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  • Page 1 Intuition XG Advanced HD/SD graphics co-processor Configuration Guide M848-9002-450 w w w . m i r a n d a . c o m...
  • Page 3 Vertigo Suite v.4.5 Intuition XG Advanced HD/SD graphics co-processor Configuration Guide...
  • Page 4 Miranda Technologies Inc. hereby grants permission and license to owners of the Intuition XG and Vertigo Suite to use their product manuals for their own internal business use. Manuals for Miranda Technologies Inc. products may not be reproduced or transmitted...
  • Page 5 The information, illustrations, and screen shots contained in this guide reflect the feature set and functionality of the Intuition XG that were released for version 4.5 of the Vertigo Suite. Since Miranda is always improving the performance and enhancing the features of its products, the printing schedule for this guide does not always keep pace with the software release schedule.
  • Page 6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    XPublish Agent Control Panel ....................3-16 Data Server Control Panel ......................3-17 Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool ........4-1 Accessing and logging into the Intuition XG Portal................4-2 Overview of the Intuition XG Portal’s menu commands ..............4-4 Remotely shutting down the Intuition XG device ................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Viewing the processes running on the Intuition XG device ..............4-8 Configuring Intuition XG’s network settings ..................4-9 Specifying the Intuition XG device’s hostname ................4-11 Specifying the Intuition XG device’s Date & Time settings...............4-12 Logging off of the Intuition XG Portal....................4-13 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software ..........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Most Intuition XG devices are installed and configured by qualified network administrators or Miranda’s Integration Specialists using the Intuition XG Portal and Dashboard software interfaces. While we do not recommend that users change the Intuition XG’s settings, the following chapters provide detailed descriptions of each of the Intuition XG settings: •...

  • Page 10: Intuition Xg's Standard And Optional Features

    Introduction Intuition XG’s standard and optional features The Intuition XG is available in three (3) standard models: Intuition-XG-e A single channel graphics co-processor, generally used upstream of a master control switcher like the Imagestore 750 or NV5100MC. Fill Video In A Out A •...
  • Page 11 Playout of up to eight (8) layers of animated and still graphics templates for the most advanced branding and promotional effects. • SD output as NTSC or PAL • HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p Intuition XG Configuration Guide...
  • Page 12 “Audio input/output channels” on page 2-11 for more information. VX-GPI-8-e GPI card The GPI card allows for control of the Intuition XG via GPI triggers. The card allows for up to 8 GPI in and 8 GPI out. See “GPI Card Connector” on page 2-8 for more information about the GPI card option.
  • Page 13 Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models. VX-TC-e Time Code card The Time Code card allows you to lock the Intuition XG’s system clock to an external timecode. See “Time Code Card” on page 2-6 for more information about the Time Code option.

  • Page 14: Intuition Xg System Integration

    LAN / WAN (ingest & publish) Graphics Preparation Centralized Asset Management After Effects Plugin Photoshop, Premiere Xstudio Xbuilder or Final Cut Figure 1-1. The Intuition XG integrates with master control switchers and the Vertigo Suite products Intuition XG Configuration Guide...

  • Page 15: Upstream Branding Using The Intuition Xg

    Intuition XG. Feeding the video signal into the Intuition XG allows you to produce even more sophisticated branding events using dynamic DVEs, like picture-in-picture and squeeze-and-reveal transitions.

  • Page 16: Intuition Xg's Licensing Requirements

    The Intuition XG requires an HD application license to output at HD resolutions. An HD application license also allows the Intuition XG to output at SD resolutions. The Intuition XG uses a local copy of the Vertigo Suite’s Xplay application as a media PLAY player.

  • Page 17: Application Licensing Errors

    Introduction Application licensing errors For the convenience of on-air devices, the Intuition XG will not lose any functionality if it is missing one or more application licenses. When the Intuition XG detects that a user is trying to use a feature that is not licensed (i.e. running Intuition XG without a proper application license or playing a clip without a clip license), an error message window appears informing you that the device is running without a valid license (figure 1-4).

