360 Systems MAXX-2400-HD User manual

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HD
High Definition Broadcast Server
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The High Definition Broadcast
Server for every mar et size. Four
Channels, Massive Storage,
Highest Reliability.
Designed for Mid-Markets
and Pro A/V
MAXX 2400 HD brings high
reliability, and the industry’s best
price-performance.
he Industry’s Most
Advanced echnology
Nearly 3,000 360 Systems video
servers deliver content across
America and around the world.
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Better Images with JPEG 2000
When image quality has to be high, and cost
manageable, JPEG 2000 is a first choice. ew
wavelet-based coding has made it a leading
format for new cameras and production, while
its I-frame structure makes editing easy. And
it’s the sole standard for digital cinema. 360
Systems offers JPEG-2000 at bandwidths from
50 Mb all the way to 120 Mb, to suit every
level of image quality.
Next-Gen Workflows
MAXX 2400 HD handles today’s file-based
work-flows, communicating easily over
Gigabit Ethernet. It’s HD SDI inputs, and
outputs, plus analog and digital audio
formats, make it a smooth fit with production
and broadcast. Compatible with leading
automation systems, MAXX 2400 HD is
ideally suited as a play-to-air server, as a
cache for satellite ingest, graphics storage,
remote trucks, and for extra channels in
DTV broadcast.
Lowest Cost Per Channel Better Cost-per-hour
MAXX-2400 HD Delivers More
360 Systems’ new High Definition MAXX 2400 HD
sets a new standard for performance among
broadcast video servers. ow, get four video
outputs, two inputs, twelve Terabytes of storage,
and a broad set of server tools in one attractively
priced package.
Four High Definition Channels
MAXX 2400 HD plays up to four high-definition
video streams at once. Or it can record two
streams, while playing two others. It’s also a
graphics store, with linked key-and-fill capability.
Standard features include HD SDI video inputs,
able to record wild sources like tape and satellite
feeds. Audio formats include SDI-embedded
audio, and your choice of AES/EBU digital or +4
balanced analog.
Smart EconomicsHighest Reliability
High Definition Image Server
FEAT RES
wo record channels
Four HD-SDI outputs with SD monitoring
Double fault-tolerant RAID-6 protection of
stored program material
250 hours of program storage
Redundant hot-swap power and cooling
Includes trimming, segmenting, playlisting,
As-Run logs
Software for remote PC Workstations
Slow-motion forward and reverse
File import & export on Gigabit Ethernet
Embedded, +4 analog, and AES/EBU audio
8 audio channels per video channel
Full-featured Graphic User Interface
Hot-swap drives with easy front access
Industry leader in price and performance
Preliminary Information – The content in this
brochure presents advance specifications, subject to
change, and should be used for general information.
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Smooth Integration with Leading
Broadcast Equipment
360 Systems’ servers are on air with every
major broadcast automation system. Choose
from market leaders like Crispin, Harris,
verzion and Sundance. Overseas, it’s Ibis,
Pebble Beach, ProBel, insight, Hardata,
Aveco, and more. So pick your system with
the confidence that the high-definition
MAXX 2400 HD will work exactly as
you expect.
MAXX 2400 HD is also a plug-and-play fit
with serial control from video switchers like
Ross and Echolab, and will play up to four
channels of video or graphics in perfect sync.
Working with desk-top controllers, MAXX
2400 HD delivers excellent instant replay and
optional slow-motion performance for sports
and entertainment.
250 Hours of Program Storage Exceptional Value for Every Broadcast and Pro A/V Market
Applications Include
•HD storage and play-to-air
•Satellite program cache
•File transfers to LEs
•Instant Replay of sporting events
•Slow-Motion playout
•Key-and-Fill playout
•Multi-channel source for large screen and
projection displays
•High resolution display panels
•File exchange with etwork Storage
•Ingest / trim / playlisting workstations
Designed for Broadcast Reliability
Redundant Power & Cooling. Each of the
redundant power supplies can be replaced,
even with the server in use. Quiet, forced-
air cooling is also redundant, with
conservatively rated fans. And a
sophisticated alarm system reports
events in the server’s operation that
may need attention.
Fault Tolerant RAID-6 Storage. Twelve
Terabytes of internal storage provide 250
hours of program content. 360 System’s
Double Fault Tolerant™ RAID-6 technology
distributes program data across all drives
for the highest level of security. As many
as two drives can fail without compro-
mising program safety, or server
performance. Of course, drives are hot-
swappable, and easily replaced from
the front panel.
High Definition Broadcast Server
A new standard of performance.
Since 1972, 360 Systems’
semiconductor technology has
redefined industry standards for
quality, features and price.

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MAXX 2400 HD Delivers:
•2 HD-SDI Inputs
•4 HD-SDI Outputs
•4 Composite Monitoring Outputs
•8 channels of Embedded Audio
•8 channels of AES/EBU Audio, or
•8 Channels of +4 Balanced Analog Audio
•4 Serial Control Inputs
•VDCP & Odetics protocols
•12 Programmable GPI Inputs
•12 Programmable GPI Outputs
•12 Terabytes of RAID-6 Storage
•Gigabit Ethernet File Transfer
•4-Channel Graphic User Interface
•Remote Workstation Software
•Advanced Playlisting Software
•File Trimming Tools
•Diagnostic Tools
•Key-and-Fill Playout
•Redundant Power and Cooling
•Dual Mains Inputs
•Fault Monitoring/Reporting
AUTOMATION
REMOTE
WORKSTATIONS
INGEST TRIM PLAYLISTING
NON-LINEAR
EDITING
NETWORK
STORAGE
2 HD-SDI INPUTS GIGABIT ETHERNET
PROGRAM
SOURCES
4 VDCP CONTROL CHANNELS 4 HD-SDI OUTPUTS32 AUDIO CHANNELS
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Where else can you find such improved wor flow and superior
reliability in a High Definition broadcast server?

