Video Output
The DVI and HD-SDI outputs are simultaneously active. Note that the system by
default is configured to be optimized for HD-SDI operation. Thus, during boot-up, all
diagnostic and boot messages are suppressed so as not to be displayed “On Air”.
Some diagnostics will be displayed on the DVI output, but will suppressed upon
completion of boot-up. It may take about 90 seconds or so for the system to boot and
begin playing the current project. Also note that the factory output resolution is fixed at
1920x1080.
Video Input
For HD-SDI input, the middle BNC connector is the active input. See diagram above.
Audio In / Out
The green 1/8 audio jack is the audio output. The blue is the audio input. Think “green
to the screen”. Input and output volumes can be set using the HD Configuration
Manager utility.
General Work Flow
Like all standard ChyTV devices, content is created, updated and managed using the
ChyTV Tools interface. The ChyTV Tools software is run on a separate PC and connects
to the ChyTV HD device via the network.
Alternately, content can be delivered across the Internet to the ChyTV HD device via
the ChyTV.net web service. In this case, the content is still authored and managed off-
line on a separate Windows PC. When completed, the project is packaged and
uploaded to the ChyTV.net server’s appropriate account and group. Complete
ChyTV.net operations are described elsewhere. Contact ChyTV Customer Support for
more information.
Setting the IP Address
Before the ChyTV HD device can be connected to directly across the network from
ChyTV Tools, it must be configured with a valid IP address. Since the ChyTV HD device
is a stand-alone appliance, configuring custom parameters such as the IP address are
achieved using the included USB thumb drive. By default, the ChyTV HD device leaves
the factory set to DHCP for dynamic IP allocation. However, it can also be set to a static
IP which will ensure consistent connections with ChyTV Tools going forward.
Upon boot-up, a gray informational screen is displayed for several seconds that shows
the system’s IP Address along with MAC Address, software version, screen resolution
and other information. If the system is set for DHCP the IP address should be noted.
To modify the ChyTV HD device’s network settings, please take the following steps:
1. Using a Windows PC, insert the included ChyTV HD device USB thumb drive into