PRG Mbox Designer User Manual v3.6.1 - Manual (Page 56)

48 MBOX ® MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL
Setup: Network
The Network section is used to configure the Sync and CITP settings when connecting
two or more MBOX servers.
+ Sync - sets which port the server will use for layer-to-layer and network timecode
sync.
+ CITP - selects the port that the MBOX Daemon application uses for
communication. When changes are made here, it will be reflected 4-5 seconds
later in the Daemon screen. (Refer to
"MBOX Daemon" on page 28 for more information.)
The available port choices will depend on which Ethernet cables are connected on the servers. It is important to plug
in network cables first before making changes to these settings. The settings will be remembered in case the cable is
ever unplugged, but if the cable is disconnected the pop-up will not show the port name because it is not active.
+ Ethernet 1 is the default setting since it is always connected.
+ Ethernet 2 (or the PCI Ethernet ports on v3.5 hardware spec MBOX units) is recommended for all other
communications besides Art-Net.
Refer to "Networking Multiple MBOX EXTREME Servers" on page 26 for more information about the physical Ethernet
connectors.
Training Video: Mbox Media Server Training Video Chapter 6: CITP – Streaming Feedback & Thumbnails
Setup: Video Inputs
The Video Inputs section is used to select and configure the local video inputs to the
server. These inputs can be the standard Video Capture card (Blackmagic Decklink)
or an optional USB or FireWire camera.
The default setting is a particular resolution, so this may need to be changed to
work with all resolutions that are being received by the MBOX server.
When setting up the video inputs, make sure that none of the layers are attempting
to display the video input that is being configured. It may also be necessary to open
the Decklink Preference window (in the Mac System Preferences) to select the type of signal that is being received
(SDI, Composite, or Component) by a Decklink video capture card.
Refer to "Video Input" on page 115 for more information.
Setup: I/O Module
The I/O Module section is used to verify the configuration of the connected I/O module
output sections. This is important when using Dual Independent mode, as MBOX must
know which output to dim with Camera 1 and which output to dim with Camera 2. When
using Dual Independent mode, if Camera 1 dims Output 2 and Camera 2 dims Output 1,
then the output sections are reversed.
The buttons function as follows:
+ Output 1 / Output 2 - The numbered buttons underneath Output 1 and Output 2
indicate that an I/O module output section has been found. If "---" is displayed on
one or both buttons, this indicates that MBOX cannot find the I/O module circuit board in question.* These
buttons also identify which output section is which. When the Output 1 button is pressed, the top I/O module
output section should flash its LEDs rapidly. Likewise, pressing the Output 2 button should cause the bottom
output section’s LEDs to flash rapidly.
+ < > Button - If the Output 1 button flashes the bottom LEDs and the Output 2 button flashes the top LEDs, press
the "< >" button to swap the order. Verify the swap by pressing the numbered buttons again.
* If this occurs, check all USB connections between the Mac and the Dual I/O module.