360 Systems TSS-2470 Users Manual
TSS-2470
BROADCASTTIMEDELAY
Operations Manual
Model TSS-2470 Time Delay
Version 622
June 2016
Copyright© 2016, 360 Systems
All rights reserved
Printed in the United States of America
100-145-0024 TSS-2470 Time Delay Operations Manual
Table of Contents
Safety Notices ....................................................................................................4
Safety Terms and Symbols ............................................................................4
General Safety Caution.................................................................................4
Personal Injury Precautions ..........................................................................4
Product Damage Precautions........................................................................5
Product Registration .....................................................................................5
Product Improvements and Upgrades ...........................................................5
Trademarks and Software Copyrights............................................................6
Introduction.......................................................................................................7
TSS-2470 Time Delay Features ...........................................................................8
Installation.........................................................................................................9
Unpacking ...................................................................................................9
Rack Mounting.............................................................................................9
System Cooling ..........................................................................................10
Power Conditioning ...................................................................................10
About TSS-2470 Time Delay Software ........................................................12
Front Panel Features ........................................................................................13
Front Panel.................................................................................................13
Power Button .............................................................................................13
Indicators ...................................................................................................13
Rear Panel Drawing .........................................................................................14
Rear Panel Connectors.....................................................................................15
Operations.......................................................................................................16
The Graphical User Interface......................................................................16
Run/Stop Control........................................................................................17
Time Delay Setting .....................................................................................17
Configure Options Dialog ..........................................................................18
Configure Network.....................................................................................21
Date and Time ...........................................................................................23
Network Time Protocol ..............................................................................23
Technical Specifications...................................................................................27
Connector Pin Designations.............................................................................28
HDBNC Connectors...................................................................................28
System Board Ports.....................................................................................28
Mechanical Drawing........................................................................................29
Program Updates from USB Memory...............................................................30
Maintenance ....................................................................................................31
Fault Diagnostics ........................................................................................31
Front Panel Indicators.................................................................................31
Other Error Indicators.................................................................................31
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators .........................................................................32
Access to Components ...............................................................................32
Removing the Front Panel ..........................................................................32
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Removing the Top Cover............................................................................33
General Handling Precautions....................................................................33
Installing/Removing I/O Cards ....................................................................34
Accessing the Main System Board ..............................................................34
Managing the RAID Disk Array...................................................................35
Notices ............................................................................................................38
Product Registration ...................................................................................38
Product Improvements and Upgrades .........................................................38
Repair Policy..............................................................................................38
Trademarks ................................................................................................38
Software .....................................................................................................38
End User License Agreement............................................................................39
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................41
Index................................................................................................................42
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Safety Notices
Safety Terms and Symbols
The following warning symbols are used in this manual
English ATTENTION: refer to owner’s manual for important
Français ATTENTION: veuillez vous référer au mode d’emploi pour
Italiano ATTENZIONE: fate riferimento al manuale per informazioni
Español ATENTCION: favor de referir al manual de operacion por
information.
une information importante.
importanti.
informacion importante.
English
Français AVERTISSEMENT: danger de choc électrique.
Italiano AVVERTIMENTO: pericolo di shock elettrico.
Español ADVERTENSIA: peligro de choque electrico.
WARNING: electrical shock hazard.
General Safety Caution
Heed the following important cautions regarding the TSS-2470 Time Delay in order to avoid personal
injury or equipment damage.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation and service. Refer to appropriate sections of this
product manual for instruction. Contact 360 Systems Customer Support for further explanation, or to
clarify any uncertainty.
Disconnect both power cords before removing the cover.
Personal Injury Precautions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product with cover removed.
To avoid risk of fire, replace the power cord only with same type and rating as specified. Replace
damaged power cords immediately.
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock,
do not remove or modify the contacts on the plug.
Prevent the power cord from being walked on, pinched, or abraded.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Remove jewelry, such as rings, watches, or necklaces before servicing this equipment.
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Product Damage Precautions
The TSS-2470 Time Delay contains hard disk drives and other fragile electronic and mechanical
devices. While this product is very reliable, it is still vulnerable to shock. Handle it with care, and
exercise caution not to drop or bump the recorder as damage to internal components may result. Turn
off power before moving the Time Delay.
Do not obstruct air vents. Maintain an ambient temperature below 30°C (86°F).
Clean only with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners or solvents directly on the
product.
