CLIPSTER Hardware Guide (Version 2.0) Video Workstation CLIPSTER. Hardware Guide

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1 Video Workstation CLIPSTER Hardware Guide (Version 2.0) CLIPSTER Hardware Guide

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3 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Introduction Overview Installation Operation Maintenance ppendix Index I

4 Hardware Guide Version 2.0 for CLIPSTER Copyright 2006 by DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH, Hanover. ll rights reserved. The manuals as well as the soft- and/or hardware described here and all their constituent parts are protected by copyright. Without the express permission of DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH any form of use which goes beyond the narrow bounds prescribed by copyright legislation is prohibited and liable to prosecution. This particularly applies to duplication, copying, translation, processing, evaluation, publishing, and storing and/or processing in an electronic system. Specifications and data may change without notice. We offer no guarantee that this documentation is correct and/or complete. In no event shall DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation any special, indirect, or consequential damages, and damages resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use of or inability to use the hardware, software and/or manual materials. Those parts of this documentation that describe optional software or hardware features usually contain a corresponding note. nyway, a lack of this note does not mean any commitment from DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH. CLIPSTER is a registered trademark of DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ny other product names mentioned in this documentation may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and as such are subject to the usual statutory provisions.

5 Headquarters: DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH Krepenstr Hannover GERMNY Phone: Fax: info@dvs.de Internet: Support: Phone: Fax: support@dvs.de For the mericas: U.S. Headquarters: DVS Digital Video, Inc. 300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 02 Burbank, C 9502 US Phone: Fax: info@dvsus.com Internet: Support: support@dvsus.com

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7 Registration Form Dear customer, this product was developed and tested thoroughly. Unfortunately, the possibility of problems and errors can never be ruled out. To support us in helping you as fast as possible if such a case occurs, please fill in this registration form and send or fax it to the address on the right. PLESE SEND TO: DVS GmbH Krepenstr Hannover GERMNY Fax: You may also use our online registration form which can be accessed from the following internet page: Customer Name: Company: Contact: ddress: Phone: Fax: Vendor: CLIPSTER Serial No.: Remarks: Connected devices (Brand and type of edit controller, VTR, color grading system, etc.)

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9 Contents C Introduction Overview Target Group Conventions Used in this User Guide Safety Instructions Important Notes Overview Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER Overview of the Front The Front of the Video System Operation Items LEDs Faceplate DVD Drive Overview of the Rear Main System Rear Disk rray Rear Connectors in Detail Digital Video I/Os Main Connector Panel Slot Panel Connectors (Main System) TX Connector Panel Slot Panel Connectors (Disk rray) Installation One-Chassis Setup i

10 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 3.2 Two-Chassis Setup Operation Starting the Workstation Starting a One-Chassis Setup Starting a Two-Chassis Setup Shutting Down the System Shutting Down a One-Chassis Setup Shutting Down a Two-Chassis Setup Maintenance Hard Disk Maintenance Replacing a Hard Disk Setting Up the Stripe Set Formatting the Video Hard Disks Opening and Closing the Casing(s) Opening a Casing Closing a Casing Fan Maintenance Power Supply Maintenance ppendix...-. Troubleshooting Technical Data Hardware Specifications Video Rasters Signal In- and Outputs Internal Wiring from Video Board to Outputs Packing Instructions Conformity Declarations RoHS Compliance EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) FCC Compliance Statement...-7 I Index... I- ii

11 Introduction This documentation describes how to use the hardware of CLIPSTER, the real-time conforming and finishing system by DVS. CLIPSTER is a powerful high-resolution video workstation with enormous flexibility, especially designed to meet the demands of modern postproduction houses. Based on DVS' quality hardware, CLIPSTER works with uncompressed material in any resolution up to 2K in RGB 0 bit. The video workstation stores the material in its native resolution and mode in a selectable file format directly on the connected storage, making pre-conversion or compression unnecessary. Clips of any resolution, color space or bit depth can be mixed on the timeline at will. The output resolution can be chosen freely as well and throughout the entire workflow the quality of the high-resolution footage is maintained. Furthermore, up to 6 different channels of audio can be in- or output by CLIPSTER and all audio data can be accessed and processed with the software as easily as the video material in up to 99 audio tracks. CLIPSTER provides enough intrinsic power to accept material from cameras, telecines or VTRs. Uncompressed HD and 2K data can be input either via the standard dual-link HD-SDI interface or a DVI connector. In a studio environment, CLIPSTER connects to high-resolution cameras, enabling the capturing of footage together with an immediate viewing and editing afterwards. When integrated into a high-end post workflow, CLIPSTER handles real-time telecine transfers and all subsequent editing of the transferred material. The CLIPSTER hardware can be delivered with various storage capacities and an upgrade of a CLIPSTER from a smaller storage capacity to a higher one is available as an optional feature. Furthermore, CLIPSTER can also be connected to a DVS-SN that provides several terabytes of data storage. It can be used in any environment where large amounts of data must be accessed in real time by multiple clients. Then the attached workstations can use the DVS-SN for all their storage requirements and a local storage may be unnecessary I -

