Grass-valley Intuition XG v.5.0 User Manual

Configuration Guide M848-9002-500 Intuition XG Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processor

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-5Introduction VX-RS422-2-e 2 port RS-422 cardThe RS-422 card provides an interface upon which the Intuition XG can

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-37Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software OUTPUT • AES: Specifies that the audio output signal is

5-38 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Ancillary pageThe Ancillary page

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-39Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software VANC OUTPUT • GENERATED VANC: When selected, it indicate

5-40 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software VANC P ROCESSING - CONTINUED• INITIAL AFD SOURCE: The IN

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-41Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Watch Dog pageThe Watch Dog is a

5-42 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Licensing pageThe Device Settings’ Licensing page allows

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-43Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Audio Mixing Profiles dialog boxThe Audio Mixing Profile

5-44 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software MATRIX FORMAT Drop-down ListThis drop-down list contains

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-45Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software SAVE / CANCEL buttons The SAVE button saves the mixing p

5-46 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Creating an audio profile using the Audio Mixing Profile

1-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Introduction Intuition XG system integrationFigure 1-1 demonstrates that the Intuition XG can be fully integrated

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-47Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software 3. Press the ADD button to add the profile to the Profil

5-48 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-7Introduction Upstream branding using the Intuition XGWith its powerful rendering engine, the Intuition XG is able

1-8 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Introduction

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-12 OVERVIEW OF THE INTUITION XG’S HARDWAREDepending upon the model, the Intuition XG device is either a 1 RU or 3 R

2-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e)The Intuition XG-e is a single HD/SD ch

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-3Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)The Intuition XG’s front panel fea

2-4 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware NIC2 A flashing NIC2 LED indicates network activity on LAN2.NIC1 A flashi

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-5Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e)The Intuition XG’s rear panel featu

2-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Network Ethernet ConnectorsThe two (2) Network Ethernet connectors are te

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Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-7Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Graphics Card’s DVI ConnectorsThe graphics card’s DVI connectors allow yo

2-8 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)Physically, the Intuition X

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-9Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Front panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)The Intuition XG’s fro

2-10 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware LAN1 A flashing green LAN1 LED indicates network activity on LAN2.HDD AC

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-11Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)The Intuition XG’s rea

2-12 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware USB 2.0 Connectors The four (4) USB 2.0 connectors on the rear panel all

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-13Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Graphics Card’s DVI ConnectorsThe graphics card’s DVI connectors allow y

2-14 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware SDI Video Card I/O ConnectorA breakout cable is used to connect the Vide

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-15Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware GPI Card Connector Intuition XG hardware option: Vx-GPI-8-eThe GPI card

2-16 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Intuition XG’s signal path and rendering processesFigure 2-5 features a

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Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-17Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Video input/output channelsDepending on the model, Intuition XG devices

2-18 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Audio input/output channelsThe Intuition XG-3U-e and Intuition XG-Dual-e

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-19Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware When capturing audio, the Intuition XG can capture embedded and discrete

2-20 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware Graphics processingThe Intuition XG’s multi-layered graphics engine supp

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-13 INTUITION XG’S DESKTOP APPLICATIONS & TOOLSConnecting a VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse to the Intuition XG

3-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Intuition XG’s desktop - device identificationTo easily identify

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-3Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Intuition XG Control Panel and XG DashboardWhen the Intuition XG

3-4 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools FILE menu • Open - Launches the OPEN dialog box, allowing you to

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-5Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Xplay - Playout control applicationWhen the Intuition XG is start

3-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Device ManagerAs the intermediary between the automation system a

Intuition XG Configuration Guide TOC-1TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction ...

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-7Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools the External Keyer settings is applied, an LED for both the Intui

3-8 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Automation ConfigurationFor the Intuition XG to be controlled by

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-9Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools If the device is properly mapped to a protocol, simply click OK o

3-10 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Vertigo Command ShellWhen the Intuition XG device is started, th

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-11Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Reopening the Vertigo Command Shell windowIf ever the Vertigo Co

3-12 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Windows ExplorerSince Intuition XG’s desktop does not contain an

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-13Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Embedded Xmedia Server Control PanelThe Intuition XG contains an

3-14 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools PublishingThe EXMS facilitates the publishing of assets from a c

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 3-15Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools XPublish Agent Control PanelAssets are moved from the central Xm

3-16 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools Data Server Control PanelThe Data Server is a service that runs

TOC-2 Intuition XG Configuration GuideTable of ContentsAbout the Dashboard...