WARNING:
Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed,
it can cause sever internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away
from children. If you thing batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of
the body, seek immediate medical attention.
CAUTION:
Replace battery only with the same, or equivalent, battery type. Follow all local laws
regarding the disposal of BR and CR Lithium batteries. Batteries should be fully discharged
prior to disposal.
CAUTION:
Never shutdown the Time Delay by removing the power cords. Doing so may cause errors
in the hard disk array. Should this happen, the array can be reinitialized without any data
loss; however, the process may take several hours. Shutdown the system only by
momentarily pressing the front panel reset button, or through the On-Screen user interface.
Product Registration
Important: As the owner of new capital equipment, you will want to take advantage of product
information, enhancements, upgrades, or notifications issued by 360 Systems. Please register your
product so 360 Systems can remain in contact with you. To register your product, visit
http://360systems.com/support/product-registration/
991-0360.
or call our Customer Service Department at 818-
Product Improvements and Upgrades
360 Systems reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements to its products without
incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold.
Certain features mentioned in this document may not be present in all models. Time Delays are not
offered for sale in all countries.
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Trademarks and Software Copyrights
Image Server, MAXX, 360 Systems, 360 Systems Broadcast, and Direct Digital Import are trademarks
or registered trademarks of 360 Systems in the U.S. and/or foreign countries. Other trademarks
referred to in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Software in this product is based on the work of, or is copyright by, 360 Systems, Trolltech, and
FreeType Team. Copyright 2003-2016 by 360 Systems.
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TSS-2470 Time Delay
Introduction
360 Systems TSS-2470 Time Delay is a high-quality program delay for television broadcast,
satellite delivery, and other applications requiring a user-settable delay time for video, audio, and
ancillary data. Applications for the delay include:
• Compensation for time zone differences, where a program is received at a different time than
when it needs to air.
• Program origination delays, where content is time-shifted prior to transmission or distribution.
• “+1” channels that allow cable casters to offer multiple feeds of the same program content to
maximize channel exposure with limited additional cost. Viewers can choose to see a variety
of different shows in their chosen viewing time, or see an immediate repeat of a show that
interested them simply by changing the channel.
• The TSS-2470 model can be used in a disaster recovery system where a 24 hour delay provides
a guarantee of airing appropriate content for the time of day.
The TSS-2470 can be thought of as a black box that records video, audio, and specific ancillary
data information; it then delays the playback of the program by a user-selectable time period.
Whatever goes in, comes out later.
The TSS-2470 Time Delay will operate as a set-and-forget box with no user intervention. On
restarting after a power failure, it will again start delaying the input according to the most recent
user settings. The delay time is user-programmable from 30 seconds to greater than 40 hours. The
programmed delay interval is frame-accurate over an indefinite time period; if several Time Delays
are fed identical input signals, they will remain in sync indefinitely.
The TSS-2470 Time Delay is convertible from an SD delay server to an HD delay server with no
additional hardware or software. It employs high quality, HD video encoding at 100 Mb/s or SD
encoding at 30 Mb/s which is ideal for this application, providing superior final image quality when
used in conjunction with other codec processes such as MPEG or H.264 for satellite transmission
and cable distribution.
16 embedded audio channels are provided. Alternately, two +4 dBu analog channels are
available.
Vertical Interval Ancillary (VANC) data is reproduced. The payload capacity is set by default to 4K
per frame or field and is adjustable.
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TSS-2470 Time Delay Features
• Functions in a stand-alone configuration with no external machine controls, and requires no
third-party software.
• Operates unattended for long periods of time. No operator intervention or file maintenance
required for continuous operation.
• All settings are non-volatile, allowing unattended restart on power-up. The unit automatically
reconfigures itself for the last-specified delay time, and re-enters the record/playback cycle.
• System configuration is accomplished through a GUI interface using a local keyboard, mouse
and VGA monitor.
• Allows user to specify a frame-accurate delay time, such that multiple units will play back in
frame-accurate sync when fed identical input video.
• RAID-5 drive array protects stored data against a single drive failure.
• 1 HD-SDI/SD-SDI program input.
• 1 E-E monitor output, 1 delayed program output. HD-SDI/SD-SDI connectors provided.
• Records video in 10-bit, at 100 Mb/s for visually lossless picture quality.
• Records 8 stereo pairs SDI embedded. (4 in SD).
• Synchronizes to video input, or to an external reference.
