Grass Valley Profile XP User Manual
Profile XP
PVS SERIES MEDIA PLATFORMS
System Guide
SOFTWARE VERSION 5.4
071-8289-01
JULY 2004
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Revision Status
Rev Date Description
December 1, 1999 Initial release of the Profile XP System Guid e 071-0624-00A
December 6, 1999 Updated to include version 4.0.1 features 071-0624-01
July 21, 2000 Updated f or hi gh definition features in v. 4.1 — 071-8048-00
Novem b er 17 ,
2000
January 17, 2001 Supports new system processor board connect ion s. 071- 804 8-02
July 13, 2001 Updated t o su pport version 5.0. 071-8112-00
June 17, 2002 Updated to include additional RAID systems and new disk utility.
Updated to include support for 73 GB RAID drives — 071-8048-01
071-8112-01
September 19,
2002
July 21, 2003 Updated to support version 5.2 Profile XP system software release.
February 23, 2004 Updated to support version 5.4 Profile XP system software release,
23 July 2004 New video standard procedures.
Updated to support version 5.1 Profile XP system software release.
071-8194-00
071-8248-00
PVS3000, PVS 3500, Long GoP on Video Processor board, new
Fibre Channel D i sk II board, Agil e Output option, PF R600 and
PFR700 Fibre Channel RAID storage. 071-8289-00
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Contents
Preface
About this manual.................................................................................................................9
Using the Profile XP Documentation Set.........................................................................9
Manual Descriptions......................................................................................................10
How this manual is organized........................................................................................11
Getting more information....................................................................................................12
Grass Valley Product Support............................................................................................13
Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary................................................. ......... ........ ......... ........................15
Safety Terms and Symbols ................................................................................................16
Service Safety Summary....................................................................................................17
Certifications and Compliances..........................................................................................17
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform
Profile XP Media Platform features....................................................................................19
About channels and factory default configuration..........................................................26
Video compression for standard definition ....................................................................27
Video compression for high definition............................................................................27
Serial Data Transport Interface (SDTI)..........................................................................27
Fibre Channel RAID storage .........................................................................................28
Fibre Channel and/or Ethernet IP Video Networks........................................................28
Front panel controls and indicators....................................................................................29
Rear Panel View.................................................................................................................32
Standard accessories....................................................... .................................. ......... .......33
Profile XP Media Platform system overview.......................................................................34
High level block diagram...............................................................................................34
Board level block diagram.............................................................................................35
Starting the Profile XP system............................................................................................43
Logging on Windows NT....................................................................................................44
Automatic Logon.......................................... ........ ........ ......... ........ .................................44
Logging on as Administrator..........................................................................................44
Logging on as Profile.....................................................................................................45
Shutting down the Profile XP system .................................................................................46
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager
Tour of Configuration Manager ..........................................................................................48
File System....................................................................................................................48
Network .........................................................................................................................49
Video setup items..........................................................................................................50
Audio setup items..........................................................................................................51
License Configuration....................................................................................................52
Channel Configuration.......................................................... .................................. .......53
Viewing hardware settings summary dialog boxes........................................................54
Viewing board location information ....................................................................................56
Saving and restoring your system settings.........................................................................57
Saving a copy of your system configuration..................................................................57
Opening saved configuration files .................................................................................58
Importing system settings...................................................................................................59
Importing a configuration...............................................................................................60
Remote configuration.........................................................................................................62
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Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility
RAID chassis product descriptions....................................................................................66
PFC5 00 product description..........................................................................................66
PFR5 00 product description..........................................................................................66
PFR6 00 product description..........................................................................................67
PFR7 00 product description..........................................................................................68
Estimating storage capacity...............................................................................................69
Determining maximum video data rate per channel...........................................................70
Connecting RAID chassis cabling......................................................................................70
Configuring RAID storage using GVG Disk Utility..............................................................71
About configuring storage .............................................................................................72
Introducing the GVG Disk Utility....................................................................................75
Binding disks and creating a video file system..............................................................77
Configuring hot spare drives .........................................................................................83
Changing the video file system volume name...............................................................85
Expanding storage ........................................................................................................87
Unbinding LUNs for reconfiguration..............................................................................91
Performing RAID storage maintenance
using GVG Disk Utility................................................................................................... 93
System reboot procedure..............................................................................................94
Checking RAID controller microcode version................................................................95
Loading RAID controller microcode: All models............................................................96
Identifying disk modules prior to removal......................................................................98
Performing PFR500 maintenance tasks .....................................................................100
Performing PFR600 maintenance tasks .....................................................................107
Performing PFR700 maintenance tasks .....................................................................113
Resetting the PFC500 system clock...........................................................................117
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels
Using the Channel Configuration dialog box....................................................................119
Displaying the Channel Configuration dialog box........................................................120
Working with channels ................................................................................................121
Default settings for channels you add.........................................................................121
Why resources appear dimmed, red, or in use ...........................................................122
Using Tool Tips to manage resources.........................................................................123
Using the Warning symbol to find shared resources...................................................124
Using the Summary button to review channel settings...............................................125
Adding and configuring a new channel............................................................................126
To add a channel.........................................................................................................126
Entering channel name and description......................................................................126
Selecting the channel type..........................................................................................128
Selecting video quality and crosspoints ......................................................................131
Setting the SD MPEG recorder aspect ratio................................................................136
Selecting playout aspect ratio conversion...................................................................137
Setting up an SDTI channel ........................................................................................140
Selecting audio channels for each audio track............................................................ 141
Selecting timecode I/O for each timecode track..........................................................142
Removing a channel ........................................................................................................143
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
