Intergraph StudioZ SDI Card User's Guide

StudioZ

Hardware User’s Guide

May 1998 DHA016340

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1998 Intergraph Computer Systems. All rights reserved. This document contains information protected by copyright, trade secret, and trademark law. This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced in any form or by any means, or be used to make any derivative work, without written consent from Intergraph Computer Systems.

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Intergraph Computer Systems, Huntsville AL 35894-0001

Notice

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered a commitment by Intergraph Computer Systems. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors in, or omissions from, this document. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing or use of this document.

All warranties given by Intergraph Computer Systems about equipment or software are set forth in your purchase contract. Nothing stated in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.

Trademarks

Intergraph Computer Systems and the Intergraph Computer Systems logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems. StudioZ and StudioZ TD are trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems.

Microsoft, Windows, and the Microsoft logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Softimage is a registered trademark of Softimage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Microsoft Coporation. SwitchBack and Apex are trademarks of Apex PC Solutions Incorporated. WACOM is a trademark of WACOM Co., Ltd. Serial Box is a trademark of Ensemble Designs, Inc. InstallShield is a registered trademark of InstallShield Corporation, a business unit of Stirling Technologies, Inc.

Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

FCC/DOC Compliance

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. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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 modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil

numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le materiél brouilleur du Canada.

Warnings

Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed. Do not use a tool for purposes other than instructed.

Notes

This device is designed and manufactured to comply with approved safety standards for information processing and business equipment. Read all operating instructions before using this device. Keep these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings on the device or

in the operating instructions.

Contents

Preface.............................................................................................................................. vii

About This Document........................................................................................................vii

Document Conventions.....................................................................................................viii

Operating System Information ..........................................................................................viii

Hardware Information....................................................................................................... viii

Additional StudioZ Information........................................................................................ viii

Ergonomic Information.......................................................................................................ix

Customer Support............................................................................................................... ix

1 Getting Started................................................................................................................ 1

Setting up the StudioZ Workstation ..................................................................................... 1

Installing the StudioZ Driver ............................................................................................... 3

Configuring the Workstation’s Video Display.................................................................... 10

Connecting to the StudioZ SDI Board................................................................................ 10

Hardware and Software Support Services.............................................................. ix

World Wide Web.................................................................................................. ix

Intergraph Bulletin Board Service ......................................................................... ix

FAXLink................................................................................................................ x

Telephone .............................................................................................................. x

More Support Options...........................................................................................xi

Installing the StudioZ SDI Hardware...................................................................... 2

Stopping the Current Driver ................................................................................... 3

Loading and Starting the New Driver ..................................................................... 4

Configuring the StudioZ Driver..............................................................................5

Cables and Connections ....................................................................................... 10

Connecting a Video Monitor ................................................................................ 11

Connecting a VTR ............................................................................................... 13

2 Understanding StudioZ SDI Functionality................................................................... 17

StudioZ SDI Functional Description .................................................................................. 17

Uncompressed Capture and Playback................................................................... 17

JPEG Compression/Decompression...................................................................... 18

Video I/O............................................................................................................. 18

Video Input/Output Interface Specifications....................................................................... 19

Composite Video Output...................................................................................... 19

S-video Output..................................................................................................... 19

SDI Video Input/Output ....................................................................................... 19

Real-Time Video Capture .................................................................................................. 20

Real-Time Video Playback................................................................................................. 20

3 Capturing and Playing Back Video.............................................................................. 21

Video Capture.................................................................................................................... 21

Managing the Video Digitizing Process................................................................ 21

Managing the Video Data Rate............................................................................. 21

Video Playback.................................................................................................................. 23

4 System-Specific Information......................................................................................... 25

StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS............................................................................................25

Flashkey............................................................................................................... 25

Setting Up a Stripe Set ......................................................................................... 25

Configuring the Adaptec BIOS Settings ............................................................... 28

StudioZ Pro and StudioZ T-RAX....................................................................................... 29

Installing the Driver for an Additional Adaptec Controller ................................... 29

Setting Up a Stripe Set ......................................................................................... 30

A StudioZ Options............................................................................................................ 31

Pre-installation Instructions for Sportster 56K Voice Internal U.S. Robotics Modem.......... 31

