Setting the Output Resolution of the UltraNEXUS-HD

Use the following steps to adjust the output resolution. This applies to UltraNEXUS-HD, UltraNEXUS-HD X2, X5, Flex, Cast, and Blade servers.

There are three options for output resolution:

NOTE:

  • All three options are available for the UltraNEXUS-HD, UltraNEXUS-HD X5, X2, and Blade.
  • The UltraNEXUS-HD Cast and Flex only have SDI output capability.
  • 1080i SDI+480iSD
    • SDI output puts out 1920x1080 interlaced
      • 29.97 frames per second (59.94 fields per second)
      • (North American Standard drop frame)
    • SD (Composite) output puts out 720x480 interlaced
      • 29.97 frames per second
  • 720p SDI ONLY
    • SDI output puts out 1280x720 progressive
      • 59.94 frames per second
    • SD (Composite) output is black (non-functioning)
  • 480i SD ONLY
    • SDI output is black (non-functioning)
    • SD (Composite) output puts out 720x480 interlaced
      • 29.97 frames per second
      • Enhanced – greater CPU dedication, higher quality.

There are two ways to set the output resolution: the web interface or the front panel.

From the Web Interface

  1. Go to the System Settings page
  2. Select the System tab
  3. Go to the Misc section on the right
  4. Under the Video Out Res field
  5. Click the drop-down menu and select the desired setting.
  6. Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
  7. Reboot the UltraNEXUS-HD to apply the change.
    1. To reboot, go to the Maintenance tab on the System Settings page and click the Reboot button.

From the Front Panel

  1. On the front panel, press the right arrow button; it will ask for a password, press the right arrow button five times – that is the default password.
    1. This will bring you to the Config Menu.
  2. In the Config Menu, press the up or down arrow button until Set Out Res is displayed.
  3. Press the right arrow button to enter the settings. 
  4. Press the up or down arrow button to change to the desired setting.
  5. Reboot the unit to apply the change.
    1. To reboot from the front panel:
      1. Press the left arrow until the date and time are displayed.
      2. Press and hold the green check button for 8 seconds, and it will reboot.