Adjusting video output timing...........................................................................................145
Adjusting playout timing to match zero time................................................................146
Adjusting playout timing to match E to E timing..........................................................148
Adjusting system reference timing to offset all playout timing.....................................150
Recording synchronous and asynchronous feeds...........................................................152
Changing the system video standard...............................................................................153
Configuring the video codec type.....................................................................................155
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Selecting the video I/Os used by a channel.....................................................................157
Selecting video quality for a channel................................................................................158
Guidelines for selecting Video Quality Presets............................................................158
Selecting video quality settings for a channel..............................................................160
Selecting browse video quality settings for a channel.................................................162
Defining and selecting a custom video quality preset..................................................164
Recording VBI information uncompressed.......................................................................165
Selecting the video still-play mode...................................................................................169
Viewing video input status................................................................................................170
Modifying video input settings ..........................................................................................171
Setting up the VITC reader..........................................................................................171
Erasing video input VBI information ............................................................................173
Selecting freeze or black upon video input loss ..........................................................175
Modifying video output settings........................................................................................176
Setting up the VITC generator.....................................................................................176
Erasing video output VBI information..........................................................................178
Ancillary Data insertion................................................................................................179
Selecting freeze or black for video output signal loss..................................................181
Erasing the horizontal blanking interval.......................................................................182
Renaming video I/Os in crosspoint lists ...........................................................................183
Renaming the video inputs..........................................................................................183
Renaming the video outputs........................................................................................184
Configuring the video monitor output ...............................................................................185
Enabling or disabling dither on the Video Monitor output............................................185
Enabling or disabling NTSC pedestal..........................................................................186
Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor output................................................187
Enabling Video Monitor timecode burn-in....................................................................188
Using multiple video tracks for one channel.....................................................................190
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
About Profile XP Audio.....................................................................................................193
Determining the number of audio channels available..................................................193
Determining the audio formats available.....................................................................194
Adding or removing audio tracks......................................................................................195
Removing audio tracks................................................................................................195
Adding audio tracks.....................................................................................................196
Selecting audio channels for an audio track.....................................................................198
Changing the audio I/O format.........................................................................................199
Select audio input format.............................................................................................199
Select audio output format...........................................................................................201
Checking AES/EBU input status......................................................................................203
Selecting incoming digital audio coding format................................................................204
Adjusting audio delay.......................................................................................................205
Selecting audio delay presets......................................................................................205
Selecting custom audio delay......................................................................................206
Adjusting analog audio input level....................................................................................207
Adjusting analog audio output level..................................................................................208
Muting analog audio outputs............................................ .................................. ......... .....209
Selecting analog audio output line mode .........................................................................210
Selecting audio reference level........................................................................................211
Changing how audio sounds during jog...........................................................................212
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
About Profile XP series timecode.....................................................................................213
Using the internal timecode generators............................................................................214
Selecting the internal generator as a timecode source ...............................................214
Using the same TC generator for multiple channels ...................................................215
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Setting up an internal timecode generator..................................................................217
Recording VITC................................................................................................................219
Selecting a VITC input for a channel...........................................................................219
Recording timecode from ancillary data......................................................................220
Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input ..............................................................221
Setting up the VITC reader on the Reference Input....................................................223
Generating VITC on a video output..................................................................................225
Selecting the video output as a timecode output for the channel................................225
Setting up the VITC generator on a video output........................................................227
Deleting unwanted VITC and other VBI signals...............................................................228
Recording or generating LTC...........................................................................................230
Select a timecode source for timecode burn-in................................................................231
Chapter 8 Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data
About Profile XP series ancillary data..................................................................... .........233
Adding an ancillary data track..........................................................................................234
Selecting the video I/Os used for ancillary data............................................................... 235
Removing an ancillary data track.....................................................................................237
Chapter 9 Managing Optional Licenses
Enabling optional features................................................................................................239
Requesting a license........................................................................................................240
Adding a license........................................... ......... ........ ........ ......... ..................................244
Deleting licenses..............................................................................................................245
Archiving licenses ............................................................................................................245
Chapter 10 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
Setting up RS-422 remote control in VdrPanel................................................................248
Setting up RS-422 remote control using Prolink..............................................................251
How to set up Prolink ..................................................................................................251
Overview of the Prolink communications window .......................................................252
Running PortServer to enable remote operation..............................................................253
Setting up AMP remote control........................................................................................254
Configuring AMP protocol control................................................................................254
Using the AMP application for local control......................................................................256
Setting Options............................................................................................................257
Loading a clip..............................................................................................................258
Playing a clip .................. ........ .................................. ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ .........258
Recording a clip...........................................................................................................258
Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network
About Profile Networking............................................... ........ ......... ........ ......... .................259
About Windows NT networking...................................................................................259
About the Fibre Channel video network option ...........................................................260
About the Ethernet video network option ....................................................................263
Simple Networks .........................................................................................................265
Profile XP systems with both video network options installed.....................................265
Setting up a simple Windows NT network........................................................................266
