DVS CLIPSTER Hardware Manual

CLIPSTER Hardware Guide (Version MarkIVe.1)

Video Workstation

CLIPSTER

Hardware Guide

CLIPSTER
Hardware Guide

Introduction

Overview

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Appendix

Index

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Hardware Guide Version Mark IVe.1 for the CLIPSTER Hardware Version Mark IVe

Copyright © 2008-2012 by DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH, a Rohde & Schwarz company, Ha­nover. All rights reserved.

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Krepenstr. 8
30165 Hannover
GERMANY

Phone: [phone]

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E-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: http://www.dvs.de

Support:

Phone: [phone]

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U.S. Headquarters:

DVS Digital Video, Inc.
300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102
Burbank, CA 91502
USA

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Registration Form

PLEASE SEND TO:
DVS

Krepenstr. 8
30165 Hannover
GERMANY

Fax: [phone]

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.

You may also use our online registration form which can be accessed from the following
internet page: http://www.dvs.de/support/support-login.html

Customer

Name:

Company:

Contact:

Address:

Phone:

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Vendor:

CLIPSTER

Serial No.:

Remarks:

Connected devices

(Brand and type of edit controller, VTR, color grading system, etc.)

Contents

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1 Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Target Group ........................................................................ 1-3

1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide .................................... 1-3

1.4 Safety Instructions ................................................................1-4

1.5 Important Notes ................................................................... 1-6

2 Overview .................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER............................................ 2-2

2.2 Overview of the Front .......................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 The Front of the System ............................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Operation Items .......................................................... 2-4

2.2.3 HDD LEDs .................................................................. 2-5

2.2.4 Faceplate ................................................................... 2-7

2.2.5 Hard Disk Array .......................................................... 2-8

2.2.6 DVD Drive ................................................................. 2-9

2.3 Overview of the Rear ......................................................... 2-11

2.3.1 The Rear of the System .............................................. 2-11

2.3.2 Digital Video I/Os .....................................................2-12

2.3.3 Main Connector Panel ............................................... 2-14

2.3.4 ATX Connector Panel................................................. 2-19

2.3.5 Slot Panel Connectors ................................................ 2-20

2.3.6 Power Supply ........................................................... 2-22

3 Installation ................................................................................. 3-1

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4 Operation ................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Starting the System .............................................................. 4-1

4.2 Shutting Down the System ................................................... 4-2

5 Maintenance .............................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ........................................................ 5-2

5.1.1 Introduction to RAID ...................................................5-2

5.1.2 Identifying a Broken Hard Disk...................................... 5-3

5.1.3 Replacing a Hard Disk.................................................. 5-4

5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing ..........................................5-7

5.2.1 Opening the Casing .................................................... 5-7

5.2.2 Closing the Casing ...................................................... 5-7

5.3 Fan Maintenance ..................................................................5-8

5.4 Power Supply Maintenance ................................................ 5-11

5.5 Using the DVS Recovery Disc .............................................5-13

5.6 Removal of the Faceplate ...................................................5-15

A Appendix ....................................................................................A-1

A.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................................A-2

A.2 Technical Data ......................................................................A-4

A.2.1 General Technical Data ................................................A-4

A.2.2 Dimensions.................................................................A-5

A.3 Hardware Specifications .......................................................A-6

A.4 Video Rasters .......................................................................A-8

A.5 Signal In- and Outputs .........................................................A-9

A.6 Packing Instructions............................................................A-15

A.7 Conformity Declarations .....................................................A-17

A.7.1 RoHS Compliance .....................................................A-17

A.7.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) .................A-17

A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement ........................................A-17

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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 post production
houses. Based on DVS’s quality hardware, CLIPSTER works with un­compressed material in any resolution up to 4K in RGB 10 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.

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Furthermore, up to 16 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.

CLIPSTER provides enough intrinsic power to accept material from
cameras, telecines or VTRs. Uncompressed data can be input via the
standard dual-link HD-SDI interface. 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. It can also be connected
to a DVS-SAN providing a large amount of data storage.

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1.1 Overview

This guide informs you about the installation of the CLIPSTER hard­ware, its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore,
it describes maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own.

The chapters contain the following information:

Chapter 1 Begins with a short introduction to CLIPSTER,

Chapter 2 This chapter gives a front and rear overview of

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 observe.

the system detailing all items, connectors and
interfaces. Additionally, it contains some fur­ther information, for example, about the digital
video in- and outputs.

Chapter 3 Describes the hardware installation of the DVS

system.

Chapter 4 Explains how to operate the DVS system, i.e.

how to start and shut down the device.

Chapter 5 Details maintenance work, for example, in case

of a hard disk, fan or power supply unit failure.

Appendix Provides technical details and general informa-

tion about the hardware of the DVS system.
Furthermore, it gives hints how to resolve irreg­ularities during operation.

Index This chapter facilitates the search for specific

terms.

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1.2 Target Group

To use this manual you should have experience in handling video and
computer equipment. Additionally, to use the DVS system in connec­tion with other equipment, e.g. a camera or a VTR, you should know
how to handle this equipment.

When performing maintenance tasks on the hardware of the DVS sys­tem, you must be qualified to work on, repair and test electrical equip­ment.

1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide

The following typographical conventions will be used in this documen­tation:

 Texts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must per-

form in the order indicated.

– Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list.

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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 man-

uals, guides, chapters, or sections.

Entry Indicates entries to be made at a command line

or an output of a program on the screen

[Key] A key on a keyboard

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1.4 Safety Instructions

To use CLIPSTER correctly please heed the following:

Please read the following safety instructions carefully before
attempting any installation and/or performing any work on
the CLIPSTER hardware.

If the DVS system 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 the DVS system the manuals and guides
delivered with it must be read and observed.

– Use the DVS system only in apparent good technical order.
– The hardware of the DVS system 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 elec-

trostatic 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 sys­tem. Avoid touching the internal components of the DVS system
whenever possible.

– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to

changing voltages. Connecting or disconnecting the DVS system 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.

– Use, store and transport the DVS system only in compliance with

the technical data laid out in section “Technical Data” on page A-4.

– If fluids or solid objects get inside the casing, the DVS system must

be disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using
the DVS system again, it has to be checked by authorized service
personnel.

– Only use a damp tissue without any cleaning agents to clean the

casing.

– The DVS system must not be misused, abused, physically damaged,

neglected, exposed to fire, water or excessive changes in the cli­mate or temperature, or operated outside maximum rating.

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– Do not perform any changes or extensions to the DVS system

whatsoever.

Transportation

CLIPSTER is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the sys­tem must be handled with great care. Therefore, observe in case of
transportation:

– Handle the DVS system with great care.
– Always use the original packing or a similar structured packing for

transportation as detailed in section “Packing Instructions” on
page A-15.

– Avoid shocks or vibrations during transport. For longer distances it

is recommended to use a lifting truck.
– Keep the DVS system as a transportation good dry.
– In the warranty period you have to keep the original packing and

use it in case of transportation.

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Environmental Conditions

For error-free working and a long service life CLIPSTER needs some ba­sic environmental conditions:

– Do not expose the DVS system to sources of heat, such as direct

sunlight or a radiator.
– Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the system.
– When installing the DVS system in a rack, take care that warmed up

air is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly vented away.
– Avoid areas with high humidity or dust. Best operating conditions

are given in an air-conditioned site.
– Do not expose the DVS system to strong electric or magnetic fields.
– Avoid areas where the DVS system will be subject to vibrations or

shocks.

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1.5 Important Notes

The following provides information about warranty, a note about the
conformity of the product and some other 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’s 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 1-4.

– Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have

been removed, altered or rendered illegible.

– The costs of installations, removals, transportations, or reinstalla-

tions.
– Costs for transportation damages.
– Damages caused to any other item.
– Any special, indirect or consequential damages, and damages

resulting from loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption.

Declaration of Conformity

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 A-17.

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Product Disposal (B2B)

Used electrical and electronic products should not be dis­posed of with general household waste. At the end of its
service life you may return the DVS product after appro­priate prior notification to either your local distributor or
DVS in Germany. DVS will then take the device free of
charge to a waste disposal organization which will recycle
and reuse it environmental friendly.

General Notes

Please observe the following general important notes:

CLIPSTER has been delivered to you fully preconfigured and
optimized for a real-time in- and output of video streams.
Changing any of the settings (e.g. the hardware, software
and/or BIOS settings) may lead to a loss of performance or
may even render the system unusable. Re-configuring the
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.

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Your DVS system has been tested thoroughly and is very reli­able. However, because of the vast amount of third-party
software available, its reactions on the installation of such
could not be tested. The installation of third-party software
may disrupt the real-time capability and/or limit the function­ality of your system.

Only use the designated storage to store video and audio data.
Other storage locations will be too slow for real-time opera­tions.

Leave about 15% of the overall main storage capacity empty
of data for real-time performance reasons.

Compared to other alarms sounded by the system the alarm
buzzer of the power supply is relatively faint. In a loud environ­ment it may be drowned by other noises. When operating the
DVS system in a loud environment, it is recommended to check
the state of the alarm LED (see section “Operation Items” on
page 2-4) at regular intervals.

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This chapter provides a detailed overview of the hardware of the DVS
system. First the different hardware variants of system will be ex­plained. After this it will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its
parts and connectors will be described. For explanatory reasons the sec­tion about the rear also contains some further information about the
digital video in- and outputs.

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DVD drive

faceplate/

HDD LEDsoperation items

hard disk array

4U chassis:

2.1 Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER

The CLIPSTER system can be delivered in different hardware variants
depending on, for example, the amount of the storage that is required
or the maximum possible real-time capability of the system. The follow­ing variants are available:

– 4U chassis
– 5U chassis

The specialities of these variants will be detailed in this document
whenever necessary.

Additionally, DVS can deliver these variants with different rears. Your
system may differ from the shown rear views in this document. How­ever, the descriptions detail all the connectors that can be delivered:
The ones not present in the shown rear view are described separately.

