Leitch X75SD User manual

X75 Quick Start Guide 1
175-000247-00
Edition B
X75SD/X75HD Multiple Path Converters and
Frame Synchronizers Quick Start Guide
Overview
This quick start guide briefly describes how to unpack your X75 system, and walks you
through the various configurations and settings that are required before you can begin
operating the X75. Topics covered in this document include the following:
•“Using the Enclosed Documentation CD” on page 2
•“Checking the Packing List” on page 3
•“Preparing for Installation” on page 4
•“Installing Rack Support Brackets and Cable Relief Bar” on page 5
•“Making Cable and System Connections” on page 8
•“Initial Power-Up and Control Steps” on page 9
•“Configuring Network Settings” on page 10
•“Remotely Controlling X75 Systems” on page 13
•“Configuring for HTTP Control (via Web Browser)” on page 15
•“Configuring Video” on page 16
•“Configuring Audio” on page 17
This document briefly outlines the most common procedures for getting your system up
and running. Unless otherwise specified, directions are given for making these changes
via the control panel only. For information on using the built-in Web server, or for more
advanced configuration information, see your X75SD/X75HD Multiple Path Converters
and Frame Synchronizers Installation and Operation Manual.
For more details on using local and remote control panels, navigating the menus, and
changing parameter options, see the Control Panels for X75 Systems Installation and
Operation Manual.

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Using the Enclosed Documentation CD
Provided Documentation
The documentation included in your shipment includes the items:
•ThisQuick Start Guide
•OneX75SD/X75HD Multiple Path Converters and Frame Synchronizers
Installation and Operation Manual
•OneControl Panels for X75 Systems Installation and Operation Manual
•OneX75 System and Control Panel Documentation CD (the CD includes PDFs of
the documents listed above, plus an HTML listing of all menus and control
parameters available for the X75)
All of these items, along with any product release notes or future document addenda,
can also be downloaded off of the Leitch Web site (www.leitch.com, under
Support >Documentation).
X75 Menu and Parameter List
The X75 system has many menus, submenus, and parameters. An X75 Control
Parameter List HTML file that lists of all control options, along with corresponding
definitions and navigational menu path structures, is provided on the enclosed X75
System and Control Panel Documentation CD.
To use this HTML file:
• Open this file from the CD (or download it to your local PC), and then search for
any menu or parameter option using your Web browser’s Find feature.
or
• Scroll through the Table of Contents found at the beginning of this list, and then
click a menu or parameter name to jump to the corresponding description found
later in the file.
Figure 1 shows an example of a control option entry from this list:
Figure 1. Sample X75 HTML Control Option Entry

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Checking the Packing List
Before unpacking your product, read the “Unpacking/Shipping Information” on page v
of your X75SD/X75HD Multiple Path Converters and Frame Synchronizers Installation
and Operation Manual.
Standard Items
The following items are included with every X75 system:
• One X75 Multiple Path Converter and Frame Synchronizer
• One AC power cable (773-254 or 773-505)
• Two rear support brackets (741-983A) and corresponding hardware
• Two cable relief support brackets (164-000306-00) and one corresponding cable
relief bar (164-000305-00)
These items are only included with X75-AV and X75-LCAV systems:
• Two 2x7 analog audio terminal blocks (134-000228-00) (this item may be
pre-installed on your unit)
• Eight-channel audio module with X75OPTCAB-8-C breakout cable
OR
• Sixteen-channel audio module with X75OPTCAB-16-C and X75OPTCAB-8-C
coax breakout cables
Optional Items
You may have additional items included in your shipment if you have ordered any of the
available options or upgrades. Some options may include the following:
• X75OPTCAB-MULTI breakout cable
• X75OPTCAB-DVI DVI-D digital video cable
• X75OPTCAB-8-CX combination BNC/XLR audio breakout cable
• X75OPTCAB-16-CX combination BNC/XLR audio breakout cable
• X75OPTCAB-8-X XLR audio breakout cable
• X75OPTCAB-16-X XLR audio breakout cable
• X75OPT-ASL audio limiter software key for X75OPT-AS-8/16 digital audio
synchronizers
• X75OPT-A3D high performance 3D-adaptive decoder, composite, component
Betacam, and S-video input
• X75OPT-PQM video module
• X75OPT-NR digital noise reduction and digital bandwidth filtering software key
• X75-RCP remote control panel
• X75OPT-PS power supply kit for optional, redundant power supply (typically
factory installed, although can be field-upgraded)
• X75SPR-KIT spare parts kit

