DVS Pronto3 Hardware Manual

Pronto3 Hardware Guide (Version1.0)

Digital Disk Recorder

Pronto3

Hardware Guide

Pronto3
Hardware Guide

Introduction

Overview

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Appendix

Index

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Hardware Guide Version 1.0 for the Pronto3

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Dear customer,

this product was developed and tested thoroughly. Unfortu­nately, the possibility of problems and errors can never be ruled
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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 ............................................................................. 1-3

1.2 Target Group ........................................................................ 1-4

1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide .................................... 1-4

1.4 Safety Instructions ................................................................ 1-5

1.5 Important Notes ................................................................... 1-7

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

2.1 Overview of the Front .......................................................... 2-2

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

2.1.2 Operation Items .......................................................... 2-3

2.1.3 HDD LEDs .................................................................. 2-4

2.1.4 Faceplate ................................................................... 2-5

2.1.5 Hard Disk Array .......................................................... 2-6

2.1.6 DVD Drive ................................................................. 2-7

2.2 Overview of the Rear ........................................................... 2-9

2.2.1 The Rear of the System ................................................ 2-9

2.2.2 Digital Video I/Os ..................................................... 2-10

2.2.3 Power Supply ........................................................... 2-11

2.2.4 Main Connector Panel ............................................... 2-13

2.2.5 ATX Connector Panel .................................................2-14

2.2.6 Slot Panel Connectors ................................................2-15

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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 Data Protection ............................ 5-2

5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk.................................................. 5-3

5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing ..........................................5-6

5.2.1 Opening the Casing .................................................... 5-6

5.2.2 Closing the Casing ...................................................... 5-6

5.3 Fan Maintenance.................................................................. 5-7

5.4 Power Supply Maintenance ................................................ 5-10

5.5 Removal of the Faceplate ...................................................5-12

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-12

A.7 Conformity Declarations .....................................................A-14

A.7.1 RoHS Compliance .....................................................A-14

A.7.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) .................A-14

A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement ........................................A-15

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Introduction

This documentation describes how to use the hardware of the Pronto3
of the Pronto disk recorder series manufactured by DVS. The Pronto3
is a powerful high-definition disk recording system with enormous flex­ibility, suitable for any high-end post production application. Whether
you need to capture uncompressed HD or film data, process it, color
grade it or output it to film, you will find the Pronto3 supporting your
workflow at every stage.

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Based on the Windows operating system the Pronto3 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 cap­tured and the final output resolution can be configured freely as well.

Furthermore, up to 16 different channels of audio can be in- or output
by the Pronto3 and all audio data can be accessed and processed with
the software as easily as the video material.

The Pronto3 provides enough intrinsic power to accept material from
cameras, telecines or VTRs. In a studio environment, the Pronto3 con­nects to high-resolution cameras, enabling the capturing of footage to­gether with an immediate viewing afterwards. When integrated into a
high-end post workflow, the Pronto3 can handle real-time telecine
transfers without any effort.

The Pronto3 hardware can be delivered with various storage capacities
and an upgrade of a Pronto3 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.

The Pronto3 system can be delivered with the following options to
adapt it to your special needs:

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Pronto3 Disk-Upgrades Contains a set of hard disks to increase

the size of the storage (applicable only
when some HDD shafts are empty).

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Pronto3 Disk-Upgrade Contains a complete set of hard disks

Pronto3 FC/SAN Fibre Channel interface, for example, for

Pronto3 10GE 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection interface.
Pronto3 InfiniBand InfiniBand connection interface.
Pronto3 RAM For better performance reasons you can

Pronto3 Raster Customer tailored video rasters for in-

Pronto3 12Bit Support of 12- and 16-bit file formats

Pronto3 Variframe Enables a capture with Variframe. Frames

that replace the existing ones to increase
the size of the storage.

a real-time capable connection to an ex­ternal Fibre Channel disk array.

equip your system with additional RAM.

and output.

(DPX and TIFF) for in- and output.

are skipped according to the Variframe
flag. Works in 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and
2K formats.

Pronto3 Special Raster
Formats

Some standard and non-standard for­mats including Slow PAL 625i /24 and
Eureka 1980 × 1152i /25

Pronto3 Teletext VBI 335 Enables capture and play of teletext in-

formation in line 335 of 625 lines rasters.

Pronto3 Dual-Link SDI Dual-link SD-/HD-SDI for input and out-

put for the Pronto3.

Pronto3 MultiDevice Enables a synchronous play-out of multi-

ple DVS systems. One master device
controls other devices via RS-422 for a
synchronous play-out of the timeline.

Pronto3 4K-Workflow
non-real time

Non-real-time workflow with 4K materi­al including capturing and play-out.