Set machine name and IP address on each Profile XP system..................................266
Power-off and connect proper cabling.........................................................................268
Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary..............................................269
Power-on and test each Profile XP system on the network ........................................269
Setting up a simple video network: Fibre Channel...........................................................270
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet network ..................................................................270
Configure Fibre Channel network settings on each Profile XP ...................................271
Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP ..........................................................272
Power-down and connect proper Fibre Channel cabling ............................................274
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Power-on the switch and configure if necessary .........................................................275
Test the Fibre Channel network using Media Manager...............................................275
Setting up a simple video network: Ethernet....................................................................279
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet network...................................................................279
Configure the video network on each Profile XP: Ethernet .........................................279
Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP...........................................................281
Power-off and connect proper Ethernet cabling ..........................................................283
Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary..............................................284
Test the Ethernet video network using Media Manager..............................................284
Chapter 12 Solving Common Setup Problems
Summary of setup problems ............................................................................................289
Common record/play problems........................................................................................290
Problems with video.........................................................................................................291
Problems with audio.........................................................................................................292
Problems with timecode...................................................................................................294
VITC Record................................................................................................................294
Storage system problems.................................................................................................296
Problems using Configuration Manager...........................................................................297
Channel control problems ................................................................................................298
Common Ethernet network problems...............................................................................299
Common Fibre Channel video network problems............................................................300
Testing the Fibre Channel Video network ...................................................................301
Common Ethernet video network problems.....................................................................305
Testing the Ethernet Video network ............................................................................306
Contents
Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifica ti ons
General Information.......................................... ........ ........ ......... .................................. .....311
Test Equipment................................................................................................................311
Electrical Specifications....................................................................................................312
Profile XP System Power Specifications..........................................................................317
PAC 216 Power Requirements........................................................................................317
Environmental Criteria......................................................................................................318
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs
S-VGA connector .............................................................................................................319
RJ-45 Ethernet connector ................................................................................................320
Parallel Port connector.....................................................................................................321
RS-232 connectors...........................................................................................................322
I/O Panel RS-422 connectors...........................................................................................323
I/O Panel GPI connectors.................................................................................................324
GPI Input connector (on I/O Panel).............................................................................324
GPI output connector (on I/O Panel)...........................................................................325
I/O Panel LTC connectors................................................................................................326
Fibre Channel Disk board connectors..............................................................................327
Fibre Channel Cable Specifications ............................................................................327
Fibre Channel Network board connector..........................................................................328
Audio board connector............................................. .................................. ........ ......... .....329
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and
Rear Panel Drawings
Rack mounting the ProfileXP ..........................................................................................331
Chassis dimensions for ProfileXP and peripheral equipment.....................................332
Rack mount hardware shipped with the Profile XP system.........................................333
Rack mounting Fibre Channel RAID systems.............................................................333
Mounting the Rack Slides............................................................................................334
Installing the Profile XP on the rack mount rails..........................................................336
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Making Rack Slide Adjustments..................................................................................336
Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis...........................................................................337
Rear Panel Drawings.......................................................................................................338
Profile XP Media Platform Chassis .............................................................................338
XLR216 and BNC216 AES/EBU Breakout Panels.....................................................338
PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis....................................................................................339
I/O Panel .....................................................................................................................339
PFC 5 00 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis........................................................................340
PFC5 00E Expansion Chassis.....................................................................................340
PFR 5 00 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis........................................................................341
PFR5 00E Expansion Chassis.....................................................................................341
PFR 6 00 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis........................................................................342
PFR6 00E Expansion Chassis.....................................................................................342
PFR 7 00 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis........................................................................343
PFR7 00E Expansion Chassis.....................................................................................343
Index
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Preface
About this manual
This Profile XP System Guide describes the features of the Profile XP Media Platform
and presents step-by-step procedures for modifying system settings to meet the specific
needs of our system. This manual assumes you have already installed your Profile XP
system using the Installation Guide shipped with your unit.
Using the Profile XP Documentation S et
This manual is part of a full set of support documentation for the Profile XP Media
Platform. The following illustrates how to use the Profile XP documentation depending
on the task you are performing .
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Contains complete instructions for using
Profile applications. These manuals include:
- Profile XP User Manual
- Other user manuals you received with
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Installers consult
the User Manuals
as needed.
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Manual Descriptions
• Installation Guide (for your P rofi le XP Mode l) Pr ovi des st ep-b y-ste p ins tru ction s
for installing the Profile XP Media Platform using factory default settings for all
record/play channels. Factory default settings are indicated within the guide. After
installing the Profile XP system using this installation guide, you can refer to this
Profile XP System Guide to customize system settings for your installation.
Profile XP User Manual Contains complete instructions for using Profile
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applications to operate the Profile XP Media Platform.
Profile XP Service Manual Contains information for servicing the Profile XP
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Media Platform and monitoring systems using NetCentral II Lite. Procedures are
included for following tasks:
- Setting up and using NetCentral to monitor and diagnose problems on local and
remote Profile XP systems.
- Problem analysis using symptom, possible problem, solution tables.
- Runnin g dia g nostics
- Replacing field replaceable units.
• NetCentral User Guide Contains information for using NetCentral to monitor
various types of broadcast equipment, including Profile XP systems, from a central
monitoring station.
Profile XP Release Notes Contains the latest information about the Profile
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hardware and the software release shipped on your system. This information
includes software specifications and requirements, feature changes from the
previous releases, helpful system administrative information, and any known
problems.
PFC500 Instruction Manual Contai ns informatio n for servicing t he PFC500 Fibre
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Channel RAID Chassis including step-by-step procedures for replacing field
replaceable units.
PFR500 Instruction Manual Contai ns informatio n for servicing t he PFR500 Fibre
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Channel RAID Chassis including step-by-step procedures for replacing field
replaceable units.
PFR600 Instruction Manual Contai ns informatio n for servicing t he PFR600 Fibre
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Channel RAID Chassis including step-by-step procedures for replacing field
replaceable units.
