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NX3600HDI Installation and User Guide

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NX3600HDX
Installation and User Guide

NEXIO XS
NX3600HDX
Installation and User Guide

Part No. 175-000303-02

July 2007

Harris Corporation
Broadcast Communications
Division
4393 Digital Way
Mason, OH USA 45040

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Contents

About This Guide ........................................................................ 1

Whats New in this Release .................................................................. 1
Intended Audience ............................................................................... 1
Finding Specific Information in This Guide ............................................ 2
Writing Conventions ............................................................................ 3
Related Documentation ....................................................................... 4
Unpacking/Shipping Information .......................................................... 4
Returning a Harris Product ............................................................. 4
Technical Support ................................................................................ 5

Chapter 1

Introduction ................................................................................. 7
Key Features ........................................................................................ 7
Specifications ....................................................................................... 9
System Configuration .................................................................... 9
Video ............................................................................................ 9
Audio .......................................................................................... 10
Video Compression ..................................................................... 11
Storage ....................................................................................... 13
RAID Redundancy ........................................................................ 13
Timecode Connection Options .................................................... 13
Remote GPI Control .................................................................... 13
Remote Serial Interface ................................................................ 14
Controls ...................................................................................... 14
Physical Specifications ................................................................. 15

Contents

Power Supply ............................................................................... 15

Supported Television Formats ....................................................... 15
Optional Software Applications .......................................................... 16

Chapter 2

Installation .................................................................................. 17
Rack Mounting ................................................................................... 17
Connecting the NX3600HDX .............................................................. 19
NX3600HDX (G1) Rear Panel Port Connectors .............................. 19
NX3600HDX (G1) Rear Panel Port Descriptions ............................. 22
NX3600HDX (G2) Rear Panel Port Connectors .............................. 27
NX3600HDX (G2) Rear Panel Port Descriptions ............................. 30
NX3600HDX Front Panel Descriptions .......................................... 36

Chapter 3

Getting Started .......................................................................... 39

Starting the NX3600HDX ................................................................... 39
NX3600HDX (G2) System Settings ............................................... 42
Startup Operations ............................................................................. 44
Confirming Connection to Additional Systems ............................. 44
Verifying Audio and Video I/O Connections .................................. 44
Testing Input and Output Signals ................................................. 45

Chapter 4

Monitoring Server Status ...................................................... 47

LED Indicators .................................................................................... 47
NEXIO Monitor ................................................................................... 48
Testing the LED Lights .................................................................. 50
Selecting Monitored Diagnostics .................................................. 50
Checking Status ........................................................................... 51

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Chapter 5

Connectors, Jumper Settings, and Circuits ................ 53

NX3600HDX (G1) Pinouts ............................................................ 53
NX3600HDX (G2) Pinouts and Jumper Settings ........................... 57
NX3600HDX (G2) MDR Connector Assembly ............................... 62
GPI Input and GPI Output Circuits ............................................... 66

Chapter 6

Configuration Wizard ............................................................. 67

Overview ........................................................................................... 67
Changing Video and Audio Routing ................................................... 69
Channel Mode ............................................................................ 74
Compression Settings .................................................................. 75
I/O Routing .................................................................................. 78
RS-422 Ports and Protocols .......................................................... 81
Video Standard ........................................................................... 82
Audio Configuration ................................................................... 83
Generating a New Configuration File ................................................. 83
Configuring a Video Server for the First Time ..................................... 84

Index .............................................................................................. 85

Contents

About This Guide

About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide

conventions, and tells you where to look for specific information. This
section also gives you important information on unpacking and shipping
your Harris product.
This guide introduces and describes procedures for installing and using
NEXIO XS NX3600HDX.
If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs
from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release
notes.

Whats New in
this Release

Intended
Audience

The NX3600HDX software and hardware have changed. This guide

reflects the upgrade of the NX3600HDX from Generation 1 (G1) to
Generation 2 (G2). This upgrade replaces the 4 port serial control card
with an 8 port RS-422 control board, which expands system capability and
changes the rear panel configuration.

This guide is intended for users installing and operating NEXIO

NX3600HDX.

About This Guide

Finding
Specific
Information in
This Guide

This table shows the location of specific information in this guide.

If you are looking for

Go to

Overview information about the

NX3600HDX

Chapter 1: Introduction
on page 7

Information about rack mounting the

NX3600HDX

Chapter 2: Installation
on page 17

Information about connecting the

NX3600HDX

Chapter 2: Installation
on page 17

Start-up information for the NX3600HDX

Chapter 3: Getting
Started on page 39

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Writing
Conventions

This guide uses the following writing conventions.

Convention

Definition

Bold

Indicates dialog box, property sheet,

field, button, check box, list box, combo
box, menu, submenu, window, list and
selection names.

Italics

Indicates e-mail addresses, names of

books and publications, and first
instances of new terms and specialized
words that need emphasis.

CAPS

Indicates a specific key on the keyboard,

such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, DELETE.

Code

Indicates variables or command-line

entries, such as a DOS entry or
something you type into a field.

Indicates the direction of navigation

through a hierarchy of menus and
windows.

hyperlink

Indicates a jump to another location

within the electronic document or
elsewhere.

Internet address

Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL.

Note text

Indicates important information that

helps to avoid and troubleshoot
problems.

Caution text

Indicates important information that if

not followed could cause system
problems.

Warning text

Indicates information that if not

followed could prevent system
operation or cause it damage.

About This Guide

LLM Operation Manual (175-000308-00)

NXOS Operations Manual (175-000307-00)

Transfer Manager User Guide (175-000309-00)

Obtaining Documentation
Manuals, User Guides and other documents can be viewed or
downloaded from the Harris Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com (go to
Support > Documentation). Alternatively, contact your Harris customer
service representative to request a document.

Unpacking/
Shipping
Information

Unpacking a Harris Product

All Harris NEXIO products have been carefully inspected, tested and
calibrated before shipment to ensure stable and trouble-free service.

1 Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred
during transit.
2 Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3 Contact your Harris NEXIO dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4 Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5 Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated
components before you install the unit.

Returning a Harris
Product

In the unlikely event that a Harris product fails to operate properly, contact
the Harris NEXIO Customer Service Department to obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing. Include
the RA number on the outside of the return box.

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Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product
needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available,
you can purchase replacement packaging from Harris Corporation.
Otherwise, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the
following criteria:

The packaging must be able to withstand the products weight.

The product must be held rigid within the package.

There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and
the container.

The corners of the product must be protected.

If the product is still within the warranty period, Harris Corporation will
return it to you by prepaid ground shipping after servicing.

Technical
Support

Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can

contact technical support by phone or e-mail.
Phone:
+1 888-534-8246
+1 416-445-4032 (International)
+1 852-2174-2504 (Asia)
E-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

About This Guide

Introduction

This guide introduces and describes the NEXIO XS NX3600HDX video

server.
NX3600HDX is a broadcast video server with software-based agile codecs
for standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) video. Based on a
new enterprise class high-performance, true 64-bit dual-core processor
platform, this new technology allows the integration of mixed baseband
SD and HD record and playback directly into the NEXIO server system.

Key Features

The following list outlines some of the key features of the NX3600HDX:

3RU form factor

USB ports on the front and rear of the chassis

Removable front bezel

Software-based codecs for coding and decoding SD and HD media

Two dual core AMD Opteron processors for real time, high bit rate
coding and decoding

5.25 drive bay

Dual port 4Gbps Fibre Channel support

Dual mirror SATA boot drives

Supports SD and HD content on a single file system

Supports SDI (SMPTE-259M) and AES-3 interfaces

Supports SD MPEG-2 4:2:0 and 4:2:2, IMX, DV25 and DV50

recording and playback

Chapter 1
Introduction

Record HD I-frame MPEG-2 @ 50, 80, 100, 120, and 150Mbps

Record HD Long GOP MPEG-2 @ 50 and 80 Mbps

Playback MPEG-2 MP@HL Long GOP up to 80 Mbps and MPEG-2

MP@HL at 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 profile I-frame up to 150 Mbps

SD scales to 180 channels up to 180 outputs, or up to 60 input

channels and 120 outputs with shared access to content

HD scales to 45 channels up to 45 HD outputs, or up to 15 input

channels and 30 outputs with shared access to content

Integrated up/down/cross conversion support using software based

real time processing

EIA-608 <> EIA-708 closed caption transcoding using software based

real time processing

Easy integration with IP networks using Gigabit Ethernet for media

transfers

Runs NEXIO operating system (NXOS) software for ingest, playout, file
transfers, content management, and additional optional applications

Includes FTP server

Transfer Manager built into NXOS to move media from

server-to-server and between attached general purpose drives and the
server

Dolby Digital and Dolby E audio pass-through

Dual hot swappable power supplies

Supports up to 28.8TB of storage with RAIDsoft storage protection

Smooth off speed play at up to +/- 4x

Works with a wide range of 3rd party automation, archiving, and

media management applications

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Specifications
System
Configuration

Video

This section describes all of the hardware and software specifications for
the NX3600HDX.

