Leightronix UltraNEXUS User Manual

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  • Page 1 Video Server/System Controller...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Emergency Messaging Page 12 Dynamic Video Content Page 13 Device Control & Switching Page 14 WinLGX Software Page 16 System Configurations Page 18 Technical Specifications Page 19 Video Server Comparison Page 20 Service, Support, & Warranty Page 21 UltraNEXUS in Action!
  • Page 3: Introduction

    ™ digital media playback on your broadcast, local cable, or in-house television channels. Both easy and powerful, the UltraNEXUS allows you to quickly master the art of television automation for even the most demanding applications. When you need to put your programming on the Web, the often tedious first...
  • Page 4: Key Features

    Video Server/System Controller UltraNEXUS Overview Key Features Multi-Channel Digital Video Server • Two MPEG Playback (Decode) Channels • One Broadcast MPEG Record (Encode) Channel • One VOD Optimized Record (Encode) Channel • Dual Digital Record Channels Simultaneously Create Media Files of Identical Content—One for Broadcast and One for Web...
  • Page 5 TCP/IP network. Remotely Integrated IR Device Control - Four infrared (IR) device control system and manage digital media using the control ports are standard on the UltraNEXUS and may provided WinLGX software. be configured to operate with a variety of DVD and Four USB 2.0 Ports - Local digital media storage via...
  • Page 6: Broadcasting And Streaming

    LEIGHTRONIX UltraNEXUS video server. Every time the UltraNEXUS records a program, dual video encoders create two digital media files with identical content—one for broadcast and another for Web streaming. Broadcast files are stored on the UltraNEXUS local media storage while the second file, optimized for streaming video-on-demand, is automatically transferred to your account.
  • Page 7: Remote Encoding

    Once a recording is completed, the PEGvault-SD will forward the newly recorded digital media file to your UltraNEXUS via the Internet! The PEGvault produces industry-standard, widely compatible MPEG-2 digital media files. Files created on the PEGvault are compatible with the Alliance...
  • Page 8: Digital Video Server

    UltraNEXUS Digital Video Server Video Server Key Features The UltraNEXUS is equipped with a built-in, multi-channel digital video server that includes two fully independent digital video playback (decode) channels and • Dual digital encoders produce files of dual digital record (encode) channels. Every time you record, the dual recorders...
  • Page 9 (CBR) recording. The examples given in the table below are based on MPEG-2 encoding with full D1 resolution (720x480) video and 256Kb/sec audio bit rate. The UltraNEXUS also supports variable bit rate (VBR) encoding, offering the potential for even more storage time.
  • Page 10: Digital Video Messaging

    Video Server/System Controller UltraNEXUS Digital Video Messaging The UltraNEXUS can handle your digital WebNEXUS™ video messaging needs without external A built-in Web interface, WebNEXUS is a powerful and versatile tool for remote hardware. Drag and drop video slides right digital video messaging. From anywhere your network extends, up to 32...
  • Page 11: Emergency Messaging

    Video Server/System Controller UltraNEXUS Emergency Messaging Log into WebNEXUS and activate urgent Using WebNEXUS, authorized users can create and activate an emergency video messages. WebNEXUS makes message quickly and easily by simply selecting a background graphic and emergency messaging fast, easy, effective entering up to twelve pages of two-line text.
  • Page 12: Dynamic Video Content

    Ready To Go! TOTAL INFO is fully integrated within the UltraNEXUS and includes a one year subscription. No additional hardware is required. Only a reliable connection to the Internet is needed for continuous delivery of TOTAL INFO data to the...
  • Page 13: Device Control & Switching

    Advanced DVD Player Control For advanced DVD player control, the UltraNEXUS is equipped with two DVply™ RS-232 DVD player control ports. Add a couple of commercial DVD players and you will open new doors to playback flexibility with random disc access (cue by Title: Chapter).
  • Page 14: Winlgx Software

    Licensing and Updates No need for a license with WinLGX. WinLGX is provided with the UltraNEXUS free of charge and may be copied and distributed to multiple users as necessary. Updates are also provided at no cost to registered customers at the...
  • Page 15 For programming received on DVD, Total Import™ allows you to maintain an all- digital workflow! Simply place the DVD in your PC drive and Total Import reads and converts the DVD video for storage and playback on the UltraNEXUS. Total Import combines multiple VOB video files into a single, contiguous MPEG file ready for immediate playback.
  • Page 16: System Configurations

    Video Server/System Controller UltraNEXUS System Configurations A true station-in-a-box, the UltraNEXUS is equipped with everything necessary for successful unattended playback operations.
  • Page 17 Video Server/System Controller UltraNEXUS For demanding systems requiring control and signal routing for a large number of devices and sources, the UltraNEXUS can control supported external routing switchers with up to 64 input by 64 outputs.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    SHARE option, 12 terabytes maximum total storage (in addition to standard storage) • Infrared Control Ports—4 mini-jack device control ports • PRO-BUS—Six-position/six-conductor modular jack, LEIGHTRONIX proprietary interface control bus • DVply—2 DB9M RS-232 device control ports • Power Input—Three-position IEC power input with removable power cord •...
  • Page 19: Video Server Comparison

    Dedicated Support Center Web Site: www.supportcenter.leightronix.com Warranty 5 Year Parts and Labor Warranty * VOD recorder requires a USB hard drive in addition to either a standard USB hard drive or expanded (NAS) media storage for UltraNEXUS and UltraNEXUS SDI.
  • Page 20: Service, Support, & Warranty

    Service, Support, and Warranty At LEIGHTRONIX, our experience and At LEIGHTRONIX we understand that your success depends not only on the expertise gives us the confidence to stand products you choose but the support that accompanies it. That’s why we back...
  • Page 21: Ultranexus In Action

    UltraNEXUS UltraNEXUS in Action! In Brunswick, Ohio, the Brunswick City School District relys on the UltraNEXUS and PEG Central for vital communications with the community and beyond. Under the direction of John Wasylko, students of the Brunswick Educational Access Television club (The BEAT), produce award winning television programming for broadcast on local cable access Channel 22.
  • Page 22 • www.leightronix.com • (800) 243-5589 2330 Jarco Drive • Holt, MI 48842 • Phone (517) 694-8000 • Fax (517) 694-1600 10/27/09 © Copyright 2009, LEIGHTRONIX, INC. All Rights Reserved.

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