  • Page 18: File Formats Supported By The Intuition Xg

    Introduction File formats supported by the Intuition XG The Intuition XG is a fully software based clip/image/media reader, which allows for a significant amount of flexibility with regards to media formats. However, to ensure optimal generation and playback, the following topics make recommendations regarding which media formats are preferred: •...

  • Page 19: Clip File Formats

    Introduction Clip file formats The Intuition XG’s long-form clip playback capability is suitable for program content, commercials, and promotional interstitial. The following identifies the Intuition XG’s currently recommended and supported clip formats. O T E For graphics clips, we recommend the following formats:...

  • Page 20: Audio File Formats

    • Audio Codec: PCM (Uncompressed 16/20/24bit or AES3) • Audio Tracks: Single • Audio Channels: Max 8 Audio file formats The Intuition XG passes embedded audio channels through with the video, while discrete audio is only available on the Intuition XG-3U-e and Intuition XG-Dual-e models (page 2-18).
  • Page 21 XG’ VERVIEW OF THE NTUITION ARDWARE Depending upon the model, the Intuition XG device is either a 1 RU or 3 RU rackmount chassis. The following sections describe the hardware components associated with each model of the Intuition XG: •...

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Intuition Xg's Hardware

    Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e) The Intuition XG-e is a single HD/SD channel playout server (1 HD/SD video input, 1 HD- SDI Fill + Key output) that incorporates the Vertigo XG graphics engine to rendering advanced graphics. Physically, the Intuition XG is a 1RU rackmount playout server with a single power supply unit and 1 TB of storage.

  • Page 23: Front Panel Components (Intuition-Xg-E)

    Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e) The Intuition XG’s front panel features convenient access to the SATA hard drives, two USB ports, a CD/DVD ROM drive, two fans, and a control panel containing five LEDs and two buttons for system monitoring and operation.
  • Page 24 Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware NIC2 A flashing NIC2 LED indicates network activity on LAN2. NIC1 A flashing NIC1 LED indicates network activity on LAN1. Indicates IDE channel activity. (LED) Indicates that power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel Components (Intuition-Xg-E)

    Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e) The Intuition XG’s rear panel features convenient access to the video card’s I/O connector, which provides 1 SD/HD SDI video input, 1 SD/HD SDI video output (Fill & Key), and a reference signal input.
  • Page 26 Vertigo XG using automation protocol commands. VGA Connector This VGA connector is disabled since the Intuition XG’s graphics card connector allows you to connect to a monitor to view the Intuition XG desktop. Intuition XG Configuration Guide...
  • Page 27 Use the adapter (below) if you would rather connect a VGA monitor. Power Supply The power cord connects to Intuition XG’s 1400 W power supply. See the specifications listed on page 2-1.

  • Page 28: Hardware Overview (Intuition-Xg-3U-E / Dual-E)

    1 TB RAID-1 enabled storage (optional 2 TB RAID-10 expansion). The Intuition XG (3U & Dual) features easy frontal access to the SCSI drives, two UBS ports and a control panel featuring LEDs and buttons for system monitoring and operation (see page 2-9 for more details).

  • Page 29: Front Panel Components (Intuition-Xg-3U-E / Dual-E)

    Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Front panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e) The Intuition XG’s front panel features convenient access to the RAID-1 hard drives, two USB ports, a CD/DVD ROM drive, and a control panel containing six LEDs and three buttons for system monitoring and operation.
  • Page 30 Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware LAN1 A flashing green LAN1 LED indicates network activity on LAN2. HDD A This flashing amber LED indicates IDE channel activity. CTIVITY (LED) Indicates that power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel Components (Intuition-Xg-3U-E / Dual-E)

    Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e) The Intuition XG’s rear panel features convenient access to the video card’s I/O connector, which provides up to 4 SD/HD SDI video outputs, a reference signal input, and AES audio input/output.
  • Page 32 NIC. Audio I/O ports These six (6) audio I/O ports are not supported by the Intuition XG since external audio input and output is provided by the Discrete EAS option (see “Audio input/output channels”...
  • Page 33 Time Code Card Time Code Card option: VX-TC-e The Time Code card allows you to lock the Intuition XG’s system clock to an external timecode. The Time Code card reads Longitudinal Time Code (LTC) from the signal present at the BNC connector.
  • Page 34 Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware SDI Video Card I/O A breakout cable is used to connect the Video Card I/O connectors to Connector the SDI video input/output cables and the reference I/O. See “Video input/output channels” on page 2-17 for more information about the Intuition XG’s video input/output channel connections.
  • Page 35 Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware GPI Card Connector Intuition XG hardware option: Vx-GPI-8-e The GPI card allows for control of the Intuition XG via GPI triggers. The card provides for up to 8 optically isolated GPI inputs and 8 reed relay GPI outputs.

  • Page 36: Intuition Xg's Signal Path And Rendering Processes

    Intuition XG. Note that the block diagram illustrates the features and functionality of all three models of the Intuition XG. Features and components that are restricted to specific models are identified as such in the diagram or by the shading.

  • Page 37: Video Input/Output Channels

    Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Video input/output channels Depending on the model, Intuition XG devices offer one or two video SD/HD input channels with one or two video SD/HD fill and key output channels. Figure and the following table identifies and describes the Intuition XG video card’s input and output connections,...

  • Page 38: Audio Input/Output Channels

    No signal is present at this connection for single-channel models. Audio input/output channels The Intuition XG-3U-e and Intuition XG-Dual-e supports both embedded and discrete audio channels. Each video input/output can contain up to 8 stereo pairs (16 channels) of embedded audio.

  • Page 39: Ancillary Data Processing

    All models of the Intuition XG are equipped with a base 1 TB RAID1 storage. The Intuition XG-3U-e and Intuition XG-Dual-e models offer an expandable RAID 10 storage option, which increases the devices storage capacity from 1 TB to 2 TB (VX-2TB-UPG).

  • Page 40: Graphics Processing

    (figure 2-8). Graphics output is created by positioning objects within a graphics scene using the authoring tool set and then loading the scene onto the Intuition XG device. Figure 2-8. The Intuition XG supports the production of multi-layered graphics...
  • Page 41 O T E Although it is not directly an Intuition XG desktop application, the Intuition XG Portal is another software tool that is used to configure and monitor the state of the Intuition XG device from a remote workstation. See “Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote...

  • Page 42: Intuition Xg's Desktop Applications & Tools

    Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Intuition XG’s desktop - device identification To easily identify the active device, the Intuition XG’s desktop features the Intuition XG logo, as well as identification information related specifically to the Intuition XG device (figure 3-1).

  • Page 43: Intuition Xg Control Panel And Xg Dashboard

    Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Intuition XG Control Panel and XG Dashboard When the Intuition XG is started, the Intuition XG Control Panel is automatically opened on the desktop (figure 3-2). The Control Panel is a simple user interface that allows you to...
  • Page 44 Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools >O Launches the O dialog box, allowing you to select and load a scene to the Intuition XG device. The directory that the Open dialog box opens is set in the P parameter on Dashboard’s G page. The...

  • Page 45: Xplay - Playout Control Application

    (figure 3-3). Xplay is the playout control application that the automation system uses to control the playout of video and graphics on the Intuition XG device. The automation system and Xplay communicate with each other using industry standard automation protocols.

  • Page 46: Device Manager

    As the intermediary between the automation system and the Intuition XG device, Xplay must establish a connection directly with the Intuition XG device. This connection is defined by adding the Intuition XG device to Xplay’s Device Manager (figure 3-4). The Device Manager is accessed by selecting Xplay’s T...
  • Page 47 Xplay’s device view keyers that are associated with the Intuition XG (figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. LEDs indicate the status of the Intuition XG and its external keyer device • P : Must be left empty.

