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NXL-IP55 Operation Manual v2

1. 32 Menus Item 4 Import System Configuration Description Loads a configuration file saved on a computer Target Import File Selects the configuration file to import Click the Browse button to display a N select file dialog and select a file Enable Host IP Address Place a check mark in the checkbox to include the host IP address setting when N importing Enable Destination IP Address Place a check mark in the checkbox to include the destination IP address setting N when importing Enable Multicast Address Place a check mark in the checkbox to include stream mode and multicast N settings when importing Enable Registered IP Address of Place a check mark in the checkbox to include IP address settings 1 to 8 from N Controller PC Register IP address in the Network page when importing Enable Control Port Place a check mark in the checkbox to include the CONTROL connectors IP N Configuration address setting when importing Enable Device Name Place a check mark in the checkbox to include the device name setting when N importing Import Starts importing the configuration file N 5 Export System Configuration Saves the configuration file to a computer Export Starts exporting the configuration file N Click Export to display a save file dialog and specify a file name 6 Date and Time Time Zone Offset Specifies the time zone N Date Specifies the
2. e Refer to the settings for conditions and O and configure the phase e Input the unsynchronized signal to SDI IN connector 1 and set Frame Synchronizer gt SDI in 1 on the Structure page to ON Settings for condition 4 e Set Reference out gt V Phase on the I O page to 0 e Set Frame Synchronizer on the Structure page to OFF Settings for condition Adjust input equipment and configure the phases so that they meet condition Alternatively adjust the phase of the input equipment using Reference out gt V Phase on the I O page and meet condition 9 Set Frame Synchronizer on the Structure page to OFF Settings for condition e Refer to the settings for conditions and and configure the phase e Input the unsynchronized signal to SDI IN connector 1 and set Frame Synchronizer gt SDI in 1 on the Structure page to ON Delays will occur if you use a frame synchronizer Output phases When using Reference in gt V Phase and Reference out gt V Phase set to 0 on the I O page of the web menu as a basis the output phase of the unit s HD SDI signal will be as follows When Main Video Direction is Receiver A signal that matches the REF IN signal will be output When Main Video Direction is Transmitter The signal will be delayed in relation to the REF OUT signal The amount of delay will increase the more the network latency increases Settin
3. Stream Mode set the IP addresses Six addresses are required Setting one address automatically sets the remaining five addresses in sequence Set corresponding addresses on the connected devices If Unicast is configured in Stream Mode no entry is required Register IP Address If a computer running the PC application software optional is connected enter the IP address of the computer Set Stream Mode to Multicast to configure this parameter The required address is the IP address of the computer connected to the same network segment as the MAIN connector of the unit IP addresses for up to eight computers can be configured CONTROL connector settings These are configured under Control Port Configuration on the Network page DHCP Select whether to use DHCP When using DHCP the IP address allocated to the unit can be monitored using character information superimposed on the monitor output IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Configure these if DHCP is disabled When specifying IP addresses for the MAIN connector and the CONTROL connector do not use multicast addresses broadcast addresses or other special reserved addresses 4 Format settings Select the image format for transfers under Video Format in the Structure page 5 Video transmission settings The direction of the video s main line signal and the number of transceiver channels are configured under Transmissi
4. b TAL GPIO nd 00 G 55 97 ie HD SDI Return signal Main line signal Monitor 3 channels Synchronization signal Settings when using a frame synchronizer When connecting a signal that is not synchronized you can synchronize the signal by using a frame synchronizer Only HD SDI IN connector 1 can receive the unsynchronized signal Multiple unsynchronized signals cannot be received Connection example for an unsynchronized video signal The following table indicates configuration examples for the web menu Main Video Direction Structure Network GenLock Frame Synchronizer Camera Transmitter 3Transmit 1Receive Follower SDI in 1 Video router Receiver 1 Transmit 3Receive Leader OFF Unsynchronized signal Camera side M Ltt tf The frame synchronizer on the camera side is applied to the signal of HD SDI IN 1 Video router side Settings Connection example for when the transmitter and receiver are not synchronized The following table indicates configuration examples for when two units are not synchronized Set Network GenLock to Follower and configure ALL for Frame Synchronizer Main Video Direction Camera Transmitter Structure 3Transmit 1Receive Network GenLock Leader Frame Synchronizer OFF Video router Receiver 1Transmit 3Receive Follower ALL Synchron
5. EU Dimensions Units mm inches k 214 8 1 2 j AZ e e g a 86 3 2 64 25 8 T 7 c t x gt a oll jar t N CooouuUCGULooT 7 To stabilize the unit use the screw holes two holes indicated in the above dimensions M3 at the bottom of the unit Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER External Interfaces TALLY GPIO 25 pin D sub female Pin Signal number E a R Tally 1 in out X AUDIO INTERCOM 25 pin D sub female 1 09 2 a G Tally 1 in out X Pin Signal ape 3 2 R Tally 2 in out X 1 9 Analog Audio in out 1 X 4 9 G Tally 2 in out X 2 a Analog Audio in out 2 X 5 a R Tally 3 in out X 3a Analog Audio in out 3 X 63 G Tally 3 in out X 4 3 Analog Audio in out 4 X 7 GND 5 a Analog Audio in out 5 X 8 GPIO Group1 1 in out 6 2 Analog Audi
6. 27 28 Menus Item Description Target 8 Analog Audio out Select Analog out 1 2 When Analog Audio Direction is set to Output this selects the signal source Y for Analog out 1 2 The selectable signals and the initial value differ depending on the Transmission Settings and Video Format on the Structure page SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 1 SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 2 SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 3 Opposite SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 1 Opposite SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 2 Opposite SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 3 Does not output audio Ch1 2 Ch3 4 Selects whether to output Ch 1 and 2 or Ch 3 and 4 Y Analog out 3 4 When Analog Audio Direction is set to Output this selects the signal source Y for Analog out 3 4 The selectable signals and the initial value differ depending on the Transmission Settings and Video Format on the Structure page SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 1 SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI
7. AUDIO INTERCOM connectors Analog 5 and 6 Input Output 7 Audio Source Select SDI in 1 When Analog Audio Direction is set to Input this selects the audio signals that are transmitted with SDI in 1 Embedded Audio signal embedded on the SDI signal Analog in 1 2 Audio signal input from Analog 1 and 2 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector Analog in 3 4 Audio signal input from Analog 3 and 4 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector Analog in 5 6 Audio signal input from Analog 5 and 6 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector SDI in 2 When Analog Audio Direction is set to Input this selects the audio signals that are transmitted with SDI in 2 Embedded Audio signal embedded on the SDI signal Analog in 1 2 Audio signal input from Analog 1 and 2 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector Analog in 3 4 Audio signal input from Analog 3 and 4 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector Analog in 5 6 Audio signal input from Analog 5 and 6 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector SDI in 3 When Analog Audio Direction is set to Input this selects the audio signals that are transmitted with SDI in 3 Embedded Audio signal embedded on the SDI signal Analog in 1 2 Audio signal input from Analog 1 and 2 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector Analog in 3 4 Audio signal input from Analog 3 and 4 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector Analog in 5 6 Audio signal input from Analog 5 and 6 of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector Menus
