Merging Quintessence User Manual

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ..................................................................................................................................VI

STATIC DANGER NOTICE:........................................................................................................................ VI

PRODUCT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..................................................................................................VI

PRODUCT SAFETY COMPLIANCE..................................................................................................................... VI

PRODUCT EMC COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................ VI

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY NOTICES ................................................................................................. VI

ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS ..........................................................................................................................VII

SYSTEM OFFICE ENVIRONMENT .....................................................................................................................VII

CONTACTING MERGING ...........................................................................................................................VIII

1 – INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 9

THANK YOU! ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Creativity Distilled...................................................................................................................................... 9

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

POSITIONING ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Merging Quintessence AV Case Temperature Measurements .............................................................. 10

MAKING CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................. 10

3 – EXTERNAL FEATURES......................................................................................................................... 11

FRONT PANEL .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Power and Reset..................................................................................................................................... 11

USB/FireWire........................................................................................................................................... 11

REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Connections............................................................................................................................................. 12

Quintessence Serial Number .................................................................................................................. 12

4 – CHASSIS MODULES..............................................................................................................................13

Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 13

MTCHIO SYNC BOARD ................................................................................................................................13

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS & JUMPERS ............................................................................................................ 13

Mykerinos Connection............................................................................................................................. 14

Jumpers and Power ................................................................................................................................ 14

RS-232 connection.................................................................................................................................. 15

USB to RS-232 adapter........................................................................................................................... 16

MTCHIO PANEL CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................... 18

FRONT PANEL USB / IEE 1394A MODULE .................................................................................................... 20

FRONT PANEL LOGO MODULE ....................................................................................................................... 21

5 – STORAGE...............................................................................................................................................22

HARD DISK / CD-ROM TRAYS ...................................................................................................................... 22

Hard Disk Tray......................................................................................................................................... 22

CD / DVD / Removable Media Drives ..................................................................................................... 22

ADDING STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 23

6 – CARD RETENTION ................................................................................................................................24

7 – SAMPLE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................25

PYRAMIX & VCUBE SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................... 25

LUXOR & VCUBE HD2K SYSTEMS................................................................................................................ 25

8 – DIMENSIONS..........................................................................................................................................26

Pyramix & VCube weights & dimensions ................................................................................................ 26

Luxor & VCube HD2K weights & dimensions .........................................................................................26

9 – TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................27

APPENDIX I ..................................................................................................................................................28

MOTHERBOARD SPECIFIC NOTES .................................................................................................................. 28

RS-232 .................................................................................................................................................... 28

Tyan Thunder S2676 motherboard only ................................................................................................. 28

APPENDIX II .................................................................................................................................................29

LUXOR AND VCUBE HD2K SLOT CONFIGURATION......................................................................................... 29

Luxor........................................................................................................................................................ 29

VCube HD2K........................................................................................................................................... 29

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation. Failure to comply with the precise instructions may result in damage to your Merging hardware. Please read this entire section of the manual carefully before installation.

STATIC DANGER NOTICE:

Please note that the Quintessence AV Chassis contains delicate electronic components that can be damaged or even destroyed when exposed to static electricity. Take all necessary precautions not to discharge static electricity when touching any of the AV Case connectors.

Product Regulatory Compliance

The Merging Pyramix, VCube and Luxor Chassis are designed and tested to meet the standards and regulations listed in the following sections when configured with the workstation/server boards specified.

Product Safety Compliance

The Merging Chassis complies with the following safety requirements:

• UL 1950 – CSA 950 (US/Canada).

• EN 60 950 (European Union).

• IEC 60 950 (International).

• CE – Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Limits).

• EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94 (Nordics).

Product EMC Compliance

The system has been tested and verified to comply with the following EMC regulations when configured with the workstation/server boards specified

• FCC (Class A Verification) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (USA).

• CISPR 22, 3rd Edition (Class A) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (International).

• EN45022 (Class A) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (European Union).

• EN45024 (Immunity) (European Union).

• EN6100-3-2 & -3 (Power Harmonics and Fluctuation and Flicker).

• CE – EMC Directive (89/33/EEC) (European Union).

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 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 undesired operation.

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the modified product.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

All cables used to connect to peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Environmental Limits

System Office Environment

Parameter Limits

Operating Temperature +5 degrees C to +35 degrees C with the maximum rate of change not to exceed 10 degrees C per hour. Non-Operating Temperature -40 degrees C to +70 degrees C Non-Operating Humidity 95%, non-condensing @ 30 degrees C Acoustic noise less than 40 dBA in a typical office ambient temperature (18-25 degrees C) Operating Shock No errors with a half sine wave shock of 2G (with 11-millisecond duration). Package Shock Operational after a free fall, 18 – 24 inch depending on the weight. ESD 15kV per Merging Environmental Test Specification

Quintessence Warranty Information

This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Merging Technologies, Inc. extends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser.

In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited warranty, Merging Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the product without charge within sixty (60) days. In order to make a claim under this limited warranty, the purchaser must notify Merging Technologies, Inc. or their representative in writing, of the product failure. In this limited warranty the customer must upon Merging Technologies, Inc. request, return the product to the place of purchase, or other local designation, for the necessary repairs to be performed. If the consumer is not satisfied with the repair, Merging Technologies, Inc. will have the option to either attempt a further repair, or refund the purchase price.

This warranty does not cover: (1) Products which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, physical damage, neglect, exposure to fire, water or excessive changes in the climate or temperature, or operation outside maximum rating. (2) Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible. (3) The cost of installations, removal or reinstallation. (4) Damages caused to any other products.

Contacting Merging

International Office: Merging Technologies S.A. Le Verney CH-1070 Puidoux Switzerland

Phone: +41 21 946 0444 Fax: +41 21 946 0445

USA:

Merging USA (Independent Audio) 43 Deerfield Road Portland, ME 04101-1805 United States of America

Phone: +1 (207) 773 2424 Fax: +1 (207) 773 2422

For all documentation inquiries or suggestions for improvement:

www.merging.com

1 – Introduction

Thank you!

Congratulations on your Merging Technologies Quintessence AV Chassis purchase. Quintessence is a precision enclosure with custom interface modules for Pyramix and VCube workstations and the Luxor Media Server and will considerably enhance the operating experience.

Creativity Distilled

Quintessence is a custom designed aluminium Chassis, with a very efficient, low-noise cooling system and bespoke interface modules. From first acquaintance, this engineering masterpiece induces a sense of confidence and calm, highly conducive to creativity. The softly glowing blue Pyramid of the power switch echoes the sculpted front panel, subtle reminders of an earlier civilization’s creative expertise.

Quintessence embodies the features you should expect from a machine designed for exacting professional environments. Cooling is efficient and quiet and there is ample space for extra hardware. Drive bays are suspended and shock mounted. The recessed rear panel hosts a comprehensive set of studio grade connections.

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