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- Page 1 Vertigo XG Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processor Installation & Quick Start Guide M848-2705-490 www.miranda.com...
- Page 2 Vertigo XG to use their product manuals for their own internal business use. Manuals for Miranda products may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose unless specifically authorized in writing by Miranda.
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Page 3: Revision History
Revision History After the original release date, this document may be updated with edits and then re- released. The following table tracks the versions of this document. Revision date Description March 31, 2014 Original release... -
Page 4: Safety Compliance
Safety Compliance This equipment complies with the requirements of the following standards for Safety of Information Technology Equipment: • CSA C22.2 no. 60950-1-07 (2 Edition) • UL 60950-1 (2 Edition) • IEC/EN 60950-1 (2 Edition) Warning: An appropriately listed/certified main supply power cord must be used for the connection of the equipment to the main voltage at either 120V or 240V CAUTION:... - Page 5 W A R N I N G Vertigo XG devices contain Class 1 lasers, which are deemed safe under normal operating conditions. Standalone Equipment - Laser source(s) employed: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 W A R N I N G Vertigo XG devices contain a Lithium battery in the service access area, which should be replaced by the same type of battery.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction .......................... 1-1 Vertigo XG product description......................1-2 Overview of the Vertigo XG chassis ....................1-4 Front panel components ....................... 1-5 Rear panel components........................ 1-6 Installation and quick start instructions ................2-1 Unpacking and verifying the Vertigo XG shipped items..............2-3 Mounting the Vertigo XG chassis in a rack.................. -
Page 7: Introduction
Vertigo XG Portal and Dashboard software interfaces. Information and instructions for implementing advanced configurations is beyond the scope of this document, but are covered in the Vertigo XG Configuration Guide. Please visit the Miranda Support Portal (http://www.miranda.com/support/index) for the latest documentation updates. -
Page 8: Vertigo Xg Product Description
Introduction Vertigo XG product description The Vertigo XG is Miranda’s full-featured HD/SD graphics processor providing high performance single or dual channel graphics rendering and video playback performance. The Vertigo XG is ideal for a wide range of advanced real-time broadcast applications, like HD/SD dual-casting with independent graphics for HD and SD, and single channel applications demanding sophisticated, multi-channel branding and promotional graphics. - Page 9 Introduction The following options are available to both models of the Vertigo XG: VX-RS422-2-e 2 port RS-422 card The RS-422 card provides an interface upon which the Vertigo XG can communicate with automation systems. VX-Audio-e Audio processor The Audio option allows you play out audio clips and voice- over tracks.
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Page 10: Overview Of The Vertigo Xg Chassis
Introduction Overview of the Vertigo XG chassis The Vertigo XG unit is a 3RU rackmount rendering platform that incorporates redundant fans, two power supplies, and 1 TB RAID1-enabled storage (optional 2 TB RAID10 expansion). The only visible difference between the two models of the Vertigo XG is that the single channel model (XG21-e) has only one (1) discrete AES audio connector, while the dual channel model (XG22-e) has two (2) discrete AES audio connectors. -
Page 11: Front Panel Components
Introduction Front panel components The Vertigo XG’s front panel provides convenient access to the hard drives, a CD/DVD ROM drive, and a control panel containing six LEDs and three buttons for system monitoring and operation. Figure identifies each component on the Vertigo XG’s front panel. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Components
Introduction Rear panel components The Vertigo XG’s rear panel provides convenient access to the video card’s I/O connector, which provides 4 SD/HD SDI video outputs, a reference signal input, and AES audio input/output. The rear panel also provides access to the graphics card connector, as well as various I/O ports (RS-422, USB, Ethernet...etc.). -
Page 13: Installation And Quick Start Instructions
NSTALLATION AND QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS This chapter provides you with instructions for performing a first-time installation of the Vertigo XG device, as well as the initial setup tasks to get the device up and running. The procedure concludes by verifying the installation by previewing the playout of an asset in Vertigo XG’s Live Window and a broadcast monitor. - Page 14 Installation and quick start instructions Step # Task description Start up the Vertigo XG device (page 2-14) • Plug the DVI monitor’s power cable into a power socket and power it on • Plug the Vertigo XG’s power supply cables into a power socket •...
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Page 15: Unpacking And Verifying The Vertigo Xg Shipped Items
Vertigo XG. O T E If any damage occurred during transportation or if any items are missing from the package, please contact Miranda’s Customer Service and Sales department. - Page 16 Installation and quick start instructions Discrete (AES) audio breakout cable Single channel Vertigo XG units (XG21-e) have one discrete (AES) audio connector, while dual channel Vertigo XG units (XG22-e) have two discrete (AES) audio connectors. For each physical SDI video output, there will be a discrete audio breakout cable.
- Page 17 • Miranda Technical Support Contacts and Warranty card This card contains warranty information related to the Vertigo XG hardware and software. It also identifies Miranda’s contact information, which is also provided on page 3-1. • License Agreement card (Miranda Technologies Inc.) This card describes the terms of Miranda’s license...
- Page 18 Installation and quick start instructions SuperMicro User’s Manual and Bootable CD These SuperMicro items are not required during the installation of a factory configured Vertigo XG. The Vertigo XG uses SuperMicro’s motherboard. As such, the documentation and bootable CD (drivers & utilities) have been included in the Vertigo XG shipping package.