Calibrating the Ensemble A/D Converter ........................................................................... 34

Positioning the WACOM Tablet During Capture ............................................................... 34

Apex Switchback Extender................................................................................................ 34

Configuring the Audio Storage Option............................................................................... 36

Professional Audio Option Antex Studio Card ................................................................... 36

Backup Storage Options..................................................................................................... 37

Video Storage Options....................................................................................................... 37

InterRAID-8e StudioZ Video Storage Option....................................................... 37

Setting up the IR-8e ............................................................................................. 38

Disabling the IR-8e Alarm ................................................................................... 39

Installing the Deskside Foot ................................................................................. 40

Reorienting the IR-8e ICP.................................................................................... 40

StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS IR-8e Stripe Setup.................................................42

StudioZ T-RAX and StudioZ Pro IR-8e Stripe Setup............................................ 43

B Troubleshooting StudioZ Operation............................................................................ 45

Index................................................................................................................................. 49

Preface

The StudioZ Hardware User’s Guide describes how to set up the StudioZ workstation.

Intergraph Computer Systems’ StudioZ workstations provide a complete video solution, allowing you to capture, edit, and play back real-time video and animated computer graphics.

StudioZ combines Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) compression/decompression circuitry with a serial digital video interface (SDI, also known as DI) on a single PCI board. StudioZ relies on your workstation’s audio processor and Windows NT multimedia tools for audio capability.

StudioZ audio/video operations allow you to:

StudioZ is designed for use with audio and video editing software products that run under the Windows NT operating system.

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Capture video and audio to hard disk with or without video compression. Play back audio and video from hard disk with or without video compression. Compress and decompress images (via hardware) as part of the editing process. Convert sequences of uncompressed still images to full-motion format for editing and

real-time playback.

About This Document

The StudioZ Hardware User’s Guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” describes how to set up your StudioZ workstation hardware and driver software, and connect to various types of video equipment.

Chapter 2, “Understanding StudioZ SDI Functionality,” describes the real-time video capture and playback capabilities, and image compression and decompression.

Chapter 3, “Capturing and Playing Back Video,” describes how to obtain high-quality video results using StudioZ.

Chapter 4, “System-Specific Information,” provides further configuration instructions for your StudioZ workstation.

Appendix A, “StudioZ Options,” provides information and setup instructions for the many options available for your StudioZ workstation.

Appendix B, “Troubleshooting StudioZ Operation,” describes problems you could encounter and provides tips for solving them.

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Document Conventions

Bold

Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.

Monospace

SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard, such as D, ALT or F3; names of files and directories.

CTRL+D Press a key while simultaneously pressing another key; for example, press CTRL

Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.

Output displayed on the screen.

You can type filenames and directory names in the dialog boxes or the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.

and D simultaneously.

Operating System Information

For more detailed information on the operating system, refer to the printed and online Microsoft documentation delivered with the workstation.

Hardware Information

The StudioZ workstation includes an Intergraph Computer Systems workstation base. For detailed information on setting up, opening, maintaining, or upgrading your Intergraph Computer Systems workstation base, refer to the printed and online Intergraph documentation delivered with the workstation.

Additional StudioZ Information

Additional StudioZ information is available in StudioZ Starts Here! This document contains important information that may not have been available at the press time of the StudioZ Hardware User’s Guide, and is delivered with your workstation.

Ergonomic Information

Read the Ergonomics Guide delivered with your workstation for valuable information on ways to minimize repetitive stress injuries when working with a computer.

Customer Support

Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.

Hardware and Software Support Services

Intergraph Computer Systems provides a variety of hardware services for Intergraph and third-party equipment. Services include warranty upgrades, repair depot service, on-site hardware maintenance, system administration, and network consulting. Hardware purchased from Intergraph Computer Systems includes a factory warranty ranging from 30 days to three years. A detailed warranty description is available on the World Wide Web; see the Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.

Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days following shipment of a hardware or software product. This includes World Wide Web access, Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, FAXLink service, and telephone (Help Desk) support. At the end of the complimentary support period, you can purchase other levels of software support.

World Wide Web

You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com/ics. On these pages, you can get news and product information, technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.

Intergraph Bulletin Board Service

On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.

To connect to the IBBS:

1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop

bit, and any baud rate up to 14,400.