8. IP Address 4 IP Address 5 IP Address 6 IP Address 7 IP Address 8 Displays the IP addresses of computers connected to the MAIN connector network Control Port IP Address Displays the IP address and MAC address of the CONTROL network Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the CONTROL network Default Gateway Displays the default gateway of the CONTROL network Menus 23 Item Description 9 Network Conditions Main Port Link Status Displays the status of the link to the MAIN network Link Speed Displays the link speed of the MAIN network Connection Displays the connection status with the partner unit Transmission Quality Displays a line rating This appears only on the Follower side Packet Delay Displays the average delay time for received packets This appears only on the Follower side Packet Jitter Displays the difference between the shortest delay and longest delay for received packets This appears only on the Follower side Packet Loss Displays the number of video packet errors and packet loss per ten seconds Throughout Informative Displays the bit rate of received video packets reference value Control Port Link Speed Displays the link speed of the CONTROL network DHCP Displays whether DHCP is enabled or disabled for the CONTROL network 10 Device Status Displays the status as OK if not a s
9. Item Description Target 2 Control Port Configuration DHCP Selects whether to use DHCP to configure the CONTROL connector s IP Y address This is disabled under default settings IP Address When the DHCP is disabled this specifies the IP address The default setting is Y 192 168 0 3 Subnet Mask When the DHCP is disabled this specifies the subnet mask The default setting Y is 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway When the DHCP is disabled this specifies the default gateway The default Y setting is 192 168 0 253 3 Network Test Test mode Select this checkbox to test the network environment Select the Test mode N checkbox for the partner unit as well This is disabled under default settings Run Starts the network environment test N Test result Displays the test results N Physical link Test result for the physical interface N ICMP Echo Reply Test result for the MAIN connector s IP address and ICMP echo on the partner N unit Network Genlock Network synchronization status This appears only on the Follower side N Packet delay Average delay time for received packets This appears only on the Follower side N Packet delay jitter Difference between the shortest delay and longest delay for received packets N This appears only on the Follower side Packet loss Number of received video packet errors and number of packets lost during the N test
10. SDI signals that were input to this unit Monitor signals are output from HD SDI OUT connector M Text information can be superimposed onto outputs from this connector Monitor output can be selected using the web menu When outputting signals that are input to this unit a delay of 1 or 2 lines may occur AUDIO INTERCOM connector Connects to analog audio equipment and intercom systems The AUDIO INTERCOM and TALLY GPIO connectors are both 25 pin D sub connectors Be sure to check the labels to avoid incorrect connections MAIN connector This is a network connector that supports 1000BASE T Video signals and control signals are transmitted between multiple units of this device via a gigabit network This single connector has two IP addresses e Always connect to a 1000BASE T network The unit will not operate with other network types e Connect the unit using a CATSe LAN cable or above CONTROL connector This is a network connector that supports 100BASE TX Connect a computer to this connector and use it to configure settings for this unit via the web menu If you do not need to display or operate the web menu this connection is not necessary Video signals cannot be transmitted from this connector TALLY GPIO connector Inputs outputs tally signals or GPIO signals DC IN connector Connects to the supplied AC adapter For safety use only the AC adapter supplied with this unit Names and Functions
11. Tally signal Video router 4 System Configuration Examples 2 Camera System The main line signals from two cameras can be transmitted Two channels are available for transmitting return signals Camera 1 Camera 2 Video router Main line signals 1 and 2 HD SDI gt gt Return signals 1 and 2 HD SDI Main line signal 1 HD SDI Tally signal Synchronization signal Return signals 1 and 2 HD SDI ain line signal Tally signal Synchronization signal NXL IP55 Network NXL IP55 Return signals 1 and 2 HD SDI Synchronization signal Tally signal System Configuration Examples 5 1 Camera System The main line signal from one camera can be transmitted Three channels are available for transmitting return signals Camera 1 Return signals 1 to 3 HD SDI ain line signal 1 Tally signal Synchronization signal NXL IP55 Network NXL IP55 Main line signal HD SDI SS TE le Return signals 1 to 3 HD SDI Synchronization signal Q O be ae Video router Tally signal 6 System Configuration Examples System Using Cameras Unable to Output SDI Aud
12. and 2 or Ch 3 and 4 Y 9 Intercom Interface 4W RTS Clear Com Selects the interface of the intercom system to be connected to the AUDIO Y INTERCOM connector 4W RTS Clear Com Termination ENG When the interface is set to RTS or Clear Com this selects whether to Y terminate the ENG line ON Terminates the line OFE Does not terminate the line PROD When the interface is set to RTS or Clear Com this selects whether to Y terminate the PROD line ON Terminates the line OFF Does not terminate the line Item Description Target 10 Tally Input Contact Power TTL Selects the interface when inputting tally signals Y Apply Contact Select this when the interface is relay Power TTL Select this when the interface is TTL level Click this after modifying the settings to apply them Structure Page Item Description Target Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them 1 Transmission Settings Main Video Direction Specifies the basic operating mode of this unit Y Transmitter Select this when sending the main line signal from this unit Receiver Select this when receiving the main line signal on this unit Structure Selects the number of main line and return signal transceivers Y Fixed to 2Transmit 2Receive if 1080 59 94P Dual Link or 1080 50P Dual Link is selected for Video Format 3Transmit
13. button the settings will not be applied To view the most recent status perform a force reload on the web browser If a force reload is not performed old information may be displayed Page Description Status Displays the status of the unit Operator Allows you to operate the unit I O Allows you to configure the I O of the unit As this unit may not function properly depending on settings do not open this page during operations Password entry is reguired to open this page Structure Allows you to configure the relationship between this unit and the other NXL IP55 unit i e connection destination As this unit may not function properly depending on settings do not open this page during operations Password entry is reguired to open this page Network Allows you to configure the network accessed by the unit As this unit may not function properly depending on settings do not open this page during operations Password entry is reguired to open this page Others Allows you to configure other settings for the unit As this unit may not function properly depending on settings do not open this page during operations Password entry is reguired to open this page Menu legend e Underlined values indicate the default settings The Target column indicates whether the setting can be imported and exported Status Page Item Description Refresh Click this to up
14. connector 2 SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 3 Opposite SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 1 Opposite SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 2 Opposite SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 3 Outputs a black screen 2 Reference in Status Displays the status of the synchronization signal N No Detection The synchronization signal cannot be detected Locked Synchronized with specified synchronization signal Unlocked Not synchronized with specified synchronization signal Source Selects the signal to be used as the synchronization signal Y Reference in Input signal from the REF IN connector SDI in 1 Input signal from HD SDI IN connector 1 Format Selects the format of the synchronization signal Y HD HD 3 value sync SD SD sync or BB V Phase Specifies the vertical phase of this unit for the input synchronization signal Y 562 to 0 to 562 for 1080 59 94i 29 97PsF 59 94P 50i 25PsF 50P 375 to 0 to 375 for 720 59 94P 50P 3 Reference out Format Selects the format of the synchronization signal output from the REF OUT Y connector HD HD 3 value sync SD BB SD BB SD SYNC SD sync V Phase Specifies the vertical phase of this unit for
