Leightronix UltraNEXUS Installation Quick Manual

LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
Video Servers Television Automation
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2011-06-16
Refer to the NEXUS Series Manual for more detailed instructions.
NOTES
Refer to the labeled "UltraNEXUS/NEXUS Rear Panel" illustration below while installing
your server/controller.
For additional information on LEIGHTRONIX-approved USB hard drives and VCRs/DVD
players compatible with the IR ports, contact LEIGHTRONIX.
Rack mount your UltraNEXUS/
NEXUS, ensuring the ventilation holes
START
on the side of the unit are not covered.
An optional bracket kit is available for
NOTES
supporting the back of a rack-mounted
UltraNEXUS/NEXUS (contact
LEIGHTRONIX for more details).
LEIGHTRONIX recommends leaving
empty rack positions above and below
the UltraNEXUS/NEXUS.
Connect switcher output connectors to
the desired destinations (such as
modulators or TV monitors) (see F and
J if using internal UltraNEXUS/NEXUS
switcher).
ULTRANEXUS/NEXUS REAR PANEL
B C
A
D
G
H
Do you want to use an
external switcher with your
UltraNEXUS/NEXUS?
No
Connect your VCRs, DVD players, studio/satellite feeds,
character generator, etc. to the switcher input connectors
(see E and I if using internal UltraNEXUS/NEXUS switcher).
Connect the remaining
Attach the included power cord to the power supply
signal wiring to your
connecter on the rear panel of the UltraNEXUS/
UltraNEXUS/NEXUS rear
NEXUS (K), and then plug it into an AC power source.
panel (A, B, C, D, H).
LEIGHTRONIX strongly recommends
the use of an Uninterruptable Power
Supply (UPS) with the UltraNEXUS/
CAUTION
NEXUS and all associated USB
drives. Damage from power loss or
spikes is not covered under warranty.
E
I
Using the provided cable, connect a
switcher with an input/output capacity
Yes
of 10x4 (minimum) to a 32x32 (max.
for the NEXUS) or 250x250 (max. for
the UltraNEXUS) to "COM 1" port (C).
DESCRIPTIONS OF ULTRANEXUS/NEXUS REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
IR Ports: using the supplied IR transmitter cables,
A
connect up to four, LEIGHTRONIX-approved VCRs
and/or DVD players
B DVply Ports: connect up to two, supported devices
with title:chapter access
"COM 1": if using, connect a switcher with inputs/
C
outputs of up to 32x32 (NEXUS) or 250x250
(UltraNEXUS)
"COM 2": if using, connect a LEITCH CSD-5300 or
ESE Master Clock time source
"PRO-BUS" Port: attach up to 16 PRO-BUS device
D
interfaces in a daisy chain to the PRO-BUS jack and
F
connect each interface to the corresponding VCRs
and/or DVD players. Perform the following steps (see
PRO-BUS Manuals for more information):
1. Set each PRO-BUS interface's dip switches to
assign each interface an address #. Number the
interfaces consecutively, starting with "01" at the
interface connected to the UltraNEXUS/NEXUS.
2. Set control mode dip switches on each interface.
3. If possible, ensure each device's switcher input
J
numbers correspond to its PRO-BUS address #.
K
4. Document your PRO-BUS/device setup.
UltraNEXUS/NEXUS INSTALLATION QUICK GUIDE
DEFINITIONS
DEVICE: any resource controlled by PRO-BUS, IR, or DVply
IR PORT: infrared ports built into the UltraNEXUS/NEXUS for control of up to four VCRs/DVD players
LED: Light Emitting Diode
MPEG: Moving Pictures Experts Group; standards for compressing digital video and audio data
USB DRIVE: Universal Serial Bus; an external storage device that uses bi-serial transmission to
send and receive data
Internal MPEG Players 1 and 2 are
connected to UltraNEXUS/NEXUS
Outputs 1 and 2 (F and J), respectively.
Connect two of your switcher's inputs to
these outputs.
Turn on the UltraNEXUS/NEXUS by
simultaneously pressing the right and left
arrows on the front panel for one second.
Do not remove power to the UltraNEXUS/NEXUS
NOTE
or associated USB drives before turning it off.
E
F
G
H
NOTES
I
J
K
UltraNEXUS/NEXUS
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The internal MPEG Recorder is
connected to UltraNEXUS/NEXUS
Input 1 (E and I). Connect one of
your switcher's outputs to this input.
Continue steps on
page 2 of this document.
Video Inputs
Video Outputs
Ethernet Port 1: connect a straight-through or
cross-over cable (see page 2 of this document)
Ethernet Port 2: reserved for the LEIGHTRONIX
TOTAL SHARE™ network option
USB Drive Ports: connect up to four,
LEIGHTRONIX-approved USB drives
LEIGHTRONIX requires the use of 2
USB drives with an UltraNEXUS
combined with PEG Central or other
LEIGHTRONIX streaming service
USB drives can be removed or installed
only after the UltraNEXUS/NEXUS is
shut down from its front panel. Do not
connect the drives to a PC for file
management operations.
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Power Cord Connector
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E 1