Pronto3 1080p /50/60 1080p /50/60 video raster for the SDI

input and SDI/DVI output.

Pronto3 2K-Workflow real
time and HSDL

Capture and play-out of 2K material ei­ther in real time or via HSDL.

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1.1 Overview

This guide informs you about the installation of the Pronto3 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 the Pronto3,

Chapter 2 This chapter gives a front and rear overview of

Chapter 3 Describes the hardware installation of the

Chapter 4 Explains how to operate the Pronto3, i.e. how

Chapter 5 Details maintenance work, for example, in case

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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 about the digital video in- and
outputs.

Pronto3.

to start and shut down the device.

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

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Appendix Provides technical details and general informa-

tion about the Pronto3 hardware. 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 Pronto3 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 Pronto3 hardware, 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:

y 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.

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.

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1.4 Safety Instructions

To use the Pronto3 correctly please heed the following:

Please read the following safety instructions carefully before
attempting any installation and/or performing any work on
the Pronto3.

If the Pronto3 is not used in compliance with the safety in­structions, the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be
void.

General

The Pronto3 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 Pronto3 the manuals and guides de­livered with the Pronto3 must be read and observed.

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– Use the Pronto3 only in apparent good technical order.
– The Pronto3 hardware works with voltages that can be hazardous

to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior with
the power cable(s) being plugged in. Make sure the power supply is
disconnected from the components you intend to work on.

– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to 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 Pronto3 when­ever possible.

– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to

changing voltages. Connecting or disconnecting the Pronto3 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 Pronto3 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 Pronto3 must be

disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using the
Pronto3 again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel.

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

casing.

– The Pronto3 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.

– Do not perform any changes or extensions to the Pronto3 whatso-

ever.

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Transportation

The Pronto3 is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the
system must be handled with greatest care. Therefore, observe in case
of transportation:

– Handle the Pronto3 with great care.
– Always use the original packing or a similar structured packing for

transportation as detailed in section “Packing Instructions” on
page A-12.

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

is recommended to use a lifting truck.
– Keep the Pronto3 as a transportation good dry.
– In the warranty period you have to keep the original packing and

use it in case of transportation.

Environmental Conditions

For error-free working and a long service life the Pronto3 needs some
basic environmental conditions:

– Do not expose the Pronto3 to sources of heat, such as direct sun-

light or a radiator.
– Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the system (front

as well as rear).
– 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 Pronto3 to strong electric or magnetic fields.
– Avoid areas where the Pronto3 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:

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– Products not developed by DVS Digital Video Systems AG.
– Products not used in compliance with the safety instructions

detailed in section “Safety Instructions” on page 1-5.

– 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

RoHS

2002/95/EC

the applying national and international di­rectives and regulations. Further information
about this can be found in section “Confor­mity Declarations” on page A-14.

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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:

The Pronto3 is delivered to you fully preconfigured and opti­mized for a real-time in- and output of uncompressed 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.

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.

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Overview

This chapter provides a detailed overview of the Pronto3 hardware. The
system 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 in­and outputs.

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2.1 Overview of the Front

This section gives an overview of the front of the Pronto3. 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.

2.1.1 The Front of the System

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

HDD LEDsoperation items

faceplate/

hard disk array

DVD drive

Pronto3

Figure 2-1: Overview of the front

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 Pronto3 as well as USB connectors for an easy
connectivity to additional devices such as memory
sticks. Further information about the operation
items can be found in section “Operation Items”
on page 2-3.

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 2-4.

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faceplate/
hard disk array

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

2.1.2 Operation Items

With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of the
Pronto3 can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). There you can also
find LEDs that allow you to assess the state of the system as well as USB
connectors.

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 2-5.

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 2-6.

ware installations. Further information about the
DVD drive can be found in section “DVD Drive”
on page 2-7.

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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.

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1 system HDD Indicates accesses to the system hard disk (e.g.

during the loading of the operating system).

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No. Item Explanation

2 alarm LED This LED indicates that a hardware malfunction

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

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

7 power The power switch turns the system on or off.

8 reset Resets your system and initiates a warm reboot.

occurred.

first/second LAN connection at the rear of the
system (see section “ATX Connector Panel” on
page 2-14).

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

The respective state of the system will be indi­cated by the DVS logo in the middle of the face­plate (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-5).

Use a thin, pointed object to press this button.

9 mute In case of a hardware malfunction a system

2.1.3 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.

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

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

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

Each LED represents a hard disk of the array:

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LEDs:

hard disks:

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 2-6); the sec­ond four LEDs show the state of the bottom row of the hard disk array;
the third LED group belong to the third row (from the top), while the
fourth group represents the second row.

