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FOR-A MBP-120SX Operation Manual

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OPERATION
MANUAL
MBP-120SX
MBP-125SX
MXF Clip Server
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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MBP-120SX MBP-125SX MXF Clip Server Edition...
  • Page 2 Edition Revision History Edit. Rev. Date Description Chapter (Not released) 2014/09/01...
  • Page 3 Precautions Important Safety Warnings [Power] Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage. Caution Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion. Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards.
  • Page 4 [Circuitry Access] Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel. Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.

  • Page 5: Rack Mounting

    Trademark Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Embedded operating system is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Rack Mounting The MBP-120SX/125SX can be mounted to EIA standard rack units. When rack mounting a unit, use the supplied rack mount brackets (rack ears).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1-1. Welcome ..........................7 1-2. Comparing Features: MBP-120/125SX vs 100SX Series ........... 7 1-3. Features ..........................7 1-4. Notes on Using The MBP-120SX/125SX ................8 2. Panel Descriptions ........................9 2-1. Front Panel (MBP-120SX/125SX) ..................9 2-2. Rear Panel (MBP-120SX) ....................10 2-3.

  • Page 7: Prior To Starting

    FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems. Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing service to you.

  • Page 8: Notes On Using The Mbp-120Sx/125Sx

    1-4. Notes on Using The MBP-120SX/125SX Please note the following:  EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) must not be disabled when operating the device. Powering the MBP-120/125SX on or off while EWF is disabled may corrupt or damage files.  The C drive of the MBP-120/125SX is write-protected.

  • Page 9: Panel Descriptions

    If the POWER indicator does not light up green in 5 seconds after the RESET power switch is turned on, press the RESET switch to restart MBP-120SX/125SX. (Not for normal use.). IMPORTANT If the FAN indicator lights up red, there is a fan failure. Turn off the MBP-120SX/125SX and contact your retailer.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel (Mbp-120Sx)

    2-2. Rear Panel (MBP-120SX) GPI/ALARM RS-232C REMOTE SDI IN SDI OUT GENLOCK IN DVI-I LAN2 LAN1 USB4 USB3 Name Description For connection to an AC power source via the supplied accessory cord. AC IN (100-240VAC 50/60Hz) Ground For grounding the unit to protect operators against static electricity and / Terminal or electrical shock.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel (Mbp-125Sx)

    2-3. Rear Panel (MBP-125SX) GPI/ALARM RS-232C REMOTE SDI IN LTC IN LTC OUT SDI OUT GENLOCK IN DVI-I LAN2 LAN1 USB4 USB3 Name Description For connection to an AC power source via the supplied accessory cord. AC IN (100-240VAC 50/60Hz) Ground For grounding the unit to protect operators against static electricity and / Terminal...

  • Page 12: Serial Interfaces

    2-4. Serial Interfaces 2-4-1. Remote 9-pin D-sub, female  Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Description Frame ground Transmit data (-) Receive data (+) Signal ground No connection Signal ground Transmit data (+) Receive data (-) Frame ground 2-4-2. RS-232C 9-pin D-sub, male ...

  • Page 13: Parallel Interface

    2-5. Parallel Interface 2-5-1. GPI / ALARM 15-pin D-sub, female  Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Description － Signal ground POW ALARM Power alarm output (*1) FAN ALARM Fan alarm output (*1) － Not used GPI IN3 GPI input(*2) GPI IN2 GPI input (*2) GPI IN1 GPI input (*2)
  • Page 14 Alarm Out MBP-120SX/125SX Max: 30V Relay contact ALARM Closed when a Relay contact malfunction occurs FAN ALARM or power is off. COMMON GPI IN Circuit GPI input behaves as below. The circuit between the GPI IN pin and Ground pin are closed: The function is ON.

  • Page 15: Connection And Video Conversion Porcess

    3. Connection and Video Conversion Porcess Connect your clip server (MBP-120SX/125SX) with peripheral devices as depicted in the following chapters. HD/SD-SDI signal inputs from the VTR are converted to MXF files (XDCAM), and stored to the built-in SSD. The MXF files in the SSD can also be converted and output as SDI signals. The control software (MCS-MBPPON) is installed in the embedded OS on the clip server.

  • Page 16: Mbp-125Sx

    3-2. MBP-125SX  Connection Example Sync signal MBP-125SX GENLOCK IN Baseband signal Windows 7 Embedded SDI IN AES IN LTCIN HD/SD SDI signal SDI OUT (4 outputs) MXF file AES audio AES OUT LTC (time code) DVI-I LTC OUT GUI operation Keyboard ...

  • Page 17: How To Change Network Settings

    The Windows Operation System (Microsoft Windows 7 Embedded) is installed in the MBP-120SX/125SX. There are a few cases in which users will need to change network settings in order to use the MBP-120SX/125SX over a network. This section describes how to change the computer name and IP address for such cases.
  • Page 18 The system is now ready to change settings or install new applications. IMPORTANT Note that when powering off the MBP-120SX/125SX while the write protection is disabled, Windows must be shut down before powering off. Powering off without shutdown may corrupt data.