• Upon loss of input video, records black and uses internal reference until input is restored.
• Outputs black and audio silence during the recording interval preceding the desired program
output delay.
• Captures and plays VANC data.
• Front panel status LEDs: network, system, power.
• 1 rack-unit (1¾”) height. Redundant, forced-air cooling.
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Installation
Unpacking
Your TSS-2470 Time Delay has been carefully inspected and calibrated before shipment to allow
immediate operation upon installation. Check all items for signs of visible damage which may have
occurred during shipment. If any item is damaged, contact the carrier to file a claim.
Keep the packing materials in the event that the unit must be shipped. If the original packaging is
not available, make sure that the following criteria are met:
• Packaging must be able to withstand the product weight.
• Product must be held firmly within the package.
• There must be at least two inches (50mm) of space between the product and outer container.
• The corners of the product must be protected.
Package Contents
Confirm that all items on the packing list have been received. Contact 360 Systems if any item is
missing.
9 Model TSS-2470 Time Delay
9 Keyboard
9 2-Button Wheel Mouse.
9 Software backup on USB memory stick
9 Operations Manual
9 Power cord
The TSS-2470 Time Delay is not shipped with a video monitor. Select a VESA-compliant CRT or LCD
monitor capable of a refresh rate of at least 75 Hz. Note that the TSS-2470 Time Delay may not start
correctly if an unsuitable monitor is connected.
If you own more than one TSS-2470 Time Delay, it may be appropriate to use a single keyboard,
monitor, and mouse with a KVM switch to select between units. Not all KVM switching systems are
compatible. The KVM switch must supply an active signal to the TSS-2470 Time Delay at all times,
even when switched away from it. When first powering up the TSS-2470 Time Delay, use only the
supplied keyboard and mouse directly connected. Then test the KVM switch system that will be used
thoroughly before installation is completed. Be especially careful about this when using extender
cables.
Rack Mounting
Cables attached to the rear of the TSS-2470 Time Delay should be supported by proper cable
management. Do not support substantial cable weight from the TSS-2470 Time Delay’s Mini BNC
connectors as this may damage the video board.
In stall the provided rack rails into the rack first then remove the front panel to expose the rack
screw slots. Fasten the TSS-2470 Time Delay into the rack. Replace the front panel.
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Important Installation Notes
System Cooling
When many pieces of equipment are mounted in an equipment rack, a considerable amount of heat
may be produced, which must be removed efficiently. Further, a lower operating temperature will
make equipment operate more reliably, and it will last longer. In the extreme case, excessive
temperatures cause rapid equipment failure, and damage which can be difficult to repair.
Heat in an equipment rack should be removed by forced air. This is often accomplished by blowers
installed in the top of the rack, venting into the room. An alternative is to draw hot air from the top
of the rack into an air-conditioning return duct, and not vent it into the equipment room; cold air
should be ducted into the bottom of the rack.
The optimum air temperature for cooling electronic equipment is 25° C (72° F). When many
pieces of equipment are contributing to the heat load, a substantial air-flow will be needed, and the
inlet temperature may need to be lower.
Check These Points
• Are all ventilation holes in the TSS-2470 Time Delay free of obstruction?
• Can blowers or HVAC system adequately remove heat from the equipment rack?
• Have you measured the actual temperature
• Verify that the HVAC system is not
• What procedures are in place to protect the equipment when the HVAC system fails?
on a timer that can shut off on weekends or holidays.
inside the rack? Do this near the top.
Power Conditioning
It is good practice to operate an on-air TSS-2470 Time Delay from an Uninterruptible Power Source,
or UPS. All utility power systems experience occasional transient events, including brownouts and
dropouts, which are capable of taking the TSS-2470 Time Delay off the air. It is the station
operator’s job to plan for and overcome such contingencies.
UPS units suitable for smoothing short-term power line problems come in two varieties:
Change-over UPS Design
This design senses drop-outs and low line voltage, and switches its output to an internal inverter
operating from a battery. This UPS is low in cost, and is most often used in non-critical applications
such as desk-top computers. A disadvantage is that it may create its own power transients when
switching between utility power and its inverter supply. For this reason 360 Systems does not
recommend this type for use with the TSS-2470 Time Delay.