2.1.4 Faceplate

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

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A:
D:
C:

B:

1234
1234
1234

1234

BCD

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

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faceplate backlit DVS logo

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Figure 2-5: Overview of the faceplate

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:

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Then you can access the hard disks of the hard disk array (see section
“Hard Disk Array” on page 2-6).

The faceplate can be removed for transport reasons (see sec­tion “Removal of the Faceplate” on page 5-12).

Pronto3

Figure 2-6: Lifting of faceplate

2.1.5 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 Pronto3. 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 Data Protection” 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 2-5), you
have access to the hard disk array:

lifted faceplate hard disk array

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Figure 2-7: Hard disk array

Overview

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.

lever openerdisk carrier

LED disk
power

LED disk
activity

Figure 2-8: Hard disk carrier overview

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 unlocked with the opener, it

can be used to pull the disk carrier and its hard

disk out of the system.
opener Unlocks 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 2-4):

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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2.1.6 DVD Drive

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

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Depending on the type of drive delivered to you, the DVD
drive may also provide burning capability.

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

emergency eject You can open the DVD tray with the system

DVD tray DVD eject emergency eject

Figure 2-9: Overview of DVD drive

turned on.

cut from power: Insert a thin, pointed object

into the emergency eject hole. Then the DVD

tray opens.

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

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2.2 Overview of the Rear

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. After that the power supply will be described, followed
by detailed descriptions of the main connector panel, the ATX connec­tor panel and the slot panel connectors.

2.2.1 The Rear of the System

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

power supply main connector panel ATX connector panel slot panel connectors

Overview

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GPI

RMT In

not connected

Dig.AudioCh. 1-8 Ch. 9-16

RMT Out AUX 1

SDI In B SDIOut B CVBS Out

WCLK OutSD SDI OutSD SDI In

LTCIn LTCOut

PUSH

SATA

VGA

Figure 2-10: Overview of the rear

power supply The redundant power supply provides the sys-

tem with power. It consists of several indepen­dent 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 sec­tion “Power Supply” on page 2-11.

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main connector panel The main connector panel provides most of

the standard in- and outputs of the Pronto3 to
give you the full functionality of the system. It
holds, for example, the connectors for remote
control and the video I/Os. It is in more detail
described in section “Main Connector Panel”
on page 2-13.

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

slot panel connectors The slot panel connectors of the Pronto3 pro-

2.2.2 Digital Video I/Os

This section contains some further information about the digital video
in- and outputs of the Pronto3.

nectors of the computer system. It is described

in more detail in section “ATX Connector Pan-

el” on page 2-14.

vide, 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 2-15.

Generally DVS names the input/output channels (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 channels providing
sometimes different functions, the labeling of the ports can be supple­mented by numbers. To simplify matters whenever feasible the main
video ports (ports A) may be labeled without an alphabetical or numer­ic structuring.

For YUV you will usually use one channel (the main video ports, mostly
labeled ’A’, single link). For YUVA you will need two channels (’A’ for
YUV and ’B’ for the key signal). With RGB you will always need two
channels (’A’ and ’B’, dual link).

The Pronto3 provides two ports for an input as well as an output at the
rear of the system. Currently the SD-only ports provide no functionality
and are reserved for future use.

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The table below shows the signal distribution over the SDI (serial digital
interface) in- and output ports for the different color modes. Please
note that some video modes are available as an optional feature only:

Input Output

Video Mode

YCbCr4:2:2 – Y, Cb, C

YC

A 4:2:2:4 – Y, Cb, C

bCr

YC

4:4:4 – Y, ½ Cb,

bCr

YCbCrA 4:4:4:4 – Y, ½ Cb,

RGB4:4:4 – G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B – G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B

RGBA4:4:4:4 – G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B, A – G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B, A

1) Reserved for future use.

2) Located on slot panel (see section “Slot Panel Connectors” on page 2-15).

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SD/HD

Port

½C

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½C

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––Y, C

A–Y, C

½Cb, ½ Cr–Y, ½C

½Cb, ½ Cr, A–Y, ½C

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Port

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½C

Port

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b

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½Cb, ½ C

½Cb, ½ Cr,
A

2.2.3 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.

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The system can be operated with one power supply unit out
of order. However, if another one fails the system is likely to
break down. Therefore, it is recommended to change a failed
power supply unit immediately.

For more information about how to deal with a malfunctioning
power supply unit see section “Power Supply Maintenance”
on page 5-10.

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

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power cable socket

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

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

latch LED handle

Figure 2-11: Overview of the power supply

plugged in to provide the system with power.

