GRASS VALLEY Intuition XG User manual

Intuition XG
Advanced HD/SD Graphics Processor
Configuration Guide
M848-9002-500
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Document Identification
Title Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Part number M848-9002-500
SW version Vertigo Suite v5.0

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Intuition XG Configuration Guide TOC-1
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Intuition XG’s standard and optional features....................................................................................1-2
Intuition XG system integration.......................................................................................................... 1-6
Upstream branding using the Intuition XG......................................................................................... 1-7
Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware .......................................................................... 2-1
Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e) .................................................................................................. 2-2
Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)...................................................................................... 2-3
Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e) ...................................................................................... 2-5
Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e) ............................................................................... 2-8
Front panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e) .................................................................. 2-9
Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)................................................................. 2-11
Intuition XG’s signal path and rendering processes ........................................................................ 2-16
Video input/output channels ....................................................................................................... 2-17
Audio input/output channels ....................................................................................................... 2-18
Ancillary data processing ............................................................................................................ 2-19
Clip Player and media storage.................................................................................................... 2-19
Graphics processing ................................................................................................................... 2-20
Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools .................................................................... 3-1
Intuition XG’s desktop - device identification ..................................................................................... 3-2
Intuition XG Control Panel and XG Dashboard ................................................................................. 3-3
Xplay - Playout control application..................................................................................................... 3-5
Device Manager............................................................................................................................ 3-6
Automation Configuration ............................................................................................................. 3-8
Xplay’s Automation settings.......................................................................................................... 3-9
Vertigo Command Shell................................................................................................................... 3-10
Windows Explorer............................................................................................................................ 3-12
Embedded Xmedia Server Control Panel ................................................................................... 3-13
XPublish Agent Control Panel ....................................................................................................3-15
Data Server Control Panel.......................................................................................................... 3-16
Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool ...................................... 4-1
Accessing and logging into the Intuition XG Portal............................................................................ 4-2
Overview of the Intuition XG Portal’s menu commands .................................................................... 4-4
Remotely shutting down the Intuition XG device ............................................................................... 4-6
Restarting the Intuition XG device remotely ...................................................................................... 4-7
Viewing the processes running on the Intuition XG device................................................................ 4-8
Configuring Intuition XG’s network settings....................................................................................... 4-9
Specifying the Intuition XG device’s hostname................................................................................ 4-11
Specifying the Intuition XG device’s Date & Time settings.............................................................. 4-12
Logging off of the Intuition XG Portal............................................................................................... 4-13
Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software............................................... 5-1

TOC-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Table of Contents
About the Dashboard..........................................................................................................................5-3
Starting Dashboard.............................................................................................................................5-4
An overview of the Dashboard’s interface components .....................................................................5-5
Dashboard’s menus and buttons........................................................................................................5-6
Device List ..........................................................................................................................................5-8
Loading and refreshing the device list ...........................................................................................5-9
Saving the device list .....................................................................................................................5-9
Restarting a device in the device list ...........................................................................................5-10
Monitoring the status of a device .................................................................................................5-10
Removing a device from the device list .......................................................................................5-10
Device Discovery Tool......................................................................................................................5-11
Performing a Manual Device Discovery.......................................................................................5-13
Performing an Automatic Device Discovery ................................................................................5-14
Device Profile page ..........................................................................................................................5-15
Device Settings tabs and configuration pages .................................................................................5-17
Device settings buttons................................................................................................................5-18
General page ...............................................................................................................................5-19
Resolution page...........................................................................................................................5-21
Live Window page .......................................................................................................................5-23
Clips page....................................................................................................................................5-25
3D Engine page ...........................................................................................................................5-27
Logging page ...............................................................................................................................5-29
Hardware Settings > Genlock page .............................................................................................5-31
Hardware Settings > Video page .................................................................................................5-34
Hardware Settings > Audio page .................................................................................................5-36
Hardware Settings > Ancillary page.............................................................................................5-38
Hardware Settings > Watch Dog page ........................................................................................5-41
Licensing page.............................................................................................................................5-42
Audio Mixing Profiles dialog box.......................................................................................................5-43

