Leightronix MINI-T-NX Installation Quick Manual

LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
Video Servers Television Automation
2007-12-11
Refer to the MINI-T-NX Manual for more detailed instructions.
NOTES
For additional information on VCRs/DVD players compatible with the
integrated IR ports, contact LEIGHTRONIX.
Rack mount your MINI-T-NX, ensuring the ventilation holes on the side of the unit are
not covered.
Connect your system wiring to your MINI-T-NX according to the rear panel illustrations
below.
Turn on the MINI-T-NX by simultaneously pressing the right and left arrow keys on the
front panel for one second.
Do not remove power to the MINI-T-NX before turning the controller off in the same manner.
NOTE
Video/Audio Inputs: connect your
VCRs, DVD players, studio/satellite
feeds, character generator, etc. to the
switcher input connectors.
NOTE
Output 1 Video/Audio Ports:
connect a destination, such as a
modulator, to the switcher Output 1
video/audio ports.
Preview Video/Audio Ports:
connect a television monitor to the
"Preview" video/audio ports to
conveniently view programming.
Users with the internal MPEG recorder option: any input switched to the
"Preview" Output is routed to the MPEG recorder as well as the preview monitor.
DEVICE: any resource controlled by PRO-BUS or integrated IR
IR PORTS: infrared transmitters integrated into the MINI-T-NX allow users to submit basic control
commands (PLAY, STOP, REWIND, RECORD) to two VCRs/DVD players
PRO-BUS: external, optional LEIGHTRONIX control interface scheme that allows users to submit basic
control commands (PLAY, STOP, REWIND, RECORD) to up to eight VCRs/DVD players
Ethernet Port: connect a straight-through or
cross-over cable (see page 2 of this quick guide
for instructions on configuring your MINI-T-NX
for Ethernet network access)
"PRO-BUS" Port: attach up to eight PRO-BUS device
interfaces in a daisy chain to the PRO-BUS port and
connect each interface to the corresponding VCRs and/or
DVD players. Perform the following steps (see PRO-BUS
manuals for more information):
Reserved for
1. Set each PRO-BUS interface's dip switches to assign
future use
each interface an address #. Number the interfaces
consecutively, starting with "01" at the interface
connected to the MINI-T-NX.
2. Set control mode dip switches on each interface.
3. If possible, ensure each device's switcher input number
corresponds to its PRO-BUS address #.
4. Document your PRO-BUS/device setup.
MINI-T-NX Installation Quick Guide
DEFINITIONS
"IR Device Control" Ports:
connect the supplied IR transmitter
cables between the IR ports and
two LEIGHTRONIX-approved
VCRs and/or DVD players
Power Cord Connector: attach the
included power cord to the power
connecter on the rear panel of the
MINI-T-NX, and then plug it into an
AC power source.
Factory testing only
LEIGHTRONIX strongly recommends
the use of an Uninterruptable Power
Supply (UPS) with the MINI-T-NX and
CAUTION
all associated USB drives. Damage
from power loss or spikes is not covered
under warranty.
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