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

LED The LED indicates the state of the power supply

unit:
green The power supply unit is operating

normally.

red The power supply unit is either in

standby mode or has a malfunction.

off The system is disconnected from pow-

er. In rare cases this may also indicate
a malfunction.

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.

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2.2.4 Main Connector Panel

The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of the
Pronto3 to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for ex­ample, the connectors for remote control and the digital video in- and
outputs (serial digital interface).

The additional connectors of the serial digital interface (i.e. the
main SDI A ports) can be found in the slot panel area (see sec­tion “Slot Panel Connectors” on page 2-15).

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

For the availability of connectors not present at the system’s
rear (blind panels) please contact DVS.

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GPI

not connected

Dig. AudioCh. 1-8 Ch. 9-16

RMT In

SDI In B SDI Out B CVBS Out

LTC In LTC Out

PUSH

RMT Out AUX 1

SATA

WCLK OutSD SDI OutSD SDI In

Figure 2-12: Main connector panel on rear

Item Description

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

face for an input of slave control signals

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

face for an output of master control signals

not connected These connectors provide no functionality

Dig. Audio Ch. 1-8 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

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SDI In B BNC connector for an input of digital video sig-

SDI Out B BNC connector for an output of digital video

CVBS Out BNC connector for a composite video burst sig-

Item Description

nals (serial digital interface, port B); input of the
second stream of YUVA or RGB[A] in dual-link
mode; port A can be found among the slot
panel connectors (see section “Slot Panel Con­nectors” on page 2-15)

signals (serial digital interface, port B); output
of the second stream of YUVA or RGB[A] in
dual-link mode; port A can be found among
the slot panel connectors (see section “Slot
Panel Connectors” on page 2-15)

nal when an SD video mode is selected (no
down-converted signal), either analog output
of SD video or used for synchronization pur­poses

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)

SD SDI In Reserved for future use; after implementation:

BNC connector for an input of digital SD video
signals in YUV (serial digital interface)

SD SDI Out Reserved for future use; after implementation:

BNC connector for an output of digital SD vid­eo signals in YUV (serial digital interface); in
rasters greater than SD it provides a down-con­verted output

LTC In XLR connector (female) for the input of longi-

tudinal timecode

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

dinal timecode

2.2.5 ATX Connector Panel

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The ATX connector panel on the rear of the Pronto3 holds the connec­tors of the computer system. It provides the following connections:

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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, 4 LAN (1000 Mb) Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T) connection

ports to connect the system to a network

5 keyboard PS/2 connector to connect a keyboard to

the system

6 VGA DB-15 connector (female) to connect a

monitor

6 7 8

Figure 2-13: ATX connector panel on rear

If an extra graphic card is installed
in your system (see section “Slot
Panel Connectors” on page 2-15),
this connector will not be opera­tional.

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7, 8 USB ports These USB connectors (universal serial bus)

2.2.6 Slot Panel Connectors

The Pronto3 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.

offer you the possibility to connect other
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video I/O panel

VGA

Figure 2-14: 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 on-board graphic card of the motherboard may not be sufficient to
handle digital video. Then the system will be equipped with an addi­tional graphic card. The VGA panel is the panel of this graphic card. If
available, the monitor for the Pronto3 has to be connected here.

If the VGA panel is present in your system, the VGA connector
available on the ATX connector panel will not be operational
(see section “ATX Connector Panel” on page 2-14).

For further information about the graphic card, please refer to the orig­inal manufacturer’s documentation included in the delivery of the
Pronto3.

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Video I/O Panel

The video I/O panel of the Pronto3 holds one digital video interface
(DVI connector) for an output of analog and digital video signals, some
links of the serial digital interface (A ports) and a reference input.

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Figure 2-15: Video I/O panel

In detail the panel provides the following:

Item Description

DVI DVI connector for an output of analog and digital

video signals; a pin-out of this connector can be
found in section “Signal In- and Outputs” on
page A-9

(HD) SDI IN BNC connector for an input of digital video signals

(serial digital interface, port A); either input of YUV
in single-link or first stream of YUVA/RGB[A] in dual­link mode

(HD) SDI OUT 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 dual­link mode

Ref In BNC connector for a synchronization of video sig-

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

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Installation

This chapter describes the installation procedure of the Pronto3 hard­ware. The system must be installed properly before you can start work­ing with it.

To install the hardware of the Pronto3 perform the following:

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y Unpack the Pronto3 and its accessories.

Please check your delivery and compare it with the delivery
note which has been included in the package on an extra sheet
of paper. In case of missing items, please contact your local
vendor or DVS immediately.

To make warranty claims you have to keep the original pack­ing and use it in case of a return transportation.

y Place the Pronto3 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.

y 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 Pronto3 soft­ware is 1600 × 1200 pixels.