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-1
1 I NTRODUCTION
The Intuition XG graphics co-processor significantly extends the graphics and clip playout
capabilities of master control switcher systems, like the Imagestore 750 or NV51000MC, by
feeding the HD/SD fill/key inputs. It’s ideal for playout of the most advanced data-driven,
channel branding and promotional graphics, including: “Coming up next” and episodic
promos. The Intuition XG provides multi-level character generation plus animation/still and
clip playout with multi-channel audio.
The following sections of this configuration guide describe the Intuition XG’s features,
capabilities, and system integration:
•“Intuition XG’s standard and optional features” on page 1-2
•“Intuition XG system integration” on page 1-6
•“Upstream branding using the Intuition XG” on page 1-7
•“The Intuition XG provides advanced branding capabilities to master control switchers”
on page 1-7
Further chapters provide descriptions of the Intuition XG’s hardware and software
components:
•“Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware” on page 2-1
•“Intuition XG’s Desktop Applications & Tools” on page 3-1
Most Intuition XG devices are installed and configured by qualified network administrators
or Grass Valley’s Integration Specialists using the Intuition XG Portal and Dashboard
software interfaces. While we do not recommend that users change the Intuition XG’s
settings, the following chapters provide detailed descriptions of each of the Intuition XG
settings:
•“Intuition XG Portal - Intuition XG’s Remote Configuration Tool” on page 4-1
•“Dashboard - Intuition XG’s Local Configuration Software” on page 5-1

1-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Introduction
Intuition XG’s standard and optional features
The Intuition XG is available in three (3) standard models:
Intuition-XG-e A single channel graphics co-processor, generally used
upstream of a master control switcher like the Imagestore 750
or NV5100MC.
• 1RU chassis with a single power supply unit.
• 1 HD/SD video input, 1 HD/SD (Fill & Key) output
• A powerful, HD/SD character generator which allows the
playout of virtually unlimited layers of animated text and
dynamically updated text.
• 1 TB RAID1 storage for up to 200 hours of video/audio
clips and simultaneous playout of multiple clips
• Playout of up to eight (8) layers of animated and still
graphics templates for the most advanced branding and
promotional effects.
• SD output as NTSC or PAL
• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p
• VANC + VBI extraction processing and insertion or
VAnc/VBI pass through.
• Full automation control by serial, Ethernet and/or GPI
commands.
Options
•VX-ClipPlayer
•VX-Audio-e
Intuition-XG-3U-e A single channel graphics co-processor, generally used
upstream of a master control switcher like the Imagestore 750
or NV5100MC.
• 3RU chassis with redundant power supply unit.
• 1 HD/SD video input, 1 HD/SD (Fill & Key) output
• A powerful, HD/SD character generator which allows the
playout of virtually unlimited layers of animated text and
dynamically updated text.
Video In A Out A
Fill
Key
Video In A Out A
Fill
Key

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-3
Introduction
• 1 TB RAID1 storage, or upgrade to 2 TB for up to 400
hours of video/audio clips and simultaneous playout of
multiple clips
• Playout of up to eight (8) layers of animated and still
graphics templates for the most advanced branding and
promotional effects.
• SD output as NTSC or PAL
• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p
• VANC + VBI extraction processing and insertion or
VAnc/VBI pass through.
• 16 embedded audio channels
• Discrete AES audio channels - up to 8 in and 16 out
• Full automation control by serial, Ethernet and/or GPI
commands.
Options
•VX-ClipPlayer
•VX-Audio-e
•VX-EAS
•VX-GPI-8-eVX-RS422-2-e
•VX-TC-e
•VX-2TB-UPG
Intuition-XG-Dual-e A dual channel graphics co-processor, generally used
upstream of a master control switcher like the Imagestore 750
or NV5100MC.
• 3RU chassis with redundant power supply unit.
• 2 HD/SD video input, 2 HD/SD (Fill & Key) output
• A powerful, HD/SD character generator which allows the
playout of virtually unlimited layers of animated text and
dynamically updated text.
• TB RAID1 storage, or upgrade to 2 TB for up to 400 hours
of video/audio clips and simultaneous playout of multiple
clips
• Playout of up to eight (8) layers of animated and still
graphics templates for the most advanced branding and
promotional effects.
• SD output as NTSC or PAL
Video In A Out A
Fill
Key
Out B
Fill
Key
Video In B

