Grass-valley iTX Output Server 2 v.2.6 User Manual

Channel Configuration Guidev2.62015-04-20ITX OUTPUT SERVER 2NEXT GENERATION VIDEO ENGINE

4Introducing Output Server 2Playout Type SupportIn order to transmit appropriate branding for a simulcast channel, iTX allows users to configure event

5iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideFailovers are controlled in the same way as the master/slave model, however, iTX can only promote main

6Introducing Output Server 2Known limitations of Output Server 2

7Preparing for Output Server 2This chapter discusses the hardware and software prerequisites for operating an Output Server 2 iTX system, including t

8Preparing for Output Server 2Required System ConfigurationRequired System ConfigurationFeature RequirementDual channel playout To transmit dual chann

9iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideProcess Overview - Output Server 2 Installation and Channel ConfigurationThe process of installing Outp

10Preparing for Output Server 2Upgrading from Output Server 1 to Output Server 2

11Installing Output Server 2 on a New SystemThis chapter discusses how to install the Output Server 2 components on your playout server and how to cr

12Installing Output Server 2 on a New SystemCreating and Sharing a Media Cache Folder10 Apply any additional configuration that is required for your c

13iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide11 After creating a media cache folder, the iTX Channel Config dialog for TXPlay2 appears. At this poi

iiNoticesCopyright and Trademark NoticeCopyright © 2014–2015, Grass Valley USA, LLC. All rights reserved.Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals,

14Installing Output Server 2 on a New SystemCreating and Sharing a Media Cache Folder

15Upgrading to Output Server 2If you are upgrading from an Output Server 1 system to Output Server 2, there are additional precautions and procedures

16Upgrading to Output Server 2Operating a Mixed Output Server SystemOutput Server 1 master that are required to bring it into line with the Output Ser

17iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideUpgrading to the Output Server 2 ServiceBefore upgrading a playout server to Output Server 2, Output S

18Upgrading to Output Server 2Upgrading to the Output Server 2 ServiceFor more information on the iTX Channel Config dialog, including adding channels

19iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide11 Click SAVE. The iTX Channel Config window closes. 12 Complete the installation of any other iTX mod

20Upgrading to Output Server 2Upgrading to the Output Server 2 Service

21Adding Channels to an ITX Playout ServerThis chapter explains how to add each type of channel to an iTX system, via the iTX Channel Config dialog f

22Adding Channels to an ITX Playout ServerAbout the iTX Channel Config DialogAbout the iTX Channel Config DialogThe basic details for the channel (or

23iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideCreating Your First ChannelDuring a new installation of Playout Server 2, TXPlay 2’s iTX Channel Confi

iTable of Contents1 Introducing Output Server 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1About Output Server 2. . . . . . . . . . .

24Adding Channels to an ITX Playout ServerAdding a Backup Channel to an iTX SystemFor the main channel in any iTX system, the default single channel P

25iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide8 Backup channels should be configured in exactly the same way as their main channel. See Output Serve

26Adding Channels to an ITX Playout ServerAdding a Simulcast Backup Channel to an iTX SystemAdding a Simulcast Backup Channel to an iTX SystemIf you h

27iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide• Corvid 44, Dual Channel• Corvid 88, Simulcast• Corvid 88, Dual ChannelThe Add Extra Channel button a

28Adding Channels to an ITX Playout ServerCreating a Dual Channel iTX SystemThe ITX Channel Config dialog appears.2 From the Playout Type drop-down li

29Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationOnce Output Server 2 has been installed and you have defined your channels, each channel must be configured to

30Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationSetting a Reference, Frame Rate Family and Output TimingYou can set a manual reference and frame rate from the

31iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guidea To set the horizontal output timing value in pixels, enter a value or use the slider on the Horizont

32Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationSelecting the Channel Resolution and Frame RateSelecting the Channel Resolution and Frame RateThe resolution an

33iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideConfiguring Ancillary DataThe ancillary data for a channel is configured from the Channel tab of the O

iiTable of ContentsCreating a Dual Channel iTX System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276

34Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationConfiguring Channel DelayTo select the XG Inside channel for Output Server 2:1 Open the Output Server 2 user in

35iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideConfiguring Nielsen WatermarkingThe Nielsen watermark is an inaudible cue tone in the audio stream of

36Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationConfiguring Dolby Metadata7In the Check Digit field, enter the two-letter Nielsen check digit. 8In the Distribu

37iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide3 Select a Dolby output group from the Audio Output field.Note: Clicking Reset will revert the values

38Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationConfiguring a Channel to Process SCTE104 MessagesThe parameters for the upmix are only visible when a 5.1 audio

39iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideThere are two sides to configuring SCTE104: the features you want to use need to be configured in the

40Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationConfiguring SCTE104 Features2Check Enable SCTE 104. As well as enabling SCTE104 signals, checking this options

41iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide• If you want the channel to process spliceStart_normal insert commands, enableSequence Start.• If you

42Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationConfiguring the SCTE104 Message TypesAlternatively, wait until you have finished making changes in other areas

43iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideWhen disabled, the Start Window and End Window times for sequences are applied relative to the start t

iiiiTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideAppendix B Operation and Maintenance of an OS2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationCreating a Subtitle Stream3 You should now create and configure a subtitle stream. See Creating a Subtitle Stre

45iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideConfiguring a Subtitle StreamTo configure a stream:1On the Subtitles tab, expand the Stream section. 2

46Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationAbout Channel and Live Event Routing4 Select the subtitle language character set to be used, from the Language

47iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideThe Routing panel consists of the following fields:Field DescriptionMatrix Use this field to select th

48Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationRouting Live Events to Destinations for Simulcast Setups11 Click Save.12 Repeat step 4 to step 11 for each chan

49iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideFor information on how to configure live events for standard channels, see the iTX System Administrati

50Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationConfiguring Audio Output for Output Server 2The Language, Group and Default columns are used to map each track

51iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide• Dolby E (Auto) is not a recommended setting. Use either DolbyE 5.1 or DolbyE 5.1+2.• Raw for MPEG au

52Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationCascading Logo Replacement Rulesthe Substitution field, an asset called iTX-Logo_HD would be substituted for a

53iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideFor more information about logo replacement using the Logo Setup configuration, see the iTX System Adm

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54Output Server 2 Channel ConfigurationAbout GPI Devices and Simulcast Setups

55SDI I/O Card Connection ReferenceThis appendix discusses the I/O Device Controller Engineering Panel, which contains the schematics for every combi

56SDI I/O Card Connection ReferenceAccessing the I/O Device Controller Engineering PanelThe Engineering panel uses the following indicators:Indicator

57iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideCorvid 1 I/O ConnectionsCorvid 1 SDI I/O cards only support the single channel playout type and have t

58SDI I/O Card Connection ReferenceCorvid 44 I/O ConnectionsCorvid 44 I/O ConnectionsDepending on the selected playout type, Corvid 44 SDI I/O cards u

59Operation and Maintenance of an OS2 SystemThis appendix contains information about day-to-day operation and maintenance of Output Server 2 and supp

60Operation and Maintenance of an OS2 SystemAbout Output Server 2 Channel Status IndicatorsAbout Output Server 2 Channel Status IndicatorsThe table be

61iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration Guide4Make sure Enabled is checked. This will run the instance of the service when Server Controller is sta

62Operation and Maintenance of an OS2 SystemServer Controller Configuration for Output Server 24Make sure Enabled is checked. This will run the instan

63iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideViewing the Output Server 2 Engineering PanelAlong with the Configuration panel, Output Server 2’s use

1Introducing Output Server 2This guide describes the features and functionality of Output Server 2 (OS2), the differences between Output Server 2 and

64Operation and Maintenance of an OS2 SystemAbout the Event LogAbout the Event LogThe Event Log displays events sent from FPP to Output Server 2. This

65iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideLog File LocationsThe log files for an Output Server 2 channel and its related components can be found

66Operation and Maintenance of an OS2 SystemDeleting a ChannelThe Channel Config pop-up layout appears.5Click the System Wide Config tab. 6The OS2 Ign

67iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideDowngrading from Output Server 2 to Output Server 1It is possible to downgrade from Output Server 2, b

68Operation and Maintenance of an OS2 SystemDowngrading from Output Server 2 to Output Server 1

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2Introducing Output Server 2Comparison Chart - Output Server 1 and Output Server 2Comparison Chart - Output Server 1 and Output Server 2The table belo

3iTX Output Server 2Channel Configuration GuideAbout Playout Types for Output Server 2iTX Output Server 2 supports three different types of playout.Si