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y 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 2-9.

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

The Pronto3 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

This chapter describes how to operate the Pronto3 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 on
the front of the system.

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All other items necessary for a correct operation of the Pronto3
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 Pronto3 at any time.

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To start the system perform the following:

y 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
Pronto3 right away.

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4.2 Shutting Down the System

There are several possibilities to shut down the Pronto3. All depend on
whether the operating system is already loaded or not. 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. Occa­sionally, this may lead to a loss of system data.

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

With the operating system not completely loaded

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

Shutting down the system while the operating system is load­ing may lead to corrupted system data. Use this procedure
only if absolutely necessary.

y 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 the 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 the RAID data protection are pro­vided. After that follows a description how to act when a hard disk fails.

5.1.1 Introduction to RAID Data Protection

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. Because of this DVS uses
RAID 5 to add protection to the stored data as any single disk can fail,
but the data will still be recoverable.

The RAID 5 feature makes the Pronto3 tolerant of disk failures. Even
with a broken disk an operation can still be continued and, once the
failed disk has been replaced, the missing data can be recovered easily.

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The main storage of the Pronto3 comprises up to 16 hard disks and the
data is striped across these hard disks. Additionally, it provides up to
two RAID controllers that each connects a set of eight hard disks. The
RAID controllers are independent RAID 5 systems and make the data
protection available for the connected hard disks. The information nec­essary to rebuild a failed hard disk (parity information) is generated and
written across the disks connected to a RAID controller. Thus, for each
controller present in the Pronto3 one hard disk can fail and the system
will still be functional and able to recover data.

You can identify the hard disks that are connected to a RAID controller
easily in the Pronto3 because every two rows represent one disk set:

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Figure 5-1: Disk sets in the DVS system

If one hard disk within a disk set fails, the missing data can be recalcu­lated due to the parity information stored on the other disks of the set.

Thus, a DVS system equipped with RAID 5 can withstand disk failures
without losing data or access to data.

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

5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk

In case of a hard disk failure an alarm will be sounded. Then during con­tinuous accesses to the hard disk array you can identify the broken disk
easily: It will be the one no longer blinking (either continuously on or
off). With this you have the possibility at hand to replace the broken
disk.

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 of the hard disk array 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.

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Data accesses to the hard disk array are still possible because
any missing data will be recalculated from the parity informa­tion distributed among the other hard disks of the disk set.

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.

The hardware replacement of a failed disk can be divided into three
steps:

1. Remove the hard disk from the system.

2. Replace the hard disk.

3. Reassemble it into the system.

All steps are explained in the following.

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Step 1: Removing the Hard Disk

The hard disks that are accessible at the front of the system store the
data of the main storage. Because they are connected to the whole sys­tem with the help of disk carriers, they can be removed easily.

For an overview of a disk carrier as well as further information
about it see section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-6.

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

y 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.

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

page 2-5).

y Unlock the disk carrier of the defective hard disk by pressing the

opener of the disk carrier to the left (1).

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

y Take the lever and turn it more to the left (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.

y Once the interface connection inside the system is 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.

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

y 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:

y Slide the disk carrier back into its shaft at the front of the disk array.

y Push it completely back into the shaft by applying pressure to the

disk carrier directly (i.e. do not use the lever to push 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.

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disk carrier. Apply an even pressure only to the carrier di­rectly until the lever moves back by itself.

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

result will slide the carrier completely back in.

The disk carrier of the replaced disk should be level with the
others at the front of the system’s disk array.

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. Once the system has finished the re­build, the Pronto3 will be fully operational again.

A rebuild takes several hours. It is strongly recommended to
avoid accesses to the hard 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 Pronto3 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.

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

y If appropriate, shut down the system.

y Disconnect all power cords from the system.

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

cover towards the rear of the system (2).

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

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
Pronto3 system again. For this perform the following:

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

y Afterwards reconnect the power cords.

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With this the task to close 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 2-3). Then you have to do the follow­ing to exchange the failed fan:

Maintenance

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.

Fan maintenance 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.

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

Casing” on page 5-6.

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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.

y Reconnect the power cords.

y Press the power switch to turn on the system.

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

ing is the broken one).

y Press the power switch until the system turns off.

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.

y After this disconnect the power cables once again.

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

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

the system (1).

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

wards screw off the fan from the fan bracket.

y 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.

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

y Re-insert the repaired fan module into the 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.

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

the Casing” on page 5-6.

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.

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5.4 Power Supply Maintenance

The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It is a
very 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 the system is likely to
break down. Therefore, it is recommended to change a failed
power supply unit immediately.

When a power supply unit failure occurs, you will be notified by 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 2-3).