1-4 Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Introduction
The following options are available on Intuition XG devices:
• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p
• VANC + VBI extraction processing and insertion or
VAnc/VBI pass through.
• 16 embedded audio channels per SDI stream
• Discrete AES audio channels - up to 8 in and 2 x 16 out
• Full automation control by serial, Ethernet and/or GPI
commands.
Options
•VX-ClipPlayer
•VX-Audio-e
•VX-EAS
•VX-GPI-8-eVX-RS422-2-e
•VX-TC-e
•VX-2TB-UPG
VX-ClipPlayer Clip Player
The Clip Player is an internal codec package for playing out multi-format
video clips. See “Clip Player and media storage” on page 2-19 for more
information about the Clip Player option.
VX-Audio-e Audio Processing
The discrete audio I/O card allows the Intuition XG to capture, process and
output discrete audio. The number of discrete audio I/O channels depends
on the model of Intuition XG:
•Intuition-XG-e => None
•Intuition-XG-3Ue and Intuition-XG-Dual-e => 8 in / 16 out
See “Audio input/output channels” on page 2-18 for more information.
VX-GPI-8-e GPI card
The GPI card allows for control of the Intuition XG via GPI triggers. The
card allows for up to 8 GPI in and 8 GPI out. See “GPI Card Connector” on
page 2-15 for more information about the GPI card option.
VX-EAS EAS Text Integration (EAS Plugin and EAS Software Panel)
High quality EAS text and audio can be played out with the Intuition XG
processor, using templates which integrate channel branding graphics for
a consistent on-air presentation.
Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-5
Introduction
VX-RS422-2-e 2 port RS-422 card
The RS-422 card provides an interface upon which the Intuition XG can
communicate with automation systems. See “RS-422 Connectors” on page
2-13 for more information.
Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.
VX-TC-e Time Code card
The Time Code card allows you to lock the Intuition XG’s system clock to
an external timecode. See “Time Code Card” on page 2-13 for more
information about the Time Code option.
Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.
VX-2TB-UPG 1 TB RAID-10 Expansion option (2 x 1TB)
Increases the usable storage from 1TB to 2TB. See “Clip Player and media
storage” on page 2-19 for more information.
Only available for the Intuition-XG-3U-e and Intuition-Dual-e models.

1-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Introduction
Intuition XG system integration
Figure 1-1 demonstrates that the Intuition XG can be fully integrated with Imagestores or
3rd party master control switchers, the Vertigo Suite, playout automation, and media
management systems.
Figure 1-1. The Intuition XG integrates with master control switchers and the Vertigo Suite products
Media Transfers
LAN / WAN
(ingest & publish)
Automation PCS & PresStation RCP-BR
Video/
audio
routing
Xplorer
Manual/Operator-controlled
Automation controlled
Master Control
Program Video Input
Master Control Switcher & Branding
Graphics co-processor
Centralized Asset Management
Media Management
Graphics Preparation
Photoshop, Premiere Xstudio Xbuilder
or Final Cut
SDI input A
SDI input B
Program
Output
Fill
+
embedded
audio
Key
After Effects Plugin
Automation
protocol
Video IN

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 1-7
Introduction
Upstream branding using the Intuition XG
With its powerful rendering engine, the Intuition XG is able to generate and deliver
sophisticated multi-layered branding graphics as HD/SD fill and key inputs to master control
switchers, like the Imagestore 750 or NV5100MC.
Figure 1-2 demonstrates that the master control switcher’s ability to switch between two
video sources is conserved and the clean video feed is simultaneously pushed through the
master control switcher and the Intuition XG. Feeding the video signal into the Intuition XG
allows you to produce even more sophisticated branding events using dynamic DVEs, like
picture-in-picture and squeeze-and-reveal transitions. If for some reasons the Intuition XG
were to go down, graphics insertion would be lost, but the video signal is conserved without
interruption since the video feed continues to run through the master control switcher. Note
that for the video signal to be synchronized, you must specify a video frame delay on the
master control switcher (see V
IDEO F RAME D ELAYS in the Imagestore 750 documentation).
Figure 1-2. The Intuition XG provides advanced branding capabilities to master control switchers
Keyer 1
A/B
Mixer Keyer 3Keyer 2 Keyer 4
Video IN A
Video IN B
Key
Fill &
embedded
audio
Clean Feed
Out
Video OUT

