Safety Electrical Connection Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate signs of damage.
Safety and About this Guide Water, Moisture and Dust WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture and or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of dust.
Components and Connections Front View Rear View Fuse holder Composite video/SDI* output sockets AC power indicator LED DC power out socket DC power indicator LED Power switch Serial socket DC power in socket USB socket AC power in socket ControlNet/Genlock input *Optional X-Box Ultra SDI version only.
Components and Connections Box Contents - All Variants Part Description WP-NXU WP-NXU-SDI WP-SXU WP-SXU-SDI A5000-5937 WinPlus software CD XBOXULTRA or X-Box Ultra with news software license XBOXULTRA-S X-Box Ultra with studio software license XBOXULTRA-SDI or X-Box Ultra SDI with news software license XBOXULTRA-S-SDI X-Box Ultra SDI with studio software license HC-1...
Installation X-Box Ultra Data and Video Connections Genlock or ControlNet Connections Genlock or ControlNet connections should always be Connection Options made with screened 75Ω coaxial cable.The cable screen Special consideration should be given when choosing locations and should be connected to earth (ground) at both ends. connecting methods to install and use the X-Box Ultra.
Installation Serial Connection Video Connections - X-Box Ultra SDI Single controllers or a smart combiner box can be connected using a On the optional X-Box Ultra SDI, three SDI outputs and one composite serial connection. The serial connection also provides power to a video output are available to connect to prompter monitors.
Installation X-Box Ultra Power Connections DC Power In Connection The X-Box Ultra can be powered using either an AC or DC power source, depending on the requirements of the installation. The provision of a DC power input means that the X-Box Ultra can be powered by a suitable battery source when used on outside broadcasts.
Installation X-Box Ultra System Connections - Typical Installation ControlNet connections connection Serial Video connections connections USB-C WinPlus Software PC Wireless Receiver X-Box Ultra or X-Box Ultra SDI Foot Controller Smart Combiner Box SRL-C Prompter Monitors HC-1 Up to four directly ControlNet connection to a single wired Typically located connected.
Installation Connecting and Installing on a Host PC Switch the X-Box Ultra on using the power switch. The X-Box Ultra is connected by USB to a host PC running WinPlus. It must be installed as USB hardware on the PC to function. Before Installing the X-box Ultra on the host PC, run the setup program uau99XX.exe from the CD supplied.
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Installation The host PC will detect the X-Box Ultra and launch the Found New In the next window click to select Install from a list or specific Hardware Wizard. location (Advanced). The Wizard will prompt to connect to Windows Update to find the Click the Next button to continue.
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Click to unselect Search removable media. b) Click to select Include this location in the search. c) Click the Browse button. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Pciwplus32U\Autoscript Device Drivers. Click OK. The Wizard will now copy and install the driver files.
Installation The Hardware Update Wizard displays the following message Click the Ok button to clear the warning message. when installation is successful. Click to select the Configuration icon on the far right of the toolbar (yellow gearwheel icon). Click the Finish button to exit the Wizard. X-Box Ultra Setup and Registration for WinPlus Launch the WinPlus application by clicking on the WinPlus X Ultra icon...
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Installation In the Configuration window click to select the PC-Card tab. WinPlus communicates with the X-Box Ultra to confirm the registration number. The WinPlus Registration window In this tab under the Prompting Hardware options: opens. a) Select USB X-Box Ultra. Enter the X-Box Ultra registration number.
Maintenance Routine Maintenance Changing the Fuse The X-Box Ultra requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the power checking the connections and overall operation periodically. cable. Fuses must only be changed by a trained and competent person.
Troubleshooting Fault Check Comments The X-Box Ultra is not powering up. Check that the AC or DC power source is See the section X-Box Ultra Power Connections connected and secured. on page 8. Check and if necessary replace the fuse. See the section Changing the Fuse on page 15.
General Notices FCC Certification Declaration of Conformity X-Box Ultra System XBoxUltra XBoxUltra-SDI Vitec Videocom Limited declares that this product has been FCC Notice manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2008. This product complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, This product complies with the following EU Directives: pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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General Notices European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products.
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