Grass-valley iTX Playout Appliance v.2.3 User Manual

Installation & Quick Start GuideM951-9005-2332015-03-16ITX PLAYOUT APPLIANCE

xNoticesElectromagnetic CompatibilityThis equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B requirements for class

xiTable of Contents1 Introducing the iTX Playout Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1About the iTX Playout Appliance models . . . . . .

xiiTable of Contents

1Introducing the iTX Playout ApplianceThe iTX Playout Appliance unit is a 1RU rackmount server that runs the iTX software, which processes audio/vide

2Introducing the iTX Playout ApplianceiTX Playout Appliance specificationsiTX Playout Appliance specificationsThe iTX Playout Appliance is a 1RU rackm

3iTX Playout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideOverview of the front panel componentsThe front panel of the iTX Playout Appliance provides

4Introducing the iTX Playout ApplianceSATA hard drivesSATA hard drivesThe front panel of the iTX Playout Appliance provides access to the eight hot-sw

5iTX Playout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideOverview of the rear panel componentsThe iTX Playout Appliance’s rear panel provides conveni

6Introducing the iTX Playout ApplianceRear panel - Dual channel model

7Installation and Setup InstructionsThis chapter provides you with instructions for performing a first-time installation of the iTX Playout Appliance

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

8Installation and Setup InstructionsUnpacking and verifying the shipment contentsUnpacking and verifying the shipment contentsThe iTX Playout Applianc

9iTX Playout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideFigure 2-1 demonstrates that the inner rail assemblies are composed of two sections: inner r

ABC10Installation and Setup InstructionsMounting the iTX Playout Appliance chassis in a rackFig. 2-2: Installing the inner rail extensions3 Install th

11iTX Playout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideFig. 2-4: Mounting the iTX Playout Appliance’s chassis into a rackWARNINGSlide/rail mounted

12Installation and Setup InstructionsStarting up the iTX Playout Appliance6 Connect the SDI Video input, SDI output and reference cables to the video

13iTX Playout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start Guide• If a required media file is not in the cache, TXPlay supplies details of the Media Store

14Installation and Setup InstructionsStarting up the iTX Playout Appliance

15Software Configuration ProceduresSince the iTX Playout Appliance and iTX software components are factory installed and configured with many generic

16Software Configuration ProceduresVerifying and/or Setting the Server’s Clock, Language and Region SettingsVerifying and/or Setting the Server’s Cloc

17iTX Ingest ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideSetting the Server’s Hostname and Domain MembershipFactory configured servers have an initia

iiiPlayout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideImportant Safeguards and NoticesThis section provides important safety guidelines for operator

18Software Configuration ProceduresConfiguring Windows to Logon to the Domain User Account AutomaticallyConfiguring Windows to Logon to the Domain Use

19iTX Ingest ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideConfiguring the iTX software componentsMany of the iTX Playout Appliance’s iTX software comp

20Software Configuration ProceduresConfigure the iTX channel name3Click Save.The ITX Domain Configuration closes.Configure the iTX channel nameTo conf

21iTX Ingest ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideStarting the iTX Server ControllerStart the iTX Server Controller by double-clicking the Win

22Software Configuration ProceduresManaging the RAID Arrays on the iTX Playout Appliance

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ivNoticesWarningsA warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or death. Observe the following general warnings when usin

vPlayout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start Guide• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.• Products t

viNoticesMesures de sécurité et avis importantsLa présente section fournit des consignes de sécurité importantes pour les opérateurs et le personnel d

viiPlayout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start GuideAvertissementsLes avertissements signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles d’occa

viiiNotices• Après tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation, faites effectuer des contrôles de sécurité par le personnel technique qualifié.Mises en

ixPlayout ApplianceInstallation & Quick Start Guide• Pour plus de sécurité, vérifiez périodiquement la valeur de résistance du bracelet antistatiq