  • Page 19: Changing The Computer Name

    4-3. Changing the Computer Name 1. Right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2. A dialog box as shown below opens. Click Change. 3. Type a new name for the computer in the Computer name box, and click OK.
  • Page 20 4. The confirmation dialog box appears. Click OK. 5. The screen returns to the dialog box that appeared in step 3. Click OK. 6. The dialog box as shown below appears. If you want to continue to change the settings, click No.

  • Page 21: Changing The Ip Address

    4-4. Changing the IP Address 1. Right-click Network, and then click Properties. 2. Click Change Adapter Settings. 3. Right-click LAN1, and then click Properties. 4. A dialog box as shown below appears. Double-click Internet ProtocolVersion4 (TCP/IPv4).

  • Page 22: Enabling Write-Protection

    5. Enter a new IP address, Subnet mask and other necessary setting values that suit your network, and then click OK. 6. It returns to the dialog box that appeared in step 4. Click OK. The touch panel driver can be installed in the same manner. 4-5.

  • Page 23: Specifications And Dimensions

    5. Specifications and Dimensions 5-1. Unit Specifications MBP-120SX MBP-125SX Video formats HD-SDI : 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p SD-SDI : 525/60, 625/50 SONY XDCAM SD: IMX (50/40/30 Mbps) HD (1080/59.94i, 50i): XDCAM HD (35/25/18 Mbps), XDCAM HD422 (50 Mbps) HD (720/59.94p,50p): XDCAM HD (35/25 Mbps), XDCAM HD422 (50 Mbps) Video Inputs HD: 1.485/1.001 Gbps or SD: 270 Mbps,...
  • Page 24 MBP-120SX MBP-125SX Interface REMOTE 9-pin D-sub (female) x 1 RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (male) x 1 2.0 , Series-A type connector x 2 (2 on the front panel) 3.0 , Series-A type connector x 2 (2 on the rear panel) LAN1/2...

  • Page 25: External Dimensions

    5-2. External Dimensions 5-2-1. MBP-120SX (All dimensions in mm.) 4 - 6.4 x 12 POWER POWER USB 1 USB 2 RESET MBP-120SX CLIP SERVER...

  • Page 26: Mbp-125Sx

    5-2-1. MBP-125SX (All dimensions in mm.) 4 - 6.4 x 12 POW ER POWER USB 1 USB 2 RESET MBP-120SX CLIP SERVER...

  • Page 27: Appendix. How To Reset Bios

    Appendix. How to Reset BIOS This appendix explains how to reset the BIOS. Please follow the procedure below in case you need to reset the BIOS due to the battery failure or such reason. 1. Opening the BIOS Setup Menu 1.

  • Page 28: Main Menu Settings

    Set the values for the menus as shown below on this page. The detailed procedure is given in the following section. Menu Submenu Parameter Value Main System Time Current time System Date Current date Configuration PCI/PCIE Configuration PEG0～PEG3 Auto Power Control Restore AC Power Power On Configuration...

  • Page 29: Configuration Menu Settings

    3. Configuration Menu Settings Perform the following settings in the Configuration menu. PCI/PCIE Configuration Power Control Configuration Chipset Configuration On the menu bar, select Configuration using the right and left arrow keys to display the Configuration menu page.  PCI/PCIE Configuration setting (1) Select PCI/PCIE Configuration using the right and left arrow keys.
  • Page 30  Power Control Configuration setting (1) Select Power Control Configuration using the up and down arrow keys. Press Enter to display the submenu. (2) Select Restore Restore AC Power Loss using the up and down arrow keys. Change the setting to Power On using the plus and minus keys. (3) Press Esc to return to the Configuration menu page.
  • Page 31  Chipset Configuration setting (1) Select Chipset Configuration using the up and down arrow keys. Press Enter to display the submenu. (2) Select Memory Configuration using the up and down arrow keys. Press Enter to display menu parameters. (3) To set Max TOLUD to Dynamic, first press Enter on the Max TOLUD parameter to display the Options.

  • Page 32: Boot Menu Setting

    4. Boot Menu Setting Change the Boot Priority Order in the Boot menu. On the menu bar, select Boot using the right and left arrow keys to display the Boot menu page.  Boot Priority Order setting (1) Select ATA HDD4 using the up and down arrow keys. Use the plus key to move ATA HDD4 to the top of the list.
  • Page 33 Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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.
  • Page 34 FOR-A America East Coast Office 2 Executive Drive, Suite 670, Fort Lee Executive Park, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA Phone: +1-201-944-1120 Fax : +1-201-944-1132 FOR-A America Distribution & Service Center 2400 N.E. Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA Phone: +1-352-371-1505 Fax: +1-352-378-5320...

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