The following list describes the general specifications for the NX3600HDX:

Two Dual Core Opteron 64-bit processors

PCI-X platform

4GB system memory

Dual RAID 1 protected SATA boot drives

Dual port 4Gbps Fibre Channel host bus adapter

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet adapter (2)

PS2 keyboard and mouse

USB 2.0 port (3 on the NX3600HDX Generation 1; 2 on the

NX3600HDX Generation 2)

Windows XP Professional

NEXIO operating system (NXOS)

The following table describes the NX3600HDX video specifications.

Table 1-1 NX3600HDX Video Specifications
Channels

SD = SDI (SMPTE-259M)
HD = HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M)

SD Formats

525, 625

HD Formats

1080i @ 29.97fps
1080i @ 25fps
720p @ 59.94fps
720p @ 50fps

SD Input/Output
Configurations

4 Channel 2 bi-directional channels, 2 play

only channels
6 Channel 2 record only channels, 4 play only
channels

Chapter 1
Introduction

Table 1-1 NX3600HDX Video Specifications

HD Input/Output
Configurations

2 Channel 1 bi-directional channel, 1 play only

channel
3 Channel 1 record only channel, 2 play only
channels
3 Channel 0 record, 3 play only channels

SD Aspect Ratio

4:3
16:9 (see note below)

HD Aspect Ratio

16:9

Using aspect ratio conversion in NXOS will allow 16 x 9 recordings in letter

box or anamorphic modes to be played.

Audio

The following table describes the NX3600HDX audio specifications.

Table 1-2 Audio Specifications
Channels & Formats

2 AES/EBU pairs per input channel

2 AES/EBU pairs per output channel
16 channels embedded per input channel
16 channels embedded per output channel

Inputs

2 pairs BNC, unbalanced (AES/EBU)

75 impedence
1V p-p nominal levels

Outputs

2 pairs BNC, unbalanced (AES/EBU)

75 impedence
1V p-p nominal levels

Processing & Storage 16, 20, or 24-bit, PCM, 48kHz

Compressed Audio

Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby E pass-through

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Video Compression

The following table describes the NX3600HDX video compression

specifications. All rates support up/down/cross conversion.
Table 1-3 Video Compression Specifications

SD Coding

SD Decoding

Compression

Profile

Resolution
and Frame
Rate

MPEG-2 l-frame 4 to 15
Mbps

4:2:0

[email protected]
625@25

MPEG-2 l-frame 10 to
50 Mbps

4:2:2

[email protected]
625@25

MPEG-2 Long GOP 4 to

15 Mbps

4:2:0

[email protected]
625@25

MPEG-2 Long GOP 10

to 50 Mbps

4:2:2

[email protected]
625@25

DV 25 and 50 Mbps

[email protected]
625@25

IMX 30, 40, and 50

Mbps

[email protected]
625@25

MPEG-2 l-frame 4 to 15
Mbps

4:2:0

[email protected]
625@25

MPEG-2 l-frame 10 to
50 Mbps

4:2:2

[email protected]
625@25

MPEG-2 Long GOP 4 to

15 Mbps

4:2:0

[email protected]
625@25

MPEG-2 Long GOP 10

to 50 Mbps

4:2:2

[email protected]
625@25

DV 25 and 50 Mbps

[email protected]
625@25

IMX 30, 40, and 50

Mbps

[email protected]
625@25

Chapter 1
Introduction

Table 1-3 Video Compression Specifications

HD Coding
2 Channel
(1bi-directional;
1 play only) and
3 Channel
(1 in only; 2
play only)

HD Decoding

MPEG-2 l-frame 50, 80,

and 100 Mbps

4:2:0

1080i @ 29.97
720p @ 59.94
1080i @ 25
720p @ 50

MPEG-2 l-frame 50, 80,

100, 120, and 150 Mbps

4:2:2

1080i @ 29.97
720p @ 59.94
1080i @ 25
720p @ 50

MPEG-2 Long GOP 50

Mbps

4:2:0

1080i @ 29.97
720p @ 59.94
1080i @ 25
720p @ 50

MPEG-2 Long GOP 50

and 80 Mbps

4:2:2

1080i @ 29.97
720p @ 59.94
1080i @ 25
720p @ 50

MPEG-2 l-frame 50, 80,

and 100 Mbps

4:2:0

1080i @ 29.97
720p @ 59.94
1080i @ 25
720p @ 50

MPEG-2 l-frame 50, 80,

100, 120, and 150 Mbps

4:2:2

1080i @ 29.97
720p @ 59.94
1080i @ 25
720p @ 50

MPEG-2 Long GOP 50

and 80 Mbps

4:2:0
4:2:2

1080i @ 29.97
720p @ 59.94
1080i @ 25
720p @ 50

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Storage

The following table describes the NX3600HDX storage specifications.

Table 1-4 Storage Specifications

RAID Redundancy

NXS3000 Series
Storage

73GB, 146GB, or 300GB drives

8 or 16 drives per chassis

NXS3100 Series
Storage

146GB or 300GB drive

8 or 16 drives per chassis

Interface

4Gbps Fibre Channel optical connectivity

The following table describes the NX3600HDX RAID redundancy

specifications.
Table 1-5 RAID Redundancy Specifications

Timecode
Connection Options

Remote GPI Control

Controller

Software RAID

RAID Protection Schemes

Per Volume

Single drive parity (RAID-3 single failure

protection) up to 16 drives per volume
OR
Multiple drive parity (ECC, dual failure
protection), 16+ drives required per
volume

The following list describes the timecode connections options for the
NX3600HDX:

RS-232

NEXIO clock interface

The following table describes the GPI control specifications for the
NX3600HDX Generation 1 (G1).
Table 1-6 GPI Control Specifications for NX3600HDX (G1)
Inputs

16 inputs (25-pin D-sub)

Outputs

8 outputs (25-pin D-sub)

Chapter 1
Introduction

The following table describes the GPI control specifications for the
NX3600HDX Generation 2 (G2).
Table 1-7 GPI Control Specifications for NX3600HDX (G2)

Remote Serial
Interface

Inputs

32 inputs (two 26-pin D-sub)

Outputs

16 outputs (two 26-pin D-sub)

The following list describes the remote serial interface specifications for
the NX3600HDX (G1):

RS-422 ports for control up to four channels. May include control of

one VTR.

DB-9 connector

BVW pinout

The following list describes the remote serial interface specifications for
the NX3600HDX (G2):

Controls

RS-422 ports for control of up to six channels, one VTR, and one
unused

RJ-12 connector

VDCP pinout

The following table describes the NX3600HDX control specifications.

Table 1-8 Control Specifications
Input/Output

TCP/IP via socket or UDP

RS-422
GPI

Protocols

Native Protocol
VDCP
Sony 9-Pin
Odetics

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Physical
Specifications

Power Supply

Supported
Television Formats

The following table describes the NX3600HDX size specifications.

Table 1-9 Size Specifications
Height

5.25 in.

Width

19 in.

Length

27.00 in. from the rack ears to the rear panel

28.00 in. from the front of the bezel to the rear
panel

Weight

60 lbs.