  • Page 48: Automation Configuration

    Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Automation Configuration For the Intuition XG to be controlled by an automation system, the Intuition XG device must be mapped to an automation protocol in Xplay’s Automation Configuration window (figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Xplay Automation Configuration dialog box O T E The Intuition XG device must be added to Xplay’s Device Manager prior to opening the...

  • Page 49: Xplay's Automation Settings

    Xplay has a series of settings that define its behavior and functionality. Among these settings are a series of A settings, which are used when Xplay is used by an UTOMATION automation system to control the Intuition XG device. Xplay’s Settings window is accessed by selecting the T >S menu command.

  • Page 50: Vertigo Command Shell

    Opens Windows Explorer, which allows you to navigate through the Explorer Intuition XG device’s drive directories. See “Windows Explorer” on page 3-12 for more information of when to use Windows Explorer on the Intuition XG device. Opens the Windows Task Manager, which allows you to monitor the status taskmgr and performance of the Intuition XG device, as well as its applications and processes.
  • Page 51 Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Reopening the Vertigo Command Shell window If ever the Vertigo Command Shell window is closed by accident, you can reopen the window by performing the following procedure: Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC The Windows Task Manager opens.

  • Page 52: Windows Explorer

    Control Panel and Xplay application. If you accidently close the Xplay window or the Intuition XG Control Panel on the desktop, you can use this directory to access the shortcuts and restart the applications. You can also use Windows Explorer to navigate to the Windows C...

  • Page 53: Embedded Xmedia Server Control Panel

    ANEL ERTIGO MEDIA MEDIA ERVER O T E Since all of the Vertigo applications are running locally on the Intuition XG (e.g. Xplay), they connect to the EXMS by specifying localhost as their XM IP A EDIA ERVER DDRESS The following table describes a sampling of the EXMS Control Panels tabbed pages, which...
  • Page 54 Service Control In most cases, the EXMS service is set to automatically launch and run in the background when the Intuition XG is powered up. At times, the service may need to be stopped and restarted, either manually or as the result of a failure in the system. Therefore, the EXMS Control Panel’s Service Control page provides you with...
  • Page 55 Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools XFTP The XFTP service allows assets to be moved from the central of stand-alone Xmedia Server to the EXMS without a direct TCP connection. The technique involves first publishing the assets to an FTP device. Then the content can be ingested from the FTP device onto the EXMS.

  • Page 56: Xpublish Agent Control Panel

    Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools XPublish Agent Control Panel Assets are moved from the central Xmedia Server to the Intuition XG device in a process referred to as publishing. The XPublish Agent (XPA) is a special service on the Intuition XG device, which is responsible for receiving and processing the publish requests and making the media available to the Intuition XG.

  • Page 57: Data Server Control Panel

    Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Data Server Control Panel The Data Server is a service that runs in the background on the Embedded Xmedia Server and is responsible for managing data coming from various feeds by providing live updates of data values when requested, and distributing the data to the appropriate recipients.
  • Page 58 Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools 3-18 Intuition XG Configuration Guide...
  • Page 59 Figure 4-1. The Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s remote configuration tool The following sections describe the Intuition XG Portal’s features, as well as how to use the Portal’s menu commands to interact with the Intuition XG device: •...

  • Page 60: Intuition Xg Portal - Intuition Xg's Remote Configuration Tool

    Open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) on a client workstation that is connected to the same local network as the Intuition XG device. Type the IP address or hostname of the Intuition XG device into the address bar of the web browser (e.g. http://10.0.4.245 or http://xg-embedded3) and press E NTER The Intuition XG Portal’s L...
  • Page 61 Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Choose from among the menu bar to perform the various functions. See page 4-4 descriptions of each of the menu commands. O T E Please ensure that you log out when you are finished to prevent any unauthorized access to these configuration pages.

  • Page 62: Overview Of The Intuition Xg Portal's Menu Commands

    (figure 4-4). Figure 4-4. Intuition XG Portal’s menu bar The five(5) menus at the top of the Intuition XG Portal provide access to commands and/or actions that allow you to view information about the device, configure settings, and/or perform some basic control actions.
  • Page 63 Setup The S menu features the following commands that allow you to edit ETUP the Intuition XG device’s current network, host name, and Date/Time settings using a remote workstation. • : Allows you to configure the network settings of the...