2. Using a modem, call 1-205-730-8786. Outside the United States, call one of the mirror

sites listed on World Wide Web; see the Software Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com.

3. At the login prompt, key in your user ID. If you have not connected before, key in new

to create a user ID.

4. Follow the menus to find what you need. The IBBS provides clear choices and online

help.

If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248 (product entry IBBS) or leave a message for the IBBS System Operator at 1-205-730-1413.

FAXLink

To use the FAXLink:

Telephone

To get customer support by telephone:

Call 1-800-240-4300 for information on how to get technical support information using the FAXLink.

Call 1-205-730-9000 to get documents (up to five per call).

In the United States, call 1-800-633-7248 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays).

Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or distributor.

Have the following information available when you call:

Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems. You use your service number for warranty or maintenance calls.

Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). You get a CPIN the first time you call the Customer Response Center; it is associated with your service number for future call logging.

The product’s name or model number.

The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the product packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the hardware product.

Your name and telephone number.

A brief description of the question or problem.

More Support Options

To get information on more customer support options:

Visit the Support pages on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.

For hardware support questions in the United States, call 1-800-763-0242.

For software support questions in the United States, call 1-800-345-4856.

Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or distributor.

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1 Getting Started

This chapter describes how to install and configure the StudioZ SDI hardware and driver software, and connect your StudioZ workstation to various types of video equipment.

Setting up the StudioZ Workstation

If you purchased a complete StudioZ workstation, it was shipped ready for you to set up and begin work.

To set up the StudioZ workstation:

1. Refer to the hardware user documentation delivered with the workstation to set up

hardware and configure the Windows NT operating system.

2. Go to “Installing the StudioZ Driver” in this chapter to load, start, and configure the

latest StudioZ driver.

3. Go to “Configuring the Workstation’s Video Display” in this chapter for tips on

optimizing video output on the workstation’s monitor.

4. Go to “Connecting to the StudioZ SDI Board” in this chapter to connect your video

equipment to the StudioZ SDI board.

If you have to replace the StudioZ SDI board or reinstall the StudioZ driver software:

1. Go to “Installing the StudioZ SDI Hardware” in this chapter to install the StudioZ SDI

board.

2. Go to “Installing the StudioZ Driver” in this chapter to install, start, and configure the

StudioZ driver.

3. Go to “Configuring the Workstation’s Video Display” in this chapter for tips on

optimizing video output on the workstation’s monitor.

4. Go to “Connecting to the StudioZ SDI Board” in this chapter to connect your video

equipment to the StudioZ SDI board.

Installing the StudioZ SDI Hardware

Your StudioZ workstation is delivered with a StudioZ SDI board in a primary PCI expansion slot. Do not move the card from this slot. Primary slot assignments are as follows:

TD desktop workstation — all PCI slots

TD deskside workstation — slots 5 and 6

If you need to replace the StudioZ SDI board, remove the existing board and install the new one in the same PCI expansion slot from which you removed the old one.

Workstation type

PCI expansion slots

Desktop 1, 2, 3 Deskside 5, 6 Rack-mount 5, 6

To install the StudioZ SDI hardware:

1. Shut down power to the workstation.

2. Open the base unit.

3. Remove the old StudioZ SDI board from its PCI slot, as appropriate.

4. Insert the new StudioZ SDI board in the slot and secure it to the chassis with a screw.

5. Close the base unit.

6. Restart the workstation.

Installing the StudioZ Driver

Depending on which board you have, you may need to upgrade the StudioZ driver. You can obtain the latest driver from the diskette delivered with your workstation, from the Support pages on the Intergraph Computer Systems World Wide Web site, or from the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS) File Libraries. See the Preface for more information on the

Support pages and the IBBS. See “Loading and Starting the New Driver” in this chapter for instructions on getting the driver.

There are two StudioZ drivers. The following table specifies which driver you need according to the StudioZ workstation you purchased:

If you have this workstation

StudioZ Solo, Duo, or Quattro STUDIOZ.ZIP (this is the StudioZ driver) StudioZ T-RAX STUDIOZ.ZIP StudioZ Pro STUDIOZ.ZIP StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS STUDIO~1.ZIP (this is the StudioZBurst driver)

Select this ZIP file

Stopping the Current Driver

You must stop your current driver before you load the new one.