Redundant dual load-sharing

AC 115 to 120/200 to 240V, auto-sensing

60/50Hz

600W (typical power consumption is 400W)

The NX3600HDX supports the following television standard formats:

525 @ 29.97fps

625 @ 25fps

NTSC 1080i29.97fps

NTSC 720p59.94fps

PAL 1080i25fps

PAL 720p50fps

Chapter 1
Introduction

Optional
Software
Applications

The following table lists the optional software applications for the
NX3600HDX. The optional software applications are activated by a USB
security device.
Table 1-10 Optional Software Applications
Application

Description

NEXIO Remote

Application that lets you remotely administer and

control NEXIO video servers from any PC on the
LAN.

NEXIO PlayList

Event sequencing application that runs on NEXIO

NXOS or NEXIO Remote for media playback.

NEXIO Delay

Application that lets you create a delay for

play-to-air. You can set various parameters and
step in and out of delay as needed.

NEXIO Pilot

Application that monitors and provides

system-wide diagnostics for NEXIO servers and
associated system components.

NEXIO ClipSync

Application that lets you playback two separate

clips together at the same time frame accurately.

Contact your sales representative to purchase the optional software

applications.

Installation

This chapter describes how to install and begin using the NEXIO XS
NX3600HDX. This chapter includes the following sections:

Rack Mounting

Connecting the NX3600HDX

The NX3600HDX comes with the following rack mounting hardware:

Rack slides

Rack extension brackets

The following are installation requirements/recommendations:

Equipment Mount the frame on an appropriate rack using the

provided rack mounting and support equipment.

Power source Connect the power inlet to an adequate power

source. Using a UPS is strongly recommended. Connect each of the
two redundant power supply connections to a separate electrical
circuit for added protection.

Adequate airflow The NEXIO frames require adequate airflow

around the chassis to provide sufficient cooling. All components draw
air in through the front and exhaust via the rear of the frame. The
surfaces must be clear of obstructions to provide proper air circulation
and cooling.

Chapter 2
Installation

External device connections Video monitors and all connections

to external devices should be available and in working order.

Cable clearance Provide at least 2 inches of clearance in the rear

of the rack for cabling.

Insure that the rack is anchored to the floor so that it cannot tip
over when the NX3600HDX is extended out of the rack.
To rack mount the NX3600HDX:
1 Remove the chassis rails from the rack slide.
2 Attach a chassis rail to each side of the NX3600HDX frame. The lock on
the chassis rail faces the rear of the frame.
3 Mount the rack slides in the rack. Use the rack rail extension if needed.
4 Extend the rack slides and insert the extending rail into the chassis.
5 Slide the NX3600HDX into the mounted rails until it locks.
6 Press the locks and continue sliding the frame into place.

Figure 2-1 Rack Mounting

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Connecting the
NX3600HDX

The NX3600HDX has two different rear panel types. The NX3600HDX
Generation 1 (G1) provides 2 GPI connectors and 4 serial ports. The
NX3600HDX Generation 2 (G2) provides 4 GPI connectors and 8 serial
control ports.
You can build your own custom cables to connect your NX3600HDX (G2),
or you can use the provided cable kit and adapters.
To retrofit your NX3600HDX (G1) to a NX3600HDX (G2), contact your
sales representative for the Generation 2 Retrofit Kit
(#NX3600HD-422UPG).
Look at the rear panel of your NX3600HDX to determine the rear panel
type (compare Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 on page 27).

NX3600HDX (G1)
Rear Panel Port
Connectors

The NX3600HDX (G1) rear panel port connectors are shown in Figure 2-2.
The function of each connector is described in Table 2-1.

Figure 2-2 NX3600HDX (G1) Rear Panel

Chapter 2
Installation

CH1 = Channel 1, CH2 = Channel 2, CH3 = Channel 3, CH4 = Channel 4

Table 2-1 NX3600HDX (G1) Rear Panel Port Connectors
Label

Description

RECORD 1 (5)
IN1, IN2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio input.

RECORD 2 (6)
IN1, IN2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio input.

PLAY 1
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

PLAY 2
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

PLAY 3
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

PLAY 4
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

RECORD 1(5) IN

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video input.

RECORD 2 (6) IN

BNC connector for SDI video input.

PLAY 1 OUT

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video

output.

PLAY 2 OUT

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video

output.

PLAY 3 OUT

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video

output.

PLAY 4 OUT

BNC connector for SDI video output.

REF IN

BNC connector for analog bi-level or tri-level

reference input.

LOOP

BNC connector for analog reference passive

loop-through.

MOUSE

Connector for PS2 mouse.

KEYBOARD

Connector for PS2 keyboard.

GPI IN

25-pin D-sub port connector for GPI input.

GPI OUT

25-pin D-sub port connector for GPI output.

ETHERNET 1

RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection.

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Table 2-1 NX3600HDX (G1) Rear Panel Port Connectors

Label

Description

ETHERNET 2

RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection.

USB 1

Unassigned USB 2.0 port connector.

USB 2

Unassigned USB 2.0 port connector.

MIC

Computer microphone port connector. Not

used.

PC SPKR

Computer speaker port connector. Not used.

LINE IN

Computer line in port connector. Not used.

COM 1

9-pin D-sub connector for RS-232 serial port

connection.

VGA 1

15-pin port for primary VGA monitor

connection.

VGA 2

15-pin port for secondary VGA monitor

connection. (Optional)

R/P1 CTRL IN
VTR CTRL OUT

DB-9, RS-422 port. Used for RS-422

communication for control of CH1 or a VTR.

R/P2 CTRL IN

DB-9, RS-422 port. Used for RS-422

communication for control of CH2.

PLAY 3 CTRL IN

DB-9, RS-422 port. Used for RS-422

communication for control of CH3.

PLAY 4 CTRL IN

DB-9, RS-422 port. Used for RS-422

communication for control of CH4.

FIBRE CHANNEL
Port 0

4Gb Fibre Channel connection to shared

storage. Used only when upgraded to
NX3600HDX.

FIBRE CHANNEL
Port 1

4Gb Fibre Channel connection to shared

storage. Used only when upgraded to
NX3600HDX.

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NX3600HDX (G1)
Rear Panel Port
Descriptions

The following sections describe the NX3600HDX (G1) rear panel port
connections.

Video Ports (G1)

The video ports use BNC connectors for SDI and HD-SDI video and
embedded audio input and output.
Ports can be configured for SMPTE-259M SD or SMPTE-292M HD outputs.
Irrespective of this configuration, SD and HD content can be played
seamlessly back to back on any port.
RECORD 1 (5) IN Supports SDI and HD-SDI input.
RECORD 2 (6) IN Supports SDI input.
PLAY 1 OUT Supports SDI and HD-SDI output.
PLAY 2 OUT Supports SDI and HD-SDI output.
PLAY 3 OUT Supports SDI and HD-SDI output.
PLAY 4 OUT Supports SDI output.
Do not use wire or plastic ties on cables as this can impede cable
performance. Use soft cable ties such as Velcro-based ties for wrapping
cables.
The BNC connectors use coaxial cable to connect devices together. Use
high-quality cable suitable for HD-SDI with the NX3600HDX frame, for
example, the Belden 1694A cable. Cable used for SD and ASI devices may
not be high enough quality.

AES/EBU Audio Ports (G1)

The audio ports use BNC connectors for AES/EBU digital audio input.
RECORD 1 (5) and RECORD 2 (6) Supports a total of 4 channels of
digital audio in per video channel. Each input connector supports one pair
of AES/EBU digital audio.

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PLAY 1-4 Supports a total of 4 channels of digital audio per video

channel. Each output connector supports one pair of AES/EBU digital
audio.

VGA (G1)
The NX3600HDX has two available VGA ports. This lets you
simultaneously connect two monitors to the system.
VGA1 is the primary VGA port. VGA2 is optional. If the VGA2 connection
is used, it supports spanning of the desktop or a second simultaneous
instance of the desktop.

Reference Ports (G1)

There are two reference ports on the NX3600HDX back panel. These
reference ports are labeled the following:

REF IN

LOOP

The reference ports use BNC connectors for analog bi-level or tri-level sync
reference connection. A valid reference signal must be applied to the REF
IN port when the system is configured for external sync.
Looping is not recommended. If loop through is not used, terminate with
75 .
Each frame should have its own reference for the source device to ensure
correct timing.
When recording from a satellite feed, apply frame synchronization
hardware between the receiver and the video input channel. The
synchronization hardware and the NEXIO mainframe must be connected
to the house reference.
Referencing the Server System to the House Time Clock (Optional)
Refer to the documentation for your Adrienne AEC Box (NXUSBTC,
NXTC2110, or NXTC2230) for more information on referencing the
NX3600HDX to your house time clock.