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Replaceable Parts Kit
The replaceable parts kit (X75SPR-KIT) includes the following items:
•2fans
•4stackers
• 1 power supply with no connectors
• 1 shaft encoder
Preparing for Installation
Prior to installing your system, you need to ensure certain environmental and electrical
conditions are met, and that frame support brackets are installed on the chassis.
Meeting Electrical Requirements
The X75 power supply has a universal input of 100-240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz (nominal).
There is no voltage selector switch. Ensure that a proper power supply source is
available prior to operating your system.
Meeting Environmental Requirements
X75 frames are cooled by forced air drawn in from the front of the frame and exhausted
through vents at the rear. There must be free passage for air flow at the front and back of
the unit to allow for adequate ventilation. Take care to select a dry, well-ventilated
location with a minimum of dust.
Frames are designed for mounting in a standard 19-in. (48-cm) rack using standard
front-mounting ears and rear support brackets, and occupying a 1RU vertical space of
1.75 in. (4.4 cm). When installing a frame in a rack, ensure that there is adequate space
behind the mounting ears and clearance for the connecting cables at the rear of the
frame.
Tip: Maintain about 10 in. (25 cm) of slack in the rear connecting cables to allow for
frame access and maintenance while installed in the rack.
After unpacking the unit and before installing it into a console or rack, allow at least 30
minutes for temperatures to equalize and to eliminate any condensation that may have
developed. X75 frames require an ambient temperature of between 41° and 113°F (5° to
45°C),with a relative humidity of 10-90% (non condensing). The frame can only
maintain proper operating temperatures when the front panel is properly installed.
Caution
To ensure proper ventilation and
to prevent the frame from
overheating, keep the front
panel of a X75 frame closed.

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Installing Rack Support Brackets and Cable Relief Bar
Although the front-mounting ears provide the main support for the frame within a rack,
you must install additional brackets and a cable relief bar at the rear of the unit to
support the weight of cabling and frame stacking. The following procedure describes
how to install an X75 frame in a standard 19-inch rack using the provided
front-mounting ears, rack support brackets, and cable relief bar.
1. Locate two sets of rack support brackets in the packing box, along with the cable
relief bar and the provided screws.
Each support bracket comes in two pieces and requires assembly. The cable relief
bar is a single piece. (See Figure 2.)
Figure 2. Rack Support Brackets
2. Attach the short rack support brackets to the sides of the X75 frame using the
screws that are provided in the frame holes. (See Figure 3 on page 6.)
Short rack
support brackets
Long rack
support brackets
Cable
relief bar
Caution
Do not use screws longer than
those provided for the rear
support brackets. Five 4-40 x
1/4-inch flat-head screws are
provided for this purpose.
Longer screws could cause
internal damage.

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Figure 3. Location of Short Bracket Support Screw
3. Attach the cable relief bar between the long rack support brackets using the
provided screws.
You can secure the cable relief bar through any of the screw holes on the rack
support bracket. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4. Installed Cable Relief Bar
Installing short rack support bracket
Remove this screw from the frame,
place short bracket over hole, and then
secure bracket to frame with screw
Secure the cable relief bar to the long rack support
bracket through any of the bracket’s screw holes
Inside view
(between support
brackets)
Outside view
Long rack
support bracket
Cable relief bar

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4. Using the screws that are provided, attach the ends of the rack support brackets to
the rear of the rack.
Ensure that the holes on the rack support brackets face outward, away from the
frame. (See Figure 5.)
Figure 5. Long Rack Support Bracket
5. Push the X75 into the front of the rack, ensuring that the rack support brackets slide
into the slotted rack supports. (See Figure 6.)
Figure 6. Installed Long and Short Rack Support Brackets
6. Attach the frame’s front-mounting ears to the rack using the appropriate rack
screws.
Long rack support bracket
Secure this end to rack.
Holes point away from the
frame (for example, this
bracket will support the right
side of the frame, rear view)
Slide the frame onto the installed
rack support brackets, ensuring
that the long brackets slide into
the short, slotted brackets
attached to the frame.

