Ensemble Designs BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router User Manual

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BrightEye NXT 410, 410-H, 415 & 430

Compact Routers

3G/HD/SD/HDMI

Installation, Configuration and

Operations Guide

This manual is related to the following products:

BrightEye NXT 430 and NXT 415 Compact Video Routers

Table of contents

Document Outline

Preface
Document Organization at a Glance
- Chapter 1: Introduction
In this Chapter
Purpose of Document
Intended Audience
Introductory Videos
Additional Resources
- Chapter 2: System Overview
In this Chapter
Features
Clean Switching between Asynchronous Sources
Assignable I/O and Flexible Architecture
Signal Diagnostics
Ethernet Connectivity and Long Distances
Front Panel Controls
Rear Connectors
- BrightEye NXT 410 and 410-H Clean HDMI Compact Routers
- BrightEye NXT 415 and 430 Compact Routers
Default Port Configuration as Shipped from the Factory
- 410 and 410-H Default Port Configuration
  - 415 and 430 Default Port Configuration
Applications
- Cuts-Only Master Control
- Quality Control and Signal Monitoring
- Multi-Stage Venue
- Monitors and Projectors for Venues
  - Chapter 3: Installation
In this Chapter
Connecting Cables to Ports
Connecting a Reference If Needed
Connecting the Power Supply
Connecting Ethernet for Web Control Point (Optional)
RS-232 Interface Option
- Chapter 4: Configuration
In this Chapter
Router Configuration Menus
- Menus Accessed from the Front Panel
- Configuration Controls
- Front Panel Navigation
- Menus Accessed from the Web Interface
Assigning Shortcut Buttons
About Port Configuration
- Planning Router Port Configuration
- Cabling Router and Configuring Ports to Match Plan
- Definitions of Port Configuration Choices
- Port Configuration Choices Available According to Port Type
Configuring the Router’s Ports from the Front Panel
- Assigning Ports
  - To Assign Ports
- Renaming Ports
  - To Rename a Port
- Adjusting Audio Levels
  - To Adjust Audio Levels
- Mapping Audio Channels
  - To Remap Audio Channels
Configuring the Router’s Ports from the Web Interface
- Assigning and Naming Ports
  - To Assign and Name Ports
- Adjusting Audio Levels
  - To Adjust Audio Levels
- Mapping Audio Channels
  - To Remap Audio Channels
About Clean Switches and Clean Switch Configuration
- Genlocked to Reference
- Embedded Audio
- Output Port Following a Clean Switched Destination
- Clean Switch Output Timing
- Imposing Delay on a Video Signal
- Pre-Selector to a Production Switcher
- Feeding On-Set Monitors in a Live Environment
Configuring Clean Switches from the Front Panel
- To Assign a Clean Switch to a Destination
- To Set the Standard for Clean Switches
- To Set the Output Timing for Clean Switches
- To Set the Audio Enables for Clean Switches
- To Set Audio Breakaway
Configuring Clean Switches from the Web Interface
- To Assign a Clean Switch to a Destination
- To Set the Standard for Clean Switches
- To Set the Output Timing for Clean Switches
- To Set the Audio Enables for Clean Switches
- To Set the Audio Breakaway for Clean Switches
Setting Up Timing and Genlock
- To Select the Reference Source from the Front Panel
  - System Frame Rate
  - Vertical Interval Switch Point
- To Select the Reference Source from the Web Interface
- Note on Frame Rates
Working with the Internal Test Signal Generators
- Configuring the Internal Test Signal Generators from the Front Panel
- Configuring the Internal Test Signal Generators from the Web Interface
Setting Up a Web Control Point (Optional)
- Connecting an Ethernet Cable
- Assigning the BrightEye NXT a New IP Address and Subnet Mask
- Requesting the Web Control Point
- Assigning the Default Profile to the Web Control Point
Establishing Additional Web Control Points and Access Authentication
- Characteristics of Control Points
- Examples of Control Points
- Configuring Additional Control Points
  - First Method: Requesting Access from a Desired Control Point
  - Second Method: Assigning an IP Address From the Admin Control Point
- Approving Pending Authorizations
- Number of Control Points That Can Operate Simultaneously
  - Asymmetrical Bandwidth Requirements
  - Best Practice: Closing Web Browser Control Points When Not In Use
Creating and Editing Profiles
- Characteristics of Profiles
- Creating an Initial Set of Profiles
  - To Create a Profile
- Examples of Profiles
Setting Up Salvos
- To Create a Salvo
  - First Method
  - Second Method
Security and Administrative Access to Settings
- To Limit Access to the Router’s Settings
Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings
- To Save Configuration Settings
- To Upload Configuration Settings
  - Chapter 5: Operations and Step-by-Step Procedures
In this Chapter
Operations Using the Front Control Panel
- Making a Cross Point Switch in Preset/Take Panel Mode
- Performing Direct Takes
- Performing Mix Takes with the Front Panel
- Viewing Information about a Routed Signal
- Disabling the Front Panel for Safe Driving Mode
  - To Enter Safe Driving Mode
Operations Using a Web Control Point
- Prerequisites
- Accessing the Web Browser Control Interface
- Performing Takes
  - To Perform a Take by Selecting a Source and a Destination
  - To Perform a Take by Selecting Only a New Source
- Performing Direct Takes
  - To Perform a Direct Take
  - To Exit Direct Take Mode
- Performing Gang Takes
  - To Perform a Gang Take
  - To Exit Gang Mode
- Performing Direct Gang Takes
  - To Perform a Direct Gang Take
  - To Exit Direct Gang Mode
- Performing Mix Takes
  - Clean Switch Required
  - To Perform a Mix Take
- Keyboard Shortcuts for the Web Interface
- Using Salvos
  - To Perform a Salvo
  - Salvo Keyboard Shortcuts
- Display Preferences
  - Chapter 6: External Control
The BrightEye NXT’s Approach to Control Integration
RS-232 Interface Option
- 9-Pin D Connector Pin Out
Supported Control Protocols Overview
Software Development Kit (SDK)
- Accessing Features Unique to the BrightEye NXT Compact Routers
Configuring External Control
Automation Protocols
- Introduction
- Conventions
- Overview
- Before You Begin
- Understanding Profiles
- Configuration
  - Profile Configuration
  - External Control Configuration
- Protocols
Switching Signals Does Not Occur Smoothly
Cannot Connect to the BrightEye NXT from a Web Browser
Supported Browsers
The Take Button is Grayed Out
Resetting to Factory Default Settings
Software Updating
Warranty and Factory Service
- Warranty
- Factory Service
  - Specifications
For BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router
For BrightEye NXT 415 and 430 Compact Routers
- Glossary