  • Page 64: Remotely Shutting Down The Intuition Xg Device

    Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Remotely shutting down the Intuition XG device The Intuition XG Portal allows you to shutdown of the Intuition XG device from a remote workstation using the M menu’s S command. AINTENANCE...

  • Page 65: Restarting The Intuition Xg Device Remotely

    Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Restarting the Intuition XG device remotely The Intuition XG Portal allows you to restart an actively running Intuition XG device from a remote workstation using the R command in the M menu.

  • Page 66: Viewing The Processes Running On The Intuition Xg Device

    Viewing the processes running on the Intuition XG device The Intuition XG Portal allows you to view and monitor (in real time), a comprehensive list of the processes that are currently running on the Intuition XG device (figure 4-9). Like the tab in the Windows Task Manager, the Portal’s Processes page reports and...

  • Page 67: Configuring Intuition Xg's Network Settings

    EFAULT ATEWAY We recommend that a static IP address be assigned to the Intuition XG device when it is originally installed and configured. In some cases, however, the Intuition XG device may have been originally configured using DHCP. If so, the Network Setup page will display the...
  • Page 68 O T E The Intuition XG device does not have to be restarted for these settings to be applied. However, the next time you access the Intuition XG Portal, you will use the new IP Address in the web browser’s address bar.

  • Page 69: Specifying The Intuition Xg Device's Hostname

    A window appears asking you to confirm that you want to change the hostname (figure 4-13). Figure 4-13. Confirm whether or not you want to apply the new settings Click OK to apply the new hostname. The Intuition XG device will now automatically perform a restart.

  • Page 70: Specifying The Intuition Xg Device's Date & Time Settings

    Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Specifying the Intuition XG device’s Date & Time settings The Intuition XG Portal allows you to conveniently change the Intuition XG device’s date and time settings. O T E Any change to the T setting will not take effect if a timecode card is installed.

  • Page 71: Logging Off Of The Intuition Xg Portal

    Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Logging off of the Intuition XG Portal To prevent any unauthorized access to the Intuition XG Portal’s configuration pages, we highly recommend that you log out when you are finished your session.
  • Page 72 Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool 4-14 Intuition XG Configuration Guide...
  • Page 73 Dashboard is an application that allows you to configure the settings and behavior of the Vertigo hardware devices (Intuition XG or Intuition XG) and software CG that are currently running on your network. The Dashboard application simplifies the configuration process by offering a series of pages containing the parameters that control how video and audio processed, rendered and output by the device.

  • Page 74: Dashboard - Intuition Xg's Local Configuration Software

    “Device Discovery Tool” on page 5-11 • “Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box” on page 5-43 O T E Dashboard is a common interface that is used to configure Intuition XG, Vertigo XG, and software CG devices. Intuition XG Configuration Guide...

  • Page 75: About The Dashboard

    One of the first things that Dashboard does is perform a device discovery, which searches your local machine and/or your network for all active Vertigo devices (i.e. Intuition XG or Vertigo XG) and then lists them on Dashboard’s Device List.

  • Page 76: Starting Dashboard

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Starting Dashboard The Dashboard application can be started by selecting the T >L OOLS AUNCH ASHBOARD command on the Intuition XG device’s Control Panel. Figure 5-2. Select the T >L command to start the Dashboard OOLS AUNCH ASHBOARD...

  • Page 77: An Overview Of The Dashboard's Interface Components

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software An overview of the Dashboard’s interface components Dashboard is a graphical interface that consists of a series of tabbed pages containing the parameters and settings for the Vertigo devices on the network. Figure and the following sections describe the various components that make up Dashboard’s interface:...