PFR700 Instruction Manual Contai ns informatio n for servicing t he PFR700 Fibre
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Channel RAID Chassis including step-by-step procedures for replacing field
replaceable units.
Open SAN Instruction Manual Contains instructions for installing sto rage that is
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shared by multiple Profile XP systems.
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How this manual is organized
The Profile XP System Guide is organized a round the task s you’ll be performing to
customize the Profile XP settings to meet your system needs. Y ou can see this reflected
in the chapter titles chosen for this manual. The following identifies and describes the
chapters included in this manual:
Chapter 1 - Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform
Introduces the Profile XP Media Platform. You can read this chapter to get familiar with
the Profile XP key features and system components. Also included is a brief architectural
overview o f the Profile XP system.
Chapter 2 - Working with Configuration Manager
Describes the Configuration Manager user interface and functionality. Configuration
Manager is the application used to configure and manage the Profile XP system.
Chapter 3 - Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility
Describes how to set up local storage for the Profile XP Media Platform. Procedures are
included for configurations with PFC500, PFR500, PFR600, and PFR700 Fibre
Channel RAID Chassis and expansion chassis, and for storage systems with the optional
second controller board.
Chapter 4 - Adding or Removing Channels
Describes the basics of adding, configuri ng, or removing channe ls. Information on
advanced channel settings are referenced to chapters 5 through 7.
How this manual is organized
Chapter 5 - Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
Describes how to modify the video settings for a channel.
Chapter 6 - Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
Describes how to modify the audio settings for a channel.
Chapter 7 - Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
Describes how to modify the timecode settings for a channel.
Chapter 8 - Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data
Describes how to modify the ancillary data settings for a channel.
Chapter 9 - Managing Optional Licenses
Describes how to request and add optional software licenses to enable features such as
the Agile Output.
Chapter 10 - Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
Describes how to set up the Profile XP Media Platform for the control mode you want
to use: remote control protocol over RS-42 2 or remote applications over Ethernet.
Chapter 11 - Setting up a Simple Network
Describes how to set up a simple network of Profile XP systems. Procedures are
included for setting up the Windows NT network and both Profile XP video network
options.
Chapter 12 - Solving Common S etup Problems
Provides help for solving common set up problems that occur when Profile XP features
or signal requirements are not understood.
Appendix A - Electrical and Environmental Specifications
This appendix consists of electrical and environmental specifications.
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Appendix B - Connector Pin-outs
This appendix identifies connectors and the signals present on the pins of those
connectors.
Appendix C - Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings
This appendix provides rack mounting information for the Profile XP system and
peripheral equipment. Also provided are rear panel illustrations for the Profile XP and
peripheral equipment.
Getting more information
In addition to printed documents, Profile XP product information is available in on-line
manuals and the Profile XP help system. Use these as additional sources for information.
On-line manuals
Electronic versions of the following manuals are located on the system drive of your
Profile XP Media Platform and on the Profile XP software CD-ROM.
• Installation Guide (for your model)
• Profile XP System Guide
• Profile XP User Manual
• Profile XP Release Notes
• Profile XP Service Manual
• NetCentral User Guide
• PFC 500 Instruction Manual
• PFR 500 Inst r uct ion Manual
• PFR 600 Inst r uct ion Manual
• PFR 700 Inst r uct ion Manual
You can view these manuals using Adobe Acrobat Reader which is also pre-installed on
your Profile XP system.
On-line Help
Contains all the information in the Profile XP System Guide, optimized for use on-line.
You can access on-line help by choosing the Help menu, or by clicking the Help button
in a dialog box.
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Grass Valley Product Support
To get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new problems,
contact Grass Valley Product Support via e-mail, the Web, or by phone or fax.
Web Technical Support
To access support information on the Web, visit the product support Web page on the
Grass Valley Web site. You can download software or find solutions to p roblems by
searching our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database.
World Wide Web: http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/support/
Technical Support E-mail Address: gvgtechsupport@thomson.net.
Phone Support
Use the following information to contact product support by phone during business
hours. Afterhours phone support is available for warranty and contract customers.
United States (800) 547-8949 (Toll Free) France +33 (1) 34 20 77 77
Latin America (800) 547-8949 (Toll Free) Germany +49 6155 870 606
Grass Valley Product Support
Eastern Europe +49 6155 870 606 Greece +33 (1) 34 20 77 77
Southern Europe +33 (1) 34 20 77 77 Hong Kong +852 2531 3058
Middle East +33 (1) 34 20 77 77 Italy +39 06 8720351
Australia +61 3 9721 3737 Netherlands +31 35 6238421
Belgium +32 2 3349031 Poland +49 6155 870 606
Brazil +55 11 5509 3440 Russia +49 6155 870 606
Canada (800) 547-8949 (Toll Free) Singapore +656379 1390
China +86 106615 9450 Spain + 34 91 512 03 50
Denmark +45 45968800 Sweden +46 87680705
Dubai + 971 4 299 64 40 Switzerland +41 (1) 487 80 02
Finland +35 9 68284600 UK +44 870 903 2022
Authorized Support Representative
A local authorized support representative may be available in your country. To locate
the support representative for your country, visit the product support Web page on the
Grass Valley Web site.
Profile Users Group
You can connect with other Profile XP Media Platform users to ask questions or share
advice, tips, and hints. Send e-mail to profile -users@ thomson .net to join the community
and benef it from the experience of others.
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Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage
to this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system.
