PAG
E 1
Refer to the labeled “UltraNEXUS-SDI Rear Panel” illustration below while installing your
server/controller.
For additional information on LEIGHTRONIX-approved USB hard drives and VCRs/DVD
players compatible with the IR ports, contact LEIGHTRONIX.
MPEG Player 1 Video Output
Broadcast Recorder Video Input
MPEG Player 2 Video Output
VOD Recorder Video Input
Ethernet Port 1
: connect a straight-through or cross-over
cable (see page 4 of this document)
Ethernet Port 2
: reserved for the LEIGHTRONIX
TOTAL
SHARE™ network option
USB Drive Ports
: connect up to four, LEIGHTRONIX-
approved USB drives
LEIGHTRONIX requires the use of 2 USB drives
when the UltraNEXUS-SDI is combined with a
LEIGHTRONIX streaming VOD service.
Remove/install USB drives
only
after shutting down
the UltraNEXUS-SDI its front panel.
Do not connect
the drives to a PC for file management operations.
Power Cord Connector
NOTES
* IR Ports
: using the supplied IR transmitter cables,
connect up to four, LEIGHTRONIX-approved VCRs and/
or DVD players
* DVply Ports
: connect up to two, supported devices with
title:chapter access
*
“
COM 1
”: connect a switcher with inputs/outputs of up
to 250x250
“
COM 2
”: if using, connect a LEITCH CSD-5300 or ESE
Master Clock time source
*
“
PRO-BUS
”
Port
: attach up to 16 PRO-BUS device
interfaces in a daisy chain to the PRO-BUS jack and
connect each interface to the corresponding VCRs and/or
DVD players. Perform the following steps (see PRO-BUS
Manuals for more information):
ULTRANEXUS-SDI REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
1. Set each PRO-BUS interface’s dip switches to
assign each interface an address #. Number the
interfaces consecutively, starting with “01” at the
interface connected to the UltraNEXUS-SDI.
2. Set control mode dip switches on each interface.
3. If possible, ensure each device’s switcher input
numbers correspond to its PRO-BUS address #.
4. Document your PRO-BUS/device setup.
NOTES
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
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UltraNEXUS-SDI INSTALLATION QUICK GUIDE
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Television Automation
ULTRANEXUS-SDI REAR PANEL
START
Rack mount your UltraNEXUS-
SDI, ensuring the ventilation
holes are not covered.
An optional bracket kit is available for supporting
the back of a rack-mounted UltraNEXUS-SDI
(contact LEIGHTRONIX for more details).
LEIGHTRONIX recommends leaving empty rack
positions above and below the UltraNEXUS-SDI.
NOTES
No: Continue steps on
page 2 of this document.
Are you using an external switcher
with your UltraNEXUS-SDI?
Yes: Continue steps on
page 3 of this document.
A
B
C
D
I
J
E
F
G
H
O
The UltraNEXUS-SDI supports embedded AES (SMPTE 272M) audio signals as well as non-embedded
AES (IEC 60958 type 1 balanced) and balanced, two-channel analog audio. To wire your system for non-
embedded audio, use the four audio terminal blocks on the rear panel, represented as follows:
MPEG Player 1 Audio Output
VOD Recorder Audio Input
Broadcast Recorder Audio Input
MPEG Player 2 Audio Output
Applicable to each terminal block, connect your non-embedded AES and analog audio signal wiring
according to the diagrams below.
AES3 Wiring Diagram
2-Channel Analog Wiring Diagram
ULTRANEXUS-SDI AUDIO INPUTS/OUTPUTS
K
L
M
N
*
Only available for use when UltraNEXUS-SDI is connected to an external switcher.
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