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Page 19: Mounting The Vertigo Xg Chassis In A Rack
Installation and quick start instructions Mounting the Vertigo XG chassis in a rack Included in the shipping package is a Rack mounting kit, which contains the rails, screws and washers required to mount the Vertigo XG chassis into an equipment rack. Note that the rails are designed to fit in racks with a depth of 28”... - Page 20 Installation and quick start instructions Locate the five rail buttons on each side of the chassis and locate the five corresponding holes on each of the inner rails. (*Please note that one end of the hole is larger than the other end of the hole.) Align the larger end of each hole against its corresponding button.
- Page 21 Installation and quick start instructions After you have installed the inner rails on the chassis, you are ready to install the outer rails of the rail assemblies to the rack. In the package, locate a pair of front (-short) and rear (-long) brackets. Please note that the brackets are marked with Up/Front arrows (-front) and Up/Rear arrows (-rear).
- Page 22 Installation and quick start instructions 13. Slide the Vertigo XG chassis into the rack as shown below. The chassis may not slide into the rack smoothly or easily when installed for the first time. Adjustments to the slide assemblies might be necessary to achieve a smooth insertion.
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Page 23: Cabling The Vertigo Xg Unit
Installation and quick start instructions Cabling the Vertigo XG unit Once the Vertigo XG chassis is securely mounted in an equipment rack, you can connect the required cables to the rear connectors of the Vertigo XG unit. Figure and the cabling procedure below provide step-by-step instructions for properly cabling the Vertigo XG unit. - Page 24 Installation and quick start instructions To cable the Vertigo XG: Connect the three (3) AC power cables to the power supply sockets on the rear panel of the Vertigo XG chassis. W A R N I N G DO NOT plug the power cables into AC power sockets yet. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse to the USB connectors on the front or rear...
- Page 25 Installation and quick start instructions SDI OUT C /K Both of these connectors are not used by the Vertigo XG. SDI OUT D /K ANALOG REF IN Connect to a house reference (Analog Blackburst or HD Tri-Level). ANALOG REF Optional connection. Use to feed a reference signal to another piece LOOP OUT of equipment.
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Page 26: Starting The Vertigo Xg
Installation and quick start instructions Starting the Vertigo XG Once the Vertigo XG is properly racked and cabled, you can make the power connections and you can perform the first-time start up of the Vertigo XG unit. Plug the monitor’s power cable into a power socket and power it on. Plug the Vertigo XG’s power supply cables into a power socket. - Page 27 Installation and quick start instructions Xplay Xplay is the playout control application that the master control system or device uses to control the playout of video and graphics on the Vertigo XG device. Whether the Vertigo XG is a single or dual channel model, only one instance of Xplay is used to control the Vertigo XG device’s output.
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Page 28: Assigning A New Ip Address To The Vertigo Xg Device
Installation and quick start instructions Assigning a new IP address to the Vertigo XG device Factory configured Vertigo XG units are shipped with a dynamic IP address. Using DHCP is not recommend, so you must assign a new static IP Address to the Vertigo XG device. To change the Vertigo XG’s current dynamic IP address to a static IP address: In the Vertigo Command Shell, type ipconfig and take note of the current IP configuration. -
Page 29: Verifying The Installation And Setup By Previewing The Playout
Installation and quick start instructions Verifying the installation and setup by previewing the playout To verify that the Vertigo XG is properly connected and operating, we recommend that you use the local copy of Xplay to load and playout an asset in the Live window and broadcast monitor associated with the Vertigo XG’s Channel A. - Page 30 Installation and quick start instructions Enable the Vertigo XG’s Live window For installation and troubleshooting purposes, the Vertigo XG is equipped with a preview window called the Live Window. The Live Window allows you to display a representation of the output channel’s playout directly on the Vertigo XG’s desktop. To enable the device channel’s Live Window: If Channel A’s Dashboard is not already open, select the T >L...
- Page 31 Installation and quick start instructions Use Xplay to playout a graphic To verify that the Vertigo XG is properly connected and playing out, the following procedures has you add a template asset to the playlist, then cue and take the asset so that it plays out in the Live window, as well as the broadcast monitor.
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Page 32: Completing The Quick Start Procedure
Installation and quick start instructions Completing the quick start procedure With the Vertigo XG now capable of playing out graphics, we recommend that you disable the Live Windows as they put an unnecessary burden on the system’s resources during on-air playout. -
Page 33: Need Further Assistance
EED FURTHER ASSISTANCE Technical Support For technical assistance, please contact the Miranda Technical support centre nearest you: Americas Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST) Telephone: +1-800-224-7882 Fax: +1-514-335-1614 e-mail: support@miranda.com Asia Office hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (GMT+8) -
Page 34: Related Documentation
OCUMENTATION ECHNICAL web site (http://www.miranda.com/support/). UPPORT ERVICES Customer Service and Sales For customer service or sales information, please contact a Miranda Technologies sales office. Visit our web site at http://www.miranda.com/contact.php?link=worldwide to find office nearest to you. Miranda’s Corporate headquarters You can contact Miranda’s corporate headquarters at: Miranda Technologies Partnership 3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani...
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