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GPI Ports (G1)

There are two ports designated for GPI:

GPI IN

GPI OUT

GPI IN Manages 16 GPI inputs for control commands. These can

reference commands including Play, Stop, and Record.
GPI OUT Manages 8 GPI outputs for commands and responses. These
can reference commands and responses including Start, Recue and Next in
Playlist, and RAIDset Error.

Ethernet (G1)
The NX3600HDX is equipped with two Ethernet Interfaces, labeled
Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2. Both ports are 10/100/1000 Mb capable with
full autonegotiation. The ports may be flexibly used to support NEXIO SAN
communications or FTP based data transfer. Full duplex operation is always
preferred for both networks. Category 5 or 6 cables must be used at
100Mb operation, and Category 5e or 6 cables are required for operation
at 1000 Mb/s.
ETHERNET 1 The following shows the default configuration from the
factory:

Configured as the SAN communications port

Preferred port for Ethernet based automation control

If the IP address of this port is changed, the registry value at

HKCU\Software\ASC Audio Video\LLM\Control\IPAddress must also be
changed to match the new address.
If the subnetmask of this port is changed, the registry value at
HKCU\Software\ASC Audio Video\LLM\Control\IPSubnetMask must also
be changed to match the new mask.
ETHERNET 2 The following shows the default configuration from the
factory:

Configured as the FTP based data transfer port

Ethernet based automation control may connect on this port

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If the IP address of this port is changed, the registry value at

HKLM\Software\Harris\Archdiag\Settings\HardIP must also be changed to
match the new address.
The following specifications apply for Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 when
moving content in and out of a NX3600HDX mainframe:

FTP Server must be running on the NEXIO mainframe that is used to

move clips in and out of the server system.

FTP Server does not need to run on the same NEXIO mainframe that is
hosting the FTP client controlling the transfer process.

FTP sites created for a drive, folder, or mapped drive that are accessed
via Ethernet are created as folder type rather than an FTP server type.

Clips can be transferred to and from any local drive or USB drive,
shared folder, or mapped drive that is accessible by the mainframes
ETHERNET 2 network port or the Windows XP operating system.

For media transfers, the NEXIO FTP Server can move both SD and HD
content in and out of the server system.

Serial Ports (G1)

There are five ports designated for serial communication.
CH1 = Channel 1, CH2 = Channel 2, CH3 = Channel 3, CH4 = Channel 4
COM1 Used for RS-232 communications. This port can be used with a
supported Time Code Corrector module to lock the NX3600HDX server
system to your house time reference.
R/P1 CTRL IN VTR CTRL OUT Used for RS-422 communication for
control of CH1 or a VTR.
R/P2 CTRL IN Used for RS-422 communication for control of CH2.
PLAY 3 CTRL IN Used for RS-422 communication for control of CH3.
PLAY 4 CTRL IN Used for RS-422 communication for control of CH4.

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USB (G1)
There are three available USB 2.0 ports. One USB port is located on the
front of the video server. Two USB ports (USB 1 and USB 2) are located on
the rear of the server.
All USB ports can be used to connect devices to the server.
The following USB devices can be used as sources and destinations when
moving content in and out of the server:

USB CD-ROM/R/RW drives (source only)

USB DVD-ROM/RW/RAM drives (source only)

USB hard drives

USB thumb drives

An FTP site created for a USB device is created as folder type rather than
an FTP server type.
These devices are mounted as drives by the Windows XP operating
system. The mounted drives act as FTP sites when used in conjunction with
FTP client software such as Transfer Manager.
NEXIO supports USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0.

Keyboard/Mouse (G1)
There is a port designated for use with a PS2 keyboard and a port
designated for use with a PS2 mouse.

Mic (G1)
Computer microphone port connector. Not used.

Line In (G1)
Computer line in port connector. Not used.

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PC Speaker (G1)
Computer speaker port connector. Not used.

Fibre Channel (G1)

Orange fiber optical cables (provided) are used to connect the frame to
shared storage. These connections are used to pass video and audio data
to and from the ingest and playback channels.
PORT 0 Used for primary connection to storage.
PORT 1 Use only if directed by your system design.

NX3600HDX (G2)
Rear Panel Port
Connectors

The NX3600HDX (G2) rear panel port connectors are shown in Figure 2-3.
The function of each connector is described in Table 2-2.

Figure 2-3 NX3600HDX (G2) Rear Panel

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Table 2-2 NX3600HDX (G2) Rear Panel Port Connectors

Label

Description

RECORD 1 (5)
IN1, IN2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio input.

RECORD 2 (6)
IN1, IN2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio input.

PLAY 1
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

PLAY 2
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

PLAY 3
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

PLAY 4
OUT1, OUT2

BNC connectors for AES-3 audio output.

RECORD 1(5) IN

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video input.

RECORD 2 (6) IN

BNC connector for SDI video input.

PLAY 1 OUT

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video

output.

PLAY 2 OUT

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video

output.

PLAY 3 OUT

BNC connector for SDI and HD-SDI video

output.

PLAY 4 OUT

BNC connector for SDI video output.

REF IN

BNC connector for analog bi-level or tri-level

reference input.

LOOP

BNC connector for analog reference passive

loop-through.

MOUSE

Connector for PS2 mouse.

KEYBOARD

Connector for PS2 keyboard.

GPI IN 1-16

26-pin D-sub port connector for GPI input.

GPI IN 17-32

26-pin D-sub port connector for GPI input.

GPI OUT 1-8

26-pin D-sub port connector for GPI output.

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Table 2-2 NX3600HDX (G2) Rear Panel Port Connectors

Label

Description

GPI OUT 9-16

26-pin D-sub port connector for GPI output.

ETHERNET 1

RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection.

ETHERNET 2

RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection.

USB

Unassigned USB 2.0 port connector.

PC SPKR

Computer speaker port connector. Not Used.

RS-232

9-pin D-sub connector for RS-232 serial port

connection.

VGA 1

15-pin port for primary VGA monitor

connection.

VGA 2

15-pin port for secondary VGA monitor

connection. (Optional)

Com Port 1

RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.

Com Port 2

RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.

Com Port 3

RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.

Com Port 4

RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.

Com Port 5

RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.

Com Port 6

RJ-12, RS-422 port for serial control.

Com Port 7

RJ-12, RS-422 port used to control a VTR.

Com Port 8

RJ-12, RS-422 port reserved for a VTR.

FIBRE CHANNEL
Port 0

4Gb Fibre Channel connection to shared

storage.

FIBRE CHANNEL
Port 1

4Gb Fibre Channel connection to shared

storage

The NX3600HDX supports one VTR either in Com Port 7 or Com Port 8.

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NX3600HDX (G2)
Rear Panel Port
Descriptions

The following sections describe the NX3600HDX (G2) rear panel port
connections.

Video Ports (G2)

AES/EBU Audio Ports (G2)

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PLAY 1-4 Supports a total of 4 channels of digital audio per video

channel. Each output connector supports one pair of AES/EBU digital
audio.

VGA (G2)
The NX3600HDX has two available VGA ports. This lets you
simultaneously connect two monitors to the system.
VGA1 is the primary VGA port. VGA2 is optional. If the VGA2 connection
is used, it supports spanning of the desktop or a second simultaneous
instance of the desktop.

Reference Ports (G2)

There are two reference ports on the NX3600HDX back panel. These
reference ports are labeled the following:

REF IN

LOOP

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GPI Ports (G2)

There are four ports designated for GPI:

GPI IN 1-16

GPI IN 17-32

GPI OUT 1-8

GPI OUT 9-16

GPI IN There are two GPI IN connectors. Each GPI IN connector

manages 16 GPI inputs for control commands. These can reference
commands including Play, Stop, and Record.
GPI OUT There are two GPI OUT connectors. Each GPI OUT connector
manages 8 GPI outputs for commands and responses. These can reference
commands and responses including Start, Recue and Next in Playlist, and
RAIDset Error.