Read the General Safety summary in other system manuals f or warnings an d
cautions related to operating the system.
Injury P r e cautions
Use Proper Power
Cord
Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
Do Not Operate
Without Covers
Do Not operate in
Wet/Damp
Conditions
Do Not Operate in an
Explosive
Atmosphere
Avoid Exposed
Circuitry
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected
to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals
of the product, ensure that the product is pr operly grounded.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with
covers or pa nels rem oved.
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic
objects. D o not to uc h exp os e d con ne cti o ns and c ompon e nts wh en po we r is
present.
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Safety Summaries
Product Damage Precautions
Use Proper Power
Source
Provide Proper
Ventilation
Do Not Operate With
Suspected Failures
Battery
Replacement
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage sp e c i f ied.
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
To avoid damage, replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the circuit board manufacturer. Dispose of used battery
according to the circuit board manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This
Manual
!
!
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in damage to the equipment or other property.
Terms on the
Product
Symbols on the
Product
!
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one
reads the marking.
WARNING indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER high voltage
Protective ground (earth) terminal
ATTENTION – refer to manual
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Service Safety Summary
Do Not Service
Alone
Disconnect Power To avoid electric shock, disconnect the main power by means of the power
Use Care When
Servicing With
Power On
Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless another
person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
cord or, if provided, the power switch.
Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power
and remove battery ( if applicable) before removing protective p anels,
soldering, or replacing components.
To avoid electric sho ck, do not touch exposed connecti ons
Certifications and Compliances
Canadian Certified
Power Cords
FCC Emission
Control
Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for
use in the North Amer ica power ne twork. All other powe r cords supp lied are
approved for the country of use.
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. Changes
or modific ation s not ex press ly app roved by Th omson Br oadca st an d Media
Solutions Inc. can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian EMC
Notice of
Compliance
Canadian Certified
AC Adapter
EN55022 Class A
Warning
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent apparei l numérique n’émet pas de bruit s radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
Canadian approval includes the AC adapters appropriate for use in the
North America power network. All other AC adapters supplied are
approved for the country of use.
For products that comply with Class A. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user ma y be
required to take adequate measures.
Safety Summaries
Laser Compliance
Laser Safety
Requirements
The device used in this product is a Class 1 certified laser p roduct. Operating
this product outside specifications or altering its original d esign may r esult
in hazardous radiation exposure, and may be considered an act of modifying
or new m anufact uring o f a lase r produc t unde r U.S. r egulat ions co ntained in
21CFR Chapter 1, subchapter J or CENELEC regulations in HD 482 S1.
People performing such an act are required by law to recertify and reidentify
this product in accordance with provisions of 21CFR subchapter J for
distribution within the U.S.A., and in accordance with CENELEC HD 482
S1 for distribution within countries using the IEC 825 standard.
Laser Safety Laser safety in the United States is regulated by the Center for Devices and
Radiological Health (CDRH). The laser safety regulations are published in
the “Laser Product Performance Standard,” Code of Federal Regulation
(CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 825,
“Radiation of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and
User’s Gui de,” gove rns laser pr oducts out side the Uni ted States . Europe a nd
member nations of the European Free Trade Association fall under the
jurisdiction of the Comité Européen de Normalization Electrotechnique
(CENELEC).
FCC Emission
Limits
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s ubject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Certification
Category Standard
Safety Designed/tested for compliance with:
UL1950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business
Equipment (Third Edition, 1995)
IEC 950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business
Equipment (Second edition, 1991)
CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 950-95 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including Electrical Business Equipment
EN60950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business
Equipment
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Chapter
1
Introducing the Profile XP Media
Platform
The Profile XP Media Platform provides a multi-channel, high bandwidth platform for
the storage and manipulation of video and audio in professional applications. The
Profile XP Media Platform has a wide range of capabilities, from a stand alone digital
disk recorder to being part of a large network of video servers. The Profile XP Media
Platform can be used in a wide variety of applications including spot insertion, program
delay, store and forward, and multi-channel replay.
Profile XP Media Platform feat ures
Encoders and decoders in the PVS1000 models process standard definition MPEG-2
video, while encoders and decoders in the PVS2000 models process high definition
MPEG-2 video.
The PVS1100 Series uses video codecs to process video. Y ou can configure each of the
codecs to encode and decode video using the DVCAM, DVCPRO or MPEG-2
compression standards. The PVS1100 Series processes video using DVCAM,
DVCPRO 25, and MPEG-2 at bits rates up to 25 Mb/s. The 50 Mb/s software option
allows you to proces s vid eo us ing D VCP RO 50, and M PEG-2 at bi t ra tes up to 50 Mb /s,
including the D10 format at 30, 40, or 50 Mb/s. You to play clips of any of these
compressi on t ype s th ro ug h an y co de c wi th out an y co nfi g ura tion c hang es. For ex ampl e,
a DVCPRO 50 can immediately follow an MPEG-2 clip at 12 Mb/s on any playout
channel. The only limitation is that you cannot create or play master clips (complex
movies) that include more than one compression type.
The PVS3000 Series combines both standard and high definition capabilities in a single
Profile XP Media Platform. You can record and play SD clips in all the
PVS1100-supported formats on your SD channels, and concurrently record and play HD
clips in all the PVS2000-supported fo rmats on your HD channels.
The PVS3500 Series extends these capabilities to allow you to play both SD and HD
MPEG-2 4:2 :0 clips thr ough an HD dec oder . Y o u can play both 1080i and 72 0p HD clips
through the same decoder. Clips are played out in the format specified for the output
assigned to the channel, but all HD outputs on a system must be set to the same standard
(1080i or 720p). The decoder can play out on either a standard definition output or a high
definition output.