12 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide dditionally, the CLIPSTER video workstation can be delivered with the following options to adapt it to your special needs. CLIPSTER Disk-Upgrades CLIPSTER Disk-Upgrade CLIPSTER Storage CLIPSTER FC/SN CLIPSTER LVDS CLIPSTER FireWire800 CLIPSTER Remote Zoom&Pan CLIPSTER MultiDevice CLIPSTER 4K-Workflow non-real time CLIPSTER 3D-LUT and ColorManagement This option contains a set of four hard disks to increase the amount of the installed hard disks from 2 to 6 drives. Contains a set of 2 or 6 hard disks that replace the existing hard disks. dditional chassis with 2 or 6 hard disks to increase the overall capacity and/or data rate throughput. With this option CLIPSTER will be equipped with a dual Fibre Channel interface, providing a real-time capable connection to an external Fibre Channel disk array. Ultra60 SCSI controller for the connection of an external tape drive. FireWire 800 (IEEE-394b) interface card. Remote control of real-time zoom and pan operation from a third-party color grader. Enables a synchronous play-out of multiple CLIPSTERs. One master device controls other devices via RS-422 for a synchronous play-out of the timeline. Non-real-time workflow with 4K material including effects editing, cropping, as well as conforming, color correction and capturing. Real-time play-out of 4K material up to , RGB 0 bit at 24 Hz (requires CLIPSTER Storage). Three-dimensional hardware look-up table for real-time color management and film-look preview/output. CLIPSTER Teletext VBI 335 Enables capture and play of teletext information in line 335 of 625 lines rasters. CLIPSTER Color Correction Panel CLIPSTER DVI In Tactile colorist control panel for CLIP- STER s primary color correction. Input of video via the digital video interface (DVI) input connector of CLIPSTER. -2

13 Introduction CLIPSTER Special Raster Formats CLIPSTER Raster CLIPSTER 2Bit CLIPSTER DDR CLIPSTER Secondary- ColorCorrection dditional Operators Some standard and non-standard formats including 080p /50/60 (SMPTE 372), Slow PL 625i /24 and Eureka i /25 Customer tailored video rasters for inand output. Support of 2 and 6 bit file formats (DPX and TIFF) for in- and output. VTR task mode that emulates the behavior of a VTR or digital disk recorder. Secondary color correction for the CLIP- STER Edit Tool. dditional editing and effects features for clips in the timeline that enhance the capability of CLIPSTER I -3

14 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide. Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the CLIPSTER hardware, its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore, it describes some maintenance tasks that you may carry out yourself. The chapters contain the following information: Chapter Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 ppendix Index Begins with a short introduction to CLIPSTER, followed by a note regarding the audience this manual is written for and an explanation of the conventions used in this manual. Furthermore, it provides safety instructions that you must adhere to and some important notes that you should read. This chapter gives a front and rear overview of the video workstation detailing all items, connectors and interfaces. dditionally, it contains some further information about the digital video in- and outputs such as the DVS naming conventions and the signal distribution. Describes the hardware installation of CLIP- STER. Explains how to operate CLIPSTER, i.e. how to start and shut down the device. Details maintenance work in case of a hard disk, fan or power supply unit failure. In here you can also find some important notes for the setup of a stripe set or a formatting of the video hard disks. Provides technical details and general information about the CLIPSTER hardware. Furthermore, it gives hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. This chapter facilitates the search for specific terms. -4

15 Introduction.2 Target Group To use this manual you should have experience in handling video and computer equipment. dditionally, to use CLIPSTER in connection with other equipment, e.g. a camera or a VTR, you should know how to handle this equipment. When performing maintenance tasks, you must be qualified to work on, repair and test electrical equipment..3 Conventions Used in this User Guide The following typographical conventions will be used in this documentation: Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list. Texts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must perform in the order indicated. Texts preceded by this symbol are general notes intended to facilitate work and help avoid errors. You must pay particular attention to text that follows this symbol to avoid errors and possible resulting damages thereof. Texts following this symbol you must pay particular attention to to avoid dangers and personal injuries. Texts enclosed by quotation marks are references to other manuals, guides, chapters, or sections I -5

