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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MBP-100PD Series Clip Server (Baseband Converter) MBP-100PD16G MBP-100PD64G MBP-100PD128G Edition...
- Page 2 Edition Revision History Edit. Rev. Date Description Section/Page 2010/05/07 2012/09/21 "Notes on Using The MBP-100PD" added Sec. 1-3 "Genlock Settings" changed Sec. 3-3 "How to Change Network Settings" added Sec. 4 Specifications changed (video formats, etc. ) Sec. 5-1...
- 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 Upon Receipt Unpacking MBP-100PD units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and operational settings. Check your received items against the packing lists below. ITEM REMARKS MBP-100PD16G MBP-100PD64G MBP-100PD128G...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Prior to Starting ........................7 1-1. Welcome ........................... 7 1-2. Features ..........................7 1-3. Notes on Using The MBP-100PD ..................8 2. Panel Descriptions ........................9 2-1. Front Panel ........................9 2-2. Rear Panel ........................10 2-3. -
Page 7: Prior To Starting
1. Prior to Starting 1-1. Welcome Congratulations! By purchasing MBP-100PD Clip Server (Baseband Converter) you have entered the world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs. 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. -
Page 8: Notes On Using The Mbp-100Pd
1-3. Notes on Using The MBP-100PD Please note the following: EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) must not be disabled when using the MBP-100PD. Powering the MBP-100PD on or off while EWF is disabled may corrupt or damage files. The C drive of the MBP-100PD is write-protected. Do not create folders or data in the C drive. -
Page 9: Panel Descriptions
2. Panel Descriptions 2-1. Front Panel MBP-100PD BASEBAND CONVERTER POWER POWERACT USB 1 USB 2 RESET Name Description Lit green Power is properly supplied to the unit. POWER Unlit Power is not supplied. Not in use Indicators Unlit Cooling fans are properly working. One or more fans failed. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
2-2. Rear Panel LAN2 LAN1 USB4 USB3 15 16 Name Description INPUT 1 For the serial digital component video input (HD/SD SDI). (BNC connector) The input selector is internally provided to select which input to record from input signals in INPUT 1 and 2. INPUT 2 To preview an input video while recording, the input video must be synchronized with the reference signal input. -
Page 11: Serial Interfaces
2-3. Serial Interfaces 2-3-1. 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 2-3-2. -
Page 12: Parallel Interface
2-4. Parallel Interface 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) +5VOUT... - Page 13 GPI IN Circuit GPI input behaves as below. GPI IN pin and Ground pin are closed: Circuit is active GPI IN pin and Ground pin are open: Circuit is not active. MBP-100SX側 MBP-100PD side GPI IN1～3 GPI OUT Circuit Open collector output. When using an external power source, its voltage should be 12V or less.
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Page 14: Connection With Peripherals
3. Connection with Peripherals Connect peripherals as depicted as follows. 3-1. Conversion from HD/SD-SDI to MXF File HD/SD-SDI signal inputs from the VTR are converted to MXF files (XDCAM), and stored to the SSD in the MBP-100PD. The GUI operations can be performed using the control software that is installed on the MBP-100PD. -
Page 15: Conversion From Mxf Files To Hd/Sd Sdi Signals
3-2. Conversion from MXF Files to HD/SD SDI Signals The MBP-100PD converts MXF files (Panasonic P2/P2HD compatible) that are stored in the built-in SSD to output HD/SD SDI signals. Use a VTR controller to remotely control the playout. The GUI operations can be performed using the control software that is installed on the MBP-100PD. -
Page 16: Genlock Settings
3-3. Genlock Settings The vertical and horizontal system phases applied to the output video can be adjusted with the genlock signal on the MC Server Tool. IMPORTANT To use the MC Server Tool, connect a VGA monitor, a mouse and a keyboard. Note that all applications should be closed before starting the MC Server Tool. - Page 17 4. Adjust genlock phase. Adjust the genlock phases by using sliders or entering numeric values. H Phase Adjust the horizontal phase by using the slider or entering the numeric value. TV Format Setting Range Step value Default -1100 to +1099 1080/59.94i （-14.83μs to +14.81μs）...