  • Page 78: Dashboard's Menus And Buttons

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Dashboard’s menus and buttons The following tables describe the actions that are performed by Dashboard’s menu commands and buttons: • : Clears the Device List and repopulates it using ILE MENU EVICE the saved list of devices stored on disk from a previous session.
  • Page 79 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software > D : Opens the Device Discovery Tool, which is OOLS MENU ETTINGS EVICE ISCOVERY used to set the method that will be used to detect available devices, whether they are local or remote (on the network).

  • Page 80: Device List

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device List The Device List identifies the Vertigo devices that were found on the host machine (local) and/or on the network when a device discovery search is performed. Depending upon which S is selected, Dashboard displays either the Device ETTINGS Profile page or the configuration pages for the selected device.

  • Page 81: Loading And Refreshing The Device List

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Loading and refreshing the device list The mechanism used to find and list devices on Dashboard ‘s Device List is a tool called Device Discovery Tool. As described on page 5-11, the Device Discovery tool allows you to select between two methods of searching for Vertigo devices: automatic or manual.

  • Page 82: Restarting A Device In The Device List

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Restarting a device in the device list During configuration, there are some device parameters that require that the Vertigo device to be restarted before the new settings can take effect. When these settings are changed, Dashboard automatically prompts you with a dialog box asking if you want to restart the device immediately.

  • Page 83: Device Discovery Tool

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device Discovery Tool The Dashboard Device Discovery tool allows you to set the method to be used to detect the Vertigo devices that are local to your machine or on your network. Once the devices are...
  • Page 84 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software ANUAL NFORMATION • : Specifies the port number to use as the starting point TARTING for searching for devices. • : Specifies the number of ports to scan starting at the ORTS TO SCAN port number specified in the Starting Port.

  • Page 85: Performing A Manual Device Discovery

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Performing a Manual Device Discovery The Device Discovery’s manual mode allows you to focus your device search by limiting the search to particular port and IP limits. The search begins scanning for devices from the port number specified and then each sequential port up as specified by the Ports to Scan value.

  • Page 86: Performing An Automatic Device Discovery

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Performing an Automatic Device Discovery The automatic method of performing a device discovery provides you with the options of scanning only your local machine for an active Vertigo device, or to scan the network within a specified time out period.

  • Page 87: Device Profile Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device Profile page The Device Profile page appears below Dashboard’s Device List when the S ETTINGS is set to S and a device is selected from the Device List (figure 5-5). The Device Profile IMPLE page provides a brief summary of some of the device and system’s settings that may be...
  • Page 88 H >G page (page 5-11). ARDWARE ETTINGS • : Reports the status of the Genlock signal (i.e. the Intuition XG has TATUS locked onto the signal). The Status can also be set on the H ARDWARE >G page (page 5-11).

  • Page 89: Device Settings Tabs And Configuration Pages

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device Settings tabs and configuration pages Selecting A from the S drop-down list produces a series of eight (8) tabs DVANCED ETTINGS that display thematic pages of parameters and settings that allow you to configure the selected device (figure 5-6).

  • Page 90: Device Settings Buttons

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device settings buttons When Dashboard is in A Settings Mode, selecting the tabs exposes the device’s DVANCED configuration pages, which allows you to edit the device’s current settings. Once you have made the desired changes to the settings, you must apply the changes to the device by selecting the A button.

  • Page 91: General Page

    ORTS and Vertigo software CG for command and control between applications (i.e. Intuition XG and Xplay). This port must be open and 2-way unblocked on the Vertigo device’s subnet. : Sets the number of cel animations that are cached in system...
  • Page 92 : Displays timing information (Dx9, DSX, Readback) on the XTRA Intuition XG’s output display for debugging purposes. Timing values are displayed in milliseconds for each thread : Only the fill signal will be transmitted to the output monitor.

  • Page 93: Resolution Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Resolution page The Resolution page (figure 5-9) provides access to the device parameters that set the input, rendering, and output resolution of the video data. Figure 5-9. The Resolution tab and page on the Dashboard window...
  • Page 94 CUSTOM is selected as the Output Resolution. Note, however, that the Custom setting is only available to Software CG devices. The width, height, and rate rendering values for Intuition XG devices are determined by the resolution format selected.