2.2 Overview of the Front

This section gives an overview of the front of the DVS system. After an
overall overview of the front the operable front panel at the top of the
system will be described first. This will be followed by descriptions of
the faceplate and the hard disk array. The section will be concluded with
some explanations about the DVD drive.

2.2.1 The Front of the System

This section provides an overview of the front of the system:

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DVD drive

faceplate/

HDD LEDs operation items

hard disk array

5U chassis:

Figure 2-1: Overview of the fronts

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operation items With the operation items the system can be con-

trolled (e.g. turned on or off). Additionally, they of­fer some LEDs that allow you to assess the state of
the DVS system as well as USB connectors for an
easy connectivity of additional devices such as
memory sticks. Further information about the op­eration items can be found in section “Operation
Items” on page 2-4.

HDD LEDs The upper part of the front is equipped with LEDs

that indicate the statuses (activities) of the hard
disks of the hard disk array. Further information
about the LEDs and their meaning can be found in
section “HDD LEDs” on page 2-5.

faceplate/
hard disk array

The faceplate covers the 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 hard disk array contains the main storage hard
disks which can be used to store video and audio
material. All disks can be replaced easily in case of
failure. The disk array is described in more detail in
section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-8.

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DVD drive The DVD drive can be used, for example, for soft-

ware installations. Further information about the
DVD drive can be found in section “DVD Drive”
on page 2-9.

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4U chassis:

5U chassis:

3 4 2 1 9 8

5 6 7

2.2.2 Operation Items

With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of CLIP­STER can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). There you can also find
LEDs that allow you to assess the state of the DVS system as well as USB
connectors.

Figure 2-2: Operation items overview

The LEDs can be seen only when they are flashing because
they are located behind the white strip and thus not visible
when off.

Further information about what to do in case of an alarm can
be found in section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2.

No. Item Explanation

1systemHDD/

DVD

Indicates accesses to the system hard disk (e.g.
during the loading of the operating system) and
the DVD drive.

2 alarm LED This LED indicates that a hardware malfunction

has occurred.

3, 4 LAN 1/2 LEDs Indicate that a valid network is connected to the

first/second LAN connection at the rear of the
system (see section “ATX Connector Panel” on
page 2-19).

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No. Item Explanation

5, 6 USB ports The USB connectors (universal serial bus) at the

front offer you the possibility to connect other
devices such as memory sticks easily.

7 power 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).

8 reset Resets your system and initiates a warm reboot.

Use a thin, pointed object to press this button.

Save your data before resetting the
system. Otherwise data may be lost.

9 mute In case of a hardware malfunction a system

alarm turns on. By pressing this button the
alarm buzzer can be switched mute. Use a thin,
pointed object to press this button.

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2.2.3 HDD LEDs

The HDD LEDs show the statuses (activities) of the hard disks of the
hard disk array. They can be seen only when they are flashing because
they are located behind the white strip and thus not visible when off.

4U Chassis

The following figure shows the arrangement of the LEDs on the front
panel of the 4U chassis:

Some alarms (e.g. the one in case of a
hard disk failure) are independent of
the system alarm and cannot be
switched mute with the mute button.

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Figure 2-3: HDD LEDs on 4U chassis

Each LED represents a hard disk of the array:

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LEDs:

hard disks:

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BCD

234123412341234

1234
1234
1234

1234

A:
B:
C:

D:

5U chassis:

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1

BCD

234 1234 123 4 1234

1111
2222
3333

4444

LEDs:

hard disks:

5 5 5 5

5555

ABCD

66 6 6

6666

Starting from the left, the first four LEDs display the accesses to the top
row of hard disks (see section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-8), the sec­ond four LEDs show the state of the hard disks of the second row, and
so on.

5U Chassis

Figure 2-4: HDD LEDs and the hard disk array

The following figure shows the arrangement of the LEDs on the front
panel of the 5U chassis:

Figure 2-5: HDD LEDs on 5U chassis

Each LED represents a hard disk of the array:

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Figure 2-6: HDD LEDs and the hard disk array

Starting from the left, the first six LEDs display the accesses to hard disks
in the very left column of the array (see section “Hard Disk Array” on
page 2-8), the second six LEDs show the state of the hard disks of the
second column, and so on.

2.2.4 Faceplate

faceplate backlit DVS logo

The faceplate covers the hard disks of the hard disk array.

Overview

Figure 2-7: Overview of the faceplate

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The faceplate is built with an integrated backlit DVS logo which indi­cates the state of the system, i.e. its power-on status: If the DVS logo is
illuminated, the power is turned on; if not, the power is turned off.

The top side of the faceplate is hinge-fastened, while its bottom side is
fixed with magnets. If you need access to one of the hard disks, for ex­ample, to replace it, you just have to lift the faceplate:

Figure 2-8: Lifting of faceplate

Then you can access the hard disks of the hard disk array (see section
“Hard Disk Array” on page 2-8).

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lifted faceplate hard disk array hinge wire

lever openerdisk carrier

LED disk

LED disk
activity

power

2.2.5 Hard Disk Array

The hard disks of the hard disk array are used to store your video and
audio material. It is the main storage of the DVS system. To prevent
data loss in case a hard disk fails, it is normally RAID protected.

Further information about RAID can be found in section “In­troduction to RAID” on page 5-2.

The system hard disk is not among the hard disks of the hard
disk array. It is installed inside the system and not accessible
from the outside.

Once the faceplate is lifted (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-7), you
have access to the hard disk array:

Figure 2-9: Hard disk array

The hinge wires hold the faceplate in place and allow you to lift
it. For further information see section “Faceplate” on page 2-7
and section “Removal of the Faceplate” on page 5-15.

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.

Figure 2-10: Hard disk carrier overview

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DVD tray DVD eject emergency eject

Further information about how to remove and exchange a
hard disk can be found in section “Hard Disk Maintenance” on
page 5-2.

disk carrier The disk carriers hold each one hard disk of the

array. The hard disks are mounted to the disk
carriers with several screws normally located at
the sides of the carriers.

lever Once the lever is unlatched with the opener, it

can be used to pull the disk carrier and its hard

disk out of the system.
opener Unlatches the lever and with it the disk carrier.
LED disk power Shows whether the disk of the disk carrier re-

ceives power.
LED disk activity Indicates the status of the hard disk of the disk

carrier (see also section “HDD LEDs” on

page 2-5):

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2.2.6 DVD Drive

The system is equipped with a DVD drive which can be used for service
purposes or to install additional software. It also provides burning capa­bility.

off Hard disk is idle.

green Hard disk is accessed.

red A hard disk or hard disk carrier related

error has occurred.

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Figure 2-11: Overview of DVD drive

DVD tray The DVD tray holds the CD or DVD.
DVD eject Opens the DVD tray when the system is

turned on.

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emergency eject You can open the DVD tray with the system

For further information regarding the operation of the drive, please re­fer to the original manufacturer’s documentation.

cut from power: Insert a thin, pointed object

into the emergency eject hole. Then the DVD

tray opens.

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2.3 Overview of the Rear

power supply

main connector ATX connector slot panel

panel panel connectors

This section describes the rear of the system. After an overall overview
of the rear some explanatory details about the digital video in- and out­puts are given. Next, the main connector panel will be described, fol­lowed by detailed descriptions of the ATX connector panel, the slot
panel connectors and the power supply.

2.3.1 The Rear of the System

This section provides an overview of the rear of the system:

DVS provides CLIPSTER systems with different rears. Your sys­tem may differ from the shown rear views in the following.
However, the descriptions detail the connectors available on all
systems even if not present in the figures.

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main connector panel The main connector panel provides most of

the standard in- and outputs of CLIPSTER to
give you the full functionality of the system. It
holds, for example, the connectors for remote
control and video I/Os. It is in more detail de-

ATX connector panel On this panel you can find the standard con-

scribed in section “Main Connector Panel” on
page 2-14.

nectors of the computer system. Further infor­mation about them can be found in section
“ATX Connector Panel” on page 2-19.

Figure 2-12: Overview of the rear

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slot panel connectors The slot panel connectors of the DVS system

power supply The redundant power supply provides the sys-

provide, for example, the video I/O panel con-

taining video connections and the graphic card

panel. Furthermore, if applicable, some addi-

tional panels may be present for internal rea-

sons or on customer request. More details

about the slot panel connectors can be found

in section “Slot Panel Connectors” on

page 2-20.

tem with power. It consists of several indepen-

dent power supply units: Even if one fails the

others will still supply enough power to keep

the system operational. Further information

about the power supply can be found in sec-

tion “Power Supply” on page 2-22.

2.3.2 Digital Video I/Os

This section contains some information about the digital video in- and
outputs of CLIPSTER.

DVS usually names the input/output connectors/ports of the digital
video signals alphabetically: the main video stream is then available, for
instance, on port A and the secondary video stream on port B. Howev­er, because some systems offer more connectors providing sometimes
different functions, the labeling of the ports can be supplemented by
numbers (e.g. ’1/A’, ’2/B’, etc.).

For YUV you normally require one link (connectors named ’A’, single
link). For YUVA you will need two links (’A’ for YUV and ’B’ for the key
signal). With RGB you will always need two links (’A’ and ’B’, dual link).

On CLIPSTER the input ports can be switched in the software between
ports A and C in single-link video modes, and ports A/B and C/4 in
dual-link modes. With this you can directly connect two input sources
to the system and no extra source switch is required.

During an output the ports C/4, 5/6, and 7/8 (dual-link pairs; in single
link ports C, 5 and 7 only) mirror the outputs of A/B. The SD-only ports
provide at all times a (down-converted) output in YUV SD. In special
rasters (e.g. special 4K rasters, tiling of 4K image to quad HD-SDI) the
connector pairs (i.e. A/B to 7/8) can provide different image content.
Additionally, the outputs can be provided with customizable informa­tion superimposed on the image (head-up display/burn-in’ feature, e.g.
with timecode, keycode, logos, comments, etc.).