15. date N Time Specifies the time N 7 System Control Reboot Restarts the unit N Place a check mark in the checkbox and click Reboot 8 Function Enable Main Port Gateway Place a check mark in the checkbox to transmit the MAIN connector s signal Y between different segments Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them Menus 33 Specifications General Power supply DC 19 5 V Current consumption 2 2 A Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Mass 2 5 kg 5 Ib 8 2 oz Input connectors REF IN BNC type 1 HD SMPTE 274M 3 value sync 0 6 Vp p 75 Q SD Sync NTSC 0 286 Vp p 75 2 PAL 0 3 Vp p 75 Q BNC type 3 SMPTE 292M 327M 1 485 Gbps 1 4835 Gbps DC IN 19 5 V HD SDI IN Output connectors REF OUT BNC type 3 HD BTA S001A 3 value sync 0 6 Vp p 75 Q SD Sync NTSC 0 286 Vp p 75 2 PAL 0 3 Vp p 75 Q SD Black burst signal NTSC 0 286 Vp p 75 Q PAL 0 3 Vp p 75 Q HD SDI OUT BNC type 5 SMPTE 292M 327M 1 485 Gbps 1 4835 Gbps I O connectors AUDIO INTERCOM 25 pin D sub connector 1 TALLY GPIO 25 pin D sub connector 1 MAIN RJ 45 1 1000BASE T CONTROL RJ 45 1 100BASE TX 34 Specifications Supplied accessories AC adapter 1 Warranty 1 Operation guide 1 Clamp 1 Optional accessories Power cord Service Parts No 1 757 562 11 USA Canada 1 575 131 82
16. of Parts Clamp attachment point Attach the supplied clamp here Open the tab to pass the power cable through the clamp To remove the clamp push the tabs in the direction of the arrows aie 191914 Settings Configuring Settings Perform the following to configure settings Connecting the computer reguired Changing the password Network settings reguired Format settings reguired Video transmission settings reguired Synchronization settings reguired Transmission rate settings reguired No 01 BA N Audio signal settings required o Tally signal settings required GPIO settings required ak k oO Date and time settings Changing the web menu title 13 Backing up and restoring settings 14 Importing and exporting settings 15 Verifying settings 16 Verifying the network environment 1 Connecting the computer A computer can be connected to this unit s CONTROL connector using a LAN cable either straight or cross GO OO TALLY GPIO p si 7 8888888 A se a a N LAN cable Open a web browser on the computer and enter http 192 168 0 3 or an amended IP address in the address field The web menu used to configure this unit appears When configuring settings be sure to click the Apply button after configuring settings in each web menu page
17. signals with up to three in the same direction 1080 50P 1080 59 94P Can transfer total of two channels using Dual Link SDI with one in each direction Signals with different formats cannot be transferred at the same time Audio signals Up to five pairs of two channels 48 kHz 24 bit are available for audio signals analog audio signals and intercom signals embedded on HD SDI signals up to eight channels in the same direction HD SDI embedded audio can be transmitted on Ch1 to Ch2 or Chl to Ch4 The audio will not be transmitted on Ch5 and above Metadata attached to HD SDI signals cannot be transmitted When transferring Dual Link SDI audio signals can be embedded in Link A only Tally signals Three channels each are available for R tally signals and G tally signals However the transmission direction for all channels is the same GPIO Eight channels are available The transmission direction can be switched by using four channels as one group Supported Networks Use this unit in a network that meets the following specifications Check whether the network you want to use fulfills these requirements by performing a network test in the web menu before use The network test only displays the status of the area that can be detected at the moment the test is executed It does not guarantee the quality of the network or the operation of this unit Network connected to the MAIN connector This network co
18. via the network configure the network settings and then start the test 1 Open the Network page 2 Select the Test mode checkbox in Network Test Select the checkboxes for both the local unit and the partner unit 3 Click the Run button The test starts The test items will differ depending on the video transmission settings so be sure to perform the test on both the local unit and the partner unit e Check that the network settings and video transmission settings are configured properly on both the local and partner units before performing the test The Test mode checkboxes must be selected for both the local and partner units Proper test results cannot be obtained if both the checkboxes are not selected e Normal video transmission is not possible while the Test mode checkboxes are selected During the test a video used to verify the network will be output to all streams When the test is complete be sure to clear the Test mode checkboxes for both the local and partner units Test items and results display The following items are checked and the results will be displayed as Pass Failed or Borderline Settings Item Physical link Description Test results for the MAIN connector s physical interface Pass 1000BASE T connection established properly Failed 1000BASE T connection is not established properly or cable is not connected ICMP Echo Reply Network Ge
19. 1Receive Three main line signals and one return signal 2Transmit 2Receive Two main line signals and two return signals 1Transmit 3Receive One main line signal and three return signals 2 Network GenLock Leader Follower Selects the direction of synchronization via a network Y Leader Generates the synchronization signal Follower Synchronizes with the synchronization signal 3 Video Format 1080 59 94i 1080 50i Selects the format of the video to be transmitted Y 720 59 94P 720 50P 1080 59 94i 1080 29 97PsF 1080 25PsF 1080 50i 1080 59 94P Dual Link 720 59 94P 1080 50P Dual Link 720 50P 1080 29 97PsF 1080 25PsF 1080 59 94P Dual Link 1080 50P Dual Link 4 Video Codec Rate Stream 1 3 Selects the video transmission rate of the corresponding stream Selecting Y High enables high resolution images but requires a large transmission band High Transmits high resolution video This requires a large transmission band Low Transmits low resolution video Stream 2 a Selects the video transmission rate of the corresponding stream Selecting Y High enables high resolution images but requires a large transmission band High Transmits high resolution video This requires a large transmission band Low Transmits low resolution video Disable Do not transmit video for the corresponding stream This is disabled under Y default settings Stream 3 a Selects the video transmission rate of the corresponding stream Selec
20. IN connector 2 SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 3 Opposite SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 1 Opposite SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 2 Opposite SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 3 Does not output audio Ch1 2 Ch3 4 Selects whether to output Ch 1 and 2 or Ch 3 and 4 Y Analog out 5 6 When Analog Audio Direction is set to Output this selects the signal source Y for Analog out 5 6 The selectable signals and the initial value differ depending on the Transmission Settings and Video Format on the Structure page SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 1 SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 2 SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 3 Opposite SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 1 Opposite SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 2 Opposite SDI in 3 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of the partner unit s HD SDI IN connector 3 Does not output audio Ch1 2 Ch3 4 Selects whether to output Ch 1
21. If you switch to a different page or close the web browser without clicking the Apply button the settings will not be applied The factory settings for this unit s CONTROL connector are as follows IP address 192 168 0 3 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 253 The network settings can be checked via the Status page of the web menu or via the text information superimposed on the monitor output 2 Changing the password User names and passwords can be changed on the Others page Password entry is required to display pages other than the Status page and Operator page The factory default user name and password are as follows User name Users Password NXL IP55 3 Network settings The network settings are configured on the Network page Settings must be configured for the MAIN connector network which transmits the main line signal and the CONTROL connector network which connects to the computer used to setup this unit MAIN connector settings These are configured under Main Port Configuration on the Network page Although it is one connector it has two IP addresses Main 1 and Main 2 When you configure the IP address for Main 1 a sequential IP address is configured for Main 2 automatically Make sure that the IP addresses do not overlap with other devices Host IP Address 1 2 Enter the IP address for Main 1 Host IP Address 2 2 This is configured automatically whe
