PRG Mbox Designer User Manual v3.7 User Manual
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MBOX
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MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL
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DMX Input Ports - The DMX512 XLR ports are used to receive DMX512 data from an external console or other
controller. The left DMX512 port is automatically configured as Art-Net universe 0, while the right DMX512 port is
configured as Art-Net universe 1. (DMX512 cables can only carry one universe of data at a time, and in some cases
the Mbox Designer software requires two universes.)
Ethernet Ports - In general, the two Ethernet ports on the front panel should only be used with Art-Net input from a
control console. If the Mbox Extreme server is receiving DMX512 data, then Ethernet should not be connected to
either of these ports. Since Art-Net has the ability to transmit data for more than one universe at a time, the Ethernet
ports (In & Thru) can be used to daisy-chain multiple Mbox Extreme servers together.
Rear Panel Components
Figure 1-4: Mbox Extreme Dual I/O Module (Rear View)
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Ethernet - These ports allow Art-Net signals to pass from the I/O module to the Mac computer.
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USB - These ports allow for control of the I/O module by the Mac computer.
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DVI Input - These ports receive DVI signals from the Mac computer.
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Video Sync - These ports allow Genlock signals to pass from the I/O module to the Mac. (Only one of these two
connectors will be connected at a time.)
Mbox Media Server Training Video Chapter 2: Hardware Set Up – Front
USB 1
DVI IN 1
VIDEO SYNC 1
100 -240 VAC
1A MAX
50 / 60 Hz
AC IN
ETHERNET A
USB 2
DVI IN 2
VIDEO SYNC 2
ETHERNET B
Ethernet (Art-Net)
USB Ports (1 & 2)
Video Sync
DVI Inputs
A/C Input Connector
Ports (A & B)
Ports (1 & 2)
(1 & 2)