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The two video streams for in- as well as output of 3D/stereoscopic proj­ects are provided at the connectors A/B and C/4 (dual link; in single link

Overview

ports A and B only). The connector pairs 5/6 and 7/8 provide a mirror
of the connectors A/B and C/4. During an input the left eye will be cap­tured at the ports A/B and the right eye at C/4 (dual link; in single link
ports A and B only). To perform a stereoscopic input you have to select
special rasters in the software (tagged with ’STEREO’). For an output
you should have configured ’dual stream’ in the software. The selected
raster will then be output at the two ports when available for the 3D/
stereoscopic workflow. The stream/port assignment for left and right
eye can be configured in the software.

For in- and output CLIPSTER also supports the 3-Gbit/s SDI which pro­vides all features of a standard dual-link connection, but requires only
one connector instead of two (SMPTE 425, level B). A 3-Gbit/s input
signal can be automatically detected by the software. For an output it
has to be enabled via the software.

The following tables show the signal distribution over the SDI (serial
digital interface) in- and output ports for the different color modes
(SDTV and 1.5 Gbit/s):

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Table 2-1: SDI signal distribution during input

SD/HD-SDI

Video Mode

In 1/A

YCbCr4:2:2 Y, Cb, C

YC

A 4:2:2:4 Y, Cb, Cr A (key) Y, Cb, C

bCr

YC

4:4:4 Y, ½ Cb, ½ Cr½Cb, ½ C

bCr

YCbCrA 4:4:4:4 Y, ½ Cb, ½ Cr½Cb, ½ Cr,

RGB 4:4:4 G, ½ R, ½ B ½ R, ½ B G, ½ R, ½ B ½ R, ½ B

RGBA4:4:4:4 G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B,

1) In single-link modes software switchable between port A and port C.

2) In dual-link modes software switchable between ports A/B and C/4.

3) 3-Gbit/s input signal (level B) will be detected automatically.

4) During stereoscopic inputs used for the second video stream when in single-link
(YUV) or in 3-Gbit/s mode (e.g. RGB).

5) During stereoscopic inputs used for the second video stream when in dual-link
mode.

1, 2, 3

r

In 2/B

–Y,C

A (key)

A (key)

2, 4

r

In 3/C

Y, ½ Cb, ½ C

Y, ½ Cb, ½ C

G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B, A

1, 2, 3, 5

b,Cr

r

r

r

2, 5

In 4

–

A (key)

½Cb, ½ C

½Cb, ½ Cr,
A (key)

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Table 2-2: SDI signal distribution during output

SD/HD-SDI

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SD-SDI

Video Mode

Out 1/A

YC

4:2:2 Y, Cb, C

bCr

YC

A 4:2:2:4 Y, Cb, C

bCr

YC

4:4:4 Y, ½ Cb,

bCr

YC

A 4:4:4:4 Y, ½ Cb,

bCr

RGB 4:4:4 G, ½ R,

RGBA 4:4:4:4 G, ½ R,

1) Ports 5/6 and 7/8 normally mirror the ports A/B and C/4. In special rasters all ports provide
different image content (quad HD-SDI, also in 3 Gbit/s).

2) Software switchable to 3 Gbit/s (level B). Port C provides then a mirror (3 Gbit/s) of port A.

3) During stereoscopic outputs used for the second video stream when in single-link (YUV) or in
3-Gbit/s mode (e.g. RGB).

4) Normally a mirror of connector pair A/B. During stereoscopic outputs used for the second
video stream when in dual link mode.

5) Always a mirror of SD-SDI Out 1.

½C

½C

½B

½B

2

Out 2/B

–Y, C

r

A (key) Y, Cb, C

r

½Cb, ½ CrY, ½ Cb,

r

½Cb, ½ Cr,

r

A (key)

½R, ½B G, ½R,

½R, ½B,
A (key)

3

Out 3/C

½C

Y, ½ Cb,
½C

½B

G, ½ R,
½B

4

Out 4

, C

b

r

r

–Y, C

r

A (key) Y, Cb, Cr

r

½Cb, ½ CrY, Cb, Cr

½Cb, ½ Cr,
A (key)

½ R, ½ B Y, C

½R, ½B,
A (key)

4

Out 1 Out 2

, Cr

b

(SD)

(SD)

(SD)

Y, Cb, Cr
(SD)

, Cr

b

(SD)

Y, C

, Cr

b

(SD)

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Y, Cb, Cr
(SD)

Y, Cb, Cr
(SD)

Y, Cb, Cr
(SD)

Y, Cb, Cr
(SD)

Y, Cb, Cr
(SD)

Y, Cb, Cr
(SD)

The DVI output ports provide video signals in RGB at all times.

2.3.3 Main Connector Panel

The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of
CLIPSTER to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for
example, the connectors for remote control and the digital video in­and outputs (serial digital interface).

DVS provides CLIPSTER systems with different rears. Your sys­tem may differ from the shown rear view in the following.
However, the descriptions detail the connectors available on all
systems even if not present in the figures.

Pin-outs of most connectors can be found in section “Signal In­and Outputs” on page A-9.

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Figure 2-13: Main connector panel on rear

Item Description

LTC In XLR connector (female) for an input of longitu-

dinal timecode

LTC Out XLR connector (male) for an output of longitu-

dinal timecode

Analog Audio Out
Mon. 1

Analog Audio Out
Mon. 2

Digital Audio
Ch. 1-8

Digital Audio
Ch. 9-16

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 1 to 8 (AES/EBU); XLR connectors are
available via a breakout cable

DB-25 connector (female) for a balanced audio
signal in- and output of the digital audio
channels 9 to 16 (AES/EBU); XLR connectors
are available via a breakout cable

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RMT Out DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter-

face for an output of master control signals

RMT In DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter-

face for an input of slave control signals

AUX 1-2 DB-15 (HD) connector (female), serial RS-422

interface for auxiliary data (e.g. mixer control);
a breakout cable to two DB-9 connectors will
be included in the delivery

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Item Description

SD-SDI Out 1 BNC connector for an output of digital SD vid-

SD-SDI Out 2 BNC connector for an output of digital SD vid-

SD/HD-SDI In 1/A BNC connector for an input of digital video sig-

eo signals (serial digital interface); (down-con­verted) output of YUV in single-link

eo signals (serial digital interface); mirror of
SD-SDI Out 1

nals (serial digital interface, port A); either in­put of YUV in single-link or first stream of
YUVA/RGB[A] in dual-link mode; ports A/B
can be switched to ports C/4 (dual link, with
single link between ports A and C only) in the
software; a 3-Gbit/s input signal will be auto­matically detected; during a 3D/stereoscopic
input used for the first 3D video stream

SD/HD-SDI In 2/B BNC connector for an input of digital video sig-

nals (serial digital interface, port B); input of the
second stream of YUVA or RGB[A] in dual-link
mode; ports A/B can be switched to ports C/4
(dual link) in the software; during a 3D/stereo­scopic input used either for the first 3D video
stream when in dual-link mode (second stream
of dual link) or for the second 3D video stream
when in single-link (YUV) or in 3-Gbit/s mode
(e.g. RGB)

SD/HD-SDI In 3/C BNC connector for an input of digital video sig-

nals (serial digital interface, port C); either in­put of YUV in single-link or first stream of
YUVA/RGB[A] in dual-link mode; ports A/B
can be switched to ports C/4 (dual link, with
single link between ports A and C only) in the
software; a 3-Gbit/s input signal will be auto­matically detected; during a 3D/stereoscopic
input used for the second 3D video stream
when in dual-link mode

SD/HD-SDI In 4 BNC connector for an input of digital video sig-

nals (serial digital interface); input of the sec­ond stream of YUVA or RGB[A] in dual-link
mode; ports A/B can be switched to ports C/4
(dual link) in the software; during a 3D/stereo­scopic input used for the second 3D video
stream when in dual-link mode (second stream
of dual link)

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Item Description

REF In BNC connector for a synchronization of video

signals, i.e. the reference input; input of hori­zontal or composite sync depending on soft­ware settings

R/Pr Out BNC connector for an analog output of red in

RGB or chroma (R - Y) in YUV

G/Y Out BNC connector for an analog output of green

in RGB or luma (Y) in YUV

B/Pb Out BNC connector for an analog output of blue in

RGB or chroma (B - Y) in YUV

Sync Out BNC connector for a synchronization of video

signals (bilevel as well as trilevel); output of
composite sync (S)

SD/HD-SDI
Out 1/A

SD/HD-SDI
Out 2/B

SD/HD-SDI
Out 3/C

BNC connector for an output of digital video
signals (serial digital interface, port A); either
output of YUV in single-link or first stream of
YUVA/RGB[A] in dual-link mode; it can be
configured to 3-Gbit/s SDI in the software;
during a 3D/stereoscopic output used for the
first 3D video stream

BNC connector for an output of digital video
signals (serial digital interface, port B); output
of the second stream of YUVA or RGB[A] in
dual-link mode; during a 3D/stereoscopic out­put used either for the first 3D video stream
when in dual-link mode (second stream of dual
link) or for the second 3D video stream when in
single-link (YUV) or in 3-Gbit/s mode (e.g.
RGB)

BNC connector for an alternative output of dig­ital video signals (serial digital interface,
port C); normally this port mirrors the output of
port A (also when in 3-Gbit/s SDI); during a
3D/stereoscopic output used for the second 3D
video stream when in dual-link mode

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SD/HD-SDI Out 4 BNC connector for an alternative output of dig-

ital video signals (serial digital interface); nor­mally this port mirrors the output of port B;
during a 3D/stereoscopic output used for the
second 3D video stream when in dual-link
mode (second stream of dual link)

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Item Description

SD/HD-SDI
Out 5 - 8

BNC connectors for an output of digital video
signals in special rasters; used, for example, in
special 4K rasters for a tiling of the image to
four separate (dual-link) HD-SDIs (quad
HD-SDI); in other rasters or modes these ports
mirror the outputs of the ports 1/A to 4