  • Page 95: Live Window Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Live Window page In addition to the output display, the Live Window page provides you with parameters for enabling an additional display of a window on the computer monitor (Live Window) that shows the output of the Vertigo device.
  • Page 96 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Mode - continued : The following parameters are activated when INDOW EHAVIOR Windowed is selected, and they allow you to set the positioning and size of the Live Window. • : Specifies whether the Live Windows is always the top LWAYS window.

  • Page 97: Clips Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Clips page The parameters on the Clips page allow you to set clip rendering characteristics. Figure 5-11. The Clips tab and page on the Dashboard window The following fields specifies which renderer will be used to produce and insert ENDERER the graphics and video clips for output.
  • Page 98 Please read “File formats supported by the Intuition XG” on page 1-10 before editing the list. : When selected, extra buffers are used between the clip...

  • Page 99: Engine Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software 3D Engine page The 3D Engine page provides access to parameters that allow you to set some parameters that affect the way in which 3D graphics are rendered and output by the Vertigo hardware devices.
  • Page 100 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software • : The default orientation of the Vertigo device’s output. CAPE • : Rotates the Vertigo device’s entire output by 90 degrees ORTRAIT clockwise. • : Rotates the Vertigo device’s entire output by 90...

  • Page 101: Logging Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Logging page The logging page allows you to set parameters to create log files that record the status of events while the Vertigo devices are running. The log files can then be use to investigate device behavior and debug.
  • Page 102 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Sets the severity categories that will be reported to the log file. VENT EVERITY • : An error of some type has occurred. RROR • : An error has occurred that cannot be recovered from.

  • Page 103: Hardware Settings > Genlock Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Genlock page The Genlock page is a sub-page of the Hardware Settings tab, which is only visible when a Vertigo hardware device is selected in the Dashboard’s device list. The Genlock page (figure 5-14) exposes parameters that allow you to set the Vertigo device’s genlock reference signal...
  • Page 104 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software • NTSC_W : Sets the rendering resolution to NTSC-Wide format ESOLUTION ONTINUED (800 x 486) • PAL: Sets the rendering resolution to PAL format (720 x 576) • PAL_W : Sets the rendering resolution to PAL-Wide format (800 x 576) •...
  • Page 105 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software & R • ): This message appears when TATUS EFRESH NKNOWN PDATE THE SOFTWARE button - Continued the version of the Vertigo software that is being used is an earlier version and does not support this feature. If this is the case, you need to update the Vertigo software.

  • Page 106: Hardware Settings > Video Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Video page The Video page is a sub-page of the Hardware Settings tab, which is only visible when a Vertigo hardware device is selected in the Dashboard’s device list. The Video page (figure 5-15) exposes parameters that allow you to set the Vertigo device’s video input/output...
  • Page 107 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Specifies how the Vertigo hardware device passes through video. IDEO • : The Vertigo device will always display the ACKGROUND IDEO video input as the back most layer, even without any scene loaded.

  • Page 108: Hardware Settings > Audio Page

    5-16) exposes parameters that allow you to set the Vertigo device’s audio processing. Figure 5-16. The Audio page within Dashboard’s Hardware Settings The Intuition XG can be configured to capture only embedded audio, only NPUT discrete audio, or a combination of both. Use the slider to select the following settings: •...
  • Page 109 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software • AES: Specifies that the audio output signal is discrete (AES), rather UTPUT than being embedded (SDI) in the video signal. • : Specifies that the audio output signal is embedded in the...

  • Page 110: Hardware Settings > Ancillary Page

    VANC line. This setting forces Intuition XG to scan all of the Video Input VANC lines instead of assuming that the first unused VANC space signals the end of ancillary data packets on that line.
  • Page 111 NTSC mode where line 6 is not permissible since it is only available on Field2), then CDPs will not be managed by Intuition XG. Use -1 to disable CDP processing (any line out of range will disable the processing, but using a negative value avoids logging it as an error).
  • Page 112 : VideoIn is selected, then you must also select which input to IDEO use (A or B). Intuition XG scans that VANC SDI input for any AFD codes and then inserts that value into an AFD ancillary data packet. • C : If Clip is selected, then you must enter the name of a clip scene element.