Ethernet (G2)
The NX3600HDX is equipped with two Ethernet Interfaces, labeled
Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2. Both ports are 10/100/1000 Mb capable with
full autonegotiation. The ports may be flexibly used to support NEXIO SAN
communications or FTP based data transfer. Full duplex operation is always
preferred for both networks. Category 5 or 6 cables must be used at
100Mb operation, and Category 5e or 6 cables are required for operation
at 1000 Mb/s.
ETHERNET 1 The following shows the default configuration from the
factory:

Configured as the SAN communications port

Preferred port for Ethernet based automation control

If the IP address of this port is changed, the registry value at

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ETHERNET 2 The following shows the default configuration from the

factory:

Configured as the FTP based data transfer port

Ethernet based automation control may connect on this port

If the IP address of this port is changed, the registry value at

FTP Server must be running on the NEXIO mainframe that is used to

move clips in and out of the server system.

FTP Server does not need to run on the same NEXIO mainframe that is
hosting the FTP client controlling the transfer process.

FTP sites created for a drive, folder, or mapped drive that are accessed
via Ethernet are created as folder type rather than an FTP server type.

Clips can be transferred to and from any local drive or USB drive,
shared folder, or mapped drive that is accessible by the mainframes
ETHERNET 2 network port or the Windows XP operating system.

For media transfers, the NEXIO FTP Server can move both SD and HD
content in and out of the server system.

RS-232 (G2)
There is one serial port designated for RS-232 communication. This port
can be used with a supported Time Code Corrector module to lock the
NX3600HDX server system to your house time reference.

Com Ports (G2)

There are eight ports designated for RS-422 communications. Six of these
ports can be used to control channels on the server, one can be used to
connect a VTR, and one is not available for use.
Com Port 1 Used for RS-422 communications control.
Com Port 2 Used for RS-422 communications control.

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Com Port 3 Used for RS-422 communications control.

Com Port 4 Used for RS-422 communications control.
Com Port 5 Used for RS-422 communications control.
Com Port 6 Used for RS-422 communications control.
Com Port 7 Used for RS-422 communications for control of a VTR.
Com Port 8 Used for RS-422 communications; reserved for a VTR.
The NX3600HDX supports one VTR either in Com Port 7 or Com Port 8.
Com ports 1 - 6 can be configured to control various channels (see
Table 2-3). Each com port can control only one channel. The com ports
are codec based, therefore codec 0 = channel 1, etc. For more information
on configuring com ports, see RS-422 Ports and Protocols on page 81.
Table 2-3 Default Com Port Channel Configurations
Mode

Com Port

Codecs

2 channel mode Com Port 1 and 2

Codec 0 and 1 (channel 1

and 2)

3 channel mode Com Port 1, 2, and 3

Codec 0, 1, and 2 (channel

1, 2, and 3)

4 channel mode Com Port 1, 2, 3, and 4 Codec 0, 1, 2, and 3

(channel 1, 2, 3, and 4)
6 channel mode Com Port 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
and 6

Codec 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
(channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)

USB (G2)
There are two available USB 2.0 ports. One USB port is located on the
front of the video server. One USB port is located on the rear of the server.
Both USB ports can be used to connect devices to the server.
The following USB devices can be used as sources and destinations when
moving content in and out of the server:

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USB CD-ROM/R/RW drives (source only)

USB DVD-ROM/RW/RAM drives (source only)

USB hard drives

USB thumb drives

Keyboard/Mouse (G2)
There is a port designated for use with a PS2 keyboard and a port
designated for use with a PS2 mouse.

PC Speaker (G2)
Computer speaker port connector. Not Used.

Fibre Channel (G2)

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NX3600HDX Front
Panel Descriptions

The front panel of the NX3600HDX (G1) shown in Figure 2-4, and the
front panel of the NX3600HDX (G2) shown in Figure 2-5 are identical
except the NX3600HDX (G2) does not include a FireWire port. The front
panel includes the following:

Power on/off button

Reset button

Alarm reset button

Bezel illumination switch

Bezel illumination LED

DVD-ROM/CD-RW/Combo drive

LED indicators

USB port

FireWire port

Figure 2-4 NX3600HDX (G1) Front Panel

Figure 2-5 NX3600HDX (G2) Front Panel

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The NX3600HDX front panel buttons are shown in Figure 2-6, and
described in Table 2-4.

Figure 2-6 Front Panel Buttons

Table 2-4 Front Panel Buttons

Label

Description

Power (on/off) button

Reset button

Alarm reset button

Bezel illumination switch

Power Button
Use this button to turn on or turn off the video server.

Reset Button
Use the Reset button to reset the video server.

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Alarm Reset Button

Use the Alarm Reset button to turn off an alarm. An alarm sounds when
only one power supply is connected or when there is a fault with one of
the power supply connections.

Bezel Illumination LED

Use the blue microswitch to turn on the LED that illuminates the front
bezel when the bezel is removed. This switch is located below the Fault
LED indicator.

DVD/CD-RW Drive
Use the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive for DVD-ROM and CD-RW media.

LED Indicators
The LED indicators show general status and health of the server.
Table 2-5 Front Panel LED Indicators
LED Label

Color

Description

PS Good

Green

Indicates that one or both of the

power supply connections is
operating.

PS Fault

Red

Indicates a problem with one or

both of the power supply
connections.

Drive Access

Green

Indicates that the media array is

being accessed.

Fan Fail

Red

Indicates that a system fan or CPU

fan has stopped rotating or fallen
below programmed RPM limit.

Overheat

Red

Indicates that the motherboard or

video I/O card temperature is above
the critical threshold.

Fault

Red

Indicates media access errors or

critical hardware faults.

Getting Started

This chapter describes how to start and begin using the NEXIO XS
NX3600HDX. This chapter includes the following sections:

Starting the
NX3600HDX

Starting the NX3600HDX

Startup Operations

This section describes how to start the NX3600HDX and the initial tasks
you should perform once you start the NX3600HDX video server.
To start the NX3600HDX:
Press the power button on the front panel. Under normal operation, the
NEXIO XS server software starts when you start the server. The following
application shortcuts appear on your desktop:

NX3600HDX Start-up

LLM

NXOS

FTP Server

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Table 3-1 Desktop Shortcuts

Shortcut

Description
Starts the FTP Server, LLM, and NXOS. Use this
shortcut as the default method for starting these
applications.
Starts the Low Level Module (LLM). The LLM
application is the core software component for
communication in your NEXIO system.
Starts the FTP Server. The FTP Server lets you manage
the transfer of content in and out of your NEXIO
system.
Starts NXOS. NXOS is the built-in operating system
for NEXIO servers. It provides the user interface
where you can encode your content and create clips.
It also provides access to the following optional
applications: ClipSync, Delay, and PlayList.

The NXOS Log On dialog box appears after you start the server and the
LLM and NXOS applications have started. See Figure 3-1. The first time
you log on to NXOS there are two default user accounts: Administrator
and Guest. Log on to NXOS using the default Administrator account.
Table 3-2 Default Administrator Account
User Name

Administrator

Password

system

To log on to NXOS:
1 In the Accounts list, click Administrator. The Administrator user name
appears in the User Name text box. See Figure 3-1.
2 In the Password text box, type system. This is the default password for
the Administrator account.

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Figure 3-1 NXOS Log On Dialog Box

3 Click Log on. The NXOS main window appears. See Figure 3-2. Your
MediaBase clip list will be empty if no clips are stored on the server
system.

Figure 3-2 NXOS Main Window

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NX3600HDX (G2)
System Settings

There are two important changes to the system settings from the
NX3600HDX Generation 1 (G1) to the NX3600HDX Generation 2 (G2).
The GPI Duration default has changed, and the VTR Com Port Number
and Record offset in Frames settings have changed. The following sections
describe these changes.
To set the GPI duration for the NX3600HDX (G2):
1 On the NXOS main window toolbar, click the GPI icon. The GPI dialog box
appears. See Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 GPI Dialog Box - Playlist Area

2 In the GPI Duration boxes, type 5 or above for the playlist start and stop
GPI duration.
The default setting for the NX3600HDX (G1) is 1; the default setting for
the NX3600HDX (G2) is 5.
3 In the Trigger Offset boxes, type the desired playlist start and stop trigger
offset as usual.