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.

Each power supply unit in the Pronto3 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 2-11.

y 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 either extinguished or lit in red.

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

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

the right to unlock it.

y 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.

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

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

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

power supply unit.

y 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.

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5.5 Removal of the Faceplate

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.

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

page 2-5).

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

y Unplug the jack connection.

y 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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Appendix

This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during
operation. After that technical data and general information about the
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A.1 Troubleshooting

The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation
of the Pronto3 and details how to resolve them. If you experience trou­ble with the system 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 so that it is no
longer capable of
real-time operations.

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

A fan has failed. Check whether a fan has failed as

The system is over­heated.

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.

Detecting worn hard disks in a RAID
protected storage can prove diffi­cult. If you are able to detect the
worn disk(s), replace them as de­scribed in section “Hard Disk Main­tenance” on page 5-2. Otherwise
contact the DVS service department.

described in section “Fan Mainte­nance” on page 5-7. If necessary re­place the broken module as
described in the same section.

If you can rule out the above men­tioned cause, the alarm must be due
to overheating. An overheating rare­ly occurs, and then most likely
caused by too much dirt accumulat­ed at the ventilation holes. Shut
down the system immediately (see
section “Shutting Down the Sys­tem” on page 4-2). Afterwards
open the casing as described in sec­tion “Opening the Casing” on
page 5-6 and clean all ventilation
holes. When finished, reassemble
the system (see section “Closing the
Casing” on page 5-6) and start it. In
case the problem persists, contact
the DVS service department.

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Error Cause Solution

Appendix

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

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, i.e.
one or more hard
disks are not recog­nized by the system.

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

One of the power
supply units has
failed.

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.

Check the LEDs of the power supply
units. If one is extinguished or lit in
red, 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.

Check the LEDs of the power supply
units. If one is extinguished or lit in
red, a power supply unit has failed.
Replace the broken unit as described
in section “Power Supply Mainte­nance” on page 5-10.

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 5-3. 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.2 Technical Data

This section provides technical data of the Pronto3.

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 the Pronto3 are as follows:

Weight approx. 45 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. 1300 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

21,00

199,10

220,10

25,30

455,30

480,60

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.

f

e

d

Appendix

720,10

l

688,10

k

660,10

j

56,00

i

49,00

h

abc

rear

g

g

side

Figure A-1: Measured dimensions

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

plug

safety

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A.3 Hardware Specifications

The following table shows the hardware specifications of the Pronto3.

Table A-1: Pronto3 specifications

Video Input Output

Analog CVBS and

Component

DVI (analog and digital) 1 DVI-I

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

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

1 BNC

2

2 BNC

1 BNC

2

2 BNC

1 BNC
2 BNC

1 BNC
2 BNC

Reference Input Output

Analog Reference Genlock 1 BNC H/V

(via DVI)

Audio Input Output

Embedded Audio, 8 Digital Stereo Chan­nels

AES/EBU, 4 Digital Stereo Channels 1 DB-25 (XLR via

1 BNC
(via Video In)

breakout cable)

1 BNC
(via Video Out)

1 DB-25 (XLR via
breakout cable)

Timecode Input Output

Longitudinal (LTC) 1 XLR female 1 XLR male

Vertical (VITC) 1 BNC

(via Video In)

1 BNC
(via Video Out)

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Data and Control Interfaces Input Output

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

Table A-1: Pronto3 specifications (cont.)

Data Formats

Appendix

Color Modes YCbCr 4:2:2

YC

A 4:2:2:4

bCr

RGB 4:4:4
RGBA 4:4:4:4

Storage Format Uncompressed

YUV 4:2:2
YUVA 4:2:2:4
RGB 4:4:4
RGBA 4:4:4:4
all in 8/10/12

Internal Processing Color space conversion

User definable LUT
Frame repetition
Input raster detection

Audio Formats 48 kHz, 20/24 bit

1) In SD video modes only.

2) Optionally available.

2

2

2

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bit, user selectable

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A.4 Video Rasters

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

Some rasters are available as optional features only.

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 1250 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

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2048psF /14.985/15/19.98/20
/24/30/36

4096psF /5 3125 4096 3112 4:3

1980 2048 1556 4:3

A.5 Signal In- and Outputs

This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors
provided by the Pronto3.

Digital Video Interface (DVI-I Connector)

Appendix

16

24

C1 C2

8

C4C3

C5

17

10

18

3

2

11

19

1

9

12

20

5

4

13

21

14

22

7

6

15

23

(external view;
female on interface, male on cable)

Table A-3: Pin-out for Digital Video Interface Connector (DVI)

Pin

No.

