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Video Server/System Controller

UltraNEXUS

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Overview

Key Features

Multi-Channel Digital Video Server

 Two MPEG Playback (Decode) Channels

 One Broadcast MPEG Record (Encode) Channel

 One VOD Optimized Record (Encode) Channel

 Dual Digital Record Channels Simultaneously Create Media Files of

Identical Content—One for Broadcast and One for Web

 Automatic Transfer of VOD Files to PEG Central

 Simultaneous Operation of all Playback and Recording Channels

 Extended, Continuous Recording up to 24 Hours

 Total Import™ of DVD Programs to Video Server

Scalable Local Media Storage

 External Hard Drive Storage via 4 USB 2.0 Ports for up to 4 Terabytes (TB)

of Storage

 TOTAL SHARE™ Option Expands Local Media Storage Capacity to 16 TB

 Digital File Transfer via Gigabit Ethernet

 Automated Total Backup™ of Digital Media to Local or Network Drive

Integrated Digital Video Messaging

 Two Channels of Digital Video Messaging

 Two Digital Media Overlay Channels (Graphic and Text)

 Web Interface with Remote Video Slide Management

 Online Video Slide Creation

 Emergency Messaging—Online Video Slide Creation and Activation

 Dynamic Onscreen Program Guide

DVD and VCR Control for up to 22 Devices

 Four Infrared Control Ports—IR Transmitters Included

 Two DVply™ Serial Control Ports—DVD Control with Title: Chapter Access

 Optional PRO-BUS™ Control Interfaces (DVD/VCR/GPI)

Video/Audio Signal Routing

 Internal 8x4 Video and Stereo Audio Routing Switcher

 Control for Select External Routing Matrices

WinLGX Software Included

• Drag and Drop Scheduling with Error Checking and Conflict Reporting
• Comprehensive Media Library
• Remote Management via TCP/IP Network

Summary of Contents for UltraNEXUS

Page 1: ...Video Server System Controller ...

Page 2: ...te Encoding Page 8 Digital Video Server Page 10 Digital Video Messaging Page 11 Emergency Messaging Page 12 Dynamic Video Content Page 13 Device Control Switching Page 14 WinLGX Software Page 16 System Configurations Page 18 Technical Specifications Page 19 Video Server Comparison Page 20 Service Support Warranty Page 21 UltraNEXUS in Action ...

Page 3: ...his process by automatically creating a secondary digital media file optimized for streaming video on demand VOD every time you record Broadcast files are stored on the UltraNEXUS local media storage while VOD files are automatically transferred to PEG Central the low cost Web media hosting and streaming video on demand service from LEIGHTRONIX The ULTIMATE VIDEO SERVER has arrived giving video pr...

Page 4: ...16 TB Digital File Transfer via Gigabit Ethernet Automated Total Backup of Digital Media to Local or Network Drive Integrated Digital Video Messaging Two Channels of Digital Video Messaging Two Digital Media Overlay Channels Graphic and Text Web Interface with Remote Video Slide Management Online Video Slide Creation Emergency Messaging Online Video Slide Creation and Activation Dynamic Onscreen P...

Page 5: ...mmunication Ports For expanded switching connect COM 1 to a supported video audio routing switcher for system control of up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs COM 2 is for diagnostic purposes only 6 PRO BUS Your versatile solution for device control PRO BUS device control interfaces are available for hundreds of models of VCRs and DVD players and recorders 7 Internal Routing Switcher A fully integrated t...

Page 6: ...Every time the UltraNEXUS records a program dual video encoders create two digital media files with identical content one for broadcast and another for Web streaming Broadcast files are stored on the UltraNEXUS local media storage while the second file optimized for streaming video on demand is automatically transferred to your account Visit www leightronix com streaming and learn how you can expe...

Page 7: ...topping Once a recording is completed the PEGvault SD will forward the newly recorded digital media file to your UltraNEXUS via the Internet The PEGvault produces industry standard widely compatible MPEG 2 digital media files Files created on the PEGvault are compatible with the Alliance for Community Media ACM server standards and will play on popular video servers including the LEIGHTRONIX NEXUS...

Page 8: ...If your programming originates from a source outside your playback system such as output from a non linear editor simply transfer the files onto the UltraNEXUS hard drive for immediate playback The UltraNEXUS accepts MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 files output from many popular non linear editing systems and professional encoding equipment Gigabit Ethernet ensures rapid transfers of large media files Scalable ...