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To setup the VTR for the NX3600HDX (G2):

1 On the File menu, click System Setup, and then click the VTR tab. See
Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4 Setup Dialog Box - VTR Tab

2 In the Com Port Number list, click 7 or 8 for the VTR port.
3 In the Record offset in Frames box, type 30. This is the recommended
setting for the NX3600HDX (G2).
The default setting for the NX3600HDX (G1) is 12; the default setting for
the NX3600HDX (G2) is 30.
4 Make any additional changes as usual.
5 Make any additional changes as usual.
6 Click OK.
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Startup
Operations

Confirming
Connection to
Additional Systems

Once the NX3600HDX is successfully started, complete the following

startup operations to ensure the NX3600HDX is operating properly.

Confirm that the NX3600HDX frame is connected to all required

systems.

Verify that the audio and video I/O cables are properly connected.

Test the input and output signals.

You can confirm that the NX3600HDX is connected to all additional

systems by viewing information in the Nodes area of the LLM.

Figure 3-5 LLM Main Window

The Local icon describes the video server you are currently logged on to.
The Remote icons describe all other active nodes.

Verifying Audio
and Video I/O
Connections

Verify the signal routing by checking the installation of your cables.

Confirm that all audio and video I/O cables are connected properly and
securely.

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Testing Input and

Output Signals

Test signals on all connected channels. You can verify input and output
signals by recording and playing back a test clip.
To test I/O signals on Channel 1:
1 In the CH1 window, click Add ID. The New ID by CH1 dialog box appears.
See Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 New ID by CH1 Dialog Box

2 In the ID text box enter the name of the new clip. This is the name of your
test clip.
3 In the Duration field enter a time duration for the test clip. Thirty seconds
to 2 minutes is recommended.
4 Click OK. The new ID name appears in the ID text box in the CH1 window
and in the MediaBase window. The Record button is available indicating
that the clip is ready to record. See Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Ready to Record

5 On the Record button, left-click (hold) + right-click. The record button
appears red. See Figure 3-8. This indicates the clip is being recorded. The
current record duration is displayed at the top of the window.

Figure 3-8 Recording

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6 Once the recording is complete, play the test clip back in an available
playout channel by doing one of the following:
a

If you used a bi-directional channel, rewind the clip and click Play.

Load the clip into a play only window.

7 Confirm successful playback on a connected monitor.

8 Repeat for Channel 2 ingest, if the video server is configured for SD.
To test output signals on Channel 3-6:
1 Select the channel window. See Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 Channel 2 Window

2 Select a clip in MediaBase.
3 Drag the selected clip from MediaBase and drop it in the channel window.
4 Press Play.
5 Confirm playback on a connected monitor.
6 Repeat for all playback channels.
You can also verify output by dragging a clip from an ingest channel
window to a playout channel window. For example, drag a clip from
Channel 1 and drop it in Channel 3. You may do this while recording a clip
in Channel 1. Press the Play button in Channel 3 to play the clip back
during the ingest process.

Monitoring Server
Status

This chapter describes how to monitor the status of the NEXIO XS

NX3600HDX video server.
The NX3600HDX displays general status information the following two
ways:

LED Indicators

NEXIO Monitor

The LED indicators are on the front of the NX3600HDX frame. They show
general status and health of the frame.
Table 4-1 Front Panel LED Indicators
LED

Color

Description

PS Good

Green

Indicates that one or both of the power

supply connections is operating.

PS Fault

Red

Indicates a problem with one or both of

the power supply connections.

Drive Access

Green

Indicates that the media array is being

accessed.

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Table 4-1 Front Panel LED Indicators

NEXIO Monitor

LED

Color

Description

Fan Fail

Red

Indicates that the front fans or CPU fan

have stopped rotating or falls below
programmed RPM limit.

Overheat

Red

Indicates that the motherboard or video

I/O card temperature is above the critical
threshold.

Fault

Red

Indicates media access errors or critical

hardware faults.

In addition to the front panel LED indicators, the NX3600HDX has local
machine monitoring software called NEXIO Monitor. NEXIO Monitor is
software that runs as an application in your Windows system tray. See
Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 NEXIO Monitor Icon

It monitors the same diagnostics as the front panel LED indicators. These
diagnostics include:

CPU fan power

Motherboard/processor temperature

Video I/O board temperature

LLM faults (see the LLM Operation Manual for details)

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To open NEXIO Monitor:

1 Right-click on the NEXIO Monitor icon in the system tray. See Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2 Open NEXIO Monitor

2 Select Open. The NEXIO Monitor window appears. See Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3 NEXIO Monitor Window

NEXIO Monitor also lets you perform a test of the LED lights on the front
panel and select which diagnostics you want monitored.

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Testing the LED

Lights

NEXIO Monitor lets you test the frames LED indicator lights. This test does
not test if the actual diagnostic is being monitored; it only tests the LED
lights to verify that they are working.
To test the LED lights:
1 Open NEXIO Monitor.
2 In the Front Panel LED Test area, select the check box for the LED light you
want to test. See Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Front Panel LED Test Area

3 Look at the LED indicator on the front panel and verify that it is lit.
4 Clear the check box for the selected LED light.

Selecting
Monitored
Diagnostics

NEXIO Monitor lets you select which diagnostics to monitor. You can
select the following diagnostics:

Xmio Temperature temperature of X.mio video I/O card

Fan Failure server fan

Overheat temperature of CPU

LLM Fault LLM functions

By default, the following diagnostics are selected:

Fan Failure

Overheat

LLM Fault

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To select a diagnostic:
In the Monitored Parameters area, select the check box of the desired
diagnostic. See Figure 4-5. The selected diagnostic will be monitored.

Figure 4-5 Monitored Parameters Area

To deselect a diagnostic:
In the Monitored Parameters area, clear the check box of the desired
diagnostic. The cleared diagnostic will not be monitored.

Checking Status

The Status area displays the current status of the three major diagnostics:

Fan

Temperature

LLM

See Table 4-2 for a description of the diagnostic status icons.

Table 4-2 Status Icons
Icon

Description
Indicates a critical problem with the fan.
Indicates a critical problem with the CPU
temperature.
Indicates a critical problem with the
LLM.
The solid green circle indicates the
diagnostic is operating with no errors.

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Connectors, Jumper
Settings, and Circuits

This chapter provides information on the NX3600HDX pinouts and jumper

settings, MDR connector assembly, and GPI input and output circuits. This
chapter includes the following sections:

NX3600HDX (G1)
Pinouts

NX3600HDX (G1) Pinouts

NX3600HDX (G2) Pinouts and Jumper Settings

NX3600HDX (G2) MDR Connector Assembly

GPI Input and GPI Output Circuits

The NX3600HDX (G1) 25-pin analog General Purpose Interface (GPI)

connector is shown in Figure 5-1. See Table 5-1 and Table 5-2 for the
pinout descriptions.

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Figure 5-1 NX3600HDX (G1) GPI Connector

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Table 5-1 GPI IN (G1)

Pinout

Signal

Optoisolator 1 Cathode

Optoisolator 3 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 5 Cathode

Optoisolator 7 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 9 Cathode

Optoisolator 11 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 13 Cathode

Optoisolator 15 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator Anode Common

Optoisolator 2 Cathode

Optoisolator 4 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 6 Cathode

Optoisolator 8 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 10 Cathode

Optoisolator 12 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 14 Cathode

Optoisolator 16 Cathode

GND

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Table 5-2 GPI OUT (G1)

Pinout

Signal

Relay 5 Common

Relay 5 N.C.

Relay 5 N.O.

Relay 6 Common

Relay 6 N.C.

Relay 6 N.O.

Relay 7 Common

Relay 7 N.C.

Relay 7 N.O.

Relay 8 Common

Relay 8 N.C.

Relay 8 N.O.

GND

Relay 1 N.O.

Relay 1 N.C.

Relay 1 Common

Relay 2 N.O.

Relay 2 N.C.

Relay 2 Common

Relay 3 N.O.

Relay 3 N.C.