16 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide.4 Safety Instructions To use CLIPSTER correctly please heed the following: Please read the following safety instructions very carefully before attempting any installation and/or performing any work on CLIPSTER. If CLIPSTER is not used in compliance with the safety instructions, the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be void. General CLIPSTER has been built according to the applying safety regulations. To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of the device all manuals and guides must be available at all times at the operation site. Before installing and/or using CLIPSTER the manuals and guides delivered with it must be read and observed. Use CLIPSTER only in apparent good technical order. The CLIPSTER hardware works with voltages that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior with the power cable(s) being plugged in. Make sure the power supply is disconnected from the components you intend to work on. Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to changing voltages. Connecting or disconnecting CLIPSTER to or from peripheral hardware while any of them is switched on may damage the hardware. Switch off all peripheral hardware before connecting or disconnecting anything. Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. If you touch them without precautionary measures, they can be destroyed. Use a wrist strap connected to ground when accessing electronic parts and take care of grounding the video system. void touching the internal components of CLIPSTER whenever possible. Use CLIPSTER only in compliance with the technical data laid out in section Technical Data on page -4. If fluids or solid objects get inside the casing, CLIPSTER must be disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using CLIP- STER again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel. Only use a damp tissue without any cleaning agents to clean the casing. CLIPSTER may not be misused, abused, physically damaged, neglected, exposed to fire, water or excessive changes in the climate or temperature, or operated outside maximum rating. Do not perform any changes or extensions to CLIPSTER whatsoever. -6

17 Introduction Transportation CLIPSTER is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the system must be handled with greatest care. Therefore, observe in case of transportation: Handle CLIPSTER with great care. lways use the original packing or a similar structured packing for transportation as detailed in section Packing Instructions on page -4. void shocks or vibrations during transport. For longer distances it is recommended to use a lifting truck. Keep CLIPSTER as a transportation good dry. In the warranty period you have to keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation. Environmental Conditions For error-free working and a long service life, CLIPSTER needs some basic environmental conditions: Do not expose CLIPSTER to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the video system (front as well as rear). void areas with high humidity or dust. Best operating conditions are given in an air-conditioned site. Do not expose CLIPSTER to strong electric or magnetic fields. void areas where CLIPSTER will be subject to vibrations or shocks I -7

18 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide.5 Important Notes The following provides information about warranty, a note about the conformity of the product and some general information. Warranty Information This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS extends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. You have to keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation. Otherwise this warranty will be void. In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited Warranty, DVS will repair or replace the product without charge. In order to make a claim under this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must notify DVS or their representative in writing of the product failure. In this Limited Warranty the customer must upon DVS request return the product to the place of purchase or send the defective device to a given address for the necessary repairs to be performed. In the warranty period the customer must keep the original packing and pack the DVS product in it in case of a product return. If the customer is not satisfied with the repair, DVS will have the option to either attempt a further repair, exchange the product or refund the purchase price. This warranty does not cover: Products not developed by DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH. Products not used in compliance with the safety instructions detailed in section Safety Instructions on page -6. Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible. The costs of installations, removals, transportations, or reinstallations. Costs for transportation damages. Damages caused to any other item. ny special, indirect, or consequential damages, and damages resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, or business interruption. Declaration of Conformity RoHS 2002/95/EC This product has been tested according to the applying national and international directives and regulations. Further information about this can be found in section Conformity Declarations on page

19 Introduction General Notes CLIPSTER is delivered to you fully preconfigured and optimized for a real-time in- and output of uncompressed video streams. Changing any of the settings (for example, the hardware, software and/or BIOS settings) may lead to a loss of performance or may even render the system unusable. Reconfiguring the video system anew is in most cases a lengthy procedure. Do not change any of the settings unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing and what the results would be. The video hard disks of CLIPSTER are arranged as a stripe set. If one hard disk fails, your data will be unrecoverable. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to perform backups of your video data at regular intervals. Only use the designated video drive (disk stripe set) to store video and audio data. Other storage locations will be too slow for real-time operations. Leave about 5% of the overall video hard disk capacity for real-time performance reasons empty of data I -9

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21 Overview 2 This chapter provides a detailed overview of the CLIPSTER hardware. The video workstation will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and connectors will be listed. Because CLIPSTER can be delivered in two hardware variants, i.e. one providing a single chassis and another comprising two chassis, these will be explained first. fter this the front of the CLIPSTER video system will be described, followed by an overview of the rear of the video system. For explanatory reasons the section about the rear of CLIPSTER also contains some information about the digital video in- and outputs, for example, the DVS naming conventions and the signal distribution over the SDI connectors. The chapter will be concluded with further details and descriptions about the connectors provided by the CLIPSTER hardware I 2-

22 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 2. Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER The CLIPSTER video system can be delivered in two different hardware variants depending on the amount of the internal storage or the maximum possible real-time capability of the system. Usually it consists of a single chassis only. However, when larger amounts of storage or an enhanced performance are needed, the system may comprise two chassis. Main System Chassis (One- and Two-chassis Setups) In every delivery and setup you will have a main system chassis. This holds the computer system and the hardware equipment of CLIPSTER as well as all hard disks (in case of a two-chassis setup just the first half of the video hard disks). In this chassis the DVS PCI video board the most important part of the video system providing all video and audio in- or output functions will be installed as well. Disk rray Chassis (Two-chassis Setup) In case you have ordered a larger amount of storage or an enhanced real-time capability for your CLIPSTER video system, it will require two chassis, the main system as described above and a disk array. In a two-chassis setup the second casing (called disk array ) contains the other half of the video hard disks as well as additional controllers. It can be distinguished from the main system easily because it will not provide a DVD drive or USB connectors integrated at the front. The two devices have to be interconnected as described in section Two-Chassis Setup on page 3-3 to provide the overall amount of storage or processing speed. 2-2