WClk Out BNC connector for a wordclock signal output;

used for the synchronization of external audio
equipment

The following connectors may be available on other hardware variants.
Depending on the variant, they either replace one or more of the con­nectors mentioned above or be available in addition:

Table 2-3: Replacing or additional connectors on other hardware variants

Item Description

AUX 1 DB-9 connector (female), first serial RS-422 in-

terface for auxiliary data (e.g. mixer control)

AUX 2 DB-9 connector (female), second serial RS-422

interface for auxiliary data

DVI In Reserved for future use

SATA External SATA (eSATA) connectors to connect,

for example, external storages; internally em­ployed as SATA, meaning you may have to use
shorter cables (< 1 m/3')

SD/HD-SDI In 5 - 8 Reserved for future use

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2.3.4 ATX Connector Panel

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3 4

129 10

The ATX connector panel on the rear of the DVS system holds the con­nectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections:

Overview

Figure 2-14: ATX connector panel on rear

No. Item Explanation

1 mouse PS/2 connector to connect a mouse to the

system

2 COM port RS-232 connector for the connection of se-

rial interface devices

3 CEN/LFE Connector for center out and subwoofer

speakers

4 line in Connector to input audio signals

5 keyboard PS/2 connector to connect a keyboard to

the system

6, 7 USB ports These USB connectors (universal serial bus)

offer you the possibility to connect other
devices to your system

8 LAN (1000 Mb) Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T) connection

ports to connect the system to a network

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9 back surround Connector for rear surround speakers

10 side surround Connector for middle surround speakers

11 front Connector to output audio signals (line

out), e.g. for front speakers or headphones

12 mike Connector to input low-level audio signals

The audio ports on this panel are not used by the CLIPSTER
software. The Spycer software, however, uses them.

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video I/O panelJPEG2000 accelerator

2.3.5 Slot Panel Connectors

CLIPSTER provides on its slot panel connector area various connections,
such as the graphic card panel and the video I/O panel. Furthermore, if
applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons
or on customer request.

Figure 2-15: Slot panels on rear

The layout of the slot panel area on your system may differ
from the figure above: The position of the individual slot panels
may vary and additional panels may be installed for internal
reasons or on customer request.

VGA

The VGA panel is the panel of the graphic card. The monitor for the
CLIPSTER software 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 the DVS system.

Video I/O Panel

The video I/O panel of CLIPSTER holds two video interfaces (DMS-59
connectors) for an output of analog and digital video signals. The
DMS-59 connectors can be connected to breakout cables that will then
provide each two standard DVI connectors (single link). Pin-outs of the
connectors can be found in section “Signal In- and Outputs” on
page A-9.

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DVI A/B

DVI C/D

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Figure 2-16: Video I/O panel

In detail the panel provides the following connectors:

Item Description

DVI A/B DMS-59 connector for an output of analog and dig-

ital RGB 8 bit video signals (port A/B, either two in­dependent single-link or one dual-link connection); it
can be connected to a breakout cable to provide two
standard DVI connectors (one DVI-I, one DVI-D)

DVI C/D DMS-59 connector for an output of digital RGB 8 bit

video signals (port C/D, either two independent sin­gle-link or one dual-link connection); it can be con­nected to a breakout cable to provide two standard
DVI connectors (DVI-D)

JPEG2000 Accelerator

This slot panel is the JPEG2000 accelerator of CLIPSTER. It allows you
to encode and decode (play out) files with JPEG2000 compression near
or in real time. A second JPEG2000 accelerator may be installed which
is included in certain optional packages. Because the JPEG2000 accel­erator is an internally used processing hardware of the DVS system, it
provides no connectors.

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latch power cable socketLEDhandle

2.3.6 Power Supply

The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It con­sists of several independent power supply units: Even if one fails the
others will still offer enough power to keep the system working.

The system can be operated with one power supply unit out
of order. However, if another one fails, a continued operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is recom­mended to change a failed power supply unit immediately
(see section “Power Supply Maintenance” on page 5-11).

The state of the power supply units can be easily checked ei­ther with their LEDs as explained below or with the general
alarm LED (see section “Operation Items” on page 2-4).

The following provides an overview of one of the power supply units:

Figure 2-17: Overview of power supply unit

handle With the handle of the power supply unit you

can pull the unit out of the power supply once it
is unlocked with the latch.

LED The LED indicates the state of the power supply

unit:
green Operating normally
off Standby mode
off (alarm LED on) Disconnected from power or

malfunction

latch The latch of a power supply unit locks it in the

power supply. With it the unit can be unlocked
and pulled out of the power supply with the
help of the handle.

power cable socket The socket where the power cable has to be

plugged in to provide the system with power.

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Installation

This chapter describes the installation procedure of the CLIPSTER hard­ware. The system must be installed properly before you can start work­ing with it.

To install the hardware of CLIPSTER perform the following:

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 Unpack the DVS system and its accessories.

Check your delivery and compare it with the delivery note 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 the DVS system on a firm, flat surface within reach of a power

outlet or mount it in a rack. 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

1024 × 768 pixels (default manufacturing setting).

The recommended resolution to run the DVS software
is 1600 × 1200 pixels or above.

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 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 2-11.

 Connect the power cable(s) to the system.

The CLIPSTER hardware is now properly installed and you can switch
on the system as described in section “Starting the System” on
page 4-1.

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Operation

4U chassis 5U chassis

power switchpower switch

This chapter describes how to operate the CLIPSTER hardware, i.e. it is
explained how to start the system and how to shut it down. For both
procedures you have to use the power switch of the operation items at
the front of the system.

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All other items necessary for a correct operation of the CLIP­STER hardware, such as the LEDs or the reset button, are de­scribed in chapter “Overview” on page 2-1.

4.1 Starting the System

After a proper installation of the system (see chapter “Installation” on
page 3-1) you may start the DVS system at any time.

To start the system perform the following:

 Press the power switch briefly to turn on the system.

The system will be started and the DVS logo in the middle of the face­plate lights up. As with any standard computer after initial booting, the
system begins to load the installed operating system. When the oper­ating system has finished its loading, you can begin to work with the
DVS system right away.

Figure 4-1: The power switch

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4.2 Shutting Down the System

There are several possibilities to shut down the DVS system. All depend
on whether the operating system is already loaded, frozen or not com­pletely loaded. Please act accordingly.

To shut down the system perform the following according to the state
of the system’s operating system:

After 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 system:

1. 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. Alternatively, 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.

Some settings will be saved and afterwards the system turns off.

With the operating system frozen or not completely loaded

If the operating system is not responding anymore or not completely
loaded, perform the following:

Shutting down the system this way may lead to corrupted sys­tem data. Use this procedure only if absolutely necessary.

 Shut down the system by pressing the power switch until the sys-

tem turns off.

The system will then shut down immediately.

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Maintenance

This chapter explains the maintenance work that you can perform on
your own. For each work a detailed procedure description is given. If
you experience trouble with the system that cannot be resolved with
the work described here or in section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2,
please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.

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5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance

This section deals with the possible event of a hard disk failure. First,
some introductory information about RAID are provided. After that fol­low descriptions how to act when a hard disk fails.

5.1.1 Introduction to RAID

In a system where huge amounts of data are processed, large storage
capacities combined with high data throughputs are mandatory. To
provide both at the same time it is common practice in the area of video
and digital film to configure several hard disks together into a stripe set
or RAID. The IT world has defined several ’levels’ of RAID, most of
them providing some kind of data protection.

The RAID feature makes the DVS system tolerant of disk failures. Even
with a broken disk operations can still be continued and, once the failed
disk has been replaced, the missing data can be recovered easily. The
data protection is provided by RAID controllers installed inside the sys­tem. Each controller independently administers the data protection for
the set of hard disks that is connected to it.

The main storage of the DVS system comprises up to 24 hard disks.
These are connected to two RAID controllers which connect a set of
eight hard disks each (4U chassis; 5U chassis: 12 hard disks) and apply
a RAID 5 to the data. With this, the data is striped across these hard
disks during write procedures. At the same time the information neces­sary to rebuild a failed hard disk (parity information) is generated and
written across the disks as well. With the parity information written, one
hard disk per disk set (RAID pack) can fail and your data will still be re­coverable due to the information stored on the other disks.

If a second disk within the same disk set fails in the meantime,
the data will be unrecoverable.

You can identify the hard disks that are connected to a RAID controller
easily at the DVS system because every two rows (4U chassis; 5U chas-

sis: three rows) represent one disk set/RAID pack:

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isk

se

t

1

d

isk set 2

Figure 5-1: Disk sets (RAID packs) of the hard disk array

With the available RAID feature the DVS system can withstand disk fail­ures without losing data or access to data.

5.1.2 Identifying a Broken Hard Disk

In case of an alarm or when suspecting a worn hard disk, you have to
identify the broken hard disk first in order to replace it.

An alarm can be caused by a number of reasons. Please refer
to section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de­tails about what to do in case of an alarm.

If a hard disk fails, the alarm will be sounded by a RAID con­troller. It cannot be switched mute with the mute button of the
operation items. It can be turned off either with the RAID soft­ware manager or by replacing the broken hard disk.

Data accesses to the hard disk array are still possible because
any missing data will be recalculated from the parity informa­tion stored on the other hard disks of the disk set. This can limit
the overall performance and real-time operations may no lon­ger be possible.

Replace the failed disk as soon as possible. If you do not re­place a broken disk in time and another disk fails in the mean­time, your data may be unrecoverable.

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Before replacing a hard disk you have to gather the log files of
the RAID controller. If you know how to do this you may pro­ceed on your own. If not, please contact the DVS service de­partment first.

In most cases you can find the broken disk by simply observing the
LEDs of the disk array (see section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-8).
While performing continuous accesses to the data, it will be the one:

– no longer blinking (either continuously on or off),

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– irregularly blinking compared to the other hard disks of the

same disk set, or

– showing a hard disk or disk carrier related error (see section

“Hard Disk Array” on page 2-8).