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 4-14 INTUITION XG PORTAL - INTUITION XG’S REMOTE CONFIGURATION TOOLThe INTUITION XG PORTAL (figure 4-1) is a web serv

4-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Accessing and logging into the Intuition XG Portal

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 4-3Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool 4. Choose from among the menu bar to perform the v

4-4 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Overview of the Intuition XG Portal’s menu command

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 4-5Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Setup The SETUP menu features the following comman

4-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Remotely shutting down the Intuition XG deviceThe

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 4-7Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Restarting the Intuition XG device remotelyThe Int

4-8 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Viewing the processes running on the Intuition XG

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 4-9Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Configuring Intuition XG’s network settingsThe Int

4-10 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool 4. Click the APPLY button.A window appears asking

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-11 INTRODUCTIONThe Intuition XG graphics co-processor significantly extends the graphics and clip playout capabilit

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 4-11Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Specifying the Intuition XG device’s hostnameThe

4-12 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Specifying the Intuition XG device’s Date & T

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 4-13Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool Logging off of the Intuition XG PortalTo prevent

4-14 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-15 DASHBOARD - INTUITION XG’S LOCAL CONFIGURATION SOFTWAREDashboard is an application that allows you to configure

5-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software The following topics aim to further explain the function

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-3Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software About the DashboardDashboard is an application that allow

5-4 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Starting DashboardThe Dashboard application can be starte

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-5Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software An overview of the Dashboard’s interface componentsDashbo

5-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Dashboard’s menus and buttonsThe following tables describ

1-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Introduction Intuition XG’s standard and optional featuresThe Intuition XG is available in three (3) standard mod

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-7Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software TOOLS MENU SETTINGS > DEVICE DISCOVERY: Opens the Devi

5-8 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device ListThe Device List identifies the Vertigo devices

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-9Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Loading and refreshing the device listThe mechanism used

5-10 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Restarting a device in the device listDuring configurati

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-11Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device Discovery ToolThe Dashboard Device Discovery tool

5-12 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software MANUAL PORT INFORMATION• STARTING PORT: Specifies the po

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-13Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Performing a Manual Device DiscoveryThe Device Discovery

5-14 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Performing an Automatic Device DiscoveryThe automatic me

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-15Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device Profile pageThe Device Profile page appears below

5-16 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software OUTPUT • RESOLUTION: Allows you to set the resolution fo

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-3Introduction • 1 TB RAID1 storage, or upgrade to 2 TB for up to 400 hours of video/audio clips and simultaneous p

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-17Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device Settings tabs and configuration pagesSelecting AD

5-18 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Device settings buttonsWhen Dashboard is in ADVANCED Set

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-19Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software General pageSelecting the GENERAL tab in Advanced Settin

5-20 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software AUTOMATION MODE: Determines the timestamping mechanism u

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-21Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Resolution pageThe Resolution page (figure 5-9) provides

5-22 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software INPUT RESOLUTION - CONTINUED• 1080P24:Sets the rendering

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-23Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Live Window pageIn addition to the output display, the L

5-24 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Mode - continued WINDOW BEHAVIOR: The following paramete

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-25Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Clips pageThe parameters on the Clips page allow you to

5-26 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software REFERENCE CLOCK AUTO: Specifies that the clip rendering

1-4 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Introduction The following options are available on Intuition XG devices:• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p• VANC

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-27Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software 3D Engine pageThe 3D Engine page provides access to para

5-28 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software MODE • LAND SCAPE: The default orientation of the Vertig

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-29Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Logging pageThe logging page allows you to set parameter

5-30 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software DEBUG CATEGORY LIST Sets the categories that will be rep

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-31Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Genlock pageThe Genlock page is a

5-32 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software RESOLUTION - CONTINUED • NTSC_WIDE: Sets the rendering r

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-33Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software STATUS & REFRESH button - Continued• UNKNOWN (UPDATE

5-34 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Video pageThe Video page is a sub

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 5-35Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software VIDEO MODE Specifies how the Vertigo hardware device pas

5-36 Intuition XG Configuration Guide Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software Hardware Settings > Audio pageThe Audio page is a sub