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Making Cable and System Connections
Some connections to the X75 are provided via supplied breakout cable(s), others are
made directly to the frame via single-link cabling. Figure 7 identifies the various
connectors on the X75 back panel:
Figure 7. X75 Back Panel
When making cable connections, maintain approximately 10 in. (25 cm) of slack in the
rear connecting cables (wrap or tie extra cable around the cable relief bar). This allows
you to pull the frame out from the rack for servicing without needing to remove any
cable connections.
Descriptions of the various cable connections required can be found in Chapter 4:
“System Installation and Connections” of your X75SD/X75HD Multiple Path
Converters and Frame Synchronizers Installation and Operation Manual.

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Initial Power-Up and Control Steps
1. If you have an audio option module, ensure all jumper settings have been made (see
Chapter 3: “Module and Back Panel Descriptions” in your X75SD/X75HD Multiple
Path Converters and Frame Synchronizers Installation and Operation Manual for
details).
The AS-X75 audio module is shipped with the following jumper settings: 100 kΩ
for input impedance, and 66Ωfor output impedance. If 600Ωimpedance is
required, all input and output jumpers should be placed on pins 1 and 2.
2. Install the X75 in a rack and make the required system connections (see Chapter 4:
“System Installation and Connections” in your X75SD/X75HD Multiple Path
Converters and Frame Synchronizers Installation and Operation Manual for
details).
3. Plug the unit into a grounded electrical source to turn it on.
The unit is factory configured with default settings, including the following network
settings:
• IP address of X75 system: 192.168.100.250
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.100.250
• Machine name: Leitch X75
(Upon request, Leitch can preconfigure X75 systems with specific IP addresses and
network settings. A request for factory configuration of network settings must be
placed at the time of order. Please contact your Leitch customer service
representative for more details.)
4. Using a frame-mounted local control panel (LCP), configure the network settings
for each system: assign a unique IP address to each unit, configure the subnet mask
to be the same for all units on a shared network, and change the gateway if required.
Network settings are done in within the Setup menu (see “Configuring Network
Settings” on page 10 for details).
5. If you are controlling the unit remotely via RCP, make the required Ethernet
connections (see “Remotely Controlling X75 Systems” on page 13 for details).
6. If you are controlling the unit via a third-party Web browser, launch the Web
browser (see “Configuring for HTTP Control (via Web Browser)” on page 15 for
details).
7. Configure your video (and audio) input settings prior to operation (see
“Configuring Video” on page 16 and “Configuring Audio” on page 17 for details).
Note
The current system IP address
and network settings can be
viewed on a local or remote
panel VFD screen.

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Configuring Network Settings
When shipped, the X75 is configured with a default IP address along with other network
settings, and is ready for immediate Ethernet connection. However, if you intend to
control the unit remotely or connect it to a network hub/switch along with other X75
units, you will need to reconfigure the IP with unique network settings. Local control
(with a direct connection to a PC) does not require any IP configuration.
Supported Network Protocols
The X75 supports various network protocols for remote/network control:
• Leitch CCS Protocol (for example, using an X75-RCP remote control panel).
See “Remotely Controlling X75 Systems” on page 13 for details.
• HTTP (for example, using a Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0).
See “Configuring for HTTP Control (via Web Browser)” on page 15 for details.
Making Required Hardware Connections
If you are connecting an X75 directly to a PC (no network connection), connect one end
of a cross-over Ethernet cable to the Ctrl/Strm RJ-45 port on the back of the X75, and
the other end to the PC Ethernet port. See Figure 8.
Figure 8. Direct-to-PC Connection
If you are establishing a network connection, connect a 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable
between the X75 Ctrl/Strm port and the network hub/switch. See Figure 9 on page 11.
Note
The Streaming RJ-45 connector
on the back of the X75 is used
for video streaming purposes.
X75 multiple path converter and frame synchronizer
Crossover Ethernet cable
PC