Once the broken disk has been identified, you can replace it as de­scribed in section “Replacing a Hard Disk” on page 5-4.

Replacing the wrong hard disk, i.e. a good one instead of the
broken one, may result in a total loss of data.

If you are unsure about having detected the correct hard disk
please contact the DVS service department.

5.1.3 Replacing a Hard Disk

As soon as the broken hard disk has been identified (see section “Iden­tifying a Broken Hard Disk” on page 5-3), it can be replaced easily. The
replacement of a broken hard disk can be divided into three steps:

1. Removing the hard disk from the system.

2. Replacing the hard disk.

3. Reassembling it into the system.

All steps are explained in the following.

Before replacing a hard disk you have to gather the log files of
the RAID controller. If you know how to do this you may pro­ceed on your own. If not, please contact the DVS service de­partment first.

Step 1: Removing the Hard Disk

The hard disks that are accessible at the front of the system are con­nected to the system with the help of disk carriers. They can be re­moved easily, even when the system is running (hot-swappable).

For an overview of a disk carrier as well as further information
about it see section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-8.

To remove a hard disk from the system perform the following:

 If appropriate, stop all accesses to the hard disk array of your sys-

tem, for example, by exiting the video system software and sever­ing the network connections.

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 Lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate” on

page 2-7).

 Then, unlatch the disk carrier of the defective hard disk by pressing

the opener of the disk carrier (1).

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This will cause the lever to come out of the disk carrier so that it pro­trudes from the rest of the disk carriers.

 Take the lever and turn it in its hinge (2) until it cannot be moved

further:

Figure 5-2: Pulling out the lever

This takes the hard disk installed in the disk carrier out of the system’s
interfaces inside.

 Once the interface connections inside the system are severed, you

can pull the disk carrier out of the system.

Now the hard disk is removed from the system and it has to be replaced
in the next step.

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Step 2: Replacing the Hard Disk

To replace the hard disk do the following:

Significant environmental changes, for example, altitude,
voltage, temperature, shock, vibration, etc., can damage a
hard disk. Therefore, handle hard disks with great care.

 Unscrew the screws that fix the hard disk to the disk carrier.

 Exchange the broken disk with a new one and assemble it in the

disk carrier with the screws.

It is best to use the same brand and type of hard disk again.
Otherwise a loss of performance might occur.

After that the hard disk is replaced and the disk carrier with the new disk
has to be reassembled in the system.

Step 3: Reassembling the Hard Disk

After replacing the hard disk, the disk carrier with the new disk has to
be reassembled in the system. For this perform the following:

 Slide the disk carrier back into its shaft at the disk array.

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the carrier). Move it until you feel the resistance of the hard disk
interface inside the system and until the lever retracts by itself from
the pushing.

 Then simply close the lever until it snaps back in place which as a

result will slide the carrier completely back in.

Once the faceplate of the DVS system is back in place, the replacement
of the hard disk is finished. After several minutes the replaced hard disk
will be automatically recognized by the system. Then the rebuild of the
data will be initiated on its own. When the system has finished the re­build, the DVS system will be fully operational again.

During a rebuild real-time processes may not be possible. It is
recommended to restrict accesses to the hard disk array until
the rebuild is finished.

It is important that you do not use the lever to insert the
disk carrier. Apply an even pressure only to the carrier di­rectly until the lever moves back by itself.

The disk carrier of the replaced disk should be level with the
others of the array.

A rebuild takes several hours. It is strongly recommended to
avoid accesses to the disk array during this time, otherwise it
may take considerably longer.

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5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing

Some tasks described in this manual require an opening of the system’s
casing and the closing of it afterwards once the intended work is fin­ished. Both tasks will be explained in this section.

5.2.1 Opening the Casing

To open the casing of the DVS system perform the following:

The system your are working on operates 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.

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The system must be operated only with the chassis’ cover in­stalled to ensure proper cooling.

 Shut down the system as described in section “Shutting Down the

System” on page 4-2.

 Disconnect all power cords from the system.

 Press the two buttons at the top of the system (1) and move the

cover towards the rear of the system (2).

Figure 5-3: Removal of the cover of the casing

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Once the cover is slid backward, it can be taken off the system.

5.2.2 Closing the Casing

After finishing your task at hand you have to close the casing of the
DVS system again. For this perform the following:

 Simply put the cover back on and slide it into place until it locks.

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 Afterwards reconnect the power cords.

With this the task of closing the casing is finished and you can turn the
system back on at any time.

5.3 Fan Maintenance

To cool the many hard disks installed in the system as well as the other
electronic parts (e.g. the motherboard), the system is equipped with
several fans that can be exchanged in case of a failure easily. This sec­tion describes what to do if a fan failure takes place.

When a fan failure occurs, you will be notified by a lit alarm LED and
the sounding of an alarm buzzer of the system. The alarm can be
switched mute with the mute button at the front of the system (see sec­tion “Operation Items” on page 2-4). Then you have to do the follow­ing to exchange the failed fan:

An alarm can be caused by a number of reasons. Please refer
to section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de­tails about what to do in case of an alarm.

The system your are working on operates 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.

Maintenance inside the system should only be performed
by personnel qualified for handling and testing electrical
equipment.

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 system. Avoid touching the inter­nal components of the computer system.

 Open the casing of the system as described in section “Opening the

Casing” on page 5-7.

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With the casing of the system open, you can now test the fans. For this
you have to plug in the power supply again.

Testing the fans is possible only with an opened casing
and the power turned back on.

Once the power cables are plugged in again do not touch
anything else than the external power cords or the power
switch at the front of the system. Under no circumstances
reach inside the system.

After testing the fans switch off the power and disconnect
the power cables immediately.

 Reconnect the power cords.

 Press the power switch to turn on the system.

 Observe the fans and memorize the failed one (the fan not revolv-

ing is the broken one).

 Press the power switch until the system turns off.

 After this disconnect the power cables once again.

With the broken fan identified you can replace it. For this perform the
following:

 Press the latch of the respective fan module towards the front of

the system (1).

 With the locking mechanism released pull the fan module up and

out of the system (2).

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Figure 5-4: Removal of fan module

This will sever the connection of the fan to the system.

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 Unscrew the finger protection grille from the broken fan and after-

wards screw off the fan from the fan bracket.

 Replace the broken fan with a new one and reassemble the fan

module: Screw the fan to the fan bracket and afterwards the finger
protection grille to the fan.

 Re-insert the repaired fan module into the system.

 Next close the casing of the system as described in section “Closing

the Casing” on page 5-7.

With the last step finished you have successfully replaced the defective
fan module. Once the system is turned on, no alarm should be sounded
anymore.

Only use original manufacturer spare parts. Other spare
parts might damage your system.

See to it that the fan module plugs properly into the system’s
fan interface and that, when completely inserted, the lock­ing mechanism snaps back into its locked position.

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5.4 Power Supply Maintenance

The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It is a re­liable and enduring part of the system because it consists of several in­dependent power supply units: Even if one fails the others will still offer
enough power to keep the system working.

The system can be operated with one power supply unit out
of order. However, if another one fails, a continued operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is recom­mended to change a failed power supply unit immediately.

When a power supply unit failure occurs, you will be notified by a lit
alarm LED and the sounding of an alarm buzzer of the system. The
alarm can be switched mute with the mute button at the front of the
system (see section “Operation Items” on page 2-4).

An alarm can be caused by a number of reasons. Please refer
to section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de­tails about what to do in case of an alarm.

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Compared to other alarms sounded by the system the alarm
buzzer of the power supply is relatively faint. In a loud environ­ment it may be drowned by other noises. When operating the
DVS system in a loud environment, it is recommended to check
the state of the alarm LED (see section “Operation Items” on
page 2-4) at regular intervals.

Each power supply unit in the DVS system is hot-swappable, so you can
safely replace it with the system running. Follow these steps to replace
a power supply unit:

For an overview of a power supply unit see section “Power
Supply” on page 2-22.

 Take a look at the power supply at the rear of the system and

examine the LEDs of the units. The LED of the malfunctioning
power supply unit should be extinguished.

 Next unplug the power cord from this power supply unit.

 Unscrew the security screw of the latch.

 Take the handle of the respective unit and press the unit’s latch to

the left to unlock it.

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 Then pull the unit at its handle out of the power supply.

Do not reach inside the system when removing a power
supply unit or when the unit is out of the system.

 Change the power supply unit against a new and operable one.

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 Slide the new unit into the power supply until it clicks into place.

 Tighten the security screw of the latch again.

 Connect the power source (power cord) to the newly installed

power supply unit.

 After that check the LED indicating the status of the power supply

unit: If it is lit up in green, the unit is working properly.

With this the power supply unit has been replaced successfully.

Only use original manufacturer spare parts. Other spare
parts might damage your system.

When completely inserted please observe that the latch is
truly in place and locking the unit.

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5.5 Using the DVS Recovery Disc

DVS delivers with each system a recovery disc that can be used to re­store the operating system on the system hard disk back to its manu­facturing state. It is a bootable CD/DVD that will launch a Live Linux
which in turn will restore the system hard disk.

The following describes the steps to make a successful recovery of the
system hard disk:

 If appropriate, disconnect all Fibre Channel cables from the system.

 Insert the DVS recovery disc into the DVD drive of your DVS system

and (re-)start the system.

This will boot from the recovery disc and the DVS recovery environ­ment (autoscript) will be loaded.

To complete the loading of the DVS recovery environment
some user entries are required. For this follow the instructions
given on the screen or just press [Enter] on your keyboard each
time.

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The loading of the environment and the recovery process itself
will both try to initialize hardware that may not be present on
your system. Any error messages displayed during loading/ini­tialization, e.g. Failed or Warning, can be disregarded. The
recovery process should work nonetheless.

Once the loading is finished, you will see something like the following
on the screen:

RESTORE A PREVIOUS SYSTEM BACKUP FROM THIS DVD

..............................................

