Grass Valley 8949MDA-CXF - Manual (Page 27)

8949MDA-CXF/-SXF — Instruction Manual 27
Configuration
Configuration
The 8949MDA-CXF/8949MDA-SXF configuration and monitoring can be
configured with front edge onboard controls when no 8900NET (Net Card)
is present or using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton
Control Panel when the 8900NET Network Interface module is present in
the GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN).
Local Onboard Configuration with no 8900NET Module
When no 8900NET (Net Card) module is present, local onboard controls
must be used to set module parameters (see
Local Configuration on page 11 .)
Web Browser Configuration with 8900NET Module
Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual available
online in PDF format for information on the 8900NET (Net Card) Network
Interface Module and setting up and operating the GeckoFlex 8900 frame
network.
Note Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from
the Grass Valley web site.
Newton Control Panel Configuration
A Newton Control Panel (hard and/or soft version) can be interfaced to the
GeckoFlex frame over the local network when the 8900NET (Net Card) is
present. Refer to the documentation that accompanies the Newton
Modular Control System for installation, configuration, and operation.
Control panel access offers the following considerations for module config-
uration and monitoring:
• Ability to separate system level tasks from operation ones, minimizing
the potential for on-air mistakes.
• Ability to group modular products—regardless of their physical loca-
tions—into logical groups (channels) that you can easily manipulate
with user-configured knobs.
• Update software for applicable modules and assign frame and panel IP
addresses with the NetConfig Networking application.
• Recommended for real-time control of module configuration parame-
ters, providing the fastest response time.
Note Not all module functions are available with the control panel, such as factory
default recalls.