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Advanced Playlisting Included
360 Systems’ Advanced Playlisting software
builds rundowns of any length, with full drag-
and-drop editing, pause, skip and hold control.
For many applications, MAXX 2400-HD’s
playlisting may be all that’s needed to get to air.
Playlists can run simultaneously on each of the
four server outputs, and can be created or edited
from workstations anywhere in the building.
Extended Feature Set
The MAXX 2400-HD includes a big package
of production, playout and maintenance
features as standard equipment. An easy-to-
use and intuitive graphic user interface gives
access to each channel for manual control,
using VTR-type buttons. Included are head
and tail marking, trimming and segmenting.
Full-Featured GUI Remote Workstation Software Advanced Playlisting
High Definition Broadcast Server

Audio for High Definition
To support high definition surround sound,
up to eight audio channels are available with
each video stream. Embedded audio is
standard, and a choice of AES/EBU digital
audio or +4 dBu balanced analog audio is
available on breakout panels. Interfacing with
existing equipment is easy, by locating the
panels wherever needed within the rack.
360 Systems’ long experience in professional
audio provides superior 24-bit quality, gold
XLR connectors, and even sample-rate
conversion for wild AES sources. Of course,
compressed files such as Dolby®-E or AC-3
can pass through using our exclusive
Bit-for-Bit® technology.
FEAT RES
Embedded Audio
AES/EBU Digital Audio
+4 Balanced Analog Audio
16 Inputs, 32 Outputs
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AES/EBU Audio I/O Module DXP-1
Analog Audio I/O Module AXP-3
Contact us today to find out how the
MAXX-2400 HD Broadcast Server
can ma e your future more profitable.
Built with experience.
•Superior 24-bit quality
•8-channel for surround
•All audio formats
Crystal Clear audio for High Definition video.
8 Channels per video stream, in every format.

VIDEO
Video Input 2 Channels
Video Outputs 4 Channels
Simultaneous video streams 4
Video Format HD-SD , SMPTE 292M. Supports SMPTE 274M & SMPTE
296M formats at 29.97, 59.94, 25 & 50 Hz
HD Record/Play Formats 1080i, 720p
Encoding Format JPEG-2000, to 130Mb/Sec
Off Speed Play (Variplay) Variable rate jog/shuttle and playout from .1X to 2X
frame rates
Frame Accuracy Frame accurate play, pause and stop
Monitor Outputs Composite video, NTSC (525) or PAL (625). Down-scaled
from HD
Video Genlock Input RS-170 blackburst
ANCILLARY DATA
VBI Data Closed Caption E A 608B (SD), E A 708B (HD), V TC
Video Indexing SMPTE RP186
L C Input 2, BNC
AUDIO INPUTS / OUTPUTS (PER VIDEO CHANNEL)
SDI Embedded Audio 8 channels – SMPTE 299M
Analog Audio Input, +4 dBu, Standard: 4 Channels. Optional: 8
balanced, XLR-3 connectors Channels with AXP-4 /O panel
Digital Audio Input, AES/EBU, 8 Channels with DXP-1 /O panel.
XLR-3 connectors
Bit-for-Bit® data handling Transparent to Dolby®-E, AC-3
Audio coding 48KHz, 24-bit, linear PCM
Frequency response 10 Hz to 20 kHz ± .1 dB
Dynamic Range (analog) 112 dB
Distortion (analog) <.002% THD @ full scale -1 dB
STORAGE
Disk Storage System Serial ATA array, 12 1-Terabyte drives, Hardware RA D
6 controller
otal Capacity 12 Terabytes
Drive Replacement Hot Swappable, removable from behind front panel
CD-ROM drive nternal CD-ROM drive for upgrade of application features
CONNECTIVITY
Networking Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet ransport JPEG-2000 files, Remote GU control, machine
diagnostic files
Serial Control 4, VDCP or Odetics protocols, 9-pin on CXP-1
expansion module.
GPI Control 12 nputs, Outputs, Programmable
MISCELLANEOUS
Fault Monitoring LEDs Front Panel LEDs, power, genlock, fans, system, RA D
Fault Monitoring Output GP output, open collector
Software Updates CD-ROM
Power Supply Dual Redundant, 100-250V - 50/60 Hz. 450W, rear
panel plug-in
Cooling Redundant slow-speed fans, replaceable without tools
Chassis 3-RU x 19” Rack, side slide rails. Weight: approx
100 lb. (45 kg)
EXPANSION MODULES
Model AXP-3 Analog Audio 4 inputs/outputs per video channel, +4 balanced on XLR.
Self powered, redundant supplies. Add AXP-4 for 8 analog
channels. 2-RU
Model DXP-1 AES/EBU Audio 8 inputs/outputs per video channel, AES/EBU on XLR.
Self powered, redundant supplies. 2 RU
CXP-1 Serial and GP control module. 1 RU
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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360 Systems’ high definition
servers, lease visit our
web site at
www.360systems.com
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360 Sy tem bring legendary
quality and reliability to
broadca ting and Pro A/V
project . With over 35 year of
experience and 30,000 hard
di k product in ervice
worldwide, 360 Sy tem lead
the field in practical experience.
PRELIMINARY INFORMA ION: Information contained herein are advance specifications, subject to change, and should be used for general information. ©2008, 360 Systems. All Rights Reserved. 360 Systems,
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