23 Overview 2.2 Overview of the Front This section gives an overview of the front of CLIPSTER. First the operable front panel at the top of the video system will be described which provides all operational items as well as the LEDs of the video system. This will be followed by a description of the faceplate that covers the hard disks of the system s disk array. The faceplate can be lifted in case you need access to one of the hard disks, for example, for replacement. The section will be concluded with some explanations about the DVD drive The Front of the Video System This section provides an overview of the front of the video system: operation items Because the front of the main system is almost identical to the one of the disk array (see section Hardware Variants of CLIP- STER on page 2-2) this section is valid for both chassis, i.e. the disk array s front as well as the front of the main system. The disk array of a two-chassis setup can be distinguished from the main system easily: It does not provide any USB connectors nor the DVD drive. LEDs faceplate DVD drive I Figure 2-: Overview of the front 2-3

24 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide operation items LEDs faceplate DVD drive With the operation items located at the upper lefthand side of the front, the video system can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). dditionally, they provide two USB connectors for an easy connectivity to devices such as memory sticks. Further information about the operation items can be found in section Operation Items on page 2-4. The upper part of the front is equipped with LEDs that indicate the system status and the status of the internal video hard disks. Further information about the LEDs and their meaning can be found in section LEDs on page 2-5. The faceplate covers the video hard disk array. If you need access to one of the hard disks, for example, to replace it, it can be lifted. The faceplate will be described in more detail in section Faceplate on page 2-7. The DVD drive can be used, for example, for software installations. Further information about the DVD drive can be found in section DVD Drive on page Operation Items With the operation items located at the upper left-hand side of the video system s front, the hardware of CLIPSTER can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). power reset mute USB connectors Figure 2-2: Operation items overview 2-4

25 Overview power reset The power switch turns the system on or off. The respective state of the system will be indicated by the DVS logo in the middle of the faceplate (see section Faceplate on page 2-7): If it is illuminated, the power is turned on; if not, the power is turned off. The reset button to the right of the power switch resets your video system and initiates a warm reboot. mute USB connectors If possible, save your data before resetting the system. Otherwise data may be lost. Because the disk array of a two-chassis setup does not contain any computer components, the reset button provides no function here. In case of a system malfunction, e.g. a fan failure, power supply failure or overheating, the system alarm turns on. By pressing this button the alarm buzzer can be switched mute. The two integrated USB connectors (universal serial bus) offer you the possibility to connect other devices such as memory sticks easily and quickly LEDs The front of the video system is equipped with a total of 20 LEDs which indicate on the one hand the system status (four LEDs) and on the other the status of the hard disks of the disk array (6 LEDs). 5 I system LEDs HDD LEDs Figure 2-3: LEDs of the video system The LEDs can be seen only when they are flashing because they are located behind the white front strip and thus not visible when off. 2-5

26 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide system LEDs The four system LEDs located above the power switch at the front of the video system display the status of the system: system HDD alarm LN I LN II Figure 2-4: LEDs for the system s state system HDD Indicates accesses to the system hard disk (e.g. during the loading of the operating system). alarm Shows a system component failure, e.g. a fan failure, power supply failure or overheating. When this LED turns on, the alarm buzzer is sounded as well. It can be switched mute with the mute button at the front of the video system. Further information about what to do in case of an alarm can be found in section Troubleshooting on page -2. LN I Indicates that a valid network is connected to the first LN connection (available on the connection panel of the computer system, see section TX Connector Panel on page 2-20). LN II Indicates that a valid network is connected to the second LN connection (available on the connection panel of the computer system, see section TX Connector Panel on page 2-20). 2-6

27 Overview HDD LEDs The HDD LEDs show the activity of the internal video hard disks. Each represents a hard disk of the array: LEDs: B C D hard disks: : D: C: B: Figure 2-5: HDD LEDs and hard disk array Starting from the left, the first four LEDs display the accesses to the top row of hard disks of the array (see section Faceplate on page 2-7); the second four LEDs show the state of the bottom row of the hard disk array; the third LED group belong to the third row (from the top), while the fourth group represents the second row Faceplate The faceplate covers the hard disks of the video hard disk array. They are used to store your video and audio material. ll disks can be replaced easily in case of a failure. faceplate backlit DVS logo I Figure 2-6: Overview of the faceplate The faceplate is built with an integrated backlit DVS logo which indicates the state of the video system, i.e. its power-on status: If the DVS 2-7