Continuous Conversion UPS Design
This improved design continuously converts utility power to DC, stores it in a battery, then
produces isolated AC power from an inverter. It never switches, and is immune to input transients,
brownouts, and blackouts. Models are available with batteries of almost any size, making the
continuous-conversion UPS suitable for transient suppression or long-term operating power in the
absence of utility power.
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Recommended UPS Models
There are several manufactures of continuous conversion UPS systems are suitable for use with 360
Systems’ video products. APC and Eaton/Powerware Corporation are two of the most common.
UPS’s are available in several different configurations to accommodate various current load and
power failure support times.
The minimum requirement for maximum current load for a single TSS-2470 Time Delay is 2 amps.
Operating Environment
A TSS-2470 Time Delay is a critical element in broadcast operations. Its installation should
safeguard it from every external event that can interfere with it doing the task expected of it. 360
Systems’ engineers have experience with thousands of installations, and have become aware of a
number of environmental factors that can adversely affect performance. Two of these have already
been discussed: power conditioning and inadequate cooling. Two others, less obvious, should also
be considered:
RF Interference by Cell Phones
Many people are not aware that cell phones can attain a very substantial power output, even when
no conversation is taking place. You may have experienced the effect of a cell phone interfering
with a common desk phone placed nearby. Carrying a cell phone into a machine room where it is
in close proximity to broadcast equipment and its associated wiring is unwise. They are able to
interfere with serial control commands, video synchronization, and in some cases can crash the
CPU in equipment.
Some major broadcasters prohibit the carrying of cell phones into certain machine areas. 360
Systems believes that the risk of undesired equipment behavior from their RF fields is very real.
Static Discharge
Static electricity discharge is accepted by most people as an inevitable consequence of living in a
dry area. It is, rather, a result of floor coverings that may enhance appearances, but are
inappropriate for use around critical pieces of broadcast equipment. Static discharge can do two
adverse things:
• Discharge into a connector can—and will—destroy internal circuitry of equipment. The result
will always be difficult to diagnose and repair.
• Discharge to equipment frames or wiring can crash a CPU and take the station off the air. The
event may seem random or unrelated to static, but it is clearly a catastrophic event—and one
that can repeat indefinitely as humidity varies.
Several steps can be taken to protect equipment from static discharge:
• Do not install critical broadcast equipment in a room with carpeting.
• Connect equipment racks directly to an earth ground with a heavy copper conductor.
• Do not operate equipment with a lifted safety ground (green frame ground).
• Install a humidifier, if necessary, to reduce the likelihood of static discharge.
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About TSS-2470 Time Delay Software
The TSS-2470 Time Delay is shipped with its application programs and operating system installed.
The first time that it is started, it must be connected to a keyboard, monitor and mouse in order to
enter the operational parameters. It is recommended that these always be available, however once
set up the delay process will start automatically when the system powers up and the input signals
are present.
If for any reason it becomes necessary to reinstall any software, refer to the Software / Firmware
updates chapter on page 30 for instructions.
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Front Panel Features
Front Panel
The front panel is held on by two roller clips, one on each end of the panel. To remove the front
panel, grasp the left or right end of the panel and pull straight out. The front panel is reinstalled by
reversing this process.
Power Button
The Power button is located directly behind the font panel on the right side. To turn the system on,
press and release the power button. A sequence of start-up screens will appear, ending with the
graphical user interface.
When the TSS-2470 Time Delay is running, pressing the Power button momentarily will cause the
system to begin an orderly shutdown. This can also be initiated from the GUI by selecting
START > SHUTDOWN > SHUTDOWN. In most cases the power will shut off automatically,
however if the front panel lights begin to blink, the file system has been properly closed and it is safe to
force the power off by holding the front panel button in for 4 seconds.
In the event that the system has stopped responding to commands and will not shutdown, hold the
button in for 4 seconds to force a power down.
CAUTION:
LOSS OF DATA CAN OCCUR IF THE POWER IS TURNED OFF WITHOUT A SHUTDOWN.
USE THE FOUR SECOND SHUTDOWN ONLY IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT RESPONDING OR THE
SHUTDOWN PROCESS DOES NOT TURN THE POWER OFF AUTOMATICALLY.
Indicators
Three blue LED Status Indicators appear on the front panel. These indicators are illuminated
continuously or in some cases are dark when inactive on not connected. The NIC indicator will flash
on and off if a network cable is attached indicating network activity. Error conditions are indicated by
flashing of the SYS indicator. See the table Front Panel Indicators on page 31 for diagnostic meanings.
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