360 Systems MAXX-1000SD - Manual (Page 12)

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combination of tasks, including responding to GUI or automation commands, clip trimming or
browsing.
Unlike a VTR, the Image Server can simultaneously record and play a program. A new recording
can start at any time, even when two simultaneous playbacks are in progress. As a VTR
replacement, the Image Server is controlled through a 9-pin serial interface. Several serial
protocols are supported, allowing the Image Server to immediately operate with the controllers you
already own. VDCP and Odetics protocols provide very complete server control, including editing
functions. Sony BVW protocol is also provided in an abbreviated form allowing basic machine
control, without insert-editing. Six parallel “GPI” control channels are also provided.
Compatibility with Automation Controllers
Image Servers work with automation controllers from many different manufacturers. They use
established VDCP and Odetics protocols allowing 9-pin control of each server channel, for
maximum flexibility. 360 Systems’ automation partners provide controllers for applications
ranging from affordable systems for Pro-AV, up to large-scale broadcast solutions. Contact a 360
Systems application engineer, or an automation provider for assistance with your requirements.
Remote Controls
Hardware accessories are available from third-party manufacturers to perform transport control,
trimming, clip replay and playlisting (automation). A table of approved controllers is provided
elsewhere in this manual. Contact 360 Systems Sales Support team for assistance with a specific
application.
The Image Server provides six GPI inputs for remote play, stop, and record capability from push-
button panels or other GPI-controlled equipment. Six outputs are also provided; these may be
used for command acknowledgement (to drive LEDs or logic inputs), or may output commands
embedded within an Advanced Playlist on the Image Server.
Extended Feature Set
Image Server MAXX encodes video in MPEG-2 format, in 4:2:2 Profile with data rates to 50
Mb/sec, or in Main Profile to 15 Mb/sec. Both I-frame and long-GOP formats are supported.
MPEG-2 file transfers in MXF-format are compatible with servers from other market leaders. MAXX
can also receive IMX (D-10) files in the MXF format from Sony EVTRs.
The DV and Graphics capability allows Direct Digital Import™ of DV-25 and TARGA files to an
Image Server over an Ethernet connection. DV files may then be trimmed, playlisted, stored,
played out, and re-exported over Ethernet. They remain in DV format at all times, and are not
converted to MPEG. TARGA files may be imported to the Image Server, and will be converted into
separate high-resolution MPEG-2 “key” and “fill” files. These can be played as a synchronized
pair, for downstream compositing.
Audio Features
Image Servers include both analog and digital audio circuits, making it an easy fit when upgrading
a facility. Gold XLR connectors are used for audio inputs and outputs. Each output can be
configured for either AES/EBU digital or +4 dBu balanced analog. In discrete digital format, each
video program can have four channels of audio, whereas analog I/O provides two channels. (An
AES/EBU line on a single XLR connector carries two audio channels, so a given number of XLR