Filename” or “Filename Prefix” field as follows: NOTE: The MINI-T-NX does not recognize filenames with spaces.  “Filename”: this field becomes available if you are only converting one title. Enter up to 27 characters, no spaces, in the field. Total Import will automatically add “.mpg”...

  • Page 236: Appendix C: Pro-Bus Interface Connections

    PRO-BUS interfaces use standard phone cables with RJ-11 connectors that loop between each interface. The MINI-T-NX provides both control signals and power to your devices through PRO-BUS interfaces. Connect your PRO-BUS interfaces as follows (refer to Illustration 160, PRO-BUS Interface):...

  • Page 237: Configure Interface To Send Control Commands

    BUS manual for more information. ATTACH PRO-BUS TO CORRESPONDING DEVICE LEIGHTRONIX PRO-BUS interfaces are sold separately for many brands and models of professional video equipment and are available with infrared, mini-jack, and multi-pin connectors. Refer to your PRO-BUS interface’s manual for more information on connecting the interface to a device.

  • Page 238: Appendix D: Copyright Statements

    APPENDIX D: COPYRIGHT STATEMENTS The MINI-T-NX firmware contains portions of the following software. WHITSOFT SLIMFTPD Portions of the LEIGHTRONIX FTP Server are derived from WhitSoft SlimFTPd. Copyright (c) 2006, Matt Whitlock and WhitSoft Development All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without...
  • Page 239 MINI-T-NX Appendix D 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

  • Page 240: Gd Statement

    MINI-T-NX Appendix D GD STATEMENT  Portions copyright 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Funded under Grant P41-RR02188 by the National Institutes of Health.  Portions copyright 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by Boutell.Com, Inc.

  • Page 241: Glossary

    Type of connector used with coaxial cables Constant Bit Rate; the MINI-T-NX CBR recording preset option ensures the internal MPEG recorder records a program at the user-defined video bit rate. This option works best for video with little motion and allows you to reliably predict the record time of a video file.
  • Page 242 Graphic file that may be used to create slides and slide shows. Use the stock JPEG images included with the MINI-T-NX and add messages with the text editor or upload any JPEG files you have created with third-party software. Local Area Network; computer network that covers a...
  • Page 243 MINI-T-NX Glossary TERM DEFINITION Log File List of MINI-T-NX actions and alarms LPTV Low-power television MATV Master-antenna television Mb/s Megabytes per second MPEG Moving Pictures Expert Group; standards for compressing digital video and audio data Network A group of connected computers that can communicate with one another.
  • Page 244 WinLGX if events above it are inserted, deleted, moved, or modified. Variable Bit Rate; the MINI-T-NX VBR recording preset option allows the internal MPEG recorder to automatically adjust the record rate of a program between the user- defined minimum and maximum video bit rates.

  • Page 245: Index

    Scheduling media ......170 AY TABS ....170 IBRARY EVENT PROPERTIES Adding an event ......145 OG FILES Functions ........140 Downloading from MINI-T-NX ..212 ....... 148 ELETING EVENTS Viewer ..........77 ....154 EVICE EVENT PROPERTIES MPEG C ........
  • Page 246 ......47, 50, 129 PASSWORD Previewing from WinLGX ....209 Hiding/Displaying toolbars, windows, Recommended resolutions ....22 and schedule columns ..... 57 Uploading to the MINI-T-NX ..209 Installation ........44 Main window components ....52 ......206 TORAGE ANAGER Copying videos and slides .....

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