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Specifications and data may change without notice. We offer no guarantee that this documentation is correct and/or complete. In no event shall Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation any special, indirect or consequential damages, and dam- ages resulting from loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use of or inability to use the hardware, software and/or manual materials.
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Registration Form PLEASE SEND TO: Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH Dear customer, Krepenstr. 8 30165 Hannover this product was developed and tested thoroughly. Unfor- GERMANY tunately, the possibility of problems and errors can never be ruled out. To support us in helping you as fast as possi-...
Contents Introduction ................1-1 Overview ................. 1-2 Target Group ................1-3 Conventions Used in this User Guide ........1-3 Safety Instructions ..............1-4 Important Notes ..............1-6 Overview ..................2-1 Overview of the Front .............. 2-2 ..........2-2 2.1.1 The Front of the System .............
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Pronto4K Hardware Guide Maintenance ................5-1 Hard Disk Maintenance ............5-2 ............5-2 5.1.1 Introduction to RAID ........5-3 5.1.2 Identifying a Broken Hard Disk ............5-4 5.1.3 Replacing a Hard Disk Opening and Closing the Casing ..........5-7 ............5-7 5.2.1 Opening the Casing ............5-7 5.2.2 Closing the Casing Fan Maintenance ..............5-8...
The Pronto4K hardware can be delivered with various storage capaci- ties and an upgrade of a Pronto4K from a smaller storage capacity to a higher one is available as an optional feature. It can also be connected...
Pronto4K Hardware Guide 1.1 Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the Pronto4K hardware, its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore, it de- scribes maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own. The chapters contain the following information:...
VTR, you should know how to handle this equipment. When performing maintenance tasks on the hardware of the DVS sys- tem, you must be qualified to work on, repair and test electrical equip- ment.
– Use, store and transport the DVS system only in compliance with the technical data laid out in section “Technical Data” on page A-4. – If fluids or solid objects get inside the casing, the DVS system must be disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using the DVS system again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel.
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Introduction Transportation Pronto4K is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the sys- tem must be handled with great care. Therefore, observe in case of transportation: – Handle the DVS system with great care. – Always use the original packing or a similar structured packing for transportation as detailed in section “Packing Instructions”...
Warranty Information This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work- manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS ex- tends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. You have to keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation.
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DVS product after appro- priate prior notification to either your local distributor or DVS in Germany. DVS will then take the device free of charge to a waste disposal organization which will recy- cle and reuse it environmental friendly.
Overview This chapter provides a detailed overview of the hardware of the DVS system. The system will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and connectors will be described. For explanatory reasons the section about the rear also contains some further information about the...
Pronto4K Hardware Guide 2.1 Overview of the Front This section gives an overview of the front of the DVS system. After an overall overview of the front the operable front panel at the top of the system will be described first. This will be followed by descriptions of the faceplate and the hard disk array.
With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of Pronto4K can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). There you can also find LEDs that allow you to assess the state of the DVS system as well as USB connectors.
The power switch turns the system on or off. The respective state of the system will be indi- cated by the DVS logo in the middle of the face- plate (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-5). reset Resets your system and initiates a warm re- boot.
The faceplate is built with an integrated backlit DVS logo which indi- cates the state of the system, i.e. its power-on status: If the DVS logo is illuminated, the power is turned on; if not, the power is turned off.
The hard disks of the hard disk array are used to store your video and audio material. It is the main storage of the DVS system. To prevent data loss in case a hard disk fails, it is normally RAID protected.
Overview The hinge wires hold the faceplate in place and allow you to lift it. For further information see section “Faceplate” on page 2-5 and section “Removal of the Faceplate” on page 5-14. Each hard disk of the array is connected to the system with the help of a disk carrier which makes the removal of a hard disk from the system easy, for example, in the event of a failure.
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Pronto4K Hardware Guide DVD tray DVD eject emergency eject Figure 2-9: Overview of DVD drive DVD tray The DVD tray holds the CD or DVD. DVD eject Opens the DVD tray when the system is turned emergency eject You can open the DVD tray with the system cut from power: Insert a thin, pointed object into the emergency eject hole.
“Power Supply” on page 2-12. main connector panel The main connector panel provides most of the standard in- and outputs of Pronto4K to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and video I/Os.
With RGB you will always need two links (’A’ and ’B’, dual link). Pronto4K provides two SDI input ports and four SDI output ports at the rear of the system. During an output the additional ports 3/C and 4 mir- ror the outputs of 1/A and 2/B (in single as well as dual link).