Page 9: ...acity by attaching two UltraNEXUS NEXUS video servers to the TOTAL SHARE network The UltraNEXUS NEXUS units share all NAS devices on the TOTAL SHARE network creating a modular video server system Visit www leightronix com total_share php for more details on expanded storage and channel capacity Digital Media Storage Chart The following table shows typical record times for the UltraNEXUS constant v...

Page 10: ...the text s font color size and position on the screen The UltraNEXUS can automatically generate a dynamic onscreen display of upcoming programs Retrieving information from the schedule the UltraNEXUS automatically overlays a listing of the next ten upcoming programs on a user selected graphic background The program guide can be scheduled at specific times as an individual slide or appear within th...

Page 11: ...the placement of images by creating and uploading graphic files that support transparency The ongoing programming is fully or partially covered based on the configuration of the selected graphic Once activated emergency messages are displayed immediately over digital programming and remain available for the specified duration Emergency Messaging Log into WebNEXUS and activate urgent video messages...

Page 12: ...sy enough to be quickly mastered by a first time user It only takes a few quick steps to add one or more of the news and information categories to the TOTAL INFO display sequence Set It and Forget It Once configured Total Info becomes 100 automated as news and information are continually delivered to the UltraNEXUS and formatted for display over background video images Total Info provides video co...

Page 13: ...n handle it Facility Signal Routing If you re running a local television operation chances are you need signal routing That s why the UltraNEXUS has a powerful video audio routing switcher built right in Six external inputs plus two internal digital player inputs can be routed to any of three external outputs A fourth internal output is routed to the digital video recorder inside the UltraNEXUS Tr...

Page 14: ...to organize programs including digital video files MPEG DVD programs videotape titles and JPEG video slides Custom library folders can also be created for at a glance media selection New MPEG programs can be automatically added to the library during recording or file transfers with the special Add to library function Drag and Drop Scheduling with Error Checking Drag and drop scheduling with confli...

Page 15: ...or programming received on DVD Total Import allows you to maintain an all digital workflow Simply place the DVD in your PC drive and Total Import reads and converts the DVD video for storage and playback on the UltraNEXUS Total Import combines multiple VOB video files into a single contiguous MPEG file ready for immediate playback The Total Import software utility is included free of charge with t...

Page 16: ...Video Server System Controller UltraNEXUS 16 System Configurations A true station in a box the UltraNEXUS is equipped with everything necessary for successful unattended playback operations ...

Page 17: ...ontroller UltraNEXUS 17 For demanding systems requiring control and signal routing for a large number of devices and sources the UltraNEXUS can control supported external routing switchers with up to 64 input by 64 outputs ...

Page 18: ...udio Encoding MPEG 1 layer II 44 1K and 48K sampling rates 192Kb s and 224Kb s audio bit rates Audio I O 6 dual RCA audio inputs 3 dual RCA audio outputs 10dBV unbalanced line level unity gain Video Audio Recording Capacity Maximum individual MPEG program length of 23 hours 59 minutes Standard Digital File Storage External hard drive 4 USB 2 0 ports 4 terabytes maximum total storage Expanded Digit...

Page 19: ...mergency Messaging Text and Graphic Overlay over Digital Media TOTAL INFO Dynamic Video Content Optional First Year Included Device Control Control for up to 22 Devices Including 4 Integrated Infrared Control Ports for VCR DVD 2 Advanced DVD Control DVply Ports 16 PRO BUS DVD VCR Control Support Interfaces Sold Separately Video Audio Connections Composite Video BNC Two Channel Audio RCA Composite ...

Page 20: ...EIGHTRONIX Support Center resources and learning tools Everything in our Support Center including software and firmware updates training videos manuals tutorials and more is FREE Live Online Support Interact directly with a live LEIGHTRONIX technical support representative via the Internet through WebEx a software sharing application WebEx allows you and the representative to share desktop views a...

Page 21: ...ct relys on the UltraNEXUS and PEG Central for vital communications with the community and beyond Under the direction of John Wasylko students of the Brunswick Educational Access Television club The BEAT produce award winning television programming for broadcast on local cable access Channel 22 Programming is also automatically sent via the Internet to the Brunswick Schools PEG Central account whe...

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