22. PL LGPL Licensed Software wada ad awa cad 36 Table of Contents Overview Features The NXL IP55 IP Live Production Unit is an IP transmission device that allows upstream and downstream transmission of HD video signals audio signals and various control signals with low latency of less than one field excluding network delays Using the unit allows you to configure a live production system over a network Network synchronization Devices can be synchronized via a network Low latency video transmission is made possible during live production by eliminating the need for synchronization via a frame synchronizer Various transmission signals Up to four video channels are available for transmission with up to three in the same direction Ten audio channels five pairs are available for transmission with eight in the same direction Eight GPIO channels six tally channels and one channel for a synchronization signal are also available The content of this document applies to firmware version V1 20 NXL IP55 units with different firmware version cannot be connected together You can check the firmware version in Device Information on the Status page in the Web menu If using an NXL IP55 unit with a different firmware version contact your store or point of purchase Transmittable Signals Video signals 1080 50i 1080 59 94i 720 50P 720 59 94P 1080 25PsF 1080 29 97PsF Can transfer up to four channels of HD SDI
23. SDI OUT 1 and 2 are grouped as are connectors HD SDI OUT 3 and 4 Link A is output from connectors HD SDI OUT 1 and 3 and Link B is output from connectors HD SDI OUT 2 and 4 6 Synchronization settings Configure synchronization between transmission devices Selection of whether a device is the Leader or Follower in regards to the synchronization signal is performed under Network GenLock on the Structure page Select Leader for the transmitting device and Follower for the subordinate device Transmission is not possible between two Leader devices or two Follower devices Next select the synchronization signal to be input under Reference in on the I O page e Source Select either the input signal from the REF IN connector or from HD SDI IN connector 1 to be the synchronization signal Format When Reference in is selected for Source select HD HD 3 value sync or SD SD sync V Phase Enter this unit s vertical phase for the input synchronization signal The input signal must be in phase with this unit However an unsynchronized signal can be input if there is only one channel In such cases use the frame synchronizer For details see Settings when using a frame synchronizer on page 18 The synchronization signal to be output from the REF OUT connector is configured under Reference out on the I O page Format Select HD HD 3 value sync SD BB or SD SYNC SD sy
24. SONY IP LIVE PRODUCTION UNIT NXL IP55 OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition Revised 2 2 Table of Contents OVelVIeW aa Gia 3 PC ALUBOS et boa SA NO RAK GRACE 3 Transmittable Signals m tee 3 Supported Networks wmenee 3 System Configuration Examples 4 5 Camera SYSEEM a aant ua tekid 4 2 Camera Syste Mdoe e e E 5 l Camera SYSIEM ai AG UE 6 System Using Cameras Unable to Output SDI Audio Signals 1 4221142211122 7 Configuration Example when Using Mem esas tance i malai iE 8 Tally Signal Usage Example 8 GPIO Signal Usage Example 8 Names and Functions of PartS 9 POU czeka A O OO 9 RA ACO hate A 9 Settings a asa cia aaa 11 Configuring Settings mee 11 Input Output Phases for HD SDI Signals 15 Settings Hxamples 4 v nesi ngabBakptemasivevak taa 17 Operation kriis iraan deegu kaia ka ia 20 Starting Video Transmission 20 Outputting Color Bars and Tone Signal 20 Displaying the Status 1 211 4211121112 1 20 Men s Gda O CO iii 21 Menu Str ties aega tvaad 21 Stat s Pate t maamaks tan 21 Oper tor Pareki ka 24 HO Page aoi R AGO 26 Structure PASE o maa 29 Network Page z ALA 31 PO thers PASO AE 32 Specifications eeni ismi anumas ise 34 External Interfaces 12222 nnnn 35 Notice on GNU G
25. and the total number since the unit was turned on Throughput informative Bit rate of the video packets received during the test reference value and the N total byte count of the received packets Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them Others Page Item Description Target Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them 1 Device Name Specifies the name of this unit This name is displayed in the title of the web Y menu The default setting is Sony IP Live Production Unit 2 User Name and Password Change Select Items Selects the item to be changed User Name Select this checkbox to change the user name The default setting is Users N Password Select this checkbox to change the password The default setting is NXL IP55 N User Name Displays the current user name N New User Name Enter the new user name N Password Enter the current password N New Password Enter the new password N Retype New Password Reenter the new password N 3 Setting Restore Create a System Restore point Saves the current settings as the restore point N Select this checkbox and click the Create button Undo System Changes with Returns the unit s settings to the restore point conditions N System Restore Select this checkbox and click the Restore button Undo System Changes with Returns the unit s settings to the default settings N Default Settings Select this checkbox and click the Default button
26. ays the operating mode of the frame synchronizer 2 Video Input Input Phase SDI in 1 Displays the phase and status of the signal input to HD SDI IN connector 1 SDI in 2 Displays the phase and status of the signal input to HD SDI IN connector 2 SDI in 3 Displays the phase and status of the signal input to HD SDI IN connector 3 3 Audio Input Audio Control Packet SDI in 1 Displays the sampling rate of the HD SDI IN connector 1 audio control packets asx synchronous asynchronous audio and ACT active channel SDI in 2 Displays the sampling rate of the HD SDI IN connector 2 audio control packets asx synchronous asynchronous audio and ACT active channel SDI in 3 Displays the sampling rate of the HD SDI IN connector 3 audio control packets asx synchronous asynchronous audio and ACT active channel 4 System Status Main Video Direction Displays the transmission direction of the main line signal Structure Displays the transmission mode Network GenLock Video Format Displays the Leader Follower of network synchronization Displays the format of the video signal Signal Direction Tally Displays the transmission direction of the tally signal GPIO Group 1 Displays the transmission direction of the GPIO Group 1 signal GPIO Group 2 Displays the transmission direction of the GPIO Group 2 signal Structure Settings During the connection process OK appears h
27. ays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 3 SDI out 4 Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 4 Monitor out Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector M 7 Analog Audio out Analog out 1 2 Displays the signal output to Analog out 1 2 Analog out 3 4 Displays the signal output to Analog out 3 4 Analog out 5 6 Displays the signal output to Analog out 5 6 8 Networ k Configuration Main Port Ba sic Settings Host IP Address 1 2 Displays the first IP address and MAC address of the MAIN network Host IP Address 2 2 Displays the second IP address and MAC address of the MAIN network Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the MAIN network Destination IP Address 1 2 Displays the first IP address of the partner unit Destination IP Address 2 2 Displays the second IP address of the partner unit Destination Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the partner units MAIN connector This appears only when Main Port Gateway is enabled under Function Enable in the Others page Gateway Displays the gateway of the MAIN connector This appears only when Main Port Gateway is enabled under Function Enable in the Others page Stream Mode Displays the stream mode Multicast Address 1 to 6 Displays the multicast address Se ttings for Devices IP Address 1 IP Address 2 IP Address 3
28. date the displayed information Automatic Updating Automatically updates the display periodically This is disabled under default settings Table of Contents and Diagnosis Displays a table of contents for items and status information 1 GenLock Displays the GenLock status Click this to jump to a detailed display 2 Video Input Displays the video input status Click this to jump to a detailed display 3 Audio Input Displays the audio input status Click this to jump to a detailed display 4 System Status Displays the system configuration status Click this to jump to a detailed display 5 Stream Click this to jump to a status display for the transmitted content 6 Video Out Source Click this to jump to a status display for the video output 7 Analog Audio out Click this to jump to a status display for the analog audio configurations 8 Network Configuration Click this to jump to a status display for the network configurations 9 Network Conditions Displays the network status Click this to jump to a detailed display 10 Device Status Displays self diagnosis results Click this to jump to a detailed display 11 Device Information Click this to jump to a device information display Menus 21 Item Description 1 Gen Lock Source Displays the input source of the synchronization signal Status Displays the synchronization status Reference out Signal Displays the reference output type Frame Synchronizer Displ
