360 Systems MAXX Operation Manual

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42 Basic OperationsPlaying a ClipClips can be played on any channel of the Image Server, except that when Channel 1 isused for recording, it is not simultaneously available for playback.Setting up Genlock for PlaybackThe Image Server was designed primarily for use in genlocked broadcast facilities. Both theserver and video equipment following it should be referenced to a common genlock source. Thissignal should conform to RS-170 (composite video, black). However, if the server is being used forplayback only in a non-genlocked facility, its internal sync reference may be selected.Perform the following steps before playing clips from the Image Server:1. If a genlock signal is distributed through the facility, it should also be connected to theserver’s rear panel genlock connector. This input has a fixed 75-ohm termination. Do notadd another termination at any point on the genlock cable. We recommend providing adirect feed from the genlock source or a distribution amplifier, do not use “loop through”connections from other equipment.2. If an external genlock signal is available, it should be selected as the server sync reference,using the graphic user interface.A. When working from the GUI, check the box marked SERIAL CONTROL.B. Eject any clip in Channel 1 and verify that the status windows displays IDLE.C. From the main menu bar select CONFIGURE >SYSTEM.D. Select GENLOCK as the sync source.E. Click APPLY followed by OK. The Configure window will close.F. Check that the front panel GENLOCK LED is now illuminated.3. If the server is installed in a facility where no genlock signal is available, the Internal Syncreference setting can be used for playback without genlock. Follow the steps in item #2above, but select INTERNAL instead of GENLOCK. In this case the front panel GENLOCKLED will not illuminate. Note that recording is not possible using the internal crystal as async reference.Playing a ClipWhen the steps outlined above have been done, you are ready to play stored clips.1. Open a Channel transport window. From the main menu bar, click TRANSPORT>CHANNEL1, followed by CLIP. This window contains all controls needed to play a clip.2. From a Channel transport window click FILE>OPEN. A list of existing clips will appear.Click the desired name, followed by OPEN.3. The list will close, and the channel transport window will show the selected clip name andrunning time.