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-1
2 O VERVIEW OF THE I NTUITION XG’ S
H
ARDWARE
Depending upon the model, the Intuition XG device is either a 1 RU or 3 RU rackmount
chassis. The following sections describe the hardware components associated with each
model of the Intuition XG:
•“Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e)” on page 2-2
•“Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)” on page 2-8
Despite the physical difference in chassis size and hardware options, each model of the
Intuition XG follows the same theory of operation as a graphics co-processor (see “Intuition
XG’s signal path and rendering processes” on page 2-16 for more details).
Intuition-XG-e A single channel (fill + key) output graphics co-processor in a
1 RU chassis.
Intuition-XG-3U-e
Intuition-XG-Dual-e
A single or dual channel (fill + key) output graphics co-
processor in a 3 RU chassis.

2-2 Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware
Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-e)
The Intuition XG-e is a single HD/SD channel playout server (1 HD/SD video input, 1 HD-
SDI Fill + Key output) that incorporates the Vertigo XG graphics engine to rendering
advanced graphics. Physically, the Intuition XG is a 1RU rackmount playout server with a
single power supply unit and 1 TB of storage.
The following sections provide more information about Intuition XG’s hardware
components:
•“Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)” on page 2-3
•“Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e)” on page 2-5
Chassis F ORM : 1U rackmount chassis
H
EIGHT : 1.7” (43 mm)
W IDTH : 17.2” (437 mm)
D EPTH : 28.2” (716 mm)
Power consumption 1 x 1400W power supply
•AC input: 180 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz, 7.2 - 9.5 Amp

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-3
Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware
Front panel components (Intuition-XG-e)
The Intuition XG’s front panel features convenient access to the SATA hard drives, two USB
ports, a CD/DVD ROM drive, two fans, and a control panel containing five LEDs and two
buttons for system monitoring and operation. The table following the figure 2-1 describes
the function of each LED and button.
Figure 2-1. Intuition XG’s front panel components
U
NIVERSAL I NFORMATION
LED
The Universal Information LED is used to indicate fan failure, power
failure, overheat condition, or to identify the unit within a large rack
installation. The feature requires a motherboard that supports the
Universal Information LED.
When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates a fan failure and when
blinking red slowly a power failure. This LED will be blue when used for
UID (Unit Identifier). When on continuously red, it indicates an overheat
condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the
system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. See the table
below for descriptions of the LED states.
Note: Deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was
activated. (If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the
LED off via IPMI and not with the UID button.)
Control Panel
LEDs & Buttons
CD/DVD ROM Drive
SATA Hard Drives
21
Reset Power On/OffPower LEDHDD LEDNIC 2 LED NIC 1 LEDUniversal
Info. LED button button
USB 2.0
Connectors (2)
RS-232 Serial Port
(Disabled)
Power Supply Unit

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Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware
NIC2 A flashing NIC2 LED indicates network activity on LAN2.
NIC1 A flashing NIC1 LED indicates network activity on LAN1.
HDD Indicates IDE channel activity.
P
OWER (LED) Indicates that power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units.
This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is in operation.
R
ESET The Reset button reboots the system.
P
OWER (B UTTON )This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main
system power. Turning off this button removes the main power, but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.
2
1