29. elay in the audio Y signal The default setting is 0 Stream 2 ch1 2 Transmits the Ch 1 and 2 audio signals of the corresponding stream This is Y enabled under default settings ch3 4 Transmits the Ch 3 and 4 audio signals of the corresponding stream The ch Y 3 4 checkbox cannot be selected by itself This is disabled under default settings Delay When using a frame synchronizer use this to increase the delay in the audio Y signal The default setting is 0 Stream 3 ch1 2 Transmits the Ch 1 and 2 audio signals of the corresponding stream This is Y enabled under default settings ch3 4 Transmits the Ch 3 and 4 audio signals of the corresponding stream The ch Y 3 4 checkbox cannot be selected by itself This is disabled under default settings Delay When using a frame synchronizer use this to increase the delay in the audio Y signal The default setting is 0 Stream 4 3 ch1 2 Transmits the Ch 1 and 2 audio signals of the corresponding stream This is Y enabled under default settings ch3 4 Transmits the Ch 3 and 4 audio signals of the corresponding stream The ch Y 3 4 checkbox cannot be selected by itself This is disabled under default settings Delay When using a frame synchronizer use this to increase the delay in the audio Y signal The default setting is 0 Intercom ENG Transmits ENG Intercom This is enabled under default settings Y PROD Transmits PROD Intercom The PROD checkbox cannot be selected by itself Y Th
30. ere when the settings on the partner unit s Structure page are correct and Error appears when any of the settings are not correct Network Settings Firmware Version During the connection process OK appears here when the settings on the partner unit s Network page are correct and Error appears when any of the settings are not correct Displays version information if the firmware versions of the unit and partner device do not match 5 Stream Video Stream Video Stream 1 Displays the video signal source of video stream 1 Video Stream 2 Displays the video signal source of video stream 2 Video Stream 3 Displays the video signal source of video stream 3 Video Stream 4 Displays the video signal source of video stream 4 Audio Stream Audio Stream 1 2 Displays the audio signal source of audio streams 1 and 2 Audio Stream 3 4 Audio Stream 5 6 Displays the audio signal source of audio streams 3 and 4 Displays the audio signal source of audio streams 5 and 6 Audio Stream 7 8 Audio Stream 9 10 Displays the audio signal source of audio streams 7 and 8 Displays the audio signal source of audio streams 9 and 10 22 Menus Item 6 Video Out Source Description SDI out 1 Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 1 SDI out 2 Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 2 SDI out 3 Displ
31. esistance When used as an output the load should be configured such that the current does not exceed 5 mA External Interfaces 35 36 Notice on GNU GPL LGPL Licensed Software This product includes software to which GNU General Public License GPL and or GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL applies Users of this product have the rights to acguire modify and or redistribute the source codes of the software pursuant to the terms and conditions of the GPL LGPL For detailed license information and a software package list see Operator page gt License Information of the web menu For details on acquiring source codes consult your Sony service representative Notice on GNU GPL LGPL Licensed Software The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the eguipment described in this manual Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the eguipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation Sony Corporation NXL IP55 SY CN 4 450 805 03 1 http www sony net 2013
32. gnal Usage Example Two channels per camera for three cameras are available for transmitting tally signals via the unit s TALLY GPIO connector GPIO Signal Usage Example Two groups of four GPIO General Purpose Input Output signals can be transmitted via the unit s TALLY GPIO connector The transmission direction can be NXL IP55 Network NXL IP55 gt Red tally gt Green tally System Configuration Examples changed for each group GPIO group 1 GPIO group 2 NXL IP55 NXL IP55 Network EZ i GPIO group 1 jez ee a GPIO group 2 Names and Functions of Parts Front Power switch indicator This is the power switch The indicator lights when the unit is turned on Stable output of video signals may take some time after the unit is turned on The LINK indicator will blink or light blue and video signals will not be output until proper output is established To turn the unit off press and hold the switch for at least 2 seconds LINK indicator Indicates the connection status Lit green Connected to the partner device Blinking green Connected to the partner device but there is a problem with the status of the network connected to the MAIN connector Blinking blue Connection is being established As the connection process progresses the indicator blinks more rapidly Lit blue C
33. gs 15 16 If you want to synchronize the output phase of the Note Follower with a different synchronization signal input that signal to the REF IN connector and set Frame Delays will occur if you use a frame synchronizer Synchronizer gt ALL on the Structure page of the web menu to ON Phase is identical when Reference out gt V Phase is 0 Main line signal REF OUT HD SDI IN Transmitter Receiver REF IN HD SDI OUT Main line signal Delayed Return signal HD SDI OUT LINK ALARM LINK ALARM HD SDI IN Return signal Settings Phase is identical when Reference in gt V Phase is 0 Settings Examples Settings for a 3 camera system with one return channel The following indicates configuration examples for the web menu and the input output of each connector Main Video Direction Structure Network GenLock Camera Transmitter STransmit 1Receive Follower Video router Receiver 1Transmit 3Receive Leader Synchronization signal Main line signal Return signal cameras 1 to 3 cameras 1 to 3 cameras 1 to 3 Camera side Monitor 000000 000001 Router side GE COOK OO KOO 5 CONTROL AUDIO INTERCOM TALIN GPIO TEEGA EEE gt e e S JO JAA EEEEEEEEEEEER a d 000000000000 Synchronization signal Retur
34. gurations will be saved as the restore point When you perform backup any previously backed up content will be disabled Undo System Changes with System Restore Select this checkbox and click the Restore button to restore the configurations that were previously saved as the restore point Settings 14 e Undo System Changes with Default Settings Select this checkbox and click the Default button to return the configurations to their default settings 14 Importing and exporting settings The settings can be saved as a configuration file on a computer using Export on the Others page Click the Export button to display the save file dialog Enter a file name and save A saved configuration file can be loaded using Import on the Others page Click Browse to display the import file dialog and select a configuration file 15 Verifying settings Setting configurations can be verified under System Status on the Status page If the MAIN connector of a partner NXL IP55 unit is connected to the network any inconsistencies between the units configurations will be displayed here 16 Verifying the network environment An independent and secure network with low latency and sufficient bandwidth is required to transmit video with this unit You can verify whether the network you want to use fulfills the transmission requirements using Network Test on the Network page Connect to the partner NXL IP55 unit
35. he first address The default setting is 192 168 10 2 Subnet Mask Specifies the MAIN connector s subnet mask The default setting is Y 255 255 255 0 Destination IP Address 1 2 Specifies the first IP address of the partner unit s MAIN connector The default Y setting is 192 168 10 10 Destination IP Address 2 2 Displays the second IP address of the partner unit s MAIN connector A N sequential IP address is configured automatically based on the first address The default setting is 192 168 10 11 Destination Subnet Mask Specifies the subnet mask of the partner units MAIN connector Y This appears only when Main Port Gateway is enabled under Function Enable in the Others page Gateway Specifies the gateway of the MAIN connector Y This appears only when Main Port Gateway is enabled under Function Enable in the Others page Speed Displays the transmission speed of the LAN connected to the MAIN connector N Stream Mode Sets the stream mode Y Unicast Multicast Multicast Address 1 to 6 Sets the first multicast address for the MAIN connector The default setting is Y 239 0 10 1 Displays the sixth multicast address for the MAIN connector N Register IP Address IP Address 1 Sets the IP address of the computers connected to the MAIN connector network Y IP Address 2 if Multicast is selected for Stream Mode IP Address 3 IP Address 4 IP Address 5 IP Address 6 IP Address 7 IP Address 8 Menus 31
