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USER MANUAL
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™ ™ ™ ™ Mbox EXtreme , AutoPar , PRG Series 400 , Virtuoso®, Virtuoso® DX, Virtuoso® DX2, and Visionary 3D are trademarks of Production Resource Group, LLC, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple®, Macintosh®, Mac®, QuickTime® and FireWire® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This manual is for informational use only and is subj
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FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product. Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows: CAUTION advising of potential damage to product. WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons. GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROT
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Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual ...................................................................................................... 1 Additional Documentation........................................................................................... 1 Customer Service ......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 1. Overview Description Features ...........................................................
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MBOX EXTREME™ MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL Chapter 3. Operation Mbox Extreme Environment Concept Overview...................................................................................................... 24 Layers......................................................................................................................... 26 Layer Components............................................................................................... 26 Layer Hierarchy...............................
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Appendix A. DMX Channel Mapping DMX Operation Channel Mapping....................................................................................................... 50 Combined DMX Channel Map ........................................................................... 50 Control Channels................................................................................................. 59 SDI Shutter Control.........................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following PRG equipment: • Mbox Extreme™ Media Server Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your PRG product. WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others. Additional Documentation For more i
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MBOX EXTREME™ MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL Customer Service Our comprehensive technical services department ensures you get the full benefit of being a PRG customer. Whether your needs are simple or complex, our full-time staff of experienced professionals are on-hand to provide support. For assistance, contact your nearest PRG office: PRG Dallas (International Service) PRG Nashville 8617 Ambassador Row, Suite 120 5215 Linbar Drive, Suite 201 Dallas, Texas 75247 Nashville, Tennessee 37211 Ph: 1.21
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1. Overview This chapter provides an overview of product features, components, and operations. • Description • Components • Theory of Operation 02.9800.0001 3
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MBOX EXTREME™ MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL Description Features The Mbox Extreme™ Media Server is a case-mount unit which allows advanced integration of video and automated lighting. Powerful real time rendering, built-in effects, and interactive 3D objects provide tools for combining pre-recorded video and still images to create visual imagery, which can be displayed by any projector, LED wall, plasma screen or low-res LED lighting fixture. The Mbox Extreme server can be programmed and operated
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OVERVIEW : DESCRIPTION 1 • Stores up to 65,535 videos and still images. • Stores up to 65,535 3D objects. • Starter media library and objects. • Hardware I/O module with built in DMX - Art-Net converter and Ethernet switch. Analog (RGBHV), DVI, SDI and HD-SDI video outputs. • Live video inputs can be shared between multiple servers using Ethernet. Controllable Elements Light (4 directional, 1 ambient) • Intensity • Color Camera (1) • Orbit X and Y •Dolly • Camera Roll (Spin) • Field of View •
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GENLOCK SDI OUTPUT MONITOR R G B H V ACTIVE POWER MBOX EXTREME™ MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL Components Mbox Extreme Case Assembly The following illustrations show the case components. Dimmer Control - used to shut off either the main output or mimic main output on the local monitor. DIMMER CONTROL MAIN MONITOR Data I/O- used to input either DMX512 or Art-Net data OUTPUT OUTPUT DBO FULL from the control console. DATA I/O Genlock Output - used to synchronize additional Mbox Extreme Media Servers (
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OVERVIEW : COMPONENTS 1 Ethernet Card - provides additional network card for optional connection to local computer network. Video Input - optional card for connecting live video source. Video Output - DVI / VGA connection supplies video to front I/O panel. Dongle - used by the application to set up the correct monitor configuration. out optical audio in Keyboard / Mouse Output - USB connection for keyboard and mouse devices. Dimmer Control - USB connection provides local Dimmer Control
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MBOX EXTREME™ MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL Theory of Operation Data Flow Diagrams DMX512 Input Configuration: Single Media Server with DMX512 Devices In the following configuration, DMX512 control signal is distributed from one DMX512 console to multiple DMX512 devices and one Mbox Extreme Media Server. Data is then distributed from the Mbox Extreme Media Server to the other components as shown below. DMX CONSOLE LOCAL DISPLAY DMX IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT RGBHV POWER OUT PROJECTOR MBOX EXTREME Figu
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OVERVIEW : THEORY OF OPERATION 1 Art-Net Input Configuration: Network Switch and Multiple Media Servers In the following configuration, Art-Net control signal is distributed from one control console to one network switch. The network switch then distributes the control signal to all Mbox Extreme Media Servers. Art-Net DMX CONSOLE NETWORK SWITCH IN IN IN MBOX EXTREME MBOX EXTREME MBOX EXTREME Figure 1-4: Network Switch and Multiple Media Servers 02.9800.0001 9
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2. Installation This chapter provides instructions for unpacking the Mbox Extreme case, connecting to the system and powering up. • Setup • Power Up • Creating Network Connection • Console Patch 02.9800.0001 11
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MBOX EXTREME™ MEDIA SERVER USER MANUAL Setup Unpack and Hookup Procedure To set up case components: Step 1. Remove front and back covers from case (Figure 2-1). Step 2. Remove keyboard and mouse from back of case. 1 2 Remove covers Remove components Figure 2-1: Removing Covers and Components Step 3. At rear of case, verify that Monitor/Dongle, Keyboard/Mouse, USB, Ethernet and Power cables are connected to computer (Figure 2-2). NOTE: Also refer to Figure 1-2. Monitor/Dongle out optical audio