  • Page 113: Hardware Settings > Watch Dog Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Watch Dog page The Watch Dog is a feature that allows the system to continue video passthrough on a Vertigo hardware device during an application crash or a system failure. The Watch Dog page is a sub-page of the Hardware Settings tab, which is only visible when a Vertigo hardware device is selected in the Dashboard’s device list.

  • Page 114: Licensing Page

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Licensing page The Device Settings’ Licensing page allows you to set the XMS IP and port information that is used to retrieve and identify valid application licenses for the Vertigo devices, as well as clip and audio licenses (hardware devices only).

  • Page 115: Audio Mixing Profiles Dialog Box

    Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box The Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box allows you to create up to ten (10) audio mixing profiles that can be assigned as defaults for the various audio formats on the Dashboard’s Hardware Settings’...
  • Page 116 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Drop-down This drop-down list contains three (3) predefined matrix formats that ATRIX ORMAT List you can use as the basis for building your mixing profile. Although the matrixes are a predefined size, you can add channels to the matrix...
  • Page 117 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software buttons The S button saves the mixing profile matrix, and any changes ANCEL that where made to the matrix values or structure, by associating it with a number in the Profile ID list.
  • Page 118 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Creating an audio profile using the Audio Mixing Profile dialog box Open the Audio Mixing Profile dialog box by pressing the E button on the ROFILES Hardware Settings’ Audio page (figure 5-21). Figure 5-21. Hardware Settings’ Audio page Select a predefined matrix format from the drop-down list.
  • Page 119 Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Press the A button to add the profile to the Profile ID column. The matrix is assigned a Profile ID number (0 to 9). The audio mixing matrix appears in the main frame with a default channel matching profile (i.e.
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  • Page 121: Contact Us

    ONTACT Contact Miranda Technical Support For technical assistance, please contact the Miranda Technical support centre nearest you: Americas Telephone: +1-800-224-7882 e-mail: techsupp@miranda.com Asia Telephone: +81-3-5644-7663 e-mail: asiatech@miranda.com Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK Telephone: +44 (0) 1491 820222 e-mail: eurotech@miranda.com France (only) Telephone: +33 (0) 1 55 86 87 88 e-mail: francetech@miranda.com...
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  • Page 123 Automation 5-20 Device Settings pages 5-17 automation configuration General Information tab 5-15 automation icon launch automation protocols parameters, see the parameter’s name automation settings starting AV Sync 5-37 Data Server Control Panel 3-17 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Index-1...
  • Page 124 Discrete audio connectors 2-14 DSX.utils version 5-15 Duck command 5-45 General page 5-19 Genlock bit count 5-32 EAS option blackburst 5-31 EAS text integration free running 5-32 5-33 Embedded audio 5-36 5-37 horizontal delay 5-33 Index-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide...
  • Page 125 Insta-publish device enable 3-14 Log file 5-29 Intuition XG event category 5-29 options event severity 5-29 Intuition XG control panel file count 5-29 Intuition XG Portal file name 5-29 date & time settings 4-12 file size 5-29 diagnostic zip file...
  • Page 126 Pixel Shader 5-25 Manual device discovery 5-13 Playback parameters 5-26 Master control switcher Pool Size 5-25 Media storage 2-19 Portal, see Intuition XG Portal Mip Mapping 5-27 Ports to Scan 5-12 load bias 5-27 Power consumption Mixing Profiles 5-37 5-39...
  • Page 127 3-10 VGA connector VGA monitor connector 2-13 Video card connector 2-14 Video frame delay Video input View Plane Height Factor 5-27 VMR9 5-25 VSynch 5-28 Watchdog disabled 5-41 enabled 5-41 ignored 5-41 time out 5-41 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Index-5...
  • Page 128 Index Index-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide...

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