36. ingle error is detected The following are examples of items that appear Power Status NET Displays the power supply status of the NET board Power Status AVP Displays the power supply status of the AVP board FPGA1 Displays the FPGA1 status FPGA2 DY1 Displays the FPGA2 status of the DY1 board FPGA2 DY2 Displays the FPGA2 status of the DY2 board FPGA2 DY3 Displays the FPGA2 status of the DY3 board FPGA2 DY4 Displays the FPGA2 status of the DY4 board FPGA3 Displays the FPGAS status Video Codec Displays the status of the video codec device Network Processor Displays the status of the network processor FAN Displays the fan status 11 Device Information Model Name Displays the model name of this unit Serial Number Displays the serial number of this unit Firmware Version Displays the version of this unit s firmware package Refresh Click this to update the displayed information Operator Page Item Description Target Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them 1 Connection Auto Connection Specifies whether to automatically connect the unit at startup This is enabled Y under default settings Connect When Auto Connection is disabled this starts connection manually N 24 Menus Item Description Target 2 Monitor out Character Display Specifies whether to embed text information
37. io Signals When using cameras that cannot embed audio signals onto HD SDI signals you can input analog audio signals via a separate channel and map them onto HD SDI signals for transmission As audio input levels are at line level an external microphone amplifier is necessary when using a microphone Camera 1 Main line signals 1 to 3 HD SDI 1 NXL IP55 Main line signal 1 HD SDI Tally signal Synchronization signal Main line signal 2 HD SDI Tally signal Synchronization signal Main line signal 3 HD SDI Tally signal Synchronization signal Microphone a id DRY NXL IP55 Network Joo fE o o Tally signal oooo ooo Synchronization signal Switcher 1 Audio signal inputs are embedded Microphone amplifier Analog audio signals System Configuration Examples 7 8 Configuration Example when Using Intercom Connecting an intercom system to this unit s AUDIO INTERCOM connector enables intercom transmission and allows you to combine two intercom systems Oo NXL IP55 Network O EEE TT HH NXL IP55 KT A pi E K A FI PROD Tally Si
38. is is disabled under default settings ENC Max 8 Displays the number of selected ENC channels Up to 8 ENC channels can be N selected DEC Max 8 Displays the number of selected DEC channels Up to 8 DEC channels can be N selected Total Max 10 Displays the total number of selected channels Up to 10 channels can be N Item Description Target 7 Signal Direction Tally Selects the transmission direction of the tally signal Y Transmitter Receiver GPIO Group 1 Selects the transmission direction of the GPIO Group 1 signal Y Transmitter Receiver GPIO Group 2 Selects the transmission direction of the GPIO Group 2 signal Y Transmitter Receiver Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them a For Stream 1 to Stream 4 SDI in 1 to SDI in 3 local unit s SDI input or Opposite SDI in 1 to Opposite SDI in 3 partner unit s SDI input are displayed according to the Transmission Settings Network Page Item Description Target Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them 1 Main Port Configuration Basic Settings Host IP Address 1 2 Specifies the MAIN connectors first IP address The default setting is Y 192 168 10 1 Host IP Address 2 2 Displays the MAIN connector s second IP address A sequential IP address is N configured automatically based on t
39. ization signal on camera side Camera side The synchronization signals on the camera side and video router side are not synchronized te lt RE The frame synchronizer on the video router side is applied to all HD SDI inputs outputs Video router side Synchronization signal on video router side Settings 19 Operation Starting Video Transmission There are two ways to start video transmission Automatic connection When both NXL IP55 units connected via a network start up they automatically connect and transmission starts To enable automatic connection select the Auto Connection checkbox under Connection on the Operator page of the web menu Manual connection Connection is established via manual user operations 1 Open the Operator page in the web menu clear the Connection gt Auto Connection checkbox and then click the Apply button 2 Check that the other NXL IP55 unit has started and then click the Connect button on the Operator page Outputting Color Bars and Tone Signal Color bars and tone signal can be output to each HD SDI OUT connector Settings are configured using Color Bars on the Operator page e Color Bars ON Place a check mark in SDI in 1 to SDI in 3 to enable transfer of color bars Color bars are output from the output connectors of the unit and the partner unit corresponding to the selected input signal To switch the output connector sig
40. n signal Main line signal cameras 1 to 3 Monitor Settings for a 2 camera system with two return channels The following indicates configuration examples for the web menu and the input output of each connector Camera Video router Receiver 2 Transmit 2Receive Main Video Direction Structure Network GenLock Leader Synchronization Main line signal cameras 1 and 2 Return signal 2 channels cameras 1 and 2 signal cameras 1 and 2 Camera side ooooool oooool Router side REF OUT OF HD SDI OE AUDIO INTERCOM 20090 D0000 oo0000000000 6 9 000000000000 Synchronization signal Return signal Main line signal cameras 1 and 2 Monitor Monitor Settings 17 18 Settings for a 1 camera system with three return channels The following indicates configuration examples for the web menu and the input output of each connector Main Video Direction Structure Network GenLock Camera Transmitter 1Transmit 3Receive Follower Video router Receiver 3Transmit 1Receive Leader Synchronization Main line Return signal Monitor 3 channels signal signal Camera side 9 000000 0000400000 Router side 5660 AUDIO INTERCOM iooo000000000 6 00000000000 OOOO N CONT
41. n you enter an address for Host IP Address 1 2 This cannot be modified Subnet Mask This setting is the same for Main and Main 2 Destination IP Address 1 2 Enter the Main IP address of the other connected NXL IP55 unit i e the connection destination Destination IP Address 2 2 This is configured automatically when you enter an address for Destination IP Address 1 2 This cannot be modified Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Enter the subnet mask of the partner unit s MAIN connector and the gateway of the local unit when operating between different segments This item is enabled when you select the Main Port Gateway checkbox in the Others page and click Apply Speed Displays the connection speed Stream Mode Set to Multicast if using the PC application software optional or set to Unicast otherwise e In Multicast mode multicast packets are sent from the switch to all ports which may affect communication on other ports In order to avoid this use the IGMP snooping function and IGMP query function of the switch to monitor traffic or take other Settings 1 1 12 measures such as segmenting the network connected to the MAIN connector and the network with the CONTROL connector using VLANs e When Main Port Gateway is enabled under Function Enable in the Others page operation in Multicast mode is disabled Multicast Address If Multicast is configured in
42. nals to color bars place a check mark in SDI out 1 to SDI out 4 or Monitor out Color Bars Select Select the type of color bars you want to output Tone Level Set the level of the tone signal added to the color bars The setting is in dBFS units Select so to disable the tone signal When finished changing settings click the Apply to apply the settings Displaying the Status The status of this unit can be output to the web menu or to a monitor display Web menu display The status of the unit is displayed on the Status page of the web menu Password entry is not required to display the Status page To update the displayed content click the Refresh button Operation Monitor display This status of this unit can be displayed on an external monitor connected to HD SDI OUT connector M To display the status select the Character Display checkbox under Monitor out on the Operator page of the web menu Even if the checkbox is not selected the IP address of the CONTROL connector will be displayed at startup This allows you to verify settings even if you forgot the unit s IP address Menus Menu Structure The settings for this unit are configured via the web menu The web menu contains the following pages After configuring settings in each page click the Apply button to apply the settings If you switch to a different page or close the web browser without clicking the Apply