All clips are either up- or down-converted appropriately to play on that output, and their
aspect ratios are adjusted according to your custom settings. As with the PVS1100, you
cannot create or play master clips (complex movies) that include both standard and high
definition material.
This definition-independent software option (Agile Output) can be installed on a
PVS2000 or a PVS3000, althou gh up- or dow n-con versi on is de pend ent on your out put
hardwar e. For example, your PVS2000 cannot down-convert HD material without
adding standard definition output cards.
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All inputs, both standard and high definition, can record ancillary data. When you play
these clips, the ancillary data is inserted on the specified lines. If your chosen output does
not support as much ancillary data as was recorded on each line, the data is truncated at
the maximum for that output. This occurs, for example, when you play HD clips on an
SD output.
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Features common to all med ia platf or ms
• 16 (8 AES Pairs)/ 32 (16 AES pairs) channel audio - AES/EBU, embedded or
analog uncompressed audio, Dolby E and AC-3 compressed audio
• 600 Mb/s Syste m Ba ndwidth
• Redundant power supply, Windows NT system disk, cooling fans for reliability
• Fibre Channel attached high performance RAID storage
• Storage capability supported includes distributed storage for hundreds of channels
as well as centralized storage for up to 64 channels
• NetCentral™ provides remote error reporting and monitoring via SNMP
• High speed Fibre Channel networking up to 250 Mb/s
• 100BaseT Ethernet networking up to 30 Mb/s
• Remote control including:
- Remote Applications over Ethernet
- RS-422 control protocol including AMP, VDCP, Odetics, BVW, or Profile
protocols.
Profile XP M edia Platform features
- GPI Trigger (8 I/O)
PVS1000 features include:
• Up to 8 standard definition (SD) channels of broadcast-quality video
PVS1000 Series channel configurations by model
Model
Number
PVS1022 1 1 2 in/2 out
PVS1024 1 2 2 in/ 4 out
PVS1026 1 3 2 in/6 out
PVS 1042 2 1 4 in/2 out
PVS1044 2 2 4 in/4 out
PVS1062 3 1 6 in/2 out
PVS 1002 0 1 0 in/2 out
PVS 1004 0 2 0 in/4 out
PVS 1006 0 6 0 in/6 out
PVS1008 0 4 0 in/8 out
a.
MPEG Encoder and Decoder boards in PVS1000 series are Standard
Definition.
Number of MPEG
Encoder Boards
• MPEG-2 4:2:2 @ Main Level from 4-50 Mb/s, long GoP ( for SD)
Number of MPEG
a
Decoder Boards
Channel
Configuration
• SMPTE 259M, 270MB Serial Digital I/O (Analog monitor optional)
• 525/60 or 625/50 operation: accepts NTSC, PAL
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PVS1100 features include:
• Up to 8 standard definition (SD) channels of broadcast-quality video
PVS1100 Series channel configurations by model
Model
Number
PVS1102 2 2 play/record
PVS1104 4 4 play/record
PVS1106 6 6 play/record
PVS1108 8 8 play/record
Number of video
codecs
Channel
Configuration
• DVCAM video compression
• DVCPRO 25 video compression
• DVCPRO 50 video compression with 50 Mb/s option
• MPEG-2 4:2:0 @ Main Level from 4 to 15 Mb/s, long GoP
• MPEG-2 4: 2:2 @ Main Level from 4-25 Mb/s, l ong GoP or up to 50 Mb/s with
50 Mb /s option
• MPEG-D10 I-frame at 30, 40, or 50 Mb/s CBG (requires 50 Mb/s option)
• Back-to-back playout of all formats on any codec
• SDTI (optional): two channels, each configurable as input or output. DVCPRO 25
input at 1x, 2x, 4x; output at 1x, 4x. DVCPRO 50 input at 1x, 2x; output at 1x.
• New real-time processor board with improved processing capacity — provides
greater bandwidth for fibre channel transfers, concurrent channel operations, etc.