To stop the current driver:

1. From the Windows NT Start menu, go to Control Panel/Devices.

2. Scroll down the Device list and select the Intergraph StudioZ driver.

NOTE Depending on your workstation, the Device list will display either “Intergraph StudioZ Driver”

or “Intergraph StudioZBurst Driver.” See the table above for a list of workstations and drivers.

3. Click Stop.

4. Click Close to dismiss the Devices dialog box.

Loading and Starting the New Driver

If you are installing the driver from the diskette delivered with your workstation, insert the diskette into the floppy disk drive. In Explorer, select the floppy disk drive (usually drive A:\), and double-click displays, skip to step 6 of the following instructions.

To load and start the new driver:

1. Using your Web browser, go to the Support pages on Intergraph Computer Systems

World Wide Web site (http://www.intergraph.com/ics), or to the IBBS File Libraries page (http://archive.intergraph.com/bbs/ibbsfile.htm).

2. On the Support pages, search for graphics drivers for all systems. On the IBBS File

Libraries page, scroll down the list and select DIGSWH to open the Digital Media StudioZ Driver page.

SETUP.EXE from the diskette. When the InstallShield setup wizard

3. Select either

STUDIOZ.ZIP (the Intergraph StudioZ driver) or STUDIO~1.ZIP (the

Intergraph StudioZBurst driver). The necessary files are downloaded to a temporary folder on your workstation. When the transfer is complete, WinZip displays the contents of the

ZIP file.

4. In WinZip, click Extract and place all of the files in a directory on your machine (for

example, C:\

NOTE See the WinZip Help File if you need information on extracting files. From the WinZip Help

menu, select Search for Help on... and type extract in the first field of the Index tab. Select a topic from the index entries and click Display.

TEMP).

5. In Explorer, move to the directory where you extracted the files and double-click the

SETUP.EXE file. The InstallShield setup wizard displays.

6. Follow the prompts to install the driver. See the

README.TXT file delivered with the

driver if you need more information.

NOTE If you select the wrong driver, a warning message will notify you that the driver could not be

started. If this happens, go back to the diskette or your web browser and select the other file.

7. When you see a notification that the installation is complete, go back to Control

Panel/Devices.

8. Scroll down the list of devices to the Intergraph StudioZ Driver or the Intergraph

StudioZBurst Driver and verify that it is started (the word “Started” should appear under the Status column).

ZIP

9. If the device is not started, select the driver and click Start.

10. Click Close to dismiss the Devices dialog box.

Configuring the StudioZ Driver

Once the driver is installed and started, you can change the configurations to meet your specific needs.

To configure the StudioZ driver:

1. Close any applications that rely on the StudioZ driver (such as StudioZ Central Plus or

Adobe Premiere).

NOTE Adjustments you make to the StudioZ driver configuration, particularly the Genlock Phase

Adjust parameter, will not take effect when the driver is under an application’s control. When you restart the application, changes you made to the StudioZ driver configuration will take effect.

2. From the Windows NT Start menu, go to Control Panel/Multimedia.

3. On the Multimedia Properties dialog box, click the Devices tab, then double-click Video

Compression Codecs from the list of devices.

4. Double-click Intergraph StudioZ Driver (or Intergraph StudioZBurst Driver) from the

list of video compression codecs.

5. On the Intergraph StudioZ Driver Properties tab, click Settings to display the StudioZ

Driver Configuration parameters:

6. Change the parameters as necessary to configure the driver for use in your environment.

(See the following table for a description of each setting.)

7. Click Continue to accept the new settings and dismiss the dialog box.

8. Click Close in the Drivers dialog box, then dismiss the Control Panel.

The changes take effect the next time you run the StudioZ utilities. See Chapter 2,

“Understanding StudioZ SDI Functionality,” for information about StudioZ operations.

StudioZ Driver Configuration Parameters

Parameter

Description

Device List Displays the boards detected by the StudioZ driver. Video Quality Specifies the video quality value. Video quality is related to the

amount of video compression — a higher value results in less compression. Higher values result in better quality video that requires a lot of disk space. Lower values use a higher compression rate. This produces lower-quality video that requires less disk space.