43. nc as the synchronization signal to be output V Phase Enter this unit s vertical phase for the output synchronization signal Configure the Reference in and Reference out settings for both the NXL IP55 Leader and Follower units 7 Transmission rate settings The transmission rate for video signals is configured under Video Code Rate on the Structure page Configure identical settings for both the NXL IP55 sender and receiver units Configuring a high rate enables high resolution images but requires a large transmission band Lower rates are using for monitoring mode Use after checking the image quality When the Disable checkbox is selected that channel will not be used for transmission If the transmission band is small selecting the Disable checkbox for unnecessary channels will secure the required bandwidth 8 Audio signal settings Transmission channel settings The audio signal to be transmitted is selected under Audio Select on the Structure page Select the checkboxes of the channels you want to use for transmission Up to five boxes 10 channels can be selected or up to 8 channels in the same direction For the intercom channel each is used for the round trip When both the ENG and PROD checkboxes are selected 2 channels each are used for the round trip Audio signal settings Audio signals to be input output are configured on the I O page e Embedded Audio Enable Select whe
44. nlock Test result for the MAIN connector s IP address and ICMP echo response on the partner unit Pass A response to the ICMP echo sent to the partner unit was properly obtained Failed There was no response to the ICMP echo sent to the partner unit or the ICMP echo failed to be sent Network synchronization status when the tested unit is a Follower Pass Network Genlock is operating properly and the unit is locked to the Leader Failed The unit is not locked to the Leader When the tested unit is a Leader this item is not tested Verify the status on the Follower side Packet delay Average delay time for received packets when the tested unit is a Follower Pass The network latency meets the unit s transmission requirements Borderline The network latency barely meets the unit s transmission requirements Failed The network latency does not meet the unit s transmission requirements When the tested unit is a Leader this item is not tested Verify the status on the Follower side Packet delay jitter Difference between the shortest delay and longest delay for received packets i e variation Pass The network latency variation meets the unit s transmission requirements Borderline The network latency variation barely meets the units transmission requirements Failed The network latency variation does not meet the unit s transmission requirements When the tested uni
45. nnects to the unit s MAIN connector and transmits video signals and control signals The requirements for this network are as follows The network is a secure LAN independent from other systems and networks It cannot be used as a WAN or Internet line Use a switch with 5 or less levels Interface 1000BASE T MTU 1500 bytes or higher no fragments Latency 10 ms or less without fluctuation one way Bandwidth 600 Mbps or more maintained Network connected to the CONTROL connector This network connects to the unit s CONTROL connector and connects the computer used to configure this unit Interface 100BASE TX Overview 3 System Configuration Examples 3 Camera System The main line signals from three cameras can be transmitted One channel is available for transmitting return signals Camera 1 Return signal HD SDI Main line signal 1 HD SDI Tally signal Synchronization signal Camera 2 Return signal HD SDI Main line signal 2 HD SDI Tally signal Synchronization signal Camera 3 Return signal HD SDI ain line signal 3 Tally signal Synchronization signal NXL IP55 Network Main line signals 1 to 3 HD SDI NXL IPSS e la Return signal HD SDI 6 Bj Synchronization signal
46. o in out 6 X 99 GPIO Group1 3 in out 7 Analog Audio G 10 gt GPIO Group2 1 in out 8 4W Intercom ENG Input X 11 GPIO Group2 3 in out RTS Clear Com Not used 12 GND 9 4W Intercom PROD Input X RTS Clear Com Not used 13 GND 10 4W Intercom ENG Output X 14 R Tally 1 in out Y RTS Clear Com Intercom 15 3 G Tally 1 in out Y 11 4W Intercom PROD Output X RTS Clear Com Intercom 163 R Tally 2 in out Y 12 NC 172 G Tally 2 in out Y 13 GND 18 R Tally 3 in out Y 14 a Analog Audio in out 1 Y 19 a G Tally 3 in out Y 15 Analog Audio in out 2 Y 20 GND 162 Analog Audio in out 3 Y 21 5 GPIO Group1 2 in out 17 Analog Audio in out 4 Y 22 b GPIO Group1 4 in out 18 9 Analog Audio in out 5 Y 23 b GPIO Group2 2 in out 19 2 Analog Audio in out 6 Y 24 b GPIO Group2 4 in out 20 GND 25 GND 21 4W Intercom ENG Input Y IO RTS Clear Com Not used T pi le 22 4W Intercom PROD Input Y ON TTL H Contact Short RTS Clear Com Not used OFF TTL L Contact Open 23 4W Intercom ENG Output Y uu RTS Clear Com Not used ON Contact Short OFF Contact Open 24 4W Intercom PROD Output Y RTS Clear Com Not used b GPIO interface 25 NC Input L 0 H 5V a Analog audio interface Input 4dBu OdBu 20dBu Output 4dBu 0dBu 20dBu Output L 0 H 5V When used as an input an external pull up resistance of approximately 10 kQ is required because the unit has an internal 100 kQ pull down r
47. on Settings on the Structure page e Main Video Direction Select Transmitter for the camera transmitting main line signals and Receiver for the video router receiving the signals On the Receiver side the phases of the input SDI signals and the SDI signals sent from the Transmitter will match On the Transmitter side the phases of the input SDI signals and the SDI signals sent from the Receiver will not match when Frame Synchronizer is OFF Selecting the Transmitter and Receiver establishes a pair Communication will not be possible if both sides are set identically Structure Configure the number of transmitter receiver channels The number of channels for the Transmitter and the Receiver should be inverted For example in a 3 camera system with one return Settings channel specify 3Transmit 1Receive for the cameras and 1Transmit 3Receive for the video router Alternatively if 3Transmit 1Receive is specified specify 1 Transmit 3Receive for the partner device If 2Transmit 2Receive is specified specify 2Transmit 2Receive again for the partner device If 1080 59 94P Dual Link or 1080 50P Dual Link is selected in Video Format Structure is fixed to 2Transmit 2Receive and Dual Link 1 operates in bidirectional transfer mode Connect the Link A input to HD SDI IN connector 1 and the Link B input to HD SDI IN connector 2 The HD SDI IN 3 connector is disabled Connectors HD
48. on the output from HD SDI OUT Y connector M This is enabled under default settings Output Select Selects the video signal to be output from HD SDI OUT connector M Y SDI in 1 Signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 1 SDI in 2 Signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 2 SDI in 3 Signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 3 SDI out 1 Signal that corresponds to the output of HD SDI OUT connector 1 SDI out 2 Signal that corresponds to the output of HD SDI OUT connector 2 SDI out 3 Signal that corresponds to the output of HD SDI OUT connector 3 SDI out 4 Signal that corresponds to the output of HD SDI OUT connector 4 3 Color Bars Color Bars ON SDI in 1 Switches the signal corresponding to the HD SDI IN connector 1 input to color Y bars with tone signal This is disabled under default settings SDI in 2 Switches the signal corresponding to the HD SDI IN connector 2 input to color Y bars with tone signal This is disabled under default settings SDI in3 Switches the signal corresponding to the HD SDI IN connector 3 input to color Y bars with tone signal This is disabled under default settings SDI out 1 Switches the output from HD SDI OUT connector 1 to color bars This is Y disabled under default settings SDI out 2 Switches the output from HD SDI OUT connector 2 to color bars This is Y disabled under default settings SDI out 3 Switches the output from HD SDI OUT connector 3 to color ba
49. onnection has been established and the unit is waiting for signal output to stabilize Video signals are not output during this time Off Not connected to the LAN ALARM indicator Lights red when an error is detected Check the Status page of the web menu for details on the error The indicator blinking red indicates an internal error If restarting the unit does not resolve the problem consult your Sony service representative Rear r REF OUT r HD SDL OUT SEOST AUDIO INTERCOM DS SOOO TALLY GPIO REF IN connector Inputs the synchronization signal Input is not necessary when using the SDI signal as a synchronization signal or when the synchronization setting is set to Follower and a frame synchronizer is not used 5 O 6 3 GE Pir 5 OW 22277778 29 ge 1 oco REF OUT connectors 1 2 3 Output synchronization signals The same signal is output from each of these three ports The subcarrier phase during black burst signal output is not guaranteed e The accuracy of frequencies when synchronization is not applied to unit is not guaranteed Names and Functions of Parts 9 HD SDI IN connectors 1 2 3 Input SDI signals for transmission When using an SDI signal as the synchronization signal input it to HD SDI IN connector 1 HD SDI OUT connectors 1 2 3 4 M Output transmitted SDI signals or