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You can select the HDMI port(s) of Pronto4K by setting the output pri- ority in the software to ’DVI/Analog’. The main HDMI port of Pronto4K is HDMI A providing all outputs up to 2K. Some 4K rasters can also be output using only this port by selecting special rasters in the software (tagged with ’HDMI’).
Pronto4K Hardware Guide 2.2.3 Power Supply The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It con- sists of several independent power supply units: Even if one fails the others will still offer enough power to keep the system working.
2.2.4 Main Connector Panel The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of Pronto4K to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for ex- ample, the connectors for remote control and the digital video in- and outputs (serial digital interface).
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Pronto4K Hardware Guide Item Description Digital Audio Optionally available DB-25 connector (female) Ch. 9-16 for a balanced audio signal in- and output of the digital audio channels 9 to 16 (AES/EBU); XLR connectors are available via a breakout cable SDI In 1/A BNC connector for an input of digital video sig- nals (serial digital interface, port A);...
XLR connector (male) for an output of longitu- dinal timecode 2.2.5 ATX Connector Panel The ATX connector panel on the rear of the DVS system holds the con- nectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections: Figure 2-13: ATX connector panel on rear...
2.2.6 Slot Panel Connectors Pronto4K provides on its slot panel connector area various connec- tions, such as the graphics card panel and the video I/O panel. Further- more, if applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons or on customer request.
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Then the system will be equipped with an addi- tional graphics card. The VGA panel is the panel of this graphics card. If available, the monitor for the Pronto4K software has to be connected here. If the VGA panel is present in your system, the VGA connector available on the ATX connector panel will not be operational (see section “ATX Connector Panel”...
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Pronto4K Hardware Guide In detail this panel provides the following: Item Description HDMI A (1.4a) HDMI 1.4a connector for an output of digital audio and video signals (main port); during a 3D/stereo- scopic output used for the first 3D video stream HDMI B HDMI 1.3 connector for an output of digital audio...
To make warranty claims you have to keep the original pack- ing and use it in case of a return transportation. Place the DVS system on a firm, flat surface within reach of a power outlet or mount it in a rack. For good air circulation and cooling make sure the ventilation holes are not covered.
To start the system perform the following: Press the power switch briefly to turn on the system. The system will be started and the DVS logo in the middle of the face- plate lights up. As with any standard computer after initial booting, the system begins to load the installed operating system.
Pronto4K Hardware Guide 4.2 Shutting Down the System There are several possibilities to shut down the DVS system. All depend on whether the operating system is already loaded, frozen or not com- pletely loaded. Please act accordingly. To shut down the system perform the following according to the state of the system’s operating system:...
For each work a detailed procedure description is given. If you experience trouble with the system that cannot be resolved with the work described here or in section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2, please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.
Each controller independently administers the data protection for the set of hard disks that is connected to it. The main storage of the DVS system comprises up to 16 hard disks. These are connected to two RAID controllers which connect a set of eight hard disks each and apply a RAID 5 to the data.
Maintenance Figure 5-1: Disk sets (RAID packs) of the hard disk array With the available RAID feature the DVS system can withstand disk fail- ures without losing data or access to data. 5.1.2 Identifying a Broken Hard Disk In case of an alarm or when suspecting a worn hard disk, you have to identify the broken hard disk first in order to replace it.
Before replacing a hard disk you have to gather the log files of the RAID controller. If you know how to do this you may pro- ceed on your own. If not, please contact the DVS service de- partment first.
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Maintenance Take the lever and turn it in its hinge (2) until it cannot be moved further: Figure 5-2: Pulling out the lever This takes the hard disk installed in the disk carrier out of the system’s interfaces inside. ...
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The disk carrier of the replaced disk should be level with the others of the array. Once the faceplate of the DVS system is back in place, the replacement of the hard disk is finished. After several minutes the replaced hard disk will be automatically recognized by the system.
Both tasks will be explained in this section. 5.2.1 Opening the Casing To open the casing of the DVS system perform the following: The system you are working on operates with voltages that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior with the power cable(s) being plugged in.
Pronto4K Hardware Guide With this the task of closing the casing is finished and you can turn the system back on at any time. 5.3 Fan Maintenance To cool the many hard disks installed in the system as well as the other electronic parts (e.g.
