Instructions on how to use the UltraNEXUS-HD recorder from its browser interface. This applies to UltraNEXUS-HD, UltraNEXUS-HD X2, X5, Flex, and Blade servers.
- The WebNEXUS record function has no switch control capability and will only record whatever signal is connected to the UltraNEXUS-HD input. If you have an external switcher and need to switch the input signal, you'll need to use the WinLGX recording interface instead of the WebNEXUS recording interface.
- WebNEXUS record settings do not affect the WinLGX record settings.
- WinLGX record settings do not affect the WebNEXUS record settings.
Accessing the WebNEXUS Interface
- Open the WebNEXUS browser interface
- From WinLGX, go to the Tools menu and select Web Interface.
- Or type in the IP address of the UltraNEXUS-HD into a browser address bar.
Adjusting the Record Settings
- Go to the Destinations page
- Go to the Record Settings tab
Volume
Select the desired storage device to record to from the drop-down menu.
File Name
- Type in the desired file name.
- If the file already exists, a new recording will overwrite it.
- If you don't want to overwrite, check the Create Unique File box, which will automatically append a timestamp to the end of the filename.
File Quality
- Choose the desired quality – Good, Better, or Best.
Audio Source
- Choose the desired audio source connected to the UltraNEXUS-HD
Closed Captions
- Check the box if the video signal you are recording has closed caption data and you wish to include it with the recording.
PEGcasting
- Check the Enable box if you are transferring the record file to a VieBit VOD account or other destination and wish to begin transferring while the file is recording.
- PEGcasting allows recorded files to automatically transfer to the desired destinations while they are being recorded.
- If not enabled, the transfer will wait until the recording is complete before starting.
- Click the Apply Changes button in the lower-left corner to save the changes.
Starting a Recording
- You can access the record controls from any page in the WebNEXUS interface
- Start a recording by clicking the Record button (red circle).
- When a recording starts, the record box will expand and show the file name and timecode progressing.
- The record box may take up to 3 seconds to expand and populate.
Adding Index Points
- If you have a VieBit VOD account and are sending the record file to VieBit
you can add index points as you record. - Type in an index point name.
- You will also be able to add and edit index points on the VieBit site after the recording is finished and uploaded.
- Click the Set Index button at the time you want the index point.
Stopping a Recording
- Click the record Stop button (black square) to stop the recording.
- It may take up to 2 seconds for the record interface to clear.