Relay 3 Common

Relay 4 N.O.

Relay 4 N.C.

Relay 4 Common

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NX3600HDX (G2)
Pinouts and
Jumper Settings

The NX3600HDX (G2) pinouts are the same as for the NX3600HDX (G1),
but the NX3600HDX (G2) has a 26-pin 3M MDR GPI connector (see
Figure 5-2). See Table 5-3 and Table 5-4 for the pinout descriptions.

Figure 5-2 NX3600HDX (G2) GPI Connector

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Table 5-3 GPI IN 1-16 (G2)

DB26 DSUB
PIN No.

Signal

Optoisolator 1 Cathode

Optoisolator 3 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 5 Cathode

Optoisolator 7 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 9 Cathode

Optoisolator 11 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 13 Cathode

Optoisolator 15 Cathode

GND

External +5VDC Optoisolator Anode

Common

Optoisolator 2 Cathode

Optoisolator 4 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 6 Cathode

Optoisolator 8 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 10 Cathode

Optoisolator 12 Cathode

GND

Optoisolator 14 Cathode

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Table 5-3 GPI IN 1-16 (G2)

DB26 DSUB
PIN No.

Signal

Optoisolator 16 Cathode

GND

External GND (see Figure 5-3)

Table 5-4 GPI OUT 1-8 (G2)

Pinout

Signal

Relay 5 Common

Relay 5 N.C.

Relay 5 N.O.

Relay 6 Common

Relay 6 N.C.

Relay 6 N.O.

Relay 7 Common

Relay 7 N.C.

Relay 7 N.O.

Relay 8 Common

Relay 8 N.C.

Relay 8 N.O.

GND

Relay 1 N.O.

Relay 1 N.C.

Relay 1 Common

Relay 2 N.O.

Relay 2 N.C.

Relay 2 Common

Relay 3 N.O.

Relay 3 N.C.

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Table 5-4 GPI OUT 1-8 (G2)

Pinout

Signal

Relay 3 Common

Relay 4 N.O.

Relay 4 N.C.

Relay 4 Common

GND

The NX3600HDX (G2) rear panel includes 8 RJ-12 connectors (see

Figure 5-3). See Table 5-5 and Table 5-6 for the pinout descriptions.

6 54 3 2 1
Figure 5-3 NX3600HDX (G2) RJ-12 Connector
Table 5-5 shows the slave configuration pinout descriptions for the
NX3600HDX (G2).
Table 5-5 RJ-12 RS-422 - Slave Configuration
RJ-12
Connector

Function

Identification

RC+

RS-422 plus side input

RC-

RS-422 minus side input

TX-

RS-422 minus side output

TX+

RS-422 plus side output

Shield

Shield RS-422

Not Used

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Table 5-6 shows the RJ-12 to DB-9 pinout descriptions for the
NX3600HDX (G2).
Table 5-6 RJ-12 to DB-9 Adapter
RJ-12
Connector

Function

RC+

RC-

TX-

TX+

Shield

Not Used

DB-9 Master DB-9 Slave

Table 5-7 shows the jumper settings for the NX3600HDX (G2) RS-422 and
GPI Board.
Table 5-7 Jumper Settings for RS-422 and GPI Board
Jumper

Descriptions

Modes

JP1

Debug Enable/Disable

OFF = Enable ON = Disable

JP2

Board Enumeration

OFF = Board1; ON = Board2

JMP1

Power Input

1-2 = External; 2-3 = USB

JMP2

Optoisolator Power Select

1-2 Internal; 2-3 = External

In normal operating conditions, no jumper setting changes are required.

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NX3600HDX (G2)
MDR Connector
Assembly

This section describes the procedure for assembling a NX3600HDX (G2)

MDR connector.
To assemble a MDR connector:
1 Use a wire stripper to remove approximately 1/16 of the wire insulation
from each of the required conductors (see Figure 5-4).

Figure 5-4 Stripped Wires

2 Solder wire 1 to pin 1 on the connector. To locate pin 1, see Figure 5-5.

Figure 5-5 MDR Connection Pin Locations

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Tip:

For optimal results, use a soldering iron with a fine tip. To make a solder
connection from the wire to the solder cup, first flow solder on both the
cable and the cup. Next, use tweezers to locate the wire through the hole
of the solder cup. Then, use the solder iron to flow the solder and make
the connection.
WARNING: Do not push the wire down too far when installing the
wire through the hole in the solder cup or you may cause a short to
the cup.

3 Repeat Step 2 for each connector position.

4 Install the grounding strap to the connector so that the long tab is placed
underneath the connector (see Figure 5-6).

Figure 5-6 Grounding Strap Placement

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5 Position the lower shell onto the connector as shown in Figure 5-7.

Figure 5-7 Lower Shell Placement

6 Attach the upper shell to the lower shell and tighten it using a #1 Phillips
head screwdriver (see Figure 5-7).

Figure 5-8 Upper Shell Attachment

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7 Clamp the ferrite onto the cable next to the connector that will be
connected to the rear panel (pro-panel) as shown in Figure 5-9.

Figure 5-9 Ferrite Placement

If the ferrite is loose on the cable, use a tie wrap to hold it in place.

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GPI Input and GPI

Output Circuits

The following figures show representative GPI input and output circuits.
Figure 5-10 shows a representative GPI input circuit.

Figure 5-10 Representative GPI Input Circuit

Figure 5-11 shows a representative GPI output circuit.

Figure 5-11 Representative GPI Output Circuit

Figure 5-12 shows an external optoisolator power to GPI input

connection.

Figure 5-12 External Optoisolator Power to GPI Input Connection

Jumper JMP2 must be moved to position 2 and 3.

Configuration Wizard

This chapter describes how to configure video and audio settings for the
NEXIO XS NX3600HDX using the NEXIO Configuration Wizard. This
chapter includes the following sections:

Overview

Changing Video and Audio Routing

Use the NEXIO Configuration Wizard to change video and audio

configuration settings on the NX3600HDX.
Consult Customer Support before making changes to your registry either
by using the Configuration Wizard or directly in the registry file. Always
backup the original registry key to a .reg file before you make changes.
CAUTION: Changes to your registry settings can adversely affect
server performance or result in server system failure.

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Configuration Wizard

To start the NEXIO Configuration Wizard:

Double-click on the NEXIO Configuration Wizard desktop shortcut. See
Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1 Configuration Wizard Desktop Shortcut

The NEXIO Configuration Wizard main screen appears. See Figure 6-2.

Default action
for most users

For Harris
Support
Personnel only

Figure 6-2 NEXIO Configuration Wizard Main Screen

The Configuration Wizard lets you do the following:

Change video and audio port routing

Generate a new configuration file

Configure a video server for the first time

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The Generate a new configuration file and Configure a video server

for the first time options are available to Harris Support Personnel only.

Changing
Video and
Audio Routing

The NEXIO Configuration Wizard lets you change the video and audio I/O
routing on each individual video server. This option lets you edit the
following configurations:

Channel Mode

Video Standard

RS-422 Ports and Protocols

I/O Routing

Compression Settings

Audio Configuration

You should be familiar with facility signal wiring as channel configuration

impacts signal types in and out of the server.
The following table describes the video and audio port colors used in the
Configuration Wizard.

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6 Channel

CH3
(red)

CH4
(blue)

CH5
(green)

CH3
(red)

CH4
(blue)

CH2
CH6
(yellow)

CH1
CH1

PLAY 2

(purple) (orange) (purple) (orange)

CH1

PLAY 1

RECORD 2 (6)

PLAY 4

PLAY 3

4 Channel

RECORD 1(5)

Table 6-1 Color Legend

Channel Mode

CH2
CH2

(purple) (orange)

2 Channel
(1 bi & 1 out)

CH1

(purple)

(purple) (orange)

3 Channel
(1 bi & 2out)

CH3
(red)

CH1

3 Channel
(0 in & 3 out)

CH2
CH2

(purple) (orange)
CH1

CH2

(purple) (orange)

CH3
(red)

The color of each port shows the relationship between the video and
audio ports for each channel configuration (see Figure 6-3).

