Chauvet VIP Media Server Pro Quick Reference Manual
Quick Reference Guid e
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About This Guide
The VIP™ Media Server Pro Quick Reference Guide (QRG) contains information
about the product including instructions on how to install, mount, and connect
your media server.
Disclaimer
• The information and specifications cont ained in this QRG are subject
to change without notice.
• You must read ALL the disclaimers and Safet y Notes in this guide,
including any documentation that came with the software before
installing, operating, and maintaining this product.
Safety Notes
• It is recommended to mount this pr oduc t in a shock-mount case
using rail kits providing adequate ventilation.
• DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product
while operating or connected to power.
• DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust,
excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it.
• DO NOT operat e this product if the housing or cables appear
damaged.
• Do not run this product near magnets, television s, or transformers.
• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during
periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power
via breaker or by unplugging it .
• Any damages caused by manual modifications are not subject to
warranty. Chauvet will not accept liability for any r esulting damages
caused by unaut horized modifications or not observing the safety
warnings and instructions in this guide.
• In the event of a serio us operating problem, stop using immediately.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate
this product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor to
request support or return a product. Visit www.chauvetlighting.com
for
contact information.
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Product Description
The VIP™ M edia Serv er Pro i s a turnk ey system in del ivering co ntent to video presenta tion d evices
includi ng the MVP™ and PVP™ panels. T he unit is optimized in running the CHAUVE T® LED Stu dio
software (for panel addressing and control) and Arkaos® MediaMaster software (for content playback
and triggering).
For perfo rmance an d s tability , the opera t i ng sy s t em r u n s o n a SS D ( s o li d-sta t e dr iv e) an d ut ilizes dual
500GB RAI D1 h ar d dri ves f or sto rage, w hi ch giv es t he p ro tec tio n yo u ne ed w he n “t he show mu st go
on.”
What Is
Included
•
VIP™ Media Server Pro with rack
mount brackets (installed)
• IEC Power Cord
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• 1x2-port USB 2.0/1-port eSATA
module
• 1x44-pin Serial Port – Breakout
Media Snake
•
1 DVI - VGA Adapter
• 1 ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Adapter with Ring
Moving Antenna
• 2 Rail Kits
• 2 Screw Packs
(18 M4 Phillips Head Screws,
10 Square Heads, 8 Nuts, 2 Keys)
• Windows 7 Operati ng System and
hardware driver s CDs
• Quick Reference Guide
Mounting
Before mou nting thi s product, rea d the Safety Notes at the b eginning of t his guide. Th e VIP Media
Server Pro c an be rack-mount ed using the mount ing brackets on each side of th e front pane l. For
more information on how to install the media serv er using th e rail kits i nclude d, refer to t he TC-Rail
Installation Manual included in th is product.
Rack Mount
Bracket
Rack Mount
Bracket
Note: It is highly recommended that you use a shock-mount case when
transporting this product.
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Front and Back Panel Views
Front Panel View
Back Panel View
USB 2.0 Connectors (2)
Lock/Unlock Knob
Left Panel Door Handle
Right Panel Door Handle
LED Power
Indicator Light
Right Ha ndle
Right Mounting Bracket
Left Mounting Bracket
Left Handle
Fan
Power
Switch
Power
Connector
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Port
USB 3.0 Port (2)
ASUS Wireless Module
Optical S/PDIF Out Port
USB 2.0 Port
VGA Port
DVI Port
Intel® LAN Port
USB 3.0 Port (2)
Audio I/O Port
DVI-I Port (2)
SDI Cable Port (2)
Serial Port
– Breakout Media Snake Port
HDMI Through
Display Port (2)
HDMI Out (2)
HDMI In
DMX 5-Pin
In/Out
DVI-D Port (2)
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Setting Up Your VIP™ Media Server Pro
To set u p your media serv er, follo w the safe ty inst ruction s provide d in this gu ide and complete the
following steps:
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse using the PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse or USB port.
2. Connect the wireless module to the ASUS Wireless connector.
3. Connect the monitor to the DVI-D port. Align and gently in sert the mon ito r cable to av oid
bending the connector pins. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connectors.
4. Connect the media snake to t he B re a k ou t Med i a Snake por t.
5. Connect the power cables to the media server, monitor, and devices and insert the other
ends of the power cables to electrical outlets.
Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your media server, read the
documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to verify that the
software or device is compatible with your media server and operating system.
Powering Up the VIP™ Media Server Pro
The VIP™ M edia Server Pro has a n 850W Cors air™ power supply that is NVidia SL I certif ied, an IEC
power co nnect ion, a nd a pow er sup ply th at can w ork w ith an input volta ge ran ge of 1 00~240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
1. From the back panel, m ake sure the Main Power switch is in the On position.
2. Pull the right panel door handle to open and press the Power button up to turn on the
media server .
Locking/Unlocking the Panel Door Handles
To secure the panel doors, position the lock handle to the locked position. In addition, you can secure
the panel doors from opening by using the key to lock the panel doors in place.
To open the panel doors, position the lock handle in the unlocked position.
Locked position:
Unlocked position:
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Setting Up Your Video Input
Setting the video input for your media server is a 2-step process: setting the input and output for the
Blackma gic sof tware, and selecting the camera setting in the Arkaos MediaMaster Express software.
Both steps require you t o launch both applications.
Setting the Input and Output Settings
1. Open the Control Panel (click the Start button, select Control Panel).
2. From the All Control Panel Items, click Blackmagic Design Control Panel. The Blackmagic
Design Desktop Video dialog is displayed.
3. From the Settings tab:
a) Select the desired output from the Set output drop-down list
b) sele ct th e des ir ed input from the Set input drop-down list
4. Click OK.
For more information, read the Blackmagic Release Notes located in the Blackmagic Design folder
located in the Programs folder.
Setting the V isual Settings
1. Open the Arkaos MediaMaster Express software. For the first time, the Register dialog is
displayed. Follow the instructions and click the Express/Simple mode (demo) button.
2. Click the Visual thumbnail. The Library Management dial og is dis pl aye d.
3. From the Library Folders list, select 254_CAMERAS. The Camera icon appears in the
Folder Files lis t.
4. Click OK.
For more information, read the Documentation manual located in the Menu Bar (Help >
Documentation).
Finding Information for Your Media Server Pro
Drivers for my VIP ™ Media Server Pro
The hardware drivers are included with the media server. You can find the latest drivers at
www.chauvetlighting.com
.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium License Key
The lab el containing t he Windows 7 l icense key is lo cated inside t he fron t right-door panel o f the
media server .
How to Reinstall my Operating System
The Window s 7 opera ting syst em is alr eady ins talled on y our comp uter. To reinstal l your op erating
system, us e the Windows 7 Ho me Premium C D. Once y ou rein stall the o perati ng system, you must
reinstall the hardwa re drivers (included with the media server).
Documentation for my VIP ™ Media Server Pro
This guide is available online at www.chauvetlighting.com
.
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