[0:0:0:0] disk ATA <device info> /dev/sda
Choose your system disk or press Enter to use [sda]:

During initialization the script has searched for possible system hard
disks in your system and a list of them can be found on the screen. The
system hard disk normally is the ’ATA’ disk with ’sda’ as its device name
(indicating the primary (’a’) hard disk (’sd’)). Other hard disks on your
system may have ’sdb’, ’sdc’, etc. as device names.

 Identify from the list the system hard disk of your system.

 Type in the device name of your system hard disk (e.g. sda) and/or

press [Enter].

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Afterwards a warning message appears asking you to confirm the res­toration of the system disk:

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!!! WARNING !!!
Restoring the image will DELETE ALL DATA from your system
disk
Enter “yes” to continue

 To continue with the restoration type in yes and then press [Enter].

Afterwards the image file that will be used for the restoration will be de­tailed on the screen.

 Press [Enter] on your keyboard to continue.

The DVS recovery environment will then start the recovery process of
the system hard disk and its progress will be indicated in percent on the
screen.

The recovery process may take some time.

If during the recovery process the screen turns black, press
[Space] to get it back again.

To abort the recovery of the system disk at this point enter
no instead.

When the system has finished the recovery, you will be notified about
this:

Restore complete
1: reboot the system
2: power-down the system
Select option [1-2] or return to the shell [q]:

To finish the recovery procedure and terminate the DVS recovery envi­ronment, the script offers you several options that can be performed,
e.g. to reboot or turn off the system.

 Enter the number of the option that you want to perform, then

press [Enter] and wait until the monitor turns black.

 Remove the DVS recovery disc from the DVD drive.

After this the recovery procedure is complete and the system hard disk
has been restored to its manufacturing state. The next time the DVS
system is started, it will load the restored operating system.

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5.6 Removal of the Faceplate

hinge wire

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The faceplate of the system can be removed, for example, for trans­ports. For this perform the following:

The system must be operated only with the faceplate installed
to ensure electromagnetic compatibility.

 Lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate” on

page 2-7).

Beneath it you will see a cable with a jack connection that supplies the
DVS logo of the faceplate with power.

 Unplug the jack connection.

 Next hold tight the faceplate and remove the hinge wires as indi-

cated in the following figure:

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Figure 5-5: Removing the hinge wires

Afterwards the faceplate can be taken off.

To reassemble the faceplate reverse the above steps.

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This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during
operation. After that technical data and general information about the
DVS system are provided.

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A.1 Troubleshooting

The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation
of the DVS system and details how to resolve them. If you experience
trouble that cannot be resolved with the solutions described here or in
chapter “Maintenance” on page 5-1, please contact your local vendor
or DVS directly.

Error Cause Solution

Accesses to the main
storage are slow.

AND/OR

Drops occurred dur­ing play-out/capture.

An alarm is sounded
and the alarm LED is
lit. The alarm can be
switched mute with
the mute button.

The data storage is
too full.

Configurations of the
system have been al­tered.

One or more hard
disks of the hard disk
array are worn.

A RAID controller is
defective.

One of the power
supply units has been
disconnected from
power during opera­tion.

It is recommended to use only 85%
of the overall hard disk capacity to
ensure real-time capability. If the
storage is too full, delete some of
your data.

Contact the DVS service depart­ment.

Try to identify the worn disk and re­place it as described in section “Hard
Disk Maintenance” on page 5-2.

If you can rule out the above men­tioned causes, a RAID controller may
be defective. Contact the DVS ser­vice department.

Check the LEDs of the power supply
units. If one is extinguished, this unit
may be disconnected from power.
Examine the power cord of the unit.
See to it that it is in good technical
order, correctly plugged in at both
ends and that the mains current is
operating properly.

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One of the power
supply units has
failed.

A fan has failed. Check the LEDs of the power supply

Check the LEDs of the power supply
units. If one is extinguished and you
can rule out the above mentioned
cause, a power supply unit has
failed. Replace the broken unit as
described in section “Power Supply
Maintenance” on page 5-11.

units. If all are green, shut down the
system (see section “Shutting Down
the System” on page 4-2) and check
whether a fan has failed (see section
“Fan Maintenance” on page 5-8). If
necessary replace the broken mod­ule as described in the same section.

Error Cause Solution

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An alarm is sounded
and the alarm LED is
off. The alarm cannot
be switched mute
with the mute but­ton.

OR

At start-up the sys­tem is not able to ini­tialize a disk set.

The system is over­heated.

A hard disk or a hard
disk carrier got loose/
jammed (e.g. after
transport) or is not
mounted correctly.

A hard disk of the
hard disk array is de­fective.

If you can rule out the above men­tioned causes, the alarm must be
due to overheating. See to it that the
ambient temperature at the front of
the system does not exceed the op­erating temperature specified in sec­tion “Technical Data” on page A-4.
If the temperature is within the
range, check the ventilation holes of
the system and free them from all
obstructions (e.g. dust.) In case the
problem persists, contact the DVS
service department.

Shut down the system as described
in section “Shutting Down the Sys­tem” on page 4-2. Then perform
the following: Pull all disk carriers
partially out of the chassis and after­wards install them again. See to it
that they are pulled out and reas­sembled correctly as described in
section “Replacing a Hard Disk” on
page 5-4. After that start the system
again.

Replace the defective disk as ex­plained in section “Hard Disk Main­tenance” on page 5-2.

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A RAID controller is
defective.

If you can rule out the above men­tioned causes, a RAID controller may
be defective. Contact the DVS ser­vice department.

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A.2 Technical Data

This section provides technical data of CLIPSTER.

When installing the DVS system in a rack, take care that
warmed up air is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly
vented away.

A.2.1 General Technical Data

The general technical data of CLIPSTER are as follows:

Weight 4U chassis: approx. 45 kg

5U chassis: approx. 70 kg

Environment (also
during transport)

Operating
temperature

Storage temperature 0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F)

Humidity 10 - 80%, non-condensing at all times

Air Dust-free

Power consumption max. 3000 W (primary)

AC power 100 - 120 VAC, 220 - 240 VAC

No exposure to heat

No exposure to strong electric or magnetic
fields

No vibrations/shocks allowed

Maximum: 10 - 30 °C (50 - 86 °F)
Optimum: 15 - 25 °C (59 - 77 °F)

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A.2.2 Dimensions

The following figure shows the dimensions of the DVS system. The
drawing already includes some space for connectors and plugs that can
protrude from the rear (’plug safety’ (l minus j), usually plus 150 mm).
However, this amount of space depends on the type of connectors
used.

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Figure A-1: Measured dimensions

4U chassis:

a 176 mm g 142 mm

b 139 mm h 50 mm

c 37 mm i 58 mm

d 25 mm j 655 mm

e 455 mm k 687 mm

f 480 mm l 805 mm

5U chassis:

a 220 mm g 197 mm

b 199 mm h 50 mm

c 21 mm i 58 mm

d 25 mm j 655 mm

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f 480 mm l 805 mm

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A.3 Hardware Specifications

The following table shows the hardware specifications of CLIPSTER.

Table A-1: CLIPSTER specifications

Video Input Output

Analog 3 BNC for RGB/

DVI (analog and digital) 2 DMS-59

SD Serial Digital 4:2:2 8 bit 2 BNC

SD/HD Serial Digital 4:2:2 8/10/12 bit
SD/HD Serial Digital 4:4:4 8/10/12 bit
(Dual Link)

Serial Digital 4:2:2 (3D or 3 Gbit/s)
Serial Digital 4:4:4 (3D)
Serial Digital 4:4:4 (3 Gbit/s)
Serial Digital 4:4:4 (quad HD-SDI)

2 BNC

4 BNC

2 BNC
4 BNC
2 BNC

YUV

(1 DVI-I and
3 DVI-D via
breakout cables)

4 BNC

4 BNC

4 BNC
8 BNC
4 BNC
8 BNC (4 with
3Gbit/s)

Reference Input Output

Analog Reference Genlock 1 BNC 1 BNC for S

Wordclock 1 BNC

Audio Input Output

Embedded Audio, 8 Digital Stereo Chan­nels

AES/EBU, 8 Digital Stereo Channels 2 DB-25 (XLR via

Analog Audio 2 stereo head-

2 BNC
(via Video In)

breakout cable)

1 BNC
(via Video Out)

2 DB-25 (XLR via
breakout cable)

phone jacks
(6.3 mm/¼")

Timecode Input Output

Longitudinal (LTC) 1 XLR female 1 XLR male

Vertical (VITC) 2 BNC

(via Video In)

2 BNC
(via Video Out)

Data and Control Interfaces Input Output

Serial RS-422 1 DB-9 female 1 DB-9 female

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2 DB-9 female (auxiliary)

Table A-1: CLIPSTER specifications (cont.)

Data Formats

Color Modes YCbCr 4:2:2

YC

A 4:2:2:4

bCr

RGB 4:4:4
RGBA 4:4:4:4
X’Y’Z’ 4:4:4

Storage Format Uncompressed

YUV 4:2:2
YUVA 4:2:2:4
RGB 4:4:4
RGBA 4:4:4:4
X’Y’Z’ 4:4:4
all in 8/10/12 bit, user selectable

Internal Processing Color space conversion

User definable LUT
Frame repetition
Real-time mixer
Real-time scaler
Input raster detection
JPEG2000 compression/decompr.

Optionally:
AES en- and decryption
RSA en- and decryption
Watermarking

Audio Formats 48 kHz, 20/24 bit

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A.4 Video Rasters

The following table shows some of the supported video rasters. All fre­quencies indicate the frame rate.