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Maintenance Reconnect the power cords. Press the power switch to turn on the system. Observe the fans and memorize the failed one (the fan not revolving is the broken one). Press the power switch until the system turns off. ...
“Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de- tails about what to do in case of an alarm. Each power supply unit in the DVS system is hot-swappable, so you can safely replace it with the system running. Follow these steps to re- place a power supply unit: For an overview of a power supply unit see section “Power...
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Maintenance handle latch security bar screw Figure 5-5: Removal of a power supply unit Take the handle of the respective unit and press the unit’s latch towards the handle to unlock it. Then pull the unit at its handle out of the power supply. Do not reach inside the system when removing a power supply unit or when the unit is out of the system.
If appropriate, disconnect all Fibre Channel cables and all externally connected storage devices from the system. Turn on or restart the DVS system and at the indicated moment dur- ing start-up press [F11] on your keyboard to enter the boot menu.
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[Enter] on your keyboard. Another list will be displayed on the screen detailing the possible source images. If there is only the DVS recovery image on the USB flash drive, this one will be listed. If there are several images, all will be displayed.
2-5). Beneath it you will see a cable with a jack connection that supplies the DVS logo of the faceplate with power. Unplug the jack connection. Next hold tight the faceplate and remove the hinge wires as indi-...
Appendix This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. After that technical data and general information about the DVS system are provided.
A.1 Troubleshooting The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation of the DVS system and details how to resolve them. If you experience trouble that cannot be resolved with the solutions described here or in chapter “Maintenance” on page 5-1, please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.
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“Hard Disk Main- fective. tenance” on page 5-2. A RAID controller is If you can rule out the above men- defective. tioned causes, a RAID controller may be defective. Contact the DVS ser- vice department.
Pronto4K Hardware Guide A.2 Technical Data This section provides technical data of Pronto4K. When installing the DVS system in a rack, take care that warmed up air is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly vented away. A.2.1 General Technical Data...
Appendix A.2.2 Dimensions The following figure shows the dimensions of the DVS system. The drawing already includes some space for connectors and plugs that can protrude from the rear (’plug safety’ (l minus j), usually plus 150 mm). However, this amount of space depends on the type of con- nectors used.
Pronto4K Hardware Guide A.3 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of Pronto4K. Table A-1: Pronto4K specifications Video Input Output HDMI 1.4a 1 HDMI HDMI 1.3 3 HDMI SD/HD Serial Digital 4:2:2 8/10 bit 1 BNC 2 BNC...
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Appendix Table A-1: Pronto4K specifications (cont.) Data Formats Color Modes 4:2:2 A 4:2:2:4 RGB 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 Storage Format Uncompressed YUV 4:2:2 YUVA 4:2:2:4 RGB 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 all in 8/10/12 bit, user selectable Internal Processing Color space conversion User definable LUT...
Pronto4K Hardware Guide A.4 Video Rasters The following table shows some of the supported video rasters. All fre- quencies indicate the frame rate. Some rasters are available as optional features only. Table A-2: Supported video rasters Total lines Aspect Raster...
Appendix A.5 Signal In- and Outputs This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors provided by the Pronto4K system. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI Connector) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal TMDS Data 2 TMDS CLK GND TMDS Data 2 GND...
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Pronto4K Hardware Guide Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector) Table A-3: Dig. Audio Ch. 1-8 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Audio OUT CH 7/8 /Audio OUT CH 7/8 Audio OUT CH 5/6 /Audio OUT CH 5/6 Audio OUT CH 3/4...
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RMT In and RMT Out (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors) RMT In RMT Out Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal – – /TX_D_CON /RX_C_CON RX_D_CON TX_C_CON – – TX_D_CON RX_C_CON /RX_D_CON /TX_C_CON – – For RS-422 control DVS systems support the standard industrial 9-pin protocol. A-11...
Pronto4K Hardware Guide A.6 Packing Instructions The following describes the best way to pack a DVS system. Keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation. Otherwise the warranty will be void. In any other case, if you do not have the original packing any- more, use a similar structured packing for transportation.
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Appendix Figure 3: Figure 4: Pack accessories: Close box A: Figure 5: Figure 6: Pack box A in box B with foam: Close box B: A-13...
Pronto4K Hardware Guide A.7 Conformity Declarations Pronto4K has been tested according to the applying national and inter- national directives and regulations. The following states further infor- mation about the compliances and conformities. A.7.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’...
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Appendix FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in- terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ- ment.
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