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-5
Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware
Rear panel components (Intuition-XG-e)
The Intuition XG’s rear panel features convenient access to the video card’s I/O connector,
which provides 1 SD/HD SDI video input, 1 SD/HD SDI video output (Fill & Key), and a
reference signal input. The rear panel also provides access to the graphics card connector,
as well as various I/O ports (RS-422, USB, Ethernet...etc.).
The table following the figure 2-2 describes the function of each connector on the rear panel
of the Intuition XG chassis.
Figure 2-2. The Intuition XG’s rear panel components
SDI Video Card I/O
Connector
A breakout cable is used to connect the Video Card I/O connector to
the SDI video input/output cables and the reference I/O. See “Video
input/output channels” on page 2-17 for more information about the
Intuition XG’s video input/output channel connections.
IPMI Connector Intelligent Platform Management Interface is a set of common
interfaces to a computer system which system administrators can use
to monitor system health and manage the system. IPMI operates
independently of the operating system and allows administrators to
manage a system remotely even in the absence of an operating
system or the system management software, or even if the monitored
system is powered off.
USB 2.0 Connectors The two (2) USB 2.0 connectors on the rear panel allow you to connect
a mouse and keyboard to the Intuition XG device. These peripherals
are required during the device’s initial configuration, which involves
using the Intuition XG’s desktop applications, including Dashboard.
A/C Power Input
Graphics Card Connectors (2)
USB 2.0 Connectors (2)
IPMI Connector
Network Ethernet
Connectors (2)
VGA Connector
(Disabled)
Serial RS-232 Port
(Not used)
(Mouse & Keyboard)
(Only one connector used)
SDI Video Card I/O Connector

2-6 Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware
Network Ethernet
Connectors
The two (2) Network Ethernet connectors are teamed and allow you to
connect the Intuition XG device to the Local Area Network (LAN).
NIC Teaming is a networking concept where multiple network
adapters within a computer are combined in parallel to provide
redundancy for the network interface. On an Intuition XG device, the
two Local Area Connection network adapters are teamed together
(connect 2 cables to the 2 NIC cards at the same time) to form a third
virtual adapter. In the event of an adapter, cable or switch failure, the
network interface fails over to the healthy adapter.
When the individual Local Area Network adapters are teamed
together the individual Local Area Network adapters are not
accessible or configurable. Only the teamed virtual adapter can be
configured.
If you only have 1 cable connected, then the teaming will still be in
effect but all traffic will be over that one cable. If that NIC fails, you will
have to manually move the cable to the other NIC.
Serial RS-232 Port The two (2) RS-232 connectors provide two control ports upon which
the automation system’s serial cables are connected. It is through this
connection that the automation system communicates and controls
the Vertigo XG using automation protocol commands.
VGA Connector This VGA connector is disabled since the Intuition XG’s graphics card
connector allows you to connect to a monitor to view the Intuition XG
desktop.

Intuition XG Configuration Guide 2-7
Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware
Graphics Card’s DVI
Connectors
The graphics card’s DVI connectors allow you to connect the
Vertigo XG device to DVI monitor. The monitor is only required during
the device’s initial configuration, so as to display Vertigo XG’s desktop
applications, including XG Dashboard.
Note that although there are two (2) DVI connectors, the Vertigo XG
can display to only one monitor. Therefore, it does matter which of the
two connectors the monitor’s cable is connected to.
Use the adapter (below) if you would rather connect a VGA monitor.
Power Supply The power cord connects to Intuition XG’s 1400 W power supply. See
the specifications listed on page 2-1.

2-8 Intuition XG Configuration Guide
Overview of the Intuition XG’s Hardware
Hardware overview (Intuition-XG-3U-e / Dual-e)
Physically, the Intuition XG-3U-e and Intuition XG-Dual-e are 3RU rackmount rendering
platforms that incorporate redundant fans, three power supplies, and 1 TB RAID-1 enabled
storage (optional 2 TB RAID-10 expansion).
The Intuition XG (3U & Dual) features easy frontal access to the SCSI drives, two UBS ports
and a control panel featuring LEDs and buttons for system monitoring and operation (see
page 2-9 for more details). The rear panel also provides convenient access to two power
supply modules, six PCI expansion slots which contain the video, audio, and graphics
cards, and various I/O ports (USB, COM1, VGA, Ethernet...etc). See page 2-11 for more
details about the Intuition XG’s rear panel components and connectors.
The following hardware options are also available to enhance the performance and
capabilities of the Intuition XG:
•VX-RS422-e (2 port RS-422/485 PCI card)
•VX-GPI-8-e (GPI card)
•VX-TC-e (Time Code card)
•VX-2TB-UPG (1TB RAID10 expansion drive)
Chassis F
ORM : 3U rackmount chassis
H
EIGHT : 5.2” (132 mm)
W
IDTH : 17.7” (450 mm)
D EPTH : 25.5” (648 mm)
Power consumption AC input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz
Consumption: 4.05 - 1.73A
Power: 410 max.