Figure 6-3 Corresponding Video and Audio Ports

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To change video and audio routing:

1 Start the NEXIO Configuration Wizard. The NEXIO Configuration Wizard
main window appears. By default, the Change video and audio I/O
routing option is selected. See Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4 Changing Video and Audio Routing Main Screen

2 Click Next. The Selecting Video Configuration window appears. See
Figure 6-5.

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Figure 6-5 Selecting Video Configuration

3 Select the channel configuration.
4 In the Global Resolution area, select the resolution type (applies to 2Ch.
Mode and 3 Ch. Mode only).
5 In the Video Standard area, select the video standard.
6 If you have a NX3600HDX (G2), click RS422 Control to change RS-422
protocol settings for Com ports. See the RS-422 Ports and Protocols
section on page 81.
7 Click Compression Settings to change video compression and format
settings. See the Compression Settings section on page 75.
8 If you have a NX3600HDX (G2), click I/O Routing to change specific
I/O routing settings. See the I/O Routing section on page 78.
9 Click Next.

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Figure 6-6 Selecting Audio Configuration

10 In the Audio Input Type area, change the audio configuration if needed.
Changes to the audio configuration affect input channels only. The output
channels always use embedded and AES audio simultaneously.
11 In the Audio Bits area, select the audio bits per sample.
12 In the Audio Tracks area, select the number of audio tracks. For AES/EBU
audio you can only select 4. For Embedded audio you can select 4, 8, or
16.
13 Click Finish.
14 Restart the LLM.

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Channel Mode

This section discusses different channel mode configurations. For SD

mode, you can configure 4 or 6 channels. Input and output channels
showing the same color indicate bi-directional channels. For HD mode,
you can configure 2 or 3 channels. For Mixed mode, the server can
process SD and HD channels in the same chassis, for 2 or 3 channels. See
Figure 6-7.

Channel mode
summary.
Select channel
mode.

Figure 6-7 Channel Mode Configuration

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Compression
Settings

Compression values in the Compression & Format Settings dialog box will
depend on the channel mode you select. You can change the following
video compression and format settings. See Figure 6-8.

Recording format

Profile

Bit rate

(GOP) Group of Pictures

Click Compression Settings to set

compression and format values.

Figure 6-8 Compression and Format Settings

See Table 6-2 for a list of the default SD compression and format settings
available through the Configuration Wizard.
See Table 6-3 for a list of the default HD compression and format settings
available through the Configuration Wizard.
The asterisk (*) indicates a Global Setting that affects all Record channels
that cannot be modified by the user. Individual compression assignments
can be made in the NEXIO User Interface (NXOS).

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Table 6-2 Default SD Compression and Format Settings

GOP
(Group
of
Pictures)

Format

Profile

Bit Rate

MPEG

4:2:0

14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30,

35, 40, and 50

I Only

N/A

4:2:2

10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 22, 26, I Only

30, 34, 38, 42, 46, and 50

N/A

4:2:0

10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 22, 26, IP

30, 34, 38, 42, 46, and 50

N/A

3, 6, 9, 12, and 15

4:2:2

10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 22, 26, IP

30, 34, 38, 42, 46, and 50

N/A

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16

4:2:0

14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30,

35, 40, and 50

IBP

2
3

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16

3, 6, 9, 12, and 15

4:2:2

10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 22, 26, IBP

30, 34, 38, 42, 46, and 50

2
3

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16

3, 6, 9, 12, and 15

DV25

4:2:2

DV50

4:2:2

IMX30

4:2:2

IMX40

4:2:2

IMX50

4:2:2

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Table 6-3 Default HD Compression and Format Settings

Format

Profile

Bit Rate

GOP
(Group
of
Pictures)

MPEG

4:2:0

50, 80, 100

I Only

N/A

4:2:2

50, 80, 100, 120, and 150 I Only

N/A

4:2:0

50 and 80 (720p format

only)

IBP

4:2:2

50 (lower bit rates not

supported)

IBP

For more information on NXOS, see the NXOS User Guide.

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I/O Routing

This section discusses the I/O routing configuration settings. You can
configure the following settings. See Figure 6-9.

Genlock routing

Record channel configuration

VBI and Closed Captioning settings

Channel resolution settings

Resolution restrictions

Click I/O Routing to

change I/O settings.

Figure 6-9 I/O Routing Configuration

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Genlock Routing
The Genlock Routing area lets you select settings to synchronize (lock) an
external video source. You can select the following Genlock Input Sources:

InternalThis uses the board clock to synchronize (lock) the external

video source.

Input1This uses the incoming source to synchronize (lock) the

external video source.

ExternalThis synchronizes (locks) the external video source to the

reference input connector on the rear panel of the server.

You can select the following Genlock Resolutions:

StandardThis uses analog bi-level resolution.

HD1080This uses tri-level resolution synchronized @ 1080i.

HD720This uses tri-level resolution synchronized @ 720p.

PoorThis setting is not recommended.

Record Channel Configuration

The Record Channel Configuration area lets you select the record channel
playout configuration for confidence monitoring of your incoming video
signal. You can select the following configurations. See Figure 6-10.

PlayerEEThis lets you view incoming video signal on the configured

playout channel when the playout channel is stopped.

NoPlayerEEThis does not let you view incoming video signal on

playout channels. You will only see black.

AllPlayersThis is available for 3 Channel HD configurations only.

This configures the server with 0 in and 3 playout only channels.

If the server is configured for SD, only PlayerEE and NoPlayerEE are
available. If the server is configured for HD, all three options are available.

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Select AllPlayers
for 3 channel (0 in
& 3 out) mode.

Figure 6-10 Record Channel Configuration Settings

VBI and Closed Captioning

The VBI and Closed Captioning area lets you set the start and stop lines
for stored closed captioning and other ancillary data. This data is stored as
clip essence.

Channel Resolution Selections

The Channel Resolution Selections area lets you set the video resolution
on your channels. You can select 1080i, 720p, or SD. This is available for
HD mode and Mixed mode only.

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RS-422 Ports and

Protocols

This section discusses the RS-422 control settings that are available.
You can configure any of the six (6) Com Ports (Codec 0-5). By default,
Com Port 7 and Com Port 8 are set for a VTR. See Figure 6-11.
The NX3600HDX supports one VTR either in Com Port 7 or Com Port 8.

Set to VTR mode.

Click RS422 Control to set
RS422 protocols.

Figure 6-11 RS422 Configuration

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Video Standard

You can configure the video server to use NTSC or PAL. Mixed frame rates
are not supported. See Figure 6-12.

Figure 6-12 Setting Video Standard

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Audio
Configuration

This section discusses the audio configuration settings. You can configure
embedded or AES/EBU input settings. See Figure 6-13.

Figure 6-13 Audio Configuration

Generating a
New
Configuration
File

The NEXIO Configuration Wizard lets you generate a new configuration

file based on existing settings.

The Setup a system for the first time using a pre-existing

configuration file option is for the Harris commissioning team
only. Contact Harris Customer Support if you need to select this
option.

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Configuring a
Video Server
for the First
Time

You can configure a video server for the first time by selecting the Setup
a system for the first time using a pre-existing configuration file option.

CAUTION: The Setup a system for the first time using a

pre-existing configuration file option is for the Harris
commissioning team only. Contact Harris Customer Support if you
need to select this option.

Index

A
AES/EBU audio 22, 30
analog reference 23, 31
aspect ratio 10
audio ports 22, 30
audio specifications 10

C
changing
registry settings 67
video routing, audio routing 69
changing video and audio routing 69
checking frame status 51
closed captioning 80
compressed audio 10
Configuration Wizard 67
overview 67
starting 68
control specifications 14
customer support 5

frame dimensions 15
front panel
LED indicators 38, 47

G
GPI
input 24, 32
output 24, 32
pinouts 53, 60, 61

H
HD decoding 12
house time clock 23, 31

I
intended audience 1

K
key features 7

D
decoding
HD 12
Drive Access LED 38, 47

F
Fan Fail 38, 47, 48
Fault LED 38, 48
finding information 2

L
LED indicators 38, 47
Drive Access 38, 47
Fan Fail 38, 47, 48
Fault 38, 48
Overheat 38, 48
PS Fault 38, 47
PS Good 38, 47
LOOP 23, 31