28 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide logo is illuminated, the power of the main system or disk array is turned on; if not, the power is turned off. Furthermore, if you need access to one of the hard disks, for example, to replace it, the faceplate can be lifted in its hinges without any difficulty. It is fastened to the chassis with magnets only, and you just have to pull the lower part of the faceplate away and upwards to loosen the faceplate. Figure 2-7: Lifting of faceplate Then you can access the hard disks of the video hard disk array: lifted faceplate hard disk array Figure 2-8: Uncovered video hard disk array Each hard disk of the array is connected to the system with the help of a disk carrier which makes the removal of a hard disk from the system easy, for example, in the event of a failure. For further information about this as well as an overview of a disk carrier see section Replacing a Hard Disk on page

29 Overview DVD Drive The video system is equipped with a DVD drive which can be used for service purposes or to install additional software. DVD tray DVD eject emergency eject Figure 2-9: Overview of DVD drive DVD tray DVD eject emergency eject The DVD tray holds the CD or DVD. It can be opened with the button DVD eject. The button DVD eject opens the DVD tray. It is possible to remove a CD or DVD from the drive when the system is cut from power. Insert a thin, pointed object into the emergency eject hole. Then the DVD tray opens. For further information regarding the operation of the drive, please refer to the original manufacturer s documentation. The disk array of a two-chassis setup can be distinguished from the main system via the DVD drive: It does not provide one I 2-9

30 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 2.3 Overview of the Rear This section provides an overall overview of the rear of the video system. First an overview of the main system will be given, followed by an overview of the disk array. Detailed descriptions of the individual connectors can be found in section Connectors in Detail on page 2-3. For an overview of the power supply see section Power Supply Maintenance on page Main System Rear This section shows an overview of the rear of the main system chassis: See section Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER on page 2-2 for more details about the main system. power supply main connector panel TX connector panel slot panel connectors GPI RMT In RMT Out UX Mon. nalog udio Out Mon. 2 SDI In SDI In B SDI In C Ref In WCLK Out Ch. -8 Dig. udio Ch. 9-6 SDI Out SDI Out B SDI Out C S/H Out VSync Out R Out G Out B Out CVBS Out SDSDI Out LTC In LTC Out PUSH VG DVI OUT SCSI (internal) DVI IN Figure 2-0: Overview of the rear of the main system power supply The redundant power supply provides the main system with power. It consists of three independent power supply units: Even if one fails the others will still supply enough power to keep the system operable. n overview of the power supply can be found in section Power Supply Maintenance on page

31 Overview main connector panel TX connector panel slot panel connectors The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of CLIPSTER to give you the full functionality of the video workstation. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and the video I/Os as well as the interfaces for analog and digital audio (ES/EBU) including LTC and wordclock. The standard connectors of the computer system are placed on this panel. Here you can find the slot panel connectors of CLIPSTER. vailable are the digital video I/O panel containing video connections and the graphic card panel. Furthermore, if applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons or on customer request (e.g. an additional SCSI connector panel to interconnect the main system and the disk array) Disk rray Rear This section shows an overview of the rear of the disk array chassis. It provides connectors only in the area of the slot panel connectors. You have to use these to interconnect the disk array with the main system: See section Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER on page 2-2 for more details about the disk array power supply slot panel connectors I CH CH B Figure 2-: Overview of the rear of the disk array 2-

32 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide power supply slot panel connectors The redundant power supply provides the disk array chassis of the video system with power. It consists of three independent power supply units: Even if one fails the others will still supply enough power to keep the system operable. n overview of the power supply can be found in section Power Supply Maintenance on page 5-. Here you can find the slot panel connectors of the disk array. vailable are two SCSI connector panels to connect the disk array to the main system. 2-2

33 Overview 2.4 Connectors in Detail For explanatory reasons this section starts with some information about the digital video in- and outputs detailing, for example, the DVS naming conventions and the signal distribution over the SDI connectors. fter that follows a description of the individual panels and connections at the rear of the video system in detail as they are shown in section Overview of the Rear on page Digital Video I/Os This section contains some further information about the digital video in- and outputs of CLIPSTER. Because CLIPSTER provides sometimes different functions on the connectors of the video system, the labeling has been simplified. DVS named the input/output channels (connectors) of the digital video signals alphabetically. For YUV you will usually use one channel (connectors labeled, single link). For YUV you will need two channels ( for YUV and B for the key signal). With RGB you will always need two channels ( and B, dual link). The third in- and output channel ( C ) is used to provide more flexibility for digital video. When choosing a single-link video mode during input you can select between port and port C, while during an output channel C currently mirrors the output of channel. dditionally, this signal output can be provided with customizable information superimposed on the image (e.g. timecode, keycode, comments, etc.). The table below shows how the signals are distributed over the SDI (serial digital interface) in- and output ports for the different color modes: Video Mode Input Output Port Port B Port C Port Port B Port C I YC b C r 4:2:2 Y, C b, C r 2 Y, C b,c r 2 Y, C b, C r Y, C b, C r YC b C r 4:2:2:4 Y, C b, C r Y, C b, C r Y, C b, C r YC b C r 4:4:4 Y, ½ C b, ½C r YC b C r 4:4:4:4 Y, ½ C b, ½C r RGB 4:4:4 G, ½ R, ½B RGB 4:4:4:4 G, ½ R, ½B ½C b, ½ C r Y, ½ C b, ½C r ½C b, ½ C r, Y, ½ C b, ½C r ½R, ½B G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B, G, ½R, ½B ) Mirror of port with additional customizable information (if enabled). 2) Software switchable between port and port C. ½C b, ½ C r Y, ½ C b, ½C r ½C b, ½ C r, ½R, ½B Y, ½ C b, ½C r G, ½R, ½B ½ R, ½ B, G, ½ R, ½B 2-3