Table A-2: Supported video rasters

Raster

525i /29.97 (NTSC) 525 720 486 4:3

625i /24 (Slow PAL) /25 (PAL) 625 720 576 4:3

525i /29.97 (NTSC HR) 525 960 486 16:9

625i /25 (PAL HR) 625 960 576 16:9

720p /23.976/24/25/29.97/30
/50/59.94/60/71.928/72

1035i /29.97/30 1125 1920 1035 16:9

1080i /23.976/24/25/29.97/30 1125 1920 1080 16:9

1080p /23.976/24/25/29.97/30
/47.952/48/50/59.94/60

1080psF /23.976/24/25/29.97
/30

2048p /23.976/24 1125 2048 1080 2:1

2048p /24 1600 2048 1536 4:3

2048p /24 1600 2048 1556 4:3

2048psF /23.976/24 1125 2048 1080 2:1

2048psF /24 1600 2048 1536 4:3

Total lines

per frame

750 1280 720 16:9

1125 1920 1080 16:9

1125 1920 1080 16:9

xsize y size

Aspect

ratio

2048psF /14.985/15/19.98/20
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3996p /24 2200 3996 2160 16:9

3996p

4096p /24 2200 4096 2160 16:9

4096psF /24 2200 4096 2160 16:9

4096p

4096psF /5 3375 4096 3112 4:3

1) Quad DVI or quad HD-SDI (23.976 rasters are available for quad HD-SDI

/23.976/24

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/24 2250 3996 2160 16:9

1

/23.976/24 2250 4096 2160 16:9

only).

1600 2048 1556 4:3

2250 3840 2160 16:9

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A.5 Signal In- and Outputs

This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors
provided by the CLIPSTER system.

Digital Video Interface (DMS-59 Output Connectors)

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Pin

No.

1 Red Video-1 GND

2 Red Video-1

3 Blue Video-1

4 Blue Video-1 GND

5 VCC +5V -1 25 TMDS-1 Data 2 45 TMDS-2 CLK

6 SCL-1 26 /TMDS-1 Data 2 46 Green Video-2 GND

7 SDA-1 27 TMDS-1 Data 1 47 Green Video-2

8 GND 28 /TMDS-1 Data 1 48 –

9 SDA-2 29 TMDS-1 Data 0 49 TMDS-2 CLK GND

10 SCL-2 30 /TMDS-1 Data 0 50 HSync-2

11 VCC +5V -2 31 TMDS-1 CLK 51 VSync-2

12 Blue Video-2 GND132 /TMDS-1 CLK 52 GND

13 Blue Video-2

14 Red Video-2

15 Red Video-2 GND

16 TMDS-2 Data 0 36 Hot Plug Detect -1 56 HSync-1

17 /TMDS-2 Data 0 37 – 57 TMDS-1 CLK GND

18 TMDS-2 Data 1 38 GND Blocked

19 /TMDS-2 Data 1 39 – 58 Green Video-1

20 TMDS-2 Data 2 40 Hot Plug Detect -2 59 Green Video-1 GND

Signal

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No.

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21 /TMDS-2 Data 2 41 TMDS-2 Data 2 GND

22 GND 42 TMDS-2 Data 1 GND

23 – 43 TMDS-2 Data 0 GND

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24 GND 44 /TMDS-2 CLK

33 TMDS-1 Data 0 GND 53 –

34 TMDS-1 Data 1 GND 54 GND

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35 TMDS-1 Data 2 GND 55 VSync-1

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No.

Signal

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Digital Video Interface (DVI Output Connectors on Breakout
Cables)

Table A-3: DVI A (DVI-I)

Pin

No.

1/TMDS-2Data 9/TMDS-1Data 17/TMDS-0Data

2 TMDS-2 Data 10 TMDS-1 Data 18 TMDS-0 Data

3 GND 11 GND 19 GND

4– 12– 20–

5– 13– 21–

6 DDC CLK 14 +5V 22 GND

7 DDC Data 15 GND 23 TMDS CLK

8 Analog VSync 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 /TMDS CLK

C1 Analog Red C3 Analog Blue C5 GND

C2 Analog Green C4 Analog HSync

Table A-4: DVI B/C/D (DVI-D)

Pin

No.

Signal

Signal

Pin

No.

Pin

No.

Signal

Signal

Pin
No.

Pin

No.

Signal

Signal

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1/TMDS-2Data 9/TMDS-1Data 17/TMDS-0Data

2 TMDS-2 Data 10 TMDS-1 Data 18 TMDS-0 Data

3 GND 11 GND 19 GND

4– 12– 20–

5– 13– 21–

6 DDC CLK 14 +5V 22 GND

7 DDC Data 15 GND 23 TMDS CLK

8 – 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 /TMDS CLK

Table A-4: DVI B/C/D (DVI-D) (cont.)

Appendix

Pin

No.

C1 – C3 – C5 GND

C2 – C4 –

RMT In, RMT Out and AUX 1/2 (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors)

Signal

RMT In RMT Out

Pin

No.

Signal

Pin

No.

Signal

1

2

3

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1– 1–

2 /TX_D_CON 2 /RX_C_CON

3RX_D_CON 3TX_C_CON

4 GND 4 GND

5– 5–

6 GND 6 GND

7TX_D_CON 7RX_C_CON

8 /RX_D_CON 8 /TX_C_CON

9– 9–

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Remote In- and Output (15-Pin D-Sub HD Connector)

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 /RX_A_CON 9 GND

2 – 10 TX_B_CON

3 /TX_A_CON 11 GND

4 RX_B_CON 12 RX_A_CON

5 GND 13 /TX_B_CON

6 TX_A_CON 14 –

7 GND 15 /RX_B_CON

8–

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Analog Audio (6.3 mm (¼") Headphone Jack)

Output Impedance 75 Ohm

Output Level 1.55 V (at 600 Ohm)

Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector)

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Table A-5: Digital Audio Ch. 1-8

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Audio OUT CH 7/8 14 /Audio OUT CH 7/8

2 GND 15 Audio OUT CH 5/6

3 /Audio OUT CH 5/6 16 GND

4 Audio OUT CH 3/4 17 /Audio OUT CH 3/4

5 GND 18 Audio OUT CH 1/2

6 /Audio OUT CH 1/2 19 GND

7 Audio IN CH 7/8 20 /Audio IN CH 7/8

8 GND 21 Audio IN CH 5/6

9 /Audio IN CH 5/6 22 GND

10 Audio IN CH 3/4 23 /Audio IN CH 3/4

11 GND 24 Audio IN CH 1/2

12 /Audio IN CH 1/2 25 GND

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Table A-6: Digital Audio Ch. 9-16

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Audio OUT CH 15/16 14 /Audio OUT CH 15/16

2 GND 15 Audio OUT CH 13/14

3 /Audio OUT CH 13/14 16 GND

4 Audio OUT CH 11/12 17 /Audio OUT CH 11/12

5 GND 18 Audio OUT CH 9/10

6 /Audio OUT CH 9/10 19 GND

7 Audio IN CH 15/16 20 /Audio IN CH 15/16

8 GND 21 Audio IN CH 13/14

9 /Audio IN CH 13/14 22 GND

10 Audio IN CH 11/12 23 /Audio IN CH 11/12

11 GND 24 Audio IN CH 9/10

12 /Audio IN CH 9/10 25 GND

13 –

SATA (External SATA (eSATA) Connector)

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 GND 5 RX

2TX 6/RX

3/TX 7GND

4 GND

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A.6 Packing Instructions

The following describes the best way to pack a DVS system.

Keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation.
Otherwise the warranty will be void.

In any other case, if you do not have the original packing any­more, use a similar structured packing for transportation. DVS
cannot be held liable for damages due to transportation.

Fragile. Avoid shocks or vibrations. For longer distances use a
lifting truck.

Keep dry.

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Figure 1:

Wrap video system in foil:

Figure 2:

2

Pack video system in box A with foam:

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Pack accessories:

Figure 5:

Pack box A in box B with foam:

Figure 4:

Close box A:

Figure 6:

Close box B:

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A.7 Conformity Declarations

CLIPSTER has been tested according to the applying national and inter­national directives and regulations. The following states further infor­mation about the compliances and conformities.

A.7.1 RoHS Compliance

The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS)’ prohibits the use of certain substances in electrical and elec­tronic equipment. The CLIPSTER devices are manufactured in compli­ance with this directive.

A.7.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking)

Appendix

DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH herewith declares that the following
product(s) according to the provisions of the mentioned EC Directives –
including their relevant revisions at the time of this declaration – is (are)
in conformity with the detailed standards or other normative docu­ments:

CLIPSTER EC Directives:

– EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
– Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Applied Harmonized Standards:

– EN 55022
– EN 55024
– IEC 61000-3-2
– IEC 61000-3-3
– IEC 61000-4-2
– IEC 61000-4-3
– IEC 61000-4-4
– IEC 61000-4-5
– IEC 61000-4-6
– IEC 61000-4-8
– IEC 61000-4-11

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DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH herewith declares that the following
equipment has been tested according to the applying valid FCC regu­lations:

– CLIPSTER

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in­terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ­ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Op­eration of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter­ference at his own expense.

Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply
with Class A requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data cable
could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. To ensure that the use of this prod­uct does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use shielded
I/O cables.