1 /TX_2 9 /TX_1 17 /TX_0

2 TX_2 10 TX_1 18 TX_0

3 GND 11 DVI_CLK_B 19 /DVI_CLK_B

4 /TX_4 12 /TX_3 20 /TX_5

5 TX_4 13 TX_3 21 TX_5

6DDC_CLK 14+5V 22GND

7 DDC_DAT 15 GND 23 TX_CLK

8 ANALOG_VSYNC 16 HP_DETECT 24 /TX_CLK

Signal

Pin

No.

Signal

Pin
No.

1

2

Signal

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C1 ANALOG_RED C3 ANALOG_BLUE C5 GND

C2 ANALOG_GREEN C4 ANALOG_HSYNC

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Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector)

Table A-4: Dig. 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

113

25 14

(external view;
female on interface, male on cable)

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

13 –

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RMT In and RMT Out (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors)

Appendix

5

9

1

6

(external view;
female on interface, male on cable)

RMT In RMT Out

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–

1

2

3

4

For RS-422 control DVS systems support the standard industrial 9-pin
protocol.

SATA (External SATA (eSATA) Connector)

1

7

(external view;
female on interface, male on cable)

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
can not be held liable for damages due to transportation.

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

Keep dry.

Figure 1: Figure 2:

Front

Video System

Box A

a)

Box A

Rear

b)

Box A

c)

Box A

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Figure 3: Figure 4:

Box A

Appendix

Box B

Box B

Figure 5:

a) b)

Box B

c)

Box B

Box B

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A.7 Conformity Declarations

The Pronto3 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 Pronto3 devices are manufactured in compliance
with this directive.

A.7.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking)

DVS Digital Video Systems AG 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:

Pronto3 EC Directives:

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

Applied Harmonized Standards:

– EN50081-1
– EN50082-1
– EN55022
– EN55024
– EN61000-3-2
– EN61000-3-3
– IEC61000-4-2
– IEC61000-4-3
– IEC61000-4-4
– IEC61000-4-5
– IEC61000-4-6
– IEC61000-4-11

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A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement

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

– Pronto3

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.

Appendix

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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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25-pin D-Sub connector pin-out .... A-10

4K ................................................ 1-2

9-pin D-Sub connector pin-out

RMT In

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

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

A-C

accessing the hard disk array ........... 2-5

activity of hard disks ........ 2-2, 2-4, 2-7

alarm .............................2-4, A-2, A-3

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

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

LED .................. 2-4, 5-7, A-2, A-3

overheating ............................. A-2

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

ATX connector panel ...........2-10, 2-14

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

digital (AES/EBU) .................... 2-13

pin-out ..................................A-10

XLR connectors ...................... 2-13

BIOS ............................................. 1-8

breakout cable

digital audio

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

casing

close

....................................... 5-6

open ....................................... 5-6

chapter overview ............................ 1-3

closing of casing ............................. 5-6

color modes ................................. 2-11

COM port ................................... 2-15

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

conformity declaration .......... 1-7, A-14

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

ATX connector panel ......2-10, 2-14

DVI ....................................... 2-17

........................... 2-13

labeling ..................................2-10

main connector panel .......2-9, 2-13

naming conventions ................2-10

slot panels .....................2-10, 2-15

USB .........................................2-4

conventions

naming of connectors

typographical ........................... 1-4

CVBS Out ....................................2-14

..............2-10

D-F

data loss ........................................ 2-6

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

DB-25 connector ..........................A-10

DB-9 connector

RMT In

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

declaration of conformity ...... 1-7, A-14

Digital Audio Ch. 1-8 .......... 2-13, A-10

disk activity LED (disk carrier) ...........2-7

disk array

see hard disk array
disk carrier

overview ..................................2-7

disk power LED (disk carrier) ............ 2-7

disk recorder ..................................1-1

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

dual link ................... 2-10, 2-14, 2-17

DVD drive ..............................2-3, 2-7

eject ........................................2-8

emergency eject ........................ 2-8

tray ......................................... 2-8

DVI .............................................2-17

DVI connector ..............................2-16

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

DVS logo (faceplate) ................2-4, 2-5

eject (DVD drive) ............................ 2-8

emergency eject (DVD drive) ........... 2-8

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

..............................2-7, 5-4

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environmental conditions ........ 1-6, A-4