34 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Main Connector Panel The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of CLIPSTER to give you the full functionality of the video system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and the digital video I/Os (serial digital interface). GPI RMT In RMT Out UX Mon. nalog udio Out Mon. 2 SDI In SDI In B SDI In C Ref In WCLK Out Ch. -8 Dig. udio Ch. 9-6 SDI Out SDI Out B SDI Out C S/H Out VSync Out R Out G Out B Out CVBS Out SDSDI Out LTC In LTC Out PUSH Figure 2-2: Main connector panel on rear Item GPI RMT In RMT Out UX Description DB-9 connector (male) for the general purpose interface; a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal In- and Outputs on page -8 DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 interface for an input of slave control; a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal In- and Outputs on page -8 DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 interface for an output of master control; a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal In- and Outputs on page -8 DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 interface for auxiliary data (e.g. mixer control); a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal In- and Outputs on page

35 Overview Item Description nalog udio Out Mon. nalog udio Out Mon. 2 Dig. udio Ch. -8 First 6.3 mm (¼") unbalanced analog stereo headphone jack to monitor the audio output of CLIPSTER Second 6.3 mm (¼") unbalanced analog stereo headphone jack to monitor the audio output of CLIPSTER DB-25 connector (female) for a balanced audio signal in- and output of the digital audio channels to 8; a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal In- and Outputs on page -8 Dig. udio Ch. 9-6 DB-25 connector (female) for a balanced audio signal in- and output of the digital audio channels 9 to 6; a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal In- and Outputs on page -8 SDI In BNC connector for an input of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port ); either input of YUV in single-link or first stream of YUV/RGB[] in dual-link mode; with singlelink streams you can switch the input between an input of port or port C in the software SDI In B BNC connector for an input of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port B); input of the second stream of YUV or RGB[] in dual-link mode SDI In C BNC connector for an alternative input of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port C); input of YUV in single-link mode; with singlelink streams you can switch the input between an input of port or port C in the software SDI Out BNC connector for an output of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port ); either output of YUV in single-link or first stream of YUV/RGB[] in dual-link mode; with singlelink streams you can switch the output between an output of port or port C in the software SDI Out B BNC connector for an output of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port B); output of the second stream of YUV or RGB[] in dual-link mode I 2-5

36 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Item SDI Out C Ref In S/H Out VSync Out WCLK Out R Out G Out B Out CVBS Out SDSDI Out LTC In LTC Out Description BNC connector for an alternative output of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port C); this port mirrors the output of port ; via the software the signal can be provided with additional customizable information (such as timecode, keycode or comments) which will be superimposed on the image BNC connector for the synchronization of video signals (input of horizontal or composite sync (reference input), depending on software settings) BNC connector for the synchronization of video signals (output of horizontal or composite sync, depending on software settings); it may also be called Genlock Out or Ref. Out and can be used for bilevel as well as trilevel BNC connector for the synchronization of video signals (vertical sync) BNC connector, wordclock signal output for the synchronization of external audio equipment BNC connector for an analog output of red BNC connector for an analog output of green BNC connector for an analog output of blue BNC connector for a composite video burst signal, either analog output of SD video or used for synchronization purposes BNC connector for an output of digital SD video signals (serial digital interface) XLR connector (female) for the input of longitudinal timecode XLR connector (male) for the output of longitudinal timecode XLR connectors for digital audio are available via breakout cables. For RS-422 control CLIPSTER supports the standard industrial 9-pin protocol. 2-6

37 Overview Slot Panel Connectors (Main System) The main system of CLIPSTER provides in its slot panel connector area various connections, such as the digital video I/O panel containing the DVIs and the graphic card panel. Furthermore, if applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons or on customer request (such as an additional SCSI connector panel to interconnect the main system and the disk array). digital video I/O panel VG DVI OUT SCSI (internal) 2 3 DVI IN 4 Figure 2-3: Slot panels on rear (main system, one-chassis setup) 5 digital video I/O panel SCSI connector panel I VG DVI OUT CH CH B SCSI (internal) DVI IN Figure 2-4: Slot panels on rear (main system, two-chassis setup) 2-7