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15-pin D-Sub connector pin-out .... A-12

25-pin D-Sub connector pin-out .... A-13

3D ........................... 2-12, 2-16, 2-17

3-Gbit/s SDI ............. 2-13, 2-16, 2-17

4K .............................................. 2-12

9-pin D-Sub connector pin-out

AUX 1/2

RMT In/Out ........................... A-11

................................A-11

A-C

accessing the hard disk array ........... 2-7

activity of hard disks ........ 2-3, 2-5, 2-9

alarm .................................... 2-5, A-2

fan .......................................... 5-8

hard disk failure ................ 5-3, A-3

LED .................2-4, 5-8, 5-11, A-2

overheating ............................. A-3

power supply unit failure ......... 5-11

RAID controller ................. 5-3, A-3

Analog Audio Out

Mon. 1

Mon. 2 .................................. 2-15

specifications .......................... A-13

ATX connector panel ...........2-11, 2-19

audio ............................................ 1-1

analog audio ................ 2-15, A-13

digital (AES/EBU) .................... 2-15

pin-out .................................. A-13

XLR connectors ...................... 2-15

AUX 1 ......................................... 2-18

pin-out .................................. A-11

AUX 1-2 ..................................... 2-15

AUX 2 ......................................... 2-18

pin-out .................................. A-11

B/Pb Out .................................... 2-17

BIOS ............................................. 1-7

.................................. 2-15

breakout cable

digital audio

DVI ............................. 2-20, A-10

burn-in ........................................2-12

camera ..........................................1-1

casing

........................................5-7

close

open ........................................ 5-7

chapter overview ............................ 1-2

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installation

main storage ............................2-8

shut down ................................ 4-2

specifications ............................A-6

start ........................................ 4-1

storage capacity ......... 1-1, 1-7, 2-2

technical data ...........................A-4

variants ....................................2-2

video raster ..............................A-8

closing of casing ............................. 5-7

color modes .................................2-13

COM port ................................... 2-19

composite sync .............................2-17

conformity declaration .......... 1-6, A-17

connectors ................................... 2-11

ATX connector panel ......2-11, 2-19

DVI ....................................... 2-21

labeling ..................................2-12

main connector panel .....2-11, 2-14

naming conventions ................2-12

slot panels .....................2-12, 2-20

USB .........................................2-5

conventions

naming of connectors

typographical ........................... 1-3

...........................2-15

...............................3-1

..............2-12

D-F

data loss .................................2-8, 5-4

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data protection .............................. 5-2

DB-15 connector ..........................A-12

DB-25 connector ..........................A-13

DB-9 connector

AUX 1/2

RMT In ..................................A-11

RMT Out ...............................A-11

declaration of conformity ...... 1-6, A-17

Digital Audio

Ch. 1-8

Ch. 9-16 ...................... 2-15, A-14

digital video ................................. 2-21

in- and outputs ....................... 2-12

dimensions ....................................A-5

disk activity LED

disk carrier

HDD LEDs ............................... 2-5

disk array

see hard disk array

disk carrier

overview .................................. 2-8

disk power LED (disk carrier) ............ 2-9

disk set (RAID pack) ....................... 5-2

DMS-59 connector ..............2-20, 2-21

pin-out ....................................A-9

dual link ..........2-12, 2-16, 2-17, 2-21

DVD drive ..............................2-3, 2-9

eject ........................................ 2-9

emergency eject ..................... 2-10

LED ......................................... 2-4

tray ......................................... 2-9

DVI connector ....................2-20, 2-21

breakout cable ........................ 2-20

DVI A/B ................................. 2-21

DVI C/D ................................ 2-21

output ................................... 2-14

pin-out ..........................A-9, A-10

quad DVI .................................A-8

DVI In ......................................... 2-18

DVS logo (faceplate) ................2-5, 2-7

eject (DVD drive) ........................... 2-9

emergency eject (DVD drive) ......... 2-10

environmental conditions ........ 1-5, A-4

eSATA .............................. 2-18, A-14

Ethernet ...................................... 2-19

exchanging

fan

hard disk .................................. 5-4

power supply unit ................... 5-11

external SATA connector ............... 2-18

pin-out ..................................A-14

................................A-11

........................ 2-15, A-13

............................... 2-9

...................... 2-8, 2-9, 5-4

.......................................... 5-8

faceplate ................................ 2-3, 2-7

DVS logo ......................... 2-5, 2-7

lift ...........................................2-7

removal .................................5-15

fan failure ......................................5-8

fan module ....................................5-9

fast shut down ...............................4-2

front overview ................................2-2

G-I

G/Y Out ......................................2-17

graphic card ................................. 2-20

guarantee ......................................1-6

handle .........................................2-22

hard disk array ....................... 2-3, 2-8

access ......................................2-7

hard disk(s) ....................................2-8

activity ......................2-3, 2-5, 2-9

assembly ..................................5-5

disk power LED .........................2-9

disk set (RAID pack) ..................5-2

failure ......................................5-2

rebuilding failed disk ..................5-6

removal ...................................5-4

replace ............................. 5-4, 5-5

status ........................ 2-3, 2-5, 2-9

hardware variants ...........................2-2

HDD LEDs .....................................2-3

head-up display ............................2-12

hinge .................................. 2-7, 5-15

horizontal sync .............................2-17

important notes ...................... 1-6, 1-7

installation .....................................3-1

instructions

installation

maintenance .............................5-1

operation .................................4-1

packing ................................. A-15

safety ......................................1-4

................................3-1

J-L

JPEG2000 accelerator ....................2-21

key channel .................................2-12

keyboard ............................. 2-19, 3-1

labeling of connectors ...................2-12

LAN .................................... 2-4, 2-19

latch ............................................2-22

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LEDs

alarm

disk activity .......................2-5, 2-9

disk power ............................... 2-9

DVD drive ................................ 2-4

HDD ........................ 2-3, 2-5, 2-9

LAN ........................................ 2-4

power supply ................2-22, 5-11

system HDD ............................. 2-4

lever (disk carrier) ........................... 2-9

LTC

In

Out ....................................... 2-15

..............2-4, 5-8, 5-11, A-2

.......................................... 2-15

M-O

magnets ........................................ 2-7

main connector panel .......... 2-11, 2-14

main storage .................................. 2-8

mirroring of ports ......................... 2-12

mixer control ......................2-15, 2-18

monitor ................................2-20, 3-1

mouse ..................................2-19, 3-1

mute button ..2-5, 5-8, 5-11, A-2, A-3
naming conventions (connectors) ... 2-12

network ...................................... 2-19

connection ......................2-4, 2-19

connection status ...................... 2-4

notes (important) ....................1-6, 1-7

opener (disk carrier) ........................ 2-9

opening of casing ........................... 5-7

operation items ....................... 2-3, 2-4

overheating ...................................A-3

overview ....................................... 2-1

chapters .................................. 1-2

connectors ............................. 2-11

disk carrier ............................... 2-8

front ....................................... 2-2

power supply unit ................... 2-22

rear ....................................... 2-11

P-R

packing instructions ......................A-15

parity information (RAID) .........5-2, 5-3

pin-out

15-pin D-Sub connector

25-pin D-Sub connector ..........A-13

9-pin D-Sub connector ............A-11

audio .....................................A-13

AUX 1/2 ................................A-11

DMS-59 connector ....................A-9

DVI ...............................A-9, A-10

RMT In ..................................A-11

RMT Out ...............................A-11

SATA (eSATA) ........................A-14

power ........................................... 2-5

on/off status ............................2-7

switch ...............................2-5, 4-1

power cable socket .......................2-22

power supply ...............................2-12

handle ................................... 2-22

latch ...................................... 2-22

LED .......................................2-22

overview of one unit ...............2-22

power cable socket .................. 2-22

status of unit .......................... 2-22

unit failure ............................. 5-11

power switch ..........................2-5, 4-1

quad DVI .......................................A-8

quad HD-SDI ..............2-12, 2-18, A-8

R/Pr Out ..................................... 2-17

RAID ......................................2-8, 5-2

controller ..........................5-2, 5-3

disk set (RAID pack) .................. 5-2

parity information ..............5-2, 5-3

rebuilding failed disk .................. 5-6

real-time capability ......................... 2-2

rear overview ...............................2-11

rebuilding failed disk .......................5-6

REF In ......................................... 2-17

reference input .............................2-17

remote control .............................2-14

pin-out 15-pin D-Sub ..............A-12

pin-out 9-pin D-Sub ................A-11

removal of the faceplate ................5-15

replacing a hard disk .......................5-4

reset button ...................................2-5

RMT In ........................................ 2-15

pin-out ..................................A-11

RMT Out ..................................... 2-15

pin-out ..................................A-11

RS-232 ........................................2-19

RS-422 ........................................2-14

..........A-12

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safety instructions ........................... 1-4

SATA .......................................... 2-18

cable length ........................... 2-18

pin-out ..................................A-14

SD/HD-SDI In 1/A ....................... 2-16

SD/HD-SDI In 2/B ........................ 2-16

SD/HD-SDI In 3/C ....................... 2-16

SD/HD-SDI In 4 ........................... 2-16

SD/HD-SDI In 5 - 8 ...................... 2-18

SD/HD-SDI Out 1/A ..................... 2-17

SD/HD-SDI Out 2/B ..................... 2-17

SD/HD-SDI Out 3/C ..................... 2-17

SD/HD-SDI Out 4 ........................ 2-17

SD/HD-SDI Out 5 - 8 ................... 2-18

SDI (serial digital interface) .. 2-14, 2-16,

2-17

3-Gbit/s SDI ........ 2-13, 2-16, 2-17

quad HD-SDI ........ 2-12, 2-18, A-8

signal distribution .................... 2-13

SD-SDI Out 1 .............................. 2-16

SD-SDI Out 2 .............................. 2-16

shutting down ............................... 4-2

fast shut down ......................... 4-2

signal distribution (SDI) ................. 2-13

single link ........2-12, 2-16, 2-17, 2-21

slot panel connectors ...........2-12, 2-20

specification(s) ...............................A-6

analog audio ..........................A-13

starting ......................................... 4-1

status

of disk power

of hard disks .............. 2-3, 2-5, 2-9

of network connection ...............2-4

of power supply unit ............... 2-22

of power-on/-off ......................2-7

stereoscopy ...............2-12, 2-16, 2-17

storage capacity .............. 1-1, 1-7, 2-2

stripe set ........................................5-2

Sync Out .....................................2-17

system HDD ...................................2-8

LED .........................................2-4

system reset ................................... 2-5

target group ...................................1-3

technical data ................................ A-4

dimensions .............................. A-5

general ................................... A-4

telecine ..........................................1-1

transportation ...................... 1-5, A-15

tray (DVD drive) .............................2-9

troubleshooting ............................. A-2

typographical conventions ...............1-3

............................2-9

U-Z

USB connectors .................... 2-5, 2-19

variants .........................................2-2

VGA ............................................2-20

video I/O panel ............................2-20

video raster ................................... A-8

video workstation ...........................1-1

VTR ..............................................1-1

warranty ........................................1-6

WClk Out ....................................2-18

XLR connectors (audio) .................2-15

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