• 525/60 or 625/50 operation: accepts NTSC, PAL
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PVS2000 features include:
• Up to 4 high definition (HD) channels of broadcast-quality video
PVS2000 Series channel configurations by model
Profile XP M edia Platform features
Model
Number
PVS2002 0 1 0 in/2 out
PVS2004 0 2 0 in/4 out
PVS2012 1 1 1 in/2 out
PVS2013 1 2 1 in/ 3 out
PVS2022 2 2 2 in/2 out
Number of HD
Encoder Boards
Number of HD
Decoder Boards
Channel
Configuration
• MPEG-2 4:2:0 @ Main Level from 20-80 Mb/s, long GoP (for HD)
• HD: SMPTE 292M, 1.485 Gbs Serial Digital I/O (includes downconverted SD SDI
and composite analog monitor with text overlay and timecode burn-in)
• Up-conversion of MPEG-2 4:2:0 clips with aspect ratio configuration (requires
Definition Independent option)
• 1080i and 720p line rates for HD, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps, accepts house black and
tri-level sync reference
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PVS3000 features include:
• Up to 3 high definition (HD) channels of broadcast-quality video
• Up to 4 standard definition (SD) channels of broadcast-quality video
PVS3000 Series channel configurations by model
Model
Number
PVS3004 2 0 2 2 play/record, or
PVS3014 2 1 2 2 play/record, or
PVS3024 4 0 2 2 play/record, or
PVS3034 4 1 2 2 play/record, or
Number of SD
video codecs
Number of HD
MPEG Encoders
Number of HD
MPEG Decoders
SD Channel
Configuration
1 in/1 out
1 in/1 out
2 in/2 out
2 in/2 out
• MPEG-2 4:2:0 @ Main Level from 20-80 Mb/s, long GoP (for HD)
• HD: SMPTE 292M, 1.48 5 Gbs Seria l Digital I /O (includ es downconv erted SD SDI
and composite analog monitor with text ove rl ay and timecode burn-in)
• 1080i and 720p line rates for HD, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps, accepts house black and
tri-level sync reference
• DVCAM video compression (for SD)
• DVCPRO 25 video compression (for SD)
• DVCPRO 50 video compression with 50 Mb/s option (for SD)
• MPEG-2 4:2:0 @ Main Level from 4 to 15 Mb/s, long GoP (for SD)
HD Channel
Configuration
0 in/2 out
1 in/2 out
0 in/2 out
1 in/2 out
• MPEG-2 4: 2:2 @ Main Level from 4-25 Mb/s, l ong GoP or up to 50 Mb/s with
50 Mb/s option (for SD)
• MPEG-D10 I-frame at 30, 40, or 50 Mb/s CBG with 50 Mb/s option (for SD)
• Back-to-back playout of all SD formats on any SD codec
• Up-conversion of SD MPEG-2 4:2:0 clips with aspect ratio configuration (requires
Definition Independent option, Agile Output)
• Down-conversion of HD clips with aspect ratio configuration (requires Definition
Independent option, Agile Output)
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PVS3500 features include:
• Up to 3 high definition (HD) channels of broadcast-quality video
• Up to 4 standard definition (SD) channels of broadcast-quality video
PVS3500 Series channel configurations by model
Profile XP M edia Platform features
Model
Number
PVS3502 0 0 2 0 in/1 out,
PVS3504 0 0 4 0 in/2 out,
PVS3504H 0 0 4 0 in/0 out 0 in/4 out
PVS3512 0 1 2 0 in/1out,
PVS3514 0 1 4 0 in/2 out
PVS3522 2 0 2 2 play/record, or
PVS3524 2 0 4 2 play/record, or
PVS3532 2 1 2 2 play/record, or
PVS3534 2 1 4 2 play/record, or
Number of SD
video codecs
Number of HD
MPEG Encoders
Number of HD
MPEG Decoders
SD Channel
Configuration
down-converted
down-converted
down-converted
down-converted
1 in/1 out
2 in/2 out
1 in/1 out
2 in/2 out
HD Channel
Configuration
0 in/1 out
0 in/2 out
1 in/2 out
1 in/2 out
0 in/2 out
0 in/2 out
1 in/2 out
1 in/2 out
• MPEG-2 4:2:0 @ Main Level from 20-80 Mb/s, long GoP (for HD)
• HD: SMPTE 292M, 1.485 Gbs Serial Digital I/O (includes downconverted SD SDI
and composite analog monitor with text overlay and timecode burn-in)
• 1080i and 720p line rates for HD, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps, accepts house black and
tri-level sync reference
• DVCAM video compression (for SD)
• DVCPRO 25 video compression (for SD)
• DVCPRO 50 video compression with 50 Mb/s option (for SD)
• MPEG-2 4:2:0 @ Main Level from 4 to 15 Mb/s, long GoP
• MPEG-2 4:2:2 @ Main Level from 4-25 Mb/s, long GoP or up to 50 Mb/s with
50 Mb/s option (for SD)
• MPEG-D10 I-frame at 30, 40, or 50 Mb/s CBG with 50 Mb/s option (for SD)
• Back-to-back playout of all SD formats on any SD codec
• Up-conversion of SD MPEG-2 4:2:0 clips with aspect ratio configuration
• Down-conversion of HD clips with aspect ratio configuration
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About channels and factor y defau lt confi gu ration
Profile applications use channels to control disk recording and playback. A channel
defines a grouping of video, audio, and timecode resources and is identified by a unique
name. Profile XP software supports three channel types: Recorder channel, Player
channel, or Player/Recorder channel.
Your Profile XP system is shipped with default Recorder, Player, or Recorder/Player
channels. These default channels are named Vtr1, Vtr2, Vtr3 and so on. The following
table describes the video and audio connections you’ll make for the channel types. The
Installation Guide contains specifics about the type and number of default channels in
your Profile XP model, and their video and audio I/O connections.
Default channel
type
Recorder 1 SDI or HD-SDI
Player 1 SDI or HD-SDI
Player/Recorder 1 SDI or SDTI video
a.
The number of audio I/Os is determined by your Profile XP model and the number of Audio boards
installed. For SDTI, audio is part of the data stream.
b.
Available on the PVS1000 and PVS1100 Series only if the optional Video Monitor board is
installed. Input monitoring of SDTI video is not available. Input monitoring is always available as
a connection on the HD-SDI board.
Video I/O
connections
video input
1 analog monitor
video output
input and output
1 analog monitor
Audio connections
2, 4, or 8 audio I/Os Uses the internal
b
2, 4, or 8 audio I/Os Recorded timecode is
2, 4, or 8 audio I/Os Uses the internal
b
a
Timecode I/O
timecode generator.
used to generate VITC on
the SDI video output or
insert VITC in the
HD-SDI output
timecode generator.
Recorded timecode is
used to generate VITC on
the SDI video output.