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Page 18: How To Change Network Settings
4. How to Change Network Settings The Windows Operation System (Microsoft Windows XP Embedded) is installed in the MBP-100PD. There are a few cases in which users will need to change network settings in order to use the MBP-100PD over a network. This section describes how to change the computer name and IP address for such cases. - Page 19 4. The following message appears. Check that Boot Command is set to DISABLE, and then press any key on the keyboard once. Windows automatically restarts. 5. After restarting, the listed start-up programs start automatically. Close all programs. The system is now ready to change settings or install new applications. IMPORTANT Be sure to shut down before powering off the MBP-100PD, if you have disabled write-protection.
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Page 20: Changing The Computer Name
4-3. Changing the Computer Name 1. Right-click My 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 21 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.
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Page 22: Changing The Ip Address
4-4. Changing the IP Address 1. Right-click My network places, and then click Properties. 2. Right-click LAN1, and then click Properties. 3. A dialog box as shown below appears. Double-click Internet Protocol(TCP/IP). -
Page 23: Enabling Write-Protection
4. Enter a new IP address, Subnet mask and other necessary setting values that suit your network, and then click OK. 5. It returns to the dialog box that appeared in step 3. Click OK. Other drivers can be installed in the same manner. 4-5. -
Page 24: Specifications And Dimensions
5. Specifications and Dimensions 5-1. Unit Specifications TV Standards HDTV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p SDTV: 525/60, 625/50 Input Video Signal HD: 1.485/1.001Gbps or SD: 270Mbps, 75Ω, BNC, 2 inputs Timecode Embedded: Ancillary time code Reference Signal BB: 0.429V(p-p) or Tri-level Sync: ±0.3V, 75Ω, BNC, 1 input Loopthrough, 75Ω, BNC, 1 input (75Ω... -
Page 25: External Dimensions
5-2. External Dimensions (All dimensions in mm.) MBP- 100PD BASEBAND CONVERTER POWER POWER ACT US B 1 USB 2 RESET... -
Page 26: 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 BIOS Setup Menu 1. Connect a PC monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse to the MBP-100PD and turn on the unit. 2. -
Page 27: Setting Procedure
On the BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen, set the values for the menus as shown below. The detailed procedure is given in the following section. Item Menu bar Menu item Submenu Value Main System Time Current time System Date Current date Advanced Floppy Configuration Floppy A... - Page 28 (2) Set the Floppy Configuration parameters in the Advanced menu on the menu bar. Advanced menu screen (a) On the menu bar, select Advanced using the right and left arrow keys. (b) Select Floppy Configuration using the up and down arrow keys, and press Enter. The Floppy Configuration menu will be displayed.
- Page 29 * After you finish the setting, verify that the value in the square brackets opposite the item is set to Disabled. The Esc key on the keyboard allows you to return to the previous screen. (3) Set the Boot Settings Configuration parameters and Boot Device Priority in the Boot menu on the menu bar.
- Page 30 Boot Settings Configuration menu (c) Set Wait For ‘F1’ If Error to Disabled. Select Wait For ‘F1’ If Error using the up and down arrow keys. Press Enter. The Options window as shown below appears. Select Disabled, and press Enter. * After you finish the setting, verify that the value in the square brackets opposite the item is set to Disabled.
- Page 31 (d) Set the Boot Device Priority. Select Boot Device Priority using the up and down arrow keys, and press Enter. The Boot Device Priority menu will be displayed. Boot Device Priority menu (e) Set 1st Boot Device to HDD: xxxxxxx. Select 1st Boot Device using the up and down arrow keys.
- Page 32 * After you finish the setting, verify that the value in the square brackets opposite the item is set to HDD: xxxxxxx. The Esc key on the keyboard allows you to return to the previous screen. (4) Set the South Bridge Chipset Configuration parameters in the Chipset menu on the menu bar.
- Page 33 South Bridge Chipset Configuration menu (c) Set Restore on AC Power Loss to Power On. Select Restore on AC Power Loss using the up and down arrow keys. Press Enter. The Options window as shown below appears. Select Power On, and press Enter.
- Page 35 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.
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