50. rs This is Y disabled under default settings SDI out 4 Switches the output from HD SDI OUT connector 4 to color bars This is Y disabled under default settings Monitor out Switches the output from HD SDI OUT connector M to color bars This is Y disabled under default settings Color Bars Select Full SMPTE Selects the color bars type Y Full SMPTE Moving Specifies whether the color bars move This is disabled under default settings Y Tone Level Sets the audio level of the tone signal added to the color bars Y 0 16 18 20 22 24 dBFS 4 Operation Manual Language Select Selects the language of the operation manual N View Operation Manual PDF Click this to display the operation manual in the selected language N 5 License Information View License Information Displays detailed license information and a list of software packages N Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them Menus 25 O Page Item Description Target Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them 1 SDI out SDI out 1 Selects the signal to be output from each HD SDI OUT connector The initial Y SDI out 2 value for selectable signals differs depending on the Transmission Settings on Y the Structure page SDI out 3 SDI in 1 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN Y SDI out 4 connector 1 Y SDI in 2 Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN
51. t phases are synchronized within the 0 3H fast video to 2 0H slow video range The HD SDI input signals are all synchronized with matching phases but the input phases are outside of the 0 3H to 2 0H range Q Under condition or condition only one of the inputs is not synchronized or its input phase is outside of the 0 3H to 2 0H range In addition the Follower for network synchronization must meet one of the following conditions to The input phases of all the HD SDI signals are synchronized with the REF OUT signal and the input phases are synchronized within the 0 3H to 2 0H range The HD SDI input signals are all synchronized with matching phases but the input phases are outside of the 0 3H to 2 0H range Under condition or condition only one of the inputs is not synchronized or its input phase is outside of the 0 3H to 2 0H range Operation is not possible under condition when the video format is 1080P Settings for condition e Set Reference in gt V Phase on the I O page to 0 e Set Frame Synchronizer on the Structure page to OFF Settings for condition 2 Adjust input equipment and configure the phases so that they meet condition Alternatively configure Reference in gt V Phase on the I O page to match the amount of shift and meet condition Set Frame Synchronizer on the Structure page to OFF Settings for condition
52. t is a Leader this item is not tested Verify the status on the Follower side Item Description Packet loss Number of received video packet errors and number of packets lost during the test and the total number of errors and lost packets since the unit was turned on Pass Errors and packet loss did not occur during the test and the unit meets the transmission reguirements Failed Packet loss occurred during the test or invalid packets that could not be corrected via the unit s error correction function were received Invalid packets are counted as lost packets Throughput informative Bit rate of the video packets received during the test reference value and the total byte count of the received packets Pass The video bit rate during the test was equal to or higher than the bit rate of the test video Failed The video bit rate during the test was lower than the bit rate of the test video Input Output Phases for HD SDI Signals This unit has phase requirements for input signals and proper transmission is not possible unless these requirements are met Input phases When using Reference in gt V Phase and Reference out gt V Phase set to O on the I O page of the web menu as a basis the Leader for network synchronization must meet one of the following conditions O to O Q The input phases of all the HD SDI signals are synchronized with the REF IN signal and the inpu
53. the output synchronization signal Y 562 to 0 to 562 for 1080 59 94i 29 97PsF 59 94P 50i 25PsF 50P 375 to 0 to 375 for 720 59 94P 50P 4 Embedded Audio Enable SDI out 1 Embeds audio on HD SDI OUT connector 1 This is enabled under default Y settings SDI out 2 Embeds audio on HD SDI OUT connector 2 This is enabled under default Y settings SDI out 3 Embeds audio on HD SDI OUT connector 3 This is enabled under default Y settings SDI out 4 Embeds audio on HD SDI OUT connector 4 This is enabled under default Y settings Monitor out Embeds audio on HD SDI OUT connector M This is enabled under default Y settings 26 Menus Item 5 Analog Audio Reference Level Description Target Analog 1 2 Selects the reference level for the AUDIO INTERCOM connectors Analog 1 and 2 input output 20 dBu 0 dBu 4 dBu Analog 3 4 Selects the reference level for the AUDIO INTERCOM connectors Analog 3 and 4 input output 20 dBu 0 dBu 4 dBu Analog 5 6 Selects the reference level for the AUDIO INTERCOM connectors Analog 5 and 6 input output 20 dBu 0 dBu 4 dBu 6 Analog Audio Direction Analog 1 2 Switches the input output for the AUDIO INTERCOM connectors Analog 1 and 2 Input Output Analog 3 4 Switches the input output for the AUDIO INTERCOM connectors Analog 3 and 4 Input Output Analog 5 6 Switches the input output for the
54. ther to embed and output the audio signal on the HD SDI output signal The audio signal is output when this checkbox is selected Analog Audio Direction Select whether to use the audio channel of the AUDIO INTERCOM connector for input or for output Audio Source Select Select the audio signal embedded on the SDI signal or the signal input from the AUDIO INTERCOM connector as the audio signal to be transmitted Intercom settings The intercom channel to be used is selected under Audio Select on the Structure page Intercom ENG engineer line and PROD producer line can be selected PROD cannot be selected by itself Next select the intercom system to be used under Intercom Interface on the I O page e Intercom Interface Select the interface for the intercom system e Termination Select this checkbox when you want to specify this unit as the termination for each intercom channel 9 Tally signal settings The transmission direction of a tally signal is selected under Signal Direction on the Structure page Tally Select Transmitter for the tally signal transmitter and Receiver for the receiver The transmission method cannot be changed on an individual basis Next specify the interface for the input tally signal under Tally Input on the I O page Tally Input Select Contact or Power TTL Output is fixed at Contact 10 GPIO settings The transmission direc
55. ting Y High enables high resolution images but requires a large transmission band High Transmits high resolution video This requires a large transmission band Low Transmits low resolution video Disable Do not transmit video for the corresponding stream This is disabled under Y default settings Stream 4 a Selects the video transmission rate of the corresponding stream Selecting Y High enables high resolution images but requires a large transmission band High Transmits high resolution video This requires a large transmission band Low Transmits low resolution video Disable Do not transmit video for the corresponding stream This is disabled under Y default settings Menus 29 30 Menus selected Item Description Target 5 Frame Synchronizer OFF SDI in 1 ALL Configures the frame synchronizer Y OFF Do not use the frame synchronizer SDI in 1 Use the frame synchronizer for the input signal of HD SDI IN connector 1 ALL Use the frame synchronizer for all SDI signals 6 Audio Select Stream 1 3 ch1 2 Transmits the Ch 1 and 2 audio signals of the corresponding stream This is Y enabled under default settings ch3 4 Transmits the Ch 3 and 4 audio signals of the corresponding stream The ch Y 3 4 checkbox cannot be selected by itself This is disabled under default settings Delay When using a frame synchronizer use this to increase the d
56. tion of the GPIO signal is specified under Signal Direction on the Structure page GPIO signals can be transmitted in two groups of four and the transmission direction can be specified for each group e GPIO Group 1 GPIO Group 2 Specify the transmission direction for each group Select Transmitter for the transmitter and Receiver for the receiver 11 Date and time settings The region and time settings are configured under Date and Time on the Others page The clock settings are stored via the unit s secondary internal backup battery If the unit is turned on for only a short duration after the power has been left off for a prolonged period e g when using the unit for the first time the clock settings may not be retained However the date and time settings are only used for the log function Even if the settings are incorrect the unit will operate properly 12 Changing the web menu title The title that appears when the web menu is displayed in a web browser can be changed under Device Name on the Others page Be sure to specify a name that can be distinguished from the other devices Up to 64 alphanumeric characters can be entered 13 Backing up and restoring settings Configurations can be backed up and restored under Setting Restore on the Others page e Create a System Restore point Select this checkbox and click the Create button to back up the configurations The current setting confi

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