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- Page 1 IP LIVE PRODUCTION UNIT NXL-IP55 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview ............3 Features............3 Transmittable Signals ........3 Supported Networks ........3 System Configuration Examples ....4 3-Camera System.......... 4 2-Camera System.......... 5 1-Camera System.......... 6 System Using Cameras Unable to Output SDI Audio Signals....... 7 Configuration Example when Using Intercom .......... -
Page 3: Overview
intercom signals embedded on HD-SDI signals (up to Overview eight channels in the same direction). Notes • HD-SDI embedded audio can be transmitted on Ch1 to Features Ch2 or Ch1 to Ch4. The audio will not be transmitted on Ch5 and above. The NXL-IP55 IP Live Production Unit is an IP Metadata attached to HD-SDI signals cannot be transmission device that allows upstream and... -
Page 4: System Configuration Examples
System Configuration Examples 3-Camera System The main line signals from three cameras can be transmitted. One channel is available for transmitting return signals. Camera 1 Return signal (HD-SDI) Main line signal 1 (HD-SDI) Tally signal Synchronization signal Camera 2 Return signal (HD-SDI) Main line signal 2 (HD-SDI) Tally signal Synchronization signal... -
Page 5: 2-Camera System
2-Camera System The main line signals from two cameras can be transmitted. Two channels are available for transmitting return signals. Camera 1 Return signals 1 and 2 (HD-SDI) Main line signal 1 (HD-SDI) Tally signal Synchronization signal Camera 2 Return signals 1 and 2 (HD-SDI) Main line signal 2 (HD-SDI) Tally signal Synchronization signal... -
Page 6: 1-Camera System
1-Camera System The main line signal from one camera can be transmitted. Three channels are available for transmitting return signals. Camera 1 Return signals 1 to 3 (HD-SDI) Main line signal 1 (HD-SDI) Tally signal Synchronization signal NXL-IP55 Network NXL-IP55 Main line signal (HD-SDI) Return signals 1 to 3 (HD-SDI) Synchronization signal... -
Page 7: System Using Cameras Unable To Output Sdi Audio Signals
System Using Cameras Unable to Output SDI Audio Signals When using cameras that cannot embed audio signals onto HD-SDI signals, you can input analog audio signals via a separate channel and map them onto HD-SDI signals for transmission. As audio input levels are at line level, an external microphone amplifier is necessary when using a microphone. -
Page 8: Configuration Example When Using Intercom
Configuration Example when Using Intercom Connecting an intercom system to this unit’s AUDIO/INTERCOM connector enables intercom transmission and allows you to combine two intercom systems. PROD Intercom system NXL-IP55 Camera control unit Camera Network NXL-IP55 PROD Intercom system Tally Signal Usage Example GPIO Signal Usage Example Two channels per camera for three cameras are available Two groups of four GPIO (General Purpose Input/... -
Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts
Blinking green: Connected to the partner device, but restarting the unit does not resolve the problem, consult there is a problem with the status of the network your Sony service representative. connected to the MAIN connector. Rear a REF IN connector b REF OUT connectors (1/2/3) Inputs the synchronization signal. - Page 10 c HD SDI IN connectors (1/2/3) j Clamp attachment point Input SDI signals for transmission. Attach the supplied clamp here. Open the tab (1) to pass When using an SDI signal as the synchronization signal, the power cable through the clamp. input it to HD SDI IN connector 1.
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Page 11: Settings
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Settings Default gateway: 192.168.0.253 The network settings can be checked via the [Status] page of the web menu or via the text information superimposed on the monitor output. Configuring Settings 2. Changing the password Perform the following to configure settings. User names and passwords can be changed on the [Others] page. - Page 12 • [Multicast Address]: If “Multicast” is configured in [2Transmit 2Receive] is specified, specify [2Transmit [Stream Mode], set the IP addresses. Six addresses are 2Receive] again for the partner device. required. Setting one address automatically sets the If “1080/59.94P (Dual Link)” or “1080/50P (Dual remaining five addresses in sequence.
- Page 13 high-resolution images, but requires a large transmission Next, specify the interface for the input tally signal under band. [Tally Input] on the [I/O] page. • [Tally Input]: Select [Contact] or [Power (TTL)]. Output is fixed at [Contact]. Note Lower rates are using for monitoring mode. Use after 10.
- Page 14 14. Importing and exporting settings Item Description The settings can be saved as a configuration file on a Physical link Test results for the MAIN connector’s computer using [Export] on the [Others] page. Click the physical interface. [Export] button to display the save file dialog. Enter a file Pass: 1000BASE-T connection name and save.
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Page 15: Input/Output Phases For Hd-Sdi Signals
Settings for condition 1 Item Description • Set [Reference in] > [V Phase] on the [I/O] page to 0. Packet loss Number of received video packet errors • Set [Frame Synchronizer] on the [Structure] page to and number of packets lost during the [OFF]. - Page 16 Note Delays will occur if you use a frame synchronizer. Phase is identical when [Reference out] > [V Phase] is 0. Delayed (Main line signal) (Return signal) REF OUT HD SDI IN HD SDI OUT Transmitter Receiver REF IN HD SDI OUT HD SDI IN (Main line signal) (Return signal)
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Page 17: Settings Examples
Settings Examples Settings for a 3-camera system with one return channel The following indicates configuration examples for the web menu and the input/output of each connector. Main Video Direction Structure Network GenLock Camera Transmitter 3Transmit 1Receive Follower Video router Receiver 1Transmit 3Receive Leader Synchronization... - Page 18 Settings for a 1-camera system with three return channels The following indicates configuration examples for the web menu and the input/output of each connector. Main Video Direction Structure Network GenLock Camera Transmitter 1Transmit 3Receive Follower Video router Receiver 3Transmit 1Receive Leader Synchronization Main line...