You can use the information in this System Guide to modify default channel settings to
satisfy the needs of your system. For more information about channels, refer to
Chapter 4, Adding or Remo ving Channels.
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Video compression for standard de fini tion
Video compression for stan dar d defi ni tion
The Profile XP Media Platform uses a variety of standard definition video compression
formats: MPEG-2, DVCPRO 25, DVCPRO 50, and MPEG D10. Files of different
compression types can be stored concurrently on the media platform, and accessed
concurrently by different channels.
MPEG-2 support
The PVS1000 uses MPEG-2 4:2:2 @ Main Level encoding with selectable bit rates from
4 Mb/s to 50 Mb/s. The additional chroma resolution that 4:2:2 sampling gives provides
good multi-generation capability as well as up-conversion quality. 4:2:0 chroma
sampling is also available, allowing the creation of clips that can be up converted to HD
resolutions on an HD decoder with the Definition Independent option, which is included
on the PVS 3500.
Seamless play and cuts editing at any bit rate and any GoP is made possible by the
Profile XP dual MPEG decoder architecture that allows storage efficiencies of a long
GoP and maintains the ability to cut on any frame and play clips back-to-back
seamlessly. This provides all of the advantages of long GoP encoding, without the
limitations.
The PVS1100 provides MPEG-2 4:2:2 support at bit rates up to 25 Mb/s, and up to
50 Mb/s with the 50 Mb/s option. The PVS1100 also provides MPEG D10 compatibility .
MPEG D10 is an MPEG format that was developed for tape. It is characterized by a
selectable fixed bit rate (3 0, 40, or 50 Mb/s) and constraine d byte GoP (CBG), that
prevents the size of a field from exceeding the physical size of the tape scan.
DVCPRO support
The PVS1100 provides DVCPRO 25 and optional DVCPRO 50 compression formats.
These formats improve work flow by allowing the transfer of material between other
equipment and the Profile XP media platform without re-encoding the compressed
video.
Video compression for hi gh defi ni tion
The PVS2000 uses MPEG-2 4:2:0 @ Main Level encoding with selectable bit rates from
20 Mb/s to 80 Mb/s.
Serial Data Transport Interface (SDTI)
SDTI is available as an option to the PVS1100 Series. The SDTI board provides two
channels, each of which you can configure to be an input or output. The SDTI board
accepts input of DVCPRO 25 video at 1x, 2x, and 4x real time, and input of DVCPRO
50 video at 1x and 2x real time. SDTI output of DVCPRO 25 is selectable at 1x or 4x;
output of DVCPRO 50 at 1x. This version of system software supports DVCPRO 25 and
DVCPRO 50 as SDTI video formats.
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Fibre Channel RAID storage
IMPORTANT: If your Profile XP Media Platform is part of an Open SAN, refer to
the Open SAN Instruction Manual for information about media storage.
The Profi le XP Media Platform s upports two storage options, distributed and
centralized.
Distributed Storage
Distributed storage is implemented using RAID storage systems connected directly to
each Profile XP Media Platform. Each Profile XP system accesses media on its own
dedicated storage system. Increased availability to storage is provided by an optional
redundant RAID controller board available for the RAID storage system. If the primary
connection fails, the system automatically switches over and uses the redundant
connection. Media is shared in the distributed storage model by transferring the media
files over an optional video network adapter. With Profile streaming protocol, media
playout can begin before the video network transfer is complete.
Centralized Storage
The Profile XP centralized storage solution, the Open SAN, is implemented using a
Fibre Channel switch fabric to connect all RAID storage chassis and Profile XP Media
Platforms. Centralized storage provides multiple Profile XP Media Platforms
simultaneous access to a common pool of media. As in distributed storage, a redundant
Fibre Channel connection option is available to provide a redundant path to the
centralized storage pool in case the primary path fails.
Fibre Channel and/or Ethernet IP Video Networks
The Profile XP family offers true IP netw orking of m edia files over Fibre Channel or
Ethernet.
• Faster than real time transfers (up to 40x) with no generation loss
• Reliable transfers using secure file transfer protocols
• IP networking enables files to be moved between devices or between facilities over
standar d pu bl i c ne tw o rks .
• Profile network streaming enables “play while transferring”
Fibre Channel Streaming enables the file to be used shortly after the destination Profile
starts receiving it — just like you can do with a traditional video router. This eliminates
the traditional drawback of networking in which the file must finish transferring before
a user has access to edit it or play it out.
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Front panel controls and indicators
Front panel controls and indicators
The front panel includes the following controls and indicators:
➊ Power-On LED - indicates the standby switch is in the on positio n and that secondary
voltages are present in the chassis.
➋ Standby Switch - provides system On/Off control.
➌ System Fault LED - indicates a system fault exist somewhere in the Profile XP unit.
Pull here to
open (each side)
Accessory
Door
Standby/On
2
Switch
1
Standby/On LED
Accessory
Door
System
3Chassis Pull
Fault LED
0624-5
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The front panel features two accessory doors that provide access to several storage
devices. The following describes the storage devices installed on the standard Profile XP
system.
➊ System Disk - contains the Windows NT operating system and Profile XP system
software and applications.
➋ 1.44MB F lop py D isk Driv e
➌ CD-ROM Drive - for maintaining the Windows NT operating system and performing
Profile XP system software upg rades.
NOTE: If an accessory door is accidentally dislocated from its hinges, you can
easily pop it back into place.
0624-4
System
1
Disk Drive
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Floppy
2
Disk Drive
CD-ROM
3
Drive
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