eSATA .............................. 2-14, A-11

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

external SATA connector ............... 2-14

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

faceplate ................................2-3, 2-5

DVS logo ..........................2-4, 2-5

lift ........................................... 2-5

removal ................................. 5-12

fan failure ...................................... 5-7

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

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

Fibre Channel ................................ 1-2

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

G-I

graphic card ................................. 2-16

guarantee ...................................... 1-7

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

hard disk array ........................2-3, 2-6

access ...................................... 2-5

hard disk(s) .................................... 2-6

activity ..................... 2-2, 2-4, 2-7

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

disk power LED ........................ 2-7

disk set .................................... 5-2

failure ...............................5-2, 5-3

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

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

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

status ....................... 2-2, 2-4, 2-7

(HD) SDI IN ................................. 2-17

(HD) SDI OUT ............................. 2-17

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

hinge ...................................2-5, 5-12

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

important notes ......................1-7, 1-8

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

instructions

installation

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

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

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

safety ...................................... 1-5

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

J-L

keyboard ..............................2-15, 3-1

labeling of connectors ................... 2-10

LAN .....................................2-4, 2-15

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

LEDs

alarm

disk activity ..............................2-7

disk power ...............................2-7

HDD ................................ 2-2, 2-7

power supply ................ 2-12, 5-10

system HDD .............................2-3

lever (disk carrier) ...........................2-7

LTC

In

Out .......................................2-14

................2-4, 5-7, A-2, A-3

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

M-O

magnets ........................................2-5

main connector panel ............ 2-9, 2-13

main storage ..................................2-6

monitor ............................... 2-16, 3-1

mouse ................................. 2-15, 3-1

multi-device ...................................1-2

mute button .. 2-4, 5-7, 5-10, A-2, A-3
naming conventions (connectors) ... 2-10

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

connection ..................... 2-4, 2-15

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

notes (important) .................... 1-7, 1-8

opener (disk carrier) ........................2-7

opening of casing ...........................5-6

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

options ..........................................1-1

1080p /50/60 ..........................1-2

10GE .......................................1-2

12Bit .......................................1-2

2K-Workflow real time and HSDL 1-2

4K-Workflow non-real time ........ 1-2

Disk-Upgrade ...........................1-2

Disk-Upgrades ..........................1-1

Dual-Link SDI ...........................1-2

FC/SAN ................................... 1-2

InfiniBand .................................1-2

MultiDevice ..............................1-2

RAM .......................................1-2

Raster ......................................1-2

Special Raster Formats ...............1-2

Teletext VBI 335 .......................1-2

Variframe .................................1-2

overheating .................................. A-2

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

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

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

disk carrier ................................2-7

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

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power supply unit ................... 2-11

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

P-R

packing instructions ......................A-12

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

pin-out

25-pin D-Sub connector

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

audio .................................... A-10

DVI .........................................A-9

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

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

SATA (eSATA) ........................A-11

power ........................................... 2-4

on/off status ............................ 2-5

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

power cable socket ....................... 2-12

power supply ................................. 2-9

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

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

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

overview of one unit ............... 2-11

power cable socket ................. 2-12

status of unit .......................... 2-12

unit failure ............................. 5-10

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

Pronto3 ......................................... 1-1

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

main storage ............................ 2-6

options .................................... 1-1

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

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

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

storage capacity ................1-1, 1-8

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

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

protocols (RS-422) .......................A-11

RAID 5 ................................... 2-6, 5-2

controllers ................................ 5-2

disk set .................................... 5-2

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

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

RAM ............................................. 1-2

rear overview ................................. 2-9

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

Ref In ......................................... 2-17

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

remote control ............................. 2-13

removal of the faceplate ............... 5-12

reset button ................................... 2-4

..........A-10

RMT In ........................................ 2-13

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

RMT Out ..................................... 2-13

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

RS-232 ........................................2-15

RS-422 ........................................2-13

control protocol ......................A-11

S-T

safety instructions ...........................1-5

SATA ..........................................2-14

cable length ........................... 2-14

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

SD SDI In ..................................... 2-14

SD SDI Out ..................................2-14

SDI (serial digital interface) ............ 2-13

signal distribution ....................2-11

SDI In B .......................................2-14

SDI Out B .................................... 2-14

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

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

signal distribution (SDI) ................. 2-11

single link ...........................2-10, 2-17

slot panel connectors ...........2-10, 2-15

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

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

status

of disk power

of hard disks .............. 2-2, 2-4, 2-7

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

of power supply unit ............... 2-12

of power-on/-off ......................2-5

storage capacity ......................1-1, 1-8

system HDD .................................. 2-6

LED ......................................... 2-3

system reset ...................................2-4

target group .................................. 1-4

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

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

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

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

transportation ...................... 1-6, A-12

tray (DVD drive) .............................2-8

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

typographical conventions ...............1-4

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

U-Z

USB connectors .....................2-4, 2-15

video I/O panel ............................ 2-16

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

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

warranty ....................................... 1-7

XLR connectors (audio) .................2-13

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