- Page 19 Connection example for when the transmitter and receiver are not synchronized The following table indicates configuration examples for when two units are not synchronized. Set [Network GenLock] to [Follower], and configure [ALL] for [Frame Synchronizer]. Main Video Direction Structure Network GenLock Frame Synchronizer Camera Transmitter...
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Page 20: Operation
Monitor display Operation This status of this unit can be displayed on an external monitor connected to HD SDI OUT connector M. To display the status, select the [Character Display] checkbox under [Monitor out] on the [Operator] page of Starting Video Transmission the web menu. -
Page 21: Menus
Menus Menu Structure The settings for this unit are configured via the web menu. The web menu contains the following pages. After configuring settings in each page, click the [Apply] button to apply the settings. If you switch to a different page or close the web browser without clicking the [Apply] button, the settings will not be applied. - Page 22 Item Description 1. Gen Lock Source Displays the input source of the synchronization signal. Status Displays the synchronization status. Reference out Signal Displays the reference output type. Frame Synchronizer Displays the operating mode of the frame synchronizer. 2. Video Input Input Phase SDI in 1 Displays the phase and status of the signal input to HD SDI IN connector 1.
- Page 23 Item Description 6. Video Out Source SDI out 1 Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 1. SDI out 2 Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 2. SDI out 3 Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 3. SDI out 4 Displays the signal output to HD SDI OUT connector 4.
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Page 24: [Operator] Page
Item Description 10. Device Status Displays the status as [OK] if not a single error is detected. The following are examples of items that appear. Power Status (NET) Displays the power supply status of the NET board. Power Status (AVP) Displays the power supply status of the AVP board. -
Page 25: [I/O] Page
Item Description Target 3. Color Bars Color Bars ON SDI in 1 Switches the signal corresponding to the HD SDI IN connector 1 input to color bars with tone signal. This is disabled under default settings. SDI in 2 Switches the signal corresponding to the HD SDI IN connector 2 input to color bars with tone signal. - Page 26 Item Description Target 2. Reference in Status Displays the status of the synchronization signal. No Detection: The synchronization signal cannot be detected. Locked: Synchronized with specified synchronization signal. Unlocked: Not synchronized with specified synchronization signal. Source Selects the signal to be used as the synchronization signal. Reference in: Input signal from the REF IN connector.
- Page 27 Item Description Target 6. Analog Audio Direction Analog 1,2 Switches the input/output for the AUDIO/INTERCOM connector’s Analog 1 and Input Output Analog 3,4 Switches the input/output for the AUDIO/INTERCOM connector’s Analog 3 and Input Output Analog 5,6 Switches the input/output for the AUDIO/INTERCOM connector’s Analog 5 and Input Output 7.
- Page 28 Item Description Target 8. Analog Audio out Select Analog out 1,2 When [Analog Audio Direction] is set to [Output], this selects the signal source for Analog out 1,2. The selectable signals and the initial value differ depending on the [Transmission Settings] and [Video Format] on the [Structure] page. SDI in 1: Outputs the signal that corresponds to the input of HD SDI IN connector 1.
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Page 29: [Structure] Page
Item Description Target 10. Tally Input Contact / Power (TTL) Selects the interface when inputting tally signals. Contact: Select this when the interface is relay. Power (TTL): Select this when the interface is TTL level. Apply Click this after modifying the settings to apply them. [Structure] Page Item Description... - Page 30 Item Description Target 5. Frame Synchronizer OFF / SDI in 1 / ALL Configures the frame synchronizer. OFF: Do not use the frame synchronizer. SDI in 1: Use the frame synchronizer for the input signal of HD SDI IN connector ALL: Use the frame synchronizer for all SDI signals.
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Page 31: [Network] Page
Item Description Target 7. Signal Direction Tally Selects the transmission direction of the tally signal. Transmitter Receiver GPIO Group 1 Selects the transmission direction of the GPIO Group 1 signal. Transmitter Receiver GPIO Group 2 Selects the transmission direction of the GPIO Group 2 signal. Transmitter Receiver Apply... -
Page 32: [Others] Page
Click this after modifying the settings to apply them. 1. Device Name Specifies the name of this unit. This name is displayed in the title of the web menu. The default setting is [Sony IP Live Production Unit]. 2. User Name and Password Change Select Items Selects the item to be changed. - Page 33 Item Description Target 4. Import System Configuration Loads a configuration file saved on a computer. Import File Selects the configuration file to import. Click the [Browse…] button to display a select file dialog, and select a file. Enable Destination IP Address Place a check mark in the checkbox to include the destination IP address setting when importing.
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Page 34: Specifications
1.4835 Gbps Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before I/O connectors use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES AUDIO/INTERCOM OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 25-pin D-sub connector (1) TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON... -
Page 35: External Interfaces
TALLY/GPIO (25-pin D-sub, female) External Interfaces Signal number R Tally 1 in/out (X) AUDIO/INTERCOM (25-pin D-sub, female) G Tally 1 in/out (X) Signal R Tally 2 in/out (X) number G Tally 2 in/out (X) Analog Audio in/out 1 (X) R Tally 3 in/out (X) Analog Audio in/out 2 (X) G Tally 3 in/out (X) Analog Audio in/out 3 (X) -
Page 36: Notice On Gnu Gpl/Lgpl Licensed Software
GPL/LGPL. For detailed license information and a software package list, see [Operator] page > [License Information] of the web menu. For details on acquiring source codes, consult your Sony service representative. Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL Licensed Software... - Page 37 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any...
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