38 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide The layout of the slot panel area on your video workstation may differ from the figures above: The position of the individual slot panels may vary and additional panels may be installed for internal reasons or on customer request. Nevertheless, the functionality of the slot panels of interest for you remains the same. VG The VG panel is the panel of the graphic card installed in the video system. The monitor to control CLIPSTER has to be connected here. For further information about the graphic card, please refer to the original manufacturer s documentation included in the delivery of CLIP- STER. Digital Video I/O Panel This is the digital video I/O panel of CLIPSTER. It holds two digital video interfaces (DVI connectors) for the in- and output of analog and digital video signals. Figure 2-5: Digital video I/O panel 2-8

39 Overview In detail the panel provides the following: Item DVI OUT DVI IN Description DVI connector complying with the DVI standard for the output of analog and digital video signals; the analog output of the DVI connector provides the same signals as R Out, G Out and B Out (see section Main Connector Panel on page 2-4); a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal Inand Outputs on page -8 DVI connector complying with the DVI standard for the input of digital video signals (optionally available); a pin-out of this connector can be found in section Signal In- and Outputs on page -8 SCSI Connector Panel(s) In all setups of CLIPSTER there is by default a SCSI connector panel present in the slot panel area. It is installed for internal reasons only and will not work when connected to an external device (marked as internal in the figures above, see section Slot Panel Connectors (Main System) on page 2-7). However, if your system comes with a disk array, there will be two SCSI connector panel available in the slot panel area. Then use the SCSI connector panel right beside the digital video I/O panel to connect the disk array to the main system: I CH B CH Figure 2-6: SCSI connector panel 2-9

40 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide SCSI connector panel In a two-chassis setup the SCSI connector panel right beside the digital video I/O panel is used to connect the main system to the disk array. The SCSI connector panel by default installed and marked as internal in the figures above (see section Slot Panel Connectors (Main System) on page 2-7) will not work with any externally connected device TX Connector Panel This panel on the rear of CLIPSTER holds the connectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections: Figure 2-7: TX connector panel on rear No. Item Explanation mouse PS/2 connector to connect a mouse to your video system. 2 USB ports These USB connectors (universal serial bus) offer you the possibility to connect other devices to your video system, for example, a printer. 3 COM port RS-232 connector for the connection of serial interface devices. 2-20

41 Overview No. Item Explanation 4 VG DB-5 connector (female) to connect a monitor. Currently this port is disconnected and thus not available. To connect a monitor use the VG panel of the slot panel connectors (see section Slot Panel Connectors (Main System) on page , 6 LN (000 Mb) Gigabit Ethernet (000 Base-T) connection ports to connect your video system to a network. 7 keyboard PS/2 connector to connect a keyboard to your video system Slot Panel Connectors (Disk rray) If your CLIPSTER is delivered with two chassis, you have to interconnect the two casings. Because the chassis of the disk array contains further video hard disks and controllers only, none of the standard panels and connectors are present here. It provides connectors only in the area of the slot panel connectors. You have to use these to interconnect the disk array with the main system. SCSI panel SCSI panel I CH CH B Figure 2-8: Disk array slot panels 2-2

42 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide The layout of the slot panel area on the disk array may differ from the figure above: The position of the individual slot panels may vary. SCSI panel SCSI panel 2 This panel holds a 68-pin VHD connector to be connected to the main system. This panel holds a 68-pin VHD connector to be connected to the main system. 2-22

43 Installation 3 This chapter describes the installation procedure of the CLIPSTER video workstation. It is structured into the two possible setups (one- and twochassis setup) as outlined in section Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER on page 2-2. The video workstation must be installed properly before you can start working with CLIPSTER I 3-

44 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 3. One-Chassis Setup To install the hardware of CLIPSTER in a one-chassis setup, i.e. with only a single chassis delivered to you, perform the following: Unpack CLIPSTER and its accessories. Please check your delivery and compare it with the delivery note which has been included in the package on an extra sheet of paper. In case of missing items, please contact your local vendor or DVS immediately. To make warranty claims you have to keep the original packing and use it in case of a return transportation. Place CLIPSTER on a firm, flat surface within reach of a power outlet. For good air circulation and cooling make sure the ventilation holes are not covered. Connect at least the following computer peripherals: Mouse, keyboard, and a monitor that is operable at a resolution of at least pixels (default manufacturing setting). The recommended resolution to run the CLIPSTER software is pixels. Connect any other peripheral computer and video equipment. For an overview of the panels and connectors at the system s rear see section Overview of the Rear on page 2-0 and section Connectors in Detail on page 2-3. Connect the power cable(s) to the video system. The system is now properly installed and you can switch on the video workstation as described in section Starting the Workstation on page

45 Installation 3.2 Two-Chassis Setup To install the hardware of CLIPSTER in a two-chassis setup, i.e. with a second chassis delivered to you, perform the following: Unpack CLIPSTER and its accessories. Please check your delivery and compare it with the delivery note which has been included in the package on an extra sheet of paper. In case of missing items, please contact your local vendor or DVS immediately. To make warranty claims you have to keep the original packing and use it in case of a return transportation. Set up both casings of CLIPSTER on a firm, flat surface within reach of a power outlet. For good air circulation and cooling make sure the ventilation holes are not covered. You may place the casing of the disk array on top of the casing of the main system. Connect at least the following computer peripherals: Mouse, keyboard, and a monitor that is operable at a resolution of at least pixels (default manufacturing setting). The recommended resolution to run the CLIPSTER software is pixels. Connect any other peripheral computer and video equipment. For an overview of the panels and connectors at the system s rear see section Overview of the Rear on page 2-0 and section Connectors in Detail on page 2-3. Before installing the power cables and turning on your video system, you have to set up the connections between the two casings: Connect the cables as shown in the following figure. If there is more than one SCSI connector panel installed in your main system, use the panel right beside the digital video I/O panel to connect the two casings: I 3-3

46 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Figure 3-: Connections of CLIPSTER in a two-chassis setup The layout of the slot panel connector areas shown in the figure above may differ from your CLIPSTER hardware. For an easy installation, the connectors to be interconnected carry corresponding designations. Therefore, CH should be connected to CH and CH B to CH B. With the connections between the two casings complete, you may now connect the power cables: Connect the power cables to both casings of CLIPSTER. The system is now properly installed and you can switch on the video workstation as described in section Starting the Workstation on page

47 Operation 4 This chapter describes how to operate the CLIPSTER hardware, i.e. it is explained how to start the video workstation and how to shut it down. The explained procedures are structured into the two possible setups (one- and two-chassis setup) as outlined in section Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER on page 2-2, and for both you have to use the power switch(es) of the operation items on the front of the video workstation casing(s). power switch Figure 4-: power switch If your hardware variant comes in a two-chassis setup, both casings incorporate a power supply unit and must therefore be turned on or off separately. ny other items necessary for a correct operation of the CLIP- STER hardware, such as the LEDs or the reset button, are described in chapter Overview on page 2-. I 4-

48 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 4. Starting the Workstation fter a proper installation of the workstation (see chapter Installation on page 3-) you may start CLIPSTER at any time. For this perform the following according to the hardware variant that has been delivered to you (see section Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER on page 2-2). 4.. Starting a One-Chassis Setup To start the video workstation in a one-chassis setup, i.e. with only a single chassis delivered to you, perform the following: Press the power switch briefly to turn on the video workstation. The system will be started and the DVS logo in the middle of the faceplate lights up. s with any standard computer after initial booting, the system starts to load the installed operating system. When the operating system has finished its loading, you can begin to work with CLIP- STER right away Starting a Two-Chassis Setup To start the video workstation in a two-chassis setup, i.e. with a second chassis delivered to you, perform the following: First, press the power switch of the disk array to turn on its power supply. Then press the power switch of the main system briefly. This will start the video workstation and the two DVS logos of the faceplates light up. s with any standard computer after initial booting, the system starts to load the installed operating system. During this stage the proper connection of the main system to the disk array is established. When the operating system has finished its loading, you can begin to work with CLIPSTER right away. 4-2

49 Operation 4.2 Shutting Down the System There are several possibilities to shut down CLIPSTER. ll depend on whether the operating system is already loaded, or not. This section is structured first into the different hardware variants delivered to you (see section Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER on page 2-2). fterwards the possibilities to shut down the workstation depending on the loading stage of the operating system are detailed. Please act according to the hardware variant and the appropriate shut down possibility Shutting Down a One-Chassis Setup To shut down the video workstation in a one-chassis setup, i.e. with only a single chassis delivered to you, perform the following according to the state of the video workstation s operating system: fter a shut-down wait at least ten seconds before starting the system again. This time is needed to safely erase all memory banks of the system. With the operating system fully loaded If the operating system is up and running, there are two ways to shut down your video system:. Turn the system off by shutting down the operating system the usual way. The operating system will then save your personal settings and once it has ended, the system will turn off. 2. lternatively, you can initiate a fast shut down by pressing the power switch briefly. The fast shut down may not save all your system data and personal settings before the system turns off. Occasionally, this may lead to a loss of system data. Some settings will be saved and afterwards the system turns off I With the operating system not completely loaded If the operating system is not completely loaded, perform the following: Shutting down the video system while the operating system is loading may lead to corrupted system data. Use this procedure only if absolutely